Bikini wax at home, an overview

If you are hoping to save money on your monthly wax, then the great news for you to know is that you can easily do it at home! It's important to take the proper care to protect your skin, but with a few simple insider tips, you can have a silky smooth finish... without pesky razor bumps or irritation, of course!

Within this report, we will discuss easy tips that you can use at home for a flawless bikini wax straight from professional aestheticians and waxing specialists. These are industry secrets that will provide a foolproof way to make sure that you remove all hair with the minimal amount of pain, embarrassment, and damage to your skin.

As an overview, waxing is semi-permanent hair removal that pulls the hair out directly from the root. This is something incredibly popular for the bikini area, especially if you are someone who has a sensitive skin. If you are used to shaving your bikini area, then you have probably noticed that there is a large risk of razor burn or bumps caused by the irritation of shaving.

For that specific reason, many women turn to professional waxing to remove the hair from the root and directly avoid the inconvenience and pain of shaving regularly.

Many women shy away from waxing because it is rumored to be painful, but it doesn't have to be! The way to have the best waxing experience is to use professional techniques and the insider secrets that we are about to share within this report. It is also important to choose a quality waxing product that is gentle on your skin as the hair is being removed. There are a number of ingredients that can be added to wax to make it safer for sensitive skin for a better end result in your bikini wax.

Let us begin...

Chapter 1: Waxing Preparation

To begin with, there are a few things that you need to keep your skin protected. Waxing is the opportunity to remove hair from the root, and you can be hair free for 3 to 4 weeks as a result! Still, if you are not careful with the way that you wax, you can irritate or even rip your skin in the process - God forbid! That's why it is important to take advice from the pros and prep your skin beforehand to make sure it is protected and in the best condition.

Before you begin waxing, there are a few things that you will need:
- Baby powder
- Waxing strips
- Wax
- Aloe vera
- A damp towel
- Wooden spatulas
- Tweezers

To go into even more detail, baby powder is helpful to keep the skin dry and non-sticky. If you have natural oils on the surface of your skin, then the wax has the potential to stick to your skin and cause damage instead of removing the hair.

When you are waxing, you do not want to remove skin, you want to remove hair! Big difference.
When it comes to waxing strips, it is important to use prepackaged waxing strips or muslin that you can cut up. If you want it to be as simple as possible, there are waxing strips sold specifically for the bikini area that will be the right material to expertly remove the wax and hair from your skin while keeping the skin intact.

The wax itself is another important supply to consider because it needs to be high quality and suitable to your skin type. When it comes to waxing, there are two basic types, which will be strip wax or hard wax.

Strip Wax:
This type of wax uses the strips that we previously described, and you will apply it to the surface of your skin with a waxing stick to be removed by the waxing strip. This is often ideal for larger areas of the body because the waxing strip can cover more space, like the legs or arms.

Hard Wax:
This is also a hot wax, but it does not require any waxing strips. This is most often preferable for intimate areas and smaller spaces, like a bikini or Brazilian wax. This wax will be applied hard to the surface of the skin with a waxing stick, but it will be allowed to dry by itself. After that, you can pull of a corner of the wax to remove it all the way with the hair included.

Aloe vera gel is also very necessary because it can be used directly after waxing to soothe the surface of the skin. This is better than applying many post-waxing products because it is gentle and natural to provide healing benefits. If your skin is quite red after waxing, then you can also apply ice or a cool compress directly to the surface of the skin to reduce redness and swelling.

A damp towel is also essential because it will help you clean up any excess wax. If you are not careful, waxing can be a messy process, so it is helpful to have a warm, damp towel available to remove any
wax mess.

Before waxing, make sure that the hair in your bikini area has grown out for 3 to 4 weeks from waxing or shaving. The rule of thumb is around an eighth of an inch of hair growth prior to waxing. If your hair in your bikini area is longer, make sure to trim it so that it is an eighth of an inch long.

