DOING IT NATURAL

Category: Lifestyle

  • 8 Amazing Benefits of Exfoliating.

    8 Amazing Benefits of Exfoliating.

    Most of us skip this important and expedient part of our skincare routine.Exfoliating shouldn’t be circumscript to the face but should be done all over the body.

    Exfoliation is the process of removing dead or dry skin cells from the skin. It has loads of benefit for our skin appearance and also helps with some skin conditions. 

    Dead skin cells should be exfoliated once or twice a week preferably with natural or home remedies for a beautiful smooth skin. With regular exfoliation, you seldomly need to wear makeup everyday and you feel more comfortable without worrying about dark spots, acne etc.

    Benefits of exfoliating.

    • Even skin tone: Hyperpigmentation makes a part of the skin appear darker than other parts. Exfoliating regularly, can remove all dark spots giving you an overall even skin tone.
    • Glowing skin: Exfoliation increase blood circulation to the skin making it look healthy and glowing..

    • Reduce clogged pores: Pores are the small opening in the skin, they can get clogged with oil, dirt and dead skin cells. You can reduce the clogged pores through exfoliation.
    • Removes blemishes and acne: Regular exfoliation can get rid of blemishes and acne on your face giving you a flawless skin.
    • Reduce wrinkles: Wrinkles which can also be as a result of dead skin cells can also be reduced with exfoliation.
    • Helps with dry skin: People with dry skin often get flakes on their skin, this can be easily removed by exfoliating.

    • Better shaving and prevent razor bumps: Exfoliating before shaving gives you a better shave and reduce risk of razor bumps.
    • Absorption: Skincare products get easily absorbed on the skin and works better with regular exfoliation.

      After exfoliating, use a natural moisturized such as shea butter, coconut oil, olive oil etc. Also do not expose your skin for long to sun rays after exfoliating for 24 hours. 

      I will soon write a post on how to exfoliate and best natural products for exfoliating. Thanks for reading and please share.

      Do you exfoliate? Do you know any other benefits of exfoliating? Pleae drop your comments in the comment box. Thanks.

    1. Beauty Benefits of Aloe Vera for Hair and Skin.

      Aloe vera plant is a very common plant and is largely cultivated in countries with drier climates. It is found in most skin and hair products. It is also use in some homes for beautification.


      Benefits to skin and hair

      • Moisturizing: Aloe vera gel can keep your skin moisturized all day long. Just apply some aloe vera gel all over your body.
      • Clears acne: Applying aloe vera gel on acne can help clear up the skin and also fades acne scars.
      • Relieves dandruff: White flaky scales and itchy scalp which are characteristics of dandruff can be greatly reduced with aloe vera gel. Rub some aloe vera gel on your scalp.

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      •  Fades stretch marks: Stretch marks can be annoying and tough to deal with, you can reduce the marks with aloe vera gel.
      • Hair growth: Hair loss whether thinning edges, hair breakage can be minimized by using aloe vera gel. Aloe vera is very effective for hair growth.
      • Aging: Aloe vera contains vitamins that can slow down aging process, reduce wrinkles and freckles. Make a facial mask of aloe vera gel, honey and oatmeal and rinse off after 30 minutes.
      • Minimize Sunburn: If you are experiencing sunburn as a result of overexposure to sun rays, using aloe vera gel on the affected part can greatly reduce the sun burns.
      • Fades dark spots and lighten blemishes: You can also use aloe vera gel as a toner, it helps fade dark spots and lighten blemishes.
      • Soothe burns: The cooling effect of aloe vera can help soothe burns.

      • Gives soft and shiny hair: : Aloe vera can also be use to condition hair, add to your deep conditioner to get maximum conditioning and shine.
      • Aids wound healing.
      • Psoriasis

      Do you use aloe vera on your skin and hair? Do you know any other beauty benefits of aloe vera? Please drop your comments and share. Thanks so much for reading.

    2. One Lovely Blog Award/ What are the 7 facts about me?

      I am overjoyous to be nominated for this award. This is actually my first blog award and I was nominated by gingerteafanatic. Thank you so much for nominating me, words are not enough to express my appreciation and guys please check out his blog, he has got amazing posts.

