Oily skin is nothing to be shy of. It only means the sebaceous glands are working extra time producing excess oil. This is often as a result of genes, stress and/or hormones. As expected, this results mostly in acne formation when not taken care of properly. In case you're wondering how to take care of your skin, here are some home remedies you can try. Clay Mask Cosmetic Clay or Bentonite Clay absorbs oil from the face while treating other skin conditions. All you need to do is to mix 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls of the clay with 1 tablespoon honey, water, rosewater, apple cider vinegar, castor oil or any other preferred liquid of your choice. The mix should not be too...
Bleaching the skin has gained a lot of popularity in this part of the world. The desire to be light skinned has resulted in people using all kinds of creams, lotions and chemicals to achieve their desired skin tone without necessarily knowing the side effects of doing so. Skin bleaching is dangerous. Its side effects are no joke. In case you're wondering what they are, here are some side effects of skin bleaching. Contact Dermatitis When the skin gets into contact with some of these bleaching creams, it gets inflammed. This often results in blisters, hives, the redness or darkening of the skin, swelling, burning sensation among others. For it to go away, it requires treatment which doesn't come cheap....
Having oily skin isn't synonymous to having acne. People with oily skin are more prone to having acne. What causes oily skin though? When the sebaceous glands, located underneath the skin's surface, produces excess oil it leads to having oily skin. Having oily skin has the likelihood of leading to acne formation. Your genes could affect the excess production of oil. Stress and hormonal changes can also contribute to having oily skin. There's no cause for alarm if you have oily skin. These DIY or home remedies will help. Honey Mask Honey has antibacterial and antiseptic properties. It is also a natural humectant. This means honey moisturizes your skin without producing oils. You can directly use honey on your freshly washed...
Skincare has come a long way. Having healthy skin is not only desirable but the healthier option. Though it takes time to achieve good results, many of us want quick results. That's not how skincare works. This is why you need to have a skin care regimen. No matter your skin type, you do need a routine or regimen to protect you from the harsh weather conditions and lose particles in the air which may clog your pores. Before selecting the type of products to use, you first need to identify your skin type. This will help in knowing the type of products to use, the frequency and the order to use them. How you take care of your skin...
One of the common skincare challenges you're likely to experience in your skincare journey is purging. Don't worry, it's nothing scary. In fact, it is completely normal. What is purging? Purging occurs when your skin reacts to or has a sudden acne flare up from using a new skin care product. Although it's nothing to worry about, a sudden acne flare up might be a bit irritating especially if you're looking at clearing existing acne. You might be tempted to do away with the new skin product but don't. This is just the beginning of something amazing. Why does it happen? Your skin might be getting rid of harmful toxins including dead skin cells, oil, dirt, bacteria, etc found under the...
