Archive for May, 2010

Home Remedies For Zits

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Zit is a normal and chronic condition of the skin inflammation. Zit affects the face, neck, chest and shoulders. Treatment of zits is in high demand amongst the youth. Usually, 6 out of 10 youths in the age group of 12-24 suffer from zits. In the age, when looking good is of paramount importance, zits can be an embarrassing problem. Hence many youngsters would like to get this problem cured. Here we offer some simple remedies to curezits.

Orange peel in treatment of pimples: Crush the orange peel with water on a stone and apply it to the affected areas.

Lemon for acne treatment:
Applying lemon juice regularly has successfully reduced zits and acne.

Garlic for pimple treatment: Rubbing raw garlic many times in a day can cure the severest cases of acne. It removes spots, pimples and boils from the skin. You can speed up the healing process by eating 3 cloves of ear garlic everyday for a month. It purifies the blood, removing the toxins to minimize acne.

Coriander and Mint Juice for zit treatment:
Mix a teaspoon of either coriander or mint juice with a pinch of turmeric powder. Wash the face and apply this mixture at night. It is an ideal home remedy for pimples and blackheads.

Treating pimples with cucumber: Grate cucumber and apply it on the face, eyes and neck for 15-20 minutes. It is the best medication for facial skin and can preventpimples and blackheads.

Fruits Remedies For Pimples

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Eating red- or orange-colored fruits are beneficial for the health of your skin and play an important role in preventing acne. These fruits are very important in treating acne.

Apples
– consume 3 – 4 apples daily when you are attempting to clear your acne. Apples improve the skin health. Ensure you eat at least 2 daily. Go for organic apples because you can eat the skins that contain the most pectin, which provides relief from constipation. Apples also contain ascorbic acid, bioflavonoids, fiber, pectin, quercetin, minerals, and vitamins.

Apricots
– can be eaten in unlimited quantities. Apricots are a rich source of minerals, fiber, and beta-carotene (a precursor of vitamin A). They are helpful in curing acne and ease or avoid instances of constipation.

Bananas – do not eat more than one banana daily. Bananas contain phytochemcial fructoOligosaccharides, that provide fertile breeding ground for the good bacteria in your colon. This prevents the harmful bacteria from festering in the colon and releasing toxic acids that reach the skin and producing acne.

Blackberries
– beneficial for cleansing the blood and preventing constipation. They strengthen a weak kidney and provide good skin tone for your face.

Blueberries - excellent blood cleansers, constipation and many skin disorders – eczema, acne, psoriasis.
Cantaloupes – rich in vitamin A, C, and various other minerals. Hence they are very effective in various skin problems.

Cherries – excellent blood cleansers and beneficial to the liver and kidney. They help in regulating bowel movements.

Figs – rich in fiber and reduce constipation.

Grapefruits –dissolve and eliminate toxins from drugs and improve the efficiency of the working of liver.
Grapes – vital in cleansing the body, generating blood, and building the body. They are beneficial for constipation, skin, and liver disorders.

Mango
– excellent for kidney inflammation. It contains plenty of minerals that neutralize acidic waste.
Strawberries – contain chemicals having strong anti-acne activity. They are rich in pectin that is beneficial in keeping your bowels moving.

Pineapples
– Rich in many vitamins and minerals. It contains Papain that plays an important role in protein digestion. It is beneficial in treatment of excess mucus, digestive problems, intestinal worms, and constipation.

Following fruits are highly effective in treating acne due to their antibiotic effect:
• Grapes
• Plums
• Figs
• Raspberries
• Blueberries
• Honey
• Apple juice
• Grape juice

Make as many fruits as you can a part of your daily diet. Within a short time, you will see a marked improvement in the condition of your skin and your acne starts vanishing.