#Glycolic Acid Base Keratin Treatment

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Experience the transformative power of our Glycolic Acid Base Keratin Treatment at M Studio Bethesda. This innovative treatment utilizes glycolic acid to deeply penetrate the hair shaft, eliminating frizz and restoring natural shine. Our GK hair treatment experts will pamper you with this exceptional service, leaving your hair silky smooth and beautifully manageable. Step into our salon and discover the magic of our Glycolic Acid Base Keratin Treatment, designed to give you stunning, healthy-looking hair.

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How to Shrink and Reduce the Appearance of Large Pores

Pores are supported by a collagen-rich structure that keeps them in place. This structure is made up of collagen and glycosaminoglycans in the deeper layers of the skin.

If the support structure weakens due to age or environmental factors, the pores can sag, dilate, and become more visible.

How to Strengthen the Support Structure:

Protect What You Have: The main enemy of collagen is UV radiation from the sun, which breaks down collagen and damages the support structure. Sunscreen (broad-spectrum, SPF 30 or higher) applied regularly can prevent UV damage, maintaining the strength of the support system.

Boost Collagen Production: Use skincare ingredients like retinoids, vitamin C, and niacinamide, which are known to stimulate collagen production. Treatments like microneedling and dermaplaning can also promote collagen production in the skin.

2. Excess Sebum (Oil) Production

Sebaceous glands produce oil that moves through the pores.

When excess oil is produced, it enlarges the bowl-shaped structure at the base of the pore, causing the pore to dilate and become more visible.

How to Control Oil Production:

Use products containing niacinamide, which research shows can regulate sebum production.

Limit sugar intake. High sugar consumption increases insulin levels, which stimulates oil production. Reducing sugar can help keep oil levels in check.

3. Clogged Pores

When pores become clogged with dirt, dead skin cells, excess oil, and makeup, the bowl-like structure of the pore enlarges.

This causes the pore opening to become more noticeable.

How to Unclog Pores:

Remove Makeup Thoroughly: Always remove makeup at the end of the day to prevent clogged pores.

Avoid Comedogenic Ingredients: Be cautious of skincare products containing ingredients that may clog pores (comedogenic ingredients).

Cleanse Regularly: Regular cleansing helps remove dirt and oil from the skin's surface.

Exfoliate with BHA: Use a BHA (beta hydroxy acid) like salicylic acid regularly. Salicylic acid penetrates deep into pores, unclogging them by removing dirt and oil from the inside.

4. Imbalanced Keratinization

Keratinization is the process by which new skin cells are produced and old cells are shed.

When this process slows down, old skin cells remain on the surface, causing pores to appear larger as the skin thickens.

How to Normalize Keratinization:

Exfoliate Regularly: Use chemical exfoliants like AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) or BHAs (beta hydroxy acids), such as glycolic acid, lactic acid, or salicylic acid to remove dead skin cells and promote smoother skin.

Boost Cell Turnover: Retinoids are effective in speeding up cell turnover, ensuring that new skin cells are formed regularly and old cells are removed efficiently.

5. Avoid Squeezing Pores

Physically squeezing or manipulating pores can make them appear larger. While it may be tempting to pop blackheads or squeeze pores, this can actually stretch and distort the pore, making it look worse.

What to Do Instead:

Avoid touching or squeezing your pores. Instead, stick to proper cleansing and exfoliation routines to keep them clear and healthy.

Bonus Tip: Hormonal Fluctuations During Menstruation

During menstruation, increased levels of progesterone can stimulate oil production, leading to clogged pores. This can make the pores appear larger.

How to Manage Hormonal Breakouts:

Cleanse your face regularly during this time, and ensure you're exfoliating with a BHA to prevent clogged pores.

Recap: How to Shrink the Appearance of Large Pores

Strengthen the Support Structure: Protect your skin with sunscreen and boost collagen production with ingredients like retinoids, niacinamide, and vitamin C.

Control Sebum Production: Use niacinamide and reduce sugar intake to prevent excess oil production.

Unclog Pores: Remove makeup, avoid comedogenic ingredients, cleanse regularly, and exfoliate with a BHA like salicylic acid.

Balance Keratinization: Regularly exfoliate and use retinoids to maintain smooth skin and prevent old cells from clogging pores.

Avoid Squeezing Pores: Leave your pores alone and let proper skincare routines do the work.

By addressing these five causes of enlarged pores, you can significantly reduce their appearance and enjoy smoother, clearer skin.

Below is a video on my YouTube channel about this - 5 Tips to Shrink Facial Pores

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HOW TO DEAL WITH PERIOD ACNE

Something that most women can relate to is that during their menstrual cycle, we have to deal with a mix of moods, crave food, and get irritated by the slightest of matters. Furthermore, we have acne that pops up the moment your period is on its way.

Is there something hidden behind pimples that suddenly pop up during my period? Let's delve further.

Just before your period starts, the levels of oestrogen and progesterone hormones drop. The testosterone hormones, which are always constant, show a higher number as the rest of the female sex hormones tend to fall. This causes more sebum production and clogged pores, leading to a rise in inflammation. This process leads to acne.

Skincare Products That Help Combat Period Acne

Benzoyl Peroxide:

Benzoyl peroxide is especially effective for inflammatory acne, characterized by red bumps containing pus (pustules, papules, cysts, and nodules) rather than whiteheads and blackheads. Benzoyl peroxide treats and prevents acne by killing bacteria beneath the skin and aiding the pores in shedding dead skin cells and excess oil.

Numerous acne treatment products contain benzoyl peroxide. Choosing the best one for your skincare according to your needs and preferences is critical just like choosing between lotions, gels, or facewash having the right concentration.

Choose the concentration based on your skin type. On the safer side, always start with a lower concentration so that even if your skin is sensitive, it won't be affected.

Some people can tolerate benzoyl peroxide products with a high percentage of benzoyl peroxide (up to 10%) on their skin. Others could probably prefer proportion.

The concentration to use is also determined by where the benzoyl peroxide is applied. The face is more sensitive and many people use a lower concentration (around 4%), whereas the chest and back are more resilient and can tolerate a greater concentration.

Salicylic Acid:

Acne is primarily caused by excessive sebum production. Therefore, excessive sebum production in your skin can clog your pores and aggravate acne.

As a skincare treatment, salicylic acid reduces and controls sebum production. Excess sebum production is caused by dehydrated and flaking skin as a way of compensating for a lack of hydration. This happens when you use harsh face washes that remove all the oil and leave the skin extremely dry.

Azelaic Acid:

Azelaic acid has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to treat skin conditions such as acne and rosacea. It is a chemical exfoliant that works similarly to other highly regarded chemical exfoliants such as glycolic acid. It eliminates the top layer of dead skin cells, boosting cell turnover and preventing blocked pores.

It also enhances skin health and decreases the likelihood of acne formation noticeably.

This acid also conceals keratin. Keratin is a protein that is found in the skin, hair, and nails. It protects the skin and is ultimately beneficial; however, when too much keratin is formed, it piles up on the skin and blocks pores, leading to breakouts.

Retinoids:

Much in the same way, topical retinoids help reduce sebum secretion. One needs to take care of the concentration in which they use retinoids, as higher concentrations result in heavy peeling and redness. When you start using retinoids on your skin, you may experience temporary redness or peeling, and your acne may worsen. The period of adjustment, known as retinization, is perfectly normal. While this may appear to be a drawback, it is only temporary until your skin adjusts to it.

The key is to incorporate retinoids into your routine gradually. Begin by using it 2-3 times per week until your skin develops a tolerance. It is best to apply retinoid at night, regardless of the type. Wear sunscreen during the day because your skin will be more sun-sensitive.

Should You Take Care of Your Diet During Your Period?

Although skincare works great during periods, nothing could be as potent as having it function from within.

There is a conflict if chocolate is good or bad during the period. Doctors say that pure dark chocolate is rich in polyphenols that nourish the body during periods of weakness as compared to chocolates that are saturated with sugar and cause acne. Dark chocolates with a cocoa content of at least 65 percent are usually what you're looking for. Sugar prevents all white blood cells from working against bacteria for at least two hours, during which time the bacteria that cause acne on the skin multiply rapidly.

While on your period, significantly reduce your consumption of alcoholic beverages. The loss of blood at this time lowers your blood pressure, making you more susceptible to the side effects of alcohol. It also worsens fatigue and increases menstrual flow.

The natural sugars found in melons and figs may satisfy cravings for something sweet. Furthermore, these fruits are high in vitamins that can help with bloating. Watermelon has high water content and can help keep your body and skin hydrated, reducing clogged pores.

We can understand the pain that every woman goes through during her period. Here are some tips from us to have a better period in your next cycle.

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Margaret’s Summer Product Diary

MORNING

I wake up at around 8:00 am, which, to paraphrase the president, is my personal Vietnam. I feed my plump cat, Clementine (catnip banana for scale), and then head into the bathroom, screaming at my Google Home to play my shower jams playlist. I drink a full bottle of water while waiting for the shower to get hot.

First I wash my hair with Drybar Blonde Ale Brightening Shampoo; it’s violently purple and helps neutralize the brassy tones from bleaching my naturally brown hair. I follow up with Rita Hazan Ultimate Shine Gloss in Breaking Brass. Both of these products are a bit drying, so once a week I use Rita Hazan Weekly Remedy Treatment. This two-step conditioner is the shit. My hair has never felt so soft and healthy – I was forcing coworkers to touch it all day after my first use. 

I cleanse my chest and back with the Body Shop’s Tea Tree Skin Clearing Body Wash (hooray for sweaty summer breakouts), and wash my face with Ole Henriksen Oil Control Cleanser.

When I get out of the shower I wrap my hair in an old t-shirt, because the internet told me to. I immediately apply La Neige Lip Sleeping Mask to my perpetually chapped lips.

I start my skincare with Belif Hydra Sebum Control Essence. It smells delicious, and I like patting it on, but it doesn’t really control oil that much. Then I apply a couple drops of The Ordinary’s Salicylic Acid 2% Solution all over my face.

As you can see in my picture, I have a lot of hyperpigmentation due to sun exposure when I was an idiot teenager. I’m currently on the hunt for a vitamin C serum, suggestions welcome!

