SKIN CARE :-
Skin can be divided into various types according to its texture. It is essential to know the various types of skin, so that its treatment can be done accordingly.
1. Normal skin
2. Dry skin
3. Oily skin
4. Combination skin
5. Sensitive skin
Normal Skin
It has a fine even texture with a supple and smooth surface. It has a proper balance between oil and moisture contents and is therefore moist and neither greasy nor dry. It looks clear and does not develop spots and blemishes. The pores of the skin are fine and barely visible. It reflects good health and needs gentle treatment.Dry skin
Dry skin has a dry parched appearance and has a tendency to flake easily. It is prone to wrinkles and lines. It is due to the inability to retain moisture as well as the insufficient production of sebum by the sebaceous glands. Dry skin often has problems in cold weather and ages faster than normal or oily skin. Constant protection is very important. It needs a moisturiser during the day and a good cream at night.
Oily skin
This type of skin is caused by the over secretion of sebum making the skin surface oily. The excess oil on the surface of the skin attracts dirt and dust from the environment. oily skin is also prone to black heads, white heads, spots, pimples and such skin will never be clear. This type of skin needs to be cleansed thoroughly.
Combination skin
This type of skin is very common. As the name suggests, it is a combination of both oily and dry skin with certain areas of the face oily and the rest dry. Usually there is a Central greasy panel consisting of the forehead, nose and chin and a dry panel consisting of cheeks and the areas around the eyes and mouth. The greasy central panel is referred to as T - Zone. In such cases, each part of the face should be treated accordingly - the dry areas as for dry skin and the central panel as for oily skin.
Sensitive skin
This type of skin has a fine texture and is very sensitive to changes in the climate. They show the disadvantage of bleaching, waxing, threading etc.
The skin is subject to various problems - blemishes, infections and growth due to internal or external causes. Some of the skin disorders are
Lesion - Change in tissue formation.
Papule - A firm raised lesion
Pustule - Similar to papule but contains puss.
Seborrhea - Excessive secretion of disturbed quantity of sebum is collected upon the skin in the form of oily coating. This is known as seborrhea. Some times a burning sensation is felt
White heads - These are caused by pores getting clogged with hardened oil. Here the pores are not open. They therefore show up as tiny white pearly lumps beneath the surface of the skin. They usually form on oily skin.
Black heads - In this case the pores are open and clogged sebum is exposed to the air. Oxidation takes place turning it black in colour.Acne - This is one of the most common skin disorders which primarily affects the adolescents as it can be caused by increase of sex hormones which takes place during puberty. This imbalance of sex hormones causes the sebaceous glands to secrete more sebum (Sebum is a semi-fluid oily substance which lubricates the skin). The pores of the skin enlarge and get blocked with hardened sebum. This result in black heads and pimples. Some of these develop into pustule which rupture and spread infection. Acne should never be neglected as it causes extensive scarring. Clinical and professional treatment is necessary.
Treatment
1. Cleaning with medicated soap twice daily
2. Ozone treatment
3. Protective or soothing creams (sandal wood based)
4. Regulated diet
5. Drinking 6 to 8 glass water
6. Dandruff treatment
7. Exercise to improve normal bodily function
8. Adequate sleep
9. Avoid the use of strong cosmetics
Acne Vulgarize
Acne vulgarize is defined as the last and worst stage of acne and is accompanied by seborrhea, black heads, white heads, open pores, oily pigmentation, headless lumps and pustule.
Allergies
The cause of all allergies are not determined. Even herbal or natural products do cause allergic reactions. Allergies can occur from 4 main causes.
1. Inhalants
2. Contacts
3. Infections
4. Particular food
Finding the particular cause for your allergy and avoiding it, is the only treatment. If it causes infection medication should be taken.
Dark Under Eye Circles
This is a very common problem which can result from many factors like lack of sleep, eye strain, improper bowel functions, diet deficiency, emotional stress, age etc
Problems of the eyes and how to deal with it
Dark circles, Puffy eyes and Crow's-feet are the three main eye problems that can cloud an otherwise beautiful face.
If your eyes are puffy with dark shadows, it shows you are not getting enough sleep. One can get dark circles and puffy eyes if you had a late night out or didn't have a night's sleep or cried your heart out. But, you can make them fade fast.
Preventive methods:
Skin can be divided into various types according to its texture. It is essential to know the various types of skin, so that its treatment can be done accordingly.
