How to improve skin complexion/tone/glow

Dreaming of having pristine and dewy-soft skin? Or are you one of the precious few who have it and are fretting about how to keep it that way? Tired of reading about sunscreen and toning and seaweed face packs? Well, we have nothing against those solutions, but we’re tired of them too. Hence, this back-to-the-basics list of 7 easy solutions for a great complexion.

1. Drink water: Yes you’ve heard it before, but this works and is as easy as…drinking water. Eight to ten glasses will wash out the toxins from your system, cleaning up your body and face!
2. Keep your face clean: This is an old one too…but we all know that old is gold. If you have oily skin, wash your face in cool water as often as you can and pat dry. This will prevent clogged pores and blackheads.
3. Keep hair away: Hair carries dust, oil and sometimes dandruff. None of these things contribute to a glowingly clear face. So tie your hair back so that it is not in constant contact with the sides of your face or your forehead.
4. Facial and clean-ups only once every 2 months: Do not fall into the trap of frequent beauty treatments. Steaming and applying packs etc on your face too often will tire and disturb the natural balance of your skin.
5. Moisturize at night: It’s protection during the day and prevention at night. Your skin repairs itself while you sleep. So a light night cream, after removing all make-up will gently assist your skin’s rejuvenation process.
6. Home beauty treatement: You don’t have to trust your face to the care of the experts every time. Your refrigerator and green grocer has some amazing skin care products. Some cold milk dabbed on with cotton will instantly refresh and re-hydrate. A slice of chilled tomato rubbed over your face thrice a week will lighten dark spots and kindle the glow. A face scrub of sugar and olive oil will polish away dead skin and oil wells.
7. Sleep: The easiest of all beauty treatments is also among the most effective. Heard the term ‘beauty sleep’? Well it’s not grandmotherly lore. The prescribed 7-8 hours of sound sleep will prevent wrinkled skin, dull and puffy eyes and dark circles. That’s a big contribution towards a more beautiful you.
So take a good look at yourself in the mirror and head for your kitchen. You will look and feel great when you come back out!
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• Dry skin needs hydrating and moisturizing treatment.
• Oily skin needs cleansing and freshening.
• Patchy skin needs smoothening and lightening treatment.
• Change in season requires a change in the skin care routine.
• To keep the skin glowing, drink at least 12-15 glasses of water per day.
• Your diet should be rich in raw vegetables and fresh fruits. These hydrate your skin.
• Protect yourself from the harshness of the sun. This is the main cause of skin discolouration, pigmentation and wrinkles.

• Exercise regularly: even a good walking routine will suffice.
• Exercise facial muscles regularly. Rotate your neck slowly, side to side, and loosen the facial muscles.
• Laugh loudly, it helps to exercise the facial muscles.
• Wash your face several times a day.
• Steam your face once a week to clean up clogged pores. After steaming, rub your face, forehead and neck vigorously to exfoliate the skin.
• Take Vitamin E for shadows and scars. But consult a doctor first.
• Once a fortnight go in for an elaborate cleansing and moisturizing treatment by using any of the fruits and vegetables mentioned. The type and the nature of the treatment depends upon your skin type.
• "Feed" your skin. It requires nourishment too.
• Whenever you apply a lotion or cream or moisturizer, use gentle, swift, featherlike upward strokes. Do not use downward strokes or pull your facial muscles downward, else they will start sagging.
• Whenever you dry your face, always pat it dry. Do not rub, scrub or pull your skin.
• Avoid rapid or excessive weight loss.
• Ensure a good night's sleep. It rests and nourishes your skin.
• A diet rich in Vitamin A prevents a patchy, dry or rough skin. It is also good for people who have acne and pimples.
• Vitamin B prevents spots on the face.
• Strawberries are an instant cure for dry skin. Take a few strawberries, puree them. Add to this half cup milk and a tablespoon of glycerine. Shake well, pour in a jar and store in the refrigerator. Use this whenever the skin appears to be dry and taut. Apply on face, leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse. The skin is as soft like that of a baby.
• Your face is the most expressive, noticeable and also the most delicate part of the body. Normal facial expressions like frowning, raising of the eyebrows, wrinkling of the forehead, all this even¬tually lead to wrinkles. So make a facial massage as a regular routine to combat wrinkling.
• Use a moisturizer after exfoliation. It helps to reseal the skin and protects it form over drying.
• Prolonged use of alcohol based perfumes and deodorants can cause brown patches and dryness.
• Avoid going out in the direct sun when using a perfume. Spray onto clothes instead of directly on the skin. 