The salicylic acid is topped off with a very thin layer (like, a pea-sized amount for my whole face) of Belif Aqua Bomb because it’s hot and I turn into a greasy swamp monster with anything heavier. It smells just as good as the essence.

IT ME.

Okay, skincare’s done! On to makeup. I refill my water bottle. Drinking 32 ounces of water every morning has… maybe helped my skin?

I smooth on CoverFX Mattifying Primer with Anti-Acne Treatment, which provides a great smooth base and also mattifies and provides even more salicylic acid to incinerate zits.

On my eyelids, brow bone, under-eye and cheekbone I apply CoverFX Illuminating Primer; I got it as a sample but I’m way too ~naturally dewy~ to use it all over. It provides a very subtle glow to the eye area and plays well under eyeshadow. In the summer, I use it in lieu of eye cream during the day.

I use Tarte BB Tinted Treatment Primer as foundation. I want to use this the rest of my life: it’s mattifying, pore-minimizing, covers quite well, AND has SPF. It should be called a foundation, not a primer, TBH.

Why yes, I DO use three primers. I’m a prime bitch.

A couple dark marks are still visible, so I dot on Nars Creamy Concealer in Custard (not pictured). I’ll set all that with Too Faced Peach Perfect Setting Powder, which actually smells like peaches, and tastes very nice if you get some in your mouth. I do blush and bronzer after setting powder because otherwise it makes me look washed out.

Then I apply blush (Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Paaaarty, which was the Sephora birthday gift last year, and it is Fine), and contour a bit with a matte bronzer (Benefit Hoola, also a sample). (Blend that fucking neck!!!!)

To finish off my facial canvas, I sweep Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Hu$tla Baby on my cheekbones and orbital area. I am now Rihanna.

This is exhausting. 

Most days I use Too Faced Sweet Peach Eyeshadow Palette; today I’ve used a pretty rose gold shade from it. I then do a small cat eye using Kat Von D’s Tattoo Liner; when I’m dead, I want tattoo liners scattered on my grave every Christmas. I follow up with Too Faced Better Than Pizza Sex Mascara, which is fine but not really worth the hype to me? Again, it was a sample. I subscribe to Sephora Play and use whatever mascara they send every couple of months.

Side note: I seem to have a lot of Too Faced in my routine, but somehow did not pay for any of it.

The last step in my makeup regimen is also my least favorite: brows. I have sparse brows that seem to grow straight down. Using an eyeliner brush & small strokes, I apply ELF Eyebrow Kit gel in Light. I try not to make my brows too dark, and follow up with Benefit’s Gimme Brow.

All this time, my hair has been air drying. I got a keratin treatment a couple months ago, but it’s starting to wear off, which means my not-so-luscious locks are starting to get puffy and frizzy again. I attempt to smooth things a bit with IGK’s Mistress Hydrating Hair Balm, and then blast my roots with the blow dryer. I end up twisting my hair into a topknot to ensure it looks really horrible later.

Finally, I brush my teeth and dab on Nars Velvet Matte Lipstick Pencil in Cruella, a bright red that looks like a rosy lip stain if used sparingly.

Here I am! I don’t know how to pose?!

FINALLYYYYYYY, at 9:00ish, I go to work. I am a sweaty swamp monster from the second I enter the subway station.

MIDDAY

Blot blot blot blot blot with those toilet seat protector things. It’s the only decent ~life hack~ I’ve seen on Buzzfeed.

Makeup is holding up well, aside from lipstick (I forgot to bring it to reapply) and hair looks less terrible than expected. I drink 3-4 bottles of water at work.

EVENING

I leave the office around 7:00 pm. During warmer months I walk about 2 miles home through Central Park. It’s the most beautiful and relaxing commute, but the downside is I arrive home with a wicked case of boob sweat.

I throw my hair into a bun and hop into the shower again to cleanse my body and soul of sweat and general NYC grossness. While I’m in there I wash my face with the same Ole Henriksen Oil Control Cleanser.

Clementine guards me whilst I bathe.

After showering, I lube my body up with Eucerin. While that soaks in, I stand naked in the middle of the apartment and get stoned.

Before bed, I remove any lingering eye makeup with a couple drops of The Ordinary’s Moroccan Argan Oil (not pictured), and use a cotton ball to apply The Ordinary’s Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution. This toner RULES, and is frequently sold out, because it is a HUGE bottle and only eight goddamn dollars, and a dupe for Glossier’s toner.

Continuing on The Ordinary train, I pat-pat-pat a few drops of Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 into my face, and follow up with The Ordinary’s Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 2% serum. Niacinamide is great for treating acne, but isn’t in a lot of products yet. It’s anti-inflammatory and this serum can be worn under makeup.

Once again I apply Belif’s Aqua Bomb and then smear on Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Eye Cream. It’s kind of greasy, but I believe eye cream is a scam and refuse to spend money on it. Samples only for this gal. I’m so fiscally responsible!

After all this is complete, I brush my teeth, braid my hair and get in bed at about 10:30. Goodnight!

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Top 5 Stimulating Scalp Products to Stop Thinning Hair

Hair care is a very important and hygienic routine for both men and women. Nobody wants to go out with frizzy, dry and unhealthy hair. Taking care of your hair is as important as any other part of the body. While you tend to cover other body parts your hair is subjected to a lot of pollution, dirt and chemicals. There are many Derma hair products available for you to buy and use for your hair. Derma hair products are rated as good in these categories. 

While it may seem like male pattern baldness gets all the attention when the topic of hair loss comes up, millions of women experience it, too. In fact, hair loss in women is more common than you might think. With a reported 21 million women suffering from hair loss each year, you can rest assured that you’re not alone if you’ve noticed your hair is beginning to thin or even fall out completely. While the list of things that can cause hair loss is long and varied, so is the list of female hair loss treatments. If you’re looking to give your strands a boost and stimulate growth, you have options. 

1. Women's Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Foam for Hair Regrowth: 

Everyone remembers the miraculous looking transformations that were Rogaine infomercials, but the truth is, this thinning hair product is so well known because it works. "Rogaine contains minoxidil which increases the hair follicle diameter and extends the hair follicle's growth phase and causes hair regrowth," says Zain Hussian, M.D., a New Jersey-based dermatologist and the founder of NJ Dermatology and Aesthetics Center. While it's available over the counter in foam and solution formulations, Dr. Husain prefers the foam since it does not contain propylene glycol. You can use Derma hair products as it is said to be one of the best when it comes to hair growth and for oily scalp hair loss treatment. With these it's important to have and use deep conditioners for natural hair.

2. HairClub EXT Moisturizing Conditioner: 

While shampooing is often the treatment step in addressing thinning hair, you can't forget about conditioner. Deep conditioner for natural hairTarget dry, damaged hair so your hair regrowth is strong, shiny, and healthy. For oily scalp hair loss treatment this one recommended by Dr. Phipps has argan oil, keratin, and silk amino acids to protect against heat damage and rebuild damaged hair. Deep conditioner for natural hair can be done by choosing the best brands available such as Derma hair products. Deep conditioner for natural hair gives a chance for hair to get smoother. 

3. Scalp Revival Charcoal Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo:

For oily scalp hair loss treatment when it comes to long and strong strands, it all starts at the root—specifically, the scalp. So, working to improve scalp health should be at the forefront of any hair-growth plan. This exfoliating shampoo boasts powerful detoxifying and moisturizing ingredients such as binchotan charcoal to lift away buildup and impurities and coconut oil to provide deep—and much needed—nourishment to your root. As an added bonus, it features a mixture of invigorating peppermint, spearmint and tea tree essential oils for a cooling and stimulating effect.

4. Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt:

For oily scalp hair loss treatment and to improve hair growth efforts, creating the perfect environment is key. One way to do so is by exfoliating the scalp to remove dry, dead skin cells and allow for better absorption of hair growth serums. This sea salt scrub is coarse enough to lift away buildup, yet gentle and nourishing. Almond oil and limnanthes seed oil extract work together to soothe and hydrate the scalp and promote shine.

5. Scalp Thickening Treatment Spray: 

Hair growth products that work right away are, unfortunately, not a thing. However, this product does provide the best of both worlds as its formula features powerful ingredients—such as its blend of biomimetic peptide and red clover extract to promote thicker hair—that not only work their magic behind the scenes to improve scalp conditions and promote growth, but also help give the hair an instant boost of volume for styling purposes. Dor oily scalp hair loss treatment can be used too. 

