May 20 2010

Side Effects of Cosmetics

Category: Effects of Cosmetics Treatments — Admin @ 10:26 am

Wide range of cosmetics is used to enhance beauty and get new looks. Variety of ingredients is used in cosmetics some of them are good and some have bad effects. Many people us makeup on daily basis. An alarming amount of cosmetics can actually be absorbed into the skin or breathed into the lungs. Cosmetics are manufactured using different chemicals and some of these chemicals are linked to health problems and most common problems include cancer or other allergic problems. With the technological advancements new and new techniques are used to make cosmetics that affect health badly. Here is very informative discussion on side effects of cosmetics.

Allergic Problems

Many cosmetics cause allergic problems. It is one of the most common problems caused by cosmetics. Many people feel that the cosmetic they are using is not allergic until they see adverse results. Many chemicals cause rashes, acne, itching and dryness. When cosmetic is applied its reactions are undetectable but come to scene when they become adverse. People should have a thorough checkup of their skin by their physician. Physician will apply the cosmetic they use in routine on a part of their skin and tell the allergic problems that can be caused by that cosmetic. After the allergic problem becomes apparent, people should avoid using that cosmetic.

Acne Problem

Many cosmetics clog skin pores more than others. Liquid or creamy products usually clog the pores most of all. It is difficult to fully wash all cosmetic when it gets into the pores. Then it together with the dirt and dust causes black heads and acnes. Blackheads can be extracted from skin but it can be quite painful.

Cancer

There is a wide range of natural and organic cosmetic products but still potential and dangerous chemicals are used in making these products. It is quite transparent that all ingredients of a product are not tested for long-term positive results. Only it is tested that there would be no immediate harmful effects of the cosmetic. Some chemicals are linked to cancer.

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May 17 2010

Remedies to Whiten the Dark Neck

Category: Physical Beauty Tips — Admin @ 11:34 am

Our neck is an area that has several folds. These folds make very easy for the dirt to accumulate in them. It is very often that we don’t pay heed attention in proper care and cleaning of our neck. This careless cleaning of neck can lead the skin around neck to become dark as compared to the rest of the body complexion. Skin of neck can also get dark due to excess exposure to sun. Accumulation of sweat is also one of the reasons of dark skin around the neck.

Here are some useful tips to whiten the dark neck skin:

  • To get rid of dark skin around neck or to whiten the neck skin, first of all you have to make a habit to wear sunscreen before going out into the sun.
  • Clean and exfoliate your neck skin on regular basis.
  • Make a paste of yogurt and crushed walnuts and apply the paste on your neck. It is best home remedy to remove dirt and layer of dark skin. Repeat this remedy thrice a week.
  • Don’t wear artificial jewelry or imitation on regular basis to prevent dark skin around neck.
  • Use plan lemon juice on dark area of your neck. You can also use Vitamin E to remove stains from your neck.
  • Take one table spoon of chickpea flour, few drops of milk, and few drops of lemon juice and pinch of turmeric powder. Mix these ingredients well and apply the mixture on your neck. Leave the paste on your neck for half an hour and rinse with warm water and clean with towel.
  • Apply cucumber juice on dark skin around your neck.
  • Eat lots of green vegetables.
  • Take a potato, 5-10 tsp of fresh milk and one tsp coconut oil. Mix them together and make a paste. Before applying this paste on your neck, wash your neck thoroughly and dry it out with towel. Apply the pack on your neck and leave it for half an hour. Then wash it with warm water.

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May 15 2010

Negative Effects of Tattoos

Category: Effects of Cosmetics Treatments — Admin @ 12:16 pm

No doubt beauty is important and people should care for beauty. But health is far most important than beauty. Many style and fashion conscious people adverse their health just because of their people. Here I am going to explain some negative effects of fashion and style in tattoo. Many young girls and boys make tattoos on their body for long times. People should be very careful before making the tattoos. Ensure that the studio from where you are getting the tattoo that it is up to the health standards.

