Archive for July, 2010

Saturday, July 31st, 2010
skin care
Tim Faber asked:


Anti-aging is a bit of a misnomer and I’ve yet to meet anyone who has turned back the hands of time. However, as we age our skin becomes depleted of nourishment and hydration which leads to pre-mature skin aging. Antiaging skin care are formulated to renew and reclaim our youthful appearance.

Through a combination of hydration, protection with antioxidants, and anti wrinkle creams, lotions and moisturizers, those of us in the baby-boomer stage of life can add years to aging or damaged skin.

Antiaging skin care begins with several fundamentals we should all follow together with the use of effective skin care. Diet, fitness and health, together with maintaining proper hydration for healthy cell membranes and a bit of scientific “know-how”, allows us to look years younger, slow or halt pre-mature aging, improve suppleness and smoothness, and somewhat “turn back the hands of time”.

Keeping Your Skin Clean

As simple as this may sound, many skin problems result from lack of proper cleansing. Clogged pores can cause skin rashes, rosacea, blackheads and whiteheads, and prevent the proper irrigation of pores. Dermal layers require adequate moisture and circulation; and nutrition can be hampered without proper cleansing.

As part of a daily skin care regimen, using a facial cleanser in the morning and at night before bed is recommended. Avoid cleansers with harsh surfactants that may irritate the skin – this only worsens the problem and my offset gains from products formulated to treat or protect.

Oily or dry skin may need special attention, but a good, deep cleaning, removing makeup and pat drying are the first best steps towards protecting your skin from aging quicker than you would like.

Hydrating Your Skin

You have probably heard by now that our bodies are made-up in large part of water. Water is the primary component of skin cells, so it holds true that proper hydration is important. Moisture content directly effects healthy cell maturation and development, while improving circulation and delivery of nutrients.

Maintaining adequate levels of bodily fluids is a must. As the doctor says, drink plenty of fluids and avoid liquids high in caffeine and sugar. Caffeine is a diuretic that acts to deplete fluids and sugar is known to increase metabolism, both flushing nutrients and reducing fluid levels. It goes without saying diet and regular exercise and stopping smoking (if you do) are hugely helpful.

Anti-Aging Skin Care

Though anti aging covers a broad topic, to keep the conversation succinct and to focus on the most effective products, anti aging skin care can be categorized into a relatively small group:



Wrinkle Treatment

Antioxidants Skin Care

Age Spots

Dry Skin

Enlarged Pores

Body Firming

Spider Veins

Stretch Marks



 

Granted this is not an all encompassing list, but it covers many of the skin care issues we face as we age. Skin care is fundamentally developed to address symptoms, but effective products can remedy the causes as well. Let’s take a closer look at antiaging skin care and how it can help in our anti aging “quest”.

Wrinkle treatment comes primarily in the form of wrinkle creams formulated to reduce the density and depth of wrinkles. Many provide added hydration that acts to reinforce and provide nutrients to cell membranes – improving the skin’s health, while improving healthy cell rejuvenation.

Argireline and Matrixyl are two of the most commonly used active ingredients. These peptide compounds act similar to BOTOX in that they relax facial tissue – smoothing wrinkled skin and eliminating fine lines. Many are somewhat temporary in nature, though consistent use will aid to further prevent wrinkles.

Common in anti wrinkle eye and face cream, Argireline and Matrixyl are also effective for use on the neck (where my wrinkles started) and on the chest. Hyaluronic Acid is also useful in wrinkle treatment. Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring substance in our bodies. It helps cells retain moisture and acts to plump and smooth. Used as an active ingredient in wrinkle creams, it has a cumulative effect in relaxing and smoothing wrinkles.

Antioxidants skin care should not be overlooked. Free-radicals produced from naturally occurring oxidization destroy cells – and are especially fond of skin cells. Antioxidants are common in many fruits and vegetables – in particular, Green Tea, Idebenone and coffee.

All three have found themselves as popular ingredients in anti aging skin care. Green Tea in particular is promoted in consumables (tea), moisturizers, and topical serum applications. Free-radicals, in a nut shell, lead to pre-mature skin aging and can be accelerated if you smoke or are over exposed to the sun. Using an antioxidant as part of your anti aging program is a great step in the right direction.

I turned 50 last year…mmm…I still feel 30, but I’ve started noticing some things on my skin that I only linked to my grandmother – age spots. As we age melanin pigment in our skin loses its ability to protect from sun damage, thus dark, brown or age spots appear.

