Health

 

Home Remedy Skin Smoothers:

1. Egg White

Egg whites are a natural astringent and hence work as a good remedy for sagging skin. Its skin-nourishing ingredient hydro lipids help lift loose skin.

• Whisk one to two egg whites until you get a foamy texture. Apply it to the face and neck. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and then rinse it off with cool water.
• Another options is to add one tablespoon of plain yogurt to one egg white and whisk it. Apply the mixture to your face and neck and leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes before rinsing it off.

You can use either of these remedies twice a week to enjoy firm, radiant skin.

2. Lemon

The vitamin C in lemon helps boost collagen production. This in turn helps restore elasticity to your skin. Plus, lemon has astringent properties that help tighten the skin and reduce wrinkles and other signs of premature aging.

• Extract some fresh lemon juice and rub it gently on your face and neck. Leave it on for five to 10 minutes and then rinse your face with water. Do this two or three times a day and follow up with a good-quality moisturizer.
• You can also add the juice of half a lemon to a cup of cold water. Splash this mixture on your freshly washed face. Allow the lemon water to air dry on your face. Follow this remedy once or twice daily for best results.

  3. Cucumber

  To tighten loose and saggy skin, you can also use cucumber. It is one of the best natural skin toners and has a refreshing and rejuvenating effect on skin.
  • Grind half a cucumber and squeeze it through a strainer to extract its juice. Apply this juice on your face and leave it on until it dries. Rinse it off with cool water. Follow this remedy once daily.
  • You can also  combine one tablespoon each of grated cucumber and plain yogurt. Apply the mixture on your face and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse it off with lukewarm water. Repeat several times a week.
  • You can also make a face mask with two tablespoons of fresh cucumber juice, one egg white and three to five drops of vitamin E oil. Apply this mask on your face and neck, leave it on for 15 minutes and then wash it off with cool water. Use this mask once a week.

  4. Oil Massage

  Massaging your face and neck with a natural oil like olive oil helps tighten loose skin to keep it firm and smooth. Olive oil has antioxidants like vitamins A and E that render anti-aging benefits. It will also help keep your skin well moisturized.
  1. Slightly warm some extra-virgin olive oil in the microwave.
  2. Apply this oil on your face.
  3. Massage gently with your fingertips in circular motions for 10 minutes.
  4. Follow this remedy once daily before going to bed.
  You can also use avocado, coconut, grapeseed, jojoba or almond oil to massage your face, neck, arms and legs.

  5. Honey

  Honey has natural hydrating, antioxidant and anti aging properties that are helpful for treating sagging skin.

• Mix two to three teaspoons of honey and a few drops each of lemon juice and olive oil. Apply it on your face and neck, let it dry and then rinse it off with warm water. Do this once or twice daily for best results.
• You can also mix together one-half tablespoon each of honey and sour cream. Then mix in one-half teaspoon of turmeric powder. Apply the mixture on your face for 15 minutes. Rinse it off with lukewarm water and then splash some cold water. Use this face mask once a week.

6. Cinnamon
Another good remedy for sagging skin is cinnamon. It helps accelerate collagen production, which is essential for firm, tight skin.
1. Mix one teaspoon each of cinnamon powder and turmeric powder with enough olive oil to make a paste. Then mix in one-half teaspoon of sugar or salt.
2. Gently scrub your face and neck area with this paste for a few minutes.
3. Wash your face with lukewarm water.
4. Use this natural scrub once or twice a week.

7. Fuller's Earth

Fuller's earth, also known as multani mitti, stimulates blood circulation and improves skin elasticity.

• Mix one tablespoon of fuller's earth powder with enough water (or rose water) to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste on the face and neck and allow it to dry. Rinse it off with lukewarm water.
• You can also mix one tablespoon each of fuller's earth, glycerin and honey. Then mix in one beaten egg white. Apply this paste on your face and neck and allow it to dry naturally. Wash it off with lukewarm water.

Follow either of these remedies once a week to enjoy firm and youthful skin.

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Stress Busters

Japanese Technique To Calm Your Nerves:

Are you constantly feeling nervous? If the answer is yes, then we have a Japanese technique that will calm your whole body and balance your emotions pretty efficiently and fast.

All you need to do is to press your finger and keep it pressed for one whole minute, as shown on the photo. On the other hand, repeat the same procedure.

Every finger is responsible for different emotions.

The thumb is responsible for nausea

The index finger is responsible for fear

Middle finger is same as anger

The ring finger is connected to sadness

Finally, the pinkie is responsible for stress

We are hoping to have provided you with a technique that will easily and efficiently help you reduce the symptoms of your ailments.

Deep Breathing  - "Just inhale and feel your abdomen expand. Go as slowly as possible, counting in -- 1-2-3-4-5-6. Then, observe the turn of your breath, and breathe it out -- 1-2-3-4-5-6. Whether you do this for one minute or five, it will bring you to a calmer place."