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		<title>Acne Cure Home Remedies</title>
		<link>http://www.cosmeticsdiary.com/blog/2007/06/24/acne-cure-home-remedies/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jun 2007 05:13:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arihant</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acne is a common skin condition. It is afflicts most people, to a varying degree, during the teen years. Most people affected by acne are aged between 12 and 25. However, men and women in their 30s and 40s can also suffer. There are many treatments available to help deal with the condition.Acne typically affects [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Acne is a common skin condition. It is afflicts most people, to a varying degree, during the teen years. Most people affected by acne are aged between 12 and 25. However, men and women in their 30s and 40s can also suffer. There are many treatments available to help deal with the condition.Acne typically affects the skin of the face, back, neck, chest and arms and the severity of the condition can vary. Acne affects people of all skin colours. The processes that cause acne are exactly the same in people with black or brown skin but the impact is altered by the skin pigmentation. Acne is caused by the overactivity of the sebaceous glands that secrete oily substances onto the skin. The sebaceous glands of people with acne are especially sensitive to normal blood levels of a hormone called testosterone, found naturally in both men and women. Testosterone in people prone to acne triggers the sebaceous glands to produce an excess of sebum. At the same time, the dead skin cells lining the openings of the hair follicles (the tubes that hold the hair) are not shed properly and clog up the follicles.</p>
<p>The caused of acne hormone levels. Changing hormone levels in girls and women may cause a flare in their acne 2 to 7 days before their menstrual period starts. Chlorinated industrial chemicals may induce the occupational skin disorder known as chloracne. Drugs and alcohol are also culprits in causing acne. When the body cleans itself, it sends drugs and alcohol out through the skin, through sweat. Then the pores clog: clogged pores are one of the reasons for acne. Stress, particularly severe or prolonged emotional tension, may aggravate the disorder. Friction caused by leaning on or rubbing the skin or the pressure from bike helmets, backpacks, or tight collars can contribute to or worsen acne. Also, environmental irritants (such as pollution and high humidity), squeezing or picking at blemishes, and hard scrubbing of the skin can make acne worse. The real explanation may be a complex mix of many of these factors. Vitamins are good for your body, But an excess of vitamins B1, B6 and B12 can cause acne flare-ups. These vitamins are good for the skin, but avoid overuse.</p>
<p>Acne vulgaris may be defined as any disorder of the skin. Acne responds especially well to early treatment. Clearogen is a revolutionary new treatment for acne. Clearogen attacks DHT (Dihydro Testosterone) the hormonal byproduct that initiates the formation of Acne. Acne can cause significant embarrassment and anxiety in affected patients. It is important for family physicians to educate patients about available treatment options and their expected outcomes. Topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, sulfacetamide, and azelaic acid are effective in patients with mild or moderate comedones. Topical erythromycin or clindamycin can be added in patients with mild to moderate inflammatory acne or mixed acne. A low-androgen oral contraceptive pill is effective in women with moderate to severe acne. Isotretinoin is reserved for use in the treatment of the most severe or refractory cases of inflammatory acne</p>
<p><strong>Acne Cure Home Remedies Tips</strong></p>
<p>1.Gently apply fresh limejuice on pimples and blackheads.</p>
<p>2.Dab the mixture made by combining 1 tsp fresh coriander powder and a pinch of turmeric powder on the pimples, while going to bed in the night and wash it off when you wake up the next morning.</p>
<p>3.Take a few fresh curry leaves and make a paste. Apply the paste on the acne-affected area and keep it overnight and wash it off with warm water the next morning.</p>
<p>4.Apply the paste made of nutmeg (Jaiphal) and raw milk on acne and wash it off after 20 minutes. Do it for about 10-12 days and see the magical effects.</p>
<p>5.Take some fresh fenugreek leaves and make a paste to apply on the acne pimples overnight.</p>
<p>6.Apply a paste made by mixing sandalwood and few drops of rosewater on the acne affected area for about an hour and then wash off gently.</p>
<p>7.Take a piece of sandalwood and rub it on a smooth stone and make a paste using a few drops of raw milk. Apply the mixture on the acne and keep it for an hour and thereafter gently wash with water</p>
<p>8.Clean your skin: soak a cotton ball in either lemon juice or apple cider vinegar and apply on face.</p>
<p>9.Mix 2-3 tea bags to some basil and cook in boiling water for 10-20 minutes. Then apply on the acne with a cotton ball.</p>
<p>10.Saturate lettuce leaves in water, use water to rinse face and acne.</p>
<p>11.Grind bay leaves and blanch in water, Cool and apply on the acne.</p>
<p>12.Boil water in a pan, add some apple cider vinegar. Cool, put a towel on your head and bend over the pan.</p>
<p>13.Clean your face every morning with cotton ball soaked with vinegar; might sting; try on a small part first.</p>
