Household Medical Tips
Relief From Mosquito Bites: Summertime fun can bring not so fun bug bites. To get rid of the itch from mosquito bites try applying soap on the area. You will experience instant relief.
Cure A Soar Throat With Warm Salt Water: Having a hard time swallowing... Feeling sick? Gargle with warm salt water (don't swollow) to cure a soar throat. The salty water will kill bacteria and you don't have to take any icky medicine.
Arthritis Relief: The pains of arthritis can hit us at any age. To help soothe and relieve arthritis pain, mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute. Then allow the mixture to cool slightly and apply to your hands for soothing relief.
Heal Bruises: That bruise on your knee just won't go away! Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process.
Balm for Broken Blisters: Blister just pop and don't have a disinfectant on hand? Just dab on a few drops of Listerine to disinfect a broken blister.
Boil Cure: A pesky boil keeping you from doing everyday things? Cover the boil with Hunt's Tomato Paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.
Smart Splinter Remover: Getting out a splinter can sometimes be more painful than the splinter its self. Pour a drop of Elmer's Glue all over the splinter for an easier way to remove that splinter. Let the glue dry and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue and will be removed with it.
Problems With Toenail Fungus?: Summertime equals sandals, but not if you have toenail fungus. Take out your listerine for a do-it-at-home remedy. Soak your toes in Listerine mouthwash and the powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.
Home Remedy For A UTI: Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of symptoms. Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly, even though the product has never been advertised for this use.
Vinegar Cure For A Soar Throat: Sore throat? Mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey. Take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
Soothe Burns: Burn yourself on a hot oven? Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns. Apply a small amount to the burned area, just make sure you don't have an open wound.
The Natural Way To Cure A Headache: Many headaches may stem from dehydration. Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers.
Cure That Soar Throat With Ice Cream And Soda: Eat Ice Cream and drink warm soda that will fizz in your throat a few times a day and the sore throat will be gone. This not only helps your soar throat but also your sweet tooth!
Swallowing Pills: Put children's pills in a spoonful of applesauce to make swallowing easier.
Removing Splinters: Soak the finger in olive oil for a few moments, or apply ice before removing splinters from fingers.
Red Means Danger: Mark the caps of all harmful medicine bottles, etc., with red fingernail polish to teach children that they mean danger.
Sleeping Troubles: If a child has trouble sleeping, dab some cologne on the of his hand and tell him to sniff it until the smell is gone. Heavy concentration on this will put him to sleep quickly.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Household Tips
Household Tips
Easy Eyeglass Fixer: Do you find yourself always tightening the screws on your eyeglasses? To prevent the screws from loosening, apply a small drop of clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.
Remove Permanent Marker Stains: If you have a permanent marker stain on your counters or tupperware, just use hand sanitizer to get the stain out. It will take that permanent marker right off the surface.
Polish Your Jewelry: Yet another side of Alka Seltzer! Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse jewelry for two minutes. The wonders of Alka Seltzer work yet again!
Clean Mirrors With What?: Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job AND leaves a lovely smell to the shine. Kill two birds with one stone.
Ants, Ants, Ants Everywhere: Have an ant problem? Create a barrier between the ants and your house with chalk. It is said that ants will never cross a chalk like. Still skeptical? Get out your chalk and draw a line on the floor where the ants tend to march and see for your self.
Dusting Artificial Flowers Made Easy: To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add the flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a charm!
Make Candles Last Longer: Believe it or not, there is a way to make candles last longer. Place candles in the freezer for at least 3 hours prior to burning, the coldness will slow the melting.
Keep Clothes Smelling Fresh: Love that fresh-out-of-the-dryer smell? Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will keep that freshly-washed smell for weeks to come. You can also do this with towels and linens.
Great Smells Without The Candles: Spray a bit of perfume on the lightbulb in any room to create a lovely light scent in the room when the light is turned on. This is an great and easy way to leave a subtle scent in your favorite room without all the fuss.
Rid Window Streaks: Fed up with streaky windows? Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. But don't wash windows on a sunny day because they will dry too quickly and streak defeating the purpose for washing the windows.
Blood Stains On Clothes: Cut yourself AND ruin a new shirt? Not to worry! Your finger will heal and to mend your shirt just pour a little hydrogen peroxide on a cloth and proceed to dab off every drop of blood. Works every time!
Permanent Marker Too Permanent For You?: Wanting to get rid of permanent marker on appliances or countertops? Put a little rubbing alcohol on paper towel and it will wipe the marks away.
