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Its immense nutritional benefits are backed by religious and historical books. Ingest its seeds or topically use black seed oil for skin whitening; you’ll be benefited with its nutrients.

Without any side-effects, this natural remedy has sustained its position in treating health and skin ailments.

Regularly chew its seeds with honey to treat various health ailments. For cosmetic benefits, you can topically apply its oil.

Day to day more and more women are experiencing the beauty perks by natural remedies.

Expensive cosmetic creams, unfortunately, don’t fulfill their claims. Though they incorporate natural ingredients to allure customers, chemical preservatives may strip natural oil over the skin.

Why Do Dark Spots Appear on the Face?

Your skin gets its color from a pigment called melanin. When some external and internal factors influence the production of this pigment dark patches/spots, discoloration are formed.

Apart from dark spots; freckles, acne scars, discoloration, age spots and other ailments ruins your appearance.

Skin bleaching is a cosmetic approach to reduce these dark patches and obtain a flawless skin. Natural remedies got significant exposure in media because of its exceptional nutritional benefits.

Benefits of Black Seed Oil for Skin Whitening

When you ingest vitamin rich diet, they reflect over the skin.

Vitamin C, E, A, fatty acids, antioxidants and other nutrients enhance the healthy functioning of the skin.

Fortunately, black seed oil is packed with all these essential nutrients.

A study states that nutrients in black seed oil can inhibit melanin production, which helps to obtain glowing skin. (1)
Vitamin A and amino acids packed in this oil reduce scars and dark spots.
Anti-inflammatory properties exhibited by black seed oil can heal minor burns and strengthen the immune system.
Antioxidant agents housed in this oil thwart free radicals that damage cell membrane.
Assorted vitamins in this natural ingredient stimulate cell regeneration; enhance collagen production, fades scars and dark spots.
Linoleic acid present in the oil helps to hydrate your skin and protects it from impurities.

How to Use Black Seed Oil for Skin Whitening?

Don’t expect overnight results. Natural ingredients penetrate deep into the skin and restore its normal functioning.

You can simply use black seed oil over prewashed face regularly before going to bed. To make it more effective, beauty experts recommend blending other innate ingredients with it.

Black Seed Oil and Honey Face Mask

Honey is prominent for its humectant and healing activity.

I personally use raw honey to treat cough. Though it’s discussed in historical books and religious scriptures, use of honey will not bring instant result on the same day. It took few days or 2 weeks to treat the ailment for me. But, the effect was long lasting.

Take heated and grounded black seeds in a bowl.
Add raw honey to it and apply evenly all over the face.
Leave it to dry for 20 minutes and then rinse it off.

If you don’t want to use honey over the skin, mix black seeds with honey and ingest regularly.

In case you don’t have black seeds, add black seed oil with honey and apply it over the skin.

Apple Cider Vinegar and Black Cumin Seeds

ACV is renowned for treating various ailments. Apply few drops of ACV over acne lesion or wart to treat them.

To reap benefits from black seed oil ground slightly heated black cumin seeds and mix it with required amount of ACV.

Stop using ACV if your skin gets irritated.

Sesame Oil and Black Seed Oil

Vitamin E residing in sesame oil acts as a sunscreen. Sesamol housed in this oil exhibit antioxidant property that can reduce wrinkles and fine lines.

Mix required an amount of sesame oil with black seed oil.
Prior to that, cleanse your face with water or mild cleanser to remove impurities or cosmetic cream.
Pat dry with a soft cloth and apply the mixed solution over the face.
Allow it to dry naturally.

Lemon Juice and Black Seed Oil for Skin Whitening

Bleaching and acidic property of lemon juice are renowned. However, excess use of lemon juice may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.

Add few drops of lemon juice to black seed oil and massage it over the skin.
After 15-20 minutes, rinse it off with water.

Black Seed Oil Side Effects

Though there are no serious ailments linked with its use, few women claim that it result in issues during menstruation and pregnancy.

Excess use may be problematic for you. So initially patch test before using it over the face and don’t exceed the dosage level while ingesting this oil.

Important Points

This fantastic natural remedy can elevate overall functioning of the skin. But, do consider changing your lifestyle.

Avoid smoking, alcohol and cosmetic creams that include harmful chemical ingredients.

Drink enough water, do regular exercise and ingest vitamin rich diet.

As mentioned earlier, what you eat will reflect on your skin.

Rosacea

Aloe Vera for Rosacea -How to Use (7 DIY Recipes Included)

ByMoin Nex

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Rosacea is a skin ailment that commonly develops at the age of 20, but severe signs can be seen after 30 years. Redness, large bumps and in some cases visible blood vessels are seen on the skin.

