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How To Fight
Against Wrinkles :
How you choose to treat wrinkles and other signs
of aging depends on what stage of your life you're
at. When wrinkles are just beginning to appear,
sunblock is the best course of action. At that stage,
skin can still repair itself, and wearing sunscreen
regularly will prevent further damage and help the
skin regenerate itself. An alpha-hydroxy acid product
is also a good idea, because it will lightly exfoliate
the dulling layer of dead skin and give it a smoother,
clearer look. |
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Dark circles
around the eyes :
Use a concealer, go to bed a little earlier than
normal, try raising your top of your bed (for sinus
problems), cold compresses and plenty of fibrous
food in your diet. At last resort, lasers can help
take care of the pigmentation problem. |
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Foot Blisters
:
Apparently you have to squeeze a little of the white
liquid of the dandelion onto the blister and then
cover it with a bandage.
Caution: Only use dandelions that have not
been sprayed with pesticides and if this liquid
causes any discomfort, wash it off immediately.
You could have a skin |
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The importance
of Vitamin C :
Have you noticed that Vitamin C is used in many
skin care products?
Why? It helps in the formation of collagen (the
skin's support fibres).Does it work? It varies from
person to person, but many people report that their
skin's texture seems to be improving.
Usually you have to wait so long to see improvement
in your skin's texture. Not so apparently with Vitamin
C. |
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Dehydrated Skin
:
Winter months can often mean centrally heated home
containing little moisture.
To solve this problem, invest in a humidifier or
even place bowls of water around your home. It doesn't
take a lot to put moisture back into your environment,
you simply have to remember to do it. |
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Are You Using
Shaving Foam? :
Did you know that shaving foams leave an air space
between the skin and the foam? This causes a dragging
of the razor and could be the reason that you are
noticing irritation and even ingrown hair. |
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Blotchiness :
Have you been plagued with skin blotches, appearing
out of no where and have no idea what is causing
them? They just simply be hives. Here are some of
the things that can cause them... allergies, change
in temperature, emotional stress, food, medications
or skin infections. If your blotches appear and
then disappear... it just could be hives. |
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Exercise And
It's Benefits To The Skin :
Exercise brings more oxygen and nutrients to the
skin so that it is firmer and better nourished.
It is also thought to slow down aging. |
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Exercise and
Skin Care :
We all know how important it is to exercise but
did you know that it also benefits the appearance
of your skin. It increases circulation which delivers
nutrients AND allows for a restful sleep which gives
the skin the chance to rejuvenate. |
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Makeup and Gyms
:
Never go to the gym with makeup on. When you sweat,
it will have all that makeup to get thru and clog
up your pours. It is even worse if you can't wash
your face for a few hours for some reason. |
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Masks :
A clay mask dries on the skin. It will soak up oil,
draw out impurities and tighten pores. You will
find ingredients such as corn or wheat starch, charcoal
or titanium dioxide. This kind of mask can be applied
all over the face or just in the T- Zone where the
skin is the oiliest. |
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Oil Based Moisturizer
vs. Water Based Moisturizers :
During the winter months, especially during extreme
temperatures, avoid using a water based moisturizer
and choose a oil based instead. The water based
variety can literally freeze on your skin. |
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Oily Skin and
How To Care For It :
If you have oily skin, cleanse only two or three
times at the very most with a product made for your
skin type. Washing more often will only strip the
skin of oil which simply revs up the oil glands
to replace it. Be sure to rinse thoroughly and then
finish off with a toner/ astringent to on the oily
areas of your skin. The astringent can be used throughout
the day to help control the excess oil that appears. |
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Skin Care Tips
:
Here are a few things you can do to care for the
skin that you were born with.
avoid stress as much as you are able.
stay out of the sun.
don't smoke. This does nasty things to your skin
drink lots of water
get lots of sleep
be sure to clean your skin properly
eat lots of fruit and vegetables. |
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Sun and Aging
:
Did you ever notice that it is always the face and
the hands that age the fastest? That's because of
the exposure to sunlight. To prevent this, STAY
OUT OF THE SUN. If you must, apply a good sun block,
but it won't completely protect you from the aging
process. Staying out of the sunshine is the only
answer. In fact, studies have shown that 90% of
the aging process can be traced back to exposure
to the sun. |
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What You Eat
And Oily Skin :
Fill your diet with raw fruits and vegetables as
these foods are beneficial to those with oily, blemished
prone skin. Avoid animal fats and dairy products
as they have a tendency to aggravate the condition.
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