Bleaching or skin whitening creams can be effective reducing the appearance of age spots, but should be used with care. Many whitening agents make skin sensitive – and sensitive to the sun. Also, use should be confined to the age spots themselves, unless used in light(er) formulations for overall skin lightening.

Dry skin is the hidden villain of aging. As we age our skin naturally loses moisture, the ability to retain hydration, and this leads to amplifying other skin problems such as, wrinkles, rashes, and psoriasis.

Using a night cream that moisturizes is the best advice. Avoid the sun, drink plenty of fluids, and attempt to eat fruits and raw vegetables if possible. As mentioned, many products utilize Hyaluronic Acid to aid moisture retention. Often found in face applications, it is also used successfully in body lotions and creams.

In the past couple of years, Emu Oil has also become a favorite in anti aging skin care. Emu Oil is known to penetrate into the dermis and subcutaneous skin layers and is super-moisturizer. It also has anti-inflammatory properties as well as being an antibacterial. It has carrier benefits allowing it to “carry” other anti aging ingredients deeper into the skin – improving their effectiveness. Like Hyaluronic Acid, it can be found in body lotions and creams for the eyes and face.

Enlarged pores create havoc on the face. A result of heredity, clogged pores, or excessive oils, enlarged pores accumulated dirt, oil and dead skin cells. Often they lead to rough skin, bacterial infections, blemishes, swelling and irritation, inflammation, or acne and rosacea.

Daily and effective cleansing usually helps reduce pore size and irrigates bacteria-laden pores. Light use of makeup or using mineral makeup that does not irritate the skin and cause inflammation is recommended.

Many skin care products use either Emu oil or Alpha Hydroxy crystals to clean bacteria and reduce pore size. Both are effective active ingredients and when used in concert, help clean and clear your complexion and make skin pores smaller.

Ah…if you’re still with me, there are just a few items to cover – but, they are the top-three on the countdown list. Let’s start by discussing body firming lotions. Again, I know you’re tired of hearing this, as we age our skin loses elasticity and elastin fiber production drops. So?…well, this causes loose skin.

Outside the more obvious causes of lack of exercise and diet, collagen production and elastin development diminishes. Combined with depleted hydration, you get a one-two punch for loose and sagging skin. To get skin tight, body firming lotions use a complex of ingredients that firm and tighten skin, improve hydration, and nourish for optimal cell reproduction.

Many body firming lotions use Collagen III, Emu Oil, a firming peptide complex, and nutrients and amino acids that act together to firm sagging skin. Particularly useful on the arms, stomach, neck, and legs, these lotions tighten skin while adding moisture.

Spider veins are generally the result of several common occurrences – weight gain, pregnancy, having work responsibilities that require you to be on your feet a lot, or often from sun exposure – especially facial spider veins.

Considered a result of damaged or weak veins and capillaries, spider veins occur when damaged valves allow blood flow to get in, but not get out. Weight gain and gravity complicate the problem and in some respects may contribute to the problem. Anti aging skin care focuses on two results.

One, healing or strengthening the vessel walls. There are several active ingredients considered useful in helping the vessels and restoring healthy walls, but Vitamin k is consider the most effective currently. Two, you can cover them up. Repairing spider veins usually requires a spider veins cream or a spider veins treatment.

In fact, I had several facial spider veins removed from below my eyes and at the top of my nose with laser treatment – the result of too many days in the Florida sun growing up, per my dermatologist. But, I have had great success using a cream enriched with Vitamin K and have experienced measurable and noticeable clearing since use.

But, back to covering them up. Many folks have begun using spray-on pantyhose (men and women) to add some tint and color to their legs as the warmer seasons approach. Many spray-ons are formulated to not run when wet or to give you a weird coloring. Often available in a variety of shades, they can be chosen to give you a hint of color that matches your body without being noticeable.

Finally, whew, stretch marks. Though not necessarily at the top of the anti aging list, they are a common problem that folks like to address, especially as they age and become more “aware” of their bodies or pass through the child-bearing age.

Stretch marks are often result from childbirth, pregnancy, weight loss and gain, and are common among body builders. Simply, stretch marks are just that, marks created when the skin stretches faster that the skin can keep-up. Elastin and collagen are not able to reproduce quickly enough to counteract the stretching and the result is scarred and torn tissue.

Underlying the obvious, stretch marks core issue is elasticity and hydration. There’s that word again. True, though. If you are experiencing weight gain or are pregnant, using a stretch mark cream developed to add moisture and hydration has been shown to significantly reduce or even prevent stretch marks. If you already have them, as the title of this article suggests, there are several options.

