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...
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...
One of the topical issues in relation to skincare is how to properly take care of the face. Unlike other parts of the body, facial skin is very sensitive. Plus it is more prone to acne and pimples thus the need for special care and attention. Unfortunately, there are a lot of harsh products out there which might do more harm than good. So, what are the basics for facial care?
Let's be honest. We all want healthy and beautiful skin, but our major problem is developing a regimen we can be consistent with. There's no easy way of overcoming that. However, we provide some tips on how to develop a regimen especially for facial care.
Dark spots on black skin usually occurs on the face, neck and sometimes chest areas. Most often, they come about as a result of an inflammation of the skin or from popping pimples or acne which leaves a scar. Others experience this due to hyper-pigmentation. Generally, dark spots are difficult to treat but they are still treatable. Here are some tips on how to treat them.
