I wrote about natural
skin treatments earlier in the year. You can read the article on the link
if you want to check it out.
I thought given its popularity, it would be worth doing a
recap on some of its points, and I hope to add a few extra’s in there as well.
Given that Simply Essential has been in business for over
eighteen years to help people with various skin problems, it should come as no surprise
that we like to look at natural alternatives to traditional medicines and
treatments. Often, the pricey anti-aging cream, or the colourfully bottled eye
cream simply take what’s already in nature, and in some cases in our own homes
and gardens and sell it back to us under the guise of cosmetics. It is quite
brilliant when you think about it.
Don’t get me wrong, I am all for skin treatments, and I sincerely
believe that many of the products out there today are wonderful. I found myself
chuckling recently when a television commercial sprung up with a line to the
effect of; “we’ve taken the essence of nature to….” I thought ‘why take just
the essence?’
Unfortunately, due to our consumerist nature, we would
sooner believe the tv commercial due to its clever marketing than the organic
products you may see around the supermarket.
Anyway, I digress. Check out some of these home health hacks
to get your skin looking in great shape;
Suffering from saggy, baggy, been-up-all-night eyes?
You may well have heard of these remedies before, but a try
these few things to help you look refreshed and somewhat more awake. Try using
two cold teabags on your eyes for five minutes in order to reduce swelling, and
puffiness. You can also try cutting slices of cucumber to place over your eyes as
well. One slightly lesser known treatment is to freeze (yes, freeze) two spoons,
and place them on your eyes to help reduce puffiness. Please ensure you warm
the spoons enough so as not to suffer freezer burn.
Have a cut or abscess and nothing
to dress it with?
Ok, so you may need a seat when
you read this, but a potato actually has healing properties. Wait, what? Yep
that’s right; the common potato actually has certain properties which can draw
out infections. Simply grate some potato, and apply to the wound. You may wish
to hold it there with some gauze, and replace every few hours or so.
You can also try using garlic for
similar purposes. Allicin in garlic is similar to using
penicillin. It is a great anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal treatment and can
help heal a myriad of wounds. Garlic can cause damage to the skin if left too
long. Ensure you don’t leave it on the skin for longer than 20-25 minutes. You
can make a mix of 3 crushed garlic cloves and 1 cup of wine, blended, let stand
for 2-3 hours and strain. Apply to the wound with a clean cloth 1-2 times a day.
Dull, lifeless skin?
A common herb many of us have in our cupboards is turmeric. Turmeric
is a natural anti-sceptic that can help minimise scars and marks. Mix one
tablespoon of turmeric, with enough pineapple juice to make a paste. Apply the
paste to your face, and leave until completely dry. Remove the mask with warm
water. Try this two to three times a week to help clear your skin and minimise
the effects of sun spots.
