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tulsi to treat acne and acne scars

Bad thing about acne is that they pop-up anytime, like just one day before your college event or party. Good thing is that using natural remedies you can quickly deal with them.

Basil (tulsi), an herbal remedy is prominent for its medicinal properties. Tulsi for acne is one among the recommended home remedies as it isn’t associated with any serious ailment.

Often acne is related with teenagers. Though 85% of adolescents face this ailment, this doesn’t mean that adults are safe. Reports show that 43% people (above 30 yrs) in America alone deal with adult acne. (1)

Difference Between Pimples and Acne?

Blockage of skin pores by excess sebum and dead cells often leads to acne & pimples. However, they aren’t same.

Pimples pop-up once in a while and acne appears in a bunch with lesions filled with pus. (2) Acne is a chronic skin ailment, which can’t be cured. But, don’t worry using effective innate ingredients you can keep them under control.

Is Tulsi Good for Acne?

Belonging to the mint family, this scared herb is renowned for healing body, mind and spirit. Prominent in Ayurvedic medicine, tulsi is an active ingredient in cosmetic creams too.

Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal abilities of this herb can restrain infectious acnes bacteria that worsen the acne.
Vitamin A, C, E, and K packed in it promote cell regeneration to lighten the appearance of acne scars.
Internal consumption of tulsi is known to purify blood from toxins and reduce pimples.
Eugenol is the active compound in basil that exhibits antimicrobial property.
Studies show that topical application of coconut oil with tulsi face pack can reduce acne blemishes. (3)
Nutrients in this Queen of Herbs help to reduce acne scars, shrink large skin pores and repairs epidermal damage.
It also cleanses your skin by wiping dead cells and excess sebum piled over your face.
Along with these exceptional benefits, tulsi can hydrate your skin and help you get rid of the dry scaly skin.
Anti-inflammatory properties of this natural ingredient can reduce inflammation caused by acne blemishes.
Its exfoliating ability is excellent to remove blackheads and whiteheads.

12 DIY Recipes to Use Tulsi for Acne and Acne Scars

It’s really enticing to see all these cosmetic benefits of tulsi leaves. Wouldn’t you want to include this Queen of Herbs to your beauty regimen?

Below listed are different recipes. Choose the one that goes well with your skin type.

#1 Honey and Tulsi to Treat Pimples

Raw honey is my favorite natural ingredients, for it can treat all health and skin ailments. I personally take 1 teaspoon of raw honey mixed with water every morning.

Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial abilities of honey can easily reduce acne/pimples. Healing abilities of this innate ingredient are included in religious scriptures and historical books. Topically apply it over the scars to lighten their appearance.

How to Use:

Dry fresh tulsi leave for a couple of days under sunlight. Powder the dried leaves and collect in a container.
Add 1 tablespoon of raw honey with 1-2 tbsp of tulsi powder.
Expose your face to steam so that blocked skin pores open up.
Pat dry and apply this honey-tulsi face pack evenly.
Leave the mask on the face for 15 minutes.
Take normal cold water to rinse it off.

#2 For Acne Prone Skin

Fuller’s earth or multani mitti is known to remove impurities and treat ailments. However, people with extremely dry skin must stay away from its use.

Rosewater is also prominent for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and hydrating properties. This simple ingredient can also cleanse your skin and tone it.

How to Use:

Take required amount of powdered tulsi leaves with fuller’s earth.
Add rosewater to make a thick
You can also add distilled water to replace rose water.
Now wash your face and pat dry it.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly, apply it over the face.
Rinse it off after 15 minutes.

#3 Tulsi for Acne Scars

In this recipe, you’ll need a powdered orange peel and milk.

Vitamin C housed in orange peels help to promote collagen production and lighten the appearance of scars. Nutrients in orange make your skin firm and radiant.

How to Use:

Blend powdered tulsi leaves and orange peel powder in a bowl.
Add milk to it to obtain a smooth
You can replace plain milk with rose water or distilled water.
Apply the mixed mask over prewashed face.

#4 Neem and Tulsi

This combination will treat acne and reduce irritation over the skin.

Antibacterial, anti-fungal and astringent abilities of neem leaves are helpful to prevent acne. Renowned for its healing ability neem leaves can hydrate your skin and prevent clogging of pores.

Antioxidant property of neem face pack can reduce wrinkles and thwart free radicals.

How to Use:

Make a paste with fresh tulsi and neem leaves by grinding them.
Add water to obtain a smooth
Optionally, mix a pinch of turmeric powder.
Apply this homemade face pack on the skin and leave it for 15-20 minutes before washing.

#5 Gram Flour and Tulsi Face Pack

Gram flour is prominent to remove impurities. Also known as besan, this ingredient can wipe excess sebum and dead cells accumulated over the skin.

How to Use:

Mix required amount of powdered tulsi leaves with powdered mint leaves.
Now add gram flour to it.
To obtain a smooth paste, add required amount of water.
Apply it over the face after mixing thoroughly.