Again, a stretch marks and scar creams help increase collagen and elastin fiber production. If used with ingredients that stimulate healthy cell reproduction, consistent, disciplined use can often marks and scars.

An alternative is to use an in-home, soft light laser. Low-level lasers emit light waves in oscillations that have been shown to stimulate cell growth and increase circulation. Used for many applications such as scars, burns, sores, and blemishes, low level “soft light” lasers have been shown effective.

Anti aging is a goal we all have and can be effectively dealt with using anti aging skin care. The reduction or elimination of wrinkles, smoother, softer clear skin, protection with antioxidant products, a firmer, tighter body and the elimination or fading of spider veins and stretch marks is possible with the right skin care products.

Though it’s a lot to consider, a skin care regimen focused on cleansing, moisturizing, and treating will to give you substantial short-term and long-term benefits.



Jacob

What is the best skin care products?

Friday, July 30th, 2010
skin care
Alice! asked:


What are some really good skin care products that arent too much money, clear acne, and leaves skin looking amazing! What do you use and why is it soo good? (I have combination skin)
(I live in Canada, so if ur from the USA then, we might not have the same prducts:(

Sonia

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Skin Care Products
Brad Hodges asked:


First impressions are important. Your clothes and personal style speak volumes about you before you even get a chance to say a single word. More important than your shoes or your handbag, your skin is one of the first ways people perceive your beauty. You simply cannot feel your best without great looking skin, and proper use of skin care products gives you beautiful skin.

The best way to preserve your youth and beauty is with great skin care products. Moisturizers and products with an SPF level of 15 or higher are essential. Ideally, you should wash your face twice a day with a mild facial cleanser. Then, use a daytime moisturizer and a night moisturizer.

Depending on your needs, additional products should be added to your skin care regiment. For instance, if anti-aging is a priority, eye cream is a must-have. Tap it on using your ring finger. Always avoid pulling at the delicate skin around your eye. Put a small amount of the cream along the bone below and above your eye, and allow it to absorb.

Also consider adding an anti-aging serum to your routine. Skin care products with collagen and vitamins C and E are good anti-aging products. Make-up primers are also great ways to minimize fine lines and wrinkles, but they usually don’t provide much treatment. They simply hide the wrinkles, so be sure to combine them with an SPF product and moisturizer.

Remember to take care of the skin on your neck, as well. Your decolletage is just as important to moisturize and protect as your face. Many people forget to take care of this vital area, only to wind up with a youthful face and an old neck.

Another great way to ensure the health of your skin is to drink lots of water. Staying hydrated will help to moisturize your skin from the inside out. Also, it will help to clean away impurities at the cellular level, ensuring a healthy glow.

Exfoliation is also a key aspect of a good skin care routine. Dead skin cells accumulate on the surface of your face, making your skin tone uneven and dull. By using exfoliating skin care products, you remove these dead cells. This gives your skin a renewed, youthful appearance. Exfoliating products come in a variety of types for different types of skin. Just don’t overdo it, as this can be damaging and can make your skin look worse.

Acne is a common skin problem among people of all ages. It’s not just an adolescent issue. Skin care products dealing with acne treatment range from oral prescriptions to over-the-counter cream treatments. You may need to try several different treatments to see what works best for you. Acne treatment doesn’t only involve your face. Make sure to take care of your chest, shoulders, etc.

By using skin care products on a regular basis, you protect against many of the damaging elements of nature. Your skin will be youthful, elastic and free from many of the tell-tale signs of aging. Keeping acne from your face will also help your skin remain healthy for years to come. Skin care products are a great investment in your future.



Verghese

Sunday, July 25th, 2010
Skin Care Products
Sarah Lowe asked:


The significance of skin care product reviews should not be underestimated which many do not realize. Scores of people have an inclination to go in for branded and only good value skin care products because great skin as everybody knows is the first step to gorgeousness and charisma. Quick and hasty decisions are mostly taken by such people who go in for skin care programs without weighing the matter properly. The finest skin care products can assist in transforming you into a gorgeous woman in no time at minimum expense. The skin can effortlessly become smoother, clearer and in due course youthful and appealing; just by using the right products and looks can be enhanced by erasing fine lines, wrinkles, eliminating acne, marks and covering the hideous dark circles below your eyes. It is tempting to immediately go in for skin care programs as the effects of lovely skin are so appealing.

