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Did you know that scientists can approximately predict your age with just your microbiome? Something to wonder about, right?
Long gone are the days when you just simply slap on an ‘anti-aging’ moisturizer and hope for the best. People are thankfully realizing the importance of wellness and know that overall wellness and skin health go hand-in-hand. Not only that, a few years ago, but skincare was also just marketed to a certain age group. Today, however, skincare is less about your age and more about your skin type, lifestyle, and individual needs and concerns. And one of the most exciting things in the skincare and wellness world is the skin microbiome.
Since every day more and more skincare companies are starting to invest in microbiome technology, I think it’s high time I discuss the all-too-important factor of skincare, the Holy Skin Microbiome. There even have been claims that your skin microbiome could be the secret key you were looking for the door to youthful and luminous skin.
What is Skin Microbiome?
For those of you who don’t know about skin microbiome yet, let’s start with what is skin microbiome. The skin microbiome sometimes called the skin flora, is the term for trillions of species that live on our skin. There are 1,000 different bacterial species and up to 80 different fungi species. Some of these are also residents of your gut microbiome and some are more likely to be found on your skin rather than your gut. Another important thing to know is microbiome is quite like a fingerprint. No two people have the same microbiome. The skin microbiome changes depend on the “eco-niche,” or location, age, and gender. For example, a hormonal, sweaty teenage boy sports a very different microbiome than a postmenopausal woman.
These microbiomes not only boost immunity and regulate pH levels but are also helpful in creating ‘tight junctions’ between skin cells, which helps keep water in and toxins out, meanwhile producing natural antibiotics called antimicrobial peptides that fight harmful bacteria.
How does it Affect our Health?
1. Communication with our Immune System:
Microbes don’t only lie on the surface of the skin, but according to research in 2013, scientists found microbes in the innermost layer of the skin which is the subcutaneous fat layer. The most interesting thing is that that is where the microbiome and our immune system engage in a very intimate conversation 24/7. So, we have to make sure that the microbiomes whisper only good things to our immune system.
2. Infection Prevention:
Just like a gut microbiome prevents bodily infections, skin microbiomes also work similarly. It helps control the growth of pathogenic organisms and helps prevent infection. Skin Microbiomes are actually our first line of defense.
3. Controls Inflammation
I’ve just told you about the conversation between our skin immune system and our microbiome, right? Well, inflammation is how you can tell how that conversation is going. If there are no signs of inflammation, that means that your microbiomes and immune system are getting along well, but if your immune system thinks that the microbiomes are crossing some kind of line, that causes the system to produce inflammatory compounds which if you’ve been taking care of your skin microbiomes, can help control it.
4. Environmental Shield
The skin microbiome acts as a shield against environmental aggressors. It limits the exposure of our skin to allergens, oxidative damage and even helps in healing our wounds. The skin microbiome is also responsible for keeping the skin plump and moist. The one thing that I’ve recently heard, and its amazing scientific research-based news, is that microbiomes help protect us from harmful UV rays.

1. Hydration and Healthy Foods:

2. Work the Gut

3. Avoid Harsh Soaps

4. Exercise!

Watch the full video. Did you know about the skin microbiome?

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Your face says it all!
How you’re feeling, your moods and different states of mind not only show up on your face as expressions but also show up on your skin. Many researchers have proved what we probably already know. Our emotions impact our skin.
Our skin is remarkable. It is not only the largest organ of our body but also one of the first to form. You may think your skin is only protecting you from the environment around you, but it’s also helping to control your body temperature and helping you maintain water balance in your body.
While it’s true that you are what you eat, everything you’re eating becomes a part of your skin. But it’s also true that you are, what you feel. Your experiences, your feelings also become a part of your skin.
Merrady Wickes, the head of education at the Detox Market, says that our skin is one of the biggest indicators of our state of mind. If you’re and content, your skin will have a healthy glow to it and will appear clearer and smoother.

Why is our Skin Being Affected by Our Moods?
I’m sure all of you have heard about the fight-or-flight response, our core instincts to how we deal with issues.
When you’re going through something stressful, your body releases hormones inside. The hormones include cortisol, epinephrine (adrenaline) and testosterone. These hormones cause excess oil production and acne breakouts, lower your immunity which can make you vulnerable to psoriasis and increase the amount of blood in your vessels which leads to a puffy face and dark circles.
And don’t forget what accompanies your stress and worries, WRINKLES. Constantly stressing leads to frown lines and wrinkles on your forehead and eye area as well.
Not only stress affects our health, but it also affects our lifestyle, disrupting our healthy routines. We get a little less enthusiastic about our skincare routines, being too tired to take off our makeup, not getting enough sleep and eating comfort food. All of this makes the matter for your already stressed skin worse.
At the same time, if you’re happy and joyful, your skin will show all the good signs for it. Your body will produce all four of the happy chemicals – endorphins, oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine. These chemicals will help heal your skin barrier, make your skin more radiant and your facial muscles will relax leaving your skin to appear softer and smoother.

Help your Emotions to Better Skin
In this day and age, there’s so much negativity around us that we tend to get stressed quite easily. But always, always remember one thing: If the stress in your life isn’t going anywhere, your self-care shouldn’t be going anywhere either. Never ever forget to take care of yourself through the tough times. That way both you and your skin come out looking stronger than ever.
In this part of the video, I will guide you on how you can manage the stress for better-looking skin. Here are a few tips.
• When in doubt, sleep!
It’s called beauty sleep for a reason. Sleeping well can help fix a lot of problems for you. You sleep can save you and your skin. When you sleep, your happy chemicals start to grow, that is why you will always notice your skin has a positive glow to it when you get a good night’s sleep.

• Meditation
Meditation is a lifesaver when it comes to dealing with stress. It works wonders on your body, mind and skin. Especially techniques like face yoga and face massage help your face look more sculpted and more glowy because these techniques help your facial muscles relax.

• Set a Schedule
One of the things that really help one deal with stress is consistency. Making a routine of your everyday life will help you stay in control of how much you can to your plate of energy. Try to build a healthy system for yourself so you can deal with all the negative and stressful energies at your own pace.

Another trick is to cancel one task from your schedule every day. It helps you relax better and eventually lesser to-dos help you find time for yourself and your peace of mind.
• Treat Yourself
I’m a firm believer of showering yourself with love. If you’re feeling down and stressed, it’s always a good idea to break out the big guns and sweep yourself off your own feet. Go an extra mile to pamper yourself with skincare routines, spa treatments or buying yourself something that will make you happy.
Before I leave, please know that your skin and your nervous systems have a common embryonic origin. It means that the same kind of cells form both your brain and your skin. There’s a connection between your skin and nerves which makes it presence known in multiple ways. Always take care of one end to make sure the other one is doing good as well.

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So, what exactly is body acne? Body acne is pretty much the same as the acne that we observe on our faces, but what makes it more problematic is that it covers more areas and occurs in areas that are hard to reach and treat.
Just like our acne on the face, body acne occurs due to unshed dead skin cells which combine with oil glands to clog our pores of the body. This leads to an environment on your skin that allows the acne-causing bacteria to grow and form those pesky little bumps on our body.
So why does it choose upper body areas like our back and chest?
The skin of our upper body especially our back is thicker as compared to the rest of our bodies, and they’re also full of oil-producing glands. These oil glands partner up with all the dead skin cells and lead to acne.

What Causes Body Acne?

Some common causes of acne are:
Genetics: Acne sometimes can be hereditary. Body acne can be a part of your genes and might run in your family.
Medications: Many medications, especially antidepressants, have been known to have acne as a side effect.
Hormones: Hormonal changes are often the cause of acne in our teenage years. But for women past puberty, pimple outbreaks can be linked to hormonal changes that happen during menstruation and pregnancy.
Sweat. Sweat is one of the main causes of body acne. It can clog the pores, leading to acne. And if sweat appears in tight clothing, it can make acne a lot worse.
Stress. Stress isn’t a direct cause of acne, but it could be a contributing factor.
Unhealthy Diet: The kind of food you eat, can also affect your acne. Research done by the American Academy of Dermatology shows that certain foods like dairy, potato chips, white bread can also be a trigger to acne.
How to Prevent and Get Rid of Body Acne?
Now on to the most important part of today’s video, how can you get rid of body acne.
1. Wear loose-fitting clothes:
Tight clothes can entrap heat and sweat against your skin which when left for hours can cause breakouts on your body. Tight clothes also create a lot of friction which is very inviting for acne. So always go for loose-fitting clothing that allows your skin to breathe and doesn’t trap the sweat.
2. Wash Your Bedsheets Regularly
Whenever someone tells me they have acne on their face, I always advise them to keep changing their pillowcases regularly to prevent the oil and dirt from your pillow reaching your skin. So to avoid body acne, please try to wash your bed sheets regularly too. Cleaning your sheets regularly will help keep your pores unclogged.
3. Keep an eye out for Panthenol
Now, this is something many just don’t know about. Panthenol also is known as Vitamin B5, is used in many skincare products and hair care products but the percentage of panthenol in skincare is really low for it to be harmful. Since it’s an excellent moisturizer, the percentage tends to be a little too high in hair shampoos and conditioners. Too much of panthenol can cause acne on some people’s bodies.
So, please try to keep an eye on the ingredients’ list on your shampoo and conditioners and try buying hygiene products without panthenol and that might help with the breakouts on your body
4. Shower Regularly
Excessive oil is the number one reason for back and chest acne. Some people, especially ones with oily skin, tend to produce a lot of oil all over their bodies. Since oil is a perfect breeding ground for bacteria, try to shower as often as possible. And if you live in humid weather as I do, try to bathe twice a day. That will reduce the breakout on your body by controlling the oil and keeping your skin clean. Also, ALWAYS shower after a workout too or use a light cleanser to wash off all the sweat you’ve worked up. This is the easiest technique for controlling your body acne.
5. Go for Antibacterial Cleansers
Antibacterial soaps are quite helpful in helping clean the skin properly from all the dirt, sweat, and oil and eventually fight the bacteria that may be causing the acne breakouts.
While you’re on the lookout for a good body cleanser, try to find one that is sulfate-free and has salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is really good for fighting acne and cleaning the skin without drying it in the first place.
6. Eat Healthily
You really are what you eat. Please focus on what you’re putting into your body because it will eventually appear on your skin in one way or another. So I suggest you focus on healthy foods and healthy lifestyles to get healthy skin.
I hope you guys have a better understanding of body acne now and my hacks help you get rid of body acne as well. If you need a life coach to guide you to a healthy diet and a healthy lifestyle, you can have a one-on-one session with me.

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How many of you have wondered that after you’ve invested in a really good skincare routine, and the products are working their magic just like they promised but after a while, you notice that they’re not working as good as they’re supposed to? Your body tells you everything, right? When you started your regimen at first, it showed amazing results in a few weeks. Your face is glowing, your skin is clearer, your eyes appear bright and overall you look very fresh. But after some time, let’s say a year or two, I’ve heard from many women and seen it myself too that the results are not that great anymore. You don’t look as fresh and glowing as you’re supposed to. Since I’ve been often asked, on numerous occasions by women about why their skincare products are not working anymore, I thought I’d do a little video to help you understand the reasons behind your failing skincare products.
Reason Number 1:
– Products Have Been Contaminated

Contamination is one of the most important reasons your products may have stopped working their magic on your skin. Many times, we unknowingly transfer bacteria and germs to a lot of things. The same goes for our products. We can transfer germs and bacteria to our skincare when maybe we open the jar, dip our fingers into the products, touch our droppers directly to our skin, or even leaving the jars open for too long can introduce dirt, bacteria and other contaminants into the products.

Reason Number 2:
– Products Have Degraded or Expired

So, there’s an expiration date and there’s shelf life. The expiration date tells us about how long a certain product is safe to use and will deliver quality results. Now, that is obviously very important, because you wouldn’t want to use something expired which can potentially damage your skin. Another thing is the shelf life; shelf life tells us about the quality of the product. For example, is a product says its shelf life is 12 months, that means it’s going to deliver its best results for 12 months after you’ve opened it.
Reason Number 3:
– Wrong Frequency or Lack of Consistency

Now, lack of consistency is something we don’t like to admit but it is one of the reasons that can hinder the progress of your skincare glow up. We’re all guilty of that one or two lazy nights when we’re just too tired and numb to get up for our skincare regimen or maybe we’re running late and there’s just no time for skincare. First of all, I would strongly advise that you make the time. I totally understand if you’re lacking consistency, especially if you’re a mom or/and a working woman. You’re either too tired or too busy.

