Skip to main content

How to End Problem Skin

Whether it is a bad complexion, too much time in the sun, or allergies to pets and surroundings, problem skin can become just that over time: a problem.

In order to do away with problem skin and feel better about your appearance, there are things you can do to say goodbye to this common issue concerning the body's largest organ.

How to End Problem Skin - Beauty and Personal Grooming

First and foremost, you need to identify what the problem is and how you got it in the first place. By knowing the problem, along with understanding your skin type, you can start to chip away at the problem.
To best gauge what skin type you have, see where you fall:

Sensitive Skin – If you have a lot of reactions to skin products, then you likely are dealing with sensitive skin. If you have issues with general skin care products, you are advised to try more natural products, which are typically labelled hypo-allergenic.

Acne Prone Skin – For those adults that believe they are too old to get acne, think again. It is important to steer clear of using the wrong form of treatment or product that can lead to your condition worsening or even leave scars.

Oily Skin – This is another common issue that people of all ages can end up dealing with, especially those that are not practicing a proper diet and healthy lifestyle. People with this problem should pay extra attention to their moisturizing efforts to make sure they are not adding to their skin’s oiliness. Make sure you are cognizant of any makeup that you wear, making sure you remove it each night so that it does not build up in the skin's pores.

Once you know why your skin is reacting the way it is, you next need to put together a viable skin care routine.

For those individuals with drier skin, look to moisturize and protect your skin from challenging environmental factors such as weather. Individuals that live in the northeast and Midwest, for example, need to make sure they apply plenty of lotion in the wintertime to ward off dried-out skin.

In the event that you know your skin is normal, it is best to use mild products that will not upset its balance to prevent the skin from becoming oily or excessively dry.

While using lotions and removing makeup are good ways to help your skin, your diet and lifestyle also play central roles in how smooth your skin can be.

A good diet that is well-balanced in healthy foods, along with regular consumption of the recommended amount of water daily, goes a long way in making your skin healthier.

Avoiding stress is also key, as too much of it can lead to problems like acne or psoriasis. Stress can also lead to itchy outbreaks in the skin from hypertension, which can then lead to picking at the skin. Over time, this will wear down the skin and can leave individuals with permanent scars.

For those battling skin discoloration, while there is no perfect means by which to treat this issue, you can lessen its impact by wearing a decent amount of sunscreen. Speaking of sunscreen, anyone that spends a sizable amount of time outdoors should never go outside without applying protection. Keep in mind that even on cloudy days, you run the risk of getting sunburned and potentially, down the road, skin cancer.

Lastly, if you are not familiar with exfoliation, this involves providing your face with an improved and younger appearance, either by your own actions or through the help of a professional. Exfoliation is important due to the fact that your skin is replacing itself on a regular basis, so new layers of skin can need assistance in removing the dead layers.

With as much personal and public attention that your skin gets on a regular basis, it is important to face it with a fresh look each and every day.

Written by Dave Thomas 
Photo credit

Comments

  1. Mandira3:04 PM

    Avoid drinking artificial flavored drinks, water is the best for the skin. really. wash your wash with FACE soap, but not too much cause that dries it out. and use sunscreen when going out

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Comments posted on this blog are moderated and approved only if they are relevant, on-topic and not abusive. Avoid using links to your site/blog in the body of your comment unless it is highly relevant to the post.

Popular Posts

Natural remedies for dark circles around your eyes

Dark circles around your eyes. How unsightly they look and even your best dress and layers of make-up sometimes does not quite succeed in concealing them! Blame it on your genes or your lifestyle, but, you cannot deny the fact that these are a blot on your beauty . And they become more prominent as you age. Let’s just debunk some of the myths as well as unearth some of the facts about the causes of these ‘ panda eyes ’.   Dark circles under eyes usually are temporary and not a medical concern. You may be surprised to learn that fatigue usually isn't the cause of dark circles. Instead, the most common cause is nasal congestion. When your nose is congested, veins that usually drain from your eyes into your nose become widened (dilated) and darker. 

The ache of acne (pimples)

Acne is often the bane of a pretty face. It is painful more emotionally than physically, for the scar that it leaves behind can last for a lifetime, adding to one’s miserable look & feeling. No doubt many expensive skin care clinics have mushroomed in ever nook & corner, offering to clear all the scars & blemishes on the face, but they are very expensive & charge exorbitant price for each sitting; not everyone can afford them. So why not try out this simple skin care regimen to minimize the damage caused by acne & as far as possible prevent its eruption.

Simple ways of acquiring a clear & blemish free skin

It is not necessary to go to expensive beauty parlours or buy expensive creams and lotions to acquire a blemish free & clear complexion. A few homemade remedies are provided below which will serve the purpose equally well. Hope this will benefit the readers. 1. Always wash your face with mild soap so that the pores breathe fresh air. For a clear and attractive skin mix besan, turmeric (haldi), lemon and milk together. Make a paste. Apply it on the face. Let it dry. Wash with clean water. Wipe your face with a soft towel and pat it dry.

Coconut oil for beauty

Coconut oil, due its high saturated fat content was branded as unhealthy and artery-clogging which could cause heart diseases. This claim has been widely disproved by the scientific community and it is now being hailed as one of world’s healthiest cooking oils. Though it may take time, perceptions are slowly changing as people are beginning to realize its tremendous benefits. Coconuts and coconut oil have always been a part of the cuisine in tropical countries like India (South) and Sri Lanka and even today coconut is indispensable in their diet. For now, let’s leave aside the health benefits and focus our attention on the beauty uses of this wonderful oil. South Indian women swear by it. They attribute their dense, long, raven black hair and a flawless , clear complexion to good genes and the liberal use of coconut oil in their diet and beauty regimen.

Aspirin for acne-prone skin

Aspirin has been around for a long time and its health benefits are wide and varied. Aspirin , or acetylsalicylic acid is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains , as an antipyretic to reduce fever , and as an anti-inflammatory medication. Aspirin's greatest benefit is reducing cardiovascular events including heart attacks and strokes. According to the American Heart Assoc. virtually all women are at risk of heart disease and doctors should more strongly consider prescribing a daily aspirin for their female patients. There is growing evidence to suggest regular aspirin use may reduce cancer and dementia as well. Investigators from the Women's Health Study have reported important new findings demonstrating that aspirin reduces the risk of a first stroke in women. When given to someone immediately after a heart attack, aspirin decreases death by 25%.