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The hectic schedule doesn’t let us take care of skin. Dead cells and impurities pile over your face resulting in the dark looking skin. Luckily, you can use homemade cucumber for skin lightening.

This vegetable is fortified with exceptional cosmetic benefits. Packed with 90% of water, cucumber for glowing skin is an excellent remedy. (1)

Packed with assorted vitamins and minerals, cucumbers are used to make pickles, eaten raw and extensively used for cosmetic purpose. Vitamin K, C, B1, manganese, copper, potassium and phosphorous are included in the nutritional profile of cucumber.

Though it lacks press attention in terms of health benefits compared to other vegetables, cucumbers are well known for its use as cooling and soothing agent on sensitive skin like under eyes. (2)

Is Cucumber Good for Skin Whitening?

Cucumber for skin lightening is an innate remedy. Regular usage of this face mask can gradually improve your skin complexion. Traditionally, this vegetable is placed over eyes to remove dark circles.

It is one among the vegetable that contains above 90% water in it. Topical application or regular ingesting of cucumber helps to hydrate your body.
Astringent property exhibited by this facial mask make the skin firm and improve skin complexion.
Vitamin C housed in cucumber help to enhance collagen production and reduce the appearance of dark spots.
Vitamin A works on cell regeneration and fastens the healing process.
Massaging with this face mask will improve blood circulation and guards your skin against chronic skin ailments.
Bleaching property exhibited by cucumber help to obtain glowing skin.
Assorted nutrients in it help to reduce aging signs, lighten the appearance of scars and ensure youthful skin.
Antioxidant properties and anti-inflammatory properties packed in cucumber restrain free radicals and reduce inflammation triggered by ailments.
Excess oil secreted by your skin can be controlled by topical application of cucumber facial mask.
Moisturizing your skin is one of the effective remedies to pamper it. Regular massaging with cucumber will help to maintain pH level and to obtain supple skin.

How to Use Cucumber for Skin Lightening?

There are lots of beauty creams claiming about skin whitening, but they fail to fulfill their claims.

The report says that regular application of these pricey chemical incorporated products may lead to premature aging wrinkles. (3)

#1 Cucumber, Egg White, and Milk Powder

Egg white helps to remove dirt, tighten skin pores and improve blood circulation. Moisturizing ability exhibited by this ingredient help to hydrate your dry skin.

Milk powder is packed with vitamin A, C, B6, lactic acid, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

Lactic acid in milk powder helps to lighten the appearance of dark spots and achieve radiant skin.

Juice cucumber into a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of powdered milk and 1 egg white in a bowl.
Blend these ingredients to smooth paste.
Apply this skin lightening face mask on prewashed face. Leave it for 15 minutes and rinse it off with cold water.

#2 Cucumber and Rose Water

Rose water is packed with lots of essential vitamins and minerals. Moisturizing, cleansing, skin lightening and acne fighting ability of this home available ingredient can’t be ignored.

To make cucumber toner for skin lightening, in equal quantities, mix rose water and cucumber juice. Apply it on prewashed face and rinse it off after 15 minutes.

Before applying this face mask, cleanse your face with gram flour to remove accumulated impurities.

#3 Cucumber, Yogurt, and Papaya

A journal on medicinal plants states that papaya can help to make the skin radiant. An enzyme known as Papain is effective in skin whitening.

Few beauty experts suggest using papaya peel to best results and other recommends its pulp.

One of the basic recipes is to massage your face and hands with papaya peel. For an advanced recipe, you can blend other ingredients with it.

Lactic acid present in plain yogurt help to reduce dark spots and nourish dry skin. Apart from that yogurt contain vitamin B12 and B2 which help to get rid of skin discoloration and enhance new cell growth.

For special skin lightening and fairness mask, blend cucumber pulp, ripe papaya pulp, and yogurt.
Apply on face and rinse it off after 20 minutes.
Optionally you can massage with rose water after this face mask treatment.

#4 Cucumber and Multani Mitti

Fuller’s earth or multani mitti is prominent for fairness. It extracts excess sebum from the skin and makes your skin super smooth.

If you’ve extremely dry skin, then stay out of its use.

Grate fresh cucumber and extract its juice from it.
Add this juice to multani mitti to make a thick
Wash your face with water and pat dry using a soft
Apply the mask evenly and leave it to dry naturally.
Sensitive skin people must moisturize with jojoba oil after this face mask application.

#5 Cucumber and Potato Juice

Catecholase is an enzyme residing in potato that helps to lighten the appearance of dark spots, acne scars and improve skin complexion.

It also contains vitamin C that enhances collagen production and improves the elasticity of the skin.

Bleaching property exhibited by potato juice help to inhibit melanin production and get rid of hyperpigmentation.

Peel cucumber and potato.
Blend these two ingredients and extract its juice in separate bowls.
Mix both juices and apply it over the skin using a cotton ball.
Leave it to dry naturally and rinse it off with water.

#6 Milk Powder and Cucumber for Skin Lightening

Milk powder contains lot more nutrients than milk itself. Lactic acid housed in it help to get rid of skin discoloration.

Blend and extract cucumber juice in a bowl.
Take required amount of milk powder and add cucumber juice to it.
Mix thoroughly you obtain thick paste like consistency.
Wash your face and apply the obtain mask evenly.
Massage in a circular motion and leave it dry for 15 minutes.

#7 Cucumber as Skin Toner

Exceptional abilities of cucumber are enticing. Instead of making all these recipes you can just slice cucumber and start rubbing sliced cucumber over the skin.

Or make your skin toner with its juice.

Extract its juice and pour it into a spray bottle. Whenever you need to spray its juice on the skin and allow it to dry.