Here are a few more tips to keep in mind prior to waxing your bikini:
- You can take an aspirin an hour beforehand to reduce sensitivity in your skin.
- Never wax when you are pregnant! Pregnant women have very sensitive skin due to hormones, so it could cause extreme irritation.
- Do not use any type of aggressive exfoliant in your bikini area, like products with glycolic acid or alpha hydroxy acid, a minimum of 24 hours before waxing.
- Do not tan the area 24 hours before waxing.
- Do not drink alcohol prior to waxing.
- Do not stimulate the skin with a hot shower or hot tub prior to waxing.

From there, you will want to prep your skin:
- Begin by exfoliating the bikini area well with a gentle bath product to prevent any ingrown hairs from dead skin buildup.
- Make sure that the bikini area is entirely clean and dried completely.
- Test the hot wax on the inside of your wrist to make sure that it is not too hot or too cool for your bikini area.


Chapter 2: How To Bikini Wax

Now it's time to get started waxing your bikini at home!
Begin by getting in a comfortable position in your bathroom to fully access your bikini area. It may be easier to do it in a place that you can lie down fully to open up your legs to wax your bikini.

Before beginning your waxing process, make sure to set up your waxing station so that all of your tools are at hand. Place a paper towel next to your waxing pot, and line up your wooden spatulas, tweezers, waxing strips, baby powder, and all other waxing supplies. As another rule of thumb, it is important to wear gloves when your waxing to keep your work area and your bikini area clean and sanitary!

From there, make sure to change into disposable underwear or old underwear. Many home waxing products will come with disposable underwear, which are made of paper and can be thrown away after waxing, especially if wax gets on them.

Begin sanitizing your hands well and also wear gloves. Lie face up in your wax area, and feel free to use pillows to make sure that you are comfortable and can access your bikini area.

The best way to begin the waxing process is on your right side, so open up your right leg, and bend it at the knee. Make a triangle shape with your leg by placing your right foot against your left knee in a comfortable position. This will allow you to open up the skin on the right side of your bikini area so that it is taut and easier to wax.

After that, dust your clean skin with baby powder to remove any oils from the surface of the skin.
At this point, you should have tested the temperature of the wax. The best way to tell that the wax is at the proper temperature is if it has a consistency like honey, where it is not too thin and not too thick.
From there, use the wax spatula to apply wax in the direction of the hair growth, and start out by applying wax in smaller areas. If you are using a hard wax, then it is best to apply the wax in a figure 8 motion in the direction of the hair growth.

The reason for this is that you can create a little bit of excess wax that can harden to work as a lip to pull when you remove the wax.

If you are applying regular strip wax, then apply it in the direction of the hair growth, and immediately apply a waxing strip over the top. Smooth the waxing strip over the wax in the direction of the hair growth so that the wax can firm to be removed.

It is so important to always, always remove the waxing strip or hard wax against the direction of the hair growth so that all of the hair can be firmly removed by the roots from the skin.

When you are removing your strip wax, do not remove it in an upward motion, but make sure that you are pulling against the direction of the hair growth. It is also important to hold the skin taut, which is why you may need a friend or assistant for this bikini home waxing procedure.

If you do not hold the skin taut, you risk bruising or ripping the sensitive skin in your bikini area. Use one hand to pull the skin in the area around the wax so that it is completely taut, and use the other hand to swiftly rip off the hard wax or waxing strip in one motion!

It is important to reiterate that the wax removal should be in one motion because if you hesitate or try to do it slowly, it could cause the skin to bruise or the wax to become stuck on the skin.
After removing the wax, APPLY PRESSURE TO RELIEVE PAIN!

Make sure to always throw away the waxing spatula after every single application because double dipping is completely unsanitary! This will also allow you to use a clean waxing spatula for every application to ensure that you can apply wax to your bikini area easily and smoothly.

Continue with this waxing method to remove enough hair to your liking. There are a number of different shapes that you can do for your bikini area, and if you would like it to look even, then your best bet is to use a red pen to mark the area that can be easily washed off when you shower.

