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Instead of consuming delicious tomatoes in your kitchen, mash them and apply it on your face. Am not kidding! This write-up will help you to unleash benefits of tomato for skin whitening.

Extensively used for culinary purposes, these red tomatoes are packed with cosmetic benefits. But very few of them knew about it.

Apart from making you look gorgeous, skin guards your body against various irritants. Skin-related ailments can be reduced and healed using this sour tasting fruit.

What Causes Darkening of Skin on Face?

Melanin is a pigment responsible for your skin color. Excess exposure to sunlight influences the production of melanocytes resulting in dark complexion.

However, complexion turns normal with time.

But, impurities and prolonged exposure to sun rays may leave dark spots at different places.

There are many factors causing dark spots over the skin, which include pollutants, dehydration, low nutritious diet, genetics, hormonal imbalance, heavy use of cosmetics and lifestyle.

Though there is a huge list of cosmetic creams that claim to lighten dark complexion, most of them include chemical ingredients that can trigger an allergic reaction.

Instead, natural remedies on are inexpensive and effective with no or fewer side-effects.

Is Tomato Good for Skin Whitening?

With this face mask recipe, you can turn your home into a temporary spa.

You don’t have to schedule an appointment for a beauty parlor. This way you’re not just saving time and money, but your skin will be saved from chemical irritants.

The astringent activity of tomato face mask will shrink large skin pores so that your skin tightens and impurities get removed.

Minor sunburns and itchy skin can be relieved by the cooling effect of tomato and yogurt face mask.
Due to the presence of vitamin A, topical application of tomato face mask will lighten your skin and reduce dark spots.
Bleaching property in this fruit will lighten or fade dark spots giving your skin a glowing effect.
Vitamin B housed in this facial will help to reduce fine lines, premature aging wrinkles and promote cell regeneration.
Vitamin A exhibits antioxidant activity by fighting free radicals and also helps to get rid of wrinkles.
Vitamin C enhances collagen production and tightens the skin texture.
Excess oil production leads to acne blemishes, regular application of this face mask will help you to get rid of oily skin.
Potassium content in this facial helps to lock moisture on your dry skin.
Magnesium helps to make your face radiant.
Lycopene is a compound in tomatoes, which is known to protect your skin from UV rays.
Mix brown sugar with tomato pulp to exfoliate dead cells and impurities from the skin.

Regular application of tomato face mask can control excess production of sebum.

How to Use Tomato for Skin Whitening?

If you’re a lazy guy, then wash your face and slightly rub sliced tomato on it for few minutes. Allow it to dry naturally for 15 minutes and then rinse it off.

But, if you want to try homemade facial, then below listed are different recipes that aren’t just inexpensive but effective than your beauty products.

#1. Tomato and Lemon Juice

The acidic and bleaching activity of lemon juice can reduce the appearance of dark spots and exfoliate your skin.

Take fresh tomatoes and slice them into small pieces after washing them.
Grind it with 1-2 drops of lemon juice, add required amount of distilled water to make a thick
Cleanse your face and pat dry with a soft cloth.
Now ask your partner to apply the tomato mask evenly all over the face and gently massage in circular motion.

Leave it to dry naturally and then rinse it off. If your skin feels irritated to apply any essential oil to hydrate the skin.

#2. Avocado and Tomato

Avocado facial includes healthy fats that can hydrate your skin and assorted vitamins can promote collagen production to reduce wrinkles.

Polyhydroxylated fatty alcohols, a fat available in avocado can protect your skin from harmful UV rays.

Mix required an amount of tomato pulp with avocado pulp and apply it over the prewashed
Leave it dry naturally and then rinse it off.
You can add other natural ingredients to tomato pulp and apply it over the skin. But, make sure that you don’t incorporate allergic substances into the mask.

#3. Tomato and Butter Milk

Blend 2 tablespoon of tomato pulp with 4 tablespoons of buttermilk or yogurt.
Wash your face with cold water and pat dry.
When the skin is still damp, apply the mask evenly and rinse it off after 15-20 minutes.

#4. Sugar and Tomato for Skin Lightening

Sugar is known for its exfoliating properties that help to cleanse impurities and dead cells.

Peel a fresh tomato and mash it into a smooth
Add 1 tbsp of sugar and then mix well.
Apply this facial to your skin and gently massage in circular motion for few minutes.
Allow it to dry for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

#5. Honey and Tomato to Lighten Skin

Extolling benefits of honey are documented in historical and religious scriptures.

It’s moisturizing, healing, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other assorted properties together help to make your skin radiant.

Mix 1 tablespoon of raw honey to 1/2 cup of tomato puree.
Stir well and apply it on your pre-washed
Let it dry for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with water.
Repeat this simple process twice in a week.

#6. Cucumber and Tomato to Whiten Skin

Cucumber is prominent for its rich content of water. Its anti-inflammatory properties can reduce chronic skin ailments like acne and eczema.

Also renowned for its skin lightening abilities, cucumber can help you to obtain glowing skin.

Take a ½ peeled tomato and ¼ peeled cucumber.
Sliced these two ingredients into small pieces.
Blend them to obtain paste-like
Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric or honey to make it more effective.
Now, apply this face mask on your face and allow it to dry for 15 minutes.
Rinse it off with normal water.

#7. Sandalwood and Tomato

Sandalwood powder is extensively known for its skin whitening abilities. Apart from making your skin radiant, sandalwood facial can treat chronic skin ailments.

Mash 1 fresh tomato and add 1 tbsp of sandalwood powder to it.
Add 2-3 drops of lemon juice to it.
Mix well and apply it on the prewashed face in circular motion.
Let it dry naturally for 15 minutes.
Rinse it off with water.

#8. Olive Oil and Tomato for Skin Whitening

Monounsaturated fatty acids present in olive oil can lock moisture on your skin and reduce the appearance of scars and dark spots.

More about its skin whitening properties are here.

Add 3 tbsp of tomato puree with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
Mix well and apply it on your face.
Let it dry for 15-20 minutes.
Wash it off with normal water.

#9. Potato and Tomato Face Mask

You might not believe, but topical application of potato can soothe your minor burns and turn your skin radiant.

Assorted nutrients in this vegetable can moisturize your dry skin.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato puree with 2 tbsp of mashed potatoes.
Apply these two ingredients on the prewashed
Rinse it off with water after 15 minutes.
Pat dry using a soft cloth.

#10. Gram Flour and Tomato Face Pack

This home available ingredients gram flour or besan is prominent for exfoliating. Regular application of this ingredient will lighten your skin.

To make it more effective, mix tomato puree.

Add ½ of tomato mask to 1 tablespoon of gram flour.
Mix these two ingredients well and apply it on your face.
Let it be on your skin for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with water.
You can optionally, add few drops of lemon juice to fight bacterial infection.

#11. Papaya and Tomato

Papaya fruit includes an enzyme known as Papain that helps to reduce hyperpigmentation. Apart from this, vitamin A, C, and minerals encourage radiant skin.

Add 2 tablespoons of mashed papaya with 2 tbsp of tomato puree.
Mix thoroughly and then apply it to your face in circular motion.
Let it dry for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

Read this: How to use papaya for skin whitening?

#12. Almond and Tomato Facial

Vitamin E present in almond helps to improve skin tone and its topical application can protect your skin from harmful UV rays.

Check out its skin lightening abilities here.

Initially soak 3-4 almonds overnight.
Peel it and mash those almonds in the morning.
Mix 1 tbsp of tomato puree with the almond paste.
Apply the mixed facial on your face and allow it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes.
Wash it off with water.

Important Tips: You must read

You don’t need to try all of the listed recipes.

Start with the simple recipe and continue for few weeks before you quit.

Along with the topical application, you must ingest vitamin-rich diet and hydrate your skin from inside by drinking enough liquids.

There are few irritants that don’t well with your skin. To avoid it, please patch test before applying the facial on your face.

Beauty creams that are incorporated with chemical preservatives must be avoided.

Also, wear sunscreen cream while going out in summer to avoid sunburns.

Long exposure to computer and mobile screen can result in dark circles in some cases. Please limit its use.

Did you ever use tomato face mask to lighten skin? If yes, then do let me know your recipe in comments.

Skin Whitening

How to Use Papaya for Skin Whitening – Lighten Face With 9 Recipes

ByMoin Nex

Apart from being delicious, papaya is housed in exceptional vitamins that are essential for your skin. This write up is about using papaya for skin whitening.

Papaya fruit face mask is extensively used in spas, you can make your own facial at home with this fruit.