#6 Tulsi and Milk

Milk is packed with anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties. It can effectively treat. However, there are few myths regarding its internal consumption.

How to Use:

Take fresh tulsi leaves and grind it with the required amount of milk to form a thick
Add water if needed.
Apply the obtained face pack over acne affected skin.
Allow it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes before you rinse it off with water.

#7 Tulsi and Lime Juice

Antibacterial and exfoliating abilities which are essential to treat acne are housed in lime juice. Apart from this, vitamin C, flavonoids, antioxidant and astringent properties are packed in it.

It promotes elasticity and improves your complexion.

How to Use:

Crush fresh tulsi leaves and add 1 teaspoon of lime juice to it.
Mix thoroughly and apply it on acne affected skin.
Rinse it off with water.

#8 Tulsi and Oatmeal Face Pack

Oatmeal exfoliates your skin and absorbs excess oil from it. Anti-inflammatory property packed in it reduces acne inflammation.

Fatty acids in it can effectively hydrate your skin and vitamins promote cell regeneration. Topical application of this face pack will prevent clogging of skin pores.

How to Use:

Mix 1 tablespoon of powdered tulsi leaves with oatmeal powder.
Add milk powder to the above mixture.
Now, make it into smooth paste by adding distilled water to it.
Wash your face and pat dry.
Apply the face mask evenly and rinse it off with water after 15 minutes.

#9 Tulsi and Sandalwood Powder

Anti-inflammatory and healing abilities of sandalwood are prominent. Its astringent ability can make your skin firm and supple.

How to Use:

Mix powdered tulsi leaves with the required amount of sandalwood powder.
Add rose water and distilled water to make a thick
Optionally, add few drops of olive oil to it.
Apply this homemade face pack over acne affected skin and rinse it off with water.

#10 Tulsi and Tomato Face Pack

This face pack is best to lighten acne scars. Tomato is renowned for balancing pH level over the skin and restoring natural oil.

Salicylic acid in tomato makes it an effective remedy to treat acne. This natural astringent makes your skin firm.

How to Use:

Grind fresh tulsi leaves with tomato pulp.
Apply the obtained mask over the face and leave it to dry for 15 minutes.
Wash your face with normal cold water.

#11 Tulsi and Multani Mitti

As mentioned above, multani mitti powder is prominent to remove excess sebum from the skin. Its antibacterial properties can effectively treat acne blemishes.

Regular application of this face mask can lighten the appearance of acne scars and it exfoliates your skin.

How to Use:

Mix 2 tablespoons of powdered tulsi leaves, 1 tablespoon of multani mitti and 1 tbsp of sandalwood powder in a bowl.
Add rosewater and few drops of olive oil to it to make a smooth
After mixing thoroughly, apply the face mask over acne affected skin.
Rinse it off with water.

#12 Yogurt and Tulsi to Treat Acne

Mix yogurt and gram flour in equal quantities. Add fresh tulsi leaves or powdered tulsi leaves. Grind and obtain a smooth paste.

Now, apply this paste on the skin and allow it to dry for 15-20 minutes. Rinse it off with water.

Important Tips

Along with these natural homemade recipes, you must ingest vitamin rich food.
Stay away from ingredients that irritate your skin.
Foods that trigger acne blemishes must be avoided.
Excess washing of your face with antibacterial soaps will not help you. Instead, they strip natural moisture from your skin.
Regularly, apply rosewater or jojoba oil before going to sleep.
Drink enough water to hydrate your skin from the inside.
Cosmetic creams that include chemical ingredients can irritate your sensitive skin.
Avoid squeezing pimples, they make the condition worse.

Did you ever use tulsi for acne blemishes? Share your recipe here.

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How to Use Black Seed Oil for Acne and Acne Scars – 7 Methods

ByMoin Nex

black seed oil for acne

Unsightly appearance of acne is really frustrating and you’re not alone.

Official report states that nearly 50 million Americans had acne at least once in their lifetime. Fortunately, you can use black seed oil for acne and fade acne scars.

However, the action plan of most people involves pricey chemical peels. Though cosmetic industries claim to treat pimples repeated application of these products make your skin look dull.

Black seed oil for pimples is effective and safe because it is packed with assorted nutrients that your skin needs.

What Causes Acne?

Hormonal imbalance triggers secretion of excess sebum, which gets blocked at skin pores. Dead cells combine with excess oil resulting in blackheads/whiteheads.

P.acnes bacteria feed on these dead cells piled over your face and make acne inflammation worse. (Source)

Is Black Seed Oil Good for Acne?

Also known as black cumin seed or small fennel, benefits of black seeds are documented in religious scriptures. The Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) regarded black cumin seeds as a miracle cure for all health ailments.

