Moin Nex, Author at Skin Disease Remedies

We love innate remedies, as they contain enticing nutritional properties. There are few cosmetic industries who’re striving to serve you with natural resources, so they started incorporating natural ingredients to their skin whitening creams and body lotions.

Different countries have their own cosmetic companies and creams. Here, am starting out with Pakistan.

Best Skin Whitening Creams in Pakistan

People always don’t like the raw form of an ingredient, because some organic remedies come with foul and stinky smell. These companies subject them to process and provide you with the better one. Anyway, we can’t compare the effectiveness of an organic remedy with refined item.

Without the recipe and process, right away you can start using these face whitening creams and get spotless skin. We aren’t verifying ingredients in these creams, we leave it for you to check and decide.

Dark skin is the main problems in Asian countries, so the people here are desperate to get fair skin. Personally, I think we need to pamper our skin but the mad desire to have fair skin is something which is not recommended. If you make your skin well hydrated and free from dark spots, you look good no matter whats your skin tone is.

However, am listing few top skin whitening creams available in Pakistan and I leave it to you to verify and test before trying.

1. L’Oreal Paris White Perfect Transparent Rosy Whitening Cream

ponds skin lightening cream

According to the site, best time to apply this cream is before going to bed. At night your skin relaxes and can easily initiate collagen production. Cleanse your face with water and apply this night cream evenly. After 4-5 weeks of application you’ll notice a clear reduce in complexion and dark spots appear clearly. Continue with the whitening night cream to obtain spotless skin.

Based on a review over online, this cream contains SPF 17 (sunscreen), instantly moisturizes your skin, lightens dark spots, an instant glow and like every skin care cream it comes with fragrance. But, people with oily skin may not find this cream helpful in summer; the cream leaves your skin oily in summer. Dry skin people, you can include this to your beauty regimen.

2. Pond’s White Beauty Spot less Lightening Cream

ponds skin lightening cream

This cream includes GenWhite™ formula to help you get rid of discoloration. Along with this, vitamin B3 penetrates into the skin and lightens dark spots. Glycerin incorporated in this cream moisturizes your dry skin. According to reviews published online, this cream doesn’t blend quickly.

3. Olay Natural White Night Cream

olay skin whitening cream pakistan

The cream claims to nourish the skin and repair. Vitamin B3 and pro-B5 packed in the cream will certainly make your skin smooth and glow. Because of nutrients, it will fade or reduce dark spots. People who used claim that it quickly absorbs and has light fragrance. People with oily skin may have tough time with this cream, test before trying out.

These are the best skin whitening creams that got my attention, will surely update this post if I find any enticing creams, especially for Pakistanis.

Face Masks

Bentonite Clay Face Mask Recipe

ByMoin Nex

bentonite clay face mask

Clays have significant role in detoxifying, healing clays like bentonite clay mask has been used as a remedy to get rid of toxins. Though its use decreased significantly, its minerals and exceptional properties enticed cosmetic world to put this natural clay back to work.

If you pay attention, you’ll notice that animals eat dirt and clay to remove toxins from their body. (1) Yes, you can also consume bentonite clay mask to remove toxins from the body. Actress Shailene Woodley, disclosed in an interview that consuming clay will remove metals and toxins from the body. (2) If you’re not brave enough to follow this actress, you can use bentonite clay face mask topically.

What is Bentonite Clay and How it Works for Skin?

Bentonite clay is an absorbent consists of montmorillonite. It’s nothing but a volcanic ash discovered near Fort Benton, Wyoming. It comprised of minerals, which can remove toxins from the body internally and externally. When you add water to this bentonite clay, it produces negative electric charge that removes metals and toxins.

In other words, bentonite clay mask (mixed with water) produces negative charge and it bonds with positive charged toxins. So, when a metal, toxin or chemical comes in contact with this clay it absorbs metals and releases minerals in to the body to use.

Benefits of Bentonite Clay Face Mask

Cleanse dead cells and impurities from the skin.
Enhances healing and regenerate skin tissues.
Unclog blocked skin pores and remove impurities out of it.
Helps to get rid of discoloration and fade scars.
A great exfoliator.
Makes your skin smooth and glowing.
Treats blackheads and prevent them.
Helps to get rid of skin allergies and provides required minerals.

