Archive for August, 2009

What You Should Look Out For In A Skin Care Moisturizer Cream And Why?

August 31st, 2009 by Gina | No Comments | Filed in Skin Care
Vijay Raisinghani asked:


Our skin has its own natural oils which keep it well moisturized and nourished. It is important to use the right skin care cream, which has natural ingredients compatible with our own natural oils (sebum). Here is your guide to find the best skin care moisturizer cream which can give you a smooth, soft and radiant skin.

The market is flooded with numerous brands of skin care creams. You should be skilled in finding out the best skin care moisturizer cream for yourself. Different parts of the body require different types of creams depending on the level of dryness, moisturization needs and skin type.

An oily skin requires special moisturizing ingredients in the skin care cream that are able to balance the sebum production of the skin. Excessive secretion of oils by the skin drains the body’s resources and makes the skin oily, full of acnes and unhealthy. While a dry skin is prone to premature skin aging and looks dull and lifeless.

While looking for the right skin care moisturizer cream, you should also be vigilant against harmful chemicals substances. Some of them that are widely used because they are cheap are parabens, alcohols, mineral oils, dioxanes and fragrances.

Alcohols make the skin excessively dry by stripping off the skin’s natural acid mantle. This makes the skin vulnerable to attacks of bacteria, moulds and viruses. They cause allergic reactions, irritations, rashes and cause photosensitivity.

Parabens are preservatives used in skin care creams. They are carcinogens and cause cancerous breast tumors! Fragrances are made out of synthetic chemicals and they cause a lot of problems like hormonal disruptions, depression, anxiety and hyperactivity. They interfere with the normal functioning of the central nervous system.

You should be watchful and should avoid products that contain such hazardous substances. They do no good for skin health, but they pose a serious threat to our overall health.

You should look out for cutting edge scientifically proven natural ingredients like Cynergy TK, Phytessence Wakame and Nano-Lipobelle CoQ10. They are used in the elite skin care moisturizer creams due to their extraordinary role in anti aging and skin rejuvenation. These are even used by Hollywood celebrities to maintain their young looks and attractiveness!

Cynergy TK enhances the natural production of youth giving skin proteins collagen and elastin in the body itself. This restarts the fountain of youth within and gives young, beautiful and smooth skin.

Phytessence Wakame is the best kept Japanese skin care beauty secret ingredient. It is rich in minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and calcium (contains 15 times more calcium than milk). It gives a creamy, soft and fair complexioned skin.

Nano-Lipobelle CoQ10 is the most cutting-edge antioxidant. It is the nano emulsion version of coenzyme Q10-the well known supplement and antioxidant. It penetrates 7 layers deep down the skin and counters free radical damage on skin cells and tissues before it occurs. This way it prevents skin aging and gives a wrinkle free, youthful and radiant skin.

Visit my website to find out more of such amazing natural ingredients that you should look out for and what substances you should be avoiding in the best skin care moisturizer cream, so that you can achieve a young, beautiful and naturally glowing skin.



Daniel

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Organic Skin Care-The Best Solution On the Market

August 30th, 2009 by Gina | No Comments | Filed in Health
Chris Hunter asked:


Nowadays, people’s concern about green living is beyond the environment issue to personal care and a lot of individuals are now interested in organic skin care. Purifying the workplaces and homes are not enough but you need to cleanse your body as well as your skin. Organic skin care is necessary especially if you want to keep your skin clean and healthy.

A lot of non-organic products in the market contain high percentage of water as the base ingredient. Though water is known to be a natural ingredient, these products are highly diluted, which are not effective in cleaning your skin. In addition, you have to be aware of the fact that many non-natural skin care products use mixtures of artificial fillers and thickeners to make their products creamy and smooth. Others even use chemicals as preservatives that are harmful to the skin and to the overall health. It is recommended to select an organic skin care product and the best way to do this is to read the labels carefully.

