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DIY Natural Coconut Oil Moisturizer

November 29, 2019 By Sruthika Leave a Comment

Moisturizers will play a key role in making the skin smooth, young and supple by hydrating and soothing it. Many cosmetic moisturizers contain chemicals that moisturize your skin but in a longer run, causes some side effects like over drying than before.

Why don’t we make a natural skin care moisturizer at home with simple ingredients rather than buying those expensive, chemical filled moisturizers? Yes, we can prepare the DIY natural moisturizer at home with a simple ingredient called virgin coconut oil, which has many essential properties used for skin care.

How Coconut Oil Moisturizes your Skin?

Coconut oil is natural oil that has an excellent moisturizing property which is used to nourish and moisturize the dry and dull skin.
It penetrates deeply and gets quickly absorbed into the skin (not greasy) to makes your skin soft and supple.
It has an antioxidant property that fights against the attack of free radicals which even damage your dry skin and also vitamin E in coconut oil helps to slows down the aging process.
It has antimicrobial properties that prevent the microbial infections on the skin.
It has anti-inflammatory and skin soothing properties which give relief from the discomfort caused with dry skin.
It has essential fatty acids and other nutrients that protect your skin from harmful environmental irritants.
Regular application of coconut oil will not only moisturize your skin but also reduces the flare-ups of eczema and psoriasis. It prevents dark spots, scars and other blemishes on the skin to give a natural glow.

DIY Coconut Oil Skin Moisturizer:

The below mentioned are some natural DIY coconut oil moisturizers that explained in detail. So, prepare them at your home and try it to get long lasting results, especially on dry skin.

Moisturizer – 1: (Coconut Oil)

Coconut oil acts as a natural moisturizer that prevents dryness and it is suitable for all skin types.

Apply enough virgin coconut oil (melted) on your skin after taking your bath.
Massage gently for few minutes and leave it on for another few minutes.
Then wipe off the excess oil from your skin and wear your clothes and makeup.
Repeat it regularly to enjoy your moisturized skin.

Moisturizer – 2: (Coconut Oil with Aloe Vera)

Aloe vera has essential nutrients, antioxidant and skin soothing properties that rejuvenate the skin and encourages the generation of new skin cells. It relieves you from the sunburned skin and fades away skin spots.

Extract fresh aloe vera gel from a small leaf and blend it.
In that, add 1/2 cup of virgin coconut oil and whisk it using a hand or electric whisker till you get a fluffy consistency.
Mix few drops of lavender and peppermint essential oils in it.
Transfer the mix into a glass container and refrigerate for few hours.
Apply it on your skin after your bath to lock the skin’s moisture.
Refrigerate the coconut oil – aloe vera lotion after every usage.
Continue applying this lotion regularly to get rid of a dry and damaged skin.

Note: Or mix 4 teaspoons of aloe vera gel, 2 teaspoons of melted coconut oil and 1/2 teaspoon of vitamin E oil in a blender. Blend it for a couple of minutes and add few drops of peppermint oil. Stir well and refrigerate it. Apply it on the skin to prevent dry skin and lips.

Moisturizer – 3: (Coconut Oil with Olive Oil and Beeswax Pellets)

This is an effective moisturizer that creates a barrier on the skin’s surface to prevent dryness and thus holds the existing hydration within the body.

Mix 1/2 cup each of organic coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil (or almond oil) and 1/4 cup of beeswax pellets in a heatproof jar.
Place this jar in a saucepan which is filled with water (covers 3/4 of the jar) on the stove over low heat.
Stir till the ingredients in the jar are melted and mixed well.
Then discard the hot water from the saucepan and replace it with cold water up to the same level.
Now add few drops of essential oil into this jar and stir it using a whisk till the texture becomes thick and creamy.
Apply this moisturizer on your dry skin and refrigerate it.
Repeat regularly to get rid of a dry and damaged skin.

Moisturizer – 4: (Coconut Oil with Shea Butter and Essential Oils)

Shea butter and coconut oil have excellent moisturizing properties that hydrate your skin and prevent dryness. Essential oils will nourish your skin and increases the shelf life of your natural homemade moisturizer.

Melt 1/2 cup of shea butter in a pan over low heat and add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in it.
Stir well and turn off the heat.
Pour this mix into a bowl and place it in a freezer till it turns into solid form.
Then add 10 drops of lavender oil, 5 drops of rosemary oil, 3 drops each of carrot seed and tea tree essential oil in it.
Whip the mix till you get buttery cream consistency and store it in a clean jar at room temperature.
Apply to your face and body to moisturize the skin properly.
Continue the application of this moisturizer till you get relief from the dry and damaged skin.

Moisturizer – 5: (Coconut Oil with Nourishing Oil and Essential Oils)

Coconut oil is a base oil that heals, hydrates and moisturizes your skin very effectively. Nourishing oils (like rosehip seed oil, borage oil, evening primrose oil, neem oil, emu oil, tamanu oil, carrot seed oil, etc.) will protect and nourish your skin. An essential oil has a healing, astringent, soothing and brightening effect on the skin.

Take a small bottle and fill 2/3 of the bottle with coconut oil.
Then pour few drops of nourishing oil and 4 – 7 drops of essential oil in it.
Shake it well by fixing its cap to mix all these oils.
Store it at room temperature and apply it on all over your skin.
Repeat it regularly for best results.

Moisturizer – 6: (Coconut Oil with Vitamin E Oil and Lavender Oil)

Coconut oil works well for moisturizing both oily and dry skin without the feel of greasy on the skin. The essential oil and vitamin E oil have an excellent healing and refreshing property on the skin.

Mix 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil and 6 drops of lavender oil (or tea tree oil) in 1/2 cup of coconut oil.
Stir well and apply it all over your skin.
Repeat as needed to get rid of your dry, dull and damaged skin problems.

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Tips and Precautions:

Add a little of olive oil in your coconut oil lotion before applying for getting best results.
Cleanse your skin (or face) thoroughly and pat dry it before applying any moisturizer or facial oil. So, the best time for the application of moisturizer is after taking your bath. Also, apply this moisturizer at night before bedtime and rinse your face in the next morning with lukewarm water.
Massage your skin after applying moisturizer for proper absorption into the skin and lasts longer.
Other than coconut oil, you can also go for any of these applications like dry skin brushing, butters (cocoa butter, avocado butter or shea butter), natural oils (olive oil, avocado oil, apricot kernel oil or sesame oil) and waxes (beeswax) or a combination of these things on your skin.
For facial moisturizer, mix 2 teaspoons of almond oil, 1 tablespoon of cocoa butter and 5 drops of lavender oil and frankincense oil in 1/2 cup of coconut oil. Stir till you get a creamy texture and apply it on your face after washing to moisturize it.
Coconut oil is anti-allergic (suitable for any skin type) but it’s better to perform a patch test on your skin if you’re a first time user of coconut oil before preparing these moisturizers.

Have you ever made your own moisturizer? Try these DIY Coconut Oil Moisturizers at home and share your experience with us in the below comments box.