In the book “Nutrition and Physical Degeneration”, Dr. Weston reported that native cultures in Central Asia and Australia use to make ball of dried clay and mix small amount in water to prevent poisoning from toxins.

Minerals housed in clay can turn out to be an inexpensive treatment to kill bacterial infections in the body. (3)

How to Make Bentonite Clay Face Mask?

You can get bentonite clay powder from a local store or try it over online. There are different types of bentonite clay depending on chemical composition. I recommend buying sodium bentonite clay; you can try other types too.

Ingredients

Bentonite Clay Powder – 1 table spoon
Water – 1 table spoon

Note: Avoid metal spoon or metal bowl.

Mix the two ingredients in a bowl; if you don’t have sensitive skin then you can replace water with apple cider vinegar. People with sensitive skin must use water and apply thin layer of the clay.
Make smooth paste, you can add little powder or water if needed to make consistency. Wash your face and apply bentonite clay face mask over the skin evenly. You can also apply it around the neck and on other parts of the body.
Use your fingers or cotton ball for application. Leave it for about 20-30 minutes to dry naturally, and then rinse it off with water.

Don’t worry if your face looks pink, it happens usually as blood flow increases when face mask attracts toxins towards it. Follow with a moisturizer.

Related post: Seaweed Face Mask Recipe

How Often Should You Use the Bentonite Clay Face Mask?

If you’re using this clay face mask for the first time, then use it once in a week. After using it for weeks, you’ll notice positive results, then you increase or decrease usage of bentonite clay mask.

Want to give this exceptional experience to your body? Increase quantity of ingredients and add it in your bath tub. Soak your body in the bentonite clay bath for not more than 20 minutes and rinse it off. Here is complete guide on clay bath.

Bentonite Clay for Acne

Hormonal imbalance stimulates excess production of sebum resulting in pimples. Recent studies show that inflammation has supportive role at all stages of acne development. Along with these triggers, alarming levels of pollution accumulated over skin worsen acne.

Properties in bentonite clay mask absorb excess sebum secreted by skin and its anti-inflammatory properties reduce inflammation. Its renowned cleansing properties will remove toxins, impurities from skin and unclog blocked pores.

Bentonite clay mask has astringent agents, which shrink and tightens the pores.

Bentonite Clay Mask for Acne Recipe

You can directly mix this natural clay with water and topically apply over acne lesions. Else, follow below recommended recipe.

Things you’ll need

Bentonite clay powder – 1 table spoon
Comfrey leaf tea – 1 table spoon
Grounded elder flowers – 1 table spoon
Grounded Strawberry leaves – 1 table spoon
Lavender oil – 1 drop

Now mix all mentioned ingredients in a bowl (avoid metal bowl and spoon). Mean while expose your acne-prone skin to steam or wash it with lukewarm water and pat dry, so that skin pores opens up. Using your fingers topically apply the bentonite clay face mask over acne lesions. Leave it to dry naturally and rinse it off with water.

Note: If you’ve extremely dry skin, apply natural moisturizer after using bentonite clay for acne.

You Can Measure Sebum Using Bentonite Clay Mask

In a lab you can measure the amount of sebum secreted by you. According to William J. Cunliffe’s book ACNE, a small patch of bentonite clay mask applied at 3-4 hours of internal in 24 hour period can help to measure person’s sebum production rate.

Did you ever use bentonite clay face mask topically or internally?

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Face Masks

6 Benefits of Seaweed Face Mask

ByMoin Nex

Did you ever think of a face mask with vitamins and minerals found from in-depth Ocean? Well, you don’t need to contact national geography crew for this. Seaweed face mask include vitamins and minerals found in ocean. Because of its abundant benefits, people include this innate remedy to their cuisines and use it to nourish the skin.

Assorted properties housed in seaweed can exfoliate and hydrate your skin. Let me assemble benefits of seaweed face mask in points.

