Archive for the ‘Skin Care’ Category

The Food You Eat and the Activity You do for Anti Cellulite

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Skin is the body part that covers most of our body. Because of this characteristic many people consider that this part of our body reflect so much on our lifestyle as well as how we consider beauty must be presented to other people. If you think that being beautiful is not only seen from your personality but also from how we take care of your appearance, you might want to have the right methods that will enhance your beauty through your skin.

What kind of improvement that you want to have for your skin? If it is related with the reduction or removal of cellulite, the most effective method in treating this particular skin feature is by having regular exercise that will reduce the fat that occurs beneath the cellulite. Besides that, you might also want to apply body brushing to reduce it.

This method can be very effective since the process of brushing your body can improves circulation as well as exfoliates the skin. This method can be applied every day before you take a shower. Drinking a lot and having antioxidant foods are also necessary to treat the cellulite from within your body.

There are some things that you need to avoid if you want to apply anti cellulite most effectively, for example by reducing the consumption of alcohol, coffee, and also fatty foods. Moreover, you also need to quit smoking and only use the organic skin products.

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Men Skin Care

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

Even today the skin care concern seems to be a stranger to many men. However, little by little, many are realizing its importance. As you record each time you can find more products designed for male skin care, many of them promoted by major players such as the recent case of L’Oreal campaign starring Matthew Fox

The male skin care starts with a good cleaning. Through it removes dirt and grease, helping to prevent clogging of the pores. The oily skins own male makes cleaning is essential. This should be done at least once a day.

The shaves are also a key moment. The shaving cream, gels and creams are the most important products. One of the main considerations when choosing the products is the type of men’s skin. In addition, you must use razors of good quality and used properly (should go smoothly, trying not to damage the skin). (more…)

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Foods to Avoid Acne

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

The main manifestations of acne – pimples, blackheads, pimples, etc. can be avoided or remedied through adequate food.

Foods to Avoid AcneAmong the foods suitable for the treatment of acne are:

Foods rich in Vitamin C: For its antioxidant foods rich in vitamin C helps protect skin cells from free radical attacks while protecting it from possible infection. The main foods rich in this vitamin have peppers, citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, grapefruit, etc.)., Cauliflower, radishes, brussels sprouts, spinach, bananas, apples, melons, watermelons , carrots, pineapples, pears, papayas, barley, garlic, blackberries, celery, peas, strawberries, grapes, figs, beans, cranberries, potatoes, avocado, soy custard apples, mangoes, pomegranates, coconuts, etc.

Foods rich in vitamin A: Vitamin A helps keep skin in good condition and can be useful in treating diseases that affect it: eczema, acne, psoriasis, dry skin, herpes, cuts, wounds, burns, etc..A deficiency of this vitamin results in the individual a dry, scaly skin or bad teeth. Vegetables and fruits, yellow-orange or dark green are important sources of vitamin A and other vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Vitamin E: Helps healing of skin problems

Sulfur-rich foods: These foods help to improve skin condition. Sulfur-rich foods are garlic and onions.

Foods rich in zinc: Zinc is a mineral that helps keep skin in good condition. Shellfish are a good source of this mineral, especially oysters. In addition to these we must mention the liver or eggs. The problem is that these foods are all rich in cholesterol, so if you prefer to use plant foods, we have to resort to the celery, asparagus, borage, figs, potatoes, or eggplant, for example.

Foods rich in essential oils: sesame seeds, linseed and pumpkin are rich in essential fatty acids involved in the healing of skin diseases. Avocados are rich in these elements.

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Natural Solutions For Oily Skin

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Oily skin is quite problematic since it is difficult to combat shine, makeup running and also often has blackheads, pimples or acne directly. Have a great benefit to future and is that in this type of skin wrinkles appear much later than in dry skin.

Natural Solutions For Oily Skin

Here we offer some homemade masks for oily skin and end a trick to make you the makeup last longer.
* After washing your face with astringent soap you apply a tomato juice and let it act for 20 to 30 minutes, then take it off with cold water. Tomato juice not only combat but also oily skin acne.
* The aloe or aloe has the ability to normalize skin oil, take a piece of the plant, open the middle and you apply the gel-like fluid contained within. You do it every day leaving at least 20 minutes, then rinse your face with cold water. Aloe is also good for blackheads and acne improvement.
* For oily skin masks should be made of oats once a week, take a cup of oats and mix with lemon juice into a paste, then apply it on face and neck for half an hour.
* Honey is very good for both oily skin to dry skin and also has an excellent natural antibiotic to cure all types of grain pimple or acne.

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Acne And Its Treatments

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Acne is a very frustrating problem for teenagers. It is so disturbing that it can even make life difficult for people. Due to this people make lots of efforts and spend their money and time to get rid of the problem. This has led to the launch of many skin treatment products in the market. This has become a thriving industry producing skin products as everyone wants to look good.

Of all the chemical products which have been in use salicylic acid gets a special attention because of its great properties and also the increased results shown by the people who have used it. This has also been an important ingredient in many beauty products. The main property which makes it so important is the exfoliation of the skin. This is nothing but the cleansing and removal of dead skin from the follicles present in the skin’s surface.