Even scientific studies backed therapeutic uses of this natural ingredient. (Source)

The anti-inflammatory property of black cumin seed oil can effectively reduce acne inflammation.
Antioxidant activity exhibited by black seed oil thwarts free radicals and stimulates cell regeneration.
Vitamin A packed in black cumin seeds help to unclog blocked skin pores, improve epidermis layer and reduce swelling of pimples.
Omega -3 fatty acids housed in it moisturize your skin and fasten the healing of acne blemishes.
Vitamin C packed in it enhances collagen production, improves skin texture, reduce the appearance of fine lines and acne scars.
B-complex vitamins help to retain moisture and improves uppermost layer of your skin.
Assorted properties in this natural oil help to inhibit melanin production and make your skin radiant.
Apart from acne, topical application of this home available oil can treat eczema and psoriasis. (Source)
Vitamin A and amino acids help to reduce acne scars and dark spots.
Zinc in this home available seeds restrains infectious bacteria and clear acne blemishes.

How to Use Black Seed Oil for Acne?

There are different ways to use black cumin seed to treat acne. But, you must make sure you use only 100% pure oil for positive results. Depending on your skin type select any one recipe from below methods.

#1 Black Seed Oil

Initially, cleanse your face to remove dead cells and excess sebum accumulated over it.

Use water or gram flour mask to wipe impurities. Also, expose your face to steam, so that blocked skin pores open up for the face mask treatment.

Take required amount of black seed oil and gently massage all over the face and leave it to dry naturally.

Try this simple remedy before going to bed.

#2 Honey and Black Cumin Seeds for Acne

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and hydrating abilities of raw honey can effectively treat acne. Its humectant property locks moisture over the skin and avoids dry skin.

Slightly heat black cumin seeds and finely ground it.
Add required amount of raw honey to the grounded powder and mix thoroughly.
Wash your face as mentioned above and apply this face mask evenly.
Leave for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

#3 Apple Cider Vinegar and Black Cumin Seeds

Anti-inflammatory activity of ACV reduces inflammation, redness, and swelling of acne blemishes.

Astringent property packed in ACV dries pimples and its anti-bacterial agents thwart bacterial infection.

Further, it restores the pH level of skin and fastens the healing process of pimples.

Note: You must stop using ACV if your skin experience irritation.

Mix finely grounded black cumin seeds and add ACV to it.
Apply the mixed mask over affected skin.
Rinse it off with water after 15 minutes.

Instead of black seeds, you can mix aloe gel, olive oil or water with ACV to treat acne.

Important Note: For best results steep ACV and black cumin seeds for few hours before topical application.

#4 Black Cumin Seed Oil for Acne

Ingesting black cumin seeds help to strengthen the immune system, which in turn helps to avoid excess production of oil.

Take hot water and add 2 tablespoons of black seed oil to it.
Now expose your face towards the steam.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties treat acne by unclogging skin pores.

#5 Sesame Oil and Black Seed Oil

Like all innate ingredients listed here, sesame oil also packed with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and healing abilities that can effectively treat acne.

Assorted nutrients in this oil help to block UV rays and guard your sensitive skin.

After cleansing your acne affected face, pat dry with a soft cloth.
Now mix sesame oil and black seed oil in equal quantities.
Use a cotton ball to apply this oil mask on pimples.
Leave it to dry naturally.

#6 Lemon and Black Seed Oil for Acne Scars

Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory abilities housed in lemon juice fight acne inflammation. Also, its bleaching property reduces the appearance of acne scars.

Acidic property exhibited by lemon helps to exfoliates dead cells and sebum piled over the skin.

Astringent activity residing in lemon juice help to shrink large skin pores and dries acne lesions.

Add few drops of lemon juice to required amount of black seed oil.
You can also add honey to this solution.
After mixing thoroughly, apply it over acne affected skin.
Rinse it off after 15-20 minutes.

Note: Excess use of lemon juice can make your skin sensitive to sunlight.

#7 Black Seed Oil and Olive Oil

Antioxidant agents housed olive oil lightens the appearance of acne scars. Its anti-inflammatory property reduces swelling and redness of acne lesions.

Essential fatty acids and vitamin E present in olive oil help to retain natural moisture over the skin.

Vitamin D, E, and K together with other nutrients help to boost your immune system and avoid acne breakouts.

Take equal quantity of virgin black seed oil and olive oil in a bowl.
Wash your face with water and pat dry.
Apply the mixed oil and leave it to dry naturally. (Source)

Apart from topical application, you can ingest black seed oil to treat acne and health ailments. Instead of oil, I personally recommend black cumin seeds mixed with honey for internal consumption.

However, to reap its nutritional benefits for the skin you’re advised to topically massage its oil.

Tips on Using Black Seed Oil for Acne

There are very few women who complain about issues with black seed oil during menstruation. So it’s better to patch test before you ingest or apply this natural oil.
Also, stop its use if you experience an allergic reaction after using it.
Make sure you use only pure black seed oil.
Also, you shouldn’t try ingredients with this oil that can irritate your skin.

Like every home remedy, just topical application of black seed oil alone can’t work. You must practice a healthy lifestyle. Eat vitamin rich diet and drink enough water.

