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Removing facial hair? Prep your skin first

Facial waxing removes the hair from the roots, but you must take care to prepare your skin prior to waxing. We outline the process. Of all the annoying things to happen in the life of a woman, sporting hair on the face is the absolute worst. You can’t shave it, nor can you thread it away yourself. You are forced to schedule facial waxing appointments at the salon. But there is seldom time to go to the salon. Meanwhile, the hair grows unabated. There is a way to remove the facial hair by yourself, and it takes just a few minutes out of your busy schedule. You can do facial waxing by yourself, armed with cold wax strips designed for use on the face. How to prepare the skin for waxing The facial skin is delicate and thinner than the skin on the rest of the body. So, you are bound to feel more discomfort when you wax the hair on the face rather than elsewhere. However, the right cold wax strips are designed for removing facial hair without causing trau

Why Opt For A Permanent Hair Removal?

A major task for every woman is probably taking care of the hair problems in a sense of having to maintain a hair free body and that too in all the appropriate parts of the body. Women also have to go through a lot of pains in the literal sense to get a hairless body. Hair removal styles such as waxing and even shaving have certain disadvantages. They can cause problems such as bruises and bumps which are very uncomfortable. There is a permanent solution for this which is known as laser hair removal. This treatment ensures permanent hair removal on all the appropriate parts of the body. This is a very effective hair removal treatment which is determined by the examination of the hair follicle. The framework of the laser is defined thoroughly by the match of the laser light with the location and size of the hair follicle. You should look for an effective solution for hair removal considering different factors such as pain and discomfort and the recurring cost which it takes for

7 Reasons To Visit A Dermatologist In Winter

The onset of winter might give the relief from the scorching heat, however, at the same time brings many skin conditions along with it. According to Dubai Health Authority (DHA), winter observes 15-20 % of increase in the number of patients due to skin rashes and itchy skin. Not many people are aware that skin conditions are worsened due to dry and cold winter air. Here are seven reasons why you should plan to visit your dermatologist in the winter. 1.       Dry Skin The chilly and dry air in the season makes your skin dry and dull. Sebum is the natural lubricant of the skin. Dry skin produces less sebum and thus, people with dry skin often face aggravated dryness during winter conditions. Hot showers and baths, central heating, over-washing with harsh detergents and soaps, frequent swimming in highly chlorinated pools and even sun exposure can further deteriorate the condition. 2.       Eczema It is a chronic skin condition in which patches of skin becomes inflamed

Botox and Facial Fillers – How do they work?

There is a difference in the way botox and dermal facial fillers work. This article explains the need for both, and how to get a good treatment for botox in Dubai. Wrinkles and fine lines are a natural effect of aging. But they can make you look much older than your actual years. If you want to get rid of these unseemly wrinkles, you could consider getting a filler injection or Botox in Dubai. How are Botox and dermal filler treatments different? Most people are confused between Botox and dermal facial filler treatments. Though both are used to reduce the fine lines and wrinkles on the face, they are dramatically different in the way they are administered and how they function. With Botox, you are administered tiny doses of Botulinum Toxin, a neurotoxin that is injected into the nerve in the wrinkle being targeted. The nerve is deactivated temporarily, thus inhibiting the muscle that it sends impulses to. In turn, the muscle is also deactivated, which relaxes the

Here's What You Skin's Telling You

Your skin gives you many hints about what ails it. Paying heed to these common signs of distress will give you healthy skin for longer, as will using the best skin care products. As humans, we tend to ignore hints of trouble unless the problem becomes an acute one. That constant sniffle which we dismiss as a minor cold points to an undiagnosed health concern. That constant hair loss points not just to stress, but to alopecia. Similarly, the skin problems that we commonly dismiss as minor ones often point to issues within. Arm yourself with the best skin care problems to tackle these common skin maladies – and pay attention to what they’re telling you: * Acne. Adult acne is stubborn and often does not resolve itself. It can be caused by a variety of problems, from stress to hormonal imbalance, and from antibiotic reaction to environmental factors. Acne disappears when the irritant causing it is eliminated. You can treat it with a dermatologist’s help, drinkin

How To Buy Beauty Products Online

We present a few simple tips to pick the right beauty products on the Internet. Every day, we are bombarded with advertisements of scores of creams, lotions, serums and powders to beautify the skin. Wading through them to find the right products can be a Herculean task! The good news is, you can find the right beauty product online as well. This is how you can buy it online  * Know your skin type and its peculiarities. There are four main skin types: Normal, Dry, Oily and Combination Skin. Before buying any products, online or offline, you must know your skin type and the kind of products that are appropriate for it. A dermatologist can study your skin composition and tell you your skin type, as also the essential ingredients to look out for. Do tell the dermatologist of any past rashes or allergic reactions you have faced so as to get a proper skin profile. * Scour the Internet for the best products. The best beauty brands advertise and sell their products onlin

All You Need To Know About Skin Pigmentation

Skin pigmentation can take many forms, and the condition points to an imbalance in the skin cells that produce melanin. This article looks at the condition. You may have noticed it in somebody else, or maybe in yourself – a discoloured patch of skin on the face or body, either darker than the rest of the skin or lighter. There are some whose entire body is covered in white skin, accompanied by light hair and eyes. In others, there are prominent spots or skin lesions. All of these conditions point to different types of skin pigmentation. What is it? Skin pigmentation is a general term used to describe a change in the skin’s cellular composition that brings about discolouration of the skin. The skin gets its colour from melanin, a pigment present in the dermis. It is produced by melanocytes, which are special cells present in the upper layer of the skin called the epidermis. When melanin is produced, it quickly starts spreading across the skin – thus, your skin is uni