Natural skin care products use mineral and plant ingredients that are usually referred as botanical-based. A natural and organic skin care product does not use any chemical or man-made ingredients. Its main focus is the rejuvenation of the skin and stimulation of cell growth, which begins with proper cleansing, gentle toning and then followed by moisturizing. The good thing about organic skin care is that it is not harsh to the skin. Though deep cleansing is necessary for the skin, it must not be done in a method that can strip away the natural oils of the skin.

Nowadays, organic food is becoming an accepted lifestyle and the popularity toward organic skin care is increasing. Each day, more people are getting interested in shifting into organic skin care products. There are a lot of organic skin care products can cleanse, exfoliate, condition, hydrate, nourish, purify and moisturize the skin. Products are certified organic are those that contain materials grown on soil and pesticide-free. You can be sure that organic products are free from insecticides, synthetic pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, and chemical and hormones fertilizers.

It is a fact that using organic skin care products has a lot of benefits. We are all aware that it is hard to trust any product that was manufactured in a laboratory because of the chemicals involved in the process. With this in mind, many individuals are becoming more interested in the numerous benefits of organic and natural skin care products. Though there is a large number of people that benefit from commercial skin care products, it is difficult to ignore the harmful effects with their use.

A busy life and stressful surrounding can greatly affect the skin’s condition and there are countless skin care products in market today that attempt to bring back the main qualities of the skin and try to protect it from the harmful effects of the daily life. Because of the fact that organic skin care products do not utilize chemicals, they carry great advantage of giving harmful effects to the skin. Using organic skin care products is definitely an effective way to keep your skin healthy and more youthful-looking.



Tyler

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Skin Care Tips-The Best Ways to Treat Your Skin

August 30th, 2009 by Gina | No Comments | Filed in Health
Chris Hunter asked:


Skin is one of the most important parts of the body because it protects the entire body from different kinds of harmful elements and it requires constant care. Dirt, sun, dust and harmful chemicals can easily damage the skin so we need effective skin care tips in order to protect ourselves from dangerous substances.

One of the best skin care tips is to have a natural skin care routine to pamper the skin and protect it from premature aging and skin disease. External and internal factors can bring negative effects to the skin. External factors include the sun’s harmful UV rays, dust and dirt while internal factors are the unhealthy foods we consume.

What we eat greatly affect the condition of our skin. Though genes have a lot to do in determining skin condition and an individual can have a bad skin because of hormonal imbalance in some age, eating unhealthy foods can seriously damage the skin. This issue cannot be solved through external care.

Here are some skin care tips for a healthy and clear skin.

1.    The most important of all the skin care tips is maintaining your skin clean. It is recommended to use mild facial wash for your skin type rather than using soap for your face. You can also use natural home remedies to keep your skin healthy, beautiful and glowing. For instance, use lemon juice, rose water and fruit juices in order to clean and wipe your face, which can help you look and feel refreshed. People who have dry skin are recommended to use a dash of milk cream mixed with a drop of lemon and rub it on the skin.

2.    Remember that drinking a lot of fluids is best to keep the skin healthy. As much as possible, have at least eight to ten glasses of water each day. Fruit juices are also helpful for their nutritional content.

3.    Make sure to apply sunscreen lotion whenever you go out. Sunscreen is necessary to protect the skin from the dangerous UV rays of the sun, which is known to cause damages such as blemishes, pigmentation, burn mask, premature aging and even skin cancer.

4.    It is best to avoid any unhealthy foods especially if you are already experiencing acne or skin irritation. Do not drink too much coffee, alcohol, saturated drinks and tea to avoid skin acne outbreaks. In addition, smoking is known to have bad effects to the skin. Tobacco tends to make the skin dry and dull. If you lessen or stop consuming these things, your skin will look a lot younger and healthier.

5.    If you are one of those people who cannot keep up with their busy schedules and cannot find time to take care of their skin properly, it is advisable to keep moist tissues inside your bag or purse to wipe your face and remove sweat and dirt. Make sure to apply sunscreen and mild moisturizer on your skin before going outside to protect your skin. However, no matter how busy you are, do not forget to wash your face before going to bed. Remove make up and apply a good moisturizer that is best fro the type of your skin.



