Top 5 Reason to Drink More Water

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Has it occurred to you today that you are thirsty? By the time you experience the sensation of the thirst, you are already dehydrated. That thirst is your body calling for re-hydration. 

Flushes out toxins

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Get the toxins out by sweat and urination which reduces the risks of kidney. Our digestive system needs water to function properly.

Lose weight

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Sometimes we think we are hungry, but actually we are thirsty. For those who are trying to lose some pounds, staying hydrated can serve as appetite suppressant and help with weight loss.  

Prevent headaches

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Sometimes headache can be caused by dehydration. So, drinking water can prevent nasty head pain.

Glowing skin

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Our largest organ is the skin. Regular water consumption can improve the color and texture of the skin. 

Help in constipation

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Drinking plenty of water can help prevent and relieve constipation, especially in people who generally do not drink enough water.

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Everyday Skin Care Routine

Every woman wants picture-perfect, good skin complexion. Flawless skin is one of the main elements of a person’s beauty. Healthy skin helps you feel beautiful as well.

Your daily skin routine and lifestyle habits are the primary predictors of your skin’s health. Stress, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, damage from the UV rays, pollution, excessive smoking and drinking alcohol are leading factors that affect the quality and texture of your skin.

Daily Skin Care Routine

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Cleansing

• A proper cleansing clears the dirt and helps to get rid of pollution which get settled on the skin during the day.
• Always use a cleanser that is suitable for your skin.
• Get a facial wash that would not strip off the moisture in your skin.

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Exfoliation

• Exfoliation is an essential way to keep clear complexion.
• A good scrub can remove the dead skin cells on your top layer of skin, encouraging the production of good and healthy skin.
• It also improves blood circulation, lighten the skin making it soft, smooth and youthful.

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Sun Protection

• Use a good UV protector whenever you step outdoor.
• Get a UV protector that can filter the harmful UVA and UVB rays.

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Pay special attention to fragile areas

• You should pay special attention to certain special areas like neck, eyes and hands which show early sign of aging.
• The skin around neck and hands become loose gradually, dark circles and puffiness under eyes are the initial sign of skin aging.

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Moisturizing

In order to keep the skin well moisturized, it is important to choose daily moisturizing skin care products that balance the level of water within the skin. Otherwise, you may use a moisturizing mask regularly once a week.

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Don’t neglect the lips

As soon as you feel the need, use a hydrating lip cream to keep your lips moisture. 

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What Causes Cracked Heels

What are Cracked Heels?

Cracked heels are caused by cracking and splitting of the skin. It is also a sign of lack of attention to foot care. When the skin around the heels becomes thickened and dry, it loses the suppleness and elasticity. Sometime, it can split under simple pressures like walking. The daily activities such as walking and standing for long hours may lead to unsightly, painful and even bleeding cracked heels.

Causes of Cracked Heels

•     Naturally dry and thick skin around the heel is highly likely to crack due to excessive feet activity.

•       Prolonged standing at work or home.

•     Overweight may increase the pressure on the normal fat pad under the heel.

•    Back-open shoes affect the fat under the heel to expand sideways and increase the possibility to get cracked heels.

•    Skin diseases or skin disorder such as Athlete’s foot, Eczema and Diabetes may cause cracked heels.

•      Excessive exposure to the water can strip the natural oils and leave skin dry and rough.

•       Circulation problems.

•       Deficiency of vitamins, minerals, zinc and malnutrition.

•       Unhygienic circumstances or conditions.

Solutions to Cure Cracked Heels

Vegetable Oils

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A variety of vegetable oils can be used to treat and prevent cracked heels. Vegetable oils such as sesame oil, olive oil and coconut oil will work. Firstly, soak your feet in the soapy water and scrub it with pumice stone. Wash your feet and dry them with clean water. After that, apply any vegetable oil on your feet and put on a pair of clean socks and leave them overnight while you sleep. Repeat the steps for few days until the cracks on your heels gone completely.

