Archive for May, 2010

Sunday, May 30th, 2010
Skin Care Products
Chris Hunter asked:


With the many skin care products available in the market today, consumers are warned of the possible toxic ingredients present in some products. It is a fact that a lot of skin care products sold in department stores and supermarkets contain synthetic and artificial ingredient, which can be difficult for the body to eliminate. Studies show that the body’s accumulation of these chemicals may have serious effects to health.

Most experts recommend the use of natural skin care products that do not have any synthetic or chemical ingredients. These products should not contain concentrated, isolated and natural preservatives that can be potentially dangerous.

Choosing the best skin care product can be difficult so it is necessary to make sure that the product you buy is one hundred percent all natural in order to get the best result. You also need to be aware of the products with the term ‘organic’ in them and make sure that they do not contain miniscule amount of the organic ingredient combined with other substances that may be hazardous to health.  

Skin care products can cause good and bad reactions to your skin so it is important which product is best for your skin type. Skin care products that contain natural ingredients are known to be the best choice because they do not give dangerous side effects. Choose products that contain essential oils or herbs, which are helpful for keeping the skin healthy.

The skin has three basic types – normal, oily and dry. Furthermore, skin can be prone to allergic reactions, sensitive or may be affected due to the hormonal changes in the body. These herbs and essential oils are known to help normalize the skin and provide therapeutic effect on the structure and function of the skin.

If you have sensitive skin, you are recommended to use skin care products that have natural ingredients. However, it is normal for people with sensitive skin may experience some negative reaction in using a certain product for the first time.

Remember that the skin needs to change in order for it to change and improve. This improvement may first appear by worsening a certain skin issue, which may be interpreted as a negative reaction. However, this kind of skin reaction is normal and will eventually improve after a few days or several weeks of continue use, resulting an improved and healthier skin. This process is also known as ‘a healing crisis’.

In order to avoid any negative skin reaction, the first thing you need to do when purchasing a new skin care product is to test it in order to see if there is any bad reaction to your skin. Most cosmetic and skin care products include instructions on how to test at home in order to avoid any adverse skin reaction.

Before purchasing the product, make sure to check the ingredients listed in the label and see if the ingredients included are recognizable. Look for natural ingredients and stay away from chemicals and synthetic substances.

If you have serious concerns regarding your skin, it is advisable to seek help from a dermatologist in order to get proper medication. Never try to treat your skin by yourself if you do not have any idea on what skin care products are safe and effective.



Elonore

Monday, May 24th, 2010
microdermabrasion
Saurabh Yadav asked:


Have you ever felt your life slipping before your very eyes? Is the face staring back at the mirror beginning to look like a stranger’s? If your face is riddled with acne scars, enlarged pores, skin blemishes, fine lines and age spots, you are certainly not alone. These skin concerns are frequently faced by people from all walks of life and microdermabrasion has the power to take care of these facial problems.

Microdermabrasion is a process involving the use of sterile diamond heads to abrade the top skin layer. This process will scrub off dead skin cells, dirt, wrinkles and discolored skin. After the abrasion, the vacuuming process begins. This will remove the dead skin cells and debris scaled off by the microdermabrasion machine. Application of skin products on the treated area will enhance and replenish natural nutrients, restore cell activity and promote healthier skin. Your skin will feel rejuvenated and plumper right after the half hour session.

The number of sessions of microdermabrasion will depend on the severity of skin damage. However, compared to costly plastic surgery rates, microdermabrasion treatment is far less expensive. Because of its affordability and relatively painless procedure, its increasing popularity is seen in a lot of treatment centers all over the world. Not only that, the recovery period after a treatment is basically non-existent and has no well known side effect.

Because of the endless popularity of microdermabrasion, over the counter kits are flooding the stores today. These kits usually contain a small handheld device and cream with crystals. Not only that, other over the counter kits are made with aluminum oxide crystals designed for deep exfoliation. This can cause excessive dryness of skin, clogged pores and more skin breakouts. These kits are generally much cheaper than a visit to the dermatologist or the skin treatment centers. Self-treatment of microdermabrasion can be risky and may lead to over exfoliation of your skin which will cause noticeable to severe swelling including stinging and tingly sensations. To maintain your newly rejuvenated skin, you must have regular sessions and take other precautions like avoiding too much sun exposure and the like.

