Natural Herbal for Acne Treatment

Pimples are a skin condition that typically occurs around the age of puberty, give or take a few years. This skin condition can produce a blemished face which can cause mental anguish particularly when the acne is extreme. In many cases of acne, certain bacteria are the cause and the extreme amount of oil secretions aggravates the creation of the bacteria. Many parents and adolescents like to look for herbal pimple treatment that will combat the skin condition effectively. Although there are several kinds of herbal pimple treatment methods, not all of these may have the desired effect on everybody. Not all acne herbal treatment affect people the same way.

TYPES OF ACNE:

• Closed Comedo (White head): If the plugged follicle stays below the surface of the skin, the lesion is called closed comedo or white head.
• Open Comedo (Black head): If the plug enlarges and pushes through the surface of the skin, it is called an open comedo.
• Papule: The mildest form of inflammatory acne is called papule, which appears on the skin as small, firm pink bump.
• Pustule: Pustules are small round lesions, unlike papules; they are clearly inflamed and contain visible pus.
• Nodule or Cyst: They are large, usually painful, inflamed, pus filled lesions within the skin. Both nodules and cysts often leave deep scars in the skin.
• Acne conglobata: It is rare but serious form of inflammatory acne which develops on the back, buttocks and chest.
  

Some of the more effective herbal pimple treatment methods are Chinese herbal remedies. In most cases of these kinds of herbal remedies, the herb is mixed with another to create a potent mixture or concoction while other herbs work on their own as herbal acne treatment.

Green Tea Effective Herbal Treatment for Acne



Studies have shown that green tea is a very effective herbal treatment for those suffering from acne. Green tea is quite unique as compared to other teas in that it is not fermented. This useful herbal tea is steamed very quickly after it is harvested in order to keep all of its active ingredients in tact.

Green tea can reduce inflammation and aides in detoxification, which is extremely helpful to those suffering from acne issues of any kind. Overactive hormonal activity, which is a huge factor in acne breakouts, can also be limited by using green tea.

If you drink green tea to clear up your acne make sure that you do not add any sugar or other types of sweeteners to your tea. Doing so will result in all the positive effects of the tea to be negated.

Washing acne with this tea will reduce inflammations and aides in detoxification. If taken orally, it clears up the hormonal activities which are responsible in acne problems.

Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternafolia) - Acne Herbal Treatment



It is an extraction from Melaleuca tree. This herb is highly recommended not just as herbal pimple treatment but also for treating scratches and shallow wounds. Tea tree oil has antiseptic, antifungal and antibacterial properties which come in useful in treating acne. This herbal pimple treatment is also useful for feminine hygiene, an antibacterial wash for the face, treatment for cuts and scrapes, nail fungus, ringworm and others.

Several laboratory studies have shown that tea tree oil effectively slows down the growth of Propionibacterium acnes (the bacterial strain associated with acne) thereby potentially reducing inflammation associated with the skin condition.

Tea tree oil needs to be diluted from its original pure form and should not be taken internally as this could cause some serious damage to the nervous system. Use herbal acne treatments externally only.

Treating the acne with tea tree oil will cut down the effect of inflammation and infections.Applied to pimples after washing and drying the skin, tea tree oil can reduce the duration and swelling of a blemish.

Aloe Vera Gel - Acne Herbal Treatment

Aloe Vera gel as herbal pimple treatment is applied topically on the acne and to be used for its antibacterial and astringent properties. Herbs have laxative properties so care needs to be taken when applying on ones skin. One might react adversely to this treatment so it might be beneficial to first perform a test to see how one reacts to it before any extensive applications.

Aloe vera has other properties other than just helping sunburn; extracted for the aloe plant it also hydrates skin and can be sued on cuts as well. Aloe vera can aid in keeping the skin supple, and has been used in the control of acne. It can also prevent scaring, fade marks and help heal acne spots. The pulp of the Aloe vera is an excellent skin cleanser.

Calendula - Acne Herbal Treatment



Hunt the bright yellow marigold in search of Calendula, the herbal ingredient found in essential oils and tinctures and known for its ability to control acne by reducing the inflammation and redness. Apply a dab of Calendula tincture on pimples at bedtime. Dilute a drop of essential oil with olive oil and gently apply before you fall asleep.

This flowering herb is often used as a remedy for damaged skin. It promotes skin healing and also contains analgesic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. This herbal pimple treatment also encourages the production of collagen which is essential for elastic and healthy skin. The flowers of the calendula are edible and can be great for decorating food.

The use of a herbal pimple treatment can be beneficial for people as compared to chemically produced medicines. There are some drugs and medications which create harmful reaction son our bodies.

Fenugreek Leaves - Acne Herbal Treatment



A paste of fresh leaves applied over the face every night and washed with warm water prevents pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, dryness, wrinkles etc.


Mahonia or Oregon Grape (Berberis Aquafolium) - Acne Herbal Treatment



This herb has traditionally been used as an internal medicine for treating acne. However, one recent study, using Mahonia topically showed this herb to decrease sebum, reduce infection and inflammation. The antibacterial compounds in this herb is berbamine and berberine, which are also believed to reduce sebum production and kill bacteria when used topically. When used internally, these compounds are liver tonics that improve bile flow, stimulate digestion and act as a tonic on the bowel wall.

Golden Seal (Hydrastis Canadensis) - Acne Herbal Treatment



Topically, golden seal is an effective antibacterial, mainly due to its berberine content. When used in combination with Marshmallow to sooth inflamed skin it will reduce redness and kill bacteria causing infection. Internally, golden seal has historically been called the "King of Tonics", and is used as an antibiotic, liver tonic, and will increase bile production which in acts to detoxify the body by increasing elimination.

Burdock, Yellow Dock (Rumex crispus) and Dandelion (Taraxicum officinalis), Cleavers, and Echinacea



Together, these herbs work as what once was referred to as “blood purifiers”. Today we use these herbs to improve digestive function by increasing the output of bile from the gall bladder into the small intestine. Many traditional herbalists will prescribe these herbs together as an overall tonic for the liver and gall bladder. If we view our liver as the main filter for removing toxins and metabolic by-products from our body; we can see that by improving liver function, the herbalist helps the body to remove unwanted waste and allows hormonal imbalances to normalise before having to resort to stronger herbs.

