Acne happen because of overactive oil glands at the base of hair follicles, which are a cause of hormonal changes during adolescence. Skin cells can “plug” skin pores causing “whiteheads” and, with pigment, “blackheads.” A “pimple” is an oil gland that is infected with bacteria, resulting in an inflamed area with pus formation. Acne is [...]
Organic beauty products are at vogue these days due to the growing failure of cosmetics. Common people have started to feel that the organic products are safer and natural. Ordinary cosmetics hold high contents of synthetic that have very harsh effects on the skin. They make the skin look dull and rough instead of making [...]
As the temperatures rise, the needs of your skin change. We’re not only talking sun protection, although that is certainly an important component, we’re also thinking about what your skin needs to adjust and be safe and happy in the warmer temperatures. Here are a few basic tips: The Sun & Oily Skin — If [...]
The best facial cleansers for dry skin are specially formulated to cleanse the skin and leave it moisturized. Dry skin is usually a result of using hard water, air pollutants caused by urban living, and exposure to the natural elements. The use of the wrong cleanser can also cause our dry skin conditions to worsen; [...]
Shea butter is a natural fat extracted from the seed of the African shea tree. It is slightly yellowish or ivory in color and used in a variety of ways. It is used in commercial and homemade beauty products, (for skin and hair), food preparations, as a water proofing wax, in candle-making, in medicinal ointments [...]
The loss of collagen production is the main cause of loose sagging skin. This usually happens with the aging process. Let’s look at some more causes and then How to Get Rid of Loose Sagging Skin. The skin’s firmness and elasticity is due to the elastic fibers deep beneath the surface. The elastic fibers are [...]