HELP FOR CURING STRETCH MARKS

Posted on July 21, 2009
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Stretch marks basically occur when the skin loses its elasticity and resilience due to over stretching. There are various reasons why your skin could undergo overstretching at various stages in life. The most important amongst them include excessive weight gain or loss and pregnancy.

As the repeated research studies have shown, stretch marks can never be fully cured once they have occurred. The cracks that have occurred in the elastic fibers below the skin can never be repaired. Hence the main aim of treatment of stretch marks is to lighten the stretch marks. There are various specialized creams which you can apply before as well as after your delivery for this purpose.

Another important step to be taken is to follow preventive care in pregnancy and at the time you are gaining or losing excess weight. There are special pre-bath creams and stretch mark creams that can be used for this.

RESIST THE TEMPTATION TO SQUEEZE PIMPLES!

Posted on July 14, 2009
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Acne is by far the most common skin problem that brings women and even men to the dermatologists. Professional help ensures that acne, in the mild and severe forms gets minimized as far as possible, leaving behind a minimal amount of scars.

However, if you are one of those who just can’t resist touching and squeezing your pimples, sit up and listen. Fiddling with or forcibly squeezing pimples can actually cause permanent scarring of the skin, which is definitely more traumatic than having an ugly looking scar itself. Easier said than done, but it is important that you do not get into the allurement of getting rid of that horrible looking pimple right away, by simply squeezing it.

Instead, what you can actually do is to keep an acne stick handy. This is a kind of cosmetic which looks like a pen and can be just applied on the pimple like a dot. Also, keep the specialized anti acne creams and ointments at hand, which will help you resist the temptation till you reach your doctor.

KNOW YOUR SKIN TYPE

Posted on July 7, 2009
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Your skin type largely determines the kind of skin care regimen you need to follow, the products you should use and the overall precautionary care you should use, whether it is oily, dry, normal or combination skin you have.

To know your skin type, you can do a simple self-test that should be done the first thing in the morning after you get up from sleep. To do this, take a dry tissue and wipe your face carefully but thoroughly. If you see some oil on the tissue, you definitely have an oily skin. Similarly, if you find grease only on the centre panel, this implies that you have a combination skin, with an oily T-zone.

In case the tissue comes out clean then you have a dry or normal skin. To end, you will know that you a dry skin if your skin is left feeling too tight, taut or overstretched.

TACKLING WHITEHEADS

Posted on June 30, 2009
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These ugly little white spots on your face might look a bit less scary than the blackheads, but believe me, they are more hazardous and a result of a greater malfunction.

Well, these whiteheads are caused when the hardened sebum or oil get accumulated in the skin. Since the clogged grease does not get oxidized due to exposure to air, the color doesn’t turn black.

If you happen to have whiteheads, you should immediately take to deep pore cleansing. Use a mixture of beauty grains and skin tonic to help you, since the gentle dermabrasive works softly on your skin and finally dislodges the whiteheads over a specific period of time.

In addition, never try to remove whiteheads forcibly, even with a blac extractor. You might just end up scarring the skin in the process. In the case of milia, as they are also known, the pores are not open and hence, forcible removal will only add to the problem.

DIETARY OR COSMETIC NUTRITION? WHAT DO YOU CHOOSE?

Posted on June 23, 2009
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Skin care is a matter of careful deliberation, planning and meticulous care. If you thought all it required was a simple routine of cleansing and moisturizing to keep your skin healthy, think again.

Taking care of your skin is round the clock procedure. You have to all the time keep choosing from a vast gambit of nutritional supplements, choosing whether to take up dietary supplements or the cosmetic ones. Well, that’s where the problems lies!

Dietary supplements might be more difficult to take and require a greater amount of hard work. For instance, taking a daily serving of clear vegetable soup, even in the thick of summers, only to have a better complexion is a tough choice.

On other hand, cosmetic nutrition in terms of moisturizers and the like is easier. However, experts often stress that the dietary supplements might task long to affect, but their impact is stronger and it also lasts longer.

