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Facial Skin Care – Treat Your Skin

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:48:49 +0000

There are several appropriate and inappropriate ways for performing facial skin care. Many people accept that the application of a lot of facial creams and skin care products will actually increase their chances of getting better looking skin and keeping it that way. However, the truth could not be further.

The real fact is that skin in general does not really need a lot of products to achieve that glowing look. The first step to healthy looking skin is to know your skin type. It is only then that you will be able to choose the facial skin care product that matches your skin type. This step is very important as the wrong skin care can often make your skin look worse that when you started.

Step Two To Proper Facial Skin Care

You probably guessed by now that cleansing has a very important role to play in giving your skin proper skin care. However, once you have chosen a product that matches your skin type, maintaining a daily cleansing routine is what will eventually give you the results that you are after. It is important that once you start, you stick to it to avoid complications or blemishes. Your routine for facial skin care in the morning can be done without using any soap or cleanser.

If your face tends to get a little oily from oils and sebum that have accumulated during your sleep, you might want to wash it off with water. If you face is usually very oily, you might want to add a little amount of cleanser to your morning routine to wash the oily residue off your face. If you regularly wear make-up to go to work or when you go out, it is highly recommended that you use a cleanser after you have taken off your make-up. Ensure also that the water is just warm enough so as not to cause any broken capillaries.

Step Three To Proper Facial Skin Care

The skin is the biggest organ in the body and unlike any other, its cells are constantly dying and new ones form to replace the dead ones. The dead layer of skin, although unseen by the naked eye, can block pores and cause blemishes and needs to be “removed” on a regular basis to allow your pores to “breath”. This is called exfoliation and should be performed weekly to be beneficial. There are many ways that you could use to exfoliate your skin but it is far better to contact your dermatologist for a professional exfoliation. Although this could sometimes get quite pricey, you know that you are giving your skin the best treatment possible.

If however you cannot afford professional exfoliation, there are also some packs on the market that will allow you to perform this yourself.

Step Four To Proper Facial Skin Care

Many people do not moisturize their skin/face because they believe that they have oily skin. The truth is that only people with acne need not moisturize. If you have oily skin, try to find a moisturizer that will not clog your pores. Only use these if your skin is extra oily.

If you love going to the beach, there is nothing as important as sunscreen. For proper facial skin care, you must avoid the damage that the sun can cause to your skin. Follow all these steps above and you too can have healthy, younger and glowing looking skin.

By: Michel Marchand

Is Black Men Skin Care Different?

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:09:51 +0000

There are tons of resources for men skin care available, along with products made for men. Skin care has been part of many men’s daily regimen thanks to the benefits of great, fresh and young looking skin.

But what about men of color? Black men or Hispanic men? The truth is there is only a limited amount of resources that focus on skin care for Black men, which makes us wonder: does darker skin need different care?

The answer is yes. In African-American men skin there tends to be more razor bumps and burn and ingrown hairs. This is due to the different type of facial hair.

Also men of color can suffer from dark spots and hyper pigmentation which causes the skin to have an uneven tone.

So in order to address these issues a couple of companies and sites have created a special section for Black men skin care which is much needed. I’ve also seen a couple of skin care products for Black men available that work wonders.

Products such as Barc and African Male by men essentials are great examples of products made for Black men.

But of course proper skin care is the same for all men. No matter what your skin color or age, men should always follow a skin care regimen to help maintain a young and healthy looking skin.

Especially in for men with darker skin color, using a facial scrub/exfoliate and skin toner is essential to eliminating or keeping away from dark spots and hyper pigmentation.

Using the right shaving cream and after shave will also help reduce and alleviate razor burn and stop razor bumps.

Use the right skin care products for men and you will definitely keep your skin looking healthy, toned, young and overall attractive.

By: Victor Anicama

Skin Care Techniques For the Elderly

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:57:58 +0000

No one likes getting old, and some people who have not been genetically fortunate really hate it. Things like arthritis and osteoporosis all can affect the elderly. However, one of the most noticeable problems that elderly people with is problems with their skin.

The only way to fix these problems is with the proper skin care. Some of the skin care techniques can be done at home, while others require the expertise of a dermatologist. One of the most prevalent problems that the elderly have to deal with is wrinkles. Some particularly proactive people will do what they can to get rid of them.

