Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
As your skin matures and gets older, it may begin to sag and become wrinkled due to a drop in elastin and collagen. Although your dermatologist can perform effective lifting surgical procedures, you can also help firm and lift your skin using an at-home topical product.
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Pimples are inflammation on the surface of the skin typically caused by pores that have been clogged with oil and dead skin cells. By reducing the amount of oil on the skin, you can prevent and treat blemishes. A good skin routine can help unclog pores and control oil production.
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You may think that all fat is created equal however that is not the case. Subcutaneous fat is what you pinch at around your stomach, hips, thighs and glutes. Subcutaneous fat is considered less dangerous than visceral fat, which is found inside your body, around your abdomen and internal organs.
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The French company LPG Systems introduced a novel cellulite treatment to the United States in the early 1990s called Endermologie. According to The Patient's Guide to Cellulite, this technique, which uses a combination of deep tissue massage and suction, is approved by the U.S.
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Hyperpigmentation from age spots, skin injuries, such as burns or cuts, or melasma can leave unsightly dark blotches and spots on your skin. Fading these spots may require weeks or months of treatment, and some dark spots never go away completely.
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The term sugar sensitivity is a catch-all phrase for a number of medical situations. This sensitivity might be a food allergy or a physical reaction to increased blood sugar levels. If eating refined sugar products causes your skin to itch, the most likely scenario is an allergic reaction.
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Milk is not just for drinking. The vitamins and minerals contained in milk can be just as beneficial to the outside of your body as they are to the inside. Applying milk to your skin adds nourishing moisture.
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When your pucker starts to flake and your lips are looking a bit dry, itβs time to kick your moisturizing routine into overdrive. Lips become chapped for a variety of reasons, from the weather to excessive lip licking.
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Hyperpigmentation is the appearance of dark spots on the skin caused by over-production of melanin, the chemical that determines skin color.
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Although you may call them a loofah sponge, these long, fibrous bath accessories come from a vegetable source and not a sea creature. The luffa plant, a relative of the cucumber, produces large gourds that leave a durable network of fibers after treating and drying the fruit.
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Burn scars usually manifest as puffy keloids or hypertrophic scars, and sometimes tight contractures, which can all be a reddish-brown in color. Burn scars are very noticeable, and you may be embarrassed if you have a widespread scar that is darker than the rest of your skin.
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Although aging doesn't usually become too visible until your early 40s, you might begin to develop wrinkles in your 30s due to genetic or environmental factors. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, there are two types of skin aging -- intrinsic and extrinsic.
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As skin loses its elasticity, lines and wrinkles on the lower part of the face can crop up as quickly as those on your forehead.
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Resurfacing your skin with an exfoliating product can help to slightly diminish the size of wrinkles on your skin's surface, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Over time, this may result in a younger and more flawless look.
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When the skin on your feet dries out, it can lead to painful cracking and peeling, commonly referred to as heel fissures. The openings in the skin allow easy access for bacteria that can cause infections, making the discomfort worse.
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One of the most discouraging aspects of aging is losing the elasticity in your skin, accompanied by telling sagging skin on your face.
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Face lotions are meant to hydrate your delicate facial skin. Most products contain a number of chemicals that act as preservatives and also give your lotion an appealing scent. Allergic reactions to face lotions, skin creams and other toiletries are common, and they range in severity.
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Wrinkles are a natural and inevitable part of getting older. As the skin ages, it becomes thinner, dryer and loses its elasticity, causing wrinkles to emerge. However, Medical News Today notes that environmental and lifestyle factors can bring on premature wrinkling.
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Upper leg cellulite occurs when collagen fibers are stretched out, allowing fat cells to bulge, which creates a ripple appearance, called cellulite. This condition is caused by a variety of factors, including poor diet, dehydration and even a slow metabolism, according to MayoClinic.com.
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Whether acne irritation or environmental stress is the culprit, your skin could likely use a pick-me-up. An oatmeal facial mask is an inexpensive way to pamper your skin at home. Oatmeal has soothing ingredients that will relieve irritated and itchy skin on your face, and leave you with smooth skin.
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