Saturday, March 31, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
more Links to articles about SLEEP!!
Wake up Refreshed from a good night's sleep
http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/natural-sleeping-remedies?utm_medium=yahhp
Health Benefits of NAPS
http://www.healthymagination.com/blog/the-health-benefits-of-napping/
http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/natural-sleeping-remedies?utm_medium=yahhp
Health Benefits of NAPS
http://www.healthymagination.com/blog/the-health-benefits-of-napping/
10 Surprising Sleep Facts | Yahoo! Health
10 Surprising Sleep Facts | Yahoo! Health
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/10-surprising-sleep-facts
Did you know that sleeping one extra hour a night can lower your heart attack risk by 33 percent? Skimping on sleep raises risk for everything from high blood pressure to heart failure, stroke, diabetes, fatal heart disease, and even obesity.
One rocking-chair marathoner stayed awake for 18 days, 21 hours and 40 minutes, according to Australia’s National Sleep Project. Before sleep finally took over, the winner experienced hallucinations, paranoia, blurred vision and slurred speech.
It’s also possible to get too much of a good thing, since averaging more than nine hours of shuteye per night boosts heart disease risk, compared to people who slumber seven or eight hours. How much do you know about sleep? Here 10 little-known facts:
While REM dreams tends to have elaborate, fantastical plots, non-REM dreams are more like thoughts, such as fretting over the idea that you lost your iPhone or misplaced your shoes. These obsessive thoughts tend to repeat over and over, without the vivid images we usually associate with dreams.
Pile your plate high with the right foods to beat fatigue.
In order to succumb to sleep, your core body heat must be in harmony with your skin temperature, and that works best between 64 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit. For older people, the range is much more narrow—between 73 and 77 degrees—which contributes to sleep disorders in that age group.
Ironically, even an adequate amount beauty sleep can increase wrinkles—if you habitually snooze on your side or belly, with your face mashed into the pillow. These habits gradually etch “sleep lines” that eventually become permanent, according to a study published in Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery. Sleeping on your back, however, helps prevent or reverse the problem.
http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/10-surprising-sleep-facts
Did you know that sleeping one extra hour a night can lower your heart attack risk by 33 percent? Skimping on sleep raises risk for everything from high blood pressure to heart failure, stroke, diabetes, fatal heart disease, and even obesity.
One rocking-chair marathoner stayed awake for 18 days, 21 hours and 40 minutes, according to Australia’s National Sleep Project. Before sleep finally took over, the winner experienced hallucinations, paranoia, blurred vision and slurred speech.
It’s also possible to get too much of a good thing, since averaging more than nine hours of shuteye per night boosts heart disease risk, compared to people who slumber seven or eight hours. How much do you know about sleep? Here 10 little-known facts:
You think your pilot got enough sleep? Maybe not.
When the National Sleep Foundation surveyed airline pilots about sleepiness on the job, a distressing 23 percent admitted that lack of sleep affects their performance at least once a week, and 20 percent said they had made serious mistakes as a result. Even more train operators reported diminished job performance (26 percent), and 14 percent of truck drivers admitted having a near miss because they were sleepy. Half of the pilots, and 44 percent of truck drivers, said they never or rarely get enough sleep on work nights. Safe travels!Dreams Can Occur During Any Phase of Sleep
Researchers once thought people only dream during REM (rapid-eye movement) sleep. They now believe we dream during other sleep phases as well.While REM dreams tends to have elaborate, fantastical plots, non-REM dreams are more like thoughts, such as fretting over the idea that you lost your iPhone or misplaced your shoes. These obsessive thoughts tend to repeat over and over, without the vivid images we usually associate with dreams.
Pile your plate high with the right foods to beat fatigue.