Now, there are some skin care remedies for wrinkles that can be found in a local drugstore, but they take a long time for results to manifest. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to pair these skin care techniques with some cosmetic surgery like Botox. This procedure is especially favored by aging people because the results are immediate, although not permanent.

Another option is for the elderly person to have laser therapy for their wrinkles. The cause of wrinkles is because the skin loses some of its natural elasticity. Wrinkles are also sometimes caused by bad habits, such as smoking, wherein the circulation becomes hampered and thus depletes skin tissue. The laser therapy stimulates the blood flow, which in turn helps to build new tissue and get rid of the wrinkles. Thanks to all of the remedies available, old people are now looking younger than ever, and are feeling younger because of their improved appearance.

By: Bandina Harris

Skin Care For Common Skin Problems

admin — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 07:16:38 +0000

Many skin conditions, such as acne and oily skin, can be helped immensely by proper skin care. Taking proper care of your skin is the first step to living a life with radiant skin. Often, when you take care of the outside, your mind and heart are also affected, because you are more confident and self-assured.

First, if you have a skin disease, talk to your doctor about the best skin care regimen for the problem you are dealing with. This skin care is going to have specific steps for you to take that target the problem of your specific disease. The goal is to completely stop the disease and often requires prescription medication.

However, there are many steps you can take to eliminate problems on your own through prevention. If you have the proper skin care routine already in place, it might help to keep any problems from popping up. However, even the best skin care regimen will not prevent all skin diseases and having a disease on your skin does not mean you are dirty or have taken poor care of your skin, no matter what your grandmother told you!

The most common complaint about skin is acne. Most people think that acne is caused by poor cleanliness. This is not true. Acne is often genetic and caused by the oiliness of the skin that is natural. Hormones can also cause breakouts of acne. And, acne does not always occur on the face. It can occur on any area of the skin.

There are many things you can do to help control your acne, keeping it from becoming bad enough to create scarring and other problems. First, if the acne is on an area of your body besides your face, you should avoid wearing clothes that fit tightly to the skin. If your sweat stays on your body, it can aggravate acne. Allow your skin room to breath.

Another important aspect of skin care for acne is to avoid touching the nodules with your hands. If the acne is from an infection, your hands can spread the infection. Finally, do not squeeze your pimples. This causes scars and can also help acne to spread.

Another common skin problem is dry skin, particularly in the winter. The winter is savage on your skin, because the air inside and outside is dry. Proper skin care for dry skin includes plenty of moisturizers! Place hydrating lotion on every area of your body, particularly after taking a shower, because your skin is ready to absorb the moisture at this time.

Another common skin complaint is brown spots. These occur on areas of your body that are exposed for long periods of time to the UV rays from the sun and appear as darkened spots on the skin. This is particularly noticeable on the hands and arms, particularly in women. The best preventative skin care for brown spots is always wearing sunscreen when outdoors, no matter if it is warm and sunny or not. Many forget to wear sunscreen in the winter, but if skin is exposed, you still need it, because the sun is still out! You can also avoid the damage from the sun through wearing clothes that cover your skin.

By: Michael Russell

What is proper skin care when pigmented areas after second degree scalds are healing?

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:03:58 +0000

Its been a month I got scalds on my arms with boiling water.The skin exposed after blister removal has blackened.New skin has yet to form.What care should I take.I do all my household work,I specially want to know that can I wash dishes with detergents with bare hands.?My hands are also burnt…..what other tips for good recovery?

By: Beautiful_Lady

What is proper skin care and foot care for ballarinas?

admin — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:41:41 +0000

I am giving a MK skin care class to summer workshops for ballet and I was just wondering is there anything ballarinas should do over the everyday make-up wearer, I want to give them all the information they need.

By: 2smomma77

Proper Skin Care Is Natural Treatment For Psoriasis

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:41:17 +0000

There is no secret to a natural treatment for psoriasis; it’s as simple as caring for your skin. Reading the labels of the skin care products you use and knowing the ingredients is the starting point for care for your psoriasis. For any natural treatment for psoriasis there are things that you need to consider.