For a basic bikini wax, you will want to remove all of the hair just outside of your underwear line. If you would like more, you can shape the hair into a wedge, which is a large triangle starting just above the lips of the labia. Many other women prefer a landing strip design, which will look like a thin rectangle above the lips of the labia. Again, the way that you choose to groom your pubic hair is completely up to you, but the easiest method to get the shape that you are looking for is to draw it beforehand with a washable pen.

Here are some helpful terms to know:
- Bikini Wax: This wax will only remove the hair outside of the regular bikini line.
- Full Bikini Wax: This wax will go slightly deeper into the pubic hair, and it will also take some hair off of the top. It will look more like a triangle or wedge.
- French Bikini Wax: This will remove all of the hair in the bikini area, except for a strip. It will also include the inner thigh area next to the labia.
- Brazilian Wax: This will literally remove all of the hair, including from the backside area. This will leave you completely hairless or with just a small strip above the labia.

Last of all, use the tweezers to get any hair that you may have missed. It is highly dangerous to rewax any areas, so only use one wax strip per area, and then tweeze the excess hairs to remove.

Here are some last waxing tips to keep in mind for the best results:

- Make sure that the hair is not too short, otherwise, you will not be able to remove it all.
- If you wax consistently, your skin will become less sensitive. Continuous waxing will also damage the follicle of the hair over and over so that the hair is finer and less coarse as it grows back.
- The wax will last for 3 to 4 weeks, and after that, you can let the hair grow back to an eighth of an inch for your next bikini wax.
- Do not under any circumstance rewax an area that has already been waxed! Waxing does remove a thin layer of your skin, so the more that you wax in the same area, the more likely you are to seriously damage your skin.
- Do not wax any areas that have cuts, scrapes, open wounds, acne, or moles!
- Wax 3 to 5 days before a special event, like a vacation or wedding, to make sure that your skin does not have a reaction before the big day.
- Do not wax under any circumstance if you take Accutane. You must be off this medication one year prior to waxing.
- Do not wax if you have an immune disease like AIDS or lupus.
- Do not wax any area that is sunburned!

After that, it is important to properly care for your skin to get the best results...

Chapter 3: Post Wax Care

Congratulations! Now you have finished your first bikini wax, and you need to take care of your skin to make sure that it stays as smooth and as silky as possible.

waxing, gently remove the baby powder and excess wax with baby oil. It is also important to treat the skin right away with aloe vera gel to prevent redness or inflammation.

Make sure to protect your freshly waxed bikini area by not exposing it to the sun for at least 24 hours! Waxing does remove a layer of skin, so the freshly waxed area is new and sensitive.

For the best results, begin exfoliating the area after 24 hours with an effective exfoliant product. The product should contain glycolic acid to remove any dead skin that could build up in the bikini area to cause ingrown hairs. There is nothing more painful than ingrown hairs, but if you exfoliate regularly, your skin will remain silky smooth!

It's also best to avoid wearing tight clothing directly after waxing because you do need to be gentle to the bikini area until the skin has returned to normal.

The bottom line is that with at-home bikini waxing, practice makes perfect! Here is what to do if things don't go according to plan:

- If your skin is sensitive: Apply a soothing product, like aloe vera. It is also helpful to place brewed, cooled tea bags on the area to reduce swelling.
- If your skin breaks out: This is something that can happen to new waxers, so treat the breakout by cleansing well and exfoliating. Stay away from tight clothing and exercising until your breakout clears up.
- If you get ingrown hairs: This can be completely prevented by exfoliating well! If you do get ingrown hairs, wear looser clothing to prevent irritation, and exfoliate and moisturize the area well to treat.
- If you get bumps: Apply a warm compress to the skin prior to waxing to open up the hair follicles. It is also important to stick with waxing even if you get bumps so your skin can adjust and become less sensitive.
- If you bruise: This is often caused by the skin not being held taut. If you bruise your bikini area, ask for assistance from a trusted friend, or take care to hold your skin as taut as possible when you pull off the wax strip.

The best way to get the most from your at-home bikini wax is to take care of your skin after the fact! Again, make sure to avoid the sun, sauna, and heavy sweating and exercise for up to 24 hours to reduce irritation.

