Don’t Spend Your Money On Pedicure: Use Two Ingredients From Your Kitchen and Make Your Feet Look Nice

It is interesting that many people take care about their overall appearance, including the face and rest of the body, but mostly they ignore their feet. Isn’t that true?

Dry feet, cracked feet and tired feed should be treated properly. They require special attention. It is fact that our feet get exposed to tons of force impact during the day and that is the main reason why they are most likely to get damaged and look unattractive.

The good news is that you don’t need any expensive spa treatments in order to take care about your feet and make them nice and relaxed.

In this article we are going to present you the perfect recipe for your feet. Namely, this is all natural and a safe choice that will relax your feet, but also will help you to remove the dead skin easily and make your feet look perfect in your new sandals.

Just follow the following steps:

First of all you need to warm 2 – 4 cups of milk.
Next step is to dip your feet in that milk for 5-10 minutes. Add baking soda and scour well.
At the end rinse your feet with warm water and apply foot cream.

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MANY USES OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR FOR HEALTH, BEAUTY, HYGIENE AND IN COOKING

Vinegar is said to have been discovered around 5000 BC, when unattended grape juice turned into wine and then vinegar. Originally used as a food preservative, vinegar’s medicinal uses soon came to light.

Hippocrates used vinegar to manage wounds, while medical practitioners in the 1700s used it to treat everything from poison ivy and croup to stomach aches. Vinegar was even used to treat diabetes.
Vinegar, which means “sour wine” in French, can be made from virtually any carbohydrate that can be fermented, including grapes, dates, coconut, potatoes, beets, and, of course, apples.

Traditionally, vinegar is made through a long, slow fermentation process, leaving it rich in bioactive components like acetic acid, gallic acid, catechin, epicatechin, caffeic acid, and more, giving it potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, and many other beneficial properties.

As reported in Medscape General Medicine:

“The slow methods are generally used for the production of the traditional wine vinegars, and the culture of acetic acid bacteria grows on the surface of the liquid and fermentation proceeds slowly over the course of weeks or months.
The longer fermentation period allows for the accumulation of a non-toxic slime composed of yeast and acetic acid bacteria, known as the mother of vinegar.”
“Mother” of vinegar, a cobweb-like amino acid-based substance found in unprocessed, unfiltered vinegar, indicates your vinegar is of the best quality. Most manufacturers pasteurize and filter their vinegar to prevent the mother from forming, but the “murky” kind is best, especially if you’re planning to consume it.

Vinegar is not only useful for cooking, it’s useful for health purposes, cleaning, garden care, hygiene, and much more. In fact, a jug of vinegar is easily one of the most economical and versatile remedies around. I recommend keeping it in your home at all times.



HEALTH USES FOR APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

There are no hard and fast rules concerning taking vinegar internally. Some people take one to two teaspoons a day, mixed in a glass of water, before meals or in the morning, and report benefits from doing so. The risk of taking small amounts of vinegar is low, and research suggests it may have some real health benefits.

1. Diabetes

Vinegar is said to be anti-glycemic and has a beneficial effect on blood sugar levels. It’s thought that the acetic acid in vinegar may lower blood sugar by preventing the complete digestion of complex carbohydrates, which is accomplished either by accelerating gastric emptying or increasing the uptake of glucose by bodily tissues.

One theory is that vinegar might inactivate some of the digestive enzymes that break down carbohydrates into sugar, thus slowing the conversion of complex carbohydrate into sugar from a meal into your bloodstream.This gives your body more time to pull sugar out of your blood, preventing your sugar levels from spiking.

Quite a bit of research supports the use of vinegar as a diabetic treatment as well.One study found that vinegar treatment improved insulin sensitivity in 19 percent of individuals with type 2 diabetes and 34 percent of those with pre-diabetes.  Yet another study found taking two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar before bed lowered blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes by up to 6 percent by the morning.

2. Heart Health

Vinegar supports heart health in multiple ways. As explained in theJournal of Food Science:6

“Polyphenols such as chlorogenic acid, which is present in high levels in apple cider vinegar, could inhibit oxidation of LDLs and improve health by preventing cardiovascular diseases.”
One study showed that vinegar could lower cholesterol in laboratory rats,7 while another study on rats found their blood pressure could be lowered by the acetic acid in vinegar.8  Vinegar has also been found to decrease triglyceride levels and VLDL levels (the damaging form of cholesterol) in animal studies.9

3. Weight Loss

Vinegar may help you lose weight, as it appears to have an anti-obesity effect by increasing satiety and reducing the total amount of food consumed.

For instance, when volunteers consumed a small amount of vinegar along with a high-carb meal (a bagel and juice) they consumed less food for the remainder of the day.

The reduction equated to about 200 to 275 calories a day—an amount that would result in a monthly weight loss of up to 1.5 pounds.10

In addition, separate research found taking vinegar along with bread not only lowered glucose and insulin responses, but also increased levels of satiety. The rating of satiety was directly related to the acetic acid level in the vinegar.11

4. Sinus Congestion

Apple cider vinegar helps to break up and reduce mucus in your body, helping to clear your sinuses. It also has antibacterial properties, making it useful to remedy infections.

5. Sore Throat

The antibacterial properties in apple cider vinegar may be useful for sore throats as well. Gargle with a mixture of about one-third cup of apple cider vinegar mixed with warm water as needed.

6. Digestion And Acid Reflux

Acid reflux typically results from having too little acid in your stomach. You can easily improve the acid content of your stomach by taking one tablespoon of raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar in a large glass of water daily. The pectin in apple cider vinegar may also help to soothe intestinal spasms.

7. Skin Irritations

Apple cider vinegar works for a variety of skin ailments, from bug bites to poison ivy to sunburn. You can either apply it directly to the irritated area or try soaking in a bath with about one cup of vinegar added.

8. Warts

Topical application of apple cider vinegar may help remove warts, likely because of the high levels of acetic acid it contains.12 You can try soaking a cotton ball in vinegar and applying it to the wart, covered, overnight.

9. Energy Boost

Apple cider vinegar contains potassium and enzymes to help banish fatigue. Plus, its amino acids may help prevent the buildup of lactic acid in your body, further preventing fatigue.13



APPLE CIDER VINEGAR AROUND YOUR HOME

Generally, you can use distilled white vinegar for household use and the cider vinegars, made from fermenting fruits such as apples, for consumption. However, if you prefer you can use apple cider vinegar around your home as well.

10. Natural Cleaning

Vinegar is one of the best natural cleaning agents there is, and this is largely due to its anti-microbial properties. When added to food, the organic acids in vinegar (especially the acetic acid) pass into cell membranes to kill bacteria.

Foods fermented with vinegar have a natural arsenal of anti-microbial organic acids, including acetic, lactic, ascorbic, citric, malic, propionic, succinic, and tartaric acids. One study found acetic acid to be lethal to even E. coli O157:H7, while other research has shown substances such as acetic acid, lemon juice, or a combination of lemon juice and vinegar to be effective against salmonella.14

11. Weed Killer

Vinegar is very effective to control weeds in your garden. Howard Garrett, also known as “The Dirt Doctor”, shared his recipe for vinegar-based herbicide (this spray will injure any plant it touches, so use it only on those you want to remove):

Herbicide Formula

1 gallon of 10 percent (100 grain) vinegar
Add 1 ounce orange oil or d-limonene
Add 1 tablespoon molasses (optional – some say it doesn’t help)
1 teaspoon liquid soap or other surfactant (such as Bio Wash)
Do not add water

 
12. Neutralize Odors

Apple cider vinegar in a bowl will help to neutralize odors in your home.

13. Fruit and Veggie Wash

Vinegar is one of the best natural agents for removing certain pesticides and bacteria from your fresh produce. Try a solution of 10 percent vinegar to 90 percent water as a bath to briefly soak produce. Just place your veggies or fruit in the solution, swish them around, and rinse thoroughly (don’t use this process on fragile fruits like berries since they could be damaged in the process or soak up too much vinegar through their porous skins).



HYGIENE AND BEAUTY

You might even want to keep some apple cider vinegar in your bathroom cabinet…

14. Hair Rinse

Apple cider vinegar helps remove product build-up and balance your scalp’s pH level. Try a weekly rinse of one-third cup of vinegar mixed with four cups of water.  For dandruff, try spraying your scalp with equal parts vinegar and water (mixed), wrapping a towel around your head, and leaving it to sit for an hour. Then, wash out and repeat up to twice a week.15

15. Facial Toner

Diluted apple cider vinegar on a cotton ball makes a simple facial toner and cleanser to help prevent breakouts. It might even help bruises to fade faster.

16. Deodorant

Apple cider vinegar helps kill odor-causing bacteria, so dab a bit under your arms for a natural deodorant.