You begin your natural treatment for psoriasis with a skin cleaner that is very gentle. Anything too harsh will only exacerbate the scaling and increase the discomfort of your psoriasis. The cleanser you use should be one the completely cleans your skin of dirt and makeup and does not leave your skin feeling oily.

While the majority of skin care lines do have exfoliates, many of these products are much to harsh for anyone with psoriasis or any other form of inflamed skin. Exfoliates such as those with ground up apricot pits should be avoided, while exfoliates with oatmeal, sugar, or Epsom salt are gentle enough for regular use. They are good for removing the dirt, make up and flaky skin; yet as a natural treatment for psoriasis they will not hurt your already sensitive skin.

As important as good and consistent cleaning of your skin is, you need to be equally careful when it comes to moisturizing your skin. Everyone, especially someone with psoriasis, should moisturize all parts of their skin especially the rough and dry patches. For psoriasis suffers the moisturizing will help to prevent both cracks and sores from developing.

While most of your local drug stores will not have over-the-counter products for the natural treatment for psoriasis they will have a number of skin care products that are very beneficial for helping to control your psoriasis. Skin care products with plant or mineral oils or cocoa butter can be applied topically to the rough and dry patches, if not all over the entire body, to help with itching and dryness that is so noticeable with psoriasis.

You may not be aware and it may seem strange to you, but a great natural treatment for psoriasis is coal tar. These tars come in a variety of forms and in many products, including creams (moisturizers), shampoos, gels, and soaps. These tar products tend to enhance the effect of ultra violet light (a moderate amountof sun) and are beneficial to the dryness and skin lesions.

Psoriasis suffers need to be especially careful that the skin care products they use, cleansers or moisturizers ‘Do Not’ have the ingredients of perfumes or alcohol as these will dry and crack the skin.

“Good” moisturizers for psoriasis suffers tend to be creams that are thick and rich enough to keep moisture directly on the skin and should be applied after showers while the skin is still wet. The moisturizer or lotion should then continue to be reapplied many times during the course of the day.

Now even though sunlight is somewhat good for psoriasis, too much sunlight, not to mention a sunburn, is not good for psoriasis. To much sun will cause drying, cracking and sores to the skin. With skin care for psoriasis you need to find a moisturizer with sunscreen. If a good moisturizer with sunscreen cannot be found, then you need to find a good, gentle sunscreen that is non-drying and is free of perfume.

Some psoriasis suffers find that a simpler natural treatment for psoriasis often works very well. That of taking cool water baths and adding such natural ingredients as Epsom salts, oils, or even oatmeal to the water. The resulting bath calms the inflammation of the skin and eliminates itching.

By: Mike Herman

A Guide to Proper Skin Care

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:04:30 +0000

When it comes to proper skin care, there are many important things to know. After all, you are going to be living in your skin for the rest of your life, so keep it looking and feeling healthy and beautiful. Your skin is the most noticeable part of your body, and the best way to achieve proper skin care is to start incorporating a few important steps into your daily routine. Simply by adding these few extra steps to your regular skin care routine, you will notice almost immediate results.

Cleanse

Cleansing is one of the most important steps, but before you choose a proper face cleanser you need to determine what your skin type is. The basic types are oily, normal, dry, or sensitive. If you are not sure which type you have, it isn’t hard to find out. All you do is wash your face and pat dry, making sure not to rub because this can tear the skin. Now take a few pieces of rice paper and press on different spots of your face. If your skin is oily, the paper will stick. If the paper falls right off, then your skin is dry. If it sticks a bit but then falls off, you most likely have a normal or combination skin type.

Now comes the hard part. You have to find a good cleanser that your skin is going to respond well to. This can be particularly difficult if you have sensitive skin, because many products will be too harsh for you to use. Even if you have oily skin, you want to avoid bar soaps, as they are much too rough on the skin, especially on the face where the skin is most delicate. One of the most important skin care rules of all is to not cleanse too often—typically washing once in the morning and once at night should be enough.

Exfoliate

Another critical part of skin care is exfoliation. Regularly exfoliating your face is especially important, because it will help get rid of dead skin cells and leave your skin looking healthy and smooth. Exfoliating is simple. All you need to do is lightly moisten your face, then, using a loofah, rub a dollop of exfoliating cleanser on your face. You can use sugar or any other grainy products as well. Rub in circular motions, avoiding scrubbing too hard under the eyes because the skin there is very thin. Continue rubbing for a few minutes, then rinse off your face with warm to cool water.

