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How to Firm the Sagging Breasts Naturally

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Every woman wants to have firm and perfectly shaped breasts to enhance their beauty but it is not possible in some cases. A drooping pair of breasts will definitely undermine the beauty of a woman. In certain times, sagging breasts will lessen the attractiveness in your partner.

Sagging breast is a natural process that commonly happens with age (above 40), as they lose their suppleness and elasticity. Breasts don’t have muscles and they made of connective tissues, fat, and milk-producing glands. So, they need some proper care to keep them in perfect shape.

Other than age, sagging breasts is caused due to many other reasons such as breastfeeding, rapid weight loss or gain, pregnancy, strenuous exercise, menopause, nutritional deficiencies, wearing a poorly fitting bra, certain health problems (respiratory problems, tuberculosis or breast cancer), excessive consumption of alcohol or nicotine or carbonated beverages, etc. can cause breasts to sag.

There is a wide range of lotions and creams or treatments (like breast surgery) available in the market to tighten the tissues and clear sagging breasts but the usage of natural ways will help you to lift up the breasts and regain confidence without any side effects on the body and health.

Home Remedies to Lift up Sagging Breasts:

If you want to get rid of your problem naturally then here are some simple and effective natural remedies which can be adopted at home to get rid of sagging breasts.

Let’s explore the best remedies for breast lifts.

Remedy – 1: (Ice Massage)

To regain the firmness in sagging breast and to uplift them, ice massage is considered as an effective remedy due to its coolness. The cold temperature in ice will contract the tissue and thereby make the breast firmer and lifted.

  • Massage all around your breast in circular motions with an ice cube for a minute.
  • Do it for both the breasts and dry it with a soft towel.
  • Wear a properly fitting bra after immediately after drying the skin.
  • Then stay in a reclining position for about 30 minutes to make the breast appear firmer and lifted.
  • Continue doing the same process at regular intervals throughout the day to uplift the sagging breasts.

Note: Never ever massage your breast with ice for more than a minute at once why because it causes numbness.

Remedy – 2: (Cucumber and Egg Yolk)

This combination works well in lifting the breasts and to make it appear firm. Egg yolk is enriched with essential nutrients and proteins whereas cucumber acts as a natural skin toning agent which when combined helps to treat sagging breasts.

  • Blend 1 small cucumber to make a puree and place it in a small bowl.
  • Then add 1 egg yolk along with 1 teaspoon of butter (or cream) in this bowl.
  • Stir well to make a fine paste and spread this paste on the breasts.
  • Let it sit for about 30 minutes and rinse off thoroughly with cold water.
  • Continue applying this mask for once a week regularly to strengthen your breast tissues and make it firm.

Remedy – 3: (Olive Oil)

Being rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, olive oil is used as the best remedy to firm sagging breasts. Massage your breast with this oil to prevent the damage caused by free radicals and to improve the skin tone along with texture.

  • Take some olive oil into your hands and rub your palms to generate heat.
  • Then use your hands to massage gently all over the breasts in an upward motion for 15 minutes.
  • This will increase the blood flow and thereby stimulate cell repair to prevent sagging.
  • Repeat the same process for at least 5 – 6 times a week on regular basis to uplift the sagging breasts.

Note: Or use almond oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil or argan oil instead of olive oil to massage your breasts.

Remedy – 4: (Egg White)

Other than egg yolk, egg white is also an excellent remedy for sagging breasts. Egg white exhibits skin nourishing, tightening and astringent properties that help to uplift your breast. The hydro lipids in egg white will help to lift up the loose skin around your breast to prevent sagging.

Here are a few ways of using egg white for sagging breasts.

  • Take an egg and separate egg white. Beat it till it forms a foamy texture and then spread it onto the breasts thoroughly. Wait for 30 minutes to rinse off with onion or cucumber juice and then followed with cold water. Do it once a week regularly.
  • Prepare a mask by simply mixing 1 egg white in 1 tablespoon each of raw honey and plain yogurt. Stir well and apply it on the breasts. Allow it to dry for 20 minutes and wash them with cold water. Continue this breast mask for once a week to lift up sagging breasts.

Remedy – 5: (Fenugreek)

Fenugreek is an Ayurvedic remedy that used to lift up the sagging breasts with its rich content of antioxidants and essential vitamins. It combats the affect of free radicals and thereby lift, tighten and smooth the skin around the breasts.

Have a look at how to use fenugreek to lift breasts.

  • Add enough water in 1/4 cup of fenugreek powder and stir well to make a thick paste. Apply this paste onto the breasts and massage gently. Let it sit for about 5 – 10 minutes and rinse the area with warm water. Regular follow up of this process for once or twice a week will help to lift sagging breasts.
  • Mix 10 drops each of vitamin E oil and fenugreek oil and 1 egg white in 1/2 cup of yogurt. Stir well to make a smooth paste. Spread this paste on all over the breasts and massage gently. Leave for 30 minutes and rinse the area with cold water. Apply this mask for once a week regularly.

Remedy – 6: (Aloe Vera)

The natural skin tightening property of aloe vera helps to get rid of sagging breasts. Aloe vera has antioxidants that help to combat the damage caused by free radicals and thereby helps to firm sagging breasts.

Here are some ways of using aloe vera to uplift the sagging breasts.

  • Extract aloe vera gel and apply it onto the breasts by massaging gently in a circular motion for about 10 minutes. Leave for another 10 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Continue this process for 4 – 5 times a week on regular basis to get best and effective results.
  • Mix 1 teaspoon each of raw honey and mayonnaise in 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel. Stir well and apply it on your breasts. Leave for 15 minutes and rinse the area with warm water and then with cold water to get rid of sagging breast. Continue this process for once a week regularly to lift up your breasts.

Remedy – 7: (Pomegranate)

Pomegranate is an excellent fruit that exhibits a wonderful anti-aging property. So, the usage of pomegranate which is enriched with phytonutrients will help to firm breasts and prevent sagging.

