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If you're in search of the best skin care tips, straight from the publishers of The Practical Guide to Skin Care, read on...you're about to discover several key tips and insights that you may never have considered before.


Regardless of whatever skin condition (acne, eczema, dry, normal, sensitive, or oily skin), you suffer from, chances are that healthy, beautiful, glowing skin can be yours...when you understand the key insights and tips revealed below.


We've blended these tips and insights into the article below. We give you an insight...then a tip that accompanies that insight. Plus, we've listed these 7 in countdown fashion...7 being good to know...down to the #1 most important skin care tip.


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(If you already know your skin type, move to the next section.)


What does it mean to have oily skin? Is your skin normal, or dry? How do you find out your skin type? (See below.)


Knowing which of the 5 skin types you are is important for what you'll learn in the rest of this article. There are different ways of caring for the 5 skin types:

• Normal Skin – this is usually skin that looks vibrant and healthy. The oil glands produce sebum at a moderate level so that there is a healthy balance in the different facial zones.


• Dry Skin – the oil glands barely produce enough oil to keep the skin soft and supple. People with dry skin notice that it can be sensitive and itchy in certain areas.


• Oily Skin – this is when there is an overproduction of sebum in the oil glands. The skin usually big pores and is more prone to acne and pimples.


• Sensitive Skin – can either be dry, oily, or even normal. What makes it a problem is that skin is easily irritated. Capillaries are apparent when the person with sensitive skin has fair complexion.


• Combination Skin – it means that there are varied problems in the different zones. It can be dry in some areas while oily in the rest. The T-zone is usually the oiliest area on the face.
  

1. How does your skin feel after thorough cleansing?

    (a) Tight and rough

    (b) Smooth and supple

    (c) Somewhat oily

    (d) Oily in some areas and tight in others.


2. How often do you see breakout spots on your skin?

    (a) Almost never

    (b) Rarely

    (c) Often

    (d) Only in the T -Zone (across the forehead and down the nose and chin).


3. How would you best describe the texture of your skin?

    (a) Smooth and transparent

    (b) Firm and even

    (c) Slightly rough and uneven

    (d) A mixture of the above.


4. During the day, how does your skin look?

    (a) Flaky and chapped

    (b) Clean and fresh-looking

    (c) Shiny and oily

    (d) Shiny in the T-Zone later in the afternoon



Figuring out your skin type with the answers is easy: If you answered mostly (a)'s then chances are, you have dry skin. Mostly (b)'s, then you very likely have normal skin. If the majority is (c)'s then it is oily and (d) is combination skin.

• General: During cleansing, avoid using ordinary soaps. Rather, talk to an expert and ask them which type of facial cleanser suits your skin best.


• General: Make sure that the cleanser you use has a good pH-balance. Experts recommend that a 5.5 pH-balance is the most ideal if you want to maintain healthy acidity on the skin.


• Oily skin: Because your oil glands are overly active, it is best that you wash at least twice daily with the use of a medicated cleanser.


• Dry skin: Soaps remove oil from skin. But if your skin is already naturally dry, opt for a mild cleanser instead. That way, you don’t strip your skin completely from its natural oils.


• Combination skin type: Keep your skin healthy and clean by using products free of strong perfumes and colors.


• Normal skin: Try to use perfume-free and mild cleansers. Otherwise, your oil glands may overreact and you end up suffering from oily skin instead.


• Sensitive skin: Because several products may irritate your skin, careful selection must be applied here. Talk to your dermatologist first before you purchase a product. He or she would recommend the mildest soap on you. After every wash, pat your skin dry gently with soft towel.
  

Other than raging hormones in teens, we don't really know why acne happens. Some people claim that acne breakout may be due to three reasons: hormones, stress, and diet. While there may be several causes for the breakout, dermatologists still urge their patients to be mindful of what they do to their skin. The best weapon would be to treat your skin and give it some TLC. Don’t try to pop a pimple by yourself and try to use gentle products on your face at all times.


There are different types of acne: non-inflamed, and inflamed.



Before anything else, always make sure you wash your face with warm water and a cleanser that best matches your skin type.

      Blackheads – after washing your face, gently apply hot compress on the spot. Then, gently squeeze either side of the blackhead with your fingertips. Never use your nails. If it doesn’t pop, exfoliate your face to loosen it. There are also tweezers sold in the market nowadays to make the process of removing blackheads much easier.
 
      Whiteheads – Removing whiteheads out of skin is not recommended. Instead, wash your hands with antibacterial soap. Now, get a strip of clean cloth and soak it in warm water. Remove the cloth and squeeze it well. Put it on the affected spot for a few minutes. If this doesn’t work, sterilize a piece of needle and puncture the whitehead very slightly. Put cotton wipes on either side of the whitehead and apply pressure until liquid oozes out. Wipe the area clean with alcohol and put bandage on it.

