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CHOOSE THE PERFECT SKIN CARE PRODUCT FOR YOUR SKIN

Everyone has different needs for their skin care regimen and choosing the right product is very important. Unless you know which skin care product to choose, you could easily end up doing a disservice to your skin. Knowing Your Type Does your skin tend toward dryness or is it oily? You`ll probably have a pretty good idea if you face either of these extremes, but to be sure, you can take a tissue and press it lightly over your entire face. If it comes away greasy, chances are your skin is on the oily side. However, not everyone fits into these two categories, combination skin is a mixture of the two types and you`ll find that your T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) tends to be oily, but the cheeks are often too dry. This type of complexion requires special care, the dry spots need to be moisturized, but the oily areas will need oil absorption. Knowing what your complexion type is will help quite a bit when it comes to choosing the right skin care product. Since many products are designed specifically for one type of skin, you`ll need to pay attention to this. Know Your Ingredients Some people are sensitive to specific chemicals that are found ... [more..]

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Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 Skin Care No Comments

ANTI-AGING SKIN CARE

". For those born with great genes, aging skin is delayed. More often than not, however, aging skin must have a beauty regimen on a daily basis to retain texture, buoyancy and prevent wrinkles. Aging isn't the only element that damages skin. Improper sun protection, pollutants, poor diet and other factors such as cigarette smoking or overindulgence in alcohol, all damage skin from the inside that eventually begins to affect outer layers of skin. Anti-aging skin care is a priority no one can afford to ignore. Skin ages by degree and accelerates by midlife and beyond. Slowing that aging process isn't impossible. Using the right skin care products is the first step to retard damage to skin that's lost its radiance and texture. Aging skin needs moisture in order to maintain suppleness. It also requires anti-oxidants to protect it from further damage. Beautiful skin is always an attention-getter. Decreasing the signs of aging around the eyes, mouth and chin can be accomplished with healthy regimen of anti-aging skin care products designed especially for aging skin. Anything of great value always requires attention and care. This is especially true of skin. Applying moisturizers regularly, pampering the skin with nourishing skin care ... [more..]

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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 Skin Care No Comments

ANTI AGING SKIN CARE – WHAT TO AVOID AND WHAT TO LOOK FOR

When looking for an anti aging skin care product, you should be looking for one with natural ingredients. What you put on you skin is absorbed into your bloodstream, so essentially if the ingredients in your antiaging skin cream is not something you want in your body, you shouldn’t be putting it on your body. A lot of companies use all kinds of chemicals in their anti aging skin care products. These chemicals and synthetic products may be harming our bodies. One of the ingredients in cosmetics and antiaging skin cream that is surrounded by controversy is parabens. One of the debates is - can this product cause breast cancer? One scientific study found parabens in samples of breast tumors. Other studies are not convinced this evidence is damaging enough to cause alarm. Just a little information I discovered about parabens when I looked up the word online, because I wanted to know what tree or plant a paraben came from. I learned some parabens are found naturally in the fruit of the blueberry shrub, where it acts as an antimicrobial agent. I thought that’s good, until I read a little further where I learned all commercially used parabens are ... [more..]

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Monday, June 28th, 2010 Skin Care No Comments

ARE BOTANICAL SKIN CARE PRODUCTS EFFECTIVE?

Are botanical skin care products effective? Yes they are! They keep your skin moist and youthful looking. When combining several natural ingredients together, one skin care company has come up with a powerfully effective product. In order for the natural ingredients to work effectively in botanical skin care products, you must put a little science in there to process the extracts of these very effective skin care ingredients. When you have several natural substances all working together in effective botanical skin care products, you will have one of the best skin care creams on the market today. One of the best botanical skin care ingredients is called phytessence wakame. It is derived from a specific type of Japanese sea kelp. The properties of this substance help keep your skin soft, smooth and moist. In addition, it’s antioxidant properties help fight skin inflammation and it helps your body keep its hyaluronic acid levels at a good level. Hyaluronic acid helps keep your skin firm and supple. It works with vital skin proteins called collagen and elastin. Have you heard of macadamia oil? Well it is also a botanical skin care ingredient that helps keep the skin looking and feeling youthful. It ... [more..]

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Sunday, June 27th, 2010 Skin Care No Comments

DOES BLACK SKIN CARE NEED SPECIAL INGREDIENTS?

Special Ingredients are not necessarily required for black skin care.  This may be new to some but good natural skin care products work for African American skin as well as white, tan or any other skin tone.  Skin is basically skin. The difference may be that  some skin is subject to problems that others may not have.  Here is what all skin types should avoid and what all skin tones need. Ingredients to Avoid -Sodium methyl paraben (all parabens)-Petroleum-based products-Chemical bleaching agents *Sodium methyl paraben - One ingredient that is commonly found in skin care lines is sodium methyl paraben.  It, as well as, all parabens have been found in breast cancer patients. It is best to not  use any product containing parabens.  Sodium methyl paraben can result in de-pigmentation that may be permanent. *Petroleum-based products - Petroleum based products can cause damage to the skin, namely, hyper pigmentation.  Petroleum can cause uneven spots to appear on the skin.  Wood based alcohols and propylene glycol and do the same.  Petroleum based products often cause oiliness which is what they deceptively promote to prevent.  Petroleum, mineral oil and others can make one ill and cause bad skin appearance. *Chemical bleaching agents ... [more..]

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Saturday, June 26th, 2010 Skin Care No Comments

A GUIDE TO HOLISTIC AND 100% PURE SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

  Have you ever taken a look at skin care product labels and realized you can’t even pronounce most of the names of the ingredients listed? That’s because most skin care products these days contain more synthetic chemical ingredients than we can count with our two hands. In spite of the fact that numerous studies have come out pointing out the dangers of these different chemical ingredients, many big skin care companies keep using them and regulations remain lax. However, recently there has been a movement of people who seek 100% pure skin care products that only use the highest quality, natural ingredients.   Holistic skin care is rising in popularity because a growing number of people are becoming concerned with the effects their lifestyles have on the state of their skin as well as the effects skin care products have. First and foremost, it is important to have a diet that revolves around whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and lean proteins. Secondly, you have to make sure you consume an adequate amount of water. What you eat and drink will have a dramatic impact on the condition of your skin.   In 100% pure skin care, it is ... [more..]

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Friday, June 25th, 2010 Skin Care No Comments