Moisture

Moisturizing is the next important step in any skin care routine, even if you have very oily skin. You need to use some type of moisturizer, especially after cleaning and exfoliating the face. Moisturizers work by sealing moisture into the skin, and it also ensures that the skin is smooth and supple. The best way to do this is by using your fingertips. Dot the moisturizing cream around the area of your face, and then gently massage the cream into your face, making sure to get around your T-zone area, which is down the nose and across the forehead. Make sure that while you are massaging the cream you are using alternating strokes and never over-moisturize, as this can cause your skin to look oily.

Proper skin care is critical to looking and feeling healthy and youthful, and by taking proper care of your skin now, you will be doing yourself a great justice in the future. Your skin will remain soft, smooth, and supple, even as you age.

By: Ursula McLean

Skin Care Tips for Oily Skin to Prevent Acne

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:25:27 +0000

Maintaining a proper skin care routine is important to keeping your skin clear, free of impurities and oil, and moisturized so it remains healthy, acne-free, and radiant. Your basic skin care regimen should include cleansing of the skin, applying an alcohol-free toner, and finish with a moisturizer + sunscreen.

Face cleansing is the core of skin care regimen. You should wash your skin with a gentle cleanser at least twice a day to remove the oil, dead skin cells, dry skin. These are substances that can clog the pores. It is important for the pores of your skin to remain bacteria free as the presence of bacteria is something which contributes substantially to the growth of pimples. If you have overall cleanliness of the skin, you can lessen the chance of pimples. Before you apply all those cosmetics or medications for your acne, experts always tell you to wash your face. Here are several tips on proper skin care for your oily acne skin and how to properly wash your face.

1. First, remove every trace of make-up/cosmetic on your face. Use cotton ball and moisturizing cream to avoid damaging your skin.

2.Use lukewarm water to wash your face. This will also open the pores for deeper cleansing. Avoid washing your face with water that is too hot or too cold as it can dry out your skin. .

3.Avoid strong or harsh soaps/ cleansers. Strong soaps can dry your skin and strip off natural lipids. Choose soap that are mild if you prefer soap, or you can always choose cleansers that are soap-free, non- comedogenic (won’t clog pores), and mild like Cetaphil, Burt Bee’s or Neutrogena. Even better, you should use natural skin care products such as Dermalise since they are more gentle to your skin.

4.For people who have acne-prone skin, you should use cleansing products that contain salicylic acid. Salicylic Acid is a naturally occurring organic acid and a gentle, effective exfoliator. It is very effective for acne and oily skin and helps to unclog pores by removing dead skin cells, loosen and remove blackheads and whiteheads, and prevent future outbreaks. Products should contain 1-2% concentration of salicylic acid in order for it to be effective. For sensitive skin types, a 1% concentration would be suitable and for stubborn acne, 2% concentration is recommended.

Note that Salicylic Acid also makes skin sensitive to the sun. Sunscreen should therefore be used while applying Salicylic Acid. Also, sunscreen protects your skin from harmful UV rays of the sun and helps prevent wrinkles.

5.Massage face gently in an upward motion using using your fingers. Do not do hard rubbing as it will actually do more harm than good.

6.Rinse face well to remove all residue of soap or cleanser. Residues left behind can actually clog your pores. Facial cleansers can leave an invisible residue behind which can clog your pores. Rinse three times, then rinse again.

7.Pat dry with soft, non-abrasive towel. Never ever rub your face.

8.Use an alcohol-free toner on your face. Toning your skin restores skin pH back to it’s normal range and it closes the pores to your skin and prevent dust and other air borne particles from settling in your pores. Again, it is recommended to use products with natural and organic ingredients. It should make your face feel smooth and refreshed. Astringents and toners with glycolic or alpha hydroxy acids work the best for toning the face. These acids actually can reduce the pore size, and help avoid ingrown hairs. They are aggressive and have quick results. Remember to look for a product that is not photosensitive (sensitive to light).

