Natural Remedies for Skin Care

Mix equal quantities of lime juice, glycerin and rose water. This lotion if applied to the face regularly at bed time is very useful in removing pimples, blackheads and other stains of the skin. It makes the skin soft, and can also be applied to other parts of the body (hands, feet etc.)

Mix equal quantities of cucumber juice, rose water and lime juice. Wash the face and apply it overnight. Rinse off in the morning. This clears the complexion and keeps it healthy.

Water bathes cells and eliminates waste products, preventing constipation.

Choose whole grain products over refined. Have brown rice instead of white or make your own 50:50 combinations.

For any easy fiber boost, sprinkle ground flaxseeds (available at health food stores) on rice, salads, oatmeal, or any other meal. Store flaxseeds in the fridge.

Sardines are a good source of essential fats. Salmon is another good source, however these salmon accumulate toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (otherwise known as PCBs) in their body fat during the 95 percent of their lives they spend at sea.

Before going to bed, was the face thoroughly and then apply a paste of 1 Tsp. coriander juice mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder.

A paste of fresh fenugreek leaves, applied and washed off with warm water before going to bed prevents pimples.

Grind five almonds and mix with 1 teaspoon of fresh cream and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply this paste to the face and neck. Leave on for about fifteen minutes.

Herbal aromatherapy bath is one of the most effective and enjoyable skin treatments. It combines beneficial action of fragrant essential oils and advantages of direct assimilation of herbal nutrients by the skin. The skin is cleansed, healed with the essential oils and nourished, moisturized and lubricated with combination of vegetable oils and herbal extracts.

Bath teas are traditionally used to improve skin conditions and promote healthy skin, scalp and hair. Floraderm II helps combat eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and promotes skin restorative and self-cleancing functions. Floraderm I is traditionally used to help improve scalp conditions, combat irritation, itching and dandruff, promote healthy hair. Baby bath tea helps reverse skin irritations, diaper rash and allergy.

The nerve ending under the skin makes us aware of heat, cold, pain and pleasurable sensations. Sensation helps us to react. How? The extensive network of nerves within the skin feeds continuous information to the brain concerning our surroundings.

Prick a vegetarian capsule of Vitamin A, E, or wheat germ oil and smooth directly onto your skin; add to coconut, almond, or apricot oil, or to your toner. Vitamin A is a potent antioxidant and Vitamin E is said to slow down the aging process. Almond oil soothes and lubricates the skin. Apricot oil protects and softens the skin. Wheat germ oil promotes skin elasticity.

Neem effectively kills the bacteria that cause Acne and studies prove that Neem will reduce inflammation, even the inflammation produced by Acne. Neem is highly recommended for the effects it has upon the skin. It is advised to maintain a healthy glow on the skin.