dry skin
Posted on April 16, 2008
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Sometimes skin has a low level of sebum, which is the natural oil that is produced by skin glands. It is called dry skin and it cannot hold moisture and will look parched and feel tight when washed and in some extreme times, it can show some signs of chapping and cracking. The wind and very high or low temperatures can steal the natural moisture and make the skin feel tight across the bones. Dry skin can cause embarrassing flakes and any mark or dry skin will be very dull and show up on cheeks and near the eyes. You may also find dry skin on the knees, hands and in the mid section.
The most common cause of dry skin is the lack of sufficient moisture from sebum. In some cases, this can be due to genetic conditions. There are also environmental causes like exposure to sun, cold, cosmetics, chemicals, and wind can cause dry skin too. Other reasons can be poor diet. A diet that is deficient in vitamin A and B is more likely to take away the skin’s moisture. Skin diseases like dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, or seborrhea are causes of dry skin. It can be a result also of other conditions like diabetes and hypothyroidism and the use of certain drugs like diuretics, antispasmodics, and antihistamines.
Dry skin is also going to need a lot of easy cleansing, massage to stimulate the sebum production and a lot of quality in moisture and oil. When you are washing your skin with soap it will take out the natural protective oil along with the dirt. Use of a good moisturizer will return lost water content to the skin. You can use neutral not acidic or alkaline products for washing the skin and abstain from using commercial soaps. After the second cleansing you need to treat the skin lightly with moisturizing cream.
Once you have taken a bath or shower, you can apply baby oil over the skin. The area that is around the eyes needs to have a bigger application of the oil. You can also massage your face and apply some homemade remedies that are suggested by a doctor.
Every morning you should treat your skin with a spray of mineral water. You should then apply some beauty mask for dry skin and mix together one egg, teaspoon of honey, half teaspoon of olive oil and a couple drops of rose water. This makes a great mask to use on your face and body.
Eating a good balanced diet that is loaded with vitamins and minerals is a great idea. You should include some sulfur containing foods like onion, garlic, asparagus, and eggs as part of your diet. You can eat more carrots and yellow and orange vegetables. You should refrain from alcohol, caffeine, coffee, tea, and sugary drinks. Other items to limit are French fries, and other junk food that are high in grease or fat. This will help to keep your skin healthy and stop it from drying out.
what is the natural look?
Posted on April 16, 2008
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There are so many different professional models that are often said to have the natural look. This means that they are appearing to have little or no makeup on in order to define the everyday look of that intended audience. It is no secret that these models are working with make up artists behind the scenes and are done up to look as thought they are perfect even when they get out of bed in the morning. To get this same look, we purchase makeup and many times these “natural” girls were advertising them. In the fashion world, the word natural also means something else. It is a word that we associate with fresh, safe and organic types of items. This is what everyone wants in today’s world because we are trying to focus on the environment and many make up companies have lines that include natural products.
This “natural” makeup is considered to be safe. Is it? If you are reading the label on the back of your “natural” face wash or “natural” toner, you may see a lot of different chemical type words that you cannot pronounce. Natural does not mean natural these days so you have to be careful when you are purchasing them. This is true for products that are marked as natural and are usually more expensive than the other cosmetics.
The problem is with regulating these laws. “Natural” is a word that can be used by companies with little truth involved. These laws will help to regulate advertising a product as natural when they are not so natural. Natural products will have natural elements. The lipstick that you buy may contain some plants that were grown organically, but that is without the use of chemicals. The advertisements put this fact on the package and they will ignore the fact that the plants at the lab are mixed with a number of synthetic or man made ingredients too.
How can you tell if a product is really natural? This is easier than you would think. Turn the box over and look. There are thousands of synthetic ingredients that are used in make up all the time. By finding the natural products we can be sure that we are taking good care of our skin. If your product contains fragrance, lanolin, mineral oil, sodium hydroxide, talc, or products that you cannot even say, you should not believe that it is natural. If you have any questions there are professionals that can help you check out the good products and leave the bad ones behind. If you want natural products, you should be able to find them and not to be stuck with products that are bad. If you want some natural products you will be able to find them and not be stuck with products pretending to be natural.
all about fragrances
Posted on April 16, 2008
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There are so many different fragrances out there on the market today. Most people have different smells that they like the most. however some of these smells can turn others off. Men and woman have specific “smells” that are used for their gender and other scents like fruit punch are used in children’s products. There are fragrances that do a lot more than just make you smell good, they can also make you feel great too. Fragrances can do important things for your skin’s health as well. It is important to remember to think about scents that are in your products when you are purchasing skin care items on the market.
You need to know that not all of the fragrances are good for your body. If you have any skin conditions or sensitive skin, you may need to get products that are not scented. It is important to remember that most of the fragrances are not organic. Flowers, fruits, and many others that we smell in our regular lives will usually not be strong enough or will lose their odor fast when they are mixed with other things. That is why chemicals are used to produce the smells that you love and know like lilac, pine, and vanilla. These are chemicals that are not going to be harmful to the skin in most cases but can cause a rash from time to time. You need to watch and check the label for the ingredients that are going to cause allergic reactions in your body.