Clean Your Microwave: Spring cleaning time!!! Place a wet towel in the microwave for 30 seconds to loosen up those pesky stains.
Make Batteries Last Longer: Heat drains out battery power. To help them last longer place them in the refrigerator! Keep new batteries in original package, or place them in a plastic bag to fight against moisture. Remove the batteries from the refrigerator 2 hours before using.
Fire! Fire!: Not all households have fire extinguishers, so when dealing with grease and electrical fires, splashing water everywhere will just spread the fire, instead put our small fires with baking soda. Sprinkle baking soda over the fire until extinguished.
Homemade Drain Cleaner: Have a tough drain and in a pinch? Use a homemade drain cleaner by using baking soda and vinegar. Pour 1/4 cup baking soda into the drain and follow with 1/2 cup vinegar.
The Cleaning Liquid That Doubles As Bug Killer: If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. The cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer and insects drop to the ground instantly.
Rust Cleaner: Does well water leave your tub looking dank and rusty? Forget those expensive rust removers, Coca-Cola is the answer. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca-Cola and scrub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.
No Mess Ice Packs: Sprained ankle, soar back? Next time you need a quick ice pack, grab a bag of frozen vegetables out of your freezer -- no watery leaks from a plastic baggie!
Gross Mildew Ruining Your Bathtime?: Use a homemade mildew remover to bring your bathtub back to serenity. Combine 1 cup water with 1-1/2 tbsp. bleach and use with sponge to remove mildew from walls and ceilings.
Smart Ways To Re-use Grocery Bags: Are plastic grocery bags taking over your house? Re-use plastic grocery bags as bathroom trash bags. Store these grocery bags in a gallon milk jug with a 3-inch hole cut out of the side of the jug. Stuff them in as you get them. Take one out as needed - works just like a tissue box.
Get Rid Of Crayon Marks: Crayon marks on walls? "Erase" these crayon masterpieces with a damp rag dipped in baking soda. The markes will come off with little effort. It works wonderfully!
No More Sticky Garlic: To avoid garlic from sticking to your knife while mincing, place a few drops of oil, olive or vegetable, over the garlic. The oil will coat the garlic leaving your knife free to do its job.
Defrost Naturally: A better way to defrost frozen meats is to place the individual bag(s) in a bowl of luke warm water for 20-60 minutes, depending on size and quantity. This isn't as quick as the the microwave, but at least you don't risk cooking half the meat before the rest of it thaws. Plus, defrosting naturally cuts electricity costs!
Easy Minced Onion: If you don't cut off the root of the onion, you won't have problems with crying. Also cut a grid in the top of the onion (not to the root), then lay on its side and slice. Instant minced onion.
Prevent Tears From Cutting Onions: Place onions in refrigerator before peeling to prevent crying when cutting onions. And remember to always breathe through your mouth (never your nose), this will also help.
Over Salting Fixer: Today, we have many distrations, especially when we're trying to cook a meal. If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it's still cooking, drop in a peeled potato. It absorbs the excess salt for an instant "fix me up"!
Keep Ice Cream Fresh, Longer: Before closing container, push plastic wrap down on top of the remaining ice cream. This isolates the cream from air which causes the gumming and ice crystals.
Quick Ice Cubes: Having guests over and no ice cubes? Fill your ice tray with hot water rather than cold water to make ice faster.
Rock Hard Brown Sugar?: Accidentally left the bag of brown sugar open and now have a big brown rock? Place a slice of bread in hardened brown sugar to soften it back up!
Juicier Lemons: Four tablespoons of lemon juice doesn't mean you have to buy four lemons. To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing. You can also insert and twist a fork in the lemon while squeezing the juices out.
Peel Garlic With Ease: Fresh garlic is the best...when you finally get it peeled. Zap garlic cloves in the microwave for 15 seconds; the skins slip right off.
Keeping It Hot: A roast will stay for an hour or longer if you double wrap it in foil or ten or more thicknesses of newspaper.
Celery and Lettuce: Store in refrigerator in paper bags instead of plastic. Leave the outside leaves and stalks on until ready to use.
Onions: Wrap onions individually in foil to keep them from becoming soft or sprouting.
Cheese: Wrap cheese in a vinegar-damped cloth to keep it from drying out.
Brown Sugar: Wrap brown sugar in plastic bag and store in refrigerator in a coffee can with a snap-on lid.
Cocoa: Store cocoa in a glass jar in a dry and cool place.
