SOME MASSAGE IS HARMFUL!
Posted on September 17, 2009
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Human contact is a therapy in itself. From infants to the elderly, each of the age groups have always benefited from massage, making the bones stronger and the skin firmer and smoother.
However, controversy emerges on the subject of massage only due to faulty products and incorrect techniques. As against the contrary belief, massage is just not the same as applying a moisturizer. It takes a professional to do the right type of massage. Similarly, what also matters is the usage of the correct type of product. For instance, if you are getting massage done on a regular basis, but with a product suited to oily skin and your skin is of the dry type, obviously the results will be favorable.
Another aspect which makes massage negative is that the amount of force and pressure applied and the kind of strokes used are faulty. For instance, if you use a hard enough touch with the elderly, you can actually cause damage, as their bones have grown weaker with age.
DOES STRESS AFFECT YOUR SKIN?
Posted on September 3, 2009
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Your skin holds whole of your body together. It is the single-most organ of the body facing the external environment and changes, all by itself.
Hence, it is quite natural for your skin to be amongst the first to get affected by any physical or psychological upheaval. For instance, if you happen to be in an environment full of dust, you are bound to notice the impact on your skin just after a few hours. Similarly, stress shows up on your face before anything else. The minute you have a tense moment, those close to you can immediately make out from the signs on your face.
God forbid, if you happen to be under a stress for the most part of your day, eventually the fine lines in your skin will begin to reflect just that. And the situation surely worsens if you are in your 30s or beyond, because that's when the skin's resistance is at its lowest.
THE PIGMENTATION PROBLEM
Posted on August 20, 2009
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Fairness has almost been an obsession in women with a darker skin. So much so, that an entire industry flourishes just by developing and manufacturing a series of fairness enhancing products, from creams and lotions to even bars and soaps.
However, the majority of such people, especially women do not realize that what has caused their complexion to be on the darker side is not an external problem, but the result of a natural phenomenon. As you might know, the process and volume of pigmentation in the skin determines the kind of complexion you have. The host of fairness creams you might be using can definitely give you a temporary glow, but they definitely can't manage to alter this natural balance in your skin.
Besides, as nature suggests, it is always wise to respect the way God has made you and try to maintain that, instead of going in for complete alterations, in the face of false notions and beliefs.
WHO CAN HAVE ECZEMA?
Posted on August 6, 2009
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To begin with, it is important for you to remember that eczema is basically an umbrella term used for a group of skin conditions, which typically causes the skin to become red, irritated and itchy. It is usually identified by the presence of symptoms like skin oedema, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing or bleeding.
Experts indicate that in families where there has been a history of eczema, the present and future generations are more likely to develop the disease. The second most prominent cause of eczema is allergy to specific substances. These usually include the likes of poison ivy, nickel or various solvents.
In addition, individuals who have dry skin are more likely to get eczema, especially when the dryness goes beyond a specific level. Though eczema can occur very often in small babies without any such cause, yet when it occurs in adults, it usually has a concrete logic and cause behind it.
WHY MEN NEED SKIN CARE
Posted on July 30, 2009
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Fables and mythologies have always talked about women going in for elaborate beauty treatments and pampering themselves to the hilt. This is perhaps the reason why our minds have been conditioned to associate the term skin care only with women.
On the contrary, the fact remains that God has bestowed each of the human beings with the same skin structure, but with different hormonal set-ups. This is the main reason we tend to ignore skin care in men as against that in women. Men's skin needs an equal, even at times, a greater amount of care due the increased amount of exposure they have to the external atmosphere.
Besides, men, in general do not tend to use as many specialized products as women, which is the main reason why their skin often gets rough and unkempt. To talk of the least, at the least the famous 3-step regimen has to be followed religiously to maintain the basic health of the skin.
PREGNANCY AND YOUR SKIN
Posted on July 16, 2009
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Pregnancy is one time in your life when your entire existence goes under a major upheaval. From physical changes to mental metamorphosis, everything comes under the weather, for good or for worse.
If everything else is to change, how can your skin be left out? After all, it is your skin that holds you together and hence is now responsible for accommodating another human being inside. As is evident from this, the first and most prominent impact on your skin is that of stretch marks. As your skin stretches to make more space, it leads to the purplish or pinkish stretch marks in the process.
Second comes the impact of any physical weakness due to pregnancy that might show on your skin. Well, most women suffer from iron deficiencies and the like during their pregnancy. When this does happen, it shows on your skin in form of paleness, dark under-eye circles and much more.
THE MIRACLE OF WARM WATER
Posted on July 2, 2009
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Human skin is an extremely sensitive organ. It can sense even the smallest change in the external atmosphere, especially those which pertain to the temperature and climatic changes.
From the special viewpoint of skin care, experts have always been stressing on the fact that a bath with lukewarm water is an excellent cure for many of the skin problems. The conditions like allergies, rashes and other skin problems respond very well to warm water. Infact, water warmed to a moderate degree acts as a disinfectant itself.
However, when using warm water, ensure that the temperature of the water is not too high. This is mainly because in case your skin is dry, using excessively heated water can actually aggravate the dryness, thereby worsening the problem. Otherwise, warm water is surely a miracle natural product in itself, being one of the most effective natural cleansers as well.
HOMEMADE PACKS OR LABELED ONES FROM THE MARKET?
Posted on June 18, 2009
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The underlying principle that governs any beauty regimen is a good combination of discipline and the use of quality products. While discipline is totally in your hands and up to you how you maintain it, the products you choose are also quiet in your hands and go a long way in determining the quality of skin care.
If you can find enough time for it and of course, if you have adequate knowledge about it, experts always advise going in for your customized home made packs. Besides giving you a lot of flexibility, these packs allow you to add ingredients of your choice and in total accordance of your skin type.
However, the only thing you need to remember is that in the homemade packs, you might have to try on the packs of various kinds several times, before you actually decide which one suits you the best.
DIETARY OR COSMETIC NUTRITION? WHAT DO YOU CHOOSE?
Posted on May 28, 2009
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Skin care is a matter of careful deliberation, planning and meticulous care. If you thought all it required was a simple routine of cleansing and moisturizing to keep your skin healthy, think again.
Taking care of your skin is round the clock procedure. You have to all the time keep choosing from a vast gambit of nutritional supplements, choosing whether to take up dietary supplements or the cosmetic ones. Well, that's where the problems lies!
Dietary supplements might be more difficult to take and require a greater amount of hard work. For instance, taking a daily serving of clear vegetable soup, even in the thick of summers, only to have a better complexion is a tough choice.
On other hand, cosmetic nutrition in terms of moisturizers and the like is easier. However, experts often stress that the dietary supplements might task long to affect, but their impact is stronger and it also lasts longer.
CHOOSING A MOISTURIZER
Posted on May 14, 2009
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As we all know, moisturizers are the essential health drink of the skin. The glow and finesse we see on a well-groomed skin is actually the result of an extensive skin care regimen, beautifully rounded off with a detailed moisturizing routine.
Moisturizers also perform the very crucial functions of protecting the skin from free radicals that actually damage the skin quite seriously. It is for such reasons that you need to exercise full caution while purchasing a moisturizer.
The first thing you need to check for when selecting the moisturizer is that it should smell good. The product should feel extremely soft on your skin and should gel with your skin without much effort or greasiness.
The ultimate test is that after you've applied the moisturizer, there should be no feeling of irritation or burning sensation on the hands or face or wherever you've applied the moisturizer.
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