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For small patches of discolouration on my calves and thighs. Can you give me a home remedy for smooth, even skin? Take a potato slice and rub this over the pigmented area a couple of times a day. Potato juice has lightening properties, and it will also he
I’m 19 years old. Can you please suggest the best remedy to close pores?
— Thamanna Rubbing a slice of tomato on your face daily helps close pores and cleanse the skin. Avoid spicy food and using hot water on the face, as this widens pores.
— Gayatri Frizzy hair is hereditary. To improve the quality of your hair, use nourishing treatments like coconut milk or egg mixed with yoghurt, or almond powder mixed with yoghurt. Steaming should be done before the application of the mask, as these natural masks do not need steaming. Once you have applied the mask, rinse after an hour with shampoo and dry it by gently combing it and wrapping your towel around it like a turban. This keeps the hair smooth while it is drying.
I recently had a boil on my chest that became an open sore. The skin has almost healed now, but there is a dark mark/ spot there. What can I do to make it go away? I’ve never had such marks on my body and it really bothers me to have this one.
— Name withheld Take a vitamin E capsule, burst it, and apply the oil on the mark. Do this twice daily — once overnight and once after showering in the morning. The mark will fade gradually.
I’m 15 years old, suffering from very bad body odour. I am very embarrassed to stand next to people because of this. Please tell me if there is any natural remedy.
— Name withheld Drink a glass of fresh, warm lemon juice with mint several times a day. Eat fresh green or red apples daily as this cleanses the gums and keeps breath fresh. And ensure that you drink 10 to 12 glasses of water daily to keep your stomach clear of gases. This will naturally rid your body of the odour. After showering, do a final rinse with a tumbler of water that has a few drops of lemon juice in it. This will help shrink pores and reduce body odour.
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