Reason Number 4:
– Your Skin or The Environment has Changed

Our skin goes through various changes as we grow and go through different experiences in life. Especially as we grow older, our skin’s texture changes as well as it’s requirements. It’s highly possible that what was working for you for two to three years back, may not be what your skin needs now and that’s why you’re not seeing any results. So, have your skin checked and get the products that your skin needs now.

Reason Number 5:
– Your Skincare Combination is not Right

We all feel like a little Chemist working off different products for our skins. We’re using different ingredients, different brands, and getting the feel of each new combo to see what’s working really well for us. While it’s really fun to pretend to be a chemist, we’re actually playing a risky little game with our skin. You see, some products don’t go well together and can cause more harm than good. For example, Retinol should not be used alongside with Vitamin C. Another thing that Vitamin C does not pair well, is with Benzoyl Peroxide (acne-treatment) and that can just do really bad things to your skin. Or maybe you’re using a little too much of some ingredients like AHAs and Vitamin A, which can also be bad for you. So, please consult a specialist before you’re playing chemist with your skin to make sure you get your money’s worth from your products.

Reason Number 6:
– Too Many Dead Skin Cells

Too much build-up of dead skin cells can stop your product from getting into the skin. And it makes total sense because your products will have to go through layers of dead skin cells to get to just the first layer of skin. So, if your product is fighting to get through so many layers already, it’s highly likely the active ingredients that are actually supposed to do their magic on your skin, will probably settle on some layer of dead skin and will never actually reach your skin.

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Retinol is all the rage nowadays in the skincare industry and if you ask me, retinol deserves every bit of attention it’s getting these days. It can work wonders on your skin. Just buying a retinol product isn’t enough, you have to pick the perfect formula of retinol. You have to believe me when I say that picking the right retinol is as essential as using it. But there are a huge variety of retinol products available in the market and it can be quite confusing to choose the right one for your skin. So, this video will be an info-session on all you need to know about retinol to know what’s good for your skin.
What is Retinol?
So, what exactly is Retinol? Retinol is basically Vitamin A – one of the body’s more important nutrients. What you might not have known is that the whole family of retinoids is derived from Vitamin A. If you ask me, sunscreen is the number one fix to antiageing and Vitamin A is the next best thing. Retinol, when applied on the skin, turns into the retinoic acid, which is responsible for boosting collagen, increasing cell thickness, and skin cell regeneration. Retinol is super-effective in treating wrinkles, brown spots, acne, uneven skin tone and continuous use can make your skin appear more youthful.

How to find the right Retinol?
Retinol is a very tricky ingredient to work with especially when it is being formulated since it doesn’t work well with other ingredients. Nowadays, many brands are just adding retinol to their products and calling it an anti-aging miracle, but these products usually don’t work well due to poor formulating. So, to make sure your retinol product is doing its job, you have to learn to choose the best one for you.
Things to Look for in Retinol Products:
1. Stable Retinol

I know I’m starting with something that might seem complex to you at first, but I will try to make it as understandable as possible. Stabilization of retinol is all about how it’s contained. This is called microencapsulation. Microencapsulation is a process that actually protects active ingredients like retinol in liposomes, shells or membranes. This will help control the retinol and stabilize it so it’s magic isn’t released before it’s even applied on the skin. When you apply the encapsulated retinol, your skin will break down the encapsulation itself so the retinol can do its best work. So always remember to check the packaging of retinol products to make sure that the retinol is stabilized in liposomes, shells or membranes so you’ll know that the retinol will actually do its intended work. On the package, it would say “Encapsulated Retinol” or if you check the ingredients list, a stabilized retinol product will say “Liposome Encapsulated Retinol”.

2. Oil or Silicone?

That’s another thing to consider. Should your retinol be mixed with oil or silicone? These mixtures are relatively cheaper because they can be easily moved but that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective. And if you’re someone who loves the feel of oils and silicones on their skin, that’s a win-win for you. But if you have clogged pores, then you would wanna avoid these mixtures and go for stabilized fluid serums and boosters.

3. Know the Right Packaging

If you find a retinol product in a transparent container with no box, please put it back because it’s of no use now. Retinol is a very sensitive ingredient and it can be rendered ineffective if exposed to light. So, always try to look for retinol products in opaque containers because you want your retinol to remain active and safe from light.

Another thing to look for in your product is airtight containers. Oxygen is not good for your retinol products so try to avoid the bottles that come with droppers because your retinol will be useless after you’re halfway through due to all the air you’ve been pumping. Always pick the airtight and opaque containers.

4. The Right Brand

Please don’t go buying retinol online from a brand you don’t trust because retinol must always be made in advanced technology labs. Do your homework to find the right product for your skin. Go for brands that are proudly sharing important stats like the stability, percentages of ingredients and directions.

5. Prescription vs Non-Prescription Retinol

Prescription retinol does work faster, and you will be able to tell it’s working because you feel irritation and dryness and those are the side-effects as well. As for non-prescription retinol, it’s really hard to tell if it’s working for you because it can take a few months to see the difference but at the upside, there no side effects.
But just because non-prescription slow to work that causes some to give up. But I would advise you guys to please stick out long enough to see how good it is for your skin.

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By now, all of you already know how essential it is to wear sunscreen daily. And that realization has thankfully led to a lot of women and men to protect their skin from the damages that come with sun exposure. Sunscreen has now the most integral part of morning skincare routine and I couldn’t be happier for everyone who’s doing their best to protect their skin.
Now that everyone has realized the importance of sunscreens, another important question arises; what type of sunscreen should you be using? There’s a lot of debate going on about physical and chemical sunscreens. So, I’ve decided to help you choose the best sunscreen for your skin.
Physical Sunscreen:
Physical sunscreens get their name because they act as a physical barrier against the UV rays from the sun. The sunscreen acts as a shield and does not allow the UV rays to get into your skin and actually ends of deflecting them away from your skin. Physical sunscreens also are known as mineral sunscreen because of the active mineral ingredients that it contains. The two active mineral ingredients, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide have the only ingredients that have been labelled as safe by the FDA.
Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of physical sunscreens.
Pros:
• Starting with the pros, physical sunscreens are broad-spectrum. They can protect you from both UVA and UVB rays.
• Physical sunscreens instantly come into action. You don’t have to wait 15-30 minutes for it to start doing its work.
• Has the active ingredients that actually are approved safe by the FDA.
• Because of the white layer that appears on the skin, it’s really easy to tell if your sunscreen is coming off.
• If the skin doesn’t get sweaty or wet, physical sunscreens last longer in the UV light exposure as compared to chemical sunscreens.
• Physical sunscreen is extremely suitable for those who have sensitive skin since it doesn’t allow the heat to absorb.
• It’s really beneficial for acne-prone and oily skin since it does not clog the pores.
• Have a longer expiration date than chemical sunscreens
Cons:
• The sticky white layer that usually accompanies almost every mineral sunscreen may not be appealing to some.
• You have to apply it frequently especially if you’re sweating because it can rub off.
• A thin layer won’t do. For physical sunscreen to work effectively, you have to apply it properly all over your face.

Chemical Sunscreen:
Chemical sunscreens can also be called organic sunscreens because they contain organic chemicals that absorb the UV rays and convert them into heat which is then released. Most of the sunscreens found in the pharmacies are usually chemical sunscreens. Many people avoid chemical sunscreens fearing that it might penetrate their skin, but it should be noted that it’s not the skin that absorbs the ray but the chemicals in the sunscreen themselves.
Pros:
• Chemical sunscreens are more efficient when it comes to application. They are thin and elegant which feels good to wear on the skin especially when you’re wearing makeup.
• You don’t have to apply it generously. A small amount will go a long way.
• They don’t feel sticky at all.
• Chemicals can get into your skin, but it has been studied that they are not harmful at all.
Cons:
• The most vital con I’ve learned about chemical sunscreens is that 12 out of 16 ingredients have not been labelled safe by the FDA. The most worrisome of all is oxybenzone. Oxybenzone has potential to disturb hormone levels and may cause endometriosis. It is not only a risk of humans but is also harmful to the coral reefs in the ocean because it is not biodegradable, that is why it is banned in a lot of places like Huawei and Virgin Islands.
• Chemical sunscreens have been known to irritate the skin and eyes as well which is not good for people with sensitive skin.
• May even cause your brown spots to get worse because of all the heat being made in the skin.
• Requires time ranging from 15-30 minutes to start doing its job after being applied.
• Chemical sunscreens are not as long-lasting as physical sunscreens. They have to be frequently applied throughout the day.
• Some chemical sunscreens may cause acne-prone skin to breakout.
• It is not suitable for people with sensitive skin and the higher the formula of SPF, the worse irritation and redness can get for them.
That’s all from me about physical and chemical sunscreens so now all of you can weigh the pros and cons according to your skin and choose the sunscreen best fit for your skin and your daily routine. And please don’t forget to do a patch test before applying a new sunscreen on your face.

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With COVID19 proving to us that it’s not going anywhere anytime soon, we’re all trying to keep ourselves as safe as possible. Everyone’s wearing masks, gloves and if you’re a health-care worker, a PPE kit. We’re all trying to adjust masks and other protective gear as part of our routine when we’re out to buy groceries or have to work outside. While many are us have been finding it difficult to breathe wearing the mask, but have you been noticing that your skin is reacting more than it usually does in this humid weather? If so, you may be experiencing another side-effect of the COVID masks – skin problems.
In the early COVID19 days, a survey was conducted in the Hubei province in China that revealed that nearly all doctors and nurses suffered from damaged skin because of protective gear, especially the masks. Dermatological damage was noticed in the areas of nose, cheeks, chin and hands. But these skin problems aren’t just restricted to health-care workers, is it? Anyone who’s wearing masks regularly and for long intervals is reporting skin problems.
Here are a few common ways your skin is acting up due to COVID masks:
1. Increased Humidity

When wearing a mask, we’re constantly feeling warm breath on our face which causes the humidity around our skin to increase. This humidity which is already blocked around our face starts to clog the pores which can result in acne. Dermatologists are coining this type of acne breakout as “maskne”. Not only that, but the excessive humidity and temperature can also cause rosacea, an inflammatory rash, to act up, which is not good for people with a history of rosacea and acne breakouts.
So, try to keep your skin cool and clean throughout the day and don’t forget to use light moisturizers when wearing masks.

2. Irritants in the masks

Masks, especially the fabric masks sometimes have substance in the cloth which can cause irritate the skin to cause dermatitis. Not only from the cloth, but there are also irritants and allergens in the detergents that can cause your skin to exhibit allergic reactions.

If you think you’re getting an allergic reaction from the detergents, try to use hot water with light, fragrance-free soaps to wash the masks. And try to buy good quality cotton masks.

3. Mask-Skin Friction

If you’re a medical worker or someone who has to wear masks for long hours, you are probably observing that your skin has red marks and the upper layer is starting to chafe. This is due to the friction between your skin and your mask due to the necessary tightness of the mask. If your skin is chafing, you will observe it in areas around your nose, cheeks, ears and jawline.

Try to buy masks that keep you safe but are not too tight or uncomfortable to wear. And when wearing light-weight moisturizers and sunblock, let it first absorb into your skin. It actually helps avoid friction and chafing.

4. Old Skin Routines

Your pre-pandemic skincare routine will probably not work if you have to regularly go outside and wear masks. As much as we want to practice the old skincare and makeup routines to hold on to the old days, it’s actually doing a lot of damage to our skin. Heavy moisturizers and wearing heavy makeup or a using bulk of products can lead to clogging of your pores. You may experience more breakouts than usual, which can lead to acne scars if you factor in the chafing from the masks.

So, it’s best to go easy on the makeup and skincare products and try to use lightweight moisturizers and non-comedogenic products to keep your skin clear and healthy.

5. Repeating the Same Mask

When we’re wearing a mask for a few hours, all the face oils, sweat and makeup can cling to your mask. All the residue will result in bacteria on your skin when you wear the mask again without cleaning it. The bacteria can also be the reason your skin starts to break out, which is something we don’t want.

So, it’s always best to keep a couple of masks in rotation and after wearing a mask, wash it in hot water with mild soap to clean it properly.

COVID masks are here to stay for the next few months. While you’re to keep your insides safe from the virus, try to protect your outsides, your beautiful skin, safe from any dermatological damage.

How are you taking care of your skin while wearing a mask? Share with me.

