| How to Use Tea Tree Oil for Acne Posted: 25 Aug 2019 01:00 AM PDT Tea tree oil can be used as a natural solution for getting rid of pimples. It contains natural antibacterial properties, which makes it an excellent alternative to harsh synthetic chemicals and it will not strip your skin of its natural oils. Tea tree oil can be applied directly to acne or it can be used as an ingredient in a variety of skin treatments. Once you learn how to use tea tree oil, it can become an effective tool in your battle against pimples. [Edit]Using Tea Tree Oil as a Spot Treatment For Acne - Purchase pure tea tree oil. Getting pure oil will ensure that you don't end up applying unknown chemicals or ingredients on your skin. Look at that label and make sure it say 100% pure tea tree oil, as products and their concentrations can vary.
- Even if you plan on diluting the tea tree oil, purchase 100% tea tree oil. This will allow you to control what you use to dilute or mix into your oil.
- Wash your skin. Use a mild soap or cleanser to clean the area that has acne. Then dry the skin, as the tea tree oil should be applied to a dry surface. It's important to apply tea tree oil to clean skin, as it's easier for the tea tree oil to clean pimples and acne when the skin on top is already clean.
- Test the tea tree oil on your skin. Before applying tea tree oil to your acne, you should test it on a healthy spot of skin. Dab a drop of the oil on your hand or other easily accessible spot of skin and let it sit there for a few minutes. If it does not irritate your skin at all, then it is appropriate to use on your acne.
- If the tea tree oil does irritate your skin, you can either decide not to use it at all or dilute it down enough so it doesn't irritate your skin.
- Common side effects of tea tree oil include irritation, redness, or dried skin.[1]
- Make a homemade spot treatment, if necessary. If you find that pure, undiluted tea tree oil is a little too harsh, irritating, or drying on your skin, try using it in a homemade spot treatment. Simply mix a couple of drops of tea tree oil into 2 teaspoons of aloe vera gel, water, or a neutral oil, such as coconut or olive oil.
- Tea tree oil can be very helpful for treating acne even when it is only 5% of the spot treatment solution.[2]
- You can also try mixing tea tree oil with raw, organic honey. Honey also contains antibacterial properties and promotes skin healing. Tea tree oil combined with honey can make a nice mask or paste.
- Store your spot treatment in a small glass container so it is available for easy application.
- Apply the tea tree oil onto your pimples. Pour a few drops the tea tree oil or solution onto a cotton bud, cotton pad, tissue, or your fingertip. Then gently dab it directly to your pimples.
- Just a small amount of oil will penetrate the skin to unblock the sebaceous glands, disinfect pores, and dry out whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples.
- Leave the tea tree oil on the acne for a few hours, or overnight. Leaving it on will give it time to absorb into the acne and do its job. The redness and swelling should decrease and the pores will be cleaned out. Then rinse your face with warm water and gently dry it after the tea tree oil has done its job.
- You can rinse the tea tree oil off with plain warm water or you can use a gentle cleanser, if necessary.
- Repeat this treatment daily. Using tea tree oil to eliminate bacteria and clean out your pores will be most effective if done on a regular basis. However, you can apply the tea tree oil whenever you like, either in the morning or evening.
- This treatment should help reduce active pimples and any redness that remains due to continuing infection under the surface of the skin.
[Edit]Using Tea Tree Oil in Skin Treatments - Use tea tree oil in a homemade face mask. A few drops of tea tree oil can be added to homemade face masks to kill bacteria and dry out pimples. Make a face mask using natural ingredients.
- Mix 3-4 drops of tea tree oil with 2 tablespoons of green clay powder, which can be found at most health food stores. Stir in enough water to turn your clay into a spreadable paste. Apply the mask evenly, leave the mask on for at least 20 minutes, and then rinse off with warm water and pat dry.
- Blend together 3 drops of tea tree oil, 1 teaspoon of jojoba oil, and half of a very finely chopped tomato. Apply this face mask directly to clean skin and leave on for 10 minutes, before rinsing off with warm water and patting dry.
