Posts tagged "skin care"
Healthy skin-Let the world adore you
Yes, to remove this debris veil from your face you’ve got to give some attention to your food. Remember, a nutritious diet is skin friendly. A healthy diet in your tummy will nurture a healthy complexion. SOME WORDS ABOUT SKIN: Skin is the largest organ of the integumentary system. It is the first line of defense of...
Facts About Acne
What is acne? In people who have acne, dead skin cells mix with sebum (oil) produced by the skin and clog the hair follicles of the skin. The bacteria growing in clogged hair follicles cause more skin irritation. Usually, acne begins in early adolescence, when the sebaceous glands of the body begin to produce more...
Skin regime: What’s the right order?
Everyone wants to feel good about their skin, although for many of us our skincare routine seems to have little effect on its condition. Do you take care of your skin with cleansers, moisturisers, toners, serums and sunscreen? If your skin never seems to be in perfect condition afterwards, it might be because you aren’t...
Facts about Skin Cancer
The most common cancer among all Africans is the skin cancer. This includes melanoma and non-melanoma. Approximately 13,000 cases are reported annually. A tan is a sign of good health, but it can also be a sign that the skin has been damaged by ultraviolet radiation. When the sun damages the skin cells, melanin is...
Simple Remedies for Sunburn
Indulged yourself in a long sunbathing? Got painful sunburn? Then suffer no more. Here are some simple home remedies for sunburn: Lemon Juice You can take full advantage of the soothing effect of lemon juice when applied on your damaged skin. Squeeze a few medium sized lemons and mix the juice with a...
