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tulsi to treat acne and acne scars

Bad thing about acne is that they pop-up anytime, like just one day before your college event or party. Good thing is that using natural remedies you can quickly deal with them.

Basil (tulsi), an herbal remedy is prominent for its medicinal properties. Tulsi for acne is one among the recommended home remedies as it isn’t associated with any serious ailment.

Often acne is related with teenagers. Though 85% of adolescents face this ailment, this doesn’t mean that adults are safe. Reports show that 43% people (above 30 yrs) in America alone deal with adult acne. (1)

Difference Between Pimples and Acne?

Blockage of skin pores by excess sebum and dead cells often leads to acne & pimples. However, they aren’t same.

Pimples pop-up once in a while and acne appears in a bunch with lesions filled with pus. (2) Acne is a chronic skin ailment, which can’t be cured. But, don’t worry using effective innate ingredients you can keep them under control.

Is Tulsi Good for Acne?

Belonging to the mint family, this scared herb is renowned for healing body, mind and spirit. Prominent in Ayurvedic medicine, tulsi is an active ingredient in cosmetic creams too.

Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal abilities of this herb can restrain infectious acnes bacteria that worsen the acne.
Vitamin A, C, E, and K packed in it promote cell regeneration to lighten the appearance of acne scars.
Internal consumption of tulsi is known to purify blood from toxins and reduce pimples.
Eugenol is the active compound in basil that exhibits antimicrobial property.
Studies show that topical application of coconut oil with tulsi face pack can reduce acne blemishes. (3)
Nutrients in this Queen of Herbs help to reduce acne scars, shrink large skin pores and repairs epidermal damage.
It also cleanses your skin by wiping dead cells and excess sebum piled over your face.
Along with these exceptional benefits, tulsi can hydrate your skin and help you get rid of the dry scaly skin.
Anti-inflammatory properties of this natural ingredient can reduce inflammation caused by acne blemishes.
Its exfoliating ability is excellent to remove blackheads and whiteheads.

12 DIY Recipes to Use Tulsi for Acne and Acne Scars

It’s really enticing to see all these cosmetic benefits of tulsi leaves. Wouldn’t you want to include this Queen of Herbs to your beauty regimen?

Below listed are different recipes. Choose the one that goes well with your skin type.

#1 Honey and Tulsi to Treat Pimples

Raw honey is my favorite natural ingredients, for it can treat all health and skin ailments. I personally take 1 teaspoon of raw honey mixed with water every morning.

Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial abilities of honey can easily reduce acne/pimples. Healing abilities of this innate ingredient are included in religious scriptures and historical books. Topically apply it over the scars to lighten their appearance.

How to Use:

Dry fresh tulsi leave for a couple of days under sunlight. Powder the dried leaves and collect in a container.
Add 1 tablespoon of raw honey with 1-2 tbsp of tulsi powder.
Expose your face to steam so that blocked skin pores open up.
Pat dry and apply this honey-tulsi face pack evenly.
Leave the mask on the face for 15 minutes.
Take normal cold water to rinse it off.

#2 For Acne Prone Skin

Fuller’s earth or multani mitti is known to remove impurities and treat ailments. However, people with extremely dry skin must stay away from its use.

Rosewater is also prominent for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and hydrating properties. This simple ingredient can also cleanse your skin and tone it.

How to Use:

Take required amount of powdered tulsi leaves with fuller’s earth.
Add rosewater to make a thick
You can also add distilled water to replace rose water.
Now wash your face and pat dry it.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly, apply it over the face.
Rinse it off after 15 minutes.

#3 Tulsi for Acne Scars

In this recipe, you’ll need a powdered orange peel and milk.

Vitamin C housed in orange peels help to promote collagen production and lighten the appearance of scars. Nutrients in orange make your skin firm and radiant.

How to Use:

Blend powdered tulsi leaves and orange peel powder in a bowl.
Add milk to it to obtain a smooth
You can replace plain milk with rose water or distilled water.
Apply the mixed mask over prewashed face.

#4 Neem and Tulsi

This combination will treat acne and reduce irritation over the skin.

Antibacterial, anti-fungal and astringent abilities of neem leaves are helpful to prevent acne. Renowned for its healing ability neem leaves can hydrate your skin and prevent clogging of pores.

Antioxidant property of neem face pack can reduce wrinkles and thwart free radicals.

How to Use:

Make a paste with fresh tulsi and neem leaves by grinding them.
Add water to obtain a smooth
Optionally, mix a pinch of turmeric powder.
Apply this homemade face pack on the skin and leave it for 15-20 minutes before washing.

#5 Gram Flour and Tulsi Face Pack

Gram flour is prominent to remove impurities. Also known as besan, this ingredient can wipe excess sebum and dead cells accumulated over the skin.