Some People Have a Natural Alarm Clock
Researchers report that the signal that causes them to wake up when they want to is triggered by release of the stress hormone adrenocorticotrophin, in an unconscious anticipation of the stress of waking up.Teens Need as Much Sleep as Toddlers
If your teenager never wants to get up in the morning, it’s probably because she hasn’t slept long enough. Teens need about 10 hours of sleep on the average, the same as young children, while adults only need eight hours a night. Women may need to sleep an hour longer than men; not getting that extra hour might keep them tired and more prone to depression. People over 65 only need an average of six hours’ sleep.The Brain Never Sleeps
Your body may be slumbering, but your brain never stops working. It stays busy, constantly instructing your systems to keep functioning—breathing, digesting, pumping blood and all the other tasks that keep you alive while you sleep.Nighttime Violence Could Be a Brain Symptom
People who kick and punch while they dream are known as "violent sleepers." They have a 50 percent chance of developing a neurological disease such as dementia or Parkinson’s disease as they age. People who act out violent scenes in their dreams should consider neurological testing.You May Be Able To Reset Your Body Clock in Just One Night
If you’re traveling to a different time zone, or are switching to the night shift, it usually takes a week to adjust to the new schedule. However, you may be able to use your internal “food clock” to override your body clock, suggests a Harvard animal study. Here’s how: Stop eating 16 hours before you want to be awake. After you start eating again, your sleep/wake cycle resets as if it were the start of a new day.Can’t sleep in a hot house?
Why is it that you love lying in the hot sun, but a hot bedroom is extremely uncomfortable? It’s because your sleep-wake cycle is closely connected to temperature.In order to succumb to sleep, your core body heat must be in harmony with your skin temperature, and that works best between 64 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit. For older people, the range is much more narrow—between 73 and 77 degrees—which contributes to sleep disorders in that age group.
Sleep Deprivation Can Make You Stupid
Researchers have found that a lack of sleep diminishes your attention and concentration, thereby affecting your problem solving abilities. Without adequate rest, you cannot learn well. It also keeps you from “consolidating” memories, so you cannot remember what you learned from day to day.Lack of Sleep—or The Wrong Slumber Position—Gives You Wrinkles
When you don’t get enough rest, your bodies release extra cortisol, the “stress hormone.” Too much cortisol breaks down the collagen in your skin—the substance that keeps it smooth and elastic.Ironically, even an adequate amount beauty sleep can increase wrinkles—if you habitually snooze on your side or belly, with your face mashed into the pillow. These habits gradually etch “sleep lines” that eventually become permanent, according to a study published in Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery. Sleeping on your back, however, helps prevent or reverse the problem.
7 Eco-Spas Keeping It Green | Spa Week Daily
7 Eco-Spas Keeping It Green | Spa Week Daily http://www.spaweekblog.com/2012/03/23/7-eco-spas-keeping-it-green/
Green is in for spring. Well, it’s in all the time. It’s the green that’s proactively saving resources, making trash into treasure and building a more sustainable future. Hopefully you’re already a part of the green revolution. You may recycle at work, home and even carry a green reusable tote to the store. But wait, did you just go to the spa? You love your spa, but do know if they love the earth as much as you do?
We’re always focused on your well-being, but we can’t forget about the wellness of the earth. A happy planet is one that will keep us on it (so we can spa!). More and more spas have been getting eco-conscious in both their business practices and products, and we want to give some of our participating Spring Spa Week Event Eco-spas a big shout out and maybe a hug.
This spa is a true believer in environmental sustainability. Uhma Organic Spa & Green Shop was designed and built under eco-responsible guidelines and Biophilic principles to create a relaxing, non-toxic environment. They have everything from a tank-less gas water heater, eco-friendly lights and even environmentally sound toilets. They filter all their own water, use only glass or wooden cups and plates, and use only bags, menus, forms and business cards made of recycled materials. In addition, they use only 100% natural, organic, non-toxic and cruelty-free products in our treatments.
