'Aloe barbadensis miller', popularly known as Aloe Vera has been used for ages in many beauty products and rightly so. Its magical prowess has been passed on from generation to generation. If you have an aloe vera plant at home, cherish it because its uses are immense. Let's talk about the uses of aloe vera for skincare. Properties of aloe vera Some of the properties of the aloe plant are; anti-inflammatory anti-bacterial anti-viral antiseptic wound healing antioxidant Benefits of aloe vera for the skin Here is where the magic happens. When used on the skin, aloe vera does the following; Reduces appearance of blemishes, dark spots and wrinkles The anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera makes it ideal to reduce the...
Believe it or not, what you ingest has an effect on your skin. Eating the right foods saves us from a lot of damage control later on. When you eat the right kind of food, your skin glows in addition to all the health benefits your body enjoys. If you haven't included these in your diet yet, it's time you did. Avocados The good news is, these are in season. Often referred to as pear in our part of the world, avocados are rich in healthy fats which keeps the skin moisturized and flexible. It also has a lot of Vitamin E which serves as an antioxidant. You can add it to almost any food platter of your choice. Sweet...
Dark circles, which is often associated with tiredness, is not a good look. It can affect anyone but is common among older people, those with darker skin tones and people diagnosed with periorbital hyperpigmentation. Fatigue, is one of the major causes of dark circles. Other causes include age, anaemia, over-exposure to the sun, allergies, dehydration, eyestrain and many others. Here are a few home remedies to reduce the appearance of dark circles. Get some rest One of the surest ways of reducing the appearance of dark circles is to get some rest. Being deprived of sleep makes the skin dull which makes the blood vessels and tissues more visible. Getting enough rest helps in the rejuvenation process which in turn...