Although microdermabrasion is a quick fix, and not a long term solution to skin irregularities, having healthier skin can give you the extra boost of confidence that you might need to succeed in life. Your quality of life will surely improve as you begin your day as a younger, better looking and fresher new.

Learn more about microdermabrasion and microdermabrasion machines in our information guide, or consult with an anti-aging specialist in your area for a consultation about your procedure.



Kati

What are women looking for in facial skin care?

Monday, May 24th, 2010
skin care
Digh Hi asked:


What attributes and aspects of a facial skin care system are important to most women?

Cristian

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
anti aging cream
Kathy Repstein asked:


Ever since the time of ancient Egypt, men and women have been attempting to turn back the hands of time with anti-aging creams. The earliest skin treatment products from those ancient times most likely contained fine oils such as lanolin, as well as various herbal extracts. While they may have in fact had some effect on the skins surface, by smoothing out wrinkles. It wasn’t until recent times that anti-aging creams were made available that actually function below the skins surface.

New Anti-Aging Creams Function Below the Skins Surface

Todays newer generation of scientifically formulated anti-aging creams and serums are the direct result of extensive research aimed at discovering how the skin actually functions. Once a broader understanding of the skins actual aging process was acquired, newer more effective substances were then able to be developed. Many of these newer anti-aging creams are now able to function below the skins surface and in effect, slow down the effects of aging on the skin.

Scientifically Formulated

The skin, it was discovered, actually loses its ability to repair and renew its self as it ages. This is due to the fact that its abilities to produce many of the substances that are required for these functions begin to diminish with age. Many of todays newer scientifically formulated anti-aging creams now contain many of the vital substances that are needed by the skin to perform its natural restorative functions.

Todays newer generation of scientifically formulated anti-aging creams and serums are the direct result of extensive research aimed at discovering how the skin actually functions. Once a broader understanding of the skins actual aging process was acquired, newer more effective substances were then able to be developed. Many of these newer anti-aging creams are now able to function below the skins surface and in effect, slow down the effects of aging on the skin.

Scientifically Formulated

The skin, it was discovered, actually loses its ability to repair and renew its self as it ages. This is due to the fact that its abilities to produce many of the substances that are required for these functions begin to diminish with age. Many of todays newer scientifically formulated anti-aging creams now contain many of the vital substances that are needed by the skin to perform its natural restorative functions.



Masood

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
anti aging cream
Susam Smith asked:


Best Anti Aging Cream?

The cosmetic market has been inundated with anti-aging creams that claim to arrest the visible impact of aging on the human skin. It has become difficult for the average consumers to judge for themselves what the best cream would be. Dermatologists have relied on numerous evaluations of different products to narrow down the market. Researchers have been able to award the tag of best anti-aging ingredients to help the consumer choose what is right for them. Listed here are some factors that go into benchmarking a framework for the perfect product.

Researchers choose possible candidates for anti-aging products by examining these factors: Ease of application, required duration of use for results, effects on all skin types, and price of the product are just some of the things taken into account to create the perfect product for the average user. They knew they had to take into account that the average buyer was the middle-class consumer who could not afford to go to dermatologist on a regular basis. The products however were tested in dermatologist’s offices and the results were passed down to the shopper.

The primary criterion for the ideal cream was ease of application. Products that required bleaching or steaming were taken out of the selection process. People wanted a cream that was easy to apply and did not require special treatment. Efficiency was high on the list of needs from the consumer.

Another consideration was the duration of time to see results. Any cream had to materialize results in 4-6 weeks keeping in mind that the customer’s patience for results wavered after the time the second purchase is finished. Most people will give a product a chance if the results are immediate, other wise the market was fickle.

The best anti-aging cream would also be adaptable to all skin types and be fit for both sexes. Most people do not go see dermatologist for their aging skin therefore rely on the tests to be able to trust the results. They also needed a product that was effective for both genders. Obviously, not all skin is created equal therefore a range of issues had to be taken into consideration for the best performance.

Researchers could not leave out the cost factor. The average consumer is middle-class with many responsibilities and average income. They were looking for results that would not eat their pocket book. To be able to sell an anti-aging product to this sector required cost effective ingredients.

There are many manufacturers today in the anti-aging market. Judging from the variety of products on the shelves today, the cosmetic industry has succeeded in finding an efficient anti-aging cream that is cost effective, and provides wrinkle removing results to the average consumer.

