The summer approaches and you feel its time to get a great tan this time. You put on your swimsuit and off to the swimming pool or favorite beach. But beware that suntan if done improperly can cause you lots of skin problems.

How to solve the skin problems and those hazardous ultra violet rays? The answer seems to be simple use sunscreens.

Remember not all sunscreens are created equal. If you go for the price you may unknowingly compromise the quality. Always read the SPF i.e. the sun protection factor before you buy the sunscreen.

The SPF number simply tells people how much longer they can last out in the sun without being burned. The higher the SPF number, the longer your skin is protected against the sun.

Let me give you an example. Lets say you use a sunscreen of SPF 15 it simply means that you can be in the sun for 15 minutes linger than normal before being burnt out.

For fair skin individuals a SPF between 20 and 30 is recommended. For dark skin individuals An SPF of 2-4 is recommended.

After choosing an appropriate sunscreen, apply it before going out into the sun. Be sure and apply it generously over all skin that will be exposed. Another important factor is the swimsuits you use. They can cut the exposure from 1 fifth of the suns total (approx. SPF 5) less than 1 50th (SPF 50+) by simply changing their swimwear.

We recommend the sunsmart company for this. By utilizing the exclusive protective technology utilized by Sunsmart, that is exactly what can be accomplished. In short, Sunsmart represents the single most advanced and effective protection that one can provide for infants and young children against the hazardous effects of Ultra-violet light.

Imagine having the ability to cut the amount of harmful and potentially dangerous UV light your child is exposed to from 1 fifth of the suns total (approx. SPF 5) less than 1 50th (SPF 50+) by simply changing their swimwear. But most people are ignorant about these facts.

At the end of summer we want a great tanned skin and not a badly burnt out body.

Always make sure you apply the recommended sunscreen properly.

Taking good care of your skin will add years to your look and remember your skin is the only barrier between you and this hostile environment.

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People are having adverse reactions from their skin care products and our bodies are getting bombarded with potentially toxic substances it can not eliminate.

Wildcrafted Herbal Products have been actively taking part in educating the general public and informing them of the potential dangers of not reading the labels carefully and just buying their skin care products based on advertising slogans and marketing strategies which are often misleading if not down right false…

Below is the report (in part) which was aired on Channel Seven’s Today Tonight:

Expert warns of toxic cosmetics

REPORTER: Glenn Connley

BROADCAST DATE: September 21, 2005 – viewable at: http://seven.com.au/todaytonight/story/?id=24679

Expert warns of toxic cosmetics

A toxicologist has warned consumers to avoid certain additives in cosmetics, saying they could do long term damage or even be deadly.

From moisturiser to shampoo, hair dye to toothpaste, Australians are using lotions and potions daily, trying to look better, younger, smoother and softer.

But what exactly are we asking our bodies to absorb? Toxicologist Dr Peter Dingle said many of the cosmetics that are meant to make us look good and defy age, were actually doing significant, long-term damage.

He said chemical additives, often used in creams as a preservative, could trigger dangerous - even deadly - allergic reactions.

"Over the long term, these are not improving the quality of your skin, they’re damaging the quality of your skin," Dr Dingle said.

"So you’re going to end up looking older and more wrinkled, the more of these chemicals you put on the skin. That’s the incredibly ridiculous thing about it."

Eve Diamante had a bad reaction to a sorbolene cream, usually renowned as a simple, safe product. After a burning sensation, Eve frantically washed her face in cold water to ease the pain.

"The water was drying out my face and it even started to bleed along here, if you look in the photos there’s quite deep cracks and it started to bleed," Eve said.

"My eyes were swollen, I had a red face, but the funny thing was I had a red line to where I didn’t put cream."

Eve consulted a dermatologist, who discovered she’d reacted to a chemical preservative known as chlorocresol. It took two weeks and a layer of skin to get Eve back to normal.

"All my skin peeled off and that took the heat off my face," Eve said. "I still looked quite wrinkly and red."

Melanie Brown’s cleansing mousse freebie didn’t feel quite such a bargain when her skin reacted violently after just two applications.

"It looked swollen," Melanie said. "It was very red, scaly, it had little white pimples forming on top of the redness and it felt awful, it was burning and itching and it just felt terrible."