      There are rules to be followed when nominated for this award and these include:

      Rules:

      1. Each nominee must thank the person who nominated them and link their blog in their post.
      2. They must include the rules and add the blog award badge as an image.
      3. Must add 7 facts about themselves.
      4. Nominate 15 people to do the award!

      7 facts about me

      1. I am a Christian and I love God, he is my everything
      2. I am a registered nurse.
      3. I am a Korean TV series addict, am a big fan of Park Min Young, Park Shin Hye, Lee Min Ho, Kim Won Bin etc
      4. I love natural remedies (skincare, haircare and health)
      5. My temperament is phlegmatic and I have a little bit of sanguine.
      6. I have some sense of humour.
      7. My best soup is egusi (melon) soup.

      15 Blogs I nominate for this award

      1. Risfit
      2. BooksNme
      3. Sandraxshe
      4. Astoldbysid
      5. CERobinson
      6. AstridOxford
      7. WDC
      8. Simpleula
      9. Kristenwalker
      10. Knottedstar
      11. JudyRedic
      12. Matt
      13. Rashidheniablog
      14. Roadsandqueening
      15. Mithud


    3. Indigestion: Symptoms, Causes and Natural remedies

      Indigestion or dyspepsia is a common condition. Most of us have experienced it once or twice or more before. Indigestion is a discomfort or pain in the upper abdominal region and occurs before or after eating or drinking. It isn’t a disease but rather a group of symptoms.

      Symptoms

      • Belching
      • Farting
      • Upper abdominal pain
      • Heartburn
      • Burning sensation in the abdomen
      • Feeling full after eating little food
      • Abdominal bloating
      • Nausea
      • Vomiting

          Causes and Risk factors

          • Peptic ulcer: Peptic ulcer patients are susceptible to indigestion. Avoid anything that can trigger or worsen peptic ulcer.
          • Alcohol consumption: Excessive alcohol consumption can also put you at risk for indigestion. Reduce your alcohol intake or avoid it if possible.
          • Smoking: Smoking can also cause indigestion, it is better to quit smoking to get better on time
          • Eating spicy and fatty foods: Foods with lot of spices and fat can also predispose you to indigestion. You can prevent this by avoiding spicy and fatty foods
          • Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen, aspirin and diclofenac. These medications can irritate the mucosa lining of the stomach predisposing you to indigestion. Avoid taking these medications to alleviate symptoms of dyspepsia.

          • Late night food: Eating late at night will make you feel very full upon awakening in the morning because the food won’t have time to digest before you sleep. Ensure you eat 3 to 4 hours before bedtime.
          • Eating too much: Overeating can also result in indigestion. Instead of eating a very big meal at once, opt for a small meal every four hours. This will give your body enough time for digestion.
          • Chewing food with mouth wide open, talking while eating and eating too fast can lead to air swallowing which in turn leads to abdominal bloating and farting. Food should be eaten slowly, mouth should be slightly opened while chewing and avoid talking while eating.

          • Emotional stress: Emotional stress such as depression, anxiety can also be the reason for your indigestion. Cut down on your stress and engage in activities that makes you happy.
          • Dairy products: Milk and other dairy products can worsen indigestion, steer clear of dairy products.

          Natural Remedies

          • Ginger: Ginger aids digestion, treats nausea and vomiting making it a good remedy for digestion. Brew a ginger tea or munch on ginger for relief.
          • Apple Cider Vinegar: ACV is good for almost everything. Pour a teaspoon of ACV in a cup of water and drink.
          • Baking soda: This also a great kitchen staple that works wonder for hair, skin and health. Mix a teaspoon of  baking soda in glass of water, this will neutralize the acidic content of the stomach.
          • Cinnamon: Add one teaspoon of cinnamon powder into a cup of boiling water and drink.
          • Lemon: Squeeze half of lemon in a cup of water and add a teaspoon of honey. This mixture will ease dyspepsia.
          • Chamomile tea
          • Peppermint

          Have you experienced indigestion before? What home remedies did you use? Thanks for reading. Please drop your comments and share. 

