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I learned this recipe from my mom, it has been our family favorite for many years. Taken daily for breakfast, this tasty and nutritious “beauty salad” will work from within to make your skin healthy and smooth.

If you are not a big breakfast eater, this is a perfect solution: the salad is light and easily digested, and you only need one relatively small serving that will give your body the necessary “wake up and go” nutrition without making you feel stuffed.

The beauty salad is not difficult to make, but you have to prepare it fresh daily. Of course, doing this requires some time and some discipline; however, the result is well worth the effort, and when you have fallen in the daily routine of making this salad, you will do it on autopilot, quickly and easily.

Pour 1/4 cup of water in a bowl, add two tablespoons of oats and stir. Add one tablespoon of honey and stir in as well. While the oats are soaking in honey water, grate one medium to large apple. I prefer Red of Golden Delicious, but any other kind will work as well. Place grated apple into the bowl, add a handful of chopped walnuts and stir everything together. Enjoy.

You can adjust the taste by adding more honey, making your salad sweeter. More walnuts will make it crunchier and more filling. I like walnuts, so I usually put a lot of them. It is best to eat the salad right away. If you let it sit, the apple will darken; this is normal and it does not take away any of the nutritional value, but it may not look so appealing.

All the ingredients are known for their skin-improving qualities. Fresh apples are recommended to prevent and clear acne, they contain antioxidants, bioflavonoids (water-soluble plant pigments with anti-inflammatory qualities), fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Walnuts have zinc and Vitamin E, both are very good for our skin, plus walnuts oils help to keep the skin hydrated because of linoleic acid they contain. Oats are a known part of clear skin diets, they contain many nutrients including selenium, zinc, magnesium, and Vitamin E. Health and beauty benefits of honey are too numerous to mention, it has been widely used in many cultures both internally and externally. The beauty salad offers a powerful combination of it all that will work great if you use it regularly.

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‘Serious skin care’ is about maintaining a healthy and glowing skin all through your life. As you grow older, your body’s natural skin care mechanisms become weaker. So, ’serious skin care’ is about responding to the changing needs of your skin. Thus, ’serious skin care’ is about constantly evaluating, analyzing and changing your skincare routines. Your skincare routine should change based on the environmental conditions, your age and changes in your skin type.

‘Serious skin care’ is also about awareness. With the technological advancements and research, more and more facts are being brought to light everyday. Also, the composition and nature of skincare products seems to be changing with time. So trying out the new products is also a part of serious skin care. However, ’serious skin care’ advises using a new product over a small patch of skin (not facial skin) first, just to see how your skin reacts to it.

‘Serious skin care’ also means knowing how to use your skincare products. Good practices include things like applying the moisturizers while the skin is damp, using upward strokes for better penetration of natural skin care products, removing the make up before going to bed, cleansing before moisturizing or applying make up, using the correct amount of skin care products, etc. Thus, increasing the effectiveness of your skincare products is another focus area of serious skin care.

Some precautions, like avoiding contact with detergents, are also part of serious skin care. ‘Serious skin care’ means being gentle with your skin. Things like over-exfoliation, use of low quality products, and application of strong-chemical based products, are all harmful to your skin. Some people have a wrong notion about serious skincare. For them serious skincare is – using large quantities of products as often as possible. However, this really isn’t serious skincare (and that’s why awareness is so important).

‘Serious skin care’ is also about visiting your dermatologist for treatment of skin disorders. Ignoring the skin disorders can be fatal for your skin and might lead to permanent damage. So, if the things don’t improve with over the counter medication, you should immediately visit a dermatologist. Self-surgery e. g. squeezing of acne/pimples is a big no (it can lead to permanent damage of your skin).

So, seriously serious skincare is more about precautions and preventive measures (than treatment). Serious skin care is about being proactive as well as reactive. In fact, we can say that ’serious skin care’ is about being proactive about the needs of your skin so that the need for being reactive is reduced to a minimum.

We all know the importance of personal natural skin care. The opinion on how-to (for personal skin care) differs from person to person. Some people believe that going to beauty parlors every other day is personal natural skin care. Others believe that personal natural skin care is just a matter of applying some cream or lotion on your skin, every now and then. Then there are people who think that individual skincare is an event that happens once a month or once a year. Still others busy themselves with ‘personal skin care’ all the time. However, individual natural skin care is not that complicated and neither is it that expensive (considering how beneficial it is). Individual skincare is following a routine or a procedure for attending to the needs of your skin.

Even before you start with a routine, you need to determine your skin-type (oily, dry, sensitive, normal etc) and select the individual skincare products suitable for it (you might have to experiment with a few individual skin care products). Here is a routine that should work for most people with normal skin.

The first thing on individual skin care routine is ‘Cleansing’. The three main ingredients of a cleanser are oil, water and surfactants (wetting agents). Oil and surfactants extract dirt and oil from your skin and water then flushes it out, thus making your skin clean. You might have to try a couple of cleansers before you find the one that suits you the best. However, you should always use soap-free cleansers. Also, you should use Luke warm water for cleansing (hot and cold water, both, cause damage to your skin). Take care that you don’t over-cleanse your skin and end up damaging your skin in the process.

The second thing on the personal skin care routine is exfoliation. Skin follows a natural maintenance process wherein it removes the dead cells and replaces them with new skin cells. Exfoliation is just a way to facilitate the skin in this process. Dead skin cells are not capable of responding to individual skincare products but still consume these products, hence preventing them from reaching the new skin cells. Thus removing dead skin cells is important in order to increase the effectiveness of all personal natural skin care products. Generally, exfoliation takes it place just after cleansing. As with any individual skin care procedure, it’s important that you understand how much exfoliation you need. Exfoliate 4-5 times per week for oily/normal skin and 1-2 times per week for dry/sensitive skin. Exfoliate a couple of times more in hot and humid weather.

