VITAMIN E BENEFICIAL FOR MY SKIN?
Posted on August 16, 2008
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The human skin has always responded very well to nutritional supplements in terms of diet, minerals and vitamins. Of the last two, vitamin E is the one that has gained the maximum importance and popularity in the last few years.
Vitamin E has very strong antioxidant properties, which means that it might be helpful in preserving the skin and slowing the process of aging. Research also shows that Vitamin E effectively helps in controlling acne, scars, angina, ulcers, stretch marks, varicose veins and pigmentation.
There are various food substances that are a rich source of Vitamin E and should be consumed to get a good supply of this nutrient. Such food items include beef, liver, green peas, vegetable oils, eggs, turnips and sunflower oil. Vitamin E is also found in oil that comes from soybeans, in wheat germ, cottonseeds, maize and green leaves such as lettuce.
IS WEIGHT LOSS GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN?
Posted on August 13, 2008
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Weight loss is generally the first step to fitness. The obsession to lose weight in order to look good is prevalent amongst all age groups and almost in a strong intensity.
However, as we always say that excess in everything is bad, the same is the case with weight loss as well, especially for your skin. Excessive weight loss, especially that occurs over a short period of time, leads to loosening of the skin and development of the dreaded stretch marks.
Excessive weight loss is often accompanied by an overall weakness in body, which is quite strongly reflected in the health of your skin. Your skin needs a regular supply of rich nutrients, both through the diet and cosmetics. When you are on a to lose weight program, his often gets ignored and the impact soon begins to show on your skin.
SKIN NOURISHMENT WITH HERBS
Posted on August 10, 2008
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Mother Nature has been kind enough to present us with an endless bounty of wonderful herbs, plants and other natural products to help us with our skin care regimen and also to counteract the side effects of harmful chemical products.
To get the most out of the herbal heritage, you should know how to exactly use these products, and also which products will suit your skin type the most. For instance, you should know to use turmeric in your face packs, it is always advisable to use it in the finely ground and powdered form, done at home.
Similarly, you can also use honey to moisturize your skin on a regular basis. A preparation of jasmine, lavender, oil of black rose and Fuller’s earth has long been used as a natural pack for skin tightening. A combination of gram flour and wheat husk is also used for the purpose of cleansing, especially for oily skin.
IS WEIGHT LOSS GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN?
Posted on August 10, 2008
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Weight loss is generally the first step to fitness. The obsession to lose weight in order to look good is prevalent amongst all age groups and almost in a strong intensity.
However, as we always say that excess in everything is bad, the same is the case with weight loss as well, especially for your skin. Excessive weight loss, especially that occurs over a short period of time, leads to loosening of the skin and development of the dreaded stretch marks.
Excessive weight loss is often accompanied by an overall weakness in body, which is quite strongly reflected in the health of your skin. Your skin needs a regular supply of rich nutrients, both through the diet and cosmetics. When you are on a to lose weight program, his often gets ignored and the impact soon begins to show on your skin.
HOW GOOD IS SUNLIGHT FOR THE SKIN?
Posted on August 7, 2008
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Sunlight is perhaps one of the most abundant natural resources. However, when it comes to the human skin, there are varied opinions on how much sunlight is good for your skin, and whether any amount of it is good at all!
Sunlight is of course good for the skin, but in moderate amounts. It is known to trigger off the synthesis of vitamin D within the body. However, it is a prolonged sun exposure over long periods of time that is harmful. Science proves that individuals who had been in jobs where they were exposed to long periods of time actually showed its harmful impact as much as a decade later.
The most harmful effect of excessive exposure to sunlight is the development of skin cancer. Sunburns, freckles and rashes are some of the less risky effects of such exposure to sun.
VISITS TO YOUR BEAUTY THERAPIST
Posted on August 4, 2008
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Contrary the popular opinion, a visit to the beauty therapist is not longer just a luxury. It has almost become a necessity, especially in the wake of the rising amount of skin problems and a parallel vast amount of remedies available.
Experts strongly suggest the right time to start making a regular visit to the beauty therapist is after you are 30 years of age. It is generally after this age that the initial signs of maturity start showing in your skin.
Once you’ve scheduled a visit to your beauty therapist, it is just not enough to turn up for your appointment in time. What you rather need to do is to prepare yourself well in advance with your questions, problems and concerns. You have to ensure that you are able to derive the maximum benefit out of your visit to the beauty therapist. Also make sure that you have checked the credentials and references of the therapists you’ve decided to see.
IS ANGIOEDMA SAME AS URTICARIA?
Posted on August 1, 2008
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As is the case with a lot of skin allergies, both urticaria and angioedema reflect almost similar symptoms. In fact, this is the reason why the two are often confused with one another.
Urticaria in itself is a form of allergy that might be caused due to a number of factors such as food products, food additives, allergens, insect bites and infections. Having a nettle rash is the most conspicuous symptom, urticaria is a very common form of skin allergy.
On the other hand, angioedema is a very typical form of urticaria, having the main symptoms of swelling on the face, more particularly on the lips, eyelids, a few of the mucous membranes and various other parts of the body, along with a painful and burning sensation. Generally speaking, angioedma is often more severe than urticaria and can even last longer than this form of allergy.
HOW GOOD IS SUNLIGHT FOR THE SKIN?
Posted on August 1, 2008
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Sunlight is perhaps one of the most abundant natural resources. However, when it comes to the human skin, there are varied opinions on how much sunlight is good for your skin, and whether any amount of it is good at all!
Sunlight is of course good for the skin, but in moderate amounts. It is known to trigger off the synthesis of vitamin D within the body. However, it is a prolonged sun exposure over long periods of time that is harmful. Science proves that individuals who had been in jobs where they were exposed to long periods of time actually showed its harmful impact as much as a decade later.
The most harmful effect of excessive exposure to sunlight is the development of skin cancer. Sunburns, freckles and rashes are some of the less risky effects of such exposure to sun.
HEALTHY DIET TO PREVENT ACNE
Posted on July 29, 2008
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What we consume in our everyday routine for our nutrition, actually determines what kind of a life we live and how healthy we remain. This is perhaps the most important for our skin as the quality of our diet is directly reflected in the state of our skin.
Well, let’s see! People who have a lot of green vegetables, salads and soups almost always have a bright, healthy and glowing complexion. On the contrary, people who include a lot of oily foods and fats in their daily diet are far more prone to skin problems like acne.
In fact, acne is one of the most significant skin conditions that are influenced by your diet. Try to drink plenty of water if you suffer from acne. And include a lot of fibrous diet in your daily food intake. It also helps to have a lot of other fluids along with a generous helping of green and leafy vegetables.
UNDER EYE BAGS AND DARK CIRCLES - ARE THEY SAME?
Posted on July 26, 2008
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It is a common belief that the ugly looking eye bags and dark under-eye circles are the same thing. Surprisingly, they are not!
The under-eye bags are almost always hereditary by nature. They look just like pouches, right under the eyes and appear to be adding further years to the face. In a few cases, factors like sinus, urinary tract infections and kidney ailments also lead to the development of these bags.
On the other hand, the under eye dark circles are mostly caused by a lack of sleep, fatigue, stress or a dietary deficiency. The under eye bags are best cured by having lots of fluids to flush the toxins, while in some cases even medication can be required. The dark under eye circles, suitable creams have to be applied and the appropriate diet has to be taken.
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