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5 Natural Ways to make your Lips Plumper

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Natural Ways To Make Your LIPS PLUMPER

A smile is the best expression to greet anyone and make them turn happy. If your lips are plumped then the smile will make you look more gorgeous. In general, every human being has plumped lips but due to various reasons it gets chapped, dried or darkened.

Lack of moisture in the lips is the main reason to make it dry and chapped. These lips have some small lines which help to determine its health. You can easily make your lips plumper and turn into a smooth and shiny with various natural remedies at home rather than using a lot of lip plumping treatments or devices.

Regular follow – up of these below mentioned natural methods will definitely help you in getting plumped lips without any side effects. Let’s get started into the article.

Best Home Remedies to make Lips Plumper:

Here are some best ways that effectively used to make your lips plumper. Have a look at these methods and try it to get a perfect pout.

Method – 1: (Cinnamon)

When cinnamon applied on the lips then it causes irritation and swelling onto the lips. It also turns the lips into red color but make sure that not apply cinnamon too much, as it irritates the mouth and throat, causing dryness and irritation.

  • First of all, apply some Vaseline (or Aquaphor or any natural oil) all over the lips to prevent dryness.
  • Take a small amount of cinnamon powder and use it to rub all over the lips.
  • Let this mix stay on your lips for few minutes.
  • You may feel irritation and swell on the lips but leave it for few minutes.
  • Then wipe off your lips using a clean cloth.
  • Now apply more Vaseline on your lips to make them look plump and pout.
  • Regular application of cinnamon will help you to get plumper lips.

Note:

  • Or mix some cinnamon powder in Vaseline or any natural oil to make a fine paste. Apply it on the lips evenly. Leave for 2 – 4 minutes and wipe it off with a clean cloth.
  • Also, apply cinnamon oil (or) cinnamon mixed with honey mix on the lips and massage it in circular motions to boost up your lips.
  • Never ever rub the cinnamon too much on the lips, as it causes irritation on the skin and thereby ends up with ugly sore lips.

Method – 2: (Salt with Petroleum Jelly and Cinnamon)

Here cinnamon acts as a plumping serum that irritates the lips and causes swelling to make them plump naturally. Salt exfoliate the skin to dead cells and petroleum jelly moisturizes and hydrates the lips to prevent dry or cracked lips.

  • Mix 1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon powder and salt in a bowl.
  • Then add 1 tablespoon of petroleum jelly and stir all these ingredients.
  • Apply it on the lips and rub it all over the lips till you feel smooth on the lips at night before bedtime.
  • Let it sit for 5 minutes and wipe off the mix from your lips.
  • Now dip a lipstick brush in fresh beetroot juice and use it to paint all over the lips.
  • Leave for overnight and apply petroleum jelly as a light coating on the lips after waking up in the morning.
  • Continue applying this mix at night before bedtime for a month to get your lips plumped.

Note: Or mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder and 1 tablespoon each of salt and olive oil in a bowl. Stir and apply on your lips as lip scrub and massage gently with your fingers. Rinse with water after 5 – 10 minutes.

Method – 3: (Beeswax with Essential Oils)

Beeswax moisturizes the lips and the essential oils will irritate the lips slightly to make it swollen and to become plumper.

  • Place 1 tablespoon of bees wax and 2 tablespoons of petroleum jelly in a bowl.
  • Then add few drops of menthol, cinnamon, and wintergreen essential oil to it.
  • Stir all these ingredients and keep it in the refrigerator.
  • Now apply it on all over the lips and after few minutes, wipe off the mix to make your lips plumper.

Note:

  • Or place 1 tablespoon of petroleum jelly in an empty jar and then add few drops of menthol, wintergreen, and cinnamon essential oil in it. Stir well and apply it all over the lips using your fingers. Initially, the lips will swell and turn redder and after few hours it will be plumped.
  • Also, melt 1 teaspoon of beeswax and 5 teaspoons of olive oil in a double boiler and then mix 1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon oil and vanilla extract. Pour this mix into a container and apply it on your lips as your regular lip balm.

Method – 4: (Cayenne Pepper with Petroleum Jelly)

Cayenne pepper helps to stimulate the blood flow with its spicy nature and thereby makes your lips plump naturally. It causes swelling of the lips to make it bigger, fuller and redder.

  • Mix 1/2 tablespoon each of cayenne pepper and cinnamon powder in 3 tablespoons of petroleum jelly.
  • Stir all these ingredients in a bowl.
  • Apply a lip balm on your lips before the application of this mix on the lips.
  • Then apply this cayenne mix on your lips using cotton.
  • Make sure that not to apply it on the lips where it is dry or cracked and also apply it in small doses to make the lips get used to this burning sensation.
  • Do this application regularly to enjoy plump lips.

Note:

  • Or simply equal parts of cayenne pepper, melted coconut oil and cinnamon in a bowl and apply it on your lips. Wait for few minutes and tap off with a warm cloth to enjoy plump lips.
  • Prepare a cayenne lip plumper by mixing a pinch of cayenne pepper (crushed or chopped) in a dollop of olive oil and apply it on your lips and rinse after few minutes.

Method – 5: (DIY Lip Plumping Scrub)

This lip scrub will exfoliate the skin to remove dry patches and fade away the fine lines. Brown sugar removes the dry skin gently, olive oil rejuvenates the lips, lemon oil has bleaching property that reduces the tan, honey moisturizes the lips and cinnamon stimulate the blood.

  • Combine 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar in a bowl.
  • Then add 4 – 5 drops of lemon oil and 1 tablespoon each of honey and olive oil in this bowl.
  • Stir well and store this lip scrub in a small container.
  • Apply it on the lips and start scrubbing them gently.
  • Massage for few seconds and rinse off thoroughly with water.
  • Pat dry your lips and apply Vaseline to prevent dryness and also to keep them soft and smooth.
  • Continue this scrub process regularly to get plumping lips.

Other Effective Tricks:

  • Apply essential oil like peppermint oil or capsicum oil on your lips to improve blood circulation and thereby causes swelling to make it plump.
  • Sprinkle some cinnamon oil (or powder) in your lip balm and mix together. Apply it on your lips and massage gently for few minutes. Wipe off this and spread some lip balm on your lips to lock the moisture.
  • Apply honey to lighten your dark lips and make it perfect to pout. Regular application will moisturize your lips and make it look fuller.
  • Drink plenty of water and consume a healthy & well – balanced diet to protect your lips from dehydration, dry and chapped.
  • Exfoliate your lips lightly to boost proper blood circulation and to remove all the impurities and dust.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. For best results, always exfoliate the lips with granulated sugar mixed with coconut oil paste or any lip scrub to clear the dust, impurities and dead cells on your lips.
  2. Remember that application of spice products like cinnamon or cayenne pepper will sting your lips for few seconds to make it plump.
  3. Always perform a skin patch test before using any of the above ingredients for plump lips. Also, avoid the application of these natural remedies on the chapped lip or on an open wound to prevent the burning sensation or painful adverse reactions.
  4. Applying a highlighter on the cupid’s bow of the lip and shimmer balm on the lower lip will give your lips a larger appearance (plump).
  5. Massaging your lips with a lip balm for few minutes will help to lift and make it plump for a perfect pout. Also, brushing your lips with a soft bristled toothbrush will boost the blood circulation and adds volume to the lips.
  6. Use lip cupping device to enhance your pout, as it gives instant lip enlargement by drawing blood into the lips.