8 Natural Ways to Grow Taller

November 16, 2019 By Sruthika Leave a Comment

Do you look short than your friends? Are you a person who wants to know how to grow taller in a natural way? Height (especially in teenagers) will play a great role and makes the person feel confident.

Do you know that growing taller will depends mostly on genetics? The DNA that passed down by parents will determine 60 – 80 % and the remaining 20 – 40% will be influenced by your living environmental factors like diet, regular exercises, sleeping pattern, etc.

Always remember that once your growth plates (areas where the bones grow) have closed then your height will remain same. So, before that, you have to follow the below-mentioned techniques and some exercises that help to fulfill your dreams.

However, there are many height increasing medicines or treatments flooded the market but they won’t give effective results in increasing your height. The only key to increase your height and stay confident in the society is based on three key factors – healthy diet, regular exercise and sound sleep.

In general, the growth plates stop growing in the male at an age of around 20 years and for female, its 15 years. During puberty, both boys and girls will grow their height and weight rapidly but unfortunately, some unable to achieve their optimal height like everyone.

If you’re one among those people suffering from a low height (short) then stop worrying, as you can grow taller by simply boosting the human growth hormone (HGH) during the period of puberty. Wondering, whether it is possible to increase the height during puberty?

Yes, of course, here in this article, we will provide you some best tips and techniques that aim to boost up the human growth hormone naturally and keep you stay confident with your height. But the main thing you have to remember is when the growth plates close then you won’t grow your height naturally at any cost. The growth plates will stop growing naturally at the end of puberty.

How to Grow Taller:

We are not sure that you can grow height after puberty why because the growth hormones slow down and thereby lessen the growth of bones. Have a look at these amazing tips and techniques that help you a lot in increasing your height by boosting the human growth hormones naturally.

Let’s get started…

1. Sound Sleep:

Restless sleep will inhibit the functioning of your growth hormones. In most of the studies and researchers, it is proved that people who sleep for at least 8 hours at night will able to boost their growth. During sleep, the body regenerates the tissues and the brain helps to produce human growth hormones which enhance your height. So, get adequate and restful sleep to get rid of daily tensions (or stress) and to enjoy your height growth and a healthy body.

Here are few tips that help you to grab adequate sound sleep.

The most important thing to remember is to set your daily sleep schedule why because it helps to manage your time and makes it a healthy habit. So, set your time to go to bed at 9 – 10 pm every day and wake up 6 – 7 am in the morning regularly.
Try to complete all your works without staying late nights, as it will make you difficulty in falling asleep.
Always create a comfortable environment like switch off the lights to darken the room, cover the windows with curtains to prevent outside lighting or wear an eye mask to block those lights which makes you difficult to sleep.
Turn off the TV, computers and other electronic gadgets while going to bed and also keep your phone away from you while going to sleep why because it is harmful to the brain and distract your deep sleep.
Avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic beverages which inhibits your growth and also steals your beautiful sleep time. Instead, drink chamomile tea or a glass of warm milk to enhance your sleep quality.
Prefer to take a warm bath at night before going to bed will help you to get deep sleep and thereby grow maximum height.
Also, few people will choose to do yoga or meditation at night to get rid of a stressful day and to get deep sleep.

2. Regular Exercises:

To boost your growth hormone, you have to perform some daily exercises (prefer to do under the instructions of your trainer). If you don’t have any trainer or instructor, cycling and swimming are the best weapons that stimulate your height.

Cycling will help to stretch and lengthen the legs but be sure to increase the height of your cycle seat gradually. Also, increase the height of your cycle handle to prevent slouch your back due to ruined posture. Cycling regularly will help to increase your height naturally and keep your bones strong and healthy.

However, there are different exercises that help you gain maximum growth in your height during puberty like stretching exercises, basketball, jumping rope, swimming, sprinting, etc. that will help to grow taller in a quick natural way.

Here are some best exercises that should try to stimulate your height naturally.

Hanging Exercises:

This is one form of stretching exercise in which you have to hang with your arms stretching over the head from a horizontal bar that helps to boost your height. You have to hang from a horizontal bar and hold the position for 10 seconds and repeat the same for several times before relaxing. You can also bring your legs up and down or side twisting and hold the position for few seconds before relaxing.

The Super Stretch:

Here you have to stand upright and try to stretch your arms over the head as far as possible. Try to lean your back slightly while performing this stretch. This super stretch exercise will make you feel that lower spine is stretching. For best results, try to hold the position for about 4 – 7 seconds and repeat it several times daily.

Toe Touching Exercise:

This toe touching exercise will help to improve the posture and thereby make you grow taller. For this, you have to stand upright first and then bend it to touch your toes and hold it for 4 – 7 seconds. This will elongate the spine and helps to warm up before intense exercise.

Although, combining this toe touching exercise and super stretch exercise will give the significant body stretch. So, perform toe touching and super stretch exercises several times daily.

Skipping Rope or Rope Jumping:

At times, this makes a fun game but do you know that it an effective exercise that helps you to grow taller by increasing your height during puberty. The simple technique is that when you’re jumping the body will erect and the back along with spine will be stretched.

This also makes the knees bend constantly while calves get expand vertically. Regular follow up of this rope jumping will help to add bone mass to your lower legs and thereby help you to gain a few inches of height.

Swimming:

Swimming helps to elongate the bones and muscles and thereby helps you to reach the adequate height. Most of the studies and researches, suggest doing swimming for at least 2 hours daily or 4 – 5 times a week on the regular basis to enhance your height growth in a short span.

Other Exercises:

Sports will also help the children to grow taller quickly. So, play basketball, baseball, badminton, shuttle, tennis, martial arts, cycling, walking, etc. will make you taller.

3. Healthy & Well Balanced Diet:

What you eat will also impact your height and weight. So, you should not ignore the importance of a healthy and well-balanced diet. Avoid consuming junk or oily or fast foods too much, as it restricts your growth. The balanced intake of all essential vitamins and minerals into the body will help to stimulate the production of growth hormones and thereby strengthens your bones and muscles.

Here is the diet chart which you have to follow them to grow a healthy height.

Vitamin C – vitamin C helps to strengthen your bones and thereby keep the cells and enhance the growth hormones to stimulate the growth of your height. So, consume vitamin C rich foods like berries, lemon, oranges, kale, etc.
Iron – iron is essential for the body to grow your height and weight properly. Have foods that are high in iron content like liver, red meat, egg yolk, pomegranate, etc.
Calcium – Calcium is an essential mineral that helps to maintain healthy bones and teeth. So, consume calcium-rich foods like milk and dairy products, green vegetables, fish, etc. to increase your growth faster.
Vitamin D – D vitamin is essential for human growth, especially in children. So, consume foods like fish, pork, dairy products, mushrooms, eggs, tofu, dairy products, alfalfa, etc. Or simply get adequate sunlight to your body at sunrise and sunset time only or else the harmful UV rays will cause some serious health and skin problems in the longer run.
Protein – Never skip eating foods that have a rich source of protein why because it will fasten the healing cell repair process and thereby support the growth process by boosting the growth hormone.
Zinc – Consume more of zinc-enriched foods like peas, chocolates, asparagus, oyster, and eggs to boost the healthy development of growth hormone and thereby you grow taller. Children who are with less height should eat enough zinc why because lack of zinc content will cause stunted growth.
Also, for best and quick results, you should develop an eating routine like three main meals along with 2 small healthy snacks in between meals. The best eating schedule will definitely enhance your metabolism and thereby promotes healthy height growth.

