How To Get Rid Of Blackheads

Healthy Eating Tips For Glowing Skin: What you Need to Know

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Alison

You’ve been trying so hard to achieve that healthy, glowing skin. But much to your disappointment, it seems that your dream is still miles away.

Now, how on earth do those celebrities achieve that shiny skin? They eat a very healthy diet. A good serving of food, vegetable and fiber every day will do so much to bring the skin to its perfect look. But more to the type of food that you should eat, it helps a lot to make sure that you are observing how to eat properly.

Remember, it won’t do any better if you eat excessively. That is why it is very important that you know what are the diet “to-dos” to make sure that your skin stays glowing all the time.

Eat protein-rich foods generously

Egg whites are a good source of protein

The right kinds of protein will do so much to making sure that your skin remains youthful and glowing in the passing of years. Among the most skin-friendly foods that you shouldn’t miss are fish, egg whites, skinless chicken and turkey breast, which contain essential proteins that are essential in renewing damaged cells and preventing them from aging.

Fall in Love with Fats… Just with the Good Ones

Not all fats are harmful. In fact, you’d be surprised to know that some of them are actually healthy. Essential fats and oils to be specific are anti-inflammatory. They even act as youth-preserving antioxidants to prevent skin ageing. Fatty fish for example are perfect for anti-aging because they are rich in omega-3 acids. What types of fish are skin friendly? Salmon, mackerel and tuna are among the best to include in your diet. And when preparing, don’t forget to cook them with virgin olive oil for a healthier recipe.

Eliminate Sugar and Carbs

Sugar and carbohydrates are inflammation-inducing and high-glycemic, thus causing serious chemical imbalance in the body’s system. Among the food that you should watch out include potatoes, rice and pasta because they are known to supply the body with age-boosting free radicals while hastening the decay process of collagen that does so much to put the skin in danger. Yes, it’s true the body can’t survive without carbs but you can have your fill from low-glycemic fruits and vegetables. The most perfect options for this include arugula and zucchini because they’ll keep hunger at bay while preserving your youthful feeling. Continue reading →

Bummed About Blackheads? Banish Them by Exfoliating!

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Alison

When blackheads occur, is your first inclination to self-extract or use a pore strip? If your answer is yes, perhaps you are unaware of the benefits of exfoliating to help remove blackheads.

The proper term for blackheads is open comedones and they begin to develop in the skin when the sebaceous glands produce too much oil and accumulate in the hair follicle. When the buildup of oil in the pores is exposed to oxygen, it turns black, hence the name ‘blackhead.’ It is imperative to exfoliate in order to reduce oil buildup and thus prevent blackhead eruption.

Two Ways To Exfoliate

Regular Exfoliation can be an effective strategy for banishing blackheads

There are two ways to exfoliate: mechanically and chemically. Mechanical exfoliation refers to the physical removal of dead skin cells. Examples of mechanical exfoliants are face scrubs, facial brushes, washcloths—basically when you are manually “scrubbing” away dead skin cells and debris. Chemical forms of exfoliationinclude skin care products—particularly cleansers—that contain chemical exfoliants to help dissolve or loosen up dead surface cells, debris and oil. Examples of chemical exfoliants are alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids and enzymes (fruit-based enzymes such as papaya or pineapple). Alpha hydroxy acids include glycolic acid and lactic acid. Beta hydroxy acids include salicylic acid.

Any method of exfoliation will help reduce blackheads, but the best way to accomplish this is to implement both mechanical and chemical exfoliation (but not simultaneously). For instance, once a week mechanically exfoliate your skin. Two other days of the week, use a cleanser that contains salicylic acid, which specifically targets comedonal acne. In fact, there are a plethora of skin care products that are marketed to combat blackheads due to their inclusion of salicylic acid. Continue reading →

Good Skin Is The Most Visible Sign Of Health

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Alison

Choose your products with care…
Skin is the first criterion which people consider while judging beauty. But, taking care of your skin is not that easy. Skin is not just an external physical barrier which separates and protects us from the external environment but a mirror of the internal system’s health. Good skin denotes good health and hence it is attractive.