Try these methods, tips, and tricks to turn your lips plumper. Do you know any other successful methods for turning the lips into plump and perfect pouts? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

Home Remedies to Thicken your Hair Naturally

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Home Remedies for Thick Hair

According to American Hair Loss Association, around 40% of women and two thirds of men experience hair loss at the age of 20’s or 30’s.Hair Thinning or Loss can be caused by few common stressors like aging process, inflammation, genetics and poor nutrition. To avoid hair fall people and for thicken hair people start spending lot of money on the artificial products which have numerous side effects, instead of that try to use many natural remedies which makes your hair thicken.

Home Remedies to get Thick Hair:

Here are some of the most effective natural remedies that make your hair thicken and look gorgeous.

Remedy – 1: Eggs

Eggs are rich in protein, for hair growth you need more amount of proteins. So if you use this remedy regularly it will make your hair thicken.

What You Need:

  • Eggs – 2
  • Shower cap
  • Bowl

Steps To Follow

  • Take a bowl beat eggs properly in it.
  • Apply this egg mix on your wet hair thoroughly.
  • Cover it with a shower cap.
  • Leave it for about 30 minutes.
  • Rinse your hair with mild shampoo and water.
  • Repeat the same process once a week for hair growth.

Note: Alternately, you can use this process by combining the eggs with water and oil.

  • Take a tiny bowl add egg yolk, 3 teaspoons of olive oil and 6 teaspoons of water.
  • Stir it well to mix equally and apply it on the scalp.
  • Massage it for 10 minutes and cover it with a shower cap.
  • Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse it with water by applying mild shampoo.
  • Repeat the same process once in a week.

Also, Check How Egg treats Dry and Damaged Hair.

Remedy – 2: Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek seeds have lecithin, nicotinic acid and other protein contents that stimulate your hair to grow strong and thereby prevent hair thinning or baldness. It strengthens the hair follicles and conditions your hair to restore its natural shine and softness.

What You Need

  • Fenugreek seeds – 3 tablespoons
  • Coconut milk– 2 tablespoons
  • Tiny bowl

Steps To Be Followed

  • Take a bowl with water add fenugreek seeds in it.
  • Soak it for 10 hours.
  • In the next morning, grind these seeds to make a paste.
  • Then add 2 teaspoons of coconut milk in it.
  • Stir it well to mix properly.
  • Apply it on the scalp.
  • Leave it for 30 minutes.
  • Rinse it off with lukewarm water.
  • Repeat the same process once a week regularly to get rid of dry scalp and to enjoy healthy thick hair.

Note: Also you can use fenugreek soaked water in overnight as your hair rinse to encourage your hair growth and to get rid of dry hair and dandruff.

Read More on How to Prepare Homemade Fenugreek Seed Oil for Healthy and Thick Hair.

Remedy – 3: Avocado

Avocado moisturizes your hair and scalp and helps to thicken the hair with its vitamin E and essential nutrients content.

What You Need

  • Ripe avocado – 1
  • Banana – 1
  • Olive oil – 3 teaspoons
  • Bowl

Steps To Follow

  • Take a bowl add avocado and banana.
  • Then add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to it.
  • Stir well to mix uniformly.
  • Massage this mix on all over the scalp for few minutes.
  • Leave it for 40 minutes to make the scalp absorb the nutrients in this mix.
  • Wash your hair with mild shampoo and lukewarm water.
  • Continue the same process for once a week regularly to thicken your hair

Note: Alternately, you can use this process by combining the avocado and wheat gram.

  • Prepare a hydrating mask by combining 6 teaspoons of wheat germ oil in ½ of ripe mashed avocado.
  • Shampoo your hair and then apply it.
  • Rinse with water and shampoo thoroughly.
  • Repeat the process once a week.

Remedy – 4: Olive Oil

Olive oil helps to moisturize and hydrate your scalp and hair to prevent dry, frizzy and dandruff. It strengthens and softens your hair tresses along with removing the impurities on the scalp and hair.

What You Need

  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoons ( Depends on length of your hair)
  • Bowl

Steps To Follow

  • Take a bowl add olive oil and slightly heat it.
  • Then apply the warm oil on the hair and scalp.
  • Massage gently for few minutes.
  • Leave it for 45 minutes.
  • Wash your hair with mild shampoo and lukewarm water.
  • Then dry your hair properly.
  • For best results, leave the oil on your hair for overnight and rinse your hair in the morning.
  • Continue process twice a week for reducing hair fall or thin hair.

Note:  Alternately, you can use this process by combining the olive oil and honey.

  • Mix olive oil with honey and apply it on the hair.
  • Wait for at least 40 minutes and rinse your hair thoroughly.
  • Repeat it once or twice a week regularly.

Remedy – 5: Aloe Vera

Aloe vera helps for healthy hair growth with its essential fatty acids, enzymes, iron, vitamins, glycoprotein’s and polysaccharides that help the hair to grow strong. It has a moisturizing property that adds natural shine to your hair.

What You Need

  • Aloe vera gel – 2 tablespoons
  • Coconut milk – 2 teaspoons
  • Tiny bowl 

Steps To Follow

  • Take a tiny bowl add coconut milk and aloe vera gel in it.
  • Stir it well to mix.
  • Now apply this mix on the scalp and hair.
  • Massage gently for few minutes.
  • Then leave it for 40 minutes.
  • Rinse it off with water by applying mild shampoo.
  • Do it twice in a week on regular basis to get rid of hair thinning and hair fall.

Note:  Alternately, you can use this processes also for hair fall.

  • Extract the aloe vera gel from 1 – 2 aloe leaves and use it to massage the gel onto the scalp. Leave it for 30 – 40 minutes and rinse the hair with lukewarm water. Continue doing it twice a week to enjoy thick hair.
  • Daily intake of 1 tablespoon fresh aloe vera juice on empty stomach will help you to get rid of hair loss and to enjoy thick hair.

Remedy – 6: Indian Gooseberry

The antibacterial, antioxidant, exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties in gooseberry will help you to maintain the healthy scalp and increases the rate of hair growth.

What You Need

  • Gooseberry powder – 1 tablespoon
  • Coconut oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Small container

Steps To Follow

  • Take a bowl with gooseberry powder and coconut oil in it.
  • Stir it well to mix.
  • Heat the mix until boiling.
  • Apply the mix on the scalp at night before bedtime.
  • Massage gently for few minutes.
  • Leave it for overnight.
  • Rinse your hair with shampoo in the next morning.
  • Repeat the same process once a week.

Note: Alternately, you can use this process for thicken your hair.

  • Mix ¼ cup of warm water in ½ cup of amla powder to make a fine paste. Leave it for 10 minutes and apply it on the hair thoroughly. Rinse off with water after 15 – 20 minutes. Don’t shampoo your hair for few hours. Repeat it regularly for best results.
  • Simply you can take Indian gooseberry fruit or its extract as your dietary supplement for healthy hair and skin.

Remedy – 8: Henna Leaves

Henna is not only used as hair conditioner but also thickens your hair. It adds natural color, softens your hair and makes it less prone to breakage.

