Face Wash & More

Skin beauty starts with proper cleansing, so it is very important to select effective and safety skin cleanser. But how can we choose a proper one among the variety that appeared on the beauty-market? We have made for you a facial cleansers guide, which helps you to find a skin cleanser that will be perfect for your skin.

 

Micellar water

It is the most popular and all-purpose skin cleanser. Micellar water can be found on the shelf in every girl’s bathroom. It is very easy to use: spread a bit of skin cleanser on a cotton pad, wipe the skin and voila! There are no traces of dirt and cosmetics. However, it just seems to us. In fact, micellar water cleans our skin superficially, so it should be used only as an additional skin cleanser during the day when it is necessary to remove cosmetics or refresh your facial skin.

 

 

Micellar water, skin cleanser 3 in 1, for all skin types, GARNIER

 

 

Micellar water for face + rosewater, MAKEUP EXPERT, NIVEA

 

Make-up remover micellar water for dry skin, Eau Micellaire Confort, LANCOME

 

 

Micellar water Skin Toner, Ready-to-Cleanse, GIVENCHY

 

Cleansing milk

Girls with sensitive skin should pay attention to a cleansing milk. It is the most careful product for cleansing the skin, it doesn’t leave behind the sense of dryness and tightness. However, it needs to be used only with a tonic, otherwise you risk to get pore clogging. By the way, face cream which you spread on your skin after that, won’t be effective, if you have pore clogging. So remember the formula: cleansing, tonic, moistening. Only as follows!

Sensitive cleansing milk, WELEDA

Anti-pollution Cleansing Milk Alpine herbs, Moringa Normal or dry skin, CLARINS

Extra Rich Cleansing Milk For Dry Skin, SHISEIDO

 

Cleansing Foams

Cleansing foam is rather the most pleasant way to cleanse facial skin. Cleansing foam is soft, weightless and you hardly feel it on your skin. But in spite of its lightness, cleansing foam copes with its main task with an excellent mark. Cleansing foam suits all skin types with the possible exception of oily skin. In some cases, the girls with oily skin need to use more effective product.

Cleansing foam radiance revealer, PURETE THERMALE, Vichy

Egg-zyme whipped foam Purifying Facial Cleansing Foam, TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL

Comforting cleanser with botanical extracts, SkinCeuticals

Lotion to Foam Fresh Cleanser Hydra Life, Dior

 

Gel Cleansers

Gel cleanser is the perfect choice for girls with normal, combination or oily skin. This product is better than others in cleansing pollutions and it is able to clean your skin perfectly. Choose the products which consist of moistening oils, then you can avoid the sense of dryness after washing.

Make-up remover micellar gel with oils, DOVE

Green Gel Cleanser, MAC

Cleansing Micellar Gel + light makeup remover, CLINIQUE

Hydrophilic Oils

We should say thanks to genius Korean cosmeticians for this invention. Hydrophilic oil can cope even with the toughest scenic make-up without any harm for your skin. It is because of its innovative formula. This product consists of oils and emulsifiers. When it contacts with water, it turns into gentle, soft milk that easily remove all pollutions from your skin. You shouldn’t massage your skin intensely to achieve an effect. It’s enough to spread the product on your skin with soft, massage movements to remove the make-up and wash it off with water.

Oil Makeup Remover, Immortelle, L`Occitane

Hydrophilic oil Ultime8, SHU UEMURA

 

Make-up remover cleansing wipes

Cleansing wipes are very convenient to use when you travel, go for a walk or work in the office. They help you to refresh your skin during the day or remove your make-up if it suddenly has been ruined. You can easily put this product in your bag – their packs are compact and, as a rule, they can have reusable wipes.

Make-up remover cleansing wipes with charcoal, L’etoile selection

Make-up remover cleansing wipes Gently off Wipes + Micellar Water, MAC

 

Cleansing masks

Cleansing masks are not suitable for day-to-day use, however, they should be used as an additional cleansing product once or twice a week. Cleansing masks have an effect on the deepest skin layers and pull out messed up dirt from them. It is the perfect choice for girls who can’t afford to visit a cosmetician regularly.

Sheet Face Mask Tea Tree, SKIN NEEDS

Minimizes the appearance of pores and removes environmental toxins Detox AQUADEFENSE, H2O+

Charcoal Mask Ultra-absorbent mattifying care PATE GRISE, PAYOT

 

Skin Peeling Products

It can be scrubs, peelings, gommage scrubs and exfoliating scrubs. These products are intended to renovate the epidermis and speed up cellular regeneration. Besides, they improve your complexion visibly and challenge pore clogging. Use them once or twice a week. Scrubs are more suitable for girls with oily or combination skin types. Girls with sensitive skin should pay attention to peelings and exfoliating scrubs.

Facial sugar scrub, L’OREAL

An exfoliating gel in oil with the kernels of raspberry, GOMMAGE DOUCEUR FRAMBOISE, PAYOT

Gentle Exfoliating Scrub with Sugar Grains & Rose Water, Rose Sugar Scrub, LANCOME

 

Vitiligo: How to Get Rid of White Patches on Skin?

