'Aloe barbadensis miller', popularly known as Aloe Vera has been used for ages in many beauty products and rightly so. Its magical prowess has been passed on from generation to generation. If you have an aloe vera plant at home, cherish it because its uses are immense. Let's talk about the uses of aloe vera for skincare. Properties of aloe vera Some of the properties of the aloe plant are; anti-inflammatory anti-bacterial anti-viral antiseptic wound healing antioxidant Benefits of aloe vera for the skin Here is where the magic happens. When used on the skin, aloe vera does the following; Reduces appearance of blemishes, dark spots and wrinkles The anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera makes it ideal to reduce the...
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...
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....
One cannot talk about skin care without touching on skin bleaching. In simple terms, skin bleaching is the process of using natural or synthetic products to lighten skin tone or to reduce dark patches on skin. Although not desirable, there are a lot of creams, soaps, pills and concoctions a lot of people use to achieve an overall lighter complexion. How does it work? People use different techniques to achieve their desired results. The common ones include Lotions, creams and pills Chemical peeling Hydroquinone Microdermabrasion Use of laser treatment Apart from a heightened sense of self-esteem for a short period, skin bleaching is not known to have any health benefits. For the most part, skin bleaching creams and lotions reduce...
