Home Remedies for Skin Allergies

A healthy and radiant skin is one of the most sought after things, perhaps by all women!!

If you have it, you cannot hide it – but yes, you need to maintain it. The key to a glowing skin is right there within your arm’s range.

One can attain a healthy supple skin though a three-tier approach involving diet, exercise and proper cosmetics.

Green tea: This common table tea has a natural antihistamine. Drink one or two cups a day and sweeten with honey. You can also use black tea, since it is from the same plant as green tea, but it isn't as effective.

Honey: Make sure you purchase local honey. Use it to sweeten teas, or a small amount of it plain. Local honey can help you became resistant to certain pollens. The beneficial qualities of honey are lost, however, when it is cooked.

Since many practices can be classified as home treatments, you may wonder what can get you relief. Get started with moisturizing. Take a bath or a shower, lightly dry your skin leaving part of it damp, and apply moisturizer. You lock in the moisture from the shower or bath.

Changing your diet also qualifies as a home remedy. Eczema sufferers find success with a skin healthy diet that includes blueberry extract, vitamin E, and low-acid foods.

If others in your family have dark circles then there are fair chances of you getting dark circles under eyes. The thinness of under eye skin is a hereditary character. The thin under eye skin reveals dark veins underneath and appears as dark circles under eyes.

If you are more prone to allergies like itching of skin which is inherited then dark circles under eyes may be caused due to rubbing and inflammation of under eye skin. Mix a two-to-one ratio of apple cider vinegar and warm water (two vinegar to one water).

If you want to cleanse and condition your scalp further and add a fragrance to your hair then you can always a couple of drops of essential oils such as lavender or rosemary - both excellent for getting rid of itchy scalps and dandruff. (Always patch test oils for allergies, and always consult your doctor if you are pregnant).Pour or spray the mixture directly onto your scalp. Massage it in and leave to dry on your hair. There's no need to rinse it out (unless the smell bothers you).

The holy basil is venerated in Indian tradition as the tulsi. It has an almost maternal status for the Hindus. This plant is venerated for its many medicinal properties. Among the other advantages, tulsi is also used for healing skin problems.

In case of itches and rashes, the juice of the tulsi leaves is applied on the skin. This is a very quick treatment for allergic skin problems.

If you look at all that’s given above, you will get a pretty dismal picture of cosmetic products and probably think never to use then again. However, not using them can put you into a dilemma.

How do you look and feel great, without make-up because you have been using it so much as part of your style and simply can’t do without it?

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