Here a few ways that explain you on how to use pomegranate to uplift the breasts.

  • Prepare a paste by mixing pomegranate peel and warm mustard oil. Apply it on the breasts and massage gently in circular motions for about 7 – 10 minutes at night before bedtime. Repeat it daily to get rid of sagging breasts.
  • Massage onto the breasts with pomegranate seed oil for 2 – 3 times daily.
  • Stir 1 teaspoon of dried and powdered pomegranate rind in 4 teaspoons of neem oil to make a paste. Heat this mix for a few minutes and let it cool to room temperature. Apply it on the breasts and massage it twice daily till you get rid of the problem.

Remedy – 8: (Milk Cream Mask)

Moisturizing the tissues is one best way to enhance the skin elasticity and prevent breast sagging. So, use milk cream to moisturize and hydrate the skin. When this cream is mixed with almond oil then it tightens the tissues, prevent cell damage and rejuvenate the skin.

  • Mix 2 tablespoons of almond oil in 5 tablespoons of freshly prepared milk cream.
  • Spread this all over the breasts and massage gently in an upward direction for about 10 minutes.
  • Wait for another 15 minutes and rinse the breasts with water.
  • Dry the skin and repeat the same process for 3 – 4 times a week regularly to lift the drooping breasts.

Remedy – 9: (Shea Butter)

Shea butter is an excellent moisturizer that helps to firm and tightens your breast tissues with its rich content of vitamin E and antioxidant property. It prevents the cell damage and tightens the skin to provide a firmer appearance.

  • Take some shea butter and apply it to the breasts.
  • Start massaging it in a circular and upward direction for about 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Let it sit for another 10 minutes and rinse the area with water.
  • Do the same process for 3 – 4 times a week on the regular basis until you observe noticeable results of lifting your breasts.

Other Effective Remedies:

  • Incorporate some exercises like chest presses and pulls, round about pushups, arm raises and dumbbell flyes, etc. as a part of your daily routine to tighten the breast tissues and pectoral muscles around the chest and to add firmness. Also, make sure to wear a sports bra while performing these exercises to lift up and firm sagging breasts.
  • Rhassoul clay is enriched with various minerals (like magnesium, calcium, silica, sodium, iron, and potassium) that help to tighten the skin. So, stir enough water in 2 tablespoons of Rhassoul clay powder to make a smooth paste. Spread it onto the breasts and let it sit to dry naturally. Finally, rinse with lukewarm water and repeat it once a week regularly.
  • The astringent property of slippery elm will firm and tone up the breasts and tighten its tissues. So, simply massage the slippery elm based creams all over the breasts and rub it until it absorbed by the skin regularly. Also, use witch hazel instead of slippery elm.
  • The combination of butter and grapeseed oil will work well in maintaining the skin’s elasticity and thereby firms up the breasts. Mix 1 tablespoons of grapeseed oil with 2 tablespoons of butter and stir well. Apply it over the breasts and wait for 10 minutes to rinse off with water. Do it 3 – 4 times a week on regular basis.
  • Goosegrass (or cleavers) has an excellent astringent property that tightens the skin to prevent it from sagging. So, make a poultice with a handful of fresh cleaver leaves and apply it over the breasts. Wash them after a few minutes and repeat it twice daily for a month to see the results.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Never ever choose an extreme dieting that results in drastic weight loss in a short period why because it causes sagging skin (including breasts).
  2. Drink an ample quantity of water daily not only to stay hydrated but also to flush out the harmful toxins or free radicals from the skin.
  3. Make sure to apply sunscreen on the breast especially when you’re wearing a bathing suit, tank top or sundress that has a low neckline. Also, avoid direct sun exposure on your breasts without sunscreen.
  4. Make a habit of wearing a supportive or sports bra while doing exercises (like running or jogging), contracting poses and forward bends.
  5. Swimming for 30 minutes regularly will firm up the breasts by tightening the muscles and thereby lifts the drooping breasts.
  6. Quit smoking and over-consumption of alcohol or carbonated beverages to protect the breast from sagging and to improve your overall health.
  7. Posture is another aspect that plays an important role in the perfect structure of the body (including breasts). So, prefer to sit straight, walk straight and avoid drooping in any position.
  8. Wearing a proper and right fitting bra to provide support for the breast and also choose the one which suits for your activity like push up bra for general activities and sports bra for aerobic exercises and other workouts that causing breasts to bounce.
  9. Reduce your excess weight by doing yoga, exercises and healthy diet plan why because excess body weight will make the skin to stretch and thereby breasts to sag.
  10. Consume a healthy diet that has all essential minerals, proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, calcium and essential fats which are required to lift up the breasts and to prevent it from sagging.
  11. Massage the breasts regularly with oil daily for 10 minutes in circular motions to improve blood circulation and to inflate the blood vessels to lift up the breasts.
  12. Consume a healthy and well nutrition diet which is enriched with proteins, vitamins, calcium, minerals, etc. to get a tight pair of breasts. Include tomatoes, cauliflower, carrot, meat, broccoli, cabbage, etc. in your daily diet to get essential nutrients that help to lift the breasts.
  13. Reduce the intake of caffeinated and carbonated beverages why because they may cause sagging breasts.

Final Word:

Try these natural ways for breast lifts. Do you know any other successful natural home remedies to lift the sagging breasts? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.

Home Remedies to Get Rid of Freckles

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Fade Freckles with Natural Remedies

Who doesn’t want flawless skin but in these days, most people think that beauty depends on the money like spending on spas or beauty parlors? Well, there is no need to spend that much money when natural remedies at home can do the trick for you.

Freckles are one such woe of the skin that most of the people don’t want to deal with. So, what exactly are these freckles? Is it treatable at home? And how can you get rid of them with the best natural remedies? Are there any tips to prevent its recurrence in future?

You will get all these information in this article. Scroll down to start reading all about freckles and its natural remedies.

What are Freckles?

