Rose water toner for combination skin would help you balance oil secretion of combination skin type. It has following ingredients: Apple cider vinegar removes extra oils. This reduces in open pores and pimples(if any). It also has an astringent action that helps in tightening the pores. Glycerine has a balancing moisturizing effect to avoid over-dryness in combination skin. Rose water imparts…
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Dry skin does not need a toner per se, because the main function of a toner is to remove oils. However, this homemade skin toner for dry skin can cleanse, soothe and hydrate dry skin with the help of: Glycerin is humectant that works by absorbing moisturiser from the environment and delivers it to your skin. Rose water provides the…
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This homemade anti-acne face pack has potent and scientifically proven natural anti-acne ingredients like tea tree oil, turmeric, neem, licorice, honey, cinnamon and rose water. The unique thing about this face pack is that it can be stored in bathroom shelf for a month. So are your ready to try this homemade anti-acne face pack formulated by the dermatologist after…
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Warts are HPV virus infection. They occurs most commonly as finger warts, toe warts, anal warts, plantar warts and rarely as body and face warts. As a dermatologist, I have treated many cases of warts with radio-frequency, cryotherapy and medications. Recently, I tried tea tree oil in few cases of warts on face and feet with good results. It is…
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“Doctor, is there any home remedy for treating minors cuts and boils at home?” Yes, you can make a simple homemade antiseptic cream using following proven natural anti-septic ingredients: Raw honey Turmeric Neem Tea tree oil I have chosen theses ingredient based on the research (references listed at the end) and tried on many occasions with successful results. In fact, you SHOULD…
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Ale vera and tea tree oil are 2 effective remedies for acne. Aloe Vera is non-comedogenic moisturiser. It help in reducing acne. Aloe Vera also has anti-aging and skin lightening action. Tea tree oil essential oil has many studies to back up its action in acne. This study support that tea tree oil as efficacious as benzoyl peroxide. When we combine…
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Does your face get oily and greasy after few hours of washing? Do you wash your face, again and again, to remove these excess oils? Unfortunately, this is NOT the right way, because frequent washing or harsh alcohol-based toner might over dry your skin, that in itself can trigger oil rebound from your overactive oil glands. So, what is the solution?…
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Can home made face wash balance the varied oil secretions of combination skin? Yes it can! Our homemade face wash for combination skin does this with the help of chickpea flour and oats. Turmeric and lemon peel powder provide rejuvenating, skin-lightening, exfoliating and anti-acne benefits. This face wash takes less than 5 minutes to make and can be stored for…
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DHT blockers namely, Finasteride and Dutasteride are used in the treatment of Androgentic alopecia or Male Pattern baldness. In fact, DHT blockers are the only medicine that can reverse the miniaturisation effects of genes occurring at the level of your hair follicle and convert the vellus (small and fine baby hair) back into terminal hair (long and thick hair of…
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“Doctor, how to use lemon on the face? Is it good or bad? What are the side effects?” These are the questions, that I come across in my dermatological consultations, regarding the use of lemon on the face. I have seen both excellent results and worst rashes with the use of lemon on the face. As a dermatologist, I do not recommend…
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Dr Surbhi, MD has many accolades to her credit including University topper and triple gold medal during her medical graduation. Her passion is to treat skin problems with lifestyle changes, medicines and minimum procedures.
Dr Surbhi, MD has many accolades to her credit including University topper and triple Gold medal during her Medical graduation. Her passion is to treat skin problems with lifestyle changes, medicines and minimum procedures.