What You Need:

  • Henna powder –
  • Raw egg – 1
  • Lemon juice – 2 teaspoons
  • Water or green tea
  • Tiny bowl

Steps To Follow:

  • Take a bowl with water (or green tea) add henna powder in it.
  • When the powder forms a fine paste, keeps it aside for overnight.
  • Next morning, add egg and lemon juice in the paste.
  • Stir it well to mix.
  • Now apply the mix on the hair.
  • Leave it for few hours to dry completely.
  • Rinse the hair with mild shampoo and water.
  • Then Dry your hair.

Note: Alternately, you can use this process for thicken your hair.

  • Take a handful of fresh henna leaves and grind it with a little water till it forms a fine paste. Keep it aside for 2 hours and then apply it on the hair and secure it with a shower cap. Wash your hair after few hours with shampoo and dry your hair thoroughly.
  • Try to wear gloves while using henna and use a hair brush while applying the paste to prevent strains.

Remedy – 8: Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has essential fatty acids, iron, vitamins (E & K) and other nutrients that hydrate and boost up the proper blood circulation to strengthen the roots and thicken your hair. Also coconut oil promotes hair growth by moisturizing the hair and scalp and thereby prevents its breakage.

What You Need:

  • Coconut oil – 4 tablespoons
  • Lime juice – 2 teaspoons

Steps To Follow:

  • Take a bowl add fresh lime juice and coconut oil in it.
  • Stir it well to mix properly.
  • Apply this mix on the scalp by massaging gently for 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Leave it for few hours.
  • Rinse off with water to keep your hair clean and healthy.
  • Repeat the same process once a week to thicken hair.

Note: Alternately, you can use this process for thicken your hair.

  • Mix equal quantities of coconut oil and castor oil and heat the mix slightly. Apply it on the hair and scalp and massage gently for few minutes. Cover your hair with a towel dipped in warm water. Wait for an hour and shampoo your hair. Repeat it for once a week to get rid of thick and lustrous hair.
  • Slightly warm enough coconut oil and apply it on all over your scalp and hair. Leave it for few hours to overnight. Rinse your hair with mild shampoo and lukewarm water in the next morning. Repeat it once or twice a week.

Remedy – 9: Flax Seeds

Flaxseeds are rich in omega – 3 fatty acids and proteins that help to promote your hair thicker naturally.

What You Need

  • Flaxseeds – 1/4 cup
  • Any essential oil – 3 drops
  • Bowl

Steps To Follow

  • Take a tiny bowl add flaxseeds.
  • Soak them in water for overnight.
  • In the next morning, boil the flaxseeds in 2 cups of water at high heat.
  • Stir occasionally and turn off the heat till it thickens to a foamy jelly.
  • Strain the gel and add few drops of essential oil to it.
  • Leave it to cool down and use it as your hair gel on regular basis.

Remedy – 10: Onion Juice

The anti bacterial and anti fungal properties in onions will help to reduce the hair fall and avoid scalp infections, also it improves the blood circulation in scalp for faster hair growth.

What You Need

  • Red onions – 2
  • Cotton ball

Steps To Follow

  • Take the onions and peel the top layer of it.
  • Cut them into pieces.
  • Now use the blender to blend the pieces and squeeze the juice.
  • With the help of cot ball apply the juice on the scalp.
  • Leave it for 20 minutes.
  • Apply the shampoo and wash the hair.
  • Repeat the same process once a week for hair growth.

Read More How to use Onion Juice for Hair Loss Treatment

Remedy – 11: Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar will circulate the blood to hair follicles, which improves the hair growth and prevents hair loss.

What You Need

  • Apple cider vinegar – 5 tablespoons
  • Water – 1 liter
  • Tiny bowl

Steps To Follow

  • Take a tiny bowl add apple cider vinegar and water.
  • Stir it well to mix.
  • Then wash your hair thoroughly with shampoo.
  • Use this mix on your hair as final wash.
  • Repeat the hair once a week, to thicken hair.

Remedy – 12: Honey

The antioxidant in honey will make your scalp healthy for thicken hair. Also honey is rich in vitamins and minerals which avoid hair fall.

What You Need

  • Honey – 1½ teaspoon
  • Shampoo – 2 tablespoons

Steps To Follow

  • Take a bowl add honey and shampoo
  • Stir it well to mix.
  • Apply it to the wet hair.
  • Rinse off with water.
  • Repeat the process twice a week.

Can Any Supplements Thicken Hair?

There are also many supplements to thicken your hair, here are few supplements for hair growth.

  • Fish oil or cod liver oil are highly recommended, it has omega 3 fatty acids which keep your hair and scalp healthy. Try to take 1 tablespoon of fish oil or cod liver oil every day.
  • Take B-complex to thicken your hair and skin, it has vitamin b12 and biotin which helps to thicken your hair and skin.
  • Vitamin E helps to improve blood circulation for faster hair growth. Consult your doctor before taking vitamin E supplements.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Diet plays an important role to make your hair healthy and thicken, so try to consume foods that are rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Try to include Greek yogurt, milk, eggs, fatty fish, whole grains, seeds, legumes, nuts, beans, poultry and fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet to enjoy thick hair.
  2. Try to avoid hair tools like flat irons and dryers which make your more dry, which lead to hair loss.
  3. Avoid shampooing your hair every day, when you shampoo hair regularly it leads to hair breakage. Try to shampoo your hair for twice a week.
  4. Daily drink plenty of water to stay hydrated to prevent the dry and frizzy hair and strengthen your hair follicles.
  5. If you have any allergies, try to do sample test before using any remedy.
  6. Sleep for at least 6 – 7 hours daily to reduce your stress levels and thereby helps to grow your hair healthy.
  7. Consult your dermatologist if you’re suffering hair fall or hair thinning even after using these natural remedies and tips, as it can be caused due to nutritional deficiencies, some health problems or certain medications.

For thicken hair try to use these natural remedies. Do you know any other successful remedies to thicken your hair naturally? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

How to Get Rid of Facial Hair using Turmeric

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How to use Turmeric for Facial Hair Removal

Facial hair is an embarrassing and prominent issue for most of the women, as it causes distress and makes the women lose their confidence and self-esteem. Who don’t want to glow with a flawless skin?

Usage of tweezers, waxing, plucking, bleaching, shaving or other hair removal creams will give temporary results but won’t reduce or stop this facial hair. The reason behind this unwanted hair on the face is polycystic ovary syndrome, hormonal imbalance, heredity, adrenal gland disorders, stress, etc.

Choosing laser or any other hair removal treatments will cause some side effects then why not try some natural home remedies to get rid of facial hair effectively.

Here we know about an amazing natural ingredient called turmeric or golden spice. From ancient days onwards, Indian Ayurveda uses turmeric for treating many skin and health issues, including unwanted facial hair.

So, turmeric is a sure shot formula for clearing facial hair to make you feel happy and enjoy flawless skin, when used regularly.

How Does Turmeric works to Remove Facial Hair?

