Remedies from the kitchen

Sometimes some of the things we need to cure common skin issues are easily available in our kitchen cabinets.

 Use the following everyday things to sort out various conditions and to bring a glow to your skin every day.

Salt: This is one of the handiest remedies when you cut or graze your skin. It has anti-bacterial properties that work to close up wounds quickly.

Use on the affected area after diluting with warm water. Salt also acts as a pimple treatment. Simply rinse your face with it every night after washing.

Rinse your mouth with warm salty water whenever you bite your tongue or cut your mouth tissues.

Bicarbonate of soda: This is the perfect scrub to remove dead skin. All you need to do is mix it with your favourite shower gel and use it to scrub your entire body once weekly.

Sugar and oil: This is an ancient recipe that has been used for centuries to heal cracked feet. Mix sugar with vegetable oil and use to scrub feet and legs. The sugar will remove the tough skin, while the oil acts as a lubricant and emollient.

Lemon: This fruit contains citric acid and works to bleach and lighten uneven skin tones. Apply daily to the affected areas for one month to notice a big difference in the skin colour. Do not use for more than one month. If the lemon juice irritates your skin, dilute it with plain water.

Banana: A banana mask will provide you with an ideal anti-wrinkle treatment. Mash ½ a banana with a fork. Apply on freshly cleansed skin and allow it to dry for 30 minutes. Wash it off with warm water.