Semakin hari, semakin cepat masa berlalu..dan diam tak diam..my boy dah pon nak menginjak ke usia 4.5 tahun. This coming Sept dia akan solely attend the class till 3.30 p.m...Aku tgk perangainya lebih matured, kurang bangun malam dan dah dua pagi dia yg mengingatkan aku utk sarapan. Sblm ni apetite my boy teramatla kurang..Pancingla macam2, belum tentu lagi dia nak makan...ntah kenapa, hangin mana datang..skrg dia dah nak mula makan...Kalu aku lambat je bersiap di pagi hari, dia akan naik ke tingkat atas dan carik aku tuk remind...yg dia lapar dan makan makanan yg dia nak makan..perkataan synonym dia buat masa ini..
'mummy, am really hungary'
'what do u want to eat my dear'
'i want my cereal'
Pagi ni, slps mandi, dia nak minta makan biskut coklat di ruang tamu...kemudian, aku cakap tak bule..dgn bijaknya dia cube memanipulasikan, yg kat rumah baby sitter, kakak tu kata kalu nak makan biskut bule makan kat depan...
'mummy, i want my chocolate biscuit'
'we dont have any more my dear, but we do have Marie if you want, but u cant eat here'(sambil aku tunjuk sofa depan tv)
'i want to have my biscuit and watching CBEEBIES'
'ok, if u want ur CBEEBIES, we can eat in the kitchen'
'but kakak says, we can eat at the front my biscuit'
'oh, that was kakak said, but this is what mummy said, u cant have ur biscuit in the living room..this is mummy's house, so, u have to listen to mummy...at kakak's house, u follow what kakak's says, ok'
kemudian, my boy tersipu2..mungkin malu sbb taktik nak makan kat depan dia tak menjadi..In fact, skrg mandi pagi pon aku ta perlu nak struggle dan stress mcm sblmnya..tapi, tula...ini baru development utk kedua hari..we never know what will happen next...
as for my girl, macam biasa tak tahu apa2 sgt..tapi, skrg ni tersgtla kerap bangun malam..sampai sakit badan aku dibuatnya...dek menyusukan dia..
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Very the bonsai..
Very the bonsaila aku ni..nama aku dah masuk dalam list of speaker pukul 10 pagi utk conference di US tapi aku masih tak buat bende walau semedang. Baik aku wake up, buat keje lebih sket kalu mmg betul2 berniat nak pi jalan2 US. Tapi dgn cara nila memangkinkan aku buat keje..kalu tak slow ajela aku nak siapkan projek aku macam kura2...Pukul 2.22 pagi..aku kejutkan my darling pasal berita ni..terkejut2 my darling aku kejutkan..
Aku ingat kalu jadi pi US kali ini, aku nak singgah ke New York or Washington kalu berkemampuan. Tgk keadaan..tgk boss aku macamanala..kalu dia nak sponsor aku dah lebih dr bersyukur..kalu dorang tak dapat sponsor tpt tinggal..sponsor tiket dan fee aku dah memadai..
Apa2pon aku dah kembang kuncup sbb dapat golden opportunity pi melawat negara org di samping dapat establish myself internationally..kalu ikutkan, aku kepingin dan amat2 kepingin nak sampai ke Australia dan New Zealand..agak2 ada harapan tak di masa depan..rasenya kalu takat nak pi Australia tu mungkin ada harapan kot...sblm ni mmg boss aku suh pi Australia..tapi dah tak sempat..maka terlepasla peluang...mmg rugi betul! Takpe..pasni kita usaha lebih gigih lagi utk dapat berjalan ke luar..
Aku ingat kalu jadi pi US kali ini, aku nak singgah ke New York or Washington kalu berkemampuan. Tgk keadaan..tgk boss aku macamanala..kalu dia nak sponsor aku dah lebih dr bersyukur..kalu dorang tak dapat sponsor tpt tinggal..sponsor tiket dan fee aku dah memadai..
Apa2pon aku dah kembang kuncup sbb dapat golden opportunity pi melawat negara org di samping dapat establish myself internationally..kalu ikutkan, aku kepingin dan amat2 kepingin nak sampai ke Australia dan New Zealand..agak2 ada harapan tak di masa depan..rasenya kalu takat nak pi Australia tu mungkin ada harapan kot...sblm ni mmg boss aku suh pi Australia..tapi dah tak sempat..maka terlepasla peluang...mmg rugi betul! Takpe..pasni kita usaha lebih gigih lagi utk dapat berjalan ke luar..
Monday, August 06, 2007
Age spots
Subject: age spots
I have clusters of black spots on my face -- age spots, I presume. Can I get rid of them? If yes, then is there a natural way of getting rid of them? Thank you, Philippa
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Response from: Sangeetha Ghana,
Council Member on Ammas.com
Philippa,
First, you need to decipher what's an age spot and what's not. There are several types of these unsightly blotches, but one cause is common to all of them, doctors say, and that's sun damage. You may have exposed unprotected skin to ultraviolet rays, whether from a tanning booth, a sunlamp or years of going without sunscreen. In response, your skin has tried to protect itself by producing an overabundance of melanin--the pigmented cells in your skin--in uneven patches.
Chemicals called psoralens are present in foods such as parsley, limes and parsnips. When you handle these foods and then go out in the sun, your skin may be more sensitive and burn more easily where the psoralens touched it. When the little blisters from the burns have healed, age spots may appear in their places.