1. Normal skin
2. Dry skin
3. Oily skin
4. Combination skin
5. Sensitive skin
Normal Skin
It has a fine even texture with a supple and smooth surface. It has a proper balance between oil and moisture contents and is therefore moist and neither greasy nor dry. It looks clear and does not develop spots and blemishes. The pores of the skin are fine and barely visible. It reflects good health and needs gentle treatment.Dry skin
Dry skin has a dry parched appearance and has a tendency to flake easily. It is prone to wrinkles and lines. It is due to the inability to retain moisture as well as the insufficient production of sebum by the sebaceous glands. Dry skin often has problems in cold weather and ages faster than normal or oily skin. Constant protection is very important. It needs a moisturiser during the day and a good cream at night.
Oily skin
This type of skin is caused by the over secretion of sebum making the skin surface oily. The excess oil on the surface of the skin attracts dirt and dust from the environment. oily skin is also prone to black heads, white heads, spots, pimples and such skin will never be clear. This type of skin needs to be cleansed thoroughly.
Combination skin
This type of skin is very common. As the name suggests, it is a combination of both oily and dry skin with certain areas of the face oily and the rest dry. Usually there is a Central greasy panel consisting of the forehead, nose and chin and a dry panel consisting of cheeks and the areas around the eyes and mouth. The greasy central panel is referred to as T - Zone. In such cases, each part of the face should be treated accordingly - the dry areas as for dry skin and the central panel as for oily skin.
Sensitive skin
This type of skin has a fine texture and is very sensitive to changes in the climate. They show the disadvantage of bleaching, waxing, threading etc.
The skin is subject to various problems - blemishes, infections and growth due to internal or external causes. Some of the skin disorders are
Lesion - Change in tissue formation.
Papule - A firm raised lesion
Pustule - Similar to papule but contains puss.
Seborrhea - Excessive secretion of disturbed quantity of sebum is collected upon the skin in the form of oily coating. This is known as seborrhea. Some times a burning sensation is felt
White heads - These are caused by pores getting clogged with hardened oil. Here the pores are not open. They therefore show up as tiny white pearly lumps beneath the surface of the skin. They usually form on oily skin.
Black heads - In this case the pores are open and clogged sebum is exposed to the air. Oxidation takes place turning it black in colour.Acne - This is one of the most common skin disorders which primarily affects the adolescents as it can be caused by increase of sex hormones which takes place during puberty. This imbalance of sex hormones causes the sebaceous glands to secrete more sebum (Sebum is a semi-fluid oily substance which lubricates the skin). The pores of the skin enlarge and get blocked with hardened sebum. This result in black heads and pimples. Some of these develop into pustule which rupture and spread infection. Acne should never be neglected as it causes extensive scarring. Clinical and professional treatment is necessary.
Treatment
1. Cleaning with medicated soap twice daily
2. Ozone treatment
3. Protective or soothing creams (sandal wood based)
4. Regulated diet
5. Drinking 6 to 8 glass water
6. Dandruff treatment
7. Exercise to improve normal bodily function
8. Adequate sleep
9. Avoid the use of strong cosmetics
Acne Vulgarize
Acne vulgarize is defined as the last and worst stage of acne and is accompanied by seborrhea, black heads, white heads, open pores, oily pigmentation, headless lumps and pustule.
Allergies
The cause of all allergies are not determined. Even herbal or natural products do cause allergic reactions. Allergies can occur from 4 main causes.
1. Inhalants
2. Contacts
3. Infections
4. Particular food
Finding the particular cause for your allergy and avoiding it, is the only treatment. If it causes infection medication should be taken.
Dark Under Eye Circles
This is a very common problem which can result from many factors like lack of sleep, eye strain, improper bowel functions, diet deficiency, emotional stress, age etc
Problems of the eyes and how to deal with it
Dark circles, Puffy eyes and Crow's-feet are the three main eye problems that can cloud an otherwise beautiful face.
If your eyes are puffy with dark shadows, it shows you are not getting enough sleep. One can get dark circles and puffy eyes if you had a late night out or didn't have a night's sleep or cried your heart out. But, you can make them fade fast.
Preventive methods:
For dark circles:
- Gently wash the face, then apply a skin tightening moisturizer around the eyes.
- Grind a raw potato and add almond paste to it. Use the mixture regularly on the under-eyes to get rid of dark circles and puffiness.
- Increase your daily intake of water to minimum 8 to 10 glasses.
- Apply fresh fig on the eyes.
- Place two cucumber slices over the eyes and rest for 15 minutes or apply cucumber juice under eyes.
- Getting enough sleep at least 8-10 hours a day, can fade out dark circles.