  • Turmeric paste has sticky nature that grabs your skin tightly and when we scrub this mix on the skin then it removes the hair from its roots.
  • It has antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that help to treat skin problems like acne and other blemishes and also reduce redness and inflammation.
  • It helps to inhibit the hair growth with its amazing properties.
  • Regular usage will discourage the hair growth on your face but be sure that results don’t expect overnight.

How to use Turmeric for Facial Hair Removal:

Here are some best methods of using turmeric for removing unwanted facial hair. Follow these methods regularly to get complete relief from facial hair.

Method – 1: (Turmeric Paste)

This is a simple paste that is very effective in clearing the facial hair.

  • Stir enough water in 2 tablespoons of turmeric powder till it forms as a paste.
  • Apply it on the clean face as a face mask by concentrating more on the facial area where you have unwanted hair.
  • Let it sit for few minutes to get dry completely and remove the mask with the help of a clean cloth dipped in warm water.
  • Make sure to give a scrub motion while cleaning the mix on your face through this cloth.
  • Finally, splash your face with normal water to close the open pores of the skin.
  • Continue applying this turmeric paste for 2 – 3 times a week regularly.

Turmeric for Facial Hair Removal

Note: Or you can also use milk or rose water or lemon juice instead of using normal water.

Method – 2: (Turmeric with Lemon and Sugar)

The combination of lemon juice and sugar will work like a waxing to remove the unwanted facial hair.

  • Pour 1/2 cup of sugar (prefer brown sugar) and 1 cup of water in a pan.
  • Boil it for few minutes until it becomes sticky sugar syrup.
  • Cool down the syrup and add 2 teaspoons each of turmeric powder and fresh lemon juice to it.
  • Stir well to make a thick paste and use it as your sugar wax without strips.
  • Apply this paste in the direction of your hair growth.
  • Scrub it gently for 5 minutes in circular motions and then rinse with water.
  • Prefer to use a damp cloth and rub in the opposite direction.
  • Continue doing the same process regularly for 2 – 3 times a week to get rid of facial hair and to brighten your face.

Method – 3: (Turmeric with Milk and Salt)

This is an exfoliating face mask in which turmeric and salt will dissolve the hair to make it thin and milk moisturizes the skin.

  • Place 2 tablespoons of turmeric powder and 1/2 cup each of cold milk and gram flour in a bowl.
  • Stir well to make a paste and spread it all over the facial areas of the skin.
  • Focus more on the area where you have unwanted facial hairs.
  • Rub it for 5 – 10 minutes in circular motions and let it dry for few minutes.
  • Rinse the face with lukewarm water and dry your skin.
  • Repeat the same process regularly to get rid of the problem.

Note:

  • Or mix 3 tablespoons of salt in 1/2 cup of water and then add 3 teaspoons of turmeric powder and 5 – 6 teaspoons of cold milk. Stir well and spread this mix on the unwanted hair on face. Massage for 5 – 7 minutes and rinse with warm water after it dries. Repeat it regularly to get rid of the problem.
  • Or simply combine turmeric powder, oatmeal powder and enough milk cream to make a paste. Apply it on the clean face and leave for 10 – 15 minutes. Scrub with your clean fingers and rinse with water to get rid of dense thick hair on your face.

Method – 4: (Turmeric with Flours)

Turmeric goes best in removing unwanted facial hair when combined with certain flours like gram flour, rice flour, etc. Here are few ways of using turmeric with flours to get rid of facial hair.

  • Mix equal parts of turmeric powder, gram flour and water till it forms a thick paste. Spread this paste on facial hair thickly and leave it to dry naturally. Remove this paste with a clean cloth dipped in warm water with a scrubbing motion. Do it 2 – 3 times a week.
  • Add 1 teaspoon each of turmeric powder and fresh cream (or lemon juice) and 1/2 cup each of chickpea flour and milk in a bowl. Stir and apply this paste on the face and wait for 20 – 30 minutes to get dry. Then wet your hands and use it scrub gently in the opposite direction. Wash it with lukewarm water. Repeat it regularly for 3 – 4 times a week.
  • Combine 1 tablespoon each of gram flour, curd and wheat bran and 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder in a cup. Stir well and apply it on the unwanted facial hair area. Wait for 20 – 30 minutes and scrub it gently using your wet fingers in circular motions for 3 – 4 minutes. Rinse off and dry the skin.
  • Pour a pinch of turmeric powder and 1 teaspoon of yogurt in 1 tablespoon of black gram flour in a small bowl. Mix it and apply it on a clean face. Let it dry it completely to start scrubbing with your damp fingers. Rinse with water and continue it for thrice a week.
  • Prepare a paste by mixing some whole wheat flour, sesame oil (or coconut oil) and turmeric powder. Spread it on your unwanted facial hair and wait for 30 minutes. Then start scrubbing it with your fingers and rinse with lukewarm water. Do it thrice a week until it get rid of facial hair.
  • Apply a paste prepared by mixing 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 2 tablespoons of barley flour and some water. Spread on the clean face and scrub it gently after 10 – 15 minutes in circular motions. Wash with water and follow it 2 – 3 times a week.
  • Combine 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 2 tablespoons of rice flour and 3 tablespoons of sour cream. Apply it on the clean face and wait for 10 – 15 minutes. Scrub with it and rinse off after it dries. Do it 2 – 3 times a week regularly.

Method – 5: (Turmeric with Raw Papaya)

The papain is an enzyme present in raw papaya that restrict your hair growth by breaking the hair follicles.

  • Mix 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder in 2 tablespoons of papaya paste.
  • Spread it on the facial hair and leave for 15 – 20 minutes.
  • Wash it with water and dry your skin.
  • Continue  doing the same process for twice a week regularly to get rid of the problem.

Note: Or combine 1 tablespoon each of papaya paste and mustard oil, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/4 tablespoon of chickpea flour and 2 drops of essential oils in 3 tablespoons of aloe vera gel. Apply it on the face in opposite direction of hair growth and wait for 15 – 20 minutes. Rinse with water.

Method – 6: (Turmeric with Indian Nettle)

Indian nettle (or Neem) penetrates into the skin and reduce the hair thickness and turmeric pulls off the hair gently from the skin.

  • Rinse off few Indian nettle leaves and crush them finely to make paste.
  • Grind fresh turmeric root to make a paste then stir 1 teaspoon of turmeric paste in 3 tablespoons of neem paste.
  • Apply it on the clean face and leave it for a couple of hours.
  • Rinse with water and continue doing this process daily to get rid of facial hair.

Note: Or simply apply this neem paste at night before bedtime and wash it in the morning.

Method – 7: (Turmeric with Yellow Lentil and Potato)

Turmeric and yellow lentils helps to pull off the facial hair while potato lightens your hair. So, this combination is very effective in treating unwanted facial hair.

  • Take 1 cup of yellow lentils and soak it in water for overnight.
  • Grind it into fine paste in the next morning.
  • Take a potato and grate it to extract its juice freshly.
  • Then mix 1 teaspoon each of turmeric and honey and potato juice in lentils paste.
  • Stir and apply it all over the clean face.
  • Dry it for 15 – 20 minutes and start scrubbing in the opposite direction of hair growth.
  • Continue this process for 2 – 3 times a week on regular basis.