$50 Spa Treatments
Namaste Organic Spa is a full service spa that provides skin and body treatments that are relaxing and detoxifying without compromising their Eco-friendly root. Their lotions, creams and oils are always paraben, propylene glycol and fragrance free. From beauty treatments such as Jane Iredale’s all natural make-up, to organic facials customized for your skin, to stress relieving organic massages – they promise to only use products that are healthy and nourishing for your skin and great for the environment.
$50 Spa Treatments
This spa proudly shares Aveda’s mission “… to care for the world we live in, from the products we sell to the ways in which we give back to society.” Their motto is “beauty is as beauty does.” Empowered by their own unique Mission, they believe that authentic beauty is one that works in harmony with the greater web of life. Aveda is the first beauty company manufacturing with 100% certified wind power, is one of the largest purchasers of organic ingredients, leader in integrating the highest possible post-consumer recycled content into their packaging.
$50 Spa Treatments
“Our Plan For Today to Help Our Tomorrow.” Jurliqu eis committed to sustainable practices and nourishing the earth. By 2015 they plan to further reduce energy and water consumption by 20%, decrease the amount of waste to landfill by 20%, and aim to strive for more than 95% of natural ingredients in their products. They also are focused on the maintenance of their re-vegetation project on their National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia (NASAA) Certified Organic and Biodynamic farm, in order to gather carbon, protect and cultivate their powerful herbs and nurture their wildlife.
$50 Spa Treatments
$50 Spa Treatments
Green is in for spring. Well, it’s in all the time. It’s the green that’s proactively saving resources, making trash into treasure and building a more sustainable future. Hopefully you’re already a part of the green revolution. You may recycle at work, home and even carry a green reusable tote to the store. But wait, did you just go to the spa? You love your spa, but do know if they love the earth as much as you do?
We’re always focused on your well-being, but we can’t forget about the wellness of the earth. A happy planet is one that will keep us on it (so we can spa!). More and more spas have been getting eco-conscious in both their business practices and products, and we want to give some of our participating Spring Spa Week Event Eco-spas a big shout out and maybe a hug.
1. Blue Marble Spa at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, San Diego, CA
Blue Marble Spa’s eco-conscious treatments offer guests the beauty and purity of life-promoting properties derived from nature. With a dedicated commitment to wellness, healing, and the environment, this spa reveals beauty inside and out by promoting life and spa in harmony with nature. Adopting ecologically friendly practices focused on inspiring the spirit and building positive health, Blue Marble incorporates natural products and resources harvested from the land and sea to restore your inner glow, cultivate your environmental and spiritual awareness, and connect you to the self-healing, curative power of nature. They use organic and natural skincare products, they offer organic fruits and food options, and their luxurious spa services utilize minimal hot water. The blue planet thanks Blue Marble.
$50 Spa Treatments- 45 Min Pure Results Facial including Customized Purification, Exfoliation, Facial Massage, and Rehydration
- 45 Min Organic Massage using Organic Sunflower, Olive and Jojoba Oil
- 45 Min Pedicure Ritual using Sustainable Bamboo, California Sea Salts and Lavender
This spa is a true believer in environmental sustainability. Uhma Organic Spa & Green Shop was designed and built under eco-responsible guidelines and Biophilic principles to create a relaxing, non-toxic environment. They have everything from a tank-less gas water heater, eco-friendly lights and even environmentally sound toilets. They filter all their own water, use only glass or wooden cups and plates, and use only bags, menus, forms and business cards made of recycled materials. In addition, they use only 100% natural, organic, non-toxic and cruelty-free products in our treatments.
$50 Spa Treatments
- 50 Min Sense of Awakening Hot Massage Treatment
- 50 Min Revitalight Therapy Facial
Namaste Organic Spa is a full service spa that provides skin and body treatments that are relaxing and detoxifying without compromising their Eco-friendly root. Their lotions, creams and oils are always paraben, propylene glycol and fragrance free. From beauty treatments such as Jane Iredale’s all natural make-up, to organic facials customized for your skin, to stress relieving organic massages – they promise to only use products that are healthy and nourishing for your skin and great for the environment.
