Archive for the ‘Natural Skin Care’ Category

Selecting, the Perfect All Natural Moisturizer for You.

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

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Moisturizing creams come in different types to suit the diverse skin types. A person has to ensure that they get the right type of moisturizer for their skin. To do this they have to consider a few things. Sellers have a notion that the more expensive a product then the more ideal it will be. It is important the skin type you posses, this may be much easier if consultations are made with a dermatologist. There are different skin types ranging from oily to the very dry.

For people with dry skin, creams that have moisturizers in them would be ideal as they will their skin moist and smooth. For oily skin, consider using moisturizers that have no oil content in them.
At the end of it all a person may find comfort in company names. For instance, they may trust products from a particular company and not the other. Therefore seek them out and see just what they can offer.

Making Home Made Facial Masks

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

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Facial creams are becoming expensive by the day. People are opting for cheaper, natural and healthier beauty products. Making home made facial need not be a hustle. There are several kinds of facial masks, one is the oatmeal mask. To make this one needs,
1. Honey
2. Plain yoghurt 3 tablespoonfuls
3. Oatmeal 4 tablespoonfuls
4. Wheat germ oil 2 tablespoonfuls

Procedure
Mix all the ingredients to make a highly rich paste. Apply it on the face and live for some time (20-30mins) then wash it off.

Depending on a person’s skin type, some ingredients like lemons may be used for those who have oily skin and avocado paste may be used for those with very dry skin. Home made facial masks give a person the satisfaction of knowing that the products they are using are very healthy and since they will be used on their skin, they take utmost care to ensure that everything turns out just right.

Coffee and skin care

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

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It may come as a surprise to you that more than 140 skincare products in 2006 in the US contained caffeine, in comparison to only 21 just three years back. So what was the reason behind this sudden trend? Actually coffee and skincare are closely related.

The main reason behind introduction of coffee and caffeine into skin creams and lotions is the antioxidant and tightening properties of these.

Take for instance a coffee body scrub. It does a fantastic work at exfoliating and reduces the appearance of cellulite for some time. In addition, if you like coffee, the smell would be fantastic for you.

One more effective application of caffeine in skin product is in case of eye creams. With the use of caffeine in this delicate area, one can tighten fine lines that start to appear and also make it puffy. So it is not hard to understand why skincare and coffee are so closely associated. It really gives dramatic results.

Get Flawless Beautiful Skin through Natural Methods

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

nullNature is the best way to get flawless beautiful skin. Use of natural methods can never go wrong and they will seldom have any adverse affect on the skin.

Make your moisturizer at home by mixing honey, glycerin and rose water. This moisturizer will keep your skin hydrated without any harmful chemicals.

If there are dark circles under your eyes, then you can get rid of them by using cucumber juice everyday for 10 minutes. Tea bags can also reduce the dark circles that are due to sleepless nights.

Use face packs that are natural like Yellow Gram Flour mixed with yogurt. This is an excellent pack for normal skin. If your skin is dry, then add a spoonful of olive oil in it and if the skin is oily, put lemon juice in it.

Wash your skin at least 8 to 10 times everyday with lukewarm water to keep it hydrated and clean.

Use natural exfoliating ingredients like grounded walnut shells in yogurt to exfoliate the skin.

Herbal remedies for eczema sufferers

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

nullMost of the eczema sufferers use antibiotics and counter creams to treating this skin disease. But fortunately, you can use these herbal remedies too to treat eczema:

Aloe gel which relieves inflammation with eczema

Burdock root which is effective in treating several skin and scalp related conditions, including eczema

Chamomile can be used in creams and teas and help in reducing itching related to eczema

Chickweed has lots of vitamin C and is known to soothe your skin because of its cooling properties

Rosemary is a herb that increases circulation in your skin, carrying away inflammable chemicals found in your eczema affected skin

Outstraw has nourishing properties, which is why it can be added to your bath or applied topically to soothe your irritated and inflamed skin

Marshmallow Root flowers can be crushed and applied for soothing the inflamed skin.

With all these herbal treatment methods, you will be able to get rid of your eczema within a short period of time.