Many of us have this done naturally and hence there is no problem of acne formation. But unfortunately for some it does not occur so continuously and causes the clogging of pores and hence the inflammation of follicles results from this. This might be one common reason; other reasons may include hormonal problems which might cause increased secretion of oil or sebum to the skin surface. In such cases the treatment must be done internally as well. Salicylic acid products are mainly prescribed for quick and effective pore cleansing action.

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Types of Skin Aging

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

There are six types of aging that affect our hair, nails and skin. All combine to throughout our life, and each has a specific way. Here are some tips for how to combat it.

Chronological aging: Inevitably, the cellular functions of all organs will come down over the years. This causes loss of firmness, elasticity and skin moisture and the consequent appearance of wrinkles and expression lines. It may delay their effects with products or pills that stimulate the regeneration of collagen and elastic.

Photo-aging: is produced by exposure to sunlight, UVA and UVB rays which dry the skin, undermining his ability to retain moisture. To avoid this, we should use sunscreen, especially-but not only if we are to expose between 11 am and 16 pm.

Hormonal impact: the decrease in estrogen production that occurs after age 45, affects the appearance of the skin, and that sex hormones affect the skin thickness, hydration, pigmentation, and sebum secretion. There are supplements that help to regenerate damaged tissues for this reason. (more…)

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Types of Ringworm

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

RingwormRingworm

They are caused by a closely related group of filamentous fungi capable of invading the stratum corneum of the skin, hair and nails. The three main genera responsible for these infections are: Trichophyticus, Microsporum and ringworm.

Tinea infections are followed by the word designating the area or tissue, ringworm of the scalp, glabrous skin or groin. Individual defensive conditions are very important in the intensity of this infection. They tend to be more intense in diabetics, cancer, immunocompromised and those with high levels of corticosteroids.

Some of these may lead to infection with suppuration deepest being infected by bacteria in individuals with deficient defenses. Local conditions that help the progression of the disease are moisture, seborrhea and increased skin temperature.

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Skin Infections

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Blemished SkinSkin Infections caused by fungi
Ptiriasis tinea versicolor or blemished skin. It is a common infection, chronic and safety of outer layers of the skin. It is caused by fungus called Malassezia fufura, and is characterized by spots on the skin caused by desquamation of the infected cornea layer and scaly. (pityriasis = desquamation), (turning color = versicolor).

This effect is especially noticeable in the summer in white-skinned people. With exposure to the sun, areas that are shed not acquire the color of skin burned and if they do healthy areas. This fungus primarily affects the skin and sebum-rich wetlands. Other factors predisposing to infection are immunocompromised, overproduction of the hormone cortisol, and a genetic factor that is supposed to include some of the above causes.

It is especially common among adolescents and young adults. The lesions vary in color depending on the skin of the person concerned. In fair-skinned people tend to be reddish or brown, while in the dark skin patches may cause hypo-or hyperpigmentation.

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Olive Oil and health

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Base on the Mediterranean diet is heart-healthy antioxidant
The olive tree symbolizing the Mediterranean culture, is actually from Asia Minor. But it is in Mediterranean countries where he has worshiped as a sacred tree, symbol of fertility and health and beauty elixir. It has always been an essential ingredient of beauty products, and more and more brands of cosmetics that include in their formulas.

Olive OilCosmetics based on olive oil

For millennia, the fruit of the olive tree is a basic ingredient to develop facial and body lotions, hair masks, scrubs, soaps and hand creams. The Egyptians, as devotees of body care, perfumes and ointments adored develop oil-based moisturizing oil. Also used it to prevent wrinkles, massage and beautify the hair. Greeks and Romans took the witness used it to rub the muscles of athletes and wrestlers before the competitions.

And the Turkish physician Claudius Galen perfected the formula by mixing olive oil with beeswax and water: thus was born the first body moisturizer.

All properties

* A source of essential fatty acids that keep skin elastic, nourished and hydrated. Hence the effectiveness of face creams and body milks containing it. It also nourishes the hair, if applied directly or mask.
* It has a tonic effect, soothing and relaxing. Perfect for massage lotions, soaps, skin cleaners and creams.
* Protects skin from external aggressions. A good idea: adding a few drops to the body and apply hidratente on the lips when it’s cold or dry skin is sun exposure.
* Acts as a natural regenerator. A few drops of oil applied with a finger strengthen the gums. Also hardens nails and can be used (mixed with sea salt) as a body scrub.
* Heart well protected

Prevents heart disease

Many scientific research supporting the benefits of a diet well watered with olive oil. Its main constituent is oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat. That is, the more healthy type, increasing levels of “good” cholesterol (HDL), so it is very helpful for preventing heart disease and atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. It also prevents colon cancer and protects against breast cancer, stimulates growth and helps the body absorb calcium.
Extra Virgin, the best

When you consume extra virgin olive oil (the pure), the benefits multiply as it is especially rich in vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant and fights the formation of free radicals, delaying aging.

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Homemade Hand & Nail Cream

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Hand & Nail TreatmentWith bathing in the sea or the pools and the constant exposure to the sun of the bodies involved and the summer holidays, our poor skin undergoes constant aggression that we must try to minimize. Therefore, care must be taken daily to maintain and keep in good condition.

With hands perform many household chores like washing, cooking, planting in the garden, etc.. All these activities, or employment may deteriorlas.

In this context, we present, then homemade beauty recipes that help conserve and improve the state of the hands and nails.

Honey and Lemon Recipes (more…)

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