              Sources

              http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/indigestion/home/ovc-20209272

              21 Home Remedies for Relieving Indigestion

              http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/163484.php

              http://www.medicinenet.com/dyspepsia/article.htm

              http://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/home-remedies/natural-home-remedies-indigestion/

            • How to grow your hairline or edges back and causes of thining hairline.

              How to grow your hairline or edges back and causes of thining hairline.

              Receding Hairline

              Are you suffering from thinning hairline? Does your hair edges appears annoying? Do you have an hard time growing back your hairline? Read on!!!

              Thinning hairline otherwise known as traction alopecia is a a type of hair loss that occurs at the edges of the hair. Thinning hairline occurs in both men and women and can greatly affect your look.

              Causes of Thinning Hairline

              • Too tight hairstyles: Installing tight hairstyles such as Ghana braids, or weave, braids ,twists, pigtails and pony tails can cost you your edges and doing these styles repeatedly too.
              • Tiny hairstyles: Tiny braids, small cornrows or weaves can also pull on your edges.

              • Chemicals: Applying chemicals on your hair can weaken it leading to breakage of the baby hair. Also, applying relaxers on your edges for a prolonged time can burn it leading to hairline loss.
              • Using brushes and gel on your edges: Applying drying alcohol gels on your edges and brushing down to achieve a slick look are also the usual culprits.
              • Heat: Using heat all the time on your hair can also break your hairline.

              •  Headgears: Knotting your scarf and head gear too tight for a prolonged time and using headgears made of  cotton or wool can also thin out your hairline. You can opt for a silk or satin headgears instead.
              • Hairbands: Using rubber bands, hairbands adorned with beads or steel can break your edges.

              • Certain health condition: Some postpartum women also experience hair loss and also those with thyroid problems.
              • Night caps with cotton edges: Wearing night caps with cotton edges can also lead to a receding hairline overtime.
              • Wigs, sew in weaves and glues: Wearing wigs and sew in weaves especially those with bangs too often can break your edge and also using glues to secure your wig and sew ins.

              • Over touching: Touching your edges too much can also break it.
              • Scalp infection: Infection such as dandruff can be responsible for hair loss.
              • Bad diet: Not eating healthy can also play a major role in hair loss.
              Thick hair edges

              Growing your edges back

              • Eat healthy: When you take in an healthy meal and avoid junk food, this will help all your systems to function better and keep your hair loss at bay.
              • Avoid tight and tiny hairstyles: Give your hairline a break from tight and tiny hairstyles that snap hair off and watch your edges grow back. Also don’t keep an hairstyle for too long.
              • Stay away from chemicals and heat: You should try to stay away from chemicals and heat until you get your edges back and when you finally do, use heat and chemicals sparingly.
              • Massaging: This increase blood flow around the edges promoting hair growth.
              • Vitamin E: It helps repair damaged follicles and also increase blood circulation to the scalp thereby promoting hair growth.

              • Castor oil: Castor oil is effective in promoting hair growth and fighting infection. Just pour a little amount on your palms and apply evenly on your edges everyday and watch your hairline grow back in about 2 months
              • Coconut oil: This also also promotes hair growth and penetrate deeply into the hair follicles. Apply on your edges daily for awesome result.
              • Aloe vera gel: This gives a soothing relief to the scalp, combat scalp infection and improve hair growth
              • Oil mix: Making a mix of coconut oil, castor oil, olive oil, vitamin E, essential oil such as rosemary and peppermint oil and applying on your scalp everyday will boost hair growth.

              • Onion Juice: Onion can improve hair growth and also restore thin edges. Blend an onion, massage the juice on your hairline and wash off after 30 minutes. Doing this biweekly for about 3 months will grow your edges.
              • Ginger juice: Ginger also aids hair growth. Apply ginger juice on your edges, leave for about 30 minutes and rinse off.

              Got any more tips on growing edges back? Have any natural tips you would like to know about? Drop your questions and comments in the comment box. Thanks for reading.