These days with modern science being what it is, it can sometimes feel like technology has a solution for everything - or at least it soon will have. This is also the case with our skin where there are a multitude of miracle skin care products which can take years off you, make your skin darker or lighter or even more refined! Looking to miracle cures makes us forget the fundamentals of looking after our skin. viz:
1) Sun:
The UV rays contained in sunlight are very harmful for the skin and can also lead to cancer of the skin.
… Except the early morning sun’s rays (source of vitamin d) avoid any prolonged exposure of the body to them.
…. As facial skin is most sensitive cover it well from being exposed to sun.
2) Clean skin
Atmospheric pollutants like, smoke & dust from motor vehicles, industries and use of cosmetic products can clog the pores
… Use a good cleanser which suits your skin type for cleaning your skin after make- up.
… Splash face with cold water regularly.
… Avoid frequent use of soap
3) Hydrate your skin:
The next most important basic rule for young and healthy skin is to keep it moist. It’s more important during summer than in winter.
… Take adequate fluid intake, which includes water (8-12 glasses), juices, butter- milk, coconut water etc (1-2 times a day)
… Include enough of fruits & vegetables in the daily diet.
4) Other factors:
Our routine life surrounded by Stress, Worry & Tensions, often beyond our control
… Daily meditate for few minutes anytime during the day to negate the negative impact of mental or emotional stress. While meditating visualise yourself having a very-healthy & beautiful skin, by giving yourself the auto-suggestion [repeated ten times] “I have a healthy & beautiful skin”.
… Practice yoga or some physical exercise
… Adopt healthy habits & make sure you get enough sound sleep.
The Homeopathic Approach :
Homeopathy has some of the most effective remedies for skin-care.
The tendency to photo sensitivity, dry skin, acne, foul sweat etc can be altered through internal medication. There are medicines that even work to improve the complexion of a person, reduce skin tan, make it look healthy & fairer ! Serious conditions like skin cancer, psoriasis, eczema etc can be either improved or even cured, however chronic they may be.
Homeopathy basically believes that what normally is termed as the skin disease, is not the real disease,! It’s nature’s way of warning us through the least dangerous organ of the body [skin], that there’s something wrong within & we need to do something about it. It is only when the body’s immune systemweakens that the body becomes prone to a disease condition. Hence re-strengthening of the body’s immune forces helps fight & rid the disease condition.
Homeopathic remedies for
DRY SKIN:
i)PETROLEUM – 200 : 3’pills every 10’days.
ii)KALI SULPHURICUM – 6X : 5’tabs twice a day for rest of the days.
TANNED SKIN:
i)BERBERIS AQUIFOLIUM – Q : 10’drops in quarter cup water. Twice daily. [use for a minimum period of 2’months].
DARK CIRCLES:
i)CHINA OFFICINALIS – 30 : 3’pills every Sunday.
ii)KALI PHOSPHORICUM – 3X : 5’tabs twice daily for rest of the days.
Basic skin care :
Adequate glasses of water every day”…!
This apart practice meditation [stress-buster] & yoga[exercise] at least 3’times a week.
Eat a balanced diet with less of non-veg, fats & spices.
Attend to your skin when exposed to harsh environmental/climatic conditions.
i)BERBERIS AQUIFOLIUM – Q : 5’drops in a little water, twice daily.
ii)KALI SULPHURICUM – 6X : 5’tabs twice a day, along with the drops.
