Swallow To Glow: A Holistic Approach To Skin Health

The skin is the largest organ in the body. It defends against disease and infection, regulates temperature and even aids in vitamin production. Keeping skin healthy is crucial for beauty and general health, even if most of us are interested in knowing how to keep skin looking healthy, rather than really keeping it healthy.

The best way to keep skin looking healthy – young, fair, radiant, supple, soft and wrinkle free – is to keep out of the sun.

Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun bring about a healthy-looking tan, but do much damage to the skin in terms of pigmentation, sunburn and loss of elasticity. These can lead to premature aging in the form of wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, dark skin, uneven skin tone, loss of translucency, enlarged pores and dryness. Even the best of genetics, topical skin lightening treatments and oral skin supplements would be of little use if one tans mercilessly and regularly. 

Keeping out of the sun helps, but if you cannot avoid it, you will have to ensure that you use a sunscreen. This is especially crucial if sun exposure is for an extended period of time.

Assuming that one is already sensible about sun exposure, how can we then further improve our skin condition? We know that certain oral supplements are effective for good skin health, but which are these supplements and how effective are they?

Supplement From Within

The first group would be vitamins and minerals, essential for proper functioning of every organ.

The vitamins and minerals that can affect skin health include the B-complex, especially B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin) and B12 (cyancobalamine). Overt deficiencies of vitamins B1 and B2 are known to cause special forms of dermatitis (a kind of skin inflammation). B12 deficiency is particularly detrimental to neurons and rapidly dividing cells, including skin cells.

Besides the B vitamins, deficiency of vitamin C, iron and copper also affect skin health. All three are important for the synthesis of collagen, a key structural protein in the skin, which fills the skin and gives it tone.

Vitamin A is critical for the normal life cycle of skin cells. Vitamin A deficiency causes skin to become dry, fragile and prone to wrinkles. On the other hand, excessive Vitamin A intake may cause serious toxicity and should be avoided.

Vitamins C and E, and beta-carotene have been touted as anti-oxidants that reduce free radicals. (Free radicals result in skin degeneration and aging.) However, while free radicals and the role of anti-oxidants are beyond doubt, clinical results have not conclusively proved if supplementary vitamins and other micronutrients improve the skin quality and defy the aging process.

Excessive doses can be just as harmful as deficiencies, so it is best to abide by the recommended daily allowance (RDA).

Topical Help

Oral supplements should go hand-in-hand with topical applications – sunscreen of at least SPF 30, creams (preferably with skin whitening agents) and moisturizer (preferably with skin lightening agents). Compared with topical applications, the effects of oral supplements are slower and more subtle. Consumers have to be realistic about their expectations because results certainly will not be seen in 7 days or 2 weeks.

4 simple recommend a holistic approach to skin health, comprising:

1. A healthy balanced diet comprising all food groups as well as vitamins, minerals and micronutrients.
   
   
2. Keep a happy positive mood. It is well documented that some skin conditions – such as acne and eczema – are more prevalent among the stressed.
   
   
3. If you smoke, quit smoking. Smoke causes free radicals, damages the microcirculation of skin and also causes staining of teeth and other discolouration.
   
   
4. Minimise sun exposure and use a good sunscreen on a daily basis.

3 simple Steps to get rid of Acne in 2018

How To Get Rid Of Acne 3 Steps Toward A Fair Complexion

There are many types of acne, but the most common form occurs during the teenage years when young adults experience a dramatic increase in hormone levels. These hormones signal the skin glands to produce more oil. When this oil mixes with dead cells, it can clog pores in the skin and trap bacteria as well. The result is often a raised tissue area characterised by swelling, redness, and pus. These bumps are also known as “pimples,” the symptom most commonly associated with acne. In this article, i will talk about acne and simple steps to get rid of acne from your skin in 2018. 

What is Acne?

Acne can occur anywhere on the face, neck, back, or chest, and severe cases can lead to social alienation, or emotional and physical scars. Although mild acne can not be entirely prevented, you can take three steps to minimise its impact.

List of three steps to get rid of Acne are:

1. Gently Cleanse your Skin 
2. Apply Topical Ointments
3. Avoid the Following: overexposure to the sun, the wearing of tight-fitting items that rub against the skin. 

