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Oats are popularly known to reduce cholesterol level in the body. Apart from being a healthy breakfast, oatmeal face mask has abundant benefits for skin. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties residing in oats aid to get rid of itching and acne.

Experts say that acne is mainly caused due to inflammation; oatmeal face mask for acne exfoliates your skin and wipes off the impurities that clogs skin pores. Assorted nutrients residing in oats enhance healthy functioning of the skin.

Benefits of Oatmeal Face Mask

Saponins, a compound present in oatmeal exhibits cleansing property.
Starchiness of this mask will lock moisture and lighten dark spots on face.
Antioxidants in oatmeal thwart free radicals that are damaging skin cells. This feature avoids premature aging wrinkles.
Vitamin B1 aids to improve blood circulation and makes your face glow naturally.
Anti-inflammatory property reduces acne inflammation and kills acne causing bacteria because of its antimicrobial property.
Oats are packed with zinc that can avoid many skin ailments including acne.
Apart from treating pimples, oatmeal mask can efficiently lighten acne scars.
Copper in oats improves your skin and fade wrinkles.

Homemade Oatmeal Face Mask

To reap all the benefits listed above, you’re advised to make your own oatmeal face mask at home. Depending on your skin type and ailment, you can add other innate ingredients to oats. Before that, let me share a simple recipe with which you can make your face clean and supple.

Take 5 table spoons of oats and cook it by adding required amount of water.
Cool it down and add water if needed to make smooth paste.
Before apply the mask, wash your face and pat dry with soft cloth.
Use your clean fingers to apply the mask topically all over the face.
Leave it for 15 minutes and then rinse it off.
Optionally, you can apply natural moisturizer after wiping the face mask.

Lemon, Honey and Oatmeal Face Mask for Acne

Though oats are packed with exceptional properties that are enough to treat acne blemishes, you can add lemon juice and raw honey to make the mask more effective.

Citric acid in lemon juice lightens dark spots and anti-bacterial agents kill infectious bacteria.
Raw honey is renowned for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and humectant properties. These agents can effectively treat acne and fade scars.
Excess use of lemon juice can make your skin sensitive, so limit its use if you’ve sensitive skin.

Ingredients include 2 table spoon of raw honey, few drops of lemon juice and finely grounded oats.

Grind the oats and add honey and lemon juice to it. Optionally, you can add tea tree oil or other essential oil for aroma.

Wash your face with lukewarm water and massage it with jojoba oil (optional) before applying the face mask. So that blocked skin pores open up.

Add this face mask cream to your beauty regimen to use regularly. (Face mask recipe source)

Related post: Lemon for acne scars

Honey, Yogurt and Oatmeal Face Mask for Acne Scars

Probiotic enzymes in plain yogurt will nourish and fight acne lesions on the skin. And honey locks moisturizer and enhances collagen production to lighten the acne scars.

1 table spoon of finely grounded oatmeal
1 tbsp of plain yogurt
1 tbsp of raw honey or manuka honey

Mix all ingredients in a clean bowl and apply it over your prewashed face. Don’t stop using the face mask after treating acne lesions; continue it until it gets clear skin.

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7 Benefits of Neem Oil for Skin, Acne, Eczema and Psoriasis

ByMoin Nex

In Southern India, you’ll find a bunch of neem trees in every village. I used to visit my grandmother twice a year, where I get to see numerous neem trees and unfortunately once I had to taste its bark, which was horrible. But, after trying it for 2-3 times my taste buds got adapted to its bitterness.

My mother-in-law recently diagnosed with diabetes, along with medicines she started chewing fresh neem leaves. It may sound weird for those who’re unaware of its Ayurvedic benefits.

Neem oil, seeds, fruits and bark exhibits unbelievable medical properties, so you can use neem oil for acne, eczema, psoriasis and other chronic skin diseases. Neem leaves are also renowned to treating chickenpox and measles.

