HOME REMEDIES FOR ACNE:

       Pound the orange peel with water on a piece stone and apply to acne affected areas.

       Lemon juice applied regulary has proved very beneficial in reducing pimples and acne.

       A teaspoon of coriander juice, mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder, is another effective home remedy for pimples and blackheads. The mixture should be applied to the face after thoroughly washing it every night before retiring.

       Mint juice can be used in a similar manner as coriander juice.

       Fenugreek is another useful remedy for acne. A paste made of the leaves of this vegetable, applied over the face every night before going to bed and washed with warm water in the morning, prevents pimples and blackheads.

       Grated cucumber applied over the face, eyes, and neck for fifteen to twenty minutes has been found effective. It is the best tonic for the skin of the face. Its regular use prevents pimples and blackheads.

       Mix lemon juice and coarse salt together and rub it on your face and you will see a great improvement Mix 2 ounces of Apple Cidar Vinegar with 10 ounces of water, use as an astringent with a cotton pad after cleansing to maintain the correct ph balance of your skin. It hasn't helped with blackheads, but it cured me of cystic acne on my face and jawline.

Acne Diet:

To begin with, the patient should take only an 'all-fruit' diet for a week, taking three meals a day, of fresh juicy fruits, such as apples, pears, grapes, grapefruit, pineapples, and peaches. Only unsweetened lemon or plain water, either hot or cold, should be drunk and nothing else.

After the one-week, all-fruit diet, the patient can gradually adopt a well-balanced diet with emphasis on raw foods, especially fresh fruit and vegetables, sprouted seeds, raw nuts, and wholegrain cereals, particularly millet and brown rice. Further short periods of the 'all-fruit' diet for three days or so may be necessary at a monthly interval till the skin's condition improves.

REMEDIES FOR CRACKED HEELS:

       Apply any shortening or hydrogenated vegetable oil after washing the feet clean on dry and cracked areas of the feet. After applying a thick coat of shortening on the feet, wear a pair of thick socks. Leaving this application overnight can surely provide positive results in few days.

       Apply the pulp of a ripe banana on the dry or cracked area of the heel. Leave it on for 10 minutes and rinse it clean.

       Soak the feet in lemon juice for about 10minutes. Follow this therapy on a weekly basis until one finds a change.

       A daily regime of cleaning and moisturizing is a good cure for dry or cracked heels. At the end of the day soak the feet in warm soapy water for about 15 minutes. Rinse feet and pat dry. Make a healing mixture comprising of: one teaspoon Vaseline and the juice of one lemon. Rub this mixture onto the cracked heels and other required areas of the feet till it is thoroughly absorbed. This can be done daily until visible results are obtained.

       A regular application of a mixture of glycerin and rosewater is known to soothe and cure cracked heels.

       Another result oriented solution is to melt paraffin wax and mix it well with little mustard oil. Apply on the dry or cracked area of the heels. Rinse it off in the morning. A continuous application for 10 to15 days can achieve desirable results.

       Honey, Bees Honey, works. spread it on your feet then put your socks on. amazingly when you remove your socks at the end of the day. There is absolutely no trace of the honey and your feet are soft. Additionally, i fold up a napkin of about 3 or 4 and put it in my shoe. it absorbs the sweat and moisture.

       I have been using a pumice stone and a body scrub, then I use Burt's Bees shea butter hand repair cream and wear socks to bed. I also have recently started taking Omega 3 so both have probably done the trick.

       I have tried everything for my cracked heels...I used my niece's aquaphor. I used it one night and the results where amazing...Now I use it every night before bed, and no socks..the first 2 days I wore socks but it works best when I use after bathing.

DANDRUFF TREATMENT:

       The use of fenugreek seeds is one of the most important remedies in the treatment of dandruff. Two tablespoons of these seeds should be soaked overnight in water and ground into a fine paste in the morning. This paste should be applied all over the scalp and left for half an hour. The hair should then be washed thoroughly with soap-nut (ritha) solution or shikakai.

       The use of a teaspoon of fresh lime juice for the last rinse, while washing the hair, is another useful remedy. This not only leaves the hair glowing but also removes stickiness and prevents dandruff.

       A valuable prescription for removal of dandruff is the use of green gram powder. The hair should be washed twice a week with two tablespoons of this powder mixed with half a cup of curd.

       Beets have been found useful in dandruff. Both tops and roots should be boiled in water and this water should be massaged into the scalp with the finger tips every night. White beet is better for this purpose.

       The juice of snake gourd has been found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of dandruff. The juice should be rubbed over the scalp for this purpose.

       Dandruff can be removed by massaging the hair for half an hour with curd which has been kept in the open for three days, or with a few drops of lime juice mixed with amla juice every night, before going to bed. Another measure which helps to counteract dandruff is to dilute cider vinegar with an equal quantity of water and dab this on to the hair with cotton wool inbetween shampooing. Cider vinegar added to the final rinsing water after shampooing also helps to disperse dandruff.

