Archive for January, 2008
How to Care for Oily Skin Type
Oily skin is a result of over-active sebaceous glands. It shines in patches, is prone to spots and does not hold on to makeup for long. It comes with enlarged pores and an oily scalp, but the good news is that it will develop fewer wrinkles and maintains its elasticity and youthfulness longer. Caring Routing [...]
How to Care for Dry Skin
Dry skin has a matt texture, tends to flake and looks white or grey in patches. Often dry skin is aggravated because the sebaceous glands are lazy or the skin has been over-exposed to the harsh elements like wind, sun or sea. Central heating also worsens dry skin. Unfortunately, in this type of skin, wrinkles [...]
Perfect Vitamins Diet for Healthy Skin
Healthy and glowing skin is the first indication of your good health. The best thing you can do for the health and look of your skin is to eat healthy and drink plenty of water. Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, plus essential fatty acids from foods like flax seed oil. If you [...]
Best Natural Homemade Skin Moisturizers for dry, oily and sensitive skin Types
Moisturizers are cosmetic products which to some extent provide a practical answer to problems of water loss from the skin. Moisturizers are designed to reduce water loss from the epidermis. Moisturizers protect your skin’s top layer by holding in water and smoothing surface dryness. Regular use of a suitable moisturiser benefits your skin. The moisturiser [...]
Skin Cleansing – How to Cleanse Skin
Cleansing is the first essential step in your daily skin care routine. The objective of cleansing the skin is to remove all makeup, dead cells, oil and dirt, and to do so without irritating the skin. Choose a cleanser that is gentle yet effective for your skin type. There are several alternatives to soap and [...]
Gray Hair Facts – Greying of hair
Grey hair is one of the familiar signs of ageing. This process is actually depends on your genetic inheritance. The average age when your hair starts becoming gray is 50; however because of the stressful life and other lifestyle changes, your hair may turn grey by the age of 30. To get rid of the [...]
Hair Types – Oily, Dry, Normal Hair Types Advice
Just as skin type varies from person to person, so too does the hair. Here is the detailed description of various hair types. Oily Hair The hair is kept healthy and lustrous by the natural oil produced by the sebaceous glands in the scalp. When these glands become over-active and produce excess sebum, the hair [...]
Hair Conditioning Tips
Conditioners put life back into the dull hair and are simple to make at home. Hair Conditioning should be considered as important as shampooing to provide your hair with the right moisture it needs. Many hair conditioners available in the market can help your hair enormously. Step for Hair Conditioning 1. Wash your hair with [...]
Know How To Shampoo Your Hair
Shampooing the hair is an essential part of hair care routine. Whatever hair type, hair texture you have, you need to find a good shampoo for your hair. These days, varieties of shampoos are available. Shampooing is necessary to wash, clean and remove all the dirt particles from the scalp. How frequently you shampoo your [...]
Permanent Body Hair Removal Techniques
Unwanted hair can be dealt with in several ways – bleaching, shaving, waxing, depilation and electrolysis. There are many ways of disguising body hair using products such as bleach to disguise growth on face or arms. When using hot wax or depilatory creams the hair is removed and regrowth occurs more slowly than shaving which [...]