10 Myths about your skin

CHOCOLATE Aggravates Acne : Acne occurs when a gland sheds cells that stick together and while plugging the gland and blowing up the skin bacteria forms which feasts on the skin and chocolate has no role in it .

SUNLIGHT Tans clear up dull complexion and acne : While suntan might temporarily mask your acne, continued exposure to sunlight worsens the condition leading to premature aging in the form of wrinkles and fine lines.

ACNE occous due to dust: The dust is not the problem, neither the surface oil. The main cause is the combination of skin scales of oil and bacteria residing inside the follicle and sebaceous glands. The sebum dead skin cells and bacteria clog pores and form acne.

CUCUMBER reduces eye bags: Cucumber may help in relaxing and hydrating your skin but there is no such ingredient that reduces bags.

SKIN breathes: Heavy cream or foundation can hinder elimination and absorption functions of the skin to a degree. They do not inhibit actual oxygen nourishing the skin. The best advice in this regard is to have a cleansing regime. Use natural products and try not to sleep with your make-up on.

FAIRNESS creams make you fair: No cream can make you fair. Only ingredients like glycolic or salic acid can lighten skin tone bringing changes in the skin shade.

BLACKHEADS develops due to dirt: Blackheads are not caused by dirt. When the pores become dilated, cellular debris build up and the air hitting these cells oxidize and turn black.

SOAP is a great cleanser: The alkaline balance of a healthy skin has a Ph value of <>Using a particuler BRAND is better: It’s the ingredients and not the mixing of brands that may cause skin reactions. The best is to find an item that works for you.

HYPOALLERGENIC PRODUCTS CAN NEVER CAUSE A SKIN ERUPTION: Even if a formula is tested thoroughly, your skin could have a reaction. So hypoallergenic is a great marketing tool but not necessarily a guarantee.

Wine , Fish and Chocolate fights with Wrinkles

WINE
Drinking alcohol in moderation protects against heart disease, diabetes and age-related memory loss. Any kind of alcoholic beverage seems to provide such benefits, but red wine has been the focus of much of the research. Red wine contains resveratrol, a compound that contributes to its benefits — and, according to animal studies, may activate genes that slow cellular aging.
FISH
Thirty years ago, researchers began to study why the native Inuits of Alaska were remarkably free of heart disease. The reason, scientists now think, is the extraordinary amount of fish they consume. Fish is an abundant source of omega-3 fats, which help prevent cholesterol build-up in arteries and protect against abnormal heart rhythms.
CHOCOLATE
The Kuna people of the San Blas islands, off the coast of Panama, have a rate of heart disease that is nine times less than that of mainland Panamanians. The reason? The Kuna drink plenty of a beverage made with generous proportions of cocoa, which is unusually rich in flavanols that help preserve the healthy function of blood vessels. Maintaining youthful blood vessels lowers risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and dementia.
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Eat and get glowing skin

* Low-fat dairy products.

The best sources for vitamin A. The health of your skin cells depends on dietary vitamin A.


* Blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, plums.

These four fruits rate the highest when it comes to ‘total antioxidant capacity’. And you do know that antioxidants are great secrets to healthy skin!


* Healthy Oils.

Get the ones with essential fatty acids, like olive oil and canola oil. Good-quality oils keep skin well-lubricated.


* Wholewheat bread, muffins and cereals.

These are rich in selenium, which is known to work well against acne and also as an antioxidant.


* Green tea.

This deserves a category all its own in any article about foods for skin. It is anti-inflammatory and protects the cell membrane. It may even help prevent or reduce the risk of skin cancer.

* Water.
While the exact amount you should drink each day varies, no one disputes the role that good hydration plays in keeping your skin looking healthy and youthful. Though fluids like juice and soups are good, nothing works better than water.

Healthy E

Wrinkle-free skin, ravishing raven locks—all courtesy vitamin E.

This anti ageing, fatsoluble vitamin is also known as tocopherol .
There’s more to vitamin E than simply countering wrinkles.

Vitamin E : An excellent antioxidant, it helps the cells to function better. It also provides oxygen to the tissues. It’s needed for reproduction, fertility and vigour. It helps dissolve blood clots and prevents their formation, thus countering vessel blockages. It prevents formation of excessive scar tissues and, in some cases, even melts them away. It prevents heart disease, asthma and arthritis. It’s beneficial in treating menstrual cramps.

Your wrinkles Vanished !

1 Add grated carrots to spaghetti sauce. You won’t notice their presence and their carotene will feed your skin.

2 Add fresh spinach leaves to salad greens. Spinach contains more carotene than other types of lettuce.

3 Enjoy a daily fruit smoothie made of vanilla yogurt and fresh fruit.

4 For a special dessert that’s good for your skin, place chilled melon balls in a wine glass; splash with champagne and add mint for garnish.

5 Keep fresh broccoli florets handy in the fridge for a predinner snack. Serve with your favourite low-fat dip for a treat everyone will love.

6 Make fruit a part of every dinner meal.

7 Add broccoli and fresh spinach to pasta or tomato salads. They fit into just about every recipe.

8 Substitute papaya for tomato in salsa recipes. Not only will your taste buds tango, you’ll also get plenty of carotene!

Habits To Improve Your Life !

A little planning goes a long way. Eating healthy never happens by accident. For the most part, neither do good fitness, skin protection, healthy teeth, weight loss, and social ties. Many of these habits take effort that need to be scheduled into busy lives .

* EAT BREAKFAST EVERY MORNING

*ADD FISH AND OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS TO YOUR DIET

*GET ENOUGH SLEEP

*MAKE SOCIAL CONNECTIONS

*PRACTICE GOOD DENTAL HYGIENE

*EXERCISE FOR BETTER HEALTH

*TAKE UP A HOBBY

*PROTECT YOUR SKIN

*SNACK THE HEALTHY WAY

*DRINK TEA

*DRINK WATER AND EAT DAIRY

*TAKE A DAILY WALK

The Valuable Lemon !

• Lemon juice is valued in the home as a stain remover, and a slice of lemon dipped in salt can be used to clean copper-bottomed cooking pots. Lemon juice has been used for bleaching freckles.

• Lemon peel oil is much used in furniture polishes, detergents, soaps and shampoos. It is important in perfume blending and especially in colognes.

• Petitgrain oil (up to 50 per cent citral), is distilled from the leaves, twigs and immature fruits of the lemon tree in West Africa, North Africa and Italy.

• Lemon peel, dehydrated, is marketed as cattle feed.

• Lemonade, when applied to potted plants, has been found to keep their flowers fresh longer than normal.

• Lemon wood is fine-grained, compact, and easy to work. In Mexico, it is carved into chessmen, toys, small spoons, and other articles.

• Lemon juice is widely known as a diuretic, antiscorbutic, astringent, and febrifuge.