Changing weather means change in daily skin care routine. No matter what is the type of skin, every skin type requires intimate care with change in weather.
It takes time for skin to adapt the particular temperature.
By the time skin becomes adapted to a type of temperature; change in temperature occurs and makes one to change the daily routine of skin care. Winter is a season that requires very deep skin care.
Skin is required to be moisturized daily and exfoliated frequently in this season. Following are the tips and guidelines that can be followed for the extensive skin care in winter:
* Begin the day with a hot bathe, but switch for ten to fifteen seconds to cold shower. Now again switch on hot shower. Repeat the procedure for about two minutes. This technique is known as hydrotherapy. This therapy revitalizes the skin by exciting the active blood flow throughout the body. It is highly favorable therapy for all types of skin in winter.
* After coming out of the shower, use a nice moisturizer to moisturize the entire body. Apply the moisturizer by gently massaging it on the skin. Massage until the moisturizer is completely observed in the skin. Select a moisturizer that contains zinc oxide and sun protection formulae. Skin requires sun protection in every season.
* Winter is a season when dead and dry skin gets accumulated very fast; one is required to exfoliate the entire body at least twice a week. Exfoliation will allow the skin to soak up more moisture and remain moisturized for a long time. There is no production of oil from oil glands of skin in winter. This is because of the low outer temperature and central heating. In this condition, there is more loss of water from the skin. This might result in premature wrinkled skin. All these conditions can be avoided by skin exfoliation.
* One should drink at least eight glass of water to overcome the water loss from the skin. One can drink warm water with lemon. This is a Chinese herbal therapy, which is considered as absolutely safe method to give an energy boost up to the whole body. The warm lemon water work as detoxifier and detoxifies the entire body system. This therapy enhances the process of blood cleaning and reduces the amount of toxins which are responsible for making the skin dry and chapped.
* Last but not the least is to take at least eight hours sleep at night. This is when the damaged part of skin is healed. One must take enough sleep to get the healthy and glowing skin everyday.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Pimples
Pimples
Small red swelling of the skin is known as pimples. Pimples are small pointed elevation of the skin , it may or may not be contain pus.
Pimples are almost developed in young adults and teenagers due to the inflammation of skin. It appears on the face, neck and chest.
How to get rid of pimples?
Clean:
You should wash your face with fragrance-free cleanser. If your skin is greasy then use cleanser that contains benzoil peroxide. You never use scrub because it can cause breakouts.
Treat:
You should apply an oil-free sunscreen lotion your face in the morning. You should use an oil-free moisturizer and drying spot-treatment product before going to the bed.
Conceal:
You should use a fingertip to wipe away excess concealer around the blemish. You should use a small makeup brush to concealer. If the makeup becomes cakey, wipe it off and again start.
Homemade recipes of pimples treatment:
1. Take ground drumstick pods and leaves. Mix together well with few drops of lime juice. Make a paste and apply on pimples.
2. Take equal amount of lemon juice and groundnut oil. Mix and form a paste. Apply on face and leave for about 15 minutes and wash off with water. It is good for prevent pimples.
3. Mix lemon juice into a full glass of boiled milk. Apply as a face wash regularly. It is a good face wash for pimples.
4. Fresh mint juice is a good treatment for pimples. Apply fresh mint juice over the face before going to the bed.
5. Take ripe tomatoes pulp and apply on the pimples. Leave it for one hour and wash off with water.
6. Take one teaspoon of sandalwood powder and 9-10 drops of rose water. Make a paste of sandalwood powder with rose water. Apply it over the face and leave for 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.
7. Take two teaspoon of roasted and pomegranate powder and 8-10 drops of lemon juice. Make a paste and apply it on affected areas of your face.
8. You should try a facial mud mask. It may shrink a pimple.
9. You should use the lightest-weight moisturizer and avoid overmoisturizing the skin.
10. You must drink 9-10 glass of water daily.
11. Juice of raw papaya is the best treatment for pimples. Apply fresh juice of raw papaya on pimples and get a good result.
How to reduce pimples:
1. Regularly shampoo your hair.
2. You should avoid unnecessarily touching your affected areas.
3. You should change your dirty cloths , always wear clean and fresh cloth.
4. Wash your face twice a day with mild soap.
5. You should avoid over make-up, only wear on special occasions.
6. Try to minimize your stress levels.
7. You should keep a food diary to work out.
Small red swelling of the skin is known as pimples. Pimples are small pointed elevation of the skin , it may or may not be contain pus.
