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Tomato juice + oats powder = lighten facial marks

I am a 23-year-old woman, and I have had PCOS for a year now; because of this, I have noticed facial hair growth and some scars. They are very noticeable, so I feel odd every time I go out, and sad every time I see my reflection in the mirror. Can you please tell me how I can remove the hair naturally, as I don't want to do waxing or laser therapy?
- Amy
I can understand your state of mind. Unfortunately, the hair that grows now will be thicker, so I still feel laser or waxing would be the best remedy for you. For the marks, a regular pack of tomato juice mixed with oats powder can be applied on the skin and scrubbed off when dry; it will lighten the marks, and the loose soft hair will also fall off - but for coarse hair, you will have to get waxing or laser treatment.

I have pimples that appear all over my back every now and then, and leave marks when they subside. I hate them! Please give me a good cure.
- Tarun
Pimples on your back are a sure sign of dandruff in the scalp. Brush your hair thoroughly, and massage a mix of aloe vera gel, 2 tablespoon tea tree oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice on your scalp; apply the same on your back and face. Leave on for 1 hour; rinse hair (no need to shampoo), and remove the paste from your back and face with a cold damp cloth.

I am a 12-year-old girl. My scalp has been itching for the past two months. I have checked my hair and there is no sign of dandruff or lice. Please suggest a home remedy!
- Sarah
Itchiness of scalp may be due to a dry scalp - which may be due to lack of water and poor circulation. Drink at least 2 litres of water daily. Brush hair twice daily; this helps activate circulation and stimulate natural oils, thus making the scalp soft, smooth and supple. Massage coconut milk thrice a week on scalp; this will help reduce the itchiness. Whenever possible, you can even scrub a slice of ripe avocado on the scalp.

You had recommended raw potato juice for lightening underarms. I wanted to ask how long it will take for me to see results. I know natural treatments take time, but could you give me a rough idea anyway?
- Anjana
Marks could take 10 to 15 days, but in rare cases over a month - so follow the treatment every day and see the skin tan fading.

I have huge pores on my face. Please give me a solution.
- Ritesh
Mix 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon tomato juice and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Add enough corn flour to make a smooth mask, and apply on your face; when dry, rinse with cold water. Never use warm water on face as this will widen the pores. Start applying this mask every day and, gradually, every alternate day till the pores completely shrink.
 
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