Though there is no permanent cure for this chronic skin ailment, using aloe vera for rosacea will reduce flushing and restore skin barriers.

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What Causes and Who Gets Rosacea on Face?

According to the US government people who’ve rosacea are mostly between the age group of 30 to 50.

Fair skinned people are prone to this ailment. People with another skin complexion may also experience these symptoms.

The main cause of rosacea is unknown. But studies show that genetics, immune system, stress, excess exposure to sunlight and infectious germs can trigger this ailment. (Source)

You may wonder why I shouldn’t use cosmetic creams.

Media promoted cosmetic products include chemical preservatives along with natural extracts. In some cases, these harsh chemicals may actually aggravate rosacea condition.

If the products are more organic and include mild preservatives that go well with your skin, then you can use it. However, patch test before using it.

And if you’re a natural lover, opt for aloe vera gel.

Benefits of Aloe Vera Gel for Rosacea (Why I should use it?)

Due to its immense nutritional value aloe plant has been prized to be effective healing remedy. Use it topically or ingest its gel with any juice, nutrients in this plant will leverage overall functioning of your skin.

Anti-inflammatory and soothing property exhibited by this gel will relieve inflammation and redness over the face.
The moisturizing ability of aloe gel will reduce dryness and sensitivity caused by this skin ailment.
Renowned for its healing properties, topical application of this gel will restore your skin barrier and treat rosacea symptoms.
Vitamin C and E housed in this natural remedy will have the ability to lighten blemishes, reduce aging and enhance collagen production.
When mixed with lemon juice this home remedy can lighten scars and large bumps left by rosacea.
Assorted nutrients in this gel will accelerate healing of rosacea flare-ups and reduce redness.
Antioxidant agents residing will thwart free radicals that can damage skin cells.

Add this safe and effective home remedy to your beauty regimen.

Note: Treating rosacea varies based on its triggers. Aloe gel may reduce or even cause an allergic reaction in some people, patch test before using it on the face.

How to Use Aloe Vera for Rosacea?

Simply peel aloe’s leaf with a knife and rub gently over rosacea-affected skin.

Seems very simple?

To make it more effective you can blend other natural ingredients.

Aloe Vera Gel and Olive Oil

This moisturizing pack will hydrate, reduce inflammation and lighten redness over the skin.

Blend 1 teaspoon of aloe gel with ½ teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil.
Add 1 teaspoon of oatmeal and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
Wash the affected part with water to cleanse impurities.
Evenly massage the mask over the skin and leave it for 20 minutes to dry.
You can rinse it off after that.

Aloe Vera Gel and Lemon Juice for Rosacea

Antibacterial, bleaching, and other nutrients in this homemade mask will reduce bumps and stimulate cell growth.

Take fresh aloe gel and mix 3 drops of lemon juice it.
Gently massage the gel on the face.
Alternately, you can blend both ingredients and apply the paste on the rosacea affected

Vitamin E Oil, Witch Hazel, and Aloe Gel

This particular recipe is to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Excess exposure to sunlight may trigger rosacea as mentioned above.

Mix required an amount of witch hazel, vitamin E oil and aloe gel paste in a bowl.
Apply it over prewashed face and rinse it off after 20 minutes.

Aloe and Honey

The combination of these both ingredients will effectively bring all necessary vitamins to your skin.

Swelling, itching, inflammation and redness can be reduced by this innate recipe.

Blend both ingredients and apply it over the rosacea-affected skin.

Soothing Moisturizer

Hydrating your skin is an effective way to treat skin ailments. With natural moisture, your skin will be able to thwart infectious germs and form a protective layer.

Mix almond oil, jojoba oil, aloe vera gel and other essential oil (few drops) in a bowl.

Apply the mixture over the skin and leave it dry for 20 minutes.

Green Tea and Aloe Vera Gel for Rosacea

This herbal tea can be used topically and it works great to reduce rosacea symptoms.

Blend water, green tea and some aloe gel to tighten skin pores, reduce redness and to get rid of acne like bumps.

Where to Buy Aloe Vera Gel?

To reap all benefits listed above, experts recommend opting for a fresh aloe plant in your garden.

If in case you don’t have one, borrow it from your neighbor.

Else try these aloe vera gel products – Aubrey organics pure aloe gel, Ocean potion skin care aloe gel and Fruit of the earth aloe vera gel.

Factors that Trigger Rosacea Flare-ups

Foods include: Liver, yogurt, vanilla, avocados, citrus fruits, soy sauce, chocolates and eggplant must be avoided.

