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Minimize Pores Natural

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Struggling with large pores on the face? And searching for a solution that works? Pores can be caused due to many reasons like skin type, exposure to the sun, ageing, genetics or ingrown hair from shaving. Even the size and look of the pores can differ from person to person. Pores can be a more noticeable on acne-prone skin type, as acne clogs the pores, as a result, the pores expand. Regular exfoliating can help in minimizing the pores.

Natural remedies are undoubtedly the best in having a smooth, brighter, and poreless skin. Most of the ingredients that are used in expensive skin brightening products can be found right in your pantry or kitchen. Natural ingredients assure you that no hazardous chemical components such as parabens, phthalates harm your skin.

Things Required:

  • Tomato – medium-sized
  • Lemon – medium-sized

How To:

  • Take a medium-sized tomato and extract the juice from it, using a juicer/mixer. Add the juice of one medium-sized lemon to the tomato juice.
  • Take a clean cotton pad and dip it in the mixture and apply it on the face in circular motions.
  • Leave this on the face for about 15 minutes. Rinse out with lukewarm water and gentle soap.

For better results follow this method thrice a week.

Why it Works:

Tomatoes loaded with antioxidants, they are known to lighten dark spots and helps the skin remain youthful as well as brighter.

Tomatoes also work as a natural astringent that helps tighten the skin as well as shrink large pores, leaving the skin tight and glowing.

Lemon consists of vitamin C, which decreases melanin production, thereby providing natural depigmentation of the skin.

Lemon for Body Odours

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Body odour can be embarrassing and make you lose your confidence. Body odour can not only be unpleasant to people around but also for the person experiencing it. The body releases sweat when it needs to cool down the body temperature. Body odour can be a problem at any time of the year, either burning hot summer or cold winters, not just the climate, the body also produces sweat under stress.

The unpleasant smell doesn’t come from the sweat itself but the bacteria that down the sweat. Even though there are millions of products for body odour available in the market, not all can be trusted to the job or be safe without harmful chemicals. Here is a natural remedy for reducing body odour which is reliable and cost-effective.

Things Required:

  • Half a lemon

How To:

  • Take half a lemon and apply in on the problem area and leave for 10 minutes before bath. If you have sensitive skin, dilute it in water beforehand.
  • Rinse out with cold water and continue with your shower routine.

For better results, follow this method every day. Using this method regularly would reduce body odour.

Why it Works:

Lemon juice is another highly acidic ingredient that doubles as a home remedy for body odour. The natural disinfectant and antibacterial abilities of lemons also help eliminate body odour.

It reduces the pH of your skin and makes it uninhabitable for bacteria. Applying lemon in armpits also reduces the pigmentation in that area.

Reduce Vitiligo at home naturally

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Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition in which the cells that produce skin pigment are attacked and destroyed, resulting in irregular white patches of skin. Many people who experience vitiligo wonder what they can do about it, and whether their dietary and lifestyle choices can prevent a recurrence or worsen of the condition.

Home remedies cannot provide a cure to vitiligo. However, they can help to improve the pigmentation of affected skin to match the unaffected skin and prevent the formation of a new patch.

Things Required:

  • Holy basil(tulsi) – a handful
  • Lemon – medium-sized
  • Camphor – one tablespoon

How To:

  • Take a handful of holy basil to feed it to the juicer/mixer and extract the juice.
  • Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and holy basil juice with one tablespoon of camphor and mix it to a paste-like consistency, then transfer this mixture to a bowl.
  • Apply the mixture on the affected area and leave it in for a good 15 minutes then rinse with clean cold water.

For better results, follow this method twice a week.

Why it Works:

Basil which has immense benefits for our skin.

Basil contains essential volatile oils like cinnamate, citronellol, geraniol, linalool, pinene, terpineol, etc., which contribute to its strong antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidepressive properties, these properties of basil are important for dealing with vitiligo.

Mixing basil leaves with camphor will stimulate the production of melanin on your skin.

Camphor for skin in lotions and creams containing camphor can be used to relieve skin irritation and itchiness.

Lose weight naturally

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One of the hardest areas to target in the body is fat around the waistline. It’s the first to arrive in case of weight gain and last to go. Long story short – there is no magical cure to it. Getting rid of excess belly fat requires hard work and the right combination of exercise and dietary choices. These remedies involve the usage of products and items, which are often found at home. This home remedy for weight loss is highly beneficial, as it does not involve the usage of exotic supplements or diets.

The recipe to lose weight is to cut the intake of excess calorie. Some of the weight loss programs tell you what diet to choose and what to avoid.

Things Required:

  • Lemon – medium-sized
  • Honey – one tablespoon
  • Lukewarm water – one cup

How To:

  • Take the juice of a medium-sized lemon and a tablespoon of honey in a cup of lukewarm water and mix well.

Drinking lemon honey water every morning is an effective way to reduce stubborn fat deposited around your belly area.

Why it Works:

Lemon juice is an excellent source of vitamin C and contains small amounts of B vitamins and potassium. Lemons also contain beneficial plant compounds like citric acid and flavonoids and have been associated with weight loss.

Lemon water keeps you hydrated, increases your metabolism and satiety and all of these factors helps in weight loss.

It is said that one glass of lemon water burns a minimum of 6 calories and this is the main factor that makes it a weight loss agent.

Honey has high levels of monosaccharides, fructose, and glucose, and it contains about 70 to 80 percent sugar, which provides its sweetness. Honey also has antiseptic and antibacterial properties.

Natural remedy to promote Hair growth using Henna and Lemon

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Hair is said to be our crowning beauty, and it’s fair to want to improve the hair if it’s not to our comfort. But hair fall and thinning of hair became common today due to the modern lifestyle, use of chemical products, and exposure to pollution to deteriorate hair quality and lead to hair fall.

The natural remedies help to regrow your hair and also improve the hair. There are many herbal products with proven benefits that are available in your home and easy to prepare. In this article, natural products such as henna powder, honey, green gram powder, and eggs can reduce your hair’s damage and lessen hair fall.

Things Required:

  • Henna powder – 1 cup
  • Lemon – 1 
  • Egg – 1 
  • Curd – 2 cups

How To:

  • Mix the Henna powder and egg with two cups of curd.
  • Add in the lemon juice from a lemon and mix until it became creamy.
  • Massage with it and ensures the mix reaches from roots to ends of your hair.
  • Cover your hair with a clean towel or a shower cap and leave for a half-hour.

Rinse with warm water and sulfate-free shampoo until hair is no longer sticky. The mixture will only be sticky until you rinse it out, and then your hair will feel so soft and conditioned.

Why it Works:

Apart from being a fabulous ingredient to dye hair naturally, Henna is also known to strengthen and nourish the tresses. The powder form of this ingredient used to create an essential oil that nourishes and promotes hair growth.

Egg white hair mask in your scalp, locks to repair the damage, and reverse hair loss. If your hair is crisp and dry, the egg is the best conditioner for you. It contains protein, which helps the hair growth and repairs damaged hair as well.

The curd will prevent the scalp and hair from drying out. Also, the scalp gets cleaned. Lemon juice is an excellent degreaser, so it is perfect for washing hair, especially if your scalp is on the oily side.

A natural way to make your hair color lighter and add natural highlights is by using lemon juice.