Organic vs Acne

The festive marathon can tire out not just your body, but your skin too, leading to dullness, dehydration and even inflammations and acne. Here’s how to keep zits away and look fabulous as you celebrate:

Potato pleaseThe potassium and phosphorus in potatoes are believed to tackle blemishes. Further, potatoes also help to lighten marks and lend an even tone to the skin.

Get bakingIf you are looking for the right exfoliating agent for your skin, try baking soda. It’s not too harsh on the skin and eliminates dead cells effectively.

Go greenFenugreek leaves have always been accredited for their ability to treat skin concerns. Make a paste of the leaves with water and apply it daily on your skin for 20 minutes.

Go orangeyGrind the peel of an orange and make a paste of it with water. Apply this over the affected areas and leave it on for 15 minutes. Vitamin C is skin’s friend. If you have oily skin skin type, citrus fruit acids are perfect for you.

BEAUTY DIARIES - SKIN

5 herbs to consume for flawless skin

 The state of your skin is highly dependent on your food intake. So, if healthy, flawless skin is one of your beauty objectives, include some herbs in your diet. I list my five favourites.

Turmeric
For the goodness of India’s favourite herb, all you have to do is head to your kitchen counter. This fabulous ingredient purifies blood, nourishes the skin and gives it a healthy natural glow. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and anti-bacterial properties that help reduce inflammation of skin, acne, pimples and blemishes.

Peppermint
Suffering from oily skin prone to pimples? Sip into the benefits of peppermint, a really helpful herb that not only adds flavour to your tea but also controls excess oil and lends complete freedom from acne. That’s not all; because of its cooling, menthol content, it will reduce the redness in your face and also give you a healthy, clear glow!

Basil
Have you ever wondered why the Italians are the best looking? Maybe their high intake of basil has got something to do with it. The amazing herb has a calming effect in the stomach with properties that detoxify your body toxins, reduce stress and rejuvenate your lifeless skin.

Ginger
Say hello to youthful skin minus pimples with the help of the healing properties of ginger every single day. The miracle herb fights the free radicals and purifies the impure blood. Hence, gets rid of your blemishes and spots.

Oregano
Sprinkle the delicious flavour of oregano in your food. This herb has anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties and is also rich in vitamins, fibre and minerals, all essential for  soft and beautiful skin.