Skin Test (How to know the type of skin you Have) Posted by Admin on 07:05 1 comment

 

Skin Test (How to know the type of skin you Have)

To TEST for the type of skin you have;
wash your face,
pat it dry,
then take a few pieces of rice
paper or lens-cleaning tissue paper
and press on different spots on your
face. If your skin is oily, the paper will
stick, pick up oily spots and become translucent.
If the paper doesn't stick
or pick up any oily spots, your skin is
likely dry. If it sticks in your t-zone
(forehead, nose and chin) then you
have combination (or normal) skin.
Most women actually have combination skin.

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Types of skin Posted by Admin on 06:43 No comments

There are 5 basic skin care types: oily combination (normal), sensitive, dry and sun-damaged. Your skin type is determined by how much -- or how little -- oil your skin produces. Genes, diet, stress level, hormonal fluctuations, medication and even your skincare regimen all determine how much oil your skin produces.

 

Types of skin

1. Oily Skin
2. Combination/Normal Skin
3. Dry Skin
4. Sensitive Skin
5. Aging or Sun-damaged Skin

Types Of Skin Explained:

1. Oily Skin: Oily skin is shiny, thick
and dull colored. Often a chronically
oily skin has coarse pores and pimples
and other embarrassing blemishes. It is
prone to blackheads. In this type of skin,
the oil producing sebaceous glands are
overactive and produce more oil than is
needed. The oil oozes and gives the skin
a greasy shine. The pores are enlarged
and the skin has a coarse look.

2. Combination/Normal Skin: When you
have some areas of dry skin and other areas
of oily skin, it's considered combination.
Most times you probably have either
normal or dry skin on most of your face,
and your oily skin is concentrated on the
T-zone, which is across the forehead, down
the nose and chin. In some areas of your face
it can feel tight after washing; it can be flaky,
look dull or feel rough then that means you
have combination skin.

3. Dry Skin: it is also known as Xeroderma
or xerodermia. Dry skin is an uncomfortable
condition marked by scaling, itching, and
cracking. It can occur for many reasons.
Some people have naturally dry skin and may
experience frequent symptoms. However, even
the oiliest skin can get dry at times.

4. Sensitive Skin: Sensitive skin, also known
a sensate skin, is an electronic sensing skin
placed on the surface of a machine such as a
robotic arm. This are skin that responds fast
to stimulus.

5. Aging or Sun-damaged Skin: this is the type
of skin caused by old age and high exposure of
the skin to the sun.

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Herbal skin care: How it works! Posted by Admin on 02:46 No comments

Skin care is not a topic of recent times; it has been in practice since ancient times, when herbal skin care was probably the only way to take care of skin. However, skin care has transformed in a big way. Herbal skin care routines have been replaced by synthetic/chemical-based skin care routines. The herbal skin care recipes which once used to be common place are not so popular today (and even unknown to a large population). This transformation from herbal skin care to synthetic, can probably be attributed to two things – our laziness (or just the fast pace of lives) and the commercialisation of skin care. Even herbal skin care products have been commercialised. These commercial herbal skin care products have to be mixed with preservatives in order to increase their shelf-life, hence making them less effective than the fresh ones made at home. However, it seems that things are changing fast and more people are now opting for natural and herbal skin care routines. But still, none want to make them at home and hence the commercial market of herbal skin care products is on the rise.

So what are these herbs or herbal skin care mechanisms?

Aloe vera, which is an extract from Aloe plant, is one of the best examples of herbal skin care product. Freshly extracted aloe vera is a natural hydrant that helps in soothing skin. It also helps in healing cuts and treating sun burns.

A number of herbs are known to possess cleansing properties. Dandelion, chamomile, lime flowers and rosemary herbs, are a few examples of such cleansers. Their herbal skin care properties get invoked when they are combined with other herbs like tea.

Antiseptics are another important part of Herbal skin care. Lavender, marigold, thyme and fennel are good examples of herbs that are known to possess antiseptic properties. Lavender water and rose water also form good toners.

Tea plays an important part in herbal skin care.  Tea extracts are used for treatment of skin that has been damaged by UV radiation.

Oils prepared from herbal extracts present another means of herbal skin care.  Tea tree oil, Lavender oil, borage oil and primrose oil are some popular oils used in herbal skin care.  Some fruit oils (e.g. extracts from fruits like banana, apple and melon) find use in shower gels (as a hydrating mix)

Homeopathic treatments and aromatherapies also come under the umbrella of herbal skin care remedies.

Herbal skin care is good not only for the routine nourishing of skin but also for treatment of skin disorders like eczema and psorasis. Most herbal skin care products don’t have any side effects (the most important reason for preferring them over synthetic products) Moreover, herbal skin care products can be easily made at home, hence making them even more attractive. So, herbal skin care is the way to go. However, this does not mean that you totally discard the synthetic products. Some people go to the extent of debating with their dermatologist, if he/she suggests a synthetic product. You should accept the fact that some skin orders might need usage of clinically proven non-herbal skin care products.

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