Identifying the signs of eczema

cooldude — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:30:14 +0000

The skin is a very important sense organ of our body and so you should take proper care of your skin. Since skin is the most exposed part of our body so it is vulnerable to a lot of diseases. One such disease and may be the most dreadful one is the eczema or the dermatitis. It is considered by most doctors as a genetic one. You may be susceptible to some specific allergins or some specific chemicals. Any contact with such thing may result in itching of the skin causing problems.
You will find your skin turning raw red in a few time. You feel a burning sensation as well. Sometimes this symptoms are accompanied by some outgrowths. It is an infectitous disease and should be treated well enough. Sometimes this dermatitis leave marks on the effected person’s skin. Though the marks will go if treated properly. In the lack of proper treatment this dermatitis may reoccur again and again.

How to treat chicken skin aka Keratosis Pilaris

cooldude — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:21:00 +0000

Are you suffering from chicken skin disease? Well then you should go through this article carefully to know about the disease and its treatments. Chicken skin or Keratosis Pilaris is one of the most common types of skin disease. It generally occurs with almost 50- 60 % adult population all over the world though children get more affected by it. Almost 80% children suffer from chicken skin disease. But in most of the cases people do not know about this disease even after they start suffering from it.

Small rough patches develop all over the skin of the body if one starts having Keratosis Pilaris. At the initial stage it happens on the back and hips though with time the palms and other parts of the body starts getting affected by this disease. Different kinds of lotion are available in the market to reduce chicken skins but Neo strata smoothing lotion is the most effective one for Keratosis Pilaris.

Homemade face pack for combination skin

cooldude — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:35:58 +0000

A combination skin type is the most difficult to care for as you literally have to treat two types of skin at the same time. The nose and forehead comprise the oily zone where the cheek shows dry skin. Face packs can be made at home to care for the combination skin type without having to bother about separate application on different parts of your face.

Chick pea powder and rose are the conventional home remedies for combination skin. A face pack made of crushed rose petals and rose water acts as a natural toner. Washing your face with chickpea powder and applying a paste of it with rosewater is great for a pimple free skin. A face pack of grounded oatmeal and runny honey works wonders on a combination skin type. One can also try other recipes like Fuller’s earth pack, papaya mask or avocado face packs at home, which gives your skin a rejuvenated feeling.

How to give yourself a pedicure at home

cooldude — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:01:15 +0000

Bored of your old look of the bedroom? Do away with placid surroundings and give your bedroom walls a makeover today. Think of your wall as your canvas and your mind as the paintbrush. Now with lively imaginative strokes, give new life to your walls. Colors like midnight blue or passion wine red and even dramatic grey looks great on walls of the bedroom. Have some vintage picture frames ready for some classic family photos and paintings.

You can get the paintings and the frames from any antique shop at cheap prices. If you’re good at art, then you can make small handmade items like paper mache stars and paint them and stick them on your wall. Wall stickers of various themes are also available. Depending upon your taste and the space you have choose the right items and have a magnificent wall. Remember to use good lighting as that is what will finish up the look.

Bid those dark circle farewell with natural ingredients

cooldude — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 17:17:23 +0000

Dark circles under your eyes can mar your appearance and make you look tired and exhausted. And this is precisely why you should take steps to get rid of them. And it is always better to go the natural way and use natural ingredients to remove the dark circles. The most popular natural ingredient that is used to remove dark circles is cucumber. Place chilled cucumber slices on the dark circles for 15 minutes and rinse with cool water. Applying cucumber juice will also help.

Since potatoes are anti-inflammatory, they help in reducing dark circles. Cut potatoes into slices and chill them in the fridge. You can also use the blender to make potato juice which is equally effective. You can place the potato slice on the dark circles and apply the potato juice with cotton balls. Keep it for 15 minutes and use cool water to rinse it. Following either of the tips for a couple of weeks will leave you dark circle free.

