Gel Nail Polish

Gel nail polish can last up to two weeks! No chips, no broken nails and no worries. Well there is something that you need to worry about. Many Gel Nail Polishes contain harmful cancer causing chemicals.

To remove gel nail polish you have to soak your nails in Acetone another chemical that can be harmful. So what is a girl to do? Ask your manicurist if the gel polish they use is BPA free, there are brands that do not include this harmful cancer causing agent in their formulas.

Moving on to the hardening process. UVA light is often used to harden the gel polish. UVA lighting is the cancer causing lighting from the sun. LED lighting can do the same job, ask your manicurist which type of lighting they use.

The other option is just not to use gel polish!

Chemical Peels

Chemical peels are a very popular skin treatment. It removes the top layer of skin in essence by burning it off. There is not a lot of long term information available about these chemicals and how it effects your skin and overall health.

There are different types of chemical peels that are offered in salons and dermatologist offices. Opt always for the most natural option. The results may not be as powerful but the damage is likely not to be as powerful as well.

Botox

Botox is a derivative of Botulism a harmful bacteria that can be deadly. Botox works by temporarily paralyzing certain muscles in your face. While it has been proven to be completely safe, this is not something that you want to try to shop for the lowest price for.

There are a lot of dangerous people out there that will offer cut rate prices on Botox. You want to make sure that you never ever go to someone that seems like they are way below the standard price.

You also want to make sure that the person that is administering the injections is completely licensed and certified to do so.

Trendy Diets

Yo Yo weight is the worse weight. Losing and gaining and losing and gaining is bad for your body and typically each time you regain the weight you gain more weight.

You want to make lifestyle changes instead of trying the latest trend in diets. While the latest trend may take the weight off it very likely will not keep the weight off.

Everything in balance in life is important. Always be ware of the extremes whether it is your nails or your weight, if it sounds too good to be true it very likely is!

Know the Type of Scars

Acne can leave different types of scars. The most common type that you will find is an ice pick scar.

These are deeper scars but will have a narrow surface. However, if you had acne on your cheeks and temples, you may have boxcar scars, which look similar to scars left from chicken pox.

Rolling scars are another type which look like waves with tapering edges or you may suffer from Keloid scars, which are raised, thick and red due to the excess collagen that was used to try and repair your initial scar.

For Clinical Options Try Microdermabrasion

One of the most useful and cost effective treatments is called microdermabrasion.

This is often carried out in beauty parlours and exfoliates the skin through the use of crystals. The skin around your scar is buffed down so that it is more even.

This helps to make the scars look less obvious. It is painless and quite relaxing for many patients.

Consider a Chemical Peel

Is the scarring is very bad, you may want to consider a chemical peel. This is done by a professional and will remove the top skin layer.

This allows for the new skin to show through, where there is no scarring and pigmentation. Some patients feel a burning or tingling sensation after the peel.

Use a Lemon and Sugar/Salt Scrub

Exfoliate your skin through natural methods. Lemon is full of vitamin C, which will help the immune system work and replenish the skin.

Exfoliating also helps to remove the top layer of the skin, similar to microdermabrasion.

If the scarring is on your face, you may want to stay away from the lemon as the acid content can be too high for the sensitive area.

Try Tomatoes to Lighten the Skin

Tomatoes rubbed onto the skin are a great way to lighten the skin.

This will mean that the skin is a similar colour to the acne scars, effectively hiding them. You can also add some salt or sugar to create an exfoliate.

Try Laser Treatments

There are laser treatments available to get rid of acne scars.

You will need to find a professional company and look for one that is cost effective for your needs.

The problem is that this is quite invasive and can cause some side effects, such as burning on fine skin.

Avoid Acne Scars in the Future

Don’t make your scarring worse by creating new scars. The best thing you can do is avoid picking or squeezing your spots.

It does not get rid of the pimples any quicker and often makes them look worse!