#8 Cucumber and Gram Flour

Gram flour is renowned for its cleansing and skin lightening properties. It effectively removes excess oil from the skin and thwarts infectious germs.

People with sensitive skin must apply moisturizer after washing this face mask.

Extract cucumber juice as mentioned in above recipes.
Take 2 tablespoons of gram flour and mix it with the required amount of cucumber juice.
Wash your face with water and apply the mask evenly all over the face.
After 15 minutes rinse it off with water.

#9 Lemon Juice and Cucumber

Lemon is known for its bleaching and acidic properties. Regular application of lemon juice helps to get rid of discoloration.

However, undiluted use of lemon juice will irritate your sensitive skin.

Dilute lemon juice with the required amount of cucumber juice.
Use a cotton ball to apply the lotion over the face.
Leave it to dry naturally and rinse it off with water after 15 minutes.

#10 Cucumber and Coconut Water

Coconut water is prominent for rehydration and to restore electrolytes levels. Regular application of this innate ingredient will help to cleanse and tighten skin pores.

Mix equal amount of coconut water and cucumber juice in a bowl.
Also, add raw milk to the lotion and apply it over prewashed face.
Leave it to dry naturally for 15 minutes and then rinse it off.

#11 Cucumber and Honey

Benefits of honey are documented in religious scriptures and historical books. Humectant property of raw honey locks moisture over the skin and its assorted nutrients help to lighten the appearance of dark spots.

Grate cucumber and add required amount of honey to it.
Apply this face mask over prewashed face.
Leave it to dry naturally for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

#12 Rice Flour and Cucumber for Glowing Skin

Allantoin present in rice powder promotes skin repair and heals sunburns. Tyrosinase housed in rice flour inhibits melanin production and thus results in radiant skin.

Blend cucumber and extract its juice.
Add 1 teaspoon of rice flour to the cucumber juice to make a smooth
Optionally add few drops of lemon juice to the paste.
Apply the mask over prewashed face and leave it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse it off with water and apply moisturizer.

#13 Cucumber and Aloe Vera

Mix cucumber paste with aloe gel and yogurt.
Apply the mixed paste on prewashed face and leave it to dry naturally for 15 minutes.
Rinse it off with water.

Share your secret ingredients that you used in your cucumber for skin lightening.

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Skin Whitening

How to Use Wheat Germ Oil for Skin Lightening – 3 DIY Recipes

ByMoin Nex

wheat germ oil

Wheat germ oil for skin lightening may sound oxymoron because we normally use facial creams and face mask recipes to whiten the skin.

Rejuvenating, cell regeneration and therapeutic properties of this carrier oil can efficiently improve your skin complexion.

Your skin gets its color from a pigment known as melanin. Some external and internal factors influence melanocytes to produce more melanin resulting in darker complexion.

UV rays, vitamin deficiency, skin ailments, chemical incorporated creams, and genetics are held responsible for hyperpigmentation. (1)

There are few cases where repeated use of cosmetic creams resulted in premature aging wrinkles and preservatives incorporated in them damaged elasticity of the skin.

Does Wheat Germ Oil Works for Skin Lightening?

Nutrients housed in this natural oil help to stimulate the overall functioning of the skin and improve its complexion.

Everyone desires to have a flawless, bright and clear skin. You’ll find 3 different products for this purpose when you check beauty aisle at a local store. Luckily, wheat germ oil is packed with all these nutrients.

Vitamin C residing in wheat germ oil consists of tyrosinase, which helps to inhibit melanin production.
Vitamin E neutralized the harmful effect of UV rays and stimulate skin repair.
Vitamin A is prominent for reducing dark spots, improving skin tone and reducing wrinkles.
Amino acids packed in wheat germ oil stimulate the production of collagen thus helps to improve the elasticity of the skin.
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) in this oil guards your skin against harmful UV rays.
Antioxidant activity packed in the oil can thwart free radicals and reduce aging wrinkles.
Minerals like calcium, potassium, and iron help to shed dead cells, cleanse skin pores and saturate skin cells with oxygen.
The emollient ability of this remedy helps to regulate moisture over the skin.

Overall this magical carrier oil can reduce dark spots, reduce wrinkles, lighten the appearance of scars and protect from UV rays.

How to Use Wheat Germ Oil for Skin Lightening?

Wheat germ oil for skin lightening

This remedy and other natural remedies can improve your skin complexion by removing impurities, protecting from UV rays and treating ailments.

Method: 1 (Wheat Germ Oil)

You can get pure wheat germ oil from a local store. Cleansing is one of the effective ways to make your skin radiant.

Remove makeup and other creams if applied over the skin.
Take few drops of wheat germ oil and rub in your hands.
Now, apply the oil gently over the face and leave it to dry naturally for 15 minutes.
Massage circularly to improve blood circulation.
If you’ve acne or pimples, then expose your face to steam or place a washcloth dipped in hot water (wring to remove excess water) on your face.

Exposing to steam helps to open blocked skin pores.

Method: 2 (Wheat Germ Oil and Avocado)

To make the mask more effective, you can blend another natural ingredient to it.

Grind half avocado into a smooth
Add 3 tablespoons of wheat germ oil and ½ cup of plain yogurt to the avocado paste.
Blend once again to make a smooth paste like consistency.
Wash your face with water and apply the mask evenly all over the skin.
After 15-20 minutes, rinse it off with water.

Method: 3 (Jojoba Oil and Wheat Germ Oil for Skin Lightening)

Strong aroma of wheat germ oil may irritate your skin, so beauty experts recommend blending it with a base oil like jojoba oil or carrot oil.

You can also mix sandalwood or geranium essential oil.

Cleanse the face with gram flour, as it effectively removes impurities and excess sebum.

Take required amount of wheat germ oil and mix it with jojoba oil. Gently massage the face with this mask and leave it to dry naturally.