Freckles are tiny brown spots on the skin that appears most commonly on the facial skin, arms and shoulders and other sun exposed areas of the skin. People with fair skin (more sensitive) to sun damage are more prone to these freckles.

What Causes Freckles?

It is mainly caused due to an increase in the melanin production in certain skin cells that make it get darker and appear as dark spots on the skin. The increase in melanin is caused due to heredity, stress, hormonal imbalances, etc. However, there are not harmful but it can be a sign of skin damage and they make you feel embarrassed.

Is it treatable at home?

Yes, there are many natural remedies available at home to treat your freckles and make you glow with an even toned skin. Avoid choosing chemical peels, bleaching, cryosurgery, and laser treatments for clearing your freckles or spots on the skin. Always choose natural ways to heal/clear the problem.

How to Fade Freckles with Natural Remedies?

Here you’re about to learn some best home remedies that deal with how to fade freckles safely with simple ingredients at home. Let’s get started.

Remedy – 1: (Lemon Juice)

Lemon contains citric acid that exhibits bleaching property to fade away the freckles and other dark spots on the skin. Simply rub the freckles affected skin with lemon juice to get rid of the problem. The only drawback of using lemon is that it causes a stinging sensation in the dry or sensitive skin people.

For those people, dilute lemon juice by adding water or plain yogurt. Don’t go out in the sun for 30 minutes after using lemon treatment, as it causes photo sensitivity.

Here are few ways of using lemon for treating freckles.

  • Add a pinch of salt in 1 tablespoon each of fresh lemon juice and raw honey in a bowl. Stir well to make a paste and apply it on the freckles (not to get contact with your eyes). Wait for 20 – 30 minutes and rinse with water. Dry the skin and repeat the same process for 2 – 3 times daily till you get rid of the freckles.
  • Stir 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice with 1/2 cup of plain yogurt. Spread this mix on the freckled skin and rinse off with water after 20 minutes and dry the skin. Apply moisturizer and perform this application daily to get complete relief from the problems.
  • Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of sugar on one-half of the lemon. Use this sugar sprinkled lemon piece to scrub your skin for 2 – 3 minutes. Wash the area with water and continue it regularly for twice a week until you get rid of freckles.

Remedy – 2: (Sour Milk or Cream)

Sour milk and sour cream will help to lighten your skin with its lactic acid that inhibits the production of the tyrosinase enzyme, which in turn causes over pigmentation.

  • Sour Milk – Rinse your face with some sour milk and leave it on for few minutes. Rinse with water and repeat it 3 times daily.
  • Sour Cream – Apply any sour cream on the freckles affected skin areas. Let it sit for about 20 minutes and then wipe off with a soft towel or tissue. Dry the skin to apply moisturizer or sunscreen. Repeat it once a day for a week and then reduce its frequency to twice a week (OR) replace your sour cream with yogurt.

Remedy – 3: (Papaya)

The presence of papain enzyme in papaya will help you to exfoliate the skin to remove the dead cells. It also inhibits the tyrosinase which in turn stops the production of melanin and prevents the appearance of new freckles. To obtain more papain, you have to use raw, green papaya.

Here are some ways of using papaya for freckles.

  • Take a ripe papaya and mash it properly. Apply it on the skin and wait for 15 – 30 minutes and rinse off with water. Do it once or twice daily for best results.
  • Blend some raw papaya to obtain its puree and add 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Stir well and spread it on the freckles affected areas and wash with water after 15 – 20 minutes. Do it daily.
  • Extract fresh papaya juice by using a food processor and apply this juice on the skin using a cotton ball. Wait for 10 – 15 minutes and rinse off completely with cool water. Repeat the process daily.

Remedy – 4: (Horseradish)

Horseradish has antioxidant properties that lighten your dark spots and the rich content of vitamin C (or ascorbic acid) helps to reduce these scars or dark spots appearances by restricting melanin production.

Here are few ways of using horseradish root for clearing freckles.

  • Grate 1/2 cup of horseradish root and place it in a jar to mix with 1 cup of raw apple cider vinegar. Cover it with a lid and keep it aside for 2 weeks by shaking it once daily. After that, strain the vinegar and apply it on the freckles using a cotton ball for twice daily.
  • Mix 1 tablespoon of horseradish powder in 1 cup of boiling milk and stir well. Remove it from heat and strain it after it cools down. Apply it on the freckles affected skin areas and wash the area after 15 – 20 minutes. You will observe fading of freckles while applying it daily.
  • Take a horseradish root and chop it. Now extract its juice by using a blender or juice and apply it on the skin with the help of a cotton ball. Rinse with water after 15 – 20 minutes. Repeat it once daily.
  • Squeeze juice of a lemon in freshly grated 1 horseradish root and apply this mix on the skin. Let it sit for few minutes until dry and rinse it off with cool water. Continue it every other day to get rid of the problem.

Remedy – 5: (Honey)

The excellent moisturizing properties and enzymes in honey will help to lighten the pigmentation on the skin. It acts as a natural humectant that gives your skin a natural glow.

Here are few ways of using honey for fading freckles on the skin.

  • Mix raw honey and water in a bowl to make it as a thin paste. Slightly heat it in the microwave and apply this lukewarm mix on the freckles affected skin areas. Leave it to dry completely and rinse with warm water. Do it once or twice daily till you get complete relief from the problem.
  • Warm some raw honey and mix wheat germ till it forms a fine paste. Apply this paste on the skin and rinse with warm water followed by cold water (closes the skin pores) after 15 – 20 minutes. Do it thrice a week for a couple of months.
  • Stir equal quantities of plain yogurt and raw honey in a bowl. Apply it on the freckled skin and wait for 30 – 40 minutes. Rinse off with water and repeat it for once daily.

Remedy – 6: (Buttermilk)

The lactic acid in buttermilk exfoliates the skin to clear the dead cells and other impurities. It has natural bleaching properties that fade away these dark spots and exhibits the similar results of a skin peeling. Drink buttermilk and apply it daily to get rid of the problem.