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Best Deep Conditioner for Curly Hair | Frizzy Hair Treatments Curly hair has bends, curves, and coils that can make the hair fragile and delicate. The natural oils produced from the scalp have a hard time reaching al the strands of the hair due to its curly nature. Due to this, curly hair contains low levels of moisture. The hair may also become dry, dull and frizzy due to recurring washing and styling. To resolve this, you need to get a conditioner that can provide your curly hair with the necessary moisture without leaving behind grease that will weigh down your hair. But how do you tell if you are using the right conditioner for your hair? Before you select a conditioner, you need to know what it does for your hair. Using a conditioner comes right after washing your hair using shampoo. It works to restore the moisture lost during the washing process. It also helps to reduce tangling and increase hair shine by softening the hair cuticles and making the pH of the hair even. Whenever you select a shampoo, you always consider the condition of the scalp. However, for a conditioner, you should only acknowledge the state of your hair. Just after using your shampoo to wash and treat the scalp of the head, follow it up with a conditioner focusing only on the length of the hair. If your curly hair is tangled together, apply the conditioner into the knots and use your fingers to rake through your hair and distribute it thoroughly. Some moisturizing conditioners require you to live them in the hair for them to be active while others such as protein conditioners need you to rinse them out from the hair. Protein conditioners may lead your hair to become brittle and break if you leave them in the hair for long. Whichever the case, always look for conditioners made with a moisturizing formula that contains humectants such as glycerin and glycol that help in providing moisture to the hair and ingredients such as keratin and select amino acids that aid in restoring strength to the hair. Look through the consistency and texture of the conditioner. A good conditioner should have a silky and soft feeling and distribute thoroughly through the hair. Here is a list of the best conditioners for curly hair in the market today. See also: [su_note note_color="#e8f8b7"] 15 Best Hair Loss | Hair Growth Shampoos for Men & Women 11 Best Shampoo and Conditioners for Dry Hair Best Shampoo For Oily Hair | Oily Scalp Reviews [/su_note] The Top 14 Conditioners for Curly Hair DevaCurl One Condition Hair Conditioner [amazon box="B000TK99NU" grid="1"] The DevaCurl One Condition Hair Conditioner works by locking in moisture for curly hair helping you to attain frizz-free curls. The conditioner makes use of olive oil and a set of nourishing botanicals to keep the hair soft and well hydrated. You should apply the conditioner only on wet hair and use your fingers to glide through and thoroughly moisturize the hair while also detangling the curls. The ingredients provide a protective cover over the hair safeguarding the hair from environmental factors and styling. It does not contain any sulfates, silicone, and parabens. The conditioner is vegan and cruelty-free. Mixed Chicks Curl Defining & Frizz Eliminating Leave-In Conditioner [amazon box="B000G1MT2U" grid="1"] The Mixed Chicks Curl Defining & Frizz Eliminating Leave-In Conditioner helps with hydrating and conditioning your hair curls by use of a proprietary formula and premium ingredients keeping the hair untangled soft and manageable. The lightweight and non-sticky leave-in formula incorporates elements such as jojoba oil, evening primrose oil and silk amino acids that help with nourishing and protecting the hair. The ingredients help to preserve moisture by creating a protective barrier that protects the hair from environmental factors and hair styling. The conditioner is the ideal solution for controlling frizz and defining curls. The formula contains hydrolyzed wheat protein that regulates the rate of moisture loss by the hair preventing breakage. It also helps in maintaining the natural structure of the hair and improve its silkiness and brushing ability. The formula also contains safflower oil that helps in promoting hair growth. It is rich in vitamin E and antioxidant that prevents the hair from damage from free radicals. Anybody from any race can use the conditioner and enjoy the fantastic results. It does not contain any alcohol and is cruelty-free SheaMoisture 13 oz Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner [amazon box="B00EUMC62O" grid="1"] The Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioner by SheaMoisture is made for natural and organic shea butter and helps to keep your hair smooth and silky. The formula locks in moisture and protects your hair curls from frizz. The conditioner contains organic ingredients that keep the hair from tangling or frizz and helps to restore its natural shine. The elements include organic raw shea butter that helps in keeping the hair smooth and silky. It contains jojoba seed oil and Mango butter that returns moisture to dry and even damaged hair. It has Neem oil and silk protein that provides the hair with protection from external factors. There are rosemary and aloe extracts that nourish and soften individual hair strands allowing them to detangle. The formula does not contain any parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, petroleum, formaldehyde, paraffin, and propylene. Moroccan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner - Best Conditioner for Keratin Treated Hair [amazon box="B00SZB0BXC" grid="1"] The Moroccan Oil Shampoo and Conditioner is a product of LuxeOrganix, a woman-owned company based in the USA that helps to deliver healthy and high-quality ingredients to your hair while in the bathroom making you feel like you were in a world-class salon. The company has been voted best in offering color treated hair, Keratin treatment hair, and dry, damaged hair treatment. The conditioner softens and moisturizes the hair without leaving behind any waxy film or residue. It smoothens dry and fizzy hair, enhances the curls and creates a protective layer that shields the hair from heat styling and harmful environmental elements. The shampoo, on the other hand, contains Moroccan Argan oil that protects against UV and thermal rays. The formula absorbs into the hair and scalp improving the general health of the hair and soothing the scalp from itchiness. It is 100 percent free from sulfates parabens, phthalates, sodium chloride, drying alcohol and gluten.  It protects the hair and prevents any discoloration. The formula is safe for use on colored hair as well as keratin treated hair and can work on extensions. It is cruelty-free and recommended by professional hair stylists. Pantene Pro-V Curly Hair Series Moisture - Best Conditioner for Permed Hair [amazon box="B003JA3L4U" grid="1"] The Pantene Pro-V Curly Hair Series Moisture Renewal 2in1 Shampoo and Conditioner cleanses and provides moisture to the hair in one easy step. The formula contains intense moisture to leave your hair soft and silky. The conditioner has antioxidants that work from the surface of the hair down deep to the core correcting damage from the origin. Its damage defying formula helps to reduce the loss of proteins hence maintains the hair's strength and improving its health form the inside to the outside. The conditioner contains Pantene’s frizz calming complex that smoothes and seals the cuticles edges creating amazing hair curls. For proper use of the conditioner, massage it into the wet hair right after shampooing paying close attention to the hair ends. Rinse your hair afterward thoroughly. The conditioner is gentle enough for use on color treated hair and permed hair. SoCozy Boing Curl Conditioner Sweet-Crème for Kids - Best Conditioner for Children's Hair [amazon box="B01APLVA34" grid="1"] The SoCozy Boing Curl Conditioner Sweet-Crème for Kids is an ultra-hydrating formula that helps to restore luster and shine to the hair leaving it noticeably softer and healthier. It does not weigh down the hair curls, and it allows hair to detangle easily preventing breakage and frizz. It softens even the driest and unruly curls. The formula contains mango seed butter that provides the hair with long-lasting moisture. It has soybeans oil that helps to reduce frizz by smoothing the hair cuticles. It also has Aloe Barbadenesis leaf extract that keeps the hair and scalp moist. There is a papaya extract that works on unruly and damaged hair restoring its smoothness, shiny feel, and health. It comes with a hydrolyzed rice protein that penetrates the hair shaft repairing and protecting from within. Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Conditioner [amazon box="B01MSHRR93" grid="1"] The Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Conditioner is a product inspired by handpicked and crafted ingredients that come from the tropical islands like Maui. The conditioner contains a deionized chemical treated water as its main ingredient and a unique blend of aloe vera juice and coconut water. Maui Moisture has six different ranges for the different types and textures of hair. The conditioner is made hydrate, smoothen and defrizz unruly and curly hair. The formula contains coconut oil papaya butter and plumeria extract that takes away lackluster locks and gives room to the growth of luscious and well-hydrated hair. It detangles, defrizzes and defines the hair curls. The formula is for thick and curly hair. If you want to attain the best results, it is best to use the whole of the Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Collection. First starting with the shampoo then the conditioners and following with one of the brand’s treatments that helps in hydrating and restoring the hair shine. Curlfriends Curly Hair Replenish Leave-In Conditioner Frizz Remover [amazon box="B000HHZ8XU" grid="1"] The Curlfriends Curly Hair Replenish Leave-In Conditioner Frizz Remover is a humidity-blocking formula that introduces moisture to the hair while also eliminating frizz. It adds strength that is long-lasting to the hair and helps nourish delicate curls. The conditioner does not weigh down the hair. It deeply penetrates the hair and repairs the damaged curly hair. The conditioner encourages the development of curls and helps to eliminate frizz. It is a premium product made of natural ingredients that include rosemary extract, citric acid, sage extract, and birch extract. The sage extract helps to stimulate the growth of soft, shiny and good looking hair. If your hair is thick, curly, kinky, coarse or dry, it is best to use the conditioner daily. L'Oréal Paris EverCurl Hydracharge Conditioner Sulfate Free [amazon box="B01LZ2F9NC" grid="1"] The L'Oréal Paris EverCurl Hydracharge Conditioner contains coconut oil that gently cleanses the hydrates the curls without weighing them down. The hair curls become softer and without frizz. The conditioner has a creamier texture when you compare it to the regular conditioners in the market. It spreads well on damp hair and does not leave behind a waxy covering or residue. The hair fully absorbs the conditioner without leaving any on the surface. The formula moisturizes the hair tresses hence detangling any knots and tangles in the allowing you to scrunch the hair if you like. It comes with a mildly soothing fragrance of sweet coconut. It does not contain any harsh salts, sulfates or parabens. BIOLAGE Cleansing Conditioner For Curly Hair [amazon box="B00SLW80MY" grid="1"] The BIOLAGE Cleansing Conditioner is a gentle low lather cleanser and conditioner that works on curly hair enhancing its definition and natural bounce. The white cream comes with a rich flowery scent and absorbs into the hair quickly without leaving behind any residue. When applying the conditioner comb it through the mid-lengths to the ends. The cleansers in this product are considered to be considerably gentler than that in regular shampoos. Together with conditioning agents, the formula leaves your hair clean and smooth with the conditioner making it easy to manage and detangle after a shower. To attain the best results massage the cleanser and conditioner evenly throughout your hair then leave it to rest before rinsing it out. Even though the formula does not have lather, it compensates with an excellent glossy shine. The cleansing conditioner does not have any sulfates, parabens or silicones. PURA D'OR Curl Therapy Conditioner [amazon box="B0773GVJ1V" grid="1"] The PURA D'OR Curl Therapy Conditioner makes use of an exclusive blend of science and nature consisting of premium oils and plants to help in providing moisture, detangling hair and encouraging the shape and structure of curly hair. The ingredients in use include Organic Aloe Vera, Coconut oil, Chia seed extracts, Kukui seed oil, Linseed extract, and other natural and organic ingredients. KuKui seed oil helps in locking in moisture in the hair. 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Fungal Acne – The Fastest Way to Treat Fungal Acne

Whether in adolescence or adulthood, acne is a disease that affects a lot of people. We know that these lesions are very common in oily and mixed skin on account of excess sebum and some hormonal factors. But in addition, there is another reason that can cause the problem, as is the case with fungal acne.

What is Fungal Acne?

According to the doctor, fungal acne is a type of acne that generates lesions similar to ordinary-the most common one that appears in those who have oily skin, only the pimples arise because of a fungus rather than bacteria. Usually, the fungal has no pustule, that typical pimple with pus, it is formed by small papules (polka dots) that create an irregular texture and can itch at times.

The Causes of fungal Acne?

The biggest cause of this acne is the fungus, called Malassezia, present in the skin of 90% of the population. Those who develop this type of problem, usually have genetic predisposition, excess oiliness-since the increased proliferation of fungi happens with increased production of sebum – or by the use of some products. Since Malassezia is a fungus naturally present on the skin of many people, this type of acne has no cure, but there is treatment.

Yes, it is possible to prevent fungal acne by practicing very simple and healthy habits in our daily lives: We have to maintain a healthy diet, follow a skin care routine, keep the oil under control and take good care of the hair, since it is the place where the fungi most proliferate. Another very important measure is the regular visit to the dermatologist, both to control the fungus, and to accompany the treatment of the disease.