Note:

Always remember that if you want to grow taller and get confidence with your height then you have to consume other essential nutrients, including carbohydrates why because the lack of any nutrient in your diet will hamper your growth.
If you’re unable to consume enough vitamins and minerals through diet then you can go for supplements but make sure to consult your doctor first before taking these supplements for proper dosage as per your health condition.

4. Practice Good Posture:

In general, most people form a bad posture while sitting down on a computer or using handheld gadgets but over time, these postures will bend your spinal cord and thereby suppress your upper body and affect your normal height.

So, if you want to grow taller, you have to form a good posture like head aligns with the neck and spine in straight while sitting and standing. Although there are many stretching exercises that help to correct the damage caused by poor postures, the ideal one depends on the abnormal spinal curvature.

Develop and practice good standing and sitting habits in your daily routines. Always keep your head and chin up and shoulder back with the straight position while walking or talking or using a computer or electronic gadgets. Avoid using computers or phones for a longer time and make sure to take frequent breaks to avoid pressure on the neck and spine.

5. Water:

Drinking plenty of water at least 2 liters of water daily to stay hydrated and to grow taller. It helps a lot in improving digestion, boost up the metabolism and increase their growth hormone. But make sure to stay away from sugary drinks & carbonated beverages (soda), as they inhibit the growth hormone and delays your growth.

Other than water, you can also drink herbal teas, fresh water-based fruits, and vegetables, fruit or vegetable juices, soups, smoothies, etc. to flush out the toxins and to grow taller.

6. Avoid Growth Inhibits:

The first thing you should do is to stay away from harmful factors that hamper your growth and development. Such inhibitors include alcohols, drugs, caffeine, smoking, consuming steroids, etc. why because these will close the growth plates, hamper the bone development and won’t make you grow taller.

7. Height Growing Supplements:

There are many growth supplements available in the market that promise to work effectively in growing you taller whether during or after puberty. But remember that these supplements are filled with multivitamins and the combination of multi-nutrients that help to boost the growth hormone and metabolism but they don’t undergo enough researchers and leads to some serious unwanted side effects on the health.

Always make sure that your growth supplements contain 100% natural ingredients and are safe for your health and one such best herbal product is Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng). The best way is to mix 2 tablespoons of ashwagandha in milk and consume it at night before bedtime.

8. Strengthen your Immunity:

The immune system will play an important role in the growth of your height. So, maintain a healthy and strong immune system from not only keeps away from health problems or ailments but also make you grow taller. A healthy and strong immune system will prevent illness or health problems that hamper your growth.

Consume a healthy diet, drink more water and maintain good lifestyle habits along with some regular exercises will boost your immunity. Avoid consuming fast or processed foods and sugars and replace them with low-fat dairy products, proteins, whole grains, green vegetables and fruits (citrus fruits and antioxidant, omega – 3 fatty acids rich foods).

Tips and Precautions:

If you don’t know what deficiency is causing lack of your height growth then consult your doctor to know the chances to increase your height and achieve maximum growth potential. Also, if you’re suffering from certain health conditions like rickets which will hamper your growth at an early age then consult your doctor for a healthy lifestyle and diet choices to grab maximum growth potential.
A dress will make you look taller. So, follow these dressing tips that help you to look taller than actually, you are. Wear fit clothes (form-fitting styles), quit flat shoes and wear shoes with short heels or a wedge, wear black color clothes, wear skinny jeans and maintain short hairstyles.
If you want faster ways to grow your height then consult your doctor to know about leg lengthening surgery or any other surgery along with the precautions which you have to take after this surgery.

Final Word:

Everyone wants to have a healthy height and weight but due to genetics or other environmental factors, they might be some people suffering from problems. Remember after puberty, you can’t grow taller even an inch naturally.

Try these natural ways to grow taller and enjoy your life. Do you know any other successful ways to grow taller? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

DIY Homemade Coffee Scrub

November 10, 2019 By Sruthika Leave a Comment

Coffee is liked by most of us but do you know coffee scrub will provide many benefits to the skin like exfoliates the skin, prevents acne, lessens cellulite, fine lines and wrinkles and removes hyperpigmentation and makes our skin soft and glowing when applied regularly. Here are few listed below.

Benefits of Coffee Scrub:

It acts as an antioxidant that fights against the effect of free radicals on the skin.
It stimulates the growth of new skin cells and removes the shielded one from the skin.
It improves the lymph and blood circulation in the skin to reduce lumpiness and thus tightens the skin to prevent cellulite and aging problems.
It increases the production of collagen and elastin that minimizes the wrinkles and fine lines.
It exfoliates the skin effectively to remove dirt, dead cells and excess oil that makes your skin moisturize well.
It reverses the damage caused by the sun and makes your skin glow naturally.

So, now we are going to know how to make the coffee scrub at home and use it to get rid of many skin problems.

Homemade Natural Coffee Scrub:

Here are the 3 best ways of preparing and using a coffee scrub in your home.

Scrub – 1: (Face Scrub)

Exfoliating your face regularly will help to remove the dead cells, excess oil and other impurities that clog the skin pores. A coffee scrub has an exfoliating property that removes dirt and stimulates the body to produce new skin cells.

Add 3 tablespoons of coffee grounds and 1 tablespoon each of brown sugar and any natural oil (olive or almond or coconut oil).
Stir well to make a fine scrub paste.
Spread it on your face and massage it gently in circular motions for few minutes.
Let it sit for a minute or two and wipe it off with a clean washcloth soaked in warm water.
Finally, rinse your face with cold water to close the skin pores.
Dry your face and repeat it regularly for maintaining a healthy glowing skin.

Note:

Or mix some Epsom salt and cinnamon in the above scrub and use it to get clear skin.
Also, mix 1 tablespoon each of coffee grounds and plain yogurt. Spread it on your face (oily skin) and massage gently for a minute or two. Rinse off with lukewarm water.

Scrub – 2: (Eliminating Cellulite Scrub)

Coffee grounds exhibit an amazing exfoliating property that removes dead cells and impurities on the skin and also encourages the growth of new cells to prevent cellulite.

This scrub tightens the skin to prevent lumpiness and stimulate proper blood flow. It has an antioxidant property that counteracts the effect of free radicals on the skin.

