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What Are Moles? And How Should You Treat Them?

There are several women who love their moles and I'm one of them because they are beautifully placed. Meanwhile there are others who are not pleased with their moles because they are too much or cancerous.  According to Mayo Clinic, "moles are a common type of growth on the skin. They often appear as small dark brown spots and are caused by clusters of pigmented cells. Moles generally appear during childhood and adolescence. Most people have 10 to 45 moles, almost all which appear before age 40. Some moles may fade as you age". Moles may be present during birth and this has nothing to do with sun, it's just genetics. Studies show that sun exposure in childhood causes increase in number of moles. Irregular moles can change into melanoma. The genes we inherit from our parents, and the amount of sun to which we are exposed are the major factors in determining mole numbers on skin. Skin with more sun exposure tends to have more moles. People who are living in...

Get Rid of Bacne Fast!!

[Image source -getridofpimples2015 ] Getting acne on your face is of a concern to people how much more having it at your back. Back acne aka name is when break outs appear at the back. Bacteria and excess sebum causes breakouts of any form whether face acne or bacne. Foods like peanut butter, potato chip and certain dairy products could trigger bacne. Sweating and not washing up is also one major cause of bacne. For those who hate the heat and can't wear their barebacks because of acne,  there are few methods to try here to get rid of those annoying zits. TREATING BACNES  Always go for healthy foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grain  and avoid foods like peanut butter, and potato chips. Junk food triggers break outs so avoid them. There are several medication that clears bacne. These medications are normally prescribed by dermatologists. Consult your dermatologist first before you buy any bacne medication. There are sunscreens that clogged pores so choos...

Skinguns For Treating Wounds And Burns Without Scarring

I have been researching about how to prevent scarring from wounds and burns and I found out something promising about the skingun technology. Below is an excerpt from newsweek.com. The treatment, developed by German researcher Dr Jörg Gerlach, is the world's first to use a  patient's stem cells to directly heal the skin. RENOVACARE Pennsylvania Sate Trooper Matt Ryan was talking with his wife at a July fourth party in 2009 when a misjudged spray of gasoline burst through a nearby bonfire and set him alight. Flames covered the entire right side of his body and after he fell to the ground to smother them, his wife beat his head with her bare hands to put out his burning hair. It was only on the way to the ER, as the shock and adrenaline began to wear off, that the pain set in. "it was intense " he says. " if you can imagine what pins and needles feel like, then replace those needles with matches. From the hospital, Uram was transferred to the Mercy...

Laser Treatment For Clearing Age Spots

Age spots are dark or brown spots on the skin. They are also know as liver spots.  This happens as a result of too much melanin in the skin. People with age spots are normally in their 50s hence the name age spots. They form around the shoulders, arms, neck and on the face. Most health experts are of the view that age spots are harmless and don't need a treatment. Though age spots are harmless, most people prefer to have a clear skin Instead of dark marks on their skin. There are  several methods of clearing age spots like chemical peel, microdermabrasion and the use of lightening creams. I will be throwing more light on laser treatment which seems to be  the most effective treatment for getting rid of age spots. LASER TREATMENT FOR CLEARING AGE SPOTS  With laser technology, a laser light is used to penetrate the epidermis and removes old skin cells. This reveals new skin cells thereby making the skin look more youthful. Laser treatment promotes collage...

6 Ways To Alleviate Eczema

Eczema is a condition where patches of skin become inflamed,  itchy, red, cracked and rough. Eczema is not contagious. As at now the specific cause of eczema is unknown but it's believed to develop due to combination of hereditary. Factors like smoke and unhealthy diet can trigger eczema. In this article I'm going to share with you ways to treat eczema. PHOTOTHERAPY is the use of light to clear certain skin diseases like eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. Here a machine is used to emit ultraviolet B light to treat eczema. This helps reduces itchiness and calmes inflammation. Phototherapy also increases vitamin D production. LAVENDER OIL   has antiseptic,antibacterial and anti fungal properties that helps bring blood circulation to skin cells that suffer from irritation and stress. Lavender oil is effective in soothing eczem WITCH HAZEL has a strong astringent and healing properties and is used to treat eczema. The anti-inflammatory properties ma...

