Health Tips The Natural Way
EASY ZIT CONTROL
by Victoria
Clear up your breakouts and use this all natural remedy to heal your skin.
Mix 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt and 2 teaspoons turmeric into a thick paste.
Apply to spots at night and leave on for at least 25 minutes to overnight. After your face has cleared up, use this mask to prevent future breakouts.
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FOODS THAT CAUSE WRINKLES
by Victoria
Researchers in Australia recently found that what you eat can directly affect your skin. It was found that the type of foods people consumed influenced the amount of wrinkling and damage to sun exposed skin. The individuals involved in the study were older and came from different ethnic backgrounds.
Fewer wrinkles were found in individuals who consumed vegetables, olive oil, fish, legumes, eggs, yogurt, nuts, olives, cherries, melons, dried fruits, prunes, apples, pears, multi-grained bread, jam, tea, and water.
The foods this study associated with more wrinkles included sugar, full fat milk, red meat, potatoes, margarine, butter, sodas, pastries and other junk.
I love potatoes myself and attribute them to my anti-aging plan, so I can't help but wonder how these people who were involved in the study ate their potatoes. Maybe smothered in butter?
The bottom line is you are what you eat. There is not doubt that fruits and vegetables are good for your body and if you needed proof that these and other whole foods are also good for your skin, well, there you have it!
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Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar is a wonderful wash for problem skins as it helps to combat oiliness. Dilute 60 ml Apple Cider Vinegar to 750 ml tepid water and use as a wash, or drink a little every day: 1-2 teaspoons in a glass of tepid water. When drinking it has a wonderfully cooling revitalising effect in the heat of summer, especially after vigourous exercise. If you really dislike the taste of Apple Cider Vinegar have a look at Apple Cider Vinegar capsules, you will experience the same benefits.
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Cucumber
If you use cucumber often when making a salad then save the skins. Use the cucumber skin to clean your face, discarding after use. To make a cleanser mash 125 ml (half a cup) of cucumber pulp, mixed with 25 ml of milk. You can store what you don't use in the fridge to use on a daily basis. It will last about 3 - 5 days.
Cucumber has many uses and is wonderful for the skin as it tightens and tones. If you are suffering from the effect of winter and windburn skin use slices of cucumber to rub gently on affected areas. A slice of cucumber on sore eyes for ten minutes will do wonders. Cucumber is also useful to aid in fading freckles, smoothing wrinkles, bleaching skin and will soften hard skin. If you sufferer from skin irritations after shaving, then just rub a slice of cucumber over the affected area for soothing relief. This will also aid by tightening the pores and toning the skin of the shaved area.
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Lemons
If you have a lemon tree in your garden you might find that you have more lemons than you know what to do with. Lemon juice is an antiseptic and cleansing agent which can restore the acidity levels of your skin. Lemon juice is an excellent cleanser to use for the prevention of blackheads, just squeeze out the juice. And don't throw out the skins, cut the lemons in half and squeeze out the juice, then take the empty skin and rub it on your elbows and knees. This will help to cleanse and revitalise neglected skin on your elbows and knees. The lemon skins can also be used to clean your nails. [ Read More ]
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Banana
Fresh ripe mashed banana makes an excellent mask for the face. It tightens and cleanses the pores, and invigorates and tones the skin. Leave on for 15 minutes. Wash off with tepid water.
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Carrot
A natural and excellent antiseptic, grated carrot can be applied to skin blemishes and grazes. Freshly grated carrots added to home-made soups tone and cleanse the skin. Try and include fresh carrots to your diet as frequently as possible.
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Celery
Boil celery leaves to make a tea and then use to steam or wash the skin for a beautifully toning effect. Use fresh celery by making a bath bag, rubbing well into the skin.
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