S K I N  C A R E

cleanse the face with a cream or a creamy lotion. Next, tone it with a non-drying skin freshner. Use a moisturiser at bedtime and under make-up especially when the humidity is low.

Oily skin

Wash with cleaners, preferably medicated, in warm water at least three to four times a day . massage the cleaners with fingertips, especially into the lines around the nose, chin and forehead. Rinse off with warm water and then with cold water and pat dry . dab astringent or a non oily medicated lotion . use a water- based moisturiser during the day and in winter.

Combination skin

Treat both dry and oily areas separately, using dry -skin preparation for the dry areas, and an oily -skin routine for the oily parts. Massage cleaners on oily parts and rinse off with first warm and then cold water

Dry skin

Remove make-up with two applications of cream or lotion especially formulated for dry skin . next, tone face with non drying skin freshner. Use a thin film of moisturiser under make-up during the day, and extra-rich cream on face, under the eyes, throat and neck at night .

Some of the common skin problems

There is excessive secretion of sebum the oil glands , which gives rise to:

Seborrhoea

There is excessive secretion of sebum by the oil glands, which gives rise to a greasy skin thereby producing white heads, blackheads and acne on the skin. Whiteheads are the accumulations of sebum under the skin. Blackheads are masses of hardened sebum commonly found on the nose and forehead. They block the hair follicles. When these blackheads get infected, they give rise to acne.

Acne

There are various types of acne-papules, pustules and cysts. Papules are small, inflamed red spots. Pustules have a yellow head and may develop from a papule. Cysts result from severe inflammation and often leave behind scars. They are painful and sore to touch. During puberty, due to rise in the level of sex hormones, the oil glands are over-productive, but gradually stabilise in the older age groups, and the acne lesions disappear. Acne worsens with oily, spicy food, stimulants, late nights, stress, constipation and gastric disorders. The indicated homeopathic remedies are: Berberis Aquifolium, Natrum-Mur, Hepar Sulph, Nitric Acid, Pulsatilla and Psorinum.

Wrinkling of skin

There is a condition that arises when there is decreased secretion of sebum and the skin is extremely dry, flaky and itchy with a tendency to premature aging and wrinkling. The indicated homeopathic remedies are: Petroleum, Sulphur, Lycopodium

Pigmentation disorders

The colour of the skin is determined by the pigment melanin. A small amount of pigmentation is known as a tan, and is due to over-exposure to sunlight. Small spots on the face are called freckles. When a person has a butterfly patch on the nose and cheeks, it is called chloasma. Absence of pigmentation at birth is albinism, and when patches of skin are devoid of pigmentation, it is called vitiligo or leucoderma. The indicated homeopathic remedies for black pigmentation and sun-tan are Natrum-Mur, Lachesis. For chloasma: Sepia, Lycopodium. For leucoderma: Ars Sulph Flav.

10 commandments for a perfect skin

Keep away from the sun

Over-exposure damages the collagen-fibres responsible for the skin's elasticity and results in the leathery, wrinkled complexion.

Use moisturisers

They help in sealing in the body's own natural moisturiser, and make the skin look soft, moist and youthful.

Drink plenty of water

Water moisturises your skin cells from within, and helps to flush out waste products through the kidneys.

Apply a light eye and neck cream

Remember, the skin in these parts is delicate, contains fewer oil glands and wrinkles easily. Avoid alcohol, smoking and wrong eating habits They produce a sallow, blemished complexion.

Maintain a constantweight

Otherwise, the skin loses its elasticity and the collagen fibres break, resulting in sagging as well as ugly stretch marks on the skin.

Practice smiling and avoid frowning

Your facial expression are imprinted on your skin, as is your age.

Protect your eyes from the sun's harsh glare

Using sun glasses will prevent wrinkling of the skin around the eyes.

Do regular facial

Use gentle herbal and homoeopathic creams to clean the skin and keep it glowing. .

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