$50 Spa Treatments
- 60 Min Natural Face Lift with LED Technology and Plant Stem Cell Serum
- 60 Min Hand and Foot Reflexology with Foot Scrub
- 60 Min Namaste Signature Organic Massage
4. Hiatus Spa + Retreat Dallas, TX & Austin, TX
Hiatus always strives to be earth-friendly, or future-friendly, as they like to call it. From their initial build-out to their ongoing operation, they have always kept the environment close to their hearts and minds. Hiatus uses 100% wind-powered energy, a purified water filtration system and a “no bottled water” policy. All spa menus are printed on post-consumer recycled paper with soy ink and all retail packaging is made from recycled materials.They are a partner of both Aveda, which is known for its environmental responsibility, and a partner of certified organic Intelligent Nutrients, a company with a vision that “everything we put in and on our bodies must be nutritious and safe.”
$50 Spa Treatments- 60 Min Organic Aveda Stress Fix Massage
- 50 Min Signature Hiatus Facial with Foot Soak plus Customized Aromatherapy
- 50 Min Hiatus Body Glow and Energizing Scalp Treatment Package
This spa proudly shares Aveda’s mission “… to care for the world we live in, from the products we sell to the ways in which we give back to society.” Their motto is “beauty is as beauty does.” Empowered by their own unique Mission, they believe that authentic beauty is one that works in harmony with the greater web of life. Aveda is the first beauty company manufacturing with 100% certified wind power, is one of the largest purchasers of organic ingredients, leader in integrating the highest possible post-consumer recycled content into their packaging.
$50 Spa Treatments
- 60 Min AVEDA Elemental Massage plus Steam and Sauna Amenity Day Pass
- 60 Min AVEDA Elemental Facial plus Steam and Sauna Amenity Day Pass
- Brazilian Bikini Wax Or Full Legs plus Steam and Sauna Amenity Day Pass
“Our Plan For Today to Help Our Tomorrow.” Jurliqu eis committed to sustainable practices and nourishing the earth. By 2015 they plan to further reduce energy and water consumption by 20%, decrease the amount of waste to landfill by 20%, and aim to strive for more than 95% of natural ingredients in their products. They also are focused on the maintenance of their re-vegetation project on their National Association for Sustainable Agriculture, Australia (NASAA) Certified Organic and Biodynamic farm, in order to gather carbon, protect and cultivate their powerful herbs and nurture their wildlife.
$50 Spa Treatments
- 50 Min Signature Revitalizing Facial
- 50 Min Skin Soothing Facial
- 50 Min Skin Purifying Facia
7. Verabella Skin Therapy Beverly Hills, CA
This eco-friendly spa, where Hollywood’s elite are regulars, has a subtle ambiance and welcoming atmosphere. The Verabella product line was just launched last year and is creating a buzz among clients and editors alike. It is a botanically-rich aloe vera based green collection of skin care that is free of sulfates, parabens, petrochemicals, and animal products and testing. Verabella supports a “Refill Your Jar” program, in order to encourage reuse of their jars and offers $5 off each product that is refilled in the spa. We’ll tip to that!$50 Spa Treatments
- 50 Min The Instant Lift: A Non-Surgical Face Lift
- 50 Min Crystal-Free Micro-DIAMOND-Brasion
- 50 Min Organic Skin-a-Peel from our Peel Bar Menu
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
FOLLICULITIS > EmuAid (Anti-Viral Anti-Fungal Homeopathic Healing Medication)
EmuAid (Anti-Viral Anti-Fungal Homeopathic Healing Medication) For treating FOLLICULITIS
http://emuaid.com/folliculitis-treatment.html
Folliculitis (also called Barber's Itch, beard rash, or bikini rash) is an infection or inflammation of the hair follicles, the small sacs beneath the skin from which hair develops and grows. The infection can be caused by either bacteria or fungus. You can develop the condition virtually anywhere on your body, although the most common locations are on the scalp, neck, face, and areas where clothing rubs against the body, such as the arms, thighs, buttocks and crotch.
