Prevention and natural remedies to cure under eye circles

Here we will discuss prevention and natural cure for skin related issues. Let us start with under eye circle.

Dark circle is the second most common dermatological & non-hormonal skin problem. Dark circles under the eyes are cause of worry, as you tend to look 8-10 years older to your age. About 80-90% of people have dark circle at one point of time or other. With the age, fat pad beneath the eyes begins to thin and gives sunken look under the eye area. Sluggishness of blood flow underneath the eyes may also contribute to dark circles. Sometimes retinol-A or vitamin A may cause lever problems which can cause dryness in skin and dark circles under the eyes. Food that contains a higher level of sugar can lead to aging of skin, eye puffiness and dark circles under the eyes due to their inflammatory responses and adverse effect on protein.

Preventive steps for under eye circles

Some simple steps and preventive measures can help you to check and get rid of from this problem. Taking sufficient sleep, intake of plenty of water and fluids will improve blood circulation and flush out the toxin from your body. Taking balanced diet, applying sunscreen, avoid drinking, smoking and intake of drugs and adopting regular exercises will repair your damaged elastic tissues that keep the skin supple. Never rub your eyes as rubbing may irritate the skin that may cause puffiness and discoloration. While using facemasks make up or any other treatment to your face, take precaution that your contact/massage with the skin under the eyes is gentle as skin under the eyes is very delicate.

 Natural/home remedies for under eyes circle and puffy eyes

Relax the space around the eye area. Wet a washcloth with cold water and squeeze out the excess water. Now place the cloth on your eyes for some time. Alternatively, soak cotton swabs in rose water and gently squeeze out the excess water. Now put these on your eyes to get a soothing experience.

Take one teaspoon of tomato pulp, one teaspoon of limejuice, one teaspoon of gram flour and one pinch of turmeric powder. Mix all the ingredients together properly and make the smooth paste. Apply the paste under the eyes and leave it for 30 minutes. Remove the paste gently with moist cotton pads.

For more details about home remedies and preventive steps consult "Natural Skincare Guide-Homemade Recipes" 

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Reasons and home remedies for dark circles

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Vitamins for wrinkles and aging effect

Development of wrinkles, fine line and other aging effects are cause of irritation for all of us. There are many factors that may result in wrinkles and fine lines in our skin. These factors are faulty lifestyle, excessive intake of alcohol, smoking, and lack of exercises, aging, genetic reasons, pollution and sun damage. We cannot control aging and genetic influence but certainly control many other factors that can get rid of wrinkles and give us youthful skin for a longer period. There are many natural supplements, antioxidants present in vegetable and fruits and vitamins that will help in the process of preventing wrinkles and fine lines.

Vitamins are very essential for keeping our body healthy and strong and also good for rejuvenating our skin. Some vitamins reduce wrinkles and good for appearance of skin. We can take these vitamins through our diet and supplements or applying them directly to our skin to slow down the effect of aging on skin.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps in skin healing and repairing, and also improves the skin firmness by triggering collagen production to enhance skin elasticity. When we are exposed to UV rays and pollution, or take excess alcohol, smoking, our body undergoes an oxidation process that results to appearance of free radicals. These free radicals attack our healthy cells and they can faster aging process of the skin thus formation of wrinkles and fine lines may take place. Vitamin C also works as an antioxidant that suppresses the skin pigmentation and fight skin aging. It also enhances sunscreen protection. Vitamin C can be found in many foods, fruits and vegetables like citrus fruits, broccoli, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, red pepper and Brussels sprouts.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is another powerful antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals that may cause breakdown of collagen fibers and skin damage. It is one of the most effective anti-aging vitamins that improves skin elasticity and moisture and prevents many skin diseases. It also reverses wrinkles caused by sun exposure. Vitamin E can be found in vegetables and foods such as spinach, germ and sunflower seeds.

Vitamin A

One of the strongest wrinkles preventer of the vitamin comes in the form of Retin-A, a compound found in vitamin A. Retin-A stimulates collagen and increase blood flow into the dermis. It also creates tissues which make the dermis thicker that makes more youthful skin and prevents wrinkles from occurring. Retin-A has some side effect like flaky and peeling skin so it should always be used with some moisturizer. Vitamin supplement intake should not be increased while using retin-A. It can only be found by prescription in the form of a cream.

Vitamin-D

Vitamin D is used by external application as it is easily absorbed by the skin and contributes to skin’s health. It should be taken in moderation as large dose may have some adverse effect. Always apply sunscreen while going out in sun or taking sun bath.

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Precaution and Natural Remedies for Some Skin Problems

Blackheads

Blackheads are the pores partially covered by excess oil, dead cells and bacteria. The pus inside gets oxidized and thus giving it a black color. These blackheads take longer time to heal than a whitehead. Do not pop blackheads as it will aggravate the problem.

Mix a pinch of turmeric powder in one tablespoon of coriander juice and apply on the washed face every night. The remedy is effective for blackheads and pimples.