Alternate Usage

Optionally, you can mix this oil with your favorite beauty cream. (One that doesn’t include harmful chemicals)

You can ingest wheat germ seeds in a traditional way. Add 1 teaspoon of wheat germ to your salad or juice. Check this article for different ways to consume.

Best Time to Apply Wheat Germ Oil for Skin Lightening

Before going to bed is the preferred time to try this beauty regimen. However, you can try it in the morning if you’ve enough time.

But, make sure you don’t rush outside by applying this face mask, as the oil can attract impurities over the face.

Don’t use refined or impure wheat germ oil.
Drink enough water and water rich vegetables.
Include vitamin rich diet and avoid junk foods.
Wear a wide hat while going out in sun.

Have you ever used wheat germ oil for skin lightening? Would you mind to share your recipe here in comments? 🙂

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Rosacea

How to Use Green Tea for Rosacea – 5 DIY Recipes (Included)

ByMoin Nex

green tea to treat rosacea

Herbal remedies are prominent for their nutritional value. You can use green tea for rosacea treatment. Both internal and topical application of this herbal tea will improve your skin texture.

High concentration of antioxidants, amino acids, phytochemicals and vitamins residing in green tea are really enticing for beauty lovers.

Coming to rosacea, redness on nose, cheeks, swelling, acne like break-outs, visible blood vessels and small bumps may appear on the skin. (1)

What causes this skin ailment is still unknown. However, researchers hold hereditary, overreaction of immune system, bug infection and certain proteins to trigger the ailment.

Fair-skinned people between 30-50 years of age are more likely to get rosacea. According to US Officials, about 14 million people are affected with this skin ailment in US alone.

Why Is Green Tea Good for Rosacea?

Drink it or make a facial by blending it with some water, this herbal ingredient can benefit your skin.

But, let me confess that chronic skin ailments like eczema, rosacea and psoriasis can’t be cured permanently. However, you can reduce their symptoms with natural remedies or steroid creams.

Anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogen activity exhibited by green tea can efficiently reduce rosacea inflammation and redness.
Assorted nutrients in green tea can protect your skin from harmful UV rays.
Topical application will reduce bumpy texture and reveal your skin from inflammation.
A study conducted on women with rosacea showed 70% improvement in the condition, when compared to placebo. (Source: WebMD.com)
Professor from University San Francisco, Calif. says that green tea extract as anti-aging and anti-acne properties.
Further experts say that soothing ability exhibited by this herbal remedy can reduce redness caused due to rosacea.
Apart from regular application of this green tea facial, you can improve skin complexion, prevent aging signs, treat acne and improve your skin tone.

How to Use Green Tea for Rosacea?

green tea for rosacea

As mentioned internal and topical use of this herbal remedy will do wonders on your skin.

Replace your tea or coffee with this herbal tea every morning and enjoy the change.

All you’ve to do is to drop fresh green tea when the water starts boiling. I prefer few drops of lemon or fresh peppermint leaves with green tea. (Source)

#1 Green Tea to Reduce Redness

Brew green tea as usual and refrigerate it for about half an hour.
Soak a soft cloth in this cold tea for few minutes.
Now place the cloth over rosacea affected skin.
Leave it for about 20 minutes.
Practice this remedy twice per day.

#2 Olive oil and Green Tea Mask

To make the mask more effective, you can blend olive oil with this herbal ingredient.

Known for moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties olive oil can lock moisture over the skin. Vitamins residing in this oil will penetrate deep into the skin to improve its texture.

Blend required amount of green tea powder with olive oil.
Mix the paste thoroughly and apply it over prewashed skin.
Leave the mask for about 10-15 minutes and then rinse it off.

Don’t expect overnight results with any home remedy. Add this to your beauty regimen and it will slowly improve your skin.

#3 Green Tea Cream for Rosacea

I personally avoid beauty creams because they refine natural extracts. But, if you’re lazy or don’t have time to make your own facial every day, try beauty products that include green tea extracts. Check the list here.

Avoid them if you experience irritation.

#4 Rice Flour, Lemon Juice and Green Tea (Oily Skin)

Lemon juice is known for its bleaching properties. However, it can make your skin sensitive towards sunlight. So, avoid its use if you’ve sensitive skin.

Rice flour is packed with exfoliating ability. All these ingredients have ability to make your skin radiant and remove excess sebum.

Mix all these ingredients in required amount in a bowl and apply it over prewashed face.

Leave it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off.

#5 Green Tea and Honey Mask

This is an ultimate mask for all skin disorders. Rosacea, eczema and psoriasis can be reduced by this homemade facial.

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory ability of raw honey can reduce rosacea effectively.

Mix 1-2 teaspoons of brew cooled green tea water with 2 teaspoons of raw honey.
Soak a soft cloth or cotton ball in the solution.
Place the cloth over rosacea affected skin for few minutes.

Instead, you can also mix green tea powder with required amount of honey to make thick paste. Apply this paste on the skin and leave it for few minutes.

Drinking or Facial Application?

Though both ways you reap nutritional benefits of green tea, experts recommend topical application as it directly affects the skin.

Or you can just try both.

Read this tips before using green tea for rosacea.

Foods like liver, chocolate, avocados, spicy food and yogurt that trigger rosacea must be avoided. (Source)
Repeated application of chemical filled creams will damage elasticity of your skin, stay away from them.
Change your lifestyle by including vitamin rich food and drink enough water.
Consult physician if problem persist.

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Skin Whitening

Coconut Oil for Dark Underarms – 7 DIY Recipes Included

ByMoin Nex

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Dead cells, shaving, chemical based deodorants and hormonal imbalance are few factors that make your underarms dark. Fortunately, coconut oil for dark underarms is one of the many ways to lighten this discolored skin.

