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How About Some Coffee With Your Skin Care?

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:54:01 +0000

Coffee and skin care? It might surprise you to learn that in 2006 in the United States over 140 skin care products containing caffeine were launched compared to just 21 in 2003.

Coffee had a hard time of it in the 20th century while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration waffled over whether it was good or bad for you. As we move solidly into the 21st century, more indications of coffee’s beneficial properties are surfacing, and nowhere is that more evident than in the lucrative skin care market.

Primarily, coffee and caffeine are finding their way into skin lotions and creams because of antioxidant properties and tightening and firming qualities. Caffeine applied to the skin operates in three ways – as an antioxidant, a diuretic and a vasoconstrictor. Among others, Avon, Neuturogena and L’Oreal have included caffeine in some of their products.

For years, caffeine has been used in products sold to reduce cellulite. It’s clear that caffeine dehydrates fat cells by somehow energizing them which in turn causes the sodium/potassium component of the cells to vacate. Consequently, water disappears as well. Bottom line – skin on buttocks and thighs becomes smoother.

Caffeine’s vaso-constricting characteristic also makes it a favorite ingredient in eye gels for reducing puffiness and dark circles as well as tightening skin around the eyes. Of course, nothing eliminates cellulite or troubled skin around the eyes completely. The best you can hope for is noticeable improvement, perhaps only for a few hours.

With the explosion in coffee based skin products, it now is seen in body scrubs, face creams and fragrances. A number of products even smell like coffee and contain ground coffee intended as an exfoliate. Some purveyors have even gone so far as to suggest that the absorption of caffeine through the skin will yield the sort of alertness you can expect from drinking coffee.

Not so fast say the dermatologists. None of the products harbor concentrations sufficient to produce the jolt one might hope for from a cup of java. Moreover, absorption is through the skin slow, so it’s questionable whether enough of coffee’s stuff can penetrate to enhance alertness. Infusing the coffee aroma in products, is thought, on the other hand, to stimulate perkiness by association.

Some promising studies on mice suggest that the caffeine in coffee may kill off skin cancer cells on radiated animals. So far, the results appear promising, but cannot, as yet, be translated to humans. However, many sunscreens do contain caffeine since it has been shown to have some sun blocking effects.

A few folks are even suggesting that investment in expensive skin care potions is unnecessary. It’s claimed that you can receive the same benefits by concocting your own home brewed coffee soaps and body scrubs from used coffee grounds. Formulas are even offered.

Hey, now you can shower with your espresso!

By: Robert Knechtel

Green Tea is Good for Skin Care

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:12:02 +0000

Tea For Skin Care

Green tea is a common tea that many people drink. Many people enjoy drinking coffee but personally I love tea. Not only does it taste great but it has other great uses as well. Mainly reusing the teabag for skin care.

For those new to greentea, try the following. A more complete step by step how to guide is at the bottom of this article.

Fill a large bowl with cold water Get a greentea teabag and soak it in the water Wash your face with the water

Now if you wash your face regularly with the steps above, this method helps to maintain smooth and beautiful skin due to it functioning as a suppressant for the production of excessive sebum secretion, which is a cause for acne. Green tea also treats other skin problems and provides moisture, has a sterilizing effect and anti-aging ingredient. You could say that greentea isn’t just for drinking but it’s also a skin care treatment.

Green Tea as Eye Mask Alternative

You can also use the teabag as an alternative for expensive eye masks or eye creams. Polyphenol helps absorbs toxins in the skin, provides moisture and prevents skin aging, fine wrinkles and dark circles.

Get a teabag, you could also use the same teabag that you used to wash your face, as explained above, and place it over your eyes. Simple, cheap and very beneficial skin care treatments.

Benefits of Green Tea for our Skin

1. Provides skin elasticity through astringent and soothing actions

2. Prevents skin aging by eliminating harmful oxygen which is the biggest enemy to aging skin.

3. Contains 5-8 times more Vitamin C than lemons and tocopherol preventing the collection of melanin pigments and inhibits the formation of freckles and dark spots.