- Add 5 drops of tea tree oil to 1/4 cup of plain yogurt (either traditional or Greek style) and apply as a mask. Rinse off with warm water after 15-20 minutes.
- Add tea tree oil to a homemade face scrub. For an effective, acne-fighting face scrub, try mixing tea tree oil with some other natural ingredients from your kitchen cupboard. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of sesame or olive oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, and approximately 10 drops of tea tree oil. Gently massage the mixture onto your damp face, using circular motions, for 2-5 minutes. Wash off with warm water and then pat your face dry.[3]
- This scrub may be a little rough for people suffering from cystic acne but is perfect for mild to medium breakouts.
- As both tea tree oil and honey are natural preservatives, you can make this scrub in bulk and store in a jar in your medicine cabinet.
- Add tea tree oil to your cleanser or moisturizer. A few drops of tea tree oil can be added to your daily moisturizer and cleanser to help combat stubborn pimples. Apply 2 - 6 drops, depending on how strong you want it.[4]
- Be careful not to get it in your eyes. It could cause stinging or burning if the tea tree oil comes into contact with your eyes.
- Put tea tree oil in your bath. Add a couple of drops of tea tree oil to your bath to help clear acne on your chest, back, and other parts of your body. Additionally, the oil will add a fragrant scent to your bath.
- Breathing in the tea tree-infused steam can also help to alleviate congestion, so you should also try this when you have a cold or allergies.[5]
- Purchase tea tree skincare products. Many brands have started using tea tree oil in their skin products because of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. If you feel that the pure, essential oil is a little too strong for your tastes or you don't have time to make your own tea tree skin products, buying a tea tree based product may be a good option.[6]
- Tea tree cleansers, moisturizers, and spot gels are particularly popular.
[Edit]Warnings - Tea tree oil can be toxic to dogs and cats, so make sure to keep it far away from your pets.[7]
- Tea tree oil should only be used topically because it can have severe side effects if ingested.[8]
[Edit]Related wikiHows [Edit]References [Edit]Quick Summary |
| How to Build a Bottle Rocket Posted: 24 Aug 2019 05:00 PM PDT A bottle rocket is fun and easy to make. You can build and launch a simple bottle rocket by recycling materials you might find lying around at home. [Edit]Making a One Bottle Rocket with a Launcher - Roll a piece of paper into a cone. This will be the nose cone of the rocket. Feel free to use colored or patterned paper to design the rocket.[1]
- Colored construction paper is both durable and nice-looking!
- Wrap the nose cone with duct tape. This will have it stronger and more water-resistant.
- If you want to add a bit of color to your rocket, you can use colored duct tape to wrap the nose cone.
- You can also paint the plastic bottle if you'd like to decorate it further. Feel free to also add a design or logo to the plastic bottle (or body of) the rocket.
- Attach the nose cone to the bottom of the bottle. You can glue it or use duct tape and, if you have it, wire tape.
- Try to put it on a straight as you can onto the bottle and make sure it is secure.[2]
- Take thin cardboard and cut out 3-4 triangles. Since these will be the fins of your rocket, try to cut them at right angles so they can help the rocket stand straight.
- Use cardboard, construction paper, or normal paper as material for the fins. Sign boards, such as the ones that say "For Rent" or "For Sale" are also very good fin material.
- Place the fins on the lower part of the rocket.
- Bend "tabs" into the sides of the fins so that they can attach to the rocket body more easily. Then, tape or glue them on.
- If you line up the bottoms of the fins with the bottom of the rocket, it should be able to stand on its own.
- Add ballast to give the rocket weight. Ballast can be any material that provides weight for the rocket and ensures the rocket can coast once it is launched. The mass should be *above* the fins. The farther the better.
- Use Play Doh or clay as ballast as it is soft, malleable, and unlike pebbles or marbles, won't fall out or scatter when the rocket launches.[3]
- Mold about half a cup of Play Doh or clay into the ridges on the bottom of the bottle to form a rounded end on the outside of the bottle.
- Cover it with duct tape to keep it secure.
