Do You Need Help With Dry Skin?
September 28, 2008
As we get older our skin produces less of the natural oil that helps it retain its moisture. There are many contributing factors that can dry our skin. For example, excessive bathing in hot water, or very dry air can cause your skin to become dry. Dry skin can be prevented. The key is to seal moisture into the skin.
For women, their skin is one of their most treasured assets. Poor skin can send a woman into a complete frenzy. Women understand that their skin is the very first thing others see and notice, making a first impression of you before you ever speak.
Many women fight to find a good skin care program. Misinformation often leads us down the wrong path. We struggle to combat one problem and often create another.
Most important is the nutrients our skin receives. Like the rest of our body our skin requires vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. To ensure your skin is getting the right nutrients and the rest of your body too, follow the recommended food intake guideline, and take a multi vitamin daily.
The loofah sponges have become very popular in the past few years. And yes they are wonderful at removing dead skin. The problem is it also removes the natural oils from your skin. Without these oils you become dry and flaky because your body is unable to naturally lubricate new skin layers. This is where we get into a vicious circle ? we use the loofah more to remove flaking skin then we flake more. My recommendation is to not use your loofah more than twice a week and to then apply moisturizer directly to your damp skin.
Water in itself is drying to the skin. It is best to avoid really hot showers, use a moisturizing cleanser and stay away from harsh soaps. Pat dry and immediately apply a moisturizer to your body. The moister the skin, the better. Water is moisture, so trapping water between the moisturizer and the skin is good for the skin.
You can also use alpha-hydroxy products on your face. These products help remove dead dry skin and hydrate the new skin beneath. A word of caution ? Do not over use these products.
If you have cracked skin on your hands you need to limit the amount of water your hands are exposed to. The more water on your hands, the harder it will be for them to heal. Use heavy moisturizing hand creams to help seal the moisture into the skin.
Recent studies by Duke University show that Vitamin C promotes collagen growth. Collagen is responsible for giving skin its elasticity and keeping it smooth and wrinkle free. The more collagen in the skin, the younger it will look.
Oxidation is also a contributing factor to the skin’s aging process. Oxidation is caused by things like overexposure to the sun and heavy detergents, soaps, and chemicals. It’s very important to use an antioxidant to nourish the skin so that it can better combat these contributing factors. Beta-Carotene is a very effective antioxidant.
Sher from Estate Jewelry International has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing fashion, jewelry,and wedding help. Please visit us at http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/
The Hand Held Facial Steamer Is the Ultimate in Skin Care!
September 27, 2008
Finally a better acne choice than non comedogenic facial cleansers, and a top choice for clear skin supplement for women. If you want to treat your skin to ultimate skin care than a hand held facial steamer is a must have!
In the old days, women would plug in a kettle and use the steam to open their pores to allow for a deep clean. While it’s 2005 we no longer have to use this archaic technique. Not only can we now purchase luxurious full size facial steamers in a host of colors and styles, we even have the option of the hand held models. Small so easy to store, convenient to use, and it will travel where ever you go.
Facial steamers open the pores allowing the skin to receive a nice deep clean. It’s great for removing crime and pollutants from pores ? basically it unclogs the pores, resulting in clearer skin and less acne outbreaks.
The gentle steam brings your skin back to life making it appear younger. The steam gives the skin back elasticity, making it appear smoother, depleting the fine lines of wrinkles, and giving it a shiny youthful appearance. It’s the quickest and cheapest way to take 10 years of your age in a hurry.
Every day we expose our skin to a host of pollutants, some directly such as our makeup, other’s indirectly such as toxins in the air, dust and dirt. Some of these pollutants are pretty mild, others can have long term toxic effects. Most women are pretty diligent about cleaning their skin in the evening with their regular cleanser. Now that’s a great start but it doesn’t get deep into the skin.
Studies have shown that your skin is like a big sponge, and it’s very effective at absorbing what it is exposed to. Now sometimes this is good ? when we apply moisturizer, or the doctor prescribes a patch prescription. But most times this is bad. When we cleanse we remove the top layer of pollutants and dirt. However pollutants, toxins, and grime trapped deeper in the skin are not removed and the result is acne or drab aged looking skin, and in serious cases skin cancer.
Well as the old saying goes, we’ve come along way babe! For as little as $20.00 you can purchase a brand name hand held steamer. There are plenty on the market to choose from. Geez that’s cheaper than an iron, and much more fun to use!
Your skin will be healthier and look younger, and it will thank you for making it look and feel soooo good!
M.D. Stacener from The Acne Cure has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing valuable information to keep you beautiful and healthy. Please visit us at The Acne Cure
The Secret To A Good Tan Is In The Bulb
September 24, 2008
The secrets out! Tanning bed bulbs in salon tanning beds, are a big part of the secret to that perfect tan. With the wide range of bulbs available for tanning beds you can have any depth of tan you desire. There are deep tanning lamps, bronzing bulbs, facial lamps, and plenty of other choices. These high tech lamps have utilized the best technology known to man, to safely tan you.
