Posted by : admin in (Seasonal Care, Sun Screens)

How to make your skin glow in summer

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Summer is officially on the horizon, are you ready? Mentally, of course! Aren’t we all? But what about your skin? Most of us have lived in pants and sweater for months now; is your skin looking fresh and summer-ready? The chances are good that your skin needs a little TLC before you are ready to pull out the summer clothing.

Knock of each step on my skin care tips for glowing skin and you’ll be ready to pull out your favorite summer dress in no time flat.

1. Exfoliate Your Body
It’s so very important to exfoliate your skin. Your body sheds skin cells at an amazing rate every minute of every day. If you don’t get rid of them, they’ll just sitting on your skin making you look dull and dry. No matter how much lotion you use, you’re never going to have glowing skin if you don’t exfoliate. Grab a body scrub and hit the shower. Gently rub your exfoliator in circular movements on your entire body from the shoulders down (you’ll want a facial exfoliator for your face and neck) and rinse clean. Continue to do this 2-3 times a week for year-round beautiful skin.

2. Shave the Right Way
I won’t ask for a show of hands; you know who you are. In the winter, what is the point of keeping your legs religiously shaved daily when you know your legs will never see the light of day? Those lazy days of winter are over. Find a good razor that won’t cause razor burn. I’m a fan of Gilette’s Mach III. When picking out a shaving cream, don’t choose the $1.00 mens cream; a shaving lotion is much better for your skin as it will hydrate and help ward off nicks and cuts. In a pinch? Use your conditioner for a moisturizing shaving cream.

3. Hydrate your Body with a Summer-Scented Lotion
Find a summery lotion that you won’t forget to put on. It’s time to pack away your thick winter body butters for more light summery lotions. You don’t have time to wait for your lotion to sink in, so look for something light fast absorbing. Gels and Purees are perfect fast absorbers. I personally love to break out the coconut or mango scented lotion for summer. Nothing spells summer more than a light refreshing fruity lotion. Make sure you apply right after you dry off from your shower. You need to seal in the moisture your body just soaked in.

4. Get a Safe Summer Glow
Add a summery glow with a self tanner. You have so many choices when it comes to adding a little summer tint to your skin, and the tanning bed shouldn’t be one of them. Using a sunless tanner will give your skin a beautiful start to summer. Even if you’re not a fan of sunless tanners all over your body, you can happily use them on your face. If you alternate your facial moisturizer with one that builds a bit of color, you’ll have a healthy glow that will make it look as though you just spent the weekend on the beach. Most facial tanners build color gradually, by alternating with your regular moisturizer, you’ll never get too dark.

5. Don’t Forget your Feet
Winter boots have long since been packed away; it’s sandal season ladies. Either go and get a pedicure (try a beauty school if cost is a factor), or give yourself an at-home pedicure. You scrub off the dead dry skin to reveal your sandal ready feet. Nothing is worse than seeing dull dry feet inside cute sandals. It doesn’t have to be a big ordeal. Keep a foot scrub and file in your shower and scrub your feet a few times a week. You’ll notice a big difference in the softness of your feet.

6. Find a New Bold Summer Polish
Buy a bold new polish for your toes. Toe nails can be painted a much bolder color than you would usually put on your fingernails. Pick out something that screams summer. Polish tends to stay on your toes much longer than your hands because you don’t abuse your toe nails like you do your finger nails. Apply a clear base coat, two applications of color and a clear top coat to protect. Go barefoot or put on your flip-flops for at least a couple hours to make sure your polish won’t dent.

7. Out With the Old - Buy a New Sunscreen
Throw away last year’s unused sunscreen for a new bottle. Sunscreens aren’t meant to last forever, and seeing most people don’t use as much as they should, I bet you have a bottle or two stored away. Be safe and pick up a new one. And don’t forget the most important sunscreen advice: USE IT. You should be using a shot glass full for your body, and a full teaspoon just on your face. Reapply every 1-2 hours that you are in the sun to ensure a summer full of safe sun fun.

Posted by : admin in (Basic Skin Care, SKIN CARE PROBLEMS, Seasonal Care)

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…

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.

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.

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.