Short Note on Neem Tree

Known as Margosa Tree in English, neem tree is native to India and other parts of Asia. From thousands of years neem has got significant role in Ayurveda. Neem tree belongs to meliaceae family, which is renowned for fast growing and drought resistance. Its dense evergreen shade lasts for about 150-200 years. (1)

Vedas referred neem tree with different names, like Arista, Nimba and Pinchumada. Curative activities of neem are found in Arthashastra, which belongs to 4th century BC. Ayurveda books documented neem as Sarva Roga Nirvarini (universal cure for all ailments). (2)

Southern Indians treat neem as The Holy Tree, it has got significant role in traditional ceremonies. Neem oil is derived from neem seeds and fruits. Though it taste bitter, neem oil is packed with fatty acids like oleic and linoleic acid that can hydrate your skin.

Nutritional Value of Neem Oil for Skin

neem oil for acne, skin, eczema and psoriasis

Modern researches carried out on neem conclude it as a pack of exceptional medical properties. More than 140 compounds are isolated from different parts of neem. It has got extensive use in Ayurveda, Unani and Homeopathy treatments.

Neem oil is packed with anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, anti-fungal, antibacterial, antiviral and antioxidant properties. These curative properties can effectively treat skin infections and other ailments that may damage healthy functioning of the skin. (3)
Antimalarial agents in neem oil help to restrain malarial parasites.
Its Hypoglycemic activity decrease blood sugar levels in the body.
It’s shown that Immunostimulant property in neem oil helps to enhance immune mechanism of the cell.

Assorted nutrients in neem oil can thwart infectious bacteria, fungi or virus and makes your skin smooth and supple.

Awesome Benefits of Neem Oil for Skin

Like mentioned above, neem oil has exceptional role in ancient medicines. Even today most cosmetic industries incorporate neem into their creams and lotions. Along with health and skin benefits, neem oil can be used for healthy hair. Chronic skin infections like eczema, psoriasis and acne can be treated using neem oil.

But, reach an expert (grannies) before playing with this Ayurvedic medicine.

1. Neem Oil for Acne

Studies conclude that acne is triggered due to inflammation and hormonal imbalance, which stimulates over production of sebum. This excess sebum gets blocked at skin pores with dead cells. (Your skin sheds millions of dead cells everyday).

Anti-inflammatory activity in neem oil can effectively treat pimples or acne lesions by reducing inflammation and redness.
After treatment, acne scars can lighten with regular use of neem oil.

Mix few drops of pure neem oil to any essential oil, as high concentration of neem oil may irritate your sensitive skin. Alternatively, you can use honey to lighten the acne scars.

Recommended: Green clay face mask for acne

2. Neem Oil for Eczema

neem flower for acne

Main cause of eczema is unknown. Anyhow, expert hold hereditary as the cause of eczema flare-ups. Dry skin triggers itching, which can worsen the eczema situation. Unfortunately, you can’t completely treat eczema, but medicines like neem oil can relive its symptoms.

Antiseptic property in neem oil thwarts infectious fungi.
Fatty acids and other assorted nutrients in neem oil will penetrate into skin to form a protective layer and lock moisture round it.
Nimbin compounds residing in neem helps to reduce redness and swelling of the skin.

Also read: Coconut oil for eczema and psoriasis

3. Prevents Aging Wrinkles

Rich concentrations of antioxidants packed in neem helps to fight free radicals, which may damage the cell and promote wrinkles. Vitamins and fatty acids packed in neem oil, enhance elasticity to reduce wrinkles and fine lines.

Wash your face with cold water and pat dry. Then apply diluted neem oil over wrinkles.

Recommended: Shea butter for wrinkles

4. Fights Fungal Infection

Infections like ring worms, nail fungus and athletes foot are triggered by fungi. Neem oil has powerful anti-fungal properties that can kill fungi. Research carried out shows that neem oil can fight 14 different types of fungi.

Compounds in neem oil, namely gedunin and nimbidol play crucial role in fighting infectious causing fungi.