To be rid of folliculitis you must kill the bacteria or fungus at the root of the inflammation. Our customers tell us they tried countless over-the-counter and prescription treatments, but couldn't find anything to make the folliculitis go away until they found Emuaid. Emuaid doesn't use harsh dangerous ingredients that can cause further irritation. Instead, Emuaid's natural ingredients go to the root of the folliculitis infection and gently kill the bacteria or fungus that produces your symptoms. Formulated to Perform FAST
http://emuaid.com/folliculitis-treatment.html
Folliculitis (also called Barber's Itch, beard rash, or bikini rash) is an infection or inflammation of the hair follicles, the small sacs beneath the skin from which hair develops and grows. The infection can be caused by either bacteria or fungus. You can develop the condition virtually anywhere on your body, although the most common locations are on the scalp, neck, face, and areas where clothing rubs against the body, such as the arms, thighs, buttocks and crotch.
To be rid of folliculitis you must kill the bacteria or fungus at the root of the inflammation. Our customers tell us they tried countless over-the-counter and prescription treatments, but couldn't find anything to make the folliculitis go away until they found Emuaid. Emuaid doesn't use harsh dangerous ingredients that can cause further irritation. Instead, Emuaid's natural ingredients go to the root of the folliculitis infection and gently kill the bacteria or fungus that produces your symptoms. Formulated to Perform FAST
To Get Rid of Folliculitis, You Have to Kill the Cause: Bacteria or Fungus
1. Kills Bacteria and Fungus
As soon as you rub Emuaid into your skin, the Activated Minerals in Emuaid begin attacking the germs and fungus that cause Folliculitis infection.
2. Heals Damaged Skin and Prevents Scarring
Any time our skin is damaged by a severe rash or other disruption, there is a chance of scarring or permanent blemish. The key to preventing this is quickly growing new healthy skin tissue. Natural ingredients in Emuaid (Emu, and other Essential Oils) provide soothing relief on contact so the inflammation, redness, bumps, and discomfort can be quickly reduced. Each of the natural ingredients in Emuaid have long histories of providing outstanding benefits in skin therapy. Emuaid is Safe & All Natural Unlike other leading products, Emuaid has no irritating chemicals or any reported side effects, so it can be used safely with confidence. Safe for all ages.
NO CHEMICALS. NO PARABENS. NO STEROIDS. NO ARTIFICIAL SCENT.
You can NOT develop resistance to Emuaid, so it will work every time you need it. Will not dry out your skin.
INGREDIENTS: OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL, EMU OIL, CHOLESTEROL, SQUALANE, TOCOPHERYL , PHYTOSPHINGOSINE, CERAMIDE
Home Remedies for Your Allergy Symptoms
Home Remedies for Your Allergy Symptoms
Utilizing These Home Remedies is Your First Step into Providing Relief from Sneezing, Sniffling and Itchy Eyes
LINK > http://voices.yahoo.com/home-remedies-allergy-symptoms-45683.html?cat=5
Facing the change in season with raging vigor is an impossible feat if pummeled with the dreaded allergy. Visiting an allergist may be an option, however a list of home remedies may be just as viable a solution for battling your allergy.
Prevention
Dust, pet dander, pollen and mold are common allergy threats. Remedy your symptoms by ridding your home of common pests:
* Remedy #1- Ditch the carpet and invest in throw rugs: Carpet is a safe haven for pet dander, dust and mold. These allergy threats live inside the carpet, and the flooring stays warmer, making for a perfect environment for mold. Throw rugs can be easily washed, helping you to stay allergen-free.
* Remedy #2- Dig out the dehumidifier: Keeping the air clean is crucial to resolving allergy issues in the home.
* Remedy #3- Keep the air conditioner running: Though not a cost-effective method, closing off the outside allergy threats helps keep your home a safe-haven from pollen, mold and dust.