Franklin

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Aging Gracefully: Skin Care in Your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and Beyond

August 29th, 2009 by Gina | No Comments | Filed in Skin Care
Dr Danny Siegenthaler asked:


How to keep your skin looking great!

Invest some time and care!

Everyone wants to have younger looking skin. Unfortunately, even the most expensive skin care products, with all their claims of ‘reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles’, can’t turn back the years. However, don’t despair! There are steps that we can all take to make sure our skin looks healthy and vibrant and stays wrinkle-free for longer. All we’ve got to do is invest some time and care in looking after it.

It is important to understand the basic function of our skin in order to look after it properly. The skin is our body’s largest organ and comprises three major layers:

The Epidermis: This layer has five sub-layers; the outer layer consists of mainly dead cells which are continuously shed and replaced by cells beneath. The epidermis is also responsible for ‘water proofing’ your skin, protecting your skin from potential invasion of microbes and generate new skin cells which move from the deep layer of the epidermis to the outer layer, where they are eventually shed.

The Dermis: Is the ‘middle layer of the skin and is composed of connective tissue containing collagen and elastin. The dermis is thick in the palms and soles and very thin in the eyelids. It contains blood vessels, nerves, glands, and hair follicles.

The Subcutaneous layer: This layer consists of areolar and adipose tissue. Fibres from the dermis extend down into the subcutaneous layer and anchor the skin to it. The subcutaneous layer, in turn, attaches to underlying tissues and organs.

Aging of the skin

There are several factors influencing how quickly our skin ages, ranging from genetic factors, your natural skin type, as well as external factors such as exposure to sunlight, environmental factors and whether you smoke or not. In general, pale skins wrinkle faster than darker skins, which are protected by increased amounts of pigment and lipids.

Another vital factor is, of course, our age. Our skin looks and functions very differently at 20 as opposed to when we are 60.

Below is a skin care plan of how to look after your skin as the decades go by and how to adapt your skin care regime accordingly.

Looking after your skin in your 20s

Your 20s is a great time for your skin. You’ve left behind the adolescence acne and your skin has a radiant, youthful glow and the epidermis is well toned.

However, this is not the time to be complacent. In your 20s skin cell renewal drops by up to 28 per cent, dead skin cells are not as easily shed and external factors are starting to have a greater impact, leaving your skin slightly duller.

According to dermatologists, 80 per cent of all aging can be directly related to exposure to sunlight. Therefore, it is a good idea to avoid the mid-day sun, or if you have to be out in the heat of the day (especially in countries like Australia), than cover up. Penetrating UVA rays will start to damage collagen fibres and elastin coils in your skin.

Smoking one factor you can control and now would be a good time to quite. Smoking inhibits oxygen getting to the outer layer of your skin and has a premature aging effect. In addition, smoking can cause fine lines around the mouth over the years and this is to be avoided – if you want to keep your good looks.

Looking after your skin in your 30s

By the time you get to your 30s skin cell turnover has slowed. Environmental damage from pollution, smoke and sunlight are starting to take their toll on the dermis, causing collagen fibres to loosen so that skin starts to loose its tone and develop fine lines and wrinkles. When you smile, subcutaneous fat forms ridges and refuse to bounce back as readily as it once did. Your first wrinkles may start to appear.

By now you should have established a daily skincare regime that involves exfoliating (two or three times a week), cleansing, moisturising and sun protection for your skin. In your 30s, it’s important to maintain a balanced diet consisting of fresh fruits, vegetables, grains and fish, which are high in antioxidants such as Vitamins A, B, C and E. These Vitamins counteract free radicals in your body that help the skin to repair itself, produce the enzymes that stabilise collagen production, and stay moist and healthy. For further protection, try using a day crème, such as one that contains vitamin E, for example: Wildcrafted’s Age Defying Essence.