Antibiotics such as tetracycline (Achromycin), some diuretics (water pills) and antipsychotic medicines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine) will also cause your skin to produce age spots when it is not protected from the sun.
And if your favorite fragrance or lotion contains musk or bergamot oil, which are common perfume ingredients, it may give you more than a lovely scent. When perfumes or lotions containing these ingredients are applied to sun-exposed areas, they can produce age spots.
The most important thing you can do to stop new age spots from forming is to wear sunscreen--all the time. And an ounce is just about what it takes, dermatologists say.
http://www.mothernature.com/Library…
Home remedies for age spot :-
1)Drink 8 glasses of pure water daily.
2)Vitamin E oil or cod liver oil will reduce coloration when applied to affected areas daily.The best remedy is the cod liver oil.The only thing better is to use it more than once a day.
3)Wash your face with sour milk. Lactic acid will provide gentle peeling effect without irritating or drying your skin.
4)Blemishes and age spots can become fainter by applying lemon juice a few times a day.Dab on some lemon juice onto a cottonball then wipe the dark spots with the juice, twice daily. Do not use if your have dry, or sensitive skin. It may take several weeks of use before the spots will fade.
5)Another great remedy is to rub a piece of red onion onto the spots..it may take a few weeks of use before you see results. 6)Apply a paste of turmeric powder with sugarcane juice to remove wrinkles and to prevent skin ageing.
7)Apply daily, to these darkened areas of the skin, a solution containing 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon of onion juice. According to this home remedy, the spots should begin to fade within 2 weeks.
8)increase your Vitamin C intake! It makes your skin less sensitive to the sun. Foods rich in vitamin C include citrus fruits, apples, green onions, black and red currant, rosehip tea.
9)Limit exposure to the sun and wear a sunscreen daily. Eat a high protein diet made up of 50% raw fruits and vegetables, whole grain cereals, seeds and nuts. Avoid all animal protein foods for 30 days. Avoid caffeine, fried foods, red meat, junk foods, sugar
10)To prevent wrinkles and soften your skin, you could try pure castor oil; it is known to slow down the aging process of the skin.
For free phone consultation visit http://www.skincare-plus.com/overtu…
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Response from: shine s,
Council Member on Ammas.com
Hi,
Yes there are many natural ways to get rid of age spots.
The fastest way is to go for a herbal facial with skin polishing once in 15 days until these marks are gone and then reduce the frequency to once every month.
If you want a home remedy,
1.Wash your face with a himalaya face wash(it's available in the USA).
2.Apply a face pack of mashed papaya mixed with milk cream or milk powder.Use this every day , 15 minutes and then wash it off.
If you have an oily skin, add a few drops of lemon to the above face pack.
3.Make a paste of mint leaves and cucumber and apply on your face and wash after 15 minutes.
Use either one of the face pack in a day,for a good effect use alternate packs everyday.
4.Diet, Nothing new...more fruits, plenty of water, lots of dairy products, honey.
5.Hygeine, Keep your hands always clean, and please keep them off your face.
Good Luck for a glowing skin.
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Response from: hafza ,
Council Member on Ammas.com
Age Spots as a result of a decrease in the number and function of pigment cells in sun-exposed areas. Avoid exposure to sun for long duration. You should use a sunscreen whenever you move out in the sun.
Drink at least ten glasses of water in a day. Drink two glasses of water in the morning when you wake up, before brushing your teeth. Try applying lime (nimbu) to the discoloured area. Do this everyday, and wash off after 15 minutes. You could also apply lime to the affected area at night once in a while, and wash off in the morning when you bathe. Bleaching the affected area once a month will lighten it too. Do not bleach when pregnant. Various creams and lotions that claim to reduce pigmenation are also available. You could try them to see if they work for you. You can prepare this mask by first soaking 1 tablespoon urad dal and 4 almonds in water overnight and then grinding them into a paste. You can then apply this protein mask to your face and wash it off after half an hour. This exceptional protein mask will not only nourish the skin but also bleach it. For natural bleaching: - mix milk and lemon juice. The milk will break as soon as you mix the lemon juice in it. Use that mixture to massage on your body. It works as natural bleaching. Take lemon juice, mixed with gram flour, milk cream and honey for dry skin. Replace milk cream and honey with sandalwood powder and curd for oily to normal skin. Apply it on your face to ensure a clear complexion. Besides natural things and bleaching with hair bleach cream or hydroquninone you can only go to a dermatologist and ask for a high prescription cream for the hyperpigmentation.
Vitamin E applied daly on the pigmentation (in general age spots) will work like a charm, it will take about a week before you start seeing the effect or mix vitEoil with castro oil and appply that on pigmentation.
Sometimes bleaching the area may help too. Its best to use home made bleach, unless for facial hair.
The home bleach: combine two tablespoons of milk powder, mix in a enough liquid hydrogen peroxide to form a thick paste amke sure its not drippy. If your hair is very dark and coarse mix in a couple drops (like two) of liquid ammonia. This is considered to be the least harmful kind of bleach since the powder milk in the mixture moisturizes the skin while bleaching preventing skin burns and other reactions that comes from commercial bleaches.
Natural bleach Mix equal proportions of tomato juice, lemon juice and milk and apply on face and body. A skin tonic The juice of a fresh pear and apple with a few drops of fresh lemon juice acts as a good skin tonic. Mix one tablespoon of honey with two egg whites. Add enough wheat bran or wheat flour to make a paste. Leave for a few minutes then rinse off with warm water.
