Skin Talk

Women can be so vain. But so does men too. We try so hard to look pleasing. In a world that takes the physical appearances seriously, the issue of aging is a big concern –skin’s aging. If it is not, why then would manufacturing of anti-aging beauty products be a thriving business -with each manufacturing company claiming to produce the most effective and best beauty products there are.

But I have learned that the only trick there is, is to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate the skin. And to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize.

One need not do anything extraordinary or buy something expensive to hydrate the skin - just drink water. Not juice* or chocolate drinks, just plain and simple WATER. About 6 to 8 glasses or more. The more, the better. It not only rehydrates the skin but it helps maintain blood circulation and aids our organs to do their job.

As for moiusturizing, so here are few moisturizer ingredients we should watch out for:

Shea Butter - with its rich texture and hydrating properties, it's a good choice for a moisturizer. It also penetrates the skin quickly.

Aloe Vera - it has a moisturizing component that helps regenerate and heal the skin

Avocado Oil - Rich in Vitamin E, it helps revive and mosturize the skin.

Vitamin E - Need I say more? :-)

Carrot/ Carrot Oil - I found a 100% moisturizer recently (from a trusted company that makes all natural products for babies and adults alike) and apart from its other moisturizing ingredients like Vitamin E, etc., the cream is carrot-based. It's a bit expensive but I am willing to pay for it because I understand the benefits of carrots to the skin.


* Artificial sweeteners, MSG and caffeine found in juices or coffee/chocolate drinks trigger migraine.