Seaweed Face Mask Benefits

seaweed face mask benefits

Seaweed is nothing but microscopic algae (plant) near seabed. Most spa centers and beauty products include seaweed, to reap its nutritional properties.

Treats Acne: Anti-inflammatory properties packed in seaweed face mask will positively affect on acne blemishes. Experts say that inflammation is main cause of acne, along with it dead cells and excess sebum adds up to infection. Anti-inflammatory agents reduce inflammation and exfoliating properties in this facial will cleanse dead cells and dirt from the skin.
Anti-aging: Ascorbic acid and selenium residing in seaweed postpones aging wrinkles and acts as an anti-aging facial.
Increase Skin Metabolism: Seaweed is rich in Iodine, which boost functioning of thyroid glands. This in turn produces metabolism in blood stream that rejuvenates the skin.
Skin Moisturizer: Seaweed consists of natural cleansing and hydrating properties, which treats dry and itchy skin.
Treats Rosacea: B-1, B-2, B-3, B-6 and B-12 in seaweed face mask reduce the symptoms of rosacea.
Reduce Dermatitis: With hydrating and healing properties in seaweed, you can use this face mask to reduce eczema flare-ups.
Vitamins, amino acids and minerals in seaweed facial are suitable for all skin types.

How to Make Seaweed Mask?

If you hate clump then you must probably stay out from seaweed. But if you love to have it on your face and body, then here goes the recipe to make seaweed face mask at home.

seaweed on seabed

Things you’ll need

Seaweed powder – 1/4 cup
Olive oil – 2 tbsp
Warm water
Essential oil (optional) – 1-2 drops

Get an inexpensive seaweed powder through online and mix it with ingredients mentioned above. Don’t make it too watery. Wash your face and apply this homemade seaweed facial on face. Lie down for about 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off.

Note: Increase the quantity to make seaweed baby mask.

Did you ever use seaweed, can you please share seaweed face mask benefits with us.

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Eczema

4 Ways to Get Rid of Baby Eczema

ByMoin Nex

how to get rid of baby eczema

All of a sudden celebrations of a new born baby turn to sadness, when red itchy patches appear on baby’s silky skin. Experts say, often the culprit is eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis. If you don’t pay attention, eczema may get worse and lead to serious injuries.

According to studies, 20 percent of babies are affected by eczema. Unfortunately, steroids and creams may not work for all, because your baby may be allergic to the ingredients incorporated in the steroids. This is where you need to bring natural remedies to get rid of baby eczema.

So, how to get rid of baby eczema?

1. Stay Away from Eczema Irritants

Your baby’s skin may have allergies to metals, perfumes, dyes and ingredients in the cream. Once you see red rashes do check the ingredients and seek doctor’s suggestion. Baby soaps, which come with fragrance smell, may contain harmful chemicals that stripes natural moisture from your baby’s skin.

So select soap with no harsh chemicals and use natural moisturizes like coconut oil or castor oil. Even clothing can trigger eczema; avoid cloths that may stimulate itching. Use lightweight and breathable fabrics.

2. Eczema and Food Allergy Link

American Academy of Pediatrics claim that introduction of solid food may have impact on eczema development. So it’s recommended by experts to avoid solid food until 6 months of age and cow milk should be delayed until 1 year of age. Anyhow, there are very few studies to back these theories.

You may not know but your baby may be allergic to certain foods. Consult an allergist and discuss about the possible irritants in food. Else you can do it yourself by avoiding certain food items and see the change in eczema flare-ups.

3. Stop the Baby Scratching

Repeated scratching may leave scars behind on her skin. Eczema triggers heavy itching, so you must resist your baby from scratching. First thing is to keep nails short and use mittens to cover her hands.

Related post: How to keep the neck of a baby dry

4. Eczema Medication

Sometimes all the above things fail to get rid of baby eczema. One such parent increased the treatment dose by taking utmost care like using steroids, applying Vaseline to keep the skin hydrated and avoiding all irritants, but their struggle didn’t turned up. So, the doctor recommended her the strong steroid cream called triamcinolone acetonide, with which the red rashes cleared up completely.