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Response from: Nisha Danny,
Council Member on Ammas.com
Hello, With aging, many people develop dark spots on their skin, particularly in the sun-exposed areas of the face and back of the hands. Others develop dark spots after pregnancy or trauma, such as an abrasion, insect bite or cut.
If you have dark spots on your skin, check with a dermatologist to make sure that they are harmless and can be left in place. If you hate the way they look, your doctor can remove most elevated dark spots by burning them with an electrocautery, freezing them with liquid nitrogen, destroying them with various acids or removing them by scraping them off. You can go to a dermatologist several times to have your skin peeled with weak acids, such as glycolic acid, which usually remove most of the pigment, but sometimes can make the skin darker.
If the dark spots are not elevated, your doctor can prescribe a special combination cream made by mixing one ounce each of 4% hydroquinone cream, any sunscreen and 0.05% tretinoin cream. You can buy the first two without a prescription. The third component, tretinoin cream, requires a prescription, but you can get along just with glycolic acid, hydroquinone and a sunscreen. The brown spots usually fade after you apply all three creams twice a day for several months.
How to reduce spots: 1.Prevent them from getting worse by using a sunscreen when you go out, paying particular attention to your face and hands. Make sure you choose a sunscreen that blocks UVA and UVB rays and has an SPF of at least 15. Age spots are caused by a lifetime of exposure to the sun, so you can stop them from getting worse by covering up. 2. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and wide-brimmed hat when you know you'll be in the sun. 3. Use an alpha-hydroxy cleanser and lotion on areas of the skin that have age spots. It helps to fade them. 4. Apply a fade cream like Esoterica or Ambi to the skin at night. They help to restore skin to a uniform color. The prescription medication Retin-A works like a fade cream on age spots. 5. Have a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon remove them with a laser if nothing else works. Best wishes.
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Response from: sri sri,
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Hi Phillippa,
With Skin Lightening Creams, you will experience lightening / whitening effects on the face, skin, under the eyes, hands, legs, elbows, knees, ankles etc -
Works on all skin types, black, white, asian, indian, Also gives a great improvement on stretch marks, scars, age spots and other pigmentation problems ·· Skin Lightening Cream is effective for dry skin, rough skin, irritated skin, sensitive skin and oily skin. Levels fine lines and lightens dark spots from sun damage. Use daily with moisturizer for the best results.
ALSO WORKS ON IMPROVING SKIN SMOOTHNESS - (i.e DARKER SKIN AREAS CAUSED BY ACNE).
If you have any black spots on your face and skin due to harsh products, pregnancy and other causes, Skin Lightening Cream will effectively clear them in a few weeks. Rapidly and effectively lightens knees, elbows, ankles and hard to lighten areas for a more uniform skin complexion. Our lightening ingredients work with 100% Natural fruit acids and Aloe Butter to clear the skin and heal damaged cells giving you a wonderful even skin complexion
Contains no Hydroquinone, No steroids, no harsh chemicals. Please be wary of lightening products containing extracts such as hydroquinone, kojic acid, and arbutin. Some of these ingredients are known to cause long lasting and damaging effects, and some of which are banned for sale in the United Kingdom. We are pleased to be able to provide this new formula that contains only 100% Natural & Herbal Extracts.
Skin lightening agents can also be used to treat local hyperpigmentation or spots that are caused by local increase in melanin synthesis or uneven distribution. -
How long before the results are visible?
You will be able to notice changes in tone within a just a few short weeks of use. Total results will depend on the skin type and color. Some very dark individuals might not see any effects until several weeks have passed.
Are there any side-effects?
Not at all. All the ingredients are completely natural, and you should make sure that when you do use a lightening product that the ingredients are all natural, as is the case with our Skin Lightening Cream.
How long will the results last?
The lightening results may last forever. All you need is intermittent maintenance. Also avoid staying out longer in the sun than necessary. Suns rays will cause skin re-darkening. Ultraviolet rays has the effects of accelerating melanin production in the body.
Will this work for all skin colours (Black & Asian skin tones, in the same way as white)?
Skin Lightening Cream will lighten all nationalities, black, whites, Asians, etc. However the lightening results may be more rapid in certain skin types than others; and may also take a longer time to show in some darker skin tones.
Do I need to use sun screening agent with this product?
Yes, you need to apply a sunscreen before, otherwise the benefits gained will be lost. Be sure to apply a strong suncreen product to avoid losing the results of this Skin Lightening Cream.
Why has ALOE been added to the formulation?
Aloe is well known for it's benefits to skin care. Components of Aloe Vera have been found to reverse degenerative skin changes by stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis, in essence turning back the clock on the effects aging has on skin. One of the main reasons Aloe Vera has become so popular is that it possesses incredible moisturizing properties. Studies show that Aloe Vera improves the skin's ability to hydrate itself, aids in the removal of dead skin cells and has an effective penetrating ability that helps transport healthy substances through the skin. Aloe Vera is currently one of the most important ingredients in the cosmetics industry, being utilized in over 95% of the dermatologically valuable extracts manufactured worldwide.
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This Skin Lightening Cream is different, and it doesn't seem to have any side-effects. Noticeable good results, without any of the stinging feelings as with other products.
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Response from: Anand V,
Council Member on Ammas.com
Hi Phillipa,
Age spots, also called liver spots, increase in number as we get older. By definition, they are flat patches of increased pigment, like freckles.
Though cosmetically worrisome, age spots are not threatening and do not need to be treated. On the other hand, it is no coincidence that age spots commonly appear on the backs of hands and necks, forearms and the face, all places that receive the most sun exposure. "Age spots are a reflection of significant sun damage.
