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.

LESS FATTY FOODS FOR A LOVELIER SKIN

Posted on October 20, 2009
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What we eat determines the way we look, feel and how we live. In fact, more than what we eat, what matters is how we eat it and in what form do we get our daily nutrition.

Foods with excess fats and calories are known to be one of the main aggravating causes of acne. Women who consume many fatty foods tend to have a dull looking skin and are also vulnerable to a lot of spots and marks on the face.

Experts advise that it is important to modify the forms of foods we have. For instance, potatoes are extremely good for the skin, but become quite harmful for the skin when they are fried. Instead, steamed or boiled potatoes are often better and more advisable. Similarly, effort should be made to steam whatever vegetables and food products we can, instead of deep-frying or even cooking them in oil.

CARING FOR COMBINATION SKIN

Posted on October 13, 2009
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To give some insight to begin with, combination skin is a skin type presenting almost a proportionate combination of dry and oily skin. The most distinguishing aspect of combination skin is the presence of an oily T-zone, basically comprising of the forehead, nose and chin.

To care for combination skin, the most important thing you need to do is to follow a regular cleansing regimen. The dry areas should be wiped with a light rehydrant gel, with a moist cotton wool. Meanwhile, a medicated soap should be applied on the oily areas and rinsed off with water. In the areas which are prone to blackheads, rub a mixture of beauty grains and skin tonic thrice a week.

Also, if you have a combination skin, use a good night care regimen. This should basically include a light massage with a nourishing cream on the dry regions. To end, cleanse and massage neck and apply a gentle almond eye-cream for any dark under eye circles.

THE HEALING PROPERTIES OF TURMERIC

Posted on October 6, 2009
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Turmeric is an ancient Indian herb with some excellent curative, healing and cosmetic properties. An application of turmeric powder in various face packs and masks can have several benefits for your skin.

To begin with, a mixture of raw turmeric and cream of milk, when applied on the face can actually make the complexion clearer. Besides, a paste of turmeric and curry leaves applied on the skin can effectively lighten the black spots on your face.

In addition, a paste of turmeric and neem applied on the face, works wonders for the skin affected with acne. Another effective remedy for pimples is to apply a paste of thick curd, turmeric and two drops of oil.

Besides, turmeric is also a wonderful healing agent. A simple paste of turmeric powder applied to small skin rashes and injuries can effectively heal the spot, especially those emerging from acne. It can be used, both in the raw as well as powdered form.

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