Skin is made up of protective layers of cells supported by nerves, glands and blood vessels. Your skin lives and breathes. Cells move up to the surface where they are shed and replaced. This topmost layer is protected by the body’s natural oil and moisture. It is imperative that you understand your skin and callout a carefully planned beauty routine to attain a flawless, petal-soft complexion.
Basic Skin Types.
Basic skin types maybe classified into five broad categories
1.    Normal
2.    Dry,
3.    Oily,
4.    Combination
5.    Sensitive skin.
Skin Care for Normal Skin
Normal skin, although being the least problematic type, still requires cleaning, nourishing, and moisturizing. In the morning, refresh your skin with rose water or an alcohol-free astringent tonic and moisturize it with a mild, non-greasy cream, preferably made from natural ingredients without petroleum by-products. Use a good quality make-up, but do not overindulge. Before bed, gently wash your face with a mild soap, such as goat milk soap, and put on a bit of an oil-based nourishing cream, paying particular attention to the areas around your eyes. After about 15 minutes, gently pat your skin dry with a napkin. (more…)

Oily skin is caused by over-active glands, which produce too much sebum. Sebum is produced by the sebaceous glands. It is necessary as it helps lubricate your skin and carries away dead skin cells. When the skin is oily, too much sebum is being produced. The skin becomes dull and greasy and pores may become clogged.

Irrespective of the age oily skin has always been looked upon as a liability brought upon you. The resultant shininess on the face and the greasy feeling that accumulates grime and dirt is not liked by most owners of the oily skin. The cure or solution to the oily skin is very simple and gentle than normally conceived by many. (more…)

Stretch mark removal is the desire of many men and women all over the world. Unfortunately, red marks occur for many women during and after pregnancy and also as a result of extreme weight loss and weight gain. Another common term for this condition is striae.

These scars usually commence as purple or red in colour and as they become older they appear streaked and grey, silver in colour.

The most common areas of the body to get them include the thighs, hips, buttocks, arms, stomachs, breasts and also the back area.

There are a large number of removal treatments on the market today. However, how effective they will ultimately be will greatly depend on an individual’s age, skin tone and even the foods that they eat. (more…)

There are some natural ingredients that are so wonderfully and simply effective they are worthy of a little exploration. One of those ingredients is Jojoba Oil. Nope - it’s not pronounced “joe-joe-bah” - it’s “ho-HO-bah”. Jojoba oil has many uses and a rich, wonderful history. Plus - it’s relatively inexpensive and easy to find. So really - does it get much better than that?

Jojoba oil comes from the crushed seed of the Simmondsia Chinenis shrub that is found mainly in the deserts of the southwestern region of the United States and northern Mexico. Used for centuries by Native Americans, the oil has many uses including cosmetic, medicinal and nutritional purposes. (more…)

There is no concrete evidence that proves that lotions for stretch marks are the ultimate solution for pregnancy stretch marks. However, a large number of women prefer them. And it’s possible that benefits obtained from these creams and lotions could have been obtained without them too.

Tall Claims

Some lotion claim to eradicate them completely. However, the truth is that the damage caused by these nasty marks takes place at such a deep level of skin that it’s impossible for any lotion in the world to reach there. And if, as advertised by the companies, there was such a substance present in the world of medicine or cosmetics, then we would have certainly found a vaccine for AIDS too! In future, there may or may not such a substance but at present, there is no such thing. (more…)

Skin is the body’s largest organ. It covers a person from head to toe. Skin is waterproof. That is why water beads up on the skin when a person showers or swims. Skin protects other organs, muscles, and tissues from dirt and germs. Besides helping to shape a patient’s self image, the skin performs many physiologic functions. (more…)

Organic Sanddorn, or Sea Buckthorn is a vibrant orange coloured berry that has been know to be an incredibly nutritious fruit for centuries. It is one of the most perfect vegetable oils in the world.

The Sanddorn berry is grown throughout Russia and Asia in continental weather systems of cold winters and short, dry, hot summers. This has created a unique and rugged fruit. Since the ancient Tibetans began using it thousands of years ago, thousands of recipes have been developed and carried on through generations, utilising the traditional and medicinal properties of the berry. In addition to its many internal uses, people used it on their skin to combat the sun, wind, dryness, and extreme weather conditions of their environment. (more…)

Acne can be everything from annoying to devastating.

The causes of acne are complex and very different for everyone. Here are most common known causes of acne and acne pimple natural treatment.

* The absolute first thing that anyone who is prone to spots needs is zinc. Zinc deficiency is the number one cause of spots and a good quality supplement must be taken, as this mineral can be difficult to get in food.

* If acne is in your genes, then eating something that doesn’t suit you can create a disaster. Sometimes just one morsel of food can cause a breakout. A food intolerance test is a necessity for anyone who desires smooth skin. (more…)

When our skin is injured several different cells go into immediate action and a complex healing mechanism begins.

Scars are a vital part of the natural healing mechanism that occurs following the appearance of a wound to the thick layer of skin (the dermis) or the external layer of skin (the epidermis). This type of damage is healed by rebuilding the tissue, and in these instances, scarring is minor. (more…)

How can you be sure that you’ve found the best stretch mark remover? It’s easy: the best products use a formula that’s unlike any other brand available, and they don’t have to be prescribed by a specialist either.

Most of these products use only the most natural ingredients, some of which may be found in your own backyard. A good cream may include an active liquid secreted from snails, the same they utilize to heal their own skin, while others may use oils extracted from plants, flowers, seeds, etc. The extraction of any of these ingredients should be a noninvasive process, which means no living organism is harmed during the gathering of these ingredients. (more…)