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...
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...
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...
Easy does it. Does this work in skincare too? If you're lucky, they do. Sometime, you just need to take a leap of faith. If you're ready to explore some skincare hacks, here are 5 things you should try out. Apply moisturizer on damp skin Doing so allows the moisturizer to easily penetrate your skin, allowing it to work better whilst sealing in the moisture. A water-based moisturizer works best for all skin types but particularly for dry skin. Oily skin? Carry blotting papers As oil builds up over the face during the day, carry along blotting papers in your purse. If you notice any build up, just dab your t-zone, chin and nose with the blotting papers to soak up...