If you have a skin reaction, you can apply hydrocortisone to reduce any swelling or aloe vera gel to soothe the skin.

Focus on gently exfoliating 24 hours after waxing to preemptively strike against ingrown hairs! There are a number of exfoliating bath products and lotions available that will do the job, and they will also keep your skin protected and smooth. As much as you exfoliate, it is important to moisturize to make sure that the skin remains in balance, silky, and soft!

The bottom line is that you should be proud of yourself for executing a successful at-home bikini wax!
The more practice you get, the better that you will be, and you will be able to avoid any type of waxing mishaps or issues.

Waxing at home is the most affordable and economical way to remove hair and care for your skin. This is something that can be done conveniently and safely with these tricks of the trade, and you won't have to worry about cuts or razor burn from shaving ever again!

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Alcohol Poisoning Symptoms, The Four Major Chronic

Confused by my title? Let me explain; when I was about 12 I had my first drink...and then my second and then my third.....you get the picture. By the end of the night I had drunk so much that i was vomiting, edging into unconsciousness, my skin had turned pale, and breathing became difficult . Within the hour, I had to be taken to hospital and have my stomach pumped. According to the doctors I could have died.

Then five things happened that were to irretrievably mark my life:
* I got better (at least physically)
* I was discharged from hospital
* I didn't learn from the experience
* I continued to drink recklessly
* I, eventually, became a full-blown alcoholic who, by his 30s, wanted to curl up and die.

The first experience I had at the age of 12, was a classic case of youthful 'experimentation' which resulted in ACUTE alcohol poisoning symptoms.
The second experience up until I reached my thirties, is a classic case of alcoholism which eventually resulted in CHRONIC alcohol poisoning symptoms.

Alcohol is a toxin, a poison, if used responsibly it will do us no harm. It may even be beneficial. However, abuse it and it will come to haunt your every waking minute. And I say waking because when you are in end stage alcoholism there will be no sleep. Every waking hour will be spent desperately trying to stave off alcohol withdrawal symptoms by drinking.

Before getting to this so- called end stage, it would be better to spot initial chronic alcohol poisoning symptoms and seek help. Otherwise drink will take such a hold that your physical and mental health will begin to seriously decline.

The Four Major Chronic Alcohol Poisoning Symptoms

1. TOLERANCE: As the addict drinks more and more, so they need more and more to achieve the same effect as before.
2. CRAVING: The drink dependent doesn't just want to drink, they NEED to drink. They have an all-consuming thirst for alcohol.
3. LOSS OF CONTROL: The alcoholic is unable to have a drink and stop,once alcohol is in the system then he or she will go on a bender. It's as if there is an autopilot system in the brain. that is activated by alcohol
4. PHYSICAL DEPENDENCE: When there is no alcohol to be had, the alcoholic will begin to suffer various symptoms that demonstrate that they are suffering from alcohol withdrawal.

So there you have it, the four characteristics of chronic alcohol poisoning symptoms.

If you, or a loved one, are displaying any of these then you or they should consider seeing a medical professional.

NEVER STOP DRINKING ALCOHOL SUDDENLY WITHOUT FIRST CONSULTING A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL.

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Laser Hair Removal Side Effects, How to avoid

Laser hair removal is very effective and popular way to get rid of unwanted hair. During the procedure the laser light is targeted at an individual hair follicle, each one at a time, and by heating it the beam destroys the follicle's ability to produce hair. Or, to be more precise, it minimizes it to such extent that the patient won't experience of unwanted hair growth for quite a long period of time.

So while the removing hair with the means of laser is commonly considered to be a safe process, yet there are some laser hair removal dangers or risks that may occur in the process.

We need to mention to avoid premature scaring of the readers, that actually laser hair removing is safe; usually the problems take place if:

- The personnel who do the work are not properly trained or inexperienced;

- The wrong laser type used;

- The patient is not inclined to be responsible for pre treatment activities and do things that may negatively affect their health and the result of the treatment.