Don’t stress yourself; beauty is within your heart. 🙂

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Glycerin and Rosewater for Face, Skin Lightening and Acne – 12 DIY Recipes

ByMoin Nex

Glycerin and rosewater are prominent for hydrating and healing abilities.

These innate lock moisture over the outer layer of the skin. Due to its versatile nature, it easily gets absorbed by your skin. According to WebMD.com humectants like glycerin, lecithin and rosewater attract water to the skin. (1)

Enticing properties residing in these two ingredients allured cosmetic industries to incorporate them it into their beauty products.

Benefits of glycerin and rosewater for face have been documented by many beauty experts and ancient people.

Glycerin is a colorless viscous liquid and sweeter in taste. While rose water is also colorless and is made by steeping rose petals. Both are non-toxic and have been used in cosmetic and food industries.

12 Awesome Benefits of Glycerin and Rosewater for Skin

Comparatively, glycerin is sticky than rosewater. You can either use them separately or blend them and topically apply over the skin.

Else you’re free to prefer any innate home ingredient as a combination. Now let’s take a note on how rosewater and glycerin for skin are beneficial.

#1 Rosewater and Glycerin for Acne

Phenylethanol housed in rosewater is an astringent, which thwarts acne-causing bacteria and reduce pimples. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of rosewater help to reduce inflammation caused by acne. (Source)

Glycerin is non-comedogenic in nature, which makes it a perfect remedy for treating acne lesions.

Lemon juice is packed with an antibacterial ability that helps to restrain acne causing bacteria.

To make the recipe effective, beauty experts recommend blending these ingredients.

How to Use: Take required amount of rosewater, glycerin and add few drops of lemon juice to it. Wash your face and apply the toner all over the face.

Limit the use of lemon juice if you’ve dry skin.

#2 Glycerin and Rosewater for Skin Lightening

Increasing levels of pollution and dirt give a tough competition for your skin. Wipe them out using rosewater and glycerin solution.

Various factors influence the formation of dark spots. UV rays, skin ailments, dry skin and hormonal imbalance are held responsible for this skin disorder.

Bleaching ability of lemon juice, the moisturizing activity of glycerin and cleanse property of rosewater combine to work for skin fairness.

How to Use: Cleanse your face to remove impurities. I prefer gram flour mask for removing dirt and dead cells.

Mix required an amount of rosewater with glycerin and apply it over the face using a cotton ball. Leave it to dry naturally.

Note: These ingredients will effectively reduce skin complexion and cleanse impurities. But, don’t expect this remedy to change your brown skin to radiant skin within weeks.

#3 Rosewater and Glycerin Toner

To reap exceptional benefits of these two ingredients, a skin toner will be helpful. You can get this toner at the local drug store or make it at home.

Repeated application of this toner will reduce wrinkles, rejuvenate skin, moisturize and makes the skin radiant.

How to Use: Mix 1-2 cups of rose water with a 1/4^th cup of glycerin. After mixing thoroughly pour the solution into a spray bottle for future use.

#4 Aromatherapy

Rosewater essence is regarded as mild sedative and anti-depressant. So it’s believed to reduce stress and increase your focus.

According to researchers, stress is one of the main triggers of eczema, acne, and psoriasis. (Source)

How to Use: Spray your room with rose water before sleeping. You can also apply this toner over the face and on the pillow to burst stress and to have a good sleep.

#5 Fades Redness

These astringent properties in rosewater help to diminish the redness over skin caused by capillary enlargement.

Regular application of glycerin and rosewater will reduce redness caused due to inflammation, scars and make the skin radiant.

#6 Healing Agents

Phenylethanol also acts as healing agent; it stimulates cell growth to faster healing. In 2002 a study reports that cream with 20% of glycerin treated dry and eczema affected skin better when compared with creams with no glycerin.

#7 Moisturizing Ability

Glycerin is the first remedy to try in winter when skin dries up. It absorbs water from the air, this property made glycerin to incorporate into cosmetic creams. When directly applied over the skin it brings moisture to the outer layer of the skin.

Assorted properties in rosewater are known to hydrate dry skin, fade scars and reduce inflammation.

Night is the best time to apply this face mask. As it has no chemical ingredients, you can freely apply it regularly.

#8 Treats Skin Ailments

It makes a protective barrier over the skin to protect it from pollution, dirt, and infection causing bacteria. Antibacterial property in rosewater fights bad bacteria.

Chronic skin ailments like acne, eczema, and psoriasis can be reduced by healing and the moisturizing ability of rosewater and glycerin toner.

Note: Eczema and psoriasis can’t be treated permanently by rosewater. You must consult a dermatologist.

#9 Balance pH of the skin

Both glycerin and rosewater for skin turn out to be an excellent toner. It helps to balance the pH level of the skin.

#10 Rejuvenates the Skin

The mixture helps to rejuvenate the skin and postpone aging wrinkles. Mix sandalwood or lemon juice and it turns out to be a great exfoliator. It also makes your skin smooth and helps to shed dead cells.

