Jojoba-Aloe-Coconut Moisturizer for Oily-Dry Skin

Skin is our natural barrier to the external pollution like dirt, dust, harmful chemicals etc; it prevents water loss and the access of harmful germs and chemicals. Loss of water from the skin is the main reason of wrinkles, dry and dull skin. Therefore, miniaturization is very essential for healthy skin.

A good and natural moisturizer should contain ingredients which reduce water loss from the skin and repair the damaged skin simultaneously. People who suffer from acne, pimples, and breakouts, dry and oily skin should use chemical free natural moisturizers.

Danger of Chemical based moisturizers

Most of the readymade face lotions and moisturizers in the market contain alcohol, preservatives, artificial fragrances, Toluene (benzoic, benzyl), sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), parabens, dioxane, acrylamide, phenol carbolic acid and petroleum products. All these chemicals are very harmful for acne prone skin and these chemicals can damage the normal skin also. Anything that your skin absorbs enters in bloodstream and body tissues.

Jojoba-Aloe-Coconut Moisturizer

So stop spending money on these chemicals and prepare simple natural moisturizers and face lotion at home. Try following multipurpose natural moisturizer and face lotion.

What we need

1 tablespoon pure Coconut oil

3 tablespoon Jojoba oil

1 tablespoon Rose water

1 tablespoon Aloe Vera

Method

1.      Take 1 tablespoon of pure coconut oil and completely mix it with 3 tablespoon Jojoba oil and 1 tablespoon Rose water.

2.      Add 1 tablespoon Aloe Vera gel or juice in the above mixture and blend them in the blender until all the ingredients are mixed together finely.

3.      Now your moisturizer/face lotion is ready. Store it into clean and sanitized glass containers. Keep it in the refrigerator.

4.      Clean your face, pat dry and apply the moisturizer before going to bed. You can use this lotion twice a day.

Benefits of the above ingredients

Jojoba oil

Jojoba oil cleanses the skin; it works as an exceptional anti oxidant and moisturizes your skin naturally. Jojoba oil has many natural ingredients, which gives you healthy, wrinkle free and soft skin. It helps to eliminate acne, pimples, facial lines, fatty tissue and skin scarring. 

Jojoba oil nourishes dry, oily and dull skin and also improves the development of collagen. Jojoba oil can protect you from sun and its harmful UV rays. It reduces the symptoms of aging like wrinkles, fine lines, puffiness of the eyes, dark circles etc.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera moisturizes the skin without any greasy feel; hence it is ideal for all types of skin. Aloe Vera gives soothing effects and can reduce skin inflammations and itchiness. It is very beneficial in healing acne, pimples, eczema and skin psoriasis.

Coconut oil

Coconut oil is very good for hydration of the skin. It goes under the skin and moisturizes it. Coconut oil removes dirt and dead skin cells. Coconut oil has antibacterial properties which kills the harmful bacteria. Coconut oil is also beneficial in sun tan, wrinkles, skin rashes, bug bites, flaking skin and cellular aging. 

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7. Cucumber

Cucumber is rich source of two awesome minerals, silicon and sulphur. It is a great summer food and works effectively to burn your belly fat. Cucumber contains high amount of water (95% water) and works as diuretics, hence it prevents bloating stomach. This juicy and crunchy vegetable is very low in calories (only 16 calories per cup). Cucumber contains higher amount of Vitamin C and vitamin B, which keeps our skin glowing and healthy. It has dietary fibers, which helps to cleanse your body by removing harmful toxins, thus it improves the digestion naturally. Follow the cucumber diet with adequate physical exercise to cut your belly fat.

      1.      Make delicious cucumber salad - Take 1-2 cucumber and cut them in small pieces and pinch of black salt and half teaspoon of black pepper powder to it to improve taste. Also spread some olive oil and oregano or parsley or fresh coriander leaves on it. Eat this salad twice a day. Follow this diet for 2 weeks and see the result.

      2.      Try to add more and more cucumber in your daily diet. When you feel hungry try the cucumber salad instead of other oily and fried snacks.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has rich detoxifying properties; it can detoxify our body and helps you to reduce weight by suppressing the appetite. Since Apple Cider Vinegar contains organic acids and enzymes that increases the metabolism rate and burns the body fat. It also helps reduction of water retention and keeps you refreshed. Apple cider vinegar contains fibers, which are very essential for fast weight loss as fiber absorbs toxins, melt the fat and remove them from our body. It helps improve the bowel movement too. 