  • Cut the sheet of cheesecloth to fit for your nose, eyes, and mouth. Rinse your face using a mild soap and water. Don’t dry it to place the cheesecloth mask dipped in buttermilk on the face. Dry it for few minutes, re-soak and repeat the same process for 4 times.
  • Simply apply buttermilk to your freckled skin with the help of a cotton ball. Dry it for 15 – 20 minutes and wash the area properly with water. pat dry the skin and do it twice daily.
  • Mix enough buttermilk in 2 tablespoons of powder oatmeal till it forms a paste. Apply it on the freckled skin and rinse with cool water after 30 – 45 minutes. Regularly follow it once daily for best results.
  • Stir 1 tablespoon each of fresh lemon juice and buttermilk in a bowl. Spread this mix on the skin and rinse off with water after 15 – 20 minutes. Do it once daily to get rid of freckles.
  • Cut a potato into round slices and soak these slices in enough buttermilk for 15 minutes. Then take this soaked potato slice and use it to rub it all over the freckles areas of the skin for 5 minutes. Dry the skin and wash off with cool water. Continue it thrice a week regularly to get the fair and flawless skin.

Remedy – 7: (Onions)

The sulfur content in onions helps to exfoliate the skin to remove dead cells and other impurities. It also helps to lighten your dark spots and freckles. For best results, always use red onions rather than white.

  • Slice an onion and rub the onion slice all over the freckled skin for 2 – 3 minutes.
  • Leave it to dry the onion juice on the skin and rinse off with water.
  • Do it daily for few times a day until you get complete relief from these freckles and dark spots on the skin.

Note: Or mince an onion and extract its juice using a strainer. Then add 1 teaspoon of vinegar to this onion juice and apply it on the freckled skin using a cotton ball. Dry the skin and rinse with water. Do it 2 – 3 times a week for a month to get relief from these freckles.

Remedy – 8: (Sake or Rice Wine)

Kojic acid is a byproduct formed in the process of fermenting or malting rice. Sake or rice wine inhibits tyrosinase and thereby reduces melanin production. Make sure to store this wine in a dark bottle why because the sunlight makes it lose its potency.

  • Stir 1 teaspoon each of raw honey, sake, and yogurt in a bowl.
  • Then add 3 teaspoons of powdered oatmeal to it.
  • Mix well to make a fine paste and spread it on the freckled skin.
  • Leave it on for about 30 minutes and rinse off with water.
  • Continue doing the same process for once daily until you achieved freckles free flawless skin.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Application of any of these natural ingredients like tomato juice or any other citrus juice, cucumber pulp, grated potato, mulberry extract & licorice root extract, eggplant, licorice root powder & jojoba oil, mint juice & mashed banana, etc. on the freckled skin will help you a lot in dealing with this problem.
  2. You can also go with oil applications like castor oil, almond oil, jojoba oil or coconut oil on the freckles affected areas regularly to fade away these dark spots on the skin.
  3. Drink plenty of water to keep your body well hydrated and detoxified. Consume fresh fruits and vegetables along with fiber rich whole grains that are enriched with vitamin A, C, E, K and B-complex which are essential for healthy skin.
  4. Rinse your face with mild soaps which don’t contain harsh chemicals especially after coming from outside and at night before going to bed.
  5. Apply sunscreen with a high SPF and wear clothes and hats that prevent the skin from the sun while going out. Avoiding spending lots of time outside when the sun’s intensity is at its peak.
  6. Consult your dermatologist if you didn’t find any relief from these ugly spots on the skin for proper diagnose and treatment.

Try these natural remedies for freckles and dark spots. Do you know any other successful natural remedies for fading freckles or dark spots? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

Natural Ways to Strengthen your Brittle Nails

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Everyone desires to have a beautiful and shiny nails to enhance their beauty and health as well, but weak and brittle nails can become a nightmare to most of the people in these days.

Over time, these brittle nails can be split, cracked or chipped due to many reasons like aging, frequent exposure to water or chemicals, long-term usage of nail polish or its remover, dry environment, dehydration, nutritional deficiencies, etc.

Also, brittle nails can be a symptom of many health problems like thyroid, psoriasis, anemia, fungal infections, alopecia areata, jaundice, heart or lungs problems.

Don’t worry, there are many natural remedies available for treating your dry, cracking or splitting nails and thus makes your nails strong and shiny.

Home Remedies for Brittle Nails:

The listed below are the best remedies that are widely used to treat your brittle nails naturally. The only thing you need to do is to follow them regularly for getting quick and effective results.

Remedy – 1: (Coconut Oil)

Coconut oil has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that prevent nail fungus and other nail infections. It has essential fatty acids that make it as a great moisturizer, which nourishes your nails to make it strong and shiny.

  • Mix few drops of fresh lemon juice in 1/4 cup of warm coconut oil.
  • Stir well and soak your nails in this mix for about 10 – 15 minutes at night before bedtime.
  • After that, dry those fingernails or toenails and wear gloves or socks overnight.
  • Repeat the same regularly for several weeks to make your nails strong and healthy.

Coconut Oil Remedies for Brittle Nails

Note:

  • Also, simply apply some warm coconut oil on each nail and massage gently for few minutes. This will help to improve blood circulation and thereby to keep your nails well moisturized.
  • Or use Olive oil or any natural oil instead of coconut oil to get rid of brittle nails.

Remedy – 2: (Tea Tree Oil)

Tea tree oil has an antimicrobial property that gives relief from any nail infections. It also moisturizes your dry and cracked nails along with treating discolored nails.

  • Mix few drops of tea tree oil in 1/2 teaspoon of vitamin E oil (or any carrier oil).
  • Apply this mix on your nails and massage it gently for few minutes.
  • Let it sit for 30 – 45 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.
  • Dry your nails and apply moisturizing lotion on your nails.
  • Repeat the same process twice daily for a month to get relief from the problem.

