silent hart
PhilliBilliful
Blossoms and Bones
Why do I get the feeling that this is just an advertising thread rather than one actually offering varied advice?
I'm pretty sure it is. oh well, at least I could shed some light on skin problems.
How can I get really soft skin?
How can I make stretchmark less visible? ;w;
How do I also make my ingrown hairs less visible on my legs??
OH.
And blackheads on my nose??
I'm flattered your asking me these questions. I feel like a guru.
whee H'okay! To answer your questions!!
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How can I get really soft skin?
The BIGGEST tip to soft skin is drinking lots of water. Most of the time, skin roughness starts from dehydration. Here's how to tell if your skin is dehydrated: Loosely and gently pinch your skin between your fingers, if the skin wrinkles up a lot (little tiny wrinkles) when pinching, that means it's dehydrated.
Second this is to exfoliate once to twice per week. There are lots of natural sugar-based scrub recipes online for you to try. And always moisturize after cleansing and exfoliating. It's vital you don't miss that important step. Now remember, the skin on your face is different so don't use a body moisturizer on your face = could lead to breakouts and clogged pores.
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How can I make stretchmark less visible?
If you don't know already, I'll explain to you what they are. Stretch marks occur when the skin stretches beyond it's elasticity capabilities and the elastin fibers end up breaking. Unfortunately, there's no way to get rid of stretch marks (I have them all over my stomach and hips from growth spurts and also on my knees from that as well) and I found the best way to fade them (aside from time) is to use BioOil. You can pick this up in the cosmetics/skin care section of major retailers. Also, because stretchmarks are essentially scars, tanning the skin around them will make them show up more, so I suggest to stay away from artificial tanning. And remember, you can prevent further stretchmarks by making sure your skin is well hydrated.
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How do I also make my ingrown hairs less visible on my legs?
Exfoliation is key my friend. I recommend waxing your legs instead of shaving, and in between waxing, exfoliate with body scrubs while you shower. Ingrown hairs are caused when the hair grows underneath the dead skin cells still on the top of the epidermis (skin) forcing the hair to grow into the skin, instead of out. Keeping your legs exfoliated and moisturized will reduce the amount of ingrown hairs.
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OH.
And blackheads on my nose??
Ah yes, blackheads, the bane of my facial existence. The biggest thing to help reduce blackheads is to just keep up a good skin care routine. Don't forget your toner. But here's an extra tip. After you are done your facial care routine, take an ice cube and gently glide it all over your face. The coldness from the ice will make your pores close (as hot water opens them) locking in moisture in your skin and preventing blackheads. That's a big step people seem to miss is closing up the pores after they're done and then dirt gets into those pores and woola! blackheads.
N e hoo, I hope this helps! If you have any more questions, feel free to PM me ^_^
Good luck.