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Home Remedies That Can Be Used To Remove Pimples
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imples: unsightly, raised bumps that appear on the skin’s surface and which are often times painful to the touch. While many spend thousands each year on facials, cleansers and moisturizers to ensure that their skin is free of them, hormonal imbalances and changes in diet can cause them to appear without notice. After they’ve been treated, some leave dark spots on the skin that can be removed over time. The good news is that several home remedies have been known to take down the swelling or soreness from pimples and can treat outbreaks in an effective manner. Try these home remedies below.
Garlic- To ensure that pimples leave no marks on the skin’s surface after they’ve been removed, rub raw garlic on the area. Do this gently as the affected area will burn if the pimple bursts and comes into contact with the fresh garlic juice. Lemon or Orange peel- Looking for an effective cleanser to rid face of dead skin cells or dirt? Pound lemon or garlic peel with water to form a paste and apply to face regularly. Flour and honey, in small does, can also be added to this paste to get rid of pimples and to thoroughly cleanse and nourish the face. Grated cucumber- The healing power of cucumbers knows no
end as cucumber slices can get rid of puffy eyes or dark circles around the eyes. But grated cucumber can be used to cool the area around the pimple to help with the pain that accompanies a raised one. Grated cucumber can also be used as a preventative measure if applied regularly to the skin; it can help ward off pimples, blackheads and dryness of the face as the natural cucumber juice helps moisturize and fortify the skin. Honey- When used alone, honey can keep skin looking young and supple, but when used in combination with a teaspoon of camphor lotion and tomato juice the result is a pimple-free face. Apply to face and leave on for fifteen minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water followed by cold water. When applied regularly, this can also help remove marks that may have been left by previous pimples.
Remember that pimples, like blackheads can be caused by our diets. If your pimples have become unbearable seek the advice of a dermatologist as some snacks and foods that are high in sugar such as chocolates can have an adverse effect on the skin. Several greasy foods can also cause the skin to become oily which clogs the pores and encourages breakouts. Be mindful of your daily intake.
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Fashion Fixes To Mend Your Mood
f you are feeling drab, a quick fashion fix is one way to get you into ‘Fab’ mode. Don’t be down; just try these quick tips to turn your mood around. Colour is a great way to enhance a person’s mood. Stay away from dark colours such as black and grey. Try going for the blues and warm cinnamon brown tones. These brighter colours help uplift the mood and take away from the fact that you may be a bit down. Darker colours tend to make you look a bit more depressed than you really are. So the best thing to do would be to stay away from them. If you must wear a dark outfit to work add some colour with your shoes. This lightens up the overall mood of your look. If you wear a standard uniform to work try perking it up with a broach or a scarf. These fashion accessories do a lot to improve the image of clothing. There are many different styles and colours available that you can chose from with these fashion accessories. Choose a style that works best for you and at the same time accentuates your clothing. Your can put away your ordinary pair of working shoes and bring out a differw w w . a b s tr a c th o m e . c o m
ent pair that is stylish and helps boost the outfit. Now that you have the correct clothing you would need to pay attention to your face. Spend a little extra time on your makeup today. The first thing to do would be to use a facial scrub to remove the dead skin cells. This would then reveal smoother glowing skin. Glowing skin looks fresh and healthy and sets the way for a good foundation. Pay special attention to the eyes. They may be puffy or have dark circles, apply the foundation to hide the dark circles. Use of a bronze or copper eye shadow helps lighten the eyes and makes a more profound impact. Now that you have the outfit, shoes and makeup intact you are already looking fabulous. There is still one thing that is missing and this is a fabulous hand bag. Now ladies you need to have put away your working handbag as it is so often called and bring out one of your diva numbers. A good handbag makes every outfit look its best. There are so many available on the market right now that it can be hard to choose just one. So I know that you have more than one available on hand. So pick one up and you are on your way.
SEPTEMBER 2013
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