Add 1 cup each of coffee grounds and organic coconut oil in 1/2 cup of white sugar.
Stir well and rinse your body (especially where you’re suffering from cellulite).
Apply this mix on the damp skin and massage gently for a few minutes.
Rinse it off with warm water and dry your skin.
Continue doing this scrub regularly to get rid of cellulite.

Note:

Also, have some dry brush to exfoliate and stimulate the blood flow before going to your bath. Then scrub your body with this cellulite mix for best results.
Or use sea salt instead of sugar to get relief from the problem.
Or simply mix 1/4 cup of ground coffee to 1/2 cup of coconut oil in a bowl. Stir well to make it a paste. Apply it on the cellulite affected skin areas to clear the problem.

Scrub – 3: (Complete Body Scrub)

The rough texture of coffee grounds will exfoliate your body to remove excess oil and impurities. This full body scrub makes your skin look young, glowing and flawless.

Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup of organic coconut oil and 1/2 cup of coconut palm sugar and ground coffee in a bowl.
Stir all these ingredients and spread it on your body.
Scrub it gently on all over your body and rinse off thoroughly.
Store the remaining scrub mix in an airtight container.
Repeat it regularly on your entire body for great exfoliation.

Note:

Or for treating acne on your body, try mixing 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric (or cinnamon powder) and 1/4 cup of coffee ground in 1/2 cup of organic coconut oil. Spread on your skin and scrub it gently to get rid of the problem.
Alternatively, mix 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of honey and 4 tablespoons of coffee grounds in 6 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir well and scrub it on your body.
Or mix 1 teaspoon each of cinnamon and vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of coconut oil in 1 cup each of organic coffee and sugar. Stir well and scrub your body for 2 – 3 times a week.

Tips and Precautions:

Also, add some ground coffee to your face or body wash. Stir well and use it to exfoliate your skin for getting a smooth and glowing skin.
The combination of coffee grounds and coconut oil (in equal quantities) will help to brighten your skin.
Prepare ice cubes from freshly made coffee and apply it on the face to improve blood circulation, shrink pores and prevent aging process.
You can also add your favorite essential oil to the coffee scrub and also for best results, use a coffee scrub on your damp skin.
Other than using a coffee scrub, include few changes like rinsing your face thoroughly, consume a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, keep your mind and body free from stress, etc. to get relief from many skin problems.

Try these DIY homemade natural coffee scrubs and share your experience with us.

10 Amazing Coconut Oil uses for Skin Care

November 2, 2019 By Sruthika Leave a Comment

The popularity of coconut oil has been increasing day by day in both inside and outside of the kitchen with its remarkable therapeutic properties. It is not only used as nutritious and delicious cooking oil but also widely used to moisturize your skin.

Coconut oil is loaded with good fats, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that provides instant energy, reduces bad cholesterol, fights microbes and strengthens your immune system.

Regular usage of coconut oil not only used to eliminate toxic ingredients from the body but also acts as a cost effective way to care for the body, as it penetrates deep into the skin with its low molecular weight and also it bond up with proteins.

Are you interested to know some surprising benefits of coconut oil on your skin to make it healthy and radiant? Then here in this article, we will came to know some best ways of using coconut oil on your skin.

How to use Coconut Oil on Skin?

Here you know some of the best reasons that make you to start applying coconut oil on the face and skin and thereby to grab the benefits from its therapeutic properties.

Let’s get started…

1. Skin Moisturizer:

Coconut oil acts as an excellent skin moisturizer that moisturizes and nourishes your skin to prevent dryness. This natural oil is solid at room temperature which is below 75 degrees F and gets melted when applied on the skin without any greasy or sticky nature.

It easily penetrates into the skin pores and moisturizes deeply to prevent skin tiredness, dryness or irritation. Regular usage will provide the best results in moisturizing the skin.

Here are some ways of using coconut oil as a moisturizer.

For Dry Skin – After taking your bath or washing your face and drying your skin lightly, you have to apply coconut oil on the skin. Massage it gently for few minutes to get absorbed into the skin. Wait for few minutes and wipe off the excess oil using a soft cotton towel.
For Oily Skin – Do you know that overproduction of sebum may be due to inadequate skin hydration? So, apply warm coconut oil liberally on the skin after rinsing with a mild soap. Let it sit for 15 minutes and wash the oil applied areas with warm water and dry with a soft towel. Continue this application regularly to condition your skin along with reducing sebum secretion.

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2. Natural Makeup Remover:

Are you one among those people who struggled to take off their make up? Do you know that it is a good skin care practice to remove makeup before going to bed? Removing makeup will help the skin to breathe and prevent clogging.

Coconut oil is an excellent remedy used to remove the makeup better than commercial anti-grease products which contains sodium lauryl sulfate. Simply apply coconut oil on the face by using a cotton ball. Leave for 5 minutes and rinse the area with warm water and mild soap.

For removing eye makeup, close your eyes tightly and gently wipe off the area with the coconut oil dipped cotton ball. It is safe and easy way to remove makeup around the eye and other skin areas.

3. Deep Cleanser:

Cleansing your face regularly is essential for maintaining proper skin care why because no other part of the body gets exposed to makeup chemicals, pollution, dust, grease or toxins in the air and thereby clogs the skin pores.

Coconut oil is very gentle and cleanses your skin by exfoliating thoroughly. It helps to soften the keratin caps to prevent sebum trapped in the hair follicles. It dissolves the hardened sebum and brings up to the skin surface.

For dry to normal skin, Mix enough coconut oil in 2 tablespoons of almond flour until it forms a fine thick paste. Apply it on the face and neck and start massaging it gently in circular motions. Then dip a soft towel in warm water and squeeze. Place this warm towel on the face for about 10 – 15 minutes. Finally, rinse the area with warm water and then splash with cold water to close the skin pores. Pat dry the skin to apply a thin layer of coconut oil to lock the moisture levels.

For Oily skin, mix enough coconut oil in 2 tablespoon of rice flour/oatmeal to make a thick paste. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice or few drops of lemon oil to this paste. Apply it on the skin and cover the area with warm wet towel for 15 – 20 minutes to open up the skin pores and to get rid of the accumulated dirt debris softened by the oil. Finally, rinse with mild soap and warm water.

4. As An Antibacterial Shield:

Coconut oil has lauric acid and other medium chain fatty acids that exhibit antibacterial properties that help to protect the skin from many potential pathogens, including bacterial infections like acne. The sebum filled whiteheads will enlarge to become acne vulgaris, with bacteria proliferating in the trapped sebum.

It not only clears bacterial infections like acne, boils and others but also helps to moisturize and deep cleansing. Regular usage of coconut oil will keep the bacteria under control and enhance the skin to prevent infections.

5. Protects Skin from Sunburn:

Coconut oil is used as a great remedy that protects the skin against solar radiation. However it won’t keep you safe if spend on the full day on the beach but if you apply it on the skin before stepping out of the house, it will help to escape the solar radiation during the brief periods out in the sun.

