Skin eruptions can lead to permanent scarring. Our expert helps you deal with the problem.
Acne, a common skin condition, appears when the body goes through physical changes and glandular secretions increase. Due to this reason, adolescents are the main victims of an acne condition. In many cases, the condition reduces after puberty and may disappear. Had this been all, there would be no cause for anxiety. But, acne can cause deep, permanent scars. It is a misconception that acne is something teenagers must live with and “grow out of “.
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Worried that your makeup’s looking too patchy or dry? Your skin type may hold the answer to that problem.
There was this new foundation that looked so, so good on your friend. You went out and got yourself the same brand… but it just doesn’t seem to look as good on you. What went wrong? Your skin type, in all probability. It’s the reason why the same makeup looks great on certain people, patchy on some and totally nondescript on others. That’s because the four skin types – normal to dry …

Shading and highlighting can add dimension to your face apart from just correcting your flaws.
Makeup is a game of adding shadows to and lighting areas of the face to accentuate your features or hide your flaws. This is done to create balance and an illusion of proportion and shape. Areas that are usually shaded are the hollows of the cheek, along the hairline and jaw line, the crease of the eye (to define the socket’s shape), the sides and the tip of the nose, the area under the chin and …

Unflavored, unsweetened milk with minimal additives is known for its skin softening and moisturizing properties. However, milk can also be used in combination with turmeric, honey and even essential oils. The simplest beauty therapy is to take the inside of a milk bag and rub it on your face. It is even safe to be used on children, especially those with problem skins. Depending on your skin type you could use full cream or skimmed milk. Cleansing milks remove surface grease, dirt and salt left on the skin by perspiration, …

From making your lips look fuller to concealing dark circles, we have simple tips to solve some common makeup muddles
Eyes
Concealing dark circles
You can camouflage under-eye circles with a foundation, concealer and some powder. Dark circles have a muddy brownish or purplish tinge, so you need to neutralise them with certain colors. Use a foundation or concealer with a yellowish tint for fair-to-whitish complexions. People who have a dusky complexion should use an orangeish-yellow tinged concealer. A fine yellowish powder could be used to seal in the foundation or concealer applied …

Good makeup is more than a touch of lipstick, a dash of eyeliner and a coat of mascara. Done properly, it is a precise art that can transform you dramatically. All it takes is the inclination, the right tools and some good cosmetics. It can make your skin look flawless, make your eyes expressive and your mouth provocative. It can give you a natural look, a sexy one or a glamorous one, depending on the mood you’re in and the colors you use. In short, it can take you from …

Lemons are very high in natural fruit acids that rejuvenate the skin.
If life gives you lemons…use them as beauty aids. The sour fruit’s glucose and mineral content also helps replace loss of the body’s fluids through sweat, especially during the summer months. It stimulates blood circulation, reduces arterial pressure, and activates bile and intestinal secretions. From a cosmetic viewpoint, lemon acts as a bleach and astringent. The only thing to remember is not to use it undiluted, as it can be harsh on the skin.
It is used with aloe vera …

A spot on the face often leads to heartbreaks and heartaches and is a nightmare comes true for an adolescent. Our expert gives some tips to overcome this frightening situation.
Keep pimples at bay
Removal and prevention of blackheads is part of preventive care for pimples and acne.
Daily cleansing and skin care, with appropriate products, is the only way of preventing acne and other oily-skin conditions. A medicated cleanser, which is specially formulated for oily skins, should be used. This helps to reduce surface grease and restores the natural acid-alkaline balance. Use …

CLEAN!
Wash your face with a gentle, oil- and fragrance-free cleanser; preferably a nondetergent one labeled pH balanced.
If you have oily skin all over your face, use a cleanser that contains benzoil peroxide or salicylic acid.
Don’t scrub – irritated skin swells around the pores, which can cause breakouts.
Skip toner unless your face is very oily, otherwise it might dry out the skin.
TREAT!
Apply a topical acne treatment containing benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, or salicylic acid over your entire face, not just where blemishes have already erupted.
At night, use a drying spot-treatment product …

Thought you had waved goodbye to zits at puberty? Maybe not. Dr. Judith Reichman has details on treatments for adult acne
Q: I should have outgrown my zits by now, so why has my horrible high-school complexion returned?
A: Male hormones, which even women’s bodies produce, are to blame.
As teenagers, about 85 percent of women suffer from acne. No, it doesn’t come from eating chocolate or not scrubbing your face (or scrubbing too hard). It comes from the outpouring of those male hormones, or androgens, which occurs at puberty.
These androgens stimulate the …