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Valuable Tips for Common Skin Problems

Skin Care Expert — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:12:10 +0000

Having skin problems is not something favored by anyone; however problems like acne, flaky skin, and blackheads could affect anyone at any ages in life. Problems like these can actually trigger one’s self esteem if we didn’t find the ways to tackle them. Therefore, look at these tips below if you want to overcome the common skin issues you are having at the moment.

Dry and Flaky Skin

This skin condition could cause discomfort due to the itch and the unaesthetic appearance it causes. Therefore, you need to maintain your skin by nourishing is with coconut oil, almond oil, or other products which contain wild rose fruit or cranberry extracts. Such ingredients can help nourish your skin and act as an anti-inflammatory at the same time.

Eczemas

This issue often happens during summer as it is caused by heat. To tackle this issue and have a pleasant summer holiday, you need to avoid overheating by rinsing your skin as often as you can, and wear natural fabric clothes instead of the synthetic ones. While rinsing your skin, make sure you use products which contained anti-bacterial ingredients such as aloe, chamomile, or lavender infusion. Also visit your dermatologist as soon as possible when you see eczema starting to spread over your skin.

Blackheads and Pimples

Cleanse your skin thoroughly both in the morning and evening to avoid developing these issues. Opt for skin care products which are specially made to tackle blackheads and pimples issues, or perform a home facial cleansing mask using egg yolk, honey, oatmeal, and olive oil.

If you think your skin is prone to developing pimples, find facial wash products which contain benzoyl peroxide. It has antibacterial properties which help remove sebum and prevent further outbreaks.

You should never pinch a pimple in order to remove it; however, you can try to remove the blackheads after cleansing your skin by performing a steam facial bath. But don’t forget to clean your hand and wrap your fingers with cheesecloth before start squeezing out the blackheads. Make sure you squeeze gently that you don’t leave any marks on your skin.

You can also use blackhead removing strips to remove some of the blackheads without pinching or squeezing your skin.

Reddish Spots

Use a clay based mask to cure the red-spots of your skin. Clay helps reducing the swelling and also works well against impurities; but if your skin is dry, you better not use this mask.

Mouthwash and the Myths it Brings Along

Skin Care Expert — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:56:11 +0000

Gargling with mouthwash after brushing your teeth, as suggested by most dentists, can help maintaining the your dental and oral health. However, according to Dr Euan Swan from Canadian Dental Association, Ottawa the benefit of using mouthwash is depending on the type of products you use. Therefore, you mustn’t get instantly affected on the myths or issues told by the newspapers or ads.

Here are the most common myths regarding the usage of mouthwash.

All kinds of mouthwash are good for your health

It is better to be selective in choosing the type of mouthwash you are going to gargle with. Opt for the products which don’t contain lots of alcohol as they may cause dry mouth. Furthermore, high-alcohol mouthwash can also damage the tissues in your mouth and in some cases it can also make your teeth more sensitive, as explained by Dr Lewis West, a dentist from Toronto.

Although alcohol-free mouthwash can be used as alternative, some other ingredients in mouthwash can also cause side effects. For example: Chlorhexidine, which is not recommended for long-term use, because it can temporarily alter your sense of taste; and essential oils, which may have an uncomfortably sharp taste. Some other ingredients can even stain your teeth or cause a burning sensation.

Mouthwash is the remedy of bad breathe

For sure, mouthwash can vanish bad breath after gargling with it, but the effect actually only last for a short while. The smelly breath caused by the meals you ate, actually came from your lungs as you exhale, so freshening your mouth with mouthwash is actually not a long-lasting method. Besides, your saliva will dilute your mouthwash and the protein in saliva can also reduce the effectiveness of the ingredients contained in your mouthwash.