If you’re spending time in the sun without any kind of protection, then immediately apply some coconut oil to soothe the irritated skin and to reduce the damage. The antioxidant property of coconut oil will help to reduce the oxidative stress and soothes the burnt skin by reducing pain and inflammation.

6. Facial Wrinkles:

Due to the effect of UV rays, smoking, pollution and any physical injuries, the collagen may breakdown and thereby forms wrinkles or fine lines on the skin to mar the youthful look. Coconut oil when applied on the affected skin areas will penetrate deep into the skin and moisturizes to enhance the collagen production to prevent wrinkles.

The triglycerides in this coconut oil will attract the protein molecules which will ensure the timely repair of the collagen layer to reduce the formation of wrinkles on the skin.

7. Fungal Infections:

Coconut oil exhibits antimicrobial property that extends to the fungal infections of the skin. Fungal or yeast infections like ringworm, etc. will start as small patches of the dry, scaly or rough skin. So, applying coconut oil to the face as mask or spot application will help to clear these infections along with its symptoms by soothing the skin.

8. Prevents Premature Aging:

The oxidative stress due to UV rays, injuries, usage of harsh chemicals or environmental pollution will result in the premature aging signs. The facial skin is the most affected area because it is the only part which is most exposed to environment and its pollutants.

Coconut oil is gentle on the skin that not only moisturizes the skin but also acts as a physical barrier to dust and other environmental pollutants. It prevents premature aging signs by reducing the oxidative damage with its antioxidant property. It promotes the formation of collagen and keeps the skin smooth and supple.

9. Lip Balm:

Coconut oil is an effective remedy that not only soothes the cracked or chapped lips but also moisturizes your dry lips as a lip balm. All you need is to apply a simple coconut oil on your clean and scrub lips to get rid of crack and dryness.

10. Insect Repellent:

Coconut oil can be used as a base of all natural bug repellent salves that make you not to use other commercial chemical filled insect repellent on the skin. Add 1 cup each of peppermint and catnip leaves in a double boiler in which 2 cups of coconut oil is warmed. Stir well and let it steep for about 5 – 6 hours and filter the oil into a wide mouthed container. Apply this as insect repellant oil on your face and other exposed parts of the body whenever you step out of the house.

Other Effective Uses of Coconut Oil:

It is used as a cheekbone highlighter by simply sweep a small amount of organic coconut oil on the top of your makeup and leave it like that to enhance your beauty.
It is used as an inexpensive natural antimicrobial shaving cream that not only shave your legs, hands and underarms but also makes it hydrated without any greasy feeling.
It acts as massaging oil to the whole body. Just apply coconut oil on all over the body and massage gently for few minutes to nourish your skin.
Used as a body scrub to clear the dead skin cells. Just simply mix coconut oil with coconut sugar and start scrubbing to reveal the smoother skin. Repeat it regularly for few times a week.
Dabbing coconut oil on cold sores will help to speed up the healing time with its antimicrobial property by alleviating the pain and thereby reduces the risk of discoloration or scarring.
Rubbing coconut oil as your cuticle oil will help to keep the germs at bay and also to loosen up the cuticles, making them easier to push back or cut.
Simply use coconut oil as a detox bath by adding 1/4 cup each of Epsom salt and coconut oil in a bathtub filled with lukewarm water to remove toxins from the body. For aromatherapy, add few drops of favorite essential oils.
Keeping skin hydrated is not only important for day time but also for night time. So, apply coconut oil as a night cream at night before bed time to all over the skin to get well moisturized.

Read More on Some Coconut Oil uses on the Skin.

How to use Coconut Oil for Diaper Rash

DIY Coconut Oil as Homemade Deodorant

Coconut Oil for Stretch Marks

DIY Body Wash using Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil for Acne

Final Word:

Always use pure, unrefined, cold pressed and virgin GMO free coconut oil instead of filtered oil for best results. Coconut oil doesn’t show any side effects like skin allergies or irritation on the skin. If you’re first time user then make sure to perform skin patch test to know whether they are allergic to it.

Try to use coconut oil regularly to grab these benefits to the skin. Do you know any other natural coconut oil uses for face and skin? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.

9 Effective Remedies to Get Rid of Vaginal Itching

March 23, 2018 By Sruthika Leave a Comment

One of the most embarrassing moments in women’s life is suffering from vaginal itching and burning sensation around the vulva. However women of all ages will experience this problem but it is also seen in men and pre-teen.

Before going to know the natural remedies for treating this vaginal itching, let’s know about the causes and symptoms of vaginal itching.

Causes for Vaginal Itching:

Have a look at some of the causes of vaginal itching.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Stress
Yeast infection due to vaginal candidiasis
Menopause
Weak immune system
Usage of certain medications
Chemical irritants such as laundry detergents, condoms, creams, etc.
Lichen sclerosis
Allergies
Bacterial vaginosis
Vaginal pinworm infections
Pregnancy or hormonal imbalance

Symptoms of Vaginal Itching:

Pain, itching and burning sensation in and around vagina and vulva is quite common symptoms experienced by people suffering from this problem. Now, let’s know some other symptoms…

Swelling
Soreness
Vaginal discharge and fishy odor
Redness around the vulva
Constant itching and scaling on the vaginal area
Vaginal bleeding
Pain and inflammation of the vagina
Painful urination or intercourse

Women and children are more prone to this problem in which the itching, burning or irritation in the sensitive skin areas will make them really uncomfortable and embarrassing.

However there are various over the counter medications and treatments available for curing this vaginal infections & itching but the usage of natural remedies will help you in dealing with this itching.

Remember that other than using these remedies, you should maintain proper skincare hygiene, well – balanced diet and follow a healthy lifestyle to stop this vaginal itching or burning sensation.

Home Remedies for Vaginal Itching:

Here are some simple yet effective natural remedies that help you in dealing with this vaginal itching and give relief from its symptoms.

Let’s get started…

Remedy – 1: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) contains antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that help to clear the infection causing microbes. It also helps a lot in neutralizing the pH balance of the vagina and gives you relief from the itching and irritation.

You can use this apple cider vinegar both internally and externally.

Method – 1: (External Application)

Rinsing with apple cider vinegar will help you to clear the microbes causing this itching and irritation.

What you need:

Apple cider vinegar – 2 tablespoons
Warm water – 1 glass

What you have to do:

Combine raw and unfiltered apple cider vinegar in warm water.
Stir well and use this apple cider vinegar water to rinse your vagina.
Let it dry naturally and repeat the same process for twice daily until the infection and itching is cleared completely.

Note: Or simply rub this water diluted apple cider vinegar mix on the itchy skin by using a cotton ball and leave it. Repeat this application for once daily till you get relief from the problem.

Method – 2: (Internal Application)

Internal intake of ACV will help to strengthen your immune system and thereby clear the infection causing microbes.

What you need:

Apple cider vinegar – 1 tablespoon
Raw honey – 1 teaspoon
Warm water – 1 glass

What you have to do:

Combine apple cider vinegar and raw honey in warm water and stir well.
Consume this apple cider vinegar drink to strengthen your immune system and to balance your vaginal pH level.
Continue the intake of this apple cider vinegar till you get a complete relief from this itching and irritation in the vaginal area.