How to Use:

Mix required amount of powdered tulsi leaves with powdered mint leaves.
Now add gram flour to it.
To obtain a smooth paste, add required amount of water.
Apply it over the face after mixing thoroughly.

#6 Tulsi and Milk

Milk is packed with anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties. It can effectively treat. However, there are few myths regarding its internal consumption.

How to Use:

Take fresh tulsi leaves and grind it with the required amount of milk to form a thick
Add water if needed.
Apply the obtained face pack over acne affected skin.
Allow it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes before you rinse it off with water.

#7 Tulsi and Lime Juice

Antibacterial and exfoliating abilities which are essential to treat acne are housed in lime juice. Apart from this, vitamin C, flavonoids, antioxidant and astringent properties are packed in it.

It promotes elasticity and improves your complexion.

How to Use:

Crush fresh tulsi leaves and add 1 teaspoon of lime juice to it.
Mix thoroughly and apply it on acne affected skin.
Rinse it off with water.

#8 Tulsi and Oatmeal Face Pack

Oatmeal exfoliates your skin and absorbs excess oil from it. Anti-inflammatory property packed in it reduces acne inflammation.

Fatty acids in it can effectively hydrate your skin and vitamins promote cell regeneration. Topical application of this face pack will prevent clogging of skin pores.

How to Use:

Mix 1 tablespoon of powdered tulsi leaves with oatmeal powder.
Add milk powder to the above mixture.
Now, make it into smooth paste by adding distilled water to it.
Wash your face and pat dry.
Apply the face mask evenly and rinse it off with water after 15 minutes.

#9 Tulsi and Sandalwood Powder

Anti-inflammatory and healing abilities of sandalwood are prominent. Its astringent ability can make your skin firm and supple.

How to Use:

Mix powdered tulsi leaves with the required amount of sandalwood powder.
Add rose water and distilled water to make a thick
Optionally, add few drops of olive oil to it.
Apply this homemade face pack over acne affected skin and rinse it off with water.

#10 Tulsi and Tomato Face Pack

This face pack is best to lighten acne scars. Tomato is renowned for balancing pH level over the skin and restoring natural oil.

Salicylic acid in tomato makes it an effective remedy to treat acne. This natural astringent makes your skin firm.

How to Use:

Grind fresh tulsi leaves with tomato pulp.
Apply the obtained mask over the face and leave it to dry for 15 minutes.
Wash your face with normal cold water.

#11 Tulsi and Multani Mitti

As mentioned above, multani mitti powder is prominent to remove excess sebum from the skin. Its antibacterial properties can effectively treat acne blemishes.

Regular application of this face mask can lighten the appearance of acne scars and it exfoliates your skin.

How to Use:

Mix 2 tablespoons of powdered tulsi leaves, 1 tablespoon of multani mitti and 1 tbsp of sandalwood powder in a bowl.
Add rosewater and few drops of olive oil to it to make a smooth
After mixing thoroughly, apply the face mask over acne affected skin.
Rinse it off with water.

#12 Yogurt and Tulsi to Treat Acne

Mix yogurt and gram flour in equal quantities. Add fresh tulsi leaves or powdered tulsi leaves. Grind and obtain a smooth paste.

Now, apply this paste on the skin and allow it to dry for 15-20 minutes. Rinse it off with water.

Important Tips

Along with these natural homemade recipes, you must ingest vitamin rich food.
Stay away from ingredients that irritate your skin.
Foods that trigger acne blemishes must be avoided.
Excess washing of your face with antibacterial soaps will not help you. Instead, they strip natural moisture from your skin.
Regularly, apply rosewater or jojoba oil before going to sleep.
Drink enough water to hydrate your skin from the inside.
Cosmetic creams that include chemical ingredients can irritate your sensitive skin.
Avoid squeezing pimples, they make the condition worse.

Did you ever use tulsi for acne blemishes? Share your recipe here.

Acne

How to Use Black Seed Oil for Acne and Acne Scars – 7 Methods

ByMoin Nex

black seed oil for acne

Unsightly appearance of acne is really frustrating and you’re not alone.

Official report states that nearly 50 million Americans had acne at least once in their lifetime. Fortunately, you can use black seed oil for acne and fade acne scars.

However, the action plan of most people involves pricey chemical peels. Though cosmetic industries claim to treat pimples repeated application of these products make your skin look dull.

Black seed oil for pimples is effective and safe because it is packed with assorted nutrients that your skin needs.

What Causes Acne?

Hormonal imbalance triggers secretion of excess sebum, which gets blocked at skin pores. Dead cells combine with excess oil resulting in blackheads/whiteheads.

P.acnes bacteria feed on these dead cells piled over your face and make acne inflammation worse. (Source)

Is Black Seed Oil Good for Acne?

Also known as black cumin seed or small fennel, benefits of black seeds are documented in religious scriptures. The Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) regarded black cumin seeds as a miracle cure for all health ailments.