Remedy – 3: (Apple Cider Vinegar)

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has all essential nutrients, enzymes, and acids that fight against nail infections and moisturizes your nails to get relief from dry and brittle nails.

  • Mix equal quantities of organic apple cider vinegar and water in a small bowl.
  • Stir well and soak your nails in this mix for few minutes.
  • Then immediately after soaking, push down your cuticles gently for few minutes.
  • Continue doing the same process for once daily till your nails become strong and shiny.

Note: Or warm 1/4 cup of olive oil and add 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup of beer to it. Stir well and soak your nails for about 10 – 15 minutes. Do it regularly for once or twice a week.

Remedy – 4: (Lemon Juice)

Lemon juice improves your nail condition by moisturizing and strengthening the nails. It also brightens up your nails and prevents any spots or fungus on it.

  • Add 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice in 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Stir well and heat the mix in the microwave for few seconds till the mix feels warm to touch.
  • Apply this warm oil mix onto your nails with the help of a cotton ball at night before bedtime.
  • Dry it for few minutes and wear gloves.
  • Leave it on for overnight and repeat the same once daily for few days.

Note: Or mix equal quantities of fresh lemon juice and argan oil. Soak your nail in this mix for about 20 – 30 minutes. Rinse off and repeat it once daily.

Remedy – 5: (Horsetail)

Horsetail has rich content of silica, a mineral used to maintain healthy nails. It is also used to prevent white spots on the nails.

  • Mix 2 teaspoons of dried horsetail herb into 1 cup of hot water.
  • Stir, cover it and let it steep for about 8 – 12 minutes.
  • Then allow it to cool for another few minutes and soak your weak and brittle nails in it for about 15 – 20 minutes.
  • Now dry your nails and rub olive oil on your nails.
  • Wear gloves and leave it for overnight.
  • Do the same process for 3 – 4 times a week regularly.

Note: Or drink 1 – 2 cups of this horsetail tea daily for making your nails strong from inside the body.

Remedy – 6: (Sea Salt)

Sea salt contains many healing minerals that provide strength and moisture to your nails. It makes your cuticles soft and provides natural shine to your nails. In this process, we use essential oils to prevent any nail infections.

  • Mix 2 – 3 drops each of wheat germ oil, myrrh, frankincense and lemon oil and 2 tablespoons of sea salt in a bowl of warm water.
  • Stir well and soak your nails in this mix for about 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Then after, rinse off with warm water and dry your nails thoroughly.
  • Apply a hand cream and continue doing the same for 2 – 3 times a week till you healed dry and brittle nails.

Remedy – 7: (Herbal Mask)

This herbal mask helps to prevent nail fungus and strengthens your nails along with moisturizing them to get rid of weak and brittleness.

  • Mix 1 teaspoon each of peppermint and chamomile herbs in 1 cup of boiling water.
  • Let it steep for an hour or two and then strain it.
  • Now mix 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of wheat flour in this herbal water.
  • Stir well and apply it on your nails and rinse off after 30 minutes.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Application of vitamin E oil will strengthen, hydrate and moisturize your nails. So, apply vitamin E oil on the nails at night before bedtime and massage gently. Repeat it for few days to treat brittle nails.
  2. Blackstrap molasses heals weak and brittle nails that caused due to lack of iron or anemia. Just mix 1 tablespoon of blackstrap molasses in 1 cup of hot milk or water. Stir well and drink it once or twice daily to get rid of the problem, but people who are diabetic should not use this method.
  3. Biotin helps treat splits, thin or brittle nails with its essential nutrients. Consult your doctor to know the dosage before taking biotin supplement for weak nails. Also, include biotin-rich foods like cereals, fish, milk, cauliflower, whole grains, egg yolks, bananas, lentils, etc. in your daily diet.
  4. Drink plenty of water, herbal teas, soups, fresh fruit or vegetable juices or other watery food to prevent dehydration.
  5. Consume a healthy diet and expose your nails to natural sunlight (particularly at sunrise and sunset times) to grab vitamin D, essential for proper nail and body growth.
  6. Also, it’s essential to wear gloves to protect your hands and nails from the dangerous exposure to chemicals or water. Trim your nails shorter to prevent the absorption of chemicals or water into your nails.
  7. Avoid using nail polishes, lacquers or adhesives, artificial nails, alcohol-based hand sanitizers, etc. to prevent dry or brittle nails.
  8. Apply some petroleum jelly or warm natural oils on your nails for few times daily to hold the moisture and thereby to get rid of weak or brittle nails.
  9. Opt for fortified nail polishes and wear nail polish occasionally, so that the nails can be exposed to natural air.
  10. Use some cuticle cream or oil to your cuticles to avoid dry skin or hangnails. Also, avoid cutting off your cuticles.
  11. Consult your doctor if you are experiencing frequent weak and brittle nails, as it can be a sign of any serious health problems for proper diagnose and treatment.

Try these natural remedies and tips to get rid of brittle nails. Do you know any other remedies for treating weak or brittle nails? Then share it with us in the comments section.

7 Best Remedies to Deal with Dry Skin

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Ah! It’s winter – the snow time to enjoy the weather but the dry and flaky skin is the most common skin problem faced at this time.

This condition occurs when you’re skin is unable to hold proper moisture level (or) your sweat glands unable to produce much moisture. Rough, scaly patches on the skin will lead to scratching and thus result in a permanent scar formation on the skin.

Cold and dry winter air will suck the life out of the silky and smooth skin. Other triggers of dry skin are nutritional deficiencies, aging, genetics, environmental exposures, excessive bathing, exposure to harsh soaps or detergents or household cleaners, etc.

Fine lines, redness, scaling or peeling, rough skin, cracks, skin tightness, flaking, itching, etc. are some symptoms of dry skin.

Constant usage of cosmetic moisturizers, lotions or creams may cause some side effects, if used in the longer run. So, the best way is to choose the natural remedies at home to grab an effective hydrating and nourishing skin.

