WHO CAN HAVE ECZEMA?

Posted on February 16, 2010
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To begin with, it is important for you to remember that eczema is basically an umbrella term used for a group of skin conditions, which typically causes the skin to become red, irritated and itchy. It is usually identified by the presence of symptoms like skin oedema, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing or bleeding.

Experts indicate that in families where there has been a history of eczema, the present and future generations are more likely to develop the disease. The second most prominent cause of eczema is allergy to specific substances. These usually include the likes of poison ivy, nickel or various solvents.

In addition, individuals who have dry skin are more likely to get eczema, especially when the dryness goes beyond a specific level. Though eczema can occur very often in small babies without any such cause, yet when it occurs in adults, it usually has a concrete logic and cause behind it.

WHAT IS AN OILY T-ZONE?

Posted on February 9, 2010
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An oily T-zone is basically a typical characteristic of the combination skin. For an introduction, a combination skin is an oily and dry skin combined, with their basic features.

Some experts comment that combination skin is in fact carries the worst features of an oily and a dry skin. A T-zone essentially defines the nature of dry skin. The T-zone basically comprises of the nose, forehead and chin, along with a dry panel consisting of cheeks, mouth and areas around the eyes. Generally, it is almost always known as an oily T-zone, as it is in with people having a combination skin.

Individuals having an oily T-zone have to be very particular of their skin care regimen, especially the part of cleansing. A stringent cleaning procedure with a medicated soap and lukewarm water has to be carried out. This should ideally be followed by a suitable moisturiser, especially suited to the combination skin.

HOW GOOD IS SUNLIGHT FOR THE SKIN?

Posted on February 2, 2010
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Sunlight is perhaps one of the most abundant natural resources we have. However, when it comes to the human skin, there are varied opinions on how much sunlight is good for your skin and whether any amount of it is good at all!

Well, sunlight is of course good for the skin, but in moderate quantities. It is known to trigger off the synthesis of vitamin D within the body. However, it is a prolonged sun exposure over long periods of time which is mainly harmful. Science proves that individuals who had been in jobs where they were exposed to long periods of time actually showed its harmful impact as much as a decade later.

The most harmful effect of excessive exposure to sunlight is the development of skin cancer. Sunburns, freckles and rashes are some of the less risky effects of such exposure to sun.

USING ALMONDS FOR YOUR SKIN

Posted on January 26, 2010
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Even in today’s age of massive commercial skin care products and preparations, nothing really beats the effectiveness of natural products and their qualities. Almonds are one such rich source of nourishment, which are yet to be surpassed by any similar product of the commercial nature.

To begin with, almonds are known to have an extremely soothing effect on the skin. Especially for elderly people, almonds come as a boon as they have a very gentle tightening effect on the skin. In fact, quite a few of the face creams have almonds as one of the main ingredients.

Apart from having a soothing effect, almonds are also known to be a mild belching agent. It is this reason they are often used in creams meant for treating dark under-eye circles and other spots and scars on the face. Whether used in the form of creams, lotions or even used raw in homemade packs, almonds are a wonderful nourishing agent, especially for the facial skin.

HEALTHY DIET TO PREVENT ACNE

Posted on January 19, 2010
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What we consume in our everyday routine for our nutrition, actually determines what kind of a life we live and how healthy we remain. This is perhaps the most important for our skin as the quality of our diet is directly reflected in the state of our skin.

Well, let’s see! People who have a lot of green vegetables, salads and soups almost always have a bright, healthy and glowing complexion. On the contrary, people who include a lot of oily foods and fats in their daily diet are far more prone to skin problems like acne.

In fact, acne is one of the most significant skin conditions that are influenced by the diet you take. Foremost, try to have a lot of water if you suffer from acne. Secondly, include a lot of fibrous diet in your daily food intake. It also helps to have a lot of other fluids along with a generous helping of green and leafy vegetables.

IS VITAMIN E BENEFICIAL FOR MY SKIN?