Simply gargle and spit

According to experts, in order to have the mouthwash works effectively, you need to gargle for at least 30 seconds per use. Unfortunately, holding the mouthwash in your mouth for 30 seconds seems like and non-easy task for most people as they can’t stand the strong and stinging smell or taste of the liquid. However, in order to get the best result of mouthwash, Dr Swan recommended using it as directed by the manufacturer.

Easy Steps of French Manicure Nail Care

Skin Care Expert — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:51:17 +0000

French manicure is one of the most well known and fashionable nail style which is never outdated to wear. It gives a very graceful appearance with the colorless or pale base color with white tips. It is really easy to do with only a couple simple steps to complete.

Prepare your hands before using nail polish by massaging them with body scrub so all the dead skin cells will soon be removed leaving your hands clean, soft and nicely glow. Rinse the scrub with water and dry them with towel.

File your nails if they are burst by moving the file from the edge to the middle. This will keep the edge of your nails smooth and round. You can also buff your nails with nail buffer to make your nails shine even more.

Apply cuticle remover to your nails, and then use the cuticle stick to push away your nail cuticles. Again, wash your hands with warm water with a little oil (such as olive oil) added to nourish and soften the nails and cuticles. Enfold them in a warm towel and leave it for about 15 to 20 minutes. Dry your hands with towel and make sure your hands are free from the oil residue.

Before applying the nail polish, apply base coat over your nails and let it dry for a few minutes. Applying base coat will maintain the natural healthy color of your nails, because colored nail polish normally contain pigments which would likely make your nail turn yellowish and dull. Base coat also helps strengthening your nails and prevent it from fragileness.

If you want your nails to look square, paint a straight line across the tips with white nail polish. While for a rounded look, you can simply follow the curve of the nail. A special sticker may help to make the white lines look neat and nice.

When the white polish dries, apply a coat of semitransparent nail polish over the whole nails to seal the white tips we made previously. Opt for pink or peach semitransparent nail polish which looks natural on your nails. Let it dry for 10 to 15 minutes, and apply another top coat for a glossier look.

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Avoid Treating Your Eyes with Cucumber and Betel Leave

Skin Care Expert — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:57:38 +0000

We know that natural sources like plant leaves, fruits or veggies, can do a great job when we use them as facial treatment. As for eyes, we normally use cucumber which is cut into round shapes and put the piece on our eyes in order to soothe the skin around. Some even use the water of boiled betel leave, which has antiseptic benefits, to wash the eyes.

But in spite of the benefits contained in those ingredients, it is actually suggested to not use such plants to treat our eyes for they also contain mold. Unless they are pharmaceutically processed, the usage of such natural ingredients cannot be ascertained for their safety.

Betel leaves, although boiled, the water which is normally used to wash the eyes as a substitute of eye drops can still contain mold or fungus because they are not dead after boiling. Same thing applies on cucumber; we cannot make sure that the pieces are fungus-free when we place them on our eyes.

If we keep using the substances on our eyes, they may cause fungal infections, since the spores of the fungus found on the plants can cause unknown injury to the eyes. This unknown injury is normally known as microtrauma, and the condition is difficult to cure.

Therefore, to avoid fungal infections in the eyes, rather than using betel leaves, it is more recommended to warm/cold compress the eyes using cotton which has been dipped into warm or cold water, especially if your eyes feel tired, itchy, or swollen.

Dr Tri Rahayu, SpM, FIACLE, an ophthalmologist as well as the Head Division of Refraction & Contact Lens Department of FKUI/RSCM, Indonesia suggests using cold compress to treat itchy eyes caused by allergies, and warm compress at the outer side of the eyes to treat swollen eyes.

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Tips for Perfect Look with Makeup

Skin Care Expert — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:17:23 +0000

A set of expensive makeup is not enough to create a perfect look; one wrong step and you probably would end up with more visible lines, clown-like appearance, or cakey face. To get the perfect look with makeup, here is a collection of tips that you can directly try in the next morning.