Papain is the main enzyme in papaya that promotes face whitening, fade acne scars, and blemishes. With this homemade face mask, you can exfoliate your skin. Hydroxy acids combine with papain to shed dead cells and soothe roughness of the skin.

What Causes Hyperpigmentation?

It’s important to know the mere cause of the disorder, before dealing with the ailment itself.

Melanin is a pigment that is responsible for your skin color. Due to some external and internal factors like sunlight, allergic reaction, skin ailments, certain medication, genetics and hormonal changes results in excess production of melanin.

Thus, this results in dark spots, dark complexion and scars.

Whatever the reason, they ruin your aesthetic appearance. Fortunately, innate ingredients like papaya provide vitamins and minerals to your skin to lighten the appearance of these scars and dark spots.

Is Papaya Good for Skin Whitening?

In ancient times, apart from using it as a remedy for digestive problems, papaya has been used for radiant skin.

The enzymes packed in this fruit are renowned for treating minor sunburns. Now, let’s have a look at how its face mask blended with other natural ingredients can benefit your skin.

Papain, an enzyme residing in the fruit helps to whiten skin and reduce pigmentation.
Exfoliates the Skin: The dead cells over skin are spoilers, the beta hydroxy acid in this face pack exfoliates the skin, along with dead cells it also clears dirt and excess oil over the skin, which can lead to acne breakouts.
Fades Dark Spots: Vitamin A is responsible to reduce the appearance of dark spots. Add this innate face pack to your beauty regimen and it reduces those annoying dark spots.
Reduces Aging Signs: Vitamin C in papaya enhances collagen production and improves skin elasticity. It also acts as an antioxidant that restrains the growth of free radicals, which are responsible for aging.
Fade Acne Scars: Vitamin A heals dry skin and also fades acne scars.
Hydrates your Skin: Potassium housed in papaya fruit hydrates your skin from the outside relieving you from itching and other chronic skin diseases.
Vitamin C packed in papaya helps to enhance collagen production and improve elastin of your skin.
Flavonoids present in papaya repairs damaged skin and make the skin supple.
Treats Chronic Skin Diseases: Papain, an enzyme has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe acne, eczema, and other skin irritations. It also makes your skin smooth and supple.

Note: Before trying papaya face mask perform a test on inner elbow to confirm that your skin is not allergic to its ingredients.

How to Use Papaya for Skin Whitening?

To make the face mask more effective, beauty experts recommend blending it with other natural home available ingredients.

Below mentioned are few recipes, choose any one depending on your skin type.

#1. Papaya Face Mask for Skin Whitening

To reap the nutritional benefits of papaya use ripen papaya. After peeling the skin and removing its seeds, chop it into small pieces.

Now place these pieces into the blender. No need to mix any ingredient in this case, not even water. Blend it until you see smooth paste.

Wash your face, and lie down (like you do in a spa) and ask your partner to apply over face.
The reason you need to lie down is papaya paste may drip.
When face pack dries wash it with water.

#2. Papaya to Whiten Skin

To make it more effective, add raw honey and few lemon drops to papaya paste.

Religious and historical books documented the benefits of honey. It’s packed with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Honey is also rich in antioxidants, which keeps free radicals at bay.

Things you’ll need

Ripe papaya – 1/4
Raw honey – 1 tbsp
Lemon juice – 1/2 tbsp

Procedure

Blend ripe papaya after chopping it into small pieces.
Add 1 tbsp of raw honey and 1/2 tbsp of lemon juice to papaya puree.
Wash your face and apply this papaya face pack for acne scars on the face evenly.
After 15 minutes rinse it off.

If you’ve sensitive skin, avoid using lemon juice.

#3. Papaya, Cucumber, and Banana for Glowing Skin

Hydrate your skin with an exceptional combination of cucumber, banana and papaya.

Cucumber is filled with water, which is a great moisturizer and will also soothe sunburns, whereas banana will soften your skin.

If you’ve been struggling with dark spots, scars or pigments, use this combination to obtain radiant skin.

Also Read: Cucumber Face Mask for Skin Lightening

Things you’ll need

Ripe papaya – 1/2
Cucumber – 1/4
Banana – 1/2

Procedure

After peeling papaya, cucumber, and banana, chop them into small pieces.
Then place them in a blender to make a smooth paste.
Slather the paste over your face after washing it.
Let it start effect on the skin, and then rinse it off with warm water.

Tip: Apply any natural moisturizer after removing face mask.

#4. Papaya Face Pack for Oily Skin

To maintain the moisture over the skin, sebaceous glands secrete natural oil known as sebum.

Hormonal imbalance stimulates to produce more sebum, which results in oily skin. And this type of skin leads to acne or pimples. Topically applying papaya and orange face pack may reduce excess oil secretion.

Orange juice acts as an astringent which may control excess sebum production. Along with papaya, orange juice will clear clogged pores and enhances to procure supple skin.

Also read: Orange peel for skin whitening

Things you’ll need

Orange juice – 1tbsp
Ripe Papaya – ¼

Procedure

After peeling ripe papaya, chop it into small pieces.
Now collect orange juice by squeezing few orange pieces.
Blend the ingredients in a bowl.
Using your hands apply it over the prewashed face.
Let it settle for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

#5. Papaya and Honey Face Mask for Dry Skin

Both papaya and honey are renowned as moisturizing agents. When skin loses its natural moisture, these innate remedies work to hydrate skin from the inside and the outside.

Either consume it or include it into your beauty regimen as an ingredient, exceptional properties in papaya and honey strive to make your skin radiant and supple.

Things you’ll need

Ripe papaya – ¼
Honey – 1 tbsp
Milk – 2 tbsp

Procedure

Chop ripe papaya into small pieces.
Add 2 tbsp of milk to papaya pieces.
Now add 1 tbsp of raw honey to above ingredients.
Mix it well.
Wash your face and apply this face pack massaging with your fingers.
Leave it for 15 minutes, so that assorted nutritional properties in papaya face mask start affecting your skin.
Then rinse it off with water.

Alternatively, you can try egg white with ripe papaya or other natural ingredients.

Egg white is packed with 69 different proteins that are essential for healthy skin. It’s cleansing ability help to remove excess sebum, dead cells, and other impurities. Regular application of egg white will whiten your face.

Now you know how to make papaya face mask, but don’t rush to try it immediately, the first test with a small quantity to confirm it’s not allergic to your skin.

#6. Green Papaya, Vitamin E Oil, and Yogurt

Assorted nutrients residing in vitamin E oil protects cell membrane from toxins and free radicals. It also improves skin texture and fastens the healing process of acne.

Lactic acid housed in plain yogurt exhibits bleaching property that helps to whiten your skin. Moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial abilities exhibited by yogurt combine to make your skin healthy.

Chop 1 green papaya into small pieces.
Add 1 tsp of yogurt and vitamin E oil to it.
Blend the mixture to obtain smooth paste-like
Wash your face with water and pat dry using a soft cloth.
Now, apply the obtained face mask on the skin.
Allow it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse it off with water.

#7. Papaya for Face Whitening (Aloe Vera Gel and Bentonite Clay)

Topical application of bentonite clay will help to remove excess sebum, exfoliate dead cells and cleanse impurities from the skin.

Aloe gel is prominent for its soothing and hydrating abilities. Regular application of these ingredients will whiten your skin.

Take 4 tsp of bentonite clay, 2 tsp of aloe gel and ½ cup of papaya pulp.
Mix the listed ingredients in a clean bowl and apply it on the prewashed
After 15-20 minutes, rinse it off with water.
Repeat the process twice in a week.

#8. Pineapple and Papaya to Whiten the Skin

Assorted nutrients like vitamin B1, B2, B6 and vitamin C are housed in pineapple. This scaly skinned fruit can cleanse impurities and stimulate collagen production.

Collect ½ cup of chopped pineapple pieces.
Blend it with 1 cup of papaya pieces to obtain a thick
Now, apply the face mask on your face and allow it to dry naturally.
After 15-20 minutes, rinse it off with water.

#9. Tomato and Papaya

Tomato puree is also packed with skin brightening abilities. Its application can reduce dark spots, treat acne and improve your skin texture.

Mix 2 tbsp of papaya juice with equal amount of tomato juice.
Now, apply this homemade toner on your face using a cotton ball.
After 20 minutes, rinse it off with normal cold water.
Pat dry with a clean cloth.

Important Tips

Papaya is packed with innate nutrients, which helps to make your skin supple and eliminate blemishes and scars.

