Acne
1. Causes the formation of pimples, blackheads & cysts. For acne on
the face, neck, chest & back, use a natural antibacterial, non-oily
face or body wash such as those containing tea tree oil. Don't use oily
cosmetics. Use a clay mask containing echinacea. Wash your hair daily.
2. Some acnegenic (acne-causing) ingredients to look out for are
isocetyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl palmitate,
isopropyl myristate & sodium chloride.
3. Combat acne with : zinc, Vitamin A, B & E, echinacea, tea tree oil & thyme.
4. Consult a doctor if acne persists & fails to heal.
Eczema
1.Comes from the Greek word with the meaning "to boil over". Caused by
several factors such as food dietary triggers, nutrition deficiencies
& stress.
2.Combat egzema with : zinc, Vitamin C, B & E, essential fatty acids (EFA), camomile tea & chickweed ointment.
Dry Skin
1.Use lotions or creams containing avocado, jojoba, aloe vera, Vitamin E, evening primrose.
Oily Skin
1. Use gentle lotions or creams containing alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs).
Try face steaming for about 10 minutes using either a facial steamer or
a bowl of hot water (use a towel to cover your head to trap the heat).
Apply a clay mask that contains echinacea once a week.
Blemishes / Age spots
1. Try dabbing lemon juice a few times a day to make them grow faint.
2.Castor oil helps treat age spots & winkles.
Sunburn
1. Apply a soothing lotion or gel containing pure aloe vera. Essential
oils like anti-inflammatory lavender & soothing camomile are known
to aid healing. If you wish try applying yogurt
Mosquito bites & bee stings
1.Apply lavender & tea tree oil or try rubbing with a piece of raw onion.