Leanne Black, 30, reacted to a foaming gel which she said turned her clear complexion into a spotty, inflamed nightmare.

"I just thought it was something I’d eaten or drank, but it wasn’t and it continued to get worse and worse," Leanne said. "And I got some peeling on my nose and cheek areas, and when I put moisturiser on, it would sting quite a lot."

Neither Leanne nor Melanie were sure which ingredient caused the reaction.

Cosmetics manufacturer L’Oreal insisted its products met all Australian safety standards, but Melanie claimed she was not the only one to have a problem with the cleansing mousse.

"I’m a member of an online forum for women, Vogue Australia, and there’s a whole thread dedicated to just this product and the reaction that a lot of women are getting is identical to what I had: the redness, the inflaming, there was one woman that woke up with her eye fused shut," Melanie said.

While chemical preservatives were found in many foodstuffs and cosmetics these days, doctors said people were now also more susceptible to allergies. Either way, Dr Dingle said many of the chemicals were unnecessary.

"There is no need for all these chemicals," Dr Dingle said. "One, you can make simpler products. Two, you can make safer products and just by reducing the number of chemicals that go in people are going to be exposed to a lot less chemicals."

No matter what the label promises, consumers were advised to test a small amount of creams or cosmetics on their hand or wrist before smearing it elsewhere.

Comment:

This is what we at Wildcrafted Herbal Products have been saying now for 20 years and is the reason why all our skin and personal care products are formulated by a medical herbalist and Aromatherapist, and why only herbal extracts and pure essential oils (as opposed to isolated, extracted active ingredients) are used.

After all, you don’t add a beat-carotene tablet to your salad instead of a carrot, do you…?

Also be careful of terms such as hypo allergenic, which are marketing terms and really have no meaning what so ever – you can be allergic to anything, even the most natural, purest form of a substance – peanuts are natural, possibly even organic, but if you’re allergic to them you will have a reaction, which could kill you. It’s that simple.

In some brands of Natural skin care, Natural can mean the addition of one natural ingredient to a cocktail of ‘un-natural’ chemicals; Organic can be as little as 1 per cent organic content…

Doctor Dingle named a danger list of ingredients to avoid.

1. Formaldehyde, an industrial chemical linked to burning eyes, nose and throat, rashes, coughing and nausea.

2. SLS, or sodium lauryl sulphate, which can reportedly affect the brain, eyes, heart and liver.

3 and 4. DEA and TEA, di- and tri-thanolamine, used as wetting agents in creams and shampoos, linked in research with stomach, oesophagus, liver and bladder cancers.

5. Propylene glycol, used as a humidifier in cosmetics, which has been connected with liver abnormalities and kidney damage.

"Sometimes its just the combination of chemicals," Dr Dingle said. "And there are so many combinations that it’s just impossible to actually pick out a chemical that could be causing the problem."

In Anna Bragaglia’s case, the chemical was PPD, or paraphenylenediamine, used in hair dyes.

"My son came into my room early in the morning and he just looked at me and he started crying, and he said ‘Mummy, what’s wrong with your face?’," Anna said.

Anna had put a burgundy tint through her hair at her hairdresser. Within a day, the swelling and pain was unbelievable, she said.

"I think people need to be more aware of the dangers because it has become a society where everyone’s high on looks and everything like that," Anna said.

"So I really think that people need to look into that, read more about it before they start using products which are available from the supermarket shelf and chemists."

Take a look at: http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Chemicals%20in%20Skin%20Care.html entitled ‘Chemicals in skin care’ - This article contains a long list of chemicals commonly found in popular skin care products and you should definitely avoid them.

Danny Siegenthaler is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and together with his wife Susan, a medical herbalist and Aromatherapist, they have created Natural Skin Care Products by Wildcrafted Herbal Products to share their 40 years of combined expertise with you.

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Your face needs help and retin-a for acne scars is a long-standing treatment that can work with other topical healing products that people use as part of their home remedies for clear skin.

Retin-a is formulated to work based on the natural results that vitamin A has in fighting acne and giving you your clear skin back. Retin-a for acne, as well as other vitamin A topical products can be extremely effective in fighting blackhead acne, removing and decreasing acne inflammation as well as being an excellent acne scar remedy.

