The Pinch of Fairness:
The fairness of skin is a genetic effect and is more likely to suffer from sunburn and breaking of the surface. The other causes can be related to food ingested causing allergies, use of cosmetics and synthetic clothes also produce allergy in some persons. The list of causes is diverse and the individual need to do self care.
Persons having Fair skin are relatively more prone to sunburn effects or broken skin surface. The sensitive skin persons are having higher incidences of fine lines, wrinkles and other cosmetic induced effects. Allergic reactions also skin problems suffered by sensitive skin persons.
There are different types of treatment related to symptoms observed and possible cause determined by history, examination and investigations carried out.
The presence of facial redness, acne, sunspots and other symptoms can be treated by use of laser beam, which is a light source having intense pulse. Chemical peels are also used for treatment of acne, fine lines, wrinkling and sunlight induced skin damages.
Treatment of acne has many options ranging from use preparations available on the pharmacy counters, special cream preparations or lotions for local application prescribed by the doctors along with oral medication. Creams are helpful in taking care of itching and lotions and moisturizers used to correct dryness of skin.
Natural skin care is more appropriate for treatment of sensitive skin and it relates to increasing use of fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet and drinking plenty of water for keeping the skin hydrated and avoiding spicy foods is helpful in keeping the skin healthy. Use of following ingredients is useful in skin care:
- Almond and jojoba oils are good cleansers for face.
- Comfrey kept in water overnight makes a good toner of skin.
- Oatmeal mixed with grapefruit makes good exfoliate.
- Fruits mixed with gram flour or cucumber and yoghurt are good for face mask.
- Licorice is helpful in sensitive skin.
- Use of Green tea having anti-inflammatory action prevents skin reactions.
- Aloe Vera is soothing to skin, which looks red with, irritation.
