Tomatoes to Lighten Scars

Q. Due to sun exposure, my legs have become darker than the rest of my body, and visible when I wear dresses. Is there anyway I can even out the skin tone? Also, my under-eye area is quite dark, and was wondering if you can suggest a solution. — Name withheld

A. Take some tomato juice, and mix it with aloe vera juice. Massage this mix daily on the problem areas that you have mentioned to lighten and brighten. Rinse when dry.

Q. My face has started to brighten due to masks suggested by you. I would like to request you to please suggest a remedy for my wrinkles. — Name withheld

A. You can make a mask with one teaspoon of aloe vera gel mixed with corn flour and two drops of Vitamin E oil. Apply it to the areas that you need repaired, and once it dries, splash your face with cold water to first soften the mask before completely washing it off.

Q. I am a 20 year old with a serious acne problem for the past 10 years. I have tried many remedies, and thankfully the situation is now under control because of using your honey and cinnamon mask. Unfortunately, I have a lot of scarring which looks terrible. I also have very thin hair, which falls in clumps every time I shampoo or comb my hair. I’ve stopped shampooing, and cleanse my hair with chickpea flour. I use a mix of coconut and castor oil on my hair regularly, but the hair fall isn’t stopping. Please help. — Name withheld

A. Your scars can be gradually smoothened by regularly applying a mask of rice powder, corn powder (in equal measure), and tomato juice. Apply a thick layer, and after 20 minutes, gently scrub with wet fingers. Rinse with chilled water. For your hair cleanse your scalp with 1 tablespoon aloe vera juice mixed with lemon juice. After 30 minutes, apply some coconut oil mixed with castor oil over the mask. You can leave this on for a couple of hours before washing your hair. Follow this routine thrice a week to get quick results.

Q. I am 38 years old, and have been noticing acne scars on my back over the past 12-13 years. I have tried several medicines but nothing has worked. Due to these black scars, I am unable to wear sarees. Please suggest a solution. — Name withheld

A. Dark scars can be lightened in two steps. First, rub a slice of tomato on the problem area, and leave it on for 10 minutes. Over this, apply a mask of potato juice, and rinse after 30 minutes. Every night, before you sleep, apply coconut oil over the scars, and you will see a remarkable difference.

Q. I am 21 years old, and I’m losing a lot of hair, plus my hair grows really slowly. I’ve only had this problem since I’ve moved here, because earlier I had long, beautiful and healthy hair. Also, I have an iron deficiency, so I was wondering if this could be a possible cause? — Name withheld

A. Apply a hair mask of one beaten egg, a teaspoon of olive oil, a teaspoon of olive oil, and a teaspoon of limejuice. Apply this well all over —on your scalp and roots, and leave it on for an hour. Shampoo with a fruit based shampoo, and do this routine atleast twice a week to see good results. I also recommend seeing a doctor to get nutritional supplements and make sure you eat a nourishing diet.