By Victoria Ries
Hair is one of life's mysteries; either you have great hair, or you don't. Lucky are those people whose hair grows normally without any special encouragement. For those who don't find it so easy to grow their hair normally, inexpensive home remedies are for you. Massage a few drops of lavender oil into your scalp, using your fingertips. Or add 15 drops lavender essential oil to 1 cup ...
By Sabrina Ashley
There are a few easy to use home remedies for hair growth. By utilizing these methods on a daily basis, you will be able to increase the rate your hair grows each month. For most people the hair grows about 6 inches each year, but the rate can be increased by massaging the scalp and moisturizing the hair, among a few other simple techniques. Using natural products is best for your hair because...
By Victoria Ries
Dry scalp may occur for a number of reasons, including using a shampoo and conditioner that don't agree with your skin. Hair spray can cause a dry scalp, and cold, dry weather may also be a contributing factor. When you have dry scalp it irritates your skin and you may find yourself scratching your head; this may lead to red, inflamed patches on your scalp. Soothe your scalp by using...
By Traci Vandermark
There are many home remedies out there for treating acne. From eggs to potato juice to cucumbers, they are all simple methods and are quite effective. One of the best home remedies for acne, however, is sea salt. Sea salt contains potassium, sulfur, magnesium and calcium, all of which help the cells renew, retain moisture and eliminate waste. You can make yourself a facial spa acne scrub right at ...
By Victoria Ries
This remedy revitalizes and rejuvenates hair follicles, encouraging new growth and thicker, stronger hair. For best results, apply the paste three times a week for 3 months. Comb your hair only with a wooden wide-toothed comb to avoid unnecessary hair loss. Do not comb out your hair while it is still wet; use a detangler spray and wait until your hair is dry before combing. Avoid vigorous rubbing ...
By Timothy Sexton
As a result, the primary effects of using this remedy is to alleviate symptoms such as itching, swelling, reddening of the scalp, and flaking and scaling. Scalpicin introduced a new line of products recently that allow those suffering from scalp psoriasis to simply wipe away the problem. Well, not exactly wipe it away, but conveniently wipe medication onto their scalp rather than rubbing in ...
By Diana Monda Dill
A popular and inexpensive folk remedy for scalp psoriasis is buttermilk. To make a buttermilk compress, dampen a washcloth in buttermilk and apply it directly to the affected area once a day. A solution of Dead Sea salt can be used as a remedy for psoriasis. Simply dissolve 1 tbsp. of the salt into 2 qt. of water, and use this as a rinse. Alternatively, mix it into your shampoo and shampoo ...
By Rica Lewis
There are many home remedies and over-the-counter acne treatments available today. However, a consumer sifting through the options may be easily overwhelmed. One suggested quick fix is said to be tooth paste, but can it really dry up acne? Read on to learn more. Acne will afflict most of the population at some point. The key to treatment is often finding what works for an individual's...
By Jenny Rae Armstrong
Acne treatments are infamous for being unkind to your skin, the earth and your pocketbook. Luckily, some of the most effective home remedies for pimples and zits are probably already sitting in your kitchen cupboards or your medicine cabinet. Trade expensive cleansers for salt water, designer masks for oatmeal and honey, and treat breakouts with plain old toothpaste. With these simple home...
By Jonae Fredericks
The appearance of a blackhead on your skin is not only troublesome, but painful if the area surrounding the blackhead becomes inflamed. Harsh chemical cleaners and ointments that are formulated to treat blackheads can cause redness and irritation that can make the entire process of clearing your skin more painstaking than effective. Home remedies to eliminate blackheads can be a gentler...