Natural Skin Care, Skin Beauty

 Beauty of the skin is the external reflection of internal health and appropriate daily care of the skin. The secret of youth and beauty is the proper circulation of vital body fluids and regular discharge of toxins out of the system.

The emphasis is on self- knowledge and development of positive routines and habits that could bring out the best in each and every individual. You need to have a healthy life-style to get healthy skin. Dr. Aiswarya Mohan, Resident Medical Officer from AyurvedaGram wellness center has given some advice towards skin care.

Diet – Recommendations:

Increased fruits and leafy vegetables with grains and fiber rich foods

Reduce spicy, oily and fried items with moderate salt as it may lead to puffiness of eyelids.

Avoid chocolates, sweets and junk food.

Skin Care Home Remedies:

Rose water is one of the best known natural skin toners.

Neem is an excellent remedy for pimples. Applying paste of neem leaves for half an hour over affected area helps in drying the pimples faster.

Paste of grated cucumber removes excess oil from the skin.

1/4 of smashed ripe banana mixed with sandal powder and honey and applied as face pack, removes dead skin and makes the skin smoother.

Skin care advice for healthy skin

 1/2 tsp of rose water mixed with 1 tsp of honey, applied on the face, left for 20 minutes and then washed helps soothe dry skin.

Smearing fresh Aloe Vera juice moisturizes the skin. Massaging your face regularly with almond or olive oil is good for dry skin.

To maintain the vibrancy of skin, apply fresh orange peel over the face.

Few drops of coconut oil around the eyes will help get rid of dark circles.

Raw potato juice, applied over the eyelids for 15 – 20 minutes helps to clear dark circles.