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African American Skin Care – Advice For All

admin — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:26:26 +0000

African American skin care is most often overlooked, yet is still very important. It can be a great challenge since it is influenced by some variables such as geography, eating habits and the level of skin darkness. Dark skin contains more melanin than light skin. For this reason African Americans are more equipped to deal with the sun than Caucasians and other ethnic groups. With that said, black skin care must not be neglected.

Let’s take a little side trip and talk about melanin. It’s a skin pigment that gives color to your skin. If you see a light-skinned person with freckles, what you are seeing is a person with little spots of melanin. A freckle is created by small concentration of melanin. When you become tanned by the sun, what is in fact happening is that the sun triggers melanocytes which are cells in your skin to produce more melanin. The melanin moves to the outer layer of skin and creates a darker skin color.

Having more melanin in ones body is a benefit, but definitely not a reason to neglect African American skin care. Sure, it blocks the powerful sun rays better than sun block. It also aids in slowing down the marking of time on the skin and that is why people with dark skin look younger than those with light skin. Nevertheless, melanin is the biggest factor affecting water loss in the skin. The darker the skin, the more water it loses and thus the skin becomes less elastic. Different studies of babies determined that the water loss starts in an early age, making black skin care vital even at youth.

While skin comes in dry, normal, and oily no matter of the color or level of melanin, there are some fundamental differences in the skin’s ability to protect itself. The extra melanin creates a barrier to the skin that protects it but at the same time, it also makes it harder to have a skin care treatment penetrate deep into the skin. This means that you might need heavier oil as the base of the skin care treatment so that it can treat the skin and yet not be too oily. In other words, your skin does not need more oil quite as much as it needs oil that can work into the layers of your skin. In short, smaller molecules.

Fortunately, there is emerging technology that addresses just this problem of creating precise ingredients with small molecules for greater penetration of the skin. The bad news is that only the very high end product lines have yet to incorporate this technology, which means higher prices.

The essential thing to watch for is that your skin care treatment is designed for deep penetration. Black skin care is important. Don’t think that just because your skin has good natural protection it does not need tender loving care that is customized for your skin type. Keep searching for African American skin care treatments that work for you.

By: Ron King

What skin care treatment works the best?

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:13:48 +0000

I have a little bit of acne. I tried proactive and it did not work. I want to know wat acne wash or skin care treatment works the fastest to clear your skin and leave your skin acne free.

By: xxluvlifexx

Selecting a Man Facial Skin Care Treatment That Fits Your Needs

admin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:11:46 +0000

The demand for skin care products of every kind is huge and many companies and big brands specialize in creating skin care products for different parts of the body, the face, hands, feet, eyes, etc. However years ago women were the ones that bought all skin care products, but nowadays men are starting to understand the importance of having a clean, smooth and healthy skin at any time.

The skin of man and women are similar but with subtle differences, for example the skin of a man is more prone to inflammation, redness and roughness. Selecting an effective man facial skin care is very important if you dont want to hurt your skin tissue.

You have to be very careful what kind of creams or products you choose to use, you will notice that there are many products that say that they are organic or natural, but you have to first read the labels and be aware of what chemicals they use in their ingredients.

There are many facial skin care creams that contain fragrances, but this is bad for your skin because fragrances have chemicals that contain toxins and hurt your skin. So you should do your proper research first before committing your self to use a cream in your face for a long time.

The next thing that you should know before choosing a treatment is what kind of facial skin care you need, there are different solutions for particular problems. For example there are after shave creams for dry skin, men gentle cleaners, moisturizing cream for male skin, eye cream and anti aging creams.

One of the most popular options for men facial skin care is anti aging creams that help you maintain your skin smooth, fresh, young, fight toxins, erase wrinkles and stimulate the growth of anti aging substances.

So if you are choosing an anti aging cream for men you should make sure that it helps your body to develop collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. Another important element that a facial skin care product should have is anti oxidants to help fight free radicals that hurt your skin tissue.