Be A Clear Skin Pro – Know The Cons of Anti-Acne Treatments And Retin-a For Scars

It’s no secret that retin-a, whether you want it as a treatment of retina-a for acne or retin-a for scars, can give you harsh side effects of redness, acne inflammation and painful scars if it’s used incorrectly. You must follow the specific instructions that come with retin-a whether it’s for your acne or your acne scars, to guarantee the full benefits of clear skin.

You can also find topical vitamin A products and other natural skin products online, that are extremely effective in diminishing acne scars and acne related skin discoloration through simple treatment applications that aren’t as harsh on your skin and scars.

And in addition to a gentle and naturally-based acne scar remedy, your clear skin will also benefit from a diminishing of fine lines for younger looking, and glowing clear skin! Click on these great links for a wealth of clear skin information, with every kind of acne scar remedy available that you’ll love learning more about – and your beautiful face will bask in like a pro.

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We’ve become a society obsessed with our looks.

It’s been noted that we spend more on beauty products in the west than we do on education.

Why are we so obsessed? Because it’s easier and more affordable than ever before.Anti-aging skincare technology has progressed leaps and bounds. We know more about the skin today than we ever did. There are advanced skincare products that can erase years, and of course, the plastic surgeon has perfected his trade such that procedures are easier and cheaper than ever before.

Are we justified in our obsession?

They say that beauty is only skin deep, and while I believe this to be true it’s also important to do what feels right for you. If keeping up appearances gets you through the day then, by all means, that’s what you need to do, however I must add that I’m not a fan of going under the knife. With the huge advances made in skincare products today, I’d much prefer taking the less invasive route.

Here’s a few age related tips and remedies that will help boost your skin’s appearance at any age without needles and knives.

20 Something

Your skin is at its peak of beauty in your twenties, however nurture its beauty and always use at least an SPF 30 sunscreen. Of course this should continue at any age.

Avoid oily makeup and coverups. Use an oil free moisturizer every day. This is also a good time to begin using an eye cream under the eye area at night.

Try using products that contain green tea which have shown to help reduce the risk of skin cancer.

30 Something

Your 30’s is when your skin is beginning to become a bit drier and sun damage may begin to appear. It’s time to start using thicker moisturizing creams so as to lock in high contents of moisture. Continue with eye creams at night and use your sunscreen religiously. Also, skin bleaching products may need to be used to diminish dark spots from sun damage. Hint: Put your moisturizer on over damp skin. This helps lock in more moisture.

40 Something

It’s time to kick it up another notch. Your forties is when your skin loses much of it tightness. It may begin to look dull and your pores may become larger. Blotches, freckles, age spots, discoloration, and changes in skin color may become much more visible. Retinoids, anti-oxidants and alpha hydroxy acids can improve the look of your skin and your 40’s would be a good time to begin using them. Of course it’s essential that you continue using a thick moisturizer and eye serums on a daily basis.

Home microdermabrasion kits are also an option that can result in a smoother more even appearing skin texture and tone while rejuvenating your skin’s texture and color.

50 Something

Changes in your skin have reached high gear. Menopause has assisted in the loss of Estrogen which is what has given your skin its elasticity and kept it hydrated, however since those estrogen levels have diminished, you will begin seeing wrinkles form around your eyes, drooping eyelids and expression lines around the mouth and forehead.

Begin using anti-aging or wrinkle reducing formulas such as vitamin A (Retinol) or Glycolic acid products. Retin A has proven to reduce fine lines and wrinkles while improving skin texture, skin tone and color, as well as your skin’s hydration levels.

Glycolic acid will trigger new formation of collagen to plump cells and reduce wrinkles on the skin’s surface. Postmenopausal women can also use a cream containing progesterone that may improve skin elasticity and firmness.

60 Something

By age 60 all types of collagen are significantly below their youthful levels. There are, however wonderful hydrating creams that contain Alpha Hydroxy acids (Glycolic acids), soy, green tea and retinol (vitamin A) which your skin will need now that it is drier and showing major signs of age. The alpha Hydroxy acids will help reduce droopy skin and the retinol will reduce your fine lines.

60 Plus

Your skin’s texture will become visibly less smooth and you will most likely begin to see age spots. You’ll appreciate the early care you’ve given to your skin because the signs of aging will be minimal, however, if you haven’t started early you’ll clearly notice the effects of neglect.

