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Glycerin and rosewater are prominent for hydrating and healing abilities.

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

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

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

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

12 Awesome Benefits of Glycerin and Rosewater for Skin

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

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

#1 Rosewater and Glycerin for Acne

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

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

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

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

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

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

#2 Glycerin and Rosewater for Skin Lightening

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

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

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

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

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

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

#3 Rosewater and Glycerin Toner

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

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

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

#4 Aromatherapy

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

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

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

#5 Fades Redness

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

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

#6 Healing Agents

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

#7 Moisturizing Ability

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

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

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

#8 Treats Skin Ailments

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

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

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

#9 Balance pH of the skin

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

#10 Rejuvenates the Skin

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

#11 Fade Wrinkles

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

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

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

#12 Glycerin and Rosewater for Oily Skin

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

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

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

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

How to Use Rosewater and Glycerin and Lemon for Face?

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

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

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

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

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

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Skin Whitening

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

ByMoin Nex

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

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

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

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

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

Does Wheat Germ Oil Works for Skin Lightening?

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

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

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

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

How to Use Wheat Germ Oil for Skin Lightening?

Wheat germ oil for skin lightening

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

Method: 1 (Wheat Germ Oil)

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

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

Exposing to steam helps to open blocked skin pores.

Method: 2 (Wheat Germ Oil and Avocado)

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

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

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

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

You can also mix sandalwood or geranium essential oil.

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

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

Alternate Usage

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

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

Best Time to Apply Wheat Germ Oil for Skin Lightening

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

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

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

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

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Face Masks

7 Benefits of Hibiscus for Skin, Skin Lightening and Wrinkles

ByMoin Nex

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It’s really disgusting to apply this flower face mask over the skin due to its sticky nature.

But, will you still ignore benefits of hibiscus for skin if I tell you that it is packed with alpha-hydroxy acids, antioxidants, and exfoliating ability?

This ornamental flower is prominent for its exotic vibrant petals and variety of colors. The viscous substance in hibiscus flower makes it effective to hydrate your dry skin.

Apart from its looks, this flower can be used to heal health ailments like appetite, respiratory issues, colds, swelling and stomach irritation. Studies back that its consumption can reduce blood pressure.

Now, let’s check out its beauty benefits.

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7 Awesome Hibiscus Benefits for Skin

It isn’t a surprise to those who knew about hibiscus tea; when it can benefit your health, certainly, it can tone your skin too.

With its trumpet-shaped petals, hibiscus flower is prominent in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicines. Without any ado let’s jump on to its benefits.

#1 Improves your Complexion

Once and for all, you must exfoliate your skin.

There are various reasons why you must cleanse your skin. Impurities, dead cells and other external factors accumulate over the skin blocking its pores.

Alpha-hydroxy-acids residing in hibiscus flower not just exfoliate your skin, but also promote cell regeneration and purify your complexion.

Unlike cosmetic products, hibiscus includes gentle acids without any chemical preservatives. These innate substances control acne blemishes by unclogging skin pores.

#2 Hibiscus for Wrinkles

Antioxidant agents in hibiscus face mask thwart free radicals and reduce fine lines (& wrinkles) on the forehead.

Apart from aging, UV rays, smoking, and pollutants damage elasticity of your skin resulting in wrinkles. Antioxidant activity exhibited by hibiscus flower blocks harmful UV rays and cleanse your skin.

Also, vitamin C in the flower helps to enhance collagen production and improve the elasticity of the skin.

You can blend other natural ingredients with hibiscus to make it an anti-aging recipe. (Recipes are included below)

#3 Moisturizes Your Skin

The viscous substance of this flower is known as mucilage, which helps to lock moisture on the skin.

As mentioned above external factors like pollutants, chemical filled creams and harmful UV rays strip natural oil from your skin making it look miserable.

Natural moisturizers are filled with vitamins and aren’t associated with any side-effects. So massaging regularly with home available ingredients like hibiscus will not just hydrates your skin, but supply essential nutrients to it.

#4 Treats Acne

Reports say that about 80 percent of people between the age group of 11 to 30 are affected by acne.

By this, you can assume how common it is. One such report holds inflammation to trigger acne blemishes. P.acnes bacteria feed on dead cells and excess sebum to worsen the situation.

Luckily, this flower face pack can reduce inflammation with its anti-inflammatory property.

