How To Get Rid Of Grey Hair Naturally

Even if you have never colored your hair in your life, when hair starts turning grey, people usually turn to coloring. Fortunately, there are natural methods of controlling and getting rid of the grey naturally.

There are tons of commercial products available to help cover our grey hair, but most contain harsh chemicals and dyes. Some of these can cause adverse affects for people with sensitive skin, not to mention the damaging effects they have on the hair follicles themselves.

We have learned over time that certain natural herbs and essential oils can be combined to make many healing solutions. So this is, with covering and preventing the greying of our hair. Below are a few natural treatments and home remedies to get rid of the grey without the chemicals.

Sage Water, to restore the natural color of your hair and prevent greying. Just boil some sage leaves in water and let simmer for half an hour. When it’s cool, pore it into a spray bottle and spray your hair every night before you go to bed and shampoo out in the morning. You should see visible results within a few weeks.

Make a rosemary and sage tea, then let it cool down and spray on the grey areas 15 minutes before shampooing. Rinse your hair with an apple cider vinegar rinse and you should see positive results within a week or two.

Lime and honey is great to mix in with your daily shampoo. This will help prevent the growth of grey hair.

Certain nuts, like walnuts, almonds and cashews, can help restore your natural hair color and make your grey disappear, if you eat them daily as part of your overall diet plan.

An age old Indian remedy for grey hair is a simple black tea wash. Use it only at room temperature, massage it into your hair and leave on until almost dry. Wash it out with cool water, but don’t use shampoo.

A mixture of lemon juice and coconut oil is a grey way to reduce grey. Apply this mixture to your hair after shampooing and rinse thoroughly.

Drinking plenty of liquids everyday will keep you system clean but also free from all kinds of toxins and help in triggering proper functioning. 8-10 glasses of liquid will help prevent the signs of all aging, including grey hair.

Unfortunately grey hair is just another one of the many signs of aging. By keeping your body well hydrated, eating a proper diet and keeping your body free of toxins, you will combat many of the signs of aging, including greying hair.

All of these remedies for grey hair must be used on a consistent basis in order to be effective. Combine these recipes with proper sleep, good diet and exercise and you will get your hair back to its natural, healthy look that will defy the natural aging process and save money!

Alex is a freelance graphic artist with a passion for writing. She understands the value of looking and feeling great when meeting new clients and believes that basic, natural skincare is the key for younger looking skin. If you liked this article, check out a few of her others; Skincare Tips for Menopause or Combat Winter Blahs With A DIY Pedicure.

How To Treat Dry Skin 3

A contributing factor to dry, flaky, skin in winter is a drop in temperature. Although winter sometimes feels damp, there is usually less water in the air than on your skin and that creates a moisture vapor loss from the skin. As skin becomes drier, its surface layer stops producing the natural lipids which prevent moisture loss, and water cannot be retained so easily.

As a result of all these factors, sometimes skin on the face and body tends to be in worse condition in the winter months than at other times of the year. In extreme cases, a constant drying effect can even lead to cracking, flaking and redness.The most common areas of your body to suffer dry skin are the arms, lower legs, thighs and flanks (sides of abdomen).

Here are 5 must-do things to do during the winter months to help fight dry skin.

1) Moisturize your body – Moisturizer is important for many reasons, the most important one is that it replaces lost water. Use a moisturizer with water-binding ingredients such as glycerin which will help seal your skin and enables the lost water to be replaced. The best moisturizers are thick and rich and should be patted on your skin, not rubbed. It is important to moisturize your skin directly after showers or baths because your skin loses moisture through evaporation. Again, pat don’t rub your skin dry. Moisturizers with chamomile or aloe vera are great natural skin creams.

2) Moisturize your living areas – Use a humidifier in your home or office to put some moisture back in the air. It will counteract the drying effects of indoor heat dry skin is often caused by the sudden switch from cold to warm air, and in particular the warm dry air of forced-air furnaces.

3) Drink lots of liquids – This will help replace the increased moisture loss. It doesn’t have to be just water, almost any liquid (not alcohol) will help hydrate your body.

4) Stay covered – Wear gloves, scarves and hats to limit the exposure of your skin to the harsh temperatures and damaging winds.

5) Eat properly – It’s important to choose healthy foods, because the healthier your body, the healthier your skin will be. Depending on the types of food you already eat, you might need to consider taking a supplement, such as Vitamin E, Omega-3 oils and B-Complex vitamins.

By nourishing your skin in all these ways, you should soon see a marked reduction in the level of dryness. Helping your skin to be more supple and moist also helps to slow down the process of aging.

Alex is a freelance graphic designer & marketing pro with a passion for writing. She knows the value of looking and feeling your best when meeting new people and believes in basic, natural skincare is the key for younger looking skin. If you enjoyed this article, check out a couple of her others; Natural and Relaxing Bath Recipes or Do It Yourself Spa Pedicure .