25Apr
After swimming in a chlorinated pool, rinse your hair with club soda as these will counter the adverse effects of chlorine. You can also rinse your hair with clear water, and use a shampoo containing sodium thiosulfate afterwards. This ingredient removes the odor and color of chlorine from your hair, which is important as chlorine causes hard metals in water like copper and iron to cause a green discoloration. Shampoo with glycerin or aloe are also great as they function as a natural moisturizer that combats drying. If the damage is so great that you experience hair breakage and severe dryness, get a hot oil treatment at a salon which will reduce and eliminate breaks up to six weeks.
18Apr
The condition of your hands depend on how well you take care of them. Most people don’t usually bother doing so until the palms of their hands become rough and calloused, or until a nail is cracked. You can take care of your hands by massaging them every now and then to stimulate blood circulation. Rub your palm over the back of your hands like you would wash your hands. Before going to bed, put on moisturizing lotion then wear a pair of cotton gloves. They should be very soft by the morning. Finally, get the habit of wearing rubber gloves whenever you have to clean up the house. The chemicals on cleaning agents can be rough on your nails and your hands. When nails are exposed to water, they swell then shrink back when they dry, which makes them more brittle with time.
15Apr
When you shampoo your hair, you wash out and remove other impurities from your scalp and hair. To do this properly, brush your hair and remove the tangles before you start shampooing. This will prevent your hair from breaking or falling off due to tugging. It’s better to use warm water rather than hot water since warm water does the trick of effective cleansing.
The amount of shampoo you should use depends on your hair length. A dime sized dollop is enough for short hair; for medium hair, you need a nickle-sized amount. Salon shampoos are more concentrated than other commercially available shampoos so you should use smaller amounts of these.
Massage the shampoo in for three minutes, using slow circular motions. Follow it with a conditioner.
12Apr
Here are several facial recipes you can try yourself and do at home.
Crush half a banana and add 2 tablespoons of sour cream and 1 tablespoon of honey. Place the mixture on your face and leave it on for ten minutes before wiping away gentle with a damp washcloth.
For a honey-based facial mask, mix together 1 1/2 tablespoons of honey, one egg white, 1/3 cup flour, and 2 tsp glycerin. Mix the honey, glycerin and eggwhite before adding the flour. You should end up with a thick paste. Apply on your face and rinse off after 15 minutes. This mask should moisturize your skin and make it smoother and tighter.
You can also get a slice from a ripe peach and rub it all over your face. Leave it on for twenty minutes before washing off. Another alternative is to take a whole peach, puree it using the blender before applying to your face.
08Apr
It used to be that honey was a kitchen ingredient used as a substitute for sugar. Today, honey is an ingredient in many cosmetics due to its medicinal properties. This amber liquid contains fructose, glucose, minerals, magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium chlorine, and vitamins B1 to B5. Honey is used to treat anemia, allergies, exhaustion, and can now be found in many nourishing body lotions and facial masks. Natural honey is safe for sensitive skin and is proven to be effective in eliminating fine lines and wrinkles. It retains moisture and prevents your skin from dehydrating, making this perfect for the harsh winter weather. For those with acne-prone skin, you can use honey to treat skin discoloration and fight pimples. Finally, honey can even treat shallow cuts as it acts like an antioxidant.
08Apr
Whiteheads are a mild form of acne caused by a build up of oil, dead skin, and sebum. They’re tiny white spots that form when a skin pore closes up and traps bacteria underneath the skin. They grow on different parts of the face but are usually spotted on the cheeks near the eyes.
To prevent the growth of whiteheads, always clean your face twice daily with skincare products that match your skin type. Facial cleansers with alpha hydroxyl and salicylic acid usually help unclog your pores. Exfoliate your skin twice or thrice a week, especially on problem areas. Get a gentle exfoliator with small particles since these encourage the growth of healthier skin cells. Finally, take the time to steam your face once a week to cleans your skin and loosen up any debris that might be embedded on it.