17. Oral Health

Swishing diluted apple cider vinegar can help to eliminate bad breath and whiten teeth. Keep in mind, however, that apple cider vinegar is acidic. The main ingredient is acetic acid, which may be a little harsh on the enamel, so you should always dilute it with water before swallowing.

18. Foot Odor

Wiping your feet down with apple cider vinegar can help to eliminate odor-causing bacteria and smells from your feet.



APPLE CIDER VINEGAR IN YOUR COOKING

There are many creative ways to use apple cider in cooking. Try it in homemade marinades and sauces, soups, or even smoothies. You can even add it to baked goods (it will add extra lift) and, of course, use it in salad dressing (try it mixed with olive oil, garlic, and mustard, for instance).16

Vinegar is good on fish as well and serves as a great tenderizing marinade for meat, giving it a good bit of zing. And it’s tasty drizzled over cooked greens or as a base for a cucumber salad. You can also try your hand at pickled vegetables using vinegar.

Vinegar is also a vital addition to homemade bone broth. When it comes to making broth, the vinegar helps leech all those valuable minerals from the bones into the stockpot water, which is ultimately what you’ll be eating. The goal is to extract as many minerals as possible out of the bones into the broth.
Bragg’s raw apple cider vinegar is a good choice, as it’s unfiltered and unpasteurized. If you’re consuming vinegar for therapeutic reasons but don’t enjoy the flavor, you can alternatively consume other fermented foods to get the beneficial acids. This will then also help to recolonize your gut with beneficial bacteria. However, vinegar is easier and certainly safe to use, so you can certainly include it in your diet if you enjoy it.



CHOOSE YOUR VINEGAR WISELY: AVOID DISTILLED VINEGAR

Distilled white vinegar is excellent for cleaning and laundry, but for health purposes you’ll want to avoid the perfectly clear, “sparkling clean” varieties you commonly see on grocery store shelves. Instead, you want organic, unfiltered, unprocessed vinegar, which is murky. As mentioned, that murkiness is caused by a cobweb-like substance called the “mother,” and it is indicative of a high-quality product.

Finally, if you are considering taking apple cider vinegar medicinally, long-term excessive use could conceivably cause low potassium levels and can adversely affect your bone density—so moderation is important.

In addition, apple cider vinegar could theoretically interact with diuretics, laxatives, and medicines for diabetes and heart disease. If you are under the care of a physician and you want to try a course of apple cider vinegar, talk to your physician first to make sure it won’t interfere with any of the medications you are currently taking.

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Home Remedies for Acne & Pimples

Face is a very important and prettiest part of our body. It show our beauty and charm.But the biggest disadvantage of a face is that it easily Vulnerable to chemicals, dust, dirt, infection etc, due to which most common problem faced by everyone is acne and pimples. Chemicals have harsh effects making skin even more worst.

Homemade remedies to treat acne and pimples:

There are some homemade remedies which is help in treat the acne and pimples. Try these and make your skin beautiful

Sugar scrub:

Dead skin cells when get clogged in pores often mimics the acne problem. Scrubbing the skin is the most natural and clinically proven method to exfoliate. Do not scrub too hard, it may irritate and damage your skin.

You require: sugar, lemon juice
How to use: Take half cup of sugar grind it well. Add 10 drops of lemon juice to it. For dry skin, you can add olive oil to give moisturizing effect. Dip your fingertips into the mixture, and scrub on your face in circular motion.

Apple cider vinegar:

Acids in vinegar exfoliate and treat scars on your skin. Also improves skin tone and balances skin pH. It helps to open your pores, shed off bacteria and dirt thus reduces the risk of acne and pimples.

You require:  Apple cider vinegar, distilled water
How to use:  To 1 part vinegar, add 3 parts water and mix thoroughly. Dip a cotton swab into it and apply it on pimples. Leave on for at 10 – 20 minutes. Reapply several times in a day for best results.

Egg white mask:

Egg is the best choice for both external and internal uses. It absorbs excess sebum oil and moisturizes the skin.

You require: Eggs, blender
How to use:  Ensure your skin is free from oil and dirt. Use a mild cleanser to clean your skin and dry it. Take about one egg and crack it in a bowl. Remove egg yolk from egg and stir white egg in a blender. Massage it to skin in circular upward motion. Wash with lukewarm water and pat dry with tissue paper.

Papaya:

Papaya is a rich source of Vitamin A and protein (Papain). Helps in exfoliating dead skin cells and treats irritated dry skin. Reduces premature ageing and gives a glowy look.

You require: Papaya
How to use: Peel outer skin of papaya and mash into thick paste. For a dry skin add milk or honey (optional). Apply this mask evenly all over your face. Wait for 30 minutes and rinse off completely with water. Pat dry your face and apply a good moisturizer.

Yogurt:

Yogurt for skin treatment is used since ages. It is a package of multi-vitamins and nutrients. It is rich in zinc, calcium, lactic acid, vitamin B. When applied as a facial mask it tightens skin pores and gives skin a radiant look.

You require:  Yogurt, raw honey
How to use:  To 2 tablespoons of yogurt, add 2 tablespoons of honey. Blend well; apply this mixture forming a thin layer on the face. Allow it to dry and wash off after 15 minutes.

Oranges:

If you have any doubt whether oranges help in treating acne, then don’t worry the answer is a definite yes. Its astringent properties attributes to acne treatment. As an excellent source of Vitamin C, oranges are actually good in whitening and refreshing your skin.

You require: Oranges, rose water
How to use: Peel off outer skin of oranges. Dry them and grind into fine powder. Add rose water to make a paste. Apply it on blemishes and wash off after 20 minutes.

Lemon juice:

To heal scars and acne spots, lemon is the best remedy. When used topically or taken internally, lemon does wonders. Lemon is a good source of vitamin C, helps to remove dead skin cells.

You require: Lemon
How to use: Extract lemon juice and dip cotton balls into it. Apply on pimples, scars; wash off after 10 – 15 minutes. With soft towel gently pat your skin.

Oatmeal:

A perfect way to start your day is to have Oatmeal in your breakfast. Also known as white oats, Oatmeal has also got great cosmetic values. It removes the oldest dead skin cells and reduces inflammation. Honey has antimicrobial activity and is a perfect skin toner.
You require: oatmeal, honey
How to use: To one cup of cooked oatmeal, add 1/4 cup of crude honey. Blend thoroughly and apply this mixture to face.  Leave it on for 30 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.

Avocado & honey mask:

To clean your pores and treat acne and pimples, Avocado is the best choice. It is rich in vitamins and fats that helps to repair damaged skin.  Honey helps in cleansing and giving a soothing effect to your skin. This facial mask is suitable for all skin types.

You require: Avocado, honey
How to use: Take one of a ripe avocado, remove the skin, seeds and mash it. Add 4 tablespoons of raw honey. Apply it to face and leave it for 30 – 60 minutes. Wash with warm water and pat dry.

Garlic:

Garlic adds spice and flavor to food. No food variety is complete without adding garlic to it. It has excellent antioxidant properties. It is a great regimen for skin.

You require: Garlic, rose water
How to use: take 2 -3 cloves of garlic, mash them into fine paste.  High concentration of garlic may irritate your skin, so dilute it with rose water before applying. Dip cotton swab into it and apply on acne spots, scars. Rinse off after 15 minutes.

Potato:

Potatoes do wonders on treating acne prone skin. It is a huge hub of acids and antioxidants. Helps in clearing pimples and left out scars.

You require: potato, blender, warm water
How to use: All you have to do is take one potato, peel off outer skin completely and make slices. You can even mash it using blender or juicer. Apply it on pimples forming a thin layer. Leave it for 20 minutes and wash off with warm water.

Mint:

Mint leaves contain menthol which acts as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent.

You require: Mint leaves, lemon juice
How to use: Take 2 cups of mint (peppermint) fresh leaves and grind them into fine paste. You can add few drops of lemon juice to it. Using a cotton swab, apply on pimples. After 30 minutes rinse off with cold water. Do not rub, gently pat with dry towel.

Green tea:

Green tea is rich in epigallocatechin-3-gallate, an antioxidant. Research studies have revealed that epigallocatechin-3-gallate reduces sebum production, inflammation, and infection thus relieving from acne symptoms.

You require: Green tea leaves
How to use: Extract green tea from green tea leaves. Wash your face twice a day with green tea and dab with soft towel. It leaves you refreshing and relaxed. You can even daily intake one cup of green tea.

Aloe:

Aloe has many medicinal unseen benefits. It soothes your skin and nourishes giving a vibrant look.

You require: Aloe, blender
How to use: To attain a beautiful and glowy skin start using aloe as your routine. Extract gel from 2 – 3 aloe fresh leaves or buy it from a health store. Apply to face and wash off after 20 – 30 minutes. Repeat same procedure thrice in a week to get desired results.

Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate):

Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes skin pH.  Best skincare regimen which helps to remove dead and dying skin cells. Can be used regularly until you get desired results.  In fact it got less or no side effects.