So let's see, what this entire means. If we take the stuff into the account, the solution is simply to choose the clinic that is either branded (needs more money), or experienced (usually equals branded, not always though), or properly trained, or at least honest in treating patients (the cheapest one among good clinics). Try to find the customer's reviews of different clinics online and you will be done! It is really helpful to find someone's experience to avoid committing own mistakes.
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Wrong laser type... wow, it can happen. Actually it simply means that there are different types of laser hair removal machines that are effective only for a particular skin type. Actually since there are basically two skin types - dark and light - the devices are also graded into two basic groups: those that are effective for light skin (usually have short laser beam wavelength), and those that are good for the people with dark skin (those with long wavelength).

Laser hair removal equipment in the first category is: ERBIUM, CO, KTP, Pulse DYE, and Alexandrite. For the dark skin (2nd category) the best is Nd: YAG, and sometimes Diode.

Why is that? Short wave is effective, but the problem it has with the dark skin is that the laser beam sometimes mistakes the melanin (coloring pigment) from the skin with the melanin in the hair, so the treatment may be ineffective or even harmful. That is why long waved lasers that are able to penetrate skin deeply to affect the hair follicle in the dark skin; and only they should be used for dark skin. It is called using the right laser hair removal machine type.

So what about patient? Actually, the first step is to consult with the doctor on what treatment will be the best for your skin type. Then, try to avoid excessive sun exposure for at least 3-4 weeks before the treatment (tanned skin acts just like dark skin). Also tanning adds to skin's sensitivity, which may reduce the effect of the treatment.

Ok, those were the causes of possible laser hair removal dangers, but what the dangers or risks can be?

- There can be laser marks and burnings on the skin;

- Since the anesthesia often required, the improper use of it may be a side effect;

- Some medicines can lessen the effect from the treatment, or cause side effects (consult with your doctor);

- Skin discoloration: can be of two types - hypo (whiting) and hyper (darkening) pigmentation.

The last side effects is the worst usually; although it is not permanent, yet if occur on a visible area can bring embarrassment to the person.

So to avoid laser hair removal side effects and dangers you need to be responsible for what you do and where you get treated.

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Itchy vagina, There are many reasons

There is nothing more embarrassing than having an itch on the vagina when out socializing. It`s funny if you think about it, if an itch is on the end of your nose, your head or ear you scratch it regardless of who stands before you, but when it`s round the crotch/anus then the way we get relief is not so openly done. Could this have something to do with why the genitals are called the privates, hence the secrecy between fingers meeting up with the itchy vagina? Okay it doesn't look nice to scrawb at your bits when in the company of people, but an itch is an itch and made for scratching. And another thing is, what must people think for why you scratch i.e. pubic lice (crabs) or maybe VD might even cross their mind. Now you can always retreat around the corner out of sight to scratch, or find the root cause for your itchy vagina and cure it. There are many reasons accountable for a vaginal itch or anus one. If you itch because you have a vaginal rash then this is easily treated and rid using home treatments, however and more often than not an itchy vagina comes about from vaginal infections.

One infection strongly connected for causing an itch is vaginal thrush. As with specific infections they can also affect the vaginal opening and surrounding skin along with pain. Bear in mind that not all women get the symptoms associated with infection but if they do, the way they cope and respond to vaginal treatments can differ greatly. There are 3 common infections we address on a regular basis and the reason why is, because it is normally one of them that is responsible for a vaginal itch.

If you experience vulval discomfort then we look towards the thrush infection, bacterial vaginosis, trichomonas vaginalis and herpes simplex.

Thrush
Thrush as we are aware is caused by a fungal organism called Candida albicans which lives in our bodies. Candida albicans grow and mass around the genitals which bring on thrush symptoms. Clarified symptoms are a white, thick, yeasty smelling vaginal discharge, and a very itchy sore and red vulval region. Sometimes the rectum (anal) opening can also become painfully itchy. Most Vaginal infections excluding some STDs are treated with antifungal drugs, vaginal creams, and vaginal pessaries. Creams and pessaries which need inserting inside the vagina can however cause burning and skin irritation similar to the thrush infection. Because of this confusion comes to the fore over whether it `s the side effects of the treatment or the symptoms of the infection. Although vaginal treatments are deemed safe particular feminine products have to be ideal for you and the infection you suffer from. If vulval skin is itchy and sore then cream can help with easing discomfort. Some medications come in oral form. Personal preference will prevail for whatever treatment you use, however if it is not a 100% for clearing your infection then it is waste of time and money leaving you still infected. Temporary cures are not want you want you want rid and gone forever. If you`re pregnant or breastfeeding consult with GP before using vaginal treatments.