Home Remedies for Dry Skin:

Here is the list of best natural home remedies that will turn your dry skin into the smooth and hydrated skin. Have a look at these dry skin remedies and try them to combat your skin dryness.

Remedy – 1: (Olive Oil)

Olive oil is enriched with essential nutrients, healthy fatty acids, vitamins (E & K) and antioxidant that moisturize the skin to make it smooth and prevent aging signs and roughness. It acts as a natural humectant that attracts the moisture to prevent skin dryness.

Here are few ways of using olive oil for treating skin dryness.

  • Mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of raw honey in 4 tablespoons of fine brown sugar. Stir well till it forms a fine scrub paste and use it to scrub your dry skin using circular motions for few minutes. After that, take your bath and apply a light moisturizer.
  • Apply olive oil on all over your skin where you suffer from dry skin and massage gently. Leave it on for 30 minutes and take your shower. Dry your skin and apply moisturizer.
  • Egg yolk controls the shedding of skin cells to prevent dryness. Mix 1 teaspoon of olive oil in 2 egg yolks and apply it on the skin. Wait for few minutes till it dries and then rinse off with water. Pat dry the skin and apply a natural moisturizer. Repeat it once daily.

Olive Oil Remedies for Dry Skin

Remedy – 2: (Yogurt)

Yogurt has lactic acid that exfoliates the skin and prevents over dryness. It also has antioxidant, skin soothing and skin hydrating properties that help you a lot in preventing skin dryness.

Here are few ways of using yogurt for moisturizing your dry skin.

  • Apply fresh yogurt on all over the body and massage gently till the skin absorbs it. Take your shower or bath after 10 – 15 minutes. Yogurt has a mild exfoliating property that removes germs and bacteria causing dryness or itching. Repeat it once daily.
  • Mix 3 tablespoons of mashed papaya in 1/2 cup of yogurt. Stir well by adding few drops of honey and lemon juice. Apply it on the skin and wash the area with cold water after 10 minutes. Repeat the same regularly for once a week.
  • Mash 1 ripe banana and add it to 1/4 cup of yogurt. Stir well and apply it on the dry and rough patches of the skin. Rinse off with warm water after 30 minutes.
  • Also, you can use ripe banana paste directly on the dry skin area to moisture the skin.

Remedy – 3: (Milk and Milk Cream)

Milk contains lactic acid that exfoliates the skin and locks the moisture to make the skin smooth and supple. It balances the pH levels of the skin to relieve you from dryness and itching. It has skin soothing property that clears the discomfort and irritation caused by dry skin.

Here are some methods of using milk for preventing dry skin.

  • Mix few drops of fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of milk in 2 teaspoons of milk cream. Apply it on your dry hands and legs. Wait for few minutes and take your shower. Repeat it once daily.
  • Mix few drops of organic rose water in 4 tablespoons of milk. Stir well and rub it all over the skin. Rinse off with cold water after 10 minutes. Do it twice daily.
  • Soak a clean cloth in cold milk and place it on the dry skin for 5 – 7 minutes. Rinse off the milk with another cloth soaked in lukewarm water.
  • Pour 1 cup of raw milk in a bathtub filled with lukewarm water and soak yourself in this water for 10 – 15 minutes. Continue this bath regularly to combat dry skin.
  • Mix 1 teaspoon of almond oil in 1 glass of warm milk. Drink it at night before bedtime to moisturize your skin and to enhance sound sleep.

Milk and Milk Cream Remedies for Dry Skin

Remedy – 4: (Honey)

Honey is a natural moisturizer that is loaded with antimicrobial, antioxidant and humectant properties which help to lock the moisture in your skin to keep it soft and supple.

When you massage the skin with honey then it increases the blood circulation and provides deep moisturizing action, which helps to get rid of dry skin.

Here are few ways of using honey for dry skin.

  • Apply enough pure honey on the dry skin and massage gently for 2 – 3 minutes. Wash the area with warm water (or take shower) and apply moisturizer. Repeat it once daily.
  • Mix equal quantities of raw honey, olive oil and beeswax (melted). Apply this mix on all over the body and let it sit for 10 minutes. Rinse off and do it once daily.
  • Mash 1/2 a ripe avocado and mix it by adding 1/2 cup of honey. Stir well and apply it on the dry skin and rinse off after 15 – 20 minutes. Also, use this mix as your hydrating face mask for once or twice a week (or simply apply avocado pulp).

Honey For Dry Skin

Remedy – 5: (Coconut Oil)

Coconut oil acts as a natural moisturizer that makes your skin soft and supple. It has essential nutrients and fatty acids that lock the skin moisture and prevent dryness.

  • Warm some coconut oil and apply it all over the body at night before going to sleep.
  • Leave it on for overnight and rinse off in the morning.
  • Do it daily till you get a smooth, hydrated and nourished skin.

Note:

  • Or apply coconut oil after taking your bath or shower to hydrated your body and prevent dryness.
  • Also, massage your dry skin areas with castor oil or almond oil at night before bedtime and rinse your face in the morning.

Remedy – 6: (Oatmeal)

Oatmeal moisturizes the skin with its high protein content. It locks moisture levels by preventing water loss and soothes the skin with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

  • Add 1 mashed ripe banana in 1 cup of ground oatmeal.
  • Mix well by adding some lukewarm milk to make a paste.
  • Apply it on the dry face as a face mask.
  • Rinse off with cold water after 10 – 15 minutes.
  • Apply this face mask regularly for once a week.

Note: Or simply go with the oatmeal bath by pouring 1 cup of plain oatmeal in your bathtub filled with warm water along with few drops of lavender oil. Soak for 15 – 30 minutes and rinse off. Have this soothing bath for once a week regularly.

Oatmeal Remedies for Dry Skin

Remedy – 7: (Aloe Vera)

Aloe vera exhibits skin soothing and antimicrobial properties that prevent your flaking, dried and irritated skin. It forms a protective layer to keep your skin hydrated and free from any impurities.

