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Grey Hair Causes & Remedies

Gone are the days when grey hair was only a concern of the elderly. We now see youngsters & youth falling prey to grey hair right in their childhood or teens. This is not only creating a sense of complex in the youth but also putting a hurdle for them in different areas of life. Grey hair make individuals look old. People often start bullying them, not thinking what impact it will make in their minds. This is also a very alarming situation for the parents.

One of the biggest problems that arise here is that people don’t want to just dye their hair artificially or introduce any harmful chemicals to their already grey hair. This would do more harm than good & start greying the rest of the hair too. You know, parents would never approve their children of going for artificial hair dyes. What can be done then? Well, like other issues, there are several remedies for grey hair too that don’t use any harmful chemicals & bring about natural results. But before discussing those, you would want to know why exactly do your hair turn grey, right?

Causes of Grey Hair

There are multiple causes of grey hair.

1. Vitamin Deficiency & Malnourishment

Grey hair might result due to vitamin deficiency in your body. The lack of vitamin E, D & B leads to nutritional deficiencies in your body that cause your hair to turn grey. Hence, it directly points to the role of poor diet in the greying of your hair. When you don’t eat well, you face different complications, one of which is premature greying of hair.

2. Smoking

Smoking causes different complications in your life. Other than other health complications, smoking can also result in grey hair. If you’re a smoker, you are more likely to get premature grey hair.

3. Sunlight

You might have heard this famous Asian quotes by most of the aunties & uncles: “I haven’t turned my hair grey in sunlight” to advocate the experience they have gained. Well yes, direct exposure to sunlight does cause your hair to turn grey. So yeah, don’t forget to cover your head in the scorching daylight.

4. Genetics & Heredity

Genes do certainly play a very important role in the premature greying of your hair. You can inherit this trait by your ancestors. There is also some similarities seen among the people of the same race to acquire this tendency. Asians & whites are more likely to suffer from premature greying of hair while the blacks are less prone to it. This is the work of genes.

5. Stress

Although stress does not contribute directly to grey hair, long-term stress can make you more likely to get grey hair & speed the process up. If you are stressful today, you will not obviously get grey hair right away today. It is a matter of many days & years.

6. Using Harmful Hair Products & Dyes

Remember how your mother & grandma have always forbidden you from using harsh products & dyes on your hair? That was certainly for a great reason. Many hair products & dyes entails really harsh & harmful chemicals that make are quite damaging your hair. Your hair becomes brittle, grey & lack of life.

Solutions & Remedies

Having known about the potential causes of grey hair, you might probably have an idea about the preventions & some solutions to this problem. Let’s have a look at them.

1. Diet

Having a balanced diet is so important to avoid premature grey hair. You need to have a better intake of antioxidants & vitamins in your diet. So in short, eating right is the key to avoid such complications.

2. Quit Smoking

When you know that smoking is a leading cause in the greying of your hair so you definitely need to quit to save yourself from the dangers of grey hair.

3. Curry Leaves

Curry leaves, also known as curry patta in Pakistan, are an amazing solution to grey hair. You can include curry leaves in your diet & also apply them onto your hair. To apply on hair, you need to boil a few curry leaves in coconut or mustard oil & cool down. Strain the oil out and store in a bottle. Apply on hair & roots regularly for best results.

4. Coconut Oil

Applying coconut oil directly to your hair & roots is an amazing remedy to get rid of grey hair. If you are one of those people who are stressed out due to grey hair, make coconut oil a hair care ritual.

5. Amla

Amla is an amazing ingredient for your hair. You might have heard that amla makes your hair long, strong & smooth, but do you know that it is also a great remedy to blacken your hair. Take dried amla & crush it into a powdered form. Mix it well in a carrier oil like olive, mustard or coconut oil and heat up a bit. Store it in a container & use regularly. You can even take whole dried amla and boil in the carrier oil. Bring to cool & use.

6. Herbal Hair Dye

You can even make a hair dye at home using natural herbs. To make herbal hair dye at home, you will need black walnut, black tea, sage & nettle. Boil all of these ingredients in some water for 30 minutes & wait for the color to be released. After the ingredients leave all their color, apply on clean hair for 15 to 20 minutes & then wash off.