It might be surprising that how I can use coconut oil for underarm whitening. Moisturizing and exfoliating ability of this home available ingredient make it work.

Why Do My Armpits Get Dark?

As mentioned above, there are many causes of dark underarms.

Shaving cuts the hair just below the surface of the skin and the darker color of hair makes skin look dark. For this waxing or plucking hair can be the solution.
The second cause is dead cells, which are accumulated over the skin. Exfoliating is the best way to cleanse them.
Consuming too much of wrong diet may result in Acanthosis Nigricans. This disorder turns your neck, groin area and underarms dark.
Deodorants and hyperpigmentation are also main causes of dark armpits. (Source)

Why Coconut Oil Is Good for Dark Underarms?

Known for its therapeutic properties, coconut oil can be used internally and topically to reap its nutrients.

The moisturizing ability of this edible oil can help to get rid of itching and dry skin. Dark marks, scars and other disorders in underarms can be eliminated by this natural remedy.
The anti-inflammatory property of virgin coconut oil can reduce inflammation triggered by various skin ailments. A study backs the use of coconut oil to reduce eczema and psoriasis.
The exfoliating activity of this oil can help to cleanse dead cells and impurities piled in underarms. You can also use it to wipe impurities on the body.
Toxins and free radicals damage cell membrane; antioxidant agents in coconut oil will thwart them out.
Healing ability of the oil fastens the healing process and lightens the appearance of dark underarms.
With SPF 4, coconut oil protects your skin from sun rays, minor sunburns and reduces redness.
Vitamin E residing in coconut oil can nourish skin and rehydrate the skin under armpits.
Antibacterial agents restrain infectious germs and help to avoid odor.
Assorted vitamins and minerals help to make the skin supple and wrinkle-free.

Note: Use coconut oil underarms before going to bed. Don’t use it in the morning; else it leaves stains on your clothes.

How to Use Coconut Oil for Dark Underarms?

Below listed are different ways to use coconut oil to lighten dark underarms.

#1 Extra Virgin Coconut Oil for Armpits

This is the easiest way, wash your underarms with mild soap to cleanse dead cells and wipe infectious germs.

Take extra virgin coconut oil and massage gently into armpits until the oil is completely absorbed. Start with a small amount to avoid greasiness.

Try this recipe twice regularly.

#2 Coconut Oil and Apple Cider Vinegar

ACV is renowned for skin whitening and to maintain pH balance in the skin. Diluting it with coconut oil will make the recipe effective.

Take 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and mix with required amount of apple cider vinegar.
Cleanse underarms with mild soap and pat dry with a soft cloth.
Apply the mixture to underarms and leave it dry.
You can rinse it off with mild soap to remove the oil.

#3 Corn Flour, Baking Soda and Coconut Oil for Underarm Whitening

These 3 ingredients are prominent to lighten the appearance of dark patches on the skin. However, baking soda can irritate sensitive skin. Limit its use if you experience any adverse reaction.

Blend 2 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil with ½ teaspoon of baking soda, 3 tablespoons of corn flour and 2 tablespoons of raw milk.
Apply the mixed solution under the armpits after cleansing.
After 20 minutes, rinse it off with water.

#4 Rose water, Gram Flour, Turmeric powder and Coconut Oil

Hydrating and the moisturizing ability of these ingredients can lighten dark armpits. Antiseptic and antibacterial activity of turmeric powder will help to get rid of body odor.

Mix 2 tablespoons of gram flour with a ¼ teaspoon of coconut oil, ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1 tablespoon of rose water.
You can replace rose water with distilled water.
Apply the mixed mask on prewashed underarms.
After 15 minutes, rinse it off with water.

Gram flour is an excellent remedy to remove dead cells and impurities.

Also read: How to use coconut oil to whiten skin

#5 Baking Soda and Coconut Oil for Dark Underarms

As mentioned above, baking soda is great for skin. It can exfoliate, remove dead cells, lighten the appearance of dark patches and balance pH on the skin.

Start with a small quantity, as baking soda may irritate your skin.

Mix coconut oil and baking soda in required amount.
Gently massage or scrub underarms regularly.
Leave for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

#6 Coconut Oil and Sugar

Sugar has fine particles, which helps to remove dead cells.

You can mix sugar with coconut oil and massage gently.
If coconut oil is in the solid state, heat it slightly and add sugar.
After cooling, massage gently as mentioned above.

#7 Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice for Dark Underarms

Bleaching property of lemon juice is renowned. Anti-bacterial property of lemon juice will restrain bacterial infection and avoid odor.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice with 1 teaspoon of organic coconut oil.
Wash your armpits and pat dry.
Now, massage with the mixture after few minutes.
Rinse it off after 20 minutes.

Avoid lemon juice if you have cuts or injuries.

You can also blend essential oil with coconut oil to lighten dark armpits. Bergamot oil, carrot seed oil, mandarin oil, lemon oil and galbanum oil are few of them.

Homemade Deodorant with Coconut Oil

Chemical filled deodorants may irritate your skin, resulting in itching and dark underarms. Natural ingredients are inexpensive and are more effective.

Ingredients:

Extra virgin coconut oil – ½ cup
Baking soda – ½ cup
Any essential oil – 40-60 drops (lavender oil or sage oil recommended)

You’ll also need an empty container to store this natural deodorant.

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and shift them to the container. Use it and enjoy! Source

Coconut Oil Shaving Gel

Instead of shaving creams, you can also use coconut oil. This enables smooth and close shave.

It also prevents razor burns and prevents ingrown hair.

Before shaving, apply coconut oil underarms or on the skin. Shave, wash with water and pat dry.

Tips to Avoid Dark Underarms

Preventing is better than cure.