Remedy – 2: (Cold Compress)

A cold compress will give an instant relief from the vaginal itching by simply numbing the affected area. It helps to reduce the irritation, pain, itching and inflammation by soothing the affected skin area.

What you need:

Ice cubes
Clean cloth

What you have to do:

Take a few ice cubes and wrap them in a clean cloth.
Tie it thoroughly as a pack and place it on the vagina.
Leave it for a few minutes and then take a break of about 30 – 40 seconds and reapply it.
Continue doing this process until you find itching, irritation and inflammation in the vaginal area has stopped completely.

Note: Also, use cold water to rinse your vaginal area for a few times daily to get rid of vaginal itching.

Remedy – 3: (Salt Water Bath)

Most of us know that salt will inhibit the growth of microbes causing the infection and itching. All you need is to enjoy a salt water bath to relieve the itching on those sensitive skin areas.

Method – 1: (Salt Water Rinse)

This rinse will give you a complete relief from this itching by clearing the bacteria or other microbes causing the infection and itching.

What you need:

Salt – 1/2 cup
Warm water

What you have to do:

Pour salt in your bathtub and run warm water over it.
Stir well and sit in this warm salt water in a squatting position for about 10 – 15 minutes.
This process will help to clear the microbes and thereby soothes the skin to clear itching and irritation.

Note:

Or simply stir 1 tablespoon of salt in 1 glass of water and use this salt water to rinse your vagina whenever you feel itching to get instant relief.
Never ever apply or use salt remedies where the skin tears or having open sores.

Method – 2: (Salt with Carom Seeds)

Both salt and carom seeds will give a quick relief from this vaginal itching and irritation.

What you need:

Sea salt – 1 teaspoon
Crushed carom seeds – 1 teaspoon
Water – 1 cup

What you have to do:

Add sea salt in boiling water and wait for 5 minutes.
Now add carom seeds to this water and leave the mix to get cool down till it reaches room temperature.
Then apply this mixture on the irritated skin area with the help of cotton ball
Leave for a few minutes and rinse the area with water.
Continue doing the same process to get relief from the vaginal itching.

Note: Or add a few drops of eucalyptus oil to this mix to rinse your vaginal area. But this method is not recommended for pregnant women and people suffering from central nervous system disorders or high blood pressure.

Remedy – 4: (Yogurt)

The active cultures in plain, unsweetened yogurt will help to stop itching and burning sensation in and around the vagina. These cultures and probiotic content will help to control the spread of infection, kill the yeast and bad bacteria in the body by enhancing the growth of good bacteria.

What you need:

Yogurt – 1/2 cup
Tampon

What you have to do:

Take a tampon and dip it in yogurt for a couple of minutes.
Take out the tampon and insert it in the vagina.
Let it sit for about 2 hours and discard the tampon.
Repeat the same process for twice daily until you get a complete relief from the problem.

Note: Or simply consume a few cups of plain and unsweetened yogurt daily to strengthen your immune system and to clear this itching.

Remedy – 5: (Garlic)

The antibiotic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of garlic will help to kill the microbes like bacteria and yeast. It also strengthens the immune system and thereby helps to body to clear the infection and itching.

Method – 1: (Garlic Oil)

Garlic will help to treat various skin and health related issues, including vaginal yeast infection and itching.

What you need:

Garlic oil
Vitamin E oil – 1 teaspoon
Warm water

What you have to do:

Pour a few drops of garlic oil in vitamin E oil and dilute it thoroughly.
Stir and apply it on the affected skin area.
Leave it for about 10 minutes and rinse off with warm water.
Dry the area and repeat the same process for twice daily for a few weeks until you get relief from the problem.

Method – 2: (Garlic with Turmeric)

Both of these ingredients exhibits antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help to prevent the infection and itching caused in and around the vaginal area.

What you need:

Crushed garlic cloves – 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric – 1/2 teaspoon

What you have to do:

Combine crushed garlic cloves and turmeric powder till it forms a paste.
Mix enough water to this paste to get a homogenous mix.
Dab this mixture on the irritated skin area by using a cotton ball.
Let it sit for about 10 – 15 minutes and rinse off with water.
Continue doing the same process for twice daily till you get relief from the problem.

Note: Or simply chew 3 – 4 cloves of raw garlic everyday (or) take garlic supplements after consulting your doctor (for proper dosage as per your health condition) to strengthen the immunity and thereby to get rid of vaginal itching and irritation.

Remedy – 6: (Indian Lilac)

Indian lilac (or neem) acts as an excellent remedy for those people who are suffering from itching or irritation. It has antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that help a lot in fighting against the infection and thus reduces itching and other symptoms caused by vaginal itching.

Here are a few ways of using neem for treating vaginal itching.

Method – 1: (Indian Lilac Rinse)

What you need:

Neem leaves – handful
Water – 2 to 3 cups
Strainer

What you have to do:

Pour a handful of fresh neem leaves and water in a pan.
Boil it for a few minutes and strain the neem water.
Let it cool for a few minutes and use this Indian lilac water as a rinse for the vagina area.
Continue doing the same process for once or twice daily until you get a complete relief from this vaginal itching and irritation.

Method – 2: (Neem Oil)

Neem oil is another effective natural antibiotic and antiseptic agent that helps a lot in combating the microbial action and thereby clears the infection along with itching and irritation.

What you need:

Neem oil
Lukewarm water – 1 bowl

What you have to do:

Pour a few drops of neem oil in lukewarm water and stir well.
Use this neem oil solution to wash the vaginal area.
Let it dry naturally and continue the same process twice daily for a couple of weeks.

Note: Or simply mix a few drops of neem oil with coconut oil and apply this oil mixture on the vagina and its surrounding areas and let it sit for about 15 – 20 minutes and wipe it off thoroughly.

Method – 3: (Indian Lilac with Turmeric)

Both turmeric and neem contains antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic and anti-itching properties that help to give relief from the itching and irritation in the vaginal area.

What you need:

Indian lilac leaves – 1 cup
Ground turmeric – 1 tablespoon

What you have to do:

Pour neem leaves and turmeric powder in a blender and grind them to make a fine paste.
Apply this paste on the irritated skin area and let it sit for about 15 – 20 minutes.
Finally, rinse off with cold water and repeat the same process for a few times a week until you get complete relief from itching.

Note: Or simply take neem capsules (or) neem tea after consulting your doctor for proper dosage and treatment.

Remedy – 7: (Kefir)

Kefir is a fermented dairy product which is enriched with probiotics that help to maintain the vaginal pH balance and thereby relieves you vaginal itching and irritation.

The lactobacillus and bifidus are the probiotic bacteria in kefir helps a lot in getting rid of bacterial and yeast infection that causing itching and irritation. This dairy will help to boost up the immune system to get a complete relief from these infections.