Vitiligo can be basically described as white patches on the skin. The skin condition causes the loss of skin color in blotches. The patches can appear on different parts of the body including arms, face, feet, hands, lips, and around the mouth and eyes.

Despite the advancements made in the medical industry, experts have yet to pinpoint the exact cause of this skin condition. However, there are some that believe that vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system itself attacks the melanin-producing cells or melanocytes.

The main symptom of vitiligo is a patchy loss of skin color. However, it can also lead to premature whitening or graying of the hair on your head, eyebrows, beard, and eyelashes.

Irrespective of the causes and symptoms, this skin condition can be quite unsightly and embarrassing, to say the least. Fortunately, it is completely harmless and there are some things you can do to keep this problem at bay and prevent it from spreading to the rest of your body.

 

How to get rid of the white patches on your skin?

 

Here´s how you can get rid of the white patches on your skin;

• Ginkgo Biloba

According to scientific reports, ginkgo biloba contains immunomodulatory and antioxidant properties that can help treat vitiligo. The experts believe that the herbal remedy can slow down the progression of the disease and also induce re-pigmentation. However, you should understand that it is ill-advised for you to consume ginkgo biloba tablets without a doctor´s prescription; we would advise you to first consult with your doctor to decide your dosage.

• Coconut Oil

Coconut oil does an exceptional job of healing chronic inflammation and soothing the skin. Coconut oil is also known to promote re-pigmentation of the skin. In addition to that, it also contains antibacterial and antifungal properties. Therefore, you can try applying extra-virgin coconut oil on the white patches a couple of times a day for a few weeks.

• Ginger

The Chinese truly wax lyrical about the numerous benefits of ginger. They believe that ginger can be used as an excellent natural remedy for vitiligo and there are reports to support their claims. Ginger aids in blood circulation and also helps with the production of melanin. How can you use ginger to treat your condition? Well, you need to first cut a slice of ginger. Then, you need to leave it on the affected area until the ginger dries. You can continue doing this a couple of times a day.

 

Fake Freckles: Makeup Guide

Women are fickle and contradictory by nature, they want to have what they were not given. They curl straight hair and straighten curly hair. That’s exactly why fake freckles are really trendy now with the help of which girls can have them even if in fact they don’t. This trend is one of the most charming lately because freckles make a face look cute.

If you’ve been dreaming about freckles all your life you will find the information on how to do it below.

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If you’ve always wanted to have freckles, but mother nature didn’t give it to you, now you can easily draw freckles yourself.

 

Remi Brixton created amazing stencils with the help of which you can get temporary and realistic freckles. Remi’s invention presents the stencil that you can place on any part of your face.

 

Remi Brixton

 

After that, you should put some special makeup on the stencil and take it off after and see wonderful freckles that will stay up to 48 hours.

 

 

Some of those who already tried to use temporary freckles say they feel younger and more energetic.

 

 

Undoubtedly, it’s a great idea, but why spend a lot of money for something that you can do almost for free?

 

 

There are several ways of creating false freckles: to make them with a pencil or using creamy textures.

If you decide to use a pencil, keep in mind that the main thing in this is choosing the correct tint. The best tint for that is ash-brown that matches almost everyone.

Draw some freckles on a nose bridge, cheeks and don’t forget to draw a bit on the forehead. Drawing the points make them of different sizes because in nature there’s no one hundred percent symmetry.

If you overdid your freckles and they look too bright, soften them tapping with fingertips in the places where you drew them.

The last step will be putting some powder that will help ‘the freckles’ to stay on your face as long as possible.

Finally, you should put some blush on the cheeks and highlight the cheekbones.

Talking about the creamy textures to draw the ‘freckles’, there are also some rules to follow.

First of all you will need a duo fibre brush with a long bristle or large pore sponge and any paint that you can put on your face, for example, greasepaint or dark concealer.

You should draw the freckles on the powdery skin.

After you drew everything it’s time to fix it all and make the freckles look realistic.

To do this take a brush or a sponge with some foundation and blend your freckles.

Thanks to the fact that we drew the freckles on the powdery face they will fade a little bit and they won’t be smeared all over the face.

This is how this process looks like.

Besides you can make false freckles with the help of a simple toothbrush and some concealer or foundation of dark color.

So go for it and you do it!

Foot Callus New Removal Tools

A callus is basically an area of thickened skin that develops as a response to repeated pressure, irritation, or friction. Calluses on the feet may be common, but that doesn´t make them any less irritating. The thick lesions usually develop under bony pressure points on the feet. In order to prevent the formation of calluses on your feet, we would highly advise you to wear shoes that accommodate your foot shape properly. Although calluses mostly appear on the feet, extra pressure and friction can also cause calluses on the hands. Calluses are generally pale or yellowish in color and they feel lumpy to the touch.

 

So, the question arises—how do you treat foot callus?