  • Freshly squeeze aloe vera gel from an aloe leaf.
  • Apply this gel on the dry skin areas and massage gently.
  • Wait for 10 – 15 minutes and wash the area with lukewarm water.
  • Continue doing this process for twice daily to combat your dry skin.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Drink plenty of water and other healthy liquids to keep your body and skin hydrated.
  2. Include oily fishes which are rich in essential fatty acids to prevent dry skin.
  3. Run a humidifier to add moisture to the air and thereby prevents dry skin.
  4. Protect your skin from environmental irritants by applying moisturizing lotions or sunscreen.
  5. Avoid hot water showers and always prefer lukewarm water or cool water shower to prevent excessive dryness.
  6. Choose liquid soaps that have fat or oil rather than bar soaps to moisture your skin.
  7. Consult your doctor once if you’re suffering from the extreme dry skin for proper diagnose and treatment.
  8. Prefer natural fibers like silk and cotton which help the skin to breathe rather than wool (irritates normal skin). So, choose the fabrics that suit your skin.
  9. Go for scrubs like lemon – sugar scrub (or) sea salt with vegetable glycerin scrub to exfoliate the dead skin and make your skin smooth. But remember to apply moisturizer after rinsing the skin thoroughly.

Try these natural dry skin remedies. Do you know any other remedies for dry skin? Then share it with us in the below comments box.

DIY Natural Coconut Oil Deodorant

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The body releases toxins that comes out of the skin as sweating. So, sweating is not a bad thing but the problem arises when the bacteria break down the sweat into acids and thus causing odor.

We know that our underarm glands are more prone to sweating and so, we are using deodorants or antiperspirants to get rid of underarm odor.

Although, there are many commercial deodorants available in the market, the reasons to avoid these commercial ones is, they contains parabens, propylene glycol, triclosan, aluminum-based compounds and toxic chemical fragrances which cause harm to the skin (like causing breast cancer, dark underarms, Alzheimer’s).

The armpits are a very sensitive area that applying toxins will cause rashes and darkness. So, to keep your armpits fresh and free from toxins, you have to prepare a homemade deodorant and use it.

Natural Homemade Coconut Oil Deodorants:

Here are some homemade deodorants using natural ingredients like coconut oil. Before going to see the DIY coconut oil deodorants, let’s know how coconut oil is good for underarms.

  • Coconut oil has lauric fatty acid that exhibits antibacterial and antiseptic properties that fight against the bacteria causing odor and infection in your armpits.
  • It has an antioxidant property that detoxifies your pores and prevents body odor.
  • It contains vitamin E that helps to nourish and moisturize your skin to prevent the odor. The fragrance of coconut oil will keep your skin refreshed and odor less.

Now, let’s have a look on how to prepare DIY homemade coconut oil based deodorants to get rid of body odor.

Deodorant – 1: (Coconut Oil with Baking Soda, Shea Butter, Beeswax and Cornstarch)

Baking soda absorbs bad odors, neutralizes the pH and fights against the microbes causing odor. Shea butter moisturizes the skin to prevent it from dryness and also relieves you from the bumps caused after shaving your armpits.

Cornstarch observes the excess moisture causing odor, beeswax is used to maintain the deodorant in solid form, essential oils add soothing fragrance to deodorants and coconut oil acts as a base to your natural deodorants.

  • Add 3 tablespoons of grated beeswax, 2 tablespoons of shea butter and 1/3 cup of coconut oil in a double boiler.
  • Let them melt properly and turn off the heat.
  • Then add 1 tablespoon of baking soda and 1/3 cup of cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) to this mix.
  • Stir well till it forms a smooth paste and add 10 – 15 drops of your favorite essential oils in this mix for aroma.
  • Mix well and pour this mix into any deodorant sticks or silicone molds.
  • Let it sit aside to cool and settle for few hours and then use them as your deodorants.
  • Roll or rub the deodorant directly on the armpits and let it dry for 5 minutes before placing your clothes.
  • Use it regularly instead of commercial deodorants to get rid of body odor.

Note: Or prepare a deodorant without using beeswax.

Deodorant – 2: (Coconut Oil with Baking Soda and Arrowroot Powder)

Baking soda and arrowroot powder absorbs the sweat and moisture to reduce the body odor. This natural deodorant will work effectively in clearing body odor.

  • Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, 3 tablespoons of arrowroot powder, 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil, 5 – 10 drops of essential oils and 1 tablespoon of baking soda in a bowl.
  • Mix all these ingredients till you get a fine paste consistency.
  • Transfer this mix into an empty deodorant container and freeze it for few minutes to get a solid form.
  • Use it regularly to get rid of body odor or underarm odor.

Note:

  • Or mix 2 tablespoons of bentonite clay, 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 5 – 8 drops of essential oil and 6 tablespoons of arrowroot powder in 5 tablespoons of coconut oil. Stir well and place it in a jar.
  • Or mix equal amounts of (1/4 cup) coconut oil, baking soda and arrowroot powder in a bowl. Stir well and place it in a jar to use it regularly.

Deodorant – 3: (Coconut Oil with Almond Oil, Arrowroot Powder and Diatomaceous Earth)

Almond oil and coconut oil have antibacterial and skin soothing properties that reduce bad odor. Arrowroot powder draws out the toxins and makes the deodorant thicker. Diatomaceous earth works well for sensitive skin and works well in removing moisture and toxins from the applied area.

  • Pour 30 gms of coconut oil, 20 gms of shea butter, 10 grams each of beeswax and almond oil in a double boiler.
  • Melt it on a low temperature and turn off the heat.
  • Keep it aside to cool down for few minutes.
  • Then add 15 grams each of arrowroot powder and diatomaceous earth, 5 drops of vitamin E oil and 20 – 25 drops of essential oils in it.
  • Stir well and pour it into a container and use it regularly to get rid of body and armpit bad odor.

Deodorant – 4: (Coconut Oil with Baking Soda and Essential Oils)

This natural deodorant works well in treating your body odor. Add your favorite essential oils in this mix.