To help regulate and hormonal problems, women can try chaste berry used daily.

To Use
1: Steam your face for five to ten minutes to clean the pores with hot infusions of lavender, camomile, or thyme.
2: Rinse your face with honeywater, rosewater, or a dilute infusion of marigold tea to tone and close the pores.
3: Do this every day until the skin starts to heal.

Other Acne Herbal Treatment

Here are some other herbal acne treatment against . Some kinds of acne herbal tea you can easily make at home or find in a health food store. Here are the ingredients:

* Figwort 1 ounce
* Turkey corn 1 ounce
* Echinacea 1 ounce
* Thuja 1 ounce
* Yellow dock 1 ounce
* Arctium lappa 1/2 ounce
* Iris versicolor 1/2 ounce

You can also make a tea using any one of the following herbs. Chose one of these herbs or combine 2 or 3 of them to make a more powerful herbal acne tea. Drink the tea throughout the day.

* Burdock
* Dandelion
* Echinacea
* Fragrant valerian
* Goldenseal
* Ivy
* Marshmallow root
* Purslane
* Watercress
* Wild strawberry leaves
* Yarrow root

And here is a herbal extract, used to improve liver function, purify the blood, reduce acne inflammation, and fight acne bacterial infections.

The name of the herbal extract is Burdock-Sarsaparilla Compound and contains the following herbs:

* Burdock mature seed - helps to purify the liver, balances hormones, neutralizes acid, is anti-inflammatory, and useful in purifying the blood.
* Jamaican sarsaparilla root – helps scaling skin, is blood purifying, reduces itching, helps balance hormones.
* Nettle mature seed – is anti-inflammatory for the skin, neutralizes acid waste with its high mineral content.
* Yellow dock root – rich in iron and works to improve liver function, helps build good blood, helps purify blood and lymphatic liquid, helps increase bile, which helps to reduce constipation.
* Spilanthes flowing herb – improves immunity to fight bacterial infection on the skin.
* Sassafras root bark – blood cleansing, anti-inflammatory for the skin.

Honey Bee Pollen

Follow the honeybee’s lead and apply a natural ointment that contains pure bee pollen. Brimming with essential amino acids and B vitamins, dabbing bee pollen on your blemishes provides a dose of healthy antioxidants directly to the infected skin.

1 tsp. Honey mixed with water is good for all skin blemishes, and leaves the skin youthful & glowing. Honey mixed with milk, curds and ground sesame seeds in equal proportions is a sure formula for fair and lovely skin.

Garlic - Acne Herbal Treatment

Keep vampires and blemishes at bay with nature’s own remedy: garlic. Often used for infections, just peel and slice a garlic clove in half and hold the cut side on your blemish or use a small adhesive bandage to hold it in place all night.

Garlic Juice with 3 parts water is an excellent cleansing agent. Raw garlic applied ( rubbed) on the face can make persistent pimples/acne even in adults disappear without a trace/scar with repeated applications. The external use of garlic helps to clear the skin of spots, pimples & boils. Taking 3-4 pods of raw, skinned garlic, finely cut, combined with puffed rice and swallowed with water helps to clear skin infections quickly. The raw smell of garlic can be avoided by first soaking the skinned pods for a half an hour in milk.

Chinese Treatment of Acne

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Chinese herbal formulas are customized according to the TCM diagnosis made by the physician. Combinations and dosages of herbs are chosen and adjusted to work specifically for the individual. When administered correctly by a qualified TCM Doctor, Chinese herbs have been proven safe & effective without adverse reactions. In addition, quality control and safety research are implemented. Chinese herbs are provided in different forms: raw form (which is boiled to make a liquid), tablets, capsules, powders, and tinctures.

Food Cures: Chinese Medicine physicians include dietary & supplement recommendations in their treatment regimens. Here are some examples:

Some foods that can help alleviate acne: squash, cucumbers, celery, carrots, carrot tops, lettuce, potato, cabbage, beet tops, alfalfa sprouts, mung beans, dandelions, pears, cherries, papaya, persimmons, raspberries, and watermelon. Drinking plenty of water helps too.

Some foods to avoid or limit: spicy and oily foods, coffee, alcohol, sugar, chocolate, ice cream, soft drinks, dairy foods, red meat, shellfish, bamboo shoots and white mushrooms.

In prescribing herbal formulas, Chinese physicians generally do not take a "one dose fits all" approach. Chinese herbal formulas are customized. Each person is presumed to present a unique pattern of harmony and disharmony. Combinations and proportions of herbs are chosen and adjusted to fit not the ailment but the individual who suffers from the ailment. Two patients of acne are likely to be prescribed with different formulas if, for example, one was a nervous fellow with a dry tongue, while the other was easily tired and sleepy.

Acne formulas

1. Two formulas from ,
by Dr. Henry C. Lu (Kodansha International Ltd., 1997),
p. 144:

a) 10 grams of lily (bai he*), 100 grams of mung bean,
5 grams of rock sugar.

b) 9 grams of peach kernel (tao ren),
30 grams of Job's tears (yi yi ren),
9 grams of seagrass,
9 grams of kelp, salt as seasoning.

2. The formula from ,
by Dr. Carol Hart and Magnolia Goh (Dell Publishing,
1998), pp. 145-46:

8 grams of Japanese catnip (jing jie),
8 grams of sileris root (fang feng),
8 grams of dahurian angelica (bai zhi),
8 grams of bupleurum (chai hu),
8 grams of gardenia (zhi zi),
8 grams of peony (shao yao),
8 grams of forsythia (lian qiao),
8 grams of scutellaria (huang qin),
8 grams of unripe aurantium (rind) (zhi shi),
8 grams of ligusticum (chuan xiong),
8 grams of platycodon (jie geng),
8 grams of licorice (gan cao),
8 grams of angelica root (dang gui).

