Having oily skin in itself isn't a bad thing. It only becomes a problem when there's too much of it and you're doing nothing about it. Before we get into the substance of the matter, let's cover some basics. The skin needs natural oils to stay healthy. This is why the sebaceous glands of the skin produces an oily and waxy substance known as sebum. Sebum protects, moisturizes and coats the skin and is essential for healthy skin. What we normally refer to as natural oils on the skin is actually sebum. You're producing sebum in excess if you have 'oily' skin. This excess oil when left unattended picks up sweat, dead skin cells, impurities, etc which could then develop...
It might look confusing but really, it's very simple. Often, it becomes difficult distinguishing between them and when to use what. Today we break things down as we try to explain the main differences the three. Shea Body Lotion Generally, lotion is a mixture of distilled water and oils. It is lightweight compared to butter. Lotion is generally water-based. The Shea Body Lotion from Kaydua Luxury is enriched with pure unrefined Shea butter packed with omega 6 acids to moisturize your skin daily. After using the lotion, it leaves skin moisturized, soft and smooth. The Aloe Vera and blend of essential oils provides an extra level of moisture needed for healthy skin. . Shea Body Butter Yes, you guessed right -...
Oftentimes when we mention exfoliation, our thoughts go to the face right away. However, exfoliation goes beyond the face. In simple terms, exfoliation is getting rid of dead skin cells, dirt and impurities on the body. This means exfoliation can be done from head to toe with no qualms. How do you go about it? Let's take it in sections Facial Exfoliation When exfoliating the face, one of the most important things to take into consideration is your skin type and skin conditions you might be facing. Physical exfoliants are best for sensitive skin whilst chemical peels and exfoliants are best for normal skin. To start, wet your face a bit with water to make it damp. Applying the exfoliant...
Body oils is such a slippery slope for a lot of people. There's a sect which sees body oils as greasy and yet another sect which reveres the use of body oils. The truth is, body oils are great especially for dry skin. Not only do they nourish the skin but leave it healthier and younger. If you're not sure of what oils to use, allow us to point you in the right direction Spiced Vanilla Body Oil Do you know vanilla has anti bacterial properties? When used on the skin consistently, it helps in reducing scars, clearing acne and giving the skin an even tone. Aside these, the smell of the Spiced Vanilla Body Oil is divine. Zesty Citrus The...
Purging! It sounds scary but is it? Purging, more often than not, occurs when your skin reacts to or has a sudden acne flare up from using a new skin care product. Is this something you need to worry about? 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 surface of the skin. This occurs mostly after using chemical-based...
