Garlic and Pimples; How does Garlic help in Pimples?

Pimple is generally known as the small elevated inflammation of the skin. It causes pain in the affected area and if some people are not patient with it, they poke the area and make it last longer than usual causing a reddened skin and more inflammation. 

Dermatologists and beauty enthusiasts have observed that garlic is such a vegetable that holds a strong role in getting rid of pimples from skin. Garlic basically possesses some therapeutic activities which come handy while removing pimples from acne pro skin.

Allicin is a pungent oily liquid which is found in garlic. The antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic and antiviral properties of garlic are because of the presence of allicin. These properties kill the bacteria that cause acne. Anti-inflammatory properties of garlic decrease the irritation, pain and swelling. 

Vitamins and minerals are needed for the skin to recover that time and garlic helps improving the blood circulation so that the skin receives the most of the vitamins and minerals. After the recovery, sometimes, pimple marks still remain which can be embarrassing for some people. Garlic also helps in decreasing the mark by being a drying agent. 

Garlic possesses a compound called thiacremonon which is mainly responsible for this function. It fights with insulin resistance which is linked to acne. The use of garlic oil helps to improve the insulin sensitivity. Its anti – oxidant property helps to fight against free radicals. Free radicals are massively destructive to skin cells. So, garlic being an antioxidant, helps to reduce the problem to greater extends. The immune system tends to be strengthened by the regular intake of garlic.

Process of administering garlic on pimples: A garlic piece needs to be taken and cut to extract the juice from it. Then the garlic should be rubbed on the desired area of the skin. The whiteheads tend to vanish right after the administration. For the removal of pimples, the garlic should kept spread on the skin overnight. 

Garlic can be used topically for removing pimples. But not everyone is immune to raw garlic and its juice. At first, garlic should be tried out on a small area of the skin just to figure out if the person is allergic to it. if it starts itching, then usage of garlic as a pimple remover for that person should be big “no”.

If you are allergy to raw garlic, you may try Garlic supplements in tablet form. Just 1 - 2 tablets daily. Just add some water if you wanna try out Garlic mask.

Mommy J
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SIMPLE DIY Mask for Oily Skin

Oily skin can be quite problematic in hot weather because oily and greasy skin tends to catch dirt and dust all the time. The skin therefore becomes acne prone because of excess accumulation of dirt and oil. There are some DIY (Do It Yourself) procedures which is easy to follow and very effective on skin. 

Banana Face Mask: 
1 fully ripe banana, 1 tablespoon honey and an orange or a lemon should be taken. Ripe bananas can be kept in the freezer for preservation. Before using them, they should be thawed at first.   Either they can be mashed up or be blended. Then it was mixed with lemon or orange. Then the mask should be applied on to skin for 15 minutes. Then a soft cloth should be used to remove the mask and moisture the skin. 

Tomatoes Face Masks: 
Tomatoes facial masks are very useful to manage oily skin, as they help in dissolving extra oil and at the same time work to reduce size of large looking pores. It has natural astringent that makes it a perfect choice for greasy and over shiny skin.The simplest form of a tomato face mask is to just mash a tomato and apply on oily face area for about 15 minutes. If this mask is used for 1-3 days per week then the skin will become healthy, flawless and even-toned by removing the scar marks. 

Oatmeal, Lemon Juice and Honey Facial Mask: 
Organic oatmeal, lemon juice and honey are mixed altogether. Then the mixture is ready to be applied on to skin. Application can be done more on or around the area of the eyes. Then it can be kept for 10 minutes and rinse it off with water. Usage of warm water is beneficial in this case. This mask is required to keep the skin fresh and less oily. it is better to use once a day to have a refreshing skin tone and soft surface. 

Vitamin C Mask: 

Vitamin C provides protective effects by increasing the collagen levels in our body. The simplest and cost effective Vitamin C mask is to mix a table of Vitamin C with water and apply it onto our face. The mask is very refreshing and you can see the firmer skin effect after 1 to 2 applications.

My favorite Vitamin C is of course Shaklee Sustained Release Vita C Plus 😄

TRY it out at home!

Mommy J
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Shaklee Senior Coordinator
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Do We Really Need Collagen?

I have tried several brands of Collagen in the market but nothing beats Shaklee Collagen Powder. You can see the difference or I would say immediate effect the moment I finished the first box of Collagen.

My friends always ask me, "Do We Really Need Collagen?"

My answer is YES!

WHY??

Collagen is a vital protein of the human body that functions to provide strength in skin elasticity after the removal of dead skins and to provide glue like connection among the tendons and joints to make the body physically rigid. It is found in tendons, blood vessels, bones and muscles.

The importance of collagen in human body is described below-

Skin tone: Collagen plays a great role in maintaining the skin tone. But collagen is basically found in dermis. The amino acids that make up collagen are responsible for the smooth and healthy skin. During ageing, the collagen levels tend to drop. By maintaining the levels of glycine and alanine, the downfall of skin tone can be controlled. There are collagen peptides which act on dermis to produce more collagen eventually leading to produce a firm skin tone. 

Moisturize:  Moisturizing is required when the skin becomes dry or rough. Some people genetically have rough skins, for them the proper maintenance of collagen is a must. Sometimes, dry skin occurs due to unhealthy lifestyle and food habits. In these cases, collagen supplement is necessary. Amino acids are contained in collagen supplements which treat the dry and rough skins. 

Minimizing scars on skin and hair loss: during aging, collagen tends to decline. This declination leads to wrinkles, acnes, hair losses etc. So, intake of collagen supplements becomes mandatory in order to preserve the skin and hair. Collagen supplements are important for promoting the formation of healthy tissue. It speeds up the healing process of the scarred skin. 

Collagen can decrease stretch marks and cellulite. It can also minimize the dimpling of the skin.

Bone degeneration and joint pains: Collagen has gel-like, smooth structure which connects and holds bones and together. It allows the human body to move without pain. It also proved effective in treating osteoarthritis in a study. Another study published in the International Journal of Medical Sciences found that people with osteoarthritis joint pain treated with type 2 collagen show significant enhancements in daily activities, such as walking up stairs, ascending or sleeping, and a general improvement in their quality of life. 

There are many cheap and expensive Collagens in the market (expensive with reasons obviously haha).

I love Shaklee Collagen Powder because it is made of pure collagen extracted exclusively from Red Snapper Scales enriched with 7 key ingredients for our skin.

1 box of Shaklee Collagen Powder contains 15 sachets which is sufficient for 15 - 30 days. I am taking my collagen 3 sachets per week. For best result, take this at night just before you have your beauty sleep 💗

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Mommy J
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