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Kelas Online Produktif (Woman Only)

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Love yourself and find your happiness !

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Easy Ways to Get Rid of Acne Scars

Acne scars are not a big problem. However, for most people, especially women, his presence can interfere with appearance and reduce self-confidence. But, you don't need to worry, because there are natural ways to get rid of acne scars.

You can get rid of acne scars in a natural way before deciding to do facial treatments at a beauty clinic. Natural ways to get rid of acne scars are easy to practice, the ingredients used are easy to get, and there are minimal side effects.

Stubborn mild acne scars can be removed in a natural way with minimal side effects. Here are natural ingredients that help get rid of acne scars.

1. Honey

The first easy way to get rid of acne is to use honey. These home ingredients are easy to get and have many benefits to support the health of the body. Honey is able to prevent dry lips, treat canker sores and heartburn, to help increase the body's immunity.

Honey is also good for removing acne scars and helps speed wound healing while reducing the potential for scar tissue to form in wounds. The trick, you only need to apply honey on the area that appears acne blemishes. Then, leave it overnight and wash off the next morning.

2. Aloe Vera

This one plant is no stranger to its benefits for skin and hair beauty. Aloe vera helps nourish and thicken hair. As for the skin, the aloin content in this plant helps disguise acne scars by brightening the darkened face area due to these blemishes. You can use aloe vera regularly to get maximum results.

3. Baking Soda

Another ingredient that can be found easily to get rid of acne scars is baking soda. This one ingredient works actively in removing dead skin cells, so as to reduce acne scars. Mix baking soda with water to form a paste, then apply it to the acne scar area.

However, you are advised to use a moisturizer after doing facial treatment with baking soda so that the facial skin does not turn dry. Then, you are also advised not to do this treatment more than twice a week.

4. Lemon Juice

Apparently, not only has a refreshing taste, lemon juice is effective for reducing acne scars that interfere with appearance. The content of antioxidants and vitamin C in lemons is able to optimally disguise acne scars. However, this method is not recommended if you have sensitive facial skin because it is prone to irritation.

So, let's start to do a treatment from your home and see the results!

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8 Reasons Why You Should Wash Your Face Before Sleeping, check point 4 and 7 !

Having a hectic activity from morning to evening or at night sometimes actually makes some women need a break when they get home. A tired body makes it lazy to get out of bed. So it makes you lazy to wash your face at night.

Washing your face regularly has many benefits, from preventing the growth of pimples on the skin to removing dirt buildup, the habit of washing your face regularly provides many benefits.

Besides having many benefits, there are also many disadvantages that you get if you don't wash your face at night after activities. When you start the habit of not washing your face, it provides an opportunity for various skin problems.

So that you are not lazy to clean your face, we will provide 8 reasons why you should clean your face at night after activities to avoid the skin problems below.

1. Skin gets dirty

The main benefit of facial cleansing is that it removes unwanted dirt, oil, and makeup residue. Throughout the day the skin on the face is continuously covered with bacteria, pollutants, viruses, dirt, and dead cells.

Washing your face every day can remove dirt to give your skin a fresher look. Without washing your face, the skin will be covered with a thick layer of dirt and dirt, making it difficult for other products to penetrate the skin properly and not optimal in providing care.

2. Less sebum, skin coating

Tiny glands under the skin produce an oil called sebum to protect the skin from pollution and dirt. These glands use the hair follicles in the skin as a pathway to reach the outer layer which prevents the entry of bacteria or other harmful substances.

Excess dirt that builds up on the surface can cause follicle blockage, trapping sebum, sweating, and dead skin cells. The lack of sebum on the skin's surface allows bacteria to penetrate the follicles, causing inflammation and causing acne.

Proper cleansing of the skin can help prevent dirt buildup, allowing sebum oil to reach the skin's surface unhindered and thus help block bacteria from entering the skin.

3. Acne breakouts

Having skin that is prone to acne and coupled with not washing your face before going to bed makes your skin condition worse. All the dirt and oil can build up which in turn will cause more pimples to appear and clog the pores of the face.

