Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
Nothing puts a damper on a clear complexion quite like stubborn blackheads. Caused by an accumulation of dirt and oils on the surface of your skin that get trapped in your pores, blackheads can be difficult to remove. When blackheads crop up on your chin, resist the urge to squeeze them in an attempt to extract them.
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Scars are part of the body's natural healing process, as the injured skin or other organ creates new tissue to knit together the wounded pieces.
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As you age, your skin loses elasticity all over your body, promoting wrinkles and sagging of the skin. This includes the area above the kneecap. Knee wrinkles may make it difficult for the sufferer to wear shorts or skirts in the summer for fear of others seeing the wrinkles.
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As you age, your skin’s ability to repair itself and remain plump and tight diminishes due to dwindling supplies of collagen and elastin proteins. As these essential proteins decrease, muscle tone in your face is affected. Sagging of your skin ensues, along with wrinkles and fine lines.
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Small bumps on the nose can develop on anyone’s skin. There are many skin conditions that can cause these bumps to occur - some that require the attention of a doctor. Therefore, it is important to understand the causes and treatments of small bumps on the nose area.
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Most people who work out in gyms or in the home spend plenty of time on the arms, legs and torso, but usually forget exercises specifically for the face and neck muscles. For some reason, people seem to forget that these muscles also need to be exercised on a regular basis in order to maintain a healthy muscle tone.
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Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids that often occurs in people suffering from dandruff, oily skin or dry eyes. This non-contagious condition causes redness and irritation on the lids, as well as the formation of dandruff-like scales on the eyelashes.
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Developed in 1919 as a moisturizer for the rough, dry hands of Iowa farmers working in the cornfields, Corn Huskers Lotion is closer to a gel than a creamy lotion. The main ingredient after water is glycerin, which helps seal in moisture. The use of Corn Huskers Lotion is not limited to soothing dry hands.
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Anything from a deep gouge to a light, seemingly harmless scratch can create a scar, which occurs when tissue forms over a wound that is healing. Most scars appear lighter in color than the unaffected skin around them.
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The amount of damage that an acne lesion does to the skin's layers will determine if a scar will develop. If damage is done to the lower layers, the dermis, it is likely that acne scarring will appear.
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Acne is problematic no matter where on the body it shows up, but when it takes over a highly visible area such as your chin, it can be quite irritating. Acne is the result of your body producing too much sebaceous oil.
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Corticosteroid medications are derivatives of corticosteroid hormones produced by the adrenal glands, and they are available in topical, oral and injectable form.
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Essential oils add fragrance to homemade body creams, soaps, massage lotions and other cosmetics. Most essential oils are too strong to apply directly to your skin. To avoid irritation, you'll need to dilute them with a carrier oil.
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Clogged pores can cause blackheads, whiteheads or even skin infections. Oils, dead skin cells and debris can all clog pores. Keeping your skin clean is key, but finding the right cleanser may take some trial and error. This list provides you with some guidelines as to the best cleansers for clogged pores.
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Calluses, the result of repeated friction, are the skin's way of building a protective layer. These thick, dry, yellowish patches usually appear on the feet or hands. Over time, calluses can become uncomfortably large and rough.
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You can be forgiven for thinking that the skin on knees has no beauty treatments, but you can employ techniques to tighten the loose skin over your knees. The skin on your knees can sag for several reasons, but generally age is the culprit, with the skin losing its elasticity as you get older.
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Controlling the actual size of pores is virtually impossible without laser treatments or strong, intense medications. While pores may shrink while taking a product such as Accutane, once you go off it, they generally return to their original size.
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Aloe vera is renowned for its healing and soothing properties for the skin. It calms angry red skin, is cooling for allergic skin reactions, and heals skin affected by eczema, psoriasis and shingles. It is also very effective for the treatment of sunburn. The properties of essential oils have long been known.
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Those lumps and bumps on your thighs and hips are called cellulite, an accumulation of fat beneath your skin. It is not a serious medical problem, but it can be embarrassing and make you self-conscious.
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Pro-retinol is a trademarked name for a derivative of vitamin A marketed by the cosmetic company L'Oreal. It's used as an ingredient in topical anti-aging and wrinkle-diminishing creams and moisturizers.
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