You require: Baking Soda, water
How to use: Clean your face to remove dirt. Mix equal proportions of baking soda and water to form toothpaste like consistency. Use as a facial scrub, massage in circular soft motions with fingertips. Leave it for 15 minutes, and then rinse off with lukewarm water.

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10 Best Natural Home Remedies to Treat Wrinkles and Skin Aging

Who doesn’t want youthful and younger looking skin? We know we all do. Aging is a natural process that catches hold of each one of us eventually, but we ourselves make things worse and speed up the aging process.  Unhealthy life style, stress, over dependence on processed and ready to eat foods, caffeine, alcohol and unhealthy habits like smoking, lack of exercise, and pollution all contribute to skin aging and appearance of wrinkles. But home remedies with their healing touch of nature can turn back the clock and slow down the aging process effectively.
Mechanism of Skin Aging

Aging is a natural process and its most evident outward projection is appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Our skin start aging from the late 20s but its effects become more apparent as we age. Collagen and elastin are the two major proteins that are the basis or cell structure which make skin elastic, supple and youthful. With time, these proteins start depleting leading to appearance of wrinkles, lines and deep furrows on face, forehead, neck and back of hands.

Top 10 Home Remedies to Treat Wrinkles and Fine Lines

Although several over the counter creams and beauty products are available in the market that help treat skin aging, it is best to opt for time tested home remedies that are not only effective, but also safe with no side effects.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is one of the most effective natural oils that help in lightening wrinkles and fine lines and tightening sagging skin. It is a rich source of vitamins, minerals and natural fatty acids that nourishes the skin because it is readily absorbed by the skin pores. Being loaded with vitamins A and E, it functions as a powerful antioxidant and helps in hydrating skin and maintaining its youthful suppleness and elasticity so that it appears younger for longer.
Pour a few drops of virgin olive oil in your palm and apply on clean face and neck using soft circular motion. Massage for 5 to 10 minutes before going to bed; wash off with water in the morning.

Aloe vera

The benefits of aloe vera for skin are numerous. It functions as an effective natural remedy for pimples and acne and reducing excessive oiliness of skin. Malic acid present in aloe vera gel improves skin elasticity and reduces wrinkles and fine lines- the most evident signs of skin aging. Zinc present in the gel increases the youthfulness of skin by shrinking the pores whereas mucopolysaccharides – long chain sugar molecules present in the gel helps in retaining moisture and improves formation of collagen – the protein that forms the basis of cell structure and maintains skin elasticity.
Cut off a leaf from the plant and scrape out the gel, apply on clean face, massage for 5 to 10 minutes in soft circular motion. Let it stay for 20 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water.

Fenugreek

Fenugreek is an extremely common kitchen spice that has immense medicinal value and has been used for ages as a home remedy for treating various ailments. Fenugreek seeds are a rich source of vitamin B3 and niacin that helps in recovering the damaged skin cells and promotes the regeneration of new cells and tissues that help in lightening age spots, hyper pigmentation wrinkles, fine lines and crow’s feet that form on the forehead, at corner of eyes and lips.
Grind a handful of fenugreek seeds to form a thick paste, add a tea spoon of honey to it, mix well and apply on face and neck. Let it stay for 1 hour and wash off with water.

Egg Whites

Applying egg white mask is an easy and effective way of lightening wrinkles and fine lines. Spreading egg white on the wrinkled areas helps in stretching the skin and shrinking the open pores to give it a smoother, younger and youthful appearance. Being a rich source of proteins, potassium, magnesium and riboflavin it aids tissue repair, hydrates and moisturizes skin and neutralizes the damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress- two of the chief reasons for premature skin aging.


Break an egg and separate the yolk carefully. Apply the egg white evenly on face, let it dry for 15 minutes and wash off with water.

Bananas

Bananas are a readily available and cheap natural anti-aging remedy. This fruit is loaded with skin benefitting nutrients such as potassium, vitamin B, vitamin C and vitamin E that makes it a complete remedy for all skin problems. It helps in hydrating and moisturizing dry skin, improving collagen production, skin elasticity and suppleness and fighting the damage causing free radicals and oxidative stress to provide a flawless and younger looking skin and adds a healthy glow to it.
Mash 2 ripe bananas to form a smooth paste, apply it evenly on clean face and let it stay for 30 minutes, wash off thoroughly with water and apply moisturizer.

Honey

Honey is nature’s answer to all skin problems. It is the best nourishment for dry skin that helps in keeping skin hydrated by preventing moisture loss. It exfoliates skin to remove dead cells and promotes the regeneration of new cells which in turn lightens age spots, hyper pigmentation and scars. Vitamin B and potassium present in honey also helps in improving skin elasticity and suppleness.
Take a teaspoon of pure honey on your palm and apply it on your clean face using soft circular motion, let it stay for 20 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water.

Lemon Juice

The natural bleaching property of lemon juice makes it a perfect natural remedy for removing tan and sunburn. Being a rich source of citric acid, it helps in exfoliating skin, removing dead skin cells and impurities and shrinking open pores to provide a smooth and younger appearance to skin. It tightens the tissues and increases skin elasticity to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It also helps in improving complexion and adding a healthy glow to skin.
Squeeze out the juice from one lemon and dab on clean face with the help of cotton ball, let it stay for 30 minutes and wash off with water.

Pineapples

Pineapple acts as an amazing natural remedy for improving digestion and treating digestive disorders. Pineapple juice is also effective for preventing premature aging. Being loaded with antioxidants such as potassium and vitamin C, pineapple juice helps in neutralizing the harmful effects of free radicals and oxidative stress of cells thus preventing premature aging of skin. It also helps in improving skin tone and correcting uneven skin tone, dark patches, age spots and hyper pigmentation.
Crush 1/2 cup of pineapple pulp in the blender to form a smooth paste, apply it on face and neck and let it stay for 20 minutes, wash off with lukewarm water.

Avocados

The benefits of avocados for weight loss and improving health are well known. The rich creamy flesh of this fruit also helps in increasing the suppleness and youthfulness of skin by increasing elasticity. It is loaded with nutrients such as vitamin B, C, E, K, selenium, potassium, zinc, folate and beta carotene that has amazing benefits for skin. It acts as a nourishing moisturizer for excessive dry skin that also helps in repairing damaged cells and promotes the regeneration of new cells. The antioxidants and amino acids present in this exotic fruit flushes out toxins from skin and prevents premature skin aging.
Scrap out the pulp from one fruit and mash it to form a smooth paste, apply it on clean face and let it stay for 30 minutes,  wash off with water.

Almonds

The health benefits of almonds and almond oil need no emphasis. It acts as a multipurpose skin treatment that makes it an active ingredient in beauty, skin care and baby care products. Almonds are loaded with nutrients such as vitamin E, iron, zinc, folic acid and oleic acid that function as powerful antioxidants which prevent the degeneration of collagen fibers of skin and delay the aging process by treating wrinkles and fine lines.
Soak 8 to 10 almonds in milk overnight, grind the nuts and turn it into a thick paste, apply on clean face and massage for 5 minutes using soft circular motions, leave for 30 minutes and wash off thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Tips to Prevent the Appearance of Wrinkles and Fine Lines

Using these natural remedies and following these simple tips can go a long way in slowing down the process of aging and preserving the youthfulness of skin.

Maintain a healthy lifestyle and have a balanced diet that includes all nutrients.
Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water daily so that your skin remains well hydrated.
Give up unhealthy habits such as smoking and drinking.
Get at least 8 hours of sleep daily.
Eat foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants.
Reduce stress and anxiety and try to relax your mind.
Now that you know the easily available natural remedies for wrinkles, include them in your daily skin care regime and don’t forget to share your youthful skin remedies with us.

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5 Quick And Easy Homemade Face Mask

Orange is one of the most vital citrus fruit which is full of nutrients. All the part of this fruit is used for various beauty treatments and provides benefits for your skin. Orange juice keeps your skin bright and soft from inside. Orange peel is also great for your skin as it cures various skin problems like pigmentation, dark circles and prevents acne.

These Are Quick And Easy Homemade Face Mask

Fullers Earth And Orange Juice Face Pack

It is a great face pack for oily skin. Fullers Earth is an excellent ingredient which removes the oiliness and black heads from the oily skin effectively. If you have oily skin then uses this face pack to keep your face clean and soft. This face pack is ideal for use in normal to oily skin. This mask contains 2 table spoons of Fullers earth, 4 table spoons of freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tea spoons of orange peel powder and 4-6 drops of orange essential oil. Mix all the ingredients in to a smooth paste and apply evenly on your skin. Leave the face pack on your face for 15 minutes and then wash it off with cold water. Orange essential oil used in this face pack refreshes your skin from inside thus it looks fresh. This face pack keeps your skin shine free and soft.