Treatment for thrush can be obtained from the pharmacy but talk to the pharmacist before purchase because; it is possible to mis-use treatments for vaginal itching/soreness that are not thrush. Wrong treatments may lead to long-standing vulval problems and can worsen the condition you set out to heal.

Don`t let anyone tell you any different that after being diagnosed with thrush that you have been sexually active. Thrush is not a sexually transmitted infection. Thrush does not always cause symptoms in men and may present as balanitis or a non-specific urethritis (NSU.)

Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial Vaginosis also like thrush bringing soreness, burning and itching of the vulva but hardly ever sees redness or swelling. We associate the unpleasant fishy smell with bacterial Vaginosis and a smelly grey or white vaginal discharge. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) happens when the good bacteria in the vagina are removed to make way for bad bacteria. So it is bad bacteria we look to treat and destroy to ease soreness, relieve itching and rid the fishy smell. Because of similar symptoms it is easy to think you have thrush when you have BV. Bacterial Vaginosis is the more severe out of the two infections because it can lead to internal infection called pelvic inflammatory disease.

Trichomonas Vaginalis
Have you been diagnosed with having Trichomonas Vaginalis but at the time of diagnosis did not hear clearly or understand what the GP had to say. This happens regular where a woman might have been frightened by the medical term used for her condition and goes home none the wiser. Well Trichomoniasis or Trich as it is called at times is a vaginal infection which causes vulva soreness, reddening and inflammation. A common symptom of Trich is a foamy, yellow greenish vaginal discharge. Some women feel pain when weeing. The organism responsible for the symptoms is a parasite in the vaginal mucus. It spreads through penetrative vaginal sex and the exchange of vaginal fluid, meaning, sharing sex toys or sex gadgets.

Herpes Simplex is a viral infection
This virus exists in two types. Herpes simplex type 1 appears as cold sores around the mouth, and herpes simplex type 2 involves the genitals. When the infection first takes hold, painful sores show on the vulva and vagina. It may hurt to urinate as urine is acidic and stings if it comes in contact with herpes sores. Other symptoms include a tingly and itchy vagina, swollen glands in the groin and general flu-like symptoms. Swollen glands or flu-like symptoms only happen during the first attack.

As with particular viral infections, there is no permanent way of ridding herpes and its recurrence.

Now we have covered vaginal infections let us focus on the vaginal rash and how to treat it. This shouldn`t take long as it is just simply water that will do the trick. There are solutions for soothing but just keeping the vagina fresh airy and dry will speed up the recovery process making this the best solution.

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Dry itchy vagina, How to stop?

Having a dry itchy vagina is very uncomfortable and irritating. It is estimated that at one stage or the other a woman will have some issue with her vagina and an itchy vagina is one of them.

Before I get into the things that you can do to stop a vaginal itch, it is important to know what are some of the things that lead to vaginal discomfort.

Vaginal discomfort can be brought about by irritants like perfumes from soaps used in bathing or detergents used to wash the panties. Irritants can also come from commercial douches. Some douches have alcohol that dries the vaginal area. Some have chemicals that alter the PH of the vagina leading to discomfort. They also have perfumes that may irritate the vagina.

The vagina is self cleaning and should be cleaned mainly with water or a homemade douche as I will suggest some below. Never wash the vagina with harsh soaps or commercial douches, unless they are douches from natural sources.

Discomfort can also come from infections. The common types of vaginal infections include genital warts that can cause swellings and itching.

There is also vaginal yeast infections mainly caused by Candida albicans. The symptom for yeast infection is a very bad itch coupled with a white curdish discharge.

