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.

IS ALCOHOL HARMFUL FOR YOUR SKIN?

Posted on December 8, 2009
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You might not have realized it yet, but your skin is one of the most sensitive organs you have. Any negative input in your body, whether physical or psychological has a direct impact on your skin and starts showing immediately. An individual facing a lot of stress in life will give an expression that simply says it all.

That is exactly why alcohol is absolutely a taboo for those have a keenness for a glowing and healthy skin. To talk of it scientifically, alcohol cuts off the supply o f vitamin A to the body. This further leads to the decrease in the role of skin as a defense against bacteria and infections.

Besides, this vitamin A is also used by the body to help in generation of new cells required to replace the dead ones. This lack of essential nutrients further leads to formation of harmful freer radicals, slowly damaging the elastic fibers and collagen, which keep the skin strong and flexible.

SPOTTING THE CAUSE OF YOUR ALLERGY

Posted on December 1, 2009
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Allergies seem to be our most unpredictable invaders. They attack us from nowhere, without a warning and leave us perplexed for reason. The worst part of the story is that an allergy might not be physically as harmful but the discomfort and at times, even pain it causes is simply intolerable.

As much hard as you might try, you just cannot fathom the cause of your attack. Though in some cases, it is easy to point out allergy to a certain food item or medication, but mostly it is difficult to point out the exact cause of the allergic attack.

If you want to solve the puzzle, most important thing to do is to retrospect and analyze the events just before the attack occurred. Did you have the same medicine just a few hours before you had that urticaria? The same could also apply for various other triggers such as food items and cosmetics.

THE ONE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU CAN DO TO DELAY SIGNS OF AGING

Posted on November 24, 2009
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Beautiful skin is a result of years of patience, care and discipline. All aspects of your life, ranging from lifestyle and exercise, going up to diet and emotional health, ultimately show up on your skin. The way you tend to your skin over years reflects quite clearly in the fine lines on your face.

Hence, it is best to start today if you still haven’t. And the one most important thing you can do to protect yourself is to stay away from direct sunlight. It is important that you learn to protect yourself adequately when in the sun. Wear protective clothing as far as possible. Keep your arms, legs and hands covered. It is also advisable to wear a good sunscreen and sunglasses as well.

A little precaution taken today will surely go a long way in determining that you look your very best even tomorrow.

DOES STRESS AFFECT YOUR SKIN?

Posted on November 17, 2009
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Your skin holds whole of your body together. It is the single-most organ of the body facing the external environment and changes, all by itself.

Hence, it is quite natural for your skin to be amongst the first to get affected by any physical or psychological upheaval. For instance, if you happen to be in an environment full of dust, you are bound to notice the impact on your skin just after a few hours. Similarly, stress shows up on your face before anything else. The minute you have a tense moment, those close to you can immediately make out from the signs on your face.

God forbid, if you happen to be under a stress for the most part of your day, eventually the fine lines in your skin will begin to reflect just that. And the situation surely worsens if you are in your 30s or beyond, because that’s when the skin’s resistance is at its lowest.

WHEN TO WORRY ABOUT ACNE

Posted on November 10, 2009
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Acne has come from being a mere teenage concern to almost an epidemic today. With increased beauty awareness, even the adolescents do not want to live with this menace anymore and want to do all they can to save themselves from acne.

If you too are prone to suffer from this skin problem, then first determine your skin type. Chances are that you have an oily skin or a normal one. Whatever your skin type is, it is alright to have a pimple or two now or then. But you really need to worry when you are developing a new pimple, papule or even a couple of new blackheads everyday.

If every morning you get up and see a few new spots, that too with a scary red color, its time you took note. Stop using any faulty soaps and cosmetics right away and consult a good dermatologist. If you do not attend to them in time, acne can actually lead to more serious skin diseases, curing which will then be a major task.

KNOW THE BASICS OF PSORIASIS

Posted on November 3, 2009
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Psoriasis is one of the most common skin conditions, which is important for you to learn in case you are keen to maintain the health of your skin. Though not very hazardous or fatal, yet Psoriasis is a fairly common skin condition and can affect almost anyone.

This type of an inflammatory condition of the skin is basically characterised by the appearance of red and scaly patches on the skin, known as psoriatic plaques. These spots become the centre point of inflammation and excessive skin production.

Gradually, the skin begins to accumulate at these spots and starts taking on a silvery-white appearance, usually appearing on the skin of elbows, knees, scalp or genitals.

What you also need to remember is that Psoriasis can often turn chronic and can range from minor localised patches to the complete body coverage. In order to keep away from this condition, the best you can do is to steer away from infections, stay hygienic and be generally alert about any warning signals.

IS WEIGHT LOSS GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN?

Posted on October 27, 2009
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Weight loss is generally the first step to fitness. The obsession to lose weight in order to look good is prevalent amongst all age groups and almost in a strong intensity.

However, as we always say that excess of everything is bad, the same is the case with weight loss as well, especially for your skin. Well, to begin with, excessive weight loss, especially that occurs over a short period of time leads to loosening of the skin and development of the much-dreaded stretch marks.

Besides, excessive weight loss is often accompanied by an overall weakness in body, which is quite strongly reflected in the health of your skin. Your skin needs a regular supply of rich nutrients, both through the diet and cosmetics. When you are on a spree to lose weight, this often gets ignored and the impact soon begins to show on your skin.

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