Even scientific studies backed therapeutic uses of this natural ingredient. (Source)

The anti-inflammatory property of black cumin seed oil can effectively reduce acne inflammation.
Antioxidant activity exhibited by black seed oil thwarts free radicals and stimulates cell regeneration.
Vitamin A packed in black cumin seeds help to unclog blocked skin pores, improve epidermis layer and reduce swelling of pimples.
Omega -3 fatty acids housed in it moisturize your skin and fasten the healing of acne blemishes.
Vitamin C packed in it enhances collagen production, improves skin texture, reduce the appearance of fine lines and acne scars.
B-complex vitamins help to retain moisture and improves uppermost layer of your skin.
Assorted properties in this natural oil help to inhibit melanin production and make your skin radiant.
Apart from acne, topical application of this home available oil can treat eczema and psoriasis. (Source)
Vitamin A and amino acids help to reduce acne scars and dark spots.
Zinc in this home available seeds restrains infectious bacteria and clear acne blemishes.

How to Use Black Seed Oil for Acne?

There are different ways to use black cumin seed to treat acne. But, you must make sure you use only 100% pure oil for positive results. Depending on your skin type select any one recipe from below methods.

#1 Black Seed Oil

Initially, cleanse your face to remove dead cells and excess sebum accumulated over it.

Use water or gram flour mask to wipe impurities. Also, expose your face to steam, so that blocked skin pores open up for the face mask treatment.

Take required amount of black seed oil and gently massage all over the face and leave it to dry naturally.

Try this simple remedy before going to bed.

#2 Honey and Black Cumin Seeds for Acne

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and hydrating abilities of raw honey can effectively treat acne. Its humectant property locks moisture over the skin and avoids dry skin.

Slightly heat black cumin seeds and finely ground it.
Add required amount of raw honey to the grounded powder and mix thoroughly.
Wash your face as mentioned above and apply this face mask evenly.
Leave for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off with water.

#3 Apple Cider Vinegar and Black Cumin Seeds

Anti-inflammatory activity of ACV reduces inflammation, redness, and swelling of acne blemishes.

Astringent property packed in ACV dries pimples and its anti-bacterial agents thwart bacterial infection.

Further, it restores the pH level of skin and fastens the healing process of pimples.

Note: You must stop using ACV if your skin experience irritation.

Mix finely grounded black cumin seeds and add ACV to it.
Apply the mixed mask over affected skin.
Rinse it off with water after 15 minutes.

Instead of black seeds, you can mix aloe gel, olive oil or water with ACV to treat acne.

Important Note: For best results steep ACV and black cumin seeds for few hours before topical application.

#4 Black Cumin Seed Oil for Acne

Ingesting black cumin seeds help to strengthen the immune system, which in turn helps to avoid excess production of oil.

Take hot water and add 2 tablespoons of black seed oil to it.
Now expose your face towards the steam.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties treat acne by unclogging skin pores.

#5 Sesame Oil and Black Seed Oil

Like all innate ingredients listed here, sesame oil also packed with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and healing abilities that can effectively treat acne.

Assorted nutrients in this oil help to block UV rays and guard your sensitive skin.

After cleansing your acne affected face, pat dry with a soft cloth.
Now mix sesame oil and black seed oil in equal quantities.
Use a cotton ball to apply this oil mask on pimples.
Leave it to dry naturally.

#6 Lemon and Black Seed Oil for Acne Scars

Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory abilities housed in lemon juice fight acne inflammation. Also, its bleaching property reduces the appearance of acne scars.

Acidic property exhibited by lemon helps to exfoliates dead cells and sebum piled over the skin.

Astringent activity residing in lemon juice help to shrink large skin pores and dries acne lesions.

Add few drops of lemon juice to required amount of black seed oil.
You can also add honey to this solution.
After mixing thoroughly, apply it over acne affected skin.
Rinse it off after 15-20 minutes.

Note: Excess use of lemon juice can make your skin sensitive to sunlight.

#7 Black Seed Oil and Olive Oil

Antioxidant agents housed olive oil lightens the appearance of acne scars. Its anti-inflammatory property reduces swelling and redness of acne lesions.

Essential fatty acids and vitamin E present in olive oil help to retain natural moisture over the skin.

Vitamin D, E, and K together with other nutrients help to boost your immune system and avoid acne breakouts.

Take equal quantity of virgin black seed oil and olive oil in a bowl.
Wash your face with water and pat dry.
Apply the mixed oil and leave it to dry naturally. (Source)

Apart from topical application, you can ingest black seed oil to treat acne and health ailments. Instead of oil, I personally recommend black cumin seeds mixed with honey for internal consumption.

However, to reap its nutritional benefits for the skin you’re advised to topically massage its oil.