8. Apple cider vinegar with warm water

Mix 2 tablespoon of Apple cider vinegar with glass of warm water and drink it in the morning on an empty stomach. Repeat this in the evening on an empty stomach or 30-40 minutes before heavy meal. You can add 1 tablespoon of honey to it to improve taste.

9. Cinnamon with Apple cider vinegar

Mix 1-2 tablespoon of Apple cider vinegar with half teaspoon of cinnamon in glass of warm water, also add pinch of black pepper to it. Consume this mixture twice a day before meal.

10. Beans

Beans are rich lean sources of proteins and they also contain dietary fiber, soluble as well as insoluble fibers, and these qualities of beans helps to reduce your belly fat rapidly. It has low glycemic index, so it get digested at slower speed keeping you fuller for a longer period, thus saving you from hunger cramps too. Especially black beans are rich sources of dietary fiber, which controls the LDL cholesterol in the blood stream and also helps in expel it from the body to reduce cholesterol level. Beans are also good for diabetes and heart diseases. So try black beans, white beans, red beans, red kidney beans, pinto beans, lentils and garbanzo beans, all types of beans are beneficial for cutting belly fat.

1.      Soak cup of beans overnight, in the morning boil them and mix with chopped onions, pinch of salt and black pepper powder. You can add some parsley or coriander leaves. Eat it in the morning as a breakfast. You will like this. Do this twice a day for fast result.

2.      Smash 1 boiled potato and mix it with soaked and boiled beans. Spread 1-2 teaspoon of olive oil and pinch of black pepper powder on it to improve taste. Have this twice a day. Wash the beans properly before soaking them.

3.      Use beans flour to make breads, cakes and muffins.

4.      Prepare delicious bean soups and stews.

11. Almonds

Almond is one of the best super foods to cut down your belly fat. It contains essential nutrients such as proteins, Vitamin E, fiber and magnesium. Adequate and limited consumption of such good protein can develop lean muscle mass which burns the body fat. It includes dietary fibers that gives you the feeling of fullness and prevents you from overeating; these fibers are also good for healthy and fast digestion. Almonds are very beneficial in reduction Body Mass Index (BMI) and healthy weight loss. Do not eat too much almonds, 6-7 almonds per day is enough.

1.      Soak 4-5 almonds in small glass of water overnight and eat them in the morning in the breakfast or before breakfast. If you drink lemon remedies on the empty stomach in the morning, then eat the almonds after 30 minutes.

2.      Consume the soaked almonds with cu of warm milk in the breakfast.

3.      Soak 4-5 almonds in the cup of milk overnight, in the next morning, crush the almonds in the same milk and add 1 tablespoon of honey and half teaspoon of black pepper powder to it. Consume this mixture daily in the morning before or in the breakfast.

4.      Add almonds in the fruit salad, porridge, fruit or vegetable juices and breakfast cereal. You can have 6-7 roasted almonds a day. 

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12. Artichoke

Artichokes are a super food loaded with folic acid, vitamin C, manganese and biotin. Artichokes are one of the best foods to burn your fat. Artichokes contain cynarin, a compound which helps to improve liver function and enhance fast weight loss.

Artichokes are rich sources of dietary fiber and help to improve the digestive process and give you relief from bloating, digestive disorders and bowel syndrome. Artichoke includes dietary fibers that gives you the feeling of fullness and prevents you from overeating. It is low in calories and includes lots of fiber.

      1.      Steam few artichokes in water, chop it and spread some extra virgin olive oil, black salt and black pepper powder on it. Consume this appetizer twice a day, in the morning and evening. You can also add some fresh lemon juice to improve the taste.

13. Ginger

Ginger is the greatest food to boost metabolism naturally. It has gingerols, which contains anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial and antipyretic properties, it supports gastrointestinal motility. Add fresh ginger to improve the taste of the meals without adding calories.

1.      Mix 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger paste with 1 tablespoon of lemon, and consume this mixture 30 minutes before and 10 minutes after lunch and dinner. This will also improve you digestion.

2.      Prepare 1-2 teaspoon fresh ginger paste and add it to the boiling tea (boil it for four-five minutes), then add 1 tablespoon of honey to it instead of sugar. Do not boil honey with tea, add it later on. Drink this tea two-three times a day.

3.      Add ginger paste in the vegetables and chicken soups.

14. Mint

Mint leaves or peppermint is very good for weight loss. Mint helps to burn the body fat by discharging extra bile from gallbladder. It has detoxifying properties, which cleanse the body by removing harmful toxins. Mint has some fat burning properties, the peppermint tea can speed up the digestion a bit, hence you can burn more calories and utilize your food better, and Green tea is beneficial for weight loss as well.