Even if you are not someone who is prone to acne, you will find that not washing your face will eventually cause pimples to start popping up. To avoid this, get used to washing your face with a facial cleanser or face wash.

If you have sensitive skin or have acne, use a facial cleanser that does not contain alcohol and avoid using large scrubs. Choose cleansers and face washes specially formulated for acne-prone skin.

4. Premature aging of the skin

When you move from morning to night using makeup, and don't wash it off before going to bed. You will let all the makeup, dirt, and oil build up on your face. This also causes the skin's ability to renew to be hampered.

All of these habits can cause the skin to look aged. Signs of aging skin such as wrinkles and dark spots will begin to appear.

To avoid this skin problem, you must regularly clean your face before going to bed, use facial wash soap with the result of brightening your face so that your skin is brighter and prevents premature aging.

5. Skin becomes dry

The skin will consistently need adequate moisture. Washing your face is not only to remove dirt and oil from your face, but also to prevent it from drying out.

Using a moisturizer may be the key to keeping your skin moisturized, but before you apply a moisturizer, you should start by cleansing your skin. Because dirt and oil will block the moisturizer from entering the pores.

Make sure you wash your face properly before continuing to apply moisturizer at night before going to bed or in the morning before applying makeup.

6. Skin becomes oily

Everyone's skin type is different. If dry skin can occur when you are lazy to wash your face, this also applies to those of you who have oily skin. The buildup of skin cells can cause the skin to appear oily.

Another problem with oil build-up is the appearance of blackheads and acne. You can use an oil-free face wash to clean your face and keep your skin clean.

7. Enlarged facial pores

All impurities such as excess oil and dead skin cells due to air pollution or makeup will cause the pores to become clogged. This causes the pores to become larger than usual.

Start a skincare routine and you'll get rid of all the bacteria that clog your pores. If it's still visible, you can do facial treatments from time to time to keep the skin clean.

8. Skin becomes dull

When you don't remove makeup and leave it on for a long period of time, especially you sleep at night. You're preventing your skin from doing the self-repair it deserves.

In addition, the skin will start to lose its luster, look dull, and gray. So always remove your makeup before sleeping well at night. You can do this by using a makeup remover with a tissue or cotton swab. After that, use a face wash to get the best results.

Skipping the habit of washing your face at night stops you from getting clear and healthy skin, you can even get more skin problems.

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Take care of your skin !

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How To Keep Your Skin Moist ?

Loss of skin moisture is one of the causes that trigger skin aging. Although it does not directly change the condition of the skin, reduced moisture will display fine lines, wrinkles, and make a person look older.

Causes of loss of skin moisture

Loss of skin moisture can be caused by aging and dehydrated skin. As we age, the function of the skin's glands declines resulting in lower natural lipid levels.

In addition, aging also reduces the level of ceramides (natural compounds found in the outer layer of the skin). This affects the water-binding capacity of the skin layer.

That way, the skin becomes more susceptible to injury from chemicals and is difficult to heal. This causes the skin to lose more moisture than healthy skin.

Dehydrated skin means lack of water content. Dehydrated skin interferes with normal skin function, resulting in uneven skin cells that accumulate on the surface of the skin, and look rough and dull.

Skin moisture is also what maintains the elasticity of the the top layer of skin cells. These cells draw water from natural moisturizing factors, amino acids, and molecules that absorb water from the air and lock it in the cells.

Difference Between Dehydrated Skin and Dry Skin

Dehydrated skin can look dry, but that doesn't mean you have dry skin. Dehydrated skin and dry skin are two different things.

Dehydrated skin is skin that lacks water, while dry skin lacks natural oils (sebum). When you have dry skin, your sebaceous glands (oil glands) don't produce enough natural oil.

In addition, dry skin is a type of skin, while dehydration is a skin condition. Dry skin can also be caused by an underlying health condition, such as hypothyroidism.

Skin types are divided into normal, dry, oily, and combination skin. You are usually born with only one skin type, but this can change as you age and the seasons change.

Your skin usually needs help with adding hydration through creams to protect it from further moisture loss.

