Skin Problem and Remedies

There’s practically no woman on this earth who is a perfect beauty; life just isn’t like that. No 
matter what your particular problem may be, there are ways of hiding and avoiding them without 
changing the way you look!

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Acne

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This can be a real problem for some especially for young teenagers. This should not be 
confused with young teenage spots, as it usually needs medical treatment. Skin with acne tends to look very red and bumpy. On a happier note, in most cases, acne does decrease with age and often goes completely by mid teens. Also check our 'Adult Acne - home remedies' for better tips on how to prevent acne.

Tips...
a. Make absolutely sure your hands are clean every time you touch your face.
b. Don’t touch or squeeze them. Ever!
c. Don’t ever go to bed without removing your make-up.
d. Always check with a doctor if it is ok for you to wear make-up.
e. Don’t be tempted to use a cake or stick foundation over the affected area, as this will tend 
    to clog on the uneven parts of the akin and show up the imperfections all the more. 
f. Minor spots will be hidden by simply dabbing on the area with a cover stick in a shade paler 
   that your foundation and blend the color into the surrounding area.

Blackheads

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These are nothing but clogged pores. They are caused by the pores becoming blocked by the skin’s natural lubricant, sebum. The characteristic black spot that gives them their name is the sebum oxidizing in the air, not dirt as it is commonly thought. 

Tips...
a. Steam your face under a towel over very hot water.
b. Never squeeze blackheads or whiteheads, it may cause infection and  can leave scars.
c. To remove them, go to a good beauty therapist.

Whiteheads

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They tend to form around the eyes. They look exactly like blackheads but 
because they are under the skin, the black spot never forms. 
It appears as a tiny, rounded with a whitish elevation

Tips...
a. You cannot remove them yourself and the best method is to go to the beauty salon for an 
    electrolysis treatment
b. Avoid the occurrence of whiteheads by using only specialized eye make-up removers,        cleansing cream or lotion.

Allergies

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It is not at all uncommon for us all at some time or another to suffer an allergic 
reaction to the products that we use or something we ate, and this can manifest itself in many 
different ways. Tiny red spots that itch, a burning rash and  swelling are all sure signs of an allergy.

Tips...
a. Look for hypoallergenic and allergy tested products.
b. Avoid the sun or protect your face.
c. Don’t use soap, which can alter the pH balance, so leaving it vulnerable to irritation.
d. Always do a patch test first, before using new products.
e. Always stop using any product at once if it creates an irritation.

Facial Hair

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We all have hair covering our faces but sometimes it just happens to show more. 
Dark haired people often suffer this problem.

Tips...
a. Bleaching is very effective. This is a good way of camouflaging facial hair on the upper lip and
    sides of the face.
b. Do a patch test on your arm and leave it for an hour to make sure that there’s no irritation       before you apply the bleach to your face.
c. Tweezing must be done pretty often to avoid an untidy overgrown look. But if you plan to go  in for electrolysis later, remember that plucking hair from you upper lip will make the 
    electrolysis’s job more difficult later on
d. Electrolysis is the only permanent way. Go to the best electrolysis your money can offer. 
    Remember that electrolysis must only be undertaken by an expert.

Wrinkles

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Wrinkles start to appear as your skin looses its natural elasticity anytime from the 
age of thirty onwards.

Tips...
a. Facial skin around the eyes and neck, is very delicate, and must be treated with care. Don’t 
   scrub at your face as it might cause wrinkles.
b. An eye cream massaged gently around the eyes at night will nourish the delicate skin in this area and help prevent the formation of wrinkles.
c. To diminish lines that are already there, you simply use a cover stick a shade lighter than 
    your normal foundation color.
d. With a fine brush you paint along the wrinkle line then, using feathery strokes blend into the 
    surrounding areas.

Broken Veins

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Fair complexions of soft, fine skin are particularly prone to suffering from 
broken veins - tiny little red lines that nose and cheeks. They are caused by various outside influences like no protection from excessive sun and wind, squeezing, 
pulling and tugging of the skin. It is practically impossible to rid yourself of them once they have 
appeared, prevention is a much better idea.

Tips...
a. Avoid occurrence by protecting your face with moisturizer and  foundation if you live  a healthy  outdoor life.
b. Avoid drinking excess and  even eating too much of spicy food and  treat your face gently.
c. They can be however, quickly and  simply hidden using a cover stick and  foundation.

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