The most ideal way to treat a callus is to have it treated by a podiatrist. However, if you can´t afford a visit to the doctor or don´t have the time to do so, you can use various products and removal tools to treat foot callus. For instance, you can easily use Vaseline to soften callused skin. After you take a bath, you should apply petroleum jelly such as Vaseline to help lock all the water and moisture within the skin. Then, you should cover the area with a Band-Aid or a plastic wrap and leave it overnight. Keep repeating this until the callus goes away.

If the callus becomes very inflamed or painful, it is in your best interest to seek medical service.

However, if you are looking for quick-fix solutions, we have listed five of the best foot callus removal tools. Have a look!

Electric Foot Callus Remover by Care Me

Although this electric callus remover is priced rather exorbitantly, there´s no denying its effectiveness. This particular product is rechargeable and waterproof. Hence, it can be used in the shower. It also helps that it comes with a coarse and extra-coarse roller. We also like the fact that the remover is quite gentle on the feet.

Microplane Colossal Pedicure Rasp

This professional callus remover tool is well-capable of taking out the toughest of calluses with little to no effort. This product is intended to be used on dry feet. Hence, there is no need for the user to soak his/her feet for a while before using it. However, you should know that the rasp has sharp edges and cut into live skin easily. Therefore, users have to use it with precaution.

Tweezerman Safety Slide with Rasp

As its name suggests, Tweezerman can easily slice away calluses with its wide blade. This product is one of the best callus removers for feet. It can be used on both dry and wet skin. You should use this product with caution as the blade can easily cut your feet.

Emjoi Micro-Pedi Power

If you are not comfortable with using a blade remover on your feet, you should try the Emjoi Micro-Pedi Power. You can bank of the effectiveness of this product as it doesn´t require much pressure to even remove tough calluses. This product doesn´t need recharging as it is corded.

 

Skin Allergy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

An allergic reaction occurs when foreign materials or substances come into contact with the body. These substances are called allergens, and they are everywhere.

Allergy triggers can typically be found in a variety of everyday places. They are in food, air, water, or even on surfaces of other materials. However, our bodies all have different reactions when they encounter an allergen. Some of us may have a slight rash while others need immediate medical assistance.

Many allergies affect each part of the body, but we’ll only focus on skin allergies today.

 

Why Do We Have Allergies?

The answer to this question all comes down to the body’s immune system which guards against any harmful substances. A variety of skin conditions can arise if the body can’t handle an allergen.

Allergies often are caused by genetics. It’s not uncommon for an entire family to have a sensitivity to an allergen. The environment in which we live in during childhood can affect our allergies. Exposure to food allergens during pregnancy or infancy may strengthen a baby’s resistance to that food.

 

Skin Allergy Triggers

Many people are unaware that they even have skin allergies. They have never interacted with the allergen, so they’ve never seen what kind of reaction will manifest.

Common allergy triggers are bee stings, eating specific foods, coming into contact with pollen or particular plants, medications, dust, and pet dander. Additionally, beauty products like cream or soap can also contain allergens.

Surprisingly, stress is known to causes rashes or hives. Additionally, skin allergies don’t respond well to medications when one has a lot of stress.

Stress management is vital to avoid a stress rash and to increase the effectiveness of solutions used to treat skin allergies. Aside from allergies, stress is a part of our everyday lives, so understanding how to manage it is key to leading a healthier life.

 

Skin Allergy Types and Symptoms

According to the AAAAI (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology), types of skin allergies are categorized according to their cause. The most common allergies include Eczema also known as Atopic Dermatitis. Certain foods are known to bring on eczema, and the condition is more common in children than adults.

Atopic Dermatitis can also be caused by other factors like asthma. Its symptoms include itchy, red, and dry skin. Bumps are also likely to appear on the skin during outbreaks.

Other common types of skin allergies are hives, allergic contact dermatitis, and angioedema. Symptoms for these types of skin allergies range from itching, rash, watery eyes, scratchy throat, and nasal congestion.

 

Skin Allergy Test

How do you know if you’re allergic to something?

A skin allergy test is essential when you suspect that your skin reacts to substances, but you cannot pinpoint the exact culprit.

During a skin allergy test, experienced medical personnel may expose your skin to common skin allergens. This will be followed by close monitoring for any reactions. A history of your family lineage can also be used as a starting point to determine which substances cause your skin to react.

Although skin tests are generally not harmful, there are situations where a doctor will not perform the exam, usually due to having a history of extreme allergic reactions or unique skin conditions. In such cases, blood tests can be the only route to test skin allergies.

Medications such as antihistamines, antidepressants, and those used to control heartburn and asthma, may interfere with test results.

 

Allergy Medications

There is no specific skin allergy medication. However, over the counter antihistamines can be the solution to mild allergy relief. These medications usually cause drowsiness, so please consult with your doctor before taking them.

Decongestants are also used to unblock congestion in the nose and chest. They are available in the form of pills, sprays, or liquid. When using decongestants, expect a rise in blood pressure or irritability as well as difficulty urinating.

Corticosteroids or simple steroids are used to combat allergy-induced inflammation. Steroids work well in treating nasal congestion and sneezing, but they must be taken routinely to prevent their effects from wearing off.

 

Natural and Homemade Remedies

Some at-home care for minor irritation can prevent a doctor’s visit. Baking soda can reduce your skin’s reaction to an allergy by balancing the pH level of the region.