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Skin pigmentation or hyper-pigmentation is the dreaded brown, tan, or grey spots that appear on the skin. Now, it’s not something that just happens to women, but the pigmentation is common in men as well. Although people with darker skin tones are more commonly affected, pigmentation can occur on any skin color.
Now the most common types of skin pigmentation are melasma, sunspots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and believe me when I say that it’s important to know what kind of pigmentation you’re suffering from.
Here’s a short version of the three types to help you learn which kind of hyperpigmentation you’re dealing with:
i. Melasma:

Melasma is usually the result of hormone changes and commonly appears during pregnancies. Melasma may appear anywhere on the body but usually appear on the stomach and the face.

ii. Sunspots:

The name tells you everything. Sunspots appear due to excessive exposure to the sun. They are very common and appear in areas that are exposed to the sun, like face and arms.

iii. Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation:

This kind of hyperpigmentation usually appears after an injury or inflammation on the skin. The example we can all relate to is acne.
Most of you might be looking for treatment options but there are certain cares that you must take into account when dealing with hyperpigmentation. We wouldn’t wanna make that hyperpigmentation any worse than it already might be.
Let’s look at five things that might make your hyperpigmentation worse.
1. Ignoring Solar Protection

The fact that exposure to the sun can make your dark spots even darker is a no-brainer. I cannot stress enough about the importance of protection from solar rays. Lots of people out there are still not making sunscreens a part of their routines and that can make your hyperpigmentation even worse. Exposure to solar rays leads to a higher production of melanin and more pigmentation on your skin. So, invest in sunblocks, hats, and clothes that can protect your whole body from the sun.
2. Unsupervised Use of Topical Medication

There are many topical medicines used to treat hyperpigmentation, one of the most popular ingredients in these medications being hydroquinone. While hydroquinone can lighten the skin but prolonged use of hydroquinone without any expert’s supervision can actually lead to the darkening of your skin.

3. Picking at your Face

Most of us are guilty of the constant need to touch our face especially when we’re breaking out but it’s time you leave your face alone. Constantly picking or worse scratching at your acne or even blackheads will in no way help clearing your skin but what it will do is lead to more pigmentation.

4. Stress and Unhealthy Diet

Yes, just another problem caused by stress. Stress is not only an instigator of hyperpigmentation but it actually makes things worse. To top all of it, once you’re prey to hyperpigmentation, you have to be really, really careful with what you’re consuming. When it comes to food, “Psoralens” are to watch out for. Psoralen is the natural insecticide produced by the plants to repel insects but it can actually increase the production of melanin in your skin and allow pigmentation to get worse.
Not only psoralens, but an unhealthy diet can also make the matter a lot worse for you. Consuming unhealthy food especially dairy can lead to acne and inflammations that further lead to more hyperpigmentation.

So, try to practice zen-like calm using stress management techniques like meditation, breathing exercises. They will not only do wonders to your skin but will help a great deal with pigmentation. If you’re confused about your diet, you can watch my video on YouTube where I’ve discussed what kind of diet you need to improve pigmentation.

5. Random Home Remedies

Now, I’m all for a holistic approach to skincare routines and home remedies for skincare problems but when dealing with sensitive problems like hyperpigmentation, please don’t just throw anything on your face. Many people will advise you to use lemon on your skin but that can actually make your pigmentation way worse and also make it super-sensitive to the sun. So, before going for any home remedies, it’s always best to fact check the hacks.

There you have it, guys. If you were wondering before why your pigmentation was getting worse, you’ve probably figured it out by now. So, if you’re guilty of doing any of the above things before, it’s time you correct your habits and let your skin thank you for it!

Hope this will help you manage your pigmentation better.

Love and Health

Uma

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A lot of you are asking about things to do this summer for skin health.

So here you go, 5 things that you need to take care of during hot and humid weather.

What is your tip for summer skincare?

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Uma

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What is Exfoliation?

Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells and other unwanted debris that cling to the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin). Regular exfoliation of both the face and the body is an important part of maintaining healthy skin that looks and feels great.

Why You Need to Exfoliate?
As we age, the rate of skin cell turnover slows, meaning the body takes longer to shed old skin cells and generate new ones. Studies show it takes 40-60 days for skin cells to be completely regenerated in older adults, while it takes only 28 days for younger individuals (and half that for babies!). And to make matters more drastic, the production of collagen—a protein crucial to skin’s firmness and elasticity—also decreases with age, resulting in progressively-thinning, structurally-weakened skin.
So, what can you do to slow this process? Exfoliate. Sloughing away dirt and dead skin cells help eliminate dullness, roughness, and dryness—conditions that amplify the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and uneven pigmentation—and leaves you with a smooth, radiant complexion.

1 DIY Exfoliator
Papaya
Sea Salt

2 DIY Exfoliator
Coffee
Honey

3 DIY Exfoliator
Rolled oats
Brown sugar
Water

Exfoliation is a confusing subject, I get that, watch the full video as I clear some myths.

And if you try these exfoliators then let me know how it made your skin feel?

Love and Health

Uma

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A lot of you ask me about my healthy hair secret.
A few months back I was experiencing hair loss, more than usual and I wanted to try out something natural for hair growth and strength.
A friend of mine suggested to use rice water for hair growth, I did my research and I tried it and I was consistent for two months. And I was pleasantly surprised to see some positive results.

The other day I shared this on my Insta Stories and you all wanted to know how I make it.

So I filmed this video to share with you guys.

Have you used rice water for your hair? What is the result you got?
Share it with me.

Love and Health

Uma

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Self-care is big in my diary right now.
It’s important to take care of yourself to take care of everyone around you.
And if you are by yourself, all the more reason to take care of yourself since its good for mental health.

This DIY Face mask is one of my favorites, it’s an exfoliator and mask in one.
Great for pigmented, dull, and uneven skin.

Ingredients

Baking Soda
Turmeric
Honey

Baking soda is incredibly versatile and can be used to treat a lot of different issues. But one of the main functions is that it balances the PH level of skin.

Turmeric is highly anti-inflammatory
Fight off acne. Turmeric is excellent for acne because it is a natural antiseptic and helps to keep bacteria from spreading
Reduces dark circles and its brightening.
Protect against sun damage & aging.
Reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
Soothe dry skin.

Honey opens up your skin pores to cleanse them and get rid of blackheads. Its antioxidants, antiseptic, and antibacterial properties allow it to help you fight acne by keeping your pores free of oily dirt while at the same time keeping them hydrated and tight to give your clearer complexion.

Try the mask and let me know how it feels.

If you are going through skin issues and you want to understand your skin better, you can check out my online course Holistic Skincare masterclass. https://theumashow.com/holistic-skin-care-masterclass-2/
I have a sale going on, it’s only for USD 99 right now.
This course will give you in-depth knowledge about your skin inside out.

Love and Health

Uma

Hope you all are keeping safe and healthy
My secret is no more a secret, here’s how I make my nourishing hair oil.
Make it, try it, be consistent and let me know the results.

Love and Health

Uma

Here’s how a balanced and nutrient-rich diet can help to reduce and prevent hyperpigmentation effectively:
• Load Your Diet With Vitamin C
Since photo-damage is one of the most common factors that lead to dark spots, melasma, and freckles, it’s essential to eat vitamin-C filled foods. This super antioxidant is jam-packed with photo-protective, brightening, and rejuvenating properties. Vitamin C slows down the production of melanocytes by inhibiting the action of tyrosinase, an enzyme required for melanin synthesis. It also boosts the formation of collagen in the body, facilitating faster cell repair and renewal. Moreover, vitamin C defends the skin’s barrier against oxidative stress. Kiwi, tomatoes, bell peppers, berries, citrus fruits, and broccoli are great sources of adding vitamin C to your daily diet.
• Amp up Your Vitamin B12 Intake
A lower level of vitamin B12 in the body is known to cause skin discoloration and hyperpigmentation. This essential vitamin is required for the production of red blood cells, DNA synthesis, and optimal cognitive functioning. Besides, it acts as the body’s natural pigment regulator that keeps track of how much pigment is produced and where it appears. Vitamin B12 deficiency will not just increase the amount of melanin that results in hyperpigmentation but also reduce the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. You can obtain this vitamin from eggs, dairy products, seafood, red meat, and other non-vegetarian sources.
• Increase Your Vitamin A Consumption
Vitamin A is widely known for its skin-loving effects, such as enhanced cell turnover rate and high concentration of antioxidants. Faster turnover rate ensures the regeneration and repair of damaged skin while antioxidants shield against free radical damage. Spinach, chili peppers, broccoli, carrots, collard greens, sweet potatoes, lettuce, apricots, and turnip are some of the abundant sources of vitamin A. Try to incorporate raw foods with vitamin A because cooking can reduce the efficacy of the nutrients. Get in sync with this miracle compound today and reap its amazing benefits.
• Incorporate Vitamin E into Your Diet
The skincare benefits of vitamin E need no introduction. It’s commonly touted as a skin hydrating, protecting, and brightening agent by various skincare manufacturers. Vitamin E provides the same incredible benefits when consumed in food. Its antioxidants reinforce the skin’s protective layer to protect it against harmful toxins and UV rays. The deep hydrating effect makes the skin glow from the inside. Try eating vitamin-E rich foods like apples, avocados, green tea, nuts, broccoli, and tomatoes to treat your hyperpigmentation naturally.
• Fill your Diet with Zinc
This is yet another skin-friendly nutrient that plays a significant role in keeping the skin feeling and looking healthy. It aids in cell production, protects against free radicals and UV rays, promotes tissue healing, and fights against bacteria and inflammation. Reduced level of zinc in the body is associated with the formation of hyperpigmentation along with a number of other skin issues. Therefore, it’s necessary to keep providing your body with a consistent supply of zinc through your daily diet to keep it in its top shape. A few of the foods to make sure your body is getting enough zinc include shrimps, kidney beans, flax seeds, almonds, chickpeas, beef, lamb, spinach, avocado, chicken, mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, and lentils.
• Slack on Sugar
If you have a sweet tooth and struggle to fight hyperpigmentation, we have bad news for you. Your favorite desserts can cause glycation in the body, worsening your skin discoloration and unevenness. Glycation is the process during which glucose attaches to the protein molecules in the body and causes the protein to break down, resulting in collagen degradation. Therefore, cut down on your sugar consumption and avoid food items with high glycemic index, including pasta, white rice, chocolate bars, pre-made pasta sauce, candy bars, bottled salad dressings, and processed food. Some common swaps for refined sugar are honey, monk fruit, and stevia.
• Avoid Fizzy Drinks
Processed food and refined sugar are not the only enemies of your skin. Fizzy drinks are just as harmful and cause inflammation in the body that leads to cell degeneration. Cell damage can manifest in the form of acne breakouts, discoloration, or premature signs of aging. In addition, such inflammatory drinks have no or very little nutritional value. So, it’s time for you to ask yourself if it’s really worth putting your skin and body through unnecessary harmful effects. If you want to maintain a healthy body and, in turn, healthy skin, do yourself a favor and avoid drinking soda, energy drinks, packaged juices, and other sugary beverages. Turn to healthier ways of keeping your body hydrated, like herbal teas, fresh vegetable juices, and most importantly plain water.

Love and Health

Uma

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These three things have kept my hair healthy and happy.
What keeps your hair healthy?

Love and Health

Uma

Below are 5 top ways to take care of your body skin. While this list is by no means holistic, it serves as a good starting point for basics of skincare and should leave your body skin feeling healthy and rejuvenated:
1. Get into a skincare routine
Just like your face, your body skin also needs a proper skincare routine. Cleanse your skin with a gentle body wash that suits your skin type and won’t irritate or dry out your skin. Exfoliation, especially for elbows, knees, and heels, is another way to remove dead skin and prevent it from looking dull. Body skin is tougher than the skin on the face, so you don’t need to worry too much about rigorous scrubbing, but use an exfoliator or scrub that is suited to your skin type, especially if you use shaving to remove unwanted hair.
Lastly, hydration is the key. Use a body lotion or body butter generously to moisturize your skin starting from your neck down to your toes. The best time to do this is immediately after a shower when the body is still a bit damp so it absorbs moisture well.