Cakes: Putting half an apple in the cake box will keep cake moist.
Ice Cream: Prevent gooey film on ice cream by laying a piece of waxed paper directly over the ice cream before resealing the carton.
Lemons: Lemons will be juicier if stored in a sealed jar of water in the refrigerator.
Vegetables with Tops: Remove the tops on carrots, beets, etc. before storing.
Easy Eyeglass Fixer: Do you find yourself always tightening the screws on your eyeglasses? To prevent the screws from loosening, apply a small drop of clear nail polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.
Remove Permanent Marker Stains: If you have a permanent marker stain on your counters or tupperware, just use hand sanitizer to get the stain out. It will take that permanent marker right off the surface.
Polish Your Jewelry: Yet another side of Alka Seltzer! Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse jewelry for two minutes. The wonders of Alka Seltzer work yet again!
Clean Mirrors With What?: Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job AND leaves a lovely smell to the shine. Kill two birds with one stone.
Ants, Ants, Ants Everywhere: Have an ant problem? Create a barrier between the ants and your house with chalk. It is said that ants will never cross a chalk like. Still skeptical? Get out your chalk and draw a line on the floor where the ants tend to march and see for your self.
Dusting Artificial Flowers Made Easy: To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add the flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a charm!
Make Candles Last Longer: Believe it or not, there is a way to make candles last longer. Place candles in the freezer for at least 3 hours prior to burning, the coldness will slow the melting.
Keep Clothes Smelling Fresh: Love that fresh-out-of-the-dryer smell? Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will keep that freshly-washed smell for weeks to come. You can also do this with towels and linens.
Great Smells Without The Candles: Spray a bit of perfume on the lightbulb in any room to create a lovely light scent in the room when the light is turned on. This is an great and easy way to leave a subtle scent in your favorite room without all the fuss.
Rid Window Streaks: Fed up with streaky windows? Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. But don't wash windows on a sunny day because they will dry too quickly and streak defeating the purpose for washing the windows.
Blood Stains On Clothes: Cut yourself AND ruin a new shirt? Not to worry! Your finger will heal and to mend your shirt just pour a little hydrogen peroxide on a cloth and proceed to dab off every drop of blood. Works every time!
Permanent Marker Too Permanent For You?: Wanting to get rid of permanent marker on appliances or countertops? Put a little rubbing alcohol on paper towel and it will wipe the marks away.
Clean Your Microwave: Spring cleaning time!!! Place a wet towel in the microwave for 30 seconds to loosen up those pesky stains.
Make Batteries Last Longer: Heat drains out battery power. To help them last longer place them in the refrigerator! Keep new batteries in original package, or place them in a plastic bag to fight against moisture. Remove the batteries from the refrigerator 2 hours before using.
Fire! Fire!: Not all households have fire extinguishers, so when dealing with grease and electrical fires, splashing water everywhere will just spread the fire, instead put our small fires with baking soda. Sprinkle baking soda over the fire until extinguished.
Homemade Drain Cleaner: Have a tough drain and in a pinch? Use a homemade drain cleaner by using baking soda and vinegar. Pour 1/4 cup baking soda into the drain and follow with 1/2 cup vinegar.
The Cleaning Liquid That Doubles As Bug Killer: If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. The cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer and insects drop to the ground instantly.
Rust Cleaner: Does well water leave your tub looking dank and rusty? Forget those expensive rust removers, Coca-Cola is the answer. Just saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca-Cola and scrub the rust stain. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.
No Mess Ice Packs: Sprained ankle, soar back? Next time you need a quick ice pack, grab a bag of frozen vegetables out of your freezer -- no watery leaks from a plastic baggie!
Gross Mildew Ruining Your Bathtime?: Use a homemade mildew remover to bring your bathtub back to serenity. Combine 1 cup water with 1-1/2 tbsp. bleach and use with sponge to remove mildew from walls and ceilings.
Smart Ways To Re-use Grocery Bags: Are plastic grocery bags taking over your house? Re-use plastic grocery bags as bathroom trash bags. Store these grocery bags in a gallon milk jug with a 3-inch hole cut out of the side of the jug. Stuff them in as you get them. Take one out as needed - works just like a tissue box.
Get Rid Of Crayon Marks: Crayon marks on walls? "Erase" these crayon masterpieces with a damp rag dipped in baking soda. The markes will come off with little effort. It works wonderfully!