Other mom, just shift their attention towards natural remedies to get rid of baby eczema like the one mom from England did. After trying steroids and creams recommended by physician and dermatologist she tired virgin coconut oil. Within weeks she started seeing positive results.

What I think from above cases is one solution or remedy will not work for all. Research, check and then try, to see the results.

Must read: Mom after struggling for her baby’s eczema writes a guide

Oatmeal Bath for Baby Eczema

You can hydrate your baby’s skin using this homemade remedy. Ingredients include virgin olive oil, baking soda and oats. Olive oil is renowned for its moisturizing properties, baking soda treats itchiness and oats cleanse dead cells on the skin.

Things you’ll need

Virgin olive oil – 3 tbsp
Baking soda – 1/4 cup
Oats (finely grounded) – 1/2 cup

Add all mentioned ingredients to bath tub and soak for about 15-20 minutes. Oats must be grounded finely, else they may settle at the bottom of the tub. To distribute evenly, mix thoroughly. Limit the use of baking soda as your baby’s skin is sensitive.

Note: Because of moisturizer, tub will be slippery. Take care of your baby. (source)

Try Apple Cider Vinegar to Get Rid of Baby Eczema on Face

Exceptional properties in ACV can moisturize your baby’s skin and reduce itching. Use it on face or add it to her bath tub, it turns out to be one of the effective remedy.

Add few drops of ACV in water; you can also add honey to add sweetness. Or directly apply over eczema affected area after diluting with water. Don’t use concentrated vinegar over skin; dilute it using essential oil or water.

Wrap up

World Health Organization recommends breast milk until 6 months of age, and then continue breastfeed with food until 2 years of age.
Studies prove that applying breast milk on baby eczema flare ups may treat or reduce them.
Use natural remedies like virgin coconut oil to moisturize baby’s skin.
Mother must avoid diet that may trigger allergies. Like peanuts, diary product and tree nuts. Else breast milk may turn out as irritant, studies prove.

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Share your story, how did you get rid of baby eczema?

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Eczema

Can Breast Milk Treat Baby Eczema?

ByMoin Nex

Being a father or a mother, baby eczema may worry you more than anything. The red itchy patches over your baby’s silky skin will not just ruin appearance but it triggers pain. Atopic dermatitis or eczema affects 20 percent of infants.

Though there is a long list of steroids and creams for treating eczema flare ups, it may not work for all. This is the time when parents look for a natural remedy for their lovely baby. Most of them over the web claim that breast milk for baby eczema works effective. Let’s, check out what’s true.

Must read: Is Eczema Contagious?

An Evidence Based Approach: Breast Milk and Baby Eczema

Studies prove that breastfeeding till 2 years of age will form a protective layer from atopic dermatitis. However, other cases have shown no or side-effects of breastfeeding for eczema.
The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding up to 6 months and continue it up to 2 years. American Academy of Pediatrics, claim that early introduction of solid food for baby may affect development of atopic dermatitis. Experts there recommend avoiding the solid food until 6 months of age, including cow milk till 12 months of age. (Anyway, studies are lacking to prove food is the main trigger for eczema.)(1)
Experts say cow’s milk has 20 potential allergens, which may trigger eczema in your child.
The main cause behind eczema in children based on research is family linkage to eczema. Chances of eczema transferring from parents or other family members are more. (2)

breast milk for baby eczema

So, studies conclude that it’s not same for all. Breast milk may or may not work for your baby, I recommend to first test with breast milk under the supervision of a doctor. If rashes increases, then conclude that breast milk consists of some allergens. So the mother needs to stop eating allergic foods like wheat & corn, eggs, dairy products, soy, peanuts and food additives.

How to Use Breast Milk for Baby Eczema?

Marcie from Simplyrealmoms.com suggests applying breast milk over affected area and continuing with breastfeeding. Avoid having allergic foods mentioned above. She continues sharing that using breast milk you can cure ear, eye and minor cuts.

Best way to use breast milk is to fill ice cube tray with breast milk and freeze it. When it’s completely frozen, pop the breast milk cube to use it on flare ups. This way you’ll have enough amounts in hand to use.

