by admin on November 20, 2010
Who does not want acne-free skin? To have flawless skin is almost everyone’s dream. This desire is strongly evident among teenagers or young adults especially. But, is it easy to have such without spending much? Definitely, there are practical ways to make your skin acne free. In the absence of genetic factors, there is no need for you to go to a dermatologist or to spend much for medications if you just have the discipline and the will to pursue your goal.
Acne-free skin is an impossible dream no more when you live a healthy and clean lifestyle, especially if your genes are not into this skin problem. This way of life primarily comprises a balanced diet, regular exercise, hygiene, and peace of mind.
- With a balanced diet, you have to eat nutritious foods such as fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables. These kinds of food nourish your body especially your skin making it healthy, young looking and acne free.
- For your liquid intake, you should drink a lot of water, fresh juice, and tea for internal cleansing.
- There is also a need for you to exercise regularly to improve your blood circulation and to maintain an efficient transport system in your body for your well being. Exercise with great care. Avoid stressful activities and thoughts.
- Hygiene implies that you have to make sure of cleaning yourself and of using clean things always. Wash your face morning and night to make it acne free. You should also ensure that everything around you is clean. Avoid clutters and pollution.
- You should not harbor ill feelings like anger, envy and hatred to enjoy peace of mind. Throw away anxieties and worries. This positive state of mind relaxes you with its soothing effect physically, emotionally, and psychologically.
With these easy ways, you are on your way to make your skin acne free.
by admin on August 2, 2010
For smooth, clear skin dry brushing is necessary. The Skin gets rid more than a pound of waste though tiny sweat glands during the day.
Detoxification is done by several organs, including skin, gut, kidneys, liver, lungs and lymphatic system. About one third of all body impurities are eliminated through the skin and if the pores are clogged by moisturizers, clothes antiperspirants the toxins can’t escape. You can actually get sick after a while if the toxins have to find a different way to escape from your body.But don’t worry the dry brushing can help with detoxification of your skin.
The Dry Brushing technique is very popular in European spas; they have used this treatment for a long time. The brushing should be done on dry skin and make sure it is not wet or oiled, best time to do it is before taking a shower. A Natural-fiber brush with a long handle will work great, brush your entire body for about 10 minutes daily. Do not brush any sensitive areas including the face and anywhere the skin is broken like areas with a skin rash. Start by very gently brushing your skin, and over time work your way to a more vigorous brushing. It doesn’t matter if you start at the head or by the toes as long as you brush the entire body. After brushing just shower as usually and wash off all the dead skin cells. Never rub your skin dry always pad dry and use a moisturizer. If you use this treatment everyday you will fell wonderful and have glowing skin.
There are several benefits to brushing your skin including removal of dead skin cells, helps eliminate cellulite, cleanses the lymphatic system, strengthens the immune system, tightens skin to help prevent premature aging, stimulates the hormone and oil production glands, stimulates circulation. Dry Brushing is a very easy and inexpensive way to help having great skin.
by admin on January 20, 2010
It is every woman’s dream to be beautiful. This is still true when they are pregnant. But one more thing to consider other than beauty is the health of baby. Many pregnant women have a question about whether their skincare products harm their little babies. Generally, most of the skincare products are safe for both the mother and the babies. But there are certain ingredients that you should avoid.
Retinoid is one of the powerful substances that you should avoid. Retinoid can help reduce wrinkles and can be found in your anti-aging moisturizers. Retinoid is a type of vitamin A that increases the rate of cell division. High doses of vitamin A for pregnant woman can be really harmful and dangerous to babies.
Some of the acne curing products also contains vitamin A. For some powerful medicines like Roaccutane are strongly harmful to babies. You should stop to take such medicines at least several months before you get pregnant. Doctors advised that around babies can be harm at 30-40% rate if the mother has taken Roaccutane. News has been reported that at least 2,000 pregnant women have taken Roaccutane unaware during their pregnancy and abortion is required. Around 160 teratism were born.
Somtime on the package of the skincare products, you may not actually see the words like vitamin A or Retinoid. If you see Differin (adapelene), Retin-A, Renova (tretinoin), Retinoic acid, Retinol, Retinyl linoleate, Retinyl palmitateTazorac and avage (Tazarotene), you may still want to avoid such products. You should always consult the doctor.
Though there are not many studies about skincare products’ effect on babies. It is always recommended not to use those powerful and targeted products during pregnancy. Simple and natural ones are suggested. Also, you should avoid treatments like laser as they may harm the babies also. Always consult your doctor and tell him the treatment or products that you have used before and during your pregnancy.
To look better during pregnancy, you can still wear makeup like false eyelashes, foundation or rouge.