Hot baths, overheating, excess exposure to sunlight and saunas can trigger this skin ailment.

Stress, anxiety, frequent flushing, alcohol, chemical filled creams, certain medications and other factors can trigger this skin ailment.

Aloe Vera Side Effects

Excess use or in hypersensitive people ingredients in aloe gel can trigger an allergic reaction.

Anthraquinone is a compound found in the gel that can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps and dehydration if ingested. Other symptoms like hives, rashes and swollen skin can be experienced in some cases.

Important Points

Don’t expect overnight results with aloe gel.
Along with this remedy include vitamin rich diet and avoid foods that can trigger rosacea.
Wear natural sunscreen cream while going out.
Avoid using chemical filled creams that may irritate your skin.
Drink enough water and consult a doctor to treat rosacea.

Did you ever use aloe vera for rosacea; share your recipe in comments.

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Psoriasis

Eucalyptus Oil for Psoriasis – How to Use (3 DIY Recipes Included)

ByMoin Nex

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Scaly, itchy and dry patches over the skin and on the scalp are common signs of psoriasis. However, regular massage with eucalyptus oil for psoriasis will reduce inflammation and scaly patches.

As new skin cells are generated, your skin sheds dead cells. In a person with psoriasis, the immune system signals to skin cells to grow at rapid pace.

Your body fails to shed these cells and a pile of dead cells are formed over the skin.

Who Get and What Causes Psoriasis?

According to American Academy of Dermatology, whites are more often to get psoriasis than other races.

Only in the US, there are about 7.5 million people with this chronic skin ailment. If anyone in your family has psoriasis, most probably you may also get these dry itchy patches.

Unfortunately, the main cause of psoriasis is not known. However, stress, medicines, genetics, food, cold weather and cuts can trigger psoriasis. (Source)

Benefits of Eucalyptus Oil for Psoriasis

This essential oil is obtained through a steam distillation process of dried leaves of the eucalyptus tree. It’s sweet and woody smell can soothe stress and elevate your mood.

Eucalyptus essential oil has immense nutrients that can enhance your overall skin functioning.

Antibacterial properties residing in this essential oil can restrain infectious germs and help to treat various ailments. (1)
Healing ability of the oil can fasten the healing process of psoriasis patches.
Analgesic property helps to relieve pain and reduce scaly skin.
Vasodilator activity of eucalyptus oil helps to improve blood circulation and relax your skin.
The university of Maryland Medical explained eucalyptus oil can effectively treat wounds, injuries and insect repellents. (2)
Anti-inflammatory and antiviral agents in it can reduce psoriasis inflammation and thwart infection.
Antiseptic property helps to treat minor burns, blisters, bumps, psoriasis and other skin ailments.

Note: Before you proceed further, let me disclose that there is no scientific evidence that proves ability of eucalyptus oil to treat psoriasis. Natural remedies aren’t associated with any serious side-effects, so giving it a try may work for you.

How to Use Eucalyptus Oil for Psoriasis

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Itching is often linked with dry skin.

When your skin loses its natural moisture infectious germs invade and trigger the infection.

However, this may not be same in all cases.

Hydrating with essential oils will relieve itching and locks the lost moisture over the skin. Other assorted vitamins and minerals residing in this essential oil can enhance overall functioning of your skin.

Direct use of eucalyptus essential oil must be avoided. You must dilute it with a carrier oil before topical application. This is same with all essential oils.

Also, don’t consume eucalyptus oil until you discuss with your physician.

Wash psoriasis affected part with water to remove impurities.
Pat dry using a soft cloth.
Don’t be harsh while cleansing.
Mix few drops of eucalyptus oil with coconut oil and apply it over dry itchy patches.
Leave them to dry naturally.

Nutrients in the oil penetrate deep into the skin and restrain infection.

Eucalyptus Oil and Almond Oil

The excellent thing about homemade remedies is that you can avoid ingredients that can irritate your skin.

Diluting this essential oil with almond oil will not only make it more effective but it goes well with your sensitive skin.

Almond oil is known for its moisturizing and healing properties. You can also use this recipe for scalp psoriasis.

Take required amount of almond oil in a bowl.
Add few drops of eucalyptus essential oil to it.
Apply the mixed lotion over prewashed skin.
Avoid lukewarm water while washing, as it triggers itching.

Eucalyptus Oil for Scalp Psoriasis

Research states that atleast 50 percent of people with plaque psoriasis have scalp psoriasis.

There are different recipes over the web, which you can try over the scalp.

