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There's nothing worse than dry, itchy skin. Dry skin can happen any time during the year, but is most prevalent in winter (hence the term, "winter itch"). Find out why your skin tends to be dry in winter and how to solve dry hands, feet, body, face and lips year-round.

These some tips to smooth your dry skin.

Dry Skin Tip: Keep Water Lukewarm, Not Hot

Hot water robs skin of moisture causing dry skin, so it's best to shower in lukewarm water. If you can't bear this rule -- I can't -- try to keep your showers short and try showering only once per day. This also means skipping hot tubs (another rule I simply cannot bear). The hot, hot temperature, combined with drying chemicals, is torture on dry skin.

The same rule applies to hand-washing: Wash hands in lukewarm, never hot, water (this is a rule I firmly abide by). If your skin turns red, the water is simply too hot.

Dry Skin Tip: Moisturize After Showers or Hand WashingYour skin will tell you when it's dry. If your skin feels tight and taut, it's time to add moisture. There are so many tips to moisturizing skin that I created an article on it.

Dry Skin Tip: Exfoliate on a Weekly or Semi-Weekly Basis

Moisturizer is much more effective on properly exfoliated skin. Use a salt or sugar scrub in the shower and exfoliate your face with a mild scrub made for the face at least once a week.

Dry Skin Tip: Invest in a Humidifier

Ever notice how older people in desert climates look like leather? The moisture in the air is actually good for skin. If you live in a low-humidity climate or you are around furnaces in the winter, invest in a humidifier.

I once read that your skin needs more than 30 percent humidity to stay properly moisturized. A room heated by a furnace can have as little as 10 percent moisture. In the winter, consider sleeping with a humidifier in your bedroom. Keep doors closed so the moist air doesn't escape the room.

Dry Skin Tip: Use a Facial Mask for Dry Skin

Why spend $$$ on a facial mask or a facial at a spa when you can make your own using ingredients in your kitchen? These homemade facial masks work wonders on dry skin and cost close to nothing.

Dry Skin Tip: Skip the Drying Soaps

Soaps can be drying. Stick with a creamy moisturizing cleanser that contains glycerin or petrolatum, such as Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash for the body or Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash (my current drugstore pick) for the face.

Extra tip: Simply can't skip the bath? Skip the bubbles, which can contain harsh foaming ingredients and opt for bath oils or oatmeal scrubs, which are great for soothing itchy skin.

Dry Skin Tip: Baby Your Hands

Hands and feet can suffer terribly from dry, itchy skin. Put on moisturizer and gloves BEFORE you head outdoors in the winter, and consider lathering up your feet in thick moisturizer and sleeping in cotton socks at night.

Dry Skin Tip: How To Soften Dry, Cracked Heels

Dry, cracked feet are never sexy. To keep feet soft, cover feet in a thick moisturizer, wrap feet in Saran Wrap, then pull on a pair of socks for a couple hours. Try to sit or lie down while the moisturizer soaks in or risk sliding into a full split and pulling your groin muscles. The same treatment can be done on hands, except try plastic bags and keep hands in a pair of socks. A half-hour should do you.

Dry Skin Tip: Don't Forget Your Lips

Licking your lips will not moisturize them and instead will help dry them out. Lips retain less moisture than other parts of the body, so they tend to dry out more quickly.

Dry Skin Tip: Protect Your Face, Too

If you have super, duper sensitive skin, consider avoiding rinsing your face with tap water, which can contain harsh minerals that are especially drying to the skin (Dr. Dennis Gross once told me New York water contains a lot of harsh minerals, while Seattle water, for example, does not. Go figure). Instead use a cold cream like Pond's to cleanse your face or use bottled spring water.

                                  GOOD LUCK

Oily skin??? What must i do?

Oily skin??? (๑･ิ◡･ิ๑) mmm this is for you...
There are many different types of skin, but for many the most troubling type is the one referred to as the Oily skin Type. Millions around the word suffer from this situation and is troubled daily as to the means by which this condition can be alleviated. There are three main types of skin; dry, oily and normal. In addition to these three, there are; combination and sensitive skin types. Knowing what type of skin you have is the first step towards taking the appropriate steps to dealing with the problem. For many oily skin types there is some confusion in whether they are of an oily skin type or the combination skin type. This can be determined easily by performing a simple blot test. The test goes as follows;

Oily Skin Results

If after concluding the test, there is oil all over the tissue, you have oily skin. If however you only see oil in the “T-zone” you most likely have combination skin.

