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Monday, 04 February 2008 |
More info... By Rohit Chopra
Skin is a reflection of our health. Glowing skin is an indication of not just good skin care routine but also a diet that is healthy as well as a stress free lifestyle. While your skin type is something that you cannot change, the other factors will really decide how great your skin appears. Mature skin requires extra care because it has moved from a natural self supporting stage into that phase of life where care is the keyword.
Key aspects of mature skin care
Beginning with the internal factor that most affects mature skin, care is to be taken with respect to what you eat and drink, include loads of fresh fruits and vegetables in your meals. Leafy vegetables are particularly beneficial for mature skin care. Fruits and vegetables contain elements vital to the health of the skin. They enable the skin cells to carry out the necessary repair and restoration work. For mature skin care it is absolutely imperative to fix the damage caused by the sun and other environmental factors as well as polluting agents. Since this skin |
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Friday, 25 January 2008 |
More info... By onesteptog
Common Causes of Acne
Acne is not a life-threatening condition, but it can be extremely annoying. Many of us struggled with acne in our teens, but it's also quite common among adults.
There is much that still isn't known about acne. But there are some factors that often contribute to its appearance. Some of them are easy to control, while others are difficult or impossible to do anything about.
Bacteria and Se-bum
Bacteria and Se-bum are the root causes of acne. The bacteria P. acnes is found naturally in the skin, and so is Se-bum, which is produced by the sebaceous glands to moisturize the skin. Clogged pores, excess Se-bum, and the P. acnes bacteria can combine to cause damage to the pores, which shows itself as blackheads, whiteheads or pimples.
While it's fairly straightforward how acne forms, the harder question is why it forms. Studies have shown some factors that contribute to the process:
Hormones
One of the most recognized factors that causes acne is hormones. This is |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 25 January 2008 )
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