7. Henna Hair Dye

Henna, also known as mehndi in Pakistan, has long been used to dye hair naturally. You can achieve different hair shades using henna. To get dark hair, mix some henna powder with coffee beans & black tea. Pour in some water to make a thick paste & apply on your hair using your fingertips. Don’t forget to wear gloves before you dip your hands in henna as it get stain them really bad & won’t go away for at least two weeks. For more please visit our website

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Get rid of blackheads naturally at home

Blackheads can be a problematic skin issue that is a cause of acne & pimples in the long run. Even if you have clear skin, these tiny black spots will ruin the whole look, making it appear rough and rugged. You mostly get these on your nose & surrounding areas. However, in addition to getting these on your face, your whole body may develop blackheads. Although, they are more common & visible on the face. 

But what exactly are blackheads?

Blackheads are tiny, bulged dots that show up on your skin due to clogged hair follicles. The pores on your skin get clogged with oil, dead skin cells, sebum & dirt. These then get trapped into the hair follicles, taking a black appearance, which is why they are known as blackheads. Although associated commonly with dirt & pollution, blackheads are not only formed due to these reasons. One of the main reasons blackheads come into being is due to the oxidized melanin. Also, when the sebum produced by your skin gets exposed to direct oxygen, it eventually darkens & takes the form of blackheads. 

Causes of blackheads

There are various reasons why these tiny spots appear on your face or body.

Excessive production of oil & sebum

Quite obvious, no?  When your skin starts producing excessive oil & sebum, it traps dirt & dead skin cells within, making the pores get clogged with these impurities. These then take a blackish or dark appearance & form blackheads. We even discussed this above.

Hormonal changes

Hormonal changes affect a lot of functions in your body. The fluctuations in hormones leads to an increased sebum & oil production. This in turn leads to blackheads through the same process as mentioned in the above point.

Melanin oxidation

Melanin is a substance in your skin that is responsible for your skin color. This melanin when oxidizes on your skin, takes a darker appearance. This in turn leads to blackheads.

Certain drugs & food practices

Blackheads can also be formed as a side effect of certain drugs. When you take those drugs or medicines, they might come up with certain side effects, one of which might be blackheads & acne. Likewise, certain foods you eat may also be a cause of blackheads & acne etc.

Solutions/remedies of blackheads

Having known about the blackheads & why they are formed, we now come to their solution. You might be delighted to know that you can get rid of blackheads trying out certain effective home remedies too.

Use a deep cleansing face wash or scrub

We now know that blackheads are formed due to the excess oil & sebum that gets trapped within the pores. It is therefore recommended to use a face wash or scrub that ensures deep pore cleansing & clears out all the impurities from within. Also, don’t forget to wash your face several times a day to keep all the oil away.  

Remove all the makeup thoroughly

The makeup particles also get trapped within the pores in addition to oil & dirt which leads to the formation of ‘not-so-appealing’ blackheads on your face. So make sure you always remove your makeup before you go to sleep. Even when not asleep, do remove your makeup first with a good makeup remover or cleansing milk & then wash your face thoroughly with a cleanser or scrub.  

Lemon & sugar scrubbing

Lemon is a great ingredient to fight oil & pollution. You can make your own scrubber at home using half cut lemon & some white or brown sugar on it. Rub the cut lemon with sugar on top over the blackheads to work the magic. Remember not to be harsh with it & stay gentle.

Tea tree oil

Applying tea tree oil to the blackhead helps reduce them by killing the bacteria in your skin. With the help of a cotton bud, apply some of it on the affected areas twice or thrice a week. Don’t forget to dilute it in some water or essential oil.

Facial steam

One of the traditional yet the most effective ways to remove blackheads is to go for face steaming. All you have to do is, boil some water, take a cloth or towel, bend on the pot or tub containing hot water (at least 60 cm away from your face), put the cloth or towel on you and take steam. The steam will open your pores and make these blackheads easier to be removed.

Turmeric

Turmeric has antifungal, antibacterial & antiseptic properties which are quite good to work against blackheads & the bacteria that cause these blackheads. What you need to do is, take a teaspoon of turmeric in a small bowl, add a few drops of warm water in it &| mix well to form a thick paste. Apply this paste on the affected areas for 15 minutes & wash off. You can use turmeric regularly as it makes your skin free of germs & keeps it fresh.

Common mistake you make while trying to get rid of blackheads

What most people do to remove blackheads is, squeezing & scrubbing them out with a rough cloth or any steel tool. Little do they know that this will make the situation even worse & enhance their appearance. It is therefore recommended not to apply any harsh external pressure on your blackheads as to avoid aggravating the condition.