There are a few concerns regarding them, but usually fragrances are fine for your skin. Fragrances can actually help you to feel better. This is what aromatherapy is all about. This is a type of healing and preventative form of medicine. This method is called alternative and the patient will smell different scents to help them deal with the medical conditions. Some of the acupuncturists, massage therapists, and other professionals will use the aromatherapy for their practices.
When you are purchasing skin care products, you can use some of these same things to help you choose products that are going to make you feel better. Mint is said to be something that will energize you so that you can wake up in the morning. There are soothing smells like lavender and this will help you fall asleep when you are using it at night. You can find a list of the scents to help you with your various moods and different health conditions from the Internet or a professional that would know.
Fragrances are great tools to use with skin care products. They can really improve your smell and your mood too. Not only this but you can improve your health with most of them. if you want to learn more about how scent can help you and your body feel better, you should talk to a health care professional or your family doctor to learn more about aromatherapy and other scent topics that can benefit you.
acne, eczema, itchyness and more
Posted on April 16, 2008
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It is probable that most of us will have to deal with some type of skin problem in our lives. Because skin problems can cause discomfort and even embarrass us, they should not make us hide ourselves away from the rest of the world. There are two more common skin disorders that are known and they are acne and eczema.
Acne is mostly found in teenagers and it is very common among adults as well. It is said that there is one out of every four adults that will have to go through acne blemishes at some point in their life. However, many wander what really causes these outbreaks.
Acne can be due to many different factors that include hormones, heredity, stress, and medications. It is important to know that acne is not caused by any one factor alone. Many people believe that people with acne are not clean or they eat too much grease or fat. However this is just a myth.
The fact is that acne has nothing to do with your lifestyle or your skin’s origin. When oil gets trapped below the surface of your skin, it can cause bacteria to start multiplying. This is what will usually cause your skin to become irritated while developing pimples and blemishes.
What can we do to fight an unwelcome skin disorder? First of all we need to recommend that you wash your skin once or twice a day with a good cleanser. You need to stay away form cleansers that contain harsh acids because this will only irritate your skin further. To avoid irritation you should never scrub your face. It is best to use only your fingertips when you are washing and this will limit the sensitivity in your skin and keep your pores clean.
Another problem with the skin is eczema. This will intrude upon 15 million Americans and eczema can show up in a many ways. It is usually going to appear as a dry patch of skin that is red and irritated and it can also lead to cracking, itching, blisters, and seeping sores.
Eczema is known to be a hereditary condition but it can also be brought on by other reasons. There are things like irritants such as colognes, perfumes, detergents, soaps, household chemicals, and of course stress can bring on the eczema symptoms.
You may wander how you can combat this disorder. The first thing is to avoid any potential triggers like any of the above. Prevention is the best medicine for most skin conditions, and eczema is no exception to the rule. If you already have eczema, you should not get upset. There are many creams and ointments that are going to help treat the symptoms of it.
The best advice for any skin problem is to get help forms a good dermatologist. The professional help will have the skills and the tools that are needed to address and treat your skin the right way. Also you can regain your confidence and get back to a normal life without worrying about your skin breaking out.
what you should know about UV and your skin
Posted on April 16, 2008
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Having the sun shinning on our body is something that will keep us happy and healthy. If you are concerned about your skin, you should know that the sun can do damage on your body too. The UV Index is something that most people have heard about and know that UV rays can cause skin damage and even cancer in some people. When you know and understand how the UV index works, you will have a good idea of the suns effects and what you can do to protect your skin and body in the best way.
UV rays are also known as ultraviolet rays. They can damage your skin and eyes and we have to be worried about this so that we wear protective clothing and use sunscreen and sunglasses to stay safe in the summer and in the winter months. In the last few decades, the UV index has been included in many of the weather reports in order to help people see the strength of ultraviolet rays that come from the sun on any day.
You need to first of all realize that the readings are taken at noon so the numbers are at their peak. This means that the sun’s rays are not always as harmful as what you see on the weather reports. This does not man that you should not wear sunscreen all the time. However you should not worry about the sun so much that you do not even go outside. The sun can be very healthy and uplifting for our body as well.
The UV index is going to read the sun’s effect with numbers and zero is the lowest. On many days, the UV index will be between zero and ten. A reading that is higher than ten will mean that it is more dangerous and this would be especially for anyone with fair skin. Being safe with sunscreen every time you go outside no matter what the reading is will help protect you. Zero to two is the “minimal” UV index rating and three or four means the danger is “low”. Having a 5 or 6 will show that “moderate” dangers are present and a seven to ten is “high” danger. Anything that is above ten is “very high.” You need to think about staying indoors if the reading is going to reach above ten.
The UV index is very useful because it is going to measure not only the heat from the sun but also the ozone, clouds, haze and pollution in any area on any day. These things are going to block out some of the dangers in the rays so a UV index will measure more than just how nice and sunny it is outdoors. You need to know that it is crucial that you protect your skin from the sun as well as make sure that you are catching some of the beautiful sunshine as often as you can.