Orange Peel And Yogurt Face Pack

Orange peel is good for removing blemishes from your skin thus you got a blemish free skin naturally. Try this superb skin pack with orange which is highly effective to remove scars from your face and make the skin glowing. Mix 4 tea spoons of orange peel powder with 3 tea spoon of yogurt in a glass bowl and make a smooth paste out of it. If you wish you may add honey in this face pack. Apply this paste on your face and allow it to dry or wait for 20 minutes. Wash your face with cold water scrubbing it in a circular motion. Orange peel effectively removes dead skin cells making the skin brighter. Vitamin C of orange peel lightens your skin tone while yogurt keeps your skin hydrated.
Orange Juice And Gram Flour Pack

Do you want to get radiant skin with home remedies? Try this unique home remedy with orange juice which gives you glowing radiant and beautiful skin in few minutes. This face pack is so easy to make and it gives you clear complexion. Use freshly squeezed orange juice in this face pack to get effective results. Take 4 table spoons of gram flour and ½ cup of orange juice. Mix the ingredients to make a smooth paste. When you prepare the paste add the orange juice slowly with gram flour instead of adding all the juice at once in the face pack. Apply this face pack on your skin evenly and leave it on your skin for 20 minutes. Remove this face pack with lukewarm water for better results. Use this amazing face packs thrice in a week thus you got a noticeable fair and radiant skin.

Orange And Sandalwood Pack

Orange peel is also good for your skin as the juice contains. Use orange peel in your face pack to get rid of various skin problems. You can use it raw as you can grind the fresh orange peel in your face pack. Otherwise you can dry the orange peel in sun and then grind it in to fine powder to use in your face packs later. Now how to make this Orange peel and sandalwood pack? Take 1 tea spoon of sandalwood powder and 4 tea spoon of orange peel powder in a bowl. Now add adequate milk or rosewater in to it to make a smooth paste. Apply this face pack evenly on your face and allow it to get dry; it would take more or less 30 minutes. Wash your face with Luke warm water. This face mask is good for removing pimples and also reduces the marks of old pimples. Use this face mask thrice a week and you can get rid of skin problems of pimples.

Orange Peel And Milk Face Pack

Orange peel is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants which is famous for their anti aging properties. Dry skin is prone to get premature aging with fine lines and wrinkles. Use orange feel face mask in your skin if you have a dry skin as it prevents free radical damage in your skin and also stops premature aging of your skin. The antioxidants and vitamin C present in the orange peel effectively removes fine lines and wrinkles. Take 3 table spoons of orange peel powder and 1/4th cup of full fat milk in a bowl; soak it for 10 minutes. Now make a smooth paste out of it and apply it evenly on your face. Leave this face pack for half an hour. Remove this using tepid water, but be careful not to scrub your skin. This pack keeps your dry skin hydrated from inside that you can surely feel the difference.

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Skin Care Tips, Daily Routine Skin Care Tips- Remove Darkness of Skin

Our TV set is full of advertisements about the new lotions, moisturizers, face wash, radiance cream, anti-ageing cream, fairness cream and what not. These advertisements work as well as their products. Why?

Because every woman and nowadays even men desire to have that perfect, flawless glowing skin. Clear skin does not just add up to the beauty quotient of a person but is also a sign of good health and well being of the person. But does it appear just after applying any of the aforesaid products without putting any thought behind it and without doing anything extra? No. Nothing in life can come so handy. Some very basic efforts have to be put in to have the radiant skin that you were born with.

There are many reasons which affect the health of our skin like pollution, humidity, dust, allergies, dietary habits, reactions to products, medical deficiency etc. To treat correctly the reason is definitely to be detected in exact measure.  If the skin flaw appears to be out of the ordinary and does not seem to be normal then a dermatologist is to be consulted as he can treat you better than anyone. For all other basic flaws some very basic remedies are to be considered:


1. Sleep well and in time. A minimum of 7-8 hours of sleep is very essential for the skin   care. In the due lack of sleep the dark circles around the eyes appear. Your skin starts showing signs of wrinkles despite your age.

2. Eat healthy. Balanced diet is a requisite not just for the skin care but also for the overall well being. Whatever you eat is what your skin will show. For instance if you eat very spicy and oily food your skin will be prone to pimples more than often.

3. Stay hydrated. Drink plentiful of water at regular intervals. It makes your skin glow.

4. Sun-protection- Protect your skin from the harmful effects of the UV light. Apply a good SPF power sunscreen. Keep yourself covered when out in the sun.

5. Avoid stress- stress is the main reason behind every health problem we face. Skin related issues may also be decreased by decreasing our stress level.


6. Breathing exercise- some basic breathing exercises like age old ‘pranayama’ can really help in keeping your skin healthy and glowing. The morning air especially is really good for skin. It will leave your texture soft and cool. Meditation will help the improvement at greater level.

7. Exercise- exercise is helpful for everything we do. It keeps you physically fit and healthy. The more you perspire while exercising the more your skin pores open up and let the dead cells and dirt wash off.

8. Include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet chart. Drink fresh juices and eat salad with your main meals.

9. Use warm to lukewarm water to wash your face. Never use too hot or too cold water to do the same.

10. Visit only a trusted beauty parlor for your skin treatments. They should be known to use branded and valued products and not just any from the bunch.

11. Do not apply regular make-up. If you have to use quality brands and apply as light as you can.

12. Before applying any make-up, do apply a good foundation on your face.

13. Before retiring in the night properly remove your day old make-up with cleansing milk first and then wash your face.

14. Also remove lip-stick and do not let it remain overnight.

15. Do not use just any product for your skin care. Choose your brand aptly. Before that judge your skin type and then find the most suitable product.

16. Always use a gentle face wash for your which has a moisturizing quality along with.

17. Wear good quality clothes and shoes to keep your full body skin healthy and beautiful.

18. Use a moisturizing soap and scrub at alternate days. This will help remove the dead skin and keep your pores open for fresh air.

19. Apply body lotion after bath.

20. Take proper care of your feet too. Scrub your heels and apply a gentle anti-cracking cream. Wear socks often and do not roam around without footwear.

21. Glycerin has a very calm effect on skin if used along with rose water. It cleanses even the deepest pores and is good for keeping your lips healthy and pink.

22. Does not smoke- if you want to have a healthy skin type, avoid smoking. It really is harmful to health so help yourself by not indulging in this habit.

23. For regular upkeep follow the 3 tier step- cleanses, exfoliate and moisturize. This will keep your skin healthy.

24. Use home-made face-packs and scrubs which utilize the power of age-old knowledge and formulae. And trust me they definitely work. The remedies dictated by our grand-mommies can really help in this regard so whether it is turmeric or yoghurt or aloe-vera or saffron- it really helps. Do not underestimate its power. Try it for once.

25. Eat dry-fruits and nuts daily in small amounts. Excess of everything is bad, same rule applies here as well. So take care that you do not over-eat.

26. Do not be rough on your skin. Be gentle. Do not wash again and again just for the sake of keeping it so clean. It on the other hand has a negative effect. Similarly do not over-scrub. It will make your skin crack. Do it but do it in a limit and that too with alternate intervals.

These were the 26 basic skin care tips which if followed will definitely help you. Your health is in your own hands, in the case of skin care as well. So stay put and organizes your life. Healthy skin is not a far-sighted dream.s

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How to remove oil from face naturally at home

Oily skin can cause to acne and unwelcome shininess. Instead of using expensive skin care products, try some natural remedies and treatments for oily skin. They help protect your skin against chemicals from commercial products while giving you clear effectiveness and preventing skin aging, skin disorders, even skin cancer.

How To Remove Oil From Face At Home

I. How To Remove Oil From Face With Easy Tips

1. Wash Your Face Properly
Oily face skin can be controlled by washing your face properly. Foremost, keep your face clean by washing it twice a day. According to some doctors, you should use detergent-type face washer to cleanse excess oil from your face. However, some dermatologists say that detergent washer is too harsh for facial skin. So, to protect your skin before removing oil from your face, choose a glycerin-type washer.

2. Steam Your Face
This is an effective technique to clean the dirt and oil from skin pores on the body and face.

First, boil water and pour it in a large bowl. Next, take a clean towel and cover your face with it that allows the steaming water to pass over your face skin. Close your eyes not to touch too hot water as it can give you skin irritation and burn the skin. The steam can make a contact with your skin, open the skin pores to release oil and dirt, make the skin softer.

3. ExfoliateThe Skin
Next to a common way on how to remove oil from face, consider exfoliation. By exfoliating your skin once a week, you can get rid of excess oils on face while toning your skin naturally.

Because there are a lot of dirt and bacteria sticking to the oily skin, so use a good exfoliate that can help remove your excess oils on your face skin.

Be abrasive, yet in a gentle way.

You can add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda into your exfoliant and water. Gently rub your skin with this mixture, especially onto the oily areas such as your chin, nose or T area. This abrasive acts well to help you get rid of extra oil as well as blackheads on your face. Then, rinse off with cool water.