What you need:

Kefir
Tampon

What you have to do:

Take a tampon and dip it in the kefir mixture for a couple of minutes.
Insert this tampon into the vagina and leave it for two hours.
Discard the tampon and continue doing the same process for twice daily until you get rid of vaginal itching and irritation.

Note: Or drink 1 – 2 cups of kefir regularly to enhance the immune system and to get relief from the problem.

Remedy – 8: (Honey)

The usage of raw and unpasteurized honey will help to stop itching and soothes the irritated skin. It has antifungal, antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties will combat the action of microbes causing this problem.

What you need:

Honey
Warm water

What you have to do:

Take raw and unpasteurized honey and spread it on the affected area as a soothing ointment.
Let it sit for about 30 – 45 minutes and then take your bath by using warm water.
Dry your skin gently and repeat the same process for at least twice daily till the symptoms get cleared completely.

Note:

Or simply stir 1 – 2 tablespoons of raw and unpasteurized honey in 1 glass of warm water and consume it for twice daily.
Or else mix 1 teaspoon each of baking soda and honey to form balls of about half a centimeter in diameter and place it on a plate. Cover these balls with foil and refrigerate them. Finally, place a ball in the vagina once in every morning, afternoon and evening. Leave it to dissolve to get rid of itching.

Remedy – 9: (Cranberry Juice)

Cranberries create a hostile acidic nature that helps to treat vaginal itching and irritation by simply inhibiting the growth of bacteria, yeast and other microbes. Make sure to drink unsweetened cranberry juice to prevent urinary tract and other bladder infections.

What you need:

Unsweetened cranberry juice – 2 glasses

What you have to do:

Drink unsweetened cranberry juice to boost your immunity and to keep your vaginal area infection free.
Continue the intake of 2 glasses of this juice daily till you feel itching and irritation has stopped completely.

Note: If you didn’t find cranberry juice then simply take cranberry tablets after consulting your doctor for proper dosage as per your health condition.

Tips and Precautions:

Boric acid exhibits antifungal, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties that help to reduce the relief from vaginal itching and irritation. So, simply dilute some boric acid in enough water to make a fine solution. Apply it all over the affected area and rinse off with warm water thoroughly after a couple of minutes. Do it once daily for a few weeks.
Make sure to keep your vaginal area dry why because the moisture will worsen the problem and thereby causes severe itching and irritation in and around the vaginal area.
Wipe away the vaginal area from front to back after using toilet and also maintain good hygiene to clear this vaginal itching.
Always wear only cotton underwear and change it for twice daily. Also, sleep without wearing your underwear to reduce and prevent itching.
Avoid the usage of scented sanitary pads and other chemical irritants along with bubble baths to reduce the itching and irritation in and around the vaginal area.
Avoid the douching or usage of harsh soaps to rinse the vaginal area and also resist the temptation of scratching the area.
Stop participating in sexual intercourse till you get a complete relief from the itching and burning sensation.
Always wear loose clothing but not tight clothes or fabrics why because the loose clothes will allow air to keep the body dry and relieves your sweat.
The use of other natural remedies like tea tree oil, chamomile tea, coconut oil, sea salt or Epsom salt, basil leaves, rosemary leaves, patchouli essential oil, aloe vera gel, oregano oil, dandelion, etc. will help you in getting relief from the vaginal itching.
Take your shower regularly for twice daily, especially after swimming or exercising.
The intake of healthy diet, especially foods rich in vitamin C will help to strengthen your immune system and thereby to reduce the infections. Also, reduce the intake of sugar while suffering from this vaginal itching caused by yeast or any bacterial infections.
Make sure to consult your doctor if you didn’t find complete relief from this vaginal itching for proper diagnose and treatment.
Drink plenty of water and avoid the intake of refined carbohydrates, wines (or alcohol), sweetened or carbonated drinks. Consume a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables along with fermented foods to prevent the infection causing microbes.

Final Word:

Although, most of the cases, vaginal itching is no cause for concern unless if you’re suffering from extreme itching and irritation. Try these natural remedies to get relief from the itching and irritation in and around the vaginal area.

Do you know any other successful natural remedies for relieving your vaginal itching and burning sensation? Then share your experience with us in the below comments section.

Does Rose Water Work for Acne?

March 13, 2018 By Sruthika Leave a Comment

Acne is one most commonly faced problem by everyone across the globe. Acne occurs when the surface of your skin is blocked with bacteria, dead skin cells and oil on the skin. It is not only occurring on face but also on the neck, chest, shoulders and back.

Teens get acne from hormonal imbalance or if your parents have acne when they are teens you may also suffer. But for most of the teens you may get relief from it when they are out from teenage.

Skin is one of the most sensitive parts in body, you many have face many side effects when you use cosmetic products to treat acnes also may be they effective in treating acnes. Instead to this you can try natural remedies which don’t have any side effects.

One of the best recommended remedy for curing acnes is rose water, this natural ingredient is used from centuries to tone the skin.

Does Rose Water good for Acne?

Rose water is one of most effective cleanser, it is wrong if you think that rose water is by rose petals only because it also contains anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, antimicrobial and antiseptic and some other properties.
Rose water can avoid any type of infections and kill the acne causing bacteria which helps the skin to maintain the pH balance.
Due to mild in nature of rose water, it may not cure acne immediately, it will take some time depending on your skin nature, also you when apply it regularly on affected area it will show the actions.

How to use Rose Water for Acne?

Before applying rose water on affected area tries to clean your face with water, here below are some of the best home remedies by step by step process to get relief from acne by using rose water.

Method – 1: Rose Water

Rosewater is a natural remedy has healing ability to generate new skin cells. It sits alone helps to clear acne by absorbing excess oil, clear dirt, and other dead cells and unclogs the skin pores to get rid of acne because of its cleansing, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

What you need

Rose water
Cotton pad

Steps To Do:

Take a cotton pad.
Pour some rose water over cotton pad.
On the acne affected skin areas apply this rose water by patting the cotton pad.
Let it be for few minutes.
Rinse off with water.
Repeat the same process 3 – 4 times daily till you get rid of acne.

Method – 2 : Rose Water + Lemon Juice

The combination of rose water and lemon juice is one of the simplest processes it will clear acne and also lightens the acne scars. Citric Acidic and bleaching ability in lemon juice dries out the oil causing acne and strengthens the immune system to clear bacteria.

What You Need:

Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
Rose water – 1 tablespoon
Tiny bowl
Cotton ball

Steps To Do:

Take a bowl and pour lemon juice and rose water in it.
Mix it well equally.
Now apply the mix on the acne affected area using cotton ball.
Leave it for 10 minutes.
Rinse off with water.
Apply this process daily it will give you relief from acne.

Note: When you’re going out try to apply sunscreen because excess lemon juice will make your skin sensitive. If you have sensitive skin should do patch test before applying it.

Method – 3: Rose water + orange peel

The combination of orange peel with vitamin c for acne is one of the most effective remedy. Orange peel contains the vitamin c and acidity.