Another common infection is bacterial vaginosis, bv. BV is very common in women and is characterized by a burning sensation around the vaginal area that is accompanied by a yellowish greenish discharge and an "off" "fishy" smell. It is very terrible and can take a very long time to clear.

It is important to note that most women sometimes get a wrong diagnosis ( by themselves) on what is affecting them. For example most women will use vaginal yeast creams to treat bacterial vaginosis. It is important to get to see a doctor and be examined.

Another thing that can cause vaginal discomfort is stress. When a woman is stressed a lot of the body mechanisms are thrown off balance. The vaginal area can have the PH altered and lead to itching.

Most women report that a dry vaginal itching do occur when they are under stress. So if you having an itch you may need to have a look through your life and see if there is any stress and it something that you may need to tackle so that you can get back to health. This may sound not so medical but it is does work.

Finally an itch can be brought about by eating a lot of sugary foods. Yes, too much sugar will alter the body PH making it alkaline and thus altering the vagina PH. It is not only sugar from candy or soda. Sugar can also come from proceeded carbohydrates like white bread that get broken down to simple sugars in the body. So watch out for those one.

How to stop dry itchy vagina

Use clean cotton (only) pants that are well fitting and make sure you wash them in a mild hypoallergenic soap that has no perfumes or other harsh irritants.

Shave the vaginal area. Most women with a dry itchy vagina do shave and get relief.

Do not clean the area with any soap at all. Eliminate any irritants. If you must clean then use ¼ cup of vinegar diluted in tepid water. Splash around the area three times a day and pat dry with a clean towel. Do not rub the towel.

Do not use any commercial douches or vaginal itching creams. Use the above vinegar mix for douching. Also use a yogurt douche. Buy organic yogurt and apply all around the vagina and inside.

Take probiotics. Probiotics are capsules with millions of live active healthy bacteria cultures. The probiotics will help introduce good bacteria in your gut and this will kill any other microbes that may want to grow around the vaginal area. You can also insert a probiotic capsule directly into the vagina to get the bacteria right on the itching spot.

You can also use honey (pure natural honey) it is antibacterial and very soothing.

Use garlic. Garlic is an all in all antibacterial home remedy with no major side effects apart from the smell. So eat a lot of garlic and if the itching is severe, insert a peeled garlic into the vagina and leave it overnight.

Stop eating any sugars and simple carbs for a while when you are itching. Sugar will alter the vaginal PH like I said above and will lead to discomfort that will manifest as vaginal itch.

It is important that you go see a doctor if the itching that does not stop. To take care of yourself those are some of the easy, quick and natural home remedies for a dry itchy vagina.

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Causes of Pimples On Scalp and treatment

Pimples on scalp also known as "scalp acne" result more frequently than you know. Scalp acne appears mainly on your upper forehead at the hairline and can be a headache as it can cause you itching and pain. You can have just a few small, crusty, and sore pustules or countless, however you must be careful because once you have them it's difficult to leave them alone.

Causes of Pimples On Scalp

This annoying scalp condition commonly arises when your scalp becomes oilier than normal. For instance, when you don't wash your hair habitually or when you utilize hair care products that incorporate a substantial quantity of oil. It's also more probable to occur during periods of high stress for both men and women of all ages.

You may also develop pimples on scalp due to excessive head sweating, which produces a humid environment for bacteria to thrive. There are other causes of this form of acne such as nutritional deficiencies, heredity, hormonal imbalance, drug toxicity, seasonal changes, beverages containing caffeine, intake of certain spices, and excessive exposure to heat or sunlight.

This kind of acne generally manifests itself as little white and yellow pustules. When pimples on scalp are caused by yeast they could spread to the whole crown of your head and demand special relief. You may also get scars that appear like those resulting from chicken pox.

Treatment

Keeping good scalp hygiene is the first and safest patch up you can take to treat this condition. Get an anti dandruff shampoo, or one manufactured for oily hair and use it along with an adequate conditioner. There are shampoos containing tea tree oil, lavender oil, or zinc which help decrease oil production of the scalp as well as cleanse your skin and hair without over drying them.

