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Discussion in 'Face & Skin Care' started by Saideeps, Nov 22, 2008.

  1. Saideeps

    Saideeps Bronze IL'ite

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    Your grandmother's home remedy worked wonders for your sister. Wondering why it gave you rashes?

    Home remedies might work well on a certain skin type but that does not mean it is suitable for all. Here are some home remedies that could end up in a disaster…

    [​IMG]Turmeric
    Turmeric is used as an antiseptic, but it won't necessarily cure acne and peimples
    If mixed with other spices it can burn your skin. If you buy the pure turmeric stick, you can scrape it on a stone. But make sure your mother hasn't prepared a green chilli paste on it before.
    In some parts of our country turmeric is used to remove facial hair! Wondering how this works? Well if turmeric is used together with a scrub it will be successful in removing fine facial hair.
    Everyone loves the yellow colour turmeric adds to your vegetables and dals. If consuming turmeric everyday doesn't change the colour of your appearence, applying it often won't make a difference either.
    So if you are using turmeric regularly on you face, it won't change your complexion. The yellow colour that shows is just temporary.

    Lime
    Lime is a bleaching agent and is often used to lighten skin. But lime is acidic and if you have sensitive skin it can burn your skin.
    Acidic agents are often used to lighten skin colour. This happens when these agents like lime peels off the dead skin layer.But, if you have sensitive or dry skin it can peel off your healthy skin as well.


    Fuller's Earth
    Multani Mitti or Fuller's Earth and sandalwood paste is a famous recipe for people with oily skin. Regular use reduces oil production of the skin.
    Fuller's earth is sometimes used as a cure for acne. However, remember that even though oily skin is one of reasons for acne. it can also occur to someone with dry skin as well.Using this paste on dry skin can make your skin peel.


    Honey
    Honey is by far the safest ingredient for home remedies to cure skin problems.It is the best [​IMG]moisturising agent you can ever have.
    But then again, if your skin is already well moisturised, don't use honey. Doing so will make your skin oily.

    Gram Flour/Chickpea Flour/Besan
    Being one of the most commonly used home remedy ingredients, besan is used as a cleansing agent. But if you have dry skin it can block your pores and lead to acne.

    Base-ic Information
    Using the right base for your face packs is very important. A wrong base can ruin your pack and make it work the opposite way.
    The best way to select a good base is by keeping in mind your skin type. For normal and oily skin, stick to water as a base.
    For dry and sensitive skin, stick to milk and cream (malai) as a base. But make sure you don't mix them up.
    If you use malai on oily skin, be prepared for breakouts and acne.

    Long Term Effects
    If home remedies go wrong, the common effects that you are likely to face are rashes, breakouts and acne.
    But, using harsh products like lime stone (chuna) for getting rid of moles can cause ugly scars.
    However, these scars can heal with proper treatement.
    The best way to use any home remedy successfully is by knowing your skin type well. Make sure you are well aware of it's effects and have done a patch test.
     
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    cinta New IL'ite

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    Dear Deeps,

    Thanks for the info:thumbsup
     
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    Prem.S Silver IL'ite

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    HI Saideeps,

    Very useful information :)

    Cheers,
    Prems
     
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    Hi,

    Thanks for the info. it is very usefull.
     

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