Skin conditions- cause, symptoms and treatments
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There are number of skin conditions, some easy to treat and some not.Here is a list of most common skin conditions, their cause, symptoms and treatments. For each of these, I will provide a home remedy suited for that problem.I will be adding more soon.
Acne, pimples, blackheads and whiteheads
Find out what does and what does not cause acne and available home remedies for acne that you can prepare for yourself and use whenever the problem starts.
Clearing acne is not an easy task, neither is removing pimples, blackheads and whiteheads, but you can certainly try with some of the home remedies: another home remedy for acne, how to get rid of pimples, and removal of whiteheads.
Red bumps on the skin and on the face are one of the types of acne. Learn about the ways to prevent and get rid of red bumps.
Dry skin
A very common condition, dry skin can be prevented and treated using all natural ingredients.
Oily skin
Preventing oily skin from turning into acne.
Oily skin treatment using all natural ingredients.
A few recipes to treat this conditions include oily skin face mask, oily skin facial scrub and oily skin facial toner.
For great tips on caring for oily skin types visit Great Skin for Life
Excessive sweating
Excessive sweating may be greatly reduced using excessive sweating home remedies.
Cellulite
Treating cellulite using cellulite natural remedy.
Eczema
Eczema is a common skin condition that affects up to 3% of Americans. It is an inflammation of the upper layers of the skin manifested by redness, itching, oozing, and scaling.
Although noone really knowns what the cause of eczema is, some people do experience the worsening of symptoms during summer months. Learn more about eczema summer skin care and how to aleviate some of its worst symptoms.
The cause of eczema is unknown, but the Eczema treatments are numerous and very effective, including some home remedies for eczema.
There are several types of eczema: Atopic dermatitis, Allergic contact dermatitis, Dermatitis seborrheic, Dyshidriotic eczema, Baby eczema.
Yeast infection
There are many different symptoms of a yeast infection. How to know you have a yeast infection? Read more.
Causes of yeast infection are numerous. Read about the most common ones.
The problem is - how to treat it? Learn more about natural ways to deal with yeast infection:
Natural remedy for yeast infection is a cheap and effective way to fight this infection.
More home remedies for yeast infections
Warts
Warts are very common and also very easily treated. Find out what causes them and what wart treatments are available at your own home.
Ringworm (Tinea)
How the ringworm infection starts, what are the symptoms, and what you can do to prevent or reduce the itching and swelling. See the picture of ringworm, how it starts and how it develops.
Athlete's foot
On this page you will find information on what the causes and symptoms of athlete's foot are, and athlete's foot home remedies that effectively clear out the symptoms amd cure athlete foot infection.
Razor burn
Not only is it unappealing, razor burn can be quite painfull. Itchy skin and redness that accompany razor burn are easilyprevented burn with 7 simple tips. If they do appear, Home remedy for razor burn gives you several natural ingredients you could use to stop and reduce the redness and itchiness of a razor burn.
Ingrown hair
This problem is irritating and can happen to anyone. Learn why ingrown hair happens and what is the best way to prevent ingrown hair so you don't have to deal with the problem.
If you do have the problem of ingrown hair, there are effective ingrown hair removal and treatment learn about the ways to treat infected ingrown hair or how to perform a skin removal trick.
Ingrown hair does not only affect our face or legs, it is a common problem around the bikini area. Ingrown pubic hair offers you six tips you should be aware of that pertain to ingrown pubic hair problem.
Stretch marks
An estimated 90% of pregnant women experience appearance of stretch marks. Also known as the "masks of pregnancy", they can never be absolutely removed (unless with laser surgery) but there are natural ways and ingredients to deal with it. Home remedy for stretch marks reduces their appearance and helps somewhat prevent them.
Sunburn
Sunburn treatment offers you ways to soothe the skin after sun exposure and an insight into sunburn blistering, peeling, swelling. Learn to recognoze the syptoms of severe sunburn.
Chapped lips
Some may not consider this a skin condition, but it certainly is. Lips are not viewed as a part of our integumentary (skin) system, but they are probably their most vulnerable part. They are exposed to cold weather, sun rays, and saliva. This is the reason lip care should be incorporated into our skin care routine. Applying homemade lip balms will prevent chapped lips and also heal the existing condition.
Sunburn is only one of the possible causes of chapped lips and there are many more. Learn more about them...
