01/5Here are some easy fixes to embarrassing skin situations

Here are some easy fixes to embarrassing skin situations

Cold sores: Cold sores can prove to be quite troublesome and also embarrassing as they're usually located around the mouth. They get triggered by a number of factors including stress, injury, weather climate, temperature or dietary changes. Try opting for an oral or topical cream to heal your cold sores. Taking 1000mg of vitamin C a day can help prevent them from reoccurring. Applying coconut oil to the area also helps. And in case you feel a tingle that may indicate that a cold sore is about to break out, apply ice to the affected area to kill the bacteria and prevent it from spreading.

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02/5Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is when you end up with lighter or darker patches of colour on your skin. It can occur as a result of excessive light or heat exposure, can be genetically caused or is hormone induced. You can easily opt for some topical creams to help even out the pigmented areas. Also, remember to wear SPF every time you step out since sunlight is a major contribution to hyperpigmentation. You can also use ginger as a natural remedy that’ll tone and rebalance your skin’s pH level.

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03/5Severe sweating

Severe sweating

While sweating is good for the body as it cleans your pores, some people sweat profusely and that can prove to be quite embarrassing. If you don't sweat so easily and suddenly find yourself sweating too easily, don't ignore it because it may indicate some underlying health problem. For an instant cool down you can easily opt for some ice cubes. Just place them in a tea towel and gently place them at the nape of your neck as that's an important pressure point. Also, ingesting apple cider vinegar helps as it naturally balances the PH levels of your body.

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04/5Ingrown toenails

Ingrown toenails

Ingrown toenails are usually a result of poor grooming habits either because of the salon or at home. So, do opt for good salons when you go for your mani-pedis. It could also occur from wearing shoes that are too tight. Soak your feet in warm water with either Epsom salts or sea salt every night so that it softens your nail by the time you reach the doctor. These days there's also a medicinal paste that helps melt away the ingrown toenail naturally and lets a proper toenail grow in its place.

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05/5Blisters

Blisters

Blisters are most often caused by friction from shoes and are normally filled with fluid. In case one turns out to have a red ring around it, you should immediately get it checked by your doctor as that could indicate an infection. What you can do is to prep your new shoes with moisturiser so that they don't end up giving you blisters. If you apply roll-on deodorant to the back of your heel or sides of your feet it’ll help minimize sweating but it’ll also help prevent rubbing, lowering your chances of getting a blister. And most importantly, never try to pop a blister. Just apply some topical cream or essential oils every night.

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