Guest guest Posted December 9, 2004 Report Share Posted December 9, 2004 Tom, Thanks for the two valuable responces, I would go for the first one that is the Sesame oil, and will give you the results. In the meantime thanks once again. regards. rani. ******** --- Tom T <tomst2 wrote: > Herbs for Dry Skin > Aloe Vera: Aloe vera is soothing, healing, and > moisturizing. It also helps to remove dead skin > cells. Apply aloe vera gel topically on affected > areas. > > Calendula and comfrey have skin-softening > properties. They can be used in a facial sauna or to > make herbal or floral waters. Comfrey also reduces > redness and soothes irritated skin. > > Add 5 drops of lavender oil or oat extract to bath > water. After the bath, apply diluted evening > primrose oil or aloe vera cream. > > Drink teas of camomile, dandelion or peppermint. > > Borage, fennel, coltsfoot or calendula tea also > helps improve the skin. Add 1 tsp. of herbs to 1 cup > of boiling water and drink daily. > > Tea tree oil has been known to penetrate into the > skin's cellular level. Add 1 drop of oil to your > favorite day or night cream to help moisturize and > smooth skin. > > Herbal Facial Sauna > > A weekly facial sauna using the herbs chamomile, > lavender, and peppermint is good for dry skin. > > Using a glass or enameled pot, simmer a total of 2 > to 4 tablespoons of dried or fresh herbs in 2 quarts > of water. When the pot is steaming, place it on top > of a trivet or thick potholder on a table, and sit > with your face at a comfortable distance over the > steam for fifteen minutes. You can use a towel to > trap the steam if you wish. > > After fifteen minutes, splash your face with cold > water and allow your skin to air dry or pat it dry > with a towel. Then either apply a good natural > moisturizer or facial oil, or apply a clay mask. > > After the sauna, you can allow the herbal water to > cool and save it for use as a toning lotion to be > dabbed on your face with a cotton ball after > cleansing. > > > Diet Recommendations for Dry Skin > Eat a balanced diet that includes vegetables, > fruits, grains, seeds, and nuts. Eat quality protein > from vegetable sources. Increase your intake of raw > foods. > > Eat foods such as garlic, onions, eggs, and > asparagus that are high in sulfur, which helps to > keep the skin smooth and youthful. > > Consume plenty of yellow and orange vegetables. > These are high in beta-carotene, an antioxidant. > Carrots are especially good. > > Unrefined, cold-pressed flax seed oil used daily on > salads and baked potatoes, or mixed into any dishes > which do not require heating to high temperatures > will make dry skin moist and supple. Flax seed oil > contains the essential fatty acids omega-3 alpha > linolenic acid and omega-6 linoleic acid. These are > converted in the body into hormone, like substances > called Prostaglandins, which support skin health. > > Cantaloupes, carrots and apricots are heating foods > for dry skin because they are rich in the vitamins A > and C, both important for a supple, smooth skin. Eat > them whole or take as fresh juices. Eat foods rich > in pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), such as quark, > raw. milk cheese, natural plain yogurt, kefir, leafy > green vegetables, nutritional yeast and wheat germ. > Pantothenic acid is need for the synthesis of fats > and oils used by the skin. > > Drink at least 2 quarts of quality water every day > to keep the skin well hydrated. > > Avoid fried foods, animal fats, and heat-processed > vegetable oils. Use cold- pressed oils only. Heating > oils leads to the production of free radicals, which > have a destructive effect on the skin. > > Do not drink soft drinks or eat sugar, chocolate, > potato chips, or other junk foods. > > Avoid alcohol and caffeine. These substances have a > diuretic effect, causing the body and skin cells to > lose fluids and essential minerals. > > > > Toms > > > > > > Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced > search. Learn more. Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail./mail_250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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