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Clay is a naturally occurring substance rich in minerals, usually found in volcanic ashes, sediments and the soil. The uses of clay are so versatile it's even used for medicinal purposes such as detoxifying the body and relieving digestive issues. Today our focus is going to be on the cosmetic use of clay, that is, what type of clay you should use for your skin type. But before we get into that let's check out the type of cosmetic clay there is and the benefits of using clay masks. Types of Clay for Skin Moroccan Red Clay  White kaolin Clay  Bentonite Clay  French Green Clay  Fuller's Earth Clay  Rhassoul/ Ghassoul Clay  Benefits of Using Clay Masks Draws out impurities and detoxifies skin Brightens and improves skin tone Refines pores Regulates sebum production and restores skin's balance Oxygenates skin cells Rejuvenates and regenerates skin Softens and smoothens skin Mattifies skin appearance Antibacterial Co

Hyperpigmentation is a skin disorder that is characterized by dark or white patches over the face or body as a result of skin inflammation, sun damage, bad reaction to skin care products, hormonal fluctuations, acne scars and the list goes on.. hyper-pigmentation isn't pretty, to learn how to even out your skin tone with essential oils keep on reading..... Carrot seed essential oil Carrot seed oil is rich in beta carotene, the compound responsible for giving carrot it's unique orange color. Beta carotene reduces hyper-pigmentation by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase which produces melanin. Here's quick fact: it takes about 3000 carrot seeds to squeeze out one teaspoon of oil. Lemon essential oil This is a very potent oil for hyper-pigmentation. Lemon essential oil is gotten from the peels oof lemon, it is very concentrated in limonene which lightens skin and even out skin tone. This oil however should not be applied during day time because it is photosensitive

# Using harsh cleansers A lot of people do this and I'm guilty of it too. Just because you have an oily skin doesn't mean you should strip your skin of all it's oil. Any cleanser that dries out your skin is harsh. If your skin feels dry or flaky after cleansing then that cleanser is bad for your skin type. Harsh cleansers strip the face of it's natural oil and the face tries to overcompensate by producing even more oil which can clog your pores and cause acne #Skipping sunscreen Because you can spend a full day outside without getting a sunburn doesn't mean you don't need a sunscreen. Prolonged unprotected exposure to the sun harmful UVA and UVB rays can cause some serious damage no matter your skin type or color. Wrinkles, dark spots and even cancer. Sunscreen is your best friend! #Over exfoliating This is one of the biggest mistake people often make. Your skin should be exfoliated only once or twice a week. Over exfoliating will cause irritation a

Castor oil has been in existence for a very very long time, it's been used for so many purposes like medicinal and beauty purpose. According to the Ebers Papyrus an Egyptian medical text from 1800 B.C., Egyptian doctors used castor oil to protect the eyes from irritation, but that's not what we are discussing today, there is no need to go into all that history because today our focus is on how to use castor oil to clear dark spots and brighten the skin. Castor oil is a thick liquid extracted from castor seeds. It is loaded with lots of nutrients and vitamins. It contains Omega-3-fatty acid  which stimulates growth of new healthy skin cells, hydrates the skin, enhance skin elasticity and even act as an SPF to ward off harmful UV rays. In addition to that castor oil contains ricinoleic acid a vital ingredient that gradually clears dark spots and patches and vitamins which tones the skin making it firmer.  But here is the thing about castor oil, it won't work overn

Dry skin is parched all year round even after you have moisturized. To prevent your skin from feeling dry, flaky and uncomfortable, you need a routine that helps it hold onto moisture. You need to acquire moisture from external sources to compensate for the lack of natural oil production of your skin. The upside to having a dry skin is that you rarely get acne, blackheads and breakouts and the downside is that you are likely to get wrinkles and fine lines earlier that those with oily skin. Skin Care Routine Cleansing: while cleansing can be harsh on dry skin, it is no excuse to avoid it all together. Cleanse your skin twice daily, morning and night. Foam and gel cleansers usually are too harsh for your dry skin, cleansing milk however is ideal for dry skin as it keeps your skin moisturized and hydrated. Exfoliating:  exfoliate once or twice a week morning or night whichever time you prefer. Dry skin people feel they shouldn't exfoliate as their skin is already

Hi guys, this is a continuation of my skin care series. Last week I wrote a post on how to determine skin type I strongly recommend that you read that first   https://mybloomdairies.blogspot.com/2019/11/how-to-determine-your-skin-type.html This is my second post on the skin care series. If you have an oily skin like I do you will agree with me that while a glossy sheer is gorgeous on your hair and nails it is certainly not appealing on your face. Oily skin implies that your skin has overactive sebaceous gland which produces more sebum (oil) than you actually need this makes your pores large , makes you prone to blackheads and acne and let's not forget about the midday shine. The good news about oily skin is that your risk of getting fine lines and wrinkles are significantly reduced. So you see having oily skin isn't all that bad, I have put together a day and night skin care regimen to alleviate your skin care woes. DAY TIME ROUTINE Cleanser : oily skin cannot go with