Get help for everything from cystic acne,hair breakage,psoriasis and more 12 Major Hair and Skin Issues-Solved! Sure,we all get the occasional breakout or dry patch of skin,but if you’re suffering from a more serious hair or skin issue then you need serious help.That’s why we asked Dr.Heidi Waldorf,director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City,Arielle N.B.Kauvar,M.D.director of New York Laser & Skin Care,Jerry Teuschler,Principal Scientist for Proctor and Gamble Beauty and Grooming Science,and Head & Shoulders hairstylist Ryan Trygstad to weigh in.They gave advice for the big issues facing TotalBeauty.com readers,so read on for relief from your hair and skin woes.
Solange Knowles appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show last Wednesday(Sept.30)to talk about her hair-or lack thereof-after pulling a Britney Spears and chopping her lengthy locks in favor of a buzz cut back in July.Solange's appearance was a part of Oprah's coverage of Chris Rock's upcoming documentary,Good Hair,which humorously explores black women's struggle with their hair,with the help of a few celebrities. The 23-year-old R&B singer explained that she made the decision to go short and sweet because she was fed up of shelling out cash and dedicating so much time to properly caring for her hair.Realistically I was spending about $40,000-$50,000[on hair]she said.A year and probably half of my life,I grew up in a hair salon,my mum owned a hair salon.There was always this feeling of always wanting to be in the salon once or twice a week and I got a perm pretty early-I was four. Solange's hair became a trending topic on Twitter after a paparazzi photo of the new cut surfaced online,but the Houston native had some choice words for her critics.I just wanted to be free from the bondage that black women sometimes put on themselves with hair,she wrote on her Twitter page.I'm not mad at all of you that have made your opinions know and have sent negative energy my way.I expected this of you.She informed fans that this wasn't the first time she had chopped her locks–citing previous occasions when she was 16 and 18 years old. During her appearance on Oprah,Solange set the record straight for the final time,explaining that her new haircut simply made her life easier.This phase in my life I want to spend the time the energy and the money on something else and not in the hair salon,she said.
After an exhausting day your body needs to be relaxed and pampered in order to get a good night's sleep.You must take care of your body not only in the day but in the night as well.While you sleep at the night,the body is resting and replenishing itself.There are a few things that you can do to relax the body to help in the replenishing process.Here are a few ideas for bath and body care in the night: * Take a warm,soothing bath.Fill your bathtub with warm water and some lavender that helps in calming and relaxing the body and reduces muscle tension.You can add chamomile,which is a skin soother and helps in reducing swelling and pain in the skin.Lie in the bath for some time and let these herbs relax your body and mind. * If you want to wake up with a tan you can use a self-tanning lotion overnight.Exfoliate your skin with a scrub and moisturize.Once the moisturizer is fully absorbed spread the self-tanning lotion evenly all over your body,working on one portion of the body at a time.Use wipes to wipe the tanner off your palm and fingers as you apply the lotion.Today there are many self-tanning lotions that dry in five minutes. * Your hands are the first to show signs of aging and often neglected as well.Give your hands a new lease of life.Apply a generous amount of rich hand cream to restore lost moisture.This is an important part of night body care. * While sleeping in your bed,ensure that your neck is properly supported through the night.Buy a good quality people to help keep the stress off your neck.Your sleep should rejuvenate you so ensure that every part of your body is taken care of properly. * Ingrown hairs block pores and can cause bacteria to develop,resulting in redness and swelling.Use a cream that has glycolic and salicylic acid that removes the bacteria.Make it a part of your night care routine for a few nights and you will get rid of ingrown hairs. * Your feet support the weight of your entire body.Find time to take care of them.If they are callused and cracked moisturize them well.If they are cracked use a foot cream that has glycolic acid.Apply this cream before you sleep and slip on a pair of clean cotton socks.This should be another important part of your body care routine every night. * Light aromatic candles in your bedroom.These candles will provide a soothing atmosphere and relax your senses.Just remember to blow them out before you sleep. * Keep the humidifier running in the bedroom to keep the air moist.You skin will glow and be replenished by the moist air through the night. * Use a"hot stone massage"to heat your heart.This treatment that is common in spas can be done at home too.You need a smooth flat stone as large as the human hand.You can find one on the beach or buy one in a skin care boutique.Follow the instructions given below: · Boil water in a pot. · Add rosemary,clove and peppermint into the water. · Put the rock into the water and let it stay there till it is heated. · Put off the heat and allow the rock to turn nice and warm. · Lie down in a dark or softly lit bedroom and place the warm rock between your breasts,on your chest.Allow the warmth and aroma of the stone to relax you and soothe you into a deep peaceful sleep.
