Believe it or not, what you ingest has an effect on your skin. Eating the right foods saves us from a lot of damage control later on. When you eat the right kind of food, your skin glows in addition to all the health benefits your body enjoys. If you haven't included these in your diet yet, it's time you did. Avocados The good news is, these are in season. Often referred to as pear in our part of the world, avocados are rich in healthy fats which keeps the skin moisturized and flexible. It also has a lot of Vitamin E which serves as an antioxidant. You can add it to almost any food platter of your choice. Sweet...
Oftentimes, we cannot overcome the temptation of popping blackheads and whiteheads. We just want them out of the way but we might be doing more harm than good. Popping them exposes us to so many other skin problems which are difficult to deal with. Inflammation Popping blackheads and whiteheads leads to inflammation of the site. More often, after popping the pimple, the site becomes bigger than usual. It is often accompanied with a little bit of swelling and pain. You could even aggravate the problem with the formation of smaller pimples around the site or the formation of an even bigger pimple. Stop doing this to your skin. Hyperpigmentation Popping pimples often leaves the site a little bit darker than...
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...
Eczema, otherwise known as Atopic Dermatitis, can affect anyone from babies, kids to adults. It is a very common skin condition which often presents as dry and itchy patches on the skin. Though it doesn't have a cure, there are various ways of treating eczema to help manage the symptoms associated with the skin condition. Causes of eczema The common signs of eczema are a rash with itchiness and dry skin. Eczema usually flares up when it comes into contact with allergens including some types of skin products, detergents, make up, clothing, some types of food and environmental factors. Symptoms of eczema The symptoms include but are not limited to; Itchy skin Dry skin Rashes Thick patches of skin Flaky...
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....
