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Benefits Of Body Oils For Healthy Skin

What have you heard about body oils? Greasy, messy and non-essential might be on your list but forget about all of them. Body Oils are an essential part of skincare and works wonders for the skin. Are you ready to let go of some misconceptions? Here goes! Great for dry skin Body oils are great for dry skin. When used on dry skin immediately after taking a bath or shower, they keep the skin hydrated by locking in the moisture. Its moisturizing effect lasts all day. If you have dry skin, your best bet is to start using body oils. All natural Unlike other skincare products which may contain a lot of stabilizers and artificial ingredients, body oils are mostly ...

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Oops! I Ignored My Face Again

Sometimes we don't mean to ignore our face. It just happens, but the consequences of doing so are grave. Particularly so because when it comes to skincare, consistency is key. Perhaps, the different steps of taking care of the face sometimes becomes so complicated we would rather not do it. So, let's just start with the basics. Cleanse One of the best things you can do for your face is to cleanse it. You can do so with a gentle cleaning soap such as the Kaydua Shea Butter Soap or just go in for a mild Facial Cleanser. Whatever you decide to go in for, be consistent with it for healthier skin. Exfoliate and follow it up with a moisturizer...

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Body Oils - Greasy or Moisturizing?

There's a general misconception that body oils are only for massages. Others also have the notion that they make the body very greasy instead of having the moisturizing effect. In this blog post, we address these issues to put your mind at ease. Generally, body oils are absorbed into the skin faster. This in turn moisturizes your skin, leaves it glowy and strengthens the skin's barrier. The good thing about body oils is that they are suitable for all body types. The antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and a mix of essential oils found in good body oils helps promote smooth and healthier skin.  What else are body oils good for? Locks in moisture Contrary to popular beliefs, body oils lock in moisture as against...

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Dehydrated vrs Dry Skin

Often times we tend to confuse dehydrated skin with dry skin and vice versa. This is expected due to how similar they are. However, there are some major differences between the two. Whilst there's a deficit of water in dehydrated skin, dry skin lacks natural oils or what is referred to as sebum. Another major difference between the two is that whilst dehydrated skin in a skin condition, dry skin is a skin type. Hopefully, this clears up the confusion between the two. Now that we've established the main differences between the two, let's further dive into some differences. Dehydrated Skin Having dehydrated skin is your body's way of telling you to drink more water. You're probably losing a lot...

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Dealing with hormonal acne

Pay close attention to what you eat during this period. Fruits, vegetables, nuts and fish are perfect things to eat. Coconut oil, avocado, dark chocolate and  carrots are also perfect. Eliminate sugary foods completely

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