<p>14.Take1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of white sugar wet a little and rub face.</p>
<p>15.Mix 1 tablespoon of sour cream , tablespoon of yogurt, 1 tablespoon of grind oatmeal and 3-4 drops of lemon juice. Apply on face, leave for 10 minutes and wash off.</p>
<p>16.Blend 1 peeled apple with 1 tablespoon of honey, half a cucumber and 1 tablespoon of yogurt (use a blender). Apply on face, leave for 20 minutes and wash off with warm water.</p>
<p>17.Aloe Vera can be used topically and orally. If you have weak immune system, you should engulf approximately one teaspoonful of Aloe Vera lump daily.</p>
<p>18. Neem is very effective home remedies for acne. Most often acne flare ups are due to bacterial infection known of hair follicles and sebaceous glands.</p>
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		<title>White Spot &#8211; A type of Fungal Infection</title>
		<link>http://www.cosmeticsdiary.com/blog/2007/06/21/white-spot-a-type-of-fungal-infection/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:55:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arihant</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[White Spot is a stress related infection. Ich(White Spot ) is a common name for the parasiteÂ  Ichthyophthirius multifiliis and the disease that it causes. The white spot trophontÂ  forms a nodule under the skin or gill epithelium.Â  Fish infected with Ich may haveÂ  white specks on their skin as though they were sprinkled with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>White Spot is a stress related infection. Ich(White Spot ) is a common name for the parasiteÂ  Ichthyophthirius multifiliis and the disease that it causes. The white spot trophontÂ  forms a nodule under the skin or gill epithelium.Â  Fish infected with Ich may haveÂ  white specks on their skin as though they were sprinkled with salt Ich is the largest known parasitic protozoan found on fishes. Adult organisms are oval to round and measure 0.5 to 1.0 mm in size. The adult is uniformly ciliated and contains a horseshoe-shaped nucleus which can be seen in older individuals. The skin of the fish may also look bumpy.Â  Mature forms of the parasite are large (up to 1 mm or 1/32 inch across) and can be seen without magnification. Ich often causes the fish to have large amounts of mucus sloughing off of their skin,Â  an appearance which may resemble fungus when viewed from a distance in the water. Many times, however, the only indication of IchÃ•s presence may be dead and dying fish. In some Ich cases the parasite may be present only on the gills and not on the skin.</p>
<p>In the early stages of the disease, fish are likely to flash and rub against objects because of the irritation. At a later, advanced stage they will become lethargic and spend most of their time sitting on the bottom. Life cycle of the Ich is a complex one, as by the time you see it on your fish it is already in the adult stages of its life. The general consensus is that Ich has a lifespan of about 10 to 14 days, while there are those in the science world that will go as far to say the lifespan will be as long as 20 days. Once the cyst settles in begins to multiply by dividing itself up to as many as 2,000 times. The result of this division produces what is called Tomites. The time frame for this division can vary. In a tank that is 77 degrees F, the tomites will only require about 12 hours to complete this stage as where in a tank of 50 degrees F it may require months to complete. After the formation of the tomites is complete, they emerge from the cyst as free swimming Theronts. At this stage of their life they are looking for new hosts to feed on. After falling off of the host, it becomes free swimming and will fall to the bottom of the tank or attach itself to rocks and decoration in the tank.</p>
<p>White Spot treatment Tips</p>
<p>Â 1. Free-swimming tomites are susceptible to chemical treatment. A single treatment will kill tomites which have emerged from cysts and have not yet burrowed into the skin of host fish.</p>
<p>2. An alternative treatment is prolonged salt immersion at 1-2Â  ppt (parts per thousand), i.e. 1-2 grams per litre</p>
<p>3. Water should be monitored during the treatment course in case there is any loss of filter activity.</p>
<p>4. It is also believed that fish that survive an attack of Ich have an increased immunity against future attacks</p>
<p>5. Water changes can help too at the first sign of out break.</p>
<p>6. Another thing that can be done to help with the treatment of ICH is adding salt to your tank. Most LFS carry aquarium salt and it serves in helping gill function and works as a general tonic to fish.</p>
<p>7. If used correctly, most of these meds have a high success rate, but keep in mind that they are strong treatments that will probably kill your plants (if you have planted tanks, remove fish and treat them separately).</p>
<p>8. Some recommend the addition of aquarium salt (NaCl salt, not to be confused with Marine salt, which contains buffers and should not be used on FW fish) at the concentration of 1 tablespoon per 20 liters with this treatment.</p>