3. The formula by the old physician from Beijing:

25 grams of peony tree bark (mu dan pi),
25 grams of Chinese Wolfberry root bark (di gu pi),
50 grams of honeysuckle flower (jin yin hua),
20 grams of forsythia (lian qiao),
25 grams of dandelion (pu gong ying),
15 grams of amur cork tree bark (huang bai),
25 grams of belvedere fruit (di fu zi),
20 grams of densefruit pittany root bark (bai xian pi),
25 grams of portule herb (ma chi xian),
15 grams of pine pollen (song hua fen),
25 grams of figwort root (xuan sen),
40 grams of Job's tear seed (yi yi ren).

* the bracketed words are Chinese transliterations of the herbs. This is for the convenience of some readers who might like to buy the herbs in Chinatown.

How to Prepare Herbal Medicine

There are detailed procedures outlined in the books above as the proper ways of preparing herbs. But for the general public, I think the following steps are good enough:

1. Place the herbs in a lidded earthenware pot;
2. Add just enough cold water to cover the herbs plus an
additional cup so that the water level will be slightly
higher than the herbs;
3. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to low heat for
another 20 minutes, before removing the pot from the
heat;
4. Strain the herbs to get a cup of herbal tea and drink it
when it's warm;
5. Repeat the process each day for 60 days.

Side effects

Chinese herbal medicine is well-known for its lack of side effects. Minor problems can arise: Chinese herbs can cause gastro-intestinal reactions (nausea, diarrhea, vomiting), or allergic reactions (skin rash). If you have these reactions, stop the medication.

Vitamins and Nutritional Supplement for Acne Treatment:

Zinc Supplement
Zinc is one of the best minerals to use for the treatment of acne. Several Studies have shown that the mineral zinc may be an effective treatment for inflammatory acne. It reduces the build-up of DHT and promotes skin healing. Zinc in the form of Zinc gluconate or zinc sulfate can help prevent acne. Zinc helps heal blemishes, reduces inflammation, and reduces androgenic hormonal effects on the skin. It is usually regarded as more effective element than antibiotics for skin health.

Vitamin A
Vitamin A reduces sebum and keratin production and thus it is effective in maintaining healthy skin. Normally a higher dose of vitamin A is required for the treatment of acne.

Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is essential for the proper metabolism of steroid hormones and can reduce the sensitivity of skin to the effects of testosterone. It may help premenstrual or mid-cycle acne.

Vitamin E
It is an antioxidant. It enhances the effectiveness of certain enzymes needed for good skin health and improves the absorption of vitamin A.

Selenium
Selenium helps in reducing the inflammation of acne.

Chromium Supplements
Chromium helps with blood sugar regulation, which can be an important factor with acne.

Acidophilus
Bowel toxicity may contribute to acne flare-ups. Acidophilus supplements like Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus are beneficial to maintain a healthy balance of intestinal flora. They also produce small amount of hydrogen peroxide that compel bad germs to leave the body. It is beneficial to take acidophilus in the treatment of acne.

resource:
* The Herbal Resource
* Skincare Company
* eHow
* Acne Control

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Homemade Hair Masks

Homemade Strawberry Hair Mask

This luscious mix of rich acidic berries will leave your hair both conditioned and with rich gloss.

Ingredients:

• 8 Strawberries
• 1 tbsp Mayonnaise

Directions:

1. Mash eight strawberries with one tablespoon mayonnaise;
2. Massage into washed, damp hair;
3. Cover with a shower cap, then a warm towel;
4. Wash out with a shampoo/conditioner combination.

Homemade Yogurt Hair Mask

For dry, frizzed out hair, this recipe will bring back the moisture, leaving your hair silky and manageable.

Ingredients:

• 1 egg white (natural moisturizer)
• 6 tbsp natural yogurt
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise (a great conditioner for dry hair).

Directions:

1. Beat 1 egg white until foamy;
2. Add 6 tablespoons of plain natural yogurt; and mayonnaise
3. Apply to wet hair in small sections at a time;
4. Cover with plastic shower cap or plastic wrap.
5. Leave in for 30 minutes, then wash out with a mild shampoo.
6. Rinse with very cold water.
7. Use monthly to moisturize hair.

Homemade Honey & Olive Oil Hair Mask



For Extra Shiny Hair and Natural Hair Smoothers.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 tbsp olive oil (deep conditioner)

Directions:

1. Mix 1/2 cup honey and 3 tablespoons olive oil;
2. Work a small amount at a time through hair until coated;
3. Cover hair with a shower cap;
4. Leave on 30 minutes;
5. Shampoo well and rinse.

Homemade Fruit Smoothie Hair Mask

Dry-Hair Mask : slather your hair in this rich mask to bring back its luster.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Banana (potassium softens hair shaft)
• 1/4 Avocado (naturally rich moisturizer)
• 1/4 Cantaloupe
• 1 tbsp Wheat germ oil
• 1 tbsp Yogurt
• 1 Vitamin E capsule (optional)
• 2 Tbsp honey (natural moisturizer)
• 3 Tbsp buttermilk (strengthens hair follicles)

Directions:

1. Blend 1/2 a banana, 1/4 avocado, 1/4 cantaloupe, 1 tablespoon wheat germ oil and 1 tablespoon yogurt;
2. For extra conditioning, squeeze in the contents of a vitamin E capsule; honey, and buttermilk
3. Apply to hair from roots to tips.
4. Leave in hair for 15 minutes.
5. Rinse.
6. Use twice a month to maintain healthy hair.

Avocado Rosemary Hair Masks :

Ingredients:

• one avocado
• fresh organic rosemary.
• Break open a vitamin E capsule
• olive (for extra dry or thick hair)
• a lighter oil (like almond or apricot)
• four drops of tea tree two drops of peppermint essential oil.
• four drops of orange essential oil
• two drops of peppermint essential oil.