5. Moisturizes Your Dry Skin

As mentioned above dry skin is the main cause of most skin disorders. When natural oil striped from your skin, it gets invaded by various infectious bacteria.

Fatty acids in neem oil penetrate into deeper layers of the skin to hydrate it from the outside and to get rid of dry skin.

Must read: Potato face mask for dry skin

6. Neem Oil for Hyperpigmentation

Alarming levels of pollution and impurities gets piled over your skin. Also excess exposure to UV rays, increase production of melanin leading to pigmentation.

Neem oil has cleansing properties that will wipe impurities off the skin. Also the melanin production is slowed down resulting in fairer skin.

Must read: Mango facial mask for skin whitening

7. Neem Oil for Psoriasis

Just like eczema, mere cause of psoriasis is unknown. Psoriasis is accompanied by vigorous itching and dry skin. Moisturizing these dry itchy patches will relieve you from psoriasis symptoms.

Before trying neem oil on skin, conduct a patch test. Or mix neem oil with any other natural oils. Topically applying neem oil will instantly relieve you from itching and hydrates itchy patches.

You can find neem oil from local store or through online store.

Important Note:

Refrigerant activity in neem oil can decrease your body temperature, so use it with caution in cold. If you see nausea, vomiting and loose stools reach your physician immediately.
Though neem oil is not associated with any serious harmful side-effects, high concentration of neem can be toxic. Especially, children, pregnant women and sensitive skin people are recommended to limit the use of neem oil.

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Benefits of Cinnamon for Pimples/Acne

ByMoin Nex

Pimples/Acne breakouts occur due to inflammation and excess production of sebum. Increasing levels of hormones in teenagers stimulate over production of oil by sebaceous gland, because it is sensitive to hormonal reaction.

Apart from hormonal imbalance, other factors like hereditary, chemical filled cosmetics, drugs and smoking can cause pimples.

Acne is the most common skin disorder; to help you many cosmetic industries came out with pricey and effective creams. Yes, they work. But, when you can treat acne using your own kitchen remedies, why waste money? Instead spend it over the needy.

Benefits of Cinnamon for Treating Acne

cinnamon for pimples-acne

Cinnamon for pimples is an affordable and effective home remedy, which most of us ignore. This spice is derived from the inner barks of Cinnamomum tree. Before using it for culinary purpose, barks are dried to form cinnamon sticks, which are powdered to spice curries in India.

Antioxidants protect your health from free radicals, preserve food, aids in treating metabolic diseases and age related problems. Luckily, cinnamon is packed with antioxidant agents, which can enhance healthy functioning of your health. (source)
As mentioned above inflammation is the main culprit behind pimples, anti-inflammatory property residing in cinnamon can help you to reduce acne inflammation when you apply it over the skin.
P.acnes, the bacteria which worsen the acne lesions can be restrained using antibacterial effect of cinnamon powder.
Its assorted properties will help you to treat acne lesions and fade acne scars.

Unlike chemical filled creams, natural remedies like honey, turmeric, lime and cinnamon take 2-3 weeks to completely treat acne blemishes, but they thwart the bacteria from its root. You can add other innate ingredients to cinnamon powder to make it easy to apply.

1. Cinnamon and Honey Face Mask

Cinnamon is mainly of two types, Ceylon cinnamon (also known as true cinnamon) and Cassia cinnamon (which we normally use). Experts recommend selecting Ceylon cinnamon, as it is lower in coumarin, a compound that may be harmful when used in large dose.

Coming to honey, all over the web and ancient books are filed with extolling benefits of this natural remedy. I love honey for its sweet taste, ancient people used honey to treat health and skin disorders.

Ingredients: Take 1 tbsp of cinnamon powder and 3 tbsp of raw honey.