4. Contains acne treatment ingredients vitamin A and vitamin B2. One of the best acne treatment ingredients.

5. Contains tannins contracting pores and flavonoid with strong detergency.

How to Cleanse and use Green Tea for Skin Care Infuse green tea leaves or 2-3 tea bags in cold water after drinking the tea (so as not to waste anything). After cleansing your face, splash the cold tea water on your face so that the ingredients can be absorbed into your skin. Use this method twice a day for the best results. If you originally have some skin problems, you should see an improvement in your facial skin condition in about 2 weeks. For added benefits and results use the teabag as a facial mask if you have severe acne problems. Simply apply the teabag on the troublesome acne areas on your face. Remove after 10 minutes.

By: Best Facial Masks

Skin Care Beauty Treatment You Should Try

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:02:56 +0000

Caring for our skin is something men and women both worry about. It’s never enjoyable to deal with dry or oily skin that can cause conditions such as acne and overall itchiness. If you really care about what you use on your skin, you should follow the rule of thumb that anything your put on your face or skin should be safe enough to eat. With different perfumes, synthetics and other ingredients present store manufactured products, making our own beauty products might just be the best alternative. Here we offer you a few ideas for skin masques that are made from natural ingredients that can be found in your own home and that will not cause your skin any problems. These are skin care beauty treatment you should try on a regular basis.

Let’s start with excessively oily skin. Most of the time manufactured products are too harsh on the skin and don’t absorb the oil like it should. If you do find a product that works, you could be left with extremely dry skin. Trying to find a happy medium with store bought products can be difficult. Make a masque of honey and one egg white and apply it to the problem areas. Leave it on for 10 minutes than wash off with a mild cleanser. Papaya pulp with lemon juice, fruit juice with vitamin C and cooked carrots with honey can also be used to make a masque that will soak up the excessive oils.

We all know that cucumber slices are great to lighten dark circles from your eyes and make them feel cool. You can also use grated raw potato wrapped in a piece of cheesecloth. By applying both of them to your eyes for about 15 to 20 minutes at a time, you’ll notice that the dark circles have faded. This technique also reduces eye puffiness and can be a pleasant and relaxing experience. Apply a restorative eye gel that contains COQ10, brown algae, vitamin E, and other ingredients that will nourish the eyes.

Dry skin can be handled with a masque made of 1 tablespoon of olive oil mixed with 2 tablespoons of fresh cream. Apply it to your face and leave it on for ten minutes to hydrate and nourish your skin. You should make sure that the two ingredients are as fresh as possible and do not have any flavoring or preservatives in them. To control dry skin, you should use this masque once a week for the best results possible.

Finally, honey makes a great facial masque for any type of skin. If you can get your hands on active manuka honey, then you will have the most effective skin care product nature can provide. Before smearing the honey all over your face, open your pores up by applying a very warm and damp towel to your face. Apply the honey and leave it on your face for twenty minutes for the best results. Rinse the honey off with warm water and then splash cold water over your face to make sure your pores are closed before gently patting your face dry. You can add plain, natural yogurt to the honey for a more nourishing masque. Apply this once a week to your face and you’ll notice your skin is smoother and softer than before.

Natural skin care products – either ones that are 100% natural from a manufacturer or ones that you make yourself – are the best items to use on your skin. Try to stay away from harsh chemicals and ingredients. They will do more damage to your skin than you can imagine. By taking care of your skin now, you will be thankful in the future.

By: Ray A. Rubio

Benefits of Green Tea For Skin Care

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:03:09 +0000

Green tea is a common tea that many people drink. Many people enjoy drinking coffee but personally I love tea. Not only does it taste great but it has other great uses as well. Mainly reusing the teabag for skin care.

For those new to green tea, try the following. A more complete step by step how to guide is at the bottom of this article.

Fill a large bowl with cold water
Get a green tea teabag and soak it in the water
Wash your face with the water

Now if you wash your face regularly with the steps above, this method helps to maintain smooth and beautiful skin due to it functioning as a suppressant for the production of excessive sebum secretion, which is a cause for acne. Green tea also treats other skin problems and provides moisture, has a sterilizing effect and anti-aging ingredient. You could say that green tea isn’t just for drinking but it’s also a skin care treatment.