Oatmeal is another home-born solution for smaller reactions. Hot bath water and oatmeal will help soothe itchy skin and is a powerful anti-inflammatory.

 

 

Other Ways of Controlling the Effects of a Skin Allergy

Applying something cold to lower the temperature of the affected region is a great way to reduce inflammation, redness, and itchiness. One of the best methods is the cold compress. All you need is a very cold item, like an ice cube in a sealed plastic bag, and place it over the itchy area or the rash. This method works well on those allergies caused by heat and insect bites.

Another method is taking an ice-cold bath. While uncomfortable, this will have the same effect as a cold compress although now you will be lowering your entire body temperature. This method is ideal in extreme cases where the rash has spread all over the body.

Try to wear loose-fitting clothing during outbreaks as this will minimize any additional irritation or damage to your skin.

 

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The most effective way to treat allergies is to avoid anything that contains allergens, but sometimes this method is impractical considering how pervasive allergens are in our foods and environment. Even if you try to minimize contact as much as possible, travelling to new places might expose you to new substances that cause skin reactions.

That is why you need to heed this advice when it comes to overcoming the itchiness, swelling, redness, or any other effect that is brought about by an allergy. Be aware of any allergies you have and consult a doctor before using a new treatment method.

 

Women’s Genital Warts – Oops!

Genital warts, sometimes called venereal warts, are a form of sexually transmitted infection (STI) that commonly affects sexually active people under the age of 30. That said, some occurrences of warts have been recorded in older people as well. According to medical studies, women have a higher likelihood of developing genital warts over men. Here, we’ll provide some information on the cause of warts, symptoms, and effective forms of treatment.

 

What Causes Genital Warts?

Medical studies have established that genital warts are a type of condyloma, genital infection, caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV). However, HPV has many strains, and not all of them cause genital warts. Warts start appearing on the genital areas of the body when someone is infected with the virus.

Human Papillomavirus is transmitted from one person to the other through skin contact, which explains why women’s genital warts are caused by sexual intercourse.

Apart from groin warts just appearing on the surface of the anus or vagina, they can also grow on the interior portions of these openings. They have a chance of forming on the walls of the cervix as well. Genital warts can grow in the mouth or on the tongue after engaging in oral sex.

 

Symptoms of Genital Warts in Women

It’s not always easy to notice genital warts since they range in size and sometimes appear in unseen areas of the body. Large warts will take the form of subdued, swollen grey bumps. Venereal warts may take the form of cauliflower when they grow in a group.

These are not just unsightly bumps and should be taken seriously. A woman infected with genital warts will experience some itching around the genital area and bleeding when she engages in sexual intercourse.

Women’s genital warts have been associated with cervical cancer, and some strains of HPV are associated with vulva and anus cancer. Complications during pregnancy are likely to occur when warts form inside the vagina.

 

Treatment for Women’s Genital Warts

Some genital warts appear and disappear after a few weeks, but the virus which causes these warts may remain active inside the body. This will cause the repeat occurrence of warts while also increasing the chances of infecting sexual partners regardless of the presence of any symptoms.

It is recommended not to use over the counter treatments for genital warts. Instead, seek a doctor to examine and prescribe topical treatments. Minor surgeries can be used to remove stubborn warts as well. Electrocautery, cryosurgery, laser, and excision are common methods used to remove genital warts.

 

Looking Forward

Genital warts are treatable, and it’s best to speak with a medical professional at the first onset of conditions to minimize any damage and limit the spread of the virus. Moreover, a doctor’s visit can also ensure you do not have a cancerous tumor.

Using a protective mechanism like a condom or a dental dam during intercourse can go a long way in preventing an infected person from spreading venereal warts to another person.

 

Cherry Angioma: Red Dots on Skin

Campbell de Morgan, red moles, or cherry angioma is a type of angioma or non-cancerous skin growth that usually affects people over 30 years old. Medical studies have recorded very few cases of cherry angioma in people under 30. Your chances of getting cherry angioma increase with age, but what exactly are these red moles?

 

 

What is Cherry Angioma?

As the name suggests, cherry angiomas are cherry-red mostly benign skin growths that manifest themselves on the trunk or torso. That said, cherry angiomas can develop virtually anywhere on the skin even on the face and hands. A cherry angioma is composed of tiny blood capillaries of vessels.

A cherry angioma may appear flat on the skin, or it may form a bump. Whether flat or bumped, angiomas come in all sizes. It can also take colors like blue, black, or even purple. An angioma can also be very small almost unnoticeable. Note that cherry angiomas should not be confused with red freckles.

 

What Causes Cherry Angioma?

As with most other skin tumors, the exact causes of cherry angiomas is not yet established. However, dermatologists have found that a genetic factor may be in play. This explains why some people have higher chances of developing cherry angiomas than others.

Apart from a genetic factor, the development of cherry angiomas on the skin has been associated with prolonged, continued exposure to various chemicals. Some climatic conditions have also been thought to aid the development of angioma.

