Coconut as a whole plays a very important part in our lives. From leafs to the oil everything has become very useful to us. Coconut oil is widely used for your hair and many may have seen the results it has provided. With the growth in the market we have been exposed to n number of creams, which have proved to be worthless. In this stiff competition coconut oil has risen as a thorough winner.
The oil seems to do wonders for your skin. It softens the skin as well as cures it from any damages providing you with a radiant and young look. It helps the skin to avoid liver spots and blemishes caused due to aging and sunlight. By regular use of the oil a soft and supple skin is developed keeping it wrinkle free. The damage to the skin by sun rays is restricted with the use of coconut oil. It brings back the shine and lost charm of the skin.
The presence of antiseptic fatty acids prevents any fungal and bacterial infection. Some of the infections it keeps fighting on regular basis are the acne, ringworm, herpes, boils, athlete’s foot and warts. Coconut oil or coconut butter has been widely used as a moisturizer. It provides a shield on your skin to protect the natural moisture.
For Skin Care -Apply grinded betel leaf with coconut oil on black spots, to lighten it -Paste of mehendi (henna) with little oil should be applied on your face to lighten black spots -Apply the mixture of coconut water and thick pineapple juice for a glowing skin -For soft skin make a paste of red sandal powder with coconut milk. Apply it on your face. Rinse it later. -To remove pimples. Use thick curd; add turmeric and drops of oil. Put it on your face. -Coconut oil mixed with crushed garlic when applied at night helps to cure plantar warts and athlete’s foot -Coconut butter can be used as lip balm -Massage your face with coconut oil before going to bed this would help in premature ageing
For Hair Care
-Add a teaspoon of camphor to 1/2 a liter can of coconut oil. Store it. Massage this oil on your scalp before going to bed. This would help you get rid of dandruff -A mixture of castor, mustard and coconut oil massaged on your scalp can help you with dandruff problems -One part lemon juice with two parts coconut oil to be massaged to the roots of your hair to ward of dandruff problem -Hair loss problem can be solved by massaging coconut or almond oil for 10 to 15 minutes
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By: Kevin Pederson
Safer, cheaper, and easy-to-use natural skin care can be as easy as opening your kitchen cabinet, together with a few minutes of preparation.
Healthy, radiant, glowing skin is something every person wants. Yet, few of us even think to use what’s really the best for out skin: natural skin care products.
Each year, millions of dollars are spent chasing after perfectly healthy, ageless skin. The environment, stress, and less than healthy eating habits, all play a major role in the quality of your skin.
The answers to achieving radiant, glowing complexion are within arm’s reach. Many of the items in your kitchen right now can provide natural skin care that’s even better thank those expensive, chemical filled products that cost an arm and a leg.
Skin Care Throughout Life
From the day we are born, our skin requires much care to remain smooth and healthy. It begins with soap to keep us clean. Then, there are creams, powders, and ointments to keep diaper rash from our bottoms. During the first few years of our lives, our skin will do well with soap for cleaning and the occasional lotion or cream for moisture. Then come the teen years. Our raging hormones bring out the oily skin, the pimples, and a host of other conditions.
It’s important to understand that everything that comes in contact with our body affects our health and the condition of our skin. That’s why choosing natural skin care products and ingredients is important. The liver filters the toxins and poisons from the food we eat, but whatever we place on our skin is directly absorbed. This includes deodorant, lotions, gels, cleansers, toners, make-up, perfumes, and more.
As we age, our skin becomes more sensitive, and we need to be even more careful with the beauty treatments we use.
Simple Solutions for Better Skin
Here are a just a few natural skin care solutions for you to try. You’ll be very pleased with the results:
-once a week, rub your skin with baking soda while in the shower, for a smooth, silky feeling. You can also do this on your face to remove black heads.
-fresh tomatoes are great for the oily areas of your face. (Please make sure to try the tomato juice on your arm first, as your skin may be sensitive to it). Rinse thoroughly immediately after using the tomato juice.
-for a great moisturizer try olive oil: this healthy fat is good for you, and is great for your skin. You can also use it to soothe sunburned skin.
-vinegar can work wonders for smelly feet and armpits. Mix water and vinegar 50/50, and use in place of deodorant: it will keep the unpleasant sweat smell away, without any irritation. As for your feet, if you suffer with athlete’s foot, a week of vinegar foot bath will help a lot, sometimes completely getting rid of your condition.
-egg yolk mixed with honey makes for a really great mask: put on your skin, leave it on for 20 minutes, and rinse off. Excellent for sensitive skin. Honey gives a tingling/ticklish sensation, so if you are sensitive to that, use the egg yolk alone.
-another use for egg yolk: for those with eczema, use it instead of soap. It doesn’t smell great, but it will heal your damaged skin.
-a great treatment for dry skin is avocados: mash it, smooth it onto your face, and rinse off after 20 minutes.
Lastly, you must drink 8 glasses of water every day to care for your skin from the inside out.
By: Daniel Lesser
Beauty care and skin care products are probably the popular wellness industry goods throughout the world. And with new products being launched everyday and with the information overdose, people really get confused in choosing the right ones. Here is an attempt at helping you.
Beauty Care products that are ‘must haves’:
The first thing that you should remember while picking up your beauty care or skin care products is to reflect on your very own beauty style. Buy only those cosmetics which will suffice your daily need. Here are some of them:
Sunscreen – Choose a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher to make sure you get the best protection from the sun, especially during Indian summers.
Moisturizer – This will keep your skin looking young and make you feel fresh all day. You will also need a moisturizer to prepare your skin for the application of makeup.
Kajal/Kohl – This is a ‘must have’ for India women of all ages. It brightens your eyes and adds a dramatic effect on your look.
Eyeliner – Eyeliner in basic colors of black and brown is also an essential.
Foundation – Choose one that perfectly matches your skin tone or it will ruin your looks.
Blush – Always choose a blush that can offer natural enhancement to your cheeks.
Eye Shadow – The eye shadow you choose should compliment your eye color.
Nail Polish – A manicured hand with matching nail polish is a beauty product that appeals to one and all.
Perfumes/Deodorants- A well groomed individual always take care to smell good and avoid body odor. Perfumes and Deodorants too are integral beauty products for all.
Skin care products- for glowing skin:
A good skin reflects the overall health of any individual. Whilst a glowing reflects good health, and contentment, a dull skin reveals the contrary.
Always remember to use skin care products like cleanser and face wash to ensure that all toxins, environmental pollution and bacteria are removed. Use moisturizers and cold creams as and when required. Natural beauty care products are the order of the day now and whilst they may take a little longer to produce results, they are long-lasting and have other health benefits.
Anti-aging lotions too are available nowadays that help make the skin look young and healthy. Exfoliating face washes should also be used once to remove dead cells which will deep cleanse your skin.
Most of the time the body skin is ignored, this result in dry skin and cracked heels; use body lotions for a glowing skin throughout.
Using beauty care products are important, not just for your self-esteem or vanity, but also for great personal and professional grooming.
By: Nilakshi Handique