Gentle acids mentioned above also clears dead cells and control excess sebum production.

#5 Tones Your Skin

Mild organic acids like citric acid and malic acid in hibiscus plant can inhibit the production of melanin and form a protect layer over the skin.

Skin cell regeneration feature of this face mask helps to make the skin supple and smooth.

#6 Skin Tightening

When your skin loses its elasticity, sagging skin appears which ruin your appearance.

Anthocyanosides packed in hibiscus exhibit antioxidant activity that thwarts free radicals as mentioned above. This compound also exhibit astringent property to shrink large skin pores and make the skin firm.

#7 Hibiscus for Skin Lightening

Hormonal imbalance, blemishes, UV rays and excess use of chemical filled creams can cause dark spots.

These factors influence the production of melanin, which is responsible for your skin color. As a result, melanin accumulates at different positions to form dark spots.

The exfoliating ability of this homemade hibiscus face mask cleanses impurities and lightens the appearance of these dark spots.

How to Use Hibiscus for Skin?

hibiscus face mask for skin lightening and wrinkles

To reap its benefits, you can either use it internally or topically.

Before you stick with hibiscus tea, let me disclose what beauty experts recommend.

Internal consumption verily benefits your overall health. But, for an enhanced skin, topical application will do wonders.

#1 Rose and Hibiscus Face Mask

Both are flowers and are packed with exfoliating, moisturizing and antibacterial abilities.

You can use this recipe to exfoliate your face or whole body.

Ingredients include coconut oil, dried rose petals, dried hibiscus, sea salt, and safflower oil.

Blend all ingredients in a bowl and add distilled water to make a paste-like consistency. Optionally, you can add any essential oil to this mask.

#2 Hibiscus and Vitamin E Oil

You can use vitamin E oil and hibiscus face mask for skin lightening.

Take fresh hibiscus petals in a bowl and add 2 teaspoons of vitamin E oil to it. Let it be for a day.

Next day thoroughly mix these ingredients and apply it over prewashed face. Rinse it off after 20 minutes.

You can also use a cotton ball to apply the mixed solution to avoid excess oil over the skin.

#3 Brown Rice Flour, Aloe Gel and Hibiscus for Skin

Selenium residing in the brown rice flour can reduce wrinkles and inflammation.

Aloe gel is prominent for its healing and anti-inflammatory activity.

Ingredients include ¼ cup of brown rice flour, 1 teaspoon of grounded hibiscus, plain yogurt, and aloe gel. (Source)

Initially, mix ¼ cup of brown rice flour with 1 tsp of powdered hibiscus. Add required amount of aloe gel and plain yogurt to this powder.

Apply it over prewashed face and rinse it off after 20 minutes with water.

Apart from this, you can blend honey, coffee and French clay with hibiscus for glowing skin.

Conclusion

Hibiscus benefits for skin are abundant, go with the simplest DIY recipe listed above. Along with its topical application, ingest its herbal tea for various health benefits.

Also stay away from cosmetic creams that include chemical preservatives. Drink enough water and avoid stress to stay beautiful.

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Natural Resource

Benefits of Palm Oil for Skin and Hair – (Skin Lightening Recipe Included)

ByMoin Nex

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Essential vitamins supply the needed strength for your skin to function normally; when you fail to give necessary nutrients it becomes dry and prone to ailments. Benefits of palm oil for skin can’t be ignored because of its nutritional ability.

Vitamin E, A and carotenes housed in this tropical oil can help to treat various health and skin ailments. Also known as red palm oil, it earned the attention of scientific researchers due to its high concentration of saturated fat.

What is Palm Oil and How it is Used?

Don’t confuse with palm kernel oil used for cooking, which is derived from kernel seed of oil palm, whereas red palm oil is extracted from oil palm fruit.

Researchers state that palm oil has been consumed by the indigenous population for over 5000 years.

Processed or refined palm oil will be colorless or can be called white palm oil, which lacks nutritional ability.

Red palm oil can be used in cooking, to moisturize skin, biofuel, as a sunscreen lotion, to enhance taste, n personal care products and as a dietary supplement.

Amazing Benefits of Palm Oil for Skin and Hair

Due to rich in nutrients and balance between saturated and monounsaturated fatty acid, palm oil can help to improve cardiovascular health. Now, let’s dwell into uses of red palm oil for skin.