Blend 5ml of eucalyptus essential oil with 50 ml of olive oil.
Cleanse your hair with mild shampoo if possible.
When the hair is still damp, apply the mixed lotion over the scalp.
Allow it to dry naturally.

Eucalyptus Oil and Vinegar

Psoriasis triggers itching over scaly patches, which may result in inflammation.

Dilute this essential oil with 50 ml of vinegar and 1 liter of distilled water.
Rinse your hair to remove any hair products applied over the scalp by cleansing.
Gently massage the eucalyptus oil and vinegar solution before going to bed.

Homemade Eucalyptus Oil for Psoriasis

As mentioned, about 50 percent people with psoriasis will have scalp psoriasis, am sharing this ultimate mask to treat this chronic skin ailment.

Mash one fully ripe avocado and add ¼ cup of coconut milk to it.
Also add ¼ cup of coconut oil, few drops of lavender oil and eucalyptus essential oil to it.
Store this homemade mask and apply it over the scalp.

To reduce stress, take hot water in a tub and place it beside your bed. Drop few drops of eucalyptus essential oil to the water.

Side-Effects of Eucalyptus Oil

Don’t use this essential oil without diluting. Internal consumption of eucalyptus oil can be toxic.

However, small amounts can be taken with food.

Topical application over children’s skin may result in skin irritation. Even adults must blend carrier oil before applying it over the face.

Though it’s marked safe for pregnant women by WebMD.com, it’s safe to consult a physician before using it.

Diabetic patients must use this oil with utmost care. Studies show that it might lower blood sugar levels too much.

Avoid its use if you’re under medication or after surgery.

Important Points

Psoriasis is a chronic skin ailment, which can’t be treated permanently.

Yes, you read it right. Even steroid creams or medication prescribed by physicians can’t do this.

However, these medications and home remedies can reduce psoriasis symptoms. But, when you ingest food or get exposed to irritants dry scalp patches appear once again.

Discuss with your physician on how to prevent this skin ailment and also take vitamin rich food.

Alcohol, excess exposure to the sun, cold weather, stress, obesity, smoking and certain medications must be avoided to treat psoriasis. (More on diet and psoriasis)

Did you ever use eucalyptus oil for psoriasis? Please share your experience in comments.

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Stretch marks

How to Use Vitamin E Oil for Stretch Marks

ByMoin Nex

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Can vitamin E oil prevent stretch marks?

70% of girls and 40% of boys develop stretch marks during puberty. It isn’t associated with any ailment, but certainly it’s a cosmetic concern. In this article, you’ll learn how to use vitamin E oil for stretch marks.

According to researchers, you can’t permanently get rid of these narrow streaks. However, regular application of cosmetic creams, natural home remedies, and nutritious diet can lighten their appearance.

What Causes Stretch Marks?

As you grow, connecting fibers in the dermis layer stretches slowly. With sudden weight gain or loss, these fibers stretch beyond its limit resulting in breakage.

The tear can be seen through upper layer as red or purple lines, which turn to silver white with time.

Puberty, pregnancy, the sudden gain in weight, hormonal change, alcohol consumption, genetics and other factors result in these long narrow streaks.

Does Vitamin E Oil Help to Get of Stretch Marks?

Why should I go for vitamin E oil when there are many cosmetic creams that claim to treat stretch marks?

Media promoted beauty creams are incorporated with chemical preservatives that can irritate your sensitive skin. (Source: 1, 2)

Homemade remedies are safe because you make it. You can avoid ingredients that can stimulate allergic reaction on your skin. Apart from this, an innate ingredient like vitamin E oil is packed with lots of beauty benefits.

Important Note: There is not strong evidence to support the benefit of vitamin E for stretch marks. However, there are anecdotal reports claiming to be effective.

Benefits of Vitamin E Oil for Stretch Marks

Immense uses of vitamin E oil include boosting the immune system, preventing cardiovascular problems, avoid skin cancer, heal minor burns and treat cystic fibrosis in babies.

To reap its exceptional nutritional value, even cosmetic creams incorporate them. Without any ado, let check what it has for your stretch marks.

Moisturizing is the prominent property of vitamin E oil, which helps to get rid of dry skin. Enough moisture allows skin to heal stretch marks.
National Institute of Health Office of Dietary Supplements states that antioxidant activity of this oil thwarts free radicals that damage cell membrane.
With its antioxidant agents, vitamin E can efficiently lighten scars, stretch marks and flush away free radicals.
Assorted nutrients residing in this oil promotes healing of broken tissues underneath the skin.
Regular massaging with the oil mixed with other oils improves blood circulation in that part of the skin.
Vitamin E oil penetrates deep into the skin and enhances collagen production to improve skin’s elasticity, stimulate cell regeneration and makes your skin soft.
Anti-inflammatory activity of this oil inhibits platelet aggregation.
Blocks free radicals that result in stretch marks by its antioxidant activity.