After all who will not want to look their best, be confidant at home and work and not want to be admired by the very same people who once hated you? The result of rash decisions is that some are content with their lotions and creams because that product suited the person’s skin. A good number end up totally frustrated as their skin starts behaving unpredictably. Allergies and a variety of problems can be visible on their skin the reason being the selection of incompatible skin care products. The more susceptible the skin, the more visible is the effect. But, had the person read well even a small analysis about the product she was about to apply, or taken guidance from someone who had used it before, this could have been prevented.

There are thousands of skin care products in the market nowadays and people do not appreciate the massive amount of alternative. Most people are not even aware of the number of products available and so go for those products which are the latest thing and advertised not knowing anything else about it. Conversely, a lesser known product could have been suited to the person. A skin care product review aids different users to know the effects of popular and much used skin care products by ordinary people. Thus, a new user can know whether a product will be helpful for him or not. Serious damage and many other skin care problems can be prevented from happening in this manner.

Secondly, skin care product reviews also help the brand owners and cosmetics manufacturers to know about the entire negative and of positive effects on the human skin. Thus, through productive analysis of their skin care products and various cosmetics, their makers can know more about their own products eventually helping the consumers to look better. For example, an old person wants to reduce her sagging skin, eliminate fine lines and wrinkles on her face, restore the water content in her skin, and restore skin cells creation, she will have to carefully choose because choosing a wrong product can spell disaster for her. Reading these reviews will aid in her decision. Many other people can similarly benefit from these reviews.



Ying

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
microdermabrasion
Low Jeremy asked:


Microdermabrasion is a technique that is proven to be effective in reducing stretch marks, s well as the skin’s fine lines, or what is commonly known as the crow’s feet. It also reduces age spots and acne scars. Microdermabrasion is a skin renewal process that accelerates collagen and skin cells production.

The microdermabrasion method involves the use of a pen-like device, which has the ability to emit helpful crystals to the skin’s surface. What happens at that point is a tender abrasion course of action that entails the polishing off of all the skin’s impurities, and in this case, the stretch marks.

One session of microdermabrasion usually lasts for 30 minutes or so. Patient has to undergo a total of 12 sessions for maximum results, with every session two to three weeks apart. Maintenance procedures also have to be undergone as well.

Microdermabrasion is a highly successful procedure with several benefits to boost. To list some of its benefits here they are:

1. Microdermabrasion has no side effects. The procedure’s side effect is next to nil. There will be no peeling, no scarring, or even redness on the skin that will be noticeable. This is the safest way to achieve a stretch mark-free skin in no time.

2. The process is very effective. Microdermabrasion gives the skin a healthy-looking glow. You will feel fresh right after each session. After continuous treatment, your stretch marks will be gone as if was never there. But it is also true that the extensive cases of stretch marks may require several sessions, as well as a lot of maintenance handling.

3. Microdermabrasion does not involve the use of surgery. If you wanted to get rid of your stretch marks minus a worrisome surgical procedure, microdermabrasion is the one for you. The procedure is not only very safe and effective, it can also be carried out during your lunch break.

4. Microdermabrasion is applicable on any skin color and any skin type. Unlike some methods, like laser, that do not work on certain skin types, microdermabrasion is different. It can accommodate your skin, regardless of its color, texture, or the stretch mark’s complexity. But as in all procedures, patients with a good and fair skin tones have a higher probability of producing the best results.

5. The procedure does not require the use any chemicals. This will benefit most those people who easily get irritated from certain chemical compounds that come in contact with their skin. Microdermabrasion is conducted with a hand-held device and it does not require any other elements. For maximum results, a personalized skincare program is advised, so that doctors can focus on the areas that needed more attention in relevance to your skin tone and skin type.

6. Microdermabrasion follows a very simple formulation. The whole process is noninvasive; so all your normal activities can be carried on as usual. It does not even require the body to be subjected to any form of medication.

Stretch marks can now be treated minus the hassle. You need not have to worry anymore about how you can get rid of those unsightly marks around your stomach or some other parts of the body.

Microdermabrasion could be the solution to your problem. Go ask your doctor how you can personally experience the procedure’s optimum results. Then you can say goodbye to the stretch marks that seems to be in your body for the longest time already.



Cecilla

What kind of skin care product is good for oily skin?

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
skin care
Claire asked:


I have used several different acne products, and the one I’m using now (Clean and Clear Advantage) works okay, but I still don’t have acne free skin. I can deal with the occasional pimple, but I take very good care of my skin, i.e. washing morning and night, not touching my face unless washing, wearing makeup only when I have to…etc. so I should see better results that I’m getting. Any recommendations?