No More Sticky Garlic: To avoid garlic from sticking to your knife while mincing, place a few drops of oil, olive or vegetable, over the garlic. The oil will coat the garlic leaving your knife free to do its job.
Defrost Naturally: A better way to defrost frozen meats is to place the individual bag(s) in a bowl of luke warm water for 20-60 minutes, depending on size and quantity. This isn't as quick as the the microwave, but at least you don't risk cooking half the meat before the rest of it thaws. Plus, defrosting naturally cuts electricity costs!
Easy Minced Onion: If you don't cut off the root of the onion, you won't have problems with crying. Also cut a grid in the top of the onion (not to the root), then lay on its side and slice. Instant minced onion.
Prevent Tears From Cutting Onions: Place onions in refrigerator before peeling to prevent crying when cutting onions. And remember to always breathe through your mouth (never your nose), this will also help.
Over Salting Fixer: Today, we have many distrations, especially when we're trying to cook a meal. If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it's still cooking, drop in a peeled potato. It absorbs the excess salt for an instant "fix me up"!
Keep Ice Cream Fresh, Longer: Before closing container, push plastic wrap down on top of the remaining ice cream. This isolates the cream from air which causes the gumming and ice crystals.
Quick Ice Cubes: Having guests over and no ice cubes? Fill your ice tray with hot water rather than cold water to make ice faster.
Rock Hard Brown Sugar?: Accidentally left the bag of brown sugar open and now have a big brown rock? Place a slice of bread in hardened brown sugar to soften it back up!
Juicier Lemons: Four tablespoons of lemon juice doesn't mean you have to buy four lemons. To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing. You can also insert and twist a fork in the lemon while squeezing the juices out.
Peel Garlic With Ease: Fresh garlic is the best...when you finally get it peeled. Zap garlic cloves in the microwave for 15 seconds; the skins slip right off.
Keeping It Hot: A roast will stay for an hour or longer if you double wrap it in foil or ten or more thicknesses of newspaper.
Celery and Lettuce: Store in refrigerator in paper bags instead of plastic. Leave the outside leaves and stalks on until ready to use.
Onions: Wrap onions individually in foil to keep them from becoming soft or sprouting.
Cheese: Wrap cheese in a vinegar-damped cloth to keep it from drying out.
Brown Sugar: Wrap brown sugar in plastic bag and store in refrigerator in a coffee can with a snap-on lid.
Cocoa: Store cocoa in a glass jar in a dry and cool place.
Cakes: Putting half an apple in the cake box will keep cake moist.
Ice Cream: Prevent gooey film on ice cream by laying a piece of waxed paper directly over the ice cream before resealing the carton.
Lemons: Lemons will be juicier if stored in a sealed jar of water in the refrigerator.
Vegetables with Tops: Remove the tops on carrots, beets, etc. before storing.
Skin Care Tips
Have a huge pimple the night before a big interview or date? Put a dab of toothpaste on a pimple before bed and by the time you wake up the pimple should be all dried out!
>> That bruise on your knee is still there! Brush over the bruise with a fine toothed comb to heal brusies quicker. Combing your bruise speads out the blood that collects underneath the skin cutting healing time in half.
>> For an overnight treatment of blemishes, cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing.
>> Drink lots of water. Internal hydration keeps skin cells plump and healthy. Water also helps transport nutrients to skin cells, keeping them nourished.
>> Dark circles:
1) Use the potassium in raw potato slices to minimize dark circles. Lie down and apply the potato slices under the eye. Allow the juices to absorb into the affected area.
2) Use inexpensive, not herbal, tea bags with tannic acid to minimize dark circles. Briefly steep the teabag, then let cool. Gently press the tea bag from inner to outer corners to drain the water before placing it under your eye. Lie down and apply the teabags under the eye. Be sure the teabag is cool; too warm, and they’ll puff up the eye. Allow the tannic acid to be absorbed into the affected area.
3) Soak cotton pads in rose water. Gently squeeze out the excess water from the pads. Lie down and apply the pads under the eye. Allow the rose water to absorb into the affected area.
>> Puffy eyes:
1) Take a metal spoon and run it under cold water. Place the metal on puffy area for at least sixty seconds.
2) Apply hemorrhoid cream (look for brands that include yeast and shark’s liver oil) to the puffy area.
3) Use thin cucumber slices as a compress over closed eyes.
4) Place a black tea bag soaked in cold water on each eye for ten minutes to reduce swelling caused by fluid retention. Gently press the tea bag from inner to outer corners to drain the water before placing it on your closed eye.
