07-07-2010, 04:07 PM
The skin is a major organ of excretion. So taking care of the skin helps you to have a velvety soft skin. The old saying goes like this "Prevention is better than cure". So it is better to take care of your skin rather than treating it after a problem occurs. All you have to do is to lead a healthy life style which will definitely reflect on your skin. Keep your skin clean. A clean skin is a healthy skin. The most common problem among teens is acne. Here are some tips to take care of your skin the natural way.
1.Eat a healthy diet which should include lot of fruits, vegetables in the form of salads and fresh juices. Use honey instead of sugar for juices.
2.Avoid eating junk food which is not only bad for your skin but also for your health. Do not eat fried foods. Avoid Maida and white bread instead take brown bread, whole grains and oat bran.
3.Drink 3-4 glasses of warm water the first thing in the morning which will prevent constipation and therefore will have an effect on your skin. You can also take a glass of warm lemon juice with a tsp of honey.
4. Wash your face whenever you go out and come back, to remove the dirt accumulated on your skin due to pollution. Also wash it after you wake up and before going to sleep.
5.Use an umbrella (preferably a colored one), wear sunglasses while going out in the sun. It protects your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
6. .Powder of orange peels (available in the market) mixed with rose water can be used to exfoliate your skin.
7.Steam your face once in a week to remove dirt from your face. You can add a few drops of eucalyptus oil or neem leaves to the water. After steaming, splash cold water on your face and pat dry. This is an effective remedy for blackheads also.
8. Mashed papaya applied on the face clears marks on your skin and the skin will look bright.
9. Avoid taking tea or coffee, instead replace it with green tea or buttermilk
10. Keep your hair clean from dandruff. If you have dandruff then you will get pimples.
11. Carrots, oranges, beetroots does wonders to your skin.
1.Eat a healthy diet which should include lot of fruits, vegetables in the form of salads and fresh juices. Use honey instead of sugar for juices.
2.Avoid eating junk food which is not only bad for your skin but also for your health. Do not eat fried foods. Avoid Maida and white bread instead take brown bread, whole grains and oat bran.
3.Drink 3-4 glasses of warm water the first thing in the morning which will prevent constipation and therefore will have an effect on your skin. You can also take a glass of warm lemon juice with a tsp of honey.
4. Wash your face whenever you go out and come back, to remove the dirt accumulated on your skin due to pollution. Also wash it after you wake up and before going to sleep.
5.Use an umbrella (preferably a colored one), wear sunglasses while going out in the sun. It protects your skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
6. .Powder of orange peels (available in the market) mixed with rose water can be used to exfoliate your skin.
7.Steam your face once in a week to remove dirt from your face. You can add a few drops of eucalyptus oil or neem leaves to the water. After steaming, splash cold water on your face and pat dry. This is an effective remedy for blackheads also.
8. Mashed papaya applied on the face clears marks on your skin and the skin will look bright.
9. Avoid taking tea or coffee, instead replace it with green tea or buttermilk
10. Keep your hair clean from dandruff. If you have dandruff then you will get pimples.
11. Carrots, oranges, beetroots does wonders to your skin.