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...
When it comes to facial care, the ultimate is proper care. Its delicate nature makes it imperative to use tried and tested practices in order not to aggravate the skin. The basics of facial care are simple and easy to do. Cleanse One of the best things you can do for your face is to cleanse it. There are different cleansers on the market. Cleansing comes in two parts. Washing the face with a soap-based cleanser such as the Shea Butter Soaps and water-based cleansers such as the Facial Cleanser from Kaydua Luxury. Cleansing your face helps in removing any dirt or clogged pores which could lead to the formation of acne. Exfoliate One of the best things you can do...
As controversial as this is, it's an important topic to discuss. Makeup has become part of us whether we like it or not. Now, there are a lot of controversies surrounding makeup and having healthy skin. Let's clear one misconception - not using makeup is not a guarantee for having healthy skin. Now that that's out of the way, let's delve into other substantive issues. Regular makeup vrs ceremonial makeup You'd agree that regular everyday makeup is different from makeup for a ceremony. One of the marked difference is how heavy ceremonial makeup can be. For the most part, it is to cover all blemishes. It's also applied in such a way that it stays on longer. This means covering...
Skin care can be very simple yet complicated. Although we just want our skin to be healthy, certain practices might prevent that from happening. It might not even be intentional. Today, we try to digest some skincare practices which might be damaging our skin. Over cleansing Do you feel itchy after cleansing? Or do you feel some kind of irritation right after cleansing? Does your face dry up immediately after you cleanse? You're probably over-cleansing. You might end up drying up your skin if such practice is continued. Rather, choose one type of cleanser and stick to it for sometime before gradually introducing the others if need be. Using hot water to bath This is a very popular one. Using...
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...