Alcohol should only be consumed in moderation as it deprives your skin of vital nutrients and may cause your facial blood vessels to become dilated leading to permanent, red ‘spider veins’ on your cheeks and in men often across the nose.

Maintaining well hydrated tissues by drinking plenty of water each and every day (3 litres a day is not at all excessive) is vital to retain moisture in your skin. In addition, you should ensure that you get enough quality sleep.

Looking after your skin in your 40s

In your 40s, collagen fibres decrease in number, stiffen, break apart, and form into a shapeless, matted tangle. Elastic fibres lose some of their elasticity, thicken into clumps, and fray. The result is the skin forms crevices and furrows known as lines and wrinkles. In addition, loss of fat in the subcutaneous layer leaves your skin more fragile, whereas the dermis will continue to lose its elasticity. A rich nourishing night crème, such as Wildcrafted’s rejuvenating night crème, becomes a vital part of your skin care regime.

During this time the stratum corneum (the outer layer of the epidermis) starts to grow even thicker, as dead skin cells hang around for longer. If you are not already using an exfoliant regularly, now is a good time to get into the habit of exfoliating your skin regularly using a facial scrub – 2-3 times a week is all that’s necessary. You could also use a cream containing Rose oil, Jojoba oil or similar, as these contain natural AHA’s (alpha hydroxy acids) and to help remove dead skin cells.

As deeper wrinkles start to form, you may wish to use a complete skin care system, which systematically helps you to nourish and moisturise your skin on all levels. Choose natural skin care products for your daily skin care regime, as you do not want to introduce unnecessary toxins into your system by using products full of unpronounceable chemicals. Quality natural skin care systems, such as Wildcrafted’s range of natural skin care systems should be matched to your specific skin type.

Looking after your skin in your 50s and above

As we reach our 50s and beyond, the hair and nails grow more slowly. Langerhans cells (involved in the immune response, dwindle in number, thus decreasing the immune responsiveness of older skin. Decreased size of sebaceous (oil) glands leads to dry and broken skin that is more susceptible to infection.

In women, after the menopause, decreased oestrogen levels mean that skin lose its plumpness and tone, and it may be left dry, itchy and more sensitive to allergens.

At this stage in your life it is important to take that extra care of your skin’s health. Mature skin is more fragile, prone to injury and infection and bruises easily. As if this was not bad enough, it also takes longer to heal. Taking care of your skin will reduce the aging effect; keep it healthier as well as more resistant to injury and infections. Remember, a face that has a lived in look is much more attractive than a Botox face and character is much more beauty.



Allen

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Anti Aging Skin Care - Natural Skin Care Products

August 22nd, 2009 by Gina | No Comments | Filed in Health
Vikram kuamr asked:


You can take years off of your appearance when you look for natural skin care products that are created to reduce the signs of aging on your skin. There are many different anti aging skin care products on the market today, but not all are equal. When you are looking for skin care products that will erase wrinkles and lines, you need to look for anti aging skin care products that consist of cleansers as well as serums that can take care of your entire face. 

 

Instead of just using a skin care cream for your entire face, you need to take a look at the areas of your face that need more care. Good anti aging skin care products are those that not only consist of cleansers and toners to help erase lines and make your skin more supple, but also those that will focus on areas of the face that need more care. These include the eyes and throat as well as the face. Some areas of the face and body need more attention than others. Good natural skin care products consist of sets that allow for all areas to be covered. 

 

In addition to looking for various natural skin care products in your skin care kit, you should also choose natural skin care products that are made from natural ingredients instead of chemicals. Many of the products on the market are filled with chemicals that are not good for the skin. Natural skin care products are safe to put on the face and are able to be absorbed into the skin without problems. 

 

It is also important to look at your skin care type and choose anti aging skin care products that have been created for your type of skin. Dry skin and oily skin need different types of care. Good natural skin care products will be formulated for special types of skin. While most people have combination skin, some have dry or oily skin as well as sensitive skin. When you look for natural skin care products that are made for your special type of skin, you get better results. 

