Skin allergies and infections may be caused by many factors. Blood type may be a factor too. Blood type B happens to be the most prone to allergies that may be worsened especially in the increase in levels of cortisol or what we call as stress hormones. Some skin problems even flare up when cortisol level suddenly increases. Both foods and emotional factors may affect this rise. In children, skin infections and allergies get worse because of scratching. Harsh soaps can even irritate and hurt the skin.

This gentle rub made from natural ingredients are proven to solve skin problems. Averrhoa Bilimbi fruit or famously known as cucumber tree fruit (with scientific name Averrhoa bilimbi) contain antihyperlipidemic, anti-inflammatory properties. This is used as base in this rub mixed with other ingredients that have anti-bacterial and healing properties. This rub can be applied even on inflamed or erupted skin.

Skin allergies and infections may be caused by many factors. Blood type may be a factor too. Blood type B happens to be the most prone to allergies that may be worsened especially in the increase in levels of cortisol or what we call as stress hormones. Some skin problems even flare up when cortisol level suddenly increases. Both foods and emotional factors may affect this rise. In children, skin infections and allergies get worse because of scratching. Harsh soaps can even irritate and hurt the skin.

This gentle rub made from natural ingredients are proven to solve skin problems. “Kamias” or famously known as cucumber tree fruit (with scientific name Averrhoa bilimbi) contain antihyperlipidemic, anti-inflammatory properties. This is used as base in this rub mixed with other ingredients that have anti-bacterial and healing properties. This rub can be applied even on inflamed or erupted skin.

What You Need:

Averrhoa Bilimbi fruit, turmeric powder, table salt and olive oil.

1. Cut 5-6 pieces of Averrhoa Bilimbi fruit into smaller pieces. And put in a mortar. Pound well with a pestle until juice is extracted.

2. Strain the Averrhoa Bilimbi fruit in a glass jar, extracting all its juice. Add a tablespoon of powdered turmeric. Mix well, making sure the turmeric incorporate well with the Averrhoa Bilimbi fruit juice.

3. Add a teaspoon of table salt. Mix well again and a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.

4. Shake or mix well until all ingredients are blended well. To use, pour some in a small bowl. Unused mixture can be kept in the fridge for future use.

5. Apply on affected area with a cotton. Let it stay on skin for at least 2 hours. Wash with lukewarm water only. Application may be done three times a day or as needed.

Averrhoa Bilimbi Fruit Moisturizing Rub

This rub is basically good for all skin types. But for super dry skin which may cause atopic or skin wrinkling, this rub is a good suggestion. This has long-term effect helping the skin absorb its moisturing properties and lock the moisture inside.

What you need:

Extracted Averrhoa Bilimbi fruit juice. See step 1 of the previous topic, unbleached sugar, extra-virgin olive oil.

1. Put Averrhoa Bilimbi fruit juice in a a small bowl. Add 1-2 tablespoons of unbleached sugar. Brown or muscovado sugar may be used. Mix well until sugar gets melted.

2. When the sugar is melted, add a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

3. Apply on skin. It can be applied to all parts of the body. Leave on skin for an hour before rinsing with lukewarm water.