Well, same goes with this too. If you didn’t skip initial paragraphs, you might have known that there are several factors that result in dark underarms.
Your overall healthy and nutritious diet also plays a vital role in glowing skin.
Avoid chemical filled creams and deodorants.
Don’t wear clothes that may irritate your skin and triggers itching.
Exfoliate regularly to avoid accumulation of dead cells.
Before using medications, consult a doctor. Few medications may turn your skin dark.
Drink enough water and ingest vitamin rich diet.
To avoid dark underarms, stop shaving and start waxing or plucking.

Did you ever use coconut oil for dark underarms? Share your views in comments.

Rosacea

How to Use Lavender Oil for Rosacea (7 DIY Methods)

ByMoin Nex

Redness on cheeks, nose, swelling, large inflamed flare-ups, and spider veins are common signs of rosacea. Read this article to know how lavender oil for rosacea works.

Modern science believes that there is no permanent cure for this ailment and the person will experience red flare-ups on and off for the rest of his life.

Fortunately, few anecdotal reports claim that essential oils like eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil, and lavender oil can treat rosacea effectively.

Unlike acne, severe signs of rosacea can be seen in the 30s or 40s. Approximately 10 percent of the population is affected by this skin ailment.

Apart from check, nose, and forehead, redness can be spread to ears, chest, and back. Hereditary, immune system, a bug infection in the intestine or a protein triggers this ailment. (1)

Jump to: How to Use

Why is Lavender Oil good for Rosacea?

Chronic skin ailments like acne, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea can’t be cured completely. Along with these natural remedies or steroid creams, you must change your lifestyle to avoid substances that may trigger these ailments.

Lavender oil is renowned for its aromatic and calming effect. Anti-inflammatory ability of this essential oil can help you to reduce the symptoms of adult acne.

Native to Mediterranean region, lavender essential oil is extensively used in perfumes, medicine, and food. Extracted from flowers and leaves of lavender plant, it can improve your overall health.

Apart from its anti-inflammatory activity that reduces inflamed flare-ups, antiseptic and healing ability exhibited by this oil can help to get rid of scaly patches.
Unlike cosmetic creams, lavender oil penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin to enhance its functioning.
Its calming ability helps to reduce stress, which is one of the main triggers of rosacea.
Itching, burning sensation, dry scaly skin and acne-like breakouts can be reduced by its moisturizing ability.
Redness over cheeks, nose, and forehead can also be reduced by regular application of lavender essential oil.
The assorted nutritional ability of essential oils is capable of balancing hormones and can efficiently manage root causes of rosacea.

Why shouldn’t I go with media promoted cosmetic creams?

I personally used these steroid creams to treat skin infection and they worked. But regular application of these creams made my skin sensitive and itching triggered within few weeks.

On the other side, natural remedies may not show you instant results. But, they fight with the root cause of the ailment and make sure your skin is smooth and supple.

Even dermatologists warn from repeated use of chemical filled creams. (2)

However, few cosmetic manufacturers already started incorporating natural extracts to their products. You can use them after consulting with your physician.

How to Use Lavender Oil for Rosacea?

lavender oil for rosacea

High concentration of essential oil may irritate your sensitive skin. Beauty experts recommend blending water or carrier oil with an essential oil before topical application.

Anyway, for active rosacea flare-ups, you can use lavender essential oil as a spot treatment without diluting.

To make sure, your skin isn’t allergic to lavender oil, patch test before applying it to the face.

#1 Lavender Oil and Olive Oil

Bothe oils are renowned for their healing and moisturizing abilities. Wash your face with water to cleanse impurities and dead cells piled over the skin.

Blend 14 drops of lavender essential oil with ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil.
Evenly massage the mixed oil over prewashed face and leave it to dry naturally.
This face mask will reduce inflammation and nourish your skin.

#2 Distilled Water and Lavender Oil

As mentioned high concentration of lavender oil may irritate your skin. So, it’s best to dilute the lavender oil with the required amount of distilled water.

Patch test on small part of the skin to make sure you aren’t allergic to its ingredients.

#3 Coconut Oil and Lavender Oil to Treat Rosacea

This home available oil can be mixed with lavender essential oil to dilute it.

Wash rosacea-affected skin with water and pat dry using a soft cloth.
Mix 3 drops of lavender oil with the required amount of coconut oil and apply it over the face.
Leave it to dry naturally.

Apply the oil before going to bed.

#4 Hot Water and Lavender Oil (Facial Steam)

Facial steams are great for your skin. I try this home remedy twice or thrice in a week.

My skin feels great and all impurities get cleansed.

Boil water in a bowl till you see steam.
Drop 2-3 drops of lavender oil in the hot water and hold your face over the steam.
If you’re trying this for the first time, then take regular intervals by moving off the steam.
Make sure you don’t burn your skin with hot water.

#5 Honey and Lavender Oil for Rosacea

To pamper your skin, blend raw honey with lavender oil. Healing, antibacterial and moisturizing benefits of honey are well known. Like lavender oil, you can just massage raw honey to treat rosacea.

But, to make it more effective you can blend these both ingredients.

Mix 1 tablespoon of raw honey with 3 drops of lavender oil.
Also, add 1 drop of tea tree oil for extra boost.
Stir well and apply the mask over prewashed face. (3)

#6 Witch Hazel and Lavender Oil (Oily Skin)

This refreshing facial mist will help you to treat chronic skin ailments and remove excess oil from your face.

To make this, blend 1 cup of distilled water with 1 teaspoon of witch hazel and 5 drops of lavender oil. Pour all ingredients into the spray bottle and spray on your face regularly after shaking well. (4)

#7 Jojoba Oil and Lavender Oil

Jojoba oil resembles your skin’s natural oil sebum. This liquid wax can trick your skin to produce less sebum and reduce oiliness.

