Skin Care Tips and Advice

Delicate, soft skin like that glows from within - now, who would not want that for themselves? It seems like women over the centuries have been trying to perfect their derma-logical composition. All of us at some point in our lives struggle with acne, white patches, dull-looking skin and umpteen other such problems. With a few tips and some effort on your part, we can get you started on a great regime for improving and maintaining your beautiful skin.

When we were younger, issues related to skin was never a problem. Perhaps at that age such issues were never considered as issues. Or perhaps our skin was naturally perfect. You have to admit that ageing can cause havoc on your skin. The older you grow, the more lines you may see or more flaws you may perceive.

Our skin is affected by factors that can be grouped as intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic factors are those aspects, which relate to our genetic make-up. Our genes to some extent determine the dynamics of ageing which has a direct effect on our skin. Extrinsic factors are those that affect us from the outside. Our habits, lifestyle and exposure to sun are primary factors that affect our skin.

Rest your fears if you think your genes are the criminals to your unhealthy skin. It is proven that extrinsic factors have a more profound effect on our skin than intrinsic factors. It is really simple to understand. If you do not eat right and deprive yourself of nutrients, it is bound to reflect on your skin. White patches, dark circles, dull-looking skin are all related to nutrition deficiency in some way. Likewise an unhealthy lifestyle where you deprive yourself of sleep, stress yourself out, smoke or ignore a routine of exercise will also leave obvious signs on your skin.

Nearly everything you do can somehow affect on your skin, whether positive or negative. However apart from eating right and living right, our skin does need to be given extra care. Creams, face scrubs, cosmetics etc. are all means to make yourself look good and feel good. Even if you have flawless skin, the use of such products is just one extra way to pamper yourself. But if you use products unsuitable for your skin condition, then far from pampering and rejuvenating your skin it can cause some damage.

A cream, which proves to be a disaster for you, may not be for another person. This is simply because of your skin condition. You may have an oily skin or a dry one or perhaps a combination of both. To know for sure, try out a simple test recommended by us. You will know exactly what your skin type is and this will help you pick out the right products or treat your excessively dry or oily skin.

Needless to say it is not just a simple cream that can help you rejuvenate your skin. Cleansing, toning, moisturizing and other such practices can help you take good care of your skin and make you feel like a pampered girl.

VISITOR COMMENTS on "Skin Care Tips and Advice":

Sumanlatha Ganesh said,

17th August 07

Thanks for all those lovely comments. In fact, I have been looking out for such useful tips for skin care quite sometime. I think yours is the best. Please keep displaying useful tips regarding skin discolouring patches and remedies to get rid of the same.

Jetandar Kumawat said,

1st September 07

Dry and Peeling Skin Dry skin means that the skin has less water in it than required. This can be due to the environment that dries the skin and certain disorders such as ithyosis, psoriasis, etc. Dry peeling skin can be extremely painful. Dry, peeling skin on the bottom of the foot is often the only sign of a chronic athlete’s foot infection. Environmental changes and the daily use of a topical antifungal can alleviate the symptoms of cracking and dryness. Medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Peeling skin. There are likely to be other possible causes. Some cause are blisters, rash - rash may cause peeling; see the many causes of skin rash , dry skin , sunburn , chemical irritation , eczema , psoriasis and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Mainly peeling skin is a short-term problem and one should avoid worrying too much about it. Some of the known causes leading to this skin disorder are: excessive perspiration, staph or viral infections, or excessive sun exposure resulting in sunburn. Peeling skin is therefore a temporary problem and is known to heal in a few days as the new skin surfaces. Sunburn is one of the most common causes known that lead to peeling skin. As sunburn heats the top layers of the skin it begins to peel naturally. Therefore, peeling skin is rarely ever considered as a fatal or harmful disorder. Some skin disorders that lead to symptoms of peeling skin such as kawasaki disease, a disorder usually found among in infants and young children causes rash and swelling of the hands. Eczema causes chronic skin rash which progresses to skin inflammation and may lead to skin peeling. Vitamin A overdose shows symptoms of skin peeling. Erythroderma cause thickening and flaking of the skin. This skin condition is made worse by stress. There is no cure for this skin condition only control. For people with severe disease topical PUVA is used.For dry skin and peeling skin types, deep moisturising products are needed. Avoid the use of tap water when cleansing dry skin. Apply moisturizer immediately after bathing, to seal in remaining moisture. Dry and Peeling Skin Treatment Tips 1. Drinking lots of water is one remedy for dry skin 2. Try mild cleansers or mild soaps if you must use a soap or cleanser. Use bath oils and moisturizers daily. Use a humidifier if the air is dry. 3. Fatty acids are particularly important to people with dry skin. Eat foods that contain essential fatty acids. 4. Eat high-fiber snacks like raw nuts, raw seeds, and dried fruit, such as dates, and figs. 5. Use bath oils and moisturizers, especially coconut oil, at least daily. 6. Avoid using any commercial soap. And always touch your face gently. 7. Hot water kills more skin cells. 8. Natural fibers such as cotton and silk feel wonderful and allow your skin to breathe.

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