Learn how to use turmeric for scalp psoriasis to naturally treat your skin! Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that affects the skin. In a person with psoriasis, the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s skin cells, causing them to regenerate at a rapid rate of 3-4 days, yet healthy skin cells take 28 days to regenerate! Now scalp psoriasis can cause even more physical and emotional distress in individuals. It looks like reddish white patches on the scalp. And the worst part is that it itches like crazy! More and more people with scalp psoriasis are starting to use natural remedies to avoid Continue Reading
Homemade Tiger Balm
Want to try your hand at making homemade tiger balm? You’ll find one of the easiest recipes in this post! When I was a kid, we always had a small hexagonal container of Tiger Balm around. We mostly used it for relieving headaches and it sure worked like a charm! I used to wonder why the heck it was called Tiger Balm and if it was got from tigers! But now I know it was called Tiger Balm after Aw Boon Haw (meaning Gentle Tiger) who was one of the sons of the Chinese herbalist who concocted and sold the original Tiger Balm recipe. Whew, it’s relieving to know that no tigers were harmed in the making of Continue Reading
How to Make Sea Salt Spray for Hair
Get beach waves by learning how to make sea salt spray for hair! Sea Salt for Hair Sea salt might seem like something damaging and drying for hair. And yes it is - but only when used in high amounts and very frequently. But using it in this sea salt spray for hair is not going to cause damage - instead it’ll leave you with gorgeous beach waves! What sea salt does is texturize hair, making it wavy and more volumized. It does this by drawing out excess water and oils in hair that keep it flat and limp. The more salt you add, the more texturized and wavy your hair becomes! Be careful about adding a Continue Reading
How to Use Apple Cider Vinegar to Prevent Stomach Flu
Discover how to use apple cider vinegar to prevent stomach flu in this article! Stomach flu is a horrible thing to deal with especially if you or your family members have been exposed to it. There are lots of home remedies that are said to prevent the stomach flu when someone around you has it. But one home remedy really stands out because of its simplicity and also because so many people have used it with success. What is it? It’s apple cider vinegar! Apple Cider Vinegar for Stomach Flu Anecdotal evidence shows that you can really use apple cider vinegar to prevent stomach flu. Of course, you can’t Continue Reading
Difference between Toner and Astringent
If you’re into skin care, then you know there’s something called a toner and something called an astringent. Most people think it’s the same thing. But there is a difference, though it may be subtle! In this article, we’ll find out the difference between toner and astringent and which suits you best in your skin care regimen! Let’s first get to know the basics of what a toner and astringent are, shall we?! What is a Toner? A toner is a simply a substance that tones and firms skin while removing excess oils. It is also hydrating because it is mostly water based. Toners can also be healing to the skin Continue Reading