Beauty experts recommend blending other antioxidants or vitamin C with vitamin E oil to prevent any side-effects, because heavy antioxidants in vitamin E oil may result in breakouts if you’ve acne prone skin.

How to Use Vitamin E Oil to Prevent Stretch Marks?

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There are many ways to use this oil. If your skin goes well with cosmetic cream, select the one which includes vitamin E.

Note: Patch test before using pure vitamin E oil over the skin.

Topical application of vitamin E oil or other creams may improve your skin’s elasticity, but stretch marks can also be caused by hormonal imbalance. For which topical application has no effect.

So, beauty experts also recommend ingesting nutritional diet to make your skin healthy. These measures can prevent stretch marks at-least to some extent.

#1 Pure Vitamin E Oil for Stretch Marks

You can get vitamin E lotion from a local drug store or get vitamin E capsules. Puncture the capsules and massage the oil over stretch marks.

Pure vitamin E oil is very effective according to few anecdotal claims. However, you must patch test before using it.

#2 Vitamin E Oil and Vitamin C

Dr. Broumand says that blending vitamin C with vitamin E oil shown excellent benefit for your skin.

It can moisturize, protect your skin from UV rays, lighten the appearance of stretch marks, reduce wrinkles and thwart free radicals.

Wash your skin with water to cleanse impurities and dead skin cells.
Pat dry using a soft cloth.
Mix required amount of both oils in a bowl and gently massage in circular motion over the skin.
Leave it to dry naturally.

To avoid greasiness, it’s better to apply it at night.

#3 Vitamin E Oil and Olive Oil

You can replace olive oil with a carrier oil. The thickness of vitamin E oil may trigger acne breakouts, so it better to blend other oils with it.

Break vitamin E capsule and add it to required amount of olive oil.
Apply the lotion over prewashed skin.
Leave it to dry naturally.

Vitamin E Oil for Stretch Marks During Pregnancy

Though there are no strong studies to back the claims of vitamin E oil use for stretch marks. One study showed significant benefit for reducing stretch marks.

Stretch marks are not solely caused by stretching; hormonal changes also result in these lines. Topical application of vitamin E oil may or may not affect stretch marks.

But there are anecdotal reports backing the claim that this oil can lighten the appearance of stretch marks.

Before using this oil over the skin, you must consult your doctor. Few people may be hypersensitive towards ingredients in the lotion.

Blend vitamin E oil with vitamin C or olive oil as mentioned above and gently massage over the body.
You can also use cosmetic creams that are incorporated with vitamin E.
Some beauty bloggers also suggest ingesting vitamin E oil capsules. But, pregnant women must avoid it and discuss with the doctor.

Vitamin E Oil with Body Moisturizer

You can just add some vitamin E oil to your favorite body lotion and regularly massage over the skin.

You can get vitamin E cream for stretch marks over the drug store.

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter with Vitamin E – read review
Neutrogena body oil – read review
Bio Oil – read review
The body shop vitamin E oil – read review

Side Effects of Vitamin E Oil

Even home remedies may trigger a reaction if they don’t go well with your skin.

Skin inflammation, itching, and rashes over the skin have been reported with topical application of vitamin E oil. Oily skin people may experience acne breakouts with excess use of this oil.

However, people who’re sensitive to vitamin E are very rare.

Conclusion

Like other home remedies, this recipe also has no scientific proof to back the claims. However, anecdotal reports claim to be effective.

Blend vitamin E with vitamin E oil for stretch marks. Don’t use it regularly if you’ve oily skin.

Share your best homemade recipe to prevent stretch marks.

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Skin diseases

DIY Chandan Face Pack for Dry Skin, Oily Skin and Acne

ByMoin Nex

With its aromatic smell, Chandan face pack has cosmetic and medicinal properties. Indians use this natural mask in traditional and religious rituals.

You can get rid of skin ailments like dry skin, oily skin, acne and dark spots with this home available face pack recipe.

These cosmetic issues disappoint teenagers, who desire to have the alluring look like media promoted models. Their quest for the best product leaves them with more skin disorders.

Natural home remedies like sandalwood face mask are effective and safe to use as it is packed with essential nutrients. Below listed are its benefits for the skin.

Benefits of Chandan Face Pack for Skin

Inflammation caused due to chronic skin ailments like eczema, psoriasis and acne can be reduced by regular application of this homemade face mask.