I personally recommend manuka honey for acne, as it has more nutritional properties when compared to other types of honey. Anyway, mix the listed ingredients in a clean bowl. Prior to face mask application, wash acne lesion with lukewarm water or expose it to steam and pat dry. Then apply cinnamon face mask evenly all over the face, you can also use it as a spot treatment for blemishes.

Also read: Honey and cinnamon face mask

2. Cinnamon and Milk

milk and honey for face

Though in some cases consuming milk and dairy products may trigger acne blemishes, topically using it over the acne lesions can help your reduce inflammation.

Mix equal quantities of raw milk and cinnamon powder in a bowl, then apply it over prewashed face. Leave it for 15 minutes and then rinse it off.

3. Lemon Juice and Cinnamon for Acne

This mask will lighten acne scars and help to treat hyperpigmentation. Squeeze few drops of lemon juice in 1 table spoon of cinnamon powder and mix thoroughly. Apply the mask and rinse it off after 15 minutes.

Limit the use of lemon if you’ve sensitive skin.

Important Note:

As mentioned above, excess Cassia cinnamon may include harmful compounds. If you see any allergic symptoms, then immediately consult your physician. Pregnant women need to discuss with doctor before using cinnamon.

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Tomato Face Mask for Acne Scars and Acne

ByMoin Nex

tomato face mask for acne scars

Tomato is a fruit, though we use it as a vegetable in salads, sauce, dishes and in drinks. This fruit is rich in Lycopene, an antioxidant compound that has enticing health benefits. Consume or topically apply it over the skin, assorted properties housed in tomato will rejuvenate your skin and postpones aging wrinkles.

Natural acids packed in tomato regulate oily skin, thus making it an excellent remedy for pimples. Apply tomato face mask for acne scars or acne topically, and the soothing properties will start affecting your skin. But, remember to use regularly. Let’s have a brief look on its nutritional profile.

While vitamin A and B fade dark spots and slows down aging process, vitamin C stimulates collagen production and enhances the elasticity, resulting in wrinkle free skin.
Tomato seed oil has light viscosity and easily absorbed. (1) Cooling properties in tomato will soothe minor sunburns and astringent agent tightens the skin pores.
Potassium and calcium in tomato works on removing dead skin cells and hydrating outer layer of the skin.
Like B-vitamins, magnesium thwarts aging wrinkles.

Vitamin A and C that are commonly found in acne treating ointments are packed in tomatoes. Topically apply and they will help you to treat scars and blemishes.

Homemade Tomato Face Mask for Acne and Acne Scars

As long as you know what you’re doing, you can add any innate home available ingredient to this face pack/mask. After research I found these recipes effective, because of the natural ingredients in them.

Note: Do patch test (under the elbow) before trying any face mask.

1. Honey and Tomato Face Mask for Acne

We already heard extolling benefits of honey from our grannies and through historical as well as religious books. Almighty God packed honey with such unmatched nutrients that it has abundant benefits for health, and skin is no exception. Antioxidant, anti-bacterial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties housed in honey restrains acne causing bacteria and aids in regulating oily skin.

Refined honey lacks above mentioned properties, prefer raw honey.

Ingredients:

Ripe tomato – 1/2
Raw Honey – 1 tbsp

Blend ripe tomato to obtain smooth puree. Add 1 tbsp of raw honey to this paste. Mix it well, on other side prepare your face by washing it with lukewarm water or expose it to steam. Pat dry with cotton cloth and topically massage it with fingers. Avoid pressing pimples, leave the face pack for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

Add it to your beauty regimen and use it regularly, it can also be used to fade acne scars.

2. Tomato and Lemon for Acne Scars

Antibacterial properties in lemon juice develop an unfriendly environment for infectious germs. Natural astringent agent tightens skin pores and lightens acne scars and dark spots.

Note: If you’ve dry skin, limit the use of lemon juice. Or, follow with a moisturizer after face mask treatment.

