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How to Deal with Uneven Skin Tone?

Skin is that part of body which we cannot hide and imperfections like uneven skin tone therefore become very embarrassing. Uneven skin tone also makes you look older, tired and unhealthy so it is very important to get rid of this to groom your personality. There are a number of cosmetics and commercial products which can be used to deal with uneven skin tone but it is always better to seek help from nature. Natural home remedies are there to help you out. Some of these are also listed below:

  • Lemon juice is a great remedy for uneven skin tone. Take a cotton ball and use it to spread undiluted lemon juice over problematical complexion.  Let it dry. You will feel your skin tight and this remedy will prove very helpful in curing uneven skin tone.
  • Lemon juice in combination with honey is also a popular remedy for uneven skin tone. Make a solution of one part honey and one part lemon and apply it to affected area. This sweet solution will work as a magic for uneven skin tone.
  • Mix dried and grounded orange peels with one cup of yogurt. Apply this mixture gently on your skin and let it to stay on your skin for ten minutes. After that rinse off properly.
  • Yogurt can also be used with lime. Make a paste of yogurt with lime juice and apply it on your face. After leaving it for few minutes, wash your face with a normal cleanser.
  • Harsh skin cleansers, sun warmth and dry skin can also cause irritated and red skin. This inflamed skin can be cured by using olive oil. Omega-3 acids in this oil can relieve skin redness.
  • You can also prepare an oatmeal cleanser as it has skin-calming effects and also contains minerals which prove helpful in relieving redness and inflammation. Grind oatmeal using a coffee grinder and make a paste by adding water in it. It will turn into an exfoliating face scrub. For making a skin-whitening facial mask, you can also mix oatmeal with yogurt.
  • Make a baking soda scrub by mixing 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 1 teaspoon of water. Put on this scrub on face in a circular motion and let it stay for a minute. Finally wash your skin with warm water.

These are some of the most popular home remedies for uneven skin tone. You will definitely find them effective but besides these remedies there are some other things which you can do. Eat healthy and add fruits and vegetables in your diet to keep your skin healthy. Exercise is also good for blood circulation which finally leads to healthy skin.

Tips to Avoid Sunburn

Sunlight is beneficial for health but excessive exposure to sunlight can cause sunburn. Sunburn not only harms you in summertime but it can also affect you at any time of year. Sunburn becomes a cause of many problems like pain, redness and irritation. Frequent sunburn can lead to serious problems like aging of skin and skin cancer. But it can be prevented by taking some simple precautionary measures. Some simple steps are listed below. Following these easy tips will prevent you and your family from severe sunburn.

Use of Sunscreens

Before going into the direct sunlight, always protect your skin by applying some sunscreen lotion. It is recommended that a sun block with a PF of 15 or greater must be used. Always remember to apply sunscreen lotion half an hour before going into direct sunlight.

Sitting in Shady Areas

If you want to sit outside to enjoy warmth of sun, try to choose some shady area where direct sunlight can’t harm your skin.

Use of Sunglasses

To protect your eyes from sunlight, you can use a good pair of sunglasses. It will help you to protect your eyes from the harmful rays of sun.

Proper Dressing

If you are required to stay in sun for a reasonable length of time, make sure that you are dressed properly. Apart from the sunscreens, your clothes can be proved to be very successful in blocking sunlight. To keep your facial skin protected from sunlight, use hats as they are better than wearing sunglasses.

Self-Control

If you are feeling a little bit cold, you can wear warm clothes instead of sitting in sunlight. You will have to practice self-control if you want to avoid sunburn as it is always said that prevention is better than cure.

I hope that the above mentioned tips would be helpful to prevent sunburn but in spite of following these tips, if you still suffer form sunburn then moisturize your skin as much as possible. It will help to prevent harms like untimely wrinkling.