 

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PRECAUTIONS AGAINST DISEASE AND INJURY

I. DISEASES :

1. TYPHOID - No cause for alarm

Typhoid immunization is not recommended during flooding. Routine

typhoid immunization in the United States during normal times is not

indicated, and immunizations administered at the time of flood will not be

effective due to the delay in development of the immune state (three

weeks). There is virtually no danger of contracting typhoid solely

because of a flood.

2. HEPATITIS -A

Hepatitis A vaccine preparation is currently available in the USA in two

forms. However, the use of hepatitis A vaccine or immune globulin is not

recommended because Hepatitis A outbreaks have not been associated

with floods.

3. INTESTINAL ILLNESS

Intestinal illness may occur with symptoms of nausea, vomiting,

diarrhea, and fever. Organisms that live in the intestines of animals and

sometimes humans may contaminate flood waters. The best and most

effective prevention against the disease agents that may be present in

flood waters is avoid contaminated drinking water and food (see the

hygeine andclean-up guidelines below).

4. TETANUS - A risk

Tetanus (Lockjaw) may result from any wound which breaks the surface

of the skin, particularly puncture wounds or deep cuts. Anyone receiving

a wound where the skin is penetrated should consult a physician to

assure that the wound is clean and not infected and that their tetanus

immunization is current.

Chemoprophylaxis against tetanus is neither practical nor useful in

managing wounds. Wound cleaning, debridement when indicated, and

proper immunization are important. The need for tetanus toxoid (active

immunization), with or without Tetanus Immune Globulin (TIG), depends

both on the condition of the wound and the patient’s vaccination history.

Rarely has tetanus occurred among persons who received a primary

series of toxoid injections.

Available evidence indicates that complete primary vaccination with

tetanus toxoid provides long-lasting protection for most recipients.

Consequently, after complete primary tetanus vaccination, boosters -

even for wound management - need only be given every ten years when

wounds are minor and uncontaminated. For other wounds, a booster is

appropriate if the patient has not received tetanus toxoid within the

preceding five years.
hemoprophylaxis against tetanus is neither practical nor useful in

managing wounds. Wound cleaning, debridement when indicated, and

proper immunization are important. The need for tetanus toxoid (active

immunization), with or without Tetanus Immune Globulin (TIG), depends

both on the condition of the wound and the patient’s vaccination history.

Rarely has tetanus occurred among persons who received a primary

series of toxoid injections.

Available evidence indicates that complete primary vaccination with

tetanus toxoid provides long-lasting protection for most recipients.

Consequently, after complete primary tetanus vaccination, boosters -

even for wound management - need only be given every ten years when

wounds are minor and uncontaminated. For other wounds, a booster is

appropriate if the patient has not received tetanus toxoid within the

preceding five years.

1. Such as, but not limited to, wounds contaminated with dirt, feces, and

saliva; puncture wounds; avulsions; and wounds resulting from missiles,

crushing, burns, and frostbite.

2. For children <7 years old; DPT. or DT is preferred.

3. Yes, if >10 years since last dose.
4. Yes, if >5 years since last dose.

5. RESPIRATORY/ ALLERGIC REACTIONS

Respiratory problems may be caused by bioaerosols, or airborne

particles, released by bacteria, fungi, molds and related organisms or by

the chemicals used to disinfect flooded living areas. Excess moisture in

buildings after a flood can create the potential for these respiratory

problems. High relative humidity (greater than 70%) in a structure leads

to problems. Many materials exposed to floodwaters will hold moisture for

an extended period and provide favorable conditions for these

organisms.

While respiratory ailments and allergies are the most common result of

inhaling these organisms, they can have much more serious effects. In

rare instances, exposure to bioaerosols can cause rampant infection

characterized by fever, malaise, respiratory distress, shock and even

death. Keeping the indoor environment free from water intrusion and at a

relative humidity less than 60% and removing any pooled water as quickly

as possible will retard indoor growth of bacteria and fungi. Surfaces

supporting the growth of these organisms are cleaned using dilute bleach

(half cup of bleach to a gallon of water), after which the surface should

be rinsed with clean water and dried. Contaminated soft material such as

carpets, draperies, furniture fabric, wallboard, paper, insulation materials

etc., may not be cleanable and should be discarded.

6. LEPTOSPIROSIS

Leptospirosis or mud fever is a group of bacterial diseases with various

manifestations. Common features are sudden-onset of fever, headache,

chills, severe muscle aches, and watery eyes. Other symptoms may

include rash, anemia, jaundice, mental confusion, and depression.

