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Beauty + “The tiny dots on chin are a collection of sebum in the open pores because of the presence of an oily zone there. Apply an erythromycin lotion on this area, at bed time. Also use a face pack with multani mitti, twice a week. Follow it up with splash of cold water. Wash your face with a medicated soap, several times a day.” © Beauty + Previous Home Next www.b-vk.blogspot.com

Beauty + “A tan is basically a protective mechanism adopted by the skin, whereby the melanin pigment from the basal layer comes to the surface in order to absorb the ultraviolet rays of the sun. As long as the exposure to these rays continues, it will be difficult to get rid of your tan. Sun blocks do not prevent tanning, they simply delay the process. You should try to prevent direct sunlight by using a parasol and keeping indoors during the peak of the day.” © Beauty + Previous Home Next www.b-vk.blogspot.com

Beauty + “Freckles are common with people who are sensitive to sunlight. It is your armour of protection against the harmful ultraviolet rays. Just a short time in the sun can cause the freckles to appear and the dark sun spots also make their appearance. Freckles are caused by a combination of melanin producing cells and sun exposure. Cream containing more than 5% alpha hydroxy acids can be used to exfoliate dead skin cells where pigments build up. However, to repair the skin fully, try a lightening cream. You could also use a cream, which normalises the levels of melanin in the skin and encourages the production of new collagen fibre. For this you have to consult your family doctor.” © Beauty + Previous Home Next www.b-vk.blogspot.com

Beauty + “A face pack or mask cleanses, revitalises, stimulates and exfoliates the skin. It also functions as a deep pore cleanser. A good mask helps, to free clogged pores, loosens the blackheads, removes dirt and recharge the cells. There are several types of face masks available in the market. Some need to be washed away while some are peeled off.” © Beauty + Previous Home Next www.b-vk.blogspot.com

Beauty + “The exfoliating mask is designed to remove dead cells from the surface of the skin and to encourage the growth of new cells. It helps in increasing blood circulation and brings a glow to the skin. A good home-made face scrub is made from a mixture of wheat husk or choker, a few drops of milk and rose water. Apply it on the face. When it is almost dry, rub off the scrub by using circular strokes. Regular use of the scrub also discourages the growth of facial hair. Wash off the face with cold water.” © Beauty + Previous Home Next www.b-vk.blogspot.com

Beauty + “Acne, commonly known as pimples is a variety of skin eruptions ranging from whiteheads and blackheads to solid red bumps and pustules. The pimples result because the sebaceous glands, the oil glands in the skin which are connected to hair follicles, secrete an oily material which normally softens and lubricates the skin. But these do not become active till puberty. Under the influence of hormones released at puberty, these glands burst into activity, excreting the oil up through the follicle on to the skin surface and causing the face, especially the nose, to become shiny. This problem is more or less normal during adolescence. Acne is caused when the outlet of the gland gets plugged with a lump of oil and dead cells. Bacteria, acts upon it and further aggravates the process. The free fatty acids and other substances produced by these bacteria cause irritation to the surrounding skin.” © Beauty +

Beauty + “Blackheads are nothing but clogged pores. They generally appear on an oily skin. On combination skin, they appear on the nose. Unclean skin is a breeding ground for blackheads. They are a mixture of dead cells of the skin, oil and bacteria. When they come into contact with the atmospheric oxygen, a chemical reaction takes place and the mixture darkens to form blackheads.” © Beauty + Previous Home Next www.b-vk.blogspot.com

Beauty + “If the plug formed by the clogged pore on an oily skin does not push to the surface but remains just below the skin, it appears as a tiny, rounded, whitish elevation. This is called a “Whitehead”. Both blackheads and whiteheads may remain in the skin for a long time and generally seen in mild cases of acne.” © Beauty + Previous Home Next www.b-vk.blogspot.com

Beauty + “Freckles are common with people who are sensitive to sunlight. It is your armour of protection against the harmful ultraviolet rays. Just a short time in the sun can cause the freckles to appear and the dark sun spots also make their appearance. Freckles are caused by a combination of melanin producing cells and sun exposure. Cream containing more than 5% alpha hydroxy acids can be used to exfoliate dead skin cells where pigments build up. However, to repair the skin fully, try a lightening cream. You could also use a cream, which normalises the levels of melanin in the skin and encourages the production of new collagen fibre. For this, you have to consult your family doctor.” © Beauty + Previous Home Next www.b-vk.blogspot.com

Beauty + “For a very dry skin, a cream based pack is more suitable for your skin. Mix milk and honey and almonds to make a paste. Apply this paste to your face for 15 minutes. Rinse off with tepid water. Apart from this mask, use a good moisturiser during the daytime to keep the skin well-nourished.” © Beauty + Previous Home Next www.b-vk.blogspot.com

Beauty + “The rash on nose could be due to a very oily zone of combination skin type. In this case, excess oil and sticky dead skin cells, forming blackheads and whiteheads appear as raised, granular rash and clog the pores. Try a facial scrub at least twice a week. Wash your face several times a day with a medicated soap. Steam nose or get it cleaned by a beautician every month. The other reason could be Rosacea, which displays a reddish rash on the cheeks, too. In this case, you must avoid all types of hot and spicy food as well coffee and exposure to extreme climate.” © Beauty + Previous Home Next www.b-vk.blogspot.com

Beauty + “Dark circles under the eye appear due to various reasons such as eye strain, faulty reading habits, inadequate sleep, digestive problems, etc. Keep chilled cucumber slices on the eye for about ten minutes, every day to bring relief to tired eye. Placing used tea bags will also help. A good healthy diet and adequate sleep are a must for you.” © Beauty + Previous Home Next www.b-vk.blogspot.com