Treatment for Fungal Acne

The dermatologist may suggest the use of anti-fungal creams that promote the formation of collagen to place on the face, every day, after cleansing the skin properly. The treatment of acne depends on the type and severity of acne that exists, but the basis is made up of:

Identification of trigger factors.

Regulation of the production of sebum to avoid an excess of it.

Clearing the pilosebaceous canal.

Daily skin cleansing.

Preparation of the skin.

Proper diet.

Avoid excessive sunlight and manipulation of acne lesions.

Use of appropriate non-comedogenic cosmetics.

From this is that you can start with the cosmetology treatment of acne. Topical products that can be:

Keratolytics, are those intended to undo the plug that has occluded the pore, have the function of dissolving, totally or partially, the stratum corneum of the skin. They are also used to promote the penetration of active ingredients into the skin as it decreases the thickness of the stratum corneum.

The most common in the treatment of acne are salicylic acid in varying concentrations, urea and Alpha-hydroxyacids (lactic, glycolic and mandelic acid).

Retinoids, benzoyl peroxide and azelaic acid are also used, as they have the ability to undo the plug that clogs the pore and are anti-inflammatory.

In dermatological treatment, these products are combined with topical antibiotics such as 2% erythromycin and 1% clindamycin. If these are cases with many lesions and inflammation, your doctor may prescribe oral medication combined with topical treatments, such as antibiotics, retinoids, and oral contraceptives. Exceptionally, laser intervention may be required to remove cystic lesions that cannot be eliminated by oral treatments, or to correct the resulting scars.

Fungal Acne Topical Treatment

Mild cases of acne can be treated in the cabinet with cosmetic products, and treatment is based on the application of:

Sulfur-based cleansing agents and creams with benzoyl peroxide. Through its application can eliminate comedones, reduce free radicals, eliminate Propionibacterium acne and normalize hyper-keratinization.

Acid peels and microdermabrasion to fine-tune the stratum corneum and eliminate residues.

Pulsed light treatments to remove stains from the inflammatory lesion.

Filled with depressed scars.

CO2 laser treatment for post-acne lesions.

The treatment of acne scars should be personalized, as there is no one that is useful for all cases. It is necessary to take into account the topography of the scar and characteristics of the patient. The best results are obtained with strong peelings, but in general they are used:

Beta Hydroxy Acids: Salicylic acid in concentrations of 15-20%.

TCA: trichloroacetic acid in different concentrations depending on the depth of the mark. It is preferable to use methods that increase the penetration of acid at a lower concentration, so that the risk of injury caused by peeling is minimized.

In mixed peels Jessner solution or 70% glycolic acid is used, which allows concentrations of TCA to 35%.

Apparatus for Scars:

Microdermabrasion with diamond tip.

Pulsed light.

Mesoroller.

CO2 Laser.

Home Remedies

Here are some tips you can follow to avoid excess sebum and clogging the pores that produce acne. We also give you some home remedies to remove acne naturally and effectively.

1. Diet Rich in Omega 3 and Zinc

Before you have to use acne remedies, you should know that taking care of your diet can be a way to reduce its appearance. Foods high in omega 3 fats have anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce acne. Introduce foods such as salmon, tuna, nuts or flax seeds into your diet.

Zinc-rich foods are also beneficial and are a good remedy for acne, such as yogurts, pumpkin seeds, lamb, beef and chicken. Instead, you should avoid or reduce the intake of dairy products such as milk and foods rich in carbohydrates, sugars or hydrogenated oils.

2. Daily Cleaning Routine

As we discussed, acne is caused by a plugging of the follicles due to excess fat and dead cells that occurs in the pores. Therefore, one of the remedies for acne will be to maintain a good daily cleansing that helps keep the pores clean.

To do this you must perform a gentle cleansing of the face daily and finish with a Facial Tonic that helps keep the pores closed. It will also be important to perform an exfoliation once or twice a week, as it will help us remove excess dead skin cells that can end up clogging the pores and producing acne.

3. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera has multiple benefits, so it’s no wonder it’s another one of the natural acne remedies we can use at home. This plant helps us fight the infection that causes acne and reduce inflammation. To use it you need to remove a little gel from the same sheet and apply it on the face or the area where you have acne. This will also help reduce the appearance of marks or scars produced by acne.

4. Honey Mask

Honey is another of the most effective acne remedies. Thanks to its antibiotic and moisturizing properties it helps fight and reduce acne. You can use applying honey directly to the acne area or create a homemade mask.

At home you can easily prepare a homemade mask of honey and yogurt. It is enough to mix a tablespoon of honey with another tablespoon of yogurt and apply it to the area affected by acne. Leave it for 10 minutes and then gently rinse with a cloth or towel.

5. Chamomile

Chamomile is also an effective anti-inflammatory, and helps remove acne and inflammation it produces. You can use it as a cleansing tonic in your cleansing routine. To do this put to infuse two sachets of chamomile in a cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. Let the infusion cool down and then wet a wipe or cotton swab to apply to your face after your daily cleansing ritual.

6. Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is another of the best acne remedies you can use at home. Apart from being a powerful scrub for its high acid content, it turns out to be an effective antibacterial product that will help you remove acne and reduce its marks.

You can use it as a tonic by mixing and removing the same amount of apple cider vinegar and water. You can apply it to acne-affected areas with a cotton swab after performing your cleaning routine.

Fungal acne is the most common skin disorder and you can prevent it by using above mentioned tips and home remedies. I advise you to visit a dermatologist if you are facing the severe type of acne and don’t use any medication without proper medical guidance.

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How Do Podiatrists Remove Cracked Heels?

There are plenty of articles describing home remedies that anyone can try out for their cracked feet – pumice stone treatment, lotions, and soaking them in water every morning and night. And while these home remedies might work great for mild conditions of cracked heels, or cracked heels that are just beginning to develop, they do nothing for cracked heels that have settled in for years.

In cases like these, you need to ditch the home pumice stone and call in the professional hands of a podiatrist to remove the cracks on your heels.

So how exactly do podiatrists go about removing cracked heels? The podiatry experience begins with an assessment; the podiatrist discusses the cracked heel issue with the patient, getting a clear idea of what might be causing the development of cracked heels. This helps them recommend the best aftercare and advice after the treatment to keep the feet healthy and allow for optimal recovery.

The treatment process itself lasts anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours, depending on the severity of the cracked heels. It involves the use of a metal scalpel to pick away the hard skin, followed by a sander to scrape away the rest.

Removing Cracked Heels with a Podiatrist: The Process

The patient experience of removing cracked heels with a podiatrist begins with an initial assessment. The podiatrist will seek to understand exactly what conditions in your lifestyle contribute most to the development of cracked heels. This will help them give you the best aftercare treatment and advice beyond the cracked heel removal, preventing the reoccurring development of cracks on your heels.

Once assessment is done, you will be asked to sit or lie down in the treatment room. Depending on the clinic, the patient may also be asked to wear a cotton face mouth mask as well as covering over their clothes. Shoes and socks should be removed, and the podiatrist will use a metal scalpel to begin removing the initial layers of hard or dead skin from the bottom of the feet.

This is known as debridement, or the cutting away of thick and hard skin from the feet. It is crucial that you do not attempt any kind of debridement at home with home tools like blades or scissors, as you risk removing healthy skin, which may lead to major pain and infection.

The debridement process may take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour, depending on how severe the condition of hard skin may be on your feet. After this is done, the podiatrist may also proceed to use a sander for your dry cracks. The sander is gently applied against the dry skin, scraping away at the dry cracks and turning it into dust (which is why patients are recommended to wear mouth masks).

After an hour or an hour and a half into the treatment, patients may start to feel sensation again in their feet. No pain should be felt during the initial debridement and scraping of dry skin because the dry skin doesn’t have any nerves or pain receptors; it is literally dead skin.

For some podiatry clinics, the heel fissures removal process will end here, ending with a discussion on daily aftercare tips and recommendations on types of lotions the patient should apply. However, certain podiatrists may offer additional services after the removal treatment to best care for the dry skin condition.

Patients may be treated to an additional massage and exfoliating scrub, followed by a hot wax treatment that stimulates healing and blood flow to the feet. This treatment involves wrapping the cracks in special warm wax that maximizes the daily healing process of the skin.

If the patient’s skin cracks are also discovered to be infected after the debridement and scraping, the podiatrist will be required to dress the wound to begin the healing process of the infection. For additional dry cracked healing support, strapping and padding or the application of skin adhesive will be done to the feet to maximize healing. A final assessment will also be done on the patient’s footwear and whether or not they require orthotics.

Different Topical Treatments for Prevention and Management of Cracked Heels

When choosing the type of topical treatment for your prevention or aftercare management of cracked heels, it’s important you understand the different types of products and what podiatrists would typically recommend.

The daily application of topical treatments is known as emollient therapy, and there are different formulations available (with some products mixing these formulations) for different conditions. These may include:

Urea-based: Most lotions and products on the market are made up of 10% urea cream. They are available for general sale in brands like Aquacare and Nutraplus; another good option is Calmurid, which is 10% urea cream and 5% lactic acid. Generally, the more severe your cracked heels / heel fissures, the more urea content you want for your topical treatment. Neat Feet Heel Balm contains 26% urea cream; Elactol contains 25% urea cream. Products made up of 25% urea cream or greater are reported to significantly help dryness, pain, and overall foot appearance.

Alpha-hydroxy acids: These acids are typically found in natural products like sugar cane, fruit, and milk, and they are made up of lactic, citric, and glycolic acids. General sale products such as QV Feet Heel Balm contain alpha-hydroxy acids, and they specialize in reducing keratinization (the hardening of the foot skin) and skin exfoliation.

Salicylic acid-based: These products are best used for skin exfoliation, as they reduce pain, fissures, and hyperkeratosis (skin hardening). Most cracked heel products contain salicylic acid mixed with urea cream, and salicylic should be used for thick, dry cracked skin. If the skin is broken, salicylic products may cause a painful stinging sensation when applied.

Saccharide isomerate: Another term for pentavitin, saccharide isomerate is an important ingredient in certain topical products such as Ellgy Heel Balm. Simply put, pentavitin acts as a moisturizing agent as it can be difficult to wash off, leading to effective moisturization.

Remove Your Cracked Heels and More with Essex Union Podiatry

Essex Union Podiatry has treated countless patients suffering mild to severe cracked heels, as well as a range of other foot and ankle conditions. Most issues of the foot can be handled with a simple procedure with a trained and trusted podiatrist, so why not get your cracked dry feet back to their best condition with a simple appointment?

