A Little splish-splash and there you have it – a face sparkling clean and fresh as moon’s glory.

So, invest in a nice smart face wash and see what miracles it would do for your skin. Lets scan the face wash market to make a good pick….

1. Clarins Pure Melt Cleansing Gel for All Skin Types

It can be described as simply heaven in a tube! It’s unlike any other cleanser I’ve ever used. It’s a very unique concept – It started out on my face as a gel, and as I massaged it in, it turned into oil. The oil felt soft and smelled amazing (a lovely orange/tangerine scent), and took off every last trace of my makeup. When I added water to rinse it off, it changed yet again into cleansing milk and came off easily, with no oily residue.

I was left with a very smooth, soft, clean face. I never used anything like it. It’s very pleasing to the senses. It smelled great, felt nice and left my face clean and soft, and hydrated! My skin did not feel stripped or dry, just a clean, smooth canvas at the end of the cleansing process.

This cleanser contains Marula Oil, which is a “dry” oil, almost instantly absorbed by the skin.

It felt so good to massage it onto my face that I looked forward to my very pleasant evening experience every night. There were even some evenings when I was so tired that I decided to skip moisturizer, and found that I really could! This is worth every penny, as it is truly a luxurious and effective product.

And even better, the three-phase process allows you to pack fewer skin care products if you are crunched for space!

2. Clean Clear Morning Burst Cleanser

Just as the name says it, a great choice for everyday morning use. Not only does it do everything it says on the bottle but it actually makes you feel good. It has beads in it that lightly exfoliate your face in the morning. The best part is the orange scent. It’s wonderful, I recommend for anyone that has a pimple or two, it cleans them up in a couple of days.

3. Aqua Dessa Honey Pomegranate Facial Cleanser

An absolute treat for your face, it’s super mild and smells incredible. It takes off all makeup too with just the tiniest amount. The fragrance is wonderful, it leaves the skin clean and smooth (not squeaky and tight, which I don’t like). There is a light foam.

Did I mention the fragrance? Fabulous!

It’s only flaw is in the product design – It’s almost impossible to get a little out without it running down the side of the bottle. This needed to have a pump. It is too thin of a product, (no synthetic thickeners are added to this product), to put in a glass bottle with a little rubber dispenser on top, it all runs out.

4. Juice Beauty Cleansing Gel

I was very impressed with this organic cleanser. The texture of the cleanser is a mid-weight gel and it took off every bit of oil, makeup and debris from my face. It made my skin look and feel clean afterwards. It did not feel harsh or irritating and rinsed off very well. Anyone with oilier skin looking for an effective, gentle cleanser this is the one – and the fact that it’s organic is fantastic!

This cleanser also keeps acne at bay! After using it for several weeks, you will yourself notice a significant difference in the amount of flare ups that occurred.

5. Ponds face wash

Ponds face wash is suitable for both oily and dry skin. It is great for Asian skin. After using Ponds face wash the face could get a bit stretchy and tight but its fabulous for summer season where it really keeps your face from perspiring and becoming a sweat fountain.

6. L’Oreal Skin Genesis Pore Minimizing Gel Cleanser

It is a fruity scented cleanser. It makes the pores minimized (not completely but there is a difference) and prevents breakouts. Overall the face feels softer and clearer. The cleanser also removes eye makeup quite easily. This particular face wash works great for combination skin.

7. Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser Normal to Oily Skin

A simple face wash with nothing fancy, except the way it works on the skin. It perfectly cleans the skin without any harsh ingredients. Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser, For Normal to Oily Skin promises to clean your skin, while gradually improving the skin complexion. It promises bold long term results that you simply can’t turn it down.

