Tips For Clear Glowing Skin

A variety of products are applied topically to the skin intended to enhance the beauty and health of the skin. Cosmetics are inert substances which enhance as well as clean the appearance of the skin. They do not show any therapeutic effect. Cosmeceuticals are also cosmetic products, containing biologically active principles or ingredients of either plant origin or combinative products of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Apart from these natural products even several drugs are used topically on skin.

Aging of skin is influenced by several factors, such as :

    - Environmental pollution
    - Exposure to chemicals
    - Exposure to sunlight
    - Exposure to gases
    - Temperature fluctuations
    - UV radiations from sunlight penetrate through skin and damage to skin includes inflammation, wrinkling and hyper pigmentation.
    - Due to prolonged exposure to UV radiation the texture of the skin detiorates.

So, these are the common problems which are faced by the people today. there are several tips for clear glowing and healthy skin.

    - Vitamin A is commonly used topically for the treatment of photo-aged skin. It reduces wrinkles, hyper pigmentation and roughness due to exposure to sunlight. The chief component of vitamin A used is retinoic acid.

    - Vitamin C is well known as anti oxidant, obtained from amla.

    - Vitamin E is used as a skin protective against UV radiation.

    - Turmeric is the natural product which is used in skin creams and skin ointments.

    - Calamine is used as skin protective. It is an common ingredient of lotions and cosmetics.

    - For years tulsi has been used for various skin diseases. Thus it gives glow to the skin.

    - Honey is the natural product which improves skin, enhancing skin beauty and health.

    - Aloe gel has anti wrinkle properties and used as skin protective cosmetic.

    - Sunscreens are the substances which protect the skin from harmful effects of prolonged exposure to sunlight.

    - Apart from these natural remedies used to take care of skin, personal care also plays an important role, such as, washing face twice a day, avoiding oily food, drinking plenty of water and taking proper diet on time.

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