Directions:

1. Smash up one avocado with fresh organic rosemary.
2. Break open a vitamin E capsule and mix that in.
3. Add a splash of olive oil for extra dry or thick hair or add a splash of a lighter oil (like almond or apricot) for thinner, less dry hair. Don’t add too much oil, or you’ll get a conditioner, not a masque. The texture should be sticky and thick not runny.
4. Drop in four drops each of tea tree and orange essential oil and two drops of peppermint essential oil.
5. Apply to your hair and let it sit for 30 minutes or so. You could wear a shower cap - but I don’t believe in using them. I just clip my hair up in a twist - it works fine and never drips. Rinse out well in cool water for shiner less fizzy hair.

Cucumber & Yogurt Hair Masks :

Note: This masque is drippy, other than adding some base like flour (don’t do that) I have no idea how to thicken it up. So, you may want to take a nice bath as you let this soak into your hair.
Cucumber is also known to fight off chlorine damage well if used weekly.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic plain yogurt
• 1/2 of an average sized peeled cucumber
• a tablespoon of honey
• a few drops of lavender essential oil
• a few drops of chamomile

Directions:

1. Mix in a blender: 1/2 cup organic plain yogurt, 1/2 of an average sized peeled cucumber, a tablespoon or so of honey, a few drops of lavender essential oil, and chamomile. You have some different choices regarding the chamomile. You can chop fresh really fine, boil fresh to a reduction, or add some essential oil of chamomile. I usually have added the oil, or shopped fresh. Boiling is too much extra work.
2. Apply to your head, clip hair up and soak in the tub for 30 minutes.
3. Rinse in cool water for softer, smoother hair.

Homemade Cucumber Hair Mask

As the weather gets colder, you may find your hair becoming brittle and dull. To return the lustrous shine to your locks, use a homemade hair mask. Try this Cucumber to revive your beautiful hair this season.

Ingredients:
• 1 egg
• 1 eggshell's worth of olive oil
• 1 quarter of a peeled cucumber

Directions:

1. Blend the egg, olive oil and peeled cucumber.
2. Spread evenly through your hair, leave on for 10 minutes, then thoroughly rinse.
3. For the best results year-round, continue this treatment monthly.

Homemade Aloevera Hair Masks



Take the case of split ends in the hair, for instance. You just can’t ignore it and leave it to its fate. If left untreated, it leads to poor hair-growth and hair-loss. So make an effort to get rid of split ends with alacrity.
Aloe-vera, the natural healer is a fantastic herb; it is not just good your skin but for your hair as well. Even Cleopatra was believed to have rated it highly as a beauty therapy herb.
Aloe Gels are used to bring shine and smoothness in the hair.
Frizz Control for Curly Hair.

Ingredients:

• 4 big leaves of aloevera
• 250 grams of coconut oil

Directions:

1. Aloe leaves are thick, succulent and have a transparent pulp. Slit open the leaf and scrape out the juicy pulp.
2. Use a liquidizer and blend to make it into a smooth paste.
3. Heat coconut oil in a wok and add the aloe pulp. Keep stirring until the oil floats on the top. Strain the oil and bottle it.
4. Take two tablespoons of oil and massage it well into the scalp.
5. your way from the ends of hair to your scalp, see to it that the ends are properly nourished with oil.
6. Leave on for one hour at least.

Homemade Anti-Dandruff Hair Mask



A. Rosemary

Ingredients:

• 1 handful Rosemary Leaves
• 1 litre water
• 2 tsp.Vinegar

Directions:

1. Boil the water and soak rosemary leaves in it.
2. Let it stand for one night.
3. Strain and add vinegar to it.
4. After shampooing, wash your hair with this preparation. It treats the hair very fast.

B. Sesame Oil and Bhailavan

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
• 3 tbsp Bhailavan

Directions:

1. Blend the two together and apply it on the head.
2. Leave it on for 2-3 hours
3. Wash it off with a shampoo in lukewarm water.

C. Ginger

Ingredients:

• Ginger root
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions:

1. Squeeze ginger root through press to obtain one tablespoon of juice.
2. Mix all ingredients.
3. Apply to scalp and let dry before shampooing.
4. Repeat three times a week.

Coconut Conditioning Cuticles Mask

I still dream of the coconut oil head massages I took from old men and women in Indonesia in trade for some rupiah and a smile. Coconut keeps the dandruff away and this mask helps the kiddies avoid the mid-year lice breakout.
Coconut oil application also helps with dandruff problems too and hence much preferable to other strong medicated shampoos.

Ingredients:

• Pressed coconut oil
• Towel that is still hot, straight from the dryer

Directions:

1. Take a large chunk of coconut cream and,
2. massage it into your hair.
3. From the dryer, take out a warm towel and wrap it around your head,
4. leaving it for an hour.
5. Wash out the coconut with shampoo and a deep conditioner.

Homemade Chocolate Conditioning Hair Mask

by: Karen Marie Shelton

Ingredients:

• 1 very ripe small to medium sized banana (depending on your hair length and fullness) for easy mashing at room temperature
• Use a metal fork
• 1 tablespoon of natural honey at room temperature
• 2-4 small squares of Hershey’s dark chocolate
• Microwave or double boiler

Directions:

1. Use the fork to mash the banana into a paste consistency.
2. Melt the Hershey’s dark chocolate until it is the consistency of a thick liquid.
3. Mix well with a fork until all the ingredients are blended together.
4. Apply with fingertips to the middle and end sections of your dry, detangled hair.
5. Wrap with Saran wrap or a large towel.
6. Leave the mask on your hair for up to 1 hour, or longer if you desire.
7. Get your hair wet with lukewarm NOT HOT water.
8. Use only one shampoo application. And Rinse well. Finish with a cool/cold water rinse.
9. Finished with a swipe of shine product and viola….you have shiny, conditioned hair.

Homemade Dry Mask Vodka Martini

Your hair will feel fresh and clean afterward.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of vodka (removes oils and buildup on the scalp)
• 2 tablespoons of honey (moisturizer)
• 1/2 ripe avocado (moisturizer)
• 1 egg yolk (conditions scalp and hair shaft)

Directions:

1. Whisk vodka, honey, avocado and egg yolk until creamy.
2. Apply mixture to washed, damp hair.
3. Leave mask on for 30 minutes and rinse with warm water.
4. Shampoo, condition and style hair as usual.