Must read: 33 uses of breast milk

Alternate Remedies for Baby Eczema

As studies prove, it may not work for all. So in that case, a mom shared her alternate natural remedy to fight baby eczema and shared her awesome story with the internet.

Heidi Carolan from England visited doctor as soon as she noticed red rashes over her baby’s cheek. Even after using several creams eczema never reduced. So they visited a dermatologist, but that too went in vain. Creams never reduced eczema, but just increased them. Noticing that her baby may be allergic to ingredients in the cream, Carolan started surfing web for natural remedies and found coconut oil to be more effective.

She started using virgin coconut oil and soap nuts (from soapberry tree), after boiling the nut she made the liquid form of it as baby’s shampoo. With this combination she noticed a significant change in eczema flare ups. Now, when she looks back at her son’s photos with eczema she recalls what she went through at the time. (source)

If you can’t use soap nuts, just use virgin coconut oil over baby’s skin to treat eczema. It will give your baby instant relief from itching.

Share your views on using breast milk for baby eczema in comments.

Eczema

Coconut Oil for Eczema and Psoriasis

ByMoin Nex

coconut oil for eczema and psoriasis

As most of are aware of this chronic skin disease, eczema starts from childhood and unfortunately there is no permanent cure for this disorder. But no need to worry you can reduce eczema flare-ups using natural remedies and steroids if you prefer.

According to patient.co.uk, moisturizing elements can effectively decrease eczema. Because, dry patches appeared over different parts of the skin will stimulate itching, resulting in serious wounds. Moisturizers hydrate your skin and restrain itching. Coconut oil is the most common and most useful natural remedy according to me, as it’s affordable and we all have it.

Is Coconut Oil Good for Eczema?

Yes. This home available oil has emollient agents that hydrate your skin from outside. Its absorbing property helps to enter deeper layers of the skin and enhance collagen production.

Same goes for psoriasis, you can’t permanently treat it, and good news is you can reduce itchy patches completely. Your skin secrets natural oil called sebum to keep itself hydrated, when it fails because of dehydration or some other hormonal problem dry skin appears leading to itching.

You can’t resist yourself from scratching, can you? Topically apply coconut oil for eczema and psoriasis will give you instant relief from itching and assorted properties housed in coconut oil will fight bacteria and restrain its growth.

But, remember that coconut oil can’t treat eczema or psoriasis permanently. So you must stay away from eczema triggers, mean avoid eating or wearing substances that may trigger eczema and psoriasis.

How to Use Coconut Oil for Eczema?

To reap all innate properties residing in coconut oil, experts suggest selecting unrefined or virgin coconut oil for eczema and other skin diseases.

Wash the eczema affected area with water and pat dry. Avoid scratching and stay away from hot water.
Take few drops of store bought virgin coconut oil in your left palm and with right hand fingers topically apply the oil over eczema and psoriasis affected areas.
Leave it to dry naturally.
Repeated the process daily twice or thrice depending on eczema severity.

Studies conclude that people who use coconut oil in diet stay healthy compared to others, and let me clear this to you, though coconut oil has saturated fat it doesn’t clog pores and is not associated with cardiovascular problem. (1)

Alternatively you can mix other vegetable oils with coconut oil to treat eczema.

Also read: 25 Uses of Coconut Oil for Skin

1. Coconut Oil and Vitamin E Oil for Eczema

Add 2-3 table spoon of coconut oil to 2 table spoon of vitamin E oil and rosemary oil.
Mix all ingredients in a bowl thoroughly.
Wash your affected area with water.
Pat dry with soft cloth and apply this lotion over eczema flare ups.
Let it dry naturally. You can rinse it off with water later.

2. Using Coconut Oil Internally

Not just externally, you must fight eczema internally. Easiest way to do that is to take 4-5 tbsp of virgin coconut oil as supplement in your diet.
Properties packed in this oil will fight free radicals and improve your overall health.

Here goes a long list of coconut oil recipes.

3. Coconut Oil and Olive Oil Mash to Treat Eczema and Psoriasis

Olive oil is renowned for its moisturizing properties. Antioxidants agents, vitamin E and A housed in this oil will help you to fight free radicals and enhance skin texture.

