Friday 22 March 2024

Just 3 ingredients to give you that youthful skin#diy #skincare #howto

This DIY has three ingredients from your kitchen, cinnamon,  aloevera and honey.

Cinnamon has anti fungal. antioxidant and antibacterial properties and when combined with other  herbs could improve skin  elasticity.

Aloevera supports the production and release of collagen and has healing properties. It could help in healing of mild acne wounds,

Honey is a humectant that helps with skin hydration and suppleness. This should be applied on a clean skin for 15-30 minutes. A skin patch test is necessary when trying a diy.

Wednesday 19 July 2023

 E45 Review

It is summer and those with dry skin will be looking for lasting moisturizers, that will nourish and hydrate their skin. One of the products dermatological tested to help relief  dry skin conditions and give one 24 hours moisturisation is E45.A lot of people have attest to its ability to alleviate skin condition like eczema. E45  contains 145mg/g of white soft paraffin ,126mg/g light liquid paraffin and 10mg/g of wool fat which some say will not clog pores, however the cream may not be suitable for people with oily or acne prone skin.

E45 is a hydrating moisturizer that nourish and relief a wide rande of dry skin conditions like eczema and flaky skin.

It gives 24 hour moisturisation

 Proven to help protect from dryness,

Sooth roughness, 

reduce redness, 

reduce scaling and flaking. 

It is easily absorbs in the skin and is non greasy.

E45 contains liquid paraffin, white soft paraffin and wool fat.The white soft paraffin in E45 is like petrolleum jelly, a by product of  refined crude oi an it sits on top of the skin and hinders water loss from the skin, that is why this cream  is good for dry skin. E45 contains Medilan and it is suitable for family use.


 

 


 

Monday 10 July 2023

 SIMPLE REFRESHING FACE WASH REVIEW

Are you looking for a face wash that is kind to skin, non comedogenic and also great for sensitive skin, then Simple refreshing face wash, should be one of your choices. I got this product for my teenage child because as a teenager, they do not need harsh products on their skin because their body is getting ready for adult hood.

Simple refreshing face wash has no hash chemicals that could upset the skin. It has no soap, no color or perfume, no alcohol,no mineral oil or animal derived. it is good for sensitive skin. It contains vitamin E, vitamin B5 and ProAminoAcids and it is dermatologically tested. It is for all skin types.

Ingredients include

Aqua,Cocoamidopropyl Betaine,Propylene,Glycol, Hydroxylpropyl,methylcellulose, Panthenol, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide,Hydroxypropl Cyclodextrin, pantolactone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Citric acid.

I would repurchase this product because it is effective in fighting acne .



Tuesday 30 May 2023

8 WAYS TO GLOW UP NATURALLY

They say everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. Beauty does not mean  is not just your expensive cloth or your makeup, beauty comes from within you and radiates on the outside. A perfect radiant and youthful skin takes a lot of work and what you put in is what you get.

1) Healthy Eating Habits

This involves eating healthy meals, food


rich in protein and vitamines, taking lots of fruits, and staying hydrated. A balanced meal is important to achieve a healthy skin,Eating at the right time and eating the right quantity is of great importance to having a healthy body.

2) Good Mental Health

A good mental health involves positive outlook to life, less stress and anxiety. If you are struggling or stressed seek professional health. You must have a good mental health to enjoy a happy life, a happy life leads to a healthy living and improves one's life. Try to spend time and meditate, enjoy the good things you have and be grateful to God for providing them.

3)Kindness

Kindness is a virtue, everyone  appreciate a little show of love and kindness,even when you are not kind, you appreciate others being kind to you. Everyone likes a kind person , it attracts people to you.

When you put a smile on oness face by your act of kindness, you will be happy and it will improve your health.

4)Excercise

You know how important it is to exercise ones body, it reduces the risk of having health issues, it gives one a toned skin and great posture.

5)Sleep

The important of a good sleep can not be over emphasized, getting adequate sleep will help one lose weight, prevent dark circles and tired look.A good sleep will help the body rejuvenate.

6)Skincare Routine

A great skincare routine will help achieve a glowing and youthful skin.

7) Dress well

Dressing appropriately, according to your body shape, skin tone and size will go a long way to enhance your beauty, your figure and makes you look smart and elegant.

8)Confidence

Beauty without confidence is nothing. Be confident, everyone likes a confident person, it gives the impression that you know what you are doing.

These tips will improve ones look and give you the result you desire.

Monday 27 March 2023

Skin Whitening

 


 Skin whitening is a cosmetic process of whitening, or bleaching dark areas of the skin. This procedure inhibits the production of melanin, that gives the skin or hair its color. Why would one want to whiten their skin?

1) to make them look more beautiful

2) They are in a relationship where ones partner wants them to whiten their skin

3) uneven skin tone

SKIN WHITENING PRODUCTS

Companies may describe skin whitening products as skin lightening, fading, brightening or whitening products. These products are often sold as creams,lotion, soaps etc. Major ingredients in cosmetic products for whitening the skin include Corticostoride, Hydroquinone and mercury.  Corticosteroids are anti inflammatory topical drugs use to treat skin irritations on the skin.Abuse of corticosteroid  could lead to acne, skin irritation and bleaching of the skin,Skin Thinning,Stretch Marks,Enlarged Blood Vessels and easy brusing.



Hydroquinone is use  to treat hyper pigmentation,melasma and freckles.hydroquinone acts by inhibiting the production of melanin.Side effect of hydroquinone includes ,irritation ,inflammation,erythema and stinging and long use of hydroquinone could cause ochronosis.

Mercury are used in  most illigal cosmetic products branded as anti aging or skin lightening. the come in form of mercurous chloride,calomel, or mercuric.side effects include, irritation, changes in vision or hearing , toxicity of infants from breast feeding mothers.

 BENEFITS OF SKIN WHITENING

It would help one blend into societies that  appreciate people with paler skin and discriminate against darker skin.

It whitens the skin and makes it evenly toned.

It can improve the appearance of wrinkles, freckles, melasma,and sun damage.

It improves self confidence in some people.

Before you venture into skin whitening consult your doctor and weigh the pros and cons. 

Tuesday 8 November 2022

Detangling a Natural4c Hair

Having 4c natural hair means you ought to be patient while handling it.4c hair is always dry as such require moisture to keep it healthy and be able to retain much length. The journey to a healthy long hair begins with patience and care.

Just 3 ingredients to give you that youthful skin#diy #skincare #howto

This DIY has three ingredients from your kitchen, cinnamon,  aloevera and honey. Cinnamon has anti fungal. antioxidant and antibacterial pro...