Vitamin C And Your Skin

The importance of Vitamin C for your skin

Have you noticed that Vitamin C is used in many skin care products?

Why? It helps in the formation of collagen (the skin's support fibres).
Does it work? It varies from person to person, but many people report that their skin's texture seems to be improving.

Usually you have to wait so long to see improvement in your skin's texture. Not so apparently with Vitamin C.

Shampoo And Your Face

Protect your face from the shampoo

When rinsing shampoo from your hair, keep in mind that shampoos contain detergents that are stronger than the products that you use on your face.

What to do?
Try tipping your head back and letting the water flow down your back instead.

Under Eye Puffiness

Puffiness under your eyes

Common causes of this puffiness are lack of sleep and drinking excessive alcohol.

To reduce the puffiness, you can apply a cold compress until the area returns to it's original state.

If alcohol is the culpret, increase your intake of fluids to rehydrate the skin.

Foot Blisters

Get rid of foot blisters

People have been using dandelion leaves for years.

How to use
Apparently you have to squeeze a little of the white liquid of the dandelion onto the blister and then cover it with a bandage.

Caution: Only use dandelions that have not been sprayed with pesticides and if this liquid causes any discomfort, wash it off immediately. You could have a skin sensitivity to the substance.

Benefits Of Exercise on Skin

The benefits of exercise on your skin

Yet another good thing about exercise...

Exercise brings more oxygen and nutrients to the skin so that it is firmer and better nourished.

It is also thought that exercise slows down aging. So move more, be younger, look better! :-)

Dehydrated Skin

Dehydrated skin - it is seasonal...

Winter months can often mean centrally heated home containing little moisture.

To solve this problem, invest in a humidifier or even place bowls of water around your home. It doesn't take a lot to put moisture back into your environment, you simply have to remember to do it.

Dark Circles Around Eyes

Dark circles around the eyes

Perhaps the main reason for this is lack of sleep, but for some people it is an inherited condition. As you age, the skin becomes thinner in this area and you can see the underlying blood vessels and veins.

Other causes may be a sluggish liver, allergies, sinusitis, or illness.

So what you can you do?
Use a concealer, go to bed a little earlier than normal, try raising your top of your bed (for sinus problems), cold compresses and plenty of fibrous food in your diet. At last resort, lasers can help take care of the pigmentation problem.

Get Rid Of Skin Blemish

Clear out the blemishes

You have tried everything to clean your skin but it is still breaking out... What to do?

It could be that you are doing too much. You are stressing out your face by constant cleaning and the result is simply more blemishes.

So then? Select a gentle cleanser and use it only two times a day. Not sure what to buy? Look at the label. Often it will state that it is especially gentle or ask a cosmetologist for a recommendation.

If you need a touch up during the day, choose an acne pad. They won't dry out your skin but will remove the shine.

Oily Skin

What to do about oily skin

If you have oily skin and you'd like to do something about this condition, here are some good tips for you:

Cleanse only two or three times at the very most with a product made for your skin type. Washing more often will only strip the skin of oil which simply stimulates the oil glands to replace it.

Rinse thoroughly and then finish off with a toner/astringent on the oily areas of your skin. The astringent can be used throughout the day to help control the excess oil that