Beside this simple way on how to remove excess oil from face with baking soda, you can learn a variety of other exfoliating recipes for eliminating oils from your face in the second part of this article on our VKool site. Check out all of these recipes below.

4. Make A Scrub
Besides exfoliating your face once a week, you can give your skin a light scrub that also helps in removing surface oil.

Try making your homemade honey almond scrub to remove excess oil on your skin effectively.

Mix a little amount of ground almond with honey. Gently massage this paste onto the skin with a hot towel. Leave it there for about 15 minutes. Then, rinse it thoroughly.

In another way, you can make a DIY scrub by mixing aloe vera with oatmeal.

5. Have A Healthy Diet
When it comes to effective ways on how to remove oil from face, pay more attention to your diet. The food you eat can affect your skin condition. To control excess oil on your face, avoid fats and too much spices in your meals as the foods aid in releasing more extra oil on your face, cause acne and skin inflammation.

Instead, consume more healthy vegetables and fruits that provide extra nourishment to your skin and overall health.

6. Absorb Extra Oil
To absorb extra oil on skin, you can wipe it with natural astringents. For instance, you can combine acetone and alcohol. They are also ingredients present in some facial washer like Seba-Nil Liquid Cleanser. These ingredients help degrease the skin as like expensive astringents.

Besides, you can carry paper facial tissues that can soak up your excess oil in a pinch.

In addition, chilling out with ice also helps rinse off excess oil on your skin. If you hate to use chemicals for your skin, splash your face with ice for twice a day in order to remove some excess oil on your skin.

7. Moisture
Next to important ways on how to remove oil from face, keep your face being moisturized. Though you have oily skin, you still need to supply your skin with enough moisture. So, use a moisturizer for your oily skin but opt for oil-free moisturizers.

If your skin is lack of moisture, it will look dry, the oil production will not be improved and your skin will get darker with more dirt, oil and fine lines.

By supplying the skin with enough moisture, you will be able to improve your skin health, then it will be easily for you to solve with extra oil on face.

8. Exercise
Among natural ways on how to remove oil from face, consider exercising. By doing exercise daily for 30 minutes, it can make your sweat glands active. The sweat will come to the skin via skin pores. Dirt and extra oil therefore will be washed away from the pores. As a result, your skin will be free from excess oil and make your face look clean.

In addition, you can rub ice on your face to tighten your skin pores while limiting excess oil and reducing wrinkles on the forehead and other areas on your face and neck.

9. Reduce Stress
Don’t you know that stress is one of factors that cause extra oil on your face? To improve this skin condition, try to have good sleep, get rid of stressor from work, study, family and so on. Do yoga, try meditation, or practice any relaxation techniques to get balanced. Then, you will be happy, balance your life and health to have healthier skin. As a result, your excess oil on skin will also be improved significantly.

10. Remove Makeup
Among hidden tips on how to remove oil from face, makeup can indirectly affect your oily skin condition.

You need to pay more attention to caring your skin after a makeup. Makeup layer can stop oil from coming to the skin surface. So, the oil will be locked into skin pores that cause pimples. At first, remove your makeup properly by washing your face with a balanced PH washer, then applying a moisturizer to your skin before your bedtime.

II. How To Remove Oil From Face Naturally – Recipes For Excess Oil

Next to simple yet effective ways on how to remove oil from face, learn to make homemade recipes to remove excess oil from your face. Here are the top recipes with natural ingredients, check out them below!

1. Oatmeal For Removing Excess Oil From Face
Oatmeal is an excellent ingredient to both absorb excess oil and exfoliate the skin. Mix ½ cup of oatmeal with an egg white, a teaspoon of lemon juice or honey. Apply this mixture on your face, leave it on for about 15 to 20 minutes, then wash off. Do it once per day, in the morning or before your bedtime. The oatmeal helps absorb excess oil while the egg helps firm up the skin, the honey helps sooth the skin and the lemon helps tighten your pores as well as tone your face skin.

2. Magical Witch Hazel For Removing Excess Oil From Face
Toss out commercial toners and make use of witch hazel to get rid of excess oil on your face. Witch hazel can act like an astringent. It can dry up the oil, shrink the pores on your skin. It is derived from the bark and leaves of a shrub from North America.

Dab witch hazel on your face with a cotton pad 2 times per day before the bedtime and in the morning.

3. Yogurt For Removing Excess Oil From Face
Yogurt or other dairy products can help remove oil, dirt and tighten pores on your skin. They can be beneficial like this because they include acidic compounds that aid in exfoliating your skin and absorbing extra oil from your face.

Simply, apply dairy products such as buttermilk or yogurt on your skin, gently rub it and leave it there for about 15 minutes. Then, wash off with warm water. To enhance the results, you can add oatmeal, green tea, organic honey or orange juice or mashed strawberries with dairy products.

4. LemonFor Removing Excess Oil From Face
Among the most popular ingredients to remove greasy oil from face, this is lemon. This fruit is widely used as a natural skin washer because it contains citric acid and vitamin C, which help remove excess oil and give you a fairer looking.

Cut 1 fresh lemon and extract the lemon juice. Dilute the lemon juice with cool water and apply this to the skin. Gently rub it over your face, then wash it off with cold water. Remember to add more water to the lemon juice in case the juice causes burning on your skin.

This homemade remedy helps remove extra oil and moisture your skin. Hence, provide adequate moisture for your face in order to prevent the buildup of extra oils.

5. Mixture Of Rose Water, Lemon & Glycerin For Removing Excess Oil From Face
Beside using lemon alone, or combining this citrus fruit with oatmeal, you can mix it with rose water and glycerin to remove excess oil on skin effectively.

Mix equal portions of all the ingredients with each other well. Apply the mixture on your face. Leave it on for about 15 to 20 minutes. Then, wash it off. You can store the maintaining on a bottle and put it into the fridge for future use. Lemon contains antibacterial agents so that this fruit is perfect for oily skin, while rose water includes antiseptic properties so that this is an excellent washer and toner to give you clean and fresh skin. Also, glycerin helps hydrate your skin by moistening your skin properly.

Apply this mixture on your face twice or three times a week to get rid of acne, oiliness, pimples and scars on the skin surface.

6. Gram Flour For Removing Excess Oil From Face
Next to easy to follow ways on how to remove oil from face, try making your own facemask with gram flour. Mix gram flour with a little rose water to have a thick paste. Then apply the paste to the face. Rub it in the circular motion for about 5 minutes. Then rinse of with cold water. While gram flour helps soak oil from your skin and making it less greasy, rose water helps tighten the pores and control your excess oil on face effectively and naturally.

7. Aloe Vera Gel For Removing Excess Oil From Face
Aloe vera gel is high in moisture, skin cleansing extracts, antimicrobial properties and antioxidants so that it helps reduce the greasy of skin.

Extract aloe vera gel (avoid the peel) and apply the gel to the face. Leave it on for about 20 minutes. Then, rinse it off with cool water.

Beside using natural aloe vera leaves, you can buy aloe vera gel washer for removing sticky oil on your face.

Dab the aloe vera gel onto the face twice to three times a day after washing face. To get cooler, keep the gel in the fridge in certain time before using.

8. Egg For Removing Excess Oil From Face
Both the yolk and white of eggs are useful for removing oil from skin.

First, make use of the egg yolks. Mash an egg yolk and apply it on your face. Leave it there for 15 to 20 minutes or until it dries. Finally, rinse it off with warm water.

To remove excess oil with the egg whites, whip 1 egg white and apply it on the face. Let it dry for about 15 minutes. Then, rinse it off with water. Repeat it twice per week. The egg whites are rich in vitamin A so that it can help dry out your skin blemishes, tighten and tone up your oily skin effectively.

To enhance the effectiveness of this remedy for your oily skin, add a little lemon juice and apply this mixture on the face. This will help soak up your excess oil while tightening your skin faster.

9. Baking Soda For Removing Excess Oil From Face

Next to another powerful way on how to remove oil from face, don’t forget baking soda. This is an easy to find ingredient in the kitchen of every family.

Like the gram flour recipe for removing oil from face, you just need to mix rose water with baking soda and apply the mixture on your face. Let it stay on your face for about 15 minutes. Then, wash it off with warm water.

Do this several times a week and notice your smooth and clean face without excess oil.

10. Milk For Removing Excess Oil From Face
Milk is not only good for your health but also for your beauty. To remove excess oil on your face, apply milk remedy daily to balance the natural pH on your skin while enhancing your softer and suppler complexion. In fact, milk contains alpha hydroxyl acids so that it helps exfoliate your skin gently, and remove dirt and extra oil from your face.

To get better result, mix 2 tablespoons of milk with 3 drops of lavender oil. Then apply the mixture to the skin with a cotton ball. Next, massage your face gently for a couple of minutes. The massage helps improve the blood circulation on your face, tone your kin and control oil production on your face. Do it before going to sleep to relax your face muscles and easily fall asleep.

