General Skin Care Information

Skin Types

Before you can start to care for your skin you need to know what your basic skin type is. Whatever age you are male or female – you will fall into one or other of the 5 basic categories. Normal skin Normal skin is the “perfect” skin type, the skin type we would all like to have. Normal skin is neither too dry nor too greasy, the oil glands produce... [Read more of this article]

You are What You Eat

There is no getting away from the fact that you are what you eat. This not only applies to your general health but also to the condition of your skin. A poor diet can lead to poor skin, whereas eating and drinking a healthy well balanced diet can have huge rewards when it comes to looking good on the outside. As a child I was always told that sweets... [Read more of this article]

The Moment You Wake Up, Before You Put On Your Make-Up

Many woman are reluctant to go out without wearing some make up. Make-up is an essential part of many girls’ and ladies’ daily routine, it is not unusual to hear her say “I must put my face on before I go out” almost as if they are faceless without their makeup. In many cases this is purely a confidence booster whereas in other cases... [Read more of this article]

Regular Cleansing Is The Answer

Whatever skin problem you may have, one of the most important regimes of the day is cleansing and toning the skin. Many skin care products on the market contain ingredients such as mineral oil and petroleum. These ingredients tend to sit on the surface of the skin and block pores, leading to the possibility of spots and pimples. Soap is often too... [Read more of this article]

Acne – A Painful And Irritating Problem

One of the most common skin care problems – and one that has an unfortunate habit of persisting well beyond adolescence is that of acne. Acne vulgaris is a problem that affects an amazing 85% of teenagers. It is caused by an overproduction of sebum in the sweat glands. The pores become clogged with both the sebum and the dead skin cells and subsequently... [Read more of this article]

Exercising for a Flawless Skin

Skin needs to breathe, Seven percent of the oxygen you take into your lungs is used directly by the skin. Breathing in supplies cells with essential oxygen while breathing out removes waste, including carbon dioxide. During a workout, oxygen rushes to every cell in your body, encouraging the whole circulatory and nervous system to perform more efficiently. The... [Read more of this article]

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