Showing posts with label skin care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label skin care. Show all posts

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Primary Benefits of Sunglasses


There are many reasons to wear sunglasses, and everyone has one of their own. Whether it is to mask a hangover, create mystery or escape the paparazzi, sunglasses are a part of everyday life. However, often the true benefits of this popular accessory are lost when fashion or other purposes take over. It may not be your only reason, but your best reason for sunglasses should be to protect your eyes.

Science has come a long way in correcting vision gone bad. Corneal transplants help a blind person see again. Laser treatment can restore your eyesight to 20/20 or better in mere minutes. Even with all this technology, wouldn't it be easier to take care of your eyes from the start? By simply wearing good sunglasses, you will reduce your need for these scientific breakthroughs later in life.

The sun creates ultraviolet light rays which contribute to the heat it produces. These rays, called UVA and UVB can cause irreparable damage to your retina and corneas. If you've ever watched an eclipse, you know you had to do so through a pinhole in a shoebox. This is because staring directly to the sun can cause great damage to your eyes. Unfortunately, many people are unknowingly allowing their eyes to suffer the same fate by simply choosing not to wear sunglasses.

Such disorders as cataracts, macular degeneration, and even skin cancer around the eyes can be signs of sun damage and can be prevented in part by the use of sunglasses. Cataracts are an eye condition that involves clouding of the lens behind the Iris and Pupil. Although no one truly knows what causes cataracts, studies have shown links between this condition and increased exposure to ultraviolet light. Though we do not know 100% that this is the cause, it has been determined that people who habitually wear sunglasses have seen a decreased incidence of this eye disorder.

Macular degeneration causes those who suffer from it to have difficulty seeing in detail. Often even faces are hard for these people to distinguish. This disease, like cataracts, is most prevalent in elderly patients. However, also like cataracts, prolonged exposure to sunlight without the protection of sunglasses has been included as a probable cause. Individuals who practice care in selecting sunglasses with 99%-100% UV protection stand a greater chance at avoiding this fate.

Think about the last time that you spent all day in the sun and were really badly sunburned. You probably took cold baths and slathered yourself in Aloe Vera. It is a painful condition to be in when this happens to your skin. Now, imagine what that same sunlight that gave you second degree burns on your skin is doing to your eyes when you choose not to protect them with proper sunglasses. That alone should be motivation to hit the sunglass kiosk at the mall.

You don't often think of sunglasses as something that will protect your skin. In reality, a good pair of sunglasses can save your face in more ways than one. Increased exposure to sunlight can cause skin cancer and will attach the most sensitive areas first. How much more sensitive can you get then the skin around your eyes. Sunglasses can reduce the risk of skin cancer in the eyelids and areas around your eyes.

Another benefit your skin will enjoy from a good pair of sunglasses is a decreased appearance of lines around the eyes. Simply logic tells us that distorting the face in certain ways on a regular basis can cause premature wrinkles and increase the signs of aging. When you do not wear sunglasses, you tend to squint, as your eyes are uncomfortable being opened under bright light. Sunglasses can actually help reduce the appearance of crow's feet by allowing your facial muscles to remain relaxed.

Your eyes are one of your most valued features. Can you imagine waking up tomorrow and not being able to see? Many people are born blind and would give anything for the eyes you take for granted every day. A good pair of sunglasses will protect you against a world of eye disorders and pain. If you don't protect this valuable possession, before you know it, it could be gone.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Helpful Skin Care Remedies for Your Skin

When it comes to having beautiful skin, it does not have to cost you a fortune in order to purchase all of those chemicals to treat it. There are many different beauty products that you can purchase for your skin, but those skin products are not all natural. When you are looking for a skin care product, the product should be all natural. There are many all natural skin care products that you will be able to purchase at the store. However, if you are the type that would like to create your own natural skin care products to make sure they are natural, then you will be able to do it. That natural skin care technique you choose is going to be giving you that healthy skin appearance that your skin deserves. The all natural beauty skin care methods are not only safe for your skin, but they are also safe for you all around.

