There are five basic skin care types: Oily, combination, sensitive, dry and sun-damaged. Your skin type is determined by how much — or how little — oil your skin produces. Genes, diet, stress level, medication and even your skincare regimen all determine how much oil your skin produces.
Rona Berg, in her book, “Beauty the New Basics,” details the five different skin types. Here’s how to tell what skin type you have.
Berg suggests you take the “skin test.” Wash your face, pat it dry, then take a few pieces of rice …

Coffee afficionados – keep those spent grounds after the cuppa! Use them to exfoliate and revitalise your face with this inexpensive, natural and effective facial treatment. Suitable for all skin types, although those with dry skin should include a moisturiser post-treatment.

Ingredients

1/4 cup (60 ml) used coffee grounds
1 egg white

Have you ever calculate how much money you have spent for beauty purpose in a month or a year? $200? $500? or maybe $1000 or more? Maybe it’s time for you to stop wasting too much money by trying some cheaper beauty products which also will bring you the same results (or even more) compare with those expensive ones.
These are all natural homemade facial mask recipes, which you can prepare easily within minutes and the best part is: won’t cost you much!
Normal, combination skin, oily …

One of the joys of womanhood is taking the time to pamper to face each new day looking and feeling the best. Women normally reserve pampering for special occasions such as weddings. On the contrary, periodic pampering sessions ensure that women are always prepared to face new challenges with confidence and flair. There are always chances to create special occasions simply by setting aside time to pamper, renew and recharge ourselves on a regular basis.
Overview of Skin & Function
Our skin is our largest organ, performing several functions, including protecting us …

Your skin is a living organ that covers the whole body. It is your body’s largest organ measuring 1.5 square meters. Its thickness varies from 0.05mm on the eyelids, where it is at its most delicate and translucent, to 0.6mm on the sole of the feet, where it is at its toughest.
With the exception of the palm of the hands and soles of the feet, the skin is covered with hair follicles.
The skin functions are to protect the body, to help regulate body temperature by perspiration, and to excrete waste …

A facial is the best treatment you can give yourself. It not only improves the circulation of blood but also stimulates the muscles of your face. It eases tension and gives a fresh glow to your skin. Tie up your hair, then clean your face with one tablespoon rice flour mixed to a paste with curds, add a pinch of turmeric powder and apply on your face. Rub nicely into the skin, then remove with a piece of cotton-wool soaked in warm water, wash with cold water and pat dry.
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