Varicose veins mostly appear on the legs. That’s because our legs pump blood against gravity to the heart. So if there is additional pressure on the veins or legs (such as excess weight), there will be slowness in the flow of blood, thus causing buildup. In turn, the blood veins become large, twisted and weak, resulting in what is known as varicose veins. Varicose veins occur when there is an additional pressure in the veins or when the veins become weakened. Varicose veins may come about as a result of: blood clots weight gain pregnancy prolonged standing injury insufficient Continue Reading
Top 10 Natural Remedies for Eczema on the Face
Treating Eczema on the Face Eczema is a skin condition that causes inflammation in the skin and leads to the formation of vesicles, skin irritation, itching and redness. It is undoubtedly the most common and bothersome skin problem among individuals these days. Luckily, there are so many natural remedies for eczema on the face and other areas. Eczema is a skin disorder often leaves scars and causes discoloration of the skin that can be disturbing for the sufferer. In some cases, it also makes your skin swollen, irritated and itchy. Though it is difficult to point out the cause of your eczema, these are some Continue Reading
DIY Cocoa Butter Face Cream for Anti-Aging & Skin Repair
Making Your Own Cocoa Butter Face Cream Here’s a question for you: why would you want to pay arm and limb for a branded face cream, when you can make your own natural cocoa butter face cream at home?! Please don’t tell me that you’re too busy to make your own face cream because this recipe is as simple as it gets! With store-bought and commercial face creams, you can’t know what sorts of chemicals are in there. Studies show that women absorb up to 5 pounds of cosmetic products a year. These are the same chemicals that cause breast cancer, hormonal imbalances and more. Some of these chemicals include parabens and Continue Reading
How to Use Cocoa Butter on Your Face for Best Results
Cocoa butter, also known as Theobroma oil, is solid at room temperature. Extracted from the cocoa bean plant, native to South America, cocoa butter is packed with nutrients. Cocoa butter contains many compounds such as antioxidants, which make it very beneficial for skin. Learn how to use cocoa butter on your face for best results. The Benefits of Applying Cocoa Butter to Your Face For me, I don’t bother buying those branded creams that contain cocoa butter. Using raw cocoa butter is not only much cheaper, but is also extremely versatile. This is because you can make your own tailored products with cocoa Continue Reading
DIY Remedy: Shea Butter for Knee Pain Balm Recipe
What is Knee Pain? Knee pain refers to inflammation and pain in and round your knee. Knee pain could be caused by a lot of things – a strenuous exercise, a long walk or could be a form of a medical condition. Whatever the cause of your knee pain may be, the pain is definitely not palatable. If you suffer any form of knee pain, natural products like shea butter could serve as a relief for you. Simply apply a generous amount of shea butter to the knee, the massage it gently for it to sink in. However, kindly note that it may take a few hours – maybe even a day before the effect of the applied shea butter is felt, Continue Reading