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Acne scars can test your patience and mar your natural good looks. We present five easy fixes for them . Acne is one of the biggest banes when it comes to skin. It can happen to anyone, and it has the tendency to leave behind ugly scars for the world to see. The scars may take the shape of discolouration, dark patches or depressions in the skin. The best way to prevent acne scars is to prevent the occurrence of acne. Eating healthy food, drinking a lot of water, regular exercise and getting enough sleep are all conducive to good skin health. But if you still experience acne breakouts and scars, this is what you can do: - Daily cleansing and moisturising. Not cleansing and moisturising the skin every day results in a build-up of dead skin cells, excess oil and dirt on the skin. Acne develops and leaves scars behind. So instead of letting acne scars appear, it is better to remove the cause of acne – with daily cleansing and moisturising. - Tomato and lemon face pack. Bo...

Your skin care routine, diet, sleep times and environmental factors all play a part in adding pimples to your face. We decode what your pimples are saying. As a busy woman with several tasks to complete right this minute, you may be left with little time to yourself every day. In your spare time, you might prefer to catch up on your hobbies or socialising. Very few women are able to devote more than cursory time for skin care and preparing healthy meals. Soon, your skin breaks out in pimples. However, before you look for ways on how to remove pimples , it is important to know that pimples occurring on specific parts of the face indicate deeper problems within. We outline the common problem areas and how to remove pimples based on their occurrence: On the forehead : Pimples on the forehead indicate a deeper digestive issue. It could mean that you are unable to digest certain foods, or that these foods irritate the intestinal tract. The forehead is also likely to develo...

It is often the best way to remove facial hair, but you need to know a few facts about facial waxing before you proceed. Of all the areas of the skin that sport hair, having hair on the face is the worst. Every woman has some amount of hair on the face. In some, the hair is dense and curly, and clearly visible. This means that regular salon visits are necessary to keep the facial hair in check. Facial hair cannot be treated the same way as other kinds of body hair. The hair is fine and sparse, and the facial skin is quite delicate. So there can be no harsh measures when removing facial hair. But in recent times, more and more women are opting to wax the face. Let’s understand how facial hair removal can be done with waxing. * Hair removal depends on your lifestyle. Like with hair on the rest of your body, even the facial hair keeps growing and it is clearly visible. If you routinely have some spare time on your hands, you can schedule regular salon visits for beauty t...

We debate between shaving and waxing as the better alternative for underarm hair removal. In today’s busy world, many women don’t have the luxury of time to pamper themselves every day. There is always a mountain of tasks waiting to be completed. So when it comes to personal grooming, many women are hard pressed for time to go the salon for body hair removal, head massages, pedicures, etc. Busy women tend to shave their underarms – it’s a quick and easy solution. But have you considered waxing for underarm hair removal? When you shave… Ø   The hair is removed by using a razor blade across the skin. The blades cut the hair at the surface of the skin in one swipe. Ø   All you need is shaving gel and a razor. You can finish shaving your underarms in under two minutes. Shaving is one of the quickest and most convenient underarm hair removal methods. Ø   However, since the blades are in close contact with the skin, they can cut or nick the skin. The cuts can b...

Heel pain is the most common and the most neglected problem people face all around the world. How often do we hear our parents, relatives, or even friends complaining about severe heel pain? Too often than we would like and still we keep on ignoring it. Some people take pain medications daily but still, the pain does not go away. If you want to treat your heel pain in a proper way, first you need to know more about it. Your heel pain is the result of plantar fasciitis, caused by stress or pressure on the ligament plantar fascia which connects your heel with the front of your foot.  Any added pressure on the ligament, either from running or weight gain, can cause it to tear and get damaged. This damaged ligament is what causes the inflammation and the frustrating pain. Medications are one way to go but you can also cure it with the help of some simple exercises. Here are some easy exercises that can help you reduce your heel pain significantly. 1.    ...

Warts are small, raised bumps on your skin that are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus or HPV. They are itchy, uncomfortable, and sometimes can be quite painful. Warts are infections that are caused when skin comes in contact with this virus. They are contagious and ugly and needs careful maintenance to avoid its spreading over the body. Warts are very common and can be found in many of our ancient literary devices. There are many kinds of warts that may occur in different body parts. The major ones are known as periungual warts, common warts, flat warts, plantar warts and filiform warts. Common warts usually occur on the fingers and toes of the individuals. They appear grainy and rounded and are slightly greyer than its surrounding skin. Plantar warts generally occur on the soles of the feet and can be recognized as small, rough holes in the sole of your feet. Filiform warts can be found on the neck, chin, and around your mouth. They are small, rough abno...

Are you mulling laser hair removal on your body? Read this first! Most women battle with body hair on a daily basis. Visible body hair can limit your clothing choices and give your skin an unseemly appearance. So you may try waxing or shaving to remove the hair, but these are temporary measures. You decide to undergo laser hair removal for permanently hair-free skin. But before you do, here are 7 facts you probably didn’t know about the process: You can’t show up for your appointment with long hair. You might think that showing up for laser hair removal with furry skin is a good idea, but it’s not. Long hair growing out of the skin only makes the session go longer and slower than usual. The laser beam can penetrate the skin faster if the hair is shorter. The best thing to do is shave the skin two days prior to the appointment, so you can a small stubble for the appointment. No tanning and no creams before the appointment. The laser beam will hurt your skin i...

We list the top 5 reasons why you need to visit a dermatologist, instead of waiting for a skin problem to resolve on its own. Many of us are careful about our overall health, but when it comes to skin, hair and nail health, we often take action only when there is a problem. Many underlying medical conditions, such as liver disease and skin cancer, show their first signs on the skin. Just like one undergoes a general body check up every six months, one must get a skin check up every six months to ensure that the skin, hair and nails are in perfect health. Consider 5 reasons to see a dermatologist in Dubai : 1 Irregular moles or painful sores on the skin. Everybody has birthmarks or moles, but these normally appear in early childhood. If you notice an irregular mole, or a sudden profusion of beauty spots on your skin, then it is time to see a dermatologist. Moles often indicate conditions like skin cancer. They are common in regions with harsh sunlight and dry air, th...