Stressed skin? That's something you don't hear often but yes, our skin gets stressed out too. When we get stressed, it usually shows on our skin. For some, the skin tends to be dull-looking. For others, it comes in the form of breakouts which only means there's an increase in oil production resulting in clogged pores and inflammation of the skin or breakouts. All hope is not lost when this happens. Here are some ingredients to calm your skin down when stressed. Aloe Vera Aloe vera is great for the skin, stressed or not stressed. It naturally increases the production of collagen in the body and has a lot of healing properties as well. The gel when used, hydrates the...
Turning 30 is exciting but comes with its own ups and downs. Taking care of your skin after 30 is a must in order to enjoy healthy skin. Here are a few things you ought to do to maintain the health of your skin after 30. Eat healthy First and foremost, your diet needs to change drastically. Enough of being a sweet tooth. Drop sugary foods and put yourself on a healthy diet. Foods rich in iron and vitamins are essential. Incorporate fruits and vegetables in your diet and drink a lot of water. Stay hydrated all the time. Don't skip moisturizing If you're tempted to skip moisturizing, don't! This applies if you have oily skin as well. Keeping your...
As inviting as it is, popping pimples should not be an every-day activity. Considering how we tend to lose this fight always, it seems not to be an option. One thing we forget is that, the more pimples we pop, the more we're likely to have dark spots on our face from the popped pimples. Treating such dark spots takes a lot of work and patience but we're ready to put our all in it. Microdermabrasion Don't let the word scare you. It's simply a type of exfoliation to remove dead skin cells. It's a cosmetic procedure although it's non-invasive. Usually, an instrument is used on the face to remove relatively thicker skin. Not only does it help in fading...
As controversial as this is, it's an important topic to discuss. Makeup has become part of us whether we like it or not. Now, there are a lot of controversies surrounding makeup and having healthy skin. Let's clear one misconception - not using makeup is not a guarantee for having healthy skin. Now that that's out of the way, let's delve into other substantive issues. Regular makeup vrs ceremonial makeup You'd agree that regular everyday makeup is different from makeup for a ceremony. One of the marked difference is how heavy ceremonial makeup can be. For the most part, it is to cover all blemishes. It's also applied in such a way that it stays on longer. This means covering...
Don't get overwhelmed by the multitude of skincare products out there. Facial masks and scrubs are some of the essentials needed for healthy skin. Today's post explains why you need these two essential products in your skincare bag. Ready to explore with us? Facial Masks These come in different types ranging from clay masks to peels to DIYs and a host of other things. Generally, facial masks are great for removing impurities from the skin. It helps unclog pores without stripping your skin of its natural oils. After masks are applied, they are left on a while longer to be able to penetrate the skin and work its magic. Essentially, facial masks are great for diminishing fine lines refining pores...