Now you can replace those pricey spa visits with this homemade papaya face mask. But remember to test it before trying.

Though papaya is packed with skin whitening abilities, you must make sure to change your lifestyle to obtain radiant skin.

Ingest foods that are known to lighten skin. Drink enough water to hydrate your skin from the inside.

Irritants that may trigger allergic reaction shouldn’t be used.

Chemical-filled creams are also known to reap natural moisture from your skin, so stay away from them.

Few anecdotal reports claim that stress trigger skin ailments. Avoid it.

Real beauty is in your heart.

Dark circles

11 Best Essential Oil for Dark Circles Under Eyes – DIY Recipes Included

ByMoin Nex

Dark circles under eyes aren’t something that you’d like to have. They ruin your appearance and shatter your self-esteem. This write-up includes best essential oils for dark circles that are packed with abilities to lighten your skin.

But, before that…

What Causes Dark Circles Under Eyes?

Aging, allergic reaction, diet you ingest and hereditary are held responsible for this disorder.

Ageing:

As you grow older the skin becomes thinner due to the reduction of fat, and this makes the blood vessels beneath the skin under eyes more noticeable, which thereby makes the skin darker under the eyes.

Allergies:

People who have allergies may rub their eyes frequently which may lead to the formation of dark circles. Persisting irritation must be diagnosed by the physician.

Genetics:

Genetics play a major role in having dark circles.

Dehydration:

Dehydration is one of the causes for dark circles where we don’t have enough fluids in the body and cause shrinkage of skin cells which makes dark circles more noticeable. Drinking more water regularly helps you to get rid out of it.

Exposure to sunlight:

Sunlight is the cause of producing melanin which darkens the area around the eyes.

Alcohol consumption:

Regular consumption of alcohol may result in the death of skin cells and allows the small blood vessels to dilate or expands. This causes forming of dark circles more prominent.

Anemia:

Due to poor diet or because of iron deficiency may result in the formation of skin darkening under eyes.

Fatigue and lack of sleep:

Inadequate sleep often results in pale skin and under the eyes where your dark circles become more prominent.

Must read: List of Foods that Reduce Puffy Eyes and Get Rid of Dark Circles

11 Amazingly Best Essential Oils for Dark Circles Under Eyes

To get rid of dark circles we need to use some of the essential oils. If you are unsure of best essential oils for dark circles check out the list shown below:

#1 Rosehip Oil

Rosehip oil contains vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin D and beta-carotene and also rich in fatty acids which help in tissue regeneration. It protects the skin and increases cell turnover.

You can use lemon essential oil to lighten dark circles and other scars.

Required ingredients:

½ ounce rosehip seed oil.
½ ounce aloe vera gel
10 drops of lavender essential oil
5 drops of lemon essential oil.

Preparation:

In a glass spray bottle, combine all the ingredients and shake well. Before going to sleep cleanse your face and spray this liquid on the face and massage it for 2-3 minutes under and around your eyes then let it dry.

#2 Almond Oil

Almond oil is a healthy anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant which works to reduce dark circles. It contains vitamin K, vitamin E where vitamin K helps in improving clotting agents in the blood which helps in reducing under eye discoloration.

Required ingredients:

One tablespoon of almond oil
One tablespoon of aloe vera gel

Preparation:

Mix two ingredients completely then massage it on your face under and around your eyes as a nightmare moisturizer.

Here are some of the methods to use almond oil with other natural products.

Recipe:1 (Almond oil with honey)

Required ingredients:

7 drops of almond oil
1 tablespoon of raw honey

Preparation:

Wash your face with a gentle skin cleanser then mix the oil and drops of honey in the palm of your hand. Pat it on your under eye skin gently let it dry and do not rinse it.

Wash your face normally in the morning; repeat this treatment every evening until 6 weeks to get beneficial results.

Recipe: 2 (Almond oil with lemon juice)

Lemon juice contains vitamin C which is helpful in lightening the skin.

Required ingredients:

Few drops of lemon juice
One tablespoon of almond oil.

Preparation:

Take few drops of lemon juice and one tablespoon of almond oil and mix it well and rub them gently under your eyes.

Recipe 3: (Almond oil with milk)

Milk contains lactic acid which helps and heals the skin and it is rich in a number of proteins which are beneficial for the skin.

Required ingredients:

2 tablespoons of powdered milk
Few drops of almond oil.

Preparation:

Mix almond oil with milk powder to form a paste. Apply it like a mask under your eyes leaves it for 10 or 15 minutes. Rinse it off with cool water.

#3 Eucalyptus Oil

Eucalyptus oil is a natural inflammatory agent. It especially works to shrink your capillary vessels that directly cause dark eyes.

Required ingredients:

Few drops of eucalyptus oil
Few drops of mild carrier oil

Preparation:

Mix eucalyptus oil with a mild carrier oil to reduce its potency. Massage this oil under and around your eyes for 3 minutes and wash it after some time.

Note:

Don’t apply this oil for a longer time because it can cause irritation to eyes.

#4 Rose and Sandalwood Oil

This oil helps in hydrating and regenerating of skin cells and helps in reducing dark circles.

Required ingredients:

Steam water
Rose and sandalwood oil

Preparation;

Mix rose and sandalwood oil with the steaming water and apply on the skin which helps in hydration of the skin.

#5 Chamomile Oil

Chamomile has an anti-inflammatory effect which helps in reducing swelling of the skin and it heals the skin.

Required ingredients:

10ml of carrier oil
3 drops of chamomile oil

Preparation:

Take a glass bottle and add two ingredients and shake well and apply it on each night before going to bed which may result in the removal of dark circles of your eyes.

#6 Cypress

Cypress essential oil has the power to constrict blood vessels beneath the surface causing dark circles.

Required ingredients:

½ tablespoon of sheer butter
2 drops of cypress oil

Preparation:

Mix cypress oil with the sheer butter and use this mixture to apply it on the eye bags and wash it after sometimes.

#7 Lavender Oil

Lavender oil is rich in anti-oxidants and helps in removing toxic and clean the skin.

Required ingredients:

¼ teaspoon of coconut oil
2 drops of lavender oil

Preparation:

Mix lavender oil and coconut oil with equal ratio and massage it under and around your eyes to get rid of wrinkles and dark circles.

Must read: Is Lavender Oil Good for Acne?

#8 Castor Oil

Castor oil is an excellent natural moisturizer which contains fatty acids that give you nourished and hydrated skin.

It absorbs all the impurities of your skin and leaves it clean and fresh, and its anti-fungal and anti-viral properties help in rejuvenate of your skin.

Required ingredients:

Few drops of castor oil.

Preparation:

Take few drops of castor oil and massage it under your eyes for few minutes, leave it on overnight. Repeat this process for few days to see the best results.

#9 Witch Hazel

Witch hazel contains chrysin which helps in shrinking of swollen blood vessels and improves circulation. It contains tannins that reduce pigmentation. The garlic acid, flavonoids, choline, and saponins in witch hazel also lighten dark circles.

Required ingredients:

Witch hazel
2 Cotton pads.

Preparation:

Soak cotton pads in witch hazel and wrink out the excess and place it over your eyes and remove it after 5 minutes. Repeat this process daily for good results.

Some of the uses with witch hazel:

Recipe: 1 (witch hazel with egg white)

Egg white contains proteins which promote the production of collagen, which keeps skin firm and supple.

Required ingredients:

2 eggs white yolks.
Required amount of witch hazel.

Preparation:

Crack 2 eggs and separate the yolk from white and whip the egg whites and stir in few drops of witch hazel. Dip the cotton balls in the mixture and apply it under the eyes. Rinse it with water and pat dry.

Recipe: 2 (Witch hazel with green tea)

Green tea contains antioxidant that protects the skin from damaging toxins.

Required ingredients:

2 tablespoons of green tea
2 tablespoons of witch hazel

Preparation:

Mix equal parts of green tea and witch hazel together. Soak a cotton ball in the mixture for few minutes. Apply and massage it around your eyes and leave it overnight.

#10 Geranium Oil

Geranium oil is anti-inflammatory and promotes cell regeneration and improves blood circulation.

Required ingredients:

Few drops of geranium oil
½ tablespoon of aloe vera gel

Preparation:

Mix the two ingredients and gently apply this under your eyes. Wash it when you wake up in the morning with cool water.

#11 Fennel Essential Oil

Fennel essential oil has the ability to prevent and smoothing of wrinkles of mature skin.