Homemade Hair Masks:

For instant shine:

1. Lightly beat two eggs mixed with some milk and run through your hair. Leave on for five minutes, rinse and you’ll see a shine instantly.

or,

2. Lemon Juice. Mix the juice of one lemon with a cup of water. After normal hair washing, apply this rinse. It will shine even the dullest hair.

For dandruff:

Dissolve two aspirins in your dandruff shampoo and watch how it clears up. Use a good moisturizing conditioner afterward.
More homemade remedies for dandruff.

For greasy or Frizzy hair:

Materials:

- 1 Cup flour or face powder
- 2/3 C. cold water

Instructions:

Mix until lumps disappear. Apply to dry, unwashed hair, smoothing the mixture and your hair straight back. Leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly about five minutes. Shampoo with one lathering of mild shampoo. Rinse with cool water.
If it is a serious problem, put the powder on heavily for 15 minutes wash completely, condition lightly and style.

For Damaged Hair:

- A very ripe banana
- A few drops of almond oil (available at health food stores)

Smush the banana and almond oil together in a small bowl. Massage into your hair, paying special attention to the ends. Leave for 15 minutes, then rinse and shampoo. Follow with a light (daily) conditioner and rinse very well. Use this recipe once a week to restore life to your damaged hair.

For Weak And Dry Hair :

A good remedy for weak and dry hair is the hair mask with lemon juice. You will need: 2 tbsp. castor oil /or almond oil/, 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp. honey. Add the honey and the castor oil to the lemon juice.

For Sun-In Lightener:

Materials:

- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 oz. mild shampoo
- Juice of 2 limes

Instructions:

Mix all ingredients. Leave on hair for 15 to 20 minutes while under a dryer or in the sun. Rinse out. Style as usual.

Rinse For oily Hair:

1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
After shampooing, pour the lemon juice oover your strands. Massage in for 1 minute, then rinse with lukewarm water. Your hair will be clean and sparkling. Suitable to use every 2 weeks.

For Hair Loss Remedy :

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of aloe gel
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 tablespoon of garlic juice
• 2 egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons of chamomile (tea bag content is fine to use)
• 24 fluid oz of water

Instructions:

1. Peel garlic and use a garlic press to squeeze the juice out
2. Mix it with honey and place the bowl in the fridge
3. Boil water with chamomile tea for about 30 minutes
4. Stir occasionally
5. When tea is done, take the bowl with honey and garlic juice out of the fridge
6. Stir in an egg yolk into the garlic juice/honey mix
7. Use the mix and gently rub it in your scalp. When you run out of the paste, wrap a towel around your head.
8. Keep on your head for 20 minutes and wash once with a neutral shampoo (I used Johnson's Baby shampoo). Rub in the second egg yolk and wash off using only warm water.
9. To finish off, wash your hair off with the previously prepared chamomile tea.
10. Use this mix once a week. If you don't notice any improvement within a month or so, please visit a dermatologist.

For Silken Seal :

Ingredients:

• Apple cider vinegar

Directions:

1. Apply quarter of a cup of apple cider vinegar into damp hair;
2. Leave for three minutes;
3. Rinse it.

For Hair Detangler:

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup water

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, heat all ingredients together on low;
2. Let simmer for 30 minutes;
3. Remove from heat and strain mixture to remove particles;
4. Let solution cool;
5. When cool, pour solution into spray bottle;
6. After shampooing and conditioning hair as usual, spray the solution directly into the hair, saturating the strands and the scalp;
7. Comb through hair and leave on.

For Hair Mist :

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon cherry extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 cups water

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients together and pour into a spray bottle;
2. Shake well before each use;
3. Apply by spraying into hair;
4. Massage with fingers or by combing through.

For Itchy Scalp :

Ingredients:
• Herbal tea

Directions:

1. Use a strong, organic herbal tea that has cooled;
2. Following shampoo and conditioner, gently massage into your hair and let sit;
3. Rinse out with cool water.

For Odor Removal :

1 cup of tomato juice will remove odors from your hair.

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Tips to Make Sleek and Shiny Hair

Tips for Healthy and Shiny Hair



Beautiful hair must be shiny and healthy. Healthy, glossy, manageable hair reflects light and falls around the face beautifully, is the dream of every woman that is not so difficult to attain after all. The scalp may be oily and the hair will be dry for many people. A regular massage with fragrant oils such as patchouli, lavender and geranium will solve this problem effectively. A clean scalp ensures shining hair. Be careful while you take your head bath. Apply some natural oil to the scalp and massage for five minutes. People with oily hair experience more trouble to acquire a shiny hair than others.

Healthy shining hair makes you feel wonderful and is a great confidence booster. Vitamin A makes your scalp healthy and is good for your skin as well. It is found in vegetables especially carrots. Vitamin B and C for hair growth and hair color. Vinegar rinse should not be used frequently as it may dry out your hair. Eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables - especially citrus fruits and tomatoes - will help you get folic acid. Whole grain and fortified grain products, beans, and lentils also contain folic acid. A diet for healthy hair should be rich in protein as hair consists of primarily protein. Proteins will give your hair more strength and will prevent it from breaking and splitting. Eat protein rich foods like fish, meat, milk, cheese and cereals.

Hair is an important part of your appearance. Your hair needs Vitamin E for shine and you can get this much needed vitamin by incorporating brown rice, nuts, wheat germ and leafy green vegetables into your diet. Different hair textures need different ingredients to make it shiny.

There's nothing like shiny hair to make you look healthy and well-groomed. This doesn't always come naturally, so it may require a change in your beauty routine.

High-maintenance hair usually incurs the most damage because it takes more effort to achieve the desired affect. For the best results, try out simpler techniques and you'll find out what works for your hair texture.

1. Wash with Cold Water

A cold-water rinse is a great way to make dull hair shine. The cold water will close and smooth the cuticle, making hair appear shinier.