I will explain in more detail on how to apply these 3 steps to remove acne from your skin. 

Luewarm Water

Gently Cleanse Your Skin: Each day, gently wash your skin with lukewarm water. Avoid scrubbing your face too hard or washing it too often. Doing so can make your acne worse. Also avoid using skin and hair care products that contain excess oil. Instead, use water-based skin care soaps that gently cleanse your skin, such as Neutrogena or Dove.

Apply Topical Ointments: At least once daily, but no more than three times a day, apply a nonprescription topical ointment to problematic areas. One of the best products is Clearasil because it contains both benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Benzoyl peroxide works to unplug clogged pores, while salicylic acid helps clear up blemishes by causing the top layer of skin to peel. Products that contain tea tree oil (commonly found in gels, creams, and lotions) or alpha-hydroxy acid are also desirable. However, remember that if you use a product too often, your acne can get worse. So confine your applications to less than three times per day unless otherwise directed by a doctor.

Avoid the Following: Make sure to avoid the following acts which can trigger acne flare-ups: overexposure to the sun, the wearing of tight-fitting items that rub against the skin, excess stress, constant touching of the face, working with oils or harsh chemicals, excessive sweating, hair hanging in your face, or the use of hair care products that contain oils. Also avoid squeezing pimples. Squeezing pimples can result in an infection and/or long-term scaring.

While mild acne is annoying, it will eventually pass. Most people will outgrow acne by their early-twenties, so there is reason to be optimistic. Make each of the above steps part of your daily routine, and you should be able to control your acne. However, those with more severe cases of acne should consult a dermatologist.

How to make curly hair permanently straight with kitchen ingredients?

People who are blessed with locked and rough hair try different chemical methods to make their hair straight shiny and silky. But that results in some harmful effects after certain time like hair loss, allergy on hair hair scalps , dry hair and broken hair.

Straight and shiny hair suit every type of face. So to prevent chemical damage, i have brought cheaper and homie method for naturally straight hair for you all.

Ingredients required to make curly hair permanently straight:

1. 1 cup coconut milk: 

                                   It contains proteins which nourishes your hair with cool sensation when applied to scalp. Massage your hair for 1-2 minutes with coconut milka nd leave it for 20 minutes then wash hair with shampoo and conditioner regularly. This stimulates hair growth and restore dry, damaged , weakened brittle as well as split end hair. Apply 50 ml of coconut milk added to 100 ml of water and few tablespoons of camphor in hair and also bald area with massage and leave it for couple of hour. Wash your hair with warm water. Cover your hair with  and let your hair dry itself. do not rub your hair with towel. this helps in reduction of baldness.

2.  Lemon juice(1 lemon):

                                         If you want to exfoliate your skin and get rid of dead cells, then lemon is best natural remedy for this. Lemon juice helps to straighten your hair. The mixture of 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 cup coconut oil is applied on hair and after fifteen minutes rinse your hair with cold and comb with wide toothed-comb. Shampoo your hair as required. This process every week provides you with desired sleekness of your hair. Lemon juice helps to remove dandruff, treat oily and itchy scalp. It helps in growth of hair (thick and long), treats splits end of hair, provides shine to hair, treatment of lice and hair loss, thickens hair and conditions hair.

3.  2 Tablespoon olive oil:

                                        Although olive oils are mostly used in aour kitchen, they are much more beneficial to our hair . Olive oil moisturizes your hair and makes its more softer and manageable. Olive oil also treats split end hairs.

4.  3 Tablespoon corns tarch: 

                                              Use of corn starch makes hair elastic or bouncy and silky. It conditions your hair. It protects your hair against heat and colour fade. 

Process: 

1. mix the cornstarch gradually with lemon juice, resulting mixture with no lumps

2. mix coconut milk with olive oil and mixture of lemon juice and corn starch too

3. stir the mixture continuously in low heat until you have a creamy consistency 

4. apply the mixture on your hair and cover your hair with a hair cap and a hot towel 

5. leave it for 1-2 hours and then wash your hair with conditioner 

You can repeat this process every week to get desired style of hair.

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