Pimples are almost developed in young adults and teenagers due to the inflammation of skin. It appears on the face, neck and chest.
How to get rid of pimples?
Clean:
You should wash your face with fragrance-free cleanser. If your skin is greasy then use cleanser that contains benzoil peroxide. You never use scrub because it can cause breakouts.
Treat:
You should apply an oil-free sunscreen lotion your face in the morning. You should use an oil-free moisturizer and drying spot-treatment product before going to the bed.
Conceal:
You should use a fingertip to wipe away excess concealer around the blemish. You should use a small makeup brush to concealer. If the makeup becomes cakey, wipe it off and again start.
Homemade recipes of pimples treatment:
1. Take ground drumstick pods and leaves. Mix together well with few drops of lime juice. Make a paste and apply on pimples.
2. Take equal amount of lemon juice and groundnut oil. Mix and form a paste. Apply on face and leave for about 15 minutes and wash off with water. It is good for prevent pimples.
3. Mix lemon juice into a full glass of boiled milk. Apply as a face wash regularly. It is a good face wash for pimples.
4. Fresh mint juice is a good treatment for pimples. Apply fresh mint juice over the face before going to the bed.
5. Take ripe tomatoes pulp and apply on the pimples. Leave it for one hour and wash off with water.
6. Take one teaspoon of sandalwood powder and 9-10 drops of rose water. Make a paste of sandalwood powder with rose water. Apply it over the face and leave for 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.
7. Take two teaspoon of roasted and pomegranate powder and 8-10 drops of lemon juice. Make a paste and apply it on affected areas of your face.
8. You should try a facial mud mask. It may shrink a pimple.
9. You should use the lightest-weight moisturizer and avoid overmoisturizing the skin.
10. You must drink 9-10 glass of water daily.
11. Juice of raw papaya is the best treatment for pimples. Apply fresh juice of raw papaya on pimples and get a good result.
How to reduce pimples:
1. Regularly shampoo your hair.
2. You should avoid unnecessarily touching your affected areas.
3. You should change your dirty cloths , always wear clean and fresh cloth.
4. Wash your face twice a day with mild soap.
5. You should avoid over make-up, only wear on special occasions.
6. Try to minimize your stress levels.
7. You should keep a food diary to work out.
Tips for Healthy Skin
* You should wash your face as many times as you can.
* You should avoid eating fried and cheesy food.
* Rub your face with ice-cubes and you can also try ice water mixed with lime juice and wash the face with this mixture.
Ordinary washing of the face does not remove grease, dust, perspiration, dirt, stale make up and bacteria from the skin which cleansing do. Cleansing creams goes deeper into the pores and wash them thoroughly. Always apply a cleansing cream on cheeks, chin, neck and forehead. It should be done two times a day once in the morning and one before going to bed.
The steaming is done to open the pores. It has the benefits of face scrubs, masks and creams. Take a broad pot and fill it with water, lower your face over the pot, covering your head and pot, so that the steam is directed onto the face. Then dry your face with a dry towel. Steaming should be done once in a week. Apply a moisturizer, and massage the face and neck. Then steam your face. Take a cotton ball and gently wipe your face. This will help to clear off the dead cells and increase the blood circulation.
An astringent helps to stop bleeding and reduce the body secretions as they cause blood vessels and tissues to contract. Shave lotions, cologne and cleansing creams are made from astringents only. As they are antiseptic they are helpful in treating acne. After steaming the face, wipe your face and neck with astringents. They are used to make after shave lotions, cologne and other skin preparations like cleansing creams.
You should tone your skin for youthful and rejuvenated feel because due to age and other things like weather, pollution and other harmful things in atmosphere, the face and other body parts starts sagging and start showing wrinkles.
Dry skin and wrinkles appear on face as the epidermal cells gradually lose their capacity to produce new cells while the dermis that produces collagen loses its elasticity. Toners are used to clean the oil from the skin. They may cause skin feel tighter because of skin irritation. The skin is freshened by skin toning lotions. They help to increase the blood supply to the skin
The main function of moisturizer is to prevent loss of moisturizer and dehydration of the skin. It also helps speed up the process of cell renewal. It must have the ingredients that supply vitamins, minerals to the skin. There are creams that boost the natural waterproofing barrier of the skin and soothe the skin by its natural surface oils.
For the cleaning process of skin care free packs or masks are essential. They help to stimulate the blood circulation, tone the muscle and maintain the elasticity of the skin. They eliminate the dirt and grime from the pores in the skin.