8. Olay Gentle Foaming Face Wash with Aloe, Sensitive Skin

For someone who is not aware, to me Olay products are like testaments of beauty and skin care. An excellent face wash, just the kind you would expect from Olay. Olay Gentle Foaming Face Wash with Aloe-Sensitive Skin says it’s 100% soap free, oil free, and dermatologist tested. Only takes a small amount to cleanse your face. Even a dime size is plenty to get the job done. Works great for sensitive skin and make-up removal. This product is recommended for middle-aged women.

9. Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash

I bought this because I needed something to use in the shower in the mornings- not really abrasive or drying, just something gentle to have a fresh face. I really liked it because it got rid of all of last night’s traces of mascara and didn’t dry, it also smelled great, and really familiar.

Then I realized one morning it smelled exactly like baby shampoo. And it pretty much was baby shampoo. So I’ve switched to that- cheaper, more comes in the bottle, and the soap dispenser lid doesn’t leak everywhere.

10. The Face Shop Herb Day Cleansing Foam, Clarifying Acerola

I’ve had good experiences with Asian products in the past. After using this for a week, I’m thoroughly impressed. It foams up into a really luxurious lather, and does an excellent job of removing most makeup (waterproof mascara may need extra attention, but that’s to be expected).

The best part is, after rinsing, it leaves the skin smooth and baby soft — not dry or tight at all.

In fact, I feel totally comfortable using this in the morning and not worrying about flakiness! I will definitely be looking in to more The Face Shop products in the future…for the price and quality they are awesome!

A cold cream

that has sun block in it – so you can protect your skin from the winter sun. Have you ever wondered why some people start looking dark during the winters? It’s because a lot of people forget that even if its winters, the sun will still be shining and rays will still be falling on your face and skin. So, remember to apply a cream with a sunscreen in it. Oil-based moisturizers are considered better during summers because they will retain the oil in your skin and besides your dry skin will look radiant.

Moisturizers

keep your skin moisturized at all times and by skin we do not only mean the face and hands. Keep your whole body moisturized because your skin can really dry up in the winters and you do not want to be itchy under all those layers of sweaters! It is terrible! So, just apply moisturizing lotion over the whole body after a shower and it’ll keep you comfortable throughout the day.

A lip balm

Lips tend to get chapped and dry up in the winters, especially if it’s windy and dry. First of all, don’t lick your lips because if you do it will only make them more chapped! Always keep a lip balm handy in your purse or pockets and apply it before going outside or even indoors.

No matter how tempting coffee and tea sounds in winters, don’t overdo the daily caffeine dose because it will show on your face in the shape of pimples or such. It is the holiday season but still chocolates and sweets are to be kept to a limit for your skins sake.

A bottle of water

It is very important to drink water in winters, no matter what you think.
You need to keep yourself hydrated otherwise skin will start looking wrinkled and boring. Winters make us forget that we have to drink water because it’s so cold and we only drink when we’re really thirsty. But, don’t do that to yourself, keep drinking water, even if in a reduced amount because you don’t normally lose body water by sweating during winters.

Now, who hasn’t heard of the winter blues? But, let me tell you all that gloominess and stress shows not only on your facial expressions but it shows on your skin too! Stress can make you look dull and skin puffed.

De-stress by a hot aromatic bath and keep smiling!

Winter air sucks up the essential moisture out of your skin and tends to make it dry, and if not taken care immediately, it becomes flaky and unpleasant.

Usually, men don’t move a muscle when it comes to taking care for their skin. Then again, there are some, who can’t keep their hands off getting the best products or even trying out some natural remedies to retain a healthy skin and charming look.

If you are a league member of the carefree ones, it’s about time you start working on yourself, otherwise, you might lose your skin’s natural elasticity, which makes way for wrinkles and creases to appear before time.

So, to avoid skin problems due to the weather changes, read the following skin care tips to prevent anything unwanted to happen. By unwanted, I mean early aging…even the thought is scary, isn’t it?

Moisturizing – You need it!

Wintry days and nights take away your skin’s natural moisture. So, use a good moisturizer to retain the skin’s need for staying moisturized. Aloe Vera gel is a good moisturizer. It is also acts as a healing agent against wounds, cuts and burns and is a good remedy for skin dryness.

