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...
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...
Body oils is such a slippery slope for a lot of people. There's a sect which sees body oils as greasy and yet another sect which reveres the use of body oils. The truth is, body oils are great especially for dry skin. Not only do they nourish the skin but leave it healthier and younger. If you're not sure of what oils to use, allow us to point you in the right direction Spiced Vanilla Body Oil Do you know vanilla has anti bacterial properties? When used on the skin consistently, it helps in reducing scars, clearing acne and giving the skin an even tone. Aside these, the smell of the Spiced Vanilla Body Oil is divine. Zesty Citrus The...
Purging! It sounds scary but is it? Purging, more often than not, occurs when your skin reacts to or has a sudden acne flare up from using a new skin care product. Is this something you need to worry about? Although it's nothing to worry about, a sudden acne flare up might be a bit irritating especially if you're looking at clearing existing acne. You might be tempted to do away with the new skin product but don't. This is just the beginning of something amazing. Why does it happen? Your skin might be getting rid of harmful toxins including dead skin cells, oil, dirt, bacteria, etc found under the surface of the skin. This occurs mostly after using chemical-based...
