Tag: Balm

Cold sores are unsightly, often painful blisters that appear in and around the mouth. They are caused by a contagious virus called herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1). Even though there are no treatments to cure the infection, there are home remedies you can try as well as over-the-counter medications which calm the symptoms. Home remedies include ice, lemon balm, tea tree oil, tea bags, salt and using sunscreen regularly.

On the skin, coconut oil is extremely versatile. Use it as a gentle makeup remover at the end of the long day. As a face wash, coconut oil will do away with dirt and excess sebum. You can also apply it on the skin and lips for a moisturizing effect. Thanks to its antimicrobial benefits, coconut oil works as an acne spot treatment and wound protectant. Slather it on to relieve irritation and redness from a sunburn.

Herbs have several medicinal benefits, making them a good addition to a garden. Pot marigold relieves cramps and heals cuts, bruises, and infections. Holy basil prevents infections, alleviates stress, and protects the kidneys and liver. Cilantro improves digestion and alleviates anxiety. Lavender and lemon balm improve memory, alleviate anxiety, and cure insomnia. Peppermint relieves headaches and improves the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and acid reflux.

Coconut oil has plenty of health benefits but it can also be useful in the beauty realm. It makes a great mouthwash because it helps prevent dental plaque and gingivitis thanks to its antimicrobial properties. Its texture and composition also make it a good shaving cream, lip balm, hand cream, moisturizer, anti-frizz hair serum, body scrub, and makeup remover. There seems to be nothing that coconut oil can't do.

Some beauty products are not meant to be used daily. For example, daily exfoliating can irritate and inflame the skin. Deep conditioning masks can leave hair looking limp and greasy. Daily dry shampooing, on the other hand, strips hair of natural oils. Lip balm or matte lipstick can dry your lips daily, and a primer can clog your pores. Save these products for a special occasion or use them on a weekly basis.

You have an important event coming up, that you’re feeling a bit nervous about. Or a critical meeting that you’ve been working hard on...

If you can’t fall asleep, try herbal bedtime teas. Chamomile fights anxiety and is easy to find in stores. Is a migraine keeping you up? Drink fragrant lavender tea. Valerian, kava kava, and skullcap will shorten the amount of time it takes to drift off. Passionflower also has anti-anxiety properties, and the flavor is milder than other herbs. Lemon balm, which is often added to taste, will enhance memory, mood, and calmness.

Lips get dry, chapped, and cracked easily. Heal them with the antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing properties of honey. Apply raw honey to your lips regularly for supple lips. Add honey to shea butter and sugar to get rid of dead skin and moisturize your lips. Mix it with lemon juice to lighten dark lips. Combine it with lemon balm essential oil, coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax for an infection-fighting and moisturizing lip balm.

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From reducing heart palpitations and cholesterol to calming you down in times of stress, there are many benefits of lemon balm extracts and oils. It can calm your mind, help you sleep better, boost immunity, and protect liver and heart. The antimicrobial properties of lemon balm help treat yeast infections.

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Warts appear on the skin following an HPV infection. They are harmless and can appear anywhere on the body. It's best o use home remedies with lemon juice to get rid of viral warts. Its high citrate and vitamin C content stops viral multiplication and destroys the wart. Lemon juice can be used in combination with vinegar, aloe vera, tea tree oil, garlic and basil leaves for added effectiveness.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) need not always spread from unprotected casual sex. STIs are caused due to various types of bacteria and virus that pass on from one person to another and sometimes even be fatal. Everyday activities that are never suspected to play a role in the spreading of these infections are often the reason how a person contracts STIs.

Hemorrhoids are extremely painful and occur when the veins in and around the rectum become inflamed, creating hard bumps that are itchy and irritating. Applying coconut oil will soothe inflammation, but you can also add ginger or peppermint oils for extra relief. Combine coconut oil with aloe vera gel or witch hazel for a cooling effect. To treat hemorrhoids from the inside, drink mild laxatives like ginger or dandelion tea with coconut oil.

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