The appearance of oily skin occurs all over the individual’s face, this gives a shiny or greasy appearance all over. The oil usually doesn’t occur immediately after washing one’s face but oiliness returns after an hour or two. The excess oils within the skin are due to overactive and enlarged oil glands called sebaceous hyperplasia. In some people these glands appear as yellow bumps which don’t go away. In addition to these, the excess oils contribute to blackheads and frequent blemishes. Pores are usually very visible a well.

As we can see, oily skin is not most welcomed; it’s uncomfortable, hard to deal with, and contributes to acne. For many this affliction has caused great strife and anxiety, not to mention having your self esteem diminish due to its negative contribution to appearance. The right approach is to use a proper regimen which is both logical and easy to carry out. Commitment to becoming a better you must also be present. A suggested program is presented below for dealing with oily skin and the effects which come with it.

Oily Skin Regimen

Be free from oily skin

Cleanse 2/3 times daily. Use a Gel or foaming cleanser containing glycerin, alpha-hydroxy acids or betahydroxy acids. Gently massage using warm water as your solvent for 2 minutes. Pat dry and do not rub or wash more than needed.

If washing intermittently; morning, afternoon and nighttime doesn’t significantly assist; include after each wash an alcohol free toner.

Use SPF 15 – 30 sunscreen spray or gel when sun screening or an oil free moisturizer containing sunscreen.

Make sure to wash your hair regularly recommended; 2 times per week and avoid placing oily hair care products on. If you have to, make sure that the area near the forehead is free from oil and get in the habit wearing your hair back from your face.

If you want to and can afford it you can also exfoliate monthly with clay or mud mask made for oily skin.

Whatever the situation may be right now, if you follow the steps outlined above rigorously, you will find that your condition will ease and the nagging problem of oily skin will abate.

About Your SKin Type... You Must Know it First!!! Read it first and than follow the quiz..

Skin has mesodermal cells, pigmentation, or melanin provided by melanocytes, which absorb some of the potentially dangerous ultraviolet radiation (UV) in sunlight. It also contains DNA-repair enzymes that help reverse UV damage, and people who lack the genes for these enzymes suffer high rates of skin cancer. One form predominantly produced by UV light, malignant melanoma, is particularly invasive, causing it to spread quickly, and can often be deadly. Human skin pigmentation varies among populations in a striking manner. This has led to the classification of people(s) on the basis of skin color.

The skin is the largest organ in the human body. For the average adult human, the skin has a surface area of between 1.5-2.0 square metres (16.1-21.5 sq ft.), most of it is between 2–3 mm (0.10 inch) thick. The average square inch (6.5 cm²) of skin holds 650 sweat glands, 20 blood vessels, 60,000 melanocytes, and more than 1,000 nerve endings.

Skin performs the following functions:

1. Protection: an anatomical barrier from pathogens and damage between the internal and external environment in bodily defense; Langerhans cells in the skin are part of the adaptive immune system.[3][4]

2. Sensation: contains a variety of nerve endings that react to heat and cold, touch, pressure, vibration, and tissue injury; see somatosensory system and haptics.

3. Heat regulation: the skin contains a blood supply far greater than its requirements which allows precise control of energy loss by radiation, convection and conduction. Dilated blood vessels increase perfusion and heatloss, while constricted vessels greatly reduce cutaneous blood flow and conserve heat.

4. Control of evaporation: the skin provides a relatively dry and semi-impermeable barrier to fluid loss.[4] Loss of this function contributes to the massive fluid loss in burns.

5. Aesthetics and communication: others see our skin and can assess our mood, physical state and attractiveness.

6. Storage and synthesis: acts as a storage center for lipids and water, as well as a means of synthesis of vitamin D by action of UV on certain parts of the skin.

7. Excretion: sweat contains urea, however its concentration is 1/130th that of urine, hence excretion by sweating is at most a secondary function to temperature regulation.

8. Absorption: the cells comprising the outermost 0.25–0.40 mm of the skin are "almost exclusively supplied by external oxygen", although the "contribution to total respiration is negligible".[8] In addition, medicine can be administered through the skin, by ointments or by means of adhesive patch, such as the nicotine patch or iontophoresis. The skin is an important site of transport in many other organisms.

9. Water resistance: The skin acts as a water resistant barrier so essential nutrients aren't washed out of the body.

The first step towards beautiful skin is working out what your skin type is. This is necessary so that you can work out how to care for your skin, and what products you should use. Below are the features of the 5 main skin types which you can compare to your own skin type. Once you have decided what type your skin is you can find out what the best way is to look after your skin.

Which of these do you think is the closest match to your skin?

Normal Skin Type

Normal skin does not feel dry or oily.
Pores are visible but not large or clogged.
After a wash it feels smooth and comfortable.
At midday it still looks fresh and clean.
Only occasionally break out in spots.