While it’s never too late to take care of your skin the damage you already have will be difficult to reduce without special medical treatments such as botox or perhaps surgical procedures. All the above should continue to be applied but it is wise to consult your physician on advanced treatments.

If you haven’t yet reached 60, the best skin care advice is to follow a good skin care regimen at an early age. It’s an easy habit to get into and best of all, you’ll thank yourself later on.

Elizabeth is an online skin care consultant who features and reviews fine beauty and serious skin care products. Sign up for her free tips, products and specials newsletter at: http://www.fine-skin-care-products.com

Literally, a rash means the growth of some red bumps on your skin caused by irritation to the skin. As the effect, the skin may become swollen, itchy and bumpy. Generally, skin rashes are not contagious and are triggered by external material such as dust, food, dry air, animal dander, certain fabrics and many more. There are several reasons behind the development of these skin rashes. Some skin rashes are merely because of the dry skin condition, some may be caused by skin allergies or infection, and some may even cause by the growth of fungus on your skin.

Dry skin rashes are the most common rashes among all. If you belong to the category of those having dry skin, then you might have bigger chances of developing skin rashes because being dry, your skin will be easily irritated, especially during the cold, dry months of the year. Prevent dry skin rashes by drinking sufficient water and apply adequate amount of moisturizer. Some dry skin rashes are however, hereditary. In this particular case, external environment does not play an important role in causing it, just in triggering it. In the case of hereditary dry skin rashes, skin becomes extremely itchy and inflamed, causing redness, swelling, cracking, weeping, crusting, and scaling. This type of rashes comes and goes, often for no obvious reason.

Some standard treatment involves simple routine that you need to follow. People who suffer from dry skin rashes or have the tendency to develop dry skin rashes should avoid hot or long (more than 10 to 15 minutes) baths and showers. It is recommended to bath using lukewarm water as it helps to cleanse and moisturize the skin without drying it excessively. Choose mild bar soap or non-soap cleanser because soaps can be drying to the skin. After bathing, apply moisturizes onto the skin to avoid dryness. In the case of severe dry skin rashes, consult physician for further treatment.

Another type of skin rashes is a rash brought on by contact with a specific material which causes allergy on the skin. These skin allergies can be anything from animal dander, certain fabric to poison ivy and jewelry containing nickel. In general, this type of skin rashes only affects those parts of the skin which comes into contact with the material causes the allergy. One of the best ways to stay away from the skin allergies is to prevent it from happening by knowing what causes the allergic reaction and avoid any direct contact with whatever material that causes it.

Other than dry skin rashes and skin allergies, there is also a rash caused by fungal infections. Tough this type of skin rashes is not as common as its counterpart; you still need to be cautious as both people with good hygiene and bad hygiene can get this rash. When you get fungal skin rashes, treat it with some anti fungal cream which can be easily found at neighborhood drugstore.

Whatever rashes you have, remember not too scratch it, as scratching only make things worse. Just be patient and treat them accordingly, and if things got worse, immediately consult a physician.

Jerrick Foo has been researching and developing all dry skin care the purpose of offering men and women safe, dry skin care tips. He have created Dry Skin Care Guide to share his 10 years of combined expertise with you. Visit http://www.dry-skin-care-guide.com for essential skin care tips.

If you are looking for a dry skin remedy, look no farther than your kitchen pantry. You can make a dry skin natural remedy just by combining common foods and applying them to the skin. Some foods act as an internal remedy for dry skin as well. Some of the ingredients that can be used in a home remedy for extremely dry skin are honey, yogurt, olive oil, and oatmeal. Some herb teas are useful, too, as are a variety of other fruits and seeds.

Honey, a dry skin natural remedy, is a substance that is healing to the skin. When applied to the skin it is healing and moisturizing. It helps dead skin cells move from the surface and stimulates renewal and regrowth of skin tissues. It is also antibacterial. In severe cases, you can put honey on skin that needs a bandage. It will keep the bandage from sticking to the wounded skin. Yogurt can be used as a skin cleanser, acting as a natural moisturizer. Oatmeal heals and soothes dry skin, and helps the skin to slough off dead skin cells.