Having good skin is a visible indicator of good health

Apart from good diet and exercise, using good quality skin products is essential to maintain that untainted spark on your face. There are numerous skin-care products flooding the market and each one with a lure of its own.

Teenagers and young women alike have a tendency to try each of the products until something really suits them. This way they end up damaging their skin big way instead of improving it. The best skincare products which most women have successfully tried and will be happy to boast about are Nivea, Vaseline and Olay.

Skin care is not a one-step process. It involves cleansing, toning, moisturizing, tanning, sun-protection and anti-ageing treatment. Products should be used on one’s skin after assessing their skin-type. Skin-type ranges from dry, sensitive, oily, normal, smooth, even skin to highly damaged and rugged skin.

Gentle cleansing is one of the most important parts of your skin care routine

Cleaning the skin is important not just superficially but deeply, in order to get rid of dirt, mess and clogged pores. Face scrubs, face washes, skin exfoliators and peel-off facials all promise to clean your skin. While this may be true, choosing a product that best suits your skin is a challenge.

You can go for Nivea’s Visage Gentle Cleansing Lotion. Nivea is a widely used and trusted brand. This lotion is a mild cleanser for dry and sensitive skin. It effectively cleanses the skin without taking away the essential moisture.

Remember, cleansing should not be an aggressive method. You shouldn’t wildly rub your face with the face wash during application or while drying it after washing. It should be done as gently as possible to avoid damage to skin cells and stripping off of facial oils. Even on skin troubled by blackheads, whiteheads and other acne blemishes, this should be avoided because over-stripping of the skin’s natural oils will make matters worse! Nivea’s Visage Gentle Cleansing Lotion is so good that it can be applied even to the sensitive under-eye area which is warned against while applying most facial products. Continue reading →

At-Home Remedies for Fabulously Healthy Skin

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Alison

Some of us are willing to pay the price for fabulous, sought after skin, but most of us would prefer a safe, economical alternative. Being comfortable in your own skin is important. Let’s face it, we wear our skin everyday and it needs to look and feel healthy and clean, but not empty our bank accounts.

Sure, we have all tried numerous ways to achieve the healthy, fresh, wrinkle-free, perfect-tone type skin before, from using expensive over-the-counter soaps and astringents to prescription crèmes to purchasing excessive amounts of makeup to cover up our flaws. Nothing ever seems to be good enough, right?

Fabulously healthy skin can be found without paying for pricey products and treatments. In fact, most of the items needed to have the skin you’ve always craved, can be found right in your home! In addition, these all-natural, home-made remedies are exactly that – all-natural, which is what our bodies want and need to look and feel healthy.

Think about it. Here is your chance to have beautiful skin without paying the price. Better yet, here is your chance to have all-natural skin care right in comfort of your own home. These at-home remedies are more helpful than harmful, unlike those harsh topical treatments we have all used before. Sounds too easy, doesn’t it? That’s because it is! Follow these tips, tricks and recipes and you’ll be sure to have fabulously healthy skin.

Sweet Skin Like Honey
The common house-hold good known to sweeten your tea is also known to be a wonderful skin care product. Honey, when used by itself, can be an intense moisturizer. Simply dab drops of honey onto rough, dry spots and itchy areas and let it dry. Take a warm, wet cloth and rinse off the honey. Voila! Smooth, soft skin without a huge price tag.

Honey can be mixed with other basic ingredients you likely have stocked in your pantry. A simple combination of honey, lemon juice, milk and ground almonds creates a cleansing scrub sure to open your pores and smooth your skin. Follow the scrub with a honey facial. It includes mixing two egg whites, a few tablespoons of honey and some flour, creating a paste-like substance. Smooth the paste over your face and let it dry. After rinsing, your skin will feel tighter and look softer.

Honey has been used as a skin care product for thousands of years. The many benefits of honey make it a reliable skin care choice. It is low cost and all-natural too!

Want more information about using honey on your skin?
Find out how to make a simple exfoliating body scrub using honey in this article.

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