2. Wash with A Shine Enhancing Shampoo

Use a shine enhancing shampoo that is full of plenty of moisturizers and you're hair will be glowing. Heat activated shampoos and styling products will also add shine while you blow-dry. Don't forget to rinse your hair with cold water after washing for an extra shine boost and to use a clarifying shampoo every week if you regularly use styling products.

3. Keep it Conditioned

To cut down on split-ends, have it trimmed on a regular basis and hydrate your hair with conditioner to keep it in tip-top shape. Leave the conditioner in for several minutes to give it a chance to absorb.

Silicones are important conditioning ingredients that make hair smooth, soft, and shiny. However, not all silicones are created equal. The newer AminoSilicones (Amodimethicone) have an amine group at the end of the silicone chain that allows it to better adhere to damaged hair. Some are able to provide conditioning benefits that last through several shampoos and work well as a weekly treatment for color treated hair.

If your hair needs more attention, apply a hot-oil treatment once a week. Don't overuse the treatments because too much of it can cause hair to become dull and lifeless.

To further enhance the shine, you can use a finishing crème during and after blow-drying your hair.

4. Hair Mask

Apply a shine-intensifying hair mask once a week to condition and add gloss to dull ends.

5. Applying Hair Serum

Apply very small amounts of a thick gloss serum. Put a drop on your hand and spread it thinly all over your palms. Then smooth your palms over the surface of your hair.

6. Make a Natural Hair Brush

Plastic brushes for a natural boar bristle or at least a softer synthetic bristle brush. The natural brush fibers are less likely to break the hair shaft.

7. Visit Your Hairdresser

A good haircut will keep your hair healthy and will encourage shine. Your hairdresser is also the best person to speak to about the type of hair that you have and what products will enhance your natural shine.

8. Style Sleekly

Style wise, smooth and sleek straight hair is the best look for shining locks. Blow-drying with the nozzle pointed down the hair shaft and finishing with a blast of cool air is the only way to style, and finishing with a mist of shine spray will give hold and great gloss. Using a round brush when blow-drying will add smoothness to the hair follicle and give your strands some great light reflection.

9. Give Your Hair a Rest

Our hair takes a beating with all of the styling appliances and products that we use on an everyday basis. Avoid using a hair dryer and let it dry naturally. If you must use a dryer, keep it on the coolest setting and use a diffuser.

Cut down on curling iron use and opt for hot rollers when you insist on curls. This is a gentler approach for luscious, wavy tresses. To prevent scorching, don't spray your hair with hairspray before using any heated appliances.

Avoid weighing down your hair with numerous styling products. They can dry out your hair and take away the shine. Stick to one or two products, and use them sparingly. Over time, your hair will adjust and it will take less effort to pull off your desired results.

10. Styling Products for Shine

Test a few styling products designed to make your hair shiny. After washing it, pour some hair gel or leave-in conditioner in the palm of your hand and gently rub it in. Distribute it more heavily on the middle and ends than you do the roots so your hair doesn't appear dirty or oily.



Homemade Recipes Hair Mask and Hair Rinse:

Mask with Eggs

Bring instant shine to your hair by lightly beating two eggs in milk. Apply to clean, damp hair, massaging in well. Leave for 10 – 15 minutes and then wash out with mild shampoo.

Vodka

A little vodka in your shampoo if used occasionally, can make your thick hair shine instantly.

Recipes For Shiny Hair

To give your hair a great shine and help remove soap build up.

Blondes — Add a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice to your rinse water.

Brunettes and Redheads — Add a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to your rinse water.

Rinse with Honey.

Honey is good for skin and hair. Take 4 cups of warm water and stir 1 teaspoon of honey in it.
Make sure it's well dissolved. Use as a rinse after shampooing and don't wash out. Dry as normal for a great shine!

Honey & Olive Oil Hair Mask

Mix 1/2 cup honey and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Work a small amount at a time through hair until coated. Cover hair with a shower cap; leave on 30 minutes. Shampoo well and rinse.



Hair Care Secrets - Make Your Hair Shine Naturally
By Navneet Brar ,Platinum Quality Author

Here are some really cool and effective hair care secrets for you to be able to flaunt your beautiful, lustrous and sexy mane. There is no need to waste your precious time and money on beauty parlours and salons. Now, its the time for every woman to get enough smart to get that sparkling beauty without spending much.

So, go for these untold secrets for beautiful hair :

1. Mayonnaise

Apply mayonnaise into your hair, starting from the roots of your hair to the ends. Now, massage thoroughly. Now, tie up your hair making a bun of it and cover with a plastic food wrap for better results. Wrap a pre-heated towel covering your head for 10 minutes for deep-conditioning. Repeat the same process with another pre-heated towel for 10 minutes again. After doing this, wash your hair with a good mild shampoo. Follow this treatment for at least once a month as it will keep your hair healthy giving a lot of shine and volume.

2. Cornstarch

Do not wash your hair daily, even if it is oily. A good alternative to this is cornstarch. But how to make use of it?

Here is the method- Take some cornstarch and pour it into a dish. Now, take a clean large blush brush and dip into it. Brush your scalp with cornstarch and do not forget brushing your hair roots too. Leave it on your full hair for 10 minutes and let it soak off all the extra and unwanted oil from your hair. Then brush away all the cornstarch and get rid of all the irritating greasiness.

3. Aspirin

For dandruff, aspirin can work magic! Take 2 aspirins and dissolve them into your anti-dandruff shampoo before you wash your hair. And for a better moisturizing, apply a good conditioner later. This is really a great remedy.

4. Avocado

Avocado is believed to be wonderful in maintaining a healthy skin and hair. Would you like to experience it on your own?

Then here is the avocado hair secret disclosed for you- Take ½ ripe avocado, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ small banana and an egg yolk and mix all the ingredients together. Now, massage this mask into your hair. Cover your head with a plastic wrap and keep it for about one hour. After that, wash it away with warm water and then shampoo your hair properly.

