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Treating Black Spots Caused By Pimples

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...

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The Skin's Reaction To New Skin Care Products

As it is with everything, using new products on your skin requires some getting used to. This is a normal reaction for many. It isn't something to be feared but rather something to embrace. Of course, there are instances the skin downright rejects new products. How can you tell the difference? Skin reactions to look out for Essentially, there are two major skin reactions to look out for. When any of these occur, stop use immediately. Irritant contact dermatitis This occurs when the skin gets irritated after using the products. It usually becomes itches, burns extremely or gets darker very quickly. In severe cases, you might experience blisters.  Allergic contact dermatitis This kind of reaction occurs if the skin is...

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Caring For Oily Skin

Having oily skin in itself isn't a bad thing. It only becomes a problem when there's too much of it and you're doing nothing about it. Before we get into the substance of the matter, let's cover some basics. The skin needs natural oils to stay healthy. This is why the sebaceous glands of the skin produces an oily and waxy substance known as sebum. Sebum protects, moisturizes and coats the skin and is essential for healthy skin. What we normally refer to as natural oils on the skin is actually sebum.  You're producing sebum in excess if you have 'oily' skin. This excess oil when left unattended picks up sweat, dead skin cells, impurities, etc which could then develop...

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Body Butter, Body Lotion and Body Oil - What's The Difference?

It might look confusing but really, it's very simple. Often, it becomes difficult distinguishing between them and when to use what. Today we break things down as we try to explain the main differences the three.  Shea Body Lotion Generally, lotion is a mixture of distilled water and oils. It is lightweight compared to butter. Lotion is generally water-based. The Shea Body Lotion from Kaydua Luxury is enriched with pure unrefined Shea butter packed with omega 6 acids to moisturize your skin daily. After using the lotion, it leaves skin moisturized, soft and smooth. The Aloe Vera and blend of essential oils provides an extra level of moisture needed for healthy skin. . Shea Body Butter Yes, you guessed right -...

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Popping Blackheads and Whiteheads

There are a couple of videos out there with people popping blackheads and whiteheads. Before you think of doing same, don't! We know it looks a bit therapeutic to watch. For others, it might look yucky. 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...

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