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...
Having oily skin isn't synonymous to having acne. People with oily skin are more prone to having acne. What causes oily skin though? When the sebaceous glands, located underneath the skin's surface, produces excess oil it leads to having oily skin. Having oily skin has the likelihood of leading to acne formation. Your genes could affect the excess production of oil. Stress and hormonal changes can also contribute to having oily skin. There's no cause for alarm if you have oily skin. These DIY or home remedies will help. Honey Mask Honey has antibacterial and antiseptic properties. It is also a natural humectant. This means honey moisturizes your skin without producing oils. You can directly use honey on your freshly washed...
Babies have sensitive skin - fact! It can sometimes be confusing figuring out how to care for baby's skin. Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis is very common in babies. It usually shows up as dry and patchy skin on the legs, hands, chest, scalp, chin, face, around elbows, knees or ankles. It can appear in other areas as well. It is ,however, unlikely to appear in the diaper area due to the presence of moisture. Causes of Eczema in Babies Usually eczema occurs when the baby comes into contact with Soaps Lotions Shampoos, etc. Pay attention to what you use on the baby. Certain foods can also trigger eczema. They include Eggs Peanuts / Groundnuts Milk Wheat Soya Fish Treatment Options...
What you put on your skin is just one aspect of skin care. The saying 'you are what you eat' is so important for our general health. Now, the type of food we consume makes a huge difference on our skin. It is time to make some dietary changes. Are you ready? Here goes. Vitamin-C Rich Foods A lot of fruits, especially the colourful ones - oranges, strawberries, kiwis, guavas, etc - are rich in Vitamin C. Likewise vegetables including spinach, broccoli, parsley are very rich in Vitamin C. Including these in your diet would not brighten just your skin but improve your overall health. If you have trouble consuming these, make it interesting by consuming them as smoothies. Salads...