Also, Check out How to Remove Upper Lip Hair Naturally.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Make sure to perform a skin patch test before applying this turmeric and if you observe any negative results, then stop using it for removing your facial hair.
  2. The pure and best turmeric to use as a home remedy is kasturi manjal turmeric.
  3. For best and quick results, go for a steam bath before applying any of these turmeric methods to open up the skin pores.
  4. Always wear old clothes while using turmeric to avoid stains and wash your face with a cleanser to remove the yellowness or stains of turmeric on the skin.
  5. If you’re allergic to turmeric, then avoid applying turmeric on the skin or using it in your daily diet  to get rid of any health or skin issues.
  6. You can easily remove the turmeric stains by simply dip a cotton ball in milk or almond oil or coconut oil or apple cider vinegar toner and rub it mildly on the stains to clear it.

Try these Turmeric methods for Facial Hair Removal. Do you know any other effective methods of using turmeric for removing your unwanted facial hair? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

How to Treat Eczema using Essential Oils

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Best Essential Oils for Eczema

If you are suffering with any type of skin inflammation then it is known as Eczema, which is a chronic skin state.

Eczema is not a single condition of skin; it is group of skin diseases. And there are many types of skin diseases which can cause eczema. But usually if you suffer with red rashes on your face, knees, elbow, ankle and back then it is eczema.

Eczema may cure with the medicines but you may have to face some side effects, also skin is most sensitive part of human body instead of medicines you can go for home remedies.

Essential oils are one of the best home remedy which will helps to treat people who are suffering with eczema.

Causes of Eczema

The particular cause of eczema is unknown. But for some it may cause due to weak immune system, nutrition’s deficiency and some others say it may cause with allergies and chemical irritants. Here below are some causes of eczema.

  • After using the products repeatedly which cause allergies like chemical detergents, dandruff, beauty products and pets
  • Chronic stress
  • Chemical found in soap, detergents, shampoos and some cleansers
  • Sometimes your skin may cracks if it is dry or sensitive
  • Due to change in the temperature

Symptoms of Eczema

The symptoms of eczema may vary from person to person. Here below are some of the common symptoms.

  • Cracks of the skin may increase
  • Intense itching specially at night time itching will be more
  • After itching the rashes will appear
  • Reddish, brown and grey patches of skin may appear on feet, hand, chest, eyelids, back, ankles, neck and on the face.
  • You may feel burning sensation and pain

Best Essential Oils for Eczema:

Essential oils have stress reducing and anti-inflammatory properties which helps to treat the eczema. Here below are home remedies with step by step to treat eczema.

1. Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea tree oil helps to treat eczema because of its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, which penetrates into the skin and reduce the irritation caused by eczema.

It also helps reducing the itching, heal broken skin, prevent bacterial growth and reduce inflammation.

What You Need:

  • Tea tree oil – 5 drops
  • Jojoba oil – ¼ cup
  • Small container

Steps to follow

  • Take a small container with tea tree oil and jojoba oil.
  • Stir well until it mixes uniformly.
  • Use the solution to massage on the eczema affected area.
  • Make sure whether the massage oil absorbs into your skin.
  • Leave it for some time or overnight.
  • Repeat the same process daily until you get rid from eczema.

Note: For children 6 years old or younger tea tree oil is not recommended.

2. Lavender Essential Oil

The antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties in lavender oil will reduce the inflammation, pain caused by damaged skin, redness of skin and itching. It helps to prevent any type of skin infections from getting spread and grow new cells.

It also locks the moisture in the skin to get rid of dry peeling skin caused by eczema.

What You Need:

  • Instant oatmeal – 2 handfuls
  • Lavender oil – 8 drops
  • Bathtub

Steps To Follow:

  • Take a bath tub filled with warm water.
  • Add instant oatmeal and lavender oil.
  • Stir it well to mix uniformly.
  • Now soak in this water for 20 minutes to soothe your irritated skin.
  • Repeat the same soothing bath daily to get relief from eczema.

3. Frankincense Essential Oil

The anti-inflammatory properties in frankincense oil make it more effective to reduce inflammation, itching and irritation. It also helps to repair the damaged skin and improve skin tone. When some other oils mixed with frankincense oil it increase the effectiveness of those oils.

What You Need:

  • Shea butter – 2 ounces
  • Frankincense oil – 7 to 10 drops
  • Little container

Steps To Follow:

  • Take a container add Shea butter and frankincense oil.
  • Stir it well till it mix to make a perfect smoothing cream.
  • Apply it on the eczema affected area.
  • Leave it for some time.
  • Continue the same process regularly to get good results.

 4. Chamomile Essential Oil

Chamomile oil is one of the best home remedy in treating dry eczema with its skin soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to heal the pain, swelling, and inflammation along with reducing the skin redness.

The antibacterial, antiseptic, antioxidant and calming properties in chamomile oil makes it more effective in treating irritated skin and allergies like poison ivy or skin rashes.

What You Need:

  • Softened mango butter – 2 ounces
  • Chamomile oil – 5 to 7 drops
  • Small box

Steps To Follow:

  • Take a small box add softened mango butter and chamomile oil.
  • Stir it well to make a cooling cream.
  • Apply it on the eczema affected skin.
  • Leave it for some time.
  • Repeat the process daily.

5. Geranium Essential Oil

Geranium oil is more effective in treating many skin conditions like dry skin, acne, psoriasis, and eczema because of its non – toxic, non – sensitizing and non – irritant properties. It soothes the skin and clears the bacteria or microbes on the skin to heal the skin infection.

What You Need

  • Geranium oil – 5 to 7 drops
  • Avocado oil – 1/2 cup
  • Small vessel

Steps To Follow

  • Pour avocado oil and geranium oil in a small vessel.
  • Stir it well and then store it in a glass bottle to use as moisturizer.
  • Apply it on the eczema skin as moisturizer.
  • Use this moisturizer regularly to get rid from eczema and its symptons.

6. Helichrysum Essential Oil

The anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties in helichrysum oil help to reduce the pain, itching and other eczema inhibitions. It also reduces the itchy rashes or blisters and scars caused by eczema and soothe the skin.

What You Need:

  • Helichrysum oil – 10 drops
  • Lavender oil – 10 drops
  • Beeswax pellets – 1 teaspoon
  • Coconut oil – 2 teaspoons
  • Cocoa butter – 4 teaspoons
  • Mason jar

Steps To Do:

  • Take a Mason jar pour beeswax pellets, coconut oil and cocoa butter.
  • Take a pan filled with water, place Mason jar in it.
  • Heat the pan over low flame until all these ingredients are melted completely.
  • Leave it for few minutes to cool the mix.
  • Add 10 drops of Lavender oil and helichrysum oil in it.
  • Stir it well to mix equally.
  • Leave it for 1 – 2 hours to harden the mix.
  • Apply this helichrysum healer cream on eczema affected areas.
  • Follow it regularly to get rid from eczema and soothe the skin.

7. Juniper Essential Oil

The antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties in jupiter oil helps it to treat the irritated skin and relieves you from itching. Also it is more effective in treating and soothing weeping eczema.

What You Need:

  • Juniper oil – 3 drops
  • Peppermint oil – 3 drops
  • Glass bowl
  • Clean cloth

Steps To Follow:

  • Take a glass bowl with some cold water pour juniper oil and peppermint oil.
  • Stir it well to mix properly.
  • Soak a clean cloth in this solution as a cold compress.
  • Squeeze out and apply it on the eczema affected areas.
  • Leave it for a 2 minutes.
  • Continue the same process regularly to get rid from itching and irritation.

