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Include these 10 foods and get glowing skin

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Eat these foods to get glowing skin

Just by eating right, one can get healthy and glowing skin. Yes, you heard us! All we say is that the best way to get and keep a glowing skin is to include natural foods and products in your diet. So, we bought you this piece  that tells you to what foods to eat to maintain healthy skin. Give a quick read.

  1. Green tea: This wonder drink is rich in antioxidants. EGCG in green tea has anti inflammatory and anti androgenic property, helps in improving acne. On topical application, Caffeine in green tea improves puffiness around the eyes. It hydrates the skin and prevents wrinkle formation.
  2. Dark chocolate: Cocoa in dark chocolate is good for your skin! Also, one can use cocoa powder for few weeks to hydrate your skin. So, one who consume cocoa have healthy skin
  3. Walnuts: Walnuts consist of essential fatty acids, sources of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids along with Vitamin E and C, protein and selenium. Skin requires zinc to function good and walnuts contain considerable amounts of it.
  4. Fish: Fish contains Vitamin E and this one of the most important antioxidants for the skin because it protects against damage by free radicals. Also, the zinc in fatty fish reduces inflammation and produces new skin cells.
  5. Sweet potatoes: Sweet potatoes are packed with beat-carotene and this gives a warm orange colour to the skin, making it look much healthier. Also, it acts as a natural sunblock and keep the skin healthy.
  6. Avocados: Also, Avocados are great source of Vitamin C, which works best for skin and protects from oxidative damage that is caused due to the sun.
  7. Broccoli: Broccoli consists of a carotenoid called lutein, which prevents skin from drying and wrinkling. It also contains sulforaphane that might even fight skin cancer. Also, it is good for immunity and fights against the sun damage.
  8. Yogurt: Yogurt helps a lot in maintaining the firmness of the skin and makes the complexion smooth. So, consume a single serving of yogurt each day to avoid dry, sensitive or irritable skin.
  9. Bell peppers: Bell peppers, especially red and yellow are packed with Vitamin C and beta-carotene and they protect the skin against sun and keep it firm and tight.
  10. Red wine: Red wine consist antioxidants known as polyphenols that fight free radicals. Also, note that consuming more than one glass of red wine daily might make your skin dry, lead to wrinkles and decrease Vitamin A levels in the body. So, prefer just one glass a day.

For further information and consultation:

Dr. Ch. Sree Vasavi

MD, DVL – Dermatologist & Cosmotologist

For any queries , kindly email to drtidybiz@gmail.com

 

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Know the benefits of Manicure

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What is manicure ?

Manicure comes from the french word manucure, meaning  care of the hands, which in ture originates from the latin words manus, for hand, and cura, for care. Manicure is a beauty treatment of the hands.  The primary purpose of a manicure is to maintain the hand’s overall health.

Benefits of manicure:

  1. Prevents infections
  2. Impoves mental health
  3. It can make your hands look younger
  4. Promotes healthy blood circulation
  5. Reduces hand pain
  6. Boots nail health

Procedure:

Step 1: Clean your nails with polish remover

Step 2: Nails will be cut, filed and shaped

Step 3:  you will then have your cuticles pushed back and tidied

Step 4: Exfoliate your hands

Step 5: Moisturize your hands and cuticles

Step 6: Apply a base coat

Step 7:Apply your first coat of color

Step 8: Apply your second coat of color

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Is it healthy to get pedicures?

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Is it healthy to get pedicures?

Pedicure:

A pedicure is a therapeutic treatment for your feet that removes dead skin, softens hard skin and shapes and treats your toenails. While a professional pedicure can help you feel pampered and confident in summer sandals, there are health risks associate with nail trimming, cuticle clipping, and foot soaking.salon  pedicures can put you at risk for developing foot fungus, ingrown toenails and dangerous infections.

Benefits of pedicure:

  1. Prevents infections
  2. Promotes healthy blood circulation
  3. Reduces back pain
  4. Boosts nail health
  5. It can make your feet look younger
  6. Improves mental health

Pedicure include:

  1. Foot soaking
  2. Foot scrubbing with a pumice stone or foot file
  3. Nail clipping
  4. Nail shaping
  5. Foot an calf massage,moisturizer and nail polishing
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Pros and cons of facials treatments

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Pros and cons of facials treatments

Facial:

Facial is a set of skin care treatments for your face with the goal of exfoliating your skin,removing impurities, and dead skin. Facials can help clear clogged pores,  quench parched skin and remove dead cells. Deep cleaning and exfoliation allows for a greater cell turnover, resulting in softer,more even skin that is less prone to breakouts and shows fewer signs of ageing.

It is usually performed in beauty salons, day spas, and even your dermatologist’s office.There are some dermatologist who employ estheticians in their private practice.

Pros of facials:

  1. Rejuvenates your skin
  2. Relieves stress- facials involve some massage which aids in blood circulation and lymphatic drainage.It helps to relax facial muscles which can slow the onset of wrinkles on the face.
  3. Slow down the signs of ageing
  4. Gives your skin natural glow
  5. Cleanses skin

Cons of facials:

  1. Allergies
  2. Breakouts
  3. Scarring
  4. Itching and reddening
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