7 Causes of Skin Pigmentation and How to Overcome Them

Skin pigmentation arises due to irregular deposition of melanin in the skin. The factors may be genetic or may be activated by external and more controllable circumstances. Melanin is deposited in the skin by melanocytes. The health of melanocytes is key to almost all pigmentation issues. Pigmentation concerns can be broken into hypopigmentation (light patches) and hyperpigmentation (dark patches). The patches may be large (e.g. vitiligo) or they may be barely perceptible. There are more…

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5 WAYS OF SKIN MOISTURISATION FOR YOUTHFUL LOOKING SKIN

Do you know that hydration and moisturisation are actually different? Hydration refers to the water content of the skin, whereas moisturisation is the skin’s ability to retain those water molecules. Do you know that you not only have to hydrate your skin but you must also prevent water loss? A few months ago, I had a customer who was in her forties. She told me that she wanted to achieve the same plump and firm…

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5 Steps To Become A Glow-Getter

Who is a glow-getter? She is a driven busy gal who strives to achieve her goals in life while attaining a beautiful glow both inside and out. So, have you got that glow? Are you a glow-getter? Glow is about radiance – it tells your story. It’s a sign of good habits, clean eating and a healthy, balanced mind. When you have a healthy glowing skin, it means you are also glowing inside. Read on…

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How You Can Starting Rewilding Your Skin Now

Skin diseases like eczema and acne are almost non-existent in hunter-gatherer communities but they have now become very common across the world. Maybe it’s time to end the war on germs and REWILD our skin? According to Merriam Webster Dictionery, the definition of REWILDing is the planned reintroduction of a plant or animal species into a habitat from which it has disappeared (as from hunting or habitat destruction) in an effort to increase biodiversity and…

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How To Achieve Glowing Skin Naturally

Glowing skin is the holy grail of beauty. Make-up products try to replicate it, beauty creams promise it, and we all want it, don’t we? But how do we get it? And then keep it? We want you to be aware that many conventional skincare and cosmetics contains synthetic ingredients. Although they give you the instant glow on your skin, it is a façade, a deception and it is not going to be long-lasting. In…

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The Secret to Lighten Pigmentation Naturally

We all know that the key to treating any kinds of pigmentation is early intervention. If you leave it and the melanin leaches into the dermis, it becomes known as dermal pigmentation. The deeper the pigment, the more difficult it is to treat. So as soon as we discover any discolouration on our skin, we should quickly treat it. In the early days, I used to sell a French organic skincare brand, whose skin whitening…

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7 Causes of Sensitive Skin and How to Overcome Them

More than half the population in America claims to have sensitive skin and other first world countries show similar statistics. In our view, this is an indictment on the products people use and how skin is viewed. Consider that a reaction may be due to your perfume, shampoo, conditioner or detergents. Sensitivity shows as reddening after applying product. Skin tends to flush, is easily aggressed when placed under stress, marks and scars easily. Apart from…

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How Emotion Can Affect Your Health and Skin

Drawing on the wisdom of ancient teachings, it is said that everything in the universe – dead or alive – is connected. If our mind, body, and spirit are in harmony with the universe, we have good health. When something disrupts this balance, we get sick. Among the things that can upset this balance are genetic or birth defects, injuries, climate and seasonal change, age, and your emotions. Did you ever get angry when someone’s…

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How to Use Facial Mask Correctly

If you don’t use any facial mask, other than the once a month trip to a spa or beauty salon, do your skin a favour and get on with it, ASAP. There are so much benefits to be gained from regularly using the right facial masks for your skin type and skin concerns. Benefits of using a mask Depending on the formula you choose, your mask can: Refine pores Improve skin’s texture Absorb excess…

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Quiz : Are you Vata, Pitta or Kapha?

“Prakruti” is your basic constitution. It is determined at the moment of conception and relates to your genetically inherited physical and emotional qualities. Prakruti specifically relates to those qualities, characteristics and tendencies that are stable. For instance, while you may experience temporary changes, like gaining or losing weight, feeling nervous or irritable, developing a cold or flu, etc., in the natural course of life you will never gain or lose five inches on your height…