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You do not have to be a teenager to develop problems with acne. Most of us experienced terrible acne as a teen, due to changes in our hormones and skin composition. However, adult acne is a very common affliction and can affect those who believe they are immune to such maladies.

First off, if you have acne prone skin, you might want to consult a dermatologist. These skin experts can look at your skin and make an assessment Read the rest of this entry »

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Now that the weather is changing and the temperatures cooling down, don’t even think about putting away your skincare products!  Just because the sun may be no longer a hazard, the cold can be just as dangerous to how your skin looks as the harmful rays are! 

So what steps do you need to take to keep a healthy skin during winter?

The first thing is to remember that your skin dries out in the winter months.  This is because the lipid layer of skin is destroyed by the cold, and the lipid layer is what prevents your skin getting dried out.  So using moisturizer is a major factor in keeping your skin looking great as the temperatures plummet.  Make sure that you apply the moisturizer at least twice a day, but more if you are out and about in the cold air.  The brand of moisturizer you use isn’t important, but you should keep in mind that even though the sun isn’t showing, you should still have one that contains some SPF protection.

Next remember that your skin isn’t just on your face, and that the rest of your body can also end up with dry skin patches unless you take precautions to stop this from happening.  Use moisturizing cleaners in the bath or shower, and always use a good moisturizing cream or lotion after you come out and have dried off completely. 

Hands and feet need good protection in the winter, hands because of their immediate exposure to the cold, and feet because of the need to encase them in thick socks and heavy boots.   Keep your hands moisturized with a good quality hand cream throughout the day – pay attention to the cuticle area of your nails also – and make sure to wear gloves to keep your hands warm when you’re outside.  Feet can benefit from a good soak with a spa type product and then having made sure they are 100% dry, particularly between your toes, put a good layer of moisturizer on them and then put a pair of thick socks on – this will both make your feet cozy warm for bed, as well as allowing the moisturizer to work on the skin of your feet as you sleep.

A simple thing you can do is to purchase a lip care product that will moisturize your lips.  Use this throughout the day when they feel a little dry – licking them doesn’t work!   Lips dry out faster than any other part of your body so buy a good quality lip balm, use it regularly, and your lips will remain soft and kissable all through the winter.

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Boil is caused by inflammation of hair follicles, thus results in the localized accumulation of pus or dead tissues. Appearances of red pus filled lumps that are tender, warm and may be painful are the symptoms of boils.

Appearance of a yellow or white point at the center of the lump indicates that the boil is ready to drain the pus. Boils are common on the back, underarms, shoulders, face, lips, thighs, buttocks.

Boils are common in people having diabetes, poor hygiene or malnutrition& immune system disorders.

Boils generally disappears after 4 to 10 days, application of warm water can help in reducing the pain and speeds up the discharge of pus. After the boil is drained, wash the area with a antibacterial soap and get it bandaged.

Taking diet rich in Vitamin A and E also helps in reducing the occurrences of boils.

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Ringworm is cause by a fungus and warm, moist areas like swimming pools, skin folds etc are the ideal places for fungi to thrive. Following the below mentioned steps to prevent ring worm.

• Sharing of clothes, sports equipments, towels or bed sheets should be avoided.
• Wash clothes in anti-fungal detergent in case of any doubts.
• Do not roam around with out sleepers in public bathing places or showers
• After playing any sport that requires skin to skin contact like wrestling, wash your self thoroughly with shampoo & soap
• Do not wear tight fitting clothes. Socks & underwear should be changed daily.
• Avoid keeping the skin wet. Dry yourself properly after bath.
• After treatment of ringworm, keep applying talcum powder to the affected area.
• The head should be shaved if your scalp is infected by ring worm.

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Everybody wants to have a slim, beautiful and fat free body. One of the things that ruin our plan all the time is cellulite. Even women who are slim have cellulite and even people who have an active lifestyle, nothing stand in the way of cellulite. 

What is cellulite?

Cellulite is a deposit of fat under our skin and it usually appears on our hips, legs and thighs. Some women even have cellulite on their arms so don’t be surprised if you find it in strange places. Women are more affected than men but if you are a guy and you have cellulite don’t be scared it’s not a curse, it’s something normal if you have an unhealthy lifestyle.

Anything you eat will influence your cellulite, you will have to eliminate fats from your diet and raise the amount of fibers and vitamins.

Eat more vitamins: A, B and C help your skin become more elastic and your fats get burned more quickly.  

Drink at least 10 glasses of water a day, it will help you eliminate toxins and fight against cellulite. Try to have a meal only composed of fruits or uncooked vegetables and stop drinking soda. Instead of soda and other sweet drinks you can choose to make natural drinks in your own home or eat fresh fruits.

Cellulite can be a terrible problem for all women but if you have patience you will have a beautiful body on the beach this year.

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