Try these home remedies for Black Spots:
1)mix rice flour with curd and apply on the area. Rub gently on the skin. Let it dry and wash off with water. However, this mixture should not be applied around the eyes.
2)Wash your face with BROWN SUGAR, every twice a day 4 a week, if the marks are not from pimples then just used raw coca butter.
3)wash your face with hot water, dry it, and then soon after, on either side of the black spot, apply pressure with your fingers, and stuff should come out of your pores
)Make a paste of either half a piece of nutmeg/ six to eight jamun seeds with water/ rose water. Apply on your face. Leave to dry. Then, wash with cold water and pat dry.
5)Squeeze half a fresh lemon into one glass of freshly boiled milk. Leave for half and hour, then apply on your face before retiring to bed. 6)Take 125 ml (¾ cup) of tomato juice and squeeze in half a lemon. Add five to seven mashed mint leaves and black salt to taste.
Drink this every morning and evening for at least one week. It will help detoxify the body. It also helps to relieve constipation and worm infestation.
If you have a combination skin - Dry + Oily skin -try these home remedies:
Mix 3-4 tablespoons of Multani mitti (Fuller's Earth) with 8-10 ground pudina (mint) leaves. Freeze the pack overnight.
Keep outside for 10-15 minutes and then apply on your face. After 10-15 minutes, wash off and pat dry. It helps in cooling and cleansing your skin.
Boil a handful of lemon grass leaves in one litre of water, until you get the aroma. Then, place in an ice tray and freeze.
After returning home from work or an outing, rub a lemon grass ice cube all over your face. It cleanses the dirt and grime accumulated in your skin's pores and shuts them
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Response from: simmer preet,
Council Member on Ask Agent
Dear Philipa,No matter what kind of age spots you have, they can all be treated.
Removal is the only way to make unwanted spots disappear totally. Doctors have many techniques at their disposal, including freezing with liquid nitrogen, laser removal, or surgical removal. Acid-based creams can also help.
Certain ingredients used over and over again in the hold herbal body care formulas for this problem. The ingredients include vitamin E, aloe vera gel, fruit acids such as lemon juice and organic apply cider vinegar, enzymes such as papaya and pineapple, witch hazel, and horseradish mixed with lemon juice, or milk.
Annie Berthold-Bond, Care2.com Producer, Green Living Channels says age spots significantly diminish over a number of months using lemon juice as an astringent and an aloe vera gel and glycerin moisturizer (3/4 parts aloe vera gel, 1/4 part natural vegetable glycerin).
Also long-term treatment with lemon oil will provide visible improvement when applied topically, as it works to gradually lighten age spots. This blend may also lightly bleach pigmentation and freckles.
*Have all spots/moles checked regularly by your doctor, and any changes in freckle colour or size should be monitored.
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Response from: ambreen AZHAR,
Council Member on Ammas.com
try lime juice,,,,almond oilis gud for skin try this,,,take anti-aging facial,
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Response from: pallavi sidella,
Council Member on Ammas.com
use scrub regularly for the face after some weeks u will notice the difference. U can even use this: put some lime juice or tomato jucie or combination or the orange peel powder to the face, wash with luke warm water after 15 minutes .
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Response from: Usha Gurnani,
Council Member on Ammas.com
You have to be sure what the black spots are before you start any home remedies.
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Response from: my advice,
Featured Member on Ammas.com
hi, you can surely get rid of them by using herbal/home made mask or face packs but it requires a constant practice. if you don't continue applyiing those mask or face pack which suits to your skin you are not likely to get rid of those spots. papaya is the best anti aging fruit. eat it if you like it and also apply it on your face. for applying this ,cut it in pices and mash it all ,apply it on your face , leave it, scrub a little by your hand and wash off. if you can get shahanaz hussain herbal mask, it will work good for you. try to do regular monthly facial with good massage cream and face pack. make a habit to use scrub once or twice in a week.apricot scrub is good one, ckeck it if it suits to your skin otherwise you can aslo make scrub at home. you can use rice powder or suji/rawa powder as a base and mix it with milk/rose water/simple water as per your skin type and scrub it on your face/body and wash off. drink lot of water and fluids. consume green salad/vegetables as much as you like. have a positive attitude and try to keep engage in your favourite activities. i have seen many people who do this, looks fresh and spot less. may be it is called the feeling which comes from inside and shows on our face. i know sometimes it is very difficult to do this while lot of obstacles are surrounded us but this is called life with ups and downs. so do not worry much and wear a smile on your face and do apply those mask/face packs which suit to your skin. yes... i forgot to mention one thing as check if there is any harmonal disbalance as this also badly affect on us hence we get some kind of problems in the result of acne/spots/marks etc. keep your hemeoglobin good and go for regular medical check up. hope this helps
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Response from: Sundori ,
Council Member on Ammas.com
Dear Philippa,
To be honest, it is quite hard to get rid of age spots. But possible. First of all, prevent their appearance by using a good anti-aging cream (try LOreal, Living Nature, Estee Lauder, Dior) and make sure that it contains SPF of at least 15 during the day. Use heacier cream at night. Also, keep your diet healthy and rich in fruit, veggies, nuts, seeds, lentils and fish, drink lots of water and take regular excercise.
Try this face mask after cleansing and exfoliation twice a week: mash some green papaya and mix 1 tb of it with 1 tb mashed avocado and 1 tsp honey. Apply for 20 minutes and relax before washing off.