Shower Treatment

It’s not just your face; your entire body tends to become dry in winters. For that, remember to add a few drops of almond oil to your bath water and soak in the water for a few minutes. If you don’t have a bath tub, simply rub it all over your body, as an after shower treatment.

Winter shaving

Shaving in winters is pestering. Since the hairs grow thicker thus, it causes a lot of pain when shaved off. To avoid the pain, massage some oil or cream on your face for a few minutes, before shaving off the hair. After shaving, don’t use an after shave. Instead go for a vitamin E enriched oil onto your skin. This also helps in preventing any razor burns and avoids the stretchy skin feeling caused due to dryness.

Summers or Winters – Bathe with warm water

Also, remember that whether summers or winters, always bathe with lukewarm water, not hot water. This will keep your skin well-moisturized and soft naturally.

Cleansing is a healthy habit

Cleanse your face well. Use products with natural cleansers such as milk, or you may use milk alone. Soak a cotton ball in milk and gently dab it on your skin to clean it. Tell you what, THROW soaps out of your window! AVOID them completely. Soaps, too, snatch away your skin’s natural moisturizers. The only soap recommended to be used is ‘Dove’, which is ¼ moisturizing cream and has less skin drying properties.

Use Sunscreen for sun-protection

Whenever, you are step out in the sun, remember to mask your face with a sunscreen lotion with SPF 15. Even though, the sun isn’t as scorching as it is in summers, still it can cause adverse damage to your skin. Did you know the ultraviolet rays in the sun, cause skin care?

Drink Water for Life

Drink plentiful water to keep your skin hydrated, soft and glowing.

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Whitehead’s or zits are a common type of acne that can appear in both teenagers and adults. Being the greatest threat to your beauty, whiteheads are tiny, translucent, raised spots which infact are a build-up of oils, serum and dead skin.

So, why do these white heads appear? There is no precise reason as to why they break out; however, the dermatologists suggest that the whiteheads are caused by the accumulation of hardened sebum (oil) in the pores of the skin. When the skin pore seals out, the bacteria within the skin will begin to grow and as a result, a whitehead is form after a few days.

The target spots for these beauty-killers to appear include different parts of the face, mostly around the eyes and the cheeks. However, many people also complain of getting whiteheads on the chest, neck and forehead.

Warning: DO NOT EVEN ATTEMPT TO REMOVE WHITEHEADS BY YOURSELF…EVER! I can understand the feeling of wanting to get rid of them right away, but If you try to squeeze them out, it will damage your skin and as a result, you will be left with a permanent, reddish scar.

Styleablaze will guide you through getting rid of this agitation. Simply, follow the bullets below in order to prevent the formation of whiteheads:

Make sure that you keep your face clean by washing it with an excellent facial cleanser (particularly one which contains salicylic acid or alpha hydroxyl acids) atleast twice a day.

When buying skincare products, always see that the product you are buying matches your skin type.

Repeat after me – Exfoliation helps skin stay clean and glowing. Make it a habit of exfoliating your skin twice or three times a week. Apply an exfoliating scrub over your face in gentle circular movements, pertaining slight pressure around your forehead, nose and cheeks (the whiteheads target zones).

Use gentle exfoliating scrub which contains fine granules, which gives the skin smoother and healthier and unclogs the pores, without damaging the skin, which otherwise is the case in scrubs with bigger granules.

Regardless of what your skin type is, always remember to apply a moisturizer or a hydrating cream.

Steaming is an excellent method for cleansing your skin. So, don’t forget to steam once a week for a few minutes. Steaming helps in cleaning your skin from deeply embedded debris (dust, sebaceous secretions, dead skin cells and traces of makeup), while opens clogged pores and softens the skin –

steaming is an absolute rejuvenation effect.