Ways to treat eczema

cooldude — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 18:01:39 +0000

Eczema is a condition in which the outer layer of the skin or the epidermis becomes swollen and itchy. This skin disease gives rise to rashes, skin irritation and at times, even bleeding of the skin. It occurs in the early part of life and can reoccur again if steps are not taken against it initially. Here are some ways in which eczema can be treated in a careful manner. Application of honey is considered as a very good way to treat eczema as it has antibacterial properties and it soothes the skin and reduces the redness.

Rubbing alcohol on the skin dries it out and hence prevents the spreading of eczema. Initially it might sting but it subsides quickly and prevents eczema from spreading. There are many other natural ways of treating eczema but the most important one is to avoid scratching when it occurs. It might sooth you initially but the problems that you might face later will be much worse.

Learn to cure dark underarms

cooldude — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:29:21 +0000

Dark underarms are a major cause of embarrassment especially for the women. The reason for the dark underarms can be attributed to varied reasons like friction, pregnancy, shaving or plucking of the underarm hairs or using of deodorants.

However if there is a problem then there has to be a solution. Similarly you can cure your dark underarms through a number of procedures. Firstly, you can use pressurized oxygen to remove the dead skin cells and flakes that make the underarms appear darker. In case the dark underarms refuse to become light then you can opt for the laser treatment.

Both these treatments are expensive. If you are looking for something cheap then you can think about applying specially formulated, skin lightening creams on your underarms. A useful home remedy would be to apply rub lemons on the underarms. You can also use baking soda to remove the darkness. Always remember to use sweat pads that would absorb the sweat and keep your underarms dry.

Effictive suggestion for skin care

cooldude — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:36:42 +0000

Everyone wants to look good and you are obviously no different. You can use dollops of make-up to look attractive but all will be lost if your skin is dull. And this is precisely why having nice and glowing skin is important. You will be glad to know that getting glowing skin is not difficult at all and can be achieved naturally. To get glowing skin naturally you can apply honey on your face and neck and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse with normal water after 20 minutes.

You can also use a banana mask to get a glowing complexion. Mix banana with milk to make a paste first. Apply the paste on your face and rinse with cold water after 20 minutes. To get glowing skin you can make a homemade scrub using 1 tablespoon of walnut powder and juice of 1 lemon. Apply the mixture on your face and scrub it to get rid of the dead skin cells that cause the dullness.

Natural tips to keep your skin nice and glowy

cooldude — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:54:22 +0000

A glowing and a good skin is a dream for many in this world. Everyone is tired of having a dull skin and various other marks on their skin. Getting good skin can be really simple all you need to do is follow certain steps to attain good quality skin. These steps will provide you the opportunity of having a good and a healthy skin.

In getting a good and healthy skin you need to follow certain tips which are pretty much natural. The first task is to eat good and healthy food. Avoiding various oily foods and sugar is strictly necessary for a good skin. The other thing that you should do is to have a good amount of water. Daily eight glasses will help you in getting a good skin easily. The other way is to have a good amount of sleep. So follow these steps to gain a good and glowing skin.

Tips To Get Rid Of Unwanted Blemishes

cooldude — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:25:17 +0000

Want to get rid of the unwanted blemishes and scars? Then here are a few tips that will help you to get rid of them and get a flawless skin. Firstly, use a good cream or lotion that helps in reduction of marks. You can consult a doctor and get a medicated cream. Next, use a good facial scrubber to remove the dead cells. Sometimes the dead cells accumulate and exaggerate the spots.

You can use a paste of sandalwood powder and fuller’s earth and mix it well with rose water. Use it on the affected area daily and leave it for 10 minutes. This will help to lighten the spots. You can massage milk cream every night before sleeping on your skin to remove all traces of dust that highlights the spots. Never touch your face with dirty fingers and wash the face at least thrice to keep it free from oil. You should avoid oily food and sweets. Drink water and fresh fruit juice daily.