Getting Rid of Acne Scars

Acne is a problem that is faced by most of the people especially youngsters. Ladies are more conscious about their beauty than men and they undergo a lot of treatments to get rid of acne. Pimples and acne are removed from the skin as a result of these treatments but they leave scars and spots behind them. If you are also suffering from the same problem then you should use some tips and remedies. Here I will give you a list of some home remedies which you can follow to get rid of acne scars:

  • Make a mask of apple and honey and apply it on your face to get rid of acne scars. Don’t you know the method of making the mask? Well!!!!!! I will tell you. After making a fine paste of apple, put four to six drops of honey into that paste and apply this paste on your skin. Rinse it off after fifteen minutes. This paste is quite beneficial as it will not only close your pores but also lighten your complexion and your skin will start looking more glowing than ever before.
  • Acne scars can also be removed with the use of baking soda even in some chemical treatments for acne scars, baking soda is said to be used. If you are also interested in using baking soda for treatment of acne scars then mix baking soda with some drops of water and make a paste. Apply this paste over skin and scrub this paste over scars for one to two minutes. After that, rinse it off.
  • Cucumber juice is also very effective for treatment of acne scars. It is a natural beauty gift for a perfectly glowing skin. Apply cucumber juice daily as it will close your skin pores. It will lighten skin tone and give you a fresh and beautiful look.
  • A paste of honey and milk is also recommended for treating acne scars. So make a paste of honey and milk and apply it over your skin twice a day. You will feel after sometime that acne scars have started fading.
  • Lemon juice is highly suggested for getting rid of dark acne scars as it lightens the spots. Take a cotton ball and pour some drops of lemon on it. Rub your face with this cotton ball and make a habit to do this daily to get a glowing and clear skin.
  • Vitamin C plays an important role in getting clear and vibrant skin. The best sources from which you can get Vitamin C are fruits so try to eat as many fruits as you can because besides making your skin healthy, they will also keep you fit.
  • You can also use tomato face mask to get rid of acne scars. Take a tomato and make two slices of it. Rub your skin with one of the tomato halves. It lightens the acne scars and increase skin elasticity. Wash your face after rubbing for 20 minutes.
  • Egg whites are also good for this purpose. Massage egg white on your face with a cotton ball. Egg whites make scars invisible as they have powerful healing qualities.

Follow these simple and easy home remedies for getting rid of acne scars. All the things mentioned above are available at home at all times so you don’t need to go anywhere to get these things.

Take These Foods for Flawless Skin

All of us crave for a flawless glowing skin. For this, we use different beauty products. But nature has gifted and blessed us with some foods which really help us in this regard. The foods which I am going to list below are not only good for health but also prove very beneficial to achieve flawless and glowing skin. So take these foods regularly to get perfect skin and unblemished skin.

Carrots

Carrots are really good for skin as they are rich in Vitamin A and Beta Cartene. Carrots will render you with a skin that is extra glowing and at the same time, carrots help prevent wrinkles and pimples. So say good bye to junk foods and take as many carrots as you can.

Blueberries

Blueberries are a great source of Vitamin A and C as well as they contains antioxidants. Blueberries work as a magic for glowing skin and are helpful to prevent skin cancer. They also prevent us from heart diseases so they are not only beneficial for skin but also for overall health.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain antioxidant named lycopene which helps preventing skin cancer. Besides eating tomatoes, you can also apply them on your face as a mask. If you have oily skin, mash some tomatoes and apply their paste on your face.

Yogurt

Yogurt contains proteins which are not only good to achieve flawless glowing skin but also very useful for healthy nails. You can use yogurt as a facial mask for your skin. Moreover, yogurt is also beneficial for treatment of brittle hair.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a major source of Vitamin E and Vitamin C. Foods which are rich in these vitamins produce antioxidants which are good for skin.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms contain Vitamin D and at the same time, they have anti inflammatory properties. This property keeps the skin strong and youthful.

Apples

Apples have beneficial fibers and antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent cell destruction so are good for your skin. If you have acne problem, you should take at least 3 to 4 apples a day.

Grapes

Grapes have beauty-boosting properties as they contain polyphenols and antioxidants. They can struggle against aging effects due to effluence and sunbeams.

This was a list of some foods which can give you glowing skin. Include these foods in your daily routine and have faultless skin.