Symptoms usually appear within 10 days. The disease is treated with

antibiotics, penicillin, and erythromycin. If treated, the symptoms usually

lasts a few days to three weeks or longer. Leptospirosis occurs when a

person is exposed to water contaminated by the urine of domestic or wild

animals.

Following preventive measures may reduce the risk of exposure to these

bacteria:> Avoid swimming or wading in potentially contaminated waters.> If working in an environment where exposure is possible,
individuals should wear protective clothing.> Recognize potentially contaminated soil and waters and drain such
waters when possible.> Control rodents in human habitations.> Segregate domestic animals to prevent them from contaminating
living, working and recreational areas with urine.> Immunize farm animals and pets to prevent disease.

7. NORWALK VIRUS

Norwalk Virus causes an acute infectious gastroenteritis. Norwalk is a

common water-borne agent and may be carried on foods whose

preparation requires extensive hand contact. The illness may be caused

by eating uncooked clams and oysters. Norwalk virus causes no longterm

health effects. Symptoms usually last from one to two days or

more, with an incubation period of about the same duration.

The symptoms include diarrhea, dehydration, cramps, vomiting, fever,

muscle aches, headache, chills and weakness. Victims may require

hospitalization to replace lost fluids. Antibiotics are not used to treat

Norwalk viruses. Prevention requires proper hand-washing after using

bathrooms, especially for those who handle food. Consumption of clams

and oysters from a flooded area is risky until effective control measures

are taken. Sanitary disposal of feces and protection of water

contamination by sewage is an essential preventive measure.

8. TULAREMIA

Tularemia is a bacterial disease that is also known as rabbit fever. The

disease is most commonly transmitted by the blood or tissue of an

infected animal or spread by the bite of ticks and deerflies or by drinking

contaminated water. People may become infected from handling dead

animal carcasses. Symptoms may include slow growing ulcers usually

on the hand and swollen lymph nodes. If the bacteria are inhaled, a

pneumonia-like illness can follow. If the bacteria are ingested, they may

cause throat sore, abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting. The

symptoms may emerge two to 10 days after exposure to the bacteria.

Tularemia is treated with streptomycin, although other antibiotics also are

effective. This sickness is not transmitted from person to person.

The following measures may help prevent tularemia:> avoid bites of flies, mosquitoes, and ticks.> Avoid drinking, bathing, swimming or working in untreated water
where infection is common among wild animals.> Use impervious gloves when skinning or handling animals,

especial

rabbits. Cook the meat of wild rabbits and rodents thoroughly.

9. INFESTATIONS -SCABIES, HEAD LICE
The crowded conditions in shelters during flooding, may result in
infestations of scabies or head lice.A. SCABIES

Scabies is a skin disease caused by an almost invisible organism

commonly called the “itch mite” (Sarcoptes Scabiei). Scabies is

transmitted through direct contact with an infected person. Once

the mite is transmitted to a person, the male and female mate on

the surface of the skin and eggs are laid under the surface of the

skin. The eggs hatch in a few days. An infestation is most often

found in the spaces between the fingers, elbows, armpits, breasts,

groin, along the belt line and on the back or buttocks causing

intense itching, especially at night. The only way to confirm

scabies is to see the physician who can identify with microscopic

examination. To prevent infection wash hands often, wear clean

clothes daily and do not exchange clothes with others. If any

member of your family has scabies, all others should be checked

immediately.B. HEAD LICE

Head lice or Pediculosis may be transmitted through direct or

indirect contact. The earliest common symptom of an infestation

is itching, particularly in the area behind ears and at the nape of

the neck. Intense scratching may lead to secondary bacterial

infection. Prescription and over the counter remedies are effective

in treating head lice. Overuse of these pediculicides may cause

dermatitis. The pediculicides usually do not kill nits (lice eggs)

completely. It is recommended that infested patients be treated

twice. The interval between treatments should be approximately

the incubation period for the nits (seven to 10 days). For specific

methods used to treat the infested person consult your family

physician.

10. HYPOTHERMIA

Hypothermia is a concern at any time of the year. A wet body loses heat

30 times faster than a dry body. Water below 80 degrees poses a risk of

hypothermia; water less than 50 degrees is extremely dangerous.

Hypothermia can lead to shock or death and contributes to drownings.

Effort should be made to avoid getting wet, in particular, avoid entering

the flood waters.

11. OTHER DISEASES

Other diseases may appear because of flooding, notably dysentery or

diarrhea. There is no good immunization against these diseases.

Excellent personal hygiene and the avoidance of eating or drinking

contaminated food are the prime preventive measures.

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