March 10th, 2010
The water for the white clay mask should always be chlorine free, so we can not use tap water. Once the pasta we apply it with a brush, on the face and let stand for about fifteen or twenty minutes. Removed with a sponge and cold or warm water.
If our skin is very sensitive to the white clay mix it with oat bran, corn oil, sweet almond oil and extracts of calendula, linden or until we obtain a light paste. Apply and remove the same way.
If your hair is greasy we can also apply a clay mask prepared by mixing white clay with warm water and applying the resulting paste on the root of our hair. The act left about ten minutes and remove with warm water. Repeat once a week.
When we prepare the clay must not forget that this should not come into contact with elements of metal, therefore, lose their properties.
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March 9th, 2010
The essential oil of tea tree, as all essential oils, has great power of penetration into the skin, even into the bloodstream. All skin care products containing this oil will have a skin regenerating action of oxygenation of the cells in addition to antiseptic and antibacterial.
We can enrich our cream with a few drops of tea tree in a teaspoon of cream to put four drops or buying a cream that contains this essence. To make a facial vitamin in oily or acne, dilute four drops in a teaspoon full of oil of hypericum.
Its properties are very beneficial to use for acne. For this case is very important to the daily cleaning of the skin. We can add four drops on a cotton impregnated with our toner or floral water, wash face, then apply on pimples a drop of essential oil pure tea tree.
For viral diseases of the skin, tea tree oil again a miracle solution to not having to burn or resorting to surgery when we want to eliminate unsightly warts. In this case I have always combined with the essence of lemon citrus limonum. Apply at night a drop of each of these essential oils directly on the wart and cover with a pad, in the morning and pull the gauze during the day doing nothing. Every night, repeat this process three to four weeks the wart will disappear and will not leave.
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March 8th, 2010
The tea tree oil is obtained from the distillation pot still, the leaves of the tree Melaleuca alternifolia. Originally from Australia, the aborigines of this country have used it for its many properties for hundreds of years.
The essential oil of tea tree has an antiseptic effect, acting against bacteria, fungi and viruses is also bactericidal, fungicidal, antiviral, healing, anti-inflammatory, deodorant, expectorant and balsamic. The antiseptic, fungicide and anti acne properties are accepted and recognized by the Australian health department.
There is no known toxicity or side effects, does not irritate the skin so no risk to health. As with any essential oil will have to be careful and avoid contact with eyes, but if this happens, we should not alarm us and we just have to wash with soap and water.
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March 6th, 2010
Natural Remedies for Oily Skin
Mix 2 tablespoons of Witch Hazel Extract (Hamamelis virginiana or Witch Hazel) with 10 drops of lemon juice to a lotion for skin tone. This natural remedy will control oily skin and greasy and clean the dirty surface that contributes to the development of acne. It can be mixed in a bottle and keep in the fridge for a treatment in the face.
Natural Remedies for Dry Skin
Plants with concentration of beta carotene, such as citrus or carrots are also good for the skin. In addition to consume daily, directly can squeeze an orange juice and moisturize the skin with it. It is one of the excellent natural remedies for dry skin there.
Example of one of the natural remedies for dry skin: 3 ripe oranges, squeeze juice into a container with hot water. Soak in the face for 15 to 20 minutes. Orange juice will rejuvenate your skin dry.
Tangerine oil reduces the occurrence of tension marks. Mix oil of tangerine with a few drops of olive oil to dilute it. Rub marks of tension and act to stop oil on the skin.
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March 5th, 2010
There are many types but in this article we will mention only those that are simple yet very effective. To look at all the year round, smooth skin and free from any kind of roughness can use simple and quick natural remedies.
Then I detail some of the natural remedies for skin.
* In the case of the hands and feet, one of the natural remedies can be rubbed with two teaspoons of lemon juice and sugar.
* Another natural remedy for skin of the hands, is immersed in warm water to which you’ve put a tablespoon of wheat germ oil with five drops of lemon zest, then use the exfoliating cream to regenerate skin with lotion and will remain as “new”.
* If you have a great “rebel”, your natural remedy is clay. You can put some in the evening and next morning the grain will be disinfected and dried.