Treating Rosacea With Home Remedies

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that develops during teen years and  gets worse as one ages. The cause of rosacea is unknown but there are triggering factors. Medical experts claim once diagnosed, it cannot no be cured but only managed. People diagnosed with rosacea have red flushed face. The redness in the face is around the centre of the cheeks and nose. The affected area swells and is normally painful. There's stinging and burning in skin. People who blushes easily are prone to rosacea. Since it's claimed that rosacea cannot be cured, I have in my article, five remedies that can be found at home. ALOE VERA GEL   With its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, aloe vera gel is used to treat rosacea.       Apply the gel to  affected area and allow to dry.  Rinse with water then apply moisturizer to the affected area.   A tablespoon of the gel can be drank twice a day to bring out the toxins in the body. ...

5 Firming Skincare Products That Truly Work

Are you planning to go to beach for relaxation or to enjoy the soothing water of the sea? With this hot weather, enjoying the waters always comes to mind. I remember my first time in water I  was being cajoled before I got in. But you know what? Someone had to actually carry me  out because I didn't want to leave. It so amazing. This is a wonderful experience that certain people can't enjoy because they are so conscious about how their body is looking in a swim suit. They are worried about their loosed and saggy skin. I've researched on firming skincare products that actually work on the skin. So here they are: NIVEA SKIN FIRMING HYDRATION BODY LOTION  13.5 OZ This cream is formulated with Co-enzymes  Q10 complex and Hydra-IQ, is proven to provide firmer toned skin within 2weeks. BUY at  Ulta beauty NIVEA SKIN FIRMING AND SMOOTHING CONCENTRATED SERUM 2.5 OZ This Nivea firming serum has Q10 that works with the skin to improve it's appearan...

What's Your Skin Type? Oily?

Can you care for your skin very well without knowing your skin type? There are various skincare products for different type of skin so to be able to pamper your skin find out the nature of your skin. One should bear in mind that the type of skin they have in their teens will change in their thirties. This let's us know that the nature and type of skin is determined by various factors like hereditary, age, environment and lifestyles. DRY SKIN A dry skin is less elastic, the skin becomes, flaky, rough and patchy when not moisturized. People with dry skin have no problem with acne because there's little or no accumulation of oil in their skin. Caring for dry skin: Never skip moisturizers. For a supple skin always moisturize your dry skin. Use your moisturizers immediately after bathing. You can add oils like coconut oil or jojoba oil to your skincare routine to moisturize your skin. Avoid taking hot showers and prolong bathing which strips off the bodies natural oil. ...

Which Should I Use First Sunscreen or Moisturizer!

This is one of the many questions that's been asked everyday when it comes to skincare. Whether to use sunscreen first or moisturizer first. In my opinion it's better to get a sunscreen with antioxidants so that it can protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun and at the same time moisturizing you skin. This is what I do during daytime, I apply my sunscreen rich with antioxidants then at nighttime I just use a plain moisturizer. Firstly before you want to know when to apply sunscreen, you should find out the type of sunscreen you are using. There are two types of sunscreens. We have the chemical and the physical. The chemical sunscreen is composed of oxybenzone or avobenzone. The physical sunscreen is made of titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. "A Chemical sunscreen should go on clean, bare skin first" says Laurie Polis, MD, director of Soho Skin and Laser Dermatology in New York City[source- Oprah. com ]. "You need to give it time to be absorbed, beca...

Try These Tips If You Want A Longer Black Natural Hair.

Black hair can't be long! This is a myth. Black hair and any other hair can grow well when it's treated well. In this article, we will learn some few tips that will help us to grow longer hair. HEALTHY DIET Your diet should be well balanced to consist of fruits, vegetables, legumes and  your dairies. These have essential nutrients like protein, minerals and vitamin that helps hair grow faster. A healthy diet will ensure that you get all the  nutrients required for a long and silky hair. DRINK MORE WATER Always make sure you drink altleast eight glasses of water a day. Your hair needs water to be hydrated and also water contains essential minerals for promoting hair growth. KEEP YOUR SCALP HEALTHY   "Hair growth starts with a healthy scalp" explains celebrity hairstylist Chaz Deen. When you cleanse and  treat  your scalp with healthy ingredients, you produce strong beautiful hair" Chaz says. Keep scalp clean by shampooing hair. It's...