Furthermore, try Palmers Fade Cream few times a week just on the affected areas, it works for age spots and pigmentation.
Good luck!
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I have clusters of black spots on my face -- age spots, I presume. Can I get rid of them? If yes, then is there a natural way of getting rid of them? Thank you, Philippa
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Response from: Sangeetha Ghana,
Council Member on Ammas.com
Philippa,
First, you need to decipher what's an age spot and what's not. There are several types of these unsightly blotches, but one cause is common to all of them, doctors say, and that's sun damage. You may have exposed unprotected skin to ultraviolet rays, whether from a tanning booth, a sunlamp or years of going without sunscreen. In response, your skin has tried to protect itself by producing an overabundance of melanin--the pigmented cells in your skin--in uneven patches.
Chemicals called psoralens are present in foods such as parsley, limes and parsnips. When you handle these foods and then go out in the sun, your skin may be more sensitive and burn more easily where the psoralens touched it. When the little blisters from the burns have healed, age spots may appear in their places.
Antibiotics such as tetracycline (Achromycin), some diuretics (water pills) and antipsychotic medicines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine) will also cause your skin to produce age spots when it is not protected from the sun.
And if your favorite fragrance or lotion contains musk or bergamot oil, which are common perfume ingredients, it may give you more than a lovely scent. When perfumes or lotions containing these ingredients are applied to sun-exposed areas, they can produce age spots.
The most important thing you can do to stop new age spots from forming is to wear sunscreen--all the time. And an ounce is just about what it takes, dermatologists say.
http://www.mothernature.com/Library…
Home remedies for age spot :-
1)Drink 8 glasses of pure water daily.
2)Vitamin E oil or cod liver oil will reduce coloration when applied to affected areas daily.The best remedy is the cod liver oil.The only thing better is to use it more than once a day.
3)Wash your face with sour milk. Lactic acid will provide gentle peeling effect without irritating or drying your skin.
4)Blemishes and age spots can become fainter by applying lemon juice a few times a day.Dab on some lemon juice onto a cottonball then wipe the dark spots with the juice, twice daily. Do not use if your have dry, or sensitive skin. It may take several weeks of use before the spots will fade.
5)Another great remedy is to rub a piece of red onion onto the spots..it may take a few weeks of use before you see results. 6)Apply a paste of turmeric powder with sugarcane juice to remove wrinkles and to prevent skin ageing.
7)Apply daily, to these darkened areas of the skin, a solution containing 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon of onion juice. According to this home remedy, the spots should begin to fade within 2 weeks.
8)increase your Vitamin C intake! It makes your skin less sensitive to the sun. Foods rich in vitamin C include citrus fruits, apples, green onions, black and red currant, rosehip tea.
9)Limit exposure to the sun and wear a sunscreen daily. Eat a high protein diet made up of 50% raw fruits and vegetables, whole grain cereals, seeds and nuts. Avoid all animal protein foods for 30 days. Avoid caffeine, fried foods, red meat, junk foods, sugar
10)To prevent wrinkles and soften your skin, you could try pure castor oil; it is known to slow down the aging process of the skin.
For free phone consultation visit http://www.skincare-plus.com/overtu…
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Response from: shine s,
Council Member on Ammas.com
Hi,
Yes there are many natural ways to get rid of age spots.
The fastest way is to go for a herbal facial with skin polishing once in 15 days until these marks are gone and then reduce the frequency to once every month.
If you want a home remedy,
1.Wash your face with a himalaya face wash(it's available in the USA).
2.Apply a face pack of mashed papaya mixed with milk cream or milk powder.Use this every day , 15 minutes and then wash it off.
If you have an oily skin, add a few drops of lemon to the above face pack.
3.Make a paste of mint leaves and cucumber and apply on your face and wash after 15 minutes.
Use either one of the face pack in a day,for a good effect use alternate packs everyday.
4.Diet, Nothing new...more fruits, plenty of water, lots of dairy products, honey.
5.Hygeine, Keep your hands always clean, and please keep them off your face.
Good Luck for a glowing skin.
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Response from: hafza ,
Council Member on Ammas.com
Age Spots as a result of a decrease in the number and function of pigment cells in sun-exposed areas. Avoid exposure to sun for long duration. You should use a sunscreen whenever you move out in the sun.
Drink at least ten glasses of water in a day. Drink two glasses of water in the morning when you wake up, before brushing your teeth. Try applying lime (nimbu) to the discoloured area. Do this everyday, and wash off after 15 minutes. You could also apply lime to the affected area at night once in a while, and wash off in the morning when you bathe. Bleaching the affected area once a month will lighten it too. Do not bleach when pregnant. Various creams and lotions that claim to reduce pigmenation are also available. You could try them to see if they work for you. You can prepare this mask by first soaking 1 tablespoon urad dal and 4 almonds in water overnight and then grinding them into a paste. You can then apply this protein mask to your face and wash it off after half an hour. This exceptional protein mask will not only nourish the skin but also bleach it. For natural bleaching: - mix milk and lemon juice. The milk will break as soon as you mix the lemon juice in it. Use that mixture to massage on your body. It works as natural bleaching. Take lemon juice, mixed with gram flour, milk cream and honey for dry skin. Replace milk cream and honey with sandalwood powder and curd for oily to normal skin. Apply it on your face to ensure a clear complexion. Besides natural things and bleaching with hair bleach cream or hydroquninone you can only go to a dermatologist and ask for a high prescription cream for the hyperpigmentation.