Tattoos inks are made of dyes created with different metals that are mostly toxic. The most common effects of tattoos are hypersensitivity to the red dyes, photosensitivity of yellow pigments. There have never been documentation of anyone getting cancer from tattoos but it is seen that tattoo inks make melanoma, skin cancer harder to detect. Another very serious infection from local tattoo studios in Hepatitis C. HIV is also caused in few cases due to tattoos.

Different symptoms of infections after making tattoos are noted that include high fever, blood leakage from tattoo wounds and red streaks that happen from tattoo making. If you are caught by infection or see any symptoms mentioned here, you must be very careful and get it cured properly. Always confirm the health standards before selecting the tattoo studio to make tattoo.

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May 14 2010

Get Rid of Red Freckles

Category: Tips for Skin Care — Admin @ 10:04 am

Direct exposure to sun is the first and primary reason of red freckles on skin. That means the less exposure to sun can lighten or reduce the freckles. Freckles are also happened due to genetic factors. Fair skin complexion is more likely to have red freckles due to less care. Here are some natural remedies for red freckles on skin.

Sour Milk

Take some sour milk in a bowl say one cup. Dip a soft cloth into the milk and rub this soaked cloth on your face. Rub this cloth on the skin where you have freckles. After massage of sure milk, rinse your face with warm water. Repeat this practice until unless you get the desired results.

Lemon Juice

Take some lemon juice in a bowl. Dip a cotton ball in the lemon juice and place the soaked cotton ball directly on the freckles. If you have open pores on your skin then avoid using this remedy.

Honey & Wheat Germ

To get rid of red freckles, place one cup of honey in microwave bowl and microwave the honey for nearly 15 seconds. Add one table spoon of Wheat Germ. Soak a cotton ball into the mixture of warm honey and germ and rub the affected skin with this cotton ball. Tap some honey on your skin for sometime to work into the skin. Rinse your face with warm water.

Follow the instructions given above and keep them practicing on regular basis until you see the red freckles are vanished or disappeared.

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May 06 2010

Remedies for Dark Underarms

Category: Physical Beauty Tips — Admin @ 7:55 am

Dark underarms cause embarrassment especially for people who wear sleeveless tops. Dark underarms look bad when your body complexion is fair. If you are also facing problem of dark underarms then you should opt for some remedies that will be useful to get rid of dark underarms. First of all you should understand that what causes dark underarms. Your hair removal methods, tight dresses, excessive sweating, carelessly washing underarms, use of chemicals and deodorants etc. Here are some useful remedies to lighten the dark underarms.

Kitchen Treatments

  • Make a paste of some gram flour, lime juice, turmeric powder and milk and apply the paste in your armpits. Leave the paste for 20 minutes and then rinse with warm water.
  • Make a mixture of white vinegar and baking soda and apply on your armpits twice a day for clean and fresh underarms.
  • Rub lemon on your underarms after taking shower for some time.
  • Make a paste of cucumber juice, limejuice, turmeric powder and baking soda and leaver for 20 minutes. You will see better results after making it your routine.

Hair Removal Method

Avoid using hair removing agents and depilatory creams. With changing the hair removal method, you will see your underarms getting lighter. Depilatory creams contain strong acids and other chemicals that produce dead cells and darken your skin.

Avoid Shaving Underarms

Some people use erasers to remove hair for quick results. This is one of the main causes of dark underarms. Avoid shaving your underarms. With shaving, you remove hair and upper skin of your underarms and when inner skin is exposed to sweat, it becomes darker much earlier. It is best to have your underarms waxed by yourself or some professional.

Loose Dresses

Tight blouses and shirts also causes armpits to get darken. You should develop a habit to wear loose blouses.

Proper Washing

Regularly wash your underarms. Poor hygiene causes several problems that darken your underarms like accumulation of oil and dirt in armpits. Wash with soap and warm water thoroughly.

Try these tips at your home and consult your doctor if you get your armpits infected.

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