Call Essex Union Podiatry at 973-376-8210 today, or schedule an appointment through our website.

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What is Actinic Keratosis?

Actinic keratoses are normal, sun-prompted, premalignant sores that expansion with age. Light-complected people are more helpless than those with dull compositions. Long periods of sun presentation are required to initiate adequate harm to cause injuries. Actinic keratoses may experience unconstrained reduction if daylight introduction is diminished, however new injuries may show up. Patients regularly give sores that were first seen amid the mid year, recommending that the injuries may turn out to be more dynamic after daylight introduction.

What are the manifestations and indications of Actinic Keratosis?

Actinic keratoses start as a territory of expanded vascularity, with the skin surface winding up marginally unpleasant. Surface is the way to diagnosing early injuries. They are preferable perceived by palpation over by review. Gradually, a follower yellow covering frames, the evacuation of which may cause draining . Singular sores shift in estimate from 3 to 6 mm. The degree of infection fluctuates from a solitary sore to contribution of the whole brow, thinning up top scalp, or sanctuaries. Induration, irritation, and overflowing recommend degeneration into harm. Keratin may gather and shape a cutaneous horn, especially on the unrivaled parts of the pinna.

What are the progressions of Actinic Keratosis at cell level?

Histologically, an actinic keratosis comprises of atypical squamous cells restricted to the epidermis. The follicles are not included, so there is no follicular stopping. Entrance through the dermoepidermal intersection and into the dermis demonstrates the advancement of a squamous cell carcinoma.

How is Actinic Keratosis identified with squamous cell carcinoma?

Following quite a long while, a little level of injuries may deteriorate into squamous cell carcinomas. A low yearly change rate for single sores can convert into a generous lifetime danger of change for patients with a few actinic keratoses. Up to 60% of squamous cell carcinomas create from actinic keratosis. Squamous cell carcinomas that develop from actinic keratosis are not forceful, but rather may in the end metastasize. All patients with actinic keratosis ought to be inspected painstakingly for basal cell carcinomas.

Shouldn't something be said about Actinic Keratosis treatment?

Since actinic keratoses once in a while experience unconstrained abatement, authoritative treatment might be deferred for patients with a couple of shallow injuries. Little injuries ought to be rethought at a later date for unconstrained reduction. Patients should bend over backward to forestall additionally sun harm. This does not imply that patients must rest for a lifetime, however they ought to comprehend methods to decrease daylight presentation.

Cryotherapy.

Cryotherapy is the treatment of decision for most secluded, shallow, actinic keratoses. Actinic keratosis lives in the epithelium. Cryotherapy with fluid nitrogen causes the detachment of the epidermis and dermis, bringing about a profoundly particular, nonscarring technique for treatment for shallow injuries. Patients with darker compositions may create hypopigmented regions subsequent to solidifying, and treating various sores on the characteristics of such patients may bring about white-spotted appearances. 5-FU is the best option.

Careful evacuation.

Individual indurated injuries or those with thick outside layers ought to be evacuated with minor surgeries. It is pointless to biopsy injuries under 0.5 cm. Bigger injuries or those happening about or on the vermilion outskirt of the lips ought to be inspected. Electrodesiccation and curettage effortlessly expel little, thicker sores. The CO2 laser might be better than vermilionectomy for actinic cheilitis too broad to be in any way treated with topical 5-FU.

Tretinoin.

Experience is gathering that tretinoin (Retin-An) utilized alone or in blend with topical 5-FU is a successful treatment for certain actinic keratoses. Patients with mellow actinic harm who indicate just erythema and scaling might be treated with tretinoin 0.05% to 0.1% cream connected once every day. On the off chance that a couple of central zones of scale don't react following 2 to 4 months, they can be treated with cryotherapy. Tretinoin somewhat improves the viability of 5-FU, along these lines shortening treatment time, however escalating tissue response and inconvenience. Blend treatment is likely not worth the inconvenience.

Sunscreens.

General utilization of sunscreens keeps the improvement of sunlight based keratoses. Sunscreens that contain a blend of fixings to square both the UVA and UVB range of bright light are best. Shade UVA Guard and DuraScreen 30 are cases of economically accessible, expansive range sunscreens. Sunscreens are best connected toward the beginning of the day on days when sun introduction is foreseen. Sunscreens ought to be connected to the face, bring down lip, ears, back of the neck, and backs of the hands and lower arms. Caps should cover uncovered heads. The doctor ought to clarify that despite the fact that sunscreens are utilized, extra injuries may happen, yet that numerous shallow zones of association may really make strides.

Corrosive peels.

Glycolic corrosive is an alpha hydroxy corrosive that is helpful as a compound peeling operator. Actinic keratoses include epidermal hyperplasia and maintenance of stratum corneum. Alpha hydroxy acids connected topically in high focuses (30% to 70% glycolic corrosive) cause epidermolysis and disposal of keratosis. Fluorouracil cream might be utilized for 5 to 7 days before the peel to "illuminate" and recognize the injuries. Glycolic corrosive is connected with a cotton swab to the keratoses, is left on for 5 to 10 minutes, and is then expelled with liquor. Trichloroacetic corrosive (35%) and Jessner's answer (14 g of resorcinol, 14 g of lactic corrosive, and 14 g of salicylic corrosive broke up in ethanol to influence a last arrangement of 100 ml) to initiate a medium-profundity peel and equivalent fluorouracil in adequacy.

Topical chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil.

5-FU is a viable topical treatment for shallow actinic keratosis. Thicker sores, particularly those on the scalp, may develop into squamous cell carcinomas and ought to be treated with more forceful systems. The specialist is consolidated into quickly isolating cells, bringing about cell demise. Typical cells are less influenced and clinically seem, by all accounts, to be unaffected. Irritation is incited amid this procedure. Thick, indurated sores turn out to be most kindled and may best be overseen by carefully evacuating them before initiating topical chemotherapy. uneasiness might be experienced for multi week or all the more amid times of serious aggravation. Torment can be limited if just little regions are dealt with at one time; be that as it may, numerous patients wish to treat the full face as opposed to delaying the unattractive erythema and crusting for quite a long time. Injuries on the back of the hands and arms require longer times of treatment than those on the face. Patients with few sores might be dealt with amid the mid year or winter. Patients with an expansive number of injuries who work outside are best treated in the winter. Pharmaceutical organizations that fabricate 5-FU supply understanding data sheets with shading photos of the different phases of aggravation.

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I tried a Keratin treatment and my summer hair worries are completely sorted

If you want the sleekest, most manageable and frizz-controlled hair of your life, there’s only one word you need to know: Keratin.

Keratin is “the main protein of the hair, skin and nails”, says Jez Barnett, founder of KeraStraight.

“Keratin makes up to 91 percent of hair and contains 16 different amino acids, with cysteine being the most important one as it creates the sulphur bridges in hair that give it it’s internal strength.”

If your natural keratin levels are low, your hair can appear dry, frizzy, dehydrated and damaged, which is where the man-made treatment comes in…

What is a keratin treatment?

A keratin treatment forms a coating over the hair to mimic smoothness and shine. But despite the name, keratin isn’t the main ingredient.

“Hair cannot accept more than around one per cent extra keratin in a treatment without losing the moisture-protein balance”, says Jez. “This balance is essential for the hair to retain it’s strength, suppleness and malleability.”

Therefore most keratin treatments use other sources of protein to repair the hair including corn, vegetable, soy and wheat. But really create that smooth, sleek and shiny finish, in-salon keratin treatments rely on more than just proteins.

“Early keratin treatments contained formaldehyde or methylene glycol, but these were banned due to concerns over health and safety, says Jez.

“Modern formulations use ingredients like a glyoxylic acid-carbocysteine mix, which strengthens, repairs, smooths and straightens.”

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People often associate keratin treatments with straightening, and while it does do this, modern formulas are based on rebuilding and strengthening the hair just as much.

Ideal candidates are those with curly, wavy, frizzy or unruly hair; “essentially anyone who doesn’t enjoy their natural movement”, says Jez.

“For clients who find their hair too thick and therefore takes too long to style, a major bonus post-treatment is that it’s so much quicker and easier to manage.”

What happens at a keratin treatment appointment?

Different products and salons have different methods, so make sure to do your research before booking your appointment.

Most will start off with a gentle clarifying shampoo to prep the hair, before applying the keratin (some will dry the hair first, others will leave it damp) and then leave it on for anywhere between 15-60 minutes depending on the product.

“The older treatments were then dried in and ironed, whereas the newer, more advanced treatments are lightly rinsed off (to remove excess product) before being dried and ironed”, says Jez.

Lorraine Rose, Hairdresser and Founder of K Fusion By L’Kerabelle Hair Smoothing Treatment, says “flat irons are taken through the hair in small sections to close down the cuticles and lock the keratin into the hair.”

The shiny, glossy and lightweight result at the end of the appointment should then remain for up to five months, or until the treatment naturally breaks down.

Kerastraight keratin treatment review

With exceedingly thick, mid-length hair that is growing slowly out of its bob hairstyle, GLAMOUR’s Jen Garside decided to try the new Kerastraight treatment to tame her unruly mane for summer.

I’d always wondered whether a keratin treatment would help with my hair woes, but was nervous about the time involved and any potential after-effects. However, much like new tanning innovations, the Brazilian blow dry has come on leaps and bounds since first coming to UK salons – and the Kerastraight Ultimate Treatment is living proof.

The lovely and talented Ben at Trevor Sorbie, Covent Garden explained the benefits of the new Kerastraight Ultimate keratin treatment, and I was completely sold on the fact I could leave the salon without worrying about tying it up into a ponytail hairstyle and causing a kink.

The increased hydration levels offer the highest levels of simultaneous repair and straightening. The new customisable formula claims that it can target not only thick, curly hair like mine, but also work on “resistant, very curly and Afro-Caribbean hair”.

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After a clarifying shampoo, the Kerastraight treatment was combed through each part of my hair in segments individually, then left to work for 45 minutes before being lightly washed. If you have extremely curly hair, the product is blow-dried into your hair at this stage. As I wanted the straightening and thinning effects, reducing styling time but still meaning I can use my favourite curlers when desired, I skipped this stage and opted for a light blow dry before having the product straightened into my hair with the special Kerastraight irons.

