Archive for the ‘Skin Care’ Category

Caring for organic natural skin

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

Organic skin caring is all about using spices, flowers, roots and essential oils. Organic label means that product is made entirely from natural products. The best part of using organic skin products, it doesn’t alter your ph of the skin and doesn’t rip off the moisture and thus elevate your skin texture.

Tea tree oil as ingredient in face wash or moisturizer gives you clear skin as it works as an anti bacterial element.
Organic honey and Aloe Vera are good.

Beginning at the grass root level is the right way to go organic. Start with an organic diet. Organic fruit extracts rejuvenate and brighten your skin.

Drink plenty of water. It is essential for proper hydration and it is an excellent skin moisturizer. It makes your skin moist, supple, soft and clear. Exercise boosts blood circulation that provides nutrition to the skin cells.

Good sleep and adequate rest is vital to rejuvenate your skin by going natural way, pamper yourself.

The compulsion of knowing the skin type

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

It is absolutely necessary to know your skin type to ensure proper care and treatment. Your care for your skin is utterly dependent the type of your skin. First, you have to know what type of skin you have, oily, dry, and normal or combination.

If you have a dry skin and if you buy a cream for oily skin, the results are going to be dreadful. That’s why you need to identify your skin type. Here is a simple way to identify your skin.

Just cleanse your skin with a mild cleanser that is meant for normal skin. Then tone your skin and dry your skin with soft flannel.

Examine now. If it is elastic, it is normal, healthy skin. If your skin looks flaky and lack shine, then you have dry skin. If it has oily sheen, then your skin is oily. If you notice all these, then yours is a combination skin.

Know your skin and buy right products.

Home remedy for skin care

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Home remedies for skin care is popular among beauty lovers as these are devoid of side effects and cost effective. Here is some excellent home remedies for your skin.

Peppermint Facial is an easy yet effective way to keep your skin glowing. Mix one tablespoon of peppermint oil with one tablespoon of milk and three tablespoon of distilled water. You can add a drop of lavender oil. It gives calming sensation. This facial cools your skin and kills bacteria in the skin, which is the root cause for acne and other skin issues.

Banana pack is an excellent home remedy. Just crush some ripped bananas and mix a couple of drops of honey. This pack makes the skin soft and smooth.

Yogurt is great cooling, refreshing natural remedy. You can add this with all other ingredients like smashed potato, papaya, and mint gel.

Aloe Vera pack is an exceptional home remedy. Blend Aloe Vera and apply it directly. It makes flawless skin.

Acne Skin care in three easy steps

Thursday, September 1st, 2011

The main reason for acne is the accumulation of bacteria and dirt in the skin that breakout as acne. In order to get flawless skin, keep your skin dirt free. Follow these three easy steps to get rid of your acne problem.

Cleanse your face. Clean your face twice a day to keep it free from dirt and oil. Choose a mild cleanser. Ensure to use soap free cleanser as it does not dry your face. Cleanser that contains honey, Aloe Vera, T Tree is a good choice.

After cleansing, use a toner. Toner removes any grease and diet that are not able to remove by a cleanser. Using a toner, skin gets essential nutrients easily. Spray toners are best.

Treating acne internally and externally is the next step. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and green veggies. Limit dairy products and oily items. Drinking plenty of water is vital.

Hormonal imbalance is the major cause for acne formation in teens as sebaceous glands produce excessive oil. Keeping the skin oil free is essential to keep away from acne formation.

Foods that can fight skin cancer

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

The most common form of skin cancer affects our base cell and squamous cell. But they can be prevented if we lead a healthy life style and eat right foods.
To eschew skin cancer you should make a habit of eating the following food stuffs.

1. Eat food containing antioxidants like leafy green vegetables, cooked tomatoes, fruits and fatty fish.
2. Take fatty acids in the form of fish oil supplement.
3. Avoid stuffs like white bread, white rice refined sugar products to keep your blood sugar levels normal.
4. Avoid red meats, butter and cheese. They are saturated fats and can be very harmful.
5. Consume fish or chicken, olive oil and low fat cheese.
6. Exposure to sun for a while is must. Sun rays contain vitamin D3. It prevents the occurrence and spreading of cancer.
7. Daily exercise is a must for everyone. They improve our immune system.
8. Drink plenty of water and sleep well.