8. Neroli Essential Oil

Neroli oil is extracted from delicate white neroli flowers, it is one of the best soother to treat dry or itchy patches of eczema skin. It helps to heal the inflamed skin and soothe the itching and irritation.

What You Need

  • Coconut oil – 2 ounces
  • Neroli oil – 5 to 7 drops
  • Spatula
  • Small container

Steps to follow

  • Take a small container pour coconut oil and neroli oil.
  • Stir it well with the spatula.
  • Apply it on the skin affected by eczema.
  • Massage it gently for some time.
  • Repeat the process to get rid from Eczema.

9. Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot oil is extracted from bergamot oranges, it is more effective in treating dry eczema. It helps to defeat skin infections and soothe inflammation.

Being a photosensitive oil, you have to apply this only at night time before going to bed. Because if you apply this at day time before stepping out in sun it may causes some negative effects.

What You Need:

  • Bergamot essential oil – 5 to 7 drops
  • Avocado butter – 2 ounces
  • Small vessel

Steps to Follow:

  • Take a small vessel add avocado butter and bergamot oil.
  • Stir well and store it in a dry place.
  • Apply this balm on eczema skin before you’re going to bed.
  • Leave it overnight.
  • Try to apply it daily when you are going to bed to promote clear and healthy skin.

10. Thyme Essential Oil

The anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties in thyme oil make it stronger and help to prevent secondary infections on eczema affected skin. It also helps to reduce the redness, irritation, and inflammation.

What You Need:

  • Coconut oil – 1/2 cup
  • Thyme essential oil – 7 to 10 drops
  • Clean container

Steps to Follow:

  • Take a clean container add thyme essential oil and melted coconut oil.
  • Stir it well to mix properly.
  • Apply this mix on the skin affected by eczema.
  • To get best and fast results repeat this process daily thrice a day.

11. Patchouli Essential Oil

Patchouli oil is more effective it has healing properties that soothe your inflamed and itching skin, locks the moisture in the body and cure the irritated skin.

What You Need:

  • Patchouli Essential oil – 5 to 7 drops
  • Spray bottle
  • Cup

Steps to Follow:

  • Take a cup with distilled water and patchouli oil.
  • Mix it properly.
  • Take a spray bottle fill this oil mixed water.
  • Shake it well before you use it as your soothing spray for eczema.
  • Spray it on skin affected by eczema for immediate soothing relief from itching, pain and skin redness.

12. Benzoin Essential Oil

Benzoin oil is also known as Gum Benjamin, it is best remedy for treating dry parched skin. It effectively heals the wounds, sores or skin rashes and soothes irritated eczema.

What You Need

  • Benzoin essential oil – 6 drops
  • Wheat germ oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Almond oil – 1/4 cup
  • Small container
  • Amber glass bottle

Steps to follow

  • Take a small container add wheat germ oil, almond oil and benzoin essential oil.
  • Stir it well.
  • Pour this mix in a amber glass bottle.
  • Stir and pour this mixed blend in an amber glass bottle.
  • Apply it on the skin affected by eczema.
  • Continue the process regularly to get rid from eczema.

13. Marjoram Essential Oil

The anti-inflammatory property in marjoram oil helps to relieve your discomforts and skin irritations associated with eczema. It also soothes your skin and treats many problems like migraines, insomnia, insect bites, and headaches.

What You Need:

  • Marjoram Essential oil – 5 to 7 drops
  • Rosehip oil – 1/2 cup
  • Little vessel
  • Amber glass bottle

Steps to Follow:

  • Take a little vessel add rosehip oil and sweet marjoram oil.
  • Stir it well to mix uniformly.
  • Now pour it in amber glass bottle.
  • Shake this massage oil bottle well before you use it.
  • Apply it on eczema affected area with the help of dropper.
  • Repeat this massage process regularly to soothe the skin irritation and inflammation.

14. Birch Essential Oil

Birch oil is one of best remedy which has excellent cleansing and purifying agent. It clears the congested skin, treats skin problems like dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis by rejuvenate the dull skin.

What You Need:

  • Shea butter – 3 teaspoons
  • Organic coconut oil – 3 teaspoons
  • Birch oil – 6 drops
  • Peppermint oil – 3 drops.
  • Double boiler

Steps to Follow:

  • Take a double boiler add shea butter.
  • Then add birch oil, peppermint oil and organic coconut oil.
  • Mix all these ingredients well equally till it forms into a whipped cream.
  • Apply this cream on skin affected by eczema.
  • Continue the same process regularly to get best results in treating eczema.

15. Hyssop Essential Oil

The soothing and moisturizing properties in hyssop oil will helps to treat dry eczema. It seals moisture into the skin and thereby reduces the irritation, itching, and pain caused by eczema rashes.

What You Need:

  • Hyssop essential oil – 7 to 10 drops
  • Vitamin E cream – 2 ounces
  • Little mason jar
  • Small container

Steps to Follow:

  • Take a small container add vitamin E cream and hyssop essential.
  • Mix it well properly.
  • Transfer this mix to small mason jar.
  • Apply it on eczema affected skin area to get cooling relief.
  • Repeat the process regularly to get best results and treat eczema.

16.  Sandalwood Essential Oil

Sandalwood is extracted from sandalwood tree, the antiseptic and therapeutic  properties in sandalwood helps to fight bacteria and treat eczema. Anti – inflammatory agent in sandalwood will reduce the itching, swelling and buring sensation of skin.

What You Need:

  • Sandalwood essential oil – 3 to 7 drops
  • Turmeric– 1 teaspoon
  • Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon
  • Small bowl

Note: Sandalwood oil not recommended for pregnant women.

Steps To Follow:

  • Take a small bowl add sandalwood oil, turmeric and lemon juice.
  • Stir it well till you create a paste.
  • Apply the paste on eczema affected area.
  • Leave it for 30 minutes.
  • Repeat the same process regularly to reduce the itching and get rid from eczema.

17.Turmeric essential Oil

Tumeric is one ancient remedy in treating any type of skin infection, Because of its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial  and antioxidants properties it also treats eczema. It helps to heal infected skin quicker and kill bacteria.

What You Need:

  • Tumeric oil
  • Skin cream

Steps to Follow:

  • Mix turmeric oil with your skin cream.
  • Apply it on the eczema affected area.
  • Apply it regularly to the skin to get rid from eczema and boost immune system.

18. Clove Essential oil

The antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties in clove oil will treat eczema. It will also helps to heal patches on skin, reduce itching and irritation.

What You Need:

  • Clove essential oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Coconut oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Tiny bowl

Steps to Follow:

  • Take a tiny bowl add clove oil and coconut oil.
  • Stir it well to mix properly.
  • Apply it on the eczema affected area.
  • Repeat the same process 2 – 3 times daily to get better results.