2. Take care when shaving/waxing
Removing unwanted hair is an essential part of our skincare routine. But whether you are shaving, waxing or getting some other treatment done, pre- and post-care is essential. For instance, it is best to spend some time in the shower before shaving as it helps soften the skin and prevent cuts and bruises. Similarly, applying a soothing gel or moisturizer after waxing/laser helps keep the skin calm. Most technicians also apply aloe vera gel or a calming lotion after performing electrolysis on the skin.
Which hair removal method you opt for is a personal choice and depends on a number of factors including hair growth, convenience, pain threshold, budget. etc. But whichever method you opt for, do ensure proper follow-up care after the procedure to make sure you do not see any unpleasant reactions on your skin.

3. Protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays
This step is mandatory in ensuring healthy and vibrant skin. A lot of exposure to the sun can result in skin damage, dark spots, premature aging, and even skin cancer in extreme cases. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen when going out – a moisturizer or BB cream with SPF 15 is usually enough for limited exposure, but high exposure activities like sports and swimming may require SPF 30 or SPF 50 which will need to be reapplied every couple of hours. SPF 30 is also recommended for kids and for those who have sensitive skin (talk to your dermatologist if you have concerns about choosing the right one)
Apart from that, if you expect to have prolonged exposure to the sun, wear protective clothing and avoid unnecessary exposure to sensitive parts of the body. Also make sure your clothing isn’t too tight or uncomfortable when the day is warm and sunny, as it won’t allow the skin to breathe properly and unnecessary perspiration may occur.

4. Manage stress and anxiety
Stress, fatigue, exhaustion, and anxiety – these not only take a toll on your facial skin but on your body skin as well. A lot of people experience dry, patchy skin and acne breakouts when they are nervous or worried about something. While this is not controllable 100% of the time, it is essential that we maintain a positive outlook towards life and try and keep the stress at a minimum.
Having a regular routine and staying active plays a key role in this regard. Getting enough sleep, exercising, not smking and taking out time to pause and enjoy things in life will go a long way in keeping your skin healthy and youthful looking. Meditation and yoga can help improve bloodcirculation and slow down the aging process for your skin.

5. Eat healthily
While moisturizing your skin from the outside is essential, staying hydrated internally is just as, if not more, important. Our body is approximately 60% water, making it a key component for a properly functioning human body. Health authorities recommend drinking at least 6-8 glasses of water a day, and your skin is directly affected by how much water intake you have. A well-hydrated skin looks fresh, radiant and youthful, and has a significantly positive impact on all functions of the body.
Furthermore, diet plays a huge role in how healthy your skin is. Diets rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and dairy can help promote healthier and younger looking skin. Oily, spicy, sugary foods should be avoided, as should fizzy drinks and alcohol. All of these can have damaging effects on your skin which can range from being mild to permanent depending on the frequency of intake.

What are your tips, share with me in the comments below.

Love and Health

Uma

By now, everyone knows that you should NEVER leave your skin unprotected when it comes to sun exposure. Research suggests that pollution is just as harmful to our skin as unprotected sun exposure.
Pollution is one of the biggest dangers to your skin barrier – the golden veil protecting your skin against all bads. It significantly damages the skin’s microbiome by throwing it off balance which in turn disrupts the skin barrier.
Here are a few worrisome problems that air pollution can cause to our skin:
• Dull or uneven skin tone
• Wrinkles
• Enlarged pores
• Brown spots
• Acne
• Dry or itchy skin
To know everything about “common enemy”, we must know what pollution holds can do so we can create a stronger defense.
• Gaseous Pollutants making way for more problems
The pollutants can’t penetrate your skin right away but what they actually do is stick to your skin’s surface and start a consistent on your skin to leave it damaged just enough for new pollutants to easily pass through your skin barrier and wreak havoc to your beautiful skin.
• Nanoparticles damaging the pores
There’s another pollutant that is non-gaseous that we need to watch out for, that is small particulate matter. Also known as nanoparticles, these pollutants are so small that they can even get into your pores and become trapped in them – which we can all realize how many problems will that lead to. And that’s not even the worst part, these annoying nanoparticles can’t be easily removed by just washing our faces. Why does everything have to be so difficult?
• Smog – the source of free radicals
Smog is one of the most harmful sources of skin damage since it produces so many free radicals on your skin as compared to other pollutants. These radicals deteriorate the skin and target the skin in such a way that it starts to age prematurely.

• UV Rays – Many problems, One Cause
UV radiations have been proven to be the cause of age maturity and sunburn as well. Exposure to UVA rays has been observed to cause photoaging which leads to wrinkles, pigmentation and solar elastosis (a skin condition that causes the skin to appear yellow and thick). While exposure to UBB causes sunburn. Who wants that?!
• Cigarette Smoke ( CS)? Say goodbye to your Collagen
We’ve all heard and seen the effects a cloud of CS can have on the respiratory system, but the extent of damages CS can cause to your skin is also quite troubling. CS is comprised of thousands of chemical substances that can decrease the water in your skin causing dehydrated skin, disrupting the skin tissues and causing a lot of damage to the skin’s collagen and elastin fibers.
This will lead to premature aging and deeper wrinkling. And if you’re the one that’s doing it, hear this, it can even cause orange-purple skin discoloration.
• Automobile Exhaust causing some serious trouble
The chemicals and fumes from automobile exhaust have been proven to lead to pigmentation, premature aging, acne breakouts, and even skin cancer. These chemicals have also been linked to comedones and cysts. I know how you guys feel, I’m as scared as you guys are.
These pollutants make you want to stay indoor forever, right? As much as you wish you could stay inside forever, we know that’s not going to happen. With a healthy diet and proper skincare routine, your skin can pretty much fight off everything. I have many videos on those topics.
Watch them on my channel. Do You live in a polluted city, how do you manage your skin?
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Uma

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Your skin is amazing! It’s your largest organ and can help you look and feel fabulous.

But if it’s not fabulous at this very moment, let me help you to nourish it from the inside. Some foods can help your skin, and some foods can harm your skin. And I want to share with you some of my best skin-healthifying tips.

Whether it’s dryness, redness, blemishes, or whatever, your skin needs proper nutrition from the inside, not just the outside.

While I give you a list of foods great for your skin, I also have a super-simple recipe to incorporate them into your diet.

There are so many things that can go wrong with the skin: dryness, redness, blemishes, etc.

Healthy skin is a reflection of internal health. There are many creams and cosmetics to put on top of your skin. But, there are also lots of things you can do to nurture and nourish your skin to better health from the inside.

How better to do this than with food?

Your skin needs many nutrients: water, essential fats, vitamins, and amino acids. Here are five foods (and drinks and lifestyle tips) I highly recommend if your goal is healthier-looking skin. As a bonus, I have included a shortlist of some key foods to consider avoiding.

Let’s dive in.

Skin Food #1 – Water

No doubt hydration is key for healthy-looking skin! Water and other hydrating fluids are great to help your skin stay moist and supple.

And for a bit of an extra anti-inflammatory hydrating boost, try boosting your water with anti-inflammatory green tea (sugar-free if possible).

Skin Food #2 – Fish

Fish contains many nutrients important for skin health – omega-3s, and vitamins A and D to name a few.

Omega-3s are anti-inflammatory to help cool the flames of inflammation. Vitamin A can help with blemishes and dryness, while vitamin D helps with skin tone.

Skin Food #3 – Bell peppers, citrus, and broccoli

Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in our body. It’s also known to help our skin stay firm and supple.

Vitamin C is necessary for your body to make collagen. So foods rich in vitamin C are great for your skin. Cue: bell peppers, citrus, and broccoli.

FUN FACT: Overcooking vitamin C-rich foods can destroy some of the skin-supporting vitamins. So, try having these lightly steamed or raw for maximum vitamin C levels.

FACE YOGA AND FACE MASSAGE- 4

Did you know there are approximately 52 muscles in your face, and exercising them helps release facial tension, neck, and eye strain?

The muscles of the face are no different from the muscles of the rest of the body. If you don’t exercise the muscles below the neck, they become weak and flabby, and the same thing will happen to your face with age. Relaxing the facial muscles, especially where we hold tension – like the jaw, brow, and forehead – can counteract the wrinkle-causing grimacing we do on a daily basis. Facial Yoga obviously doesn’t eradicate lines, but it can definitely change the downward drift.

Love and Health

Uma

Skin “Food” #5 – Sleep more & stress less

I know these aren’t exactly foods, but they’re an important part of naturally great skin. When we don’t sleep enough, or stress too much our body flips on systems that affect our whole body… including our skin.

Stress hormones can increase inflammation and lead to not-so-healthy looking skin. Prioritize sleep and stress management, and you can see results in your life, and in your skin.

Watch out for these foods

Some foods are allergenic or inflammatory. These can cause all sorts of issues in your body, including affecting your skin.

It’s hard to come up with one list of inflammatory or allergenic foods for everyone. Each person is biochemically unique, so you may have to go through this and see what applies to you. There are a few common allergens that may be a good bet to eliminate from your diet.

The first is processed foods. These are pretty much not-so-good for everyone. And they can affect your health in so many ways, including how your skin looks & feels. Try ditching pre-packaged and fast foods in favour of whole foods as much as possible. Not just for your skin, for your whole body (and mind).

The second is gluten. While only a small number of people have serious reactions to gluten (i.e., celiac disease), many more people are intolerant to it. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and a few other grains. Many people have had several health concerns, including skin issues, clear up after eliminating gluten from their diets.

Third in line is dairy. It could be a hormonal response or even an insulin response. We don’t quite know why, but many people who cut out dairy report better skin
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Why do YOU look tired, worn down and aged?
Have people been telling you that you look tired or that you look older than you really are?
That is something that no woman wants to hear! Have you asked yourself why do people keep telling you that? Maybe it is time to re-evaluate!
You may not know this but the amount of sleep you get, the foods that you put into your body and the amount of activity you pursue have an everlasting effect on how you look and feel!

1.The Dirty Dozen That Causes Wrinkles
Here is a list of foods that are secret wrinkle formers. Stay away from these foods so that your skin looks flawless!
• Processed Meats
• Pasteurized Dairy
• Refined Sugar
• Alcohol
• High-fat & High-Sodium Snacks
• Coffee
• Fried Foods
• Gluten
• Overcooked Foods
• Soda
• Frozen Meals
• Flavored Yogurt
Once you eliminate these foods that cause those unwanted crow’s feet, you will have the ageless skin you have always wanted!

2. Gluten is Not Your Friend
When gluten is oxidized in the body, the Sulphur containing amino acids it possesses creates a bridge between the fibers and causes the protein to harden. When this happens, parts of the body that absorb the abnormal nutrient starts to lose their suppleness and elasticity, leading to pain and sagging skin.

Since one cannot stop oxidation from occurring, the best natural anti-aging means to follow is adhering to a gluten-free diet. Not only will you keep your physical youth, but you’ll also get to avoid its unpleasant long-term effects on your internal system.

Gluten is everywhere. It’s in bread, it’s in pasta, it’s in cupcakes. This wheat protein even sneaks into unexpected places like canned soup, salad dressings, and oatmeal. For most people, this is no big deal.

Gluten is a key factor in giving bread its chewiness and cupcakes their airy crumb.
By removing gluten from your diet, you will not only have more energy but your skin will look 10 years younger.

3: Get More Beauty Sleep
Not getting enough sleep not only influences your mental capacity but, it also takes a toll on your physical appearance. Your body can not truly restore itself until its asleep.

Making sure that you get at least 8 hours of solid sleep each night will kick those eye bags to the curb! Even if that means going to bed just an hour earlier to get the sleep you need to have you looking rested and it will also give you the energy back that has been behind those yawns.

4: Stay Active
Staying active is very hard for most people. When people hear active they immediately think 7 days a week at a gym, sweating through all of your clothes and lifting endless weights. There is nothing wrong with that but there is a simpler solution. Have fun!

Staying active does not have to mean the gym. It can be anything from taking a walk with your spouse, playing outside with the kids, even going dancing with some friends keeps you active. The more active you are the more energy you will and will make you feel and look 10 years younger.

Pretty soon everyone will want to know your secret!

5: Ditch the Toxins
Our skin is the largest organ in our body, and the organ that is exposed to SO much throughout our daily lives. Think about it, every day we step outside and do different things that expose our skin to so many different elements. Most of us don’t often think about how our skin is affected and what actually affects it on a daily basis. We thought we would share a bit more about how these elements can affect your skin and help you to understand how toxins affect your skin. We’re exposed to SO many toxins on a daily basis and we need to change that.

The good news is you can give it a boost, by doing a more serious detox through things like dry brushing. The point is you want to get your skin moving and functioning like it’s supposed to so you don’t continue to suffer the struggles of the toxins building up and preventing your body from naturally detoxifying itself.