1. Moisturizer first
Never forget this even if you are not going to put makeup on. Aside from moisture your skin, moisturizer can make your foundation and concealer gliding smoothly over the skin instead of settling into fine lines. Apply the concealer and foundation about a minute after moisturizer.

2. Apply concealer before foundation
When you have applied concealer on necessary spots, you would not need much foundation coverage. Use concealer under eyes, along the nose and on the chin.

3. Avoid full foundation coverage
Only apply foundation when you need to even out skin tone. For more sheer, natural coverage, consider a tinted moisturizer, which goes on much lighter than typical foundations.

4. Blend foundation correctly
If you want more foundation coverage, use a foundation brush. Always start from the center of your face and outward. Pay special attention around the neck, otherwise people will see the line where you stopped, giving you a ‘mask face.’

5. Pick the proper color
When you choose a foundation or powder, choose the color that is the closest with your skin tone. Never try to deepen your complexion with foundation, it will look very obvious. Matte foundation is good for oily skin, while the one with hydrating formula is good for dry skin.

6. Avoid ‘cake face’
Do not powder your skin if it is very oily, since it will create a ‘cake face.’ Use face blotting paper before you apply your powder.

7. Natural oil is not bad
‘Cake face’ on an oily skin is not good, but a thin layer of natural oil on your skin is actually not bad; the sheen gives a dewy appearance. Plus, oily skin tends to develop fewer lines than dry skin.

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Ways to Exfoliate Your Skin

Skin Care Expert — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:29:02 +0000

Exfoliation is known as the best way to remove dead skin cells in order to reveal a healthy, radiant looking skin. You can simply improve the look of your complexion through this rejuvenating method. So here are several ways to perform a perfect exfoliation for your skin.

Homemade Exfoliants
This is a great way to have skin exfoliation if you are on a tight budget. You don’t always need to go to beauty salons to have your dead skin cells removed, just find some fruits like kiwi, grapefruit, papaya, and many more. They can help you to get rid of the dull and unappealing look in a natural way.
If you have acne problems, instead of peeling your skin with the small granules, you better use a fruit exfoliating mask. Small granules can irritate your pimples and cause more harm than good to your skin.

Intensive Repair Treatments
This method is a bit more expensive than microdermabrasion (which we will discuss later), because it involves complicated procedures which last to about 90 minutes. It is suitable for tired, dull and devitalized skin, especially because it helps oxygenate the skin deeply.
With this method, you need to remove all make-up first then continue with skin toning. After that, the exfoliation process will be started using papaya and pineapple enzymes. The acids of these fruits really work well and gentle enough on any complexion. Next, with a high frequency electrode, the skin is oxygenated and later followed by purifying mask. A special vitalizing serum is applied later, and the procedures closed with a final face cream to protect the skin against external factors. This procedure gives a face lift effect which will make your skin look fresh and youthful.

Microdermabrasion
This procedure is very popular for it uses diamond dust to help remove the dead skin cells as well as pigment spots from the skin’s surface. The procedure lasts about 15 minutes, and begins with covering all the area of your skin including the soft and sensitive zones around your eyes and mouth. After the treatment your skin pores are all open, and at such condition a highly intensive moisturizer is applied to make the skin remain soft and radiant. What makes this method special is that it stimulates the production of collagen and elastin which make the removal of blemishes as well as fine lines works effectively. You may give this procedure a try for a fabulous looking skin.

Chemical Peels
The chemical used in this procedure will gently burn the surface of our skin in order to remove the dead skin cells and promote the skin regeneration. You will need this procedure performed by professional as it needs the exact concentration of chemicals to deal with your skin problem. You wouldn’t want the chemicals work harshly on your skin, therefore a consultation with a specialist in dermatology is needed prior to the treatment.
After the treatment, you will be given an SPF protection face cream and advised to avoid sun exposure until the skin cells regenerate. You will end up with cleaner looking skin and a visibly rejuvenated complexion with this treatment.

