How to use anti-ageing creams? - I

There are various anti-ageing creams that you can choose from but the important thing is to use them well. Everyday you come across new products that are advertised to the hilt, and all of whom claim to arrest or at least decrease the ageing process. Some of these creams do all that they are reputed to do, while others just fall by the way side. The process of using an anti-ageing cream is a combination of buying the cream and using it.

Instructions

Step 1

Before you buy an anti-aging cream, it’s important to check the ingredients that have gone into its making. The better anti-ageing or anti-wrinkle creams should include an acceptable sunscreen. One of the major reasons why your skin develops premature wrinkles is because of its exposure to sunlight. Experts suggest that a good anti-aging cream should have an SPF of 15 or more.

Step 2

Check whether your anti-aging cream has natural ingredients that help in skin hydration and improve the elasticity of your skin. Go through the list of ingredients at the back of the package and check whether the cream has ingredients like zinc, Vitamin C,D,E and A, peptides, keratin, and anti-oxidants. The combination of vitamins and minerals will together help tackle the process of aging.

Shingles and its treatment options - ||

Several drugs are available that can help in shingles treatment. Antiviral drugs such as acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), or famciclovir (Famvir), can reduce the severity and duration of the rash if started early. To be treated early, you should keep the affected area clean. Cool compresses and anti-itching lotions also help to provide relief.

Those looking for a natural treatment for shingles can take advantage of Dermisil for shingles. A clinically tested popular formula for treating shingles, Dermisil for shingles pack consists of 3 key treatments:

• Dermisil for Shingles lotion - a fast-acting liquid treatment that provides you immediate relief

• Dermisil L-Lysine dietary tablets - heal the body internally

• Dermisil for Shingles Daily lotion - a precautionary treatment designed to prevent future outbreaks.

When used in combination with each other, Dermisil for shingles pack help to alleviate discomfort on affected areas of your skin by easing itches, inflammation and rashes and reduce outbreaks of shingles immediately. As it is all natural treatment, Dermisil for shingles is a non-prescription treatment that does not cause any side effects and allow your skin to appear considerably healthier.

Shingles and its treatment options - I

Shingles, medically termed as herpes zoster, is a viral infection characterised by a very painful skin rash of blisters, usually in a stripe on one side of the body. Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox in children. This virus is called the varicella zoster virus (VZV) and is in the herpes family of viruses. However, herpes virus that causes shingles and chickenpox is not the same as the herpes virus that causes genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) or herpes mouth sores.

In individuals who have chickenpox, the virus is never removed from the body. It lives in the nervous system. After several years, under condition of deep emotional stress and immune deficiency (from AIDS or chemotherapy) or with cancer, the virus reactivates and appears as shingles. Thus, people infected with chickenpox during their life are at a risk of developing shingles. Besides, you cannot develop shingles without a previous infection of chickenpox. Shingles mostly occurs in individuals over the age of 60, although children can also be affected with the condition.

The earliest symptoms of shingles include headaches, malaise and fever. Hence, the condition is often misdiagnosed. Before the rash appears, you may experience burning pain and sensitive skin for several days. Rash starts as small blisters on a red base, with new blisters continuing to form for 3 to 5 days. In due course, the blisters pop, and the area starts to ooze. The affected areas then crusts over and heals. The duration of a shingles outbreak may take 3 to 4 weeks from start to finish.

Mild acne can effectively be treated with home and over-the-counter treatment - II

OTC or over-the-counter acne treatments can be bought from your pharmacist without a prescription. Some of the most popular OTC treatments for milder cases of acne include:

Zit Zapper – This OTC acne treatment exfoliates and unblocks the pores of skin in less than 8 hours. It can dry out spots and clean ugly red inflammation, revealing a healthy, radiant skin. It contains potent ingredients such as salicylic acid, witch hazel, glycolic acid, camphor and menthol.

Acne gels – A large number of acne gels are available over-the-counter. For instance, Trioxil is a popular acne gel that makes use of bisazulene - an antibacterial, antimicrobial, fungicidal and an anti-inflammatory compound found in chamomile flowers. Trioxil helps to treat acne effectively, without causing itching, redness or swelling.

Mild acne can effectively be treated with home and over-the-counter treatment - I

Acne is a frustrating skin problem that affects a large number of teenagers; however, the condition may persist until the age of 40. Worst part about acne is that they mostly appear on the face and upper neck, where they can be most noticeable. In some people, acne may spread over the chest, shoulders and back. Acne can appear anytime and they often appear when you least expect, for instance you may suddenly notice an acne when you are scheduled to attend a party or go on a date. Another major drawback of acne is that they may leave scars on your skin even after they have long gone away.

Acne home remedies

Several home remedies are used by people to get relief from acne. Being used for ages, these home acne remedies are time-tested and effective in many people. Some of the most popular acne remedies include:

• Keep the skin clean – It is important to keep your acne prone skin clean but you should avoid aggressive cleansing with strong soaps. Use of mild cleansers is advised
• Lemon juice – When applied frequently, lemon juice has proved to be valuable in reducing acne
• Use garlic – Massaging with raw garlic several times a day is proven to be an effective acne remedy. You can also consume 3 seeds of raw garlic in the morning, this purifies your blood and keeps acne away
• Coriander and mint juice – You can mix a teaspoon of coriander or mint juice with a pinch of turmeric powder and apply the mix on the affected skin at night
• Use cucumber – Apply grated cucumber over your acne prone skin for 15-20 minutes. This is one of the most effective acne remedies. It prevents pimples and blackheads.