Next thing on personal skin care routine is moisturizers. This is one of the most important things in individual skin care. Even people with oily skin need moisturizers. Moisturizers not only seal the moisture in your skin cells, but also attract moisture (from air) whenever needed. Use of too much moisturizer can however clog skin pores and end up harming your skin. The amount of moisturizer needed by your skin will become apparent to you within one week of you using the moisturizer. Also, applying the moisturizer is best when your skin is still damp.

The last thing on personal skincare routine is sunscreen. A lot of moisturizers (day-time creams/moisturizers) come with UV protection – so you can get double benefits from them. Such moisturizers are recommended for all days (irrespective of whether it is sunny or cloudy).

Again, experiment with various personal skin care products and also with the amount you need to apply. What gives you best results is the best personal natural skin care recipe for you. However, if you have some kind of skin dilemma, it is best to consult your dermatologist before you actually start using any personal natural skin care products.

When we talk about skin problems guys skin care would seem like a foreign topic to some men.   It would have been even more foreign a few years back.   However, more and more men are finding out the importance of skin care(notice the explosion of men skin care products in stores now). Male skin is very different from that of female skin however men’s skin care is very similar to skin care of women.

Men skin care starts with cleansing too.   Cleansing, remove the dirt, grease and pollutants from the skin and helps in preventing clogging or pores.   Cleansing is also a good way to stop acne.   The oily nature of male skin makes cleansing an important part of the skin care procedure.   Cleansing should be done at least once every day, even better if it is done twice a day.

Men’s skin care revolves a lot around shaving.   Shaving foam/gel/cream and after shave lotion are one of the most important men skin care products.   Men’s skin care requires a proper selection of shaving products and related equipment.   One of the considerations in choosing the right shaving product should be the skin type since the degree of oiliness differs from person to person as with women.   Proper skin care also mandates the use of good quality razors.   Swivel-head razors are recommended since they are known to reduce cuts. Besides these products and equipment, it is also necessary that you use them properly. Be gentle when using your razor. Do not scratch it against your skin; use a soft and smooth action (after all it’s a matter of removing hair, not the skin itself).

Men’s skin is usually generally thicker and oilier.   Also men have larger pores and more active sebaceous glands.   Due to regular shaving men’s skin can get dehydrated quite easily.   Moisturizers can be an integral part of men’s skin care. Moisturizing gel or cream should be applied after shaving. In fact, some shaving foams/ gel have an in-built moisturizing effect too. Moisturizers should be patted gently over the face and massaged gently using upward strokes.

Another good option for men’s skin care is to use skin care products that contain natural ingredients like aloe vera, sea salt and coconut. Naturally antiseptic oils like lavender, tea tree etc also provide good means for men’s skin care.

Men’s skin care is not as difficult as a lot of men may think.   It just requires a few minutes, which will help you get healthy  smooth acne free skin.   If men take care of their skin then in turn their skin will take care of them and women love a guy with good skin.   Women care about a man’s skin just as much as they do themselves.

Do you want to start taking better care of your skin, but you are too scared to ask? Well, then, this article will help you. This piece has a few good simple to employ skin care techniques which you are able to effect right now. We also want to explain that it is just as vital for men to take proper care of their skin as it is for women. It is difficult for a man to know how to take care of his skin because the majority of the products on the market are targeted for women. Here are some helpful ideas for you to use as you develop your skin care regimen.

Do not fail to attend to the other parts of your body! While it is true that most skin care routines focus on the face, it is important that you take care of the rest of your skin as well. Practicing proper hygiene is important. Some men think that showering daily is optional, so they go for a day or two without cleaning their bodies. The truth is that if your skin is not clean, you are more susceptible to bacteria and illness. So you must ensure that you are cleaning the whole of your skin each and every day. Obtaining a reliable body wash is the most efficient means to make certain that your skin stays as clean as possible. An exfoliating body wash that has a moisturizer is a good choice. Believe it or not, this is a great way to maintain whole body health.

Exercising regularly and drinking plenty of water will also help your skin. You already know that your body needs water to stay healthy. Water is good for both inside your body to keep you healthy and outside your body to keep your skin healthy. People don’t realize that water moisturizes your skin from the inside and allows your skin to function properly, so remember to drink enough water each day for your health and your skin. Water helps your skin fight the bacteria, toxins and other things that clog your pores by flushing the skin. Keeping your body strong and healthy with exercise also keeps your skin strong and healthy.

It additionally boost the quantity of sweat which you have. Sweat is good because it pushes the toxins out of your body and helps keep your body temperature regulated. And, sweat can moisturize your skin from the outside!

Knowing your skin type helps you figure out which products to purchase. There are three types of skin: oily, dry, combination. It’s usually easy to determine which skin type you have. If you still aren’t sure which skin type you have, there are professionals who can help you. Many women know how to determine which type of skin you have, and your female friends and family will probably be happy to help you. If you are too embarrassed to ask them, ask one of the professionals where you are buying your skin care products – but be ready to hear a huge sales pitch! Determining what skin type you have will help you pick out what type of skin care products you need to purchase. If you have dry skin and buy product for oily skin, you could make your skin even drier.

When it comes to proper skin care, there is not right way or wrong way. Just washing daily is better than not washing at all. Don’t fall for the myth that “skin care is for girls,” because men need to properly care for their skin, too. There are a variety of ways to properly care for your skin. By actively searching through the options, you can find the skin care products that are right for you.