Boils - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Boils

The boils, known as furuncle in medical parlance, are tender
swelling in the skin surrounded by large red areas. They are
infections of the sweat glands or hair follicles of the skin.
They commonly occur during summer. 

Symptoms

* Boils can occur anywhere on the body, but they appear most
   often on the face, eyelids, back of the neck, upper back, and
   buttocks.

* Boils occurring round the eyes and nose are especially serious
   because their poisons can spread to the brain.

Causes

* Boils are mainly caused by stapphylococcus germs which enter
   the sweat glands or hair follicles.

* They can be transmitted from one person to another .

* The essential cause of this disorder is thus bacterial.

Treatment

* A thorough cleansing of the system is essential to the treatment
   of boils.

* Take exclusive diet of fresh juicy fruits for two or three days.

* A warm-water enema should be administered daily, if possible,
   during this period to cleanse the bowels.

* Avoid tea, coffee, starchy, and sugary foods especially, cakes,
   pastries, sweets, chocolates, white sugar, and white bread.

Home Remedies For Boils

* The use of garlic and onion has proved most effective among
   the several home remedies found beneficial in the treatment of
   boils.

* The juice of garlic or onion may be applied externally on the boils
   to help ripen them and also to break them and evacuate the pus.

* Bitter Gourd is an efficient home remedy for boils.  A cupful of fresh
   juice of this vegetable, mixed with a teaspoon of lime juice,
   should be taken, sip by sip, on an empty stomach daily for
   few days in treating this condition.

* Cumin seeds (jeera) are beneficial in the treatment of boils. The seeds
   of black cumin should be ground in water and made into a paste.
   This paste can be applied to boils with beneficial results.

Make-Up Tips For Perfect Complexion

Foundation

This has several beauty benefits. It evens out skin tones,

smoothens the skin’s texture, provides a base for other

make-up, and keeps colors true.

Color Check

* Do not use the back of your hand to check the color
   because it is darker. Apply a little on your jaw-line
   and check.

* Check this in daylight.

Foundation Mixes

Foundation and powder in one handy ready-mixed compact
are the short-cut to a natural-looking complexion. They are
smoothed on with a sponge and suit most skin types, except
very dry skins.

FOUNDATION TIPS

* Keep in mind your skin type and needs when buying your
   foundation. It should not look uncomfortable.

* If you have dry skin, look for a creamy, moisturizing
   formula.   

* For oily and combination skin, an oil-free or water-based
   make-up is best.

* Water-based foundations give a matte finish.

EYESHADOW TIPS

* Pressed powder eyeshadows give excellent coverage and are
  useful for building up color intensity; the colors also keep true
  during wear.

* Loose eyeshadow powders tend to be pearly and slightly finer
   textures than pressed and are best used as highlights or for a
   soft sheen.

* Cream eyeshadowis by far the most difficult to use and it tends
   to sink into the crease of the socker-line after few hours.

Skin Care Tips

How To Take Care Of Your Skin..!

Cleansing:  This is one of the best method to have a good skin.

A quick cleanse in the morning and a thorough cleanse at night
are important for every skin type.

Tips To Remove Eye Make-Up:

* Dab a little eye make-up remover on to two cotton wool pads.
   Never use tissue on eyes.

* Use one pad for each eye (to avoid infection) and hold it against
   your lashes for a few seconds to dissolve the make-up.

Tips To Wipe-Off Cleanser:

* Warm the cleanser in your hands so that it does not go on cold.

* Smooth it over your face with your whole hand, starting at the neck
   and working up and out.

* Place your thumbs under your chin and work the cleanser in little
  circles with your index fingers around your nose and chin.

* Remove the cleanser by wiping it off gently with a soft tissue or a
   piece of cotton wool.

Tips For Using Toner:

* Sweep the toner on to your face with a cotton wool pad, moving up
   and out, avoiding the eye area.

* Blot your skin dry with a tissue.

Tips For Steaming:

* Cleanse your skin first.

* Pour boiling water into a bowl and lean over the steam.
   Draping a towel over your head and the bowl will prevent
   steam escaping.

* Be very careful not to get too close to the water. Do not steam
   for more than few minutes.

* Apply a cleansing mask afterwards, while your skin is still warm,
   or cleanse your skin again and massage moisturizer into it.

Steaming warms and softens the skin making it easier to remove blackheads.

Tips for Beauty Care in All Seasons

USEFUL TIPS FOR BEAUTY CARE

* In rainy season, try to keep your feet as much moisture or
  wetness free as possible.

* In winters, always wear wollen socks with the shoes. Even otherwise
   wearing socks would keep your body warm and feet blemishless.

* In summers, you must see that your feet don’t sweat too much. Keep
   them dry and cool by occasionally rubbing them with a towel soaked in
   chill water.

* In winters, the heels generally develops small crevices. Use some good
   Vaseline-based cream to get rid of them.

* In rainy seasons, it is advisable to use a medicated soap.

* In summers, devote additional attention to your hair. Shampoo them
   at least twice a week. In rainy season, keep your hair dry and
   untangled otherwise lice will be bred in.

* Hair grows fast during rainy season. Keep them trimmed occasionally.

* Never use dark make-up during summers and rainy season. The
   oozing sweat would spoil its charms. Choose the make-up in
   accordance with the type of your skin and the season prevailing.

* Eye-liner, shadow, or mascara should not be used in summers
   and rainy seasons.

* Never use wet ‘Bindis’ during rainy seasons ad summers. Also,
   use lipstick of lighter shade during these seasons. Dark-shaded
   clothes and lipsticks are preferable only during winters.

How To Maintain Beautiful Cheeks

Well-formed cheeks enhance the beauty of the face. Veins should not
be visible. To keep them healthy and well-formed, follow the simple
methods below.

* Never let your cheeks rest of your palms.

* Perform regular exercises.

* Never fill your mouth with eatables. Take always a small bite of
  your food.

* Never rub your cheeks against anything nor let them be pressed
   or pinched.

* Try to be always happy and cheerful. It is medically advisable
   to “laugh daily for about 10 minutes.” It makes your cheeks
   and normal health healthy and beautiful.

* Do not use any artificial coloring material on your cheeks.

TIP TO KEEP YOUR CHEEKS BEAUTIFUL:

Mix a few fresh rose leaves in raw milk and crush them to a
paste form. Then, add a little honey to the paste and apply
on your cheeks every morning for five minutes. Then, rinse it off.

EXERCISE FOR CHEEKS:

* Fill up your mouth with air. The air should be filled by whistling
   the reverse way. Then, allow the air to bloat up you face.
   This would puff up your cheeks.

* Hold the air as much as you can while letting your chin rest
   on your chest. Then, blow out the air slowly, after a minute
   or so. This would keep your cheeks wrinkle less.