Tips to Prevent Dry Skin

Are you having a dry skin and looking for some tips on preventing it? No worries…..I am here to give some excellent and effective tips on getting rid of dry skin. Follow below mentioned ways of preventing dry skin and stay beautiful and attractive in a way you desire:

  • You must have noticed that your skin becomes more dry and tight during severe winter. If it is really so then make sure to wear gloves, high boots and hat while going outside during winter season. Are you getting surprised that why I have recommended so. The reason is quite simple. It is not only your facial skin that requires care but your body skin also needs to be protected from harsh winter winds. Especially for your face, I would recommend here to use oily creams that can provide essential moisture to your skin for its protection.
  • People among you having dry skin must already have used moisturizers for their skin but I am sure that a few of you know the method of applying moisturizers properly. Here I am going to give you an important tip. After washing face, apply moisturizer when your face is still soggy. Following this step would help your skin to keep moisturized for a longer period of time. During winters, apply moisturizers half an hour before leaving home because freshly applied cream will cool off your skin when it comes in contact with cold air.
  • Another factor that can dry your skin is the air coming from air conditioner. Although it feels good but it may cause your skin to become very dry. In order to prevent this, you can put an air humidifier in room and apply moisturizing cream regularly.
  • Sometimes taking hot showers regularly can become a cause of dryness of your skin. If you want to get rid of dry skin then make a habit to take bath with lukewarm water and after taking bath avoid scrubbing yourself with towel. Instead you should pat the body gently to dry it.
  • Washing hands, face and body with soap can also be a reason for the dryness of skin because soap washes away essential oils from your skin surface. So wash your hands and body with soap-free cleanser or a soap having glycerin in it.
  • If you have applied make up on your skin, don’t try to remove it with water and soap but remove it with a good quality cleansing milk.

This was a bundle of useful tips about prevention of dry skin. Hopefully they will work a lot more for you.

Unique Beauty Tips

Everyone in this modern age wants to look smart and beautiful. Especially the ladies are more conscious about their beauty so they seek for different and unique tips to enhance their beauty. To make it easy for beauty conscious women, I have some unique tips and ideas that sound strange and bizarre but are of great importance and value. If you are really willing to try something unique, then follow these tips to have a beautiful look.

Use of Garlic to Strengthen Nails

Women are fond of having long and shiny nails but most of them have weak nails that break easily. For such nails, garlic proves very beneficial. The method of applying garlic is quite easy and somewhat interesting. Take your nail polish and add a tablespoon of minced or crushed garlic in it. Let the mixture stay for one week and after that apply on your nails. Garlic is very useful for strengthening the nails and prevents them from breaking or peeling. When you will trey this tips, you will find a prominent difference in your nails.

Use of Toothpaste to Remove Blemishes

Most of us know that the only use of the toothpaste is to clean our teeth but interestingly it can be used for the treatment of blemishes. The toothpaste affects in the same way as clay mask works. Toothpaste makes the skin dry by absorbing the excessive oil helping the blemishes dry out. Now let’s move towards the method of applying toothpaste on blemishes.

Take a drop of toothpaste and apply it on the blemish. Leave it for 10 to 15 minutes. Another option is to apply the toothpaste and let it stay on the blemishes over night. But remember to use white toothpaste instead of gels as gel is not as effective as white toothpaste.

Use of Banana for Shiny Hair

Banana paste can be used to make your hair shiny. Isn’t it unique? Make a paste of meshed ripe bananas and olive oil. Apply this mixture on hair from roots to tips and leave for half an hour. After that wash your hair and condition them as usual. You will notice that your hair have become shinier than ever before.

Use of Baby Powder for Greasy Hair

Many people face the problem of greasy and oily hair. They can not wash their hair daily as this process makes the hair very dry. So in that case, sprinkle some baby powder on your fingers and apply it to the scalp. It will make your hair fresher and there will be no need of washing them daily.

Use of Beer for Curly Hair

If your hair is curled and you often find it difficult to manage them, use beer to rinse them. You need to shampoo your hair normally and after that wash them with beer. Beer will help to coat your hair and will repair damage and dryness.

These were some unique and interesting tips that can enhance your beauty. Hopefully they will be of great use for you.

Tips on Tightening Old and Wrinkled Skin

Getting older is a bitter reality of life as it can’t be avoided. Getting older is not pleasant at all because it makes you look tired and lethargic especially your skin starts looking wrinkled and ugly. But it is not as big problem as the old people think it to be. There are a lot of tips and tricks which can be followed to tighten your old and wrinkled skin. Some of these tricks are:

Make a Face While Exercising

The first and the simplest trick is to make faces while doing exercise. The method is quite easy to follow. While doing exercise, make such face that tightens your facial muscles. Keep holding this face while exercising. If you are not habitual of doing exercise then start it immediately. Apart from giving you a healthy looking skin, exercise would also help you to keep your body and mind fit and younger.  When you will use your facial muscles you will feel a prominent change in your skin. It will make your skin elastic and wrinkle free.