And best of all there is a bulb for every skin type. From fair to dark, the tanning industry has got you covered! You can have a soft tan, a golden tan, a bronze tan, or the deepest darkest tan you could ever imagine. As your tan progresses you can change to a lamp that will provide more amazing results. From beginner to pro there is a lamp for you.
A tanning bulb is like mother nature in a tube. In fact it’s better! These bulbs are built with the highest standards, always keeping your safety in mind. The tanning industry and the FDA have set strict guidelines to keep you safe. So you can feel confident you’ll not be risking your health to look good.
The UV Rays they emit are well within safe limits to ensure you stay healthy and tanned. And you’ve got plenty of choices ranging from UVB and UVA combos to straight UVA. You choose!
So cheat a little! It’s allowed. Pick your bulb, pick your bed, and get your dream tan!
M.D. Stracener from Home Tanning Beds has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing valuable information to keep you beautiful and healthy. Please visit us at Home Tanning Beds
What You Need To Know About Tanning Beds
September 22, 2008
Tanning beds and sun lamps provide the ultimate in relaxation and beauty! No more worries about the weather, how crowded the beach is, and if you’ve got enough time to soak up those rays. You can get that perfect tan when ever it’s convenient for you, morning, noon, or night. Now you can enjoy the health benefits and the look good too!
With a tanning bed you can have that luxurious golden tan all year round, and fit it into your schedule with no problem. No more worries about over exposure, or dangerous UVB rays. It’s a great way to supply your body with the essential vitamin D needed to keep you healthy.
There are plenty of bed choices on the market. Most salons offer top of the line beds, to keep you looking gorgeous. There are vertical beds, beds with additional tanning power if you’re ready for that pro tan, beds with extra face lamps, and even beds with built in cooling systems.
It’s simple, 10 to 20 relaxing minutes, a few times a week, will have you looking like you’ve just returned from a tropical island! So relax, get healthy, and enjoy that golden bronze tan that will make your friends green with envy!
M.D. Stracener from Home Tanning Beds has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing valuable information to keep you beautiful and healthy. Please visit us at Home Tanning Beds
Clean Your Face With Ultra Botanicals Facial Cleanser
September 20, 2008
Women are chasing down ultra botanicals facial cleanser in droves. Women are pretty darn savvy when it comes to their skin and cosmetics, so they immediately recognized ultra botanicals as the healthiest facial cleanser on the market, with the papaya facial cleanser being their all time favorite.
A facial cleanser cleans the top layer of skin removing makeup, pore debris, and air pollutants that have attached themselves to the skin. It also removes dead skin cells and oil, leaving the skin with a healthy glow.
A well balanced, gentle cleanser that maintains the skins natural PH, is very important to women. Women insist on skin cleansers that not only clean their skin, but make their skin look healthier and younger. That’s why the botanical facial cleansers have gained so much popularity. They are mild, they do not destroy the skins natural PH, and they replace important nutrients to the skin. After only a few weeks of use woman are seeing their skin look younger.
Just as their name indicates, these facial cleansers are made from natural products, rich in antioxidants including Vitamin C, and complete with anti aging properties. You will find ingredients such as aloe, coconut, jojoba, papaya, chamomile, orange blossom, yarrow, and even horsetail. No that’s not the tail of a horse, but a very powerful antioxidant herb.
Because these botanical cleansers are so gentle, they can be used daily, both morning and night. Evening cleaning is especially important as your face has had an entire day of abuse. Your make up needs to be removed, you need to unclog your pores, and you need to remove the pollutants that you’ve been exposed to during your daily travels. To complete your facial cleansing you should add a botanical astringent which you should use after using your facial cleanser. You should also add a botanical scrub for exfoliating which you can use two or three times a week.
Botanical scrubs include ingredients such as apricot husks, while the astringents often include ingredients such as tea tree oil or green tea. These natural scrubs will gently remove dead skin and expose the fresh new layer of skin just waiting to reach the surface. The will help keep you skin both free of acne and bacteria which can cause acne.
So how do women really feel about botanical cleansers and related products. Aren’t they like any other cleanser that’s been on the market. A whole lot of hoopla, with basically the same results.
Women will emphatically tell you "no" botanical cleansers are different! They are gentler and more natural, and within two weeks you will not only feel the difference in your skin, you’ll see a new healthy glow.
And here’s the good news guys. There are full lines of botanical facial products available for men too. Those that have tried them are of the same opinion as the women. Now isn’t that a first?
So treat yourself and your skin the way you deserve to be treated. Wrap yourself in mother nature!
