Tips and Guidelines
Don’t be scammed!
In the course of researching for this blog, I saw a banner ad of Hydroderm in one skin care website. The claim “Better than Botox” caught my attention. I wanted to find out if this was true, although at the back of my mind, I was thinking “This is too good to be true.” To [...]
No to dark spots
Dark spots on the face is the last thing you would want to see. But we all have our share of the undesirable spots which are usually pimple marks. Cremes and facial lotions that remove dark spots and improve uneven skin tone are available. These products contain ingredients that inhibit tyrosinase, the chemical that enhances [...]
Basic Skin Care
The process of basic skin care is simple: cleanse, tone and moisturize. Cleansing removes dirt, pollutants and excess oil. This process is important, otherwise, pores will get clogged and will be prone to breakouts. A gentle cleanser does not strip the skin of its natural moisture barrier. Toning removes remaining dirt or cleanser from the [...]
Avoid Acne
Prevention is the key. Although acne seems “natural” during puberty, there are ways to avoid its spread, saving you money on treatment, and giving you more confidence to face the world. Always wash your face with the appropriate cleansing product, especially before going to bed. Also take regular baths and totally rinse your body, as [...]
Household Cleaning Dangers
Hospitals are known for extensive cleaning and use of chemicals that are very effective at killing harmful organisms and infectious agents. One problem though, scientists and medical professionals are now finding these very same chemicals that makes out hospitals safe and clean might be causing more sickness for those directly involved with their use through [...]
Coffee… Not to Drink… For Your Skin!?
Yes, this is true for coffee being a vasso-constrictor reduces the blood vessels size making them less visible. Coffee beans have ten times the amount of anti-oxidants as green tea and pomegranate. Chocolate is also another product that has received acclaim for its value as a skin remedy. Like coffee, it has a lot of [...]
Take Acne Away
Image Source:lonelytoto.exteen.com Most women experience a zit. What’s very frustrating about it is that it appears when we have a special occasion to go to and we would want it to dry as quickly as possible. But most often than not we end up pricking the pimple and the effect worsens. The redness is noticeable [...]
Get rid of the dark circles
Dark circles under the eyes is a usual complaint among women. It gives an aging effect, and is usually associated with stress, which is just one of the causes. Dark circles are actually blood vessels that becomes more visible under the skin, giving it a greenish or bluish effect. More blood flow and thinner, paler [...]
Avoid Acne II
Keep your hands clean, and keep it off your face. The hands come in contact with a lot of bacteria, and hand-to-face contact increases the chances of bacteria in the skin. Do not squeeze or pop your blackheads, whiteheads and pimples. There are specialized cleansers and topical treatment available for these. Squeezing them will just [...]
What’s Your Skin Type?
All beauty products are created to work best for specific skin types. Before you can select which products to use, you have to know first your skin type. How you benefit from a certain product will depend on this. To determine your skin type, try this simple test. Wash your face as you normally would, [...]