1.      Take 15-20 fresh mint leaves and rush them to make paste of it, add pinch of black pepper and 1 tablespoon of honey to it, mix them well and consume this mixture daily in the morning and in the evening on an empty stomach.

2.      Mix 1-2 teaspoon of fresh mint leaves paste with glass of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of honey. Drink this mixture in the morning on an empty stomach.

3.      Add 1 teaspoon of fresh mint paste to your regular or herbal boiling tea. And drink the tea; do this three times a day.

Make delicious mint chutney

Ingredients

1 big bowl of fresh mint leaves

1 cup coriander leaves or parsley leaves

7-8 garlic cloves

2 teaspoon of fresh ginger paste or chopped ginger

2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice

7-8 curry leaves

Salt or black salt

Preparation

Mix all these ingredients and grind them to make paste of it, add salt to improve the taste, you can also add some black pepper powder in it. Use enough water to make smooth chutney. Spread this chutney on the bread, sandwiches or eat it with chapattis. Add the mint chutney in your regular diet to cut your belly fat. Store the remaining chutney in the refrigerator; finish it within 3-4 days.

15. Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes are rich sources of fiber, which promotes healthy weight loss by increasing fullness and prevents hunger after meals. Consumption of additional 15-20 grams of fiber a day can help reduce consumption of foods by 10-15 percent and helps in weight loss. Other best source of fiber includes oat bran, dates, avocados and artichokes.

      1.      Take 2-3 glasses of water and add 2 tablespoon of salt in it. Boil few sweet potatoes in this water. Then remove the water and peel them. Sprinkle some black pepper powder on it and have this in the morning and whenever you are hungry try it instead of other snacks.

2.      Smash few boiled sweet potatoes and mix with chopped onion. Spread 1 teaspoon of olive oil, salt and black pepper on it. Eat this in the breakfast. Try this twice a day to reduce belly fat.

16. Cardamom

Cardamom is a well-known thermogenic, which means, it burns unwanted fat for fuel to heat the body. Cardamom is an astounding detoxifying agent and works as a great metabolism booster. Add little cardamom in your daily food to increase metabolism rate.

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7. Soda and Lemon

Baking soda has an alkaline property which helps in restore the pH balance in the body and fights the stomach infections, thus it reduces stomach pain and acidity. On the other hands, lemon is a rich source of vitamin C and powerful antioxidant which eliminates free radicals and detoxifies our body naturally.

Add 2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of baking soda in glass of warm water, also add pinch of table salt or rock salt and drink it immediately before the bubble sizzle out. After few minutes you will get relief from stomach pain and indigestion. Repeat this remedy 2-3 times a day for fast relief. Avoid this remedy if you are suffering from high blood pressure or if you are on low sodium diet.

8. Lemon and Club Soda

1. Mix 2 tablespoon of fresh lemon or lime juice in glass of club soda and immediately drink the mixture. The carbonation in club soda encourages you to burp, hence it helps relieving pressure in your stomach. It is very beneficial in constipation and indigestion.

9. Rice Water

To reduce stomach pain, one should consume only mild and tasteless food. Water of rice is a bland food that works as a demulcent that means it reduces inflammation and acids from the stomach by forming a kind of soothing barrier over a membrane and reduces pain and irritation caused by it.

1.      Take 1 cup of plain white rice and boil it in the 2 small glass of water. Cook the rice over medium-low heat without any cover on pot. When the rice starts to become tender, remove the pot from the heat and let it soak for 3-5 minutes with the lid on the pot. Then strain the water, allow it to cool and drink it adding 1 tablespoon of honey or pinch of salt. Do this twice a day.

2.      Alternatively, eat bowl of rice with cup of yogurt, also add pinch of salt or pinch of black pepper powder to it. Repeat this 3 times a day for relief from stomach pain.

10. Peppermint

Peppermint has antispasmodic properties, which helps reduce the stomach pain caused by indigestion and acidity reflux. Peppermint leaves and tea (tea made from fresh leaves or readymade peppermint tea) can help relax your stomach muscles. It also improves the flow of bile, which helps easy and fast digestion. Peppermint is particularly helpful indigestion or gas/bloating.

1.      Take 8-10 fresh or dried peppermint leaves crush them and boil them in 2 cup of water for 5-8 minutes. Then remove it from the heat and add 1 tablespoon of honey and pinch of black pepper powder in it. Drink the cup of mixture. Repeat this 3 times a day for fast pain relief.

2.      You can also add fresh or dried peppermint leaves to your regular or herbal tea. Simply boil the leaves with your tea and drink it. Do this 2-3 times a day.