Cold-pressed olive oil works as an emollient, which means it soothes and softens. It helps the itching of eczema, which is a itchy skin condition characterized by oozing lesions. Eczema is sometimes associated with dry skin but not always. Olive oil can also be used on the scalp as a remedy for extremely dry skin and hair. Not only can olive oil be used externally, it is also an internal remedy for dry skin, along with other healthy oils. If you suffer from dry skin, try adding some heathful oils to your diet. It doesn’t take a lot, as oils are very high in calories. Nuts are full of beneficial oil, as are fatty fish, such as salmon and mackeral.

Certain herb teas work as an internal remedy for dry skin. Use one teaspoon of the dried herb to one cup of boiling water. Remove from heat and let steep for 5 minutes. Covering the cup with a saucer while it is steeping will keep the medicinal properties of the herb from evaporating away. Some herbs that are beneficial as an internal remedy for dry skin problems are marshmallow, dandelion, peppermint, calendula, borage, and chamomile.

Soap and body wash are drying to the skin. You can make an alternative to a bar of soap by tying oatmeal flour or in a cloth tea bag can be used instead of soap. For extra moisturizing, add a little almond meal and aloe vera gel.

The following home remedy for dry skin is a soothing facial mask that can be made from ingredients in your kitchen. Combine an egg yolk with a tablespoon of mayonnaise or yogurt and and another tablespoon of honey. If you use yogurt, add a 1/2 tsp. of almond oil. Apply to skin lightly and let it dry. Wash off gently with warm water. Another healing facial mask that is a remedy for extremely dry skin is to beat an egg and add oat flour to it. You can make oat flour by whizzing oatmeal around in the blender. Spread the mixture on your face and relax for 10 minutes before gently washing it away. Always treat your delicate dry skin with the utmost of care.

Here is an alphabetical list of botanicals (plant products) that have been found beneficial in creating a dry skin natural remedy (to be used on the surface of the skin): aloe vera, apple, apricot pulp, banana pulp, chamomile, comfrey root, coriander seed, elderflower, fennel seed, grape pulp, green tea leaf, honey, kefir, lavender flower, licorice root, mango pulp, marshmallow root, whole milk, oatmeal, rose petals, and yogurt. Add to these whole milk, either cow’s or goat’s, and the cultured milk products yogurt and kefir. Honey and egg yolk round out the kitchen pharmacy for dry skin solutions. If you wish to try creating your own dry skin solutions using these ingredients, please choose plant products that have not been sprayed with pesticides. Furthermore, don’t gather wild herbs that grow near a busy highway. The plants will absorb the exhaust fumes from the traffic and might do more harm than good. If you use seeds, make a strong tea of them by boiling them gently for 10 minutes and then letting them steep for an hour.

Jerrick Foo has been researching and developing all dry skin care the purpose of offering men and women safe, dry skin care tips. He have created Dry Skin Care Guide to share his 10 years of combined expertise with you. Visit http://www.dry-skin-care-guide.com for essential skin care tips.

What you do now can affect how quickly you age 10 or 20 years down the road. Prevention is better than cure when it comes to premature aging of your skin. Whether you look 10 years older than your peers or 10 years younger than them a few decades from now all depends on what you do now.

These 5 mistakes are

1. Too many late nights.

Whether you party all night long or work through the night to meet deadlines. Not getting enough sleep at night is going to affect your skin. In the short run, you look terrible the next day without makeup. In the long run, your skin ages faster. Some of the women who stay beautiful into their twillight years have always gone to bed early every night since they were young.

2. Too much crash diets.

Lose weight suddenly then gain it back and lose it again quickly, over and over again. Your skin has to readjust to all that weight gain and weight loss so often it loses its elasticity. Result.. you end up looking older than if you had lost weight gradually and kept at a certain weight.

3. Too much junk food

All that sugar, salt, additives, artificial flavouring, cholesterol, fat and unhealthy stuff in your junk food all adds up. It gets worse if for lunch, you have a pack of M & Ms on the go. Not only do you get fat, stretching your skin further, you deprive your body of the nutrients you need. Your skin needs vitamins, minerals, proteins and other nutrients you get from fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, grains and wholesome food. The women who look younger than their actual age tend to have healthy diets. Snack on fresh fruit and nuts instead of junk food. Eat proper nutritious meals.