Required ingredients:

Few Fennel essential oil
½ tablespoon of witch hazel

Preparation:

Mix few drops of fennel essential oil with witch hazel and gently apply this under your eyes and leave it overnight. Repeat this process for 15 days.

Tips for Using Essential Oils

Please be careful while applying essential oil, don’t let it enter in your eyes because it can burn like hell.
Don’t use undiluted oil for your skin make sure that you have mixed it with the other carrier oil first in the ratio of 2 drops of essential oil for 1 tablespoon of carrier oil.
Always use ring finger to apply essential oils around your eyes.
If you experience any sort of irritation or loss of vision, immediately consult your physician.

Did you ever use essential oil for dark circles under eyes? Share your recipe in comments.

Rosacea

How to Use Castor Oil for Rosacea – 5 DIY Methods

ByMoin Nex

Rosacea can be an embarrassing, painful, and one of the pesky conditions rooted in the mind-body connection. Commercial creams or branded face wash may work for a week or two, but the red blotches just keep returning.

Rosacea is a skin condition where you get redness and ugly pimples all around the face. And sometimes, it becomes increasingly difficult for people to get rid of it.

Sometimes people go one trying several antibiotics and other medicines but rarely got any permanent solution. Choosing castor oil for rosacea is good when you don’t want to depend on chemicals.

It’s one of the wonder oils that not only heals your skin problems but also protects your skin from further issues.

It contains a certain element called as a Ricinoleic acid that fights against the bacteria, making your skin glowing and beautiful. It penetrates deep into your skin, specifically from where it all starts and heals it from rosacea and other skin-borne diseases.

What Causes Rosacea?

This skin-borne condition usually happens in adults and the primary cause is not known yet. Blood vessels on your face, particularly smaller ones, dilate. It is kind of a skin inflammation that sometimes occurs because of sunburn, flushing, demodicosis and other medical conditions.

In most common cases, rosacea affects the middle portion of the face, usually the blush area. It normally happens to people who would easily flush.

Other than that, many emotional factors are also involved in the occurrence of this condition. Certain emotions such as fear, anxiety, stress, frustration and so on can bring about the triggering of rosacea in your skin.

Other factors that can cause rosacea are spicy food intake, alcohol and drugs consumption, smoking, exercise, emotional breakdown, etc. Many times, it was seen that people more often would get rosacea during holidays.

Additionally, women going through menopause and middle age can also be affected by rosacea.

Also read: How to Use Turmeric for Rosacea?

Is Castor Oil Good for Rosacea?

Experienced people always prefer using castor oil over the skin than any other chemically treated products.

It has been widely used all around the world as the best remedy for skin problems, especially rosacea. In recent skin care products, the use of castor oil is increasing day by day.

1. Anti-inflammation

Irritated skin can cause much damage to your skin if it is left untreated. Here, using castor oil can reduce your skin inflammation giving you glowing and calming effect. The ricinoleic acid in castor oil gets inside your skin and heals the rosacea from its roots.

2. Cleansing of skin

It is an important aspect of having beautiful skin without any related issues. An element called as triglycerides are responsible for cleansing your skin. It takes the trash and toxins out and makes your skin radiant.

3. Anti-aging properties

Who doesn’t want to look young? Castor oil doesn’t just heal your skin, but also makes your wrinkles and fine lines disappear. Your skin contains certain elements called collagen and elastin that provide your skin the properties of tautness and elasticity.

It penetrates into your skin and promotes the growth of those two elements that give you lasting fair and elastic skin.

4. Antimicrobial

It protects your skin from infections and pathogen attacks by providing a protection layer on your skin. It fights them off giving you a radiant glow.

5. Hydration

It has the property of humectant that means the castor oil can bring moisture to your skin by taking it from your surrounding environment.

6. Moisturizing

The castor oil is especially good for you if you have a dry skin. The element triglycerides help in maintaining moisture in your skin and provides you glow and soft skin.

7. Removes acne

Acne can be caused due to many reasons, from stress to toxins creating irritation and inflammation on the surface of the skin. Many products are prone to drying the skin out because of a certain element called as benzoyl peroxide.

Castor oil removes the dried dead cells without giving you a dry skin. Also, it’s because of its anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that the castor oil can successfully remove acne-causing agents from the skin.

Its element ricinoleic removes bacteria and other stuff by fighting it off and giving you a radiant glow.

8. Affordable

It’s one of the most inexpensive skin care techniques especially good for rosacea. It also provides you facilities such as the promotion of fair complexion and soft skin.

9. Improves your facial texture

It contains certain fatty acids that help in increasing your skin’s softness and smoothness, providing you beautiful skin.

10. Sensitivity and complexion

Fatty acids in the castor oil help in growing new tissue in your skin surface providing you a natural glow. If you have rosacea and a sensitive skin, castor oil is the best solution for you since its compatible with all the skin types

11. Stretch marks

Stretch marks can be fused by many things such as pregnancy, weight loss all of a sudden, weight gain, old age, and many other things. It consists of many fatty acids that makes it possible for the castor oil alone to remove those marks and give you glowing and radiant skin.

12. Other skin infections

Infections like ringworm are common skin conditions in people’s lives. According to various surveys, at least 20 of the entire population at least suffer once in life.

It can be a pain to deal with but with castor oil, the treatment becomes much easier. An element named undecylenic acid helps in destroying the skin infections providing you a natural glow.

13. Cracked heels and scars

Another skin benefit you can get from using castor oil is its treatment of cracked heal and other scars. The lymphatic system is important for its prevention when the system doesn’t work up to the mark, your scars don’t heal anymore.

It penetrates deep and heals your scars. It also helps in hydrating your cracked heels by providing essential vitamins and minerals.

14. Helps in reducing sunburn

Sunburn can be painful to remove from your face. And if it is left untreated, you can even get rosacea. Castor oil is a great herbal remedy to heal the sunburn by using ricinoleic acid. It reduces any infection and protects your skin against the sunburn and inflammation.

How to Use Castor Oil for Rosacea?

There are many ways of using castor oil to treat rosacea. Using castor oil is not a new modern fact but an old treatment that has been used for many years. Following are some of the recipes that can help you in healing your rosacea at home.

#1 Olive oil and castor oil

For a different type of ski, there are varied instructions:

Dry skin: 3 tsp olive oil and 1 tsp castor oil.
Mixed skin: 2 tsp olive oil and 1 tsp castor oil.
Oily skin: 1 tsp olive oil and 3 tsp castor oil.

Directions:

Mix up the solution well in a bowl.
Clean your hands well and rub the solution of your face for 3 minutes.
Take a clean cloth and wash it under hot or warm water.
Take the water out and put the moist cloth on your face.
Let your face cool down.
Repeat this process one more time.
Wash your face with lukewarm water and moist cloth.
Use a towel to dry your face.

What does it do?

It cleanses the pores of your skin and makes you look fresh.

#2 Virgin oil and castor oil

Ingredients:

1 tsp of virgin oil
1 tsp of castor oil

Directions:

Mix the oil well in a bowl.
Take little amount of it and gently rub it on your face.
Massage in the circular way on your face for 2 to 3 minutes.
Wash a clean cloth in hot or warm water.
Squeeze out the extra water and keep the moist cloth on your face.
Allow the pores of your skin soak in the moisture.
Wash away extra oil from your skin surface by wiping it with same cloth or washing your face with warm water.
Apply a moisturizer on your face.

What does it do?

It cleanses away the toxins and impurities from your pores and makes you look radiant.

#3 Almond oil and castor oil

Ingredients:

1 tsp of almond oil
1 tsp of castor oil

Directions:

Mix the ingredients well.
Take some of the solutions and apply it under your eyes.
Keep it for a while and put a warm squeezed cloth on your eyes.
Let the pores of your skin soak in the moisture.
Wash the extra oil from your eyes.

What does it do?

This method is especially effective if you have rosacea under your eyes. It heals the area providing a natural glow.

#4 Sesame oil and castor oil

Ingredients:

1 tsp of castor oil
3 tsp of sesame oil

Directions:

Mix the ingredients well.
Take little amount of the solution and apply it on your face.
Massage it in a circular way on the affected area for 2 minutes.
Take a clean cloth and wash it with warm water.
Squeeze out water and put it on your face for a while until your skin soaks in the extra steam.
Repeat the steaming process if you have time.
Wash your face with the cloth and warm water.
Don’t forget to apply moisturizer after you’re done with it.

What does it do?