On the other hand, fatty acids packed in coconut oil contain antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties that will restrain infection and hydrates the skin from outside.

Take 3 table spoon of virgin coconut oil and add 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.
Optionally you can mix essential oil.
Stir thoroughly and refrigerate for future use.

There are plenty of other innate ingredients, which you can mix with coconut oil. But I personally prefer only coconut oil for my dry itchy skin.

How to Use Coconut Oil for Eczema on Scalp?

Above I discussed on how to use coconut oil for eczema on skin and hands, both goes same. Coming to hair or scalp, itching and flaky scalp are symptoms of eczema on scalp (we call it has Seborrheic Dermatitis). It’s a real discomfort and will ruin your physical appearance.

Best time to apply virgin coconut oil over scalp is before going to bed.
Wash your hands and pour few drops of coconut oil in your left palm.
Using your right hand fingers apply the oil on scalp starting from the right side of your head.
Then come to left side and then at the end make sure you evenly applied the oil.
Coconut oil now has all the night to heal eczema flare ups, in the morning take bath with a shampoo and follow with a conditioner.

Note: Consult your physician if you see increase in hair fall.

Related: Zinc oxide for eczema

Coconut Oil for Baby Eczema

Carolan from England shared her experience on baby eczema on internet. Like an average parent they visited doctor as soon as eczema flare ups appeared over her baby’s cheek. Even after using creams suggested by physician, eczema never reduced. So they consulted a dermatologist, but the try went in vain.

So out of concern, Carolan started searching over internet for natural remedies and found coconut oil to be the most effective remedy and tired it for her baby. Fortunately, it worked. To help all other mothers out there who’re worrying about baby eczema she shared this post over web.

Buy organic coconut oil from store and apply topically over eczema affected area.
Best time is after bath; your baby’s skin is now ready to absorb the oil.
Rinse it off when the oil naturally dries up.
Regular use is important to see the change.

Must read: How to Keep the Neck of a Baby Dry

Using Coconut Oil for Scalp Psoriasis

Last month I met a student who has scalp psoriasis. Am not an expert, but based on my research and knowledge over psoriasis and skin, I recommended him to try coconut oil extensively. In a week or so, going to meet him again, then I can reveal the results.

But mean time, if you drill through properties of coconut oil, you’ll find interesting thing. Emollients and antiviral agents in coconut oil can easily reduce psoriasis. Experts say, coconut oil can give relief to some extent for scalp psoriasis, but this shouldn’t replace steroids.

Just like in the case of eczema, buy virgin coconut oil and apply over scalp.
And the best time is at night before going bed.
Don’t bath with hot water; you can try lukewarm water, as hot water may stripe moisture.
Repeat the process daily.

Did you ever think that a simple home available remedy can treat most chronic skin diseases? What’s your say on coconut oil for eczema and psoriasis?

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Wrinkles

How to Use Coconut Oil for Under Eye Wrinkles?

ByMoin Nex

Pricey cosmetic creams are often filled with chemicals which may penetrate into blood stream and trigger irritation. If you go through medical researches it’s clear that skin care creams fail to serve their promoted purposes.

On the other hand, virgin coconut oil proved to be safe and able to moisturize dry skin. (1) It’s also packed with antibacterial and emollient effects concludes a report. (2)

It’s not new, from centuries coconut oil has been used as a cosmetic product for babies and in cooking. But few bogus myths rolling stopped extensive use of coconut oil. Thanks to the research team, all myths are busted (you can go through links provided above to verify). Apart from using it all over the skin, you can use virgin coconut oil for under eye wrinkles.

Beauty experts recommend to try with an organic cold pressed virgin coconut oil, as it contains all nutritional values.

Also read: Coconut oil for dark spots

How Coconut Oil Works for Under Eye Wrinkles?

coconut oil for under eye wrinkles

Wrinkles appear when your skin loses elasticity or when it becomes dry. As mentioned, anti-microbial, antibacterial and emollient (moisturizers) properties housed in coconut oil hydrates the skin and enhance collagen production.

