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Monday, January 27, 2014

Home Remedies for the Face: Fact or Fiction? - Health

In an effort to decrease wrinkles and improve the appearance of the skin, it appears that women are continuously searching for simple things that work, including home remedies for the face. History shows us that home remedies date back thousands of years, with the first ones being part of Chinese herbal medicine. There are many folk remedies that have been used for many decades in America, but the question is: Are they truly effective?

This is a difficult question to answer since it is virtually impossible to find any real documentation besides hearsay. For instance, if one were to look up this subject on Medline, you might be disappointed in the results. However, take a look at most women's magazines and you'll frequently see references to home remedies that they claim will do wonders for your skin. It is speculation whether or not this is actually the case.

Considering these points, let's take a closer look at a couple of these home remedies. Here are two of the most popular home remedies for the face and skin:

Tea Tree OilTea tree oil has been around for many decades, and it is well-known as a topical oil as well as an internal supplement. Products come in a wide variety of options, such as shampoos, lip balms, washes, as a pure oil, and exfoliating scrubs. Check your shampoo or conditioner at home and I'll bet it contains sodium laurel sulfate, a well-known allergen. But tea tree oil products rarely, if ever, include this, so sensitive individuals can be carefree when they jump into the shower.

Tea tree oil is known to have significant antimicrobial properties, and Australian dermatologists have beeen using it for years as an adjunct treatment for acne (acne is caused by a bacteria). Other conditions that have shown success include bacterial infections of the skin and athlete's foot.

Facial MasksFacial masks are frequently mentioned in magazines when the topic is home remedies for the face. These in most cases encourage blood flow to the skin and, supposedly, bring more nutrients to the face. Ingredients in these can be everything from yogurt to avacodo, oatmeal to milk. Natural masks are also offered for purchase. A mask made from mineral salt mud is quite popular, and is literally made from soil (mud) taken from the salt mine floor. The mud is rich in minerals such as magnesium, calcium, silica, and potassium.

Without question, many home remedies for the face are very popular, but one should note that some other products might be more effective at eliminating fine lines and wrinkles. Well-studied facial products that enjoy actual research supporting their use consist of retinol (obtainable in numerous over-the-counter products) and tretinoin (in prescription products like Renova and Atralin).

Although thereis a notable lack of science behind many of the home remedies for the face, they are, by and large, inherently safe and would cause no harm to try. So next time you're in the pantry whipping up some egg whites, rub some on your face, too! But if it doesn't make your skin look any more radiant than it already is, I promise I won't say you've got egg on your face!





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