To make your rosacea treatment effective, blend 1 ounce of jojoba oil with 10 drops of lavender oil. (5)

Note: All DIY remedies listed above may or may not work for all. Patch test and go with the one which is best for your skin type.

To reap all nutritional benefits of lavender oil, you can apply it directly as mentioned above, as a room spritzer and expose your face to steam mixed with lavender oil.

Important Tips

Don’t expect overnight results, instant results are often temporary.
Along with regular application of this innate ingredient, change your lifestyle.
Avoid foods that can trigger the rosacea, which include liver, chocolate, avocados, spinach, spicy food, and yogurt. (Source)
Stay away from chemical filled creams; even they can trigger the ailment.
Consult a doctor if the problem persists.

Did you ever use lavender oil for rosacea? Share your views in comments.

Psoriasis

Red Clover for Psoriasis – How to Use

ByMoin Nex

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Apart from inflammation, a person with psoriasis experience social isolation and depression. Regular use of red clover oil for psoriasis may reduce these red, scaly itchy patches or it may not.

It’s not easy to conclude that this natural remedy that worked for me will work for you. Healing properties of red clover can treat many ailments including psoriasis, eczema, and other skin rashes.

Internal and topical usage of this herb can help to treat psoriasis. Before that let me write few lines about this chronic skin ailment.

Who Gets and What Causes Psoriasis?

American Academy of Dermatology states that if anyone in your family has psoriasis, then probably you’ll also get this ailment. However, this is not same with everyone.

Whites are more affected with psoriasis than other races. Only in the U.S, there are about 7.5 million people with this skin disorder.

The main cause of psoriasis is unknown. But scientist state that stress, sunburn, cold weather, certain medication and other factors trigger psoriasis.

This persistent skin ailment triggers rapid skin growth that buildup silver scaly patches over outer layer of the skin.

Benefits of Red Clover for Psoriasis

To treat psoriasis, you can use red clover internally or topically. To reduce psoriasis flare-ups, beauty experts advice to use the home remedy topically.

Moisturizing your skin is one of the effective remedies to treat skin ailments.

Vitamin C packed in red clover is renowned for improving skin texture and helping you to obtain youthful skin.
Healing ability packed in this herb helps to fasten the healing of psoriasis patches.
The University of Maryland states that Isoflavones residing in red clover can treat menopause, hot flashes, cardiovascular problems, psoriasis, and eczema. (1)
Internal consumption of red clover tea will purify the blood and thwarts nitrogenous waste from the body.
Excess fat under the skin can be removed by regular consumption of this herbal tea.
Isoflavones packed in red clover herb help to maintain healthy hair and can reduce scalp psoriasis.

Even today steroid creams that are prescribed to treat psoriasis and eczema include this herb.

How to Use Red Clover for Psoriasis?

Fortunately, red clover is available in many forms like tea, tablets, ointments, tinctures and capsules.

Note: Consult a physician before using it to treat psoriasis in children.

Red Clover Tea for Psoriasis

Internal consumption may not show you instant results, but this herbal tea is good for your overall health and it can reduce psoriasis in long term.

Ingredients: dried red clover flowers, honey, and mint.
Drop red clover and mint in hot water.
Steep from 10 minutes.
Add raw honey or sugar and enjoy the taste.

Alternatively, you can just drop dried red clover flowers in black tea or peppermint tea.

Apart from tea, you can find red clover tincture and sweet infusion that can be used internally to treat psoriasis.

Red Clover Oil

Beauty experts recommend using this ingredient topically for best results. You can get organic red clover oil prepared by infusion in the market.

You can also make your own red clover oil at home, but it can be hectic. Apart from this organic red clover oil, you can check ointments and creams that incorporate this herbal ingredient.

Talk to your physician or dermatologist for such products.

Tips and Precautions: Red Clover for Psoriasis

Apart from regular application or internal consumption of red clover you must follow prescription given by physician.

Moisturizer is one of the vital ways to combat psoriasis. Avoid chemical incorporated creams as they strip natural oil from your skin and in some cases irritate your skin.
Soothe itchy patches with a warm bath. You can use mild soap or prefer the one recommended by physician.
com states that UV rays can slow the growth of skin cells. However, it’s better to consult with doctor before proceeding with this therapy.
Avoid stress. Studies show that getting worried will increase itching and inflammation.

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Stretch marks

Cocoa Butter for Stretch Marks – 5 DIY Recipes (No.5 is Excellent)

ByMoin Nex

You may not realize but you smeared cocoa butter over your skin many times. Not just delicious chocolates, cosmetic industries incorporate this meltable oil. Cocoa butter for stretch marks is one among the renowned natural remedies.

Extensively used in all type of chocolates this edible vegetable fat is extracted from the cocoa bean. The moisturizing activity of this pale-yellow fat can fade linear marks.

But, how can a substance that is used to allure taste buds help to get rid of stretch marks?

What Causes Stretch Marks?

As you grow, connecting fibers under the skin stretch slowly. But, with sudden growth due to puberty, pregnancy or weight gain, these fibers overstretch and tear at several places.

Initially, this breakage can be seen over the skin in purple or red colored lines. However, with time they turn silver white. (1)

It’s a bitter truth that you can’t permanently treat stretch marks. Anyhow, experts say that with time and topical application of creams you can lighten their appearance.

Also read: How to use vitamin C to fade stretch marks

How Cocoa Butter for Stretch Marks Works?

A study was carried out with 210 women, out of which 175 completed the study, which concludes that topical application of cocoa butter didn’t show any significant change than placebo lotion. (2)

So shall I stop here?

Beauty experts say that it’s no harming in using it because nutritional benefits of this natural ingredient are enticing.