#11 Fade Wrinkles

Topically applying this mixed solution will revitalize skin and enhances the elasticity of the skin.

Vitamins residing in this toner help to reduce aging wrinkles by moisturizing the skin.

Along with its topical application, you must include vitamin rich diet and drink enough water for healthy skin.

#12 Glycerin and Rosewater for Oily Skin

Because of its sticky nature, many people think that glycerin will block skin pores and may result in acne.

But when you dilute it with rose water it stands out to be the most perfect remedy for oily skin. The non-comedogenic ability of this toner avoids blocking of skin pores.

It easily penetrates into the skin to improve healthy functioning of the skin.

However, people with oily skin must avoid excess use of glycerin as it may attract impurities and dirt. Night is the best time to apply this home remedy. Wash this mask before leaving your home.

How to Use Rosewater and Glycerin and Lemon for Face?

If you want to make your own solution, then mix 1 ½ cup of rosewater into a 1/4^th cup of glycerin. Mix or shake it well after pouring into the bottle. You can keep it for further use. (2)

Optionally add few drops of lemon juice to this solution and apply it over the face.

You can make your own solution or get it from a local drug store. Wash your face before applying and pat dry using a soft cloth. When the skin is still damp, apply the solution using a cotton ball. Leave it for few minutes so that your skin absorbs it.

Most experts recommend applying creams or lotions at night so that ingredients get a longer time to affect your skin and also it’s easy to rinse it off in the morning.

Did you ever use glycerin and rosewater for face or to treat acne? Share your views in comments.

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How to Get Rid of Pimples with Baking soda (7 Awesome Recipes)

ByMoin Nex

A pimple is a nightmare for teenagers, as they ruin physical appearance and may impact social life. Luckily, there is a huge list of remedies and baking soda is one of them. (1)

This home available remedy is used for household works. How to get rid of pimples with baking soda?

Baking soda aka sodium bicarbonate has a gamut of medical uses.

This fine white colored powder has been used in many ways since 1800. In ancient Egypt, baking soda was used in soap and to preserve fish.

Of course, even now we include baking soda as an ingredient in many products like toothpaste, personal care items, to neutralize batteries and in food.

Still, we’re leaving behind lots of nutritional values of baking soda by not using it as a home remedy to treat ailments.

Jump to: How to use

Is Baking Soda Good for Pimples?

Before knowing its benefits, let’s dwell into main causes of pimples.

Pimples on face are caused due to 3 main reasons,

Excess oil production
Accumulation of dead cells on pores
Bacterial infection

Due to hormonal imbalance, sebaceous glands release excess sebum that clogs skin pores. Along with this, your skin also sheds dead cells that pile over the skin forming a bump like structure.

P.acnes bacteria feed on sebum and dead cells to trigger infection.

Bacteria over the skin need an acidic environment to multiply. Alkaline nature of baking soda helps to inhibit bacterial growth and avoid pimples.
The exfoliating ability of baking soda removes excess sebum and dead cells accumulated over the skin.
pH imbalance is one of the main causes of pimples. Amphoteric property of this inexpensive product neutralizes pH of the skin. (2)
Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and anti-fungal properties exhibited by baking soda can help to treat pimples and lighten its appearance.
Cleansing ability of this ingredient prevents clogging of skin pores and removes excess sebum.
It’s absorbing ability helps to remove excess oil from the skin.
Topical application of baking soda will make your skin bright and pimple free.
Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties of baking soda will help to reduce the size of a pimple and restrain further infection.

Also read: Argan Oil to treat Acne

Note: Baking soda can’t replace professional anti-pimple or anti-acne creams prescribed by a dermatologist.

How to Get Rid of Pimples with Baking Soda?

If you’ve sensitive skin then be careful using baking soda, excess use can strip natural oils leaving your skin dry.

Test on a small patch of the skin before applying it over the face. Repeated use of baking soda may irritate your sensitive skin and lead to infection.

Experts recommend using no more than twice per week on the skin.

Method #1 (Spot Treatment)

For spot treatment, mix 1-2 tablespoons (tbsp) of baking soda with 1-2 tbsp of water.

Wash your face and pat dry using a soft cloth. Apply the baking soda mixture on the affected part. Leave it for 15 minutes and then rinse off with water.

If a pimple is open, this application could sting little.

Moisturize your face with rose water or coconut oil after applying baking soda.

Method #2 (Face Mask)

Make a paste of 3 tbsp of baking soda and 2-3 tbsp of water.
Also, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to it.
Cleanse your face or expose it to steam. So that blocked skin pores opens up.
Pat dry and apply a lighter layer of this face mask on your face.
Leave it for 15-20 minutes then rinse it off with water.
The mixture may slightly sting and may leave your face red but don’t worry it will fade shortly.

If the problem persists, avoid using baking soda.

Antibacterial, acidic and bleaching properties of lemon juice can help to thwart infectious bacteria.

Try this homemade face mask recipe 2 twice per week and don’t forget to moisturize after face mask application.

