Many a times due to accident or due to some medical reason one needs to get operated upon. Operation involves cutting of skin layers to remove the unwanted growth under it. After cutting, or after the accident, the wound is stitched. Stitching is done using a thread. During earlier times the thread used was again…
There is a mixed response to the belief that toothpaste help get rid of blemishes. Many people say that the fastest way to get rid of blemishes over night is to apply a thin layer over the affected skin and let it work overnight. Those opposed to this theory say that this could cause burning….
Skin pigmentation is a process by which certain areas of the body get darker as compared to the other areas. The pigments are mostly seen on the face normally under the eyes and around the mouth but can appear on any part of the body. Elbows are the area where the skin is often darker…
Melanin present in the skin cells is the cause of the color of the skin. In case of some people, this is present in excess in certain areas of the face. This excess concentration results in development of dark pigments also called hyper-pigmentation. Normally dark circles are formed under the eyes, however in case of…
About ninety percent of women suffer from cellulite. Cellulite is reflected by the appearance of orange peel or cottage cheese like skin in the region of thighs and buttocks, however in some cases cellulite may also appear on abdomen and in the region of breast. Those with advanced age are more prone to getting cellulite….
People mostly in the age group of 15 to 35 are more prone to developing facial skin troubles. The most common skin diseases are development of flaky skin in which the skin turns red and often peels off. The causes could include adverse side effects of some medicines or soaps, cosmetics or cosmetic creams. Another…
Freckles appear on the skin of a person mostly on the face due to formation of clusters of concentrated melanin and are mostly visible on the skin of the people having fair skin. Freckles can be found on the skin of any person without consideration to the genetic background however, the chances of having them…
Each and every part of the body needs hydration. As part of our daily routine at home and at work, we move about a lot. If a person is exposed to extreme hot weather, lot of water will evaporate from skin and he is likely to suffer from dehydration. The first part of the body…
Brown spots or age spots are caused by collection of pigment due to the exposure to sun light. These are an indication of aging of a person. These are also called liver spots or solar lentigo. Age spots are grey, brown or black spots whereas liver spots are brown or black and appear due to…
The skin covers each and every part of our body forming a protective layer over our body organs. It forms a barrier for dust, pollution and germs. It also serves to warm or cool our body in various ways, so it undergoes a lot of wear and tear. As time passes the effects of this…
You should not stop caring for your skin just because you have hit fifty. You had been taking care of your skin for the last more than forty years and this needs to be carried on further. With increase in age the type of care needed differs from what you had been doing earlier and…
Nature has given us a large number of products which not only provide food and nourishment to our body but some of these products have additional qualities like providing nourishment to our skin. This is beneficial to make it look good and glowing. Cucumber is one of such vegetables. It is tasty and when consumed…