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Black heads: A common skin problem

What are black heads?

Black heads are a cosmetically disturbing problem for many people. They are black spots that appear on the skin. They might be little raised above the skin surface. They can appear all over the body, butmostly appear on the face, neck and shoulders. They occur mainly…

Skin hyper pigmentation

Skin pigmentation disorders are a group of skin disorders characterized by a change in the color of the skin, either the color is increased (skin becomes darker in color) or the color is decreased (skin becomes lighter in color). Increased skin color is known as skin hyper pigmentation in medical…

Mapping of face: Does your acne tell about your overall health?

Judging the state of one’s internal health can be partly accomplished by simply looking and examining one’s skin especially facial skin. As is commonly said, what shows on the skin is a direct reflection, result or manifestation of what goes underneath it. A popular method being used nowadays to decipher…

Best Acne Facial Masks at Home

Most people who suffer from acne, out of pure anxiety get into trouble by trying out random medicines or face-masks which eventually escalate the effect and deteriorate the condition even further. You should remember that acne is not something which is
incurable. If Cancer and AIDS can be fought,…

Skin hyperpigmentation

Skin pigmentation disorders are a group of diseases in which there is a change in the color of the skin, either with increased color- “skin becomes darker” or with decreased color- “skin becomes lighter in color”. Increased skin color is called hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation may be diffuse, affecting large body area…

Treatment of acne using Tea Tree Oil

Acne is a disease affecting hair follicles. It occurs mainly in young persons and is a very disturbing cosmetic problem. It is caused due to inflammation of the hair follicles associated with increased secretion of the oily material from the glands associated with these hair follicles. This inflammation…

Exfoliation: A great way to keep skin healthy

Cleansing with soap and water is considered and known to be the best method of maintaining a healthy skin. Next to it would probably be exfoliating. In simple terms, exfoliating or exfoliation is either the physical or chemical method of clearing or freeing the body of dead skin. This basically…

Benefits of Stinging Nettle tea for the Treatment of Acne

Stinging nettle or urtica dioica in Latin is used in making a tea solution which is used in treatment and prevention of skin conditions. Stinging nettle tea solution is brewed from the leaves of the plant which contains a poison which is mildly irritating. However, if correctly treated, it can be…

Home remedies for Acne Scars

Noticeable scarring is one of the many undesirable, unsightly, and sometimes disfiguring effects of acne. Acne scarring is often seen once the inflammation subsides and the tissue underneath has not yet received complete repair or restoration. Marks from scarring usually take months to years to disappear and heal…

Natural Remedies for Acne

Applying a lot of antibiotics lotions, creams and taking a lot of prescription medicines to treat acne can damage your skin. It’s natural for people suffering from acne to feel a bit insecure, pessimistic and impatient. Often out of this sheer insecurity and impatience, they tend to go for expensive…