- Fill up the bottle with water. Pour of water into the bottle.[4]
- Make a very small hole through a cork. Make sure the hole is the same size as the valve of your bicycle pump valve.
- Stuff the cork into the bottle opening. You can also wedge it in with pliers for a tighter squeeze.
- Place the needle-like valve of a bicycle pump into the opening of the cork. Make sure it fits into the cork tightly.
- Turn the rocket right-side up. Hold it by the neck of the bottle onto the bicycle pump valve, and aim it away from your face.
- Launch the bottle rocket. Make sure you are in an open, outdoor area. The rocket will shoot up quite fast and high so remove any obstructions and warn anyone around you before you launch it. To launch the rocket:[5]
- Hold the rocket by the neck of the bottle and pump air into it. The rocket will go off when the cork can no longer withstand the pressure building up in the bottle.[6]
- Let go of the bottle. The water will shoot out everywhere when the bottle rocket takes off, so be prepared to get a bit wet.
- Do not approach the rocket once you start pumping, even if it appears that nothing is happening with the launch, as this can lead to injury.[7]
[Edit]Making a Two Bottle Rocket with a Launcher - Cut off the cap end of one of the bottles. Use scissors or a box cutter. You want a nice, clean cut so the bottles can be taped together cleanly and straight.[8]
- Cutting off the cap end of the bottle will make the rocket more aerodynamic and durable. A rounded end is also softer so it will do less damage to any objects if the rocket hits something when it lands.
- Keep the other bottle intact. It will act as the firing chamber that will hold the water and pressurized air. It will also be attached to the launcher, or other bottle.
- Add any decorative paint or designs to the bottles. Feel free to personalize the two bottle rocket with any logos or patterns. Be creative!
- Put ballast into the cut bottle. You can use Play Doh, similar to the procedure for the one bottle rocket, or kitty litter. Kitty litter is cheap, heavy, and when wet, will stay in place well.[9]
- To put in the kitty litter, tip the cut bottle and pour in about ½ inch of kitty litter. Then, add enough water to wet the kitty litter completely. Add another ¼ inch of kitty litter and soak it again.
- Avoid dumping in too much kitty litter as this can create a dry layer of kitty litter than could get loose and scatter when the rocket is launched. Too much kitty litter, or weight, in the rocket, can also cause the rocket to hit hard when it comes down.
- Dry the inside walls of the bottle and use duct tape to help hold the kitty litter in place.
- Tape together the two bottles. Line them up so that the cut bottle is on the bottom of the intact bottle. Press the bottles together, so that the edge of bottom, cut bottle goes over the intact bottle and tape them together with duct tape.[10]
- Take thin cardboard and cut out 3-4 triangles. These will be the fins of your rocket, so try to cut them at perfect right angles. This way, they will hold the two bottle rocket straight and make sure it coasts smoothly.
- Place the fins on the lower part of the cut bottle.
- Bend "tabs" into the sides of the fins so that they can attach to the rocket body more easily. Then, tape or glue them on.
- Make a very small hole in a cork. Ensure the hole is the same size as the valve of your bicycle pump valve.
- Stuff the cork into the opening of the intact bottle. You can also wedge it in with pliers for a tighter fit.
- Place the needle-like valve of a bicycle pump into the opening of the cork. Make sure it fits into the cork tightly.
- Turn the rocket right-side up. Hold it by the neck of the bottle and place it onto the bicycle pump valve.
- Launch the bottle rocket. Make sure you are in an open, outdoor area. The rocket will shoot up quite fast and high so remove any obstructions and warn anyone around you before you launch it. To launch the rocket:[11]
- Pump air into the bottle. The rocket will go off when the cork can no longer withstand the pressure building up in the bottle.[12] This is usually at around 80 psi.[13]
- Release the bottle. The water will shoot out everywhere when the bottle rocket takes off, so be prepared to get a bit wet.
- Be cautious once you start pumping and do not approach the rocket, even if it appears that nothing is happening with the launch, as this can lead to injury.[14]
[Edit]Warnings - Be careful when using sharp objects to cut the bottle or the cardboard, especially if you are under 10 years old.
- Keep your watchers (spectators) away from at least 5 meters.