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How to Cleanse Your Skin
Zits. The mere mention of the word brings terror to teenagers and grown-ups alike. They have a knack for appearing when you least like them to -- a day before prom night, hours before a blind date, and minutes before your center stage performance. This dreadful skin problem has neither mercy nor respect for anyone -- whether you're a hot celebrity or a regular teenager, getting a big, fat, pus-filled bump can happen to you. But instead of freaking out whenever you see one of these monsters creeping up your face, you should do something about it.
The bad news about acne is that there are about a dozen of reasons why they just pop almost out of nowhere. According to the skin care specialists at Healthypores.com, acne occurs when a pore breaks down and blocks the oil within which causes the inflammation that results in acne.
Some of the well-known culprits of acne include improper diet, stress, overactive hormones, bacteria, vitamin deficiency, evolutionary biology, or a combination of all. The good news is that there are also about a gazillion things that can help you fight off acne and other unwanted skin problems. Since acne starts in the pores, keeping the pores clean is one of the best ways to keep acne from plaguing your skin.
Why do you need to keep your skin clean?
First and foremost, the skin is the outermost layer of the body and is essentially its first line of defense against various elements. It covers approximately 19 square feet, so it's more or less the largest organ of your body. What's more, the skin (particularly that on the face) is the first thing people see when they look at you, so it's really important that you keep it clean, smooth, and acne-free. The only way you can do that is if you follow a good skin regimen.
The truth is that there is only one good skin regimen and it includes three (sometimes four) steps: cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. These three skin care steps are the basics, and they should be done everyday if you really want to maintain your beautiful skin. Experts at Healthypores.com even recommend that you do this skin regimen twice a day, right after you wake up and right before you sleep.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Proper Cleansing
1. Remove your makeup before washing your face.
Most cleansers work better and more efficiently if your face is thoroughly wet. Removing your makeup ensures that the oils in the cosmetics would not repel water and allow the cleanser to reach a good lather. You can do this by using baby oil or makeup remover on cotton balls and rubbing the makeup lightly off your face.
2. Wash your face thoroughly using lukewarm or room-temperature water.
Never wash your face with water that is too hot or too cold. Extreme temperatures can break capillaries, dehydrate skin, or even aggravate pimples. Studies also show that there is a marked improvement between the effectiveness of cleansers used with water of the right temperature over those that were applied with hot or cold water.
3. Use a gentle anti-acne cleanser specially formulated for your skin type.
If you have hypersensitive skin, you should choose a product that is mild and hypoallergenic. Meanwhile, if you have very oily skin, you might want to choose something that's slightly stronger than your regular cleanser. If you're uncertain about what kind of product to use, you should consult your dermatologist first or just go for one of those dermatologist-tested products that are good for any skin type like the Healthy Pores acne system.
4. Apply a small amount of cleanser on your face.
Pour a pea-sized amount of cleanser on your wet palms and lather it before applying on your face. Since most cleansers are concentrated, they can dehydrate your face and strip it of necessary moisture. Diluting it with water activates its ingredients and allows it to be spread evenly on your face.
Cleansers like Healthy Pores have microbeads loaded with antibacterial agents that act like scrubs so let it work for you. Most people think that the more they scrub, the more dirt they can get off their faces. This is wrong. Not only do they risk breaking capillaries, but scrubbing can also aggravate acne by pushing dirt and bacteria deeper into the pores. What you should do is massage the lather or foam onto your face in a gentle circular motion. This facilitates the blood flow in your face which improves your complexion while allowing the ingredients of your cleanser to penetrate deep in your skin.
5. Rinse your face completely and pat it dry.
Rinse your face with lukewarm running water thoroughly. Although trusted cleansers like Healthy Pores have easy-rinse formulations, it is best to ensure that you thoroughly wash your face of any trace of foam or lather. Not doing so might leave residues behind that can block your pores and aggravate your acne. After rinsing the cleanser off, use a soft, clean towel to dry your face. Never rub the towel on your face as though you are removing stubborn dirt. Just pat it dry with a non-abrasive towel.
If you are using a skin care system like Healthy Pores, you could follow this cleansing ritual with a special toner and moisturizer. Remember that when choosing a toner and a moisturizer, you should go for the ones that are compatible with your cleanser and your skin. However, if you are using a skin care system such as Healthy Pores, product incompatibility should not be a problem.
Now that you know how to properly cleanse your face, acne would surely become the least of your worries. Always keep in mind that a clean skin is a beautiful skin.