Tips on Using Black Seed Oil for Acne

There are very few women who complain about issues with black seed oil during menstruation. So it’s better to patch test before you ingest or apply this natural oil.
Also, stop its use if you experience an allergic reaction after using it.
Make sure you use only pure black seed oil.
Also, you shouldn’t try ingredients with this oil that can irritate your skin.

Like every home remedy, just topical application of black seed oil alone can’t work. You must practice a healthy lifestyle. Eat vitamin rich diet and drink enough water.

Don’t stress yourself; beauty is within your heart. 🙂

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Face Masks

Sandalwood Face Pack for Glowing Skin, Acne & Acne Scars – 9 DIY Recipes

ByMoin Nex

sandalwood face pack

You can’t think of Indian traditional and religious occasions without sandalwood powder. Wonder how sandalwood face pack for acne and glowing skin works? Go through the article to find out.

Having natural glow is everyone’s dream, which can’t be achieved by frequent spa visits. Because, studies show that repeated use of chemical incorporated cosmetic creams may strip natural moisture and can damage skin’s elasticity.

Sandalwood face mask is prominent for its aromatic smell can be used to obtain glowing acne free skin. Due to cooling and soothing properties, ancestors used it for cosmetic purposes. Modern beauty product manufacturers enticed by its nutrients, started adding it to their creams.

It’s a known fact that these companies also use other preservatives in their products that can irritant your skin.

Is Sandalwood Good for Skin

Hectic work schedule and changing climate doesn’t go well with your skin. Impurities, pollutants and low nutritious diet make it dry, scaly and sometimes results in chronic skin ailments.

Sandalwood helps to remove these impurities and excess sebum produced by your skin, thus prevents acne.

Unlike beauty products, you can blend other innate ingredients with sandalwood face pack. If you’ve dry skin, add some rosewater to the mask. Rosewater is known for its moisturizing ability can hydrate your skin.

For extremely dry skin, you can apply jojoba oil or olive oil before going to bed.

Let’s see what this fragrant powder has for your skin.

Excess oil produced by sebaceous glands block skin pores along with dead cells resulting in acne. Sandalwood face pack removes dead cells and excess sebum.
Apply sandalwood face mask over acne lesions as a spot treatment. This will make the bumps dry and fasten the healing process.
Impurities, pollutants, dead cells and UV rays make your skin dark. Vitamins and minerals in the face pack wipe the impurities and improve your skin tone.
Assorted properties in this innate remedy enhance collagen production and make your skin firm. Thus, it prevents premature aging wrinkles and makes the skin supple.
With its cooling activity, your skin will feel excellent.
Blend this powder with rosewater and milk powder to balance pH level of the skin.
Regular application of this face pack will make your skin soft and supple.
Nutrients in sandalwood ace mask can treat various skin ailments and reduce appearance of marks caused by sun tan.

Now let me share face mask recipes.

How to Use Sandalwood Face Pack

#1 Sandalwood Face Mask for Glowing Skin

Your skin is exposed to various irritants, so having dark spots and acne is common. Sandalwood powder rejuvenates skin cells and improves its complexion.

Rosewater has vitamin A, C, D and E in it. These nutrients not just hydrate your skin, but they supply essential nutrients to it. (Also read: Glycerine and Rosewater Face Mask)

As mentioned, it’s a whole package which will help to achieve a radiant skin.

Blend 1/2 tablespoon of sandalwood powder with required amount of rosewater.
Add a pinch of turmeric powder for it has antiseptic properties.
Wash your face with lukewarm water if you’ve acne.
Pat dry and apply the mask evenly all over the face.
When it dries completely, rinse it off.

Dry skin people are advised to use natural moisturizers like almond oil or rosehip oil after face mask application.

In case you’ve oily skin, add gram flour powder to above face pack to remove impurities.

#2 Sandalwood Face Pack for Acne

Pimples are most common skin disorder. Along with your body and voice your skin changes as your grow. Fortunately, you can use sandalwood powder to control excess sebum over the skin and restrain bacterial infection.

Even dry skin people can get acne. When your skin becomes dry your brain signals skin to combat dry skin by storing sebum in skin pores, which may result in acne. There are more than a bunch of home remedies that can treat acne.

Take 1 teaspoon of sandalwood powder in a bowl.
Add 2-3 drops of rosewater to it and mix thoroughly.
To make your homemade face pack effective at treating acne, mix few drops of raw honey.
Expose your face to steam, so that blocked skin pores open up.
Pat dry with a cloth, and apply the face pack all over the face.
As a spot treatment apply the mask over acne blemishes.
Rinse it off after 20 minutes.

Acne is gone!

But, you’re not done yet. Pimples leave large and deep scars on the skin which must be lightened. Regularly use the above mentioned face mask in step 1 to fade acne scars. Optionally, add turmeric powder once in a while to prevent infectious bacteria.