The hydrating ability of cocoa butter improves your skin’s ability to stretch without tearing.
Prominent healing properties present in it can help to heal stretch marks and fade its appearance over the skin.
Antioxidant agents help to thwart free radicals that damage skin cell membrane.
Polyphenols are type compound present in cocoa butter, which can improve the elasticity of the skin, enhance collagen production and promote healing of rashes and stretch marks.
Fatty acids packed in cocoa butter are known to deeply moisturize the skin and lighten the appearance of stretch marks.

Regularly massage cocoa butter in circular motion to improve the elasticity of the skin and make it more pliable.

How to Use Cocoa Butter for Stretch Marks?

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Beauty experts recommend going with unrefined, pure cocoa butter, which doesn’t include any chemical preservatives and fragrances.

Cocoa Butter for Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

Hormones are released during pregnancy to soften the ligaments and connective fibers making them prone to stretch marks.

Thighs, breast or tummy are common places where you’ll see these linear lines. According to official reports, 8 out of 10 women get stretch marks during pregnancy. (3)

Place pure cocoa butter jar in hot water. (Because it is solid at room temperature)
Wash your skin to remove impurities and apply the cocoa butter evenly in circular
Regular application prior to stretch marks is recommended.

Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and Almond Oil

To make it more effective, you can blend other natural ingredients. Vitamins and minerals incorporated in this recipe will moisturize, rejuvenate and improve the elasticity of the skin.

This whipped body butter may effectively treat stretch marks, as it also contains an essential oil that proves to be good at fading these linear lines.

Raw shea butter – ½ cup
Pure cocoa butter – ½ cup
Almond oil – ½ cup
Organic coconut oil – ½ cup
Lavender essential oil – 20 drops

You may increase or decrease the quantity of these ingredients depending on your use.

Mix all listed ingredients in a bowl except essential oils.
Melt the ingredients by placing it over heat.
After cooling add essential oils and mix thoroughly.
Store in a glass jar and place it in the fridge for an hour.
Now take and whip with a hand mixer till you obtain fluffy.
Store and apply the whipped butter over the skin.

Coconut Oil, Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter for Stretch Marks

If you thing above recipe is difficult for you to make, then try this simple recipe.

Take equal amount of shea butter, cocoa butter and coconut oil in a bowl.
Melt the ingredients by placing them in hot water or double boiler.
Add few drops of vitamin E oil to the mixture.
Let it cool down.
Now wash your skin with mild soap to remove dead cells.
Pat dry and apply the mask over the skin.
Leave it to dry naturally.

Cocoa Butter and Olive Oil

Take required amount of cocoa butter and melt it by placing the jar in hot water or heat it.
Add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to the mixture while heating.
Remove from heat and add 5 teaspoons of mineral water to cool it down.
Apply the mask over the skin in circular motion.

Cocoa Butter Cream for Stretch Marks

If you want to try something from cosmetic industries, then go with Palmer’s cocoa butter formula with Vitamin E. You can read its review here.

Tips to Treat Stretch Marks Using Cocoa Butter

Drink enough water to hydrate your skin from the inside.
Always use pure and unrefined cocoa butter.
Include vitamin rich diet to improve healthy functioning of the skin.
Kiwi fruits, oranges, papayas, sweet potatoes and strawberries are rich in vitamin C that makes your skin fabulous.
Almonds, hazel nuts and avocados are rich in vitamin E that promotes healthy skin.
Omega-3 &6 fatty acids supplement also helps to hydrate the skin and reduce inflammation.
Avoid processed food, dairy products, fried products, poor quality supplement, artificial sweeteners, heavy gluten, excess caffeine and excess sugar.
Avoid using cocoa butter and other recipes listed above if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
Apply natural moisturizer before going to bed; this will improve your skin’s elasticity.
Application of cocoa butter during pregnancy may help to prevent stretch marks.

Experts say that with time stretch marks may disappear naturally.

Note: Cocoa butter for stretch marks may or may not lighten stretch marks. But, it can prevent further stretch marks.

Psoriasis

How to Use Almond Oil for Psoriasis (7 DIY Recipes Included)

ByMoin Nex

I always check ingredients list at the back of every product and interestingly most of them incorporate natural substance. This curiosity made me research about the use of almond oil for psoriasis.

The quest to treat chronic ailments takes me to natural remedies.

It’s not that I hate over-the-counter medicines, but I love innate ingredients and I personally use them to treat minor health and skin ailments.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that not only results in dry flare-ups over the skin but shatters your social life.

Though scientist says that you can’t permanently treat psoriasis, which is true. A consistent treatment regimen will show a positive effect on these dry patches.

What Causes Psoriasis on Scalp and Skin?

The main cause of this skin ailment is unknown.

But, researchers hold immune system to trigger rapid growth rate of skin cells.

When the skin fails to shed them quickly, a layer of dead cells are formed. These dry patches are accompanied by itching and inflammation. (1)

Jump to: How to Use

Is Almond Oil Good for Psoriasis

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Fact that almond oil can treat psoriasis and scalp psoriasis is just the tip of an iceberg.

This innate oil is known for its immense healing properties. To reap its nutritional benefits cosmetic manufacturers incorporate it into their products.

Anti-inflammatory activity of this oil helps to reduce inflammation triggered due to psoriasis.
Emollient property packed in almond oil penetrates deep into the skin and hydrates dry itchy patches. It also eliminates itchy patches by locking moisture over the skin.
Analgesic activity exhibited by this homemade remedy can relieve pain caused by repeated itching on psoriasis flare-ups.
Sweet almond oil can be ingested which helps to boost your immune system. It stimulates the production of defensive elements that guards your skin against
The exfoliating activity of this homemade mask can remove dead cells and other impurities.
Vitamin A, E, and B residing in this miraculous oil improve absorption of your skin and avoid blocking of skin pores.
Fatty acids and vitamin E housed in almond oil can make your skin soft and free from wrinkles.
Almond oil is an anti-hepatotoxic remedy that restrains liver damage and helps in its smooth functioning.
Regular massage with almond oil mask will improve blood circulation and you’ll feel relaxed.
Antioxidant ability of sweet almond oil can protect your skin from harmful UV rays. (2)

Note: Mentally prepare yourself that treating psoriasis is not one-time solution. You must undergo thorough medical regimen.