5. Apple Cider Vinegar

Take ¼ cup apple cider vinegar and mix it well in a gallon of distilled water. Store and refrigerate it. Now, shampoo your hair and rinse it thoroughly. Then take 2 cups of this mixture and pour it over your scalp and let it saturate your hair. Use cold water for rinse as it will remove all the remains of hair styling products from your hair.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Navneet_Brar

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Tips to Grow Your Eyelashes Naturally

Women will go to great lengths to have luscious, long lashes. Dark, full lashes highlight your eyes and can be stunning.

Eyelashes, the hair that grows from the tips of the eyelids serve the purpose of protecting your eye from hazards causing you to blink should something get too close. In addition, long eyelashes are a universal symbol of beauty. Women, who generally covet longer lashes, have ones that are typically shorter than that of men. There are many products like mascara and fake eyelashes that will make your eyelashes look longer. There are also cosmetics that promise to stimulate eyelashes as well. Meanwhile, if you want your eyelashes to grow naturally, there are some age-old tricks you can try.

Step1
Improve your diet to grow longer eyelashes naturally. Without proper nutrition, your body will cease to grow hair, fingernails and even eyelashes. Likewise, anything that makes your hair grow, will also help your eyelashes grow. For this reason, you should adopt a healthy lifestyle and take multivitamins.

Step2
Apply natural lubricants to your eyelashes to make them strong. This not only protects your eyelashes from the elements, but the coating makes them look linger. Olive oil and Vaseline are quite effective. Put these products on your eyelashes at night and wash it off in the morning.

Step3
Apply vitamin E oil to your eyelashes to stimulate growth. This vitamin is known to cause hair growth and sooth scalp irritations, so if you have eyelash loss due to irritation, this may reverse it. Apply the oil to your eyelashes with a clean eyelash brush. The act of brushing your lashes regularly may also stimulate growth.

Step4
Trimming your eyelashes can stimulate growth. Many people who have accidentally burned off their lashes or trimmed them by accident or on purpose report growing back longer and thicker lashes. Of course, you don’t want to chop off your eyelashes in an effort to make them grow back longer. Any amount of trimming should be tiny. You should cut off no more than the very tips of the lashes.

resource : eHow

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Message For Natural Breast Enlargement

Breast enlargement to increase your breast size naturally without painful surgery



No, you are not alone in your desire to be better endowed. And there is no need to feel embarrassed or shy about it. Having a well-filled breast is almost every woman's dream.

No other part of a woman’s body is as attractive as her breasts which add to the overall beauty, charm and grace of a woman. The first thing that attracts an onlooker is the bust line of a passing woman.

Breast care is very important as it is among the erogenous zones, and feeding organ for baby. If a woman’s breasts sag and get flabby at an early age, it will fail to have any sexual attraction.

Breasts are largely made up of fat globules and fibrous connective tissue. Breasts in fact do not have any muscular tissues and are held by the muscles, which lie between the rib cage. Hence if these muscles, which are called pectorals, are in good shape, then your breasts will get a good cleavage and lift. ( Ayurvedicurre)

Breast Massage therapy is an effective "wellness" treatment for breasts, as breasts particularly need good circulation and tissue mobilization for optimum health. Poor circulation can produce various uncomfortable symptoms. Breast scarring (surgically and traumatically induced), which is more common than we often realize, can cause painful syndromes and obstruct blood and lymph flow. Some believe there may be a correlation between chronic poor breast drainage and susceptibility to malignancy. Breast Massage techniques and hydrotherapy may in fact turn out to be some of the most effective modalities for addressing such problems and promoting breast health.

Breast Massage therapy has been proven to assist in promoting healthy breast tissue, reduce
fibroids and cysts, relieve the pain and discomfort associated with PMS, compression from bras, relieving the pain and tension from stress in the muscles of the chest wall, assist in healthy tissue regeneration and scar reduction following surgery, and as a logical proactive step against cancer and other diseases. The goal of this article is to provide accurate, easy to use information about maintaining personal breast health through self-massage.

Study Showing Breast Massage May Help Prevent Breast Cancer!!!

Breast Massage can be an important component to preventing breast cancer! A recent study* of 4,700 women found that women who wore brassieres had an increased chance of acquiring breast cancer. It is very possible that the constant pressure that the bra puts on the breast is limiting the flow of toxins that need to be released, resulting in the increased cancer rate. Any more than a gentle amount of pressure can flatten the lymphatic vessel and stop the toxic flow from the breast.

The Study found the highest rate of breast cancer in those who wore bras 24 hours a day, and the lowest rate in those who never wore bras. The study suggested that women should wear their bra less than 12 hours a day.

* Singer, Sydney Ross. Dressed to Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer andBras, Garden City Park, NY: Avery Pub. Group, 1995

Breast Massage

The left side demonstrates the vascular system of arteries and veins. The right side shows the lymph nodes and direction of lymphatic flow away from the breast.



Your breasts are essentially structures made up of fat and gland, mounted to the female's chest wall with a delicate system of ligaments. The circulation in the breast is much the same as the rest of the body consisting of arteries,veins, and lymphatic vessels. In short, the arteries bring fresh blood too the cells carrying along with it the nutrition that the breast and its tissues need for proper health and they could benefit from breast massage. The veins bring the blood back from the cells along with cellular waste and toxins. The lymphatics are designed to return the toxin and other waste materials that lie in the intercellular fluid between the cells.

Breast Massage

Step One: Use your fingers to gently smooth away from the nipple. These movements travel from the nipple and directly away using no more pressure than what you would apply to your eyelid. Any more pressure would flatten the lymphatic vessel and stop the flow of toxins and fluids. Also, make this stroke slow, not fast, for it to be effective.



Step Two: Gently massage the breast with a kneading-like motion, using lifting and pressing movements.

Step Three: Slowly and carefully use your hands to twist the breast in a clock-wise and counterclockwise direction, being careful not to put too much tension on the breast.

Step Four: Use both hands as shown to apply several, moderate pressure,compressions to move out more pressure fluids.

And that complete the Breast Massage to help you prevent breast cancer!

resource : Breast Enhancement

LYMPHATIC BREAST MASSAGE

To specifically effect lymph in massage, it is necessary to pump in a specific direction, at a specific pace. This mimics the natural action of the lymphatic system.