[Edit]Things You'll Need Method 1: - For the rocket:
- A sheet of 8" x 11" paper
- A bottle (a 2-litre bottle works great for a regular sized rocket, but if you want to build a mini-rocket, you can use a regular sized water bottle)
- Fin material (thick cardstock or thin cardboard would work well)
- Duct tape (to decorate and hold together your rocket)
- Scissors
- Play Doh or clay
- Glue (optional)
- For the rocket launcher:
- Water
- Bicycle pump with needle valve
- Cork
- Drill
- Drill bit the size of the bicycle pump valve
Method 2: - For the rocket:
- Two bottles (two 2-litre bottles, or two regular sized water bottles)
- Fin material
- Scissors
- Duct tape
- Play Doh or kitty litter
- For the rocket launcher:
- Water
- Bicycle pump with needle valve
- Cork
- Drill
- Drill bit the size of the bicycle pump valve
[Edit]Related wikiHows [Edit]References [Edit]Quick Summary |
| How to Cure a Dog's Bad Breath Posted: 24 Aug 2019 09:00 AM PDT While it's ideal to prevent your dog from getting bad breath in the first place by doing things like brushing its teeth properly, there's still hope if your canine pal already has stinky breath. You can try various home remedies to mask its bad breath, and make some dietary and lifestyle changes in hopes of improving the situation. However, bad breath can also be a sign of larger health issues, so it's always advisable to take your dog in for regular vet checkups. Or, if your dog's breath turns foul all of a sudden, contact your vet right away. [Edit]Trying Home Remedies for Bad Breath - Add snips of mint, parsley, or wheatgrass to their food. The chlorophyll that makes these herbs green also has potential breath-freshening benefits. Use scissors or your fingers to finely snip or tear up about 1 tsp (5 g) of one or more of the herbs, then sprinkle it on top of your dog's food each day.[1]
- These herbs, like most home remedies for bad breath, only mask the stink. They don't address underlying causes like periodontal disease or other illnesses. It's always advisable to get regular veterinary check-ups that involve oral health evaluations.
- Pour of coconut oil over their food. Coconut oil has become very popular in recent years (for people and pups) due to a host of potential health benefits attached to it. Among other things, it's claimed to help freshen bad doggy breath. Use up to on their food each mealtime and see if you notice an improvement in your dog's breath.[2]
- Dogs typically like the smell and taste of coconut oil, so you probably won't have a problem getting them to eat it with their food.
- However, keep in mind that coconut oil is very high in calories. Don't feed it to your dog too often, and stop using it if the dog gains weight. Additionally, coconut oil is high in fat, so it isn't right for every dog, especially those prone to pancreatitis.
- If they don't care for coconut oil, try parsley, cinnamon, dental chews, or another option.
- Put a pinch of cinnamon into their dog food. Cinnamon, like coconut oil, has many presumed health benefits attached to it. In this case, though, it's mostly being used as a masking agent to cover up bad breath.[3]
- Don't add more than a pinch of cinnamon to your dog's food at each mealtime, or the flavor and scent may be too intense for their liking.
- Try doggy dental chews with chlorophyll. Canine dental chews are widely available at pet supply stores, large retailers, and online. Look for chews that include chlorophyll as well as cinnamon and clove for the best chance of getting fresh breath results.[4]
- Dental chews come in various sizes and shapes, and can be fed as treats or chew snacks. Follow the package instructions or consult your vet regarding how often to give your dog dental chews.
- Enhance their regular water with doggy dental water additives. There are numerous dental water additives to choose from, and most of them involve mixing in a small amount to your dog's regular water supply. In simple terms, this dental water is meant to function as a drinkable mouthwash.[5]
- Check the dental water package for directions on using it.
[Edit]Changing Mouth Care and Eating Habits - Brush their teeth regularly with doggy toothpaste. Most dogs will accept daily teeth brushing as part of their routine if you use the proper tools and give them positive encouragement throughout the process. If your dog is very resistant or you're afraid they'll bite you, talk to your vet for advice.[6]
- Never use human toothpaste on dogs. You should also use a toothbrush designed for dogs.