5) Avoid salty foods, which cause the under eye area (and the rest of your body) to hold fluid.
6) Elevate your head when you sleep to keep fluid from settling around your eyes.
>>Shaving rash: To soothe a shaving irritation, chill wet chamomile tea bags and place them on the inflamed skin. Chamomile has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and pain-relieving properties. For large areas of irritated skin, make a compress by dipping a gauze pad into a very strong, cold cup of chamomile tea.
>>Chafing: Apply corn starch directly from the box to the friction points. Corn starch is a moisture-absorbing powder.
>> Crows feet: Break open a vitamin E capsule and add it to about a dram of moisturizer. Gently pat it
under the eye -- never pull or rub this skin because it’s much too delicate to respond well to roughness.
>> Stretch marks: Rub flaxseed oil on the skin that’s been stretched. Flaxseed is high in vitamin E, which promotes cell regeneration.
>> Age spots are shallow pigmentations of the skin due to excessive sun exposure. They respond well to topical treatments. A natural method is to hold a lemon half directly on the age spot for ten minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Repeat once a day until the spot has been shed.
>> Blackheads: Soak a cotton ball in warm salt water. Press on top of blemish for three minutes to dissolve the top. Remove blackheads gently so you don’t scar your skin. Combine 1/4 cup boiling water with one teaspoon Epsom salt and three drops of iodine. Let mixture cool until it’s comfortable to the touch. Saturate a cotton ball with mixture and dab on blackheads. This will allow them to loosen so they can be easily squeezed with a gauze pad. When the blemish is gone, dab a bit of honey on the affected area to deep-clean the pore and draw out bacteria. Let sit for ten minutes, then rinse with warm water.
>> Dry Skin: Warm 1/4 cup olive oil in microwave. Make sure it’s comfortable to the touch and massage into skin. Wipe off with a cotton towel.
>> For flaky skin: Massage a small amount of honey all over your face. Let it sit for about ten minutes. Remove with a cotton ball dipped in grapefruit juice. Leave this juice on five minutes before rinsing with warm water. Revlon makes a Honey Masque that uses the same concept as this home-made formula.
>> Oil-remover: Peel the skin off an overripe tomato and crush the tomato into a mash. Tomatoes contain oil-absorbing acids that are natural exfoliants. Spread the tomato mash on your clean face and leave it on for fifteen minutes. Rinse with warm water.
>> Complexion renewer: Warm 1/2 cup of canned coconut milk in the microwave for thirty seconds. Stir in two tablespoons honey. Massage into skin and leave on for ten minutes. Rinse with warm water. Coconut milk smells good and contains lactic acid, an emollient, and honey, a cleanser.
>> Skin buffer: Mix 1/2 teaspoon baby oil with enough baking soda to make a paste. Massage over the skin and rinse with lukewarm water. This is a scrub – it doesn’t have to set on the skin. This should be the roughest action you ever take on your face.
>> Pore Cleanser: Mix one packet with two cups of boiling water in a bowl. Put your cleansed face over the bowl and drape a towel over your head so the steam will go into your face and not into the air. Stay there for no more than ten minutes. Wipe off with a towel – you’ll see the debris and accumulation come right off.
>> To unclog pores and control oil: mix a packet of raw sugar with enough lemon to create a spreadable consistency. Rub into nose and chin area, where large pores tend to settle. Rinse with warm water. Raw sugar is a natural glycolic acid that loosens dirt and dead skin. Pore-cleaning strips temporarily make pores appear smaller but are not a treatment.
>> Pore tightener: Cut half of a cucumber into slices and soak in 1/4 cup rose water and one teaspoon witch hazel. Refrigerate. Slide over skin after cleansing. This will reduce the appearance of the pores and tighten skin. Refrigerate the leftover solution for up to one week.
Cucumbers contain anti-wrinkling hormones and a pH of 5.5, the same as healthy skin. Use cucumbers to clean you pores and tighten skin. Rub cucumbers over your legs after you’ve shaved or waxed them.
>> Wrinkles: Take a vitamin C tablet (the strongest you can find) and dissolve it in 1/2 teaspoon boiling water. Vitamin C is the only topical antioxidant that has been proven to prevent oxidation of tissue. Let the water cool until comfortable to the touch. Add it to a small amount of eye cream, and gently apply it under the eye and around the mouth. Never use a facial moisturizer on the eye area if you have sensitive skin.
>> Oils for skin care: These oils can be found at a health food store.