6: Clean Out Your Makeup Cabinet
Most of your makeup is probably loaded with toxins. These toxins affect your skin by causing skin rashes, blemishes, wrinkles, dark circles and dry your skin out. It can also cause excess oil to remain on your face.

Natural beauty products are all the rage right now, and it’s no wonder why! Making the conscious decision to embrace a pure, organic and toxin-free beauty regime will not only lead to better skin but an overall improved lifestyle.

The majority of ingredients found in toxin-free beauty products are antioxidant, vitamin- and mineral-rich, meaning skin can receive a myriad of skin-loving nutrients to help with its regeneration and revival.

Who doesn’t want that?
THESE 6 AGE DEFYING TIPS WILL HELP YOU NOT ONLY LOOK YOUNGER BUT FEEL YOUNGER!
THEY WILL HAVE EVERYONE ASKING YOU WHAT YOU DO AND HOW YOU DO IT.
BE THE BEAUTIFUL STRONG WOMAN YOU ARE!
Do you have any tips of you so keep looking younger, Share with me in the comments below?

Love and Health

Uma

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Do you exercise your face the same way you exercise your body?

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Our face contains over 40 different muscles and unlike most of the rest of the body, a lot of these facial muscles are rarely used. So we need to do facial workouts regularly. And that’s exactly what the procedure of sculptural face lifting does.
It’s fitness for the facial muscles, which are very hard to train in any other way. ‪through this method, we restore the clear edges of the face as well as diminishing pouches under the eyes and sagging skin. We are essentially causing micro trauma to the skin by the repetition of the movements, enhancing the blood flow to the surface of the skin, and nourishing the cells in order to jumpstart the production of collagen and elastin.‬‬

The procedure of Sculptural Face Lifting has revolutionized the traditional approach to beauty in the industry which is dominated by invasive techniques, plastic surgeries, fillers and the use of various toxic substances to delay the ageing process. Being a pioneer in the field of modern holistic beauty, it proved its effectiveness and has shown time and time again that there is a way to beauty without pain. This treatment gives the prolonged effects of natural face, neck and d̩collet̩ lifting without side effects and the risks of complications. Sculptural Face Lifting propels the internal resources of the body for the natural rejuvenation and recovery. It improves blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, increases the microcirculation in the subcutaneous adipose tissue, normalizes cellular respiration, activates metabolism and tissue nourishment. The secret of the success of the technique lies in the deep study of the basic facial and masticatory muscles of the face simultaneously Рfrom the outside through the skin and through the oral cavity from the inside.

As a result, muscle tone and elasticity are restored. Muscles tighten and skin becomes smooth, returning the face to its natural shape. Overall, Sculptural Face Lifting technique produces such positive results:
• facial muscles relax and muscle tone returns to normal;
• helps muscle recovery, restores elasticity, tightens and smoothes the skin by restoring the oval of the face;
• eliminates spasms and blockages;
• enables metabolism and tissue nourishment;
• appearance and elasticity of the skin improve via stimulation of skin cell regeneration and prevention of wrinkles.

Additionally to tightening and strengthening of the face, the procedure normalizes the client’s psycho-emotional state including the chronic fatigue syndrome. The inner blocks and clamps are removed, stress and anxiety melt away.

During the session, an osteopathic effect is achieved – tissue tension decrease, muscle spasms and pain are removed. The face “opens’ and begins to “breath”.

Two complementary techniques are examined and worked out in details – Sculptural and Intraoral parts:

• Sculptural technique – this first part includes thorough skillful facial manipulations. Muscle sculpting is achieved by kneading the whole face, neck and décolletage area superficially.
• An intraoral technique that follows after effects mimic and chewing muscles along the entire length from point to point of muscle’s attachment simultaneously from the outer and inner sides through the oral cavity, and also, indirectly, the facial bones of the skull. In-depth massage results in face rectification, restoring the shape and improving oedema. It strengthens and tones the areas of the muscles which are inaccessible during the external massage. This part is performed by the practitioner wearing sterile gloves inside the oral cavity.

This massage is a highly specialized treatment –.by massaging the fascia inside and outside the mouth, the treatment increases blood and oxygen supply and collagen production. It also releases muscle tension that may lead to deep wrinkles or expression lines. “We have the most stress in the jawline,” “When we’re angry or have negative emotions, we have the most stress there. The earth’s gravity pulls everything down to there.”

1. Facelift without surgery

2. Rejuvenation without injection therapy

3. Passive Fitness for the Face

4. Anti-Stress Effect

5. Deep Relaxation of Facial Muscle

6. Lymphatic Drainage and Detox

7. Therapeutic Effect

8. Light Osteopathic Effect

9. Quality of Skin

10. Improved Facial Posture

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One thing that we cannot change about our skin is that it ages – it loses firmness and elasticity over time as well as becomes hyperpigmented. One thing that we can change though is postponing this process to as far in the future as possible – the sooner we start the better. Knowing that, let’s go through what we can do every day to keep our skin looking youthful for longer.

Eat your way to glowing skin!

It is very true that we are what we eat – it also applies to skin aging. Our skin changes with time because its building proteins break down more easily, mainly due to a weakened response to free radicals – particles that destabilize the structure of macromolecules in the skin layers. They also promote the overall inflammation in our bodies that results in poorer skin resilience, more age spots and higher susceptibility to infections. The answer here is antioxidants that, luckily for us, are abundant in all sorts of different foods.

• Eat berries! They’re round, they’re juicy but they also happen to be one of the most antioxidant-rich foods that exist. Their hidden weapon is flavonoids that give them their beautiful colors – the darker a berry, the more antioxidant properties it has.

• Pamper yourself with dark chocolate. It does sound too dreamy, doesn’t it? Well, good for you because chocolate with high cacao content teems with polyphenols. Be sure though that it doesn’t have sugar nor milk added!

• Drink green tea as often as you can, even in place of your daily cup of coffee. It contains plenty of health-giving tannins and other antioxidants.

Try incorporating a bit of each of the above foods in everyday diet; they are the most powerful amongst all that nature has to offer. It doesn’t have to be anything big or special, a handful of blueberries with a nice and warm pot of freshly brewed green tea is enough; the key here is regularity.

Use your sunscreen!

Sun rays are something that we are exposed to every day, yet they are also one of the most deleterious factors for the skin – they damage the DNA that weakens the skin cells and results in poorer protein content. Sun also promotes free radicals activity if that was too little. That’s why it is crucial to wear a high SPF and broad-spectrum filter every day even when it is cloudy outside – the sun rays do not rest; they penetrate our clothes let alone the clouds on a gloomy day. Indeed, what is also confirmed by dermatologists, a combination of antioxidants and regular use of sunscreen is the infallible receipt for youthful skin for long years.

Try face massage or face yoga!

The skin needs their nutrients and a simple way to fulfill that wish is via having a massage or doing face yoga. During both activities, the local circulation in the skin is stimulated hence more oxygen and nutritive particles can reach the cells – a well fed skin = a glowing skin! Furthermore, face yoga has one extra feature – it forces the facial muscles to move. By doing so, it cares for that no area of the face remains unused and thus flat or inelastic. This effect is visible from the outside with the naked eye after a few sessions – the skin is significantly firmer and brighter.

Besides doing a few face yoga exercises from time to time, you can also easily incorporate face massage into your routine while applying your moisturizer. Start with small and gentle circular movements from the inside to the outside using just your pinky finger – not only the microcirculation will be adequately boosted but also it is fun to be this precise! When it comes to the face areas which need lifting and more firmness, try sliding movements from the base up – positive results guaranteed!

Which one will you incorporate in your routine to delay the signs of aging? write in the comment box below.

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Holistic Skincare Masterclass

HOLISTIC SKIN CARE MASTERCLASS

Everyone leads a different lifestyle, has their own habits as well as is loyal to their well – planned skincare routine. The uniting factor in all that is that we all strive to do our best for the most effective results possible. What if we unconsciously sabotage ourselves though? What if we unintentionally make small blunders every day that are unobviously detrimental to our skin? View our list below of five surprising habitual mistakes that propel skin aging and check if any of your routine’s elements is on it!

Over cleansing
Even if you have extremely oily skin, over-cleansing is never a good idea. When washing our face, we strip it off its naturally composed, protective lipid film that locks in moisture as well as is antiseptic. It has been dermatologically proven that the more we wash the film off the face, the more sebum production is promoted – the process propels itself and we get caught in a vicious circle. Not only is it harder then to control the excess of oil but the skin also gets weaker, dehydrated and less resilient – it is anything but beneficial. Dermatologists recommend to gently wash the face twice a day + just after we had sweated hard – it is not too little yet not too much at the same time, truly a golden standard.

Over exfoliation
A very similiar thing happens when we over-exfoliate – yet again we excessively strip our face off its protective lipid barrier. We might get a feeling that the skin is purer and simply cleaner but what we achieve is aggravating inflammation and irritation – the skin will probably become reddened, thiner and tighter. Furthermore, we may contradictorily bring about the formation of clogged pores and blackheads due to the aforementioned promoted production of excess sebum. For the best results, choose retinoids or acid – based chemical peels and use them up to 2 times per week – if you have dry skin, once a week will be totally fine.

Exercising too little or too much
Exercise overall is indeed an important factor in keeping our skin healthy and functioning properly. When we work out, our heart rate increases what pumps the blood through our organs, including the skin, more intensively – the skin cells get better supplied in needed oxygen and beneficial nutrients for accurate growth and proliferation. Moreover, when exercising the skin adjusts itself to the movements of our body – it stretches and therefore promotes its own elasticity and firmness. That’s also why special facial exercise like facial yoga is an efficacious way to lift the specific areas of the skin.

Going further, we can easily imagine what happens when we exercise too little or too much. Regarding the former, our skin will become duller and grayer due to an insufficient amount of oxygen and nutrients. Furthermore, our blood vessels are to some degree visible through our skin, contributing to its external color – if we don’t move a lot, less healthy skin color will be provided. If we exercise too much on the other hand, we might put too much weight on the skin and overburden it – it can be further exacerbated by the excess sweat which only serves as food to pathogenic bacteria residing on our skin. It is also an irritant in its own nature.

Sleeping less
Our sleep time is our recovery time from all the stress put not only on our body or mind but also on our skin. At night, a hormone called melatonin is secreted in higher amounts that promote healthy skin cells’ growth and proliferation – that’s when the skin regenerates itself. Same happens for the boosted production of all the protective lipids of the skin barrier or building structural proteins like collagen and elastin. If we do not sleep enough, most of those processes is lost and never to be regained. In addition, we wake up looking not in our best condition.

Mindset
Have you ever wondered about the correlation between our mindset and mental health with the condition of our skin? It turns out these two things are closely connected with each other! When we are stressed, anxious or depressed, so-called stress hormones like cortisol are excessively produced. They are responsible for taking all the nutrients away from the skin to the organs which are crucial in terms of survival like the heart or the brain – the skin is on a lost position here and is deprived of many beneficial substances. It is less hydrated and yet again stripped off its lipid barrier hence more susceptible to infections and wounds. On the contrary, when we are calm and think positively, the stress hormones are healthily kept in check.

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Expensive creams won’t make you look fabulous. There are no miracles. You need to put in a bit of effort every day. Start early with skincare and believe in the power of a good skincare routine along with a good diet that will make you look fresh and youthful.

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Apple cider vinegar has many skincare uses. It can be a potent weapon in the fight against acne, and it can help soothe sunburned skin. Ahead, learn some of the best ways to use apple cider vinegar in your skincare regimen.
Get Rid of Razor Bumps

Apple cider vinegar has anti-inflammatory properties. This makes it an effective remedy against razor bumps. When dealing with aggravated razor bumps, put a few drops of apple cider vinegar on a cotton swap. Then apply the vinegar to the affected area. The anti-inflammatory effects will minimize signs of razor burn, and vinegar’s acid levels will soften the skin, helping to prevent ingrown hairs.

Toner for Acne-Prone Skin

Instead of purchasing pricy facial toners, simply use apple cider vinegar as the first step in your post-cleanse skincare regimen. When undiluted, apple cider vinegar is too strong for the facial skin. To make it a suitable toner, combine one cup of water with ½ tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Then apply it to the face with a cotton ball. Make sure to mix the toner thoroughly before every application. Because apple cider vinegar contains natural alpha-hydroxy-acids, this toner will help to exfoliate the skin and tighten the pores. This minimizes breakouts and get rid of existing blemishes.