4. Getting a real tan

No doubt, lots of A-list celebrities sport that glowing tan. The gorgeous crowd is often a tan crowd. You can get that tan too, but do it without the sun or UV lamps. You see, a real tan is produced when the UV rays of the sun damage your skin. It might look healthy but someone who tans regularly when young usually ends up with leathery skin decades later, more wrinkles than their peers, and that is IF they are lucky. Some even end up with skin cancer. The smart way to get that gorgeous tan is use sunless tanning products.

5. Not using sunscreen.

You might use all the anti-aging skin care products you can find, but if you skip sunscreen, all is in vain. Sun damage is one of the biggest culprits in the premature appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Whether you are at the beach or going out to get some groceries, your skin needs protection from the sun. Each morning, as part of your skin care routine, apply a sunblock moisturizer.

The writer is the webmaster of http://www.cosmetics-online.net, where you can find cosmetics, skincare, makeup and all the beauty products from your favourite beauty brand.

Skin Care, everyone knows to take care of our skin, but do we pay attention to the details? The quick answer, probably not. A lot of us still run around in the summer time without sun screen to block harmful UVA and UVB rays. The fact is that the sun is harmful to your skin. We need to take precautions both in the summer and wintertime.

The reality today is that Skin Care has become a big buzzword, not just with dermatologists but also in the business and beauty world. We need to start paying more attention to our skin, and all over not just our faces. So what can we do?

Well Lets start by taking a look at the staple steps of skin care.

First off what skin type are you? oily, normal/combination, dry, sensitive or sun- damaged

Oily: Oily skin tends to be shiny with expanded pores, and is prone to blackheads & blemishes. It’s possible to feel tightness.

Combination/normal: This skin type has medium pores, a smooth & level texture, effective circulation, healthy color. Combination / normal skin can tend toward dryness and tightness around the cheek area, but also feel oily in the t-zone.

Sensitive: Sensitive skin tends to be thin, frail with fine pores. Generally sensitive skin flushes easily, and is known to broken capillaries, and can be frequently allergic or rashy.

Dry: Dry skin feels tight which is the main sing of dryness you’ll find especially after cleansing your skin. May have small wrinkles, flaking and/or red patches.

Aging or sun-damaged: Similar to dry skin. Aging and sun-damaged skin also feels tight with visible smaller wrinkles, and slack skin tone. You’ll find the tone mainly around the cheeks and jaw line.

Once we know what skin type we are it’s easier to pick the products we need to use for our daily skin care routine. Now onto the steps

Cleaning: Now unless you are prone to acne, or other breakouts just keep it simple with a cleanser. You want to use a simple wash that your skin doesn’t react to and is designed for your skin type. You should try to wash twice a day in combination with exfoliating.

Exfoliate: The most important thing to maintain beautiful skin care is to use a gentle exfoliant daily on your skin. Our skin cells get replaced approx. every 3 weeks, so by clearing away old and dead cells, making way for the new ones we help maintain our glow.

Moisturize: Flat out…everyone should moisturize. Even those of us that have oily skin. Of course some should moisturize their skin more then others, but everyone should. A good rule of thumb is when your skin feels tight it’s time to moisturize.

Sunscreen: The biggest cause of wrinkles as we age is damage from the sun. It’s important to remember that skin care is a life long journey not just as we age. So ensuring we’re protecting our skin with sunscreen both in the early and later years is important. Also consider that the sun doesn’t just burn or damage our skin in the summer time, it’s a good idea to have some on when doing activities in the winter on sunny days.

These are the simple steps that make up a successful skin care routine. It’s important to get into a habit like this daily. This is the key to maintaining great skin well into the later years of our life. Try not to get caught up in the gimmicks of the world. While different injections, and creams can give short-term beauty it’s not 100% known how all these products make out over the long run. Concentrate on basic skin care, and slow and steady wins the race.

For more information and resources on taking care of your skin visit Best Skin Care Resources.

Who will not like to have a soft, glowing, clear skin? And what not have you tried to get at it? You may have tried several cleansers, moisturizers, proactivs®, skin guides etc. You must have noticed by now, that clear skin is something which is not permanent and one has to continuously and passionately work towards keeping her skin clear. Here is a free clear skin guide for you.