Each segment is ironed up to ten times, depending on the coarseness of your hair in that area – it can vary wildly across your head due to styling, colour and cut – during which a vapour rises into the air. To prevent any other customers thinking your hair is being damaged, Trevor Sorbie place you in a private room at this stage.

Once straightened, your hair looks amazing but feels as if you’ve left your conditioner in. At this point, there’s a waiting time before washing out the product and styling as normal. Being lazy, I opted for the full salon-experience and had it washed out before Ben effortlessly blow dried it straight. It took approximately half the time it normally does, and was poker-perfect with just a hair dryer, no need for straightening.

The Verdict If you’re looking for super-sleek, stress-free summer hair without reaching for the straighteners, a keratin treatment is your answer. Two days on, I have had my hair in up-dos, down, exposed to rain and not needed to touch my GHDs once! It also seems to have lightened my hair slightly, a golden blonde bonus I can certainly work with…

What’s the post-care routine following a keratin treatment?

Back in the day, hair would have to be left completely alone for three days. No washing, no hair ties – you couldn’t even tuck it behind your ears!

“With KeraStraight, a major plus is that the client can shampoo their hair anytime after just 30 minutes”, says Jez.

But with other brands you may still have to wait a day or two before washing to allow the treatment to settle.

When you DO wash your hair, Goldwell UK Guest Artist, Lisa Whiteman says to avoid sulfate-free and sodium chloride shampoos and conditioners. “Keratin is actually broken down by sulphates in shampoo quite quickly”, she says. So if you want your treatment to truly last, use these recommended products:

1. Goldwell Kerasilk Control Shampoo & Conditioner 2. Kerastraight Moisture and Volume Enhance Shampoos & Conditioners (both £19.00) 3. OGX Ever Straight Brazilian Keratin Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner (both £6.99)

Are there any downsides to getting a keratin treatment?

If completed correctly, a keratin treatment should have no negative effects on the hair. Over time, the keratin will break down and the hair should return to its natural state.

As for your hair colour, Lisa recommends getting your regular refresh after the treatment, saying “the hair can be slightly discoloured after the effects of ironing”.

You may also want to add a hydrating hair mask into your routine to keep your hair in peak silky condition.

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Capillary Schedule

I though my first post should be about my latest obsession, so here it is: Capillary Schedule!

By definition, it’s a capillary care technique which aims to reestablish nutrients naturally lost by the hair day-by-day or during chemical processes. 

It’s based on 3 different stages - Hydration, Nutrition and Reconstruction - and it will give you a stronger, softer and shinier hair!

Basically this means you should use one of the following treatment masks when you wash your hair with a minimum interval of 48 hours between each (you can wash your hair more times but without applying the mask).

Hydration will replenish water and nutrients, making your hair softer and brighter. This phase needs substances like: Glycol, Glycerin, GlyceryL, Bepanthene, Aloe Vera and protein from soy, corn, honey, chocolate.

Nutrition is responsible for replenishing the natural oil in your hair, making it look beautiful naturally. You should find a mask where oils are the first ingredients. Some examples of oils are argan, coconut, olive and macadamia, all of which should be cold pressed.

Reconstruction is extremely important to this process as it returns mass and protein to your strands, causing them to strengthen. The main substances are: Keratin, arginine, collagen, cysteine, creatine, proteins and amino acids.

The scheme you should follow depends on your hair condition, but even if you have healthy hair you should still do this! 

I have bleached hair so I follow the first one, and it has been miraculous. 

If you don’t want to buy every mask you can boost your preferable one with the right ingredients for each phase.

Hope this as helped and if you have any questions or want to know more about my hair routine let me know!

I want to give special thanks to Cronograma Capilar - Portugal for giving me the motivation to start giving back some ♥ and also share some other sources.

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Sheer Skin - An Overview

Oriante Youth Serum Use an anti aging moisturizer wanting to learn get rid of wrinkles and lift saggy skin. Pick a product featuring CynergyTK, Phytessence Wakame and Manuka Darling. CynergyTK can be found in sheep wool. Is made up of functional keratin, the protein needed from your body to get more effective regeneration of collagen and elastin. Phytessence Wakame is the ocean kelp step by step . get regarding harmful minerals. These enzymes break down hyaluronic acid, the acid that supplies moisture to collagen. Manuka Honey contains emollient properties that maintain your dermis hydrated for an extended period of time. As well as being synthetic free, homemade soaps are reckoned to be the best all diy skin care product because they still retain their glycerin content. Glycerin is a drug free moisturizer that forms through the soap making process and that is extremely good for the skin. Can he strike a pose? When he's on stage, hardly anything else matters nevertheless the way he struts himself and during he is what makes turns and eye phone. The dog own a strong impact also to the audience but, almost all, for the fashion designers and photographers who are looking prior to hosting own vehicles. Soak a cotton pad in milk and gently apply it on your skin. Let it dry close to 30 minutes before washing it separate from. Use this treatment two a couple of times 1 week. Shrink your acne, attempt spending additional time outdoor within sun. The daylight helps dry the cooking oils that induce acne. Inside, your acne may worsen because your skin's usual cooking oil in fascinated by the outer lining. Can certainly reduce after several weeks as well as should not experience acne outbreaks just like much. To turn this into body scrub you will need: ginger (about an inch of ginger root), a grinder, ginseng powder, rose-hip oil, sugar, sesame oil, myrrh, and mandarin oil. This be hard to find each one of these products glad suggest shopping online if you need to to. I usually get my ingredients in Chinatown. It can be a hassle to put together smooth skin free of prickles and unwanted regrowth. To get the How to get smooth skin really want you to help shave, wax, or use chemical based removers. Blades can cut, wax probably get too hot and burn your skin, and chemicals can react in a wide array of problems. Botox injections has are a popular means to the everyday riddance problem. There are some things to consider before help to make your first appointment. Most conventional sunscreens are filled with chemicals have got names so long, ought to can't pronounce them, not to tell you what are generally. Natural and organic sunscreens are usually made with zinc oxide, which is applied in safer small dosage. Look for ingredients like natural oils, pertaining to instance coconut and jojoba, that help moisturize your tot's skin. Titanium dioxide, also as other chemical ingredients, is often too harsh for a baby's skin. Look for sunscreens made with natural minerals instead. Is essential the sunscreen has no parabens or propylene glycol. These are quite a few the harshest chemicals in conventional sunscreen. Paraben is a preservative, as well as pretty nasty when believe about putting it on your the infant.

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Is Azelaic Acid Safe to be a Part of Skin Care Routine?

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Is Azelaic Acid Safe to be a Part of Skin Care Routine?

Greetings everyone,

When we were not familiar with hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, AHAs, BHAs, etc. we never considered putting ‘acid’ and ‘beauty’ in the same sentence. But, as soon as we got to know how these acids are beneficial for the skin, we added them to our skincare routine. Coming to the topic, are you familiar with this amazing ingredient called Azelaic acid? Azelaic acid has made its way into skincare products as well, proving to be a wonderful ingredient for the skin. However, when we read the word acid along with, it gives the impression of being harmful. Is it harmful to use azelaic acid on the skin? Well, let’s find out.

What is Azelaic Acid?

Azelaic acid is one of the naturally occurring ingredients that is produced by skin’s microbiome and can be obtained from barley, wheat and other grains. It belongs to the family of carboxylic acids. It is considered to be a wonderful ingredient for acne-prone skin because of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Also, it helps in exfoliating the skin as well. You can find azelaic acid in prescribed medicines and some over-the-counter and cosmetic products.

Is It Safe for the Skin?

Now, the actual question, is azelaic acid safe to be a part of your skincare routine? The answer to this suspense is – affirmative. Yes, it is completely safe to use azelaic acid. Moreover, using azelaic acid in right concentration can actually prove to be beneficial for your skin.

Why is Azelaic Acid Safe to be a Part of Skin Care Routine?

After knowing that azelaic acid is safe to be used on skin, let’s move on to know why it is so. Since azelaic acid is naturally found in our skin, the chance of having any skin irritation is on the lesser side. Azelaic acid provides anti-bacterial, anti-keratinizing and anti-inflammatory properties to the skin. Anti-keratinizing means that it prevents the accumulation of dead skin cells that could be the reason behind clogged pores. The use of azelaic acid on skin does not make it photosensitive. However, sun protection is always recommended.

What are the Benefits of Using Azelaic Acid?

The list of benefits provided by azelaic acid is a little short but this ingredient has a high impact on the skin. Let’s read further to know the benefits of this acid.

Acne Fighting:

The antibacterial property of azelaic acid effectively controls bacterial infestation and prevents acne along with treating it. Moreover, the anti-keratinizing property of azelaic acid prevents the accumulation of dead skin cells that could lead to clogged pores and acne breakouts.

Brightens the Skin:

Since it prevents the accumulation of dead skin cells you have a radiant skin throughout the usage of azelaic acid. Moreover, exfoliation refines the skin texture and provides you with a brightened skin.

Lightens the Skin:

Azelaic acid can be used to treat hyperpigmentation and melasma. This acid is known to target the pigment-producing cells-hyperactive melanocytes. This makes it perfect for treating dark spots and hyperpigmentation, making the skin even-toned. Moreover, it exfoliates the skin and sloughs off the dead skin cells, revealing a smoother skin.

Fights Rosacea:

Rosacea is a skin condition that leads to redness of the skin over forehead, cheeks, chin and nose. While some people may face only redness others have to deal with pimples as well. It can cause burning and soreness of the skin too. To treat rosacea, azelaic acid is considered to be a miracle ingredient. Azelaic acid is known for its anti-inflammatory property, which helps in soothing the skin, reducing redness and pain.

How to Use Azelaic Acid?

Azelaic acid can be used in the morning as well as in the evening. Whether it is a prescribed treatment or cosmetic product, you just have to take a pea sized amount for the face. Before applying azelaic acid, make sure that your skin is properly cleansed. On your cleansed and toned skin, smooth it over and follow up with your regular skincare routine.

What Things to Keep in Mind when using Azelaic Acid?

When using azelaic acid for the first time, patch test it to know your skin’s reaction. Discontinue the usage of azelaic acid if your skin is irritated or itchy. Moreover, you can reduce the amount of product or start with a little amount of to make your skin accustomed to it.

