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3 DIY Face Masks For Younger, Glowing Skin

face masksImagine achieving younger, glowing skin without the need for makeup… does it sound impossible? Nothing is impossible when you have the right means to achieve your goals. Today, I’ll share some simple yet amazing natural face masks that are both economical and effective!

These will require a little bit of effort on your part, but as the saying goes, no good thing ever came easy!

1. Multani Mitti Face Mask

The oil-absorbing properties of Multani Mitti or Fuller’s Earth, make it effective against acne and help speed up the healing process. It helps remove dead skin cells, blackheads, and whiteheads. Multani Mitti also provides an amazing natural and healthy glow!

What You Will Need:

  • Multani Mitti – 1 tbsp
  • Neem Powder – 1 tbsp
  • Aloe Vera Gel – 1 tsp
  • Rose Water – 1 tbsp

Method: Mix all the ingredients together and make a smooth paste. Apply it all over your face and neck. Keep it on until it dries, then wash it off with cold water.

Say hello to your rejuvenated skin!

2. Yogurt Hydration Face Mask

The lactic acid in yogurt will help dissolve dead skin and tighten pores. The honey in this face mask will beautifully hydrate the skin.

What You Will Need:

  • Yogurt/Curd – 2 tbsp
  • Honey – 1 tsp
  • Lemon Juice – 1 tsp

Method: Mix all the ingredients well and apply the mixture to your face. Allow it to stay for 20 minutes, then rinse it off with cold water. Healthy skin is on its way.

3. Besan Haldi Face Mask

Trust me, our basic home-based ingredients yield the best results. Turmeric, combined with gram flour, helps brighten the skin.

What You Will Need:

  • Besan – 1 tbsp
  • Turmeric – ½ tsp
  • Vitamin E Capsule – 1
  • Rose Water – 1 tbsp

Method: Mix all the ingredients into a smooth paste and apply it all over your face. It will take more than 20 minutes to dry up and for the contents to be absorbed. Wash it off with cold water.

The best thing about these face masks is that you can use them daily and get healthy, radiant skin from the comfort of your home. Do try these out and leave your thoughts in the comments below! For more on skincare, check out Healthy Reads or speak to a certified expert by subscribing to GOQii’s Personalised Health Coaching here.

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Managing Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Through Climate Changes

Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic and complex disease that requires consistent treatment and lifestyle adjustments. Regular moisturizing is essential, but it’s equally important to adapt skincare routines to surrounding climatic changes.

The outer skin barrier in individuals with AD becomes delicate and sensitized, making it highly susceptible to environmental changes. You might wonder, is a hot or cold climate better for AD? The answer is neither. Equal care and measures must be taken in both extremes to protect the skin barrier and retain moisture.

In summer, the weather is hot and often humid, causing people to perspire throughout the day. For someone with AD, dryness may not be a major issue, but constant perspiration can be problematic. The salts in sweat can irritate the skin and trigger flare-ups. Moreover, the heat and humidity can further sensitize the skin, making it redder and more prone to flares. Heat rash and secondary infections on sensitized skin are not uncommon during this season.

In winter, the scenario changes completely. The weather is dry and cold, leading to extreme dryness. The dry air dehydrates the skin further, making regular and repeated moisturizing crucial. Failing to do so can trigger a flare-up. For individuals working or sleeping in a cold environment, such as an air-conditioned room, using a humidifier next to the bed or desk can help prevent moisture loss and keep the skin hydrated.

Each climatic variation comes with its own challenges, requiring extreme care for individuals with AD. Regardless of the season, consistent and tailored skincare routines are necessary to manage symptoms and protect the skin barrier.

We hope this article helps you. For further information or guidance, reach out to your GOQii Skin Coach.

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References –

Chen Z, Li M, Lan T, Wang Y, Zhou X, Dong W, Cheng G, Li W, Cheng L. Effects of ambient temperature on atopic dermatitis and attributable health burden: a 6-year time-series study in Chengdu, China. PeerJ. 2023 Apr 24;11:e15209. doi: 10.7717/peerj.15209. PMID: 37123004; PMCID: PMC10135404.

Luschkova D, Zeiser K, Ludwig A, Traidl-Hoffmann C. Atopic eczema is an environmental disease. Allergol Select. 2021 Aug 23;5:244-250. doi: 10.5414/ALX02258E. PMID: 34476334; PMCID: PMC8383845.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for general awareness and educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalised medical guidance or concerns related to your health.

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Hidden benefits of used tea bags

tea bags under the eye

Tea is Indians favourite beverage. Tea is known for many beneficial properties that it contains. Whether it is black tea or green tea or white tea…there are numerous health, home and cosmetic benefits attached to tea. Tea bags once used do not necessarily need be thrown away in the trash once they have been dunked and seeped into the boiling water and milk if you are using any.

