Archive for the ‘Skin Conditions’ Category

Eczema treatment

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Those dealing with eczema might be no strangers to probiotics therapy. Researchers now find that there is no evidence that probiotics can relieve the bothersome symptoms of eczema and there is some evidence that they may occasionally cause infections and gut problems. Read more at Science News.

Check out the home remedy for eczema.

Green tea skin care

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

New research from Medical College of Georgia reveals anti-inflammatory properties of green tea that might help treat conditions such as psoriasis and dandruff.

Here are a couple of recipes containing green tea:

Simple green tea facial toner

Ingredients

* 2 teaspoons of powdered green tea
* 1/2 of boiling water

Preparation

* Steep green tea in boiling water for 10 minutes
* Let it cool and apply it on the face with cotton balls (gauze)

Daily use of this facial toner is recommended. (more…)