Get yourself a ‘comedone remover’ (a comedone extractor) tool. This helpful device keeps your skin pores free of blackheads and blemishes. It extracts all clogged pores trapped with sebum, bacteria and excess oils, leaving the skin clean, smooth, and clear and. Use it immediately after steaming the face.

Well, there you have them – simple, easy and all you need to get a beautiful skin, all glowing and gleaming. But, remember the lesson Styleablaze has for you: Don’t squeeze ‘em, clean ‘em!

1. Avoid sun rays: Sun rays are harmful for your skin. Try to cover up your skin with scarf, hats, etc while going out in day light. There are many good sun blocks in the market that you may use for preventing your skin from UV.

Use sun glasses to protect your eyes.

2. Lemon juice or red onions: if you rub fresh lemon juice or red onions on your skin, these things can lighten or get rid of your dark spots.

It is not the magic that may solve your problem in few moments.

You must be tolerant while applying this process to cure your skin. This process may take numerous weeks to heal your skin depending on your dark spots.

3. Fading creams and soaps: there are numerous creams available in market that can help you to lighten your age spots.

Bleaching agents of these creams help you to achieve fair skin.

You may consult any skin specialist who can suggest you a good cream or medicated soaps that will cure your skin.

4. Avoid smoking: It is a hard truth that cigarettes not only cause cancer but also damages your skin. Stop smoking, if you love your body, skin and yourself. See the smokers wandering around you. They have dull skins and faces. They also have dark spots and tired eyes.

Avoid smoking will evade tired looks.

5. Laser treatment: if you are an impatient type and want a rapid process to work for you, try laser treatment. Laser treatment is a process in which lasers are used to remove layers of skin to cure dark spots. Yet, it is better to consult any professional to get proper guidance in this matter.

These tips would give you a relief and you will get a sense of relaxation and happiness. Imagine the feeling of a new you, when you will find these tips working and changing your rusty looks into unmarked and pleasant looks.

No more a sad face, as bright new days wait for you around the corner.

Have a wonderful day!

Here are some tips to help you get rid of this curse and wake up one morning looking younger, fresher and charming than ever could have:

1. Brand sickness and using natural herbs:
To put it simply, we all are die-hard brands using people. In fact, there is a rather reliability element we seek in using brands because we think if all the rich and famous are using it and it’s on TV, then it has to safely we the best. Yup, “best”is the right terms for it. But, to be honest, it’s this brand sickness that often leads to unpleasant effects on the skin. These marketed skin care products contain unsafe chemicals that may damage the skin and cause permanent scars to leave you cursing yourself the rest of your life. Your skin  absorbs all the materials that you use on it.

To be on the safe side, try using natural herbs and fruits as beauty products. Natural herbs may have blessings but not the drawbacks for your skin.

Don’t put whatever beauty products you find anywhere. Money comes back but your skin is much more valuable than anything else.

2. Use Vitamin C and A:
Add vitamin C and A in our daily diet. Vitamin C helps to stop the skin from becoming flexible and hanging down because of weakness. Vitamin A will help you to increase growth of new cells. Growing new cells will fade unnecessary spots of pimples, cuts, etc on your skin.

3. Take care of your diet and exercise regularly:
Add colors to your diet. To do that, eat lots of vegetables and fruits and drink fresh juices. This helps your skin in looking fresh, glowing and alive. Green and leafy vegetables are certainly the best.

Avoid junk food and drink water as much as you can.

Your body needs bundles of carbohydrates. Exercise will enhance the functions of carbohydrates and your body will properly absorb and consume the energy gained from your balanced diet. Sweating helps you to release the bacteria that your body contains.

4. Organized routine:
Avoid stress. Organize your daily routine. Make list of your everyday tasks. Activate reminders on your mobile phones. Sleep of 8 hours is must in every 24 hours.

5. Dark spots:
Many of us fall  victim to age spots. These annoying dark spots result in making you look dull and worn-out and push you in great depths of depression.