Method #3 (Exfoliator)

As mentioned above, excess sebum and dead cells pile over the face and block skin pores.

The exfoliating ability of baking soda help to remove these impurities and unclog skin pores.

Add lemon juice to the mixture of baking soda and water to form a smooth
Damp your face with water and apply this paste.
Massage gently in circular motion to exfoliate the skin, rinse off with water.

Method #4 (Bath Soak)

If you’ve acne scars on your body then try this baking soda bath soak remedy. Mix a half cup of baking soda to warm water, using your hand mix it well. Hop into the bathtub and stay there for 15 minutes then rinse off under the shower.

Optionally, add ½ cup of Epsom salt to the bath tub.

Method #5 (Baking Soda and Honey)

Honey is prominent to treat various skin and health ailments. Anti-inflammatory ability of raw honey can reduce pimples and also moisturizes it.

Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and ½ teaspoon of raw honey with 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
Mix thoroughly and apply the mask over affected skin in circular motion.
After 10-15 minutes, rinse it off with water.

You can skip olive oil and mix honey with baking soda to get rid of pimples.

Method #6 (Hydrogen peroxide)

Not suitable for sensitive skin.

This chemical peel can effectively treat acne and cleanse impurities off the skin.

Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda with hydrogen peroxide.
Mix thoroughly and apply it over prewashed face.
After 10 minutes, rinse it off with water.

You can use this recipe as a spot treatment on pimples.

Method#7 (Apple Cider Vinegar)

ACV is obtained by double fermentation of apples. Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties are packed in ACV.

It thwarts free radicals, maintains pH of the skin and reduces the appearance of acne scars.

Mix 3 tablespoons of ACV with 2 tablespoons of baking soda.
Apply this mask over prewashed face and leave it for 15 minutes.
Rinse it off with water.
Also, add 1 tablespoon of distilled water to dilute the solution.

Important Tips

Though applying baking soda can help to get rid of pimples and remove acne scars excess application dries your skin.
So, it’s recommended to apply the moisturizing cream after using baking
Drink plenty of water and juices to keep your skin well hydrated.
Avoid stress and stay away from harmful chemical incorporated creams.
Foods that trigger pimples must be avoided, which include chocolate, spicy foods, milk, coffee, sodas, and alcohol.

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Pumpkin Face Mask for Acne

ByMoin Nex

pumpkin face mask for acne

As Halloween season fall, pumpkins pops-up everywhere. But most of you aren’t aware of its beauty benefits. Homemade pumpkin face mask for acne is an effective remedy, which can improve overall healthy functioning of the skin.

Moisturizing and nourishing activity of this face mask can hydrate the skin and clear dead cells piled over it.

Benefits of Pumpkin Face Mask

Nutrients like vitamin A, C, E, antioxidants, beta-carotene, potassium, zinc, alpha-carotene, antioxidants and lutein are housed in pumpkin.

Retinoic acid residing in this innate ingredient helps to exfoliate dead cells and impurities accumulated over the skin.
Anti-inflammatory property helps to treat acne inflammation and fastens the healing process.
Vitamin C enhances collagen production and fade ageing spots.
Antioxidants activity thwarts free radicals that damage cell membrane.
Hydrating property of this face mask helps to get rid of dry itchy patches.
Vitamin E renews the damaged skin and increase blood circulation.
Alpha hydroxy acids make your skin bright and supple.

On the whole, nutrients in pumpkin face mask can treat acne, make your skin supple and lighten dark spots.

How to Use Pumpkin Face Mask for Acne?

Unlike cosmetic creams you can mix other natural home ingredients with pumpkin mask to make it more effective.

Or simply wash your face and start massaging with pumpkin paste. Either way your skin will be benefited.

Pumpkin and Honey Face Mask

Raw honey is prominent for healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Its benefits are documented in many renowned books.

Antibacterial property of pumpkin face mask will thwart P.acnes bacteria. Regular application of the mask will clear blocked skin pores and enhances skin texture.

Take a tablespoon of cooked pumpkin (canned pumpkin will work)
Raw honey – 1 teaspoon
Apple cider vinegar – 1 teaspoon

Wash your acne prone skin with lukewarm water or expose it to steam. Pat dry with soft cloth and apply the mixed mask evenly.

Leave the face mask to dry naturally for about 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off.

You can increase the quantity and freeze the remaining face mask for future use. (Source)

Pumpkin Face Mask for Oily Skin (acne prone skin)

Excess oil production, dead cells and hormonal imbalance are main culprits of acne blemishes. With regular application of this face mask you can get rid of oily skin.

Take 1 tablespoon of pumpkin paste in a bowl
Add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to it
Alternatively, you can add lemon juice to the paste
To remove dead skin cells, add 2 teaspoon of white sugar to above mask

Mix the paste thoroughly and apply the mask over prewashed face. Leave it to dry naturally and then rinse it off with water.

