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96.     Diet for Oily Skin – (i) Have cucumber and bitter gourd (karela) juice on an empty stomach; (ii) Cut down oils and fats from the diet; (iii) Avoid all processed and junk foods and drinks like colas or very sugary foods as they adversely affect oily skins, even more than other skins.

97.     Diet for Acne-Prone Skin – (i) Avoid all refined foods; (ii) Cut down on too much dairy products, eggs, non-vegetarian foods; (iii) Eat salads, fruits and vegetables; (iv) Include more fibre in the diet like wheat bran and oat bran; (v) Eat sprouts two times a week; (vi) Hydrate well with 10 glasses of water a day; (vii) Have bitter gourd (karela) skin juice along with basil (tulsi) and bottle gourd (lauki) juice daily.

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Harmful Effects of Cosmetic Products

98.     Most cosmetic products contain a cocktail of chemical ingredients, many of which have been reported as being irritant and toxic to the skin. Research shows that 15 to 20% of the population in the West is adversely affected by the chemicals in personal care and cosmetic products. Chemicals in cosmetics tend to accumulate in the fatty tissues of the body and in the organs, and do not move through the body as quickly as natural substances. Various studies have demonstrated the long-term harmful health effects of using chemical products and have shown increased risk of lung cancer; high risk of cancer in the uterus and ovary; and high risk of breast, digestive and respiratory cancer in beauticians who are exposed to chemical products  daily.

 Beneficial Effects of Natural Substances

99.     Humans are organic beings and our bodies like organic or natural substances and process them well. Natural based products tend to work better over a longer period of time than synthetic cosmetics. A synthetic product takes over from the skin’s natural functions whereas a natural based product works within the skin’s functions to stimulate the skin to work to its maximum potential naturally. The use of only natural based products in conjunction with a slight lifestyle change – for example, healthy diet, regular sleep patterns, regular exercise and use of a