When you use everyday skincare methods, you will be giving your skin a great, healthy glow, but you will also be saving a lot of money. When it comes to healthy skin, it does not have to cost you a lot of money and you do not have to purchase beauty products that are chemically enhanced. Within this article, we will be telling you about some all natural beauty skin care products that will help you out and give your skin that natural glow.

You know that bananas are really yummy, but they are not just for those pies and puddings. With a banana face mask, your face will be getting that moisture that you need. When you are done with this face mask, your skin is going to be left feeling soft. In order to make a banana mask, you will need bananas that have a nice ripe to them. Take a bowl and mash them up. You should make a smooth paste, so stir it around until you create a paste. When you have successfully gotten that paste, you will need to apply it to your neck and face area and let it sit there for about fifteen minutes. After those fifteen minutes have passed, you will need to rinse it.

Not only are bananas great for that natural beauty, but lemons also have a great benefit to your skin. When you would like to clean and exfoliate your face, all you will need to do is use a lemon. When you have a poison ivy rash, just apply lemon juice to the area to stop that itching. You can remove unwanted warts with lemon juice. Soften those elbows that are dry by using a mixture of lemon juice and baking soda. You can also have beautiful skin that is flawless with lemon juice.

Another wonderful thing to use when you would like to exfoliate your skin would be salt. You should add about half a cult of salt to your bath water to get your skin feeling soft. When you add a tablespoon of salt to the shampoo, your scalp will be getting a great workout. If you are in the mood for some potatoes, then you should slice some potatoes up and apply them to your eyes to get the puffiness out. If you like eggs, then you don't have to scramble them. Instead, you will be able to make a nice facial mask with them. Just take some eggs, beat them up, add some honey and lemon juice and put it on your face for thirty minutes.

Monday, October 12, 2009

How to Remove Age Spots on Face


Age spots are nasty especially on the face. Though they normally are not dangerous it is at least a cosmetic issue that can negatively affect your self-esteem. But age spots might be common on other areas as well - your hands, arms and shoulders most likely. To get rid of age spots you should first be familiar with what they are and where they come from. After that you have to think what would be the best way for you - depending also how much money you are ready to put on the treatment (there are also cheap methods that might be worth of trying). In this article I will first tell you about the age spots and then about the ways to get rid of them but also how to prevent to get them again.

What are age spots?

Age spots as a term refers to the brown spots that appear on the skin. The terms brown spot, sun spot, liver spot, lentigo and senile/solar lentigine mean exactly the same. The spots range from light brown to red or almost black in color. Formerly it was incorrectly believed that liver spots were due to liver problems. Age spots neither have anything to do with how old you are, though they are more common with older people.

Where do the age spots come from?

Since the age spots are the result of the sun, the term sun spot is more accurate and I will call them sun spots from here on. The skin ages in the sun - the longer you have stayed in the sun the older your skin feels even if your physical age is not high at all. The sun damages the melanocytes (cells in the skin's surface layer) that produce melanin pigment and transfer this pigment to other skin cells to help to protect us against the sun's UV rays. Totally these melanocytes form only 5-10% of the cells in skin's surface layer (epidermis).

Many people (like me with Irish background) have very little melanin pigment and their skin is not very affective to protect from the sun exposure and when the sun is shining down on them, the body doesn't know how to respond properly. The result can be abnormal melanin pigment that forms spots.

Can they be dangerous?

Short answer is yes, it is possible that they are cancerous. But in the vast majority they are harmless and no treatment is necessary. To be sure about that you should consult your dermatologist.

Removing spots by medical treatments

Laser treatment is generally very effective method to remove sun spots but it is definitely not the cheapest way. It may require two or more sessions to remove the spots completely, depending on where they are situated and how many there are. The prices vary from about $700 up to $5000. In cryosurgery the abnormal skin cells are destroyed and removed through freezing. Generally it is very quick procedure with quite little side effects. The freezing agent can be applied directly to the skin with a swab or sprayed on. The prices vary from $300 up to $2000 but the quality of treatment is very much comparable to the price especially on the lower price levels.