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Dental Care to Avoid Bad Breath

Skin Care Expert — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 03:34:39 +0000

Bad breath can be a sign of health problems but sometimes it is only a problem of careless oral routine. The very basic key to avoid your mouth from bad breath is to learn the basics on how to keep your mouth oral cavity clean and free from bacteria.

The most important step to that is probably to brush your teeth properly. Brushing your teeth twice a day can actually save you from several unfortunate experiences. It helps eliminating all the food residues even from the hidden spots. Don’t forget brushing your tongue as well while performing the tooth-brushing routine. Tongue is the chief collector of all the bacteria that enter your mouth. Gargle for a few minutes with cold water to get rid of all the harmful factors. Simply let the liquid wash off all the residues collected on your tongue. Some specialists advise you to wait for at least 30 minutes after washing your teeth before starting a meal, so the wash can take effect to your mouth.

Drinking water is advised not only to wash your teeth from food residues, but because it will also ensure the proper detoxifying as it will also refresh your throat and stomach. Both throat and stomach also have a crucial role in the battle against bad breath.

Peppermint shall also be a great remedy for bad breath; it can help cleaning your oral cavity and provide the necessary treatment to the area in order to stay healthy and more resistant to bacteria. Therefore, pour a few drops of peppermint liquid in your toothbrush and brush your teeth thoroughly.

Mouthwash is also necessary to help maintaining your breath. Rinsing your mouth with mouthwash liquid can keep your teeth and mouth free from any inflammation and contamination. You can also make your own mouthwash with the mixture or baking soda and peppermint oil, or vodka and lemon. You can find several information regarding this homemade mouthwash recipes over the internet or books regarding dental care.

The easiest way to avoid bad breathe is actually to increase your water intake and rinsing off your mouth immediately after consuming foods with sharp smells. Leaving those food for a longer period in your mouth can make the residues generate bad smell, so you need to rinse them off right away.

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How to Repair Broken Nails Quickly

Skin Care Expert — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:02:53 +0000

Experiencing broken nails can be the most annoying incident ever happen to anyone. Especially if it happened at the most inconvenient time such as the very last minute before attending a party, an important date, or any other events. Even a small tear of your nail will likely grow larger over time. Therefore you wouldn’t want to wait for nail repair.

The first step to do is to remove the nail polish from the torn fingernail. Use nail polish remover to do this, then clean your nail from any polish. After that, wash the affected fingernail gently in warm soapy water, then dry it thoroughly using towel.

To repair the tear, you will need a strong, quick bonding glue such as Super Glue. Quick bonding glues contain cyanoacrylate which can bond almost anything including skin, so be careful when using this glue on your torn nail. Pick a very small amount of glue from the container with a toothpick, then apply a very thin layer along the tear and press the two torn nails together. Apply a little pressure with the toothpick and hold for at least a minute to bond the torn area. If you had a small amount of glue on your skin, use nail polish remover with cotton balls to remove it.

As the torn parts are now bond and your nail is slightly repaired, now you need to hide the repaired part with a little cosmetic work. Gently smooth the repaired area with the rough side of an emery board, and then apply a coat of nail strengthener followed by nail polish.

In case the tear is too large, you may need to make a temporary patch to be glued over the tear using Super Glue. Use tea bag material as the patch and glue it to the tear. Trim the excess material with scissors then proceed with smoothing the rough side followed by a coat of nail strengthener, and at last polish it with your favorite nail polish.

This method should work only if you wish to maintain the length of you nail before it was torn. You may want to keep your nails in the same manicured length especially if you love decorating your nails with polishes. But if you don’t mind having super-short nails, you can simply clipping them all including the torn one followed by filing the edges.

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How to Clean Makeup Brush Properly

Skin Care Expert — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 02:10:41 +0000

After days of extensive using, your makeup brushes surely require proper bath (and it does not only consist of careless soaking with water and soap). Most beauty experts suggest cleaning them in weekly basis, but if you tend to forget, you can clean them once in two weeks. It only takes few minutes to wash them all, but overnight to dry them properly. Do these steps right before go to bed, and they will be ready for you in the morning.