Almond Oil: Excellent for all skin types to soften and smooth.
Apricot Kernel Oil: Good for delicate and mature skins. Extremely rich in vitamin A.
Avocado Oil: Good for treating dry or sunburned skin problems because of its high content of vitamins A and E..
Flaxseed Oil: High in vitamin E, and useful in promoting cell regeneration.
Olive Oil: Great for body and hair. Maximize the benefits by slightly warming in the microwave.
Wheat Germ Oil: Excellent for sensitive skin because it can be used as both a face and eye gel. Never use a facial moisturizer on the eye area if you’re prone to sensitive skin.
>> That bruise on your knee is still there! Brush over the bruise with a fine toothed comb to heal brusies quicker. Combing your bruise speads out the blood that collects underneath the skin cutting healing time in half.
>> For an overnight treatment of blemishes, cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing.
>> Drink lots of water. Internal hydration keeps skin cells plump and healthy. Water also helps transport nutrients to skin cells, keeping them nourished.
>> Dark circles:
1) Use the potassium in raw potato slices to minimize dark circles. Lie down and apply the potato slices under the eye. Allow the juices to absorb into the affected area.
2) Use inexpensive, not herbal, tea bags with tannic acid to minimize dark circles. Briefly steep the teabag, then let cool. Gently press the tea bag from inner to outer corners to drain the water before placing it under your eye. Lie down and apply the teabags under the eye. Be sure the teabag is cool; too warm, and they’ll puff up the eye. Allow the tannic acid to be absorbed into the affected area.
3) Soak cotton pads in rose water. Gently squeeze out the excess water from the pads. Lie down and apply the pads under the eye. Allow the rose water to absorb into the affected area.
>> Puffy eyes:
1) Take a metal spoon and run it under cold water. Place the metal on puffy area for at least sixty seconds.
2) Apply hemorrhoid cream (look for brands that include yeast and shark’s liver oil) to the puffy area.
3) Use thin cucumber slices as a compress over closed eyes.
4) Place a black tea bag soaked in cold water on each eye for ten minutes to reduce swelling caused by fluid retention. Gently press the tea bag from inner to outer corners to drain the water before placing it on your closed eye.
5) Avoid salty foods, which cause the under eye area (and the rest of your body) to hold fluid.
6) Elevate your head when you sleep to keep fluid from settling around your eyes.
>>Shaving rash: To soothe a shaving irritation, chill wet chamomile tea bags and place them on the inflamed skin. Chamomile has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and pain-relieving properties. For large areas of irritated skin, make a compress by dipping a gauze pad into a very strong, cold cup of chamomile tea.
>>Chafing: Apply corn starch directly from the box to the friction points. Corn starch is a moisture-absorbing powder.
>> Crows feet: Break open a vitamin E capsule and add it to about a dram of moisturizer. Gently pat it
under the eye -- never pull or rub this skin because it’s much too delicate to respond well to roughness.
>> Stretch marks: Rub flaxseed oil on the skin that’s been stretched. Flaxseed is high in vitamin E, which promotes cell regeneration.
>> Age spots are shallow pigmentations of the skin due to excessive sun exposure. They respond well to topical treatments. A natural method is to hold a lemon half directly on the age spot for ten minutes. Rinse off with warm water. Repeat once a day until the spot has been shed.
>> Blackheads: Soak a cotton ball in warm salt water. Press on top of blemish for three minutes to dissolve the top. Remove blackheads gently so you don’t scar your skin. Combine 1/4 cup boiling water with one teaspoon Epsom salt and three drops of iodine. Let mixture cool until it’s comfortable to the touch. Saturate a cotton ball with mixture and dab on blackheads. This will allow them to loosen so they can be easily squeezed with a gauze pad. When the blemish is gone, dab a bit of honey on the affected area to deep-clean the pore and draw out bacteria. Let sit for ten minutes, then rinse with warm water.
>> Dry Skin: Warm 1/4 cup olive oil in microwave. Make sure it’s comfortable to the touch and massage into skin. Wipe off with a cotton towel.
>> For flaky skin: Massage a small amount of honey all over your face. Let it sit for about ten minutes. Remove with a cotton ball dipped in grapefruit juice. Leave this juice on five minutes before rinsing with warm water. Revlon makes a Honey Masque that uses the same concept as this home-made formula.
>> Oil-remover: Peel the skin off an overripe tomato and crush the tomato into a mash. Tomatoes contain oil-absorbing acids that are natural exfoliants. Spread the tomato mash on your clean face and leave it on for fifteen minutes. Rinse with warm water.
