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Reader’s Digest Online posted “23 Old-Time Home Remedies We’ve Forgotten—but Need to Bring Back ASAP” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel and Visha Skincare.

The article includes Visha Skincare founder Dr. Purvisha Patel‘s expert commentary on effective home remedies such as cool tea for eye bags, oatmeal bathes for skin ailments, aloe for burns and petroleum jelly for wounds.

Cool tea for eye bags

Tea has tons of benefits for both inside and outside your body, such as helping calm puffy eyes—which you grandmother probably knew. “The caffeine in the tea bags helps with vasoconstriction, or shrinking of the blood vessels, around the eyes, leading to less puffiness or swelling skin,” says dermatologist Purvisha Patel, MD, creator of Visha Skin Care. “The cool temperature also helps decrease inflammation and swelling under the eyes.” Simply wring out wet tea bags, place in the fridge for a bit and then put over eyes. Some studies have even shown the caffeine in tea applied topically can also act as sunscreen and help prevent skin cancer.

Oatmeal bath for skin ailments

If you suffer from skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, or even just have run-of-the-mill dry skin, home remedies may help. Although it sounds weird to bathe in something you might eat, old-fashioned oatmeal baths can be very soothing—they’re even recommended by the National Eczema Association. “Oatmeal baths are great for dry, itchy skin,” Dr. Patel says. “Oatmeal, when soaked in warm water, creates a slimy film that coats the skin to protect it and trap in moisture.” Grind up rolled oats (not the instant variety) and pour into a warm, but not hot, bath. Pat dry instead of rubbing when you get out.

Aloe for burns

You may think of aloe for sunburn relief, but the ancient treatment can also be used for other types of burns as well. One study demonstrated the effectiveness of aloe over other treatments for second-degree burns. “Aloe is a very soothing remedy for burns,” Dr. Patel says. “It is a gel derived from the aloe vera plant that contains-anti inflammatory agents that can help with burns.” Make sure you use pure aloe and not a fragranced version, and test it out first to make sure you’re not allergic. For serious burns, though, you should still see a doctor.

Petroleum jelly for wounds

Petroleum jelly has many uses you never thought to try—although your grandmother probably did. But for skin, using it too frequently might not be a good idea. “It is comedogenic, or acne causing, and can lead to breakouts when used on the face and body,” Dr. Patel says. “It also makes sunburns worse by trapping in heat.” But, she does recommend one particular use for the old-time product. “I do not recommend petroleum jelly for all skin issues, but it can be helpful to occlude [or close up] a wound and can prevent infection,” she says. Studies have shown it’s even effective in post-surgery healing.

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Reader’s Digest Online posted “50 Everyday Habits That Can Make You Look Younger” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel and Visha Skincare.

The article includes Visha Skincare founder Dr. Purvisha Patel‘s expert commentary on using skincare ingredients like retinol, AHAs and SPF to maintain younger looking skin.

Forget aging gracefully—here’s how to age youthfully. Keep a healthy glow, a spring in your step, and a radiant appearance with tips from the experts.

Seek out certain skin care ingredients

No surprise—SPF protects against free radical damage from the sun’s UV radiation that leads to collagen breakdown, sagging skin, and wrinkles, says dermatologist Purvisha Patel, MD, creator of Visha Skin Care. But there are other game-changing skincare ingredients to look for, too. “Retinol and alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) can rejuvenate the skin and eliminate fine lines and wrinkles,” she says. “Hyaluronic acid helps your skin retain moisture, which gives it a smooth, glowing look.”

Treat aging skin

“Age spots” are really sun-damaged skin. “The key to removing age spots is to exfoliate skin to remove the darkened areas,” Dr. Patel says. Lightening serums may work, and professional chemical peels or laser removal are options, too. “People concerned about age-related spots should consult with their board-certified dermatologist on the best treatment for their case,” Dr. Patel says.

Try home remedies for skin rejuvenation

The old trick of cucumber slices on the eye—as well as other cool things like cold tea bags or sweet potato slices—constricts blood vessels and reduces eye puffiness, Dr. Patel says. Some other home remedies? “Cleaning your skin with lemon juice can lighten sun spots,” she says. “Turmeric helps decrease free radical release.” Try adding the spice to foods, or take an over-the-counter capsule. (Here are natural recipes for amazing skin.)

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Glam posted “Skin Care Secrets To Know Before Swimsuit Season” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel and Visha Skincare.

The article includes Visha Skincare brand founder Dr. Purvisha Patel’s expert commentary on the importance of exfoliating the skin before swimsuit season and features Visha Skincare Sugar Shrink Body Scrub.

Spring is here, and for those of us in most parts of the country (sorry, South Dakota), gone are the days of snow boots and warm jackets. As the days become longer and warmer, swimsuit season is probably on your mind, and there’s no better time than now to start prepping your skin. After all, Memorial Day is just weeks away. So we asked top dermatologists to share their secrets for gorgeous, glowing skin through summer. Ahead, the tricks and product picks you need before you buy that itty-bitty bikini you’ve been eyeing.