Caring for Normal Skin Type:

To care for normal skin you should start with a gentle foaming facial wash. Massaging it into your face will give you a rosy complexion. Cool your skin with a refreshing toner. to finish dot moisturiser onto your skin and massage it with your fingers in light upward strokes.

Dry Skin Type

Dry skin has a thin and papery texture.
It feels dry to touch.
The pores are very fine.
After a wash it feels tight, as though it is too small for the face.
By midday flaky patches appear.
Hardly ever break out in spots.

Caring for Dry Skin Type:

For dry skin use a creamy cleanser to melt away dirt. Leave it on your skin before sweeping it away with cotton wool. Splash cold water onto your face to clean and refresh your skin. Use a thick cream moisturiser to seal in as much moisture as possible.

Oily Skin Type

Oily skin feels very greasy.
The texture is often very thick and coarse.
There are large, visible pores.
After a wash it feels fine.
By midday it looks shiny.
Often break out in spots.

Caring for Oily Skin Type:

To care for oily skin you should start with a gentle, foaming facial wash. This will remove dirt and oil without stripping away moisture. Soak cotton wool in a gentle astringent lotion and sweep it over your skin to refresh and cool it. Even oily skin needs a moisturiser, but chose a light, watery fluid; this will be enough for your skin. Allow the moisturiser to sink in and then absorb the excess with a tissue to prevent shine.

Combination Skin Type

Combination skin is normal with a few dry patches and a few oily patches.
Dryness is usually on the cheeks.
Oiliness is usually on the T-zone.
After a wash some areas feel dry and some smooth.
By the midday the T-zone is shiny.
Often break out in spots in the T-zone.
Most women have combination skin.

Caring for Combination Skin Type:

If you have combination skin use a foaming facial wash in the mornings to cleanse your skin. This will keep the oily areas clean to prevent blackheads. In the evening use a cream cleanser to soothe your dry areas. This will keep a balance between excess dryness and excess oiliness. Use a strong astringent for your oily areas and a mild skin freshener for the dry areas. This is not an expensive option, as you will only need a little of each. Use moisturiser on your whole face, but make sure you concentrate on your drier areas.

Sensitive Skin Type

Sensitive skin can be easily irritated.
Typical reactions are itching, burning, chafing and stinging.
After a wash a wash it feels dry and itchy in places.
By midday there are flaky patches and some redness.
Occasionally break out in spots.

Caring for Sensitive Skin Type:

If you have sensitive skin do not use facial washes or soap; instead use a light, hypoallergenic cleansing lotion. Use a moisturiser to strengthen your skin and provide a barrier against irritants. Make sure you use an unperfumed moisturiser so as not to irritate your skin.

So, do you want to know what type is your skin??? 

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The 7th posting on the month (Skincare for men... NEXT)

Wow... SEVEN?? hmmm i like it.. hahahaha

Seven posting and above 100 viewer. hehehe.. Do you have any idea for the next post? Maybe i will review about the skin care that i had before. it will be interesting.. It improve my skin condition, trust me..

Do you want to know what product that i use? Really?

But wait for the post that i write for this product.. It's all about men skin care product brand.. It is a wonderful product. So wait for the information from me... ^^

But for the first you can click here.. enjoy..

Hedgehog atau Landak mini

Pet?? Hewan peliharaan adalah hewan yang dipelihara oleh seseorang baik berukuran besar, kecil, ataupun sangat kecil. Tentu saja hal ini tidak mudah dalam pemeliharaan binatang tersebut. Hewan peliharaan yang paling banyak dijumpai adalah ikan, kucing, hamster, dan anjing. Hal tersebut tidak menutup kemungkinan untuk memelihara Landak mini atau hedgehog.

Mungkin binatang mamalia yang satu ini masih asing buat kita semua. Binatang ini pernah menjadi ikon film kartun atau games di tahun 90an yang berwara biru yaitu Sonic the hedgehog. Senjata sekaligus tameng mereka ada di seluruh permukaan luar kulitnya berupa duri berongga yang dapat mengeras dalam sekejap. Binatang mamalia ini  penakut oleh karena itu akan melindungi dirinya secara cepat jika merasa terancam. Untuk melindungi dirinya, mereka akan membuat badannya menjadi bola sehingga semua bulu akan berada di luar. Sama seperti mamalia lain, binatang ini adalah binatang menyusui dan susu merupakan makanan pertamanya sampai dia cukup umur. Sama seperti kebanyakan mamalia, mereka suka sekali mencium bau lingkungannya, dan bau yang sudah tidak asing bagi mereka akan di rekam sehingga mereka tidak lagi takut. Landak mini ini adalah pemakan serangga, dan mereka biasa berburu pada malam hari.