Tips for keeping skin moist

Skin moisture can be maintained properly if you set a healthier lifestyle and pay attention to care for your skin health.

Replenishing the body's hydration by drinking lots of water is a way to prevent skin dehydration and skin moisture loss. You can start by drinking eight glasses of water per day.

Depending on your weight and activity level, you may need to drink more of this. Ask your doctor what amount is right for you.

It is also important not to drink too much water, as this can lead to mineral loss. Eating water-rich vegetables and fruits can also help increase your intake.

You can also keep your skin hydrated by making the following dietary and lifestyle changes.

- Limit drinking alcohol

- Limit drinking coffee and other sources of caffeine

- Quit smoking

- Regular exercise

- Refill body fluids after exercise

- Adequate sleep and rest

- Consume more plant-based food sources, such as fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

Loss of skin moisture can make skin dry. To avoid this, you can also apply a skin moisturizer that is suitable for your skin.

Moisturizing products for the skin can be found in the form of creams or lotions. Choose a cream that suits with your skin type and works to keep your skin moisturized.

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Sunblock VS Sunscreen ?

which one you will choose?

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Sunscreen & Sunblock, What's the different?

Currently, the use of sunscreen is being discussed. Especially for those who want a bare face campaign or a face without makeup, they often only use sunscreen.

While sunblock is synonymous with vacations to the beach and various outdoor activities in hot weather. But not infrequently also beauty products that issue sunblock to be included in daily skincare.

Then, what exactly is the difference between sunscreen and sunblock, and what are the benefits?

Let's we find out

We start with what is the Difference Between UVA and UVB?

UVA or ultra violet rays are the main cause of wrinkles, fine lines, signs of premature aging, and black spots on the face. If too often exposed to UVA rays without skin protection can cause skin cancer, Ma.

UVB is the main cause of sunburn. Where if you do not wear protection when exposed to these rays, the skin will become scorched and black.

Difference between sunscreen and sunblock

As the name implies, sunblock is considered to protect the skin from sun exposure. It is also supported by the ability of sunblock to ward off UVA and UVB rays.

While sunscreen is considered only as a light protection from the sun. Therefore, most sunscreens only contain UVB. But now, there are no sunscreens with complete ingredients, namely protection from UVA and UVB rays.

There are two other terms, namely physical sunscreen and chemical sunscreen. Physical sunscreen is a sunscreen cream that contains the active minerals titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Its function is to protect the skin from the sun by blocking and reflecting the sun's rays on the skin's surface. This is what is commonly called sunblock

Chemical sunscreens protect the skin by absorbing sunlight and converting it into heat energy. Later the energy will be released through the surface of the skin. The texture is more liquid than physical sunscreen so it is more easily absorbed by the skin. Sunscreen in general is a chemical sunscreen.

The content is also different

For sunscreen, the ingredients usually contain Octylcrylene, Avobenzone (the most unstable UVA filter and decompose under the sun), Octinoxate, Octisalate, Oxybenzone, Homosalate, Helioplex, 4-MBC, Mexoryl SX and XL, Tinosorb S and M, Uvinul T 150 , and Uvinul A Plus.

For sunblock, it usually has 2 main ingredients, namely mineral content such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

Zinc oxide is a synthetic mineral whose job is to break down the heat and energy released by UV rays, blocking UV radiation before it even reaches the skin's surface.

Zinc oxide also contains anti-irritant properties and can protect sensitive skin. Meanwhile, titanium dioxide is a natural mineral that has good reflective ability and stability so that it will not decompose in the sun.

There are at least 5 benefits of regular use of sunscreen. Among others:

1. Avoid face from direct sun exposure

2. Prevent skin cancer. Of course if you use a sunscreen that contains protection from UVA rays.

3. Prevent premature aging from sunscreen with SPF at least 30

4. Prevent blackheads

5. Prevent sunburn

No less interesting, there are also 5 benefits that can be obtained when using sunblock:

1. Protects against the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays. Which all sunblocks must have this content

2. Free from sunburn

3. Maximizes the absorption of nutrients into the skin. Where the absorption of nutrients from the beauty products used and food cannot be absorbed optimally if the skin is not healthy and is protected from the sun.