It cleans your pores and enters deep into your skin to clean out extra toxins.

#5 Jojoba oil and castor oil

Ingredients:

3 tsp of jojoba oil
1 tsp of castor oil

Directions:

Mix the ingredients well.
Apply it on your face and massage well in a circular way for 2 minutes.
Damp with a clean cloth in warm water and squeeze water out.
Put the cloth on your face for a while.
Repeat the steaming process.
Wash away your face with the cloth and warm water.
Apply moisturizer.

What does it do?

The fatty acids in castor oil help your skin to heal completely from the redness of rosacea.

Important Tips to Get Rid of Rosacea

Use of oils

You can use any oil compatible with castor oil and apply the same way as mentioned above.

The oils such as tea tree oil, coconut oil, and many such are beneficial for your skin. The most powerful is the mixture of tea tree oil and castor oil in the similar ratio (3:1) as mentioned above.

Have good diet

Rosacea is usually found to have linked to digestive problems. Some foods can even act as triggering agents for rosacea such as wheat, sugar, corn, spicy food, eggs, and dairy.

For best benefit, try eliminating it away from your diet for a week or two. After that, you can gradually bring it back one by one.

Try to include anti-inflammatory diets such as green leafy vegetables, seeds, whole grains, nuts, and beans. If you’re a non-vegetarian, you can have fish rich in omega 3 fatty acid.

Related: Use Green Tea to Treat Rosacea

Drink plenty of water

One of the worst drinking agents is alcohol that often acts as a triggering agent for rosacea. Even studies show that most of the patients were found to be healed after the stopped the consumption of alcohol.

Water is a great tool for your body and skin. You can instead have as plenty of water as you like and get a natural glow on your face.

These were some of the benefits and recipes of castor oil for rosacea that you can use at home and get glowing skin.

Skin Whitening

How to Use Lemon Essential Oil for Skin Lightening? 8 DIY Methods

ByMoin Nex

Who doesn’t want to own a radiant and blemish free face? Read on this article to know uses of lemon essential oil for skin lightening.

It’s almost every woman’s dream to have a healthy, glowing, and crystal clear skin, which is why they are tempted to use a variety of cosmetic products for beauty enhancement.

But are they really worth it?

Of course, NOT!

The harsh truth is that most of these beauty creams and cosmetic products have plenty of side effects, and temporary results. If you want to naturally brighten your skin for a lifetime, then lemon essential oil is a big solution for you.

Lemon is always known for treating with skin problems. It contains various nutrients which are very helpful in solving our skin problem. Lemon, the yellow fruit is awesome for skin and best for its bleaching properties.

The essential oil is always better than other natural oil as they don’t contain a fatty acid, unlike other oils. They have antimicrobial anti-inflammatory property, and cast long-term effect on the skin complex.

Stay with me, for we will cover up the solution of your problem and reveal how lemon essential oil is best for skin lightening.

7 Culprits that Causes Dark Spots

Whether you name the dark patches on your face as dark spots, or give this process a term called hyperpigmentation, one thing that is certain is that nobody fancies their appearance on their face.

Spots and blemishes can be of various types, resulting either due to acne or sunburn. Let’s see what the main causes of dark spots or hyperpigmentation are.

1. Sunburn – When you leave out without putting a sunscreen on your skin on a bright sunny day, the melanin production increases on exposure to sun, which is the most important causes of hyperpigmentation.

Sunburn also causes age spots and freckles on the skin. It is one of the main reasons for uneven patches and dark brown patches.

2. Medications – There are certain medication which causes dark spots on a human body. These medications make our skin so sensitive that our skin starts forming pigmentation even in rare sun exposure.

Even some medicines also make dark spots without sun exposure. These medicines can cause photosensitivity and discolorations. These medicines are like estrogen, tetracycline, sulfonamides, phenytoin, nystatin, minocycline and chloroquine.

3. Pregnancy- Pregnancy is a beautiful phase of every woman’s life but as the gestation period progresses; the blemishes and dark spots cover the skin. These marks of pregnancy are known as chloasma.

Mostly marks are visible on the abdomen, other than, dark spots also appears on the forehead, face underarms etc.

The reason behind these marks is it as during pregnancy time our body produces more hormone which leads pigmentation. However, these dark patches fade away naturally after few months but it’s not necessary for every time and with everyone.

4. Disease- When our adrenal gland unable to produce enough amounts of aldosterone and cortisol hormone, our tissue and organs are affected. It results in dark patches start appearing on our skin.

This disease is known as Addison disease other than this, autoimmune disease, gastrointestinal disease are also responsible for dark patches.

5. Pollution– When we live in the polluted environment, our skin produces too much melanin to fight for this pollution, it can cause reddish-brown spots on our skin. Especially air pollution irritates our skin.

6. Acne –Generally acne marks fades away naturally but some acne leaves strong marks on the skin. These marks are brown or black in color.

7. Genetic– Hereditary factor is also responsible for dark spots on the skin. They affect melanin production of our skin.

Is Lemon Essential Oil Good for Skin Whitening?

Lemon has long been known as a natural skin bleaching element as it contains important ingredients, citric acid, limonene, vitamin C, photochemical as tannins and polyphones.

These elements are enough for solving dark spots problems of skin. It makes our skin brighten and lighten. So by knowing the property of lemon juice we can understand what essential lemon oil can do.

Essential lemon oil is made up of fresh peels of lemon. Cold pressing method is used for making it.

Lemon essential oil has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties which are helpful in reproducing damaged melanin cells.
These oils have Vitamin C, an element beneficial for healing of the skin. It removes rough patches from the skin.
These are known for removing extra oil from the skin. Lemon essential oil has astringent property which prevents excess sebum production and makes skin fresh.
Lemon oil acts against premature skin ageing. Components like Vitamin C and citric acid remove the free radicals of skin.
Lemon essential oil is very helpful in blood circulation in the skin. And it also helps in the production of collagen.
Lemon essential oil also fights against acne spots.
It has antioxidant properties to help the acne scars fade away.
It also helps for toning of the skin.

Must read: Ayurvedic Beauty Tips for Glowing Skin?

How to Use Lemon Essential Oil for Skin Lightening?

The regular use of lemon essential oil can give you a blemish-free face and a radiant face. There are several homemade methods which can be used for skin care. Have a look how Lemon oil can be used to lighten skin.

#1 As a Face Mask

Yogurt contains lactic acid which has bleaching property while orange peel and lemon essential also have same bleaching property. They also contain vitamin c which is very beneficial for skin lightening. One of very trendy DIY is below:

Take one teaspoon of orange peel powder, 2 teaspoons of thick Greek yogurt and 4 drops of lemon essential oil
Mix these ingredients.
Stir it well. Mask is ready.
Now apply this mask to your face.
Leave it for 10 minutes and then rinse off with clean water.
Use this mask twice in a week for better results.

Don’t miss this: Is Yogurt Good for Skin Whitening?

#2 As a Moisturizer

One can lighten their skin tone and get rid of dark spots by adding lemon essential oil in their daily moisturizer.

Add one drop of lemon essential oil on your regular moisturizer.
Add this method to your beauty regime.
If you want more easily other then this we can add 10- 15 drops of lemon essential oil on 100 ml moisturizer and use it daily.

This mixture is really a soothing moisturizer. It whitens the skin as well as moisturizing it at the same time.

#3 As a Face Toner

Toner is an important part of our beauty regime as it cleans our skin. It shrinks all the small and big pores of our skin and removes the oil from our skin.

During winters, when your skin becomes dry and dull, don’t forget to use lemon essential oil for skin whitening. Using lemon essential oil as a facial toner will not only lighten your skin but also clear away all the dirt

Moreover, this facial mist rehydrates the skin and makes it supple. Here’s how you can make a skin toner at your home:

Take half cup of rose water and a half cup of witch hazel.
Mix both ingredients well.
Now add 10 drops of lemon essential to it.
After face wash, apply the toner on your face with the help of cotton pad.
You can store this toner by using amber glass bottle which should be sterilized.

#4 As a Face Wash

If you really want to get the best out of lemon essential oils, try using them as your morning face wash.

Put one drop of lemon essential oil on your face wash gel.
Mix it well.
Rub this mixture gently on your skin.
Rinse with clean water.
Use it daily to lighten your skin

#5 As a Scrubber

Baking powder is an excellent face exfoliator, which removes dead and dry cells off the face. It is also known as a very popular scrubber.

Add 2 drops of lemon essential oil on 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
Mix these ingredients well.
Apply it to your wet face and scrub with it by 20 minutes.
Then Rinse off with warm water.