Sun and Skin
We all know we need to protect our skin from the sun's harmful rays. Of course, it's impossible to avoid the sun — who wants to hide indoors when it feels so great to get outside and be active? And the sun's not all bad, anyway: Sunlight helps our bodies create vitamin D. So follow these tips when you're outdoors to help manage sun exposure:
* Wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, even if it's cloudy or you don't plan on spending a lot of time outdoors. If you sweat a lot or go swimming, reapply sunscreen every 2 to 3 hours (even if the bottle says the sunscreen is waterproof).
* Choose a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Look for the words "broad spectrum protection" or UVA protection in addition to the SPF of 15 or greater. Select a sunscreen that says "nonacnegenic" or "noncomedogenic" on the label to help keep pores clear.
* The sun's rays are strongest between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, so make sure you reapply sunscreen frequently and take breaks indoors if you can. If your shadow is longer than you are tall, then it's a safer time to be in the sun (you should still wear sunscreen, though).
* Apply more sunscreen (with higher SPF) when you're around reflective surfaces like water, snow, or ice.
* We all know that the sun can damage skin, but did you know it can contribute to eye problems, too? Protect your face and eyes with a hat and sunglasses that provide 100% UV protection.
* Some medications, such as prescription acne medications or birth control pills, can increase your sensitivity to the sun, so if you're taking medication, increase your sun protection.
* If you want the glow of a tan, try faking it with self-tanners or salon tanning treatments. Avoid tanning beds, though, because although manufacturers claim that tanning beds are free of UVB rays, they still use harmful UVA rays.
Sensitive Skin
Sensitive Skin- is skin that is reacting to some stimuli such as UV radiation, pollution, chemical irritants or allergens (i.e. soaps, detergents, formaldehyde-donning preservatives or even fabric softeners). Any skin type can experience this reaction. In fact, 50-60% of the population consider themselves to have sensitive skin. Several ingredients in the Bello Essentials Product Line—Beta Glucan and the green seaweed Porphyra (more commonly known as Nori)—reduce the tightening, stinging, itching and redness of sensitive skin.
Oily Skin
Oily Skin- has over-stimulated sebaceous glands that produce too much oil. This condition often becomes more severe as the skin becomes over-cleansed, thus stimulating oil glands to deposit extra waxes to protect the skin’s surface from future harsh detergents and alcohols. Over-cleansing transmits the wrong message to the glands, which continue making more oil and making the skin have a shiny appearance. Pores are enlarged and visible, particularly in the T-zone. Generally there are blemishes around the nose and chin, between the eyebrows and on the forehead. Bello Skin Care Essentials helps to balance oily skin by eliminating this destructive cycle.
Normal Skin
Normal skin
If your skin has a five even texture, then it can be characterized into normal skin category. This type of skin is world famous for its capability to maintain a healthy balance between oil and moist contents.
Normal skin is usually flawless in appearance and never suffers from common skin problems such as spots, blemishes, pimples, blackheads and acne. This skin is naturally healthy and needs only gentle treatment.
If your skin has a five even texture, then it can be characterized into normal skin category. This type of skin is world famous for its capability to maintain a healthy balance between oil and moist contents.
Normal skin is usually flawless in appearance and never suffers from common skin problems such as spots, blemishes, pimples, blackheads and acne. This skin is naturally healthy and needs only gentle treatment.
Type of Skin
Knowing your skin type is the chief way you can ensure your skin feels and looks its best. Many people, however, get confused when trying to figure out exactly what their skin type is. Skin can be divided into various types according to its texture. It is essential to know what skin type you actually have and using the correct products on your face can really make a difference to those problem areas you may have.
Due to our higher levels of collagen, male skin is up to 20% thicker and tougher than female skin . Male skin is also oilier, with larger exposed pores, a richer blood supply, and more of a tendency to break out in a sweat compared with women's skin.
There are five basic skin types.
1. Normal skin
2. Dry skin
3. Oily skin
4. Combination skin
5. Sensitive skin
Combination Skin
Combination Skin: Skin that is oily in some parts but dry or normal in others is considered as combination skin. The oily skin is concentrated on the T-zone, which is across the forehead, down the nose and chin. Whenever you wash your face, you may find that some areas of your face feel tight after washing; and that these parts look dull or feel dry and rough whereas the T-zone looks shiny, feels oily to touch and is prone to pimples and blackheads. Combination skin needs special attention because the dry parts of your face need to be considered, whereas the oily parts need to be kept clean to avoid breakouts. Follow these simple tips each day and see what a difference they make to your skin.