Pumpkin and Egg White Face Mask for Acne

Add 1 egg white with 1 tablespoon of pumpkin paste
Leave it for 20 minutes
Wash the face with lukewarm water and use soft cloth to pat dry
Apply the mask evenly and rinse it off with water after 20 minutes

Other innate ingredients like yogurt, honey, milk, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and egg can be included in pumpkin face mask for acne.

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Borage Oil for Acne

ByMoin Nex

borage oil for acne

You’ll find bunch of products claiming to treat acne. But have you ever considered natural remedies? Borage oil for acne is one the innate remedy that you must try.

Approximately 50 million Americans are affected by acne every year and 80 percent of people between the age group of 11 to 30 will have acne breakout at some point of their life.

Facts are astonishing, isn’t it?

Literally there are hundreds of ways to reduce acne. Cosmetic products and natural remedies are two major ways. I love my skin and hope you too care it. So I don’t want to expose it to chemical filled creams. This is the reason why I’ll opt for natural remedies.

However, it’s recommended to patch test before using borage oil to treat acne blemishes.

Benefits of Borage Oil for Acne

Exceptional properties like anti-inflammatory, gamma-linoleic acid and antioxidant are housed in this innate oil.

This oil is extracted from the seeds of borage plant native to Syria, but grows in other countries. 1500 years back Europeans cultivated borage plant for its healing benefits and it has been used for culinary purposes.

Acne is mainly triggered due to inflammation. Excess sebum, dead cells and bacteria are notable reasons by which acne worsens. Assorted properties residing in this golden-yellow oil can effectively treat acne.

Reduce inflammation: Anti-inflammatory activity packed in this yellow oil can relieve from acne inflammation and fasten the healing process.
Moisturizes the skin: Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids of borage oil hydrates the skin and also maintain hormonal balance when ingested internally.
Relieves stress: Stress triggers itching, acne and other skin ailments. Researchers after various studies conclude that topical application of borage oil can reduce blood pressure and stress.
Improves blood flow: Gamma-linoleic acid promotes blood flow, which removes toxins and nourishes cell regeneration.
Stimulate skin growth: Fatty acids in borage oil remove dead cells from the skin and promotes new skin cells.
Antioxidant and other assorted nutrients residing in this golden-yellow oil can restrain free radicals, fade wrinkles, relieve itching, improves skin tone, hydrates dry skin and relieves you from chronic skin ailments.

Unlike cosmetic creams, natural remedies aren’t associated with serious side-effects. However, proteins in these ingredients may irritate hypersensitive people. One must patch test by applying it over elbow before using it over the face.

How to Use Borage Oil for Acne?

Beauty experts recommend only pure and organic borage oil, because processed oil may not show effective results.

Wash your skin with lukewarm water or expose it to steam to unclog blocked pores.
Alternatively, cleanse with rosewater and cotton ball.
Pat dry with soft cloth and apply borage oil using cotton swab.
Leave it to dry naturally and rinse it off.

Ingesting borage oil to treat acne and other health ailments is recommended, but must consult physician for dosage. Anecdotal reports say that ingesting borage oil can treat health and skin ailment, but may take some time to show positive results.

Pregnant women must consult doctor before using borage oil internally or topically.

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Acne

Lemongrass Oil for Acne

ByMoin Nex

lemongrass oil for acne

Treating acne isn’t same for everyone. For few luckily person it’s just a matter of time and for some people home remedies are the ultimate solution. Here I’ll discuss about how to use lemongrass oil for acne.

Lemongrass oil with its citrus aroma is prominently used in cosmetic and aromatherapy. This essential oil is extracted from lemongrass herb through steam distillation process.

Benefits of Lemongrass Oil to Treat Acne

Exceptional properties like antibacterial, anti-microbial, antiseptic and astringent housed in this yellow colored oil can effectively restrain acne causing bacteria. I personal love its cleansing ability, because I spend lots of time around pollutants and impurities. Apart from this, my skin sheds dead cells that accumulate to blocking skin pores.

And am sure there is hardly anyone who isn’t exposed to pollution. So, everyone needs this natural cleansing remedy. Have a glance over its uses.

Skin toning and cleansing activity– With lemongrass oil you can cleanse impurities, dead cells and moisturize the skin.
Antiseptic property – Germs and bacteria invade acne to increase the infection. Antiseptic ability fastens the healing of acne, minor injuries and wounds.
Hydrates your skin – Natural moisturizer surrounding your skin can heal minor wounds and protect it from infectious germs. But, few external and internal factors strip the natural moisture resulting in dry skin. Topical application of lemongrass will bring the moisture.
Antibacterial property restrains acne causing bacteria.
Astringent property – Assorted nutrients in lemongrass essential oil tones your skin and shrinks the large skin pores. Regular application of this natural oil will make your skin firm and wrinkle free.
Relives from stress – Unlike other remedies, it not only treat acne but reduce stress. According to some researchers stress also increases acne.

Before we dwell deep into the topic, let me write few lines about acne for them who unaware of this common skin ailment.