* Remedy #4- Protect your bedding: Encasing bedding in plastic, puchasing synthetic pillows, and frequently washing mattress pads in hot water help eliminate allergy threats.
* Remedy #3- Keep the air conditioner running: Though not a cost-effective method, closing off the outside allergy threats helps keep your home a safe-haven from pollen, mold and dust.
* Remedy #4- Protect your bedding: Encasing bedding in plastic, puchasing synthetic pillows, and frequently washing mattress pads in hot water help eliminate allergy threats.
Natural Remedies
Working to eliminate the threat of allergies is a first step in home remedies. Sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes are still within the realm of possibility, however, and can be lessened by the following allergy remedies:
Working to eliminate the threat of allergies is a first step in home remedies. Sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes are still within the realm of possibility, however, and can be lessened by the following allergy remedies:
* Remedy #1- Vitamin C: Consuming high doses of vitamin C lessens inflamation, thereby lessening allegy symptoms such as hay fever and asthma. Taking 16 grams of vitamin C orally over a 24 hour period following pollen exposure has been shown to significantly reduce allergy symptoms.
* Remedy #2- Bee smart: Before allergy season, begin taking small doses of bee pollen. Work your way up to larger doses to help counteract hay fever allergy attacks. Should the hay fever symptoms rear themselves, however, chewing on honeycomb can provide relief.
* Remedy #3- Aromatherapy: Allergy attacks can be soothed using lavender and chamomile oils.
* Remedy #3- Raid the spice rack: Cayenne pepper, ginger, garlic and onions all help flush the body of toxins and allergy symptoms.
* Remedy #4- Visit your local drug store: Over the counter antihistamines and eye drops can help calm allergy symptoms such as runny noses, sneezing and itchy eyes.
* Remedy #5- Clean with bleach: Basic bleach such as Clorox is a mold killing fungicide. Dilute ¾ cup of bleach in a gallon of water and get down and dirty scrubbing the bathroom, floors, vinyl, tile, woodwork and appliances. Set it for five minutes and rinse.
* Remedy #6- Set a new fashion trend: Donning a face mask may not make for the trendiest showing, though neither will runny mascara. Wearing the face mask during tasks which expose you to mold or dust, such as gardening and vacuuming will significantly cut down on allergy triggers. A special trip to the hardware store to search for a face mask will prove successful; 3M offers a cost-effective, highly recommended mask.
* Remedy #7- Invest in hired help: Paying a housecleaner or gardener to task themselves with chores that find you sniffling and sneezing may be well worth the money.
* Remedy #2- Bee smart: Before allergy season, begin taking small doses of bee pollen. Work your way up to larger doses to help counteract hay fever allergy attacks. Should the hay fever symptoms rear themselves, however, chewing on honeycomb can provide relief.
* Remedy #3- Aromatherapy: Allergy attacks can be soothed using lavender and chamomile oils.
* Remedy #3- Raid the spice rack: Cayenne pepper, ginger, garlic and onions all help flush the body of toxins and allergy symptoms.
* Remedy #4- Visit your local drug store: Over the counter antihistamines and eye drops can help calm allergy symptoms such as runny noses, sneezing and itchy eyes.
* Remedy #5- Clean with bleach: Basic bleach such as Clorox is a mold killing fungicide. Dilute ¾ cup of bleach in a gallon of water and get down and dirty scrubbing the bathroom, floors, vinyl, tile, woodwork and appliances. Set it for five minutes and rinse.
* Remedy #6- Set a new fashion trend: Donning a face mask may not make for the trendiest showing, though neither will runny mascara. Wearing the face mask during tasks which expose you to mold or dust, such as gardening and vacuuming will significantly cut down on allergy triggers. A special trip to the hardware store to search for a face mask will prove successful; 3M offers a cost-effective, highly recommended mask.
* Remedy #7- Invest in hired help: Paying a housecleaner or gardener to task themselves with chores that find you sniffling and sneezing may be well worth the money.