 

You do not have to put up with wrinkles and lines in this day and age. Science has done wonders when it comes to formulating anti aging skin care products made from natural ingredients that can take years off of your appearance. If you want to reduce wrinkles or prevent them from happening too soon, you can do something about it. Take a look online at the new skin care products that are made for those who want to keep their youthful appearance. With a little care, you can take years off of your face and pass for someone who is years younger. By choosing natural skin care products that are made for anti aging, you will be taking a step towards looking better and even boosting up your own self confidence. Get rid of wrinkles now by getting the perfect anti aging skin care products made just for you. 



Marian

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Organic or Natural Skin Care Products - what’s the difference?

August 22nd, 2009 by Gina | No Comments | Filed in Skin Care
Carol Belanger asked:


Today more and more people are becoming aware of the benefits nature has to offer and are seeking environmentally friendly products in their homes and in their skin care regimen. Therefore, it is no surprise that skin care manufacturers are catering to this wave of eco-friendly consumers and labeling products natural and/or organic.

The words natural and organic are interpreted and implied as the same meaning, however, there are distinct differences between the two.

Natural - this implies that one, some, or all of the ingredients are unprocessed and comes from nature, such as fruits, vitamins and minerals for instance; Aloe Vera is a natural product thus a product with Aloe Vera could be labeled natural. However, that does not mean the natural ingredient was grown organically and it does not mean that the skin care product is not mixed with synthetic/chemical ingredients. The term natural is not regulated in the skin care industry so the term natural is used loosely and extensively in marketing ploys.

Organic - means that no chemicals or pesticides were used during the growth of various plants and herbs. Additionally, the processes to extract the various oils from the plant did not use any type of chemical processing.  If a product with Aloe Vera in it is labeled organic, then the Aloe would have had to been grown without any type of pesticides and there would be no chemical processing to extract the oils from the plant.  Thus the product could be labeled organic.

A good analogy would be a skin care product which lists papaya and Aloe Vera. If the papaya, and Aloe Vera were grown with any type of pesticides then the skin care product can not be labeled organic, however, it could be labeled all natural and still can contain harmful chemicals.

Additionally, just because a product is labeled natural or organic that does not mean you will not have an allergic reaction. A product made with beeswax or honey would not be recommended for people that are allergic to bees, a product with almond oil would not be recommended for people with nut allergies. A skin test is always recommended with any new skin care product whether it be a synthetic, natural or organic product.

The word botanical is used a lot in skin care products too. This implies that the product includes ingredients that are derived from plants and/or trees, such as Aloe Vera and coconut. Again, botanical products can be labeled as natural but does not mean they are also organic.

Currently there are no legal standards for the terms organic and/or natural for personal care products sold in the United States. Therefore, skin care manufacturers are allowed to make all kinds of claims that their products are pure, natural and/or organic. A case in point is Clairol Herbal Essences which gave users an “organic experience”, however there isn’t much about this product that is herbal or organic as it contains more than a dozen synthetic petrochemicals and has a moderate toxicity rating. Visit Campaign for Safe Cosmetics on the web to read more about your skin care products.

The skin care product industry is a billion dollar business and the claims they make concerning their products may or may not be true. Additionally, if you are paying top dollar for cosmetics that read pure, natural or organic, read the label, research and decide for yourself. The most prominent ingredient on the label will be at the top of the ingredient list and the least ingredient at the bottom. So if your natural or organic ingredient is at the bottom of the ingredient list chances are the amount in the product is minute and has no significant value for your skin.

As a personal note, I would like to state that I do believe in the natural and organic concept in skin care products, although if I am buying natural or organic products I expect them to be just, natural with safe synthetic chemicals or truly organic. There are so many chemicals in skin care products that can be harmful to your health and these chemicals are so detrimental to our environment so I read the labels and do the research to find some “green” in the products I use.