       Mix one part listerine with one part beer one part head n shoulders shampoo and one part lime juice it works perfectly

Dietaries for Dandruff

       Diet plays an important role in the treatment of dandruff. To begin with, the patient should resort to an all-fruit diet for about five days and take three meals a day of juicy fruits.

       Citrus fruits, bananas, dried, stewed, or tinned fruits should not be taken.

       After the all-fruit diet, the patient can gradually adopt a well-balanced diet, with emphasis on raw foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables. Further short periods of an all-fruit diet for three days or so may be necessary at monthly intervals till the skin's condition improves.

       Meats, sugar, white flour, strong tea or coffee, condiments, pickles, refined and processed foods should all be avoided.

HOME REMEDIES FOR DARK SKIN:

       Mix 1 tsp of milk powder, 1 tsp of honey, 1 tsp of lemon juice, and ½ tsp of almond oil. Apply on face and wash off after 10-15 minutes. This pack helps bring shine to the skin and also removes tan.

       Mix oatmeal with curd and tomato juice and apply on the face. Keep it on for 20 minutes and then wash it off with cold water. It helps remove the tan and lightens the skin.

       Place sliced raw potato on the face. It helps reduce blemishes and other marks.

       Applying turmeric powder along with lime juice removes the tan. Lime juice is a natural bleach.

       Dried orange peels mixed with curd also help reduce blemishes and scars. Wash off this mixture with cold water after 15 minutes.

       Soak 4 almonds overnight. Grind into a fine paste using milk. Apply on face and neck and leave it overnight. Wash with cold water in the morning. Do this daily for 15 days, followed by twice a week.

       A tbsp of gram flour mixed with 2 tsp of raw milk and 2-3 drops of lime juice works well for lightening dark skin. Apply this mixture and leave it for 15 minutes before washing off. Repeat for 4 weeks and follow up with once a week.

       Apply a paste of fresh ground mint leaves and leave it for about 20 minutes. Wash with cold water, continue for 15 days.

       Apply a mixture of grated tomato with 2-3 drops of lime juice on the face. Leave it for 20 minutes before washing off. Do this twice a day for 15-20 days for best results.

       Take ten almonds and five tsps of masoor dal and soak them overnight.Grind them to a coarse paste in the morning. Mix into it a pinch of turmeric,a tsp of curd and some rose water.Rub it on your skin and keep on massaging till it dries and comes off on its own removing the dirt grime and tan along with it.Do not use soap while bathing. Repeat this for ten days and see the difference!

       mix equal quantity of glycerine and lime and rose water leave the application overnight daily

       mix lemon juice with glecerine and apply on your face with cotton and leave it overnight. wash with cold water in morning.

       Apply and rub ubtan on your face and rest of the body(if required),for a fair and soft baby skin.Wash after 15-20 mins.Very old and trusted method.

       Avoid excessive consumption of heavy and oily foods.

       Incorporate whole cereals, pulses, fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.

       Drink at least 4-5 liters of water every day. Water washes out the toxins from the body.

       Use a good quality sunscreen when going out in the sun to protect the skin from tanning as well as the sun's UV rays.

HAIR LOSS REMEDIES, HAIR LOSS PREVENTION:

       A vigorous rubbing of the scalp with fingers after washing the hair with cold water is one of the most effective among the several home remedies for the prevention and treatment of hair loss. The scalp should be rubbed vigorously till it starts to tingle with the heat. It will activate the sebaceous glands and energise the circulation of blood in the affected area, making the hair grow healthy.

       Amla oil, prepared by boiling dry pieces of amla in coconut oil, is considered a valuable hair tonic for enriching hair growth. A mixture of an equal quantity of fresh amla juice and lime juice, used as a shampoo also stimulates hair growth and prevents hair loss.

       Lettuce is useful in preventing hair loss. A mixture of lettuce and spinach juice is believed to help the growth of hair if taken to the extent to half a litre a day

       Amaranth is another valuable remedy for hair loss. Its fresh leaf juice should be applied to the hair. It will help the growth of the hair and keep it soft.

       The juice of alfalfa, in combination with equal quantities of carot and lettuce juice, taken daily, also helps the growth of hair to a remarkable extent. The combination of these juices is rich in elements which are particularly useful for the growth of hair. While preparing alfalfa juice, the leaves of the plant may be used when they can be obtained fresh.

       The leaves of the margosa tree are also beneficial in the treatment of hair loss. If hair has been falling or has ceased to grow it should be washed with the decoction of neem leaves. This will stop hair from falling and stabilise its blackness. It will also make the hair longer and kill lice and other infesting insects.

       Mustard oil, boiled with henna leaves, is useful for healthy growth of hair. About 250 ml of mustard oil should be boiled in a tin basin. About sixty grams of henna leaves should be gradually put in this oil till they are burnt in the oil. The oil should then be filtered using a cloth and stored. Regular massage of the head with the oil will produce abundant hair.

       The application of coconut milk all over the scalp and massaging it into the hair roots is also beneficial in the treatment of hair loss. It nourishes the hair and promotes hair growth. Coconut milk is prepared by grinding the coconut shavings and squeezing them well.