Until forty years of age, you don’t need to bother for these spots unless you  are into smoking or excessive drinking which pace up the aging process and cause dark spots.

Promise yourself that you will start taking care of yourself from right this instant if you want to enjoy the delightful feeling of possessing a glowing skin and a charismatic you.

Before you gear up for your skincare routine, remember to identify your skin type first. Since, every skin type has different needs, thus how to take care of your skin directly depends on the type of skin you have: oily, normal, combination, dry, or sensitive.

1- Cleansing

The first rule to getting a fresher and healthier looking skin is cleansing. Cleansing helps in removing dirt, oil, bacteria and dead skin. Without cleansing, your skin will develop a build-up of materials which will result in loss of natural skin radiance, making it look dull and uneven. Acne and other bacterial infections also occur due to lack of proper care and attention.

Remember to use cleansing products which match your skin type and needs. Keep away from soaps as they tend to take up the necessary moisture your skin needs. Cleansing is a must, especially for those with an oily skin type. Mostly cleansers contain oil, water and “surfactants.” The oil in the cleansers suspends excessive oil from your face and surfactants remove dirt and makeup residues. Thus, always decide on the products which fulfill your skin type needs accurately.

Mind you, do not cleanse your skin too frequently. Some skincare experts suggest that skin should be cleansed using creamy cleansers. Simply apply them onto your face and wipe it off with a tissue or cotton swab, without using the water at all. However, the easiest method is the water method, as we call it. A splash of lukewarm water is all the help you need, as it easily removes excess oils from your daily night-moisturizing. To avoid damaging your skin, do not wash your face with hot or cold water.

Here is what we would suggest:

Splash lukewarm water onto your face in order to remove dirt and debris. Apply a little quantity of cleanser and then wash away with cool or lukewarm water.

2- Toning

Facial toning does magic to the skin. It gives your skin the healthy glow and vital uplift, consequently reducing early aging signs. It eliminates hints of dirt and debris left behind after cleansing. It also restores the skin’s natural pH balance.

Toning helps in tightening up the pores hence reducing the risks of infection and acne. A good toner can tone up the skin and make it appear younger, healthier and smoother.

3- Exfoliate

Most of the people fail to understand the importance of exfoliation and thus skip it in their skincare routine. Wrong move! We would suggest that exfoliation should never be missed as it top layer of skin which contains dead cells, dirt debris and other build-up materials which make the skin uneven and dull. It thoroughly cleanses the skin, leaving an immediate effect in rejuvenating your skin. Fashion experts believe that one of the very reasons why men’s skin looks more fresh and youthful compared to women’s is because men tend to exfoliate daily when they shave.

For exfoliating, scrubs work best. Always choose a gentle scrub with tiny granules, since big granules can scratch the skin and instead harm than doing any good to the skin.

4- Moisturize

Why should one use moisturizers? Moisturizers retain the essential moisture necessary for a healthy skin. Now comes the question, how much should you moisturize? That’s easy to tell. When your skin gives you a tight and dry feeling, it’s signifies an urgent moisturizing treatment. Bear in mind, when we say moisturize, we mean ‘moisturize’, not to ‘over-moisturize’. Over-moisturizing clogs the pores.

Moisturizers hydrate the skin properly and prevent it from necessary moisture loss. Also, they facilitate the skin with a protective barrier entrap the essential moisture from escaping the skin. Water and various skin care products take up moisture from the skin. Moisturizing lotions compensates for the moisture loss. It is imperative for those with dry skin, who have less sebum (skin’s natural oil) in their skin.

Face masks also give a moisturizing effect. Moisturizing face masks are excellent for people with dry skin. Dry and sensitive skin requires extra moisture and attention.

Keep in mind, these four basic rules, tips, guidelines or however you want to put it, are the most vital practices for a youthful and radiant skin. As a basic law of beauty, remember no matter whatever skin type you have, moisturizing is a necessity. That means even if your skin type is oily, who says moisturizers wouldn’t benefit you? But, even if your skin is oily, it will still benefit you much.