#3 Anti-tanning Face Pack

Don’t expect over night results from this face pack recipes. Blend lemon juice in the face mask, as lemon has acidic and bleaching property; it helps to get rid of dark complexion.

However, excess use of lemon juice will make your skin sensitive and dry.

In the above discussed face mask add few drops of lemon juice and mix thoroughly. Wash your face and apply the sandalwood face pack. After washing your face with water, apply rosewater to moisturize your skin.

Alternatively, you can add multani mitti powder if you’ve oily skin.

#4 Sandalwood Face Pack for Acne Scars

In this recipe, you need 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of sandalwood powder and camphor powder.

Anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties in turmeric powder can efficiently reduce acne causing bacteria.

Anti-inflammatory ability exhibited by this home available spice can reduce swelling, redness and pain.

Antioxidants, antiseptic and astringent properties residing in turmeric reduce wrinkles, lighten the appearance of scars and make the skin firm.

Also read: How to Use Turmeric for acne scars

Camphor is packed with antioxidant, astringent and skin tightening properties. This oil is extracted from camphor tree has medicinal properties.

Mix sandalwood powder, turmeric powder and camphor powder in a bowl.
Add required amount of distilled water to obtain smooth paste like consistency.
Wash your face and apply the mask evenly.
Leave it to dry naturally and rinse it off with water.

#5 Sandalwood Face Pack for Dry Skin

Nutrients in sandalwood powder help to balance pH level on the skin. Dryness is one of the main causes of skin ailments.

Mix 3 tablespoons of sandalwood oil and 1 tablespoon of rosewater with 3 tablespoons of milk powder.
Prepare your face by washing with water and pat dry.
Evenly apply the face mask and leave it for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse it off with water and optionally moisturize with rosewater.

Milk powder is renowned for its cleansing and beauty enhancing abilities. Lactic acid, vitamin A, vitamin C, B6, calcium and potassium residing in this natural ingredient hydrates your skin, promotes collagen production, heals dry itchy skin and make your skin youthful.

#6 Sandalwood and Orange Peel Powder for Oily Skin

Skin whitening and cleansing properties of orange peel face pack is prominent. For oily skin, it helps to remove excess sebum and remove impurities piled over the skin.

Take 1 teaspoon of orange peel powder and mix it with 1 tsp of sandalwood powder.
Add some rosewater or distilled water to make smooth paste.
Now, apply this face pack over prewashed face and allow it to dry naturally.
After 15-20 minutes, rinse it off with water.

#7 Sandalwood for Dark Circles

There are various causes of dark circles under eyes including hereditary, ailments, age and unhealthy lifestyle.

It’s a cosmetic concern and need to be treated.

Mix 1 teaspoon of sandalwood powder with required amount of rosewater.
Wash your face to remove impurities and apply this face mask evenly under the eyes.
Leave for 15 minutes and rinse it off with water.

Add this to your beauty regimen to see positive results.

#8 Aloe Vera Gel and Sandalwood Face Mask

Aloe gel is sticky in nature and taste isn’t good. But it is prominent for its healing and cooling abilities. Skin issues like itching, dry skin and even chronic skin ailments can be reduced by its topical application.

Add 1 teaspoon of aloe gel with 1 tsp of sandalwood powder.
Add required amount of coconut milk to make smooth paste.
Now apply it over the skin and rashes.
Rinse it off after 15 minutes.

#9 Honey and Sandalwood Powder

Humectant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and skin lightening properties of raw honey are prominent.

Mix 1 teaspoon of raw honey with 1 teaspoon of sandalwood powder.
After mixing thoroughly, apply it over prewashed face evenly.
After 10-15 minutes, rinse it off.

If you’ve acne prone skin, then add few drops of lemon juice as mentioned above.

Tips on Using Sandalwood Face Pack

These homemade recipes will help to remove impurities and cleanse your skin. To some extent ingredients in these face pack recipes can improve your skin complexion.
Regular use it important to see positive change.
Make sure you’re not mixing any allergic ingredient with the face mask.
If you experience irritation after this face pack use, then stop using it and consult physician immediately.
Drink enough water to hydrate your skin from the inside.
Like your providing essential nutrients topically, internally you must ingest vitamin rich diet for healthy skin.
Practice healthy lifestyle by having good sleep and avoiding stress.

Life is beautiful, when you’re at peace. 🙂

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Glycerin and Rosewater for Face, Skin Lightening and Acne – 12 DIY Recipes

ByMoin Nex

Glycerin and rosewater are prominent for hydrating and healing abilities.

