Having sensitive skin is a blessing in disguise. You get to carefully select the type of products to use on your skin. It gets better, what you eat plays a huge role on your skin care as well. In case you're lost in what you should and should not do, here are a few tips to get you going. Be selective about what you eat One of the best things you can do for your skin, is to be very selective of what you eat especially if you have sensitive skin. Brightly coloured fruits and leafy-green vegetables are a great place to start from. You might also want to monitor how your skin reacts to other foods such as fish,...
Aloe Vera has been used for ages for beauty products particularly for the skin. Its healing properties makes it ideal for use for a number of ailments. Generally, aloe vera is safe and can be used by all skin types. General uses of aloe vera for the skin The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera makes it the go-to plant or product for a lot of skincare issues. Its been known to help with the following; Expedites healing of wounds and reduces scarring Moisturizes skin and leaves it hydrated Helps with rashes Aids in treating bacterial and fungal infections Reduces pain and swelling of cuts and bruises Promotes the release of collagen Leaves the skin feeling supple These benefits...
Turning 30 is exciting but comes with its own ups and downs. Taking care of your skin after 30 is a must in order to enjoy healthy skin. Here are a few things you ought to do to maintain the health of your skin after 30. Eat healthy First and foremost, your diet needs to change drastically. Enough of being a sweet tooth. Drop sugary foods and put yourself on a healthy diet. Foods rich in iron and vitamins are essential. Incorporate fruits and vegetables in your diet and drink a lot of water. Stay hydrated all the time. Don't skip moisturizing If you're tempted to skip moisturizing, don't! This applies if you have oily skin as well. Keeping your...
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...
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...
