by Nancy on October 16, 2009
When dermatologists are questioned about wrinkle creams, they are likely to say that the price of a cream doesn’t make it work any better. And that all creams bought without a prescription from $5 - $700 are not guaranteed to make your skin less wrinkled.
Dermatologists recommend using a drugstore brand like Neutrogena, Oil of Olay or Cetaphil, and applying the cream immediately after washing so that the maximum moisture is locked into your skin. Further, they say you must use it every day, 2 times a day, plus a sunscreen of minimum 30spf.
When you buy high priced creams a large portion of the cost is for advertising and packaging. The brands containing rare ingredients cost more because of the complexity of obtaining and preparing these substances. But that doesn’t mean that rare or exotic ingredients will make your skin more beautiful than Oil Of Oly and similar brands.
For a cream that actually has a dramatic affect on your skins appearance, you need a prescription: Retin A and similar creams usually contain 12% alpha hydroxyl acid. Store brands can only contain 6% tops. This ingredient actually does cause your skin to shed cells and grow a new layer. When this happens, the new layer of skin looks more dewy, smoother and more evenly colored.
If you are serious about improving your skin, go to a specialist authorized to give you an Rx: It will be worth it even if your insurance doesn’t cover the cost of the product.
by Nancy on September 17, 2009
Our skin is the largest organ of our entire body. You may have heard the joke the professor in sex ed class made:
“What is the most sensitive organ of the body?”
“No, wrong kids, its your skin.”
Since it is the largest and most sensitive part of your body, it sure makes sense to pay attention to it, and be knowledgeable about the latest skin care methods and news. Here are some sites to help you get started.
1. Skincarenet.org:
Ad free and in depth medical information about the skin, including a complete encyclopedia and dictionary, sections linking to forums, books and education, all medically based
2. Skin Care Resource Center:
Many links to independent consumer reports which rate top products, tips for how to use products
3. MenScience.com/skincare-grooming:
Especially for men, focusing on not just products, but what makes your skin unhealthy and how to change it. Teaches men how to care for their skin, special section on shaving issues
4. TheDermBlog.com:
Scientific information about everything from skin cancer to self tanning, skin bacteria and skin infections
5. DermatologistSkinCare.com:
A product purchasing site organized by brand, skin type, application area, product type. Products are along the lines of what a doctor would prescribe or advise you to use. Few or no department store or drug store brands.
6. The Cosmetic Surgery Directory Blog:
Has a form you can complete, and a cosmetic surgeon in your area will contact you. Includes large directory of cosmetic surgery articles. Full descriptions of each type of cosmetic surgery with risks to consider before undergoing a procedure
7. Saffron Rouge:
Blog author is certified in herbal medicine, evaluates every ingredient in skin care products, supports organic, and fair trade products. Sells only organic products
8. Skin Care Talk:
Community forum to talk with other consumers, upload content, take poles. Its free to join
by admin on August 25, 2009
The largest organ of the body is our skin. Not only is our skin an organ, but it’s responsible for getting rid of nearly a fourth of our bodily toxins each day. The elastic nature of the skin is designed to move as we move and protect the body from excessive sunlight, chemicals, pollution or harmful bacteria. When the skin can not properly eliminate toxins, uric acids will accumulate causing gout and a strong body odor to develop.
Feeding your Skin
Fast foods are readily available, but we can’t build healthy skin and nails with junk food! You should eat more fruits and vegetables, drink green drinks, instead of sugary drinks. Flaxseed oil and olive oil are also very helpful in keeping the skin moist and pliable. Vitamin C with bioflavonoids tightens the connective tissue of the skin and prevents varicose veins. Dark green leafy vegetables are excellent foods to help cleanse and purify the skin. Raw nuts and seeds provide wonderful oils for the skin.
Caring for Your Skin
As well as eating healthy, we must also get plenty of fresh air, exercise and wear natural fiber clothing to keep our skin healthy. Synthetic fibers keep the skin from getting air and therefore proper circulation. Do not use soaps, cosmetics or lotions that are loaded with chemicals. Also avoid deodorants that contain aluminum. You can shop at a health food or all natural store and find soaps, oils, lotions and deodorant that are made with natural ingredients.
Your skin can become very toxic from years of applying chemicals to it or wearing synthetic clothing.
Skin Brushing
Skin brushing is also one of the finest ways to detoxify the skin and promote proper circulation. Skin brushing is so important to the health of our skin and our bodies. Remember the skin is an entire organ so brushing the skin of the body can help clear up acne on the face.
You should only brush your skin with a brush made from all natural vegetable fibers before we take our showers or baths. Do not use a brush made from nylon or other synthetic materials because they can inflame the skin. Your body brush should be about the size of your hand and have a long handle so you can reach all the areas of your body.
Brushing your skin when it’s dry rather than wet is very important because it does a much better job of eliminating toxins and dead skin cells. Uric acid crystals and other acids are better eliminated when the top layer of dead skin cells have been removed. Brushing the skin allows your pours to stay open so the metabolic wastes can be released.
by admin on August 12, 2009
Women who suffer from excessive facial hair (or hirsutism) can feel extremely self-conscious, but the condition is not uncommon and affects up to 15% of women. Excessive facial hair can be embarrassing, but there are plenty of ways to remove it, either temporarily or on a more permanent basis.
Unwanted facial hair is not just an embarrassing problem for many women, it can also be an indicator of an underlying endocrine disorder, according to doctors in the United Kingdom.
Hirsutism, involves the growth of coarse hair in females in a male-like pattern. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormone disorder, is the most common cause in many cases, and 70 to 80 per cent of women with hirsutism suffer from the disorder.
Studies also showed that majority of women suffering from this disturbing condition are not willing to consult a doctor. In particular, it is upsetting for younger women when going through the emotional and psychosocial upheaval of adulthood.
Depending on the cause, there are a number of ways to manage this condition. Lifestyle changes are recommend, as well as cosmetic, physical and medical treatments. It has been said that mild cases can be treated cosmetically, but in moderate to severe cases, weight loss and hormone therapy, such as the oral contraceptive pill, have both been shown to work effectively in the reduction of excessive unwanted facial hair.
Excess hair is a distressing problem that affects millions of women worldwide. The condition causes hair to grow on women’s upper lip, chin, chest and belly. The effect that excess hair can have on a woman’s self-esteem and how she views herself as a woman - and therefore her quality of life.
Treatment
Vaniqa is a topical solution that when applied to the areas above the lips and on the chin can slow the hair growth significantly in those areas. Women will have to continue to use their normal hair removal system, but over time you will discover that hair removal will become less and less necessary, as the hair growth dramatically slows.
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Skin Care For Teenagers
If you ask any random person on the street when they first became self-conscious about skin care they will always answer when they were a teenager. Teenage skin -as with every part of their body- is under a constantly unpredictable onslaught of changes, abuses and growth. Typically teenage skin is the ‘best’ skin. Small-pores, ample [more…]
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Which one is right for me?
Retin-A and Renova both contain the same active ingredients for treating acne and wrinkles. Retin-A is geared and formulated for younger skin and as a treatment for mild to severe acne, where as Renova is aimed particularly at reducing wrinkles and fine-lines in mature skin. Both products rely on [more…]
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