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Skin is one of the most appealing assets of a woman which needs a lot of special care to keep it glowing. Each and every aspect of skincare has been covered in this section of the book:

The most appealing asset any woman can possess is good skin which looks supple and feels soft to the touch. This asset needs to.be cherished and protected from time to time. The skin needs fighters to protect it against pollution attacks. It also requires gentle nourishment to keep it healthy and fit.

Skin is the largest organ of the human body. Apart from performing various functions like eliminating toxins from the body and regulating it’s temperature, it also keeps us in touch with the rest of the world. The skin is divided into three main layers. The ‘hypodermics’ is the deepest layer where no cosmetic product can reach.

The ‘dermis’ is the middle layer which produces collagen and elastinthat maintain the firmness suppleness and’ elasticity of the skin. The ‘epidermis’ is the top-most layer, the prime function of which infection and loss of water. Since all cosmetic product act here it is essential to look after this layer very carefully.

The condition of the skin varies with the weather. Hence skin care should be adapted to the change in climate. The following tips should be of great help:

Summer Skin Care

• Wash the face with soap atleast twice a day.
• Use cold water to wash your face with.
• Cleanse the skin thoroughly to keep it clean.
• Apply astringent lotion on an oily skin.
• Use ice after washing your face.
• Use a face pack at least once a week.
• Perform a home facial once a week.

Winter Skin Care

• Avoid using soap as far as possible.
• Use cleansipg cream to clean your skin.
• Wash the face once a day using tepid water.
• Apply skin tonic on oily skins.
• Use vitaminised face cream on very dry skins.
• Apply moisturiser at night.
• Use ice only on very dry skins after washing.
• Use a face pack once a fortnight.
• Rich and heavy creams can be used extensively.
• Perform a home facial once a fortnight.

Monsoon Skin Care

• Cleanse the skin with a good cleansing cream.
• Tone with a good toning lotion.
• Moisturise daily.
• Moisturise the area around the eyes every night.

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Cellulite describes condition in women where the skin of the lower limbs, abdomen, and pelvic region becomes dimpled after puberty. Cellulite is a normal human variation that is viewed by a segment of the public  as some sort of a disease. “Cellulite” is not a medical term. Cellulite is a term that describes the appearance of bumpy looking fat on the body. It is a condition of bulging fat cells and other coexisting factors that result in the appearance of cellulite. Some 90 percent of women have cellulite. Two types of cellulite. The first type of cellulite is from any ‘pinch’ or ‘compression’ of tissue in the thighs or buttocks.  This is very gender-typical to almost all women of various ages. The second type of cellulite is the ‘mattress’ or ‘orange peel’ appearance that a woman may have in her natural stance or when lying down, which is referred to as cellulite. Several changes in metabolism and physiology may cause cellulite or contribute to cellulite. Hormones play a dominant role in the formation of cellulite.

Estrogen is the most important hormone. It seems to initiate, and aggravate cellulite. Other hormones including insulin, the catecholamines adrenaline and noradrenaline, thryoid hormones, and prolactin have all been shown to participate in the development of cellulite. Some people have thick hair while others have thin hair and some have large noses and others small, some women have the smooth buttocks and thighs that everyone seems to want while others have less satisfactory, dimpled ones. These are all normal variations. Diet has been shown to affect the development and amount of cellulite. Excessive amounts of fat, carbohydrates, salt, alcohol or too little fiber can all contribute to an increase cellulite. Smoking, lack of exercise, tight clothes, high heeled shoes, and sitting or standing in a single position of long periods have all been correlated with an increase in cellulite. A high stress lifestyle will cause an increase in the catecholamine hormones.

Treatments like liposuction (surgery to remove fat) and mesotherapy (injection of drugs into cellulite) are either expensive or may produce only temporary improvement. Electric currents passing through pads placed on the body cause the muscles to contract and relax alternatively. Certain drugs act on the fatty tissue and connective tissue and on the microcirculation. Lymphatic Drainage Massage increases the functioning of the lymphatic system, and helps to remove and filter waste, toxins and excess fluids from the body. Massage and body manipulation techniques are employed to enhance the removal of fluid in the dermis area.  A good balanced fat free diet, drinking plentyof water, eating fiber and wholegrain foods, and consuming fresh fruit and vegetables does not allow fat tissues to form. Coupled with 30 minutes of exercise everyday will ensure that you maintain the shape of your body

Cellulite Treatment Tips

1.Cellulite lotions containing aminophylline must be kept away from heat and used quickly.

2.Lymphatic Drainage Massage increases the functioning of the lymphatic system, and helps to remove and filter waste, toxins and excess fluids from the body.

3.Gene therapy works on the principle of an inherited cellulite gene on the x chromosome.

4.Eating in a healthy manner is always a good idea and a low-fat diet is usually recommended as part of a weight maintenance lifestyle.

5.Avoid sugary snacks and instead reach for fruit and raw veggies.

6.Stop eating foods high in saturated and hydrogenated fats.

7.Vitamin C has been recommended by cellulite researchers.

8.Avoid coffee and switch to herbal teas. Fruit juices are better than soda too.

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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.

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.

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

Acne Cure Home Remedies Tips

1.Gently apply fresh limejuice on pimples and blackheads.

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.

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.

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.

5.Take some fresh fenugreek leaves and make a paste to apply on the acne pimples overnight.

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.

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

8.Clean your skin: soak a cotton ball in either lemon juice or apple cider vinegar and apply on face.

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.

10.Saturate lettuce leaves in water, use water to rinse face and acne.

11.Grind bay leaves and blanch in water, Cool and apply on the acne.

12.Boil water in a pan, add some apple cider vinegar. Cool, put a towel on your head and bend over the pan.

13.Clean your face every morning with cotton ball soaked with vinegar; might sting; try on a small part first.

14.Take1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of white sugar wet a little and rub face.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Aromatherapy Perfumes are simple, uplifting blends of organic essential oils and absolutes in pure Jojoba oil. Aromatherapy is a therapy which uses the essential oils of plants, barks, roots and flowers to treat the skin, the emotions, and the body as a whole. Essential oils are used for everything from anxiety, stress, rheumatic pain and digestive disorders to skin problems and muscular complaints. Perfume is a mixture of fragrant essential oils and aroma compounds, fixatives, and solvents used to give the human body, objects, and living spaces a pleasant smell. Perfume oil can also be diluted by means of neutral-smelling lipids such as jojoba, fractionated coconut oil or wax. Perfume oil is necessarily diluted with a solvent because undiluted oils (natural or synthetic) contain high concentrations of volatile components that will likely result in allergic reactions and possibly injury when applied directly to skin or clothing. Grouping perfumes, like any taxonomy, can never be a completely objective or final process. Many fragrances contain aspects of different families. Even a perfume designated as “single flower”, however subtle, will have undertones of other aromatics. “True” unitary scents can rarely be found in perfumes as it requires the perfume to exist only as a singular aromatic material.

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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.  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 – 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.

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.

10 Ways to Beat Wrinkles Tips

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’s a daily safeguard you should take.

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

3.Deep cleanse- Many older women don’t cleanse their skin as thoroughly as they should believe this can lead to dryness and lines.

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.

5.Boost the circulation-

6.Disguise lines by using foundation and concealers

7.Pamper regularly

8.Be weather vain

9.Be gentle on your skin- Be careful not to drag at your skin when applying or removing beauty/make up products

10.Clever makeup

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