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 One thing to know before we get into this article, your skin shouldn’t be the reason you don’t enjoy your big day! Calling on all brides and bridesmaids with sensitive skin.  Here are some tips to have your sensitive skin ready for your wedding. Most people worry about reactions or redness during the application of make-up before their wedding. With this article, you have one less thing to worry about. Ready? Let’s get into it! 1. Talk to your makeup artist One of the mistakes by brides is that they don’t communicate with their makeup artists. Having sensitive skin is not a condition or a problem to be scared of. It is best to tell your makeup artist about your sensitivities. Ensure they use allergy-tested products and fragrance-free products. When your makeup artist has these details, you’re sure you won’t have itchy skin or any reactions on your big day. Also, if you know how to handle your makeup, it’s OK to do it. Or recommend products for your makeup artist to use. 2. Be...

  Most times, the discolouration on our skin can be deceitful. It would have you curious about different skin concerns. It is the same case with dark spots and sun spots.  They are both similar in appearance but are yet very different. Skin spots are any form of discolouration on the body. They vary in size and appear on the skin due to different situations. There are about seven types of skin spots. The focus of this article is on dark spots and sun spots. Here is everything you need to know about dark spots and sun spots. What are dark spots?   Have you ever had one of those moments where you pop on an overly ripe pimple on your face? It is advisable not to pop pimples because of the dark spots they leave on the face. Sometimes, dark spots are a result of constant exposure to the sun. It can also be from hyperpigmentation of the skin. Dark spots are also from hormonal changes, especially in women. As a hormonal change, dark spots happen in small patches of skin discolou...

 Do you avoid wearing short dresses because of your dark knees? Has your knee color ever been of great concern to you? People of all skin tones know the struggles of dark knees.  Melanin is responsible for adding color to our hair, eyes, and skin. It comes with a higher concentration or production of melanin on the knees.  If your knees or elbows are a darker shade than other parts of your body, it is not considered a skin concern medically. However, this article will contain everything you need about dark knees. We will also provide natural home remedies, ready? Let’s get into it!   Causes of Dark Knees   1. Friction on the knees is one of the main reasons for the darkness in that region. When friction is applied to any body part, it activates melanin production. Therefore, consistently rubbing your knees against a surface can lead to a darker skin complexion on the knees. 2. How often do you exfoliate your knees? Dark skin cells can lead to hyperpigmentation ...

 Water is essential to humans. It serves several benefits to our health. Hydration is one word associated with water, especially during skin care.  Most people believe drinking water can give you glowing and youthful skin. Others believe water-based skin care products are enough to keep your skin hydrated. The main question is, does drinking water hydrate the skin enough?  How many cups of water does the average human need for hydrated skin? What exactly is skin hydration? We will answer these questions in this article while also sharing the benefits of water to the skin. Ready? Let’s dive in! What is skin hydration? Hydration is the ability of our skin to absorb moisture from the air. The skin needs the presence of water to make it possible to absorb moisture and other nutrients.  There are several ways to hydrate the skin besides drinking water. Some of them include – Sleeping for about 9 hours – Eating a healthy and balanced diet – Using gentle skincare products, ...

The routine has become a rave in the fashion industry. It is a skin treatment that people believe gives a healthy and glowing result.  Ice has been in the skincare industry for decades. It helps to reduce inflammation and also tightens the skin. Though it promises several benefits to the skin, there are also cons to using ice on the skin. This article will inform you about facial icing and how to get your skin glowing after application. Ready? Let’s dive into it! What is Facial Icing? it is a type of treatment for the skin that helps reduce inflammation and soothe redness. It is a form of cryotherapy. Most skincare experts use cryotherapy to treat skin conditions.  It is the process of exposing your skin to cold or near-freezing temperatures for a period. When the skin is numb from facial icing, it causes blood flow underneath the skin.  Therefore it leads to an even skin tone due to the low temperature. Facial icing exfoliates, controls blemishes and soothes redness on ...