Happy Glowing!!

Aromatherapy practice involves using essential oils extracted from plants, and are used to fulfill various therapeutic, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of humans. It’s a technique that makes use of body’s sense of smell to help give you that essential boost to your mood, relieve stress, revitalize and encourage better health.
When we talk about benefits, we mean the manifold surprises it holds for humans, physically and spiritually. The essential oils used in aromatherapy helps greatly in meditation and its massage can work wonders in providing relief to the sore muscles.

When you feel you have exhausted yourself too much and are completely bushed, then a good aromatherapy massage can give you that sense of relief and vitality you crave for.

Most of the Aromatherapy products make an extensive usage of essential oils. When applied to the skin, the essential oils head their way towards the bloodstream, which aids in maintaining the physical and mental health soundness.

The essential oils have magical effects on your body in two ways. When inhaled it gives you a sense of being in heavens, away from the hustle and bustle of life. And secondly, when it gets absorbed in the skin, its natural ingredients give you a pleasant feeling, making you feel light and peaceful. When an essential oil is inhaled, it stimulates the nerve cells in the nasal region which thereafter send impulses to the brain to generate positive feelings and emotions, whereas the ingredients of the essential oils are drawn into the lungs, quickly get absorbed within the bloodstream, immediately providing you with excellent physical therapeutic effects and benefits which leave you feeling blissful.

Hence, aromatherapy can be fruitful in promoting your emotional comfort. The most remarkable psychosomatic benefits of Aromatherapy are spirit motivation, intellectual clarity, stress relief and mood perfection. Then again, essential oils enhances the proper functioning of your circulation system, support immune system, control human hormones and help in skin regeneration, among so many other benefits.

Getting rid of under eyes circles is very simple and easy. All you would need are potatoes. You heard us right. Potatoes contain an enzyme called catecholase, which is widely used in cosmetics as a human skin lightener, owing to its skin lightening effect.

Simply, peel off two slices of potatoes and place them directly beneath your eyes and leave for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Wipe away the starchy residue.

To enhance the beauty of your hands, your nails need to be kept clean, trimmed, filed, and looked after. For that purpose, a weekly manicure is a must to keep them in a good condition. Besides, you can invest in about half an hour from your busy routine for a good manicure treatment. These simple and easy-to-apply tips will surely help you get a nice manicure treatment.

1. To begin with, clean your hands and dry them carefully. Then, remove any old nail polish on your nails by using a piece of cotton soaked with an acetone-free remover.

2. Use a nail filer to file your nails to give them a good shape and smoothen the edges.

3. Before you start your manicure, buff your nails using a nail buffer for a smoother nail surface.

4. Soak your hands in warm soapy water for 3-4 minutes. for additional benefits, add a few drops of lemon juice and olive oil. This helps in softening and cleaning your hands and nails.

5. After a carefully drying, dig your nails into a soapy sponge. This helps in cleaning the nails from inside.

6. Now by means of orange sticks, lift up the skin around the nails gently and carefully. Be sure that you do not to break the cuticle. Since, the new nail is grows out from underneath the cuticle skin.

7. Broken bits of dry skin around the nails are termed as Hang nails. They can be very painful while removing and if not dealt carefully, may get seriously infected. Use sharp nail scissors to cut the hangnail carefully close to the skin. Once done, use a hand cream to sustain the suppleness.

8. Place, your hand on a straight surface and apply a base coat onto the nails to avoid them from staining and chipping. This not only helps in strengthening your nails, but also allows the nail polish to be applied more smoothly and efficiently.

9. Apply a thin coat of your favorite nail polish, using one brushstroke in the middle of the nail, then on the sides.

10. Once dried, apply a second coat in the same manner. Wait until each coat is dry enough before you could apply another one.

Take care.