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

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

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

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

12 Awesome Benefits of Glycerin and Rosewater for Skin

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

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

#1 Rosewater and Glycerin for Acne

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

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

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

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

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

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

#2 Glycerin and Rosewater for Skin Lightening

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

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

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

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

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

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

#3 Rosewater and Glycerin Toner

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

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

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

#4 Aromatherapy

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

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

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

#5 Fades Redness

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

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

#6 Healing Agents

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

#7 Moisturizing Ability

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

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

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

#8 Treats Skin Ailments

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

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

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

#9 Balance pH of the skin

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

#10 Rejuvenates the Skin

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

#11 Fade Wrinkles

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

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

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

#12 Glycerin and Rosewater for Oily Skin

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

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

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

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

How to Use Rosewater and Glycerin and Lemon for Face?

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

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

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

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

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

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Skin diseases

Benefits of Red Sandalwood for Skin – (9 DIY Face Pack Recipes Included)

ByMoin Nex

Also known as Rakta Chandan, red sandalwood powder has cosmetic and medicinal properties. Today, I’ll discuss about benefits of red sandalwood for skin.

This natural ingredient is extracted from the heartwood (center of the trunk) of red sandalwood tree. Due to its exceptional properties, you can either consume it mixed with milk or topically apply for its beauty benefits.

Don’t confuse with white sandalwood powder. Both are packed with exceptional nutrients to benefit your skin.

You can use red sandalwood face pack for skin whitening, reduce tan, treat acne, fade scars, get rid of premature wrinkles and improve your skin texture.

Isn’t it alluring? But before knowing to how to use, allow me to elaborate its uses further.

9 Amazing Benefits of Red Sandalwood for Skin

Without any distraction let me shower enticing properties of this home available face pack on you.

#1 Red Sandalwood Face Pack for Oily Skin

Sebum is responsible to protect your skin from irritants, impurities and infections. But, excess production of this natural oil will result unwanted breakouts.

With this homemade face mask you can get rid of excess oil.

Take required amount of red sandalwood powder in a bowl, mix lemon juice to the bowl to obtain paste.
Wash your face and apply the mask evenly all over the face.
Apply natural moisturizer after washing with water.

#2 Exfoliates your Skin

As a daily routine, after hectic schedule I washed my face with water and used a clean towel to pat dry. I see all pollutants piled over my skin are now on this cloth.

Regularly, you’re exposed to many impurities. You need something natural that can remove and exfoliate the skin.

Red sandalwood powder does excellent work at this. Practice this simple recipe once or twice in a week.

Take 1 tablespoon of gram flour with 1 tablespoon of red sandalwood powder.
Pour rose water or distilled water to make paste like consistency.
Wash your face with water and apply this exfoliating face pack all over the skin.
Leave it to dry naturally for 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off.

#3 Red Sandalwood for Skin Whitening

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Impurities, dry skin and few external factors make your skin look dark.

Properties in this innate ingredient will help to get rid of dark spots, hyperpigmentation and improve your complexion.

Mix 1 tablespoon of red sandalwood powder with ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder and 2 tablespoons of plain curd.
Wash your face and pat dry using clean cloth.
Apply this mixed face pack over the skin and leave it to dry naturally.
Rinse it off with water after 15-20 minutes.

#4 Nourishes Your Skin

Your skin naturally sheds millions of dead cells. Regular nourishing will keep your skin functioning healthy.

Add this natural remedy to your body oil and apply all over the body before bathing.

#5 Improves your Skin Tone

It’s natural to have breakouts and scars over the skin. Vitamins and minerals in red sandalwood powder helps to get the perfect look.

Mix 4 tablespoons of coconut milk and red sandalwood powder with 2 teaspoons of almond oil in a bowl.
Apply the mixed paste over the face and leave it.

#6 Homemade Red Sandalwood Face Pack to Remove Tan

Skin lightening ability of this natural wood powder mixed with lemon juice can efficiently reduce skin tan; fade acne scars, wrinkles and other skin disorders.

Take ½ tablespoon of red sandalwood powder, collect juice of half tomato in a bowl and add few drops of lemon juice to it.
Using a clean spoon mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Apply it over prewashed face.

#7 Treats Acne Blemishes

Blend rose water with this natural ingredient in required amount as mentioned in above recipes.

Apply the face mask over acne lesions as a spot treatment. As an alternative, you can add tomato juice, honey or a pinch of turmeric powder.

#8 Helps to Get Rid of Wrinkles

If you don’t look over the skin, dry itchy patches appear and your skin loses its natural elasticity fine lines, premature wrinkles commence.

Essential vitamins and nutrients supplied by red sandalwood face pack will enhance elasticity of the skin and fade wrinkles.

Olive oil is prominent for its healing, hydrating and nutritional properties. Take 2 tablespoons of red sandalwood powder in a bowl.
Add required amount of olive oil to make smooth paste like consistency and apply it over prewashed face.

#9 Sooth Inflamed Skin and Itching

Skin ailments trigger inflamed blisters and rashes. Chronic ailments like eczema and psoriasis result in dry itchy patches that ruin your physical appearance.