Apart from cosmetic benefits, sandalwood exhibits medicinal benefits. In this article, I’ll discuss its beauty benefits.

Toning ability of sandalwood powder shrinks large skin pores and avoid wrinkles over the skin. Vitamins housed in this homemade face mask recipe tighten the skin.
Regular application of this face mask will make your skin supple and soft.
Reduce inflammation, itching and redness over the skin.
Assorted nutrients in this innate ingredient help to cleanse impurities and improve skin complexion.
Antibacterial activity of this face mask recipe will treat acne blemishes and restrain other infectious bacteria.
Its anti-tanning ability helps to protect your skin from harmful UV rays and dark complexion.

Apart from this, you can use sandalwood powder to reduce stress, relieve from a headache and make your body cool.

How to Use Chandan Face Mask at Home?

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You can use this simple ingredient to make different recipes according to your skin type.

Before you proceed further let me share this wonder recipe.

How to Make Sandalwood Paste from Stick?

Wash the Chandan stick with water and start rubbing it over clean stone.

This process will result in the smooth paste, add some turmeric powder or gram flour and apply it over prewashed face.

You can also mix some raw milk to the paste to make it more effective. This particular face pack will treat acne, soothe minor burns and moisturize your dry skin.

Chandan Face Pack for Acne

Wash your face with lukewarm water or expose it to steam, which will help to open blocked skin pores.
Pat dry using a soft cloth.
Mix 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder with required amount of rose water in a bowl.
Evenly apply this face pack on the face and leave it to dry naturally.

Sandalwood for Glowing Skin

I’d like to make things simple because with complexity you’ll not be able to practice regularly.

Mix 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder or make it at home using sandalwood stick.

Mix raw milk to the powder and apply it over the face. After 15-20 minutes, rinse it off with water.

Chandan Face Pack for Oily Skin

Mix orange peel powder with sandalwood powder and rose water.

You can replace rose water with distilled water. But, as rose water is also packed with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties it can effectively treat ailments.

Wash your face and apply this face mask regularly.

Honey and Chandan Face Pack for Dry Skin

Honey is renowned for its humectant ability.

Mix 1 teaspoon of raw honey with 1 teaspoon of sandalwood powder and apply it over the face.

Rinse it off after 15-20 minutes.

Sandalwood Powder and Gram Flour

These two remedies are prominent traditional recipes.

Increasing impurities and dead cells must be cleansed. A mixture of these two ingredients will help to exfoliate your skin.

Take required an amount of Chandan powder and gram flour powder in a bowl.

Add distilled water to obtain smooth paste like consistency and apply it over prewashed face.

Share your own Chandan face pack recipe in comments.

Skin diseases

Benefits of Red Sandalwood for Skin – (9 DIY Face Pack Recipes Included)

ByMoin Nex

Also known as Rakta Chandan, red sandalwood powder has cosmetic and medicinal properties. Today, I’ll discuss about benefits of red sandalwood for skin.

This natural ingredient is extracted from the heartwood (center of the trunk) of red sandalwood tree. Due to its exceptional properties, you can either consume it mixed with milk or topically apply for its beauty benefits.

Don’t confuse with white sandalwood powder. Both are packed with exceptional nutrients to benefit your skin.

You can use red sandalwood face pack for skin whitening, reduce tan, treat acne, fade scars, get rid of premature wrinkles and improve your skin texture.

Isn’t it alluring? But before knowing to how to use, allow me to elaborate its uses further.

9 Amazing Benefits of Red Sandalwood for Skin

Without any distraction let me shower enticing properties of this home available face pack on you.

#1 Red Sandalwood Face Pack for Oily Skin

Sebum is responsible to protect your skin from irritants, impurities and infections. But, excess production of this natural oil will result unwanted breakouts.

With this homemade face mask you can get rid of excess oil.

Take required amount of red sandalwood powder in a bowl, mix lemon juice to the bowl to obtain paste.
Wash your face and apply the mask evenly all over the face.
Apply natural moisturizer after washing with water.

#2 Exfoliates your Skin

As a daily routine, after hectic schedule I washed my face with water and used a clean towel to pat dry. I see all pollutants piled over my skin are now on this cloth.

Regularly, you’re exposed to many impurities. You need something natural that can remove and exfoliate the skin.

Red sandalwood powder does excellent work at this. Practice this simple recipe once or twice in a week.

Take 1 tablespoon of gram flour with 1 tablespoon of red sandalwood powder.
Pour rose water or distilled water to make paste like consistency.
Wash your face with water and apply this exfoliating face pack all over the skin.
Leave it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off.