Vitamin E applied daly on the pigmentation (in general age spots) will work like a charm, it will take about a week before you start seeing the effect or mix vitEoil with castro oil and appply that on pigmentation.
Sometimes bleaching the area may help too. Its best to use home made bleach, unless for facial hair.
The home bleach: combine two tablespoons of milk powder, mix in a enough liquid hydrogen peroxide to form a thick paste amke sure its not drippy. If your hair is very dark and coarse mix in a couple drops (like two) of liquid ammonia. This is considered to be the least harmful kind of bleach since the powder milk in the mixture moisturizes the skin while bleaching preventing skin burns and other reactions that comes from commercial bleaches.
Natural bleach Mix equal proportions of tomato juice, lemon juice and milk and apply on face and body. A skin tonic The juice of a fresh pear and apple with a few drops of fresh lemon juice acts as a good skin tonic. Mix one tablespoon of honey with two egg whites. Add enough wheat bran or wheat flour to make a paste. Leave for a few minutes then rinse off with warm water.
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Response from: Nisha Danny,
Council Member on Ammas.com
Hello, With aging, many people develop dark spots on their skin, particularly in the sun-exposed areas of the face and back of the hands. Others develop dark spots after pregnancy or trauma, such as an abrasion, insect bite or cut.
If you have dark spots on your skin, check with a dermatologist to make sure that they are harmless and can be left in place. If you hate the way they look, your doctor can remove most elevated dark spots by burning them with an electrocautery, freezing them with liquid nitrogen, destroying them with various acids or removing them by scraping them off. You can go to a dermatologist several times to have your skin peeled with weak acids, such as glycolic acid, which usually remove most of the pigment, but sometimes can make the skin darker.
If the dark spots are not elevated, your doctor can prescribe a special combination cream made by mixing one ounce each of 4% hydroquinone cream, any sunscreen and 0.05% tretinoin cream. You can buy the first two without a prescription. The third component, tretinoin cream, requires a prescription, but you can get along just with glycolic acid, hydroquinone and a sunscreen. The brown spots usually fade after you apply all three creams twice a day for several months.
How to reduce spots: 1.Prevent them from getting worse by using a sunscreen when you go out, paying particular attention to your face and hands. Make sure you choose a sunscreen that blocks UVA and UVB rays and has an SPF of at least 15. Age spots are caused by a lifetime of exposure to the sun, so you can stop them from getting worse by covering up. 2. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and wide-brimmed hat when you know you'll be in the sun. 3. Use an alpha-hydroxy cleanser and lotion on areas of the skin that have age spots. It helps to fade them. 4. Apply a fade cream like Esoterica or Ambi to the skin at night. They help to restore skin to a uniform color. The prescription medication Retin-A works like a fade cream on age spots. 5. Have a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon remove them with a laser if nothing else works. Best wishes.
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Response from: sri sri,
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Hi Phillippa,
With Skin Lightening Creams, you will experience lightening / whitening effects on the face, skin, under the eyes, hands, legs, elbows, knees, ankles etc -
Works on all skin types, black, white, asian, indian, Also gives a great improvement on stretch marks, scars, age spots and other pigmentation problems ·· Skin Lightening Cream is effective for dry skin, rough skin, irritated skin, sensitive skin and oily skin. Levels fine lines and lightens dark spots from sun damage. Use daily with moisturizer for the best results.
ALSO WORKS ON IMPROVING SKIN SMOOTHNESS - (i.e DARKER SKIN AREAS CAUSED BY ACNE).
If you have any black spots on your face and skin due to harsh products, pregnancy and other causes, Skin Lightening Cream will effectively clear them in a few weeks. Rapidly and effectively lightens knees, elbows, ankles and hard to lighten areas for a more uniform skin complexion. Our lightening ingredients work with 100% Natural fruit acids and Aloe Butter to clear the skin and heal damaged cells giving you a wonderful even skin complexion
Contains no Hydroquinone, No steroids, no harsh chemicals. Please be wary of lightening products containing extracts such as hydroquinone, kojic acid, and arbutin. Some of these ingredients are known to cause long lasting and damaging effects, and some of which are banned for sale in the United Kingdom. We are pleased to be able to provide this new formula that contains only 100% Natural & Herbal Extracts.
Skin lightening agents can also be used to treat local hyperpigmentation or spots that are caused by local increase in melanin synthesis or uneven distribution. -
How long before the results are visible?
You will be able to notice changes in tone within a just a few short weeks of use. Total results will depend on the skin type and color. Some very dark individuals might not see any effects until several weeks have passed.
Are there any side-effects?
Not at all. All the ingredients are completely natural, and you should make sure that when you do use a lightening product that the ingredients are all natural, as is the case with our Skin Lightening Cream.
How long will the results last?
The lightening results may last forever. All you need is intermittent maintenance. Also avoid staying out longer in the sun than necessary. Suns rays will cause skin re-darkening. Ultraviolet rays has the effects of accelerating melanin production in the body.
Will this work for all skin colours (Black & Asian skin tones, in the same way as white)?
Skin Lightening Cream will lighten all nationalities, black, whites, Asians, etc. However the lightening results may be more rapid in certain skin types than others; and may also take a longer time to show in some darker skin tones.
Do I need to use sun screening agent with this product?
Yes, you need to apply a sunscreen before, otherwise the benefits gained will be lost. Be sure to apply a strong suncreen product to avoid losing the results of this Skin Lightening Cream.
Why has ALOE been added to the formulation?