- It's best to get them in the habit at a young age—you can start brushing their teeth at around 8 weeks.
- Provide them with breed- and age-appropriate chew toys. Chew toys not only keep dogs occupied, they also help remove tartar buildup that can cause bad breath. Pick out chew toys that are the right size for your dog—big dogs shouldn't get tiny chew toys they might choke on, and little dogs shouldn't get giant chew toys that are too big for their mouth.[7]
- Consult your vet about the best kind of chew toys for your dog. Unless otherwise recommended, avoid using bones or antlers, which can break teeth.
- You can also find dental chew toys that are either coated or filled with a small amount of doggy toothpaste.
- Feed the dog a balanced diet. A high-quality, vet-recommended dog food that is suited to your particular dog is good for their overall health. It's also less likely to cause tooth decay, diabetes, or other causes of bad breath.[8]
- Cut back on table scraps and dog treats. Focus on providing them with a nutritious diet.
- Check the ingredients of your dog's food to make sure it doesn't contain cheap fillers or fish meal. These ingredients can cause your dog to have smelly breath.
- Ask your vet about giving your dog a snack of cut apples and/or carrots each day. These crunchy treats can help to remove stinky tartar from their teeth.[9]
- Restrict their access to trash, dead animals, and/or poop. In many cases, dogs have bad breath because they eat really smelly things. If your dog gets into the trash, snacks on roadkill, or eats cat poop (or its own poop), you shouldn't be surprised if their breath is foul.[10]
- Remove kitchen trash from your home regularly, and make sure the trash can has a secure lid. Likewise make sure that your outside garbage cans have secure lids.
- Use a leash to keep your dog away from dead animals and restrain them from catching animals.
- Dogs that eat the feces of cats or other animals, or even their own poop, have a condition known as coprophagia. While there is the chance of them picking up illnesses this way, the main problem is usually the bad breath it causes.
- Give your dog daily canine probiotics. In dogs as in people, probiotics are intended to restore the proper balance of healthy bacteria to the digestive system. Mouth and digestive bacteria can trigger bad breath, so daily use of probiotics may help improve your dog's breath.[11]
- Ask your vet if probiotics are right for your dog.
- Use probiotics marketed for dogs, not humans.
- Don't expect immediate breath-freshening results with probiotics—give them daily for at least a few weeks.
[Edit]Checking for Infections or Diseases - Schedule a vet checkup and ask about a dental cleaning. If your dog has persistent bad breath, or you notice their breath turning especially foul, call your vet for an appointment. They'll likely check your dog for dental problems or mouth infections, which are both possible causes of bad breath, and may do further testing as needed.[12]
- If your dog has heavy tartar buildup on their teeth or signs of periodontal disease, your vet may do a dental cleaning. Your dog will need to be sedated for this procedure, and severely decayed teeth may need to be extracted.[13]
- Recognize sweet, fruity breath as a potential sign of diabetes. While it may seem like a pleasant change from truly foul doggy breath, overly-sweet-smelling dog breath can indicate diabetes. Your vet will likely to blood testing and other diagnostic tests to confirm a diabetes diagnosis.[14]
- Diabetes is a serious condition, but typically a treatable one in dogs.
- Treat urine-scented breath as a possible signal of kidney issues. Some dogs eat feces, but they don't drink urine. So, if your dog has breath that smells like urine, take them to the vet to check for possible kidney problems.[15]
- Urine-scented breath can indicate a wide range of kidney troubles. Some may be very treatable, while others can be extremely serious. It's important to get a vet's diagnosis.
- Suspect liver problems if bad breath is combined with other specific symptoms. If your dog is suffering from a liver disorder, they'll likely have truly foul bad breath combined with one or more of the following: vomiting; loss of appetite; or yellowish gums. Make a vet appointment right away if you recognize these symptoms.[16]
- Many, but not all, liver disorders can be life-threatening, so don't delay in getting a proper diagnosis and treatment for your canine pal.
[Edit]References [Edit]Quick Summary |
Nenhum comentário:
Postar um comentário