4. Skin looks youthful

5. Maintain skin's natural moisture

Which one is better?

Sunscreen and sunblock basically both function optimally to prevent the bad effects of UV rays.

Just see what content is needed by the skin at that time. For daily use that is not only exposed to the sun, sunscreen can be considered sufficient. While sunblock can be used when you're spending a long time in the sun.

What must be considered is the high SPF content where it can protect the skin from the bad effects of the sun. Then make sure to apply sunscreen and sunblock regularly so that the effect remains maximal.

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Seven Causes Of Dry Skin

Dry skin is one of the most common problems. This condition can be caused by many things, ranging from aging, irritation, to certain diseases. Dry skin can occur only on the arms, hands, and feet, or it can occur all over the body.

Dry skin is easily recognized by its symptoms, such as itchy, red, rough, and peeling skin. In more severe symptoms, dry skin can cause deep cracks and may bleed.

Dry and itchy skin should not be scratched often because it can cause the skin to be easily injured and infected.

Here are 7 things that can cause dry skin:

1. Skin irritation

The first cause of dry skin is irritation of the skin. Triggers can vary, ranging from exposure to dust and pollution, antiseptic in bath soap, alcohol in perfume, to detergent in laundry soap.

Especially alcohol, detergents, and antiseptics, these three chemicals can also reduce the production of sebum or natural oils that function to maintain skin moisture.

2. The habit of rubbing the skin

Too often scrubbing the skin with a sponge or scrub while bathing or scrubbing too vigorously with a towel afterward can also cause dry skin. The reason is, when rubbed too often and tightly, the moisture on the surface of the skin will decrease.

To prevent dry skin, try not to rub your skin too often and dry your body gently with a towel after bathing.

3. Aging

As people get older, a person's skin will become thinner so it is easy to become dry. This can occur due to reduced collagen and sebum in the skin.

4. Weather changes

Changes in weather also affect the level of humidity in the air. The lower the humidity, usually occurs when the temperature is cold, the skin feels drier.

5. Frequent hot showers

Hot showers and saunas can indeed make the body more relaxed. However, if it is done too often or for too long, this habit can actually make the skin dry. This is because hot temperatures can reduce the skin's natural moisture.

Not only hot baths and saunas, too long activities in the sun can also cause dry skin.

6. Certain health conditions

There are many diseases or medical conditions that can cause a person to have dry, scaly, and red skin, such as atopic dermatitis, eczema, or psoriasis. The disease can also make the skin feel itchy.

In addition, dry skin can also be caused by kidney disease, ichthyosis, thyroid disorders, malnutrition, and diabetes.

7. Drug side effects

Consumption of certain drugs can cause side effects in the form of dry skin. Examples are diuretic drugs, cholesterol-lowering drugs such as statins, retinoid drugs such as isotretinoin, and chemotherapy drugs.

How To Cope With Dry?

Dry skin can not be overcome in a simple way, but it needs to be done consistently. Here are some of them:

Change bath frequency and duration

If you have dry skin, keep your body clean by bathing in moderation and not too often. Also, try to take a shower no more than 10 minutes and don't use hot water too often.

Use a soap that contains moisturizer

To improve and prevent dry skin, you should use a soap that contains moisturizing and mild chemicals. After bathing, you can also use a moisturizing cream to keep the skin moist.

Don't forget, always use a soft towel to dry your body and don't rub it too hard.

Limiting excessive sun exposure

Exposure to direct sunlight for a long time and don't forget to wear sunscreen when you are outside the house. Sufficient fluid needs also every day with about 2 liters of water or the equivalent of 8 glasses to prevent dehydration.

Skin problems can be overcome by applying some of the tips above and the factors that cause this condition.

However, if your skin is still dry or the problem arises because of certain diseases, such as eczema or dermatitis, allergies, or other diseases, you should ask for dermatologists to get the right treatment.