4 Habits That Damage The Hair

Natural Hair - Continuing my previous article ( 3 Habits That Damage The Hair ), this time I will explain four other habits that can make the hair become damaged. You should pay attention to your hair care habits, because preventing certainly better than curing.

1. Too frequent washing of hair

Because it feels greasy, many people have the habit of washing hair every day. Washing hair with shampoo every day can remove the natural oils that actually required. Washing hair too often actually trigger the scalp to continue to produce oil to replace oil lost because of the shampoo.

The natural oil should reach the tip of the hair to make hair look healthy, but this will not happen if you wash your hair every day with shampoo. If possible, wash every 2-3 days to let the natural oils in your hair perform its functions. Wash with clean water without shampoo if you need a freshness to the scalp every day.

2. Using the wrong comb

Using the wrong comb can also damage the hair. Improper comb can make it difficult to comb your hair and cause hair breakage. The longer the hair, then select the larger comb to be easy to straighten hair.

3. Forget the hair care

If your hair is colored, has dandruff, or losing, you should immediately look for the proper care. The longer let your hair with these conditions will make the problem more difficult to treat. Use a shampoo or hair care product that suits your problem. If the problem persists, consult with your hair stylist or dermatologist to find the solution of the problem.

4. Too many chemicals

To keep your hair healthy, try as often as possible to let the hair in its natural state. Do not get too often overload your hair with a variety of styling products like gel, wax, or hairspray. Frequent use of these products will make the hair sticky and easy to have dandruff if not cleaned properly.

3 Habits That Damage The Hair

Natural Hair - Many people who complain about hair is often not aware if they are actually in the habit of treating hair which makes their hair becomes damaged. Here are some habits that can make the hair become damaged.

1. Tying the hair too often

Tying the hair is a practical way to keep hair neat. But do you realize, you could make your hair and scalp became strained and stressed? Some problems that may arise are headaches and hair loss.

Should not be too tight tying of hair so the hair can still breathe. In addition, try to always change the point of hair ties in order to avoid constant pressure at the same point.

Do not tie your hair all day, it is intended to allow your hair to rest and prevent the scalp becomes strained. If possible, do the variations in styling the hair so it is not easily fragile. Occasionally let your hair down, use a brace to help straighten hair.

2. Wrong in using a hair dryer

There are rules to dry the hair. Do not use a hair dryer to dry your hair while still in a very wet when just finished shampooing. This will make the hair more brittle and easily broken. Preferably, first dry the hair with a towel until damp. After that you can use a hair dryer at medium temperature, not too hot.

To get a healthy hair, it's worth to buy a good quality hair dryer where the temperature can be adjusted. Some hair dryer also provide a cold air features to dry your hair. This could be an alternative choice in drying hair to keep hair healthy. We recommend that the maximum time to dry your hair using hot air no more than 20 minutes.    

3. Change the texture of hair

Curly or straight hair can be equally beautiful, as long as it laid out correctly. No need to force yourself to change the texture of the hair with various treatments that can be damaging. Know your hair type and texture. Hair that thin and easily broken should not be burdened with a lot of chemical treatments that can make it getting damaged.

Using a hair straightener every day can also make the hair become brittle and fall off easily. For fragile and sensitive hair, the process to restore damaged hair can take a long time. If you still decide to change the texture of the hair, make sure you always use a regular hair care.   

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Mistakes in Skin Care (2)

Yesterday I have discussed five habits that may damage the skin. Now I will add 4 more habits that we often do unconsciously that can damage the skin beauty.

1. Wash your face first rather than to wash the hair

As mentioned in previous posts, the remnants of dirt and hair moisturizer in the shampoo will pass through the neck, back, face as well, and can close the pores of the skin in this section. Therefore, to avoid double work, you should wash your hair first, then wash your face. With this, the remaining dirt will not stick in your face.

2. Like to touch the skin

Touching the face with dirty hands should be avoided. If you currently have acne, then certainly, the dirt on the hands will actually make acne more inflamed. So stop touching your face with dirty hands!

3. Lazy to clean your face before bed  

When we sleep, the skin is working hard to suck the nutrients included in the surface. If you do not clean your face before bed, then the dirt will also be absorbed by the skin. As a result the skin looks dull and unhealthy.

4. Less sleep  

As explained above, sleep is the time for the skin to regenerate the cells and absorb the nutrients. If you sleep less, then automatically the skin time to repair performance would be reduced as well. 

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Mistakes in Skin Care (1)

Unconsciously, often the habits that we do give a bad impact on our skin. For those of you who want to always have beautiful skin, you should avoid these habits :

1. Lack of drinking

Drank less not only affect overall health. Are visible, someone who is dehydrated can also be seen from the skin. The skin will be dull and dry, so that its beauty is lost. Not only that, various bacteria and viruses are also easier to attack the dry skin. So keep yourself to always drink enough to prevent dehydration.

2. Wash face with the wrong soap

Although both foaming, but the face soap has a very different content than the body soap. Using body soap to wash your face will make your skin becomes dry and rough.

