Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts

Friday, May 2, 2014

Get rid of a pimple OVERNIGHT!

So I've been suffering from acne for about 4 years now.  I've tried topical creams and pills...including Accutane!  While the Accutane did get rid of my breakouts, it also cause a lot of stress on my liver which is now causing me to break out again.   I've gotten to the point where I don't fight with my skin, I just kind of let it do it's thing......until now!

So I'm just going to get right to it,  Hydrocolloid bandages!  That's it.  That's the miracle cure.  I was online researching skin products and came across these Nexcare acne patches.  These patches were getting rave reviews from everyone.  I didn't read a single negative review.  Because it's not sold in Canada, I started to research the technology and why these patches work.  Basically, these patches are just Hydrocolloid bandages cut into circles.  Hydrocolloid bandages are actually used for blisters, burns, cuts and bruises to suck all of the nasty stuff out of the wound.  I got to my closest drug store and picked some up to test out this little miracle.  All I have to say is that THEY WORK! 

I cut the bandage to size and applied it to one of my cystic breakouts. After one night, it shrunk the spot about 20%, after the second night it shrunk about 90% in size! 

Needless to say, these bandages are going to be a staple in my medicine cabinet!

Try it out and see how you like it.



Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Benefits of Rose Water

Roses have been added to cosmetics, medicines and therapeutic treatments for centuries for it's amazing beauty properties.
 
Rose essential oil has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties, making it ideal to topically treat a host of ailments including abrasions, burns and skin conditions.

Vitamin A, B3, C, D, and E. In addition, falvonoid (antioxidant), tannins, and zinc are also often found in rose water.

works well on dry skin and aging, as well as the oily skin and acne prone.
 
Rose water has a nutritious astringent tonic which helps reduce redness caused by enlarged capillaries.

Rose water increases blood flow to the scalp to nourish and strengthen hair follicles and prevent hair loss.

Rose water helps maintain the skin's natural pH balance so they can against various skin diseases and eczema.

Sebum production can be balanced by using rose water. This applies to people with oily skin or dry skin.
 
Rose water can help in reducing the redness from irritated or over-heated skin.
 
 It is a great cleanser and aids in removing oil and dirt accumulated in clogged pores. Thus preventing acne and pimples
 
Its astringent like properties are great if used after facials and help to close open pores. Applying rose water after steaming tightens capillaries, reduces redness and blotchiness.
 
The aroma of roses is said to be a powerful mood enhancer. It rids you of feelings of anxiety and promotes emotional wellbeing, thereby making you look relaxed. Since it is de-stressing, it helps you sleep better which means you will wake up feeling fresh.
 
For those with mature skin, try using rose hip oil or serums as an anti aging treatment.
 
Try using rose water with glycerine as a facial spray in the morning and evening.  Simply spritz on dry skin and allow to obsorb.