Benefits of at Home Masks

Benefits of at Home Masks

Are you spending hundreds of dollars on professional at home masks, why not make your own at home masks?  It is affordable and it is natural.  It may be messy and inconvenient, but as long as you know the best combination of ingredients to use for your skin, and you can easily follow instructions, making your own facial masks at home is very quick and easy.

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Natural skin care recipes are used since ancient Greeks, Egyptians and Mayans time.  The great queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, loved to soak in a bath of milk with rose petals to keep her skin soft.  Mayans use royal bee jelly and aloe vera to keep their skin young-looking.  Your own grandmother could even have used her own recipes for facial masks at home for her secret beauty regimen.
Try out these natural at Home Masks and see how you like it

Make these facial masks a part of your daily beauty regimen.
There are so many benefits of using natural at Home Masks:
    1. Facial masks at home are cheap.  You do not need to spend a lot to buy those ingredients.  You don’t need to buy special tools to make them.  You can use anything that is available in the kitchen.
    2. Facial mask is easy.  If you can read, count, and can follow simple instructions, you will find making facial masks at home is very quick, easy, fun and enjoyable.
    3. Facial masks are natural.  They don’t have preservatives and chemicals that can be harmful to your skin when used in a prolonged period.  Honey, banana, oatmeal, milk and other fruits and vegetables that are used in facial masks at home are edible.  If they are good for your internal body, they must be good for your skin too.
    4. Facial masks are convenient.  You can do everything right in your own kitchen and use it right away.  Natural facial masks at home do not take hours to make, and you need only 15 to 30 minutes to apply.
    5. Facial masks at home are versatile. Be familiar with the different ingredients and their benefits and you can create many different facial masks at home.  Milk, oatmeal, banana, olive oil, honey and aloe vera can create over five different facial mask recipes.
    6. Earn from making facial masks at home.  When you become an expert in creating different facial masks, you can use your creativity to come up with your own special packaging.  Decorate and label bottles and sell them or give them away as a gift at Home Masks.

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Acne Common Cause and How to deal with it?

Acne Common Cause and How to deal with it?

    Acne is one of the most common skin problem.  A recent studies show that 40-50% of adults between age 20 - 40 are diagnosed with low grade persistent acne. 

Acne is caused by sebaceous (oil) glands secrete too much sebum into the hair follicle, which is line with dead cells.  The combination of dead cells clog up the pores, which are the pipelines for the natural flow of oils to the skin surfaces.  As a result bacteria built up and the affected skin area become inflamed, spots or pimples may appear.
    
    Acne most commonly occurs in parts of body where sebaceous gland are most active.  These area are, face, neck, chest and back.  A variety of blemishes results:
    Whiteheads form when oil and dead cells accumulate and block the pores from opening onto the surface of skin.
    Blackheads are similar to whiteheads, except the blocked material protrudes above the skin, dilating the pores.  The black color is due to oxidation process that occurs within the follicles.
    Papules are inflammation of under the skin.  When the sebum build up and becomes too much, the follicle expands and eventually bursts, releasing the sebum and dead cell build up onto the surface of the skin.  White blood cell attack this material, forming pus, and a pustule results.
    Cysts occur when inflammation spreads deep into the skin.  To contain it, cells automatically form a fibrous capsule around it.  Cysts can continue to grow slowly under the skin and usually need to be surgically removed.
    Acne scars is a result of damaged skin trying to heal itself.  Scars can be severely aggravated by picking or squeezing.  The causes of acne cannot be exactly pinpoint, however a number of factor seem to affect acne growth

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Understand Your Skin Problems

Skin problem occurs in many form.  For some it may be small irritation such as breakouts, dark patches after pregnancy or enlarge pores.

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For others it may be a more severe skin problem such as eczema or acne.  However most of us are born with perfect skin.  While some manage to maintain a clear complexion over the years, most of the rest experience some unwanted changes.  Almost everyone experiences marks and blemishes on their skin at some point of their live.  Some are permanent, others tend to come and go.
        Understand your skin and skin problem would help a lot in improving your skin condition and helping to maintain healthy radiant skin.  The more you know, the faster you are able to identify the problem and seek immediate treatment to address the problem.  Make a habit to check your skin regularly.  If you tend to have skin problem be aware of lifestyle and choice, highly stressful environment, poor eating habit and smoking can be very detrimental to your skin.  Changing to a healthy lifestyle and having a good eating habit can go a long way in preventing some of the skin problem.
        Also you need to realize that your skin change constantly with the environment.  Dry condition during winter can diminish the epidermis ability to provide protection, leading to seasonal eczema and hypersensitive and rough skin.  During dry weather, the skin to skin protection is more moisture.  Use more moisturizer, if you use oil-free moisturizer consider upgrade to one contains small amount of essential oils or switch to one with richer cream. Depending on the humidity levels you may also want to apply hydrating mask to restore suppleness to your skin.  Putting a humidifier n your home and office also help to prevent skin problem such as dehydration.
    Other more serious skin such as:

• Acne
• Rosacea
• Eczema
• Skin Pigmentation
• Psoriasis
• Vitiligo

Always consult a professional when you have doubt about your skin problem.