First things first. Cultivating a good health regimen is of foremost importance. Get up in the early morning after a sound good sleep. This is essential from the psychotherapeutic point of view. A clear mind is the first thing that paves the way for you in your search for a clear skin. Your facial muscles will have relaxed for sufficient time and the skin stiff.

Use a facial cleanser to wash your face. Do not go for soaps as they are alkaline in nature. There are many choices of cleansers available in the market with varying proportions of benzoyl peroxide and moisturizers. Choose yours that best suits your skin type. Rinse it with water. Do not rub hard to dry, but pat gently with a soft towel. If you are of dry skin type , use a moisturizer otherwise you can directly go for a light makeup (only if you should). Once in a while you can use water melon and cucumber juice alternatively to wash face. A sunscreen (SPF15) may be used if you are going outside.

• Avoid too much of exposure to sun and pollutants.
• Wash your face at least twice a day.
• Practice a well balanced diet emphasizing more on vitamins A, C and E. Drink lots of water (one and a half to two liters a day).
• Go for a morning and evening stroll when the sun rays are tender. Tender sun rays have concentrations of vitamin E and lower UV rays.
• Apply turmeric and milk cream mixture on your face much before going to bed and leave it over night.
• Use an orange peel face pack. It will have an astringent effect on your skin.
• When you go to sleep in the night, cover your eye socket with pumpkin or cucumber grating for curing the black ring under the eyes.
• Always consult doctors on acne matters. Self medication is the worst service you can do to your skin and body. (some of the medicines have serious implications)
• Exercise regularly in morning fresh air. (You can gobble in abundant oxygen while your skin sweats a lot)

The author Rajgopal had been writing on technical matters and in this avtar he gave up tags that confine to particular genre of writing. Rajgopal is a mechanical engineer and served the pharmaceutical industry. Oflate he has been putting his efforts in to creative art and healthcare writing. Here he looks up at options available to put life back on track. He can be contacted at http://alevoorrajgopal.blogspot.com/

Of late home remedy for just about anything is gaining importance for obvious reasons. And home remedy for skin care coming to the center stage is nothing astonishing. People who do not want to try or who are tired of using chemical therapy for skin care are turning to home remedy. After all your skin is the only organ of your body that shows predominantly in the public if you forget your hairdo for a while.

Well, let us come to the point straight away. Keeping your body hygienic assumes utmost importance in skin care regimen. Take bath twice in a day if your routine permits you. (Oh… I hate bathing in a tub as you will have to immerse your body in that dirty water till you get out of the tub. A shower is better). Use mild bath soap without caring for its fragrance. (Fragrances are by additional chemicals).

For washing you face, neck and shoulders you can make yourself a skin cleanser. You will need following herbs.

• Bael tree leaves (Aegle Marmelos)
• Java plum or Black plum leaves (Syzygium Cuminii)
• Betal leaves
• Sandal wood
• Cloves
• Lemon peel
• Tur Daal
• Acacia Sinnata
• Turmeric
• Camphor

Procedure:

1. Take about a kilogram of each of bael tree leaves, black plum leaves, betal leaves. Thoroughly clean them and boil them in twice the volume of water till you get a thick fluid.

2. Beat cloves (about 8-10), powder finely, the sun dried lemon peels (about 25), acacia sinnata, tur daal(2 table spoons), turmeric(1 inch pod) all of them and filter.

3. Okay. But what will you do with the sandal wood? Grind it manually on a grinding stone with a very little water so as to make a paste of it.

4. Mix all these together thoroughly and add to the now cold fluid made above.

Presto! Your own home made skin cleanser is ready for all skin ailment remedy. The liquid can be stored in a convenient, air tight jar or a bottle.

Your brand of this skin cleanser helps you get an odorless, glowing skin. You can literally throw your body deodorant through the window. The betal leaves and cloves help cure acne while bael and black plum leaves keep itches, eczema away. The turmeric and sandal wood will shine your body. The sandal wood and camphor will give a beautiful fragrance to you.

Are you game for this?!

The author Rajgopal had been writing on technical matters and in this avtar he gave up tags that confine to particular genre of writing. Rajgopal is a mechanical engineer and served the pharmaceutical industry. Oflate he has been putting his efforts in to creative art and healthcare writing. Here he looks up at options available to put life back on track. He can be contacted at http://alevoorrajgopal.blogspot.com/

He is also writing on vitamins