      Mild Acne – wash your face twice a day with a medicated facial cleanser. Brands with low level benzoyl peroxide are best suited for people with mild acne. When drying your face, you can either let it air dry or pat it gently with a piece of clean cloth. Astringents and toners are very much recommended here because they are known to unclog pores. Top everything with a moisturizer recommended by an expert.

      Body Acne – use cleansers and moisturizers with benzoyl peroxide. As for those suffering from back acne, you may need the help of a doctor because these need to be treated aggressively.

      Severe Acne – more serious cases need a doctor. They may prescribe antibiotics such as Tetracyclines. There are also other types of topical and oral antibiotics that the doctor may recommend.




A mild allergy can show itself on the skin if you are allergic or highly sensitive to certain foods. Common symptoms include swelling on the face and around the eye area, eczema, puffiness, and bloating. The symptoms can occur almost immediately or with others, it may take a while before the signs become apparent.

Among the many symptoms are:

• itching


• redness


• swelling and irritation around the mouth and eye areas


• urticaria (itchy, fluid filled lumps)

Even if you’re able to prove that you’re sensitive to certain types of food, removing those types of food from your diet isn’t necessarily the most effective cure. Nonetheless, the symptoms can become a lot less severe. Your best option would be the usual treatments of antihistamines and creams.




Foods that aggravate skin allergies and itching are those that doctors normally consider to contain a lot of allergens. These are the most common types of food that many people cannot tolerate. Below are some of the more regular items of foods to stay away from:

   1. Shell fish, crabs, and shrimps.

   2. Soy

   3.Processed and refined fruits

   4.Foods that are deep fried

   5.Excessive amounts of sugar

   6.Excessive alcohol intake

   7.Foods that are extremely spicy that they make you sweat



These are just a few of the many types of food that cause your condition to worsen. There may be other variations that you don’t take to. Basically, you should always watch what you eat.




Your skin is the biggest organ in your body. Its two main purposes are to protect your other your organs and regulate your body temperature. Because it is constantly exposed to harsh elements outside and inside your body, you may experience some problems every now and then. If you’ve washed your face with a new brand of soap and developed a rash, this may just be eczema in action.


Eczema isn’t just one type of allergy. In fact, it is a group of skin conditions that make your skin red, itchy, and irritated. In some cases, small, fluid-filled bumps that eventually ooze out form on the surface of your skin. This isn’t a virus that can go around like a cold, but it can be inherited from parent to child.




Having eczema is always a hassle. There are many potential causes for it, including the food you eat on a daily basis. Here are the most common types of triggers:


   1. Items with high levels of caffeine such as coffee, tea, chocolates, and soda

   2. Common allergy-related foods such as wheat, egg, corn, and nuts

   3. Dairy products

   4. Red meat

   5. Foods with high acid content such as oranges, tomatoes, and lemons

   6. MSG

   7. Seafood




When one talks about fatty acids, some people immediately assume that this is bad for your skin. On the contrary, they help your skin stay smooth, supple, and healthy. They also act as building blocks of healthy cell membranes. These fatty acids are not produced naturally by the body. Instead, you get them through diet or topical treatments. These come in several forms: omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9.


They improve the quality of skin by:

• Reducing your chances of getting acne


• Decreasing skin inflammation


• Moisturizing dry skin


• Improving skin texture by making it soft
  

If you add these to your diet, you’ll see that they add moisture to your skin. By reducing dry skin, you control the appearance of whiteheads and blackheads. The difference with the sebum produced by these acids is that it won't block follicles on your skin. Contrary to what advertising mavericks are claiming, some healthy nutrients can actually be ingested and don’t have to come in the form of creams and tablets.




Foods rich in fatty acids are broccoli, dark leafy green vegetables, winter squash, cabbage, kidney beans, walnuts, olive oil, sesame seed, pumpkin seed, walnuts, avocado, and fish such as salmon, herring, sardines, and trout. There are supplements available in the market. Go to any natural health stores and go for organic flaxseed oil and fish oil supplements.




Health magazine contributor and clinical nutritionist Samantha Heller says:


“All the lotions and creams in the world won't help much if you don't start on the inside by eating the right foods”.

This ties in well to our final, and most important skin care tip...




We trust that you've enjoyed this article. Now, please take action on it. Here's a lime juice recipe to help you do so:


Ingredients:

• Juice of 1 lime


• 1 glass of boiled whole milk


• 1 teaspoon glycerin
  

Preparation:

In a bowl, squeeze a lime for its juice. Remove seeds if any. To the lime juice, add the glass of boiled milk and the teaspoon of glycerin. Stir well and let it stand for one half hour. Apply the mixture to face hands and feet before going to bed. Do not rinse until you bathe the next day or if your wash your face and hands in the morning.