For skin care recipes, great skin care articles and wonderful products and ebooks visit Complete Skin Care Therapy    



Lester

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Skin Care Products - Choosing The Right Skin Care

August 18th, 2009 by Gina | No Comments | Filed in Health
Vikram kuamr asked:


When it comes to skin care products, you may be confused as to the many different products that are on the market that focus on skin care for your skin care type as well as specialty areas of your face. It is never too soon or too late to start taking care of your skin, especially with the latest skin care products that are on the market today. 

 

When looking for skin care for yourself, first look to entire kits of skin care solutions. The kits should consist of cleansing solutions as well as protective creams and serums that will keep the wrinkles at bay. If you are looking for a way to take years off of your appearance, you can find it with the modern skin care solutions being offered today. These skin care products use serums that are composed of properties that are already in your skin and work naturally to restore your skin to youthfulness. 

 

Cleansing is the first step towards skin care. If your skin is not properly cleansed, then you are wasting your time putting creams on your face. Forget about soap as it dries out your skin and also contains chemicals that can cause you harm as they are absorbed into your skin. It is essential that you choose skin care products that contain a good deep cleanser in addition to moisturizers for your face. You need to make sure that your pores are completely cleansed out when you are taking care of your skin so that you can prevent the signs of aging.

 

Not everyone has the same type of skin. Your skin may be oily or dry.  Or it may be combination skin. You need to look for skin care products that not only address aging, but also will be ideal for your skin type. Skin care works when you address the type of skin that you have with the correct products. 

 

Special serums that are designed for parts of your face that are more sensitive are also an important part of your skin care routine. For example, the skin around your eyes is every thin and more prone to wrinkles than any other part of your face. The best skin care products address this fact and have serums that are especially made for problem areas of your skin. 

 

By taking care of your skin with new skin care products that are made for anti aging, you will be amazed at the results. You do not have to put up with the natural signs of aging that appear on your face if you do not want to. You can take care of your skin with skin care products that retard aging and will make your skin look years younger. By using these products regularly, you will be fighting the signs of time that creep up on all of us. Once you get into a regular skin care routine, you will start to notice positive results right away and will look younger and gain more confidence when it comes to your appearance. Fight time with skin care that is made to reduce the signs of aging and make your skin look soft and supple.



Darryl

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Serious Skin Care for Men. But Do They Need It?

August 17th, 2009 by Gina | No Comments | Filed in 527
Peter Clark asked:


Women are very interested in the science of skin care, particularly as they age. As those wrinkles and lines form, as they notice their skin starting to sag and look less youthful, they begin to consider the use of good skin care products. But what about skin care for men?

For men, skin care can be something that they never consider. The closest they may come will often be the use of an aftershave so that they smell better. However there are good reasons why they ought to consider high quality skin care for men.

You see skin care isn’t just about looking good, although more and more men are also becoming interested in their looks. But skincare for men is also about health. Because our skin is the biggest organ in our bodies, and just like other organs our skin is affected by age, and can become unhealthy.

Often if our skin is unhealthy that’s a reflection of our general state of health. Unhealthy skin, unhealthy inside. So serious skin care for men, or for that matter women, doesn’t just involve the use of high quality skin care products, though of course that’s essential.

Good mens skin care involves a total approach. If unhealthy inside equals unhealthy skin, then healthy inside equals healthy skin. And this is equally true for women. So good diet, including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, and a good exercise regime both contribute to overall health, and good skin health.

And there’s 2 things that men should never do if they want to maintain overall skin health. The first is to smoke and the second is to avoid sunburn. Both are extremely damaging to the skin, and both can lead to serious skin problem.

Smoking, for example causes vascular problems, and poor blood circulation is not good for the skin. And sunburn can lead to serious skin problems, including skin cancer.

So men, like women, should take care of their overall health as a part of a good skin care routine. Good skin care for men starts exactly where it starts for women.