9.Finish your routine by using a moisturizer to replenish the natural oils that have been lost. Moisturizing is a necessity step. Again, the product that uses natural ingredients (i.e. Dermalise) and with the least amount of chemical additives is the best. Always use a light moisturizer on your face after cleansing. For an intensive moisture treatment use pure vitamin E, or aloe vera oil. It is available in liquid form, or just break open a capsule and apply the oil directly to the skin.

10.Use a sunscreen throughout the day (min SPF15) to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Long term exposure to UV radiation may result in harmful effects such as sunburn, skin cancer, and acceleration of skin aging process.

11.If you have oily hair, you should wash and shampoo your hair daily to prevent the oil from touching and clogging the pores on your forehead.

12.Also, it is also important to not to touch your skin with your fingers. Our hands and fingers normally carry a multitude of various germs. When these germs make contact with the pimples, it can make the pimples worse.

The above 12 essential skin care for your oily acne skin steps would help you keep your face clean, clear and beautiful. However, for some of us unfortunate acne victims, our acne problems are more serious. Therefore, tougher measures must be taken. In addition to following the above recommendations, it is recommended to use an acne curing system that fights acne bacteria both from inside the body as well as outside the body. Most over the counter acne products in the market such as Clearsil, Oxy-10, ProActiv only address acne problems at the skin level and that is not enough to effectively fight acne.

If your acne problem still persists after following the above skin care regimen, you should use an anti-acne system that employs the proven principle of fighting acne both from the outside and the inside the body. The system should include an oil-free, SD Alcohol and Salicylic Acid solutions based facial & body wash and herbal pills. The facial/body wash will help you fight acne on your face, back, chest and arms by unclogging your pores and expelling all the bacteria and oil that cause pimples and other blemishes. The herbal pills effectively fight acne-causing bacteria from the inside. Together, they are very potent in getting rid of acne fast and preventing acne from occurring again. See our website for more information and for recommendation of a proven anti-acne system guaranteed to stop acne fast!

By: Susan Bienize

Secrets to Excellent Male Skin Care

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:14:48 +0000

When people hear about skin care or skin care products, they usually associate them with women. What many do not realize is that skin care is as important to men as it is to women. In general, most men stay outdoors for longer periods than women, and many a times their jobs put them in environments that can have negative effects on their skin. As a result, they find themselves with either very oily or excessively dry patched skin on their bodies, thus disturbing the natural balance of their skin. This can leave men with unwanted and unnecessary break outs on the surface. It is important to know that proper skin care for men does not always have to be a costly or time consuming process. There are many ways that men can care for their skin. So, here are some tips and secrets to excellent male skin care that can be used right at home today.

Many of the store-bought products contain a great deal of chemicals that may further irritate one’s skin. With more people jumping on the bandwagon of using all natural products today, an increasing number of manufacturers have altered their products to suit the demands of their customers. So, no matter what your skin type is you can be sure to find a good product that suits you and your skin. Be sure that you always remember to check the labels of products to know exactly what you are putting onto your skin.

Some of the best secrets for excellent male skin care are actually simple tricks that people seem to forget. The basic thing to do is to make it a habit to wash your face at least twice a day. This may sound like something one does not need to be told, but you would be surprised to know how many men forget such steps for various reasons. Also, you ought to stay away from harsh soaps. Do not use the soap that you use on your body on your face as well. Body soaps can dry out the skin on your face quickly, and are too strong for the relatively more delicate skin on your face. As such, use facial soaps or foams that are made specifically for faces and have much gentler effects.

Next, you should always rinse your skin after a long day under the sun to moisturize it. This will also help your skin recover quickly from the harmful effects of the sun.

Masks for the face can also be made from things found in your kitchen. For example, Honey, Olive Oil, Milk, Cucumbers and Aloe Vera, just to name a few can be used to create effective and natural products that will smoothen your face. There are many recipes that you can get online to make these simple masks and rinses. You will see a great improvement in your skin’s appearance just by adding these simple tricks to your daily cleansing regimen.

Lastly, you need to know your skin type to be able to use the correct techniques to treat your skin. Knowing your skin type helps you to pick out moisturizers as well as the best facial washes that are suited for you.

Most men would be pleasantly surprised to know that they can greatly improve their overall skin condition by following these few simple skin care techniques. As such, use these secrets to excellent make skin care to your advantage and get your desired skin today!

By: Ray A. Rubio