For women, pregnancy has also been pointed out as one of the factors that contribute to the development of cherry angioma on their skin.

Age and cherry angioma also have an un-coincidental relationship. Medical studies have shown that more than 75% of people aged seventy-five years and above have developed cherry angioma. Most of these angiomas will be raised from the skin and easier to see.

 

Types of Angiomas and Hemangiomas

Before discussing the types, let’s first look at the difference between angiomas and hemangiomas.

Types of angiomas include hemangioma, lymphangioma, spider angioma/ spider nevus, and cherry angioma. Spider angiomas are characterized by protrusions extending from the boundaries around the base of the skin growth, and they should not be confused with spider veins.

Hemangiomas also have subtypes which include: capillary hemangiomas which are commonly found on the surface of internal organs like the kidney; Cavernous Hemangiomas which are characterized by their penetration into deep layers of the skin; Juvenile Hemangiomas are sometimes referred to as strawberry tumors.

Hemangiomas possess the same color characteristics as cherry angiomas, but it’s important not to confuse the two as some hemangiomas penetrate deep into the muscles, causing pain and swelling on the adjacent skin surface.

 

∼ Hemangioma in a newborn baby girl on a leg ∼

 

Cherry Angioma Treatment and Removal

In most cases, a cherry angioma possesses no threat to one’s general health, but due to cosmetic reasons, cherry angioma removal may be necessary. Elevated angiomas may burst after excessive scratching, causing a wound that may need medical attention.

Treating a cherry angioma is a delicate affair that needs to be supervised by qualified medical personnel. Treatment of cherry angiomas should be sought if the spots change in appearance as this may be a sign of other skin conditions like skin cancer.

When removing a cherry angioma, doctors may choose to use electro-cauterization which involves burning the cherry angioma with a special tool, laser surgery, freezing using liquid nitrogen (cryosurgery), or perform a shave excision.

Some studies record a correlation between liver dysfunction and cherry angiomas, so maintaining a healthy liver can be one way of keeping angiomas in control. Helping the body detoxify is one way of helping to maintain good liver health.  Detoxification can be achieved by using natural products like face and body creams and avoiding smoking.

When seeking home-made remedies for treating angiomas, apple cider vinegar which has toning, cleansing, and acne prevention benefits, can be applied to the angioma especially cherry angioma to minimize its appearance.

Essential oils like tea tree oil have also been used through generations to contain inflation, rashes, and irritation among other skin conditions.

Other ways of preventing the development of angioma include avoiding soft drinks stored in plastic or aluminum bottles, avoiding industrial chemicals like the chlorine used in cleaning products, and staying away from grain products which have unhealthy ingredients and have been extensively processed.

 

Angioma Tests

Although an angioma can be identified from its appearance, the doctor may need to carry out tests to ascertain that it does not pose any other threat to the skin or the entire body.

These tests can employ the power of CT scans and X-rays. These methods are effective with hemangiomas and show the presence of phleboliths. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scans can also be used since they produce precise images of soft tissues, unlike X-rays which are best for hard tissues like bones.

Another method medical practitioners use to test angiomas is the biopsy. This method involves removing a section of a skin growth presumed to be an angioma and observing it under a microscope for any abnormities. A blood test can also be used to establish if a tumor is benign or cancerous.

 

Check Yourself

You can use pictures to check if your skin condition is similar in appearance to different types of angiomas.

If your picture looks like an angioma, book an appointment with your doctor to your skin examined.

 

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Angiomas come in different types with each type being attributed to certain factors which include age, exposure to chemicals, liver dysfunction, and more. As a general rule, angioma treatment can only be effective if, and only if, one maintains a healthy body which comes from eating a healthy diet and keeping away from substances that are capable of accelerating the of development of angioma.

 

As we have discussed above, cherry angiomas, hemangiomas, or any other type of angioma should be monitored closely for any unusual growth or change in appearance as this can be a sign of a bigger skin condition or a life-threatening condition like skin cancer. Therefore, a qualified doctor or dermatologist should be consulted before attempting home-made remedies for treating or removing an angioma.

 

Apricot Kernel Oil

The apricot kernel oil has been serving beauty and health for hundreds of years. It can still be found in modern cosmetic formulas, and it works just fine.

Apricot kernel oil is obtained from the kernels (or seeds) of the Apricot tree fruit which is officially called Prunus armeniaca (meaning Armenian plum). Indeed, according to some archaeological data, Armenia may be the birthplace of this noble fruit. However, this status is also claimed by India and China since the healing properties of the apricot kernel oil were already mentioned in the recipes of the ancient oriental medicine.

 

Be that as it may, beneficial properties of the apricot kernel oil were discovered thousands of years ago. Let’s take a look at it from today’s point of view and see what the value of this product is for the skin.

 

 

Benefits of using apricot kernel oil

 

In addition to the nutritional properties of all vegetable oils, the focus of this article possesses some other:

• antioxidant;
• wound healing;
• renovative;
• emollient;
• anti-inflammatory.

 

How it affects your skin?