Get Rid of Athlete’s Foot

Apple cider vinegar has anti-fungal properties. When dealing with athlete’s foot and other fungal infections, try using a footbath filled with an apple cider vinegar mixture. For best results, combine one cup of vinegar with four cups of water. Soak feet in the mixture for 20 to 30 minutes, and then rinse them in water. Because apple cider vinegar has antiseptic properties, this remedy also helps to deodorize feet.

ACV Bath for Eczema

Many people find that ACV (apple cider vinegar) is an effective remedy for eczema and itchy skin. Because it contains everything from acetic acid to mineral salts, apple cider vinegar can reduce eczema-related inflammation and restore the skin’s pH levels. This helps to soothe eczema-prone skin. To use vinegar as an eczema remedy, add two cups to a warm bath. Soak in the mixture for 30 minutes or more, and then apply an eczema emollient to the skin afterward.

Get Rid of Dandruff

Dandruff is often caused by fungal growth and damage to the scalp’s acid mantle. Apple cider vinegar can help to mitigate both of those problems. To use it as a dandruff treatment, mix equal parts water and apple cider vinegar. Rub it into the scalp before you take a shower. Let it sit there for about ten minutes, and then shampoo the hair and scalp as usual. Do this several times a week until the dandruff is gone.

Apple Cider Vinegar for Sunburn

The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar helps to balance the pH level of skin. When you apply it to sunburned skin, it helps restore the damaged skin to the appropriate level of acidity, which minimizes blistering and peeling. To use apple cider vinegar as a sunburn relief, mix one cup of vinegar with four cups of water. Then apply the mixture to the affected areas of the skin using a warm washcloth.

Bug Bite Remedy

Apple cider vinegar is an effective anti-itch treatment for eczema and rashes. It’s no wonder, then, that it’s also a great way to treat bug bites. Simply apply undiluted apple cider vinegar to an inflamed mosquito bite. It will speed healing, minimize itchiness, and reduce swelling.

Apple Cider Vinegar Clay Mask for Acne

Many people combine apple cider vinegar with bentonite clay to create a blemish-banishing facial mask. Bentonite clay has healing properties, and it goes deep into the pores to get rid of impurities and blemishes. Apple cider vinegar reduces inflammation and irritation. For a powerful at-home facial, combine equal parts vinegar and clay. The mixture should have the consistency of a paste. Apply it to the face, and leave it on the skin until it dries. Then gently rinse it off with warm water. You will immediately notice that your pores look tighter, your skin looks clearer and that your face feels refreshed.

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I have been on TV for the last 14 years or so, and heavy makeup has been a part of my life now forever. So to have a good skincare routine is imperative. Being also a certified health coach and a busy professional, I make sure the routine is practical enough for me to be consistent with it.

And there is nothing better than unwinding after a long day and pampering my skin. And because our skin cells regenerate in the evening, this is a prime time to focus on restoring it.

I personally have dry, pigmented and sensitive skin, so to combat this, my routine focuses on maintaining my skin barrier and treating hyperpigmentation and melasma. And since I’ve hit my mid- 40s, I’ve added anti-aging products to try and delay premature wrinkles.

For my nighttime skincare, my basic routine looks like this:

cleanse
treat
massage
hydrate
moisturize

While I stick to this routine daily, I do switch the products from time to time, depending on how my skin is feeling on that particular day. I also like to keep my routine fun but mindful 

Watch the full video to know more

These are the products I have used. None of them is sponsored.

Bioderma Sensibio H2O

Shu Uemura beauty cleansing oil

Natura Bissé Oxygen Mousse

The ordinary Buffet

Natura Bisse Tensolift Neck Cream

Organic Radha Rosehip oil

Gua Sha massage

Organic Jojoba oil

Natura Bisse diamond Bio lift eye cream

Carmex lip cream.

Before you comment and compare me with any other beauty bloggers, firstly I am 46 years old, and I am not a beauty blogger. I am a certified health coach, TV personality and content creator.
Beauty is part of all that I do.

I hope you enjoy this video, it’s not a sponsored video. I loved an have been using these products for some time now.

And remember consitency is the key.

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Caring for your skin properly is incredibly important as there are many factors in daily life that can negatively impact it, such as pollution, makeup, eating unhealthy foods, stress, and more. These variables can cause many side effects, including acne, dryness, red marks, and even wrinkles, and knowing how to take care of your skin can eliminate these results and leave your skin feeling smooth and looking bright and healthy.

There are many solutions that can improve the condition of your skin, and here are five natural ways to brighten it for a flawless and healthy look for the long run.

Lemon Juice
The acidic properties of lemon juice can do wonders for your skin. The acidity helps to cleanse the pores, exfoliating the skin, helping to rid it of pimples and blackheads and prevent them from popping up as frequently in the future. The juice is also packed with antioxidants and vitamins that help to rid the skin or red spots and dark spots, resulting in an overall brighter complexion.

Lemon juice can be applied directly to the skin using a cloth or cotton ball. Be cautious when using pure juice because the high acidity can irritate skin. For less potent solutions, mix the lemon juice with some water or make a mask with honey, turmeric, milk, specialized oils, or other ingredients. Leave the mask on for 15 to 30 minutes, then rinse it off.

Green Tea
Green tea has many common health benefits, such as aiding in weight loss, strengthening hair, increasing energy levels, and more, but it can also help you achieve healthy skin. The antioxidants in green tea help rid the pores of bacteria, decreasing inflammation, acne, and symptoms of conditions like rosacea. It also removes dead skin cells and promotes healthier cells, helping them grow and heal more effectively, leading to smooth and younger-looking skin.

Soaked green tea bags can be applied directly to dark spots, but there are also many homemade options that can serve as simple face masks. Some common ingredients that can be used to make a mask include water, oils, aloe, turmeric, sugar, banana, and more, all of which can be blended with green tea leaves to maximize benefits.

Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is most commonly used to soothe the skin after a sunburn, but it also has many other benefits and can help naturally brighten your skin. Aloe can reduce hyperpigmentation, or dark spots, on the face and other parts of the body with its moisturizing and purifying qualities. The enzymes, vitamins, acids, and other properties in the aloe plant’s gel help fight skin infection and can reduce redness and inflammation.

Aloe in its original form comes in a gel substance from the aloe plant. Aloe vera can be found in various lotions, chapsticks, masks, and other products, but the gel can be applied to any part of the body directly from the plant if desired.

Epsom Salt
Epsom salt and similar magnesium products can help exfoliate and draw toxins from the skin, leaving it feeling and looking smooth and healthy. It reduces redness and inflammation and has anti-bacterial properties that soothe itchy skin and reduce infections. For those with atopic dermatitis or eczema, Epsom salt can be particularly helpful in reducing irritation and lessening the redness of the area.

Add one to two cups of the salt to a warm bath and soak in the water. Depending on the condition of your skin, a relaxing bath with Epsom salt can be taken anywhere from one to a few times a week. A small spoonful can also be added to body and face washes for extra exfoliation.

Coconut Oil
Coconut oil provides an incredibly effective solution for many skin types due to the wide range of benefits it provides. This oil has anti-fungal and bacterial properties, strengthens skin, protects against sunburn and harsh weather, reduces redness, and is a great moisturizer. These many benefits can help relieve the symptoms of various skin conditions, such as the dry, flaky skin associated with psoriasis. Not only does coconut oil protect skin, it also nourishes it below the surface, providing a simple way to achieve a bright and healthy look.

This natural remedy can be used simply by rubbing a small amount onto the face and body. It may leave an oily appearance directly after application, but the oils will be absorbed. Coconut oil can also be added to face masks and combined with natural substances and lotions for a healthy boost for your skin.

Pollutants, skin diseases, and other elements of daily life can take a negative toll on the skin, and taking care of it is important to ensure that it remains healthy and looking young.

I hope you try them and get back to me with the comments below. Always waiting to hear back from you all.

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A lot of you ask me about my skin routine and here’s a video with my mini home facial that I love to do once in a week at least. Simple and quick.

Products used-

Natura Bisse- GlycoExtreme Peel
Avocado Oil- Cold Pressed
Avocado + Blueberries + Moringa Powder
Rosewater- Kama Ayurveda
Natura Bisse Diamond Extreme
Natura Bisse C+C Sunscreen 30 SPF

This video is not to promote any brand or products, it is just to show my routine, you can use products that suit you, and you have been using for a while.

According to me, routine and consistency are very important, a good skin care regimen goes a long way.

Hope you like the video, comment below, waiting to hear back from you.

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Many of you have asked me about open pores on my social media platforms and i had to do a video on this subject, so here is what I think are the causes and remedies.

5 Causes Of Large Pores And 5 Ways To Combat Them

Pores are either hair follicles or sweat pores. These tiny openings play an important role in keeping your skin and your body functioning properly. Sadly they can also be perceived as unsightly by some and can negatively affect your self-esteem and confidence. Hopefully this article will shed some light on what makes pores look large and the available techniques that can help you cope with that.

5 causes of large pores
1. Skin type
Oily skin and acne are usually caused by our sebaceous glands overproducing sebum. Sebum is an odorless, waxy substance that acts as a natural lubricant and moisturizer and while it has many protective and nourishing properties, it can also clog and enlarge our pores.

2. Age
As we age our skin naturally loses collagen and some of its elasticity and when you add environmental factors your pores inevitably become more noticeable as you grow older. Our skin also regenerates much slower.

3. Gender
Men have naturally thicker skin and tend to have oiler skin due to testosterone. They also have a larger number of hair follicles that can become clogged and enlarged.

4. Genetics
Your skin type and your ethnicity can determine the size of your pores. We tend to inherit skin types to some degree and large pores are more prevalent among certain ethnicities, while others have naturally smaller pores.

5. Comedogenic makeup or skincare
When you use comedogenic products you trap all the debris and natural oils in your pores essentially clogging them and making them appear larger than they would otherwise.

5 ways to combat them

You can’t change your genetics, your ethnic background, or your biological sex, but here are the five effective things you can do in order to combat the appearance of enlarged pores.

1. Gentle cleansing
Using harsh cleansers is counter-productive because they strip your skin of its natural oils and your skin can respond by producing even more sebum. Use a mild cleanser in the morning and at the end of your day.

2. Makeup
A good primer can help you minimize the appearance of large pores by filling them in. Ideally, you should use one without dimethicone or other silicones because they can trap debris and the buildup can actually enlarge your pores.

3. Moisturizing
When it comes to pores a good moisturizer can do wonders, especially if you have acne-prone skin. It helps you regulate the production of sebum throughout the day. You just have to make sure it’s non-comedogenic so it doesn’t clog your pores.

4. Acids
Exfoliation is one of the most important steps in your routine because it removes dead skin and oils that would otherwise get trapped in our pores.
Salicylic acid is an antibacterial chemical exfoliant that dissolves skin debris and helps you get rid of blackheads, whiteheads, and acne in general. It truly is a perfect choice if your skin is acne-prone. Acids (AHA, BHA, PHA) in general are very effective and safe exfoliants when used correctly.

5. Sunscreen
And last but not least, sunscreen. Besides preventing skin cancer, sunscreen can also prevent premature aging of your skin. UV rays cause photodamage and can severely degrade collagen and elastin. Using sunscreen is the best way to prevent most of that damage.

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All You Need To Know About Adult Acne

There’s nothing more disappointing than waiting until your 20s to finally have clear skin, and then learning the hard way that bad breakouts don’t necessarily end when your teenage years do. Coming to terms with adult acne is difficult—but be rest assured, you’re not the only grown woman dealing with zits.
Put it this way: It is so common that pimples are meeting wrinkles, dermatologist tells, For the last 10 to 20 years, adult acne has been increasing. It can even go into your 50s, right to menopause. If you had acne as a teen, chances are, you’ve got oily skin that’s prone to breakouts. But even if you didn’t, it’s still possible you’ll end up with adult acne.
Even though the outlook seems scary, knowing what’s causing your complexion woes can help you clear up your skin and keep breakouts at bay.