Use it directly or mix other innate ingredient with it. Apart from this, you can use coconut oil to heal minor wounds.

Note: After applying coconut oil on skin, don’t go out in sun immediately. Wash it and wear sunscreen cream before going out.

To shed dead cells and to remove dirt, wash your face with cleanser and rinse it off with lukewarm water.
Pat dry with soft cloth and pour few drops of virgin coconut oil in your left palm.
Using your right hand finger dip in coconut oil and apply evenly under eyes.
Though it’s no harm if some coconut oil gets in your eyes, experts recommend avoiding it.
Leave it to dry naturally and then rinse it off. Best way is to apply before sleep and wash face in the morning as usual.

To know if you’re allergic to coconut oil, conduct a patch test before using it.

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Face Masks

Oatmeal and Honey Face Mask at Home

ByMoin Nex

Before it was just about the alarming levels of pollution, but now the increasing number of gadgets around us is making the skin lifeless. We’re in a century where time is precious than money, we hardly have time to regularly visit a spa, so a homemade face mask will be handy.

Oatmeal and honey face mask is perfect if you ask me, because the dirt and pollution accumulated over the face needs a cleanser like oatmeal and at the same time your skin needs to be hydrated with healthy nutrients that are housed in raw honey.

oatmeal and honey face mask

Apart from being a nutritious and delicious food, research shows that oatmeal can decrease chances of heart attack and cholesterol. Filled full of vitamins, minerals, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties oatmeal can be used to treat various skin diseases. Notable chemicals like saponins are symbolized by excellent cleansing properties, which exfoliate dead cells along with dirt from your skin. (1)

Honey is renowned for its humectant properties. Antioxidants, antimicrobial and antibacterial properties packed in honey thwarts infection causing bacteria like P.acnes and postpone aging wrinkles. In-short honey has all the properties to make your skin supple.

Homemade Oatmeal and Honey Face Mask

For best results we recommend raw and organic honey. Alternatively you can mix other innate ingredients to the face mask.

Ingredients

Raw honey – 2 tbsp
Oatmeal – 1/4 cup
Water – 1/4 cup

First finely ground oatmeal and add required amount of water by placing it in a container. You’re free to add extra oatmeal to make the paste, then add 2 tbsp of raw honey and stir well. Now prepare your face by washing it with water and pat dry. Using your clean fingers massage the honey and oatmeal face mask over face in circular motion. Let it settle for 15-20 minutes and rinse it off with warm water or use a cloth to remove the mask.

Honey and Oats Face Mask

You can use above shared face mask for acne prone skin, but if you’re looking for something more effective for your acne blemishes then here is the one. But before that lets, have a short introduction about acne.

Acne or pimples are mainly caused due to inflammation, which triggers excess production of natural oil known as sebum. This sebum along with dead cells shed by your skin gets accumulated over skin pores forming blackheads. Infectious bacteria seeing favorable condition for it to feed invade and worsen the situation.

Why to go for cosmetic chemical creams? When you can make your own face mask at home.

honey and tomato face mask

Lemon known for its acidic character may leave your skin dry, if you’ve dry skin then we recommend limiting its use. Assorted properties in lemon like antibacterial and antioxidants plays vital role in fighting infection causing bacteria. Regular use of lemon juice will help you fade dark spots and acne scars.

Ingredients

Oatmeal – 1/4 cup
Honey – 2 tbsp
Lemon juice – 1/2 tbsp

Depending on your skin type you can increase or decrease quantity of ingredients. Start by grinding oats and add honey, water and lemon juice. Mix the paste well and wash your face with water.

After pat dry, apply mixed face mask over face evenly. Avoid pressing and squeezing pimples. Place sliced cool cucumbers over eye lids. After 15-20 minutes when nutrients packed in face mask start affecting your skin take rest and rinse it off with water.

Before applying face mask over acne prone skin, it’s recommended to wash the face with lukewarm water, so that pores opens-up.

Conclusion

The oatmeal honey face mask recipe I discussed above can be effective when used regularly. Along with external cream you must internally hydrate your body to nourish your skin. First thing to concentrate is to drink more and more water and stay away from artificial drinks.

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