Pimples

Take three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it the next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.

Cellulite- bumps

You should not pop. Cellulite is the bumps under your skin which cause the surface of your body to look dimpled. This is caused by little overfilled fat pockets right underneath your skin. These fat pockets become enlarged causing the cells to take up more space between the skin's connective tissues than normal; the fat then expands these spaces resulting in the overlying skin-dimpling appearance.

Some tips are cited below to handle acne:

1. Gently wash the affected area with water and twice a day only.

2. Avoid chocolates, pickles, processed foods and oily foods.

3. Drink plenty of water so as to cleanse the body.

4. Use cosmetics which are water based and oil free.                                    

5. Avoid over exposure of sun.

6. Wear breathable clothes like cotton to avoid breeding of bacteria.

Acne cannot be cured overnight; it will take few days to few weeks as per intensity of acne problem.

Acne:

Some of the home remedies are listed below for mild/ moderate acne.

1. Wash your face gently and apply mixture of lime juice and rose water (1:1) ratio for 25-30 minutes. Then wash it off and pat dry. Repeat it every night.

2. Mix a pinch of turmeric powder in one tablespoon of coriander juice and apply on the washed face every night. The remedy is effective for blackheads and pimples.

3. Mix orange peel with water and apply on the affected areas and wash it off after 15 minutes

Herbal treatment is also effective as herbal products take care of hormonal balance of the body.

Sunburn:

1.  Avoid being outdoors between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, when the UV rays are more intense.

2. If you have to be outside during this hour, try to wear a hat, sunglasses that protect your eyes from UV rays, and clothing made of light colored, light weight, tightly woven material.

3. Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor ( SPF ) of 15 or higher. Apply to the skin  whenever you go outside or ride in the car, apply it to all exposed areas 30' before going outside, repeating the procedure as often as possible, specially if you are swimming or perspiring. Make sure you buy a sunscreen that contains protection against both UVA and UVB rays.

4. Eat lots of lean, and high quality protein foods. Also include raw fruits to supply the vitamins and minerals needed.

5. Drink plenty of fluids to keep your body hydrated, and to replace the lost by the sunburn.

6. To relief a sunburn pain apply over the affected area cool water compresses or fill a bathtub with cold water and dissolve one pound of baking soda or oatmeal in it. Soak in the bath for 30' approximately, until you feel relieve.

7. Do not burst any blister. They form a natural protection to help the skin sunburned to heal faster.

8. Do not apply any creams, butter, petroleum jelly or any other greasy substance to a sunburn. They only cause more damage by trapping the heat and can make a burn deeper. The sunburn will heal faster if left exposed to the air.

Melasma:

     Melasma refers to tan or dark patches (dark skin discoloration) that are seen on skin in the regions of forehead, cheeks & temples. The darkening in the skin is due to hyper-pigmentation. Although it can affect anyone but melasma is common in women, especially pregnant women & and those who are taking oral or patch contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications.

      Home remedies: Application of lemon juice helps to get rid of pigmentation problem. Onion juice can also be used to cure pigmentation problem.

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Toning-2nd Step of Skincare Regimen

Toning is next in skin care routine. Toning removes dead cells, excess oil and last traces of cleanser and any dirt or debris remaining on the skin. It closes and tightens pores and provides protection from ultra violet rays of sun and environmental pollutants. Toner keeps skin tissues hydrated and stimulate the skin cells to promote cell generation. Regular toning of skin prevents losing the flexibility of skin and controls tendency of sagging of skin due to aging by ensuring to keep the facial muscles taut and well-stretched. Toning also helps to increase the blood supply to skin. It is the protective step and is an optional part of the facial skin care routine. Toning of skin is done by either astringent or by herbal toner:

Astringents are either chemical based or alcohol based and are suitable for oily and combination skin. Herbal toner contains natural ingredients such as herbal extracts or water steep with chamomile. Herbal toner does not contain any type of chemical or alcohol and are suitable for dry and sensitive skin. These toner are used for hydration of the skin and providing nourishment to the skin. Toner is slightly acidic due to herbal extracts used which helps to restore the pH balance of the skin. For toning the skin, use gentle sweeping motion with cotton pad or cotton ball across your skin.

A word of Caution for Toning

Toning should be avoided in case of extremely dry skin and in case your skin has the tendency for other serious skin problems. In case of burning sensation, use of astringents should be discontinued. If your skin shows sign of irritation after applying toner or astringent, you should reduce the amount you are using or switch to milder toner or astringent.

Toning recipes are prepared as per type of skin. Toning recipes suitable for normal skin is given here:

Toner Recipe for Normal Skin

One small Cucumber (Peeled)
1/2 cup Plain unflavored Yogurt

Preparation:

Grind the peeled cucumber in food processor until it is liquefied, add the yogurt and mix it well. Gently apply it to your face and after 5-10 minutes wash it off with lukewarm water. Spray cold water at the end.