#3 Red Sandalwood for Skin Whitening

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Impurities, dry skin and few external factors make your skin look dark.

Properties in this innate ingredient will help to get rid of dark spots, hyperpigmentation and improve your complexion.

Mix 1 tablespoon of red sandalwood powder with ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder and 2 tablespoons of plain curd.
Wash your face and pat dry using clean cloth.
Apply this mixed face pack over the skin and leave it to dry naturally.
Rinse it off with water after 15-20 minutes.

#4 Nourishes Your Skin

Your skin naturally sheds millions of dead cells. Regular nourishing will keep your skin functioning healthy.

Add this natural remedy to your body oil and apply all over the body before bathing.

#5 Improves your Skin Tone

It’s natural to have breakouts and scars over the skin. Vitamins and minerals in red sandalwood powder helps to get the perfect look.

Mix 4 tablespoons of coconut milk and red sandalwood powder with 2 teaspoons of almond oil in a bowl.
Apply the mixed paste over the face and leave it.

#6 Homemade Red Sandalwood Face Pack to Remove Tan

Skin lightening ability of this natural wood powder mixed with lemon juice can efficiently reduce skin tan; fade acne scars, wrinkles and other skin disorders.

Take ½ tablespoon of red sandalwood powder, collect juice of half tomato in a bowl and add few drops of lemon juice to it.
Using a clean spoon mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Apply it over prewashed face.

#7 Treats Acne Blemishes

Blend rose water with this natural ingredient in required amount as mentioned in above recipes.

Apply the face mask over acne lesions as a spot treatment. As an alternative, you can add tomato juice, honey or a pinch of turmeric powder.

#8 Helps to Get Rid of Wrinkles

If you don’t look over the skin, dry itchy patches appear and your skin loses its natural elasticity fine lines, premature wrinkles commence.

Essential vitamins and nutrients supplied by red sandalwood face pack will enhance elasticity of the skin and fade wrinkles.

Olive oil is prominent for its healing, hydrating and nutritional properties. Take 2 tablespoons of red sandalwood powder in a bowl.
Add required amount of olive oil to make smooth paste like consistency and apply it over prewashed face.

#9 Sooth Inflamed Skin and Itching

Skin ailments trigger inflamed blisters and rashes. Chronic ailments like eczema and psoriasis result in dry itchy patches that ruin your physical appearance.

Assorted properties in this homemade red sandalwood face pack will reduce inflammation and itching.

Take red sandalwood oil and massage it over affected part before going to sleep.

Skin diseases

Use Castor Oil for Melasma – 3 Homemade Recipes

ByMoin Nex

Castor oil, a prominent folk remedy is filled with essential nutrients. Read how to use castor oil for melasma.

Melasma denotes brown, blue-grey colored patches on the central face, cheeks and jaw line. It is mostly found in women between 20-50 years of age.

Like women men too may get melasma, but their percentage is very less.

What Causes Melasma?

It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of these brown spots.

Hormonal imbalance, genetics, UV rays, drug interaction and allergic reaction with cosmetic creams are held responsible for this disorder.

These factors stimulate melanocytes, resulting in dark skin.

American Academy of Dermatology states that melasma patches fades away with time, if they are triggered during pregnancy and due to birth control pills.

If not you can use hydroquinone cream to lighten their appearance.

As natural remedies are safe, effective and goes well with your sensitive skin. Beauty experts prefer them.

Why to Use Castor Oil for Melasma?

My cousin isn’t a makeup freak, but she uses 3 beauty creams. After asking she said one is for exfoliating or scrub, second is for moisturizing and third one is normal cream.

No surprise, another cream pops up if she experienced any skin disorder.

Instead of that castor oil is naturally packed with all essential vitamins and minerals that your skin needs. It can treat ailments, moisturize your skin, enhance collagen production to improve elasticity and make your skin supple.

Rinoleic acid is the vital element in the sticky oil that reduces melasma.
Vitamin E packed in this pale-yellow oil can moisturizes your skin and helps to achieve natural glow.
Antimicrobial activity of the oil guards your skin from infectious germs.
Restorative ability residing in castor oil promotes natural healing and helps to restore natural color of your skin.
Assorted nutrients prevent hyperpigmentation and protect skin from UV rays.
This natural shield by this innate remedy allows skin to heal naturally.
Antioxidants ability combats with free radicals that damage cell membrane.
Repeated application of castor oil will fade scars and other cosmetic issues.

How to Use Castor Oil to Treat Melasma?

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Excellent thing about these natural remedies is that they don’t show overnight results. Because they take time to penetrate deep into the skin and uproot the main cause.