Moisturize your dry and sensitive skin. Most skin disorders like eczema, psoriasis and stretch marks can be prevented by hydrating your skin. Re-fattening agents in palm oil help to restore lost natural moisture over the skin and hair.
Oleic acid – According to researchers, red palm oil contains 50% of saturated fat, majority of which contains oleic acid. It can seal the moisture over the skin.
Antioxidant activity exhibited by palm oil can help to thwart free radicals that can boost the immune system, postpone wrinkles and protect cell membrane. (source)
Vitamin A and E residing in this tropical oil can nourish skin and dry scalp.
The antibacterial ability of the oil can restrain infectious bacteria and may prevent acne break-outs.
Vitamin A and carotenes packed in this oil penetrate deep into the skin to improve the elasticity of the skin.
Protects your skin from harmful UV rays. Topical application of palm oil for skin will act as a sunscreen with SPF15.
Cleansing property of this oil can help to remove impurities and dead cells piled over the skin and hair.
The Rich concentration of vitamin E in the oil enhances overall functioning of the skin, hair, and brain. Tocotrienol, which is a form of vitamin E present in red palm oil help to improve blood circulation, heal minor burns, avoid wrinkles, cell regeneration and lighten the appearance of dark spots.

You can also use palm kernel oil for skin by slightly heating the oil.

How to Use Palm Oil for Skin?

To reap its nutritional ability, beauty experts recommend using this oil topically. Internal consumption of red palm will improve health, skin, and hair.

Wash your skin with water to cleanse accumulated impurities.
Pat dry with a soft cloth.
Take red palm oil and gently rub over the skin.
Leave it to dry naturally and rinse it off.

Note: Red palm oil may leave stains on your clothes and blankets. So, use old clothes and blanket while applying it to the skin.

Palm Oil for Skin Lightening

Dark patches, hyperpigmentation and dark complexion over the skin are due to various factors. One of them can be melanin, a pigment responsible for your skin color. UV rays, cosmetic creams, and internal factors promote the excess production of melanin resulting in dark patches at various parts of the body.

Natural remedies like palm oil, which is filled with essential vitamins slow down melanin production and cleanse impurities.

To make this mask more effective, beauty experts recommend blending other natural ingredients with it.

Clay powder – 2 tablespoons
Red palm oil – 2 tablespoons
Egg – 1

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Wash your face or cleanse it with water.

Apply the mask evenly all over the face and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Rinse it off with water and optionally apply a natural oil to moisturize your skin.

How to Use Palm Oil for Hair?

Simply wash your hair/scalp to cleanse impurities and pat dry. Apply red palm oil when the hair is still damp.

To make it effective, you can try below recipes.

Honey, Coconut Oil and Red Palm Oil Mask

Moisturizing and healing ability of this recipe will elevate healthy functioning of skin and hair. Issues like dryness, itching and hair fall can be reduced by this natural remedy. (Recipe source)

Take red palm oil (4 tablespoons) and melt it to some extent.
Add 2 tablespoons of raw honey to it.
Also, add ¼ cup of coconut oil or hair conditioner.
Mix thoroughly and massage evenly all over the scalp.
Leave for few minutes and then rinse it off.

Pre-Shampoo Treatment

For a deeper conditioning, try this recipe and shampoo as usual. (Recipe source)

Mix ¼ cup of red palm oil, ¼ cup of coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and few drops of lavender essential oil for aroma.
Slightly heat these ingredients for 20 minutes; you can use a microwave
Wash your hair to remove impurities and dry with a towel.
After cooling the oil solution, apply it over hair and leave it to dry naturally.

Palm Oil Side Effects

There are no serious side-effects associated with its internal or topical application.

It’s safe to ingest red palm oil, but large consumption may result in abdominal issues and yellowing of the skin.

Topical application leaves yellowish stains on the skin, which can be washed away.

Nutrients in Red Palm Oil

Though I listed its benefits and nutrients, here you can go through the composition of palm oil.

This oil contains 50% of saturated fat, 40% monounsaturated fatty acid, 10 % polyunsaturated fatty acid, carotenoids, sterols, vitamin E, A, antioxidants, flavonoids and phenolic acids.

Conclusion

To reap all these benefits of palm oil for skin and hair, you must simply apply red palm oil over the skin and massage on the scalp. Apart from this, you must practice a healthy lifestyle, drink enough water, ingest vitamin rich diet and stay away from computer screens. 🙂

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