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The Best Pimple Treatments for your Skin

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Alison

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Tips on How to Find the Best Skincare Without Parabens

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Alison

Lean how to find natural skincare products without chemicals such as parabens that could have long term health effects.

More and more people care about the way they look and want to keep their skin beautiful for as long as possible.

The term ‘growing old gracefully’ no longer means quite what it used to and many of us will now use as many products as we can so that we don’t grow old at all.

With the increase in the number of skincare products we use has come a desire to know what those products contain and awareness that some of the ingredients need to be avoided at all costs.

This is one of the many reasons why so many men and women have decided to use only skincare without parabens.

Your Guide To Choosing Paraben-Free Skincare Products

The first thing to understand is that any skincare that is water based will need a preservative to stop bacterial growth from forming. Parabens are the most common product used for this purpose and have been deemed safe to use in small quantities by the governing bodies. However, it has now been discovered that parabens may actually stay in the body much longer than first thought when absorbed through skincare products and this carries potential risks. So the first thing that you need to do when looking for skincare without parabens is to look for products that are not water based.

If you have a favorite skincare product that you want to change but are unsure if you will be able to find skincare products without parabens that are similar, then visit the website of the manufacturer of your existing product. Many manufacturers have listened to their customers and noticed an increase in the demand for skincare without parabens and are making a natural version of existing products. It may be that they have not yet been taken on by the main supermarkets but if they are making a paraben free version then you will be able to either purchase it directly or find a local outlet that is stocking it. Continue reading →

Guidelines for Glowing Skin!

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Alison

For many years now, men and women the world over have graced the covers of health, beauty, and home magazines with flawless, glowing, and absolutely gorgeous skin all with the aim of promoting proper skin health and care.

natural skincare The only problem is that most of these pictorial attempts at flawless skin have been heavily airbrushed and glossed over till they look just right. With these guidelines for glowing skin, you will be able to pull off that flawless look entirely on your own!

Top 5 Tips For Great Looking Skin

Drink lots of water!
drink lots of water for healthy skin Water has healing powers that cleanse your body of toxins and waste products and help your skin to stay glowingly hydrated. It should be drunk at any and all times of the day, and not reserved only for when you are dehydrated. Drinking a healthy amount of water, as shown by recent studies, has been found to reduce the risk colon cancer by 45%, the risk of bladder cancer by 50%, and even breast cancer. Carry water with you. Keep a bottle handy in your car, a glass of water on your desk, and a jug of water on the dining table at all times. Encourage yourself to drink more because doing so, for fact, will help your skin to glow.

Maintain a proper balance of sunlight.
protect your skin in the sun Too much sun and tanning is not good for your skin and causes deadly forms of skin cancer, but on the other hand a lack of Vitamin D and sunshine can also cause cancer. Tough luck!

Avoid the hottest hours of the day. The trick with sunlight is that you want the Vitamin D, but you don’t want to get burned. The hottest hours of the day are usually between 10am and 4pm. Spending about 15 minutes in the sunshine during this time without any sunblock will help to give your body the Vitamin D that it needs. Continue reading →

3 Quick and Easy Homemade Face Masks To Blast Blemishes

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Alison

Say bye-bye to blemishes with the pimple popping powers of fruits!

I’m sure you already knew that the types of foods you eat influence the quality of your skin, but you should know it’s not just about what you eat; it’s about what you put on your face!

That’s right. I have 3 amazing acne face masks that are made solely from the produce you already stock in your refrigerator. Curious to know what they are and how you can make them yourself?
Good. Read on…

These five ingredients are all you need to make our three homemade face mask recipes

Pumpkin and Papaya Mask

For this blemish battling DIY all you need is 1 cup of Canned Pumpkin and 2/3 cup of mashed Papaya.

In a bowl, mix together your pumpkin and papaya. It might take some time and elbow grease to get a smooth consistency, but that’s what you want.
Next, on a clean face rub your mask all over your face, however, be careful not to get any in your eyes.
Allow your mask 10-15 minutes to sit on your skin then rinse off with lukewarm water and pat dry with a fresh, clean towel.

What makes this mask so potent is the Vitamin A and C content. Both pumpkin and papaya are full of these beneficial vitamins.

The zinc content of pumpkins help absorb the vitamins which in turn balance hormonal changes. Keeping your hormones in check will help prevent acne breakouts.