Our skin needs protection from oxidative damage. LifeCell moisturizer cream and its anti-aging tools, like D3PA, give skin the antioxidants it needs to make skin look younger. Dermatology studies report that D3PA can reduce skin scarring from acne and other skin ailments. This ingredient restores lost vigor and vitality to aging skin.

With active ingredients, such as ‘deanol’, LifeCell wrinkle cream helps skin ‘lift’. This lessens the appearance of wrinkles.

LifeCell anti-aging cream can also helps lips look fuller, smoothes out the fine lines around the mouth, and reduces the appearance of ‘crow’s feet’. If you are interested to read more, please visit http://www.lifecellskinreviews.com/ for more information.



Carolan

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
skin care
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.



Donielle

What is the best skin-care advice for an 18 year old girl?

Monday, May 17th, 2010
skin care
Maria asked:


I mostly get blackheads and the odd pimple or two every once in a while. My skin gets both dry and oily, and I just want to know what I can do to take care of it.
Does moisturizing cause it to be more oily?

Dan

Thursday, May 13th, 2010
anti aging cream
Kelly Purden asked:


Every one deserves to be beautiful. Every one wants to be beautiful. This is why many people go to great lengths just to maintain their beautiful selves. However, youthful beauty, once not taken care of, would prove to be very elusive. Because of the quest for youthful beauty, many anti-aging creams and serums have been introduced in the market to address this. Some people say it takes a lot of resources to be beautiful. But I believe differently: being beautiful does not consist of too much effort, if you know where and how to find the ways to be beautiful.

Effective anti-aging creams are said to be a luxury only. However, it is best to point out that anti aging creams do not only decrease the superficial effects of mature age. Some active ingredients of these creams also help one minimize the costs of going to dermatological clinics because most anti-aging products has multiple purposes that go with combating anti-aging symptoms. Most of all, they help build confidence-and that is what is important. Besides, at one point in our lives, I believe we deserve a little luxury, at least, to pamper ourselves every once in a while. And I must say, anti aging creams are a luxury each of us needs.

I have tried many anti-aging creams and have analyzed their effects. Off all those I have tried, I am convinced of the effectiveness of some. And the good thing is, I am more than willing to share them to you.

One of the best ones I have tried is Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Cream. Though the name already connotes a very expensive price, I believe it is worth it. After using for only a few weeks, I have felt that my visible lines have already started to disappear. Plus, my skin felt so soft because of its instant hydrating effect. Skin sagging have become touchably tighter, even on the neck. The product also boosts collagen production, creating a brighter glow for my skin. With these immediate effects, I believe the price range is really forgivable and ignorable.

Another one I have tried is the Z. Bigatti Re-Storation Skin Treatment. This facial cream is actually an all-in-one product. It repairs, nourishes, maintains and protects facial skin. One of its more effective benefits is its anti-aging properties. It contains active ingredients which slows down the appearance of aging lines, wrinkles and sagging skin. It also reactivates the moisturizing capabilities of the skin, thereby, producing a more hydrated and softer skin. This product may be on the same price range as Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Lifting Cream. But, similarly, it produces the same effectively renewed and more beautiful skin.

If you want an anti-aging cream that has a lower price value than Estee Lauder and Z. Bigatti, there is a product likewise as effective as the two-the MD Skin Care Hydra-Pure Intense Moisture Cream. This product, though basically a moisturizer, is also an anti-aging cream. It was recognized as the breakthrough product of the year because of its Chelating Complex properties. This property removes the impurities on the skin caused by the active ingredients in tap water. It detoxifies the skin and protects the skin from early signs of aging. This product utilizes the benefits of essential oils to moisturize skin and to boost collagen production. Through this, anti-aging lines become less visible and skin becomes softer to touch.

There are other commendable anti-aging products out there. But I highly recommend these three as far as my personal usage of them goes. These anti-aging creams are highly useful for combating the effects of mature age and has proven their efficiency over time.



Hitoshi

What are some skin care companies that have independent consultant programs similar to Avon?

Thursday, May 13th, 2010
skin care
Curiouser and curiouser asked:


I am interested in looking into skin care/beauty companies that offer a sales rep program (personal discounts + commission on sales).

What are the names of some I could look into?

I am a licensed esthetician and am looking into different opportunities. I’m also interested in skin care product lines that are hiring regional consultants as well.

Edythe

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
Skin Care Products
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.



Valentine