11. Gram Flour, Lemon, Turmeric & Milk For Removing Excess Oil From Face
Next to effective recipes on how to remove oil from face, try combining gram flour, lemon, turmeric and milk to have the perfect treatment for your oily face.

Prepare 2 tablespoons of gram flour, 5 drops of orange or lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric powder, 2 to 3 tablespoon of fresh milk and fresh water if needed. Then apply this paste on your face. Leave it for about 15 to 20 minutes. Finally, rinse it off with warm water. This remedy acts like a natural exfoliant for oily skin. This helps remove dead skin cell from the face surface and give you a clean appearance.

12. Apples For Removing Excess Oil From Face

Apple is not only good for health but also useful in beauty. But, how to make use of this great fruit for removing extra oil on face? The simplest way is to grind it. Then, add several drops of orange or lemon juice to the apple paste. Next, apply the paste on your face. Leave it on for about 15 to 20 minutes. Finally, rinse it off with cool water.

Do it twice or three times a week and notice your enhanced beautiful facial skin.

13. CucumbersFor Removing Excess Oil From Face
How to remove oil from face with cucumbers? Simply cut an organic cucumber into thin slices. Rub them on the face. Leave it on your face for about 30 minutes or leave it overnight. Then, rinse it of with cool water. Do it daily after washing your face or before going to sleep.

Cucumber helps in removing excess oil without causing dry skin. This remedy is extremely good for sensitive and oily skin types. Cucumbers contain anti-inflammatory and soothing agents. In addition, this fruit acts like an astringent, with high mineral and vitamin content such as magnesium, potassium, vitamin E and vitamin A so that it is really good for oily skin, reduce sunburn and lighten freckles.

14. Orange For Removing Excess Oil From Face
Orange as well as other citrus fruits can help refresh the body skin and reduce excess oils.

Mix equal parts of water and lemon juice, then pat the mixture on your face. Let it dry for about 20 minutes. Finally, rinse it off with warm water.

On the other hand, you can mix ½ teaspoon of orange juice with 1 teaspoon of cucumber juice. Apply this mixture on your face for a few minutes after washing your face.

In another way, you can grind orange peels; add 1 or 2 teaspoons of orange juice to have a thick paste. Apply the paste on your face for about 20 minutes. Then, wash it off with warm water. This mixture with astringent properties helps prevent the buildup of oil on your face effectively.

15. Papaya For Removing Excess Oil From Face
Beside citrus fruits on how to remove oil from face, you can make use of papaya remedy to enhance your healthy skin without excess oil and dirt.

Make an oil removal facial mask with papaya and apply it twice or three times a week. Enzymes present in this fruit can make the skin clear and clean. To enhance the result, steam your face first, then apply the papaya mask on the face.

Papaya is suitable for different skin types, especially oily skin. This fruit contains enzymes that assist in exfoliating skin, reduce wrinkles, remove dead skin cells, repair skin discoloration and bring you youthful skin.
If possible, add a few drop of fresh lemon juice to your papaya paste, then apply it on your skin that is to give you glowing skin.

16. Tomatoes To Remove Excess Oil From Face
Last but not least in homemade remedies on how to remove oil from face naturally, try applying tomato oil removal facial mask. This mask helps reduce enlarged pores while handling your oily skin thanks to its natural astringent agents.

Mash a ripe tomato, then apply it on your face. Massage it a few minutes and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Do this twice or three times a week. Then, you will notice your toned, healthy and flawless face by eliminating the appearance of oil, acne scars and blemishes.

I’ve shown you the complete list of 26 effective ways and recipes on how to remove oil from face naturally at home. Hope that you can make use of all these tips and enhance your beautiful face skin without embarrassing extra oil. For any idea about this article on how to remove oil from face at home, drop your feedback at the comment box. Thanks for reading and see you in the related articles soon.

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Effective Natural Nail Fungus Remedy

Have a perfect beautiful nails is one of the most important things for women in having their perfect awesome look. No wonder if there are millions of fashionable women widely who go to any beauty salons or clinics just for getting the right beauty nail treatments. Well, besides the widely variants of beauty nail treatments that available nowadays, there are even so many collections of beauty nail products available in today’s recent market to let women widely have their own perfect beautiful and even gorgeous nails perfectly.

Anyway, there are even several nail disorders that could cause people’s nails unhealthy and even look bad like nail fungus as example. Such nail infection like that basically is serious but only need such simple treatment that even could be done by you at home in any leisure time of yours. Well, what effective natural nail fungus remedy you could do simply at home then?

Several efficient ingredients as great and simple natural nail fungus remedy:

– A bowl of apple vinegar mixed by water. Just soaking your hands into a bowl of apple vinegar that mixed with water until around thirty minutes. It is a great effective way to do for treating nail fungus. Do it regularly if necessary.

– Olive oil. This natural remedy basically contains of great substance which known as anti-nail fungus. Rub the area of your nails which infected by nail fungus using olive oil every day. You will see how it works to get rid of nail fungus until around three weeks.

_Baking soda. Soaking a clean towel into the baking soda, then rub it to your nails. Not only has great ability to clean your nails perfectly, baking soda also has great formula to make your nails free from nail fungus.

– Another great and effective nail fungus remedy is salt anyway. Pour a spoon of salt in a bowl then mixed it with four spoons of water. Soak your nails into the bowl which contains of mixed salt and water until around thirty minutes. Do it regularly, then you will get your nails healthier without nail fungus, at all.

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Beauty Benefits of using Ice cube on your skin

People suffering from tonsillitis should actually stay away from consuming ice cubes. Even though they affect your throat negatively, ice cubes have commendable benefits of using Ice cube for your skin.
Ice cubes in your daily beauty regime are actually a good idea. Wonder how? Well, read on to know more about uses of ice cubes on your face and skin.

1. After working for a long time, when you feel tired, take some ice cubes and place on your eyes. Your eyes get a soothing effect. It cools them down and gives you relief. This is a very simple beauty tip that you can use whenever you feel tired.
2. Before you apply makeup on your face, rub some ice cubes over your face. This makes your makeup last longer.
3. During the summer months, your skin gets dehydrated. The face is most affected. In such cases, when your skin stretches and you feel uncomfortable, rub some ice cubes on your face. This gives your face a cooling effect and gives you relief.
4. The ice cube therapy can help minimize pores and control the oil Production, it also can prevent premature aging and the appearance of wrinkles. Regular use of ice cubes will give your face fresh and healthy glow, so that you’ll look gorgeous, even with no make up on.
5. Rub an ice cube on your face to soothe the skin and reduce the suntan. Get temporary relief from sunburns by just rubbing an ice cube all over your face.
6. Add some fresh fruit juice to that Ice tray and get ready to experience a mini- fruit facial! Just rub some fruit ice cube on your face to get 3 benefits- tightened pores, glowing skin and minimized the appearance of acne! You can also add fresh green tea water to the ice tray and get a mini- green tea facial.
7. Mix Rose water and fresh Cucumber juice and freeze it! Apply it on your dark circles every morning and night and see the magical effects of the ice cube! It does help in reducing dark circles- well, quite a bit.
8. If you get affected by heat rash, use ice cubes to treat them. Instead of using them directly on your face , use a soft cotton cloth to wrap them up and press on the affected area. The coolness of the ice cubes gives you instant relief.

How to “Freeze” the Appearance of Pimples

• Gently rub the ice cube over the affected area were the acne treatment will be applied to cool the skin.
• Rub the ice over the area for about two to three minutes or until the skin is wet and feels cold to the touch.Be careful to not hold the ice cube on the skin too long which can freeze the skin.

Ice Facial

You can do a simple ice facial in the morning and/or evening. Here’s how

• Start your ice facial by thoroughly cleansing the face.
• Next wrap one or two ice cubes in a soft washcloth, gauze or other soft cloth.
• When the ice begins to melt and the cloth is damp, apply to the face.
• Hold the washcloth on the different areas of the face for about one to two minutes.
• Move the ice cube(s) gently with circular movements up along the chin and jaw line, up the cheeks and along the forehead and along the nose and take special care underneath the eyes.
• Complete the facial with toner, acne treatment or moisturizer.

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28 Health Benefits of Pears

Homer (author of Odyssey) honored them as the “gift of the gods”, and from Shakespeare to Abraham Lincoln, all have used the name of this succulent fruit in their phrases and quotations. Packed with several health benefits, pears keep your body loaded with nutrition. Read the article below and discover the amazing benefits provided by pears.

Health Benefits of Pears

1. Fights Free Radicals

Pears contain antioxidants such as copper and vitamin C and K that look after the cells of our body from getting injured by free radicals.

2. Cancer Prevention

To protect the body from various types of cancer, incorporate pears in your daily diet. Pears are capable of reducing the danger of developing colon and breast cancer as the fibers in them eradicate the cancer-causing chemicals.