       Certain home remedies have also been found beneficial in the treatment of patchy baldness. The most valuable of these remedies is the seeds of lime and black pepper, ground together to get a fine paste. This paste applied on the patches, has a mildly irritant action. This increases blood circulation to the affected area and stimulates hair growth. This paste should be applied twice a day, for a few weeks.

       The paste of liquorice, made by grinding the pieces in milk with a pinch of saffron, is another valuable remedy for patchy baldness. This paste should be applied over the bald patches at night before going to bed.

       Onion has also been found beneficial in patchy baldness. The affected part should be rubbed with onions morning and evening till it is red. It should be rubbed with honey afterwards.

       A fine paste made from pigeon pea or red gram can also be applied regularly on bald patches for beneficial results.

       Daily application of refined coconut oil, mixed with lime water and lime juice on the hair, prevents hair loss and lengthens it. Application of the juice of green coriander leaves on the head is also considered beneficial. Washing the hair with a paste of cooked black gram and fenugreek lengthens the hair. Regular use of castor oil as hair oil helps the luxuriant growth of the hair.

       Aloe Vera plant is helpful (by rubbing on patchy spots). Or coconut milk with little lemon juice drops mixed together and then rub on patchy spots

REMEDIES FOR BURNT SKIN:

       Apply aloe vera or vinegar on the affected skin; it will stop inflammation and pain. Avoid products made from benzocaine, lidocaine and petroleum jelly. Rub mustard oil on the affected skin and allow to it dry, this will take out the heat from the skin. Cut fresh cucumber slices and rub them on the affected area. Before taking bath, add some baking powder to the bath water, this will help to soothe the burnt skin. Apply lavender oil or peppermint oil on the burnt skin. Apply apple cider vinegar to the burnt skin using cotton ball. Take herbal bath; put few drops of chamomile and lavender essential oils in bath water. Take epsom salt or ice compress. Grate some potatoes and apply them on the burnt skin. Starch from the potatoes will soothe the burn.

       Antioxidants like vitamin E and vitamin C are very helpful in curing sunburn. Hence include vitamin E and vitamin C in your diet. Tomato is a good antioxidant. Eat good quality protein foods like meat, egg, fish, chicken and so on. Eat lots of fruits. They will supply essential vitamins and minerals. To keep the body hydrated and compensate for the lost fluids, drink lots of fluids.

       While going outdoors wear good quality sunglasses and apply good quality sunscreen creams whose SPF is 30 or above. Do not use harsh soaps to wash sun burn.

       Milk of Magnesia is a great cure for pain and you won't blister! Shake and apply to burn and let dry.30 min -hr. take warm shower. Make sure milk of mag. has dried on you . It works wonders!

HOME REMEDIES FOR WRINKLE ON SKIN:

       Apply egg whites to the skin under your eyes.

       Odor-free castor oil can be applied to the skin under the eyes or on that of the throat.

       Empty the contents of 3 Vitamin E capsules into a small bowl. Add to this 2 tsps plain yogurt, 1/2 tsp honey and 1/2 tsp lemon juice. Apply this mixture on the face using a cotton ball. Leave it on for 10 minutes and rinse.

       A mixture of 1/4 cup comfrey infusion, 1/4 cup witch hazel and 10 drops of patchouli essential oil is effective in treating wrinkles. This can be stored in a clean bottle and applied on affected areas with a cotton ball.

       Gently massage coconut oil on portions of skin prone to wrinkles every night a bedtime.

       A paste of turmeric made with sugarcane juice is great to get rid of wrinkles and slow skin ageing.

       Cut a green Thompson seedless grape in half and gently crush it on your face on the wrinkles. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water and let it dry in natural air.

       Rub the core of pineapple on the face and leave it for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off. This works well on fine wrinkles.

       Applying juice of green pineapples and apples on the face daily for 10-15 minutes is good for fine wrinkles and cracked skin.

       Application of pure castor oil regularly prevents wrinkles.

       Use natural moisturizing creams and lotions regularly. Light massage with cream or lotion every night can keep your skin soft and supple. Add one teaspoon of Basil leaves juice,one teaspoon of Neem leaves juice & one teaspoon of Lemon juice to 50 ml. Glycerine. Mix well & apply daily on face & see the face glowing without wrinkels.

        Apply petroleum jelly on your face and lips and drink at least half a liter of water before going to sleep. Upon waking up, wash your face with warm water and non-perfumed soap to get rid of the petroleum jelly. Rub/massage your face and lips while still wet and you will have that "grainy" feel on your fingers (which is actually "dead skin" getting peeled off). Rinse with warm water and pat dry.

       To avoid wrinkles, peel an apple, wash it, cut it up and place in a small sauce pan with a 1/4 cup of milk, heat for a few minutes, remove from heat, let cool, lie back and place on your face and neck, leave on for 20 to 30 mins. Do 2 or 3 times a week. Also drink a glass of water along with a a tbs. or two of apple cider vinegar. Drink everyday and you'll never get a wrinkle.