Chemical peels involve a chemical solution applied to the surface of the skin. The type of the chemical solution and the method of application affects on the depth of the peeling. There's a little downtime after the treatment but also little side effects as irritated skin. The prices are from $600 to $900. Microdermabrasion consists a variety of treatment which rejuvenate the very upper layers of the skin. These are, for example, creams with abrasive particulates and utilizing crystals which are passed across the skin to sand the skin down. As a result the skin will generally feel smoother right after treatment with a diminished appearance of sun spots. The prices vary generally from $100 to $400.

There is a wide range of topical products sold for sun spot treatment. Most involve a bleaching agent. When trying to treat individual spots, bleaching creams tend to bleach the surrounding areas more than the spots themselves. In my opinion these creams don't work as they should. All bleaching creams, Retin-As and alpha hydroxy acids make you more sensitive to the sun. And where did the age spots come from?

Natural removal of age spots

There are several natural methods that provide "guaranteed" solutions to get rid of the age spots for the rest of your life. I can tell you that most of them do not do what they say. But if you can carefully choose the method, you might find a method that works for you - and pay much less than you would do if you were consulting a doctor. So in my experience a carefully chosen all natural method would be worth of trying first. It will generally cost you less than $50 including the detailed instructions plus the ingredients.

Prevent the development of sun spots

As the treatments can only remove existing sun spots they cannot prevent the development of the new spots. This is something you have to do by yourself. It is very simple. Just protect yourself from the sun exposure! Avoid sun, protect your skin with clothes and hat and wear sunscreen all the time. It's never too late to start, you can prevent damages and reduce your skin aging. Most of the sun damage we receive occurs while we are driving. Car windows filter 100% of UVA rays (that causes burns) but none of the UVB which is responsible for sun damage and skin aging. Maybe you should consider installing UVB-protecting film on your car windows.

Conclusion

Age spots have nothing to do with your physical age, they come from the time you have been in the sun exposure. They are a skin cell malfunction caused by sun's UV rays. To avoid these spots you have to protect yourself from the sun. There are several treatment methods to remove age spots but they are generally ineffective or expensive. By choosing a good all natural method you might save hundreds of dollars.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Holistic Skin Care


* Eat a better diet for better skin. Holistic specialists who deal with dermatological problems will tell you that most skin problems are related to the foods you eat and the quality and amount of nutrients that you ingest. They will most likely point at food based toxins that seem to be keeping your skin from functioning effectively. One possible treatment that might be suggested is liver detoxification, considering that the liver is responsible for filtering most toxins out of the body.

* Drink more water for skin problems. If you are suffering from a skin problem such as acne, eczema or some other sort of condition, the answer may be as simple as drinking more water. Improperly hydrated bodies lead to skin that is not supple and nourished enough to stop these conditions and dehydration can definitely cause skin problems that might otherwise be avoided. Make sure to drink 8-10 glasses of water every day. Making the change will help your health to improve overall, and your skin will show the results.

* Treat your skin with Jojoba oil. Jojoba oil, in its many forms is an excellent supplement for your skin and hair. This oil is known for rejuvenation of the skin as well as repairing hair and scalp problems. Consider using a shampoo or body wash that contains the oil in order to have healthier skin and hair beginning right away.

* Do not use anything on your skin that you would not also eat. While you naturally are not going to eat soap, you should purchase products that contain natural substances and little in the way of toxins or potential irritants. Otherwise, you are requiring your skin to work harder to eliminate toxins.

* Try sulfur for acne relief. If you suffer from teen or adult acne, it might be worth trying a sulfur based cream specially formulated to work on skin lesions. Sulfur is a naturally occurring substance in the body, and therefore it is completely safe. There are a number of conditions that can be helped by sulfur, in addition to acne. These include liver damage, shortness of breath, pink eye and lactose intolerance.

Links for further reading:
Free book about easy skin care
Method to cure moles, warts and skin tags
Free book about acne