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The Best 7 Milia Removal Options To Get Rid Of Milk Spots Permenantly

Milia, Milky spots; are the small white raised bumps, keratin-filled cysts,  each Milium (Singlar) is an almost 1mm diameter, they are usually found under the outer skin layer that is called “Epidermis”. sometimes, they are found all over the upper area of cheek and sometimes they are found in aggregates on the chin area or under eyes.

You may wake-up at the morning and find those annoying bumps! You may also find those bumps on the face of newly born infants. So, Milia can affect everyone at any time! However, its persistence may differ from one person to another as follows; It usually fades away after few weeks in case of infants while in case of adults it may last for months and sometimes for weeks!

Milia may seem to be of only one kind; however, it has different kinds and causes! Keep scrolling…

Define your Milia type

Neonatal Milia

The most common type between the newborn babies; they are supposed to occur due to the presence of sweat glands that are not fully developed “Immature”. They are developed in form of few numerous lesions or cysts on the face especially around the eyes, cheeks, and sometimes inside the mouth. Mothers are usually asked their general practitioner about the available treatment options for their babies, however, they usually refuse to prescribe any kind of medications as the neonatal milia considered as a normal condition, that is usually healing on their own within few weeks after birth.

Primary milia in children and adults

The most common type that usually occurs as a result of trapping keratin beneath the skin due to low exfoliation. This type is usually found around the eyes, forehead, and on the genitalia! Sometimes they become itchy and you feel some kind of discomfort, however, they usually disappear within few weeks

Milia en plaque

The rarest type, that usually affects middle-aged women and associated with a genetic or autoimmune disorder. Milia appear in form of inflamed, raised bumps that are named by “plaque”. Milia en plaque usually appears on the eyelid, cheeks, and behind ears.

Multiple Eruptive Milia

This type considered as rare & Asymptotic, found in form of clusters, patches, or cysts. they usually appear on the face, upper arms, and persist for few weeks and then fade away on its own.

Traumatic Milia

It has been found that this type of milia usually occurs due to certain injuries such as thermal laser burns or dermabrasion, or blistering rashes. They commonly occur on hands, fingers, however, it is rare on the face.

Milia associated with drug

A type of milia that is associated with using certain kind of  medications

Juvenile Milia

Type of milia that usually arise due to a genetic disorder.

Related: Benzoyl Peroxide vs Salicylic Acid: Which is Better for Curing Acne?

How milia diagnosed?

Milia could be defined easily by a dermatologist who usually evaluates the appearance of milia and sometimes, he/she perform a skin biopsy form more information about the type of milia and for prescribing the appropriate medications.

So, what are the causes of milia in order to prevent milia occurrence?

Milia causes are many, some causes could be managed and others could not! However, the main reason of milia formation is the development of tiny skin cyst filled with dead skin and protein called “Keratin”. The exact cause of milia is not known or fully understood until now; however, it was reported from patients who are diagnosed with milia the following causes;

Excessive exposure to sun

Yes, people who are intensively exposed to harmful sun’s radiation and experienced sunburns can easily develop milia due to the skin damage; making it difficult for the dead skin to rise normally to the skin’s surface and therefore, difficult to shed away from the skin, resulting in the formation of milia!

The wrong use of skincare products

The use of skincare that is too rich or heavy could be one the reasons too, for example; it has been found that the using of sunscreens with SPF that doesn’t suit your skin type or condition may also be one of the reasons. Moreover, using oil-based beauty products could also worsen the situation.

Trauma

Any injury or burns could be a reason for milia formation in form of cysts, injuries such as;

Chemical Peeling

Surgical procedure such as dermabrasion

Radiation procedure such as laser resurfacing applications

Injuries result from tattoos, piercing, blistering injury

Skin infection

Some bacterial or viral infections may have the ability to initiate milia skin condition such as Herpes viral infection.

Exfoliation and Aging

The most common cause for milia formation is when the skin exfoliation process rate is too slow due to many factors such as ageing natural process; this results in trapping of keratin protein and dead skin below the skin surface leading to milia formation.

Medications

The usage of steroid creams, Hydroquinone, clobetasol, Fluorouracil cream; may also initiate the formation of milia on the long run. Other medications can also induce milia such as vemurafenib and dovitinib medications that are used in the cancer treatment.

Sometimes, it is associated with disease disorder condition!

  Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT)

PCT considered as one of a group of disorders known as “Porphyrias“, that caused by a range of enzymes disturbance in one of its pathways in the body. The common causes of PCT could be as follows;

Oral contraception

Iron accumulation in the liver

Excessive alcohol consumption

Viral disease such as infection with viral hepatitis C

The common symptoms of PCT vary from the formation of fluid-filled blisters, increase sensitivity to the sun, to the formation of white raised bumps that are defined as Milia.

Basaloid Follicular Hamartoma (BFH)

The rare, harmless hair follicle tumor that usually affects the face; this syndrome is usually categorized into two main groups that are “Hereditary BFH” and “Acquired BFH”. From the symptoms that are associated with hereditary BFH is the formation of milia (Cutaneous feature), and other symptoms are usually associated with milia formation.

Bazex-dupré-christol syndrome

Based on scientific evidence this syndrome is defined as “Rare genodermatotic with a predisposition to early-onset basal cell carcinoma.” The symptoms of this syndrome vary from :

Formation of Milia

Multiple basal cell carcinomas of the face

Hypotrichosis (reduced body and scalp hair)

breakdown of follicles on the skin of the extremities

Localized or generalized hypohidrosis (diminished sweating)

Gardner Syndrome

According to the National Center For Advancing Translational Science; the Gardner Syndrome is defined as “form of Familial Adenomatous Polypus (FAP) that is characterized by multiple colorectal polyps and various types of tumors; both non-cancerous and cancerous .”The symptoms of  Gardner Syndrome vary from dental abnormalities, osteomas, milia, and many other symptoms.

Hygiene

Sometimes, the formation of milia is due to poor hygiene! And what we mean by poor hygiene is not only the frequent washing of face but also, leaving heavy and greasy make-up on your face for a too long time.

Therefore, your dermatology will provide you with some skincare products and care routines that you should follow to rid yourself from milia.

What are the best available treatment options for Milia removal?

You have first to ask yourself why you need to remove milia…? You have to know if you are feeling discomfort with the presence of Milia, sometimes you experienced an itchy feeling, milia persist for months! So, your removal decision is good. However, if milia skin condition doesn’t force any kind of discomfort, pain, or harm; so you can leave them and they will eventually clear up by themselves, especially in case of infants “Clear up within few weeks”.

If your case demands to remove milia so, the available treatment options can be any of these;

Medications

After the evaluation of your dermatologist; he/she will prescribe a gentle cleanser with granules, that can work perfectly in some cases. Sometimes, he/she prescribe topical retinoid (Creams that contain vitamin A compound) and he/she will ask you to apply a little amount on the affected area. Moreover, if you experienced milia en plaque; your dermatologist will prescribe you “minocycline” (a tetracycline antibiotic).

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Based on patient’s reviews, it was reported that “You will notice a good improvement in the affected area, however, you will find a disadvantage in using retinoid creams if the affected area is your eyelid because retinoid is not allowed to be used on the eyelid area.”

Lancing

In this procedure, a thin sterile needle is used that named by “Milia removal needle” or “Lancing tool” that usually used to force a pressure and open up the white bumps and squeeze out the little hard bumps. Most of the dermatologists recommend performing this procedure as it provides excellent results with a minimal scarring problems. However, you should follow preventative routines to ensure that milia won’t appear again.

One of the disadvantages of the lacing procedure is that; it is not suitable for all milia types.

Chemical peels

Some dermatologists recommend using chemical peels in case of small milia that are not easily seen by naked eyes. Chemical peels such as glycolic acid and salicylic acid peels are working perfectly by removing all of the dirt, trapped oil, and enhance the milia pop out; therefore, giving you fresh and healthy look.

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If you choose chemical peel option; you should look for an experienced dermatologist in order to avoid any kind of irritations!

Microdermabrasion

A procedure that works by the same mechanism of chemical peeling; it usually works by removing the outer surface layer of the skin that contains dead skin. Therefore, cell turnover occurs and new fresh skin develops immediately. A follow-up and aftercare routine are usually required and recommended after performing microdermabrasion.

Cryotherapy!

Yes, milia could be treated and removed by the means of cooling through freezing the affected area; from few years, the procedure was carried out by using liquid nitrogen. However, the process is now more advanced by using the Dermapen Cryo™ device that uses a very precise jet of highly-compressed liquefied nitrous oxide (N2O). based on patient’s reviews for the procedure; it was reported that cryotherapy produces perfect results with minimal downtime, however, there are some side effects that may occur after the procedure such as; pigmentation issues “either Hypopigmentation or Hyperpigmentation” and sometimes nerve damage!

So, you must choose a well-known dermatologist that can perform the procedure for you, giving you the maximum benefits with minimal side effects.

Diatheraby

Heating could be also an effective way for milia removing. Based on research, it has been found that Diatherapy works by “Heat that cauterizes the skin, and used to burn off harmless non-malignant imperfections. Heat is delivered through an extremely fine filament (needle) directly onto the area of concern, immediately dissolving the skin tag, milia or cauterizing blood flow to a stubborn broken capillary.”

Laser applications

“Laser is the solution for most of the patient’s imperfections!”; laser applications could be used too for the removal milia in an easy and perfect way with minimal side effects, especially the co2 laser resurfacing application.

You can also treat Milia at home through using some home remedies as follows;

  Sugar & Honey

The most familiar natural components that can help you get rid of milia as they are considered as powerful exfoliators and moisturizers. They can be used separately or in combination with other ingredients such as lemon juice and olive oil.

Pomegranate Peel Powder

This powder can provide you excellent antioxidant and exfoliating properties, helping you rid yourself of milia and calm acne and pimples too.

Castor Oil

As we said before, milia could occur due to bacterial or viral infection! Castor oil can help in this situation, due to its antibacterial properties in addition to its role in controlling the quantity of oil produced and trapped that cause milia formation.

Tea Tree Oil

Irritation and the itchy feeling resulting from having milia could be managed through using tea tree oil that has an amazing healing property.

Last but not the least, Milia is a controllable disease, harmless, and could be treated in a very simple way.

