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Benefits of Aloe Vera for Acne Scars

What Is Aloe Vera and Why We Need Aloe Vera for Acne Scars? Aloe Vera is a plant and a type of shrub that is short-stemmed (have succulent leaves) from which Aloe Vera gel is extracted. It grows in a tropical environment and is mostly found in Sudan. It has been widely used for treating different skin conditions. Aloe Vera gel is enriched in nutrition that is quite good for both health and beauty. It contains seven essential amino acids and twelve non-essential amino acids. It also contains enzymes, anthraquinone, lignins, folic acid, choline, hormones, sterols, saponins, minerals, salicylic acid, and Vitamins A, C, E, and B 12. Aloin is a yellow-brown coloured compound in the Aloe Vera gel that helps in clearing acne or pimple scars that are left after the pimples are healed. Its antioxidant property protects from cell damage. However, Aloe Vera can't fade depressed facial scars as they are formed by losing skin cells. It's beneficial in treating mild to moderate acne sca

5 Compelling Reasons Why You Need Tea Tree Oil for Eczema. Eczema on Face/Feet /Hands Dyshidrotic Eczema

What's Tea Tree Oil and Why It's Used for Treating Eczema? Tea tree oil is a type of essential oil that can be used to rejuvenate skin cells. Essential oils are usually extracted by a distillation process and have an odour of the source from which they're extracted. Tea tree oil is extracted from Melaleuca alternifolia which is a species of tree found in Australia. It's one of the best home remedies for eczema. Five reasons to use Tea tree oil for eczema are its five healing properties that are (1) anti-fungal, (2) antiseptic, (3) anti-inflammatory, (4) anti-oxidants and (5) anti-microbial. Tea tree oil is used to treat eczema because of its healing properties. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and anti-fungal properties that help in soothing irritation and itchiness. It contains anti-oxidants that safeguard the skin from free radicals. Also, anti-microbial properties in tea tree oil fight skin infections. What is Eczema and what are the Types of Ecz

Vitamin B12 Benefits; How Vitamin B12 Can Help You Live A Better Life

Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in cell metabolism; it's a water-soluble vitamin that is also known as Cobalamin. Vitamin B12 has the largest complex structure in vitamins and has multifarious benefits. Some of them include maintaining healthy nerve cells (keeping the normal nervous system) and red blood cell production. It's also good for the skin, hair, and nails. Man-made vitamin B12 is known as Cyanocobalamin and it's also recommended by Vegan experts. Symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Vitamin B12 deficiency can have various symptoms but the main of them are as follows: Pale Skin Mouth Ulcer Fatigue Hair loss Disturb Vision Depression (Prolong Vitamin B12 deficiency results in nerve damage) Loss of appetite Short of breath Causes of Vitamin B12 Deficiency: There are some reasons for Vitamin B12 deficiency that should be treated in order to cure Vitamin B12 deficiency. The following are the main of them. Pernicious anaemia  Conditions that a

4 Best Home Remedies for Acne Scars

Acne is pesky that gives skin irritation, redness, and swelling. Breakout leads to facial scars on the skin that sometimes takes months to go on their own. For clear and smooth skin, it's better to avoid having breakouts rather than delaying acne treatment and applying remedies later. A breakout can be controlled by different methods, check the post ' How to Treat Pimples ' for avoiding skin acne scars. For severe acne scars, it's best to check with a dermatologist. Some acne scars are stubborn and hard to fade away or sometimes acne leaves its permanent marks, therefore it's better to avoid breakouts. Home Remedies for Acne Scars: Don't touch or scratch pimples because it leaves dark scars and also take more time to fade away. There are many foods that can help in fading and treating acne scars but four of them are the best home remedies that can be easily followed. 1- Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar has anti-inflammatory proper

3 Proven Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea has been used for its numerous health benefits for centuries. Green tea is made from Camellia sinensis leaves and is mainly produced in China and Japan. Drinking more green tea can effectively improve health. It's traditionally used in China for treating many diseases (from headaches to depression). 3 Proven Benefits of Green Tea: Green Tea Helps in Weight Loss: According to studies, green tea may help in weight loss by increasing body metabolism. Catechin in green tea helps in breaking down fats. It burns body fats by increasing fat oxidation to 17%. It's good for losing abdominal fat. The best times for drinking green tea to lose weight are in the morning around 10-11 a.m. or in between meal timings (2 hours before or after eating the meal) or early at night.  It's advisable to drink Matcha green tea in order to lose weight or any good quality green tea for a better result. There are also different ways to help with weight loss. You can chec

Dark Chocolate Benefits for Skin, Hair and Health

Dark chocolate is slightly bitter in taste and has a dark brown colour without added milk. It contains cocoa solids, cocoa butter, and sugar without milk, unlike milk chocolates. Dark chocolate is not only good for skin and hair but also good for overall health.                      Dark Chocolate Benefits for Skin: Dark chocolate is a powerful source of antioxidants that help in reviving skin cells. It lowers the early signs of ageing and gives skin a youthful look. Antioxidants in dark chocolate cure skin alignments fast.  Dark chocolate, if consumed in the right amount, gives a glow to the skin. It protects the skin from UV damage like sunburn and skin cancer. It's actually a skin detoxifier that sloughs off dead skin cells that could cause skin blemishes if not removed properly, giving new fresh skin.  For acne-prone skin, it's better to eat dark chocolate than milk chocolate because in dark chocolate there is a high number of antioxidants that reduce infl

Why am I Always Tired?

It feels life is on hold when you're always feeling tired. Tiredness can severely affect your daily activities. There could be medical reasons or irregular sleeping patterns that can give you tiredness. Have a look at the following causes of tiredness and treat them accordingly. The causes of Tiredness are as follows:  Anaemia Eating too Many refine Carbs/Having diabetes Sleep Apnoea Depression or Anxiety Sedentary lifestyle Glandular Fever Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Coeliac Disease Underactive Thyroid Anaemia: Anaemia is the most common reason for tiredness, especially in women. It's the deficiency of iron in the body. When a body is iron deficient then it's a lower number of high-quality red blood cells. This deficiency leads to tiredness and other medical conditions. Most women, have heavy periods and suffer from anaemia. Also, a poor diet can result in iron deficiency.  Eating too Many refine Carbs/having diabetes: Sugar gives energy to yo