Most teenagers get pimples or acne at some point. Some of the common factors leading to pimples are hormonal changes in the body, an unhealthy diet, improper skin care, use of harsh cosmetics like face cream and excessive sweating. Although pimples are a part of life for many, the redness and swelling they bring can make the problem worse. The…
Ayurveda is one of the best alternatives of the chemically synthesized cosmetics and make ups. According to Ayurveda, Skin has seven layers which get nutrition from masha dathu (muscle tissue). Skin is known as the updhathu (secondary product) of the rakhtdathu (blood), as it only mimic the dhatu’s in beholding the body. Skin works as a mirror of the rakhatdathu…
Hyper-Pigmentation is a skin disorder which is characterized as dark spots and patches on body and skin. Hyper-pigmentation can be caused due to excess accumulation of melanin on skin. Melanin is a complex polymer which is responsible for determining skin and hair colour. The over production of melanin is due to overactive cells called melanocytes. Most of the time, sun…
Our skin works as a protective barrier that prevents inner tissues from UV or ultraviolet rays, thermoregulation, harsh weather and environmental pollution. Being the first part of our body, Skin shows the early signs of aging which are accompanied as thinning of dermis and epidermis losing elasticity and become drier. With further advancement of aging, it results in decreased youthfulness…
Boils are skin infections which are occur at hair follicle or oil glands. Boils are deep infection in the skin. Starting symptoms of boil are redness and tenderness on the affected area. With time, this tender and red area become hard and firm. Then the center of boil becomes soft and filled with pus (infection fighting white blood cells, bacteria…
Summer is almost here, so, it is a perfect time to bring out short dresses and shades to enjoy the summer with family and friend in parks and beach. But the most of the people end up their day with getting bad tan due to exposure of harsh sun rays throughout the day. In summer, many people complained of tan…