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There may have been a time in your life when freckles were "cute", or you probably either love them or hate them. Before you go on a "search and destroy" mission, consider the idea that they can be fun, and many guys are attracted to them. Some girls envy those with freckles!

If you're not one to accept nature's cute little spots, you can reduce their appearance, or hide them with makeup. However, there are no easy ways to completely get rid of them.
Consult your dermatologist if you're willing to spend a considerable amount of time and money. There are several different techniques to fade freckles, such as freezing, acid, sanding and laser treatments. This can take several sessions and you're going to experience skin irritation -- so it will get worse before it gets better.

Home Remedies to Fade Freckles
Things you'll need (from the kitchen)

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• Rinsing your hair with a combination of lime juice and warm water will prevent hair loss.


• Applying hibiscus oil on scalp is indispensable for prevention of hair loss.


• Hair loss and dryness of hair can be prevented by application of egg white before shampooing your hair.


• Your dry hair will be made gentle by heating water and showing your hair to the steam and massaging hair and scalp with half cup of hot olive oil.


• Your hair can be prevented from becoming gray by adding lotus petals to 2 glass of water and bring it to boil. Then after simmering and stirring the mixture a little bit you cool it and then drink it in morning and evening.


• Hair loss is due to a widespread diet problem- iron deficiency and anemia which causes too little iron in the blood. It can be solved by a diet containing too little meat, eggs, cereals or peas and beans.


• Vitamin C found in fresh fruits and vegetables enable the body to absorb iron.


• Iron deficiency causes hair loss.
  

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Our skin is a living organ that constantly regenerates itself. The outer layer, called the epidermis, is as thin as a pencil line. It consists of a protective layer of skin cells that continually shed and give way to new cells. Below the epidermis are the dermis and hypodermis, two layers that produce the oil, collagen, and elastin that give your skin support, elasticity, and shine.

As you change and grow, so does your skin. Aging and environmental elements, such as sun, wind, pollution, and heating systems, all affect your skin type.

Below you will find different skin types as well as definitions of those types that help you can use to determine your skin type. Your skin is a living organ that constantly regenerates itself. The outer layer, called the epidermis, is as thin as a pencil line. It consists of a protective layer of skin cells that continually shed and give way to new cells.

Below the epidermis are the dermis and hypodermis, two layers that produce the oil, collagen, and elastin that give your skin support, elasticity, and shine.

Clean Skin Is Happy Skin
One simple way to take care of your skin is to keep it clean. Keeping your hands clean is especially important because your hands can spread germs to the skin on other parts of your body.

When washing your hands, use water that's comfortably warm. Wet your hands, then lather up with a mild soap. You should lather and rub everywhere, including the palms, the wrists, between the fingers, and under the nails. Rinse well, dry thoroughly with a clean towel, and you're done!

You'll also want to use water that's warm, not too hot, when you take a shower or bath. Use a gentle soap to clean your body. Don't forget under your arms and behind your ears! Your face needs attention, especially as you enter puberty and the skin on your face gets more oily. It's a good idea to wash your face once or twice daily with warm water and a mild cleanser.

If you look in the drugstore, you'll see shelf after shelf of skin care products, but kids don't usually need anything more than a gentle soap. Talk to a parent or your doctor if you have questions about what to use on your skin.

If you have dry, flaky, or itchy skin, you might use a moisturizing lotion or cream. When choosing a moisturizer, pick one without a lot of colors and perfumes. Petroleum jelly can work for some kids. If you are worried about pimples, look for a moisturizer that is non-comedogenic (won't cause pimples). With pimples, you might think that scrubbing your face is the way to get rid of them. But actually, your skin will be less likely to break out if you clean it gently, using your fingertips, not a rough washcloth. If you have trouble with pimples, talk with your doctor about which cleansers are best to use.

Skin Care
Allergies to Skin Care ProductsSometimes when you use a new kind of soap or other skin product, your skin may get irritated or you may get an allergic reaction. If you get a rash or if your skin feels itchy, hot, dry, or like it's burning, tell an adult. Stop using the product and don't forget that it caused a reaction. You don't want to use it again or buy a product with the same active ingredient.

To test a new product, place a tiny bit of it on the inside of your wrist or arm. Watch for any redness or irritation over the next 24 hours. If your skin becomes red or irritated, don't use the product. Sometimes, your skin is fine with a new product the first time, or few times, you use it, but then your skin gets red or irritated later on. You'll want to stop using the product whenever redness or irritation occurs.

Screening Your Skin From DamageThere is one product that everyone needs: sunscreen. Even if your skin is naturally dark, you still need to use a sunscreen. Protecting your skin from the sun prevents sunburn, which hurts and is a kind of skin damage. Sunscreen also can help prevent wrinkles when you get older and can decrease the risk of skin cancer, which is caused by exposure to the sun's harmful rays.

Choose a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or 45, and apply it evenly. Try not to miss any spots, such as your neck or the middle of your back. Have a friend or your parent help you with the hard-to-reach spots. Follow the directions on the sunscreen, which often recommend reapplying it, especially after swimming or sweating. Because sunscreen cannot protect your skin completely from the sun, it's also a good idea to wear a brimmed hat and use a lip balm containing sunscreen. If you need more protection from the sun, wear long sleeves and pants. Also, avoid the sun between 10 AM and 2 PM.

Soothing Skin That's SoreEverybody gets little scrapes and cuts on their skin. When this happens to you, be sure to wash the area with warm water and a mild soap. Talk to one of your parents about whether to use an antibiotic (say: an-tie-bye-ah-tik) cream or ointment. This can kill germs at the site of the cut and prevent an infection. Covering a cut with a bandage helps keep it clean.

When you have a more serious cut, you may need to go to the doctor or the emergency department. A deep cut might need stitches to heal properly. Instead of stitching a cut together with special thread, in some cases, doctors can use a special kind of glue.

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Stress? Busy??
Fear not, there are ways for self pampering at home with natural remedies from your kitchen or garden. Personal pampering has many stress relieving benefits, and should be incorporated as part of a low stress lifestyle. If there are not enough budget for high end spa, create a relaxing home spa experience for yourself.

Get ready to pamper yourself (or a loved one) with the gift of relaxation and cared-for skin -- all over!

Face
Papaya Rejuvenation Skin Refresher
Exfoliate your skin gently with natural papaya enzymes, and leave the house with a gentle glow.

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