Monday, 25 August 2014

Make Your Own Chemical-free Cleanser and Moisturizer for Healthy Skin

The moment my skin became rejuvenated after trying this I simply wanted to share it with as many as I could. Everyone deserves to have beautiful skin and I hope that this helps put you on your journey to it.
The results were so simple yet amazing. I love when simplicity works wonders and this has been a miracle for me. Man, this sounds like a religious infomercial haha, but seriously I speak no lies.
Using chemical-induced products strips your face of oils, thus causing an overproduction of oil or even dryness. Just because the label on your commercial product claims to “eliminate pimples,” “for sensitive skin,” and “reduce further production of pimples,” does not mean it’s true. That lovely scent on your product most likely comes from fragrance which is known to be a skin irritant. All these chemicals dry out and irritate your skin leaving it tight and dry. Sometimes when your skin becomes dry, it may produce more oils thus leaving your skin oily or unbalanced. If products leave your face dry, you may turn to lotions that contain even more chemicals. GAH. Never ending cycle! I definitely fell victim.
Two oils to become acquainted with: olive oil and castor oil. These oils help balance the natural production of oil on your face since they do not strip your face of anything (except dirt and clogged pores!).
You may be thinking, why would I want to put oil on my already oily and pimple-y face?! Sounds like a nightmare to some, eh? Well these oils dissolve the oils that are naturally produced on your skin. They wash away the impurities on your skin, clear your pores, and leave your skin feeling moisturized and happy.
You’ll need to experiment with the oil ratios to find the right one for your beautiful skin. My skin tends to be on the normal/dry side, so I used a 1/4 ratio of castor to 3/4 olive. When you first start off, experiment with ratios in small amounts so nothing goes to waste. I’d recommend a higher olive oil ratio for drier and normal skin, and adding a bit more castor if you tend to be more on the oily side. Start with a small amount of castor oil and increase in small increments from there on as needed. Combine your oil mixture in a small, clean container.

Have Firmer Skin Forever

Anti-aging

"I have thus far refused to get any Botox or plastic surgery," writes Tina Fey in her autobiography,Bossypants. "Although I do wear a clear elastic chin strap that I hook around my ears and pin under my day wig."
If only it were that easy. Science has delivered plenty of breakthrough treatments to battle early signs of aging, such as wrinkles and brown spots. But keeping skin firm and toned is a whole different challenge. "Most women love the way their faces look when they're 30, because they've lost a bit of roundness and have a little more contouring," says Los Angeles dermatologist Karyn Grossman, MD. "Then comes the tricky part—how to keep it all from going south."

Prevention
The most important step in preventing aging is to stimulate your genes to keep making collagen and slow its breakdown. Collagen starts to deteriorate in your 30s, along with elastin—the fibers that give young skin its resilience and bounce. At the same time, the support structures of the face, including muscles and bone, begin to atrophy ever so slowly. Certain areas lose their plumpness faster than others. "The reason we sag is in large part due to a loss of volume," says New York City dermatologist Heidi Waldorf, MD.
To counteract these effects without surgery, dermatologists offer a whole new bag of tricks. Yet there are plenty of easy and effective things you can do at home to defy gravity, at a fraction of the cost.


Monday, 18 August 2014

Top 5 Skin Care Tips For Rough Skin

Rough and dry skin can be embarrassing some times. Nobody wants to show their rough, dry and flaky skin to anybody. Skin can become rough and dry because of exposure to sun and pollution, temperature and climatic conditions, dehydration of skin and skin related diseases. Rough skin tends to cause patches, flakes, cracks and redness all over the skin. The common areas of rough skin patches are the elbows, knees, heels and cheeks. Skin care for rough skin is essential to improve the texture of your skin. In this article, we will discuss some skin care tips for rough skin. Follow these tips for smooth and soft skin.


Moisturiser The most important factor for skin care for rough skin includes re-hydrating the dry part. For this, use a good moisturizer preferably made from milk and cream extracts. The more you rub a moisturiser on the rough skin, the sooner you shall have a change in skin quality. Using a good and natural moisturiser is a skin care tip for rough skin.

Scrub it

Rough skin is generally because of the dead skin cells and damaged cells. Skin care for rough skin includes removing the dead skins cells. To do so, use a good scrub at least once a week. Rub the scrub on the area of rough and dry skin for 10-15 minutes and then rinse with water. Apply moisturizer after scrubbing your skin. The scrub will help to remove unwanted skin cells and boost the growth of new skin cells. Skin becomes supple and soft after using a scrub. Visible effects are observed after a few weeks. This is also a good skin care tip for rough skin.


4 ANTI-AGING TIPS FOR MEN WHO WANT TO STAY HEALTHY AND LOOK GREAT


Men who have young and healthy skin probably don’t give much thought to looking after it. It looks great in the mirror so why bother huh ? Well, this is the time when you should be laying the groundwork and getting into the habit of caring for your skin. Most people, men especially, start thinking about this when it’s too late. The truth is that when the fine lines and age spots are starting to appear it’s almost too late.

The good news is that you don’t have to spend a fortune on products to keep your skin healthy and young looking. They might help as natural aging occurs but the foundation to healthy skin is making sure your lifestyle is right.