Lessen the look of cellulite

“Exfoliating the skin for swimsuit season is crucial,” says Purvisha Patel, MD, a dermatologist in Germantown, TN, and founder of Visha Skincare. It helps with everything from shaving and waxing to reducing the appearance of cellulite.” For cellulite, she explains, which is caused by the entrapment of fat lobules within fibrous bands under the surface of the skin, gently exfoliating in circular motions helps decrease the approach of such bands and the appearance of dimpled skin. Try Visha Skincare Sugar Shrink Body Scrub ($36; vishaskincare.com).

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POPSUGAR posted “Is Apple Cider Vinegar a Miracle Cure For Eczema? Here’s What the Pros Say.” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel and Visha Skincare.

The article includes Visha Skincare brand founder Dr. Purvisha Patel’s expert commentary on how apple cider vinegar works to treat eczema, as well as Visha Skincare Bump 2 Baby. The thick moisturizer, says Dr. Patel, fills the small cracks in the skin and helps stop the nerves from firing when exposed to air. The article also shares Dr. Patel’s advice on drinking enough water, taking a multivitamin and probiotic and getting enough sleep!

Anyone who’s been diagnosed with eczema is familiar with the process of trying treatment after treatment and remedy after remedy. Thousands of products tout themselves as miracle cures, and beauty blogs and websites have dedicated entire sections toward soothing flaky, itchy skin with at-home, DIY treatments. As is the case with any sort of skin type or ailment, what seems like a godsend for one person may not work for another. Today, with the help of three dermatologists, we’re exploring the topic of using apple cider vinegar to treat eczema.

Apple Cider Vinegar For Eczema

As you’re probably aware, trying to satisfy that itch with a scratch only exacerbates the problem. So how do you soothe your poor, inflamed skin? There are numerous over-the-counter products and prescription ointments that can help. Also, an increasingly common temporary treatment is apple cider vinegar. But does it actually work?

“The skin is open and can be prone to infection, making the itching and redness worse. Apple cider vinegar kills bacteria on the surface of the skin and seems to ‘dry up’ superficially infected skin,” explained Dr. Purvisha Patel, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Visha Skincare.

Application Instructions

Our dermatologists recommended applying apple cider vinegar via a clean cotton pad onto a small trial patch of your skin, noting that some people actually prefer a sting to an itch!

“A thick moisturizer, such as Visha Skincare Bump 2 Baby, should then be put on the skin so the small cracks in the skin that just got cleansed are now filled. This helps stop the skin nerves from firing when exposed to air,” advised Dr. Patel.

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BeautyVille Laser & Aesthetics posted “7 New Things to Know About Laser Hair Removal | Laser Hair Removal in Hicksville NY” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel.

The article includes Visha Skincare brand founder Dr. Purvisha Patel’s expert commentary laser hair removal.

Thinking of going under the laser? Get to know the ins and outs of the procedure before you cough up the funds necessary to go hair-free for good.

It May Not Get You Totally Hair-Free

There’s a possibility that your treatment will leave behind fine hairs that can’t be eliminated by a laser, says dermatologist Purvisha Patel, M.D., of Advanced Dermatology in Memphis. It just depends on the person—some women experience this, while others don’t.

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DailyMail posted “As if by magic! Korean blogger goes viral with blackhead removal hack that uses saran wrap and Vaseline to ‘MELT’ blemishes – but dermatologists warn the trick is ‘terrible’ for your face” featuring Dr. Purvisha Patel.

The piece shares quotes from Visha Skincare brand-founder, Dr. Purvisha Patel, as she gives her insight on the at-home use of saran wrap and Vaseline for blackhead removal, where she notes both the positives and negatives of the “skincare hack.”

A Korean beauty blogger’s bizarre blackhead removal hack has taken the internet by storm, along with a video showing her removing the blemishes from her face – while also prompting dermatologists to issue a grave warning about the “terrible” trick.

Fei Yang, 23, revealed on her YouTube channel how she ‘melts’ her blackheads using just two household items, Vaseline and saran wrap, applying the petroleum jelly to her nose, covering it in the plastic film, and allowing it to sit overnight before squeezing out the blackheads the next morning.

But while her trick has sparked a frenzy of excitement online, dermatologists are warning against using petroleum jelly on the face to expunge clogged pores, insisting the method is counter-intuitive and will only backfire and cause to even worse issues.

Dr. Purvisha Patel, founder of Visha Skincare, also spoke exclusively to FEMAIL admitting there are both positives and negatives to this trick.

Dr. Patel shared that Vaseline and saran wrap is a trick that’s been around for ages and is even often used by estheticians before facials.

Some of the positive aspects to this hack she says are, “Blackheads are oxidized sebum or oil that turns black in an open pore – this is why you can see it.”

“The saran wrap also creates nice heat and moisture underneath, helping open pores. It’s almost like steaming the face.”

“Petroleum jelly dilutes the dried up oxidized oil, creating a hard-topped plug of oil in the pore which is then easier to squeeze out and clear.”

However, she says there are in fact many pitfalls to trying this out including, “If you use products that are not straight petroleum jelly, it will end up with the opposite result – clogging pores and creating breakouts.”

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