  • Take 1/2 cup each of coconut oil and baking soda in a bowl.
  • Stir well and add 40 – 60 drops of essential oils in this mix.
  • Mix it thoroughly and store it in a deodorant container.
  • Dab a little of this mix with fingers and rub it gently onto your underarms.
  • Wait for few minutes and wear your clothes.
  • Repeat its application regularly to get rid of underarm odor.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. Shower with an antibacterial soap (like tea tree oil, lemongrass oil) will prevent the bacteria on your skin and thus reduces the odor from your body.
  2. Always use aluminum free natural deodorants to prevent sweating and thus to inhibit the body’s natural detoxification process.
  3. Certain foods like onions, garlic, refined sugar, strong spices, dairy products and fried foods will break down into compounds that circulate into your blood stream and comes out as sweat through your pores. So, avoid consuming such foods that increase your body odor.
  4. Dirty, damp and sweaty clothes are more prone to cause odor. So, thoroughly wash your clothes using antibacterial laundry soap and rinse well to get rid of the body odor.
  5. Stress, anxiety, and depression will also make you sweat. So, find some ways to beat these things to get relief from excessive sweating and thereby body odor.
  6. Other than coconut oil, you can also use baking soda and corn starch, potassium alum, lemon juice, rubbing alcohol, vinegar, and cornstarch, etc. as your natural deodorants to get rid of underarm odor.

Try these natural DIY coconut oil based deodorants and share your experience with us

 

DIY Natural Sugar Wax Recipes for Hair Removal

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DIY Sugar Wax Recipes

Sugar waxing is an ancient practice in Arabia for removing unwanted hair on the body. In these days, it has been popular as an effective method for hair removal.

Most people are unaware that they can prepare this sugar wax recipe at home and remove their unwanted hair at home without spending money and time in the salons or parlor.

Are you one among those people who tried many sugar wax recipes which went wrong and getting frustrated with these failed attempts? Then it is the right place for you to prepare a sugar wax with the right consistency.

Many people prefer shaving rather than waxing but shaving doesn’t clear hair from the roots and causes some dark spots, weird bumps or rashes on the skin and you have to shave the hair frequently.

But coming to sugar waxing, it is a natural and safe process with long lasting resulting. It is easy to prepare and use it without any dark spots, bumps or ingrown hairs on the skin. This sugar wax is not sticky and painful when compared to other waxing.

So, want to try this DIY homemade sugar wax recipes then have a look at the below-mentioned methods and try any one of them for hair removal.

DIY Sugar Wax Recipes:

Here are some best DIY sugar wax recipes which you can try at home to remove the unwanted hair on the body.

Method – 1: (Sugar Wax without Strips)

This method helps you to remove hair without using strips. Here we use lemon juice, sugar, water and guar gum in which lemon juice prevent sugar from crystallizing and guar gum makes this paste more elastic and pliable.

Preparation Steps:

  • Pour 1 cup of white sugar in a saucepan which is placed on the stove over medium-low flame.
  • Then add 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice (or 1/4 cup) and 1/5 cup of water in it.
  • Stir well until the sugar dissolves and turns into a golden syrup.
  • Turn off the heat and stir it by adding 1/2 teaspoon guar gum and squirt a thin layer of water on the baking pan.
  • Pour this syrup on it with a spoon and start scraping the syrup from all the edges towards the center to cool the mix and solidify it.
  • Do it till the ball of sugar wax is formed and then start stretching and pulling it by wetting your hands occasionally for 10 – 15 minutes.
  • This process will make the ball stretchy and pliable and store it in a clean jar and refrigerate it for up to 2 months.

How to Use:

  • Wash and dry the area where you want to use this sugar wax.
  • Then dust the area with either corn starch or baby powder to ensure that the sugar sticks to the hairs.
  • Take your sugar ball and stretch it on a small area of the skin in the opposite direction of hair growth
  • Wait for 7 seconds and pull off in the same direction of the hair growth.
  • Continue this process till you are done with all the areas and moisturize the skin with some natural moisturizers to enjoy hairless smooth skin.
  • You can use this sugar wax for 3 – 4 times until it loses the firmness and also remember that not to use this wax recipe for removing facial hair.

Note: 

  • In this recipe, lemon juice is used to bind the ingredients and prevent sugar from crystallizing but for certain reasons like sensitive skin, irritating and making your skin photosensitive. So, prepare wax recipe by using vinegar instead of lemon juice and add few drops of lavender oil and avoid using guar gum to it.
  • If you want, you can also add a pinch of salt to this sugar wax recipe.

Method – 2: (Sugar Wax Recipe with Strips)

This makes use of strips to remove the hair from the roots. It also uses three simple ingredients – sugar (prefer white sugar), lemon juice and water.

Preparation Steps:

  • Pour 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of water in a pan and stir well until the sugar melts.
  • Then add 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice and stir it on medium flame till it turns to golden brown color.
  • Turn off the flame and leave the wax to cool completely.
  • Store it in a glass jar for regular usage.

How to Use:

  • Before starting this waxing, you have to dust some cornstarch or talcum powder on the skin to clear the oil or dust from the skin.
  • Then spread this sugar mix on the skin by using a Popsicle stick or butter knife.
  • Now press a waxing strip on it and pull it in the opposite direction of hair growth.
  • Finally, rinse your skin with cold water and use a moisturizer or aloe vera gel to prevent redness on the skin and to make it smooth.

Tips and Precautions:

  1. For best results, you have to take a hot shower along with a bit of sugar scrub to exfoliate the areas where you want to use this wax. Apply it after you dried your skin thoroughly.
  2. Remember that not to apply any lotion 24 hours before on the skin where you want to remove the hair.
  3. Also, reheat the mix using a microwave or placing the jar in a boiling water to remove the hair from the roots.

Try these natural sugar wax recipes to remove the unwanted hair from the root. Do you know any other successful homemade sugar wax recipes? Then share it with us in the comments box.