- 1. Acne, blackheads and whiteheads
- 2. ingrown hair
- 3. Dark spots on the face
- 4. Dermatitis
- 5. Nail ringworm
- 6. Furuncle
Detoxifying the body is a good way to improve skin health, in general, the same happens when the intestine works properly, so it is always recommended to consume 30-40 g of fiber per day and bet on detoxifying foods such as spinach, cucumber, coconut water and leeks. To keep your skin properly hydrated it is also advisable to drink about 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day, which should not be replaced by soda or juice.
In the case of atopic skin, common in people who have respiratory allergies, the pediatrician or dermatologist may also recommend the use of specific soap and moisturizer to maintain the skin's health.
Here are some options for natural remedies that can help fight the most common skin problems.
1. Acne, blackheads and whiteheads
Properly cleaning your skin with saline and using acne-prone skin care products is important to keep your skin clean and healthy. It is not recommended to squeeze pimples and blackheads at home as they can become infected and leave marks and scars that are difficult to remove later. Thus, it is recommended to do a skin cleaning with a beautician so that she can remove the comedones hygienically and safely, applying the correct products at the right time.
To complete this aesthetic treatment that can be done every 2-4 weeks, what you can do at home to keep your skin clean is to use burdock tea, which contains healing, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of dried burdock leaves1 / 2 liter of water
Method of preparation
Put the ingredients in a pan and boil for 5 minutes, cover and strain afterwards. Place the tea in a clean glass container with a lid and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Wash your face with antiseptic soap and after drying, moisten a small piece of cotton in tea and apply to the pimples of the face, neck, arms or back and let it dry naturally. Apply the solution twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.
2. ingrown hair
Folliculitis is one of the most common changes in the skin, and it is easy to resolve. A good homemade strategy is to make a homemade exfoliation with sodium bicarbonate, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic action, acts as a skin exfoliator, also helping to regulate the skin's pH.
For exfoliation with bicarbonate just put a little bit of sodium bicarbonate in a moistened cotton ball or disc, and rub in the region with circular movements. Then you should wash the area with water and moisturize and protect the skin, avoiding wearing tight clothes right after epilation, because this simple care can prevent the formation of new points of folliculitis.
In the most severe cases, when folliculitis affects a large area and irritates the region, permanent hair removal with laser or pulsed light may be recommended.
3. Dark spots on the face
The dark spots on the face have several causes, the most difficult to treat melasma, which is caused by the sun's rays. There are several aesthetic treatments aimed at standardizing the skin tone, but some homemade strategies also achieve good results, lightening the spots, such as the mask of natural yogurt with tomato.
To prepare the mask, just mash a ripe tomato with 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt and apply it on your face. Leave on for about 15 minutes and then remove with a piece of cotton wool dipped in rose milk.
4. Dermatitis
A great home treatment for atopic dermatitis is to apply a little bit of oatmeal directly to the affected region.
To prepare the porridge you should put 1 cup of oatmeal in 1 liter of cold and then apply the mixture on the affected skin for about 15 minutes. Then, wash the skin with warm water and mild soap and dry without rubbing the towel on the skin. Oats are a natural substance with soothing properties that help to relieve irritation and itching of the skin. Oats can also be replaced with cornstarch, as they have a similar action.
5. Nail ringworm
A great home treatment for nail ringworm is to apply a little copaiba oil directly on the affected nail, because it has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, emollient and healing properties.
Another treatment option is with hydrogen peroxide, since it has antiseptic properties. To do this, just dip your feet in a basin with 3% hydrogen peroxide and water, in the same proportions, for 30 minutes a day, for a few months, until you get results. Find out more home remedies for nail ringworm.
6. Furuncle
Tea tree oil is great for treating boils because it has antiseptic, antibacterial and healing properties. The oil should be applied with a cotton swab to the boil once a day.
To enhance the treatment of these skin problems, it may be indicated to perform 1 or 2 detox days, whose main objective is to increase the consumption of organic and low-fat foods, and to avoid industrialized products, which are rich in salt, fat and chemical additives.. Check out how to do a detox diet 3 and 5 days to improve skin health from the inside out.