By: Ray A. Rubio

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

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

admin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:38:54 +0000

Aging is a natural process and nothing can be done to stop it. However, the aging of our skin is not necessarily a natural process and can be easily slowed down and even reversed.

Factors that Age the Skin

There are a number of factors that cause our skin to age and these include environmental pollution, exposure to excessive sun rays, declining anti-aging hormones, smoking, and vitamin nutrient deficient diets. A very important factor that causes aging of the skin is free radicals. Free radicals are present in the dust, dirt and grime present in the environment, as well as from sun damage. They are also produced within our body as a by product of oxygen used by our body. Finally, chemicals that are regularly applied on our skin in the guise of creams, lotions, make up, etc. can also contribute to the aging of our skin.

Natural Measures against Skin Aging

There are a few things you can do to prevent your skin from aging. Ensure that you have ample antioxidants in your regular diet as they fight the effects of free radicals. Eat foods rich in healthy nutrients, vitamins and minerals, like cantaloupe or spinach, and eat lean proteins like fish, chicken and eggs. Exercise regularly to keep the skin and body firm, as well as keep metabolism high, and follow a regular sleep cycle to allow the skin to repair itself at night. Keep your skin clean, so cleanse and tone your face daily and wear a good anti-aging face cream containing protective antioxidants like vitamins A, C and E.

Anti Aging Skin Care

While natural measures against aging will prevent further damage to your skin to some extent, it is important that you supplement it with a good anti aging skin care treatment. Good anti aging skin treatments will help restore lost nutrients and firmness of the skin, taking away the unseemly lines and wrinkles from the skin on the face, especially around the mouth and the eyes. They will also help prevent aging further damage to the skin.

By: Christina

Natural Skin Care Through Ayurveda

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:40:20 +0000

From time immemorial the concept of beauty is associated with the physical appearance of a person. The term generally conjures up images of a beautiful face with flawless complexion and good physique. Skin care treatments date back thousands of years. Ancient Greeks where known to indulge in the care of mind, body and soul, with the body taking preference. We are fascinated to hear about beauty baths, natural skin care and other details of those times. To maintain the god-given beauty, we have to take care of our skin. What better way than to follow the natural methods and ingredients found in nature to achieve the most sought after aspect of human existence?

During early civilization skin care transcended gender. Both men and women took care through various methods of natural skin treatment. The trend is fast approaching where people of both gender want to look good. Skin care treatment not only helps in maintaining the looks of a person but also produces a sense of well being and helps in rejuvenation of the mind. The fresher we look the more confident and replenished are we.

Skin care through natural methods is therapeutic.

A holistic approach to skin care can be achieved through Ayurveda. As the meaning of this ancient treatment lies in the `knowledge of life’ where health is a result of harmony, and illness is that of disharmony with nature, one has to strive to maintain a healthy balance between them. Known to have practiced more than 5000 years ago in India, it paves a path to acknowledge the dire need for it.

The practice of ayurveda has been passed on from generations. We can still hear our grandmother admonishing us to use natural methods to clean our face other than the chemical cakes, which we use in the name of soaps. Oil massage is still a favorite with most of us, as this makes us face the daunting tasks in this materialistic world of today. It serves as a natural `soothener’ and makes our skin radiant. Skin care is still a part and parcel of one’s life. Improper or negligent skin care results in premature ageing of the skin and turns it excessively dry and wrinkled. Proper diet helps in maintaining good health. With good health comes proper skin nourishment. Regular intake of honey and milk products helps in nourishing the skin.

As more and more people are turning towards fast foods, the idea of healthy food is fast diminishing. The culture with which we were bred has taken a back-stage with people vying to survive in this mechanical world. With alarming rise in global warming added efforts have to be taken to ensure a trouble-free life. Such drastic changes have an unending effect on our skin too. Many naturalists, however, have taken upon the daunting task to revive our ancient culture and tradition, which includes our health. As beauty is not only skin deep but also is produced from proper care of body, mind and soul, the need of the hour is to once again embrace the nuances of ayurveda.

The input is directly proportional to output. What we take in reveals its magic by allowing it to be witnessed on the