Vitamin C is also responsible for reducing the likelihood of scarring, which can sometimes occur after acne flare-ups.

Papaya on the other hand also contains alpha hydroxy acids (AHA’s) which slough away dead skin cells and promote healing from acne scars deep within the epidermis.

Reparative and Preventative; I like it!

Tomato and Avocado Mask

Big zits are annoying, but blackheads can be downright frustrating. This next mask helps combat both at the same time.

Start by mashing one small skinless tomato with a ripe avocado in a bowl. Use a fork to help you press out any clumps to ensure a nice smooth consistency is achieved.
After cleansing your skin, gently rub your mask all over your face. Spend a little extra time massaging the mask into areas where you frequently breakout or suffer from blackheads. My most common regions are the nose and chin.
Let your mask absorb for 30 minutes then rinse off using warm water and pat your face dry.

Tomatoes contain an amazing antioxidant called lycopene. Lycopene regulates chemical and biological balances which helps maintain clear skin and also neutralizes free radicals to protect your skin from future breakouts.

The vitamins in this mask act like as an antiseptic astringent to help reduce blackheads while the avocado locks in moisture to keep your skin looking supple and fresh. Continue reading →

The Benefits of Tea Tree Oil for Acne

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Alison

I never really suffered from acne when I was growing up so you can imagine my annoyance when it started to appear as an adult. If I’m being totally honest, it’s not so much “acne” as it is a few spots here and there; just enough to ruin your morning though.

Not requiring a dermatologist and not really interested in spending big bucks on drugstore topical creams, I went on the hunt for a natural alternative.

From witch hazel to lavender and calendula oils, there were sites (and facts) boasting of their acne-fighting properties. None caught my eye more than that of tea tree oil.

What Is Tea Tree Oil?

Located in sunny Australia, tea tree oil is derived from the leaves of tea tree evergreens. Boiled down, the leaves make a vastly useful antiseptic.

The active acne-fighting ingredient is called terpinen-4-ol. Found naturally in the plant, the chemical component terpinen-4-ol suppresses the body’s’ natural inflammatory response and helps to support the immune system.

Tea tree oil is also a great anti-fungal. It is commonly used to treat fungal infections of the nail, athlete’s foot and even lice. On top of all that, it is a great healer of abrasions, burns, bites, boils and cuts. Got a sore throat or ear infection? Tea tree oil is great for those as well.

Why Is This Oil So Good For Acne?

The benefits of this wonder oil are hard to dispute, but what makes it so great for acne? Well, let
me fill you in!

Acne is a result of a disruption with your pilosebaceous units. If that made no sense to you then listen up.

All over your body you have hair follicles, sebaceous glands and of course, hairs. Your sebaceous glands produce oil called sebum which is your way of naturally moisturizing your skin. When bacteria clogs up your glands and sebum becomes trapped, acne breakouts occur.

Tea tree oil works as a solvent by cutting through all the oil and dirt and unblocks the pores. Its antibacterial properties kill any remaining acne-causing bacteria thus preventing future outbreaks. Simple, isn’t it!

Depending on what type of acne you suffer from, here are a few options for tea tree treatments. Continue reading →

How to Treat Dry Skin

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Alison

Like these leaves, our skin can become dry and dehydrated

Dry skin usually results from a lack of hydration and moisturising, often leading to other skin conditions if care is neglected. There are often underlying causes of dry skin conditions.

While some people suffer from skin blemishes, breakouts and acne, others do not, but are affected by dry itchy patches that causes discomfort and unhealthy skin appearance. Understanding what dry skin is, the causes and how to manage the condition are vital to helping us treat our skin and provide care to prevent other skin conditions developing.

What are the Symptoms of Dry Skin?

The skin may appear dry, flaky and scaly. If dry skin is left untreated deeper cracks will appear and can lead to bleeding and skin infection. A dry face is also likely to feel uncomfortable and itchy.

What Areas of Skin are Prone to Dryness?
Certain skin parts may be dryer than others. While some people experience skin dryness on their faces, particularly around the mouth area, others are affected by dried skin on the arms, legs, thighs and the sides of the abdomen.

The lower legs and ankles may be prone to excessive dryness, and the limbs will often itch or feel sore as the skin feels ultra-sensitive. Babies may suffer with dry itchy patches as they grow, particularly areas of skin that come in contact with nappies. Continue reading →