Aloe is well known for it's benefits to skin care. Components of Aloe Vera have been found to reverse degenerative skin changes by stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis, in essence turning back the clock on the effects aging has on skin. One of the main reasons Aloe Vera has become so popular is that it possesses incredible moisturizing properties. Studies show that Aloe Vera improves the skin's ability to hydrate itself, aids in the removal of dead skin cells and has an effective penetrating ability that helps transport healthy substances through the skin. Aloe Vera is currently one of the most important ingredients in the cosmetics industry, being utilized in over 95% of the dermatologically valuable extracts manufactured worldwide.
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This Skin Lightening Cream is different, and it doesn't seem to have any side-effects. Noticeable good results, without any of the stinging feelings as with other products.
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Response from: Anand V,
Council Member on Ammas.com
Hi Phillipa,
Age spots, also called liver spots, increase in number as we get older. By definition, they are flat patches of increased pigment, like freckles.
Though cosmetically worrisome, age spots are not threatening and do not need to be treated. On the other hand, it is no coincidence that age spots commonly appear on the backs of hands and necks, forearms and the face, all places that receive the most sun exposure. "Age spots are a reflection of significant sun damage.
Try these home remedies for Black Spots:
1)mix rice flour with curd and apply on the area. Rub gently on the skin. Let it dry and wash off with water. However, this mixture should not be applied around the eyes.
2)Wash your face with BROWN SUGAR, every twice a day 4 a week, if the marks are not from pimples then just used raw coca butter.
3)wash your face with hot water, dry it, and then soon after, on either side of the black spot, apply pressure with your fingers, and stuff should come out of your pores
)Make a paste of either half a piece of nutmeg/ six to eight jamun seeds with water/ rose water. Apply on your face. Leave to dry. Then, wash with cold water and pat dry.
5)Squeeze half a fresh lemon into one glass of freshly boiled milk. Leave for half and hour, then apply on your face before retiring to bed. 6)Take 125 ml (¾ cup) of tomato juice and squeeze in half a lemon. Add five to seven mashed mint leaves and black salt to taste.
Drink this every morning and evening for at least one week. It will help detoxify the body. It also helps to relieve constipation and worm infestation.
If you have a combination skin - Dry + Oily skin -try these home remedies:
Mix 3-4 tablespoons of Multani mitti (Fuller's Earth) with 8-10 ground pudina (mint) leaves. Freeze the pack overnight.
Keep outside for 10-15 minutes and then apply on your face. After 10-15 minutes, wash off and pat dry. It helps in cooling and cleansing your skin.
Boil a handful of lemon grass leaves in one litre of water, until you get the aroma. Then, place in an ice tray and freeze.
After returning home from work or an outing, rub a lemon grass ice cube all over your face. It cleanses the dirt and grime accumulated in your skin's pores and shuts them
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Response from: simmer preet,
Council Member on Ask Agent
Dear Philipa,No matter what kind of age spots you have, they can all be treated.
Removal is the only way to make unwanted spots disappear totally. Doctors have many techniques at their disposal, including freezing with liquid nitrogen, laser removal, or surgical removal. Acid-based creams can also help.
Certain ingredients used over and over again in the hold herbal body care formulas for this problem. The ingredients include vitamin E, aloe vera gel, fruit acids such as lemon juice and organic apply cider vinegar, enzymes such as papaya and pineapple, witch hazel, and horseradish mixed with lemon juice, or milk.
Annie Berthold-Bond, Care2.com Producer, Green Living Channels says age spots significantly diminish over a number of months using lemon juice as an astringent and an aloe vera gel and glycerin moisturizer (3/4 parts aloe vera gel, 1/4 part natural vegetable glycerin).
Also long-term treatment with lemon oil will provide visible improvement when applied topically, as it works to gradually lighten age spots. This blend may also lightly bleach pigmentation and freckles.
*Have all spots/moles checked regularly by your doctor, and any changes in freckle colour or size should be monitored.
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Response from: ambreen AZHAR,
Council Member on Ammas.com
try lime juice,,,,almond oilis gud for skin try this,,,take anti-aging facial,
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Response from: pallavi sidella,
Council Member on Ammas.com
use scrub regularly for the face after some weeks u will notice the difference. U can even use this: put some lime juice or tomato jucie or combination or the orange peel powder to the face, wash with luke warm water after 15 minutes .
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Response from: Usha Gurnani,
Council Member on Ammas.com
You have to be sure what the black spots are before you start any home remedies.
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Response from: my advice,
Featured Member on Ammas.com
hi, you can surely get rid of them by using herbal/home made mask or face packs but it requires a constant practice. if you don't continue applyiing those mask or face pack which suits to your skin you are not likely to get rid of those spots. papaya is the best anti aging fruit. eat it if you like it and also apply it on your face. for applying this ,cut it in pices and mash it all ,apply it on your face , leave it, scrub a little by your hand and wash off. if you can get shahanaz hussain herbal mask, it will work good for you. try to do regular monthly facial with good massage cream and face pack. make a habit to use scrub once or twice in a week.apricot scrub is good one, ckeck it if it suits to your skin otherwise you can aslo make scrub at home. you can use rice powder or suji/rawa powder as a base and mix it with milk/rose water/simple water as per your skin type and scrub it on your face/body and wash off. drink lot of water and fluids. consume green salad/vegetables as much as you like. have a positive attitude and try to keep engage in your favourite activities. i have seen many people who do this, looks fresh and spot less. may be it is called the feeling which comes from inside and shows on our face. i know sometimes it is very difficult to do this while lot of obstacles are surrounded us but this is called life with ups and downs. so do not worry much and wear a smile on your face and do apply those mask/face packs which suit to your skin. yes... i forgot to mention one thing as check if there is any harmonal disbalance as this also badly affect on us hence we get some kind of problems in the result of acne/spots/marks etc. keep your hemeoglobin good and go for regular medical check up. hope this helps
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Response from: Sundori ,
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Dear Philippa,
To be honest, it is quite hard to get rid of age spots. But possible. First of all, prevent their appearance by using a good anti-aging cream (try LOreal, Living Nature, Estee Lauder, Dior) and make sure that it contains SPF of at least 15 during the day. Use heacier cream at night. Also, keep your diet healthy and rich in fruit, veggies, nuts, seeds, lentils and fish, drink lots of water and take regular excercise.