#6 As a Social Mist

Aloe Vera is a most versatile anti-ageing natural agent that has long been known for soothing, healing and moisturizing the skin

Take half cup of rose water, 2 teaspoons of Aloe Vera Gel.
Mix both of these ingredients well.
Add 20 drops of lemon essential oil to this mixture.
Take one spray bottle and put the mixture in this.
Shake it well.
Use it many times on a day for making skin fresh and lighten.

#7 As Facial Steaming

Steaming is always helpful for opening the skin pores and removing the dead cells from the face. After adding lemon essential oil in hot water, it also helps to lighten the skin shade.

Add 2-3 drops of lemon essential oil in 4 cups of steaming water
Take a stream.

#8 As a Serum

To lighten scars, use sesame and lemon oil for skin lightening.

Sesame oil is very beneficial for skin nourishing as it is rich in antioxidants. Sesame oil and lemon oil is an awesome combination.

Take half cup of sesame oil.
Add 20 drops of lemon essential oil in it and stirs it well.
Use this serum daily for increasing your beauty.

Above mentioned recipes and their effective results are the proof that lemon essential oil can significantly help in skin lightening. So, add lemon essential oil in your daily beauty regime to make your skin clear, clean and charming.

Share with us your experience of using lemon essential oil for skin lightening in the comment section below.

Skin Whitening

How to Use Turmeric for Skin Whitening – 13 DIY Recipes

ByMoin Nex

Does this home available spice can lighten your skin?

Turmeric is prominently used for culinary purposes exhibits cosmetic benefits. Below mentioned are different ways to use turmeric for skin whitening.

Indians have been using this golden powder as a medicinal herb and for the culinary purpose since a long time. It’s the most popular first aid for minor injuries here in India.

Right from my childhood I heard exaggerating benefits of turmeric. Anyhow, recently science-backed these theories, which our grannies have known for a long time. 🙂 (1)

Filled with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents this home available remedy turns out to be an excellent face mask. It’s not new for Indian women, on various occasions they use turmeric face mask for skin whitening as a ritual.

What Causes Dark Spots, Dark Complexion or Hyperpigmentation?

There are many factors that turn your fair skin brownish. Apart from hereditary, external and internal factors influence dark complexion.

We all knew that the skin gets its color from a pigment known as melanin. Excess exposure to sunrays, repeated use of chemical included creams and certain medications results in dark spots.

Apart from this, skin ailments like acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea are main causes of leaving scars and dark patches on your face.

Low levels of the vitamin in the food also influence dark complexion.

Why shouldn’t you use beauty creams with harmful chemicals?

When I say harmful, the sentence itself is self-explanatory to avoid using them.

However, there are few cases where repeated use of these chemical included beauty products damaged natural elastin of the skin.

Instead, natural remedies are packed with essential vitamins that your skin needs.

Does Turmeric Lighten Skin?

Enticing properties of turmeric made westerners start using this Asian spice and medicinal herb.

Thandie Newton (Hollywood actress) reveals that she use turmeric as a moisturizer to add her skin tone. (2)

Antioxidant Ability

The research concludes that turmeric does contain medical agents, known as curcumin. It’s a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. (3)

Antioxidant ability of this home available ingredient helps to reduce wrinkles and thwart free radicals that cause oxidative stress.

Cleanses Your Skin

Cleansing ability of turmeric face mask help to lighten your skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots.

Reduce Melanin

Hyperpigmentation and melanin production can be reduced by curcumin. Melanin, which is a pigment responsible for skin color is triggered by pituitary stress, sun exposure, and skin ailments.

Curcumin is turmeric helps to lighten the skin and restrict ACT hormones that trigger melanin production.

Anti-Inflammatory Ability

Inflammation, which is main the cause of acne or pimples, can be reduced by topically applying turmeric face pack.

Anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin are said to match the effectiveness of drugs. (4)

Thwart Free Radicals

Along with fighting free radicals, turmeric compounds boost antioxidant enzymes in the body. (5)

Reduce Wrinkles

It can be used as an anti-aging remedy. Along with skin diseases, you can use it to treat health problems like heart diseases, cancer, and depression.

Vitamin C residing in turmeric powder enhances collagen production and elastin of your skin.

Regulate Sebum Production

Phytosterols and fatty acids present in turmeric can effectively reduce excess production oil.

A 2012 study backs this claim, people who were treated with turmeric for 2 weeks showed a significant decrease in sebum secretion.

Treats Skin Ailments

Healing abilities residing in turmeric powder help to treat acne blemishes and other chronic skin ailments like eczema and psoriasis.

Antibacterial property exhibited by turmeric help to restrain infectious bacteria.

Protects Your Skin from UV Rays

Excess exposure to sun radiation reduces collagen between the outer and middle layer of the skin. Nutrients in turmeric inhibit enzymes that degrade collagen, thus prevent damage.

Also read: Papaya Face Mask for Skin Whitening

How to Use Turmeric for Skin Whitening?

It’s important to know that turmeric face pack leaves stains over your fair skin but fades in few hours.

To reap its nutritional abilities, you need to mix turmeric with other innate ingredients and apply it on your face.

Depending on your skin type choose the best recipe listed below.

#1 Honey, Turmeric, and Olive Oil

Things you’ll need

Turmeric powder – 1/4
Raw honey – 1 tbsp
Olive oil or coconut oil – 1 tbsp [for dry skin]
Yogurt (1/4 cup) and lemon juice – 1 tbsp [for oily skin]
Flour (powder) – 2 tbsp

Procedure

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Leaving yogurt & lemon if you’ve dry skin.
Prepare your face by washing or cleansing it.
Evenly apply the turmeric face pack over your face avoiding the eye area.
Leave it for about 15-20 minutes and wipe it off using warm wet cloth.

Assorted abilities of honey and olive oil need no explanation. Cleansing, antibacterial, skin lightening and anti-inflammatory properties exhibited by these natural ingredients can lighten your skin.

Also Read: Is Cucumber Good for Skin Lightening?

#2 Curd and Turmeric Face Mask for Skin Whitening

Mix 1tbsp of turmeric powder with 3 tbsp of curd thoroughly.
Apply topically over the prewashed face.
After 15 minutes, wipe it off.
Apply moisturizer when the skin is still damp.

People with sensitive skin must avoid lemon juice and use raw honey. You add milk to make a smooth paste.

Lactic acid housed in this recipe help to make the skin bright.

#3 Lemon Juice and Turmeric

Lemon juice is housed with bleaching properties that help to lighten skin. Antibacterial properties of this ingredient help to prevent skin ailments.

Vitamins in this face mask will make your skin firm and reduce premature aging wrinkles.

Add 2 tbsp of lemon juice with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder.
Wash your face and pat dry with a soft cloth.
Apply the mixed mask gently on your face and leave it to dry naturally for 15 minutes.
Rinse it off with water

Repeat this simple process twice in a week.

#4 Gram Flour and Turmeric for Skin Lightening

Gram flour is renowned for its cleansing properties. This combination will remove dead cells, impurities and infectious germs from your skin.

Add 2 tbsp of gram flour with ½ tsp of turmeric powder.
Mix required an amount of plain yogurt with these two ingredients to obtain smooth paste-like
Apply the mask on prewashed face and rinse it off after 15 minutes.

#5 Cucumber and Turmeric to Lighten Skin

Hydrating, healing and skin lightening properties of cucumber are well known.

Astringent property of cucumber will help to tighten skin pores and prevent premature aging wrinkles.

Grind sliced cucumbers and obtain its juice.
Mix this cucumber juice with ¼ tsp of turmeric powder.
Apply this paste on your face and allow it to dry for 15 minutes.
Rinse it off with water.

#6 Turmeric and Rice Powder

Finely grounded rice powder is packed with exceptional exfoliating and skin whitening abilities. It can effectively cleanse your skin from dead cells, pollutants, and excess oil.

Mix 2 tbsp of finely grounded rice powder with ½ tsp of turmeric powder.
Add required amount of rose water or distilled water to make a thick paste.
Apply the obtained face mask on your skin and allow it to dry for 20 minutes.
Rinse it off with water.

#7 Sandalwood Powder and Turmeric

These two ingredients are extensively known for their cosmetic benefits. Indians use sandalwood and turmeric face mask extensively in religious and cultural events.

Sandalwood application on your face will prevent excess secretion of sebum and lighten the appearance of dark spots.