Lemons

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Method 1:

Soak the feet in lemon juice for about 10 minutes. Follow this therapy on a weekly basis until one finds a change. Lemon juice is a very mild natural acid and helps to dissolve dead and dry skin so that it can be easily removed. It is best to soak your feet in a lemon juice solution and then lightly scrub it with soft foot brush to gently exfoliate the top layers of dead skin that cause dry cracked heels.

Method 2:

Combine one teaspoon of Vaseline and juice from one whole lemon. Wash your feet and pat them dry before applying. Apply to the dry areas and heels of your feet until you’ve used the entire batch. You should do this just before bed and wear wool socks to lock in the moisture.

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You Looked Tired

When someone told you:

YOU LOOKED TIRED TODAY

You be like....

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What Causes Dark Circles

Heredity

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Dark circles are hereditary and research indicates that genetics play a major role in passing down dark circles in coming generations.

Excessive exposure to sun

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Body produces more melanin when you expose too much to the sun. 

Lifestyle

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Consumption of alcohol and smoking are the cause to get dark circles under eyes.

Lack of sleep

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The skin become pale and dark circles are more prominent when you did not get enough sleep, minimum 8 hours sleep are needed.

Aging

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As we grow older, the skin around the eye area is delicate and thin, the thin skin makes the blood vessel more prominent.

Not removing eye makeup

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Ensure to remove eye makeup clean and clear before you go to bed.

Allergies

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Veins around sinuses are darkened and lead to dark circles problem. Take multivitamin may help to reduce the dark circles.

How to Get Rid of Dark Circles

Home Remedies

• Get enough of sleep is very important to improve the dark circles. Put extra effort to have an early night.
• Use dark circle eye cream recommended by your dermatologist to reduce dark circles caused by hyperpigmentation from sun damage and melasma. 
• Avoid direct expose to the sun; wear a big sunglasses that can cover the eye areas in daytime.
• Avoid salty food at night before important event and keep your head raised on an extra pillow in bed to minimize fluid build-up.
• Green tea bags soaked in warm water and put it on the eyes for 5 minutes.
• Do not rub your eyes too often as it may hurt the skin around the eye areas.

Treatment in Meridian Clinic

Eye Circles Laser

Pigmentation may be addresses by delivering an intense beam of light to specifically target the melanin that are caused by pigmentation. The light absorbed and converted into heat and destroys the melanin cells which carry by pigment molecule.

Laser then target the source of dark circles and the light will transfer into skin under the eye areas. The light is absorbed by blood vessels and pigmented areas in the skin. Laser is able to resurface the skin and reduce the fine lines on the skin which helps to improve the overall appearance of the eyes. In addition, laser helps to reduce dark circles.

Filler Injection- Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

Injectable fillers are used to correct the under eye dark circles, hyaluronic acid filler used to soften the shadow and restore the volume to the tear trough.

Pigment-Prevention Injection

It used to destroy the melanin cells cause by pigmentation. It has whitening effect which can reduce the dark circles.

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What is your acne telling you?

Why do we need facial treatment? How often should we get a facial treatment is depends on few factors which is the skin type, skin care goals, skin condition, age, and even habit of life. The estimated time to get a professional facial is once a month and this is an ideal way to keep good skin. Our skin is a living organ and it will take around 30 days to renew the cells.

How to get rid of acne problems:

• Always, always and always remove make up before you wash your face.
• Wash your face twice a day, but do not over doing it. Cleansers wash away dirt, grime, makeup, and pollution.  
• A good cleanser will also let other skin products reach your skin and work better.
• Choose gentle cleaners that won’t strip your skin.
• Get more sleep because stress hormones can lead to abnormalities in skin structure and function.
• Avoid some make-up and oily face products, it may increase acne by clogging up the pores and increase the chance of infections. 

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Solutions for facial region acnes:

Forehead

• Go to bed early and wake up early. The best time is from 11pm to 7am.
• Drink loads of water so that the toxins can be flush out.
• Avoid soda and carbonated drinks.
• Light exercise about 20 minutes daily (eg: jogging, yoga)
• Practice better hygiene (eg: wash hands, wash hat, wash fringe)
• Reduce refined sugar in your diet.