3. Prevents Osteoporosis

Pears are a very good source of boron, which is believed to increase the ability of the body to retain calcium, thereby, preventing osteoporosis.

4. Hypoallergenic Fruit

Doctors consider pears as a hypoallergenic fruit as they generate less allergic responses when consumed. Therefore, they are also considered safe for the infants and people with food sensitivities.

5. Controls Diabetes

Pears, being low in glycemic index and high in fiber, are a smart choice for those who have diabetes. The carbohydrates in pears are absorbed at a very slow rate by the bloodstream which, in turn, helps maintain the levels of blood glucose and blood sugar. Moreover, this sweet fruit is the healthier alternative to satisfy your sweet tooth.

6. Excellent for Pregnant Women

Folic acid is considered to be very important for expecting women. Pears are well-off in folic acid and protect the baby from birth defects. They also reduce the risk of neural defects.

7. Boosts Immune System

Pears have extremely strong abilities to help an individual fight off illnesses and diseases. The antioxidants in the form of copper and vitamins in pears are supportive in upholding the body from free radicals and building up the endurance and immune system.

8. Good for Weaning Children

The low acidic nature and hypoallergenic properties make this fruit a good treat for infants. Doctors recommend that babies who get accustomed of eating anything other than mother’s milk should be fed with pears as well. The pulp of the pears can be heated, mashed and pureed, and can be given to weaning children.

9. Protects the Heart

Being a rich source of dietary fiber, pears have been proved superb for upholding the health of the heart. High fibers cut down the amount of low density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol in the body, which are considered harmful for the health of the heart.

10. Improves Digestive Health

Digestive health can be maintained by regular consumption of pears. These fruits are rich in fibers that help the food to easily travel in the colon and also minimize the peril of colon polyps. Drinking a glass of pear juice on the daily basis is helpful in regulating the bowel movement.

11. Treats Fever

Drink a glass of pear juice when you are suffering from fever. The cooling elements in pears help the aroused body temperature to drop down.

12. Helps in Shortness of Breath

Shortness of breath is a common problem in children as well as adults during summers; hence, it is suggested to consume pears to avoid the breathing troubles and clear the phlegm.

13. Laxative in Nature

The amount of pectin is much more in pears as compared to apples. The pectin that pears contain is slightly laxative in nature, and also helps in toning of intestine and lowering the cholesterol levels.

14. Sustains Eye Health

The antioxidant rich pears maintain your eye health. It helps in nourishing the eyes and preventing diseases like macular degeneration and cataract.

15. Prevents Alzheimer’s Disease

Consumption of pears is a good option to protect you from Alzheimer’s disease. This is possible because of its antioxidant properties.

16. Put off Throat Problems

Pear juice helps a lot in preventing any sort of throat troubles or infections. Drink a glass of pear juice every morning for the nourishment of throat. It also heals the vocal cord.

17. Absorbs Iron

Vitamin C in pears help pump more iron which is essential to produce RBCs (red blood cells).

18. Energetic

Due to high amounts of glucose and fructose, pear juice relieves fatigue and provides you with instant energy.

19. Increases Memory

The copper found in pears is vital for the health of the central nervous system. It also increases your ability to remember and learn.

Beauty Benefits of Pears

20. A Good Treat for Oily Skin

Mash a pear. Add honey and fresh cream to it. Use this face mask 3 times a week. It will considerably reduce the over secretion of oil glands (known as sebaceous glands).

21. Keep Wrinkles at Bay

Since pears are loaded with antioxidants like copper, vitamin K and C, they protect the skin cells from any sort of damage. They also tone up your skin and prevent appearance of fine lines near the lip area and eyes.

22. Makes Your Skin Acne-Free

The high mineral and vitamin contents of pears make your body strong internally so that it can fight against pimples, acne and other skin infections. Moreover, this fruit also helps detoxify your skin and enhances its softness and glow.

23. Moisturizes Your Skin

Pears serve as a natural moisturizer for flaky and dry skin. It balances the normal water-content of the skin. Regular consumption of pears juice retains the moisture of the skin and makes it gleaming and flawless.

24. Natural Exfoliator

Add mashed pear in your regular face pack. Use it to exfoliate your skin. It will remove dead skin cells present on your skin and also boost up the cell turnover.

25. Hydrates Your Lips

The lactic acids present in pears keep your lips hydrated for long and also make them softer.

26. Reduces Dryness of Hair

Vitamin C in pears keeps your hair conditioned and reduces their dryness. Moreover, regular intake of pears helps manage frizzy hair and eliminates those ugly tangles.

27. Nourishes Hair

Sorbitol found in ripe pears provides nourishment to the scalp and hair roots, thereby, promoting hair growth. It also helps regain the lost shine of your strands and revives dull hair. You just need to prepare a hair mask by combining 2 tablespoons of water and apple cider vinegar with the extract of 1 ripe pear. Apply it to get rid of unattractive hair.

28. Maintains Shades and Curls of Your Hair

The application of pear hair pack makes it easy to maintain shades and curls of your hair. This hair pack can be prepared by mixing soybean oil and mashed pear. Apply it on your hair evenly. Rinse off with a mild shampoo after an hour.

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17 Simple Home Remedies for Removing Tartar and Plaque for Shinier Teeth

Tartar and plaque are normal dental conditions that result not because of infections and pathogens, but due to the common chemical reactions that place between food, saliva and enzymes secreted by the gums. Though plaque and tartar don’t cause serious diseases themselves, they do act as precursors to a number of known dental ailments. Also, if left unattended they can cause discoloration, bad odor, and formation of hard crystalline deposits on the interface between teeth and gums. Plaque build-up on teeth initially forms as a sticky layer on the surface of teeth and slowly deposits over time near the gums. Tartar on the other hand forms due to binding of calcium and phosphate leading to hard crusty deposits. Numerous home remedies for getting rid of plaque and tartar exist, which are discussed here.

Possible Causes for Tartar and Plaque

• DiscolorationSugary foods
• High fat content foods
• High calorie beverages
• Improper brushing habits
• Lack of regular flossing
• Regular red meat consumption
• Lack of a balanced diet

Symptoms

• Formation of a sticky layer
• Bad odor
• Bleeding of gums
• Visible deposits at the bottom of teeth
• Darkening of gums
• Severe yellowing of teeth

Home remedies for Getting Rid of Plaque and Tartar

1. Baking soda

The bleaching effect produced by baking soda can help remove discoloration and also the hard deposits that form of the gums. To make an effective home remedy, mix a heap of baking soda with a pinch of salt and add few drops of water to make a paste. Apply the paste to the teeth using a toothbrush and rinse off completely. Repeat the procedure at regular intervals till the whiteness of your teeth is restored.

2. Silk Thread Floss

The natural strength and the biocompatible properties of silk make it an excellent flossing material. And it has been in use for ages before the dental floss was invented. Unlike synthetic floss material, silk is believed to strengthen the gums than just clean it. Grab a few strands of silk fiber and use it like regular floss material to watch plaque deposits fade away.

3. Salsa

The fiery hot sauce from the Mexican cuisine not just adds spice to your food but is effective at cleansing your teeth as well. Salsa sauces stimulate the secretion of saliva which when combined with the active ingredients of the sauce such as salt, chilies, tomato etc. form an active plaque removal compound.

4. Pineapple

Rich in vitamin C, pineapples are the perfect super foods for an overall oral hygiene. Besides preventing gum disease, pineapples also help cleanse the teeth of plaque and tartar. Simply include a few portions of pineapple to your daily diet to remove the deposits and discoloration resulting from plaque.

5. Green Tea

It has been known for centuries that consuming tea on a regular basis is one of the best home remedies for getting rid of plaque. Also when used as a hot rinse, green tea can be effective at removing the yellow phosphates formed on the surface of the teeth that cause discoloration. To prepare the hot rinse, brew the tea at least for six minutes to extract all the fluorides and use it when it’s lukewarm to get the best results.

6. Aloe Vera Scrub

To effectively clean tartar at home without having to undergo painful dental procedures, aloe can be the perfect ingredient. Mix half a cup of baking soda in a cup of water, and add one teaspoon of aloe gel, four teaspoons of vegetable glycerin, and few drops of lemon oil to create a rinse liquid. Use it to cleanse mouth every day to remove calculus on teeth.

7. Green Leafy Vegetables

Lack of a balanced diet, especially one that does not include a lot of vegetables can accelerate plaque formation. So, counter the formation of plaque by consuming raw leafy greens such as cabbage, lettuce, spinach, etc, which possess natural enzymes that retard the formation of plaque. Also they help in keeping the gums healthy.

8. Sesame Oil Rinse

A technique that has gained widespread popularity due to its numerous health benefits is oil pulling.It is believed that the technique can eliminate toxins from the body and ensure a picture perfect oral hygiene. To perform oil pulling, take one teaspoon of sesame seed oil and rinse your mouth for 20 minutes on an empty stomach. This will flush out all the toxins, plaque and tartar deposited in your teeth and gums.