Oily skin concerns and thoughts
Posted on April 16, 2008
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Oily skin is not fun to have. It can show up to be thick and dull looking with coarse pores and pimples forming. This is due to the oil glands of the skin and that they are overactive and oil will build up in the skin. This will make it more assessable to forming blackheads. The skin will look to have a greasy shine to it and this will make it look coarse. Many do not have oily skin and instead they have combination skin, which means that in some areas it may be dry or just normal in others. Oily skin does have its disadvantages and the main one is that it will age slower than other skin types.
Because of the dry skin, genetics will be more at play in the case of oily skin. There are other things that will contribute to oily skin conditions and they will include diet, hormones, cosmetics, pregnancy, contraceptives and environmental conditions like hotter and humid climates. Because the levels of hormones are high, especially testosterone, this will make the oil glands over active, oily skin is going to be more noticeable in the teenage years. The same reason will be for oily skin conditions in women that are pregnant or in menopause.
There are regular cleansing routines with hot water and soap that is needed to prevent oil build up and clogging of skin pores. You need to be careful that you do not use harsh soaps and other products that will make your skin dry. If you are using dehydrating products on the skin, the upper layer will go dry and shrink. This will result in the obstruction with the flow of oil through the pores. The result is going to clogging of the pores.
You need to wash the skin with hot water that is comfortable for you. Hot water will dissolve the oil better. Do not use cleansing creams. You need to go for an antibacterial cleansing lotion or a mild medicated soap to do this. When you are done cleaning, treat the skin with a natural and oil free moisturizer.
If your skin is too oily, and you are under the age of thirty, you should do four cleanings a day and use little or no moisturizer after cleansing. Use your fingers to massage your face while you are cleansing.
A clay or mud mask will help you to take care of the oily conditions of the skin. For sensitive skin, white or rose colored clays are better to use as a mask. Before putting on makeup, a woman may want to use antiseptic day cream that will reduce the activity of oil glands.
There are diets that are high in protein but are going to lack the sugar, fluids and salt that are recommended for anyone with oily skin problems. Eating vegetables and fruits are defiantly going to help you. You especially want the ones that are rich in vitamin B2. These will be whole grains, beans, nuts, and royal jelly. You should use minimum oil in your diet and stay away from alcohol, soda, sugar filled drinks, chocolate and many other junk food items. You need to talk to your doctor or dermatologist about your skin conditions and find out what is best for you.
Why natural ingredients?
Posted on December 15, 2007
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In this time of rising gas and heating costs, let alone housing it can be difficult to justify little expenses here and there. Anywhere that you can save a penny ads up. But buying natural products helps lower prices everywhere. Here are a few reasons why natural products can actually save money.
Many store bought products contain petroleum in at least one form, usually 3 or 4. Mineral oil is the most common as it’s very inexpensive
for companies to buy and is also a good moisturizer. Unfortunately, this just means we are consuming all that much more petroleum. Another
commonly used ingredient that is derived from petroleum are SD40 alcohol, more commonly knows as isopropyl alcohol. These are very common products in many households, let alone in all the products made with them.
Many health risks are being tied to these and many other ingredients. Cancers are at the top of my list of concerns, especially the diverse types of cancers being linked to some of the products. Petroleum is an xenohormone (foreign hormone) and is being found to cause hormonal imbalances in women. This in turn increases the chances of ovarian cancer and others.
Stick to natural ingredients and improve the health of your body.
Bubbles Away
Posted on December 1, 2007
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Enjoying your perfect bubble bath can be an ordeal without proper planning. For many of us it’s not just a matter of finding a quick 15 minutes and jumping in. We have to take steps and I think the planets have to align in a certain way before it can be a relaxing experience. The more you make time for your baths though, the easier it will be for future baths. The easier it is, the more often you will take them.
The first thing to do is schedule your bath. Especially if you have little one’s. You need to make sure someone is there to take care of them, it’s nap time, early morning or late evening. The first option is the best because you are guaranteed not to be interrupted. But you need to schedule this time weekly so you find the fit that will get you a weekly scheduled time. Teach the family that this is your time and nothing but a 911 emergency can get you out of the tub. They will learn to get their own drinks of water and snacks. Or even better, they will learn the art of patience.
Keep yourself stocked with products. There is nothing worse than having the time and not having any bubble bath. I’ve been there so many times. When you are getting low on bubble bath and salts put it on your weekly grocery list. It will remind you to make the purchase before you run out.
Books and magazines are probably in the bathroom already. So move those closer to the tub. Think of whether or not you want some tunes. Have that mp3 player or radio ready to go so you can drown out any outside noises. Once you shut that bathroom door it’s important you don’t go back out to get anything.
The preplanning isn’t that much to do. Stress to the family that you are going to do this weekly at the very least. It will help teach them personal values and that even adults need pampering. Plus you will be better able to deal with the daily grind when you have that bath to look forward to.
Big welcome!
Posted on November 19, 2007
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Welcome to the my yummy bath and body site. Here at Bath and Body WAHM we focus on only bath and body products. Many scents and product choices but all of them to do with your everyday bathing routine or spa session. Everything to do with comforting your skin.