Grandma’s Way of Treating Skin Problems (infographic)

GRANDMA'S WAY OF TREATING SKIN PROBLEMS When medical attention isn't warranted or inaccessible, it is a good idea to have a library of home remedies for immediate relief. All home remedies come down to advice handed down from one generation to the next and if you combine these home remedies with Grandma's wisdom, then what you get is a perfect potpourri of priceless tricks and tips. TOP 7 GRANDMA'S TIPS FOR SKIN PROBLEMS ACNE is a skin condition that causes pimples. GRANDMA'S TIP'S TO CURE • Orange peel pounded well with water. Applied to affected acne areas. • Cucumber leaves or grated items. Apply to space for acne cure. PSORIASIS is a common skin condition that causes skin redness and irritation. GRANDMA'S TIP TO CURE • Simply dissolve 1/3 cup of baking soda into 1 gallon of water, soak a washcloth into this mixture. Wring out the cloth and apply directly the affected skin. Repeat this several times. SKIN RASHES These can occur from a variety of factors, including infections, heat, immune system disorders and medications. GRANDMA'S TIP TO CURE > Sprinkle Wheat Grass juice liberally on a gauze pad and apply the pad to the skin. ECZEMA A medical condition in which patches of skin become rough and inflamed. GRANDMA'S TIP'S TO CURE • Apply coconut oil to the affected area, and the skin remains soft. • Patchouli acts as an antiseptic and is strong enough to control an outbreak of eczema. SKIN TAGS An acrochordon (plural acrochorda, and also known as a cutaneous skin tag. GRANDMA'S TIP'S TO CURE • Rub raw slices of ginger on the lesion. » Squeeze some lemon juice into a cotton ball and apply the juice on the skin tag, leave the juice to dry. ATHLETE'S FOOT A fungal infection affecting the skin between the toes. GRANDMA'S TIP TO CURE • Mix half cup chlorine bleach, a quarter cup apple cider vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of salt in 1 gallon of warm water, Soak feet for 20 minutes twice a day. COLD SORES GRANDMA'S TIP TO CURE » Rub the ice on the sore for at least five to ten minutes and repeat every hour. » Use a moist fingertip and place a tiny amount of salt on the cold sore. Leave it in place for a minute or two. 5 TIPS FOR HEALTHY SKIN Protect yourself from Don't smoke Treat your skin gently Eat a healthy diet Manage stress the sun 10 FOODS FOR HEALTHIER SKIN CHOCOLATE Cocoa hydrates your skin, making it firmer and more supple. YOGURT POMEGRANATES Prevent Wrinkles. They're packed with polyphenol antioxidants, it fight free radicals and regulate skin's blood flow, giving it rosiness. WALNUTS PEPPERS Soften Skin. Fight Crow's-Feet. SUNFLOWER SEEDS Keep your skin supple by protecting its top layers from the sun. KIDNEY BEANS 4-ounce serving of kidney beans helps you stay in the clear. SOY Drink a latte with soy milk or eat edamame and you may get a clearer complexion. OATMEAL Helps you to look Younger. GREEN TEA Helps fight inflammation. TOP 5 FOODS FOR GLOWING SKIN DINO KALE AVOCADO PINEAPPLE QUINOA WALNUTS high omega 3 delivers 94.5% Omega 3s contribute healthy skin. It contains vitamin Vitamin C brightens fiber-rich, full Nature's moisturizer K, A, C, B6, skin tone reduce protein, magnesium. vitamin K. increase fairness. redness. TOP 5 HOMEMADE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS Oatmeal and Onion Puree Face Mask: Lemon and Yogurt WhiteningFace Mask: Yogurt Face Scrub: For Exfoliation For Acne-Free Skin To Fade Acne Marks Apple Cider and Aspirin Toner: Clay and Eggs Mask: For a Deep-Cleansing Face Lift For Brighter Skin FACTS AND MYTHS ABOUT GREAT SKIN D Psychological problems lead to Acne. D The ageing process depends on the genes, but in a woman, it is anytime between mid 20s to late 30s. D Fortunately, most skin problems if identified and treated early can be reversible. • Men have added advantage shaving daily automatic exfoliating process. All commercially sold beauty products are not harmful. The young woman just out of her teens blessed with good hair and healthy skin needs to pay attention to what she eats, make sure she gets adequate sleep P Have a diet rich with Vitamin A and antioxidant foods, lots of colored fruits and vegetables. Regular exercise improves circulation and blood supply. Stress increases Cortisol levels and this over activity of the oil gland will make one prone to breakouts. • Water retains moisture in the skin making it glow. Dermatology and Cosmetology are not the same. 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