Tips and Precations:

  • Try to do patch test before applying any essential oil to your skin, to make sure you are not allergic.
  • Not only applying essential oils to your skin also drink plenty of water and consume healthy food diet to get better results.
  • Pregnant women, breastfeeding women and babies must not use essential oils without consulting doctor.
  • Don’t apply essential oil directly to skin, dilute it with some carrier oil or any base lotions. Because carrier oil or lotions will reduce the intensity of essential oil.
  • Try to use 100% pure essential oils for treating eczema.
  • Twice in a day try to moisturize your skin in eczema affected for relieve itching and speed healing.

For treating eczema try these remedies. Let us what is the result after trying above remedies and if know any other successful oils to get control over eczema flare-ups? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

How to use Apple Cider Vinegar for Dark Underarms

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How to use Apple Cider Vinegar for Dark Underarms

Love to wear sleeveless tops, strapless gowns, and spaghettis, but the dark underarms are holding you back without wearing those favorite outfit.

Stop suffering in silence and start taking care of your underarms to maintain it clean and bright. In general, the dark discoloration is not a serious health problem, as it caused due to shaving, accumulation of dead cells and dirt, hormonal imbalance, insulin, excessive sweating, improper ventilation, usage of certain medications or deodorants, etc.

Instead of using commercial skin care products to lighten your dark underarms, you can simply try some natural remedies for treating dark underarms.

Here we discuss an amazing natural ingredient popularly known as Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) for clearing your dark underarms without any side effects.

How Does Apple Cider Vinegar work to Lighten Dark Underarms?

  • Apple cider vinegar has rich content of amino acids, lactic acid, malic acid and alpha hydroxy acids that help to exfoliate the skin, clears dead skin cells, dissolves the fat deposits in the skin and lessens the scars.
  • The antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiseptic properties of ACV will kill the bacteria causing body odor and clears dirt, excess oil and other impurities causing dark discoloration on the skin.
  • It has astringent property will tighten the skin pores and unclogs it to reduce the darkness of the skin.
  • It helps to restore the skin’s pH balance which in turn helps to prevent excessive dryness or oiliness.
  • It smoothes the armpit area and reduces the chicken – skin texture.

Best Ways to use Apple Cider Vinegar to lighten your Dark Underarms:

Have a look at these apple cider vinegar methods and try them until you get complete relief from these dark armpits.

Method – 1: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple cider vinegar alone is an effective remedy for treating dark armpits and smelly underarms, as it works as a natural deodorant as well.

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  • Pour some raw, organic apple cider vinegar in a cotton pad.
  • Apply this vinegar directly on over clean armpits areas.
  • Leave it like that without washing and wear your clothes as usual after drying this ACV.
  • Repeat it daily for best and quick results.

Apple Cider Vinegar for Dark Underarms

Method – 2: (Armpit Scrub using ACV)

The combination of baking soda and cider vinegar will exfoliate the skin to remove dead cells, toxins, oiliness, which contribute to this dark discoloration and thereby lightens the skin gradually.

  • Mix 1 teaspoon each of baking soda and ACV in a bowl.
  • It starts to fizz and when once this fizzing stops, you can apply this paste on your armpits.
  • Scrub it gently for few minutes and take your bath to clean the area.
  • Repeat this armpit scrub daily for few days to enjoy the light and even tone armpits.

Armpit Scrub using ACV

Note: Or simply apply the baking soda – ACV mix on the clean underarms and rinse with lukewarm water after 15 minutes. Dry the area and repeat it daily.

Method – 3: (Underarm Mask with ACV)

There are many underarm whitening masks using apple cider vinegar but here we mentioned the best methods to whiten your dark underarms.

  • Turmeric lightens the skin with its exfoliating and skin lightening property. Add a little turmeric powder in 1 teaspoon of ACV and stir well. Apply it as a mask on your dark underarms with the help of a cotton ball. Rinse off with water after 10 – 15 minutes and do it daily (before the shower) to get rid of dark underarms.
  • Chickpea flour removes excess oil from the skin pores and prevent clogging and thereby discoloration. Mix cider vinegar and chickpea flour till they form a fine paste. Spread this paste as a mask on the armpits and wash it with lukewarm water after 15 minutes. Dry the skin and do it thrice a week.
  • Clay mask will effectively remove the dirt, dead cells, tanning and make the skin feel fresh and brighter. Stir 1 tablespoon each of bentonite clay, apple cider vinegar, and water to make a fine paste. Spread this paste on the clean armpit skin and rinse with lukewarm water after 20 minutes. Dry it and repeat daily.

Method – 4: (Apple Cider Vinegar with Water)

When you’re in a hurry (no free time), this is the simple way to get relief from the dark armpits. Here the water will reduce the acidic nature of ACV and it is the best remedy widely used by the people with dry or sensitive skin.

  • Mix 2 – 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in 1 cup of water.
  • Stir well and use this water to rinse your underarms.
  • Wait for 5 minutes and take your shower (or bath).
  • Do it daily until you get rid of dark and smelly armpits.

Apple Cider Vinegar with Water for Dark Underarms

Note: 

  • Or dilute ACV with an equal amount of water and soak a cotton pad in this mixture to apply it on the armpits. Rinse off with lukewarm water after 10 – 15 minutes to reduce dark patches and soften the skin (prefer to apply it on the underarm skin after your shower).
  • Also, apple cider vinegar bath will help to brighten up your dark underarms. Pour 1 cup of apple cider vinegar in your bathtub filled with warm water. Stir and get into it and soak for at least 10 minutes. Continue taking this apple cider vinegar bath regularly for thrice a week.

Method – 5: (Underarm Spray using ACV)

This process will tone up your underarms and thereby lighten your dark armpits. Rose water will soothe the skin and the combination of ACV with rose water will clear the dead cells and dark discoloration of the skin.

  • Add few drops of Lavender essential oil and 3 – 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in 1/2 cup of rose water.
  • Stir well and pour this mix into an empty spray bottle.
  • Spray it on the underarms before bedtime and leave it for overnight.
  • Or simply use it as your toner to underarms.
  • Make sure to shake the bottle before every use for best results.

Method – 6: (Apple Cider Vinegar with Rice Flour)

The rice flour mixed with apple cider vinegar will work effectively in eliminating the bacteria and its growth to get rid of smelly and dark underarms.

  • Mix 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in 1 tablespoon of rice flour.
  • Stir it to make a fine paste and apply it on your armpits after taking shower with hot water.
  • Leave it on for 15 minutes and wash the area with lukewarm water.
  • Continue doing the process regularly for 3 times a week to get rid of dark armpits.

Method – 7: (Apple Cider Vinegar with Coconut Oil)

Coconut oil lightens your dark underarms with its rich content of antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, saturated fatty acids and vitamin E that helps to nourish the skin and lightens your dark armpits.

  • Mix equal quantities (2 tablespoons) each of melted coconut oil and ACV in a small bowl.
  • Spread this mix on your clean underarm skin and wait for 20 – 25 minutes.
  • Finally, wash the area with lukewarm water followed by cool water.
  • Dry the skin and repeat the same process once daily to achieve lighter underarms with an even skin tone.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Always use organic, raw, unfiltered and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar that has the mother content to grab best benefits.
  2. Apply a sunblock or sunscreen while stepping out in the sun, as this ACV increases the skin’s sensitivity to sunlight.
  3. If you’re first time user of this cider vinegar then make sure to perform a skin patch test to find out if you’re allergic to this vinegar.
  4. Avoid using harsh chemical based antiperspirants and deodorants and instead, you can use some natural deodorants.
  5. Wear loose cotton and other fabrics that absorb your sweet, as tight clothing causes friction and thereby darkens the area.
  6. Make sure to exfoliate the skin while you’re going for a shower to remove dead cells and other impurities causing this dark color to your armpits.
  7. Prefer waxing rather than shaving or using hair removal creams, which helps to remove dead cells, tan and other impurities on the skin.

