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How to take care of your skin during winter season

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Cold temperatures and windy conditions can be very damaging for the skin. The air in winter is usually drier than in other seasons, and this dry air can result in dry itchy skin. In winter, we are also more likely to use heaters and central heating. These by themselves can dry out the skin and the change from cold to hot weather can have a negative effect. People with dry skin, skin disorders or sensitive skin need to pay special attention to winter skin care during the cold months. Here are some of the skin problems that can occur during winter.

  • Dryness.
  • Flakiness.
  • Redness and irritation.
  • Trigger for skin problems, like eczema and psoriasis.
  • Wrinkles.
  • Thinning of the skin.
  • Rashes.

The effects of extreme weather conditions can be damaging but there are steps you can take to limit the amount of damage caused by extreme weather conditions and treat problems that are caused by extreme weather. Here are some tips for dealing with hot and cold weather, and for providing hot and cold weather skin care.

  • Protect yourself from UV rays. For adequate UV protection, wear sunscreen with a high SPF factor, a hat and long loose clothing. Sunscreen should be worn even in winter.
  • Wear a moisturizer. Choose a moisturizer that is right for your skin type and put it on every morning (and night if need be).
  • Avoid frequent changes of sudden temperature. Don’t come home from the cold air into a very warm house. Keep your heating down low and turn it up as your body gets used to it.
  • Protect your skin from the cold wind by wearing suitable clothing and keeping under shelter as much as possible.
  • Give yourself some nourishing moisturizing masks. Good natural masks can be made with fruit or herbs, along with yoghurt and honey.
  • Look after your immune system. A good immune system will stop you catching so many of the colds that are prevalent in winter. Sick people are more likely to develop skin problems. Include plenty of vitamin C in your diet and get adequate rest.


Make sure you follow the above things above and you can be rest assured you look your best…

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Posted by : freeskincareguide in (Boils, SKIN COMPLEXION, SKIN TREATMENTS)

Causes and Prevention of boils on the skin

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Reasons for skin boils formation

Common causes of skin boils include bacteria that can enter the skin if a foreign object such as a splinter becomes lodged in the skin, ingrown hairs, clogged hair follicles, clogged oil ducts, and clogged sweat glands.

Preventing skin boils

Skin boils can often be prevented. If you get a splinter of other foreign objected under your skin, remove it with tweezers. If you cannot grasp the object with tweezers, try gently squeezing the skin and pushing the object toward the surface of the skin. If you are unable to remove the object, see a doctor. Do not leave the foreign object under your skin, as you will likely develop an infection.

If you have ingrown hairs, try applying hot, moist compresses to the area. Then use tweezers and try to gently free the hair from the skin. Be careful not to break the skin, however. Don’t worry if you are unable to free the hair; most ingrown hairs will heal on their own.

To prevent cystic acne, wash the face twice a day with mild soap and water. If you are prone to acne, use a gentle cleanser designed to prevent acne. Wear minimal makeup, as cosmetics can clog the oil ducts and lead to acne and boils.

Boil Treatment

Skin boils can often be treated at home with hot soaks or hot packs. Boil treatment should begin as soon as the boil is formed for best results. Heat application increases circulation and brings antibodies and white blood cells (which help fight infection) to the surface of the skin.

Sometimes the appropriate boil treatment depends upon the cause of skin boils. Boils caused by an infection are often treated with antibiotics. In other cases, a doctor will have to surgically open the boil to drain the pus. If this is the case, make sure to follow the doctor’s instructions about how to care for the site afterward in order to prevent further infection. Don’t try to squeeze or poke boils to drain them on your own. That can cause the infection to spread and worsen.

If you have skin boils that do not respond to home treatment such as hot soaks, see your doctor to find out the cause of skin boils and be properly treated.

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Posted by : freeskincareguide in (Black Spots)

How to remove black spots on the face

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The black spots are easily removed with a steam bath, which opens the pores and remove the black spots without flushing the skin.

“One way home to open the pores of the face is boiling water with chamomile or rosemary; put his face at a distance where the steam comes to the face. Once done, remove the black spots are pressing the affected area, “advises the specialist.

Once you have cleaned your face, the pores are opened; you are advised to dampen cotton with cold water and rubbing across the face. The cold water closes the pores.

Exfoliate means scaling of the skin. “The exfoliating we can find in the trade, but also can work out with soap, sugar and oats. Wash the face with soap oats and add a little sugar directly to the face, remove and rinse with warm water. “

To maintain the levels of fat in face masks recommended for use after cleaning facial. These provide the humidity needed.

The yogurt is one of the most effective treatments home. Pour two tablespoons of honey with a cup of yogurt, leave a space of 15 minutes, and then wash with warm water.

Four times a month is recommended to make a deep cleaning.

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Posted by : freeskincareguide in (Boils, SKIN CARE PROBLEMS, SKIN TREATMENTS)

Repeated skin boils and how to treat them

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How to treat repeated skin boils and stop them from re-occurring
Your current course of action, which is to act immediately when you notice a boil forming, is something you may have to continue to do. However, note these suggestions:

There are some measures that you can take to prevent boils from forming. The regular use of antibacterial soaps can help to prevent bacteria from building up on the skin. This can reduce the chance for the hair follicles to become infected and prevent the formation of boils. In some situations, your healthcare practitioner may recommend special cleansers such as pHisoderm to even further reduce the bacteria on the skin. When the hair follicles on the back of the arms or around the thighs are continually inflamed, regular use of an abrasive brush (loufa brush) in the shower can be used break up oil plugs and build up around hair follicles.

Pilonidal cysts can be prevented by avoiding continued direct pressure or irritation of the buttock area when a local hair follicle becomes inflamed. At that point, regular soap and hot water cleaning and drying can be helpful.

For acne and hidradenitis suppurativa, antibiotics may be required on a long-term basis to prevent recurrent abscess formation. As mentioned above, surgical resection of sweat glands in the involved skin may be necessary. Other medications, such as isotretinoin (Accutane) can be used for cystic acne and has been helpful in some patients with hidradenitis suppurativa. Recurrences are common in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.

Finally, surgery may occasionally be needed, especially in pilonidal cysts that recur, but also for hidradenitis suppurativa. For pilonidal cysts, surgically removing the outer shell of the cyst is important to clear the boil. The procedure is typically performed in the operating room. For hidradenitis suppurativa, extensive involvement can require plastics surgical repair.

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Posted by : freeskincareguide in (Basic Skin Care, Regular Habits, SKIN COMPLEXION, SKIN CONDITIONS, Wrinkles)

Mint leaves for skin care and its benefits

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The usage of mint is usually considered as a herb for cooking, but mint being a herbal plant is widely used in Ayurveda for curing various skin problems. Facts provide that mint has anti-inflammatory properties and it not only protects the skin from physiological damages but hydrates and rejuvenates the skin.

Mint face-packs need not be bought in store and can be made at home very easily for treating acne, pimples and moisturizing both dry and oily skin:

Make a fine paste of mint leaves, add rose water, a spoonful of cornmeal and egg-white. Apply a smooth coat over the face and wash-off when dry.

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