Berat rata-rata mereka antara 1/2 ponds sampai 1 1/2 pounds dengan panjang mencapai 8 inchi. Umur hidup mereka bisa mencapai 8 tahun, dan cenderung tidak mudah sakit dan tidak memerlukan imune khusus. Biarkan mereka berada dalam suhu kamar normal dan kering karena itu kondisi alami mereka. Sekali lagi, jangan samakan landak mini dengan spesies landak “purcupine” dimana duri landak mini tidak beracun dan tidak berbahaya.

Salah satu keunikan landak adalah warna dari bulu luarnya yang mempesona. Persilangan landak dapat menciptakan kreasi warna baru pada duri mereka.

Sering halnya masyarakat menyebut landak mini sebagai hewan pengerat (ordo: rodentia), namun sebenarnya berlawanan dengan keyakinan tersebut, landak mini bukanlah hewan pengerat. Mereka adalah kelompok hewan insectivora (organisme yang makanannya adalah serangga dan hewan kecil lainnya). Mereka sama sekali tidak berkaitan dengan landak jawa/hutan, meskipun penampilan yang agak serupa menyebabkan banyak orang salah mengartikan landak mini (hedgehog) sebagai bayi porcupine. Di habitat aslinya, landak mini cenderung memakaberbagai jenis serangga, tak hanya itu, tampaknya landak agak oportunis, dan bersedia untuk makan tikus kecil, reptil, burung bersarang tanah, telur dan fledglings, dan kadang-kadang potongan-potongan bahan-bahan tanaman seperti sayuran dan buah-buahan.

Landak mini pada habitat aslinya biasanya tinggal di daerah dataran, di daerah-daerah yang sering panas dan kering. Hidup soliter atau menyendiri pada kondisi normal, selain ibu-ibu dengan anak, dan pasangan selama perkawinan. Tiap individu dari mereka sering memiliki teritori wilayah tinggal/huni masing-masing dimana wilayah tersebut merupakan area basis pengembaraan hidup mereka. Betina landak mini lebih bersifat lembut, sering berbagi wilayah, meskipun tetap dalam kebiasaan terpisah. sedangkan untuk jantan, cenderung jauh lebih kuat/ketat dalam menjaga teritorinya, dan kurang toleran terhadap jantan-jantan lain yang menempati wilayah yang sama.

Jadi?? tertarik nih memelihara si imut yang lucu ini?? hadiah buat anak tercinta? tunggu postingan selanjutnya mengenai lebih lanjut tentang hedgehog ini...

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Skincare 4 Men

Men??? Why not? Sure men can caring their own skin. Not only women!! So don't worry and don't be shy guys. Usually a men who is care about their appearance is called metrosexual. What's wrong with that? no problem right? There are many products that you can buy which can make your skin look healthy. Maybe in Indonesia it is not famous as in Korea, but i hope from now every Indonesian men can start to care about their appearance.

There are many opportunity that you can get after you care about your appearance, for example: you can get attention from women (sure, you have a good skin, shiny, healthy skin), maybe you can get a new position in your job because your face. Nobody know about it, you must try. 

Generally, there are 3 adult male skin type, there are oily skin, dry skin and sensitive skin. All types of men's skin needs extra care in order to protect skin from skin diseases for example acne. Usually a man will be more concentration on the skin treatment that is generally open as the skin on the face, hands, neck, etc which is part of bare skin and are often exposed to ultra violet rays from the sun or air pollutants. Many ways can be done by an adult male to perform maintenance on the skin, especially the skins are often open and are exposed to the sun's UV rays or air pollution:

1. Cleaning the body or bath twice a day.
2. Wearing hand body to keep skin looking healthy when you move out.
3. Drink enough water so that the skin does not easily dry
4. Taking vitamins or fruits are good for the skin.

After you perform maintenance on your skin, you will want to know the changes in your skin, here are some signs of a man's skin be as healthy:

1. First, healthy skin are usually clean from dark spots on the skin
2. Second, healthy skin is skin that looks radiant.
3. Third, healthy skin is skin that looks soft and smooth.
4. Fourth, healthy skin is skin looks more healthy or fresh.

To do skin care for men is not easy and instant as it takes persistence and tenacity in order to have beautiful skin. Therefore skin care can be started from a small things, like taking a shower 2 times a day, use a moisturizer if any outside activities, and multiply drinking water and eat fruits fruits are good for skin health.