>> Complexion renewer: Warm 1/2 cup of canned coconut milk in the microwave for thirty seconds. Stir in two tablespoons honey. Massage into skin and leave on for ten minutes. Rinse with warm water. Coconut milk smells good and contains lactic acid, an emollient, and honey, a cleanser.
>> Skin buffer: Mix 1/2 teaspoon baby oil with enough baking soda to make a paste. Massage over the skin and rinse with lukewarm water. This is a scrub – it doesn’t have to set on the skin. This should be the roughest action you ever take on your face.
>> Pore Cleanser: Mix one packet with two cups of boiling water in a bowl. Put your cleansed face over the bowl and drape a towel over your head so the steam will go into your face and not into the air. Stay there for no more than ten minutes. Wipe off with a towel – you’ll see the debris and accumulation come right off.
>> To unclog pores and control oil: mix a packet of raw sugar with enough lemon to create a spreadable consistency. Rub into nose and chin area, where large pores tend to settle. Rinse with warm water. Raw sugar is a natural glycolic acid that loosens dirt and dead skin. Pore-cleaning strips temporarily make pores appear smaller but are not a treatment.
>> Pore tightener: Cut half of a cucumber into slices and soak in 1/4 cup rose water and one teaspoon witch hazel. Refrigerate. Slide over skin after cleansing. This will reduce the appearance of the pores and tighten skin. Refrigerate the leftover solution for up to one week.
Cucumbers contain anti-wrinkling hormones and a pH of 5.5, the same as healthy skin. Use cucumbers to clean you pores and tighten skin. Rub cucumbers over your legs after you’ve shaved or waxed them.
>> Wrinkles: Take a vitamin C tablet (the strongest you can find) and dissolve it in 1/2 teaspoon boiling water. Vitamin C is the only topical antioxidant that has been proven to prevent oxidation of tissue. Let the water cool until comfortable to the touch. Add it to a small amount of eye cream, and gently apply it under the eye and around the mouth. Never use a facial moisturizer on the eye area if you have sensitive skin.
>> Oils for skin care: These oils can be found at a health food store.
Almond Oil: Excellent for all skin types to soften and smooth.
Apricot Kernel Oil: Good for delicate and mature skins. Extremely rich in vitamin A.
Avocado Oil: Good for treating dry or sunburned skin problems because of its high content of vitamins A and E..
Flaxseed Oil: High in vitamin E, and useful in promoting cell regeneration.
Olive Oil: Great for body and hair. Maximize the benefits by slightly warming in the microwave.
Wheat Germ Oil: Excellent for sensitive skin because it can be used as both a face and eye gel. Never use a facial moisturizer on the eye area if you’re prone to sensitive skin.
Hair Care Tips
What is considered the best homemade remedy to dandruff is a vinegar wash. Mix two teaspoons of vinegar with six teaspoons of water and rub it against your scalp before you go to bed, then wrap your head with a towel. Apply the same solution to your hair once again in the morning when you wake up, then rinse it with water. You do not have to worry about the smell of vinegar in your hair, as the smell of vinegar does evaporate eventually.
>> If static electricity has your hairs on end reach for dryer sheets for a quick fix. Lightly rub the dryer sheet over your hair and good-bye static!
>> Overuse of hair products can leave your hair not so shiney. So if you have product build up, use a teaspoon of Baking Soda with your shampoo to get rid of hair spray flakes and to get rid of too much conditioner.
>> To keep the hair glossy and healthy, proper grooming is a must. Wash regularly and rinse it with lemon juice, which is dissolved in warm water. When you wash your hair, never use very hot or very cold water.
>> A paste of urad dal and fenugreek powder is very good for the hair.
>> Amlaa, the Indian gooseberry helps to retain hair color and also the luster.
>> The juice of green coriander leaves tones the hair.
>> Just as the body requires proper nourishment, hair also needs to be looked after. Eat dark green, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables.
>> Vitamin B complex helps oil to be secreted and maintains the health of the hair. Cereals, tomatoes and green vegetables provide adequate doses of this vitamin.
>> Minerals are essential for healthy hair. Whole grains, green vegetables, wheat germ provides the necessary copper, zinc and iron.
>> During winter, the hair should not be washed often and in case you do need to do so, apply baby powder to your hair and use a comb on it.
>> A drink made from honey, yogurt, bananas and skimmed milk prevents hair loss.