Why skin care is so important?

Monday, April 11th, 2011

Like our other body parts, skin care is very important. It needs additional care. When I say healthy skin, I mean, our skin should be free from common skin problems. We must be cautious to eradicate these common problems.

Healthy skin always slows down the signs of aging like wrinkles and blemishes. We don’t want same age people to look like ten years older. By following a good routine, you do yourself no harm. A good routine would be regular exercise for at least 30 minutes to an hour daily, along with a balanced diet.

The most vital reason to possess good skin is because it helps to protect ourselves from diseases and infections. The skin regulates our body temperature. When we sweat or shiver, our skin moderates our body temperature. It prevents harmful toxins to get into our body. It is a protective covering. Another vital reason to take care of our skin is to prevent allergies. If you get skin allergies, your skin can get swollen, red or even crack.

How to select best skin care products for your skin

Friday, April 8th, 2011

Basically there are four types of skin. So, know your skin type. Don’t be intimidated by watching television advertisements. Do not apply a new product directly on your face. Test a patch of skin. If you feel any itching or burning sensation, immediately discontinue. Avoid alcohol free skin products. They do not help your cause. It’s important to know how to use your skin care products.

Consult experts about how and when to use them, according to your skin type. Those with dry skin should be selective about choosing your moisturizer. While selecting skin care products, various elements play a role like humidity, season, weather, pollution. Do maintain strict guidelines while choosing your products. Do not fall for the trap of “miracle cure” product. Let me assure you they do not work. Do not forget to consult your dermatologist before selecting a skin care products. They know your skin better. Happy hunting!!

Tips to clear sun damage

Monday, April 4th, 2011

Are your skin affected from sun damage? Ultra violet rays of the sun are responsible for this. They burn your skin and affect complexion. Here go a few tips to counter them

1. Eat foods like vegetables, nuts, sea fish and fruits which are rich in mineral, vitamin and antioxidant.They help to fight against the harmful ultra violet rays of the sun. They nourish your skin.
2. Use cleansing agents, moisturizer and ingredients in the form of facial mask. You can use products like rigin, kaolin and honey.
3. Skin care products containing natural plant oil, emollients helps to clear sun damage. You can go for products like maracuja, macadamia etc. They possess healing properties.
4. Go for products that enhance cell re-growth. They will replace your sun burnt skin cells.
5. A quality night cream should be incorporated in your routine. Cell renewal is at its highest during night.
6. Do use sun creams.

How to take good care of your skin?

Friday, April 1st, 2011

Given below are few tips which will help you to take care of your skin

a. Wash your face twice a day with warm water. Use a mild soap. Do not scrub. After cleansing, apply a lotion containing benzyl peroxide. This help to reduce bacteria and oil.

b. Do not pop pimples. It results swelling, redness and even scarring.

c. Wash your hands before you touch your face with your fingers because fingers contain bacteria. They can cause pores to your skin.

d. Frequently clean your glasses or sun glasses so that oil can not clog in the pores around your eyes and nose.

e. If you are getting acne on your body. Avoid wearing tight clothes. They cause irritation.

f. Frequently wash your scarves, caps and headbands. They are accumulator of dirt and oil.

g. Do not use old makeup. Buy make up that is non-acne causing. Make sure you remove your make up before you going to sleep.

What is the best food for skin?

Monday, March 28th, 2011

There are certain types of food that tends to keep our skin healthy & glowing. Some of these are:

Water: Often we neglect it. Eight-ten glasses of water is mandatory in a day. Make a habit of drinking water to get glowing skin.

Green tea: They work as an anti-oxidant and an anti-inflammatory agent. Helps to fight bacteria and prevent skin aging.

Low fat yogurt: They are actually low fat dairy product and possesses vitamin A. They make your skin glow.

Berries: Berries like plums, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries are antioxidant agent. Their consumption ensures the youthfulness of your skin.

Almonds: Vitamin E helps to moisturize your skin. They prevent your skins premature aging. They also retain your facial tissues intact.

Cottage cheese: It has essential minerals like calcium and selenium. Go for them to have a youthful and glowing skin.

Salmon: Apart from fish you can go for walnuts, flax seed or canola oil. They contain the much needed fatty acid for your skin.