Also, I’m currently trying out Neutrogena’s: The Wave. Good idea?

Carlton

What’s the best place to buy skin care products?

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
skin care
james asked:


where’s the best place for skin care products that are cheap and have a variety of them? would cvs be good?

Dalip

Monday, July 19th, 2010
microdermabrasion
Kathleen Williams asked:


This article answers the following questions. What is microdermabrasion? Why use a home microdermabrasion system? Will home microdermabrasion increase my skin’s sensitivity to the sun? Will home microdermabrasion cause redness? What if my skin seems to “flake” after microdermabrasion? Can I use home microdermabrasion on other areas of the body? How do I use a home microdermabrasion system? What results can I expect? Can I still use Retin-A®, Renova® and alpha hydroxy acids? How much pressure should I use? My skin is burning or tingling – is this OK?

Q: What is microdermabrasion?

A: Sometimes called a “Parisian Peel” or “Lunchtime Peel,” microdermabrasion is the latest, most effective non-surgical comprehensive approach to skin care in the treatment of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, superficial pigmentation and sun-damaged skin. It is considered safe on all skin types and colors. However, it is usually done at spas and doctor’s offices, where it can be very costly, requiring 10-12 sessions for maximum results at prices ranging from $90 to $150 per session. First developed in Italy, it has been used successfully for the past eight years around the world for thousands of women. There is now a home microdermabrasion system with the same aluminum oxide crystals used by expensive systems.

Q: Why use a home microdermabrasion system?

A: It’s easy, convenient and provides visible results for a fraction of the cost of a professional treatment at a doctor’s office or spa. Home microdermabrasion uses the same aluminum oxide crystals used in expensive treatments, but you can do it at home during your leisure time – no time-consuming travel or expensive appointments are necessary. And unlike skin-polishing machines and creams that don’t really work, you’ll see visible results with home microdermabrasion treatments the very first time, comparable with the results from professional treatments!

Q: Will home microdermabrasion increase my skin’s sensitivity to the sun?

A: Immediately after exfoliation, your new skin will be slightly sensitive. Your skin may feel a little hot and appear a little pink for the first day. You should be perfectly fine that night. If you use a little too much pressure, treatments may leave you pink and sensitive a bit longer, but there’s nothing to worry about – you can never actually hurt yourself using home microdermabrasion. If that happens, just use less pressure and time for your next treatment. I highly recommend using a sunscreen for several days after any real microdermabrasion treatment. This sensitivity is temporary. There are no harsh or harmful chemicals in home microdermabrasion to cause other kinds of sensitivity. In fact, it is hypoallergenic!

Q: Will home microdermabrasion cause redness?

A: After use, your skin will take on a fresh new “glow” and there will be some redness present (similar to a slight sunburn). However, this will dissipate in a few hours. Makeup can be applied afterwards and there is no downtime. It’s advisable to use additional products to soothe, hydrate and protect your skin after home microdermabrasion treatments.

Q: What if my skin seems to “flake” after microdermabrasion?

A: This is normal after a real microdermabrasion treatment, at a doctor or at home. The “flaking” is actually superficial peeling of the old skin. Your skin is now rejuvenating, with new, younger-looking skin growing and replacing the dead skin. The “flaking” will dissipate within a day or so.

Q: Can I use home microdermabrasion on other areas of the body?

A: Definitely! Home microdermabrasion works great on rough elbows, feet and even discoloration and age spots on the hands! In addition, home microdermabrasion may be used on stretch marks to help reduce their appearance.

Q: How do I use a home microdermabrasion system?

A: Give yourself a home microdermabrasion treatment about once every two weeks to gently buff the skin. Use the sponge with light to moderate pressure for one to three minutes — do not over use! It’s that simple! Thereafter, a monthly maintenance regime is recommended to maintain soft, fresh looking skin. You will love how young your skin appears.

Q: What results can I expect?

A: You will notice a visible improvement in your skin’s appearance even after the first treatment, though the best results come after a series of six treatments. Acne scars and large pores will look greatly reduced. Age spots, discoloration, and fine lines will be less noticeable. Of course, deeply pitted or scarred areas and darker pigmented areas may require several treatments, and microdermabrasion is not a “miracle cure” for severely damaged skin. Microdermabrasion can not be expected to remove tattoos. Q: Can I still use Retin-A®, Renova® and alpha hydroxy acids?