Should allergy symptoms remain after using these home remedies for 7-10 days, visiting your doctor may prove the best course of action. Keeping in tune with your body and taking proactive measures towards relief will help keep you sniffle free throughout the allergy season.
Treating Acne Scars Naturally
Use Home Remedies to Banish Pimple Scarring
http://voices.yahoo.com/treating-acne-scars-naturally-5496861.html?cat=69
When a pimple forms, melanin collects in the pore and can remain there for a long time, even after the infection and clogged pore are treated. A healthy lifestyle and some natural treatments can help reduce the appearance of these scars, saving you money on expensive products, procedures, and treatments.
Home remedies, though equally as effective, can take longer to work. Stick with them and stay patient, giving each treatment a good four to six weeks before trying something new.
Start on the Inside Healthy skin starts beneath the pores with good eating habits and foods that will fight inflammation and flush out pore-clogging toxins. Scars can be exacerbated by both, so start with a healthy diet. Doing so will help scars to fade naturally, sloughing off the excess melanin with dead skin cells.
Drink lots of water to increase the shedding of dead skin cells and boost the production of new, healthy cells. Add antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables (like blueberries and broccoli) to give your skin the vitamins and minerals needed to heal scarring. Lemon juice will also serve to remove excess melanin from pores.
Stick to a healthy diet low in fat and high in protein to keep your internal system working to promote healthy skin. Both new and old acne scars will suffer the consequences.
Home Remedies For a little fun, and a big result, start with home-made facial masks to attack those acne scars. Some of the best are easy to make yourself, with items already in your home:
- Mix tomato juice and cucumber into a paste and apply to the skin. The antioxidant power of tomatoes and the soothing influence of cucumber will attack acne scars, healing damaged cells and soothing irritation. They will also help shrink the size of pores. Use for 30 minutes and then rinse with warm water.
- Combine 1 bsp sour cream, 1 tbsp yogurt, 1 tbsp oatmeal, and a few drops of lemon juice. This mask needs only 10 minutes to soothe the skin, then rinse with warm water.
- Add sandalwood and a few drops of rosewater to fight inflammation and reduce redness. Use this mask for at least an hour, or overnight for more dramatic results, and rinse away gently.
- Mix tomato juice and cucumber into a paste and apply to the skin. The antioxidant power of tomatoes and the soothing influence of cucumber will attack acne scars, healing damaged cells and soothing irritation. They will also help shrink the size of pores. Use for 30 minutes and then rinse with warm water.
- Combine 1 bsp sour cream, 1 tbsp yogurt, 1 tbsp oatmeal, and a few drops of lemon juice. This mask needs only 10 minutes to soothe the skin, then rinse with warm water.
- Add sandalwood and a few drops of rosewater to fight inflammation and reduce redness. Use this mask for at least an hour, or overnight for more dramatic results, and rinse away gently.
Quick, Direct Solutions
Other items can be applied directly to the skin for quick results. Squeeze the juice from a lemon or lime onto a cotton ball, place tomato slices onto the skin, or dab on some egg whites to the scarred area. Any of these will help repair skin, reduce redness, and lessen scars' appearance.
Other items can be applied directly to the skin for quick results. Squeeze the juice from a lemon or lime onto a cotton ball, place tomato slices onto the skin, or dab on some egg whites to the scarred area. Any of these will help repair skin, reduce redness, and lessen scars' appearance.
Daily use of aloe vera gel, olive oil, or honey will also improve skin tone. These also soothe inflammation while letting antioxidants heal the damaged cells. Over time, these treatments will also brighten skin tone and quality. Lavender oil or rosehip seed oil, though not found in most kitchens, can do this job even better by boosting skin's regenerative processes.
Always rinse gently after using. Avoid scrubbing or harsh towels or loofahs which can irritate skin further. Remember to use any treatment you choose for at least four to six weeks before trying something else in order to see results.
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