Making Faces Apart from Exercising

If you are not able to exercise or don’t want to do exercise even then you should follow the technique of making faces as it helps a lot in tightening your skin. You can use this technique by tightening and releasing your skin to maintain its elasticity. The area around eyes and mouth start wrinkling very soon. To keep this area firm and tight, facial exercise proves to be the best. You can also follow another interesting technique. Just smile or frown for 5 minutes daily to avoid wrinkles.

Keep Yourself Relaxed

You should also find some way to keep yourself relaxed because taking stress can be proved very harmful for your skin. There are several ways of relaxing like reading your favorite book, doing yoga or taking a bath.

Eat Healthy Food

Another secret trick of keeping your skin looking fresh and young is to take healthy food like fruits, vegetables, fresh juices and stuff like that. Keep in mind not to consume refined sugar.

Avoid Sitting in Sun for Long Time

Don’t go into sun without sun block. The facial skin can be damaged by the harmful rays of sun making it look old and wrinkled. If you are ought to go into sun then use a good quality sun block.

Moisturize Your Skin

Moisturizing the skin is also effective because it provides essential nutrients to your skin and retains its freshness.

These were some important tips and methods to prevent your skin from wrinkles in old age. Hope you will find these quite beneficial for you.

Skin Care during winter

Our skin is the most important part of our body which needs care in all seasons and especially during winter because the weather becomes dry and cold. Such weather can be very harmful for your skin if you don’t take any precautionary measures. This weather can make your face, hands and lips very dry and hard. So to keep your skin during winter, some useful tips are given here:

Important Tips

  • Always take hot shower daily during winter. It is very important for the cleanliness of your skin.
  • Don’t use harsh and dry soaps as the skin is already dry and crusty.
  • After taking bath don’t forget to apply a good quality moisturizing lotion on your body. A good moisturizer locks the essential moisture in your skin and never let it dry.
  • Before going into sun, apply sun block lotion that has zinc oxide and SPF30 protection. This will keep your skin protected from harmful rays of sun keeping your skin fresh.
  • Lips become very dry and chapped during winter season and require extra care. A good lip balm can be very useful for this purpose. Remember that your lip-balm must contain moisturizing elements and vitamin E. Vitamin E is essential for the nourishment of your lips. If you feel that your lips are still peeling, then use a product having AHA.
  • Another big problem faced by most of the people during winter is dry and cracked hands and fingers. It is caused by the lack of moisture. To get rid of this situation, cover your hands with a towel immediately after washing and always pat dry them instead of rubbing and use some good hand cream available in the market to keep the moisture retained in your hands. Don’t use lotions as they quickly absorb in your skin and do not fulfill the desired purpose.
  • Next tip is about taking care of your nails. Your nails are also destroyed in winter if they are exposed to water frequently. To protect your nails, use gloves while washing dishes or something else. Other tips include using nail hardener and taking calcium supplements.
  • Exfoliate your skin at least twice a weak during winter season to get rid of dead skin cells so that your skin can absorb necessary moisture.
  • Don’t forget your dry scalp at all. Use medicated and anti-dandruff shampoos.

Other Factors to be Taken Care of

Drink lot of water to avoid dehydration. It is even better if you take hot water with some drops of lemon in it. It will make your blood clean faster and keep your skin fresh. Having a sufficient sleep is also very important. Your dead skin cells will be renewed quickly when you will have a restful sleep for 7 to 8 hours.

These useful tips would be proved very helpful for you during winter and you will look as fresh as you look in summer.

Tips for the Treatment of Cracked Heels

Cracked heel is a problem that mostly occurs in winter season. Cracked heels can make you embarrassed at public places. People do a lot of things to hide this problem like they always wear socks and covered shoes. Are you also among those people who can not enjoy wearing revealing shoes? Don’t worry. There are a number of home remedies for cracked heels but firstly you would require knowing causes of cracked heels so that you can treat them properly. Here are some common causes of cracked heels:

  • Cracked heels may be caused by untidy feet.
  • Cracked heels may also be caused by over weight as in that case, they are under more pressure.
  • Using ill-fitted shoes may be a cause of cracked heels.
  • Standing barefooted on hard surface for longer period of time is also a cause of cracked heels.
  • You may also suffer from cracked heels if you have dry skin and you do not moisturize your feet properly.
  • Some problems like diabetes, thyroid disease and eczema can also result in cracked heels.
  • You may have cracked heels if you have deficiency of essential vitamins, minerals and zinc.