 

Apricot kernel oil belongs to the lightweight oils, which means it is skin-friendly and does not create that greasy feeling on your face after use. It is well absorbed into the lipid layer of your skin, softening, moistening, and restoring it.

 

Components

The composition of the apricot kernel oil is rich in many useful substances. It is second to no other oils and has even more benefits containing a whole range of nutrients.

• Unsaturated fatty acids (linolenic, oleic, palmitic, linoleic, stearic) repair the lipid barrier of the skin and prevent epidermal dehydration.
• Vitamin E, also known as “Vitamin Youth”, works as a powerful antioxidant, increasing the elasticity and resistance of the skin.
• Vitamin A (retinol) is one of the most effective anti-aging ingredients.
• Vitamin C is the number one antioxidant, which also has the ability to fight hyperpigmentation and signs of photoaging.
• Magnesium and potassium are trace elements that have a soothing effect, thanks to which the oil of the apricot kernel is well tolerated by sensitive or irritated skin.

 

Due to its lightness and multi-purposeness, the apricot kernel oil is widely used in the beauty industry.

 

Apricot Kernel Oil: Face

 

 

It can be found in the formulas:

• for dry, aged, sensitive and irritated skin;
• in day antioxidant creams;
• in night regenerating creams.

• Ultra Facial Moisturizer, Kiehl’s is a facial fluid, which would be particularly pleasing for dry skin. The product absorbs instantly, and squalane, apricot kernel oil, and avocado nourish and protect the epidermis, preventing dehydration.

 

• Cream for normal and dry skin Substiane, La Roche-Posay increases the density of the skin due to the effective concentration of the anti-aging ingredients of proxilane and linactyl. It softens and eliminates the dryness. The product contains avocado and apricot kernel oil

 

• Nutrilogie 2, Vichy protects very dry skin and repair the protective barrier, creating the conditions for the production of the skin natural lipids. It contains glycerin and a light nutritious oil complex: those of apricot, jojoba and macadamia nut.

 

Apricot Kernel Oil: Cleansing

 

 

• Ultra Facial Cleanser, Kiehl’s effectively and gently dissolves the makeup and dirt without overdrying or stripping In addition to apricot oil, squalane, vitamins E and C, and glycerin are also on the ingredients list.

 

• Biosource Total Renew Oil, Biotherm is foaming when mixed with water, removing makeup and impurities with the help of natural botanical oils (passion fruit, apricot, rice bran, corn) and an extract of Saccharina latissima.

 

Apricot Kernel Oil: Hands & Body

 

 

The apricot kernel oil plays an important role when added in moisturizing and nourishing formulas for the dry, flaky hand and body skin, as well as in spa rituals, as it has a light smooth texture and a pleasant aroma.

 

• Body balm Oil Therapy Baume Corps, Biotherm contains oils and vitamins and is well distributed over the skin giving it a silky texture, preventing flaking and dehydration. Apply immediately after the shower. And it smells like apricots.

 

• Nurturing Oil For Mom&Baby, Kiehl’s is another proof that the apricot kernel oil does not cause even sensitive skin to irritate. The product is intended for both babies and their mothers for soothing skin a comfort feeling.

 

• Intensive nutrition revitalizing hand cream Nutrix Royal Mains, Lancôme nourishes not only the skin but cuticle and prevents dryness due to the combination of shea butter, corn oil, soybean oil, rice oil, passionflower seeds oil and, of course, apricot kernel oil.

 

 

 

Apricot Kernel Oil: Hair

 

 

Among its advantages is an excellent percolating ability. This means the oil can nourish and condition the hair cuticle without any greasiness, which is very important for those with thinner hair. Besides, apricot kernel oil has a beneficial effect on the scalp and is used for the treatment of dry seborrhea, which is accompanied by itch and discomfort.

 

• Mask for keeping the color of dyed hair with sunflower oil Sunflower Color Preserving Deep Recovery Pak, Kiehl’s is sunflower and apricot oils-based. It strengthens hair, prevents dryness and fade of color.

 

• Soothing care shampoo for dry hair Dercos, Vichy helps to reduce the feeling of itch and burn on the scalp, strengthens hair, repairing the cuticle and the protective layer of a hair. The formula includes glycerin that attracts water into your hair and nourishing apricot kernel oil.

 

Top-5 Korean Beauty Trends in 2019

Nowadays every woman and man has a feeling that Korean innovators produce something new before you even try their previous cosmetics. Self-excellence is about comfort, convenience and openness. While having ordinary meetings with a ‘family dermatologist’ is a standard in Seoul, travel, work, and public activity can act as a burden, so self-improvement has been to a great extent pushed by development to bring dermatologist and beautician skill into either the protection of your home or your purse. Here are five of the best patterns to treat yourself within 2019.

 

Sun stick

Korean sun protection sticks are famously defensive and keeping in mind that the sun stick may seem like weapon of discipline for the individuals who don’t maintain sun care; it’s really an overly advantageous new choice to sun cream. In case you’re tired of your sun cream or milk spilling in your sack, the sun stick is immaculate as it’s a strong bar that you can contort or turn and apply straightforwardly onto your skin. While 2018 had its first yield of sun sticks, hope to see an a lot greater wave in 2019. The most famous sun stick was Verite’s Light Touch Sun stick.

