January 4, 2009
- FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR SKIN
Looking good might feel wonderful and classy, but it definitely takes a lot of effort and toil that goes into achieving that well-groomed and healthy look. To be able to work on your skin and overall state of health, you need to have a keenness to look good and devotion towards yourself.
In the rush of [...]
December 28, 2008
- LESS FATTY FOODS FOR A LOVELIER SKIN
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. [...]
December 21, 2008
- THE HEALING PROPERTIES OF TURMERIC
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, [...]
December 14, 2008
- TOMATOES FOR OILY SKIN?
As is almost common knowledge, an oily skin suffers the most from the excessive secretions, leading to variant troubles, ranging from acne to excessive greasiness, even going up to serious skin problems.
Though commercial products and face packs can be useful, yet it is important that you learn to use home remedies on a regular basis [...]
December 8, 2008
- ARE EGG-WHITES SKIN FRIENDLY?
Some of the best and most effective beauty remedies come from within the household. Nothing works better than using natural, homemade products for skin problems and even basic nourishment.
Eggs are one such natural product which has amazing qualities as a beauty aid. Especially for the people with skin that tends to loosen with age, white [...]
November 30, 2008
- CARING FOR FRECKLES
Freckles are tiny, black spots that tend to be sprinkled over your face, especially the nose, cheekbones and forehead, usually occurring in fairer people, due to excessive exposure to the sun.
For individuals vulnerable to freckles, the first thing to do is to avoid the sun. Use a heavy sunscreen whenever exposed to the sun, besides [...]
November 23, 2008
- HOME REMEDY FOR SCARS
For those conscious of the way look and appear, scars come as an ugly remembrance of acne, mostly in its severe forms. It is not uncommon to see women and young girls going in for extensive and elaborate treatments to get rig of these infamous scars.
While the treatments such as chemical peels and commercial face [...]
November 16, 2008
- WHO CAN HAVE ECZEMA?
To begin with, it is important for you to remember that eczema is basically an umbrella term used for a group of skin conditions, which typically causes the skin to become red, irritated and itchy. It is usually identified by the presence of symptoms like skin oedema, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing or bleeding.
Experts indicate [...]
November 9, 2008
- KNOW THE BASICS OF PSORIASIS
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 [...]
November 3, 2008
- IS WEIGHT LOSS GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN?
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. [...]
October 26, 2008
- IS ALCOHOL HARMFUL FOR YOUR SKIN?
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 [...]
October 19, 2008
- THE PIGMENTATION PROBLEM
Fairness has almost been an obsession in women with a darker skin. So much so, that an entire industry flourishes just by developing and manufacturing a series of fairness enhancing products, from creams and lotions to even bars and soaps.
However, the majority of such people, especially women do not realize that what has caused their [...]
October 12, 2008
- WHY MEN NEED SKIN CARE
Fables and mythologies have always talked about women going in for elaborate beauty treatments and pampering themselves to the hilt. This is perhaps the reason why our minds have been conditioned to associate the term skin care only with women.
On the contrary, the fact remains that God has bestowed each of the human beings with [...]
October 5, 2008
- HOMEMADE PACKS OR LABELED ONES FROM THE MARKET?
The underlying principle that governs any beauty regimen is a good combination of discipline and the use of quality products. While discipline is totally in your hands and up to you how you maintain it, the products you choose are also quiet in your hands and go a long way in determining the quality of [...]
September 28, 2008
- EIGHT GLASSES OF WATER A DAY FOR YOUR SKIN!
Water is perhaps the best gift of god to earth. No other natural product probably has those many benefits as water. From health, to fitness and skin care, water can be a lifesaver and therapy for almost everyone at one point or the other.
If you think your skin is just a covering, just think again. [...]
September 21, 2008
- SOME MASSAGE IS HARMFUL!
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 [...]
September 14, 2008
- PROTECT YOURSELF IN THE SUN
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 [...]
September 7, 2008
- PREVENT THOSE PIMPLES FROM RECURRING
Experts agree on the point that acne is never a permanent problem, at least in terms of severity. However, what are more common are frequent episodes which might be short but are severe, often related to a typical cause or trigger.
Once you have experienced an episode of acne, you have various options to resort [...]
August 31, 2008
- SPOTTING THE CAUSE OF YOUR ALLERGY
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 [...]
August 24, 2008
- RESIST THE TEMPTATION TO SQUEEZE PIMPLES!
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 [...]