3. Wrong in choosing a moisturizer

Moisturizer is very important to keep your skin stay healthy, but you should choose a moisturizer that suits with your skin type.

4. Not use sunscreen

Sunscreen is a must for skin nutrition. Leaving skin exposed to sunlight without any protection will be reduced to its beauty. In addition can cause sunburn and the appearance of black spots, it also can lead to skin cancer.

5. Not wash the back of the body after shampooing

When washing your hair after shampooing, the rest of moisturizer on the shampoo will go down through the back of the neck and back. If you don't rinse thoroughly, then the rest of moisturizer will cover the pores of the skin and often cause acne. So don't forget to always wash the back of the body after shampooing.

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Products Make Up For Sensitive Skin (2)

For those of you who have sensitive skin it should be more careful in choosing beauty products. Allergic reactions due to wrong choice of beauty products can damage your skin. Many terms are used in beauty products on the market. All you need to consider include :

Hypoallergenic

For those of you who often having allergy symptoms such as itching, redness, burning sensation on the skin, or other allergic reactions, this label should be noted. The product will be labeled hypoallergenic if it passes the test to various types of skin allergies. Each of the materials to be used will be tested to see an allergic reaction. The best materials are used to reduce allergic skin reactions.

Although it is difficult to prevent all types of skin allergies, but the majority of common allergic complaints have been tried on this product. There is no product that really guarantee there will be no allergic reaction, but at least those of you who have sensitive skin can choose a product with this label to reduce the risk of skin irritation.  

Oil-free & Mineral Oil

Products labeled "oil free" contain oil (lanolin) very little or none at all. For oily skin that are vulnerable to acne, use of these products can reduce the risk of acne. But for dry skin, never use beauty products labeled oil-free.

Mineral oil that often written in the make-up material is a light oil-based petroleum. Commonly used in lip moisturizer products. Excessive use of products that contain mineral oil can disrupt the body's natural moisture and less good for sensitive skin.

No similar effect on the cosmetic to different people. Before deciding to use a product for the long term you should do a little experiment first. Visit the make-up store and apply a little product that you select in your hands. Wait 24 hours to see the reaction. If there is a reaction to irritation or skin disorder, you should consult to dermatologist to choose the right product for you.    

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Products Make Up For Sensitive Skin (1)

Naturally sensitive skin requires special attention. Choosing the wrong beauty products can be fatal such as skin irritation, acne or other skin disorders.

There are many terms in the make-up products on the market. Starting from hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, until the term non-comedogenic. Which one is right for sensitive skin?

Fragrance-free & Unscented 

Some products for sensitive skin is also often display a label "fragrance-free". While the product "unscented" means without scent. Well be careful to distinguish between them. "Fragrance-free" means containing no artificial fragrance, while the "unscented" may be using materials that eliminate the smell of perfumes or fragrances. So the "unscented" are not necessarily free of perfumes or fragrances. 

Why is this important? Some skins have allergic reactions to artificial fragrances contained in beauty products. Not just make-up, products such as shampoo, soap, and moisturizers also often contain perfumes or fragrances.

Artificial fragrance has a different reaction in each person. Allergies, such as itching, redness on the skin, or other allergic disorders are common allergic reactions to artificial fragrances. Artificial fragrances are the five major causes of allergies in the world. Besides having adverse effects on sensitive skin, in certain people, artificial fragrances can also disturb the brain and nervous system. Dizziness or shortness of breath is one of the symptoms that arise due to this substance.

Non-comedogenic

Especially for the skin prone to comedones, these products should be considered. Products with this label means, has been tested on oily skin, which is more prone to comedones. Comedones can appear due to clogged pores of the skin by using make-up. Generally more common in oily skin.

The product is claimed to be low-risk causes comedones, blackhead or whitehead. However, the effects of these products on each skin is different. For very oily skin, you can still experience the onset of comedones due to the use of make-up that labeled non-comedogenic. If your skin is considered very oily skin, you should first test the product on your skin before deciding to buy it.

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Hair Care Before and After Swim

Hair Care Before and After Swim - Swimming is an exciting sport. But beyond that, swimming is also having an effect that could endanger the health of the scalp and hair. According to researchers from Columbia University, the content of chlorine in swimming pools can reduce the hair's natural oils, this can cause damage to the hair cuticle.

Similarly, a swim at the beach. Sea water has a high salt content which can reduce the moisture in the hair, making hair becomes dry and brittle. But that does not mean you are then forbidden to swim. With proper care you can still get the benefits of swimming without fear of damaging the hair.

Here are some tips on caring for your hair before and after swimming :

Use a swimming cap

Chlorine in the pool water can make the hair become dry. Protect your hair to avoid the adverse effects of chlorine. Use a swimming cap to protect hair from contact with dangerous chemicals in the pool.

Use a moisturizer 

If you decide to swim without a cap, apply a hair moisturizer or olive oil to protect hair from dangerous content of pool water. Hair moisturizer can help to block direct contact of hair with chemicals in the pool or a high salt content in sea water.