The Causes:
1. Your hormones may be to blame.
Fluctuation in hormones, such as before one’s menstrual cycle, is the main cause, explains dermatologist. Specifically, androgens (male hormones) like testosterone. This usually rears its ugly head in the form of deep (painful) cystic acne around the chin, neck, and back.
2. Stress can be an extra (and very influential) driving force.
Another source of hormonal changes: Stress. Whether you work full time, are a full-time mom, or juggle both, chances are, your stress levels are high. When you’re stressed, you have an organ called the adrenal gland that makes the stress hormone cortisol, and puts it out into the body to help the body deal with stress. Unfortunately, a tiny bit of testosterone leaks out with it. For a woman, this male hormone can drive the oil glands to produce more oil—the root cause of breakouts.
3. Pollution isn’t helping your case either.
Air pollution just puts this layer of crap on your face. Especially if you live in a city. Go walk around outside for a half hour, When you come home, wipe your face with a toner pad or face wipe, and see what color it is. Warning: You’re not going to like what you see.
4. You may be using the wrong products.
If you have oily or combination skin and are prone to breakouts, you should be using skin-care products labeled “oil-free,” “non-comedogenic,” or “water-based. Just one of these will ensure that the lotion you’re slathering on isn’t going to clog your pores and make matters worse. Try a gel-based moisturizer.
5. You’re cleansing too frequently and intensely.
Over washing your face can make acne worse, cleansing more than twice a day is too much and can just dry out skin, which can cause [it] to produce more oil to overcompensate. Your Clarisonic addiction may not be helping either. It helps remove all makeup and helps your cleanser work better, but I worry about the coarse ones. It’s almost like giving yourself microdermabrasion twice a day, which can cause a breakout, anything that rubs skin will, to a small extent, promote acne. That includes a grainy or gritty cleanser, too.
6. Specific foods may or may not have an effect—
We’ve all heard the foods that allegedly cause acne—chocolate, processed foods, fried foods, pizza, caffeine, nuts and sugary foods. Same with diary, which again, has been shown in many cases to have an effect but no concrete cause-and-effect relationship exists.
7. Your sweet tooth is causing a skin problem.
Another potential skin saboteur is sugar, because it raises your insulin level. More and more evidence show that insulin may boost those oil-triggering male hormones, try Stick to low-glycemic foods—ones that have complex carbs like whole grains, which break down slower in the body and cause less of an insulin spike. 

The Treatments:
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Water is our most precious resource… literally, we can’t live without it! We all know hydration is imperative for our health, overall wellbeing and our skin.
Water is in our cells and in our blood and in all of the tissues in-between, proper hydration helps our digestive system run smoothly, keeps our cells young and helps our immune system fight infection.

But let’s accept, sometimes just to drink plain water gets too boring, as so we need something delicious to sip on, and if that delicious infused water also gives us anti-aging benefits then what more do we need?

Here are some you can try.

1. Orange + lemon + ginger

Oranges- help with bloating, detoxifying and cleaning out kidneys. Lemon helps with liver cleansing keeping skin healthy and toxin-free.

Ginger water has high antibacterial properties. 

Lemon – Full of skin-clearing vitamins like vitamin C, and B vitamins along with citric acid. Help to purify the blood, cleanse the kidneys and help rid the body of unwanted toxins.

2. Cucumber + Grapes + raspberries

Cucumber – Not only is juiced cucumber great for rehydration, but it also has been demonstrated to reduce inflammation and swelling caused by wounds as well as sunburn.

Grapes – Highly antioxidant and rich in vitamin C and K. Helps with circulation.

Berries – High in antioxidants to help manage free radicals. Also, help fight the production of enzymes which may break down collagen in the skin. 

3. Mint + Pineapple
Mint- boosts the circulation of blood to your skin and hydrates it, it also delays the formation of wrinkles and fine lines.

Pineapple – Pineapple juice contains vitamin C and beta-carotene. These antioxidants can help to fight skin damage caused by the sun and pollution, reduce wrinkles, and improve overall skin texture

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Stress plays a huge role in creating havoc in our skin. So it’s important to manage stress better to have healthy and glowing skin.

I know I keep talking about meditation, and if you love meditating and do it regularly, you’re still going to want to watch this video.

While the health and skin benefits of relaxation techniques like meditation are amazing, there are other ways to relax as well. You may want to try something new or share some of these ideas with a friend or family member who might want to de-stress but just can’t seem to meditate.

Either way, I have you covered with nine non-meditation ways to break free from stress.

The whole purpose of meditating is to calm the mind and emotions and relax our physical body too. And there is always more than one way to get there.

Let’s talk about some of the other things to try if meditation is not exactly your thing.

Journaling

Spending some time every day writing out your thoughts can help to relieve stress. You can use journaling to list the things you’re grateful for, this is known as gratitude journaling. You can use it as a “brain dump” to get all of your thoughts and ideas out of your head to soothe your mind. You can use “ever since” journaling to describe your life after you reach your goals.

Reading

It’s one thing to read to learn something that you have to learn, or to advance your knowledge. And, you can also read for pure pleasure. To get caught up in a story and just relax.

Colouring

Adult coloring books are all the rage! Not *that* kind of adult, but coloring pages with lots of detail and tiny areas to color in. Something that can take you hours. You can always opt for something simple, like kids coloring pages too. The idea is the same. Repeated movements and focusing on the art you’re creating can help to clear your mind.

Knitting or crocheting (or other crafts)

Knitting, crocheting or other yarn activities are a great way to de-stress; this is a skill that comes in all levels from beginner to advanced. You can choose a quick little rectangular scarf to make or a detailed sweater. You can choose the pattern, size, and yarn. Once you get into the flow of these skills, they’re great to do when you’re feeling stressed. Not only can they relax your mind to focus on your work, but you can end up warming yourself or others with the products you create.

Gentle exercise

Gently moving your body is another great way to de-stress. Activities that are slower and less intensive are ideal. Things like walking, yoga, stretching, or tai chi can all be great ways to relax your mind and improve your strength and balance at the same time.

Sleep in or take a nap

A common cause of increased stress hormones is lack of sleep. Too little sleep and too much stress go hand-in-hand. So, getting enough good quality sleep is important to help you break free from stress without having to meditate.

Pamper yourself

Maybe you love getting massages or mani/pedi’s? Maybe you love a long bath or lighting candles? Perhaps you can add your favourite relaxing music to the mix for a pampering evening? Spending some time to pamper yourself regularly is great for your mind, body, and spirit.

Spend time in nature

You don’t have to head away for vacation to relax in nature. While a calm beautiful beach or cabin in the woods may be amazing, you don’t have to go that far. Even spending time on the grass at your local park or playground, or walking on a wooded trail in your neighborhood can do the trick.

Make time for people and pets you love

It’s so important to spend time with family, friends, and pets whom you love. New research is coming out about the health issues related to loneliness. Reach out and plan to hang out with your besties, or even offer to take your neighbor’s dog for a walk in the park.

Conclusion

Stress reduction is the goal. How you do it, be it meditation or otherwise, is not that important. What’s important is that you find what works for you.

Try journaling, reading, colouring, knitting/crocheting, gentle exercise, sleep, pampering yourself, spending time in nature, and making time for people and pets you love.

Have other great ideas? Let me know what helps you de-stress in the comments below.

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CAN’T FIGURE OUT YOUR SKIN ISSUES? DO YOU HAVE LEAKY GUT?

How Do You Know if you Have a Leaky Gut?

Epidemiological evidence shows a clear association between gut problems and skin disorders.
most of you have heard of leaky gut by now, but what about “leaky skin”? The main function of the skin is to act as a physical, chemical and antimicrobial defense system. Studies have shown that both stress and gut inflammation can impair the integrity and protective function of the epidermal barrier. This, in turn, leads to a decrease in antimicrobial peptides produced in the skin, and an increase in the severity of infection and inflammation in the skin. (5)
The gut flora also influences the skin.
So lets understand leaky gut better.
The term “leaky gut” is thrown around a lot these days. I want to share with you some of the latest information about leaky gut. Leaky gut can be linked to so many conditions; especially ones related to the gut and chronic inflammation.
While there may not be 100% definitive tests on it just yet, there are known diet and lifestyle factors that can make it better or worse. So I’m diving into those factors right after telling you a bit about what it is, how it occurs, and what some of the common symptoms are.
How Do you Know if I Have a Leaky Gut?
“Leaky gut” is a popular topic in the health and wellness spheres these days. It’s been blamed for many symptoms and conditions that seem to be all-too-common. Allergies, intolerances, joint pain, even autoimmune diseases can all be linked back to leaky gut and of course various skin issues
But what exactly is leaky gut? What causes it? What kinds of issues are related to it? And most of all, what can you eat for leaky gut?
Simply put, your “gut” (a.k.a. “intestinal tract”) is a tube that makes up part of your digestive system. It’s not as simple as a hose or pipe; it’s an amazing tube made of live cells tightly bound together. Your gut helps your body absorb fluids and nutrients, digests your food, and houses billions of friendly gut microbes.
It’s also selective to what it allows past its barrier. Your intestinal tract purposefully keeps some things from being absorbed, so they pass right on through to the other end to be eliminated as waste. You don’t want to absorb many harmful microbes or toxins into your body, right?
Absorption of fluids and nutrients happens when they’re allowed through this cellular tube into the circulation. And this is great! As long as what’s being absorbed are fluids and nutrients. The blood and lymph then carry the nutrients to your liver, and then around to the rest of your body; this is so that all your cells, all the way to your toenails, get the nutrition they need to be healthy and grow.
How does a gut become “leaky?”
The gut can become leaky if the cells get damaged, or if the bonds that hold the cells together get damaged. Leaky gut can be caused or worsened by a number of diet and lifestyle factors. Dietary factors like too much sugar or alcohol or even eating things that you’re intolerant to can all contribute to leaky gut.
Lifestyle factors like stress, lack of sleep, infections, and some medications can also be culprits in this area.
Any contributing factors that alter the balance in your gut may cause our gut to become “permeable” or leak. At this point incompletely digested nutrients, microbes, toxins, or waste products can more easily get into our bodies.
As you can imagine, this is not a good thing.
Symptoms of a leaky gut?
Because so much of your immune system is around your gut, the immune cells quickly recognize a “foreign invader” and start their response. This is normal and good if the gut is working properly and not allowing too many things to “leak” in.
But when that happens too much, and the immune system starts responding, the notorious inflammation starts. Once the immune system starts responding it can look like allergies, food intolerances, and even autoimmune diseases.
Because the first place affected is the gut, there are a number of symptoms right there. Things such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, constipation or diarrhea.
Some of the symptoms can also occur on the skin. Acne, dry skin, itchiness, rashes, eczema, and hives can all be symptoms related to leaky gut. Even rosacea and psoriasis can be linked here due to their autoimmune component.
It’s possible that even some neurological symptoms are linked with leaky gut. For example, brain fog, fatigue, headaches, inability to sleep, and general moodiness can also be related.
Finally, a number of chronic inflammatory diseases are thought to be linked with a leaky gut. Things like Crohn’s, colitis, celiac disease, IBS, and MS.
Leaky gut foods
Watch the full video to see the list.

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Are you struggling to get rid of your wrinkles? Those expensive creams and lotions promising to eliminate all of your wrinkles, but do you feel as if they’re empty promises? The key to diminishing and preventing future wrinkles is right in your home and your day-to-day lifestyle. Consuming high-quality proteins, vegetables, and getting adequate sleep can all contribute to decreasing your wrinkles and preventing future ones!

1. The next time you take a trip to the grocery store, make sure to stock up in the produce department! It’s crucial to consume at least the minimum daily serving requirement of fruits and vegetables to maintain adequate health and diminish the appearance of wrinkles. Limit the consumption of fruits heavy in fructose—or fruit sugar—since fructose, as with all sugars, can increase the appearance of wrinkles. Stick with fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, lemons, and bananas.

2. Toss out the refined sugar and replace artificial sweeteners with organic, natural sweeteners such as Agave, Raw Local Honey, and Stevia. Excessive sugar consumption can damage your liver and cause breaks in your DNA, leading to autoimmune disorders. Consume any sugar, including fruit sugar, in moderation. Training your body to break the habits of sugar-overloads is key in being an overall healthier you and saying goodbye to those wrinkles!

3. Get outside and into the sun! Moderate sunshine provides your body with necessary Vitamin D to replenish the vitamins and elasticity in your skin. Aim for at least 15 minutes a day of moderate exposure, but be sure to slather on your SPF. Reapply and take all other precautions if you’re planning any prolonged periods of sun exposure.

4. Commit to a life-long relationship with coconut. Replacing vegetable or canola oil with coconut oil and olive oil is a simple way to slow your skin’s aging. Add a tablespoon of coconut oil to your morning smoothie, indulge in some coconut crisps, replace standard dairy with coconut milk, or rub unrefined coconut oil on your problem spots.