Ingredients:

Lemon juice – 1/2 tbsp
Ripe tomato – 1/2

Just like in above face pack, blend ripe tomato till you get puree. Mix lemon juice obtained from fresh lemon slice. Stir thoroughly and apply it on prewashed face. Leave it for 15 minutes and rinse it off. If you feel dryness, then apply jojoba oil or olive oil after washing your face.

Conclusion

To benefit from abundant nutrients of tomato, eat it raw or topically apply over the skin. Unlike pricey creams tomato face mask for acne scars may not show instant result, but this inexpensive remedy will affect slowly and gradually with no or less side-effects.

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Green Clay Face Mask Recipe

ByMoin Nex

After rediscovering minerals, medicinal and cosmetic benefits of clay, popular skincare creams are incorporating clay to their beauty products. Depending on mineral content, clay is of different types. Green clay or French green clay is one such type.

Renowned for its absorbent quality, you can use green clay face mask as a remedy for acne, dark spots, oily skin and for exfoliating dead cells. This greenish clay gets its color from decomposed plant matter and it also contains glut of skin care elements like, magnesium, calcium, iron, copper, selenium, silica and montmorillonite.

Let’s dwell into green clay face mask benefits for skin.

A remedy for Acne: Hormonal imbalance triggers excess sebum production, which gets clogged over skin pores along with dead skin cells. Green clay face mask absorbs excess oil and impurities in the skin.
Removes Dark Spots: Topically applying this face mask, draws impurities from the deeper layers of the skin, and improves blood circulation.
Exfoliate Dead Cells: Fine particles in this clay will exfoliate dead skin cells.
Thwarts Toxins: Along with impurities assorted properties in green clay draws toxins from the skin, which is responsible for infection.
By improving blood circulation it tightens skin pores, makes your skin smooth, supple and wrinkle free.

First application may increase dark spots, because it draws all impurities from deeper layers of the skin to out layer. But repeated application will remove dark or brown spots. So, don’t be alarmed to see darker spots on the face on initial use.

DIY Green Clay Face Mask Recipe

To make sure the face mask won’t dry your skin, mix moisturizing elements like jojoba oil or aloe vera gel to it. Or use it post face mask application. Anyhow, here are few recipes that I found useful.

1. Yogurt, Honey and Green Clay Face Mask

honey, yogurt and green clay face mask

Extolling benefits of yogurt and honey have been documented in many beauty magazines and books. Honey is well known for its moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties, which helps to treat assortment skin diseases.

Ingredients

Honey, prefer raw honey – 1 tbsp
Yogurt, prefer Greek yogurt – 1/4 cup
Green clay, you can get it from local store – 1 tbsp

Mix all the mentioned ingredients in a bowl. I recommend applying a thick layer over face avoiding eyes and lips. Let the natural ingredients settle for about 20 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water.

Important: Before you apply green clay face mask, prepare your face by cleansing it or washing it with lukewarm water.

[Related post: Honey and Cinnamon Face Mask]

2. Green Clay Face Mask for Acne (Jojoba Oil or Aloe Vera gel)

Jojoba oil (pronounced ho-ho-ba oil) is packed with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It has an excellent quality of controlling excess sebum production, which is the main cause of pimples. Aloe vera gel is popularly known for its moisturizing effect. If you’ve dry skin I recommend aloe vera gel and with oily skin add jojoba oil.

Ingredients:

Jojoba oil – 5 drops (if you’ve oily skin)
Aloe vera gel – 1 tbsp (if your skin is sensitive)
Green clay powder – 1/4

Take green clay powder in a bowl and pour water in it. Leave it for 2 minutes and start mixing, avoid lumps. Experts suggest using wooden or plastic spoon and to avoid metals. If need add more water or clay to make thick paste. Add jojoba oil or aloe vera gel with respect to oily or dry skin. Now, prepare your face by cleansing it with warm water.

Using your fingers, apply thick layer of green clay face mask avoiding lips and eye area. Leave it for about 20 minutes then wipe with water dipped cloth or rinse it off with water.

After pat drying, follow with natural moisturizer, like shea butter or olive oil.

