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From the Archives : Acne – Home Remedies {DIY}

Swathy · September 19, 2013 · 12 Comments

Yesterday, I talked about how to take care of your skin and keep hygiene for preventing more acne outbreaks. Today, I would like to talk about some effective home remedies for acne. Hope these will be helpful for you.

Lemon juice is one of the best bets. It kills the bacteria in the acne and also reduces the oil production on the skin. In fact, all the citrus fruit family is great for acne. Oranges, strawberries, raspberries; take a slice of them every time you eat a fruit and rub it over your face and other affected parts of the body and keep it on till it dries off. Wash with very cold water so that it gives some relief from any burning or tingling sensation.

When I talked about lemon, tomato is the next follow up. Tomato juice is also equally effective for acne.

Remember one thing: Whenever you feel a tingling sensation after you apply any herbal or other product, it is a proof that it is working. If it starts irritating the skin or causes change in skin color, then it is probably time to get rid of the product or remedy.

Onion Juice and Ginger Juice is another great remedy for acne. Extract onion juice or ginger juice or cut a slice of onion or ginger and apply it on the affected parts. Wash off with cool water. You can even mix both of them.

To reduce any burning sensation or inflammation, use cooled tea bags and chilled cucumber slices. They provide a lot of relaxation. You can also apply sandalwood paste. It cools the skin and is an antiseptic. Mint juice is also very useful in dealing with the acne.

Mix 3/4th part of sandalwood and 1/4th part of turmeric. Make a paste with any fruit juice or mint juice and apply to the affected parts.

How could I forget aloevera gel. Plant an aloe at home and reap its benefits. The gel straight from the plant is great for acne.

Do not forget to use pomegranates. They too give you a lovely acne free skin.

You can also use something which will provide a cooling sensation or relief to the acne.

What home remedies do you use for your skin?

Vaadi Herbals Amla Thanda (Cool) Tail (Oil) {Product Review}

Swathy · September 17, 2013 · 2 Comments

I have taken quite a good time to review this product, reason being its very difficult to make out how a hair oil will behave and also because I wanted to see if it stands tall on all its claims! I have to say it more than surpasses on one of it!!

So, let me start with the smell. It smells like the typical amla oil which we are so used to smelling. And, let me be honest when I say that how it fares on the hair growth aspect is something I would not speculate since one and half month is really less to make such inferences.

Pros

cools and relaxes the body

gives a subtle shine to the hair

gets washed off easily enough

Cons

its smell might not agree with everyone

But, it is sooooo cool. I think no other cooling oil would stand in front of it and it really helps a lot! So, its best to use in summers. When you are going to have the head bath, it feels like heaven so yes, it is amazing in that aspect. It also relieves headache and relaxes the body. It quite beats navratan oil.

So, yup, do give this amazing oil a try. Have you already used the product? Do you like it?

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How eco-concious are you?? {Environment}

Swathy · September 16, 2013 · 2 Comments

15th September which was day before yesterday was the pro-green day. Ok, I don’t really need a particular day to become environmentally conscious but it is always good to have days. That reminds me when is the daughters day?

So, for this Pro-Green day, The Nature’s Co. has started an initiative called the Pro-Green Oath. They are distributing saplings and seeds at their stores and providing discount on the return of the empty containers just like Lush does. But, the main is the Oath.

Every person is supposed to take a environment friendly oath, something very simple and doable like using lesser water or staying without air-conditioning for an hour extra everyday. And, this oath has to be fulfilled till the last date of competition zealously and the best part is you have to pass on the oath. The same oath or a little different would be taken on by the next person in the chain.

Also, to encourage participation, the brand has planned to give out goodies to everyone involved in the process. And, here comes the best part, the bloggers have been given an opportunity to launch a contest sort of a thing. All the bloggers involved would be writing an oath and passing it on. And, the readers should take and pass it on. The longest chain which is built is going to win the contest. Isn’t it a cool way to promote the green initiative?

I am all up for it!! Are you with me? And, don’t forget, everyone involved gets the goodies 🙂 And, I have got some news as well!! Lets keep the curiosity alive for some days 😀

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