Between the Brows

• Avoid smoking and alcohol
• Get enough of sleep
• Exercise but not overly strenuous exercises

Nose

• Eat less salt
• Eat less meat
• Eat less pungent  foods (eg: garlic, chilis)
• Get more fresh air
• Get enough Vitamin B
• Eat warm temperature foods

Cheeks

• Avoid fast food and junk food
• Get more sleep
• Get more fresh air
• The lungs are strongest at 7am to 9am, get aerobic exercises
• Always clean the hands and cell phones with alcohol
• Change pillow case frequently
• Try to keep positive mood
• Relax is always a key

Lip Area

• Include more fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet
• Take more fiber
• Avoid spicy and fried foods

Chin and Jaw

• Avoid eating supper
• Get enough rest
• Eat more fruits and vegetables
• Go for spa and try to reduce stress
• Exercise 20 minutes each day
• Go to bed early and get 7 to 8 hours sleep everyday

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Meridian Signature Acne Treatment

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Are You Using the Right Cleanser?

What are the advantages of olive oil cleanser?

Anshaw by Dr. Anshaw Olive Oil Cleanser

Anti-Aging: The active ingredients are similar to lipids of the cutaneous barrier that can prevent the signs of ageing and give tonicity and elasticity to the skin.

Anti-Redness: The active ingredients are able to protect the skin from irritant stimulus. It is used to soothe and to calm sensitive skin.

Enhancer of skin delivery: It generates liquid crystals with skin-like fatty acid composition. Therefore, it improves skin complexion and moistures the skin.  

Environmental Shield: Able to maintain optimal physiological function of the skin barrier ensuring maximal protection from harsh environmental damages.

How to Wash Face Properly

Wash Your Hands

The hands accumulate a lot of dirt during the day. First thing to do before you wash your face is to wash hands. Use antibacterial soap to wash hands, avoid direct contact your dirty hands to the face because it will transfer oil, dirt and bacteria onto your face.

Remove Makeup

Select makeup remover that is suitable for your skin type, recommend mild remover. Remove the eye makeup and follow by face, lips and neck. Do not ignore the neck part, remove makeup with cotton pads.

Splash Face with Lukewarm Water

Lukewarm water produces smallest reaction in your face. Hot water can strip your skin of its natural oils and cold water can cause your skin to tighten up.

Apply Cleanser

Take a small amount of the cleanser on your hand and gently rub the cleanser throughout the wet face. Make sure the cleanser wash all your facial areas, chin and neck. Gently massage with a circular motion on your face for one minute.

Rinse the Face

Rinse your face with slightly cooler water than the lukewarm water. Splash the face until the cleanser is removed. Pat the face with dry and clean towel. Do not rub or wipe your face, it may tear and irritate the skin.

Skin Care Products

Apply moisturizer or hydrating product each time when you are done cleansing your face. Again, skin care products must be suitable for your skin type. Consult a skin expert if you are not sure the product is suitable for you.

Face Washing Tips

1. Wash your face twice a day to keep your skin clear.
2. Avoid over-cleansing.
3. Do not use hot or cold water to wash your face. Lukewarm water is the best temperature to cleanse your face effectively.
4. Exfoliate your face once or twice a week to remove dead skin.
5. Avoid using bar soaps to cleanse your face as they will dry it out.
6. Take your time to rinse cleanser away; do not forget to rinse the commonly neglected area: hairline, jawline and nose.

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Descriptions

A sulfate-free, non-drying cleanser that gently cleanses away impurities and excess oil without stripping its moisture.

Contain olive and rose hip seed oil which are naturally rich in antioxidants and essential nutrients to protect and nourish the skin.

Directions

Gently massage over wet skin in circular motion and rinse off thoroughly with water. For optimal results, follow with our recommended toner, moisturizer and other skin care steps. 

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