[Related post: Aloe vera face mask]

3. Oats and Green Clay Face Mask Recipe

Take 2 tbsp of grounded oats, 1/2 cup of clay and mix it thoroughly. Then add 1 tbsp of raw honey and 1 tbsp milk to the mixture. After mixing it, you can refrigerate it for future use.

Mean while; wash your face to remove impurities accumulated with cleanser. Pat dry and when the face is still damp apply thick layer of clay face mask evenly. Leave it for about 15 minutes and wipe it warm water dipped cloth. Follow with a natural moisturizer.

Conclusion

Exceptional properties in green clay make it an innate remedy for various skin infections. To see the results beauty experts suggests to regularly using it. Try it 2-3 times a week depending on your skin type. If it’s drying your skin limit its use and apply moisturizer. As mentioned you can use any natural ingredient with it, so let us know your green clay face mask recipe.

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Turmeric Face Mask for Acne and Acne Scars

ByMoin Nex

turmeric face mask for acne and acne scars

Turmeric for acne is a miraculous remedy. Indians use this golden spice as a medical herb and in almost every food. Because of its antiseptic and antibiotic properties we use it as a first aid for minor injuries. In marriage ceremonies turmeric face mask for acne scars is used as a ritual. It’s less in calories, cholesterol and rich in fiber, iron and vitamin B6.

Enticed properties of turmeric powder made scientific experts to carry out research, which concluded that turmeric has a compound called curcumin that is responsible for all the exceptional qualities of this yellow powder. However, percent of curcumin in turmeric powder is very less, around 3%. So experts suggest, taking extract that contains compelling amount of curcumin. (1)

Why Turmeric Face Mask for Acne and Acne Scars Works?

“Stop extolling and show me how or why it works for pimples?”

OK, let me put this in bullets so you can easily scan its properties. 🙂

Before that allow me to reveal the main cause of acne, it’s untrue that P.acnes are mere cause of acne blemishes. According to experts, inflammation is the main cause of acne and Medicalnewstoday.com quotes that, hormonal imbalance causes acne vulgaris. (source)

As mentioned above research conclude, curcumin is the main compound in turmeric that is responsible for exceptional qualities of the powder.
Curcumin has strong anti-inflammatory effect, just like a drug. Anti-inflammation reduces red swollen pimples. Studies show that curcumin fights inflammation at molecular level. (2)
It’s also a strong antioxidant agent, which thwarts free radicals and also boosts antioxidant levels in the body.
Antiseptic and antibiotic properties make it a natural remedy for minor injuries and scars.

How to Use Turmeric Face Mask for Acne?

Now you’ve an idea about the ability of this golden yellow spice, you must follow suggested tips else you may end up with surprising yellow stains.

1. Turmeric and Honey for Acne

turmeric and honey for acne

Benefits of turmeric and honey are documented in historical and religious books. Like turmeric, raw honey is packed with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Topically applying honey or honey face mask will fasten healing process.

If you’re serious about our skin, then we recommend you manuka honey for acne (expensive).

Things you’ll need

Raw honey – 3 tbsp
Turmeric powder – 1 tbsp
Milk – 1 tbsp

Procedure

Thoroughly mix the ingredients in a bowl. Before applying, prepare your face by cleansing it with warm water or expose it to steam, so that pores open up and pat dry after this.

Take mixed paste and apply evenly all over the face. You can mix gram flour if the face pack is not thick. Leave it for 15-20 minutes and then wipe it off with warm cloth, then rinse with water. Follow with moisturizer. Don’t be alarmed if you see stains on face, it will fade in few hours. Likewise, to remove acne scars you must repeatedly use this face mask.

[Also read: 5 Proven Reasons Why Lemon and Honey for Pimples Works]

2. Sandalwood powder and Turmeric Face Mask for Acne Scars

sandalwood powder and multani mitti for acne scars — flickr.com/kinshuksunil

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents housed in sandalwood powder make it an excellent remedy for acne scars, pimples, wrinkles and zits.