Remember, you have to clean bigger brushes one by one, but you can combine several smaller brushes in one go.

1. Gather your brushes, two clean hand towels, and whatever shampoo you have. Bring everything to your sink. Turn the faucet on to cold.
2. Start with the bigger brush. Run it under the water and wash thoroughly before applying the shampoo. For larger, face brushes use at least 2 drops of shampoo, and for smaller, eye and lip brushes use one drop.
3. Once the shampoo is added, gently massage it into the brush. Once incorporated, flip the brush downward and rub the brush in the palm of your hand, using a circular motion. Wash each brush in this way for 1-2 minutes, rinsing slightly during the process until the suds and brush look clean.
4. It is very important that you rinse the brush well. If you do not rinse them well you can leave behind soap residue and traces of makeup, not to mention bacteria. Begin by rinsing the brush under cold water, while gently massaging the bristles with your fingertips. Do not pull on the hairs and make sure you rinse from base to tip. Continue rinsing with cold water until all traces of soap are gone and the water runs clean.
5. Remove the excess water by squeezing the brush from base to tip. After you remove the excess water, take one of the hand towels, fold it in half, and gently tap the brush onto the towel.
6. If the brush is still very saturated, then fold the towel over the brush and gently squeeze the water from the brush. Remember to move in the same motion as before, starting at the base and going to the tip. If you need to do this, remember to be gentle so you do not pull the hairs out of the base of the brush.
7. After you have removed the excess water from the brushes you will need to lay them out, overnight, to air dry. Take the second hand towel, fold it in half, and line the brushes on top of it. You may then either place the towel on your countertop or place it on your window sill, with the window slightly cracked, to allow a warm breeze to dry them quicker.
8. Allow the brushes to sit overnight to dry. Check each brush before you use it, and make sure they are completely dry. If the brushes are still damp, do not use them and whatever you do, do not use a hair dryer to dry them.

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How to Thicken Your Eyelashes Naturally

Skin Care Expert — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 03:20:52 +0000

Not everyone born with thick natural eyelashes, but everyone does love to have them because our eyelashes are the top notch accessories of our look. If you want to take care your lashes and do some efforts to thicken them, apply the following natural home and alternative remedies to your eyelashes care.

Olive Oil
Olive oil has long known to have miraculous effect both on hair growth and the condition of our strands because it contains natural vitamins and nutrients. To experience the same benefit with our lashes as it does to our hair, pour a few drops of olive oil to a cotton ball and apply it to your lashes. Leave it on for 5 minutes and then rinse off with tepid water. Keep this ritual for at least 4 weeks and your lashes will end up shiny and fabulous.

Vitamins B and D
These two vitamins are crucial to increase the resistance of our eyelashes towards harmful factors caused by an inappropriate use of mascara or eyelash curlers. So, complete your nutrition with these nutrients for a worth-admiring look.

Vaseline
Vaseline is one of the ageless methods to increase normal hair growth as well as the texture of lashes. Apply some Vaseline to the particular spot before going to bed. Use it with an eyelash brush and comb your lashes with it. Rinse it off with tepid water in the morning and get the magical effect immediately.

Skip Eyelash Curlers
Skip the eyelash curlers from your normal makeup routine for a month and let the hair follicles to benefit from the above thickening remedies. It is actually better if you skip curling your lashes often because the instruments can exercise a harsh effect on the texture of the lashes and even cause breakage in severe cases.

Vitamin E Oil
Vitamin E will enhance the growth of your lashes. It is actually one of the great remedies to stop hair fall and restore the spotless quality of the lashes. Apply a few drops of it with an eyelash brush to your lashes. Brush them with care and keep this ritual for at least a month. You will see how the vitamin E oil boosts the growth and thickness of your eyelashes.