What You Need:

orange peel powder – 2 tablespoons
Rose water
Tiny container

Steps To Do:

Dry orange peel in sunlight for two days.
Make as powder.
Take tiny bowl with orange peel powder and sufficient rose water.
Mix it well till it becomes smooth paste.
Now apply this paste on your affected acne.
Leave it for 20 minutes.
Rinse off with water.
Repeat the same process regularly to get fast relief from acne.

Method – 4: Rose Water + Sandalwood

Sandalwood is a natural anti-inflammatory agent so it helps to absorb the excess oil from the skin and also soothes the skin to cure acne and the discomfort caused by it.

What You Need:

Rose water – 1 tablespoon
Sandalwood powder – 2 tablespoons
Small bowl

Steps to do:

Take a bowl with sandalwood powder and rose water.
Stir well to make a thick paste.
Now apply it on the affected area.
Let it be for few minutes till it dry.
Rinse off with water.
Does the same process regularly till you get complete relief from acne.

Method – 5: Rose water with cucumber

Cucumber provides soothing relief to the skin, it balances the pH and cure the acne also it will clear the irritation and pain.

What You Need:

Rose water – 2 tablespoons
Half cucumber
Bowl

Steps To Do:

Take half cucumber.
Peel it and crush it in a mixer to get paste.
Take a bowl add rose water and cucumber paste.
Mix it well and apply on the acne affected area.
Leave it for some time until it dry.
Rinse off with Water.
Apply it as daily routine till you get relief from acne.

Method – 6: Rose water + fuller’s earth

The combination of rose water and fuller’s earth works well when applied as a face pack to get rid of acne. Fuller’s earth has antibacterial properties and natural minerals, it also has excess oil and impurities absorbing property that makes the skin clear and unclogs the pores.

What You Need

Fuller’s earth – 1 tablespoon
Rose water
Tiny bowl

Steps To Do:

Take a tiny bowl adds fuller’s earth and sufficient rose water till forms a fine paste.
Apply this paste on the acne.
Allow it to sit for few minutes till it dries completely.
Rinse off with water.
Dry the skin with soft towel.
Repeat the same regularly for 3 – 4 times a week.

Method – 7: Rose Water Toner + Apple Cider Vinegar

Rose water with apple cider vinegar soothes and hydrates the skin to cure acne pimples. Apple cider vinegar treats acne with its antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties that cleanse the skin, clear bacteria, removes excess oils and tightens the skin pores.

What You Need

Apple cider vinegar – 10ml
Rose water – 30ml
Bowl
Bottle

Steps To Do:

Take a bowl pour raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar and rose water.
Stir it well until it mix equally.
Pour it in a bottle.
Shake it well and apply it skin as a toner.
Repeat it daily to get quick relief from acne.

Method – 8: Rose water + basil + neem

When you combine rose water with basil and neem it will cure acne. Basil and neem have many medical benefits as it is anti bacterial agents.

What You Need:

Basil leaves – 5
Neem leaves – 5
Rose water – 5 drops
Container
Cotton swab

Steps to do:

Take a container and boil basil leaves and neem leaves in water.
Boil for 10 minutes.
Strain the juice.
Mix it with rose water.
Apply it on acne with cotton swab and leave it for some time.
Rinse it off with water.
Apply it regularly it is more effective.

Method – 9: Rose water + aloe vera

Aloe vera is one of the old remedy has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial skin soothing properties. When you combine rose water with aloe vera it gives glowing skin and works as anti acne mask.

What You Need:

Aloe Vera pulp – 1 tablespoon
Rose water – 2 tablespoon
Container

Steps To Do:

Take a container add rose water and aloe vera.
Stir it well and make as a paste.
Apply the paste on the acne (To get glowing skin apply the pack complete face as mask)
Leave it for 30 minutes.
Rinse off it with water and dry it.
Apply the pack regularly to get away from acne and to get glowing skin.

Method – 10: Rose Water + Ginger

Ginger is one of the ancient ingredients which cleanse the skin because of its antibacterial agent. When you combine ginger with rose water it will control acne and cure it.

What You Need:

Ginger juice
Rose water
Bowl
Cotton swab

Steps To Do:

Take 3 inch of ginger.
Squeeze it out in juice.
Take a bowl and mix ginger juice and rose water as 5:3.
Now apply it on the acne using cotton swab.
Leave it for 15 minutes.
Rinse off with water.
Repeat the same process 4 days in a week to get relief from acne.

Method – 11: Rose Water + Baking Soda

Baking soda cures acne by exfoliating the skin to unclog the skin pores and balances the pH of the skin to reduce the acne breakouts.

What You Need

Rose water
Baking soda – 2 tablespoons
Tiny container

Steps To Do:

Take a container mix baking soda with enough rose water to make a paste.
Apply it on your clean face.
Start scrubbing it gently for few seconds.
Wait for 10 minutes and Rinse off with lukewarm water.

Method – 12: Rose Water + Honey + Tea Concoction

When you combine rose water, honey and tea concoction it will help to get rid from acne and any other infections.

What You Need:

Rose water – 2 tablespoons
Honey – 1/2 tablespoon
Tea concoction
Tiny bowl

Steps To Do:

Take a tiny bowl add honey and rose water.
Mix it with tea concoction.
Store it in fridge.
By using cotton swab apply it on acne.
Rinse it off with water.

Benefits Of Rose Water:

Anti-inflammatory property in rose water will help to get relief from acne and redness of irritated skin.
Antioxidant property in rose water will helps to regenerate skin tissues and strengthen the skin.
Rose water avoids any type of infectious bacteria because of its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties.
Cleansing properties in rose water will helps you to remove the dirt and makes your skin glow.
It helps to moisturize and nourish the skin due to some essential oils in it.

Tips and Precautions:

Rose water doesn’t have side effects when you are using on skin, it is very gentle on the skin even if you use more concentration, it won’t cause any skin redness or damage to the skin.
Try to avoid using rose water if you’re suffering from rosacea.
If you have any allergic reaction of roses try to avoid rose water.
Also, use rose water based creams, toners, cleansers, face washes, etc. to cure acne and also to fade acne scars.
Skin is one of the sensitive parts so try to use only organic rose water, because in other rose waters chemicals may wash away or may not.
Try to know rose water will show its result different from person to person.
You can also use any of these rose water methods for treating body acne, back acne or cystic acne.
Consult your doctor if you didn’t find any relief from the acne or its symptoms for proper diagnose and treatment.
Drink plenty of water and consume a healthy diet by including fresh fruits and vegetables and avoiding oily or processed or fatty foods.
Do some regular exercises to cut down the excess weight and thereby clears acne and other health problems.

Conclusion:

However these methods are easy to do at home, but before going for it try to do patch test to make sure your skin won’t get any reaction to rose water,

Try these rose water methods for treating acne and let us know how effective they to get relief from acne are. Do you know any other successful rose water methods for acne? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

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