Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
Fruit flies lay their eggs close to the surfaces of the fruits that they are attracted to. Since fruit flies prefer warm, moist heat, the fruit that you leave on your counter rather than in the refrigerator, like unpeeled bananas and melons, is the most susceptible to fruit fly eggs.
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If you've had mosquito bites you also may have little dark spots on your legs or arms. Especially if you have fair or sensitive skin, those little bite marks can take a long time to go away on their own.
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The aging process has advantages and disadvantages, and many people would agree that age spots definitely fall into the latter category. They are there for all the world to see and a beacon that middle age has parked itself on your skin. Fortunately, age spots can be treated and eliminated.
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The same baking soda that freshens the fridge, bloats the bread and wedges some whitening power into toothpaste can also be used as an oil-zapping face mask. This all-purpose powder, which many people already have around the house, is a natural exfoliate that helps calm acne and over-productive oil glands.
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Acne can affect any area of the body and occur at any age, although it is most common in teenagers and pregnant women due to hormonal imbalances in the body.
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Skin discolorations are common on the skin. For many, they can be birthmarks resulting from simple and harmless factors, such as a highly concentrated spot of melanin in your skin. Other times, though, discolorations can be a cause for concern and may indicate more serious trouble on the horizon.
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Natural skin care for any skin tone, including black women, is no further away than your kitchen. Black skin has distinct characteristics and typically benefits from extra moisturizing in the form of natural, emollient-rich oils.
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Rubbing alcohol is commonly used as a disinfectant to soothe skin and clean off bacteria and other pollutants. It is also considered to be helpful in healing acne by virtue of its cleansing properties though this has not been proven through any medical research.
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Hyperpigmentation refers to an excess of pigment in an area of the skin. This darkening or discoloration can be caused by several factors, including injury, trauma, sunlight or a skin disease. While the natural darker pigmentation can have a protective effect, the discoloration can be frustrating.
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Benzoyl peroxide is a type of alcohol only made for topical application to your skin. It is used as a medication and treatment for a number of skin problems, most notably acne on your skin. It works by drying out your skin and eliminating the oil that can cause the development of acne.
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Often, pitted or sunken scars in the skin are the legacy of adolescent acne. These lesions are caused by incomplete healing at the site of infection. When the healing skin does not produce enough collagen and other fibrous tissues, the result is an atrophic scar.
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Everyone knows the benefits that exercise has on the body, eliciting a tighter and toned figure. Exercising your facial muscles, or "face yoga," may have a similar effect, helping to naturally lift and tone your face without costly injections, painful peels or invasive plastic surgery.
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According to MayoClinic.com, shingles is a viral infection that causes a rash on the skin. Caused by the dormant varicella-zoster virus that causes chicken pox, shingles can be very painful and unsightly for some people.
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If your skin feels dry, taught and looks flaky, you’re suffering from dry skin. Several over-the-counter skin creams can help restore your skin’s moisture levels for smoother, more comfortable skin. Unfortunately, some skin creams contain petroleum and other oil-based moisturizers.
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Moderate to severe acne can lead to scars on your face. If you suffer from acne outbreaks, take steps to prevent your breakouts from scarring your skin. If the damage is done and you already have acne scars, you have several options for reducing their appearance.
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Brown stains on your teeth are normally a result of coffee and cola consumption. Over time these beverages stain the teeth on the surface and these stains can enter cracks and crevices present on the enamel of the tooth. Even some medications can stain your teeth, according to Ronald I. Maitland, D.M.
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The dark spots on your face are most likely age spots or solar lentigines. They're a result of sun exposure that stimulates the production of melanin, a compound responsible for pigmentation. As you continually expose the skin to ultraviolet light, some of the melanin can begin to stick together.
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Even if you made it through your teen years pimple-free, acne can pop up at any time. According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, 1 in 5 people between the ages of 25 and 44 experience mild or moderate acne.
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Ultraviolet light from the sun may lead to conditions that make your skin itchy, especially if you are photosensitive. According to Skincancer.org, itchy skin that results from photosensitivity commonly affects your face, outer arms and upper chest.
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Rosewater is created by distilling rose petals, which results in an aromatic liquid infused with the oils and essence of the petals. While rosewater makes a subtle and feminine perfume, it has several other beauty uses that benefit the skin.
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