Assorted properties in this homemade red sandalwood face pack will reduce inflammation and itching.

Take red sandalwood oil and massage it over affected part before going to sleep.

Acne

Pumpkin Face Mask for Acne

ByMoin Nex

pumpkin face mask for acne

As Halloween season fall, pumpkins pops-up everywhere. But most of you aren’t aware of its beauty benefits. Homemade pumpkin face mask for acne is an effective remedy, which can improve overall healthy functioning of the skin.

Moisturizing and nourishing activity of this face mask can hydrate the skin and clear dead cells piled over it.

Benefits of Pumpkin Face Mask

Nutrients like vitamin A, C, E, antioxidants, beta-carotene, potassium, zinc, alpha-carotene, antioxidants and lutein are housed in pumpkin.

Retinoic acid residing in this innate ingredient helps to exfoliate dead cells and impurities accumulated over the skin.
Anti-inflammatory property helps to treat acne inflammation and fastens the healing process.
Vitamin C enhances collagen production and fade ageing spots.
Antioxidants activity thwarts free radicals that damage cell membrane.
Hydrating property of this face mask helps to get rid of dry itchy patches.
Vitamin E renews the damaged skin and increase blood circulation.
Alpha hydroxy acids make your skin bright and supple.

On the whole, nutrients in pumpkin face mask can treat acne, make your skin supple and lighten dark spots.

How to Use Pumpkin Face Mask for Acne?

Unlike cosmetic creams you can mix other natural home ingredients with pumpkin mask to make it more effective.

Or simply wash your face and start massaging with pumpkin paste. Either way your skin will be benefited.

Pumpkin and Honey Face Mask

Raw honey is prominent for healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Its benefits are documented in many renowned books.

Antibacterial property of pumpkin face mask will thwart P.acnes bacteria. Regular application of the mask will clear blocked skin pores and enhances skin texture.

Take a tablespoon of cooked pumpkin (canned pumpkin will work)
Raw honey – 1 teaspoon
Apple cider vinegar – 1 teaspoon

Wash your acne prone skin with lukewarm water or expose it to steam. Pat dry with soft cloth and apply the mixed mask evenly.

Leave the face mask to dry naturally for about 15-20 minutes and then rinse it off.

You can increase the quantity and freeze the remaining face mask for future use. (Source)

Pumpkin Face Mask for Oily Skin (acne prone skin)

Excess oil production, dead cells and hormonal imbalance are main culprits of acne blemishes. With regular application of this face mask you can get rid of oily skin.

Take 1 tablespoon of pumpkin paste in a bowl
Add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to it
Alternatively, you can add lemon juice to the paste
To remove dead skin cells, add 2 teaspoon of white sugar to above mask

Mix the paste thoroughly and apply the mask over prewashed face. Leave it to dry naturally and then rinse it off with water.

Pumpkin and Egg White Face Mask for Acne

Add 1 egg white with 1 tablespoon of pumpkin paste
Leave it for 20 minutes
Wash the face with lukewarm water and use soft cloth to pat dry
Apply the mask evenly and rinse it off with water after 20 minutes

Other innate ingredients like yogurt, honey, milk, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and egg can be included in pumpkin face mask for acne.

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Acne

Borage Oil for Acne

ByMoin Nex

borage oil for acne

You’ll find bunch of products claiming to treat acne. But have you ever considered natural remedies? Borage oil for acne is one the innate remedy that you must try.

Approximately 50 million Americans are affected by acne every year and 80 percent of people between the age group of 11 to 30 will have acne breakout at some point of their life.

Facts are astonishing, isn’t it?

Literally there are hundreds of ways to reduce acne. Cosmetic products and natural remedies are two major ways. I love my skin and hope you too care it. So I don’t want to expose it to chemical filled creams. This is the reason why I’ll opt for natural remedies.

However, it’s recommended to patch test before using borage oil to treat acne blemishes.

Benefits of Borage Oil for Acne

Exceptional properties like anti-inflammatory, gamma-linoleic acid and antioxidant are housed in this innate oil.

This oil is extracted from the seeds of borage plant native to Syria, but grows in other countries. 1500 years back Europeans cultivated borage plant for its healing benefits and it has been used for culinary purposes.

Acne is mainly triggered due to inflammation. Excess sebum, dead cells and bacteria are notable reasons by which acne worsens. Assorted properties residing in this golden-yellow oil can effectively treat acne.