You may also keep in mind hair products recommended to treat seborrhea or use astringents moderately to prevent over drying your scalp, otherwise your pimples on scalp will go on. Another good patch up is to drink a lot of water. Water keeps your skin healthy and it helps to cause less oil.

If your scalp acne is mild, you can also treat it with medicaments used for acne on the face and body. Some satisfactory over-the-counter products are those containing salicylic acid. Apply these products exclusively on affected areas using a Q-tip as they can create too much dryness.

Keep away from any product that contains benzoyl peroxide, specifically if you have chemically textured or color-treated hair. The peroxide, when it comes into contact with your hair, can change its color and give you an awful look. Treating pimples on scalp can be problematic if you have other scalp headaches such as dandruff and a very oily scalp.

If your acne doesn't clear with any of these pointers, or if you have a more extreme form of scalp acne or your condition becomes too painful and uncomfortable, you should call in a doctor or a dermatologist.

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Pimples on scalp, Possible causes and Treatment

Pimples on scalp, in some severe cases, might involve with hair loss. When it comes to scalp problems like scalp pimples or scalp psoriasis, hair loss would be the leading concern to a lot of people. Once people find some unusual scalp irritation, they would become worried if they would become bald one day. These worries makes sense as we know that scalp acne, in most cases, are connected with inflammation with the hair follicles. It might be the major difference between pimples on head and other places such pimples on back. However, pimples scalp is nothing else but skin. From this point of view, it is exactly the same thing as pimples on other places and the treatment and the method of pimple popping should be almost the same.

Possible causes of pimples on scalp

What causes pimples on scalp remains unclear so far. The popular explanations are as follows:

1. We believe that most of cases of scalp pimples are caused by the imbalance of sebum secretion. If yours are oily skin, probably you are prone to itchy scalp once the pores are blocked by excessive sebum secretion or other reasons. If yours are dry skin, normally it won't cause scalp acne. However, if it is severe enough, you have to give it a try to normal dry scalp remedies or home remedy for dry scalp;
2. Another possibility is the infection caused by scratching by hands;
3. cleaning too often can also resulting in fungal infection;
4. The improper selection of shampoo can damage the scalp so that scalp acne occur.
5. It might also be caused by folliculitis. However, folliculitis is usually relatively larger, which can be ruled out very easily;
6. Micro-organisms such as yeast and mites and so on can also cause itchy skin too.

Treatment for Scalp Pimples

Exfoliate your scalp. Dead skin cells on the scalp also clog the hair follicles or pores. While shampooing can remove much of this dead layer of skin, cleaning the scalp directly can also help. There are commercial scalp scrubbers that gently exfoliate the scalp. You can also use homemade scalp cleaners. Use aspirin which is made of salicylic acid. Let several aspirins dissolve in a bowl of warm water. Then use an old toothbrush to greatly scrub each section of the scalp. This will remove all dead skin cells and unclog the pores.

Shampoo hair and scalp frequently. Scalp acne is the result of too much oil on the skin. Hormones can over stimulate the oil glands on the skin which overproduces sebum, natural oil. Some people have oily hair as a result of too much oil. If you suffer from scalp acne you have to increase the number of times you wash your hair each week. Choose a shampoo for your hair type. Be certain to rinse the hair thoroughly to remove all traces of the shampoo.

Condition only your hair. After each shampoo you need to condition the hair to make it manageable and to replenish the oils that have been washed away. But those with scalp acne do not need any more lubricants on the hair. When conditioning the hair do not rub the product into the scalp. Try to add the conditioner about one inch away from the scalp. Rinse thoroughly so no residue remains.

Use a homemade rinse after each shampoo. After you clean and condition your hair, a good astringent for the scalp is a rinse made of apple cider vinegar. Add a few ounces of the vinegar to water and pour through the hair. This ascetic acid restores the ph balance of the hair and also helps to cut down on pimples.
Apply acne medication to pimples. When you find a pimple on your scalp, use over-the-counter acne treatments like benzyl peroxide. This will help to dry out and treat the pimple.

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