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The Best 7 Milia Removal Options To Get Rid Of Milk Spots Permenantly

Milia, Milky spots; are the small white raised bumps, keratin-filled cysts,  each Milium (Singlar) is an almost 1mm diameter, they are usually found under the outer skin layer that is called “Epidermis”. sometimes, they are found all over the upper area of cheek and sometimes they are found in aggregates on the chin area or under eyes.

You may wake-up at the morning and find those annoying bumps! You may also find those bumps on the face of newly born infants. So, Milia can affect everyone at any time! However, its persistence may differ from one person to another as follows; It usually fades away after few weeks in case of infants while in case of adults it may last for months and sometimes for weeks!

Milia may seem to be of only one kind; however, it has different kinds and causes! Keep scrolling…

Define your Milia type

Neonatal Milia

The most common type between the newborn babies; they are supposed to occur due to the presence of sweat glands that are not fully developed “Immature”. They are developed in form of few numerous lesions or cysts on the face especially around the eyes, cheeks, and sometimes inside the mouth. Mothers are usually asked their general practitioner about the available treatment options for their babies, however, they usually refuse to prescribe any kind of medications as the neonatal milia considered as a normal condition, that is usually healing on their own within few weeks after birth.

Primary milia in children and adults

The most common type that usually occurs as a result of trapping keratin beneath the skin due to low exfoliation. This type is usually found around the eyes, forehead, and on the genitalia! Sometimes they become itchy and you feel some kind of discomfort, however, they usually disappear within few weeks

Milia en plaque

The rarest type, that usually affects middle-aged women and associated with a genetic or autoimmune disorder. Milia appear in form of inflamed, raised bumps that are named by “plaque”. Milia en plaque usually appears on the eyelid, cheeks, and behind ears.

Multiple Eruptive Milia

This type considered as rare & Asymptotic, found in form of clusters, patches, or cysts. they usually appear on the face, upper arms, and persist for few weeks and then fade away on its own.

Traumatic Milia

It has been found that this type of milia usually occurs due to certain injuries such as thermal laser burns or dermabrasion, or blistering rashes. They commonly occur on hands, fingers, however, it is rare on the face.

Milia associated with drug

A type of milia that is associated with using certain kind of  medications

Juvenile Milia

Type of milia that usually arise due to a genetic disorder.

Related: Benzoyl Peroxide vs Salicylic Acid: Which is Better for Curing Acne?

How milia diagnosed?

Milia could be defined easily by a dermatologist who usually evaluates the appearance of milia and sometimes, he/she perform a skin biopsy form more information about the type of milia and for prescribing the appropriate medications.

So, what are the causes of milia in order to prevent milia occurrence?

Milia causes are many, some causes could be managed and others could not! However, the main reason of milia formation is the development of tiny skin cyst filled with dead skin and protein called “Keratin”. The exact cause of milia is not known or fully understood until now; however, it was reported from patients who are diagnosed with milia the following causes;

Excessive exposure to sun

Yes, people who are intensively exposed to harmful sun’s radiation and experienced sunburns can easily develop milia due to the skin damage; making it difficult for the dead skin to rise normally to the skin’s surface and therefore, difficult to shed away from the skin, resulting in the formation of milia!

The wrong use of skincare products

The use of skincare that is too rich or heavy could be one the reasons too, for example; it has been found that the using of sunscreens with SPF that doesn’t suit your skin type or condition may also be one of the reasons. Moreover, using oil-based beauty products could also worsen the situation.

Trauma

Any injury or burns could be a reason for milia formation in form of cysts, injuries such as;

Chemical Peeling

Surgical procedure such as dermabrasion

Radiation procedure such as laser resurfacing applications

Injuries result from tattoos, piercing, blistering injury

 Skin infection

Some bacterial or viral infections may have the ability to initiate milia skin condition such as Herpes viral infection.

Exfoliation and Aging

The most common cause for milia formation is when the skin exfoliation process rate is too slow due to many factors such as ageing natural process; this results in trapping of keratin protein and dead skin below the skin surface leading to milia formation.

Medications

The usage of steroid creams, Hydroquinone, clobetasol, Fluorouracil cream; may also initiate the formation of milia on the long run. Other medications can also induce milia such as vemurafenib and dovitinib medications that are used in the cancer treatment.

Sometimes, it is associated with disease disorder condition!

 Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT)

 PCT considered as one of a group of disorders known as “Porphyrias“, that caused by a range of enzymes disturbance in one of its pathways in the body. The common causes of PCT could be as follows;

Oral contraception

Iron accumulation in the liver

Excessive alcohol consumption

Viral disease such as infection with viral hepatitis C

The common symptoms of PCT vary from the formation of fluid-filled blisters, increase sensitivity to the sun, to the formation of white raised bumps that are defined as Milia.

 Basaloid Follicular Hamartoma (BFH)

The rare, harmless hair follicle tumor that usually affects the face; this syndrome is usually categorized into two main groups that are “Hereditary BFH” and “Acquired BFH”. From the symptoms that are associated with hereditary BFH is the formation of milia (Cutaneous feature), and other symptoms are usually associated with milia formation.

 Bazex-dupré-christol syndrome

Based on scientific evidence this syndrome is defined as “Rare genodermatotic with a predisposition to early-onset basal cell carcinoma.” The symptoms of this syndrome vary from :

Formation of Milia

Multiple basal cell carcinomas of the face

Hypotrichosis (reduced body and scalp hair)

breakdown of follicles on the skin of the extremities

Localized or generalized hypohidrosis (diminished sweating)

 Gardner Syndrome

According to the National Center For Advancing Translational Science; the Gardner Syndrome is defined as “form of Familial Adenomatous Polypus (FAP) that is characterized by multiple colorectal polyps and various types of tumors; both non-cancerous and cancerous .”The symptoms of  Gardner Syndrome vary from dental abnormalities, osteomas, milia, and many other symptoms.

 Hygiene

Sometimes, the formation of milia is due to poor hygiene! And what we mean by poor hygiene is not only the frequent washing of face but also, leaving heavy and greasy make-up on your face for a too long time.

Therefore, your dermatology will provide you with some skincare products and care routines that you should follow to rid yourself from milia.

What are the best available treatment options for Milia removal?

You have first to ask yourself why you need to remove milia…? You have to know if you are feeling discomfort with the presence of Milia, sometimes you experienced an itchy feeling, milia persist for months! So, your removal decision is good. However, if milia skin condition doesn’t force any kind of discomfort, pain, or harm; so you can leave them and they will eventually clear up by themselves, especially in case of infants “Clear up within few weeks”.

If your case demands to remove milia so, the available treatment options can be any of these;

Medications

After the evaluation of your dermatologist; he/she will prescribe a gentle cleanser with granules, that can work perfectly in some cases. Sometimes, he/she prescribe topical retinoid (Creams that contain vitamin A compound) and he/she will ask you to apply a little amount on the affected area. Moreover, if you experienced milia en plaque; your dermatologist will prescribe you “minocycline” (a tetracycline antibiotic).

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Based on patient’s reviews, it was reported that “You will notice a good improvement in the affected area, however, you will find a disadvantage in using retinoid creams if the affected area is your eyelid because retinoid is not allowed to be used on the eyelid area.”

Lancing

In this procedure, a thin sterile needle is used that named by “Milia removal needle” or “Lancing tool” that usually used to force a pressure and open up the white bumps and squeeze out the little hard bumps. Most of the dermatologists recommend performing this procedure as it provides excellent results with a minimal scarring problems. However, you should follow preventative routines to ensure that milia won’t appear again.

One of the disadvantages of the lacing procedure is that; it is not suitable for all milia types.

Chemical peels

Some dermatologists recommend using chemical peels in case of small milia that are not easily seen by naked eyes. Chemical peels such as glycolic acid and salicylic acid peels are working perfectly by removing all of the dirt, trapped oil, and enhance the milia pop out; therefore, giving you fresh and healthy look.

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If you choose chemical peel option; you should look for an experienced dermatologist in order to avoid any kind of irritations!

Microdermabrasion

A procedure that works by the same mechanism of chemical peeling; it usually works by removing the outer surface layer of the skin that contains dead skin. Therefore, cell turnover occurs and new fresh skin develops immediately. A follow-up and aftercare routine are usually required and recommended after performing microdermabrasion.

Cryotherapy!

Yes, milia could be treated and removed by the means of cooling through freezing the affected area; from few years, the procedure was carried out by using liquid nitrogen. However, the process is now more advanced by using the Dermapen Cryo™ device that uses a very precise jet of highly-compressed liquefied nitrous oxide (N2O). based on patient’s reviews for the procedure; it was reported that cryotherapy produces perfect results with minimal downtime, however, there are some side effects that may occur after the procedure such as; pigmentation issues “either Hypopigmentation or Hyperpigmentation” and sometimes nerve damage!

So, you must choose a well-known dermatologist that can perform the procedure for you, giving you the maximum benefits with minimal side effects.

Diatheraby

Heating could be also an effective way for milia removing. Based on research, it has been found that Diatherapy works by “Heat that cauterizes the skin, and used to burn off harmless non-malignant imperfections. Heat is delivered through an extremely fine filament (needle) directly onto the area of concern, immediately dissolving the skin tag, milia or cauterizing blood flow to a stubborn broken capillary.”

 Laser applications

“Laser is the solution for most of the patient’s imperfections!”; laser applications could be used too for the removal milia in an easy and perfect way with minimal side effects, especially the co2 laser resurfacing application.

 You can also treat Milia at home through using some home remedies as follows;

 Sugar & Honey

The most familiar natural components that can help you get rid of milia as they are considered as powerful exfoliators and moisturizers. They can be used separately or in combination with other ingredients such as lemon juice and olive oil.

Pomegranate Peel Powder

This powder can provide you excellent antioxidant and exfoliating properties, helping you rid yourself of milia and calm acne and pimples too.

Castor Oil

As we said before, milia could occur due to bacterial or viral infection! Castor oil can help in this situation, due to its antibacterial properties in addition to its role in controlling the quantity of oil produced and trapped that cause milia formation.

Tea Tree Oil

Irritation and the itchy feeling resulting from having milia could be managed through using tea tree oil that has an amazing healing property.

 Last but not the least, Milia is a controllable disease, harmless, and could be treated in a very simple way.

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