However, to make them more effective often experts blend other natural ingredients to fit their skin type.

I’ll share few homemade recipes of castor oil to for melasma.

Castor Oil before going to bed

If you love simple things like me

Wash your face, pat dry and apply this pale-yellow colored oil evenly all over the face.

Don’t go out with this mask over your skin. Its sticky nature attracts impurities and pollutants.

Castor Oil and Turmeric for Melasma

Both these ingredients are old home remedies in India.

Add required amount of turmeric powder in castor oil and evenly apply it over the face.

Turmeric may leave yellow stains on your face, which fades within hours. Limit its use if you want to avoid those yellow stains.

Lemon, Honey and Castor Oil to Treat Melasma

These ingredients need no explanation. Benefits of honey are been documented in religious and ancient books.

Lemon is known to have bleaching property that can reduce dark spots, hyperpigmentation and melasma.

Take 1 tablespoon of raw honey, few drops of lemon juice and add it to required amount of castor oil.
Wash the face to cleanse impurities and dead skin cells.
Pat dry with soft cloth and apply this homemade facial mask.
Rinse it off after 15-20 minutes.

Have you ever tried castor oil to treat melasma? Share your recipe in comments.

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Skin diseases

Flaxseed Oil for Psoriasis – An Effective Home Remedy

ByMoin Nex

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Dry scaly patches with inflamed swollen bumps are seen over different parts of the body in psoriasis affected people. In this article you’ll learn how to use flaxseed oil for psoriasis.

Though there are many medicines and home remedies to treat psoriasis, experts say you can’t treat this chronic skin ailment permanently.

Don’t worry; you can reduce its symptoms using various remedies.

Researchers are unknown about the master switch that triggers psoriasis. Genetics, environmental factors, diet and stress are accounted for symptoms of this skin ailment. (Source: Medicinenet.com)

How Do You Get Psoriasis of the Skin?

Due to these factors, your body starts building new cells at a rapid rate. As skin fails to shed cells because of this accelerated growth, so dead cells buildup forming scaly patches.

Why Flaxseed Oil for Psoriasis?

According to some researchers, flaxseed oil has same beneficiary properties like that of fish oil. (Source: University of Maryland Medical Center)

Because of omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed oil is extensively used in treating major health issues like cholesterol, diabetes, cardiovascular issues, digestive problems and cancer.

Alpha-linolenic acid an essential fatty acids residing in this oil can reduce inflammation and hydrate dry scaly patches.
Polyunsaturated fatty acids exhibit anti-inflammatory properties.
Studies prove that internal consumption of fish oil (that has polyunsaturated fatty acids like flaxseed oil) can reduce psoriasis symptoms. (Source: ajcn.nutrition.org)
Vitamin C housed in this innate ingredient can enhance collagen production and prevent aging wrinkles.
Lignans in the oil show antioxidant activity.
You can topically apply its oil or ingest flaxseed to improve your overall health.

One study backs internal consumption of flaxseeds helped to treat psoriasis condition.

As this natural remedy isn’t associated with any side-effects, you can give it a try.

How to Use Flaxseed Oil to Treat Psoriasis?

Let me remind you once again, you can’t permanently treat this chronic skin ailment. You must always avoid irritants that can irritate your skin.

A case study states that regular consumption of 3 tablespoons of flaxseeds helped to reduce psoriasis.

Another case study backs topical application.

Don’t go by my words; test yourself, because what works for me may not work for you.

But, make sure you aren’t allergic to flaxseed oil.

Wash the psoriasis affected skin with water and pat dry.
Avoid scratching or rubbing hard and hot water.
Take required amount of flaxseed oil and apply gently over the scaly patches.
Leave it to dry naturally and rinse it off.

Best time to try this simple home recipe is before going to bed.

Important: If you prefer to use internally, then grind flaxseeds and mix the powder with warm water to ingest. To Topical application experts prefer flaxseed oil.

Flaxseed Oil with Avocado Oil

Nutritional benefits of these two oils will help to improve your skin functioning and obtain flawless skin.

Initially, apply flaxseed oil over prewashed skin and then immediately apply avocado oil for easy penetration.

This combination will treat eczema, psoriasis, itchy skin and dry skin.

Homemade Flaxseed and Raw Honey Face Mask

To make it more effective, blend other natural ingredients.

Blend 3 tablespoon of finely grounded flaxseeds and mix 1 tablespoon of raw honey to it.

Optionally, mix ¼ cup of warm water and apply the mask over prewashed face.

Did you ever use flaxseed oil for psoriasis? Please share your recipe in comments.