* Another natural remedy to remove warts from the skin, is applied at night a drop of essential oil of tea tree and a lemon essential oil directly on the wart and cover with a pad,. In the morning, pull the gauze and leave daytime outdoor area. Repeat this every night, three or four weeks the wart will disappear and will not leave.
* Also a carrot and yogurt mask is one of natural remedies for skin very effectively. Just liquefy a carrot with a little yogurt until it takes consistency of cream. Then put it on the parts you want to rejuvenate the skin, massaging it a bit and see good results soon if you apply it continuously.
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March 4th, 2010
Physical activity is enormously beneficial to our health, but we have to pay special attention to our skin. And is that environmental agents can be very harmful to our skin, without taking precautions.
First of all, it is important to consider if our favorite sport constantly forces us to suffer the ravages of chlorinated water, ultraviolet radiation, excessive sweating, extreme cold, wind and dehydration. If so, let us consider the following tips:
• Activities such as cycling, spinning, aerobics or jogging involve a great waste of water. It is therefore important to hydrate well before, during and after their normal routine, because the skin thereby compensating for the lost moisture. In the specific case of the face due to the high amount of toxins that are released by intense physical activity, you should clean it well after practice has ended.
• If you perform the above activities outdoors, never forget to use sunscreen with UVA and UVB filters. This will prevent damage from ultraviolet radiation, thus resulting in healthier skin that will not age prematurely.
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March 3rd, 2010
Remember that children do not sunbathe, play in the sun. For this, they must control the exposure times. The application of sunscreen should be done every day, regardless of the weather. In fact, should be applied twice daily. If the application becomes routine, the child will do only after eight years.
Apply sunscreen daily. This is important if, at any age. The product was chosen based on skin type of the adolescent. Given that at this age wants a nice tan, it is important to raise awareness of the use of the site. Contrary to what they think, it will not stop tanning, simply be achieved more slowly, but without burning. This stage is the perfect time to give to a teenager sunglasses. You will be delighted and will also protect eyes from UV rays. The lips are also very susceptible to sunburn, so it is recommended on a regular basis, apply a lip balm containing sunscreen.
Concern over levels of vitamin D that brings the sun should not prevent the use of sunscreens, because most people get enough daily casual sun exposure to synthesize adequate amounts of this vitamin.
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March 2nd, 2010
The two basic pillars for skin care are a high hydration and proper nutrition of fatty substances. When these two conditions the skin properly exercised its primary function, protection.
The ripe fruit, typical of the season, bright green leaves and vegetables of all kinds must be the most important role in the diet of the skin, they are the food group that contain more water and salts also provide minerals, trace elements, enzymes, chlorophyll and vitamins essential to health. Since the recommended dietary naturist at least two servings of fruit and four servings (one serving is a normal plate full) of vegetables a day, preferably raw or steamed to make better use of all its nutrients.
Lipids or fats have a special role for the skin, forming part of the overlying hydrolipid to protect us from external aggressions. Despite the bad reputation of fat, without these it is impossible to keep skin smooth and shiny. That is why oil first cold pressing of sesame seeds as feed in depth and give the skin a more vital. Of course virgin olive oil and all fats that are naturally liquid at room temperature are the healthiest ever take that raw, that is, without frying or heating.
It is important to eat for healthy skin high levels of polyunsaturated lipids, which are all listed above plus sunflower seeds, pumpkin and sesame seeds, which also contain a large amount of essential fatty acids. They are eaten raw in salads and sandwiches.
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March 1st, 2010
- Excess body soap, and rub with force, not a good habit because it eliminates oily skin cloak: defensive factor against a number of fungi and bacteria. Be avoided, especially those suffering from seborrheic dermatitis.
- Avoid using germicidal soaps that all they achieve is sweeping our natural defenses.
- For dry skin suggests the use of moisturizers that provide comfort and prevent premature aging. We suggest choosing one with a proper pH for your skin or those containing ammonium lactactos to make it more moisture.
- For oily skin, there is no need to exaggerate in the use of moisturizing cream.
- At-skinned people recommend using a block 15 every year (not greasy).
- Remember that during the summer increases the need and blocker and more protective, always according to skin type.
- Use a shampoo according to the characteristics of their hair. And remember that it is false that the hair falls out when you wash every day.
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