Wet your hair

Wet your hair before going to the pool. Dry hair will be easier to absorb the chemicals in the water. Wet hair can help to reduce the absorption of chlorine, or salt water when swimming in the sea. Once you are done swimming, immediately rinse the hair with clean water. Do not delay this activity, so the hair is not too long exposure to chemicals.

Clean your hair

If possible, wash your hair with warm water for about 5 minutes to remove chemicals that stick while swimming. Use shampoos and moisturizers to prevent hair from drying out. For those of you who frequently swimming, use a special shampoo for swimmers that contains serum and moisturizing ingredients to protect hair from damage.

Dry it naturally

Dry your hair gently with towel and let it dry naturally. If you use a hairdryer, choose a hair dryer that provides the features of cold wind. The use of hot winds in the dryer will make the hair become more dry.

Additional treatment

Use a conditioner to make hair moist and strong. Besides can make the hair become healthier, the conditioner can also help hair look neat all day. For those of you who frequently swimming, you should do a hair cream bath or spa on a regular basis. 

If you follow the tips above, then you do not have to worry about your beautiful hair will be damaged.

Why Women Hard to Lose Weight

Women sometimes find it difficult to lose weight than men. This is not just a feeling. Apparently, many scientific factors that cause women are more difficult to burn body fat than men.

Here are the five scientific reasons why women are difficult to lose weight.

1. Women have more fat than muscle

Women have more fat than muscle in the body. Muscle tissue is more active than fat tissue. Calories are stored in the muscles burn more easily. That's why men are easier to lose weight than women.

Compared to men, the amount of body fat in women nearly doubled. This fat is needed to help during pregnancy and lactation.

2. Fat distribution

Fat distribution in women and men are different. Women have more body fat at the bottom. Meanwhile, men accumulate fat in the upper body.

There is a fundamental difference in the nature of fat hanging from its location in the body. Upper body fat will burn faster than lower body fat. This can be seen in women who are in a weight loss program. Weight loss tends to be observed from the measurements of the upper body, which is more easily reduced.

3. Women have a smaller body shape than men

Generally, women have smaller body size than men. Larger body size makes men easier to lose body heat. The loss of body heat can increase the metabolism. So it makes men easier to lose weight.

4. The body's hormones     

By nature, the male hormone helps them to lose weight. Testosterone and growth hormone can increase the metabolic rate. Hormones that can increase muscle mass. Because men produce more testosterone than women, they tend to burn more fat than women.

During pregnancy and the menstrual cycle, hormonal changes in women's bodies make fat cells retain the amount of water. The existence of water content in the fat causing the fat cells enlarging. As a result, this will cause the metabolism of fat to be difficult.

The progesterone hormone which produced by a women also can trigger hunger. Not only that, progesterone makes women feel sleepy and lazy to exercise. This is what makes women difficult to lose weight.   

5. Pregnancy factor

Fat cells increases during pregnancy. After pregnancy, fat cells are still exist in the body. Every time you overeat, the fat cells will be growing and make your weight increase.

These Beauty Products Trigger Health Problems

Nowadays cosmetics has become an important part in women's lives. Unfortunately, there are many women who don't care about the ingredients in cosmetics that are safe to use or not.

This must be done, the women should know the risks and effects of usage of beauty products. Here are some beauty products that are very risky if used continuously.

Beauty soap

Incessant advertising of beauty products have an impact on the number of women who use beauty soap. Many women are leave organic soaps, they prefer to wear a beauty soap to get brighter and smoother skin. Unfortunately, most of the beauty soap has a high ph that can remove skin acid mantle. This actually makes the skin more susceptible to infection and a major cause of skin cancer.

Wearing make-up every day

The use of cosmetics every day can affect your body's organs such as liver, lung, and kidney. The cause is chemicals (phthalates) that is often used by manufacturers of cosmetic products as a solvent and makes cosmetics more durable. The material is also harmful for the skin because it can affect your vital organs.

Blush on     

Blush become the mainstay of the women to make their cheeks flushed, so they look more fresh and beautiful. In fact, the chemicals contained in the blush on can affect the levels of the estrogen hormone in the female body. This can lead to abnormal growth in breast cells in a short time, that can lead to breast cancer risk. 

Lipstick 

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found the lead content in some top brands of lipstick products. These chemical compounds can lead to blood and brain disorders.

Foundation

Foundation is an early stage to be used in the make-up. In fact, the foundation is dangerous when in direct contact with skin. Even, the content of asbestos in the foundation can cause tumors and breast cancer for women.   

Mascara 

Mascara is a mainstay for women because it can make lashes long and tapering. Unfortunately, mascara becomes a breeding ground for a million liquid and stale bacteria. In addition, the mascara also contains Polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) that could potentially lead to cancer. 

This article doesn't intend to scare you, but to make you more wise in choosing and using cosmetics. Hopefully useful! Don't forget to follow Beautiful Ala Indonesian on twitter or facebook fan page. Thank you!