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Common skin problems during Autumn and How to take care of them.

Common skin problems during Autumn and How to take care of them.  It’s not just the leaves that change with the welcoming of autumn; your skin does, too. While the autumn weather may encourage outdoor activities, your skin retains less moisture because of the cooler, drier air. Autumn presents special challenges to the face, body, hands, nails and feet. Keep reading for an overview of how to treat each area. Face/Head Despite the waning sun, it is still crucial to use sunscreen in autumn. And moisturizing is more important than ever, regardless of skin type. In fact, even oily skin needs a moisturizer. People with seborrhea, or dandruff, may experience autumn flare-ups. This chronic inflammatory skin disorder is more common in men than women. It can be controlled by washing with special soaps and shampoos or topical steroids. If seborrhea does not improve or worsens, a dermatologist can provide additional treatments. seborrhea Body/Trunk Moisturizer that is applied when the body is...

HOLISTIC WAY OF BEAUTY: Beauty from the inside out

  HOLISTIC WAY OF BEAUTY: Beauty from the inside out. Are you one of those people who own a moisturizer for the face, a lotion for the oily T-zone, a cream for the eyes, another cream for the neck, a rich balm for the hands, and maybe three or five different masks that are diligently applied every night? Do you own separate creams for your feet, hands, bottom, and belly area? Do you treat your hair with at least five different products every morning, starting with shampoo, followed with a conditioner, straightener, volume boosting foam, hair spray, and maybe a serum for split ends? Do you apply an antiperspirant topped with a spritz of a fragrance? I bet you said yes to at least some of these questions. If you did, welcome to the world of synthetic beauty, where each and every skin area is treated in isolation from the rest of the body; where hair is simply a pretty accessory that needs to be dyed, glossed, ironed, and puffed; where nails are as glossy as your gel extensions permit...

DEALING WITH DARK EYE CIRCLES

DEALING WITH DARK EYE CIRCLES Dark pigment under your eyes and thin skin that makes blood vessels more visible can be inherited. But it can also be a sign of an iron deficiency, blocked sinuses, hay fever, and plain ol’ dehydration. Too much junk food and not enough sleep or fresh air may also be to blame. After some research, studies have shown, that the use of iridescent eye brighteners and brightening eye drops increase on Monday mornings after weekend indulgences in fast food, late nights, and oxygen-lacking air in bars and restaurants. Here are some ideas that will chase your dark eye circles to the nearest exit: 1. If you strain your eyes a lot because of work or leisure, make sure to keep your blood sugar levels even. Nothing helps eyes more than regular healthy snacks of whole grain wheat breads and low-glycemic toppings such as tahini, guacamole, or soft low-fat cheese.  2. Cook homemade food at least three times a week. It’s not as hard as you think. In most cases, quick...