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Turmeric paste made from turmeric powder can be
used to treat remove wrinkles, dark circles under the eyes, minor
skin blemishes as well as prevent skin aging.
Tomato
red tomato pulps can be used to treat pimples. Good tomatoes are
an abundant source of vitamins A, B (including folic acid), and
C; potassium and magnesium; and valuable antioxidants and trace
elements.
Sandalwood
sandalwood is known to treat pimples.
Rice
paste made from rice powder is used as poultice to sooth bleeding
pimples and other skin inflammations.
Radish
paste made from ground radish seeds is effective in removing
blackheads. Grated white radish juice is used as a skin whitener.
Potatoes
apply grated potato as poultice to treat skin blemishes, pimples,
boils, whiteheads and blackheads.
Oats
are also highly absorptive, hypoallergenic, and help soften the
skin. They have the best amino acid balance of all the cereal
grains. Oats have also been clinically shown to help heal dry,
itchy skin. The edible grains of a widely grown cereal grass,
oats (avena sativa) appear in many beauty products. People
appreciate their soothing, anti-inflammatory properties. Come to
think of it, that's another childhood memory. When I got the
chicken pox my mom popped me into an oatmeal and baking soda bath
to relieve the itching. They have the best amino acid balance of
all the cereal grains (amino acids work as water-binding agents
in skin care products). Oats have also been clinically shown to
help heal dry, itchy skin. Oat grains and straw appear in
shampoos, dusting powders, moisturizers, and cleansing bars and
that's just the start of a list!
Garlic
raw garlic is known to treat persistent pimples.
Carrots
smashed carrot pulp makes good face packs.
Cabbage
is rich in vitamin and minerals. The water used in boiling
cabbage can be used to rinse the face after washing.
Almond
Oil is good for treating dry skin
and removing scars of old pimples and zits. Pour hot water on the
almonds and allow them to soak until the skin comes off. Dry them
and grind them into a powder. Keep this in a jar. Daily add a
little milk to some of the powder and use the paste to cleanse
the face by rubbing the skin gently with it. Almond powder can
also be added to face packs.
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