Try these apple cider vinegar methods to lighten your dark underarms. Do you know any other successful cider vinegar methods for dark underarms? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

How to use Baking Soda for Poison Oak

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How to use Baking Soda for Poison Oak

Poison oak (or poison ivy and poison sumac) are a poisonous plant that are commonly found in many parts of the United States, in which they have an allergic reaction or develop a rash upon exposure.

The culprit for this allergic or itchy rash on the skin is urushiol, a colorless oil present in this plant. If you get into contact with this plant (toxic oil that oozes from damaged stem or leaves of this plant) in any way, then the rashes will appear on the skin within 12 to 48 hours and forms as small bumps.

If not treated on time then it gets enlarged into itchy blisters and spread throughout the skin due to scratching on the affected areas. It generally appears on the face, hands, arms, genitals, and legs. Redness, pain, swelling, itching, and blisters are common symptoms experienced while suffering from poison oak.

Fortunately, there is an amazing natural remedy for treating the poison oak rashes and its symptoms on the skin called baking soda. Here we are explaining you on how to treat poison oak or ivy with baking soda in detail. Let’s get started…

Is Baking Soda Really Good for Poison Oak (or Poison Ivy Rashes)?

Yes, baking soda is widely used a natural remedy for treating poison ivy rashes with cost effective and have no side effects. Have a look at its properties that help to deal with this skin rash problem.

  • Baking soda (or sodium bicarbonate) is an acid neutralizer that helps to neutralize the acid present in urushiol oil and thereby reduce the intensity of rashes on the skin.
  • It pulls off the fluids and other toxins from the blisters with its sodium and other drying agents and thus make the blister dry faster.
  • It balances the skin’s pH levels to give you relief from itching and thereby prevent the spread of this infection to other body parts.
  • It has an anti-inflammatory property that helps to heal the blisters and reduces the pain and swelling to speed up the healing process.

How is Baking Soda used for treating Poison Oak?

Here we are explaining you some different ways of using baking soda for clearing poison oak rashes and itching on the skin. Choose the best and try this method regularly till you get rid of the problem.

Method – 1: (Baking Soda with Water)

When baking soda mixed with water then it exhibits numerous uses for home, health and personal care, including poison ivy rashes.

Here are few ways of using baking soda with water for curing poison ivy rashes and itching.

  • Baking Soda Paste – Mix 1 part of the water in 3 parts of baking soda till it forms a thick paste. Apply it on the affected skin areas. Wait for few minutes to get dry completely till it cracks and flakes off. Repeat it 3 – 4 times daily to alleviate the symptoms of itching and swelling and clear the rashes on the skin.
  • Baking Soda Compress – It is a soothing compress that cure pain, itching, and swelling. It is the best remedy to treat rashes if you find the blisters are oozing out the liquid. Mix 2 teaspoons of baking soda in 1 liter of water and dip few gauze pads in this water and use these wet gauze pads to cover your blisters. Wait for 10 minutes and remove it. Do it 4 times daily.
  • Baking Soda Bath – This bath helps to treat allergic reaction or rashes on the skin where you are unable to apply it. Pour 1 cup of baking soda in your bathtub filled with water. Soak for 20 minutes and then take your normal bath. Continue it for twice daily and add Epsom salt in this water for extra benefits.
  • Baking Soda – After cleaning the skin area (get contact with poison ivy plant), simply pour some baking soda directly on the affected area to clear the oil and its effect on the skin.
  • Baking Soda Rinse – Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda in cold water and use this water to rinse the affected area to soothe the irritated and itching skin. Repeat it as often as possible to get relief from pain and itching.

Method – 2: (Baking Soda with Oatmeal)

Oatmeal cures poison oak rashes with its phenols and avenanthramide (anti-inflammatory agents). The warm oatmeal will help to soothe the irritated skin and relieves your itching. Both baking soda and oatmeal help to balance the skin’s pH levels and thereby speed up the healing.

  • First of all, cook some oatmeal and keep it aside for few minutes to cool down (till lukewarm).
  • Then mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda in cooked oatmeal and stir well.
  • Now apply this paste on the poison oak rashes affected skin areas.
  • Wash the area with water after 20 – 25 minutes.
  • Repeat this application for twice daily to get rid of the problem.

Method – 3: (Baking Soda with Vinegar)

Vinegar prevents itching and irritation caused by poison oak rash with its anti-inflammatory properties. It dries out the fluids and other impurities from the blisters and rashes to enhance the faster recovery.

  • Put 3 teaspoons of baking soda in a small bowl and stir it well by adding enough of vinegar (prefer apple cider vinegar) to make a thick paste.
  • Apply this paste on the damp ivy rash affected areas of the skin.
  • Scrub it gently for few minutes and rinse the area with water.
  • Dry the area and apply organic ACV on the affected areas.
  • Leave it to dry completely and do the same process daily till you find the skin rashes are cleared completely.

Note: If you’re unable to bear the burning sensation or irritation after applying vinegar then you can pour few drops of water in ACV to dilute it before application.

Method – 4: (Baking Soda with Black Coffee)

Coffee has chlorogenic acid, an anti-inflammatory compound that helps you in dealing with the painful and itching rashes. So, this combination will work wonders in healing the ivy rashes and allergic reaction.

  • Pour enough of cold black coffee in 1/2 cup of baking soda and stir well till it forms a thick paste.
  • Spread this paste on the rashes affected skin areas.
  • Let it dry completely for few minutes and continue this application for 2 – 3 times daily until you get rid of poison oak rashes.
  • This application will not only soothes the irritated skin but also heals the problem quickly.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Make sure to consult your doctor if you’re suffering from fever, nausea, difficulty in breathing, headache, swollen lymph nodes, yellow discharge from the blisters, etc. for immediate treatment to get rid of the problem.
  2. Never apply these baking soda methods on the rashes developed on the genitals, mouth, eyes or other sensitive areas of the skin.
  3. Also, avoid inhaling the smoke of poison oak or ivy plant, as it will also toxic and causes an allergic reaction on the skin.
  4. Don’t scratch, scrub or pop the blisters, as it spread the infection to other areas of the skin and make the situation worse.
  5. Whenever you go to woods or forest areas then take some skin care like wearing long sleeves to cover your skin, take a bottle of ACV and baking soda, wear gloves to remove these plants, rinse your hands thoroughly before eating food, rinse the skin exposed area immediately with water, etc.
  6. Remove the clothes which you came into contact with poison oak plant and wash them immediately to prevent its spread.
  7. Prevention is best than cure. So, identify those poisonous plants and avoid getting into contact with them.

Hope you find the article helpful and try these baking soda methods to get rid of poison oak rash. Do you know any other successful baking soda methods for poison oak or ivy rashes? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.