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How to take care of your oily skin?

How to take care of your oily skin?

Oily Skin is particularly common in teenagers and many of us tend to have oily skin problem some time in our life. Sebum is produced by the skin to protect and moisturize it.

Oily skin is characterized by shine and enlarged pores. On account of the high levels of sebum, the skin has a greasy shine and tendency to break out into acne. This is because oily skin tends to attract more dirt and dust. Oily skin can be a result of heredity or hormone levels. With age, the flow of sebum decreases and the skin becomes less oily. Humidity levels can also be a cause for excess oiliness on the skin.

Other causes can be cosmetics or birth control pills. Since there are more sebaceous glands around the nose, those with oily skin will notice that there is a tendency to develop blackheads around it.  Some women experience oily skin only in certain areas. This is a condition known as combination skin.

Oily skin care  - The first basic rule for oily skin care is to keep it clean so as to kill acne-causing bacteria or make the condition difficult for the bacteria to thrive.  It is essential to unclog the pores with exfoliation to prevent breakouts. Washing your face with warm water and cleanser is preferable to using harsh soaps. Warm water helps in keeping the skin oil free.  Antibacterial cleansing lotions can also be used to keep the skin acne-free.  Mild acne medications have a drying effect on oily skin.

Choose cosmetics and facial care products with care.  Oily skin make-up items must be water-based since oil-based cosmetics can aggravate the oiliness and create blemishes.  Clay masks and mud masks work well for oily skin.  They remove the excess oil that is found on the skin.  Nevertheless, do not excessively dry the upper layer of the skin with chemical products.  The frequent use of harsh products can leave the skin feeling taut and dehydrated.  This may be counterproductive since the skin will produce more oil to compensate the loss.  This is a reaction called 'reactive seborrhea', where the oil glands work at a frenetic pace to compensate for the loss of natural oils.

Home Remedy for Oily Skin

Fruit acids have shown a positive effect in homemade oily skin care. They remove oil from the skin and yet retain the moisture. Home remedies such as cucumber juice, lime juice and yogurt are effective in keeping oily skin under control. A mask of Aloe Vera, crushed strawberries and yogurt acts as an astringent for oily skin. Keep it on for about 15 minutes and rinse off with warm water.

1. Puree 1 egg white, 1-tsp. Lemon juice, 1-tsp. Mint and ½ cucumber and apply it on the face. Leave for about 15 minutes.
2. A puree of fresh tomatoes works wonders on oily skin.
3. A facemask of tomato, lemon juice and oats must be applied on the cheeks, forehead and chin. Scrub your face with warm water. This home remedy for oily skin is ideal for blemishes.
4. A clay mask is yet another home remedy for oily skin since it draws out excess oil.
5. If your skin is excessively oily, mix in a few drops of eau de cologne. This not only helps keep oiliness away but also helps in refining the pores of the skin by acting as astringent, thereby preventing acne.

Take a diet that is rich in proteins, with plenty of leafy vegetables and fresh fruits. Restrict sugar and high-fat foods and junk food. Supplement your food with wheat germ, nutritional yeast and whole grains, beans and nuts. Drink plenty of water to keep the skin hydrated and flush out toxins.

Make up for oily skin

Choose cosmetic and facial care products specifically designed for oily skin. Use oil-free moisturizers for a shine-free complexion. You can use an antiseptic day cream before applying makeup to oily skin. This will keep sebaceous secretions under control. Makeup for oily skin hinges on creating a matte effect.

You must use foundations that block out shine and non-pore clogging formula. Use concealer to hide blemishes and spots. Loose powder can keep you looking fresh all day long and absorb the excess oil too. Most women with oily skin cannot do without these makeup items. Powder blushes work well on oily skin than cream blushers.

What is essential in caring for oily skin is avoid adding more oil to your skin, and use the right product to extract the excessive oil from you skin. This will enable you to have smooth skin like anyone else. Oily skin type do have it advantages which is you will age slower than other skin types.

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Knowing Your Skin Type

Knowing your skin type is very important. It is necessary to consult a dermatologist before you start spending your money on skin care products. Skin care products must be compatible to your skin, otherwise it might not give the desired effect or may even result in negative side effects.

A simple skin analysis will enable a dermatologist or beauty advisor to determine your skin type. Scientific explanation of skin types define how skin responds to sun exposure, its ability to tan and hair color. A very fair person who always have sunburn after being exposed to the sun is categorized as skin type one. Meanwhile a black skinned person who rarely burns and tans darkly would be of skin type six.