Things you’ll need

Sandalwood powder – 1/2 tbsp
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tbsp
Curd – 2 tbsp

Procedure

Mix sandalwood powder and turmeric powder in a bowl and add curd or milk to make a smooth paste. After washing your face evenly massage, especially on acne scars. Rinse it off or wipe it with warm cloth.

Repeat the process twice weekly. Follow moisturizer post application.

3. Turmeric and Yogurt Face Mask for Acne Prone Skin

yogurt yeast infection

Not all skin types are same. Treatment for dry skin differs from oily skin. If you’ve oily skin then use yogurt with turmeric. It will also decrease chances of stains on your face.

Things you’ll need

Turmeric – 1 tbsp
Greek Yogurt – 1 tbsp
Honey – 1 tbsp

Process is same like mentioned above. If you’ve dry skin, then replace yogurt with olive oil or other essential oil.

Note: Never use pure turmeric and water, though it makes your skin healthy, as it leaves stains over your face. Mix it with other natural ingredients listed above.

Turmeric face mask for acne scars is cost effective home remedy, did you ever used it?

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Use Sandalwood Oil or Powder for Treating Acne

ByMoin Nex

sandalwood powder and oil for acne

Sandalwood powder and oil are renowned for its distinctive aroma. Its powder has been an integral part of ceremonies and rituals in many religions. Up till 1930 sandalwood essential oil was popular for its antiseptic and urogenital uses. Santalol which is the main component in sandalwood powder that weighs about 75% has antimicrobial properties.

Sandalwood powder or oil for acne works because it’s packed with antiseptic, antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. To reap these nutritional benefits many cosmetic and soap manufacturing industries include this oil and powder as mere ingredient.

Acne is the common skin condition in teenagers and adults; Mayoclinic blames hormones as the main cause of acne blemishes. In simple words, hormones trigger excess production of sebum which gets accumulated over skin pores, dead cells accompany this oil forming bump. The bacteria invade to worsen the situation.

How Sandalwood Oil for Acne Works?

Numerous traditional medicines like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine are associated with sandalwood. Properties like antibacterial, antiseptic and antimicrobial housed in sandalwood battles with clogged pores and reduce its affect. (1)

Food and Chemical Toxicology journal published in 2007 states that, sandalwood powder also contains antiviral and bactericidal properties.

These assorted properties unclog pores and enhances healing process. It also rehydrates skin and helps in tissue regeneration. Herbalist use this natural oil to treat sunburns, rashes, pimples and other skin diseases. You can include sandalwood to your beauty regimen; this makes your skin supple and radiant.

Also read: Jojoba oil for oily skin

Sandalwood Face Pack for Acne

sandalpowder face pack for acne

Apart from directly using sandalwood powder or oil topically you can make your own face pack to treat acne and give your face a lightening effect.

Sandalwood, turmeric and honey face pack

Sandalwood powder and turmeric powder both has antimicrobial agents which aids in removing tan, pimples and scars. Coming to honey, its uses are documented in various religious books. Properties like antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral are housed in raw honey. This nutrition list is mouth watering, isn’t it?

Want to reap all these properties for your skin? Mix all the tree ingredients in required quantities. (Preferably 1/2 tbsp of sandalwood and turmeric powder, 2-3 tbsp of honey). After mixing it well, topically apply over prewashed acne prone skin. Leave it for 15 minutes and rinse it off with water.

Note: We recommend opting manuka honey as an effective treatment for acne

Alternatively you can use sandalwood powder and rose water. Mix them in required quantities and apply over face to treat acne and acne scars.

Must read: How to apply a face pack

How to Use Sandalwood Oil for Acne

Concentrated sandalwood oil may trigger allergic reaction. So experts suggest to test with small quantity first, by diluting it with water or carrier oil. Remember to wash and pat dry your face before applying. Don’t apply pressure over acne blemishes or it may bust.