Lymphatic Breast Massage is easy to learn. It is different than just massaging your breast because you will specifically move the breast in a way that mimics how lymph moves in the body.

We will use a pumping movement where we move the breast using some light pressure and then release the breast gently, allowing it to return to it’s normal position.

Each move and return counts as one pump. Using the lymphatic breast massage model, the most important idea is to keep the lymphatic fluid moving in this area.

Below are simple steps to use for lymphatic breast massage. (Use these instructions with the illustration below.)



1. Put your hand in your armpit and push inward and upward. Go deep into the armpit. Pump upward and release. Do this ten to twenty times.



2. Grab your entire breast and move it upward toward the armpit. If your breasts are large, this may take more than one hand position. Do this ten times.
Grab your breast and pump directly inward toward the chest wall. Do this five times.




3. Holding your breast stable, pump the upper inner quadrant of your breast up toward your neck. Do this five times.





4. You can do the pumping more than the recommended number of times if you like.

We have a video of the instructions posted on youtube! Click here to see the video!
resource : Breast Health Project

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Skin Pigmentation Treatment

Treatment

Pigmentation means coloring. Skin pigmentation disorders affect the color of your skin. Skin cells give your skin color by making a substance called melanin. When these cells become damaged or unhealthy, it affects melanin production. Some pigmentation disorders affect just patches of skin. Others affect your entire body.

If your body makes too much melanin, your skin gets darker. Pregnancy, Addison's disease and sun exposure all can make your skin darker. If your body makes too little melanin, your skin gets lighter. Vitiligo is a condition that causes patches of light skin. Albinism is a genetic condition affecting all of a person's skin. Infections, blisters and burns can cause lighter skin.

Other pigmented terms include:

1. hyperpigmentation (too much pigment)
2. hypopigmentation
   
3. underpigmentation (too little pigment)
   
4. depigmentation (loss of pigment).
   

Millions of people develop skin pigmentation conditions at some point in their lives. For many, this results in emotional distress and embarrassment. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to do something about it.
The first step in minimizing a skin pigmentation condition is to protect yourself from the sun. Then, arrange to speak with a dermatologist about your condition and treatment options.

Causes of Pigmentation

Pigmentation is more widespread amongst the middle-aged women. Very few women in younger age suffer from pigmentation, and the extent of the problem is minimal with few exceptions. This in fact is related to the endocrinal changes that occur when women reach middle age.

The severity of pigmentation problem is associated with several diseases and disorders.

The first aspect of the treatment is protection from the sun, because the problem is triggered off by sun-exposure. In fact, it can also aggravate it, causing the dark area to become larger. Therefore, as part of the treatment, one should try to avoid sun-exposure as far as possible. Physical protection is the only answer, with a parasol or hat, and also by applying a sunscreen before going out in the sun. Select a sunscreen with a high SPF of at least 20+. SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and is usually mentioned on the label. The number is related to the duration of sun exposure. If the skin is dry, a sunblock cream should be applied. For normal to oily skin or combination skin, a sunscreen lotion is more suitable. Sunblock creams of higher SPF are also available. It is also advisable to use a sunscreen manufactured by a reputed company, so that you are sure of the protection it affords. The sunscreen should be applied about 20 minutes before sun-exposure, to allow ! it time to be absorbed by the skin. It should be reapplied if you are in the sun for longer than 20 to 30 minutes at a stretch. The effects of the sun increase near water bodies and snow, as they reflect the sun's radiation. Therefore, it becomes all the more important to protect the skin and re-apply the sun screen after 20 to 30 minutes.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy is a local treatment; it affects cancer cells only in the treated area. Radiation can come from a machine (external radiation). It can also come from an implant (a small container of radioactive material) placed directly into or near the tumor (internal radiation). Some patients receive both kinds of radiation therapy.

1. External radiation therapy is usually given on an outpatient basis in a hospital or clinic 5 days a week for a number of weeks. Patients are not radioactive during or after the treatment.
2. For internal radiation therapy, the patient stays in the hospital for a few days. The implant may be temporary or permanent. Because the level of radiation is highest during the hospital stay, patients may not be able to have visitors or may have visitors only for a short time. Once an implant is removed, there is no radioactivity in the body. The amount of radiation in a permanent implant goes down to a safe level before the patient leaves the hospital.
   

resource: Medcinenet

Laser Resurfacing

Laser resurfacing is a relatively new treatment for reducing facial wrinkles and skin irregularities, such as blemishes or acne scars.

The technique directs short, concentrated pulsating beams of light at irregular skin. Laser skin resurfacing removes skin very precisely, layer by layer, resulting in fewer problems with hypopigmentation (lightening of skin). This popular procedure is known by several other names, including lasabrasion, laser peel or laser vaporization.

The two types of lasers most commonly used in laser resurfacing are:

1. CO2 Laser Resurfacing. This method has been used for years to treat different skin conditions including wrinkles, scars, warts, birthmarks, enlarged oil glands on the nose (rhinophyma), skin cancer and other conditions. The newest version of the CO2 laser resurfacing uses very short pulsed light energy (ultrapulsed) or continuous light beams that are delivered in a scanning pattern to very precisely remove thin layers of skin with minimal heat damage to the surrounding structures. Recovery time from the procedure is up to two weeks. Patients should seek out surgeons with documented training and experience in laser skin resurfacing.
2. Erbium Laser Resurfacing. Erbium laser resurfacing is designed to remove superficial and moderately deep lines and wrinkles on the face hands, neck, or chest. One of the benefits of erbium laser resurfacing is minimal burning of surrounding tissue. This laser causes minimal side effects, such as swelling, bruising and redness, so your recovery time should be more rapid than with CO2 laser resurfacing - one week in most cases. If you have a darker skin tone, erbium laser resurfacing may work better for you. Your doctor will determine which laser is best for you after he or she fully evaluates your medical history, current physical condition, and desired results.
   

resource: Medcinenet

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