You can find more toning recipes suitable for different types of skin and Complete skin care regimen for every type of skin  with precautions and recipes is also given at: " Natural Skincare Guide-Home Made Recipes"

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Precautions while cleansing your skin

In previous posts we had discussed the details about cleansing. What are the functions of skin cleansing and why it is important? Why selecting an appropriate cleanser is essential? How to select cleanser for your skin? Why natural homemade cleansers are best to use? We had also mentioned the ingredients and method of preparing for one of the recipes for cleansing. Now we will discuss some precautions and one more recipe for cleanser.

Method of cleansing of skin

You should make sure that you have washed your hands thoroughly and tied back your hair before cleansing your skin. When applying cleanser, use gentle sweeping upwards movements using your fingers to spread it up from the neck over the jaw line and up to the forehead. Upward movement of your fingers will lift the hairs that cover the skin’s surface and ensure the cleanser gets in to clean effectively. Use your first, middle, and ring finger to massage the cleanser into your skin. Follow the flow of the lymph that helps to clear out and prevent any areas of congestion and promotes the flow of blood circulation to keep your skin healthy and glowing.

Recipe of basic facial cleanser

Recipe of basic facial cleanser that you can prepare at home is given as under:

Ingredients:

• 2 table-spoon baking soda.
• 1 teaspoon honey.
• One tea-spoon mashed cucumber pulp

Preparation:

Mix all the ingredients and stir efficiently to incorporate all the ingredients.  Those with sensitive skin may add 1-2 teaspoon fresh orange juice for better results while inclusion of 1-2 teaspoon plain yogurt will be beneficial for dry skin. Those, who have oily and acne prone skin, should add 1-2 teaspoon cider vinegar to get clean and clear skin.

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How to cleanse your skin

Why Cleansing?

We have discussed (Cleansing) that skin works as third kidney to flush out the impurities/toxins of the body in the form of body odor, rashes etc. If these impurities are not removed from the skin properly then skin may lead to discoloration, brown spots, acne and blemishes. Cleansing is the first and very important step of skincare routine. It removes dirt, dust pollution, make up, extra oil, impurities and dead skin cells from the skin surface and loosens black heads from the pores.

You must cleanse your face both in the morning and at night with a gentle, natural cleanser and then treat it with an antibacterial ingredient like tea tree oil. Skin can get the full benefit of moisturizer if the skin is properly cleaned. You should not use soap or any other harsh products as these products will remove too much sebum, moisture and strip away natural protective barrier and your skin will feel taught, red or irritated after a wash.

Selecting facial cleanser!

Selecting an appropriate facial cleanser for your skin type is essential. Market is flooded with various types of chemical based cleanser but none of the cleansers is suitable for all types of skin. If you use acid based cleanser for dry skin, it may harm instead of giving any benefit likewise if you will use cleanser rich in emollients for oily skin, it will not give desired results for your skin. Moreover most of the chemical based cleanser may have some side effects and some of the chemical of these cleansers may be allergic to your skin.

Natural homemade facial cleansers Recipes!!

Natural homemade facial cleansers are best to use as you can prepare them as per the type of your skin. Since you are aware of all the ingredients so none of the ingredients will be allergic to your skin and these cleansers will not have any side effect. If any of the ingredients is not suitable to your skin, you can always change the combination of ingredients. Cleansers prepared with Aloe Vera and green tea has healing properties. Water soluble cleansers are the best for inclusion in your skin care routine. Recipe of one of the cleanser you can prepare at home is given as under:

Ingredients:
3 Table Spoon of Coconut Oil
1 Table Spoon Olive Oil
1 Table Spoon Glycerin
2 Tea Spoon water

Preparation:

Put all the ingredients in a pan and simmer on low heat until all the ingredients liquefied. Mix well and let the mixture cool and then fill it in a bottle and keep in the refrigerator to maintain thick consistency.

Massage this recipe over the face and rinse with Luke warm water and pat dry. This cleansing recipe is moisture-rich and nutritious for your face.

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Skin and Beautycare

A healthy body is crucial for our survival. The skin is the upper and visible layer of our body. Nature has endowed each being with protection cover. The skin (including hair) of human beings is that protection cover which saves the human body from changing environment. Rain, cold, heat, sunrays, dust, virus and other factors can cause harm to the body. The skin acts as shield of the body and takes all the negativity on itself.

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With change in season there is a significant change in the skin. Whereas the dip in temperature makes the skin dry and flaky, the soaring temperatures can make the skin greasy, tanned and acne prone. Therefore proper care as per season is mandatory to achieve a happy and glowing complexion. In summers, the skin care should be modified to prevent various problems like acne, sun burns, dark spots, hyper pigmentation, skin diseases and hair problems. Also remember to keep the skin type in mind so that benefits of skin tips can be maximized. The main objective of this blog is to make everyone aware about the skin care and its beautification.

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