1. Cleanse your entire face twice a day. Always use a mild cleanser to gently remove dirt, grime and make-up from your face.
2. The dry areas of your face need to be moisturized to prevent the formation of premature wrinkles. Use a good moisturizer on the dry parts of your face, and if possible, use an oil-free moisturizer on your T-zone.
3. If you use make-up, try and use oil-free/shine control type of make-up on the T-zone. These products are easily available in the market today and help absorb all the excess oil secretion and control the shine.
4. If you have a combination skin, your skin will greatly benefit from AHA and Vitamin C moisturizers and creams. Products that contain AHA tend to normalize the skin.
1. Cleanse your entire face twice a day. Always use a mild cleanser to gently remove dirt, grime and make-up from your face.
2. The dry areas of your face need to be moisturized to prevent the formation of premature wrinkles. Use a good moisturizer on the dry parts of your face, and if possible, use an oil-free moisturizer on your T-zone.
3. If you use make-up, try and use oil-free/shine control type of make-up on the T-zone. These products are easily available in the market today and help absorb all the excess oil secretion and control the shine.
4. If you have a combination skin, your skin will greatly benefit from AHA and Vitamin C moisturizers and creams. Products that contain AHA tend to normalize the skin.
Dry Skin
- Dry Skin: Dry skin needs extra care, as it is prone to fine lines and wrinkles. This is especially true during the winter months when it feels even drier and may feel too taut or may even flake. A few measures help alleviate dryness and keep your skin supple and, at the same time, guard against premature aging.
1. Always wash your face with a mild, soap-free face wash. Never use soap, as that would further strip your skin of natural oil.
2. Always use a moisturizer during the day. Use upward, circular motion to lightly massage the moisturizer into your face. Make sure not to pull or tug your skin.
3. You should consider using a night cream before going to bed at night. It is advisable to use a cream that contains Alpha Hydroxy Acids(or AHA's, as they're commonly known).AHA's are derived from sources such as milk, fruit and sugar-cane. These acids gently exfoliate the dry, dead, outermost layers of skin while they moisturize the newly revealed layers. They greatly benefit complexions that look dull, dry or flaky and they give your skin a beautiful glow.
4. Both AHA and Vitamin C help reduce fine lines and other signs of aging. Thus, you may get good results quickly by using a moisturizer or cream that contains Vitamin C during the day and an AHA-based night cream. Most known brands have moisturizers and creams that contain these.
5. If you have dry skin that tends to flake off, looks red and has some itchy patches that scab, consult your doctor to rule out eczema. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is generally considered to be a hereditary condition that can occur throughout the year. Other causes of eczema can be fabrics such as wool, some skin-care products or detergents etc.Your doctor may prescribe a cream to soothe the redness and irritation.Non-irriating fabrics such as cotton also help avoid flare-ups.
6.Many people suffer from weather-related dry skin. If the weather in the winter months is normally drier and this tends to dehydrate your skin, regular use of moisturizer will keep your skin hydrated and supple.
1. Always wash your face with a mild, soap-free face wash. Never use soap, as that would further strip your skin of natural oil.
2. Always use a moisturizer during the day. Use upward, circular motion to lightly massage the moisturizer into your face. Make sure not to pull or tug your skin.
3. You should consider using a night cream before going to bed at night. It is advisable to use a cream that contains Alpha Hydroxy Acids(or AHA's, as they're commonly known).AHA's are derived from sources such as milk, fruit and sugar-cane. These acids gently exfoliate the dry, dead, outermost layers of skin while they moisturize the newly revealed layers. They greatly benefit complexions that look dull, dry or flaky and they give your skin a beautiful glow.
4. Both AHA and Vitamin C help reduce fine lines and other signs of aging. Thus, you may get good results quickly by using a moisturizer or cream that contains Vitamin C during the day and an AHA-based night cream. Most known brands have moisturizers and creams that contain these.
5. If you have dry skin that tends to flake off, looks red and has some itchy patches that scab, consult your doctor to rule out eczema. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is generally considered to be a hereditary condition that can occur throughout the year. Other causes of eczema can be fabrics such as wool, some skin-care products or detergents etc.Your doctor may prescribe a cream to soothe the redness and irritation.Non-irriating fabrics such as cotton also help avoid flare-ups.
6.Many people suffer from weather-related dry skin. If the weather in the winter months is normally drier and this tends to dehydrate your skin, regular use of moisturizer will keep your skin hydrated and supple.
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