Today’s deskbound and stressful lifestyle, irregular sleep, chemicals & pollution have resulted in manifold skin problems such as premature ageing, pimples, dark circles & dryness. A deficient diet, oily &spicy foods, excess consumption of tea, coffee and alcohol also aggravates such conditions. To treat the skin, people usually opt for harmful and expensive synthetic beauty care products that can lead to harmful side effects. The application of these chemical products can further cause skin ailments such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, etc. Fortunately, we are now becoming aware of the disadvantages of synthetic cosmetic products and opting for herbal alternative which have proved to be safe, economic and effective without causing any side effects. Find here some of such natural remedies that can be easily prepared and administered to cure common skin ailments: (1) Mix ½ tsp of honey in equal amounts of milk and apply the same for glowing skin. (2) Make a paste of 1 tbsp orange peel powder with yogurt and rub it on face in circular motions. Rinse off with cold water. This treatment is beneficial in removing excess oil, exfoliate the skin as well as open blocked pores (3) Mash a banana and apply the pack over the face and the neck for 15 minutes. It is a good moisturizer for the skin. (4) Add 1/4th tsp of lemon juice in a tbsp of aloe gel and administer to achieve a soft glowing skin. (5) Make a paste by mixing a tsp of red sandalwood powder in coconut milk. This formulation is an excellent tonic for the skin. (6) Prepare a mixture of 2 tbsp of tomato juice with ½ tsp of honey. Leave it on the face for 20 min and wash off. This natural remedy is a useful skin tonic. (7) Apply on the face a mixture of cabbage juice (1 tbsp), yogurt (1tsp) & 1 tsp of honey. Wash with lukewarm water. This remedy is useful for tightening the skin.(8) To tighten skin massage the face with a paste prepared from apple and milk. Leave it on till it dries. (9) Make a paste by mixing rice flour in milk and apply over face and neck. Application of the same thrice weekly helps tighten the skin. (10) To get rid of acne, apply a paste of turmeric and neem leaves on the affected areas. (11) Regular application of a mixture of glycerin with lemon juice and rose water (all in equal amounts) helps reduce dark spots and imparts glow to the skin. (12) Grate a cucumber & add lemon juice to make a paste. Apply the same leave it till the pack gets dry. It is good for removing black spots on the skin.(13) Prepare a paste by mixing together 2 tsp of oatmeal with 3 tsp of yogurt, 2 tsp olive oil & a tsp of lemon juice. Topical application of this remedy treats acne prone skin quite well. (14) To remove ugly marks left by acne, grate a potato & mix it in 2 tsp of milk to make a paste. Wash off when dry. Other than these natural remedies, eating a balanced diet and following a regular exercise regime is utmost important. yogic exercises such as Pranayam and Meditation helps in attaining a healthy skin and a beautiful You! Last but not the least, learn to cope up with everyday's stress and anxiety. A healthy mind and a happy being adds glow to the skin. (15) Wishing all my Readers a Happy & Healthy Life! Source: HouerbHealt
