Miscellaneous in self-care

Skin and hair care methods

Skin and its types

Skin care methods differ according to their type, although there are methods for basic care, including skin of all types, and the skin type depends on the amount of water in the skin, its sensitivity, and its oiliness that affect smoothness.

Skin types

normal skin

Skin that is not greasy, not dry, not overly sensitive, has few or no blemishes, has invisible pores, and is fresh.

Combination skin

It is normal or dry skin in some areas of the face, and oily in other areas, such as: the forehead, nose, and chin, and its pores are wide, wider than normal skin, and it suffers from blackheads, and it is shiny skin, and this skin needs different care, according to the type skin in the area on the face.

dry skin

This skin suffers from cracking, scaling, itching, irritation, inflammation, roughness, and its pores are almost invisible, pale, and inelastic, and facial lines and red spots appear on it, and its care methods are:

  • Avoid prolonged bathing time, and limit yourself to once a day.
  • Use mild, gentle soaps and cleansers, and do not rub the skin while bathing or rubbing it with a towel.
  • Applying moisturizer immediately after showering, it is preferable to use creams, and ointments are better than lotions.
  • Repeat applying moisturizer during the day as needed.
  • Using humidifiers inside the house (in English: Humidifier), in addition to not raising the room temperature to a hot degree.

Oily skin

She who suffers from wide pores, luster, blackheads, pimples, blemishes, and pallor, and her care methods are:

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  • Washing the face twice a day at most.
  • Use a gentle cleanser and exfoliator.
  • Avoid picking at the blisters.
  • Use skin care products that do not clog pores.

sensitive skin

She is the one who suffers from redness, itching, a feeling of burning, and dryness, and the most important thing that can be done to take care of her is to know the products that stimulate her sensitivity, and to avoid using them.

Skin care methods

Skin care goes beyond cleaning and moisturizing, and the method is:

  • Facial Wash: Twice a day, with a cleanser suitable for skin type, with lukewarm water, then a toner, followed by a moisturizer, morning and evening.
  • Shower with lukewarm water, and dry the skin with plumpness.
  • Skin Moisturizing: When the skin is wet with water, a moisturizer or cream for the face is used, and body butter for the skin of the body. The use of light moisturizers in the summer, and heavy moisturizers in the winter, and the moisturizer is a step that should not be skipped even for oily skin, by choosing the appropriate moisturizer for it, preferably from light moisturizers. or to be clear.
  • Peeling skin: There are many ways to exfoliate the skin, such as: a scrub, a loofah, or an exfoliating sponge, etc., and one of these methods is used once a week. To get rid of dead skin, and to get smooth skin.
  • Sun cream: Apply sunscreen before going out daily, so that the protection factor is not less than 15, and avoid exposure to the sun for a long time, especially between ten in the morning and two in the evening.
  • Getting enough sleep: Sleeping 7-9 hours maintains skin health, reduces wrinkles and puffiness under the eyes, and relieves it of many problems.
  • Maintaining health: Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, fish, and healthy fats, such as: olive oil, avoid sugars, refined carbohydrates, and unhealthy fats, drink 6-8 glasses of water daily, and exercise for a few hours a week; To stimulate blood circulation, and thus deliver oxygen and nutrition to the skin, get rid of toxins in the skin, and relieve tension that negatively affects the health of the body and skin, and can be mitigated by relaxation techniques, such as: walking, deep breathing, meditation, and others.

hair types

Knowing the type of hair is one of the important things to take care of it. Each type of hair has special ways to take care of it, apart from the comprehensive care methods. The types of hair are:

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Greasy hair

The appearance of this type of hair is devoid of vitality, oily most of the time, and it suffers from dandruff. Because of the increased sebum secretion, he also suffers from hair loss, and there are specific ways to take care of him, including:

  • Washing hair with shampoo frequently, using cold water to wash it, and it can be rinsed using apple cider vinegar diluted with water.
  • Avoid touching the hair. To prevent the transfer of fat from the skin to the hair.
  • Avoid massaging hair with natural oils.
  • Avoid applying conditioner to the roots.

dry hair

The sebaceous glands in this type of hair are ineffective, so that the hair becomes dry and frizzy, and this may be the reason for excessive exposure to sunlight, or the use of harsh shampoos on the hair, or chemical treatments, and this hair suffers from split ends, breakage, fall, and custom methods To take care of it:

  • Massage hair with hot oils, treat it with deep moisturizing treatments, and home remedies can be made, such as: avocado mask.
  • Avoid using heat styling tools.
  • Avoid washing hair with shampoo daily.

normal hair

This is the best type of hair, as it enjoys luster and health, and it can suffer from very little hair loss, or a little dandruff, and there are ways to preserve it, including:

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  • Maintain healthy food intake.
  • Washing hair with a sulfate-free shampoo and using conditioner often.

hair care methods

Taking care of hair in the right way is an easy process, and it leads to getting beautiful hair, and the method is:

  • Shampooing: And that day after day, or twice a week; Because shampoo dries and damages hair when overused, and it is recommended to use shampoo that is free of sulfates and parabens, and shampoos that contain natural oils for curly hair can be used, and shampoos that contain amino acids for dyed hair, and shampoos that contain glycerin or collagen for dry hair.
  • Use of apple cider vinegar: Rinse the hair with diluted apple cider vinegar once a month. It cleans the hair, adds shine to it, and treats dandruff. It is prepared by mixing one part of apple cider vinegar with three parts of water, and the hair is rinsed with the mixture, then washed.
  • hair conditioner: Use the appropriate conditioner for the type of hair, and oil treatments can be used for light hair, such as: tea tree oil, or lavender oil before washing the hair with shampoo, and apply the conditioner from the middle of the hair length to the ends, and leave it for a minute before washing it, while thick hair can apply the conditioner to the entire hair, and leave it for 2-3 minutes before rinsing it, while curly hair can leave the conditioner on the hair for 10-15 minutes.
  • Deep conditioning treatments: These treatments are used once a week; To maintain the health and shine of hair.
  • Moisturizing hair: Mixing oils that contain olive oil, almond oil, lavender oil, coconut oil, and castor oil in equal proportions from each one, or using egg oil as a substitute for a mixture of oils, and the oils are left on the hair for 4 hours before washing it, then moisturizing is repeated. Twice a week.
  • drying hair: Use a cotton shirt instead of a towel. Because it causes hair damage, leaving the hair to dry in the air naturally, avoiding using a hair dryer, and if necessary, it must be set to a low temperature, but it will require more time, and it is recommended to apply products that protect the hair from heat before using it.
  • Combing Hair: Wet hair is prone to damage; Therefore, it must not be combed with a brush, and it is sufficient to comb it with a wide-toothed comb, or fingers, to gently detangle, without pulling the hair, starting from the ends and gradually going up to the scalp, after applying the conditioner, then working in small tufts.
  • hear styling: Do not over-comb the hair with a brush, or use thermal hair styling tools, or use dyes, and rest the hair after a period of time.
  • Cut the ends of the hair: To protect it from embrittlement, by cutting a quarter of an inch; That is, approximately 6 cm from the tip of the hair every 6-8 weeks.
  • Maintaining health: Eating healthy food has a significant positive effect on hair and on new hair growth, by eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins, in addition to drinking at least eight glasses of water; To maintain body moisture, which maintains the health of the body and hair, and stress must be relieved by exercising, yoga, or meditation.
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