Try this face mask after cleansing and exfoliation twice a week: mash some green papaya and mix 1 tb of it with 1 tb mashed avocado and 1 tsp honey. Apply for 20 minutes and relax before washing off.
Furthermore, try Palmers Fade Cream few times a week just on the affected areas, it works for age spots and pigmentation.
Good luck!
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How to Get Rid of Brown Spots Using Home Remedies
Freckles/Brown Spots:Here are some natural remedies that will clear some of your freckles!
1) Apply sour lemon cream on your face. Do not rinse this mask off completely; gently wipe off with a soft tissue and top it up with a moisturizer.
2) Lemon juice is a tried and tested remedy for treating freckles. Apply lemon juice with your fingers on the affected area; lemon juice bleaches the dark spots.
3)Regular use of fruit and vegetable masks such as those made with apricots, strawberries, cucumbers and red currant will help lighten freckles.
4)Wash your face with sour milk. Lactic acid promotes gentle peeling of skin minus the irritation or dryness.
5)Heat honey slightly and apply to face, tap face gently with your fingers. Wash honey off with warm water then rinse with cool water. Stir in a little quantity of wheat germ into the honey before applying.
5)Horseradish juice or horseradish vinegar, or oatmeal dabbed on the skin is also helpful in lightening freckles.
6)Apply parsley juice mixed with equal amounts of lemon juice, orange juice, and red currant juice under your favorite cream will help you keep your freckles invisible.
7)Apply odorless olive oil or vitamin E at night before going to bed.
8)Dissolve some sugar in the juice of one lemon. Apply mixture to each freckle with a brush.
9)Grind yellow mustard in milk and apply to the face during the night. Wash your face the next morning.
10)Onions also can be used for removing freckles and age spots. Slice a red onion in half and rub on the spots twice daily. Continue until the spots fade.
11)Applying buttermilk on freckles is thought to help in lightening them.
12)Mix an equal quantity of turmeric and sesame seeds. Grind in water and apply to the face.
13)Take a watermelon, make a hole in its rind and introduce some grains of rice in it. Take out the rice after 9 weeks. Be sure to put it in the fridge! Grind into a paste and apply on the face.
15)To lighten freckles, mash 1/4 cup of unripe currants and mix with 1 tbsp. of unpasteurized honey. Put on freckles and leave on for half an hour. Rinse off with warm water and dab on diluted fresh lemon juice.
Tips
Take off any makeup before trying any of these.
If you don't have any lemon juice, you can use real lemons.
Warnings
If you have sensitive skin, don't apply lemon on your face, its could sting!
Not all of these will work for each person
1) Apply sour lemon cream on your face. Do not rinse this mask off completely; gently wipe off with a soft tissue and top it up with a moisturizer.
2) Lemon juice is a tried and tested remedy for treating freckles. Apply lemon juice with your fingers on the affected area; lemon juice bleaches the dark spots.
3)Regular use of fruit and vegetable masks such as those made with apricots, strawberries, cucumbers and red currant will help lighten freckles.
4)Wash your face with sour milk. Lactic acid promotes gentle peeling of skin minus the irritation or dryness.
5)Heat honey slightly and apply to face, tap face gently with your fingers. Wash honey off with warm water then rinse with cool water. Stir in a little quantity of wheat germ into the honey before applying.
5)Horseradish juice or horseradish vinegar, or oatmeal dabbed on the skin is also helpful in lightening freckles.
6)Apply parsley juice mixed with equal amounts of lemon juice, orange juice, and red currant juice under your favorite cream will help you keep your freckles invisible.
7)Apply odorless olive oil or vitamin E at night before going to bed.
8)Dissolve some sugar in the juice of one lemon. Apply mixture to each freckle with a brush.
9)Grind yellow mustard in milk and apply to the face during the night. Wash your face the next morning.
10)Onions also can be used for removing freckles and age spots. Slice a red onion in half and rub on the spots twice daily. Continue until the spots fade.
11)Applying buttermilk on freckles is thought to help in lightening them.
12)Mix an equal quantity of turmeric and sesame seeds. Grind in water and apply to the face.
13)Take a watermelon, make a hole in its rind and introduce some grains of rice in it. Take out the rice after 9 weeks. Be sure to put it in the fridge! Grind into a paste and apply on the face.
15)To lighten freckles, mash 1/4 cup of unripe currants and mix with 1 tbsp. of unpasteurized honey. Put on freckles and leave on for half an hour. Rinse off with warm water and dab on diluted fresh lemon juice.
Tips
Take off any makeup before trying any of these.
If you don't have any lemon juice, you can use real lemons.
Warnings
If you have sensitive skin, don't apply lemon on your face, its could sting!
Not all of these will work for each person
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