9. Apple Cider Vinegar

Of the numerous health benefits Apple cider vinegar has to offer, oral hygiene tops the list. The mild acidic action of vinegar serves to cleanse plaque, remove bad odor and also provide relief from toothache. Though an undiluted preparation will increase the efficiency, it recommended to dilute the vinegar to prevent a sore throat later.

10. Cheese

Contrary to popular belief, cheese is actually quite beneficial to health when consumed in smaller proportions. In terms of oral hygiene, it is one of the best home remedies for getting rid of plaque and tartar. It can destroy cavity causing bacteria and protect the enamel of the tooth. Just take a small chunk of cheese right after a meal to ensure healthy teeth for a lifetime.

11. Orange Peel

Another vitamin C rich remedy that’s sure to knock plaque right out of your teeth. Simply rub freshly obtained orange peels directly on to the teeth and gums and allow it act overnight. Rinse off in the morning to see visibly clean and whiter teeth. The technique also helps to remove yellowish stains on teeth.

12. Cloves

Cloves contain eugenol that is known to benefit oral health for centuries. Chewing one or two cloves on a regular basis helps to remove the bad odor produced by tartar and kill bacteria that might be growing around you gums due to plaque. But chewing too many cloves can hurt your gums too, so keep it to a minimum.

13. Banana Peel Rub

The unsung hero of oral health, banana peels are one of the lesser home remedies for getting rid of plaque and tartar. Banana peels have an active ingredient that can scrub out plaque and also whiten teeth. Peels with dark spots on them are considered to best for teeth whitening.

14. Coriander

Coriander has natural anti-bacterial properties that can help in cleansing your mouth of any bacterial infection. Also when combined with thyme, and green tea and used as rinse it acts an active teeth whitening agent too.

15. Strawberries

To instantly get sparkling white teeth, simply take a few slices or cold strawberries and gently apply them on the plaque affected region. Leave the extract to act on your teeth and rinse off completely, you should visible removal of plaque. Also adding baking soda to the pulp enhances the effect as well.

16. Lemons

Lemon is considered as an active ingredient in fighting off plaque, gingivitis, tartar, and an array of other gum diseases. Just take a slightly concentrated portion of lemon juice each day to get rid of plaque and tartar.

17. Ginger Oil

Clear any plaque buildup and bacterial infection in your teeth with a simple garlic oil mouth rinse. Chewing raw garlic is also known to help in preventing tartar buildup.

The right way to use these remedies and preventing plaque and tartar

Rinse properly after using these home remedies

• Do not swallow these edible items; chew instead
• Discontinue if gums begin to bleed
• Do not use these remedies right after brushing
• Avoid eating acidic foods

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How to Get Rid of Pimples Overnight Using Home Remedies

Getting pimples can be disconcerting at any age. Before resorting to high-priced, over-the-counter treatments, you might prefer to try treating pimples at home. If you need to get rid of pimples overnight, try using home remedies that can be made using ingredients from your kitchen. If you don't have these items, you can find them at your grocery store.

Things You'll Need

• Basil
• Water
• Cotton balls
• Lemon juice
• Face cleanser
• Egg whites
• Honey
• Cinnamon
• Washcloth

Step 1

Concoct a pimple treatment at home using basil and hot water. It’s often used in aromatherapy as an acne treatment. Basil also has antibacterial properties. Put 2 to 3 tbsp. basil into 8 oz. hot water. Let the mixture sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Dip a cotton ball into the liquid; then apply it to your pimples. Leave it on overnight. You don't need to wash it off in the morning.

Step 2

Apply lemon juice to pimples. Lemon juice is an effective overnight remedy to treat pimples because it contains alpha hydroxy acids, an ingredient that is in many expensive skin care products. To use it as an overnight treatment, first wash your face with a gentle face cleanser. Pour or squeeze 1 tsp. lemon juice into a bowl. If you have sensitive skin, also pour 1 tsp. water into the bowl and mix it with the lemon juice. Use a cotton ball to absorb the liquid, and apply the mixture to your pimples. Leave the lemon juice on your skin overnight. Wash it off in the morning.

Step 3

Prepare an egg white mask to treat pimples overnight. Egg whites not only help to heal the pimples, they also reduce inflammation and make them less noticeable while healing. All you need is 2 to 3 egg whites. There is no need to add anything to them. Pour them into a bowl. Use a cotton ball to apply the egg whites to the affected areas. Wash them off in the morning using warm water.

Step 4

Mix together a paste of honey and cinnamon, and apply it to pimples. Honey has moisturizing properties as well as antibacterial properties. Cinnamon is often used in ayurvedic medicine as it also has healing properties. Put about 2 tsp. honey in a bowl. Add 1 to 2 tsp. cinnamon to the honey and mix them together to form a paste. Wash your hands, and then apply the mixture to your pimples using your fingers. Leave it on your skin overnight. Wash it off your skin in the morning using warm water and a washcloth.

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How to Whiten Teeth Overnight at Home

When you smile, you want everyone to see two rows of beautiful, white, shining teeth. Coffee, soda, tea, smoking, food residue and even some medicines can stain teeth and make them yellow. These stains can be difficult to remove even with expensive toothpaste and whitening products only bleach the less-ingrained stains. As going to the dentist frequently is expensive, use natural home remedies that cost very little and take only a few minutes to become effective.

Mash up a strawberry and smear it against your teeth. Let the juice remain for one minute. Clean your teeth with toothpaste to remove sugars and acids. Strawberries contain malic acid, a natural whitener, and fiber that helps remove bacteria from the teeth and mouth, according to Dr. Steven Roth, dentistry expert.

Sprinkle baking soda on top of your toothpaste, using a small amount so the paste doesn't become too gritty. The baking soda will remove plaque and make your teeth appear shiny. You can also brush with straight baking soda up to twice a month.

Rinse your mouth with a mixture of half lemon and half water. Use this method no more than twice a week due to high levels of acid that can damage teeth.

Apply hardwood ash to your teeth using a toothbrush. Combine it with toothpaste if desired. Gently brush the stains off your teeth.

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How to Use Vitamin C for Skin Care

Vitamin C helps promote healthy skin care. The best skin care means getting good nutrition into your diet. The asorbic acid contained in vitamin C can be effective in reducing wrinkles. A lot of skin creams contain a rich amount of vitamin C. Vitamin C can play a role in destroying free radicals. Vitamin C plays a natural role in boosting your immune system. It can also be a natural way to repair damaged skin, like scar tissue. Vitamin C also plays a role in the production of collagen as well.


To improve your skin care, it's best to eat more foods that contain vitamin C. There are a lot of skin creams out on the market. They may, or may not be effective. The best way to promote a healthy lifestyle is doing it naturally. A lot of what you eat, can have a role on skin care. Anti-aging is best done with diet and overall better health. It doesn't matter what skin creams you take. If you can't promote a healthy immune system, eventually you'll suffer the consequences of poor health physically.

Eating fruits rich in vitamin C. Fruits in general are rich in antioxidants. For those who are looking to improve the look of their skin, then eat fruits. Fruits should be apart of your everyday diet. Instead of salty snacks, eating fruits rich in vitamin C should be your goal. For fruits high in vitamin C, try rose hip extract. Contains over 1000 milligram. Other fruits very high in vitamin C are blackcurrant, guava, strawberries, lemon, orange, kiwi fruit, clementine, grapefruit, raspberries, cantaloupe, lychees, nectarines, peaches and mangoes. All these fruits contain higher than 30 milligrams of vitamin C.

Eating vegetables rich in vitamin C. Vegetables are also an excellent source for vitamin C. Not quite as rich as fruits, however, still a good source. Anytime you're making dinner, it's best to have a vegetable side dish. Peppers are extremely rich in vitamin C. Contains over 70 milligrams. Other vegetables are spring greens, brussels sprouts, broccoli, curly kale, gourd, mange-tout peas, cauliflower, tomato, mustard greens, asparagus, cucumber and green cabbage.

Eating herbs and spices that contain a high amount of vitamin C. You can find a good amount of vitamin C in the herbs and spices that you eat. Fo those who are trying to diet, a lot of times you'll find foods that lack taste in what you eat. However, herbs and spices help you enjoy the taste of foods, while gaining the health benefits. Herbs and spices that are rich in vitamin C are oregano, chili pepper, basil, cayenne pepper, cloves, fennel, and parsley.

Use vitamin C skin creams. Check with your dermatologist first. Some creams may work, and some cream may not be effective. Depends on other ingredients used in these creams. I think to get the best natural skin look, you need to do it naturally. By not smoking, or drinking a lot. Eating foods rich in vitamins like vitamin C for instance. Also try taking vitamin C supplements. Good diet will go along way to help prevent anti-aging, along with giving you an overall healthier living style.

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