  The winter comes with a lot of colds, and it causes harm to our skin sometimes. The temperature in the weather drops, and the same happens to the moisture in our bodies.  The winter season plays a hard toll on people with dry skin. It is safe to remember that dry skin is different from dehydrated skin. Itchy skin during the winter is sometimes a result of winter rash.  Winter rash can happen to anyone, and even if you have had healthy and glowing skin all year long, the winter can irritate your skin. The chances of the rash lasting all year are possible. Understanding the causes of itchy skin will help with its treatment.   Causes of itchy skin in winter Weather: During the winter season, the air is dry, which happens to the skin. The dry air dries out the moisture in our skin, which is more evident in the upper layer of the skin. When the skin is too dry, it gets itchy, which hurts the body over time. Water: The only other time water is good during the winter is f...

 Cellulitis is not restricted to any gender; both men and women can have it. People hide their bodies away and refuse to wear bikinis because of their cellulitis. They come as dimples on the arm and thighs, and most times, they pop out of nowhere. The first and easiest way to get rid of cellulite is by embracing them and understanding what they are. Regardless of age and gender, if you have ever had to shy away from yoga or swimming classes due to the dimples on some parts of your body, then this article is for you.   What is cellulite?   Cellulite refers to the excessive accumulation of fat in the fat cell. When this happens, it appears as dimples on the body. It can appear on any human regardless of body type. All humans have fat cells, and the kind of lifestyle we live affects our arteries. When we consume unhealthy food, the artery in our body releases the toxin we consume and stores it in the fat cells. There is excessive pressure on the fat cell when blood flows in ...

  One word that every skincare enthusiast must know is “collagen”. Collagen is a protein that gives structure to our skin. You replenish your body’s collagen production through food and collagen supplements. It restores body tissues and toughness. If you ever wondered what holds the skin structure, texture and elasticity together, it’s collagen. It is one of the main building blocks of the skin. Collagen is also found in the bones, ligaments and tendons. But this article will pay attention to collagen in the skin. Did you know that collagen makes up about 75% of the skin structure? Here are other skincare benefits of collagen. 1. Collagen is essential for smoothing the skin. When it is present in your food, you’re sure to replenish it naturally on the skin. Eating proteins and food rich in amino acids will help restore your collagen naturally. Collagen has anti-ageing effects and leaves your skin healthy and glowing. If you need to get rid of wrinkles and fine lines, ensure your f...

Cystic acne is a painful form of acne that often requires medical attention. It is a severe form of acne which happens to both genders. When cysts develop under your skin, it causes this severe acne. It is common among teens and people with oily skin. Cystic acne forms when bacteria, oil, and dry skin combines under the skin. The cystic acne gets trapped in the pores. Cystic acne is filled with pus and sometimes looks like a hard boil. It’s a swelling caused by bacteria which happens in the middle layer when infected. Stress, menopause, and hormonal changes during teenage or adolescent age are significant causes of cystic acne. There is a high level of androgen production during the teenage age. It also affects sebum production, and when the pores get clogged and trap dirt, it leads to cystic acne. Sometimes, cystic acne looks like a red lump under the skin. It’s as tiny as a pea, and the white pus makes it painful and tender to touch. A breakout of cystic acne can happen in different ...

  A lot of people are passionate about skincare. Others care less because they have no idea the right or wrong way to go about their routine. For everyone, the first thing to know is that skincare has rules. There are do’s and don’ts with everything, which also applies to our skincare routine.   There are mistakes we are all guilty of, and this is because no one is perfect when it comes to skincare. However, this article will serve as a guide to help you fix these skincare mistakes.   1. Not Washing The Pillowcase Frequently Our pillowcase holds more dirt than we can imagine. A buildup of dirt and germs from our skin gets on the pillow at night. During the day, the pillow absorbs dirt from the environment. While sleeping, our pillow traps the dead skin cell our body releases at night. Did you know that pillows made of synthetic materials hold more dust and germ? It is better and more advisable to use a frequently laundered pillow and pillowcase. For people who sleep on th...