Green Tea as Eye Mask Alternative
You can also use the teabag as an alternative for expensive eye masks or eye creams. Polyphenol helps absorbs toxins in the skin, provides moisture and prevents skin aging, fine wrinkles and dark circles.

Get a teabag, you could also use the same teabag that you used to wash your face, as explained above, and place it over your eyes. Simple, cheap and very beneficial skin care treatments.

Benefits of Green Tea for our Skin

1. Provides skin elasticity through astringent and soothing actions

2. Prevents skin aging by eliminating harmful oxygen which is the biggest enemy to aging skin.

3. Contains 5-8 times more Vitamin C than lemons and tocopherol preventing the collection of melanin pigments and inhibits the formation of freckles and dark spots.

4. Contains acne treatment ingredients vitamin A and vitamin B2. One of the best acne treatment ingredients.

5. Contains tannins contracting pores and flavonoid with strong detergency.

How to Cleanse and use Green Tea for Skin Care

Infuse green tea leaves or 2-3 tea bags in cold water after drinking the tea (so as not to waste anything).
After cleansing your face, splash the cold tea water on your face so that the ingredients can be absorbed into your skin.
Use this method twice a day for the best results. If you originally have some skin problems, you should see an improvement in your facial skin condition in about 2 weeks.
For added benefits and results use the teabag as a facial mask if you have severe acne problems. Simply apply the teabag on the troublesome acne areas on your face. Remove after 10 minutes.

Anti Aging Skin Care Guide – How to Avoid a Fattening Face and Crows Feet

admin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:07:53 +0000

A complete anti aging skin care guide covers everything from what you eat to what you rub on your face and body. The available anti aging skin care treatment ranges from surgery to creamy emollients. Here’s a brief look at what’s good and what could do more harm than good.

Botox, Collagen Injections and Laser Treatments

If you have never followed the advice that you see in an anti aging skin care guide, you crow’s feet around your eyes and creases around the corners of your mouth. But, that’s okay. You can make a quick trip to the cosmetic surgeon and erase all of that damage.

Well, there are some drawbacks that you might want to consider first. Have you seen Kenny Rogers lately? He’s had so many injections that his face looks completely unnatural. I’m not saying that wrinkles look good, but there is a more natural approach to anti aging skin care treatment. Instead of “fattening” up your face, which are all those injections do, you can “ease” your way back into a healthier, more youthful look.

Those laser treatments that “erase” redness and rosacea also create a patina that is pasty white and unhealthy looking. There are plant extracts that will lighten dark circles, fade the red spots and the brown, and leave behind a naturally healthy glow. Any anti aging skin care guide that doesn’t mention the option was probably written by a cosmetic surgeon.

Nutrients, Plant Extracts and More

Many people rely on collagen-creams for their anti aging skin care treatment. There is something that the companies don’t want you to know. Bovine collagen cannot be absorbed through the pores. The molecular size is too large, so no matter how much you rub on your face, it doesn’t do a thing.
Usually, an anti aging skin care guide will explain that loss of collagen, elastin and proteins called keratin and hyaluronic acid are the causes of visible signs or getting older. The sun plays a major role, as well, and so do pollution, poor diet and environmental factors.

So, you think that you should look for those ingredients when you are judging an anti aging skin care treatment. The problem is that we cannot replace them by rubbing them on. We have to encourage our bodies to produce more.

Functional keratin, derived from sheep’s wool, is a recent breakthrough. Because of a patented process, this type of keratin can penetrate skin-layers and stimulate skin-cell reproduction. In clinical trials, there was a 160% increase in new skin-cells.

The protein hyaluronic acid is found in high levels in young people, but because of an enzymatic reaction, the protein’s presence depletes gradually over time. A kind of sea algae called Wakame has been shown to prevent the enzymatic reaction and increase the levels of the protein to those of a much younger person. This type of anti aging skin care treatment is healing. And, isn’t that what you really want?

An exhaustive anti aging skin care guide would contain much more information than the confines of this article allows. But, hopefully we’ve given you a starting point.

By: Tyler Treskin