Mix 1 tbsp of sandalwood powder with ½ tsp of turmeric and rose water.
Apply the obtained paste on your face.
After 20 minutes, rinse it off with water.

#8 Orange Peel and Turmeric

Like oranges, its peel is loaded with vitamins that can prevent wrinkles, fight ailments and make the skin radiant.

Grind dried orange peel to obtain its powder.
Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder to 2 tbsp of orange peel powder.
Add distilled water to obtain smooth paste-like
Wash your face and apply the face mask evenly.
Rinse it off with normal water after 20 minutes.

#9 Potato and Turmeric to Lighten Skin

Catecholase is the active enzyme housed in potato that helps to reduce acne scars, dark spots and improve your skin complexion.

Extract juice from potato by grating it.
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to this juice.
Mix thoroughly and apply the juice to your face using a cotton ball.
After 20 minutes, rinse it off with water.

#10 Oatmeal and Turmeric

The exfoliating ability of oatmeal help to lighten dark spots, acne scars and improve skin complexion.

Vitamin E and B1 residing in oats improves blood circulation and reduce wrinkles.

Try this recipe to reap skin whitening abilities of oatmeal.

Mix 1 tbsp of finely grounded oatmeal with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder.
Add enough water to make a thick paste-like
Apply this mixed paste on your face and leave it to dry naturally for 15 minutes.
Rinse it off with water and then pat dry.

#11 Tomato, Coconut Oil, and Turmeric Powder

Tomato is packed with skin brightening abilities. Vitamin B residing in it reduces the appearance of wrinkles and promotes cell regeneration.

Coconut oil is packed with skin whitening properties that can make your skin flawless.

Peel tomato and mix pulp with coconut oil and turmeric powder.
Mix thoroughly and apply the mask on your face.
Leave it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse it off with water.

#12 Banana and Turmeric

Phytochemicals and antioxidants packed in banana help to get rid of aging signs and make the skin smooth.

Mash ½ ripe banana and add ½ tsp of turmeric powder to it.
Mix thoroughly and then apply it on the prewashed face.
After 30 minutes, rinse it off with water.

#13 Neem and Turmeric

Antibacterial and assorted vitamins packed in neem leaves restrain skin ailments and lighten the appearance of scars.

Take fresh neem leaves and grind them into a smooth paste.
Add ½ tsp of turmeric powder to the paste.
Mix thoroughly and apply the paste to your face.
Allow it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

Thandie Newton uses moisturizer after turmeric application. If you don’t like chemical creams then use jojoba oil or shea butter.

All ingredients listed above have abundant nutrients in it. Anyhow, you can replace them with your favorite ingredient, like curd, sandalwood powder, milk, rosewater, papaya, orange peel or egg white. But, avoid allergic substances.

Turmeric face mask for skin whitening is not confined to face, you can use it over knees, legs, elbows, and hands. But remember that stains last for few hours.

Important Tips

Apart from applying it on the face, you can add turmeric to your diet to improve your skin texture.

Drink enough water and ingest vitamin-rich diet to obtain whitening skin.

Avoid chemical included creams, as it may irritate your sensitive skin.

Studies also state that stress trigger skin ailments. So avoid it. Foods that are packed with essential nutrients can prevent ailments and help to obtain enticing look.

Skin Whitening

How to Use Sesame Oil for Skin Lightening – 5 Methods Included

ByMoin Nex

We all desire to have whitening skin with no dark spots or scars. And to achieve this, you don’t have to opt for pricey creams. Instead, use sesame oil for skin lightening.

Extracted from sesame seeds, remarkable nutrients in sesame oil are discussed by Ancient Indians. Packed with antioxidants, vitamin A, E and fatty acids, sesame oil is prominent in Ayurveda.

Topical application will help to fight free radicals, to get rid of dry skin, to lighten dark spots and to reduce aging wrinkles.

Though cosmetic industries include this oil to their beauty creams, they prefer to incorporate refined ingredients which make the cream less beneficial than natural remedies.

What Causes Hyperpigmentation & Dark Spots?

Melanin is the responsible pigment that gives your skin its color. Food you eat, external and internal factor influence melanin production.

For instance, excess exposure to sunlight, repeated application of chemical filled creams, skin ailments and your diet results in dark complexion.

Due to increasing levels of pollution and excess exposure to UV rays your skin becomes dark. You might find face wash creams helpful, but some of them might reap natural moisture from the skin. Topically applying sesame oil for skin whitening can be more effective with no side-effects.

Does Sesame Oil Lighten Skin

Improves circulation: Assorted nutrients residing in sesame oil penetrates into deeper layers of the skin due to its viscosity. Where the nutrients improve blood circulation and make the outer layer of the skin smooth.
Hydrates your skin: Palmitic, linoleic and stearic acids packed in sesame oil can effectively moisturize your dry skin.
Natural sunscreen: Vitamin C and E packed in this oil guards your skin from UV rays and stimulate healthy functioning of your skin.
Reduce wrinkles: Vitamin A and E exhibits antioxidant activity, which thwart free radicals and improves skin’s elasticity that aids in reducing wrinkles.
Repairs your damaged skin: Nutrients packed in this innate ingredient penetrate deep into your skin and stimulate cell regeneration.
Cleanse your skin: Exfoliating ability of the oil help to remove dead cells, impurities and excess oil from the skin.
Treats Acne: Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory property residing in sesame oil can effectively reduce acne blemishes.
Treat skin disease: Packed with antioxidants and antibacterial properties, sesame oil restrain bacterial infection and fasten the healing process. Its anti-inflammatory properties reduce acne inflammation.

Topically apply this herb oil to improve your overall skin texture and make it supple. It also wipes out the impurities accumulated over the skin, resulting in clear and whitening skin.

Also read: Potato face pack for skin whitening

How to Use Sesame Oil for Skin Lightening?

You can get sesame oil from a local store, wash the affected area initially and pat dry. Now, massage this Ayurvedic oil evenly over the face and around the neck. Leave it to get absorbed, best time is to apply at night before going to bed.

#1 Sesame Oil and Rice Flour

Packed with skin whitening abilities, rice flour face mask removes excess oil from the skin. Vitamins in it promote formation of collagen and elastin. Tyrosinase compound present in rice flour regulates production of melanin.

Mix 1 tablespoon of rice flour with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
Wash your face and pat dry.
Apply the mask evenly and leave it to dry naturally.
Rinse it off after 15-20 minutes.

#2 Brown Sugar, Sesame Oil and Eucalyptus Oil

Known for its exfoliating ability, brown sugar helps to cleanse impurities and dead cells.

Antiseptic, antibacterial and hydrating ability packed in eucalyptus oil improve skin texture and make it supple.

Mix 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil and 15 drops of eucalyptus oil.
Cleanse your face to remove impurities.
Apply the mixed mask evenly and leave it to dry naturally.

Sesame oil can be applied throughout the body and face to protect it from UV rays. It will protect you from impurities and aging wrinkles or fine lines.

#3 Apple Cider Vinegar and Sesame Oil

Glycol packed in vinegar help to clear your skin from impurities. Acidic ability helps to exfoliate your skin and retain its natural tone. Regular application will lighten the appearance of dark spots and get rid of hyperpigmentation.

Mix 5-6 tbsp of sesame oil with 4 tbsp of apple cider vinegar and 4 tbsp of water.
After stirring thoroughly, massage the lotion on face before going to bed.
Rinse it off in the morning.

Regular use of sesame oil will cleanse impurities and dirt off the face. Experts recommend buying organic sesame oil for skin lightening, as refined oil has fewer nutrients.

#4 Sesame Oil Face Mask

Instead of mixing other natural ingredients, you can just apply this innate ingredient directly over the face.

Prepare your face by washing it with water and pat dry with clean water.

Take 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and gently massage on the face in circular motion. Allow it to dry naturally.

Repeat the process twice in week.

#5 Turmeric and Sesame Oil

Turmeric powder is extensively used for culinary purposes. It’s also known for its cosmetic benefits. Bleaching, cleansing, antibacterial and antiseptic ability properties of this spice improve your skin tone and texture.

Mix 8 tablespoons of turmeric powder with 5 tablespoons of sesame oil.
Apply this smooth mask on your face using clean fingers.
Leave it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

Also read: How to Use Turmeric for Skin Whitening?

Important Tips

Depending on your skin type, choose any one remedy and stick to it for few months.

Ingredients that trigger irritation must be avoided.

Drink enough water and ingest water rich diet to hydrate your skin internally.