 

 

Foot sheet masks

Seoulites like to look great from head to toe so it’s nothing unexpected that the cover fever has stretched out to feet. In any case, it’s not only a trend. In case you’re similar to us and wish you could get child delicate impact points without scouring and rub them like they’re your most outstanding enemy, you’ll cherish Korea’s new bunch of foot veils that dispose of those dead skin cells while sustaining ceaselessly any dryness. With shoe season going all out, we’d suggest Calmia’s Silky Perfect Foot Peeling Masks.

 

Peeling masks

While fixings are the bread and butter of a decent skincare item, Korean magnificence is moving its accentuation from things to action words as significant brands discharge displaying, shaking, and stripping covers. Stripping covers have detonated in the magnificence scene and will keep on ruling deals. On the off chance that the prospect of a stripping cover is as of now making your skin red, don’t stress. Over the previous year, stripping covers have gotten increasingly refined and delicate skin-accommodating as organizations evacuate fake aromas and decide on less rough fixings. Roundlab’s Apple Peeling Mask has common apple remove and is made of higher quality cotton to enable your skin to retain all the integrity.

 

 

Modelling masks

Initially, a post-laser treatment, displaying veils are somewhat messier than their sheet cover sisters however industry insiders state that this cover isn’t simply having a minute—it will be a lasting installation in Korean concealing life. While sheet veils do some amazing things for drier skin types, oilier-cleaned women ought to consider attempting a demonstrating cover as they’re great when lessening pore measure and disposing of that feared t-zone smooth. They likewise contain gentler fixings as their fine structure requires less synthetic compounds for protection. The present Korean blockbuster is Sidmool’s ACBYE displaying veil, with antiquated earth shake as its principle fixing; it helps collagen arrangement and the expulsion of zits.

 

Skin supplements

Why go to a naturopath or folk remedy when the nation’s greatest retailer is quickly growing its edge of magnificence improving homegrown enhancements? In the same way as other different nations, Korea is bouncing on the ‘magnificence from the back to front’ temporary fad and offers of skin supplements are experiencing the rooftop. Indeed, even the nation’s most smoking models are popping these excellence pills.

 

Natural Remedies for Rosacea

The desire to get an external beauty is common for people. No wonder that any problem with the appearance has an immediate negative impact on both general well-being and mental state. A lot of people experience a skin disease called rosacea. It has another name – acne rosacea. The disease starts from the redness of the nose and cheeks. Often, a person aggravates the situation, scratching reddened skin. Anyway, fighting this ailment is the way to a beautiful and, what is most important, healthy skin!

Rosacea Causes and Symptoms

 

The rosacea’s exact cause has not yet been named. But there are several factors that influence the disease establishment.

The rosacea’s occurrence can be affected by 

• stress;
• some hormonal contraceptives;
• solar radiation;
• physical exercises;
• humid or hot climate;
• fatty and spicy foods, alcoholic beverages.

 

Doctors have found that most of the people suffering from rosacea have had gastritis, so it can be assumed that gastrointestinal tract diseases are also the cause of rosacea.

Rosacea’s symptoms

• redness of the face, chest, back;
• telangiectasis – a vasculature appears on the skin surface;
• skin induration;
• eyes inflammation;
• tubercles, which eventually turn into acne, start growing.

 

Rosacea Stages

 

Stage 1: Periodic blood rushes while taking hot food, alcoholic beverages, citrus.

Rosacea Stage 1

The first stage of the disease involves the abandonment of saunas and solarium. You should perform careful skin care!

Stop using the nourishing cream with a heavy consistency, pick up a soft gel or facial cleanser suitable for your skin type.

 

Second

Persistent redness can be observed.

 

There is a risk of telangiectasis.

 

Third

 

There are rashes, resembling small nodules and pustules.

 

The main thing here is not to make a mistake and not to start treating the skin with those methods that are suitable for acne. Otherwise, you will not see any improvements.

 

Fourth

 

It most often affects men.

 

Hyperplasia of the sebaceous glands and connective tissue occurs.

 

The nose size may increase; it might get an asymmetric shape. Telangiectasis increase, there are bluish spots.

 

This stage can be eliminated by surgical intervention, so it is so important not to bring it there!

 

Of course, rosacea signs often appear in a prominent place – this leads to nervous disorders, therefore, it is very important to promptly diagnose an unpleasant disease and start the correct treatment!

 

Sometimes people confuse rosacea with severe acne, in this case it is enough to use acne treatments. But if a rosacea was diagnosed, you’ll need a complex treatment.

 

Traditional medicine

 

Rosacea’s treatment requires abandoning cosmetics; the skin must be protected from the influence of sunlight. It is worth even not to use hairsprays.

If you decide to use traditional medicine against rosacea, then you should learn the main rule – you can only use natural substances and recipes that are time-tested!

You can make useful lotions, masks, and decoctions at home. With the help of masks and lotions you reduce inflammation. Often masks are combined with the intake of various decoctions – this greatly enhances the healing effect.