You Should Be Doing These For Your Skin Everyday-

The skin is the largest organ of the body so it needs proper attention. It needs to be cared for everyday of your life because the skin represents you. Caring for the skin doesn't mean you should be buying expensive skincare products with thousands of promises. It doesn't have to be complicated at all, just do the following everyday for a healthy skin. DRINK MORE WATER EVERYDAY   This helps to hydrate the skin from inside. Drinking lots of water everyday removes toxins from the body thereby reduces breakouts. A well hydrated skin always looks plump and beautiful. HEALTHY DIETING   You can be buying various kinds of cosmetics but if you not eating a balanced diet, the skin won't look that good. Always add more vegetables and fruits to your diet. This is because certain nutrients in fruits and vegetables help the skin to function well. Antioxidants which help in collagen formation are mostly found in fruits and vegetables. CLEANSING You care for the skin by ...

How Long Does It Take A New Skincare Product To Work???

Most often we are so in a hurry to see the results of our skincare products. But one must realize that skincare products are not magic! To notice the results properly, it requires time. Yes time! yeah some people wants overnight results but let's be real here and stop putting unnecessary pressure on ourselves. Knowing the function of a particular skincare product will let you know whether it's working or not thus in a given period of time. A skincare product can function as a cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer and anti-aging. Consumers should use skincare products having their expectations in mind. If a product is serving your purpose then continue to use it. But if over a long period of time your needs are not met then you can ditch the product. Let's take a cleanser for instance, after using a cleanser one should notice the results within two days. If after two days your face looks too dry or tight discontinue it. If you develop no breakouts or irritation with a...

How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

Dirts and messy oil can be trapped inside the hair so washing of the hair is very important. But as to how often it should be done depends on the individual. Too much washing of the hair dries the scalp. People with a thick and curly hair texture normally produces less oil so it's ok for them to wash once a week.  Whereas those with fine and straight hair produces more oil so experts recommend they wash their hair twice or more a week. Irrespective of the nature of your hair, don't shampoo your hair everyday.  This removes the natural oil of the skin under hair. This oil called sebum is supposed to moisture the scalp and keep the hair healthy.  Remember the aim of shampooing the hair  is to take away the dirts and greasiness from the hair and scalp.  Reference: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2ayjg6 DISCLOSURE  :  It's important to note that this blog is part of several affiliate programs. Meaning if you click on a link and...

5 Natural Ways To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are lines or scarring on the skin with an off color hue. I remember sharing in one of my posts how I got stretch marks. It was through bleaching my skin. Cortisone in bleaching creams causes stretch marks. Stretch marks can appear through other means like hereditary, weight gain, sudden weight loss and during pregnancy. They are mostly found around the arms and on the belly. Having stretch marks doesn't mean you have a health problem but seriously to have a glowing and flawless skin, stretch marks should disappear. Well fortunately there are ways to fade stretch marks. There are certain substances that can help fade them and most are found in your kitchen. OLIVE OIL This is what I used to fade my stretch marks. It's enriched with vitamin E and other essential nutrients which helps in healing and repairing process. The antioxidants in these nutrients softens skin and makes it supple. To use it,  just apply the oil on the affected skin.  Do this every...

How To Make Soy Face Mask For A Toned Facial Skin

Soy extracts for facial treatment is very common in Asia. Aside using it for tofu, Soy extracts is applied on the face to make skin firm because of the astringent properties in it. It also lightens skin and gives a glowing look and a refreshing feel to the skin. Follow the steps to make a sound face mask. Steps Put soy beans in water for over 10 hours or leave it overnight  Thoroughly wash the soy bean and bring out all the impurities. Put in a food processor or blender then make a paste of it.  Then use a cloth sieve to drain the liquid from the residue.  After blend the residue again to make it softer  Put in a small bowl and now you have  your soy face mask Almond oil can be added to it (optional)  Below is a video on how to make soy face mask Video source : www.shanteamac.com DISCLOSURE  :  It's important to note that Glazeextreme is part of several affiliate programs. Meaning if you click on a link...