A: Yes. However, home microdermabrasion eliminates the need for these products — why use harsh chemicals on you skin when you can use safe, effective home microdermabrasion instead!

Q: How much pressure should I use?

A: Never use heavy pressure. Use gentle, circular motions over the entire face. If you have sensitive skin, test home microdermabrasion on the underside of your forearm for a minute first. If you have excessive redness and irritation, use lighter pressure. As your skin adjusts you may be able to gradually increase the pressure and time, up to three minutes, or five minutes for tougher skin.

Q: My skin is burning or tingling – is this OK?

A: Yes. As with any true microdermabrasion treatment, you may experience redness, tingling or burning sensations similar to a mild sunburn. This means your microdermabrasion treatment is working! This will go away in a few hours. Apply a soothing gel as often as necessary. With more sensitive skin, it can take a little longer. If your skin is extremely sensitive, you can use a hydrating serum before your home microdermabrasion treatment to reduce irritation.



Brigitte

Friday, July 16th, 2010
skin care tips
Brue Baker asked:


In an attempt to get shiny and radiant skin many people will spend tons of money and time using the latest skin products. But often they don’t see permanent results, or any results for that matter. Yet they still believe that the latest skin cream on the market is going to solve all of their skin problems.

When you follow the following skin care tips you won’t need all those skin care products, all you will need is one or two organic skin creams to enhance your beautiful skin. The main thing you need to understand is that if your skin is not healthy and shiny right now if you follow these tips you can get results.

But understand it takes time, effort, and in the short-term your skin may even get worse before it gets better as you cleanse your body of harmful toxins.

Skin Care Tips – Work Out

You need to get fit and healthy if you want your skin to shine. If you look at most people who take care of their body by working out and eating healthy food (organic fruits vegetables, and nuts) they have excellent skin.

This is because when you work out you naturally expel harmful toxins from your body. Your body gets these toxins mainly from your environment, processed food, and chemicals. And they are released through your skin.

Your body gets rid of toxins quickly when you are sweating, for example, but if you live a sedentary lifestyle and don’t work out toxins take longer to get out of the body and therefore they will show up on your skin as acne, blemishes, rashes, discoloration etc.

Skin Care Tips – Eat Organic

Basically, your skin reflects how you are treating your body and what you are putting into it. So, you need to eat right in order to get that radiant skin you have always wanted.

You need to eat organic food as much as you can afford to because it is not filled with the chemicals (toxins) that processed food is. Next time you go food shopping think of it this way, pretty much everything in the aisles is all junk full of chemicals that give you bad skin. Everything around the outside of the store is pretty much okay to eat and won’t show up on your skin.

If you are unsure if a food is healthy just read the ingredients. Ingredients should be other kinds of food not chemicals.

Skin Care Tips – Watch The Sun and The Sunscreen

The third skin care tip is that you need to watch how much time you spend in the sun. You do want to spend 10 – 15 minutes a day in the sun if you can so your body can get the vitamin D it needs.

Also get your sunscreen at your local health food store so it is natural. Commercial sunscreens contain chemicals that harm your skin.

Skin Care Tips – Stress

It is well documented that stress causes much harm to the human body. Another of the skin care tips for maintaining healthy skin is to reduce or avoid stress. While all stress is not possible to eliminate, learning to deal with it can remove some of the worry lines that are carved into many foreheads and around the eyes. Learn yoga, tai chi, meditation techniques, or just exercise for stress management.

Skin Care Tips – Clean Hands

Ask any health expert and they will tell you that the hands are one of the biggest enemies of facial skin. Washing your hands frequently and refraining from touching your face will prevent the transfer of germs and bacteria to the skin on your face.

Once you follow the above skin care tips you can use your favorite natural skin cream to enhance the appearance of your skin even further. That is really what skin creams are meant for anyway. The companies won’t tell you that because they want you buy a lot of their product, but the truth is that you need “good skin to have good skin,” not good creams.

Having good skin comes from being healthy and fit. Don’t think that having great skin is easy though, it takes work, determination and motivation to get healthy.

Give the above skin care tips a try and you will see results. Good luck on your journey towards health and wellness!



Twyla

how long it take to see improvement with Glycolic acid skin care?

Friday, July 16th, 2010
skin care
Marko asked:


ive been using CurActive aha ( glycolic acid ) skin care bottle for a week nowfor my acne scar. i was wondering how long it usually take to see a traumatic improvement to my acne scar?

Jurek