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About Face: DIY solutions to common skin problems
Everyone wants to put their best face forward everyday. When we look into the mirror in the morning, we usually see something we wish we did not have to: freckles, pimples, clogged pores, and worst of all, wrinkles. Most of these problems are result of aging, environment, lifestyle or illness. Listed below are DIY solutions to most common skin problems.
Whiteheads are keratin-filled spots found around the eyes, cheeks, and eyelids. Whiteheads should not be pricked with pins or squeezed with fingernails. These whiteheads are like cysts and your efforts will more likely damage the surrounding skins than get the whitehead out successfully.
DIY Treatment: Hold a hot, wet face cloth over your skin to open your pores and loosen the top layer of dead skin cells. Use Exfoliating Cleanser to remove excess dead skin cells that can clog pores and leave the skin looking dull and uneven. It is to cleanse and nourish the skin with protective, free radical fighting antioxidants. Brighten up your day with Juice Beauty Exfoliating Cleanser. It will smooth and polish your skin, revealing a fresh, new you.
DIY Treatment: Hold a hot, wet face cloth over your skin to open your pores and loosen the top layer of dead skin cells. Use Exfoliating Cleanser to remove excess dead skin cells that can clog pores and leave the skin looking dull and uneven. It is to cleanse and nourish the skin with protective, free radical fighting antioxidants. Brighten up your day with Juice Beauty Exfoliating Cleanser. It will smooth and polish your skin, revealing a fresh, new you.
Acne is a common disorder that occurs when glands secrete too much oil in the skin. The excessive oil causes pimples that are usually found on the face, sometimes on the back, shoulders, and chest. A more direct cause of acne is dirt and dead skin that accumulates inside oily pores, clogging them and causing a raised buildup.
DIY Treatment: The first way to combat acne is to treat the surrounding skin area and the spot where the disorder is. This will not only heal the pimple but also prevent recurrence. Do not over wash. Excessive washing will make skin even oilier and more likely to break-out again. Do not pop the acne. Avoid touching it, too. Follow a sensible skin care regimen with Sircuit Skin Savior. This gentle, anti-bacterial wash will clear the pores of clogs and prevent blemishes. Formulated for oily, acne-prone skin, it is to cleanse the skin, without stripping it of moisture, and to help prevent and heal blackheads, whiteheads, and blemishes.
Dry, Flaky Skin is usually caused by low production of oil by the sebaceous glands. In such cases, there is not enough oil on the skin to create a protective barrier. Eventually, the skin dries out because thee is not enough oil to keep moisture from evaporating. Sometimes, skin can get so dry that it itches and feels tight. Water itself cannot penetrate the skin, and pouring water on your face can, in fact, take even more moisture away from it.
DIY Treatment: Use a facial moisturizer that absorbs quickly, preferably one without any fragrance. People with dry skin should avoid any type of skin care products with cologne, perfume, and alcohol because these cause dryness. Moisturizing lotions with natural oils also prevent moisture loss and add softness. Drench your skin in rich moisture and hydration. Stem Organics Hydrating Face Fluid will revive your skin with soothing natural botanicals, essential fatty acids, naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, and rich emollients. Ideal for dry or sensitive skin deep moisturizing, it is to soften, smooth, and heal dry skin. It will also aid in locking in essential moisture to prevent future dryness and irritation.
DIY Treatment: The first way to combat acne is to treat the surrounding skin area and the spot where the disorder is. This will not only heal the pimple but also prevent recurrence. Do not over wash. Excessive washing will make skin even oilier and more likely to break-out again. Do not pop the acne. Avoid touching it, too. Follow a sensible skin care regimen with Sircuit Skin Savior. This gentle, anti-bacterial wash will clear the pores of clogs and prevent blemishes. Formulated for oily, acne-prone skin, it is to cleanse the skin, without stripping it of moisture, and to help prevent and heal blackheads, whiteheads, and blemishes.
Dry, Flaky Skin is usually caused by low production of oil by the sebaceous glands. In such cases, there is not enough oil on the skin to create a protective barrier. Eventually, the skin dries out because thee is not enough oil to keep moisture from evaporating. Sometimes, skin can get so dry that it itches and feels tight. Water itself cannot penetrate the skin, and pouring water on your face can, in fact, take even more moisture away from it.
DIY Treatment: Use a facial moisturizer that absorbs quickly, preferably one without any fragrance. People with dry skin should avoid any type of skin care products with cologne, perfume, and alcohol because these cause dryness. Moisturizing lotions with natural oils also prevent moisture loss and add softness. Drench your skin in rich moisture and hydration. Stem Organics Hydrating Face Fluid will revive your skin with soothing natural botanicals, essential fatty acids, naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, and rich emollients. Ideal for dry or sensitive skin deep moisturizing, it is to soften, smooth, and heal dry skin. It will also aid in locking in essential moisture to prevent future dryness and irritation.
Age Spots/Freckles is caused by excessive sunburn or medications that can cause pigmentation when the skin is exposed to the sun. Your skin gets spots when it tries to protect itself by producing an overabundance of melanin—the pigmented cells in your skin—in uneven patches.
DIY Treatment: Wear sunscreen everyday, and make sure it has both UVA and UVB protection. It is also possible that the dark spots on your face may actually be warts. If they are raised and seem to be spreading and growing in number, consider seeing a dermatologist for the proper diagnosis and treatment. Warts are caused by a virus and are infectious. Do not touch them and wash your hands often so as not to spread them to other parts of your body. Brown spots on the skin can be debilitating. Naturopathica Botanical Skin Brightener reduces hyper-pigmentation while giving you an overall brighter appearance. Botanical Skin Brightener formulated for hyper-pigmented skin and acne scarring softens, lightens, and brightens the skin, reducing brown spots and freckles.
Remember, that the first step to take in a DIY treatment is skin cleansing. But a cleanser should not dry out the skin, nor should it leave a residue. A good skincare routine can, but not always involve a toner, but toners can bring good nutrition to the skin if chosen properly. It is essential however, that you use a mask or refiner twice a week, followed by a good skin cream or lotion. Use naturally made cosmetics because they do not contain synthetic fillers, preservatives, heavy metals, and dyes.
Remember, that the first step to take in a DIY treatment is skin cleansing. But a cleanser should not dry out the skin, nor should it leave a residue. A good skincare routine can, but not always involve a toner, but toners can bring good nutrition to the skin if chosen properly. It is essential however, that you use a mask or refiner twice a week, followed by a good skin cream or lotion. Use naturally made cosmetics because they do not contain synthetic fillers, preservatives, heavy metals, and dyes.