Posted on January 12, 2010
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The human skin has always responded very well to nutritional supplements in terms of diet, minerals and vitamins. Of the last two, vitamin E is the one that has gained the maximum importance and popularity in the last few years.

To begin with, Vitamin E has very strong antioxidant properties, which means that it might be helpful in preserving the skin and slowing the process of aging. Research also shows that Vitamin E effectively helps in controlling acne, scars, angina, ulcers, stretch marks, varicose veins and pigmentation.

There are various food substances that are a rich source of Vitamin E and should be consumed to get a good supply of this nutrient. Such food items include beef, liver, green peas, vegetable oils, eggs, turnip and sunflower oil. Vitamin E is also found in oil that comes from soybeans, in wheat germ, cottonseeds, maize and green leaves such as lettuce.

BENEFITS OF EXFOLIATION

Posted on January 5, 2010
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To start with a little bit of information, exfoliation is a technique where the layer of the dead epidermal cells on the outer surface of the skin is removed. The purpose is to remove the dead ones to bring to surface the fresher, living cells.

For beginners, the most beneficial impact of exfoliation is that it brings out fresher and brighter looking skin. Exfoliation is generally regarded as one of the best ways to keep the skin soft and looking young. The removal of dead skin cells and excess dirt adds a nice glow to the skin and keeps the fine lines away.

A regular and moderate routine of exfoliating has also been found effective in controlling acne. This is mainly because it helps to keep the pores open and hence prevents formation of blackheads, whiteheads and the like. However, care should be taken to try out an exfoliating routine several times, before you settle down to a particular regimen.

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR DRY SKIN

Posted on December 29, 2009
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Essential oils are a very important and soothing part of skin care. This holds the truest in case of people with dry skin as moisture becomes the most important need for them.

There are specific set of essential oils that are generally used by people with dry skin. To begin with, the most important essential oils that are used by people with dry skin include Chamomile and Lavender. These oils are extremely soothing and provide a therapeutic effect to the dry skin.

Geranium, Hyssop and Patchouli are other famous essential oils used for dry skin care. In the recent years there have been many other oils that have come to be used for people with dry skin. These mostly include the likes of Rose, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang.

For best results, these oils should only be used according to the directions furnished or even better, under professional supervision and guidance.

HELP FOR DARK UNDER EYE CIRCLES

Posted on December 22, 2009
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Dark under eye circles are a very common problem, gaining popularity only next to the problem of acne. The main culprits causing this include lack of sleep, fatigue, stress, dietary deficiency and diseases.

The most important and effective solution for this problem is to gain proper sleep. Experts advise having a minimum eight hours of sound sleep in order to keep yourself fit. Besides, these circles also have to be treated very carefully in terms of cosmetics since the skin around the eyes is very sensitive.

Follow a night regimen everyday to cure yourself of this particular skin problem. First cleanse your eyes with a rehydrant gel and moist cotton wool. Apply a suitable eye cream gently and wipe off after short gap of time. No cream should be left around the eyes to avoid any damage.

Food products like almonds have excellent therapeutic properties and creams containing such ingredients are especially good for the dark circles.

SKIN NOURISHMENT WITH HERBS

Posted on December 15, 2009
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Mother Nature has been kind enough to present us with an endless bounty of wonderful herbs, plants and other natural products to help us with our skin care regimen and also to counteract the side effects of the harmful chemical products.

To get the most out of the herbal heritage, you should know how exactly to use these products and also which products will suit your skin type the most. For instance, you should know that to use turmeric in your face packs, it is always advisable to use it in the finely ground and powdered form, done at home.

Similarly, you can also use honey to moisturize your skin on a regular basis. In addition, a preparation of jasmine, lavender, oil of black rose and Fuller’s earth has long been used as a natural pack for skin tightening. A combination of gram flour and wheat husk is also used for the purpose of cleansing, especially for oily skin.

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