Remedies for Cracked Heels

Here are some remedies for cracked heels:

After washing your feet well, apply vegetable oil and let it absorbed in affected area.

You can also apply a mixture of glycerine and rose water for treatment of cracked heels. Apply this mixture to your feet everyday and within days you will feel the difference.

Raw glycerine can also be applied on cracked heels.

Soak your feet in lemon juice for 15 minutes daily to get rid of cracked heels.

Mix lemon juice and Vaseline and make a paste. Apply this on affected area for immediate results.

Melt some paraffin wax and mix it with mustard oil. Apply this paste on affected area in night and rinse properly in morning.

You can soak your feet in warm and salty water to soften your feet. Then you can use a pumice stone to scrub affected area. This process will remove dead cells. After doing this, apply a moisturizing lotion or cream.

Other Tips for Cracked Heels

  • First of all do not walk barefooted on hard floor and always remember to use soft shoes.
  • Always wear shoes with close backs.
  • Buy footwear with a good sole in shoe.
  • Use medicated moisturizing creams having aloe vera.
  • Make a habit of using cotton socks as they prevent skin from becoming dry.

Food Which you Should Eat

You can not only apply different creams and lotions to prevent cracked heels but there are also some foods which you should eat as well. Take foods having vitamin E as it cures this problem. Some foods containing this vitamin are green vegetables, cereals, nuts and wheat germ. Also take foods which contain calcium, iron and zinc. For this, you can take milk, cheese, yogurt, chicken, beans, brown rice and fish etc.

Teens Should Follow these Natural Beauty Tips

Teens of this modern era mostly rely on commercial beauty products being unaware of the fact that these products are not only expensive but also harmful for their soft and immature skin. Fortunately, we are blessed by nature with some beauty products. Then why shouldn’t we go for these? It is better to use these natural beauty products to get beauty and elegance in a natural and harmless way. Here I will give you a list of some natural beauty products which teens can use without any fear:

Teenagers are always conscious about their appearance and try to enhance their looks by coloring or bleaching their hair. The best and easiest way to do this is to use lemon juice for lightening hair color. Acid in lemon works in the same way as harsh chemicals do to bleach your hair. The method to do this is very simple. Before going into sun, wet your hair thoroughly with lemon juice. When you are done, use a natural conditioner to restore softness of your hair. It is necessary because lemon juice can dry your hair.

Teens are often feel stressed and under pressure because of their busy school routine and a lot of homework. At the same time, they have to participate in sports and other extracurricular activities. This busy routine and lack of rest and sleep results in dark circles under their eyes. Teens can get rid of dark circles and eye puffiness by placing sliced and cold raw cucumbers on eyes to reduce swelling and dark circles. Doing this will not only make them alert but soothe the eyes as well.

Most of the teenagers become worried when they see acne appearing on their face. As a treatment of acne, honey can be used because it has anti-bacterial properties. Other things which can be used are peppermint as it has anti-inflammatory qualities. As a treatment of oily face, cooked oatmeal can be used as it absorbs excessive oil when used as a facial mask. Remember that bacteria, inflammation and oily skin contribute to development of acne so using any one of these natural beauty products can heal pimples more quickly. I will also recommend you to rub crushed mint leaves directly on acne. You can also make a facial mask with cooked oatmeal and honey to heal and relieve your skin.

Teens often find themselves suffering from damaged hair due to excessive perming, straightening or dyeing. Teens use these tricks to enhance and groom their looks but as a result, they damage their hair. But there is always a solution to a problem. To restore shine and softness of hair, olive oil can be used. If you have dry damaged hair then brush olive oil through your hair and then wrap your hair in towel. Wash oil out of your hair after one hour or so. Use a natural or organic shampoo to wash your hair. Olive oil can not only be used for treatment of damaged hair but it can also be used to make facial masks to prevent dry skin.

These were some of the natural beauty products which teens are recommended to use instead of going for expensive, harmful and unnatural beauty products.