All traditional remedies for rosacea’s treatment are based on the use of herbs and other useful components, but each person has the disease due to a different cause, so you should try to find an individual remedy for your skin.

Let’s consider the most effective prescription for rosacea’s treating:

Linden baths

Take half a cup of lime flowers and pour them with two liters of water, boil it and then cool.

Dip your face into the bath for five seconds, then take a break for the same time and dip your face into the bath again.

The procedure time is five minutes. It should be carried out daily in the mornings and evenings.

Chamomile ice

Prepare a strong chamomile decoction.

Pour two tablespoons of chamomile with half a glass of water, cook for ten minutes on a quiet fire, then filter and cool. Pour it into an ice tray.

This ice should be used for daily face washing – take a piece of ice, massage the affected skin for five minutes. Then just wait until the skin gets dry – you do not need to wipe it with a towel!

Chamomile ice helps to stop the rosacea’s establishment.

 

Compresses with tansy and sage

Pour one spoon of tansy flowers and sage leaves with a liter of water, boil for twenty minutes, filter, cool.

Impregnate a gauze wad with the resulting decoction, put on the skin, wait half an hour. The procedure should be done every day before bedtime.

 

Oatmeal mask

Crush two spoons of oatmeal, pour with half a cup of boiling water, cover with a lid, leave for five minutes.

Then mix the resulting porridge, cool up to room temperature, put on the skin with a thin layer.

Wait for forty minutes, then moisten a dried mask with a wet wipe and remove it.

Do it every three days, this mask cleans the skin well, absorbing extra sebum. In addition, flakes have many special nutritional properties.

 

Kefir mask

Mix two spoons of low-fat kefir with egg white and three drops of any essential oil.

Put the mask on your face, wait for ten minutes. Use it every day!

Or you can use a simpler recipe: moisten a gauze napkin with kefir and put it on your face.

Kefir mask will help to restore the skin glands and vascular tone, relieve inflammation, nourish the skin with calcium and the necessary vitamins. That’s why dairy products are so widely used in dermatology and cosmetology!

 

Clay

You can buy both green clay and blue clay – both types are suitable for rosacea’s treatment.

Dissolve two spoons of clay with water. It should resemble the consistency of sour cream, put it on the skin.

Wash with water after half an hour.

After this procedure, it is recommended to wipe the skin with lemon juice, half diluted with water, do not wipe the face after that.

Make this clay mask every four days. Clay has a good complex effect on the skin, so it will help skin’s beauty and health.

Calendula and mint decoction

Pour a spoon of mint and calendula flowers with a liter of water, boil for ten minutes, leave for twenty. Filter and drink one glass twice a day.

It is better to drink half an hour before meals.

If decoction does not seem very tasty, you can sweeten it with honey.

The treatment course is month-long, then a week break. It is necessary to repeat the decoction treatment course for three times.

Briar

When you fight against acne rosacea, briar is really effective.

Prepare its infusion: mix fruits with water (one to ten ratio), boil for a minute. Infuse for an hour and put on the skin in the form of lotions.

Do it for fifteen minutes.

Briar helps to speed up the skin regeneration process, stimulates cellular immunity, eliminates swellings and redness.

Briar is a storehouse of vitamins for inflamed and tired skin. So this recipe may well suit you.

Cucumber Mask

Peel a cucumber, chop it and mix with a pair of spoons of natural yogurt, put the mixture on your face for ten minutes, wash with cool water.

Even an ordinary cucumber can help you: put pieces of cooled fresh cucumber on your problem skin for fifteen minutes every morning.

You will notice the result immediately – swelling and redness will decrease.

Decoction inside

If you have rosacea, it is recommended to take useful decoctions inside.

They are made from burdock browse, nettle, grass, bottlebrush.

Take two spoons of these crushed components, taken in the same quantity, pour with a glass of water, water bath it. The decoction is ready after five minutes.

Drink half a cup four times a day.

We can also recommend the burdock (roots) or garlic alcohol tincture. The tincture is diluted with water – drink it three times a day.

Prevention

Rosacea is a rather serious and unpleasant disease, the prevention of which should be based on ridding those factors that provoke its establishment.

For example, fair skin owners, which is prone to redness, should protect it from the bright sun, winds, and frost. It is necessary to avoid hot coffee and tea, spicy food. If you can’t imagine life without cosmetics, then buy some proven and high-quality ones! Avoid skin irritants: scrubs, peels.

If the disease symptoms are accompanied by irritation and the sensation of something foreign in the eyes, then you might consult with an ophthalmologist. Avoid excessive physical exertion, stress. Contact your cosmetologist to remove the capillary network, if necessary.

Be sure to have a consultation with a doctor before you start taking any medication. Medicines with a vasodilator effect are contraindicated.

Of course, rosacea’s treatment should be carried out comprehensively.

Self-treatment is excluded – be sure to have a consultation with your doctor if you see the first sign of the disease!

Each case requires an individual approach: sometimes the problem is solved with the help of a drug method, and sometimes thanks to traditional remedies. Combine medication with proper care and a special diet.