Let me share a couple of hidden benefits of used tea bags

  1. Tea bags for your eyes: The number of antioxidants present in tea makes it ideal when it comes to banishing those dark circles. After use, you can freeze these tea bags and press it on to your eyes for few minutes the next day. This will help in lightening the area and reducing the puffiness under the eye.
  1. Tea bags for food flavouring: You can use tea bags to flavour the dishes too. This can be used as a robust condiment with pasta, grains, and chicken. You can use these tea bags in the water which will be used to boil grains and pasta so that the flavour can get infused in these ingredients. You can use flavoured tea bags like chamomile and cinnamon to make a difference to the dish that you are preparing.
  1. Tea bags in the garden: In a large garden or small pots, you can use tea bags in the water used for watering plants. This will help in preventing the onset of any kind of fungal infection as far as the plants go.
  1. Tea bags to deal with odours: Tea bags can be placed in muslin clothes and hung on rods and placed in corners to acts as deodorising agent. You can place these tea bags in the refrigerator too so that you can eliminate the various scents and odours that are not too pleasant.
  1. Tea bags for cleaning: You can use tea bags to clean your rugs and carpets. These can be frozen before they are opened and the dried tea leaves can be spread over the various stains before being brushed away. This will lighten the stains gradually. Use the teabags to rub furniture and floor scratches to make them disappear.
  1. Tea bags for healing sores: Chill a used tea bag in the freezer. Once it’s cold, place it on your canker sore. The cold plus the tea’s healing properties will help your sore feel better faster.
  1. Tea bags for stopping bleeding on cuts: When a kitchen injury strikes while slicing and dicing, staunch the blood flow fast by saturating a black tea bag with hot water, then holding it against the injury for 30 seconds. The tannins in the tea will quickly clot the blood so you can cover the cut with a bandage and get back to whipping up your delicious dinner.
  1. Tea bags to keep iron vessels rust proof: To make sure that your skillet stays rust-free by wiping it with a damp used black tea bag after every cooking session. The tea’s tannins will coat the pan with an invisible protective layer that prevents rust-causing oxidation.

Don’t discard those used tea bags just yet! Embrace their hidden potential and explore the multitude of ways they can enhance your life, from skincare to household chores. Give these inventive uses a try and make the most out of every cup of tea. We hope this article helps you. For further information or guidance, reach out to our certified experts by subscribing to GOQii’s Personalised Health Coaching here.

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GOQii Doctor Consultations: All You Need to Know!

GOQii DoctorWouldn’t it be great to have a doctor assess your health or medical conditions online? Imagine having an online consultation with a doctor who is familiar with your issues, knows your medical history and is proficient enough to tackle the issues with simple lifestyle changes. You don’t have to look far! All you need to do is download the GOQii app and subscribe to get your own GOQii Doctor!

How Does It Work?

With the GOQii Doctor, users can have an online consultation. Before you begin with the consultation, an appointment is scheduled. GOQii Doctors acquaint themselves with the patient’s history, medical conditions and current lifestyle. Patients can also share their blood reports.

With this info, the consult with patients becomes thorough, which further promotes follow-ups and new appointments. After detailed research, if the issue is in the patient’s lifestyle, the GOQii Doctor can suggest lifestyle changes that will help. A GOQii Doctor will not prescribe medicines online.

What Can the GOQii Doctor Help With?

A GOQii Doctor can help you with a myriad of disorders. The issues handled by a GOQii Doctor fall in the following categories:

  • General Medicine: fever, cough, cold, weakness, fatigue, headache, anaemia, etc.
  • Lifestyle Medicine: weight management, stamina and immunity building, sleep issues, etc.
  • Endocrinology: Diabetes, thyroid, PCOD, Vitamin D deficiency, Osteoporosis, etc.
  • Orthopaedics: Joint pains, knee/back pain, exercise-induced injuries, spondylitis, etc.
  • Mental Health: Depression, anxiety, anger management, OCD, etc.
  • Cardiovascular: Heart care, high cholesterol, hypertension, etc.
  • Gastroenterology: Gut care, acidity, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, GERD, etc.
  • Dermatology: Skincare, acne, hair fall, rashes, psoriasis, eczema, etc.
  • Gynaecology: Women’s health, pregnancy, fibroids, menses, menopause, etc.
  • Ophthalmology: Eye health, blurring of vision, retinopathy, etc.
  • Other cases like piles, kidney stones, prostatomegaly, oral care, etc.

According to the IndiaFit Report, there has been an increase in the number of consultations for sexual health. As consults happen over a call, it is much easier for people to clarify their doubts on an issue considered a taboo otherwise.

Chronic disorders such as diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid and gut issues like acidity, constipation are the most sought after in the list of appointments. Poor and unhealthy lifestyle is the reason for these disorders and closely inspecting and making small alterations in the patient’s routine helps in providing long term benefits.

Do you agree that online consultation is the need of the hour? Want to know what else a GOQii Doctor can do for you? Drop us a message in the comments below!

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