Thursday, December 22, 2011

Dandruff

Dandruff is the common problem experienced by most of the people and spoils the beauty. It affects the scalp as well as the small hair follicle. It sticks on the skin of the scalp, weakens the roots and makes the hair to fall.
How it is caused?
1. If the scalp is not cleansed properly, the dead cells would build up into larger and becomes noticeable flakes.
2. It begins by in taking the poor nutrition and an unbalanced diet.
3. Food allergies, dust and excessive perspiration would trigger the dandruff.
4. Overactive oil glands, stress and hard shampoo are also cause the dandruff.
5. Seasons of the year like cold, hot summer and dry winter can contribute dandruff problem.

Natural remedies: (Home remedies for dandruff)
1. Massage the scalp with almond paste and olive oil for 5–10 minutes. Leave it for 30 minutes and wash it off.
2. A hot steam head bath can used to cure the dandruff.
3. Mix the juice of ginger and beetroot. Apply it on scalp before hair wash. Hair care tips
4. Dry the lemon peels in hot sun for 10 days and immersed it in warm coconut oil or coconut milk. Apply this on the scalp to get rid of the dandruff. Or rinse the hair with fresh lime juice.
5. After shampoo hair washing, rinse it with apple cider vinegar to clear the flaky scalp. Mix apples cider vinegar with water and use it for rinse.
6. Allow a sufficient exposure of sun to the scalp to remove the dandruff.

 
 






7. Soak fenugreek seeds in water for overnight. Grind it, make a paste and apply it on the scalp. Rinse it off with shikakai after 30 minutes.
8. Massage the scalp with warm olive oil or sesame oil. Wrap a towel or soft cloth on the head for few minutes to treat the dandruff.
9. Do not pour shampoo directly on the scalp. It would be better if it is mixed with water and then use it for hair wash. This would help to prevent the flaking.
10. Wash the hair with green gram powder once in a while to prevent the dandruff.
11. If the itchy scalp is scratched, it would make to feel better for that moment, but it would injure the scalp and finally makes the dandruff worse.
12. Eat zinc rich foods like milk, egg, red or brown rice, chicken, oysters, red meat, nuts etc to prevent the flaking of scalp. Avoid greasy & spicy food stuffs and cut down alcohol & caffeine.    


Monday, November 28, 2011

Get rid of pimples

What are the causes for pimples?
1. Stress or depression can cause the pimples on the face.
2. Weather changes, heat, pollution and humidity are also some of the reasons causing the pimples.
3. Excessive sweating tends to block oil glands and pores and thus giving the face with pimples.
4. Eating oily, spicy and processed foods may leads to pimples.
5. Pimples are formed if the dead skin cells are not properly eliminated from the face.

Home remedies for pimples:
1. Take small amount of pure sandal powder, a pinch of turmeric powder, few drops of rose water and five drops of lemon juice. Make it a paste, apply it on the face and leave it for 30 minutes. Wash it off with cold water and repeat it twice a week. 
2. Boil Neem leaves over a low flame. Cool and strain the liquid. Make a paste with the leaves and apply it daily on the face. Wash after 30 minutes with cold water.
3. Take few drops of lemon juice add few drops of honey & cinnamon powder, make it a paste. Apply this mixture only on the pimples daily, leave it and wash it off after an hour.
4. Make a paste with rose water, lemon juice and multhani-metti. Apply the paste on the face, when it dries wash it off and repeat this twice in a week.
5. Wash your face with a medicated soap daily then wipe it with an astringent lotion using cotton wool and get rid of the pimples.
6. Take some curd and add a pinch of turmeric to it and apply this mix on the face. Wash it off with like warm water after 30 minutes.



   


7. Grind nutmeg with milk and apply it on the pimples to get rid of it without any marks.
8. Take fresh fenugreek leaves, grind it and make a paste. Apply it on the pimple affected area to eliminate it.
9. Pulp of tomato, papaya and fresh garlic can also be applied on the pimple to take away from the face without scars.
10. Avoid creams and moisturizers on the pimples and drink enough purified water daily.
11. Eat fruits, salads, sprouts and yoghurt daily and start your day with warm water mix with few drops of lemon to have clear skin without pimples.
12. Inadequate sleep invites the pimples to occur on the face. The skin would renovate itself while sleeping, so sleep at least 8 hours daily.
Pimples are the common skin problem for all, particularly for teenagers. Follow any one of the suitable home tip and get rid of it easily at home.