Saturday, February 25, 2012

How Homemade Face Scrubs Can Save You Money And Avoid The Harmful Chemicals Of Shop-Bought Cosmetics

Using homemade face scrubs is the essential first step in our daily skin care routine. The dirt that builds up on our skin in the form of grime, make up, facial sebum, sunscreen, smoke, exhaust fumes, etc., clogs pores and gives our skin that greying, dull look. Throughout the day, it is hard not to frequently touch our faces, adding to the general build up of grime that clogs our pores.

Your skin needs to breathe and also needs help to slough off the old skin cells and remove the clogging dirt. A face scrub will remove the grime and dead skin cells, leaving your skin ready to be nourished with a facial mask.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Honey for Skin

If you are tired of trying all sorts of artificial skin care products out there, then you are in the right place. Natural is the way to go. That is why Honey is such a popular item when it comes to natural skin care. This natural product is not only used for skin care, but is also used for other health benefits. Honey is known to improve immunity, sooth sore throats, help heal infected lesions, etc. It is commonly used because of its anti-bacterial properties. Honey can help fight inflammations, which is the reason why people use honey to sooth sore throats. While honey is fighting the inflammation, it is also utilizing its anti-bacterial function to fight any kind of infections. There are many recipes out there that features honey as its main ingredients, such as facial masks, facial toners, body washes, and shampoo. It is an inexpensive natural remedy. This article will concentrate mainly on its effectiveness on skin.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Skin Problems - Have You Tried African Black Soap?

For those with problematic skin, you are well aware of the many products out there that promise you beautiful skin. Unfortunately, many of these products contain harsh chemicals that can dry and irritate sensitive skin and cause further breakouts. Healthy skin needs to be well nourished from the inside and the outside. African Black Soap is an all natural soap with cleansing and moisturizing properties that benefits all skin types including sensitive and acne prone complexions.

African Black Soap or simply called, Black Soap is an organic soap typically found in Ghana. Other regions in west Africa also make their own versions of African black soap, often creating their own secret recipes of proprietary oils and herbs and using their own special cooking recipes. Rest assured that this soap made in Africa, is made from all natural ingredients with no chemical additives.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Six Causes of Dry Skin (And the Remedies)

With care, you can beat dry skin

Causes and Appearance
What leads to dry skin doesn't have to be complicated. It can be brought on by using harsh soaps, long, hot showers or even the wrong type of clothing. But medications can also lead to dry skin. It's important to figure out what's causing your dry skin in order to treat it.

Dry skin can appear anywhere-most often found on the arms, hands, lower legs, and abdomen and quite often you just feel it instead of see it. It can make the skin look gray on people with dark skin and lead to embarrassment and self-consciousness about their appearance. Since the majority of these types of skin problems are caused by external factors, it can be treated externally.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Top Ten Benefits Of Black Soap

You may have tried other skin remedies that fell short of their advertised promises of a perfect complexion. If you have problematic skin or are just looking for a skin product that promotes healthy skin and reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles, then African Black Soap benefits may of great interest to you. Listed below are some of the key benefits to its regular use to promote a healthy, radiant complexion.

Black Soap Benefits include:

All Natural Ingredients
Black soap is made in west Africa from all natural materials. Raw ingredients include dried plantain skins, palm, palm kernel or coconut oil, and powder made from cocoa pods.

Inexpensive Option
It is inexpensive and is multi-purpose. Bars of this soap usually costs less than $4 per bar.

Multi-purpose Cleanser
This soap can be used on one's face and body and can also be used as a shampoo. Especially beneficial to those with sensitive or dry skin, this soap cleans and moisturizes and works wonders on dandruff and dry, itchy scalps.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

What Are Lice and How to Get Rid of Them

Lice are small insects that don't have wings. They are brownish color and they are very tiny when they are born. That's why it is hard to see them. Full grown lice are about the size of a small sesame seed. Head lice cannot fly or swim and they only spread by person touching the other person.

How do the lice reproduce?
It begins with a female louse laying eggs near the hair roots to keep the eggs warm. The eggs hatch about seven days later and baby lice are born. The nits or the empty eggshells stay glued on your hair. When your hair grows out the nits become visible and you will notice that there is something white stuck to your head. Then you will know that you probably have lice. It takes them about seven to ten days to become fully grown. When they are grown they begin to go from one head to another, usually looking for a new home.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Are You Suffering From Dry Itchy Skin?

In the U.S., over 100 million people suffer from dry skin.

We've all had our moments of dealing with dry hands, elbows, feet, etc. Often we view dry skin as just a minor nuisance and ignore it. But for many people, this condition can be more than just an uncomfortable irritant.

Dry skin can feel tight or painful. It can take on a dull red or flaky look and be compounded by itchiness. Sometimes dry itchy skin keeps people awake at night. In the U.S., over 100 million people suffer from dry skin and for some it is much more than just an annoyance.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

There Is Hope To Manage Your Psoriasis

Many young adults are affected by a chronic skin condition that can be emotionally stressful and embarrassing because it cannot be cured. It will result in unattractive skin and can become worse as the weather changes and usually is a condition that can last throughout your life.

It can be found in all races from small children to senior citizens. It can be found around the world, however it occurs in African Americans about 50% less than in Caucasians. The goal is to find the road to healthier skin for those who have psoriasis.

Monday, July 11, 2011

A Black Soap Acne Regimen Can Provide Great Results

Black soap acne treatment is becoming a more popular option for individuals with problematic skin. Other acne products promise a smooth, clear complexion, but often these products contain hard chemicals like high concentrations of benzoyl peroxide that can exasperate the acne problem. Overly dry skin can actually cause breakouts contrary to popular belief. While oily skin can be prone to blemishes because the oil deposits on the skin can clog pores with oil and dirt, overly dry skin can cause pores to become clogged with dead, dry skin cells.

Proper, gently, daily exfoliation is so important for individuals with skin problems. Blemishes, bumps, acne, age or sun spots fade away and skin appearance is greatly improved when dead, tired skin cells are gently lifted and removed from the surface of the skin. This allows skin to breathe and show newer, younger skin cells on the surface.