Showing posts with label Skin Care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Skin Care. Show all posts

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Effectual Treatment for Dark Upper Lip

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How To Treat Dark Upper Lip

If you have dark upper lip , you must be aware how these dark patches are stubborn. They take prolonged treatment to fade.These marks sometimes spread to both the cheeks, forehead and some other exposed body parts like arms and neck.If you want to fade these marks you need to have lot of patience. You can try some natural methods. But there are some cosmetic procedures like chemical peel, microdermabrasion and laser resurfacing which give quicker result. These procedures are a bit costly and require repeated visits to your dermatologist. This is the reason some people look for natural ways to treat dark upper lip skin condition.
Different Options For Treating Dark Upper Lip
You should remember that it is very difficult to completely remove these marks and it requires prolonged period of treatment and medication. In fact cosmetic companies are shelling out many products that promise to remove these marks overnight. If you use them regularly you do get some beneficial result. But successful treatment of dark upper lip is not that easy. Once you stop using these products, the marks return again. So what is the solution?
Reasons For Dark Upper Lip
Actually the solution lies at the cause. You need to find out what caused darkening of the skin on the upper part of your lip and caused facial pigmentation. This skin problem arises due to many factors. The most common are given below.
  • Over exposure to the sun.
  • Reaction to some cosmetics.
  • Allergic reaction to certain medicines like antibiotics or anti depressants.
  • Hormonal imbalance due to use of birth control pills or pregnancy.
  • Excessive use of the tanning booth has the same effect as over exposure to the sun.
  • Improper threading or waxing of upper lip.
Effective Treatment for Dark Upper Lip
So how do you treat this problem now that you know the reasons?
  • Protect yourself from sun by using good quality sun screen lotion.
  • Change or discontinue use of the cosmetic you are allergic to
  • If the medicine you are taking is causing pigmentation ask your doctor for a change of prescription or simply wait till the prescribed period is over.
  • Avoid tanning booth and being out in the sun.
  • Stop waxing or threading upper lip till the darkness fades and your skin is normal.
Home Remedy For Treatment of Dark Upper Lip
Now comes the actual treatment part. In can be a two way treatment procedure. You need regular exfoliation to remove damaged and darkened skin. You need to use skin whitening product or creams to whiten the skin and help fade the pigmentation.There is one natural ingredient that works miracles for dark upper lip and melasma. In fact it is very effective in treating all kinds of skin pigmentation. Take one teaspoon of fresh cream, a pinch of turmeric powder and few drops of lemon juice. Make a paste. Apply it evenly on the affected area. Let this mask stay on your skin for half an hour. Splash cold water on to clean your face. Do this everyday for at least a fortnight and you will be amazed with result.
In fact the best treatment for this skin condition and all kinds of facial pigmentation is by the use of natural herbs, certain medicinal plant extracts and some very effective vegetables that do wonders for your skin pigmentation treatment. You do not believe me? Check out this article which tells you of tons of products for effective treatment of Dark Upper Lip and all kinds of facial pigmentation.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

5 Tips to Save Your Skin Just in time for winter, here are 5 pro tips to prevent irritation -- or stop it.

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1. Don't Expose Unprotected Skin
Don't expose unprotected skin to wind and cold. "Low winter temperatures can damage your skin by disrupting the barrier that normally locks moisture into your skin," says Dr. Bank. "And when there are chinks in that armor, microscopic droplets of water can escape and freeze on the skin's surface, causing additional redness, chapping, and irritation." If you can't avoid exposure, apply a rich lotion first, such as Origins All-Purpose High-Elevation Cream Dry Skin Relief ($25, Origins). And bundle up in a scarf, but make sure it's a breathable, natural fabric such as cotton, silk, or cashmere (though not other wools — the fibers are notoriously itch-inducing).

2. Do Drink 1.5 to 2 Quarts of Water Per Day
Do drink 1.5 to 2 quarts of water per day to ensure that your skin is sufficiently hydrated. Increase this amount during the holiday season if you're going to increase your alcohol consumption, says Dr. Bank. (Alcohol is a diuretic and can rob the body of much-needed water. For that matter, so is caffeine.)
 3. Don't Slack on Your Diet
"Immune system health, which depends on proper intake of vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids, can influence the reactivity of your skin," says Dr. Bank. A good night's sleep helps in this department, too.
  
4. Don't Let Stress Ravage Your Skin
"Stress can actually increase sensitivity to environmental factors, leaving your skin more prone to irritation," says Dr. Bank. So practice yoga, curl up with a trashy novel, or find some other way to unwind.
 
5. Do Soften Your Laundry
Do launder clothing with dye- and fragrance-free detergent, fabric softener, and dryer sheets. Both additives can cause itching and rashes. Try Tide Liquid Detergent Free & Gentle ($9, drugstores) and Ultra Downy Free & Sensitive Fabric Softener ($9, drugstores).