Reduce inflammation: Anti-inflammatory activity packed in this yellow oil can relieve from acne inflammation and fasten the healing process.
Moisturizes the skin: Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids of borage oil hydrates the skin and also maintain hormonal balance when ingested internally.
Relieves stress: Stress triggers itching, acne and other skin ailments. Researchers after various studies conclude that topical application of borage oil can reduce blood pressure and stress.
Improves blood flow: Gamma-linoleic acid promotes blood flow, which removes toxins and nourishes cell regeneration.
Stimulate skin growth: Fatty acids in borage oil remove dead cells from the skin and promotes new skin cells.
Antioxidant and other assorted nutrients residing in this golden-yellow oil can restrain free radicals, fade wrinkles, relieve itching, improves skin tone, hydrates dry skin and relieves you from chronic skin ailments.

Unlike cosmetic creams, natural remedies aren’t associated with serious side-effects. However, proteins in these ingredients may irritate hypersensitive people. One must patch test by applying it over elbow before using it over the face.

How to Use Borage Oil for Acne?

Beauty experts recommend only pure and organic borage oil, because processed oil may not show effective results.

Wash your skin with lukewarm water or expose it to steam to unclog blocked pores.
Alternatively, cleanse with rosewater and cotton ball.
Pat dry with soft cloth and apply borage oil using cotton swab.
Leave it to dry naturally and rinse it off.

Ingesting borage oil to treat acne and other health ailments is recommended, but must consult physician for dosage. Anecdotal reports say that ingesting borage oil can treat health and skin ailment, but may take some time to show positive results.

Pregnant women must consult doctor before using borage oil internally or topically.

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Acne

Lemongrass Oil for Acne

ByMoin Nex

lemongrass oil for acne

Treating acne isn’t same for everyone. For few luckily person it’s just a matter of time and for some people home remedies are the ultimate solution. Here I’ll discuss about how to use lemongrass oil for acne.

Lemongrass oil with its citrus aroma is prominently used in cosmetic and aromatherapy. This essential oil is extracted from lemongrass herb through steam distillation process.

Benefits of Lemongrass Oil to Treat Acne

Exceptional properties like antibacterial, anti-microbial, antiseptic and astringent housed in this yellow colored oil can effectively restrain acne causing bacteria. I personal love its cleansing ability, because I spend lots of time around pollutants and impurities. Apart from this, my skin sheds dead cells that accumulate to blocking skin pores.

And am sure there is hardly anyone who isn’t exposed to pollution. So, everyone needs this natural cleansing remedy. Have a glance over its uses.

Skin toning and cleansing activity– With lemongrass oil you can cleanse impurities, dead cells and moisturize the skin.
Antiseptic property – Germs and bacteria invade acne to increase the infection. Antiseptic ability fastens the healing of acne, minor injuries and wounds.
Hydrates your skin – Natural moisturizer surrounding your skin can heal minor wounds and protect it from infectious germs. But, few external and internal factors strip the natural moisture resulting in dry skin. Topical application of lemongrass will bring the moisture.
Antibacterial property restrains acne causing bacteria.
Astringent property – Assorted nutrients in lemongrass essential oil tones your skin and shrinks the large skin pores. Regular application of this natural oil will make your skin firm and wrinkle free.
Relives from stress – Unlike other remedies, it not only treat acne but reduce stress. According to some researchers stress also increases acne.

Before we dwell deep into the topic, let me write few lines about acne for them who unaware of this common skin ailment.

5 common skin disorders affecting people around the world includes acne, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, skin cancer and psoriasis. Though acne is the most common ailment, when compared to other ailments its severity is low.

In brief, acne is triggered when excess sebum and dead cells clump at skin pores forming a bump. P.acnes bacteria plug increasing the infection and leads to breakouts. According to few researches hormonal imbalance is the main culprit for causing acne blemishes. (More about acne)

Also read: Geranium Oil for Acne

How to Use Lemongrass Oil for Acne?

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Cosmetic manufacturing companies all the way started making acne treating products to cash the huge demand. But, as they include chemical preservatives experts don’t recommend them. (1)

Average women spend about $26566 on cosmetic creams in her lifetime. (2) On the other hand, you just need to take some natural home available remedy and apply it over the skin.

Blend few drops of lemongrass essential oil in lukewarm water. Dip cotton ball into the solution and gently apply it over the skin to remove impurities.

Cleanse the skin using natural cleanser, lukewarm water or expose to steam.
Pat dry using clean and soft cloth.
Mix lemongrass essential oil with few drops of jojoba oil and apply it over acne affected skin.
Leave it to dry naturally.

Other ingredients, which you can mix with lemongrass essential oil includes raw honey, tea tree oil, aloe gel, jojoba oil and witch hazel.

For moisturizing your skin, take fresh aloe vera gel, 1 teaspoon of witch hazel and 2 drops of lemongrass oil in a bowl and apply it over prewashed face.

Note: Lemongrass essential oil may trigger allergic reaction in sensitive people. So, you must patch test before using it on the face.

Regular application of lemongrass oil will reduce appearance of acne scars and make your skin supple.

Apart from using lemongrass oil for acne, drink enough water, include vitamin rich food and stay away from irritants.

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