5 common skin disorders affecting people around the world includes acne, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, skin cancer and psoriasis. Though acne is the most common ailment, when compared to other ailments its severity is low.

In brief, acne is triggered when excess sebum and dead cells clump at skin pores forming a bump. P.acnes bacteria plug increasing the infection and leads to breakouts. According to few researches hormonal imbalance is the main culprit for causing acne blemishes. (More about acne)

Also read: Geranium Oil for Acne

How to Use Lemongrass Oil for Acne?

lemongrass tea for acne

Cosmetic manufacturing companies all the way started making acne treating products to cash the huge demand. But, as they include chemical preservatives experts don’t recommend them. (1)

Average women spend about $26566 on cosmetic creams in her lifetime. (2) On the other hand, you just need to take some natural home available remedy and apply it over the skin.

Blend few drops of lemongrass essential oil in lukewarm water. Dip cotton ball into the solution and gently apply it over the skin to remove impurities.

Cleanse the skin using natural cleanser, lukewarm water or expose to steam.
Pat dry using clean and soft cloth.
Mix lemongrass essential oil with few drops of jojoba oil and apply it over acne affected skin.
Leave it to dry naturally.

Other ingredients, which you can mix with lemongrass essential oil includes raw honey, tea tree oil, aloe gel, jojoba oil and witch hazel.

For moisturizing your skin, take fresh aloe vera gel, 1 teaspoon of witch hazel and 2 drops of lemongrass oil in a bowl and apply it over prewashed face.

Note: Lemongrass essential oil may trigger allergic reaction in sensitive people. So, you must patch test before using it on the face.

Regular application of lemongrass oil will reduce appearance of acne scars and make your skin supple.

Apart from using lemongrass oil for acne, drink enough water, include vitamin rich food and stay away from irritants.

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Acne

Hemp Seed Oil for Acne and Acne Scars

ByMoin Nex

hemp seed oil for acne

Acne is the most common cosmetic problem faced by many teenagers. Most of them ignore, while others turn to chemical incorporated creams that can irritate the skin.

Fortunately, there are many natural oils that can help to treat acne. In this article I’ll discuss on how you can use hemp seed oil for acne and acne scars.

Inflammation, hormonal imbalance and dead cells are main causes of acne breakouts. Excess production of sebum gets clogged at skin pores, where dead cells and bacteria accumulated.

Squeezing pimples will leave large dark scar on the face. There are many cases where regular application of cosmetic creams resulted in allergic reaction. Though most cosmetic manufacturing industries claim to include natural ingredients, they often refine them to increase the shelf life of the product.

Why Hemp Seed Oil for Acne?

Let me first burst this myth that dry skin will reduce acne. Experts say that sebum is not our enemy. Hemp seed oil has 57% of linoleic acid, which is also found in sebum. So, topical application of hemp seed oil will make the sebum much smoother and softer.

Unlike beauty creams, this innate oil will unblock your skin pores. It has comedogenic rating “0”, which means that it will not result in acne break-outs.
Experts say that when linoleic acid isn’t available, your skin produces oleic acid for sebum. The resulted sebum is drier and firm, which gets blocked at skin pores to form blackheads. Hemp seed oil provides needed linoleic acid to skin and makes the sebum smoother, so it doesn’t clog.
Anti-inflammatory property residing in this oil reduces redness and pain around acne bumps.
Moisturizing ability of this oil helps to get rid of dry itchy patches.
Non-comedogenic activity of hemp seed oil helps to cleanse impurities and oil, blocked in skin pores.
Omega – 3 and 6 fatty acids helps to enhance healthy functioning of the skin.
Vitamin A, E, potassium, phosphorus, iron, zinc, calcium and magnesium housed in the oil increases blood flow, lighten acne scars and thwart free radicals preventing wrinkles.

How to Use Hemp Seed Oil for Acne Scars and Acne?

Using hemp seed oil on face for treating acne is the easiest thing in the world. To reap all these nutritional benefits listed above, you must go for organic hemp seed oil.

Initially, you must remove impurities and dead cells piled on the face. You can either use lukewarm water so that blocked pores open up or cleanse with gram flour mask.
Use a soft cloth to pat dry.
Take generous amount of hemp seed oil in your left palm and start applying it over the face.
Leave the oil to dry for about 20 minutes.
Rinse it off with water. Exfoliate to remove traces of oil on the skin.

Depending on your skin type and weather, apply natural moisturizer after this face mask treatment. Use it twice or thrice in a week.

Consuming hemp seed oil will increase linoleic acid levels in sebum and helps to treat acne. Take 1-2 tablespoons of oil every day.

You can use this natural remedy to remove makeup. Apart from treating acne, regular application of hemp seed oil for acne scars is recommended. Even after treating acne blemishes, deep large scars are left behind. Vitamins and minerals residing in hemp seed oil will stimulate collagen production and lighten scars.

Apart from acne, you can reduce eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, inflammation, itchy skin and other chronic skin ailments.

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