>> Dandruff can be removed by applying table salt on the scalp and then washing the hair with shampoo.
>> Remedy for Graying: Apply a paste made from 2-Tsp. henna powder, 1-tsp. curd, 1-tsp. fenugreek seed powder, 1 tbsp. coffee, 2-tbsp. mint juice and 2-tbsp. basil juice. Apply this paste to the hair for two hours. For a darker color, leave this paste in for 3 to 4 hours. Wash hair with any natural shampoo.
>> Water: one-fourth part of our hair strength is related to water. It is necessary to make sure that you get enough of fluids, because thanks to the moisture the hair supplies it has a lot common with your organism. Our bodies need water. Without it we cannot survive. So, do not wait until you start to feel thirst! If your hair feels "thirsty" it is a sign that you have lost more moisture than it is possible. The aim of water is to hydrate the body and keep the hair shiny and silky. It would be perfect to drink about nine glasses of water every day.
>> Rinse your hair with baking soda and water to rid your hair of shampoo build-up and styling residues.
>> Rinsing your hair with one juiced lemon and one cup of water is said to bring life and shine back to dull hair.
>> Apple cider vinegar mixed with water will give your hair shine and bounce.
>> Rosemary is an effective hair tonic and conditioner. Rosemary also helps retain color especially in dark hair.
>> Chamomile and lemon juice have a mild bleaching effect on hair. Mix chamomile tea with lemon juice and use as a rinse to lighten hair.
>> For problems with dandruff, add rosemary and/or patchouli essential oils to your shampoo or mix with almond oil as a hair treatment for your scalp.
>> If static electricity has your hairs on end reach for dryer sheets for a quick fix. Lightly rub the dryer sheet over your hair and good-bye static!
>> Overuse of hair products can leave your hair not so shiney. So if you have product build up, use a teaspoon of Baking Soda with your shampoo to get rid of hair spray flakes and to get rid of too much conditioner.
>> To keep the hair glossy and healthy, proper grooming is a must. Wash regularly and rinse it with lemon juice, which is dissolved in warm water. When you wash your hair, never use very hot or very cold water.
>> A paste of urad dal and fenugreek powder is very good for the hair.
>> Amlaa, the Indian gooseberry helps to retain hair color and also the luster.
>> The juice of green coriander leaves tones the hair.
>> Just as the body requires proper nourishment, hair also needs to be looked after. Eat dark green, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables.
>> Vitamin B complex helps oil to be secreted and maintains the health of the hair. Cereals, tomatoes and green vegetables provide adequate doses of this vitamin.
>> Minerals are essential for healthy hair. Whole grains, green vegetables, wheat germ provides the necessary copper, zinc and iron.
>> During winter, the hair should not be washed often and in case you do need to do so, apply baby powder to your hair and use a comb on it.
>> A drink made from honey, yogurt, bananas and skimmed milk prevents hair loss.
>> Dandruff can be removed by applying table salt on the scalp and then washing the hair with shampoo.
>> Remedy for Graying: Apply a paste made from 2-Tsp. henna powder, 1-tsp. curd, 1-tsp. fenugreek seed powder, 1 tbsp. coffee, 2-tbsp. mint juice and 2-tbsp. basil juice. Apply this paste to the hair for two hours. For a darker color, leave this paste in for 3 to 4 hours. Wash hair with any natural shampoo.
>> Water: one-fourth part of our hair strength is related to water. It is necessary to make sure that you get enough of fluids, because thanks to the moisture the hair supplies it has a lot common with your organism. Our bodies need water. Without it we cannot survive. So, do not wait until you start to feel thirst! If your hair feels "thirsty" it is a sign that you have lost more moisture than it is possible. The aim of water is to hydrate the body and keep the hair shiny and silky. It would be perfect to drink about nine glasses of water every day.
>> Rinse your hair with baking soda and water to rid your hair of shampoo build-up and styling residues.
>> Rinsing your hair with one juiced lemon and one cup of water is said to bring life and shine back to dull hair.
>> Apple cider vinegar mixed with water will give your hair shine and bounce.
>> Rosemary is an effective hair tonic and conditioner. Rosemary also helps retain color especially in dark hair.
>> Chamomile and lemon juice have a mild bleaching effect on hair. Mix chamomile tea with lemon juice and use as a rinse to lighten hair.
>> For problems with dandruff, add rosemary and/or patchouli essential oils to your shampoo or mix with almond oil as a hair treatment for your scalp.
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