3.      Take 8-10 fresh mint leaves; crush them to make paste of it. Add 1 tablespoon of honey and pinch of black pepper powder (optional), mix them well and consume this mixture three times a day for quick relief.

11. Pomegranate Seeds

Take 2 tablespoon of pomegranate seeds and crush them. Add pinch of salt, pinch of black pepper powder or turmeric and 1 teaspoon of honey to it. Mix all the ingredients properly and consume this mixture with cup of warm water. Repeat the remedy 2-3 times a day.

12. Fenugreek (methi) Seeds

Mix 1 tablespoon of fenugreek or methi seeds powder with bowl of curd, mix them finely and consume it 2-3 times a day to get rid of stomach pain.

13. Aniseeds

Chewing aniseeds can give you relief from stomach pain. Soak 1 tablespoon of aniseeds in a glass of water overnight and in the morning, eat these seeds and drink the water on an empty stomach.

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14. Carom Seeds

Crush 1 tablespoon of carom seeds and mix it with pinch of salt and pinch of turmeric powder. Chew this mixture and swallow it for fast relief from flatulence.

15. Cinnamon Tea

Mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder in cup of water and boil it for 5 minutes. Then add 1 teaspoon of honey in this lukewarm water and drink it as a tea. You can add teaspoon of cinnamon in your regular or herbal tea. Repeat this 2-3 times a day to get rid of abdominal pain. It works effectively in curing stomach ache.

16. Apply Hot Water Bottle

Menstrual cramps can be relieved by placing a bearable hot water bottle on the stomach. You can wrap the bottle in a towel if it is very hot.

17. Asafoetida (Heeng)

Asafoetida (Heeng) gives a quick relief from stomach ache. Simply mix 1 teaspoon of Asafoetida in 1 ½ cup of milk and boil it for 5 minutes. Then add 1 tablespoon honey and/or pinch of black pepper powder. Drink this mixture once or twice a day.

18. Homemade pain relief paste

Try this simple homemade concoction to get relief from abdominal pain, indigestion, acid reflux and constipation.

Ingredients

Dry mint 1 tablespoon

Parsley 1 tablespoon

Ginger paste 1 tablespoon

Coriander powder 1 tablespoon

Roasted cumin seeds 1 tablespoon

Black pepper powder 1 teaspoon

Asafetida 1 teaspoon

Garlic paste 1 teaspoon

Rock salt ½ teaspoon

Directions

Grind all these ingredients to prepare a fine paste. Consume 1 teaspoon of this mixture 2-3 times a day before taking heavy meals, along with glass of warm water. Store the remaining mixture in refrigerator.

19. Rosemary Oil

Add 1-2 tablespoon of rosemary oil to a hot bath water and take a warm bath from this water. It gives a soothing relief from abdominal pain and also relaxes your body.

20. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera juice works effectively in order to treat conditions like constipation, bloating, diarrhea, which triggers stomach ache. Simply mix 1 tablespoon of fresh aloe vera gel/juice with little honey or lemon juice and consume it twice a day.

21. Bael

Add 1 teaspoon of bael pulp in cup of buttermilk. Mix it properly and consume it in order to stop stomach pain.

You can also drink half cup of bael juice for curing upset stomach with 1 tablespoon of honey.

23. Parsley

Wash cup of parsley leaves and chop them. Soak chopped parsley in glass of water for a few hours. Then grind this mixture and strain the water. Drink this water 2-3 times a day. This is a excellent remedy for reducing abdominal pain and maintaining the overall health of your stomach.

24. Tamarind Leaves

Take few fresh tamarind leaves and grind them to make 1tablespoon fine paste of it. Now, add pinch of rock salt and/or pinch of black pepper powder inh this paste. Consume it with cup of lukewarm water. You add little honey to improve the taste. Repeat this 2-3 times a day.

25. Celery Leaves

Mix pinch of rock salt in 1 tablespoon of fresh celery paste and consume it with cup of lukewarm water. Follow this remedy 2-3 times a day. This will give you quick relief from stomach ache.

Do’s and Don’ts

1.      Avoid alcohol, tobacco and caffeine.

2.      Avoid late night food and snacks, as this is the peak time for acid secretion in your stomach.

3.      Eat 2 ripe bananas after every heavy meal for easy and fast digestion.

4.      Eat small and freshly cooked food throughout the day, because it aids in digestion. Chew the food slowly and completely.

5.      Consume lots of fiber such as vegetables, oats, whole grains, whole wheat etc, as it helps regular bowel movements.

6.      Increase the consumption of coriander soup, ginger tea, lemon juice with warm water.

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