4 Wonderful Oils For A Healthy Skin

If you want a healthy and glowing skin then start using oils. I was that kind of person who fancied bleached skin until l I experienced it. Can you imagine I made a resolution on that?- to have a fair skin! I already had an amazing skin but wanted to be fairer. On the journey of bleaching everything was great until I started noticing stretch marks on my arm and my skin became loose. So you know what? I decided to stop bleaching and I used oil to bring back my beautiful toned skin. So I'm going to share with you 4 oils for a  healthy skin. OLIVE OIL  This is the oil I used to treat my skin. I added Olive oil to my night time skincare routine and you know, I loved the result. It's rich in fatty acids and vitamin E the antioxidant properties in olive oil aids in the formation of collagen which makes the skin toned and tight. Olive oil hydrate the skin and treat dry skin. Top 5 olive oil brands to consider: Colavita Extra Virgin Olive oil 68fl ounce Kirkland Signature O...

How To Maintain The pH Balance Of The Skin

The first time I heard about  pH balance was in my chemistry class way back in JSS. All this while I thought it was of no essence until I noticed several shower gels labeled "restores pH balance " and I was like here too? That was when I got really curious about this "pH" term. Having an amazing skin has a lot to do with the pH balance of your skin. pH is the abbreviated term for "Potential Hydrogen". This is the measure of acidity and alkalinity in a substance. A Danish chemist ( Soren Order Lauritz )  brought this term way back in 1909. The pH scale ranges from 0-14. With 0 being to acidic and 14 being too alkaline. The number 7 means neutral. Water has a pH scale of  7. The preferred pH for the skin is 5.5 meaning it should be slightly acidic in order for the antibacterial properties to fight germs and bacteria. When a skin is too acidic it becomes unbalanced and if it's too alkaline it becomes unbalanced. Having an unbalanced skin is a seriou...

Soy Extracts! ...The Anti-aging Gold

Do you want to age? Everyone dreams of having that supple skin and wrinkles free face till eternity. But is it possible to prevent aging? Aging is inevitable but can be slowed. In search of finding how to age gracefully and beautifully, I came across one substances called soy extracts. Soy extracts is mostly found in most anti-aging creams to relieve mature skin from aging signs like wrinkles, fine lines. This amazing substance is derived from Soy beans. Using soy extracts to slow aging is not something new. Japanese have been using this substance over centuries. So extracts is very rich in protein. It is known to contain isoflavones. Isoflavones are phytoestrogens that help increase the oestrogen levels in women in their menopausal stage. Soy extracts benefits can be derived from moisturizers and lotions that have soy extracts content. Soy extracts are also in supplements form. BENEFITS OF SOY EXTRACTS  Soy extracts is known to know down aging signs massively...

Free Radicals! The Skin Monster!

The damage to which free radicals do to the skin has raised concerns. Free radicals are atoms that have unpaired electrons and is unstable and causes reaction highly Free radicals damage skin cells, DNA and other cells of the body. They are produced from external sources like the sun rays and  pollution. The damage caused by  free radicals to the skin are enormous. It causes premature aging, wrinkles, dry and a flaky skin. It also destroys the formation of collagen in the skin cells. The only solution to prevent free radicals from damaging the skin are antioxidants Antioxidants are molecular substance that prevents oxidation of free radicals. Vitamin A,  C and E all are antioxidants that help fight free radicals from damaging the skin cells. It helps in the formation of collagen and elastin in the skin cells. This makes the skin youthful and healthy. These antioxidants are in a dietary supplement form, topical creams and also in the food we eat. SOURCES : www.ant...

Essential Vitamins For A Glowing And Flawless Skin

Everyone dreams of a glowing skin but there's more to a glowing skin than just taking bath and applying body creams. The skin needs certain nutrients to be healthy and vitamins arenot  exceptions. Vitamins are substances that our body needs in limited amount to help function well. They can be found in the environment, the food we eat and in a supplement form. Our skin is the largest organ in the body that needs to me cared for well. Sufficient amount of a vitamin in skin will reveal a glowing and rejuvenated skin so it shouldn't be over looked. The essential vitamins for a healthy skin are: Vitamin A,  Vitamin B,  Vitamin C,  Vitamin E, Vitamin D and Vitamin K. Now let's get to know more about these Vitamins that the skin needs. Vitamin A- Vitamin A is a  wonderful nutrient the  skin needs it's also know as retnoids. Vitamin   A helps in the growth of nails and hair as well.  Vitamin A is fat soluble vitamins.They are in the food we ea...

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