M.D. Stacener from The Acne Cure has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing valuable information to keep you beautiful and healthy. Please visit us at The Acne Cure
Foundation Top Picks!
September 17, 2008
Hi, I’m the Fashion & Beauty Consultant for Estate Jewelry International where we don’t just sell jewelry but “pamper” the whole you!
It’s always tough finding the “perfect” foundation for your skin type, color, and texture. Some products are heavy,some don’t cover so well, others don’t blend well. We’ll review a few of the products which we tried.
Tinted Moisturizers
* Laura Mercier tint moisturizer that leaves your skin feeling fresh. Comes in 7 shades all very natural. It has an SPF of 20 and is fortified with age-defying antioxidants.
* Elizabeth Arden tint moisturizer blends easily with enough coverage that you don’t feel naked. It doesn’t build up on dry patches. Demotologist tested. It has a SPF of 15
* Hydramax tint moisturizer is a lightweight hydrating lotion balancing moisture and coverage with natural-colour tint. Extract of Butterfly Lavender helps boost hydration by stimulating the water-trapping proteins essential for skin’s proper moisture balance. Comes in 2 shades.
* Bobbi Brown tint moisturizer won the “Best New Foundation” award in Nov 2004 in Health Magazine. This formula is rich and luxurious so its perfect for anyone with extra dry skin. It blends easily and gives skin light coverage. Deeply moisturizes skin, to help reduce the look of fine lines. Dermatologist tested.
* Avon tint moisturizer is great for younger skin, however it has a tendency to stick out like a sore thumb on dry skin. I tried applying it as a foundation with a make up sponge and as a moisturiser using my fingertips and both times my skin looked terrible. It has a nice feel and a pleasant floral scent but the overall look it gave me was not natural in any way, the dry spots on my face seemed to show badly. Perhaps better suited for pre 40’s skin. Liquid Foundations
* Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk liquid foundation is lush yet feather light with a very sheer texture. It is exceptional at correcting discoloration, elimating redness and blotchiness. Comes in 14 shades.
* L’Oreal True Match liquid foundation is a nice light weight and has terrific texture. No oils, fragrences or pore clogging materials. Contains vitamins B & E as well as glycerin to nourish the skin. Available in 24 colors.
* Laura Mercier liquid foundation is water based yet exceptionally creamy with a nice smooth finish. It has great coverage for a non oil based product. It isn’t greasy or drying and the color matches well. Application is best with a sponge, and you can get more or less coverage depending on how much you apply. Takes a few minutes to set.
* Revlon Age Defying liquid foundation has great coverage and does not feel heavy. It does have a fragrance which does not go away. May hot be the best choice if your skin is at all oily. By mid day face may tend to feel oily and some experience “zit” outbreaks. It has an SPF of 30. Limited colors.
* T Leclerc Hydrating Fluid liquid foundation is best applied with a sponge or fingers. Its super thin so you hardly know its there. Comes in 6 shades. It has an SPF of 8. Mousse Foundation
* Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse is my all time favourite foundation. It gives great coverage but you feel like you’ve got nothing on. It’s lighweight and easy to apply. I find it’s best applied with fingers. If your skins a little on the dry side apply a moisturizer and then the mousse and it says light weight. It lasts all day and I’ve never had a break out using this product. It’s advertised as a revolutionary whipped formula and that describes its texture perfetly. Available in 10 shades.
* Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Mousse is easy to apply and it never looks cakey or thick. Good coverage for such a sheer foundation. Great for dry skin. If you have oily or dry skin you may find yourself oily by mid day. I must say the smell can be a little harsh. If your at all sensative to smells have a whiff before buying. Dermatologist, clinically, allergy tested. Recommended for all skin types, except extra-oily.
* Erno Laszlo Absolute Finish Finishing Mousse Foundation is water free, air whipped providing flawless coverage. It is good for almost all skin types except for very oily skin and those that have a sensitivity to salicylic acid. Its very light and coverage can be sheer to complete. Stays on all day. Its a water free air whipped. Contains Emu Oil and essential fatty acids for non greasy moisturizing. Antioxidants vitamin A, C, & E to defend against free radical damage. It has UVA and UVB protection, and it is Dermatologist tested.
Wouldn’t life be grand if one product worked for all of us. However, that’s not the case so although I try and review products I cannot tell you how they will work on your skin. Most reputable cosmetic companies will refund or exchange a product if you are unhappy with it. When you find a product that works for you stay with it.
Remember your fashion statement includes the whole you from your hair to the polish on your toes, from your hat to your shoes, from your earrings to the rings on your fingers. So be sure to let the world know who you are and Make Your Fashion Statement!
Sher Matsen from Estate Jewelry International have been serving customers for over 20 years, providing affordable estate jewelry, and a wealth of information on jewelry, fashion, designers, and beauty with on staff industry professionals. Please visit us at http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/