Natural remedies always take time to treat unlike chemical filled medicines. So have patience and don’t give up. Along with sandalwood oil or powder change your diet for reducing acne.

Other treatments include

Sandalwood for Acne Scars

sandalwood for acne scars

Not just acne it also fades acne scars, but you must use it regularly. Above mentioned face pack will work to fade acne scars. Though these scars are not associated with any serious skin problem most people want to remove it out of cosmetic concern.

We lack evidence to prove sandalwood fades scars; anyhow many beauty experts have been recommending this folk remedy to their clients.

Things you’ll need

Black gram powder
Sandalwood powder
Rose water

Procedure

Mix sandalwood powder with black gram powder in a plastic container.
Then pour rose water to the mixture till you obtain paste like consistency.
Now topically apply the paste over prewashed face or skin. Leave it for 15 minutes so that properties in these innate items start effecting over skin.
Rinse it off wither water.

Alternatively you can try turmeric, oats or carrier oil. Regular application is important to fade acne scars.

Conclusion

Antibacterial and antimicrobial properties in sandalwood powder can treat acne and fade acne scars. Include this aromatic powder to your beauty regimen to obtain radiant skin. However, consult doctor if you’re allergic to any of the ingredients listed above.

Did you ever use sandalwood powder or oil for acne? Put down your views in comments.

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Banana Peel for Acne Treatment – Proven

ByMoin Nex

banana peel for acne

Banana peel for acne is an innate remedy recommended by many beauty experts because of nutritional properties in it.

It’s really amazing to know all those grandma remedies used years back are now being used as inexpensive safe alternative treatments. Sometimes natural route is the only way to go, when you fed up using chemical filled medicines.

Acne is common and every human being will experience it in lifetime. Health experts states that hormones are main cause behind these blemishes. If you’re in mid or late twenties, heads up acne blemishes are on its way. Popping out on forehead, chin or nose, these pimples are quite annoying and occasionally painful.

Yes, we’ve chemical peels to treat acne, but they may not work for everyone. And we’ve people like you who love natural remedies (we’re like you :)), so here comes our work to search and share home remedies to treat acne.

Banana peel, though it sounds so simple and crazy to use thrown flesh of banana for treating most common skin disease, it works. According to Alternative Home Remedies, banana peels has ability to reduce inflammation, redness and swelling. And you know acne lesion causes all the above mentioned symptoms.

How Banana Peel for Acne Works?

Like banana fruit, its peel is filled with antioxidant, lutein and potassium that help to reduce blemishes and inflammation. Peel is also high in B6, B12 vitamins, magnesium, fiber and protein.
These nutritional values housed in banana peel start effecting acne blemishes when you rub it over skin.
You can add this flesh to your beauty regimen to hydrate your skin.
Assorted properties in banana peel helps to fade wrinkles and scars over skin.

Also read: Shea Butter for Wrinkles

That being said you must change your diet to prevent acne and for fast recovery.

Using Banana Peels to Treat Acne and Acne Scars

banana peel to fade acne scars

You don’t have to be a beauty expert to do this.

Just bring fresh bananas and wash them.
Pat dry with a dry cloth, and peel its flesh.
Cut peels into small pieces to easily rub over skin.
Wash your face and start rubbing banana peel over acne blemishes. (place inner layer of the peel over skin)
Take other pieces when this one turns brown. Repeat the process for 20 minutes, then with a dampened cloth remove excess pulp.

Note: Don’t rub harder, it may break acne lesions. [Also read: Home Remedies for Acne Scars]

Go with this process regularly without miss. With banana peel you can also fade acne scars. Ha! You can eat banana fruit or make banana face mask.

Conclusion

Honestly your acne will not disappear miraculously, all natural remedies react slowly but they come with no side-effects. Consuming banana is going to improve your blood circulation and lowers cholesterol level. If you found good results with banana peel for acne or acne scars then do share your story here in comments.

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