There are basically 4 types of skin to be considered when matching skin types to skin care products:

Normal Skin

Normal skin is usually in a balanced state of suppleness, elasticity, hydration and color. Normal skin type feels soft and smooth to touch. People with normal skin type usually feels comfortable after cleansing, neither tight or dry. Normal skin type can change, however, to other type of skin due to various reasons such as poor skin care routine, excessive sun, wind or cold exposure, a poor diet and hormone imbalances.

Oily Skin

Oily skin type is a result of excessive sebum production. -> SEE More How to take care your oily skin.

Dry Skin

Dry skin is mainly due to lack of oil. -> SEE More about dry skin.

Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin type is characterized by pale complexion, and this type of skin can become blush purple easily.

When buying skin care products, it is often more practical to choose according to how dry or how oily your skin feel. Your skin is a living organ and skin type can change from season to season or even from week to week, depending on your general health, lifestyle, weather and hormonal changes. It is therefore important for you to profile you skin type before buying skin care product.

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Anti Aging Facial Skin Care Products – Safe Or Toxic ?

Anti Aging Facial Skin Care Products – Safe Or Toxic ? 

Does Your Facial Skin Care Cream Contain PESTICIDE? Would you eat an anti aging facial skin care product? I know it’s a crazy sounding question but if you use skin care products of (any kind) then it’s highly relevant question which you’ll come to realize as you read through this article.

You’re probably already aware that you should not / cannot trust anti aging skin care product manufacturers and the claims made in their misleading marketing presentations. To take them at their word means flirting with potentially harmful side effects. This absolutely includes the elite, big name brands.

The greatest majority of anti aging facial skin care manufacturers share the same trade secrets (which they absolutely don’t want the general public to know. If their manufacturing shortcuts and secrets became widely known, their profits would take a hit. So, read on. Once you know the facts about the harmful ingredients they use, you will see exactly what health dangers and risks you’re up against. Not just for your facial skin but for your overall health and wellness.
The truth is not pretty. In fact it’s frightening in some cases!

ANTI AGING FACIAL SKIN CARE PRODUCTS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS

Why on earth would they use such dangerous ingredients? Well, as you can guess, it all comes down to the mighty dollar. Bottom line profits! Your health and safety comes in a distant second to their multi million dollar profits. Although the big, well known companies are completely capable of producing highly effective anti aging facial skin care products which are completely safe, completely pure, and produce substantial anti aging results, they choose not to do so. This is primarily because of shareholder pressures ( ie. GREED! )

Skin care companies make their products to a price – and that’s the problem! The bio-scientists and chemists who formulate their products do not have a free hand in selecting ALL the very best and most effective ingredients which they know should be there. They are given an upper budget limit and they must formulate within that budget!
Here’s an example of what formulating skincare products to a price can result in. One of the skin care
industry’s most well known, ‘elite’ brands – you know this brand for sure (it starts with the letter C), uses a nasty chemical in their anti aging facial skin care formulas which is technically classified as a PESTICIDE!

It’s called TRICLOSAN – an anti-bacterial chemical which kills harmful organisms on the skin BUT also destroys beneficial bacteria!
Why would any of us in our right minds allow a chemical used in weed killers to be absorbed into our bodies, no matter how small they tell us the dose may be. Sure, for most people there will be no apparent immediate symptoms but what about over the long term? What’s that going to do to your health some years down the track? There’s no research for the long term effects of many of the chemicals used in skin care formulas.

Your skin is your largest organ and one of your first-line defenses against disease, so naturally you should be thoroughly safety-minded and look after it accordingly!

There is clinical evidence to suggest triclosan may contribute to creating strains of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics because it is so widely used use in skin care products.

I asked at the top whether you could eat your anti aging facial skin care products. As far as I’m concerned that should be the benchmark for skin care product formulators and manufacturers and one of your main criteria when choosing an anti aging skin care treatment. Always keep this in mind: Active ingredients are adsorbed into your bloodstream so it’s the same as eating them! And keep this in mind as well: it’s completely possible to formulate a highly effective facial skin care product from all natural ingredients with no chemicals whatsoever. It’s only a question of cost and desire.
Naturally it’s more expensive to use naturally sourced options for certain ingredients and excipients. Healthy options always cost more. Sourcing high-quality, 100% natural moisturizing oils, vegetable-based waxes and silicones, reparative proteins, antioxidants, vitamins and plant extracts are significantly more expensive. Shareholder pressures in the large multi nationals simply don’t allow the completely natural option to have a look in. It’s a non-starter. They are purely focused on maintaining and increasing their amazingly excessive profit margins.
TRICLOSAN  Last Update : http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm205999.htm

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