5. RELAX. Stress is one of the primary contributors to premature aging because it reduces the natural collagen and elasticity in your skin essential to preventing wrinkles. Start every morning off right with a few minutes of meditation. Read a good book, go for a walk, or relax by the beach after a long day at work. Remember to take a little time out of the day for yourself. A stress-free lifestyle is one that reaps astounding rewards!
These
5 simple steps are a great start to a healthier, younger, wrinkle-free appearance. Make small changes to your time and energy and see how that healthy, natural glow blossoms!

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This is my first self filmed and edited vlog ever, so please be kind to me 😉
You all asked for my everyday makeup look and here it goes.

It’s a long video, if you watch the whole thing, I know you are my biggest supporter and I love you too.

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I know beauty videos do amazingly well on my channel, and I am always super happy to share all that I know about beauty, all tried and tested.

So today I have some DIY face scrubs for you all that I have been using for some time now.
Simple homemade face scrubs are the perfect recipes to attempt if you’re new to do-it-yourself skincare. The ingredients are easy to find in fact, you probably have most of them in your kitchen already, inexpensive, and homemade face scrubs are really hard to go wrong with.

Exfoliation is a key part of any facial routine; I recommend a scrub 2-3 times a week to help slough off dead skin cells and unclog pores. Give any one of these simple scrubs a try.

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This seems to be the most common issue people have as I get asked about this all the time.

So many women and men wake up every morning, stagger to the bathroom and look back at their reflection with some seriously tired, puffy eyes. Not the best way to start the day! If under eye bags are dragging you down, give them a wake-up call with these simple, DIY under eye masks.
DIY eye masks are easy to make, inexpensive and do the job as well as a store-bought one. Plus you can add pure, natural ingredients that are sure to be found in any home. From cucumber to almonds, these combinations are free of chemicals and are sure to help you diminish your dark circles. Blend all the ingredients in a paste and store in a container. Cut one round cotton pad in half and dip in the paste. Apply under the eyes for 15 minutes and wash off any leftover residue.
1.Cucumber and Rosewater

Cucumbers have been used as an amazing home remedy for ages because of its high water content, Vitamin C content and soothing properties. Cucumbers contain antioxidants and flavonoids that reduce redness, swelling, and irritation.

Rosewater contains vitamin C and A, as well as flavonoids. It is a natural astringent with anti-inflammatory properties. It is also incredibly rejuvenating and refreshing. And Rosewater isn’t just about the fantastic fragrance– it also soothes and rejuvenates tired skin. Another bonus is that it acts as a toner reducing the size of skin pores at the same time.

2. Potato juice and green tea

A great source of starch, potatoes have anti-inflammatory and skin lightening properties that help fade away the dark shadows of under eye circles. Furthermore, the starch in them reduces inflammation and soothes tired eyes. Vitamin C in potatoes initiates the synthesis of collagen that in turn makes the skin look younger.
We all know the amazing anti-aging and properties of green tea when drunk but the benefit extends to treating undereye bags as well. Green tea contains antioxidants and tannins which shrink swelling caused by fluids around the eyes.

3. Turmeric and Vitamin E oil
Yet another natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, turmeric minimizes dark circles. Known for adding a yellow sheen to food, turmeric can counter the dark purplish shade of the under eyes.
Vitamin E is a perfect add on to turmeric. Vitamin E is a popular ingredient in anti-aging creams and serums as it helps fight the effect of free radicals that speed up signs of aging like wrinkles. So when massaged under the eye, it can repair tired skin and keep it moisturized.

4. Rosehip oil and Almond powder

Almond oil is a wonderful hydrating agent which helps fade away dark circles and minimizes the appearance of crow-feet wrinkles. Almond oil is perfect for delicate skin too as it is naturally rich in retinol, vitamin E, and vitamin K.

Rosehip oil is an essential fatty acid that moisturizes and plumps the delicate thin skin around the eyes. Loaded with vitamin C, rosehip oil fights wrinkle-causing free radicals and even out pigmentation.

Have you ever tried any of these or similar masks, what is your DIY under eye masks?

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There’s far more to hair growth than many people realize. The hair growth process occurs in a cycle, with hair follicles going through four different stages as they grow, regress, rest and shed over the course of several years.

If only hair growth was a simple process. There is a process involved in its growth but don’t worry it’s quite simple to understand. And once you understand how it works, you will know why your hair thins or falls out and how you can maintain the best hair texture over time.
The Four Stages of Hair Growth
The hair growth cycle has four different stages:
● The anagen is a growing phase, during which your hair grows
● The catagen is the regression phase during which hair follicles shrink and detach from your skin
● The telogen is the resting phase during which new hair begins to grow
● The exogen is the shedding phase, during which the older hair falls out from your scalp
Each of these stages lasts for a different amount of time, so your hair can be in anagen for years before it can enter into the catagen, telogen, and exogen phases.
The Anagen Phase
This phrase generally lasts for 3-5 years and continuously growing. Generally, the length of this phase of the hair growth cycle determines the maximum length of your hair which is 18 to 30 inches on average.
The Catagen Phase
In this catagen phase, hair follicles will shrink slightly in size and detach from your skin, just beginning to falling out. Hair falls out in later stages when the new hair “pushes” it out from your scalp.
The Telogen Phase
The hair follicles go on a resting phase which lasts for three to five months before a hair is “pushed” by new hair. For most people, 10 to 20% of their hair in the telogen phase at any time. When someone is stressed or unwell, hair follicles shed more than normal to resulting in temporary hair shedding.
The Exogen Phase
During the exogen phase, the old hair falls out by itself or when it is combed or washed. Experts state that its normal for about 50 to 150 hairs to fall out on a daily basis, so don’t panic if you see a few strands falling out when you style your hair.
New hair will grow to replace the old hair and thus completing the hair growth cycle.
This process is not foolproof though and can be derailed by external factors like stress, malnutrition, and illness. Here are some ways you can keep growing stong and healthy:
– Eat a healthy diet:
What you put into your body is more important than the product you put on it. Increase your protein intake with foods like fish, beans, nuts, and whole grains.Consider adding supplements to your diet that are rich in vitamins A, C, and E, minerals like zinc and iron, and omega-3 fatty acids.
– Get regular scalp massages:
The good old-fashioned Champi massage can improve hair growth due to 2 main reasons. When massaged, blood vessels are stimulated, thus follicles receive more nutrients and oxygen, which promotes the growth of hair. In addition, the scalp massage can also increase increased hair thickness when done periodically.
– Give your hair a break
Like all good things in life, your hair too needs periodic rest from all it endures during the week. Consider using the weekend to let your hair recuperate. Let your hair air dry, avoid heat styling, and keep it out of a ponytail to avoid any unnecessary pulling on the shaft.
– Avoid overwashing your hair
Washing your hair every day does more harm than good even if you have super oily hair. People who wash their hair often to get rid of oil end up drying out their scalp that results in more oil production. Plus most shampoos contain harsh chemicals that are used to create lather, which does no good to the hair. As a general rule, experts recommend washing your hair every 2 to 3 days.
– Say no to the colour
We’re all tempted by fancy cuts and colours at some point in life. But remember that colouring your hair can lead to some amount of hair damage as they are full of chemical agents. Frequent chemical application on the hair will affect the natural lustre and elasticity of the hair. So we would recommend that you keep the colour to a minimum.
– Give your hair homemade TLC
Hair masks are a great way to ensure the health of your hair and add a beautiful shine to it. Homemade hair masks are even better as you can control the ingredients, that go into it and avoid spending a lot in salons. Add honey and coconut oil if your hair is dry as they can condition your hair leaving it soft. For oily hair use yogurt, lemon juice or aloe vera as they moisturize your hair while removing excess grease.

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We all know superfoods are great of our health but did you know that superfoods are great for our skin too.

In Today’s Video I am showing some DIY superfoods face masks that I have tried and tested.

CACAO + MILK

Cacao is known as a superfood powerhouse for its high antioxidant levels, but most people don’t realise our skin can benefit from these antioxidants through topical application as well. The high levels of polyphenol antioxidants in cacao belong to the same group of antioxidants found in green tea and red wine and protect our cells from premature ageing. Amazingly, raw organic cacao has over 40 times the antioxidants of blueberries.

MILK

One of the most effective raw milk benefits is moisturization. This is not exactly a secret benefit of raw milk. Raw milk nourishes deeper skin layers and offers conditioning and moisturization from inside. It effectively treats the common problem of winter dryness too

MORINGA+ AVACADO OIL + HONEY

MORINGA

Moringa is filled with vitamin A and it’s one of the most potent vitamins out there for near perfect skin. When applied topically, it encourages the skin cells to renew themselves at a lightning speed, helping to limit peksy breakouts, blur blemishes and pigmentation, and iron fine lines. The unsung skincare ingredient is also packed with moisture magnet and antioxidant vitamin E, which makes it perfect for combating dry, flaky skin as well as skin problems caused due to pollution and other environmental changes.

AVACADO OIL

Avocado oil is a rich source of healthy fats, especially monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Avocado oil also contains chlorophyll, which gives it its slightly green color and acts as an antioxidant to scavenge free radicals, protecting our skin from their harmful and aging effects.

HONEY

Honey, especially raw or unpasteurized, is a fabulously versatile and all-natural ingredient to use on skin. It’s full of antioxidants, which are good for wrinkles and aging skin. It is antibacterial, which helps with acne treatments and prevention. It clarifies skin by opening up and unclogging pores. It’s also a great moisturizer that soothes irritation and blemishes, and it leaves a lovely afterglow.

STRAWBERRIES+BLUEBERRIES+RASBERRIES

BERRIES helps in reversing the signs of aging. Berries are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are molecules that inhibit the oxidization of other molecules. Oxidization is the loss of electrons in a molecule, which results in the production of free radicals. They can damage, or even destroy, cells completely.
The phytochemicals and antioxidants found in the fruit help to neutralize the free radicals, which prevents further damage. They are also helpful in strengthening blood vessels and healing broken capillaries

AVACADO+YOGURT

AVOCADO

Avocado comes up with excellent hydration properties which not only nourishes the skin but also protects it inside out. Presence of Vitamin E in abundance makes this fruit a perfect natural moisturizer. Butter fruit is peculiarly so much buttery that when applied topically, the fatty acids present in it deeply penetrates into the dry skin and re-invigorates dull and dry skin. Hence, makes it look healthily glowing, soft and supple. It also works wonders for improving the skin tone.

YOGURT

Yogurt contains lactic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid, that dissolves dead skin cells. This gentle exfoliation not only helps to create a natural glow and prevent breakouts, but works to diminish the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

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This is a long overdue video, and I am sooooo excited about this week’s video, because you know I love all thing SKIN.
This video shows you my exact morning skincare routine. I love every second of it! Enjoy, and if you have any questions, I’ll be checking the comments.

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Best anti aging foods that I eat daily to look younger, watch this video and try these super foods & share your experience with me .

Hello! My Tribe,

We all know that food has huge impact on aging.
What you put on your plate might affect what you see in the mirror. But a few tweaks to your dining habits can go a long way to keeping your skin youthful and your body healthy.

The key approach? Eat nutritious foods.

These are the thing I eat every single day ( Almost) to keep looking and feeling younger.

• Berries
Berries, especially strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries, contain high levels of flavonoids, a powerful kind of antioxidant that helps the body combat health-damaging free radicals that cause cancer and premature aging. These also support memory functions that are likely to diminish as you increase in age.

• Cruciferous Vegetables
Eating veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, watercress, turnips, Brussels sprouts, and radishes provides you additional security from toxins and other foreign bodies that accelerate aging and weaken your immune system, causing a variety of diseases.

• Spinach
This is another essential vegetable to eat daily. This is abundant in Vitamin K, which is important in blood clotting and rebuilding bone density.

• Tomato
Tomatoes are abundant in lycopene, an antioxidant that produces the red color in vegetables and fruits and helps protect your skin from cancer and sun damage.

• Avocado
Avocados are good for your heart because their healthy fats help lower the level of bad cholesterol. They also contain Vitamin E, making them a perfect food for healthy skin.

• Watermelon
Watermelon with the seeds is loaded with nutrients like Vitamins A, B, C and E; good fats; zinc; and selenium. These essential nutrients come into play to secure your skin and your body from rapid aging.

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