And for men, skin care should also involve the use of high quality skin care products and anti aging products. Men also should be able to maintain healthy skin that keeps adequate levels of moisture, for example. And which has good levels of collagen and elastin, 2 essential skin proteins that help maintain skin complexion, suppleness, youthfulness and skin elasticity.

As men age their skin loses skin collagen and skin elastin, and it’s essential to replace these. Using a skin care product that has collagen and elastin in it won’t replace the lost collagen and elastin as the molecules of these 2 skin proteins are too large to penetrate the skin, so remain on the surface.

But modern science has found a way to stimulate the skin to produce more of it’s own collagen and elastin, and the best skin care products in the world contain ingredients that will replace lost collagen and elastin like that. Way more effective than trying to replace them by adding them to the bottle and hoping they go in, which they won’t.

So for men, as for women, a total approach is needed to skin care. Serious skin care for men requires a healthy lifestyle, avoiding smoking and sunburn, and the use of the worlds best skin care products.

The worlds best mens skin care products aren’t found on the shelves of your local department store, just as the worlds best womens skin care products aren’t found there either. You have to track them down, they’re made by a small niche skin care company.

So men, skin care is important. Be serious about skin care for men, and you, and your skin, will be healthy and look great, and serve you well into old age.



Timothy

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5 Things You Must Know Before Buying Men’s Skin Care Products

August 17th, 2009 by Gina | No Comments | Filed in 515
Marilynn Syrett asked:


Men have been notorious of being careless with their skin. Their skin care regimens seldom go beyond soap and water.

However, lately there has been increased awareness among men about the needs and requirements of their skin and this has fuelled a market segment consisting of special skin care products for men. There is such an extensive range of men’s skin care products available in the market that it gets difficult sometimes to make a sane choice.

While some prefer to try out a variety of skin care products to see what works for them, others stick to one particular product and hope it does the trick. Choosing skin care products that work well for your particular skin can be a daunting task. This is because there is plethora of options available, all of them claiming to be the best and promising to do wonders to the skin. In midst of all these, how do you know what the best skin care product is for you.

Here are 5 points you should consider while buying skin care products for men.

Know Your Skin Type

Before you go about finding skin care products, you should know what exactly your skin needs. And this can only be assessed by knowing your skin type. Is it normal, dry, oily, combination or sensitive? Skin care products are designed to address the specific requirements of the various types of skin. For example, dry skin needs more moisture, oily skin needs controlled exfoliation, acne prone skin needs bacteria fighting ingredients that heal acne and so on. Determining your skin type will let you know what skin care products best suit you.

Get a Men’s Cleanser

Cleansers are a very important part of the skin care regimen. And since men’s skin is intrinsically different from women’s they need special cleansers designed for their specific gender. Men generally have bigger skin pores than women and accumulate comparatively more dirt and debris. Thus they need a tougher cleanser that can flush out the toxins and clean the skin well.



Include a Toner & Moisturizer in your Regimen


Most people fail to realize the importance of toners in the skin care regimen and prefer not to use it at all. Men’s skin succumbeds to harsh treatments like shaving and this disrupts the pH balance of the skin. Toners not only help balance the pH levels of the skin but also ensure that the skin pores are absolutely clean and no residue of cleanser is left behind.

Additionally, when the skin is stripped ofnatural moistures due to shaving and cleansing, using a moisturizer hydrates the skin and restores the lost moisture. However, if you have oily or acneic skin, use a lightweight oil-free moisturizer. Moisturizers relieve skin dryness and prevent premature aging of the skin and keep wrinkles and fine lines at bay.

Buy Skin Treatment Products

If you have severe skin conditions like acne, anti-aging concerns or so on, make sure you buy specialized skin treatment products rather than general skin care products. This is because treatment products address specific skin concerns, go to the root level of the problem and cure the same.