What does that mean ? Well, here are 4 things you should think about doing as soon as you finish reading this article. Not all at once though

1. Give The Death Stick The Flick

Aging of the body and skin is greatly increased when you smoke tobacco. Smoking has many serious effects inside the body and ultimately on our surface layer – the skin.

For instance, when smoke comes in contact with the skin it can cause biochemical alterations to the structure of the skin. It is thought to destroy normal healthy skin by damaging the collagen and elastin proteins that can be found in the deeper dermal layers. These are responsible for the elasticity and pliability of the skin tissue.

Men who smoke are more likely to get wrinkles and sagging of the skin. Why ? It’s because of the nicotine in cigarette tobacco. Nicotine constricts the blood vessels and deprives oxygen and nutrient distribution, which slows cellular production and growth. If you want healthy and less prematurely aged skin, you should stop smoking now.

Check out what happens to you when you stop smoking here (infographic)

2. Get Your Sweat On

Doing regular exercise can maintain the body’s strength, stamina, posture and keep the skin in good condition. Conversely a lack of exercise or a sedentary lifestyle can encourage the body to slow down and trigger the onset of the aging process.

Exercise gets the blood flowing which gets nutrients to the places it needs to be. As we age, the extremities of the body like the feet and hands may not get the nutrients they need leading to problems.

Sweating during an exercise routine can release toxins from the body. It also encourages natural sebum oil to be released. Sebum is the body’s natural moisturizer.


Tuesday, 12 August 2014

Must-have beauty essentials for summer

Make this summer the best you've had with the help of these must-haves to both look good and feel good.


Summer is almost here and it's time to get yourself ready for the heat waves. Don't let the heat overwhelm you, there are just a few summer staples that you need to follow up on and you'll be all set to face the daunting sun. A little preparation and a few mandatory rules to follow, and you can have some fun in the sun without holding back. This is what our experts had to say...

Sunscreen: Given you want that gorgeous tan, but you don't want to burn your skin in the process, do you? Apply a layer of sunscreen on your skin to protect yourself from the heat waves. Sunscreen not only protects you against sunburn, it also soothes your skin and prevents it from getting blotchy or dry. Additionally, it eases inflammation and redness if any.

Primer: A make up primer is a gel applied after a moisturizer and before the foundation. It also helps keep the make up intact, which is almost crucial in the sweltering heat. Says Rhea Soans, hair and beauty expert, "It's advisable to use a good primer on the skin before applying any sort of make up, especially in the heat. Use a primer that has sunscreen and moisturizing agents in it, the benefits go beyond just making your foundation last longer, it also facilitates smooth and flawless skin."



Tuesday, 5 August 2014

6 Summer Face Packs for Great Skin

Summer has arrived and so have the pimples, oily skin, skin darkening, dull skin and other skin related problems. So this weekend try these DIY beauty face packs for a beautiful, radiant complexion.

Oatmeal Pack

Ingredients: 3 tsp oatmeal, 1 egg white,1 tsp honey, 1 tsp curd

Method

Make a good mixture of the above ingredients and refrigerate for some time. Before applying this paste on your skin, clean your face thoroughly. Let this paste dry for sometime. Once dried wash it off with clean water.

Banana pack

Ingredients: Mint leaves and banana

Method

Grind some handful of mint leaves to a fine paste and mash half a banana. Mix both these paste together and apply it on your face. Keep this paste on for 10 minutes and wash it off with warm water.

Almond scrub

Ingredients: Grounded almonds and curd

Method

Mix some rice flour or ground almonds with cure to make a fine paste. Apply this paste before going to bed, to remove all dirt and impurities for 15 minutes. Scrub the paste on your face, when it is dried to remove the paste.



12 Simple Homemade Toners For Oily Skin

Most of us know that cleansing is important part of skincare routine. But how many of us know that toning is equally important? Cleansing and toning go hand in hand and one cannot be done without the other. Cleansing, toning and exfoliating makes your skin beautiful. When it comes to oily skin, toning becomes even more important. As we take a bath every day, it’s essential for people with oily skin to tone their skin regularly. Why is it important? Toning helps absorb the excess oil from the skin and also removes dirt from the face, leaving it sparkling clean and acne free! Today there are a lot of products available that are not only expensive, but also contain chemicals that can harm the skin in the long run. In order to save your money and skin, you can find and make simple homemade toners for oily skin from ingredients found in your kitchen shelf! You must be wondering if it’s really possible to make toners at home. Yes, it is quite possible and simple to make toners at home. They are not just cheap but are also very effective compared to the ones available in the market.

1. White Vinegar:
Mix water with white vinegar in equal proportions. Now take a cotton pad, dip in the solution and wipe the face.

2. Mint Leaves:

Mix mint leaves with hot water. Allow the solution to cool down and then wipe your face using cotton dipped in the solution.


3. Lemon Juice+Peppermint tea+Hazel:

Take 1 tbsp lemon juice, a peppermint tea bag, 2 tbsp hazel and boiling water. First dip the tea bag in boiling water for a few minutes. Then remove the tea bag and add lemon juice and hazel to the boiling water solution. Mix well and allow it to cool down. Now using a cotton pad, you can wipe this solution on the face and neck.