Tag: Skin Care

Since there is no direct cure for lichen planus, focus on reducing the symptoms. Apply turmeric paste, coconut oil, or ginger juice on the affected areas; drink valerian or ginger tea and aloe vera juice; take an oatmeal bath once a week; try oil pulling with coconut oil; stick to a healthy diet rich in vitamins A, B9, and D; and expose your skin to sunlight once a day.

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Makeup is bad for your skin if you use it the wrong way. It can promote bacterial growth, causing acne and other infections. Some cosmetics can also clog up your pores and lead to pimples. Try to use natural ingredients, since the chemicals in makeup can cause irritation or allergic reactions. All of these problems will make your skin weak and unhealthy. If you choose to wear makeup, regularly remove it to protect your skin.

To remove under-eye wrinkles, use oils like avocado, olive, coconut, and castor; fruits like pineapple, papaya, grapes, and avocado; and herbs like fenugreek, aloe vera, and rosemary. Some of these boost collagen and elastin to keep the skin firm, while the others lock in moisture and fight free radical damage with vitamins A, C, E, and K and other antioxidants. Milk, yogurt, and finely ground coffee beans also help. Also use a good sunscreen and quit smoking.

Our daily hectic schedule keeps us so occupied that we're stressed. But the powerful mantras from ancient India are proven to relieve stress and help us find deep inner peace. The 8 mantras: Om Shanti Om, Antarjami Purakh Bidate, Sarvesham Svastir Bhavatu, Tan Man Shaant, Lokah Samastaha Sukhino Bhavantu, Gayatri Mantra, Asatoma Sadgamaya, and Shanti Mantra are mainly the prayers to the Almighty, wishing for peace, happiness, and good health for the living beings (including nature).

Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain and tenderness to touch that may occur all over the body or migrate to various parts of the body. It mainly causes pain in the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Along with other symptoms, pain and tenderness increase and decrease over time. Fibromyalgia affects people physically, mentally and socially. Pain, fatigue, skin problems are some of the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

It’s no secret that the Japanese are incredibly healthy. But recent studies have uncovered that even their drinking habits might be healthy. While getting...

Native to West Africa, and derived from the oil-rich seed of the fruit of the shea tree, shea butter is going places! It is packed with vitamins and fatty acids and is known for its moisturizing and healing powers. Shea butter is a natural and gentle remedy for a host of skin concerns like dryness, eczema, acne, stretch marks, and rashes. It's also great for hair. Use shea butter for a soft, shiny, and thick locks.

Native to West Africa, and derived from the oil-rich seed of the fruit of the shea tree, shea butter is going places! It is packed with vitamins and fatty acids and is known for its moisturizing and healing powers. Shea butter is a natural and gentle remedy for a host of skin concerns like dryness, eczema, acne, stretch marks, and rashes. It's also great for hair. Use shea butter for a soft, shiny, and thick locks.

Your body has a way of deviating from its normal behavior when loaded with toxins. Identifying the symptoms like extreme lethargy, constipation, bloating, lack of concentration, insomnia, frequent headaches, sexual dysfunction, body odor, mood swings, depression, and change in the way your tongue appears helps detox your body in time.

Vitamins are an integral part of our diet. Though they don’t provide energy like carbohydrates, fats and protein, they help the body with growth...

With the right ingredients, you can make an all-natural face scrub for oily skin. Start with an exfoliant like baking soda, coffee grounds, or flour. Baking soda will balance your skin’s pH, while coffee grounds will perk you up. Next, add a liquid like egg whites or aloe vera. Olive oil is great for moisturizing while removing extra sebum. You can also add an extra anti-sebum ingredient like turmeric, sea buckthorn oil, or bentonite clay.

Alopecia areata is partial hair loss. It's also known as bald spots, since round hairless patches are a major symptom. Eventually, it may turn into total baldness. This autoimmune condition can happen to people of all ages, sexes, and ethnicities – so don’t think you’re immune. The bald spots on the scalp will be round and smooth. You may also lose hair on the beard, eyebrows, arms, or legs. Some people may also have thin hair, burning, or itching sensations.

Tooth decay is extremely common, but you can prevent it by brushing and flossing regularly. These habits will also ward off gum inflammation, mouth sores, and salivary gland infections. If you smoke, quitting will decrease your risk for oral cancer. These disorders are quite painful, so you’ll have a hard time eating, talking, and showing emotion through facial expressions. Bad breath is another problem.

Jane was taken by surprise when she saw her baby Max covered in a sticky, and cheese-like coating as soon as he was born....