Moisturizing is one of the best ways to protect your skin from skin ailments and to obtain flawless skin.

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How to Use Jojoba Oil for Stretch Marks – 12 Methods Included

ByMoin Nex

Everyone desire to have aesthetic appearance, youngsters are going crazy for media promoted products. Fortunately, you’ve home remedies, in this article you’ll learn about benefits of jojoba oil for stretch marks.

People are transforming themselves by quitting junk food and eating healthy, they are trying to eat as healthy as possible so that they can stay away from health problems, but one problem is there that annoys everyone and that is “stretch marks” on the body.

After putting so many efforts when we finally notice change in our body, we feel motivated and happy but we keep on finding ways to get of those unwanted stretch marks. So, today I am going to tell you about how you can use Jojoba oil for stretch marks.

Though there are many oils that can help us in getting rid of stretch marks and you can take the treatment for it too but getting rid of stretch marks slowly and naturally will be more helpful and your skin will remain good too.

You must be wondering that how Jojoba oil is beneficial for stretch marks. I will mention that very soon, but before it let us see the main cause of stretch marks on our body.

What Causes Stretch Marks?

Because of stretch marks, we are not able to wear good clothes because we do not want anyone to see our stretch marks and it is not possible to get rid of it in one day or two. Below are the top 5 reasons of stretch marks.

Pregnancy: While pregnancy, almost all the women experience stretch marks on their body because the skin stretches as the development of baby is going in the womb. The skin stretches in number of ways which causes stretch marks.
Weight Loss / gain: If your body goes through sudden gain or loss in weight, stretch marks appear. These stretch marks are seen on the fatty area of body like shoulders, hands, thighs and belly.
Some pills, corticosteroid creams are the reason behind stretch marks because it decreases the ability of skin to stretch.
Some of the gland disorders like Cushing’s syndrome, marfan’s syndrome and ehlers-danlos syndrome are the reason behind stretch marks.
Gym: If you go to gym and do exercises regularly then you can experience stretch marks on those parts of the body which is stretched most while doing exercises.

Having these much amazing benefits, let us see what jojoba oil actually is. Extracted from nut of an indigenous American shrub, jojoba oil is a liquid wax which is helpful for skin, hair and our body.

Is Jojoba Oil Good for Stretch Marks?

Since, we are talking about how you can use jojoba oil for stretch marks; one of the main questions that will arise in your mind is, about the nutrients in jojoba oil that can prevent stretch marks. How it is beneficial compared to other oils?

Mainly, women face stretch marks post pregnancy and jojoba oil is specially made for women who want to get rid of stretch marks after their delivery.

Jojoba oil for stretch marks is really good but it is also highly beneficial for skin. Jojoba oil plays an important role as a remedy because it moisturizes our skin.
Apart from skin, if you want your hair to grow long and strong then you must use jojoba oil and do massage with it.
Jojoba oil can also save you from acne and you will be happy to know that you can also use jojoba oil for getting rid from chapped lips. You can use it as lip balm.
Rub small amount of jojoba oil every night on your face, your skin will get smoother day by day.
Major benefit of jojoba oil is, it helps you to get rid of stretch marks.

How to Use Jojoba Oil for Stretch Marks?

When you apply jojoba oil on your skin it moisturizes your skin where stretch marks are available and open the pores of your skin.

According to doctors, jojoba oil is so much helpful that it is used even in manufacturing of shampoos, lipsticks, cleansing products and more.

You can mix up jojoba oil with many things or you can apply it directly on the stretch marks. It depends on your requirement.

Remember that everything using in wrong way or in excess manner can cause problems, so here are some precautions you have to take while using jojoba oil:

Never leave the bottle open in high temperatures for example in freezers, cars or direct sunlight.
Never heat or boil jojoba oil otherwise all it’s oxidation will evaporate and it will have nothing.
Never use oil while bathing. Apply it after half or 1 hour of shower.
Once applied on skin, try not to keep that much portion open. Protect it from sun light.
Prevent your nose and eyes while applying.
Keep it at safe place so that your kids cannot reach to it.

12 DIY Recipes to Make with Jojoba Oil

As we are talking about jojoba oil for stretch marks, here are the top 12 recipe you must know so that you can use jojoba oil for other things also.

#1 Jojoba oil with Moisturizer

The moisturizer includes oilatum, balnuem, medi oil bath oils which help you to get rid from dryness. So, if you want to use jojoba oil with moisturizer, below are the steps.

Process: Take few drops on your palm, rub it and apply it on your body. Your skin will look beautiful and glowing.

You can even use it for removing your makeup.

#2 Jojoba Oil with Conditioner

Process: If you want your hair to grow long and faster, take some jojoba oil on your hand.

Mix with few drops of conditioner and keep it for 2-3 minutes.
Massage your scalp for 2-5 minutes. You will love your hair the next day.

#3 Jojoba Oil with Night Cream

Process: if you apply cream on your face before sleeping, mix few drops of jojoba oil.

Blend both cream and jojoba oil in such a way that it is well mixed.
Massage your skin in a circular motion for 5 minutes.

#4 Jojoba Oil with Aloe Vera

As you know aloe Vera is used in many medicines as it includes Vitamin A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12. Below are the steps you need to follow if you want to use jojoba oil with aloe vera.

Process: Take little bit amount of aloe vera gel in a bowl.

Drop few droplets of jojoba oil and mix well.
Apply it on your stretch marks and massage for 2-3 minutes.
Wash it after 10 minutes.

#5 Jojoba Oil with Almond Oil

Because of the easiness through which almond oil absorbs into our skin, it is recommended to use jojoba oil with oil. How? Below is the recipe.

Take ½ cup of almond oil.
Add 1/4^th cup of jojoba oil.
Add aloe vera gel.
Mix well and apply it on your skin or hair.
Leave for 15 minutes and wash.

#6 Jojoba Oil with Balm

Take little amount of you lip balm.
Take few droplets of jojoba oil and mix well.
Apply around your lips for keeping your lips smooth.

#7 Jojoba Oil and Castor Oil for Stretch Marks

Take 1 table spoon of castor oil and 1 tablespoon of castor oil.
Mix the mixture well and apply it on the stretch marks for 10 minutes.
Cover it with a hot cloth and leave it for 20 minutes.
Remove the cloth and wash the area.

Do it daily.

#8 Jojoba Oil with Lemon

Lemon includes thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic, iron and magnesium and it has many benefits. So, lemon is surely going to help you when mixed with jojoba oil.

Take juice of half lemon in a bowl and 1 teaspoon of virgin olive oil.
Apply the mixture on the area having stretch marks and leave it till it dry.
Wash it with warm water after 10 to 20 minutes.

#9 Jojoba Oil with Coffee Grounds

Take 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds and add jojoba oil in it.
Mix the mixture well and apply on your stretch marks.
Leave the mixture on your body for 20 minutes.
Wash it after 20 minutes.

You can repeat this process 2-3 times per week and you will see the result.

#10 Jojoba Oil with Turmeric

Turmeric is also known as curcuma longa is a member of ginger family which is used to heal wounds and for getting rid of fever and infections. It includes large amount of curcumin because of which it can be used in many drugs.

As you all know, turmeric plays an important role in medical field, it can help you to get rid of stretch marks too.

Take 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil and 1 teaspoon oil of turmeric.
Apply the mixture in the stretched area and leave it for whole night.
You can even add 1 tablespoon of orange juice too.
Repeat this daily.

#11 Jojoba Oil with Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter is also known theobroma oil and it is made up of cocoa bean which includes amazing aroma.

Cocoa butter itself is having lots of benefits as it soothes your skin, so take 2-3 tablespoon of cocoa butter and add 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil.
Apply it on the area and leave for few minutes.
Wash it well.

Also read: Is Cocoa Butter Good for Stretch Marks?

#12 Jojoba Oil with Honey

Honey is known for weight loss when you take it with warm water as it is natural and does not contain any extra chemical.

If you want to get rid of stretch marks, below is the recipe you need to make with honey.

Take 1 tablespoon of oil and mix it with honey and let it mix well.
Apply it on the stretched area and wash it well.

I hope you all will get rid of stretched marks very soon and can wear whatever you want to without feeling embarrassed.

Try the above-mentioned recipes of jojoba oil for stretch marks for fast and better results.

Along with topical application of natural ingredients, beauty experts recommend foods packed with vitamins that can improve overall healthy functioning of the skin.

Hydrate your skin from the inside by ingesting water rich fruits and vegetables.