Constipation: what is it, what causes it and the solution.

Constipation is known to many to mean many things. Some people feel it is a state of stomach disorder especially when they don’t seem to have an explanation for their bowel movement. To some it is straining, while to others, it means hard, pellet-like stools or an inability to defecate when desired, or infrequent defecation.

Some people also think they have constipation if they don’t have a bowel movement every day neglecting the fact that bowel movements are different for everyone, and as well that, the food you eat, how much you exercise, and other factors can affect your bowel habits.

What exactly is Constipation, and what causes Constipation?

Constipation is a symptom and not a disease. Clinically, there is constipation if patients who do not take laxatives report at least two of the following in any 12-week period during the previous 12 months. (This is usually known as Rome Criteria:

Skin Types: Which Type Of Skin Do You have?

Generally, there are 5 basic skin types: oily, dry, sensitive, normal/combination, and sun-damaged. Though it has been proven according to tests that people combine more than one type of skin.
 

The classification of skins in to types is determined by the amount of oil i.e. how much or how little oil your skin produces. But it is important  to know that Genes, diet, stress level, hormonal fluctuations, medication and even your skincare regimen all determine how much oil your skin produces.

The information below will help clarify the types of skin so you could identify your own and know how best to care for your skin.

Oily Skin

Oily skin is caused by glands that produce too much sebum hence making skins to have

greasy or slippery texture, appear shiny and frequently to have large, clogged pores. Oily

Home Remedies For Correcting Dark Spots - Do They Really Work?

When talking about home remedies, the kitchen is rich with a lot of ingredients that can be used to  prepare various home remedies to help correct facial dark spots. Majority of the Laboratorically prepared dark spot correctors are known to have a harsh effect on the surface on which it is applied and way too expensive. 

In fact, I ask myself, why apply a skin-burning chemical to your skin when there are natural cures which will neither burn your skin nor cost you your cloth!

Although it is recommended to consult your dermatologist in case of severe dark spots, but there is no need for an expensive trip to your dermatologist if you knew the items in your Kitchen which you can use to get rid of dark spots, facial marks, acne scars and such other spots.

So what are these natural remedies and why do they work?

 

Citrus Fruits

Citruses contain Vitamin C which is a natural bleaching agent. Hence, Citruses like oranges, lemons and lime are rich in Vitamin C. Of all citrus fruits however, lemon is reputed to be the most effective home remedy for correcting dark spots, especially for age spots. Simply apply some lemon juice directly on the spot, using a dab of cotton. The citric acid in the juice would work to bleach the spot and make your skin clear.

How to get rid of dark spot on face

Majorly, as it is with most people, the dark spots left behind by skin wounds will naturally fade away on their own. However, for some people, it may take anywhere from six months to many years before their face returns back to normal. Other forms of hyper-pigmentation especially ones as a result of aging, allergies, reactions to some chemicals in some creams or those that occurs as a result of bleaching agents don't always fade away on their own. In fact, they tend to get darker as time goes on. 

If you are faced with dark spot and you want to get rid of them, follow this guide.

Wash your face

      It is important to understand that washing the face with warm water and allowing it

to dry before applying anything to it is the first step to take in dealing with any ailment that concerns the face.

     

     You should also apply a face-wash that caters to your skin's type bearing in mind that

What causes Dark Spots on face?

There are various types of spots that are known to appear on the skin especially the face. But for the purpose of this write up, I will be dealing with the Dark spots or Black spots which commonly stubbornly affect the beauty of the face. Most of the times, Dark spots are usually a form of hyper-pigmentation. 

 Melanin is the pigment produced by skin cells that gives color (pigment) to hair, skin and the iris of the eye. It is actually needed for the skin to function properly. When the Melanin produced is too much, the skin becomes too darkened or too brown in that region hence forming the dark, black or brown spot. It is more often common and noticeable in light-skinned people whose skin do not produce much melanin!. 

Over secretion of Melanin is not the only cause of dark spot, it is therefore necessary to identify your own cause so that you can know how to deal with it.

Exposure to Sun

 The body generates Vitamin D when exposed to the sun, but overexposure to the sun can