skin care

Herbs to reduce acne and acne scars

October 18, 2020 by sharvayonibeauty Leave a Comment

Acne or pimples develops when the hair follicles on the face, chest or back are clogged with oil and dead skin. Each pore is connected to a sebaceous gland, which produces an oily substance called sebum. Extra sebum can plug up pores, causing the growth of a bacteria.

Makeup is a temporary solution as it can only camouflage, not cure your skin problems. Using cheap or bad quality cosmetic products can make your skin greasy and further aggravate the problem. One of the easiest ways to get rid of pimples is to stick to natural home remedies as they are safe and reliable and don’t burn a hole in your pocket.

Neem, basil, coriander and mint face mask helps your skin get rid of the daily build-up of toxins underneath your skin and at the same time get rid of bacteria, germs and dirt embedded in your skin to give it a natural glow.

Things Required:

Holy basil(tulsi)
Coriander
Neem
Mint

How To:

Take a handful of holy basil, coriander, neem leaves and mint all in equal amounts, feed it to the juicer/mixer.
And grid 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, which reduces acne and acne scars. Next is coriander, it is a powerhouse of iron, antioxidants and Vitamin C.

Coriander juice works like magic for acne or oily skin. It is a detoxifier, a disinfectant and even treats dark lips.

The other magical ingredient in this mask is mint, the strong anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties of mint leaves prevent inflammation and cure acne. Applying mint leaves paste on the acne, dries up, eliminates acne scars and cleanses the pores.

The last and powerful ingredient is neem leaves the antibacterial properties of neem help a great deal in keeping a check on breakouts like acne, pimples and black/whiteheads. It also helps in clearing excess oil and dirt from deep within the skin pores.

Getting rid of pimples and acne with Onions

October 17, 2020 by sharvayonibeauty Leave a Comment

The scars and spots left by acne are more annoying and disheartening. The current unrealistic beauty standards claim that fairness and brightness are signs of healthy skin. However, the reality is far from this assumption. Healthy skin is characterized by high elasticity, smooth texture, and even tone.

Makeup is a temporary solution as it can only camouflage, not cure your skin problems. Using cheap or bad quality cosmetic products can make your skin greasy and further aggravate the problem. One of the easiest ways to get clear and spotless skin is to stick to natural home remedies as they are safe and reliable and don’t burn a hole in your pocket.

Things Required:

Onion – medium-sized

How To:

Cut the onion in half and apply it on the pimples in your face.
Leave it in for a good 10 minutes then rinse with clean cold water.

For better results, follow this method twice a week and you can see spotless, radiant and glowing skin.

Why it Works:

Antioxidants in onions may help reduce inflammations that are implicated in acne. The sulfur-containing essential oils in onion stimulate the production of the molecule glutathione. A study found glutathione levels to be lower in people who were prone to skin breakouts.

Sweet Basil to treat pimples

October 14, 2020 by sharvayonibeauty Leave a Comment

Things Required:

Sweet basil – a handful
Sweet flag root – one-inch piece

How To:

Take A handful of sweet basil(thiruneetru pachilai), feed it to the juicer/mixer with the sweet flag(vasambu).
And grid 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 20 minutes then rinse with clean cold water.

For better results, follow this method every night before bed.

Why it Works:

Herbs can do wonder to your cooking. And it can do wonder to your skin too. There are more than a few herbs that can be grown at home easily and picked freshly to treat various skin issues.

Basil is one of them, 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.

The concentration of these essential oils in basil determines the characteristic aroma and flavour of each herb species.

Buttermilk and Radish to treat Dark spots

October 12, 2020 by sharvayonibeauty Leave a Comment

Makeup is a temporary solution as it can only camouflage, not cure your skin problems. Using cheap or bad quality cosmetic products can make your skin greasy and further aggravate the problem. One of the easiest ways to get clear and spotless skin is to stick to natural home remedies as they are safe and reliable and don’t burn a hole in your pocket.

Things Required:

Radish- medium-sized
Buttermilk – two tablespoons

How To:

Cut the radish into cubes, feed it to the juicer/mixer and extract the juice of the radish.
Take two tablespoons or equal amount of both buttermilk and radish juice in a bowl
Apply the mixture on your skin and leave it in for an hour then rinse with clean cold water.

For better results, follow this method for two weeks in alternating days and you can see spotless, radiant and glowing skin.

Why it Works:

Radish is a good source of skin-friendly vitamins such as vitamin A and C. It is a well-known fact that vitamin C is an antioxidant, meaning it protects skin cells from damaging free radicals caused by UV exposure.

It also inhibits melanin production in the skin, which helps to lighten hyperpigmentation and brown spots, even out skin tone, and enhance skin radiance.

Buttermilk on the hand is rich in lactic acid which helps in removing the dead skin and lighten the dark spots.

Get rid of pimples using Nutmeg

October 11, 2020 by sharvayonibeauty Leave a Comment

Many natural remedies can help to get rid of a person’s pimples and sores. Home remedies for acne include gentle herbal creams and gels, essential oils, natural supplements, and some simple lifestyle changes.

They are many herbal solutions which help you resolve this issue. We are going to use one of the natural remedies, which using sandalwood and nutmeg that has endless miraculous and medicinal properties and used for treating various diseases since times immemorial.

Things Required:

Sandalwood powder
Nutmeg

How To:

Crush nutmeg and make it into a powdered form.
Add sandal to it and mix it well with water.
Apply the mixture overnight in your face and wash it off in the morning.

Using this remedy twice a week, you can get rid of the pimples and acne.

Why it Works:

Sandalwood is a natural antiseptic and preservative used in the production of soaps, beauty creams, and others. Sandalwood, popularly known as Chandan in India, has also often been mentioned in the Ayurveda as a natural healer.

Regular use of the antibacterial Sandalwood powder helps in fighting acne-causing bacteria, exfoliates the skin, soothes sunburn, removes suntan, and reduces signs of ageing such as dry skin wrinkles.

Nutmeg has anti-inflammatory properties that help diminish pigmentation and redness. Nutmeg works well for both oily and dry skin. It also helps tighten pores to reduce oiliness, exfoliate the skin, and boost hydration.