We have been talking a lot about home-made remedies recently and, luckily, there is just no end to what we can do with original ingredients and materials, right from home. If your skin is particularly oily and acne prone for example, you can make another effective face mask from your kitchen with just two inexpensive items- baking soda and water.

Just mix baking soda (not powder) and water until a paste is formed. Apply on your skin and leave for about 2o minutes, then wash off. The baking soda sucks out oils and dried out existing pimples at the same time so you get a two in one action. If you have sensitive skin though or you feel itch and tingling, wash off before the 20 minutes is up.
This is a natural way to control oil production on your face and dry out pimples that have popped out too. Remember though, if you have serious acne issues it is best to see a doctor. Read More

Do you know who the best people are when it comes to protecting your skin from the sun? They are the Asians of course. 30 degrees and up is their temperature most of the time, but they still got a fair skin and beauty that cant be compare. So when I had my opportunity to go to Thailand, I made it sure to learn Thai to interview some of the women there. And this is what I’ve found out. There are various ways to protect your skin when you are under the sun. Here are some of them.
1. Avoid direct sunlight during 10am to 2pm; it is the time of the day where the sunlight is too strong to be resisted by our skin. However, if you really need to go during these hours, you may use sun block high in SPF, long sleeves and a hat with a brim to protect your skin.
2. Using moisturizer with SPF protection is a great way to reduce skin wrinkles and aging signs.
3. Cover your entire face, nose, ears, forehead and even your lips too, with proper sunscreen protection. SPF 15 is a good choice but SPF 30 is better.
4. For sensitive skin, a Foundation with SPF protection is the best makeup solution to use for protecting your face from the sun.
5. Skin around your eyes is also sensitive to sunlight. It can be easily damage and are very prone to fine lines. It’s advisable to use a sunscreen stick or Mineral Makeup Powder in protecting areas around your eyes.
Having a healthy skin doesn’t mean spending your life hiding on the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun, dust, pollution and harmful situations. You can surely enjoy outdoors activity as long as you know how to keep your skin safe, healthy and always young. So follow the simple tips above and have beautiful skin. Read More

Once you reach ‘adulthood’, you will begin to notice more the things you may have easily taken for granted. One thing you will definitely notice is that you skin gets more and more unforgiving as you age. It is because of this that you should take great care as early as possible.

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Once you start wearing makeup the one rule for sink care you should always follow is to remove it at the end of the day, no matter what. Getting the right makeup remover is as important as looking for the right cleanser as your skin may get affected by the content of the solution. Making your own is a cheaper and more controlled solution as you will have direct input in what goes into the mixture and on your face. There are no rules for this and it’s really a trial and error kind of project but the most common ingredients are water, oil, and sometimes baby soap or shampoo. Creating your own and being vigilant about makeup removal is something your skin will thank you for later on. Read More

Daughters may have heard this from their mother’s as early as they became aware of the existence of make up; they must be vigilant about removing their make up at night, no matter what. This advice has stood the test of time.

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Make up has long been used to achieve a certain look. Today, this is most often used to look better. For women, make up is even considered a necessary part of grooming after a certain age has been reached. This is often expected as part of dressing appropriately once the woman joins the work force.
Taking care of the skin once make up is used is not very difficult. One has to be sure to have the right tools just as the right make up is needed. Taking the time to remove all make-up with make-up remover, cleanse the skin, and then moisturize after is one sure way not only of keeping the skin youthful but of also preventing acne and other skin conditions. Read More

Kojic Acid is a fungus derivative and has similar effects to hydroquinone. It works best as a lightening agent and has the ability to inhibit the production of melanin.
Beta-hydroxy Acid, Hydroquinone, Kojic Acid, Retinol
Beta-hydroxy Acid is more commonly known as salicylic acid, it has been used to treat extreme UV exposure from the sun’s harmful UV rays. It promotes exfoliation and improves overall texture and it has the good ability to penetrate oil-laden hair follicles reducing acne. This is very irritating for sensitive skin so consultations should be done with a dermatologist so it should be treated same as alpha hydroxy acids. Read More