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		<title>10 Ways to Beat Wrinkles</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arihant</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wrinkles are creases in the skin. Wrinkles are a natural part of aging. Wrinkles are the thin, creased, and sagging skin that is especially noticeable on the face, neck, and hands.Â  Skin wrinkles typically appear as a result of aging processes such as glycation or, temporarily, as the result of prolonged (more than a few [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wrinkles are creases in the skin. Wrinkles are a natural part of aging. Wrinkles are the thin, creased, and sagging skin that is especially noticeable on the face, neck, and hands.Â  Skin wrinkles typically appear as a result of aging processes such as glycation or, temporarily, as the result of prolonged (more than a few minutes) immersion in water. Wrinkling in skin is caused by habitual facial expressions, aging, sun damage, smoking and poor hydration. Wrinkles come in two categories: fine surface lines and deep furrows. skin is made up of 3 layers &#8211; the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. The epidermis is the outer layer and functions as a barrier to the external environment. The cells of the epidermis, keratinocytes, move from the bottom layer of the epidermis to the top layer building up a large amount of keratin and developing a tough outer shell. The second layer of skin is the dermis, which contains the structural elements of the skin, the connective tissue. There are various types of connective tissue with different functions.The dermal-epidermal junction interlocks forming fingerlike projections called rete ridges. The cells of the epidermis receive their nutrients from the blood vessels in the dermis. The rete ridges increase the surface area of the epidermis that is exposed to these blood vessels and the needed nutrients and bottom layer of skin is the subcutaneous tissue containing fat cells. These fat cells provide insulation to the body and make the skin look plump or full.</p>
<p>Humans have not documented which skin changes are specific to decreased estrogen and which skin changes are a result of sun exposure or just normal chronological aging. Although genetics are the most important determiner of skin texture, a major contributor to wrinkles is spending too much time in the sun. The sweat and oil glands of the skin become less numerous and smaller in size. This causes the skin to lose moisture and to dry out. Dry skin with weak collagen and elastin will sag, shrivel, and wrinkle. The skin around the eyelids, jaw, and neck is especially thin, and therefore more naturally prone to agingIn animal experiments lack of estrogen can cause a decrease in collagen levels of 2% per year and a decrease in skin thickness of 1% per year. The effects of gravity make the loosening of the skin more apparent as skin sags more. This causes jowls and drooping eyelids. Habitual facial expressions cause the skin to wrinkle as it looses elasticity. Frown lines between the eyebrows and crows feet radiating from the corners of the eyes develop as the tiny muscles in those areas permanently contract.</p>
<p>10 Ways to Beat Wrinkles Tips</p>
<p>1.Protect your skin from the sun-Biggest cause of skin ageing is sunlight. You should use a sun screen every single day of the year. This will help your skin from becoming prematurely aged,a as well as guard against burning. The ageing rays of the sun are as prevalent in the cold winter months as in the hot summer ones so it&#8217;s a daily safeguard you should take.</p>
<p>2.Stop smoking- Cigarette smoke speeds up the ageing process because it strips your skin of oxygen and slows down the rate at which new cells are regenerated. It is responsible for giving skin a grey sluggish look</p>
<p>3.Deep cleanse- Many older women don&#8217;t cleanse their skin as thoroughly as they should believe this can lead to dryness and lines.</p>
<p>4.Deep moisturize-As well as daily moisturising, you can leave your night cream or usual moisturiser on your face thickly coated for 5-10 minutes then wipe away the excess to boost your water levels. Apply to damp skin for greater effect.</p>
<p>5.Boost the circulation-</p>
<p>6.Disguise lines by using foundation and concealers</p>
<p>7.Pamper regularly</p>
<p>8.Be weather vain</p>
<p>9.Be gentle on your skin- Be careful not to drag at your skin when applying or removing beauty/make up products</p>
<p>10.Clever makeup</p>
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		<title>Best Acne Treatment To Get Rid Of Acne Scars</title>
		<link>http://www.cosmeticsdiary.com/blog/2007/05/05/best-acne-treatment-to-get-rid-of-acne-scars/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2007 07:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arihant</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An acne condition is characterized by blackheads, papules and pustules. Acne occurs most commonly on the face, but it can spread to the back and shoulders, areas which are also rich in oil glands. In acne, the inner layers that causes scarring. Because 95% of acne patients will develop scarring to some degree, the earlier [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An acne condition is characterized by blackheads, papules and pustules. Acne occurs most commonly on the face, but it can spread to the back and shoulders, areas which are also rich in oil glands. In acne, the inner layers that causes scarring. Because 95% of acne patients will develop scarring to some degree, the earlier that treatment appropriate for the severity of the outbreak is initiated, the better the odds are that scar formation will be mild. Delaying acne therapy by 3 or more years is likely to increase oneâ€™s risk of more significant acne scarring.</p>
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