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hi gina I,m 35. My problem is Pigmentation on cheek area.my face has diff clr tones. how to cure?
2. my skin is very dull ( no glow) I'm not taking any sort of care right now.plz suggest some daily home tips which I can apply myself at home for a radient skin .( my skin is oily)
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gina ! I've aloe vera plant in my garden ,but dont know how to use ( what good will it do ?) I,m 35 .oily skin which is tooooooooooo dull and pigmentation . can aloevera help?
What caused the pigmentation? Are you using any HQ or lightening creams to fade the pigmentation?
To use the aloe vera, cut it open and extract the pulp, pour boiling water over it and drain the gel. It's very soothing after threading/waxing..it can be applied to u're hair too to make it very supple.
hi gina
im 23, with two kids and moved to US last year
i dont go out in the sun THAT much but right before ramadan i used to take out my kids for a walk everyday for like 15 days and now im left with a HORRIBLE TAN!!!
i used to have fairly light skin (atleast i was happy with it)
and no break outs even in my teens (except for one for two occasional spots nothing serious)
but now i have like pimples around my nose (not on cheeks though)
and when i get my eyebrows done DONT ASK!
my forehead breaks out like crazy
i think my skin is kind of uneven-toned now
i dont want to be exceptionally fair
i just wnt my old complexion back :(
i know natural tans fade away (my face is alot better than my arms now) but its the sudden uneven tone and breakouts that bother me
i think my skin is normal to dry but now its more dry because of the central heating here which seems to dehydrate my skin
i dont use foundation at all so i can blame the break outs on any products
my current skin routine is
neutogena oil free acne wash
(st ives apricot scrub twice a week
and clean and clear moisturizer
clean and clear morning burst shower facial or queen juliep
mnt mask once a week
i never had a skin routine before, my skin was perfect i got complimented in it alot.i used to just wash it and used lubriderm lotion few times a week
now im very regular with my skin routine and my skin is the worse it has ever been
also my pimples after drying thankfully dont leave any icepicks/bumpy scars. they just leave a brown spot is there any way to get rid of them?
It could be a hormone imbalace, so have that checked-out. Keep u'e cleansing routine the same for now.
Once Inshallah all the pimples/acne go away, u may treat the scars with lightening gels. If u can get a salicylic peel done.. it is very drying but it'll tackle u're acne.
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another thing gina
my pimples are just red bumps, once in a while i get one or two of those nasty yellow ones that you have to pop.
mostly its just the plain red bumps.
another thing can the brown spots be treated with any totka?
im somehow vary of procedures/treatments
and if i just leave them will they fade on their own or will they bE on my face forever :(
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hi gina, now a days when i put makeup on it looks like my face eats my makeup, but dis never happen to me i still use everything same like b4 pls help. jazakhallah khair.
ps my piples day by day its getting every where from forhead to cheek s 1st 1 side now both of sides and i have white heads and from white heads it turns to pimples and it realy hurts. i dont noe wats going on dis never happend to me im my 21 year old. pls help
another thing gina my pimples are just red bumps, once in a while i get one or two of those nasty yellow ones that you have to pop. mostly its just the plain red bumps.
another thing can the brown spots be treated with any totka? im somehow vary of procedures/treatments and if i just leave them will they fade on their own or will they bE on my face forever :(
The red bumps are under-the-skin pimples and when they go down they leave the scars u're talking about. The brown spots can be massaged with vitamin E oil, this helps distribute the melanin. U can use bio-oil..I've heard lots of good reviews. Or use the most frequently repeated home remedy of red sandalwood, wild turmeric and lemon juice.
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anything for stretch marks????
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gina pls answer my ques
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gina wats wrong u always dont answer my questions or u just take too long to answer.
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I am recently facing very dry skin. i dono why!! normally my skin is really good and smooth but i want so herbal stuff to apply so it can becum smooth again. like maybe olive oil? any advice?
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Hi Gina :)
I am 27 and I have oily skin. Could you please suggest me a good night cream. Is it safe to use?
hi gina, now a days when i put makeup on it looks like my face eats my makeup, but dis never happen to me i still use everything same like b4 pls help. jazakhallah khair. ps my piples day by day its getting every where from forhead to cheek s 1st 1 side now both of sides and i have white heads and from white heads it turns to pimples and it realy hurts. i dont noe wats going on dis never happend to me im my 21 year old. pls help
Are u using a good face-primer? Are u setting u're foundation with loose or pressed powder?
Use a good scrub for the whiteheads and don't fall trap to any salon'wali's that suggest u get them extracted.
I usually answer as soon as I can..
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hi all
I would like to share a little tip with you...
GO NATURAL!! I am not kidding u i use things from my fridge as part of my skin care routine and honestly this is the best for smooth, clear and glowing skin.
Daily i use distilled witch hazel mixed with rose water and lemon juice (pure) to clense followed by mellisa water (lemon balm water) then a good cream to keep the skin hydrated.
Once a week i complete the following reoutine:
Mix besin, haldi, llemon juice and ground almonds apply to the face and when nearly dry rub off face (this acts as an exfoliator)
Steam face
massage face with natural yogurt - do this for at least 15 mins
wash face
apply honey leave for 10 mins
rinse
If you have dull or scarred skin (scarring form spots) do this every day minus the steaming and in a week u will notice a BIG difference
These are all good to use as part of face masks too
Tomatoes - to lighten skin
Potatoe - to even skin tone
Mint - refreshes dull skin
Honey - adds glow
Yogurt - cools
Haldi - adds glow
almonds (any ground nuts) - exfoliates
orange peel - for spots
i also use a site called naturallythinking.com to purchase pure floral waters and oils these are really good!!!
If you google home made face masks this gives u some good ideas... and honestly this works all the girls in my family are sceptical until they try it and now they all swear by it!!
hope this helped!!!
hey Gina...i am thinking about using EVOO on my face and i believe it will help facial hair grow thicker.am i right or wrong?
and can i use cinnamon plus honey mixture on my neck, knuckels and the skin around my nails which are dark?
Olive oil won't make u're facial hair thicker.. it's a great moisturizer but be careful if you have oily skin or suffer from acne. The cinnamon honey mixture will help lighten dark knuckles..please do a patch test before u apply it to larger areas such as your neck.
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hey gina,i finally i found dried kacchi haldi n red sandalwood powder..just wanted to ask how often shud it b applied n for how long.n if i get irritated coz of lemon juice is there any alternate??
Do it 3 times a week..use orange juice if lemon juice doesn't work for you.
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Gina I came across this on ehow and it looks very promising
How to Make Skin Lightening Cream at Home | eHow.com
I am mainly doing this to treat those reddish spots on my face that have been left behind by acne and they are all overs my cheeks. My skin looks smooth (alhumdulillah i’v got my acne under control) but the spots look like pimples unless i touch my skin.
What do you think?