You must regularly use this remedy to see positive result. Stop using it, if you experience a reaction after topical application.

How to Use Almond Oil for Psoriasis?

Before using it over the face, patch test.

You can use sweet almond oil internally, but most beauty experts say that topical application will show great impact over psoriasis flare-ups.

The reason why I love natural remedies is that you can add or remove ingredients that may irritate your sensitive skin.

Below are different recipes to treat psoriasis. Go with the one, which suits your skin. J

Sweet Almond Oil for Psoriasis

Wash psoriasis affected apart with water to cleanse. Don’t be harsh or scratch while washing.

Pat dry with a soft cloth and evenly apply sweet almond oil over the skin.

Experts recommend blending this oil with other essential oil to dilute them. You can use helichrysum essential oil with sweet almond oil.

After topical application leave it to dry naturally.

Also read: Flaxseed oil for psoriasis

Remove Dead Skin From Psoriasis

As mentioned above, avoid extreme scrubbing or rubbing over psoriasis affected part.

Take 1 tablespoon of almond oil and add 1 teaspoon of sugar to it.
Gently massage over the psoriasis patches and then rinse it off.
Alternatively, you can mix gram flour powder with almond oil.

Almond, Gram Flour, and Lemon Juice

Like above mask, even this homemade mask recipe can help to cleanse dead cells and impurities.

Instead of almond oil, crush 4-5 almonds and add 1 teaspoon of milk to it.
Also, add few drops of lemon juice and required amount of gram flour to the mixture.
Apply it over psoriasis affected part for natural exfoliation.

If you’ve severe psoriasis flare-ups that can be irritated with exfoliation, then avoid this recipe.

Almond Oil for Psoriasis (Ultimate Homemade Recipe)

If you want to make your remedy more effective, then try this recipe with all essential oils and home available ingredients.

Sweet almond oil – 6 tablespoons
Lavender oil – 11 drops
Geranium oil – 10 drops
Patchouli oil – 4 drops
Frankincense oil – 10 drops
Mandarin oil – 3 drops
Ylang Ylang oil – 1 drop
Clary sage oil – 1 drop
Bergamot oil – 9 drops

Add listed ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly. The effectiveness of this remedy depends on the quality of essential oils you used in it.

Wash the area and apply this ultimate natural remedy over psoriasis affected part.

Almond Oil and Bergamot Oil for Psoriasis

Various studies back the effectiveness of essential oils. If you want to try a simpler version to treat psoriasis, try this remedy.

Take 1 drops of bergamot oil with 5 ml of sweet almond in a bowl.
Alternatively, you can add 1 drop of lavender oil and frankincense oil.
Gently apply over psoriasis affected part and leave it to dry naturally.

Almond Oil for Scalp Psoriasis

50 percent of people with psoriasis will have it over the scalp.

Dry inflamed patches will be formed over the scalp. It results in hair loss and ruins your appearance. Persistent itching is very painful. (Source)

Blend almond oil with amla oil and apply it over prewashed scalp.
Ask your partner to apply the oil over the scalp with fingertips.
Leave it to dry naturally.
Avoid chemical incorporated dyes or cosmetics over the scalp.

Best time to apply this hair mask is after washing your hair when they are still damp or before going to sleep.

Almond Oil and Lavender Oil for Hair

Scalp psoriasis results in dry hair and scalp. Emollient property residing in these natural oils will hydrate the dry scalp.

Blend 4 tablespoons of sweet almond oil with 4-5 drops of lavender essential oil in a container.
Heat the container in hot water for about 10-15 minutes.
Use a mild shampoo to wash your hair.
When the hair is still damp, apply this oil mixture evenly over the scalp.

You can mix extra virgin olive oil, castor oil, mint or rosemary oil with sweet almond oil.

Almond Oil for Nail Psoriasis

Though there is no evidence of almond oil to be effective over nail psoriasis. Assorted nutrients in this innate oil can hydrate dry cuticles and its anti-inflammatory ability helps to reduce psoriasis inflammation.

Dip a cotton ball in sweet almond oil and apply it over cuticles and around the nail plate. As this natural remedy isn’t associated with any side-effects you can use it twice over the nails.

Side-Effects of Almonds

Too much of anything isn’t health.

Over dose of almonds can results in various side-effects like gastrointestinal issues, headache, dizziness, weight gain, allergic reaction and stimulate bacterial growth.

People who’re allergic to almond oil must avoid using it. Instead you can use lavender oil, Eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil or other home remedies to treat psoriasis.

Tips and Precautions to Treat Almond Oil for Psoriasis:

Regular application of these home remedies may help to reduce flare-ups, but you must stay away from irritants that trigger the inflammation.

Blend almond oil with other natural oils.
Avoid ingredients that can irritate your sensitive skin. (Patch test before using any of the remedy listed above)
Foods like gluten, condiments, citrus fruits, alcohol, red meat and junk foods must be avoided.
Avoid extreme exfoliation or scratching.
Don’t stop using medication or other treatment.
Avoid using chemical included cosmetic products and direct sun exposure.
Wear sunscreen with SPF 15 while going out.
In cold seasons, moisturize your skin with natural oils regularly.
Consult dermatologist regularly.

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