Beauty & Grooming  Discussion Forum

I have a dark complexion,dull skin that is full of balckheads and blemishes.In summer my skin feels oily ,but as soon as winter comes my lips, cheeks and hands feel very dry.I really long to have a clean, glowing complexion.sometimes i dont even like looking at my face in the mirror sometimes.please help with herbal some tried and tested herbal remedies if possible. saniya replied. hi babita.first of all,stop worrying.u have dark,dull,blemish prone and varying skin type.i willa nswer all ur queries one by one.if u have dark skin,in summer,use multani mitti mixed with besan.rub it off when it dries.never scrub,scratch or prick ur pimples and blemishes.they may leave scars which r hard to get rid off and sometimes,permanent too.in winters,when ur skin is dry,apply malai(milk cream)with a few drops of lemon juice and hardly a pinch of turmeric(haldi).for ur pimples,apply a paste of neema nd turmeric.u can apply these things on alternate that is,multanni mitti and besan on one day and neem and turmeric on the other.in winters,similarly,substitute multani mitti and besan with malai lemon juice and haldi.for blacheads,use a scrub made from curd and rice flour.apply it on ur face.when it dries,scrub it off rubbing efficiently but not harshly and dont scrub on ur pimples.all these things will also make u fair.potato juice clears off blemishes and makes u fair.try applying it whenever u have time.dont use any other beauty products.just follow my advice for atleast a month and u will notice the difference.if happy with the difference,continue following my advice until full results are obtained.
now lets come to ur diet.beauty is more than just skin deep.u have to consume a healthy diet.drink mlk daily.avoid all fird oily and spicy foods.eat fresh green leafy veggies and fruits daily.drink beetroot juice daily.eat an apple.carrot.cucumber and tomato without fail everyday and see how ur skin glows.drink only fresh natural juice.try drinking orange juice.above all,drink plenaty of water.atleast 8 to 10 galsses daily.this will reduce ur oiliness,give u glowing,fair skin and also reduce ur pimple problem.in winters,apply vaseline on ur lips only before going to bed.if u apply it and expose urself to sun,ur lips will turn dark.minimise sun exposure.keep urself well covered.even the most expensive sun block wont prevent u from tanning but a piece of cloth sure will.have a good nights sleep.8 hours daily is a must.try to sleep early preferable at nine or ten and wake up early.exercise on waking up.and after exercise,dont forget to wash ur face.exercise will add glow to ur skin and it wont be dull.have a positive attitude towards life.people love u for who u are and not for how u look.concentrate more on ineer beauty.no matter how ugly u ae on the outside,ur inner beauty will always be radiant on ur outer appearance and enhance it making u the most attarctive person ever!stress,tension and depression will darken ur skin colour and also cause acne.if ur happy from inside,u will appear happy from outside.if ur healthy from inside,u will appear healthy from outside.and wear things that suit u which definitely includes a smile.keep smiling always.forget ur worries and remeber,u are not alone and u are better than amny.be confident.best of luck and take care.atleast follow my advice for 40 days or a month before u can c results.if satisfied with the gradual change,continue following it.now stop worrying and push away those sorrows with a radiant smile and wonderful personality.good bye and keep me informed.