Obagi Clenziderm M.D. Acne Therapeutic System for Normal to Oily Skin – It is a three step system that identifies and treats the primary causes of acne and help promote a clear skin. The system includes:

Obagi Daily Care Foaming Cleanser (4 fl. oz) – To clean off all the dirt and debris from the skin and reveal brighter skin from within

Obagi Pore Therapy (4 fl oz) – To clean the skin pores of dirt and oil residues

Obagi Serum Gel (1.8 fl oz) – To deep cleanse and treat acne with benzoyl peroxide

Obagi Clenziderm M.D. Acne Therapeutic System for Normal to Dry Skin is the same thing as above but it treats acne concerns on normal and dry skin types. The system includes:

Obagi Daily Care Cream Cleanser (6.5 fl oz) – To remove the excessive oil residues and dirt

Obagi Therapeutic Lotion (1.6 fl. oz.) – To remove acne and prevent further breakouts and inflammations

Obagi Therapeutic Moisturizer (1.7 fl oz) – To moisturize and hydrate your skin

Buy Suitable Shaving Products

Make sure the shaving products that you buy suit your epidermis type and care for your specific skin condition. Shaving products generally are comprised of three major components – Pre-Shave, Shaving Creams and Aftershave. All these products have moisturizing and conditioning agents that hydrate the skin and enhance its quality.



Mario

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How Can Natural Skin Care Products Make A Difference?

August 13th, 2009 by Gina | No Comments | Filed in Health
Modi Ronen asked:


Everyone is going natural, and who can blame them? The skin is one of the body’s most noticeable features. It is constantly exposed to chemicals and other harmful influences like UV rays and stress. The foods we put into our bodies can also influence the appearance of our skin. Since there are enough chemicals and negative influences affecting our skin, we should steer clear of chemical-based skin care products, and opt for a more natural approach. Here are some of the benefits of using natural skin care products:

1. No chemicals. Each day we are around chemicals that are used to clean, gas from vehicles, and some of us are even around cigarette smoke. These things are not good for our skin. Constant exposure to a variety of negative things can leave our skin looking aged, dry, cracked, and old. Natural products are chemical-free.

2. Natural skin care products treat the skin better than unnatural treatments do. Natural things like plants, fruits, herbs, etc., were put here to serve a purpose. It is a shame that some of us are still not taking advantage of these natural and plentiful benefits that are so readily available to us.

3. All natural skin care products possess healing properties that chemical-based skin care products do not. It is true that Mother Nature has given us all that we will ever need to take good care of our skin. Natural skin care products not only help to take care of your skin, they get down into the deeper layers of the skin to repair it and permanently heal it.

4. There are no allergic reactions. There is no eye redness, and no other forms of irritation to deal with. All of the man-made substances are absent, so there is no need to panic that you will be allergic to a natural skin care product.

5. Less use is needed. Since the products are genuine, there is no need to go back and constantly repair the damage done over and over again. All natural skin care products provide better quality, and the creams last longer when not being used.

6. Natural skin care products do not do additional damage to your skin. Chemical-based skin care products might appear to do some temporary repair to your skin, but over time, they are actually damaging your skin. This is what leads to the constant usage of chemical-based skin care products. Suppose that is how they keep their business going? They give you a little bit of repair, and a little bit of damage at the same time.

7. You do not have to worry about harmful substances getting down into your blood stream. It has been proven that over 60% of chemicals that we put on our skin get absorbed into our blood streams. When chemicals absorb into our blood stream through the skin, it heightens our chances of developing eczema, allergies, breakouts, oily skin, cancer, and other various illnesses. With natural skin care products, you know exactly what is going on your skin, and you do not have to worry about getting sick.

As you can see, the benefits of using natural skin care products definitely have the upper hand over unnatural skin care products. Natural skin care is readily available to us only if we choose to use it. The results that natural skin care products have on our skin are better and longer lasting. It is no wonder why they are becoming more and more popular. It is a huge relief to know that more people are actually taking the time out to switch to something better for their skin, and easier on their health. We need to be using something that our bodies are compatible with, not something that we are constantly going to be at odds with. All natural skin care products are the answer.



Hazel

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