PROTECT YOURSELF IN THE SUN

Posted on June 16, 2009
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In the ancient times, sun worship was considered one of the most sacred acts, which continues even till date. However, science has now come up with a different version and cautions people from having a prolonged exposure to the sun.

A series of research studies and analysis have revealed that any form of extensive exposure to the direct sunlight can cause you unprecedented woes, ranging from sunburns to skin cancer. The harmful UV rays can penetrate the delicate skin layers and cause irreversible damage.

When you are out in the sun, make sure that you protect yourself properly. The most important is to wear a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher. Wear protective clothing, besides wearing good quality sunglasses. Small measures taken today can go a long way in preventing long term illnesses as the damage causes by the sun can take quite a long time to actually start showing.

TIPS ON PREVENTING SKIN CANCER

Posted on June 9, 2009
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Skin cancer is one of the most dreaded and serious forms of skin diseases. It is basically diagnosed as a malignant growth found in the outer layers of the skin. Change in the appearance of the skin is the most prominent and immediate sign of the presence of skin cancer.

Though in many cases, skin cancer is caused due to hereditary or other genetic reasons, yet there are various measures you can adopt to minimize the risk of being affected by this dreaded disease. Foremost, it is important to ensure that you abstain from prolonged sun exposure from the very early years of your life. When you have to face the sun, wear adequate protective clothing, a good sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses.

In addition, it is also important to ensure that no skin injury or wound you suffer from becomes chronic. Research shows that unhealed wounds and injuries can actually predispose you to the risk of developing the squamous cell carcinoma.

KNOW THE INGREDIENTS BEFORE YOU BUY

Posted on June 2, 2009
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Today, the market throws up a volley of products to its consumers to choose from. So vast is the range that it becomes absolutely difficult to choose the right type of cosmetic for yourself.

Knowledge has always been a tool. Hence, it is up to you to educate yourself about the various ingredients these cosmetics carry, so that you can read and know the ingredients before you buy a particular product. It is also important for you to know whether you are allergic to any particular ingredient so that you can avoid any product carrying the same.

For instance, algae, which are a common sea product used widely in facial masks and other skin revitalizing products can lead to a minor rash in some individuals. Similarly, nickel has been found to be responsible for setting off skin allergies in quiet a few cases. Even ingredients like Quaternium 15, used in many cosmetics have often caused skin allergies, though of a mild nature.

IS ANGIOEDMA SAME AS URTICARIA?

Posted on May 26, 2009
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As is the case with a lot of skin allergies, both urticaria and angioedema reflect almost similar symptoms. Infact, this is the reason why there is often a mix-up between the two.

To begin with, urticaria in itself is a form of allergy that might be caused due to a number of factors such as food products, food additives, aeroallergens, insect bites and infections. Having a nettle rash as the most conspicuous symptom, urticaria is a very common form of skin allergy.

On the other hand, angioedema is a very typical form of urticaria, having the main symptoms of swelling on the face, more particularly on the lips, eyelids, a few of the mucous membranes and various other parts of the body, along with a painful and burning sensation. Generally speaking, angioedma is often more severe than urticaria and can even last longer than this form of allergy.

SOME MASSAGE IS HARMFUL!

Posted on May 19, 2009
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Human contact is a therapy in itself. From infants to the elderly, each of the age groups have always benefited from massage, making the bones stronger and the skin firmer and smoother.

However, controversy emerges on the subject of massage only due to faulty products and incorrect techniques. As against the contrary belief, massage is just not the same as applying a moisturizer. It takes a professional to do the right type of massage. Similarly, what also matters is the usage of the correct type of product. For instance, if you are getting massage done on a regular basis, but with a product suited to oily skin and your skin is of the dry type, obviously the results will be favorable.

Another aspect which makes massage negative is that the amount of force and pressure applied and the kind of strokes used are faulty. For instance, if you use a hard enough touch with the elderly, you can actually cause damage, as their bones have grown weaker with age.

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