Herbal Remedies for Skin Care

Skin is the largest and one of the most connivancing organs of the body, accounting for 16 percent of body weight. Skin is continually repairing and exhilarating itself. The Skin is constituted of cells, sweat pores, and sebaceous glands. The surface layer of the skin is covered with a thin lamina of dead cells. These are unremitting being pushed up to the surface from below. If the dead cells are not removed, they may reduce and even block the skin's attempt to breathe and eliminate waste. It is true that face, more than any other, requires care and attention.

The face is staunchly exposed to the elements, even in severe winter when the rest of the body is well wrapped. Therefore, the face is one of the first parts of the body to show signs of aging. When you are young, the main skin complaints are greasy skin and acne. But as you grow older, the skin gets dry and the defiance is to counteract the dryness of the skin. Though, you can have beautiful skin no matter what your age, race or color. The secret is to comprehend how your skin functions, and to take care of it properly.

Skin is composed up of two layers that cover a third fatty layer. The outer layer is called the epidermis. Skin has a bit acidic coating of oil at the surface. Below the surface is a convoluted of sweat and oil glands, hair follicles, blood vessels, nerves, and muscle tissue. These are held together by a compact connective tissue called collagen. Collagen is very important in estimating the health of the skin. The relative health of the collagen concludes the contour of the skin, how wrinkled and lined it is.

Healthy collagen is usually called soluble collagen, as it can absorb and hold moisture. The major skin complications most people face are wrinkling (due to age), and blemishes, or acne. Aging of the skin begins when collagen becomes hard and gets meshed with neighbouring collagen fibers. This prevents the collagen from holding water and zaftigging up. Instead, it crumples on itself, binds with other collagen fibers, and forms a kind of fishnet below the surface of the skin, which is manifested as wrinkles.

Herbal Remedies for Skin Care

1. A paste made from one teaspoon each of sandalwood powder and turmeric mixed with milk, is very good. A paste of nutmeg and water is also effective.

2. Half a cup of Aloe Vera pulp can be taken internally or applied externally to the skin.

3. Before going to bed, was the face thoroughly and then apply a paste of 1 Tsp. coriander juice mixed with a pinch of turmeric powder.

4. For pimples, use a paste made from one teaspoon of cumin seeds. Remove after one hour.

5. A paste of fresh fenugreek leaves, applied and washed off with warm water prior going to bed prevents pimples.

6. Mix equal amounts of cucumber juice, rose water and lime juice. Wash the face and apply it overnight. Wash off in the morning. This clears the temperament and keeps it healthy.

7. Take 50 ml. of raw (not boiled) milk and mix a pinch of salt and two teaspoonful of lime juice in it. Use it as a cleansing lotion. It helps to clean the deep pores of skin.

8. Take 50 ml. of tomato juice and mix with one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply this mixture to the face. It helps to make the skin soft and glowing.

10. Take equal quantities of turmeric powder and wheat flour and make a paste with sesame oil. Apply it to the face to remove unwanted hair.

11. Apply orange juice to the face for smooth and soft skin.

12. Take 30 ml. of cabbage juice and mix one teaspoon of honey in it. This mixture, if applied routinely to the face, helps to keep the wrinkles away.

13. Take lime and cucumber juice in equal amounts. Add some drops of rose water. Use this mixture to your face and keep it for half an hour.

14. Combine 2 Tablespoons vodka, 1 Tablespoon fennel seeds, and 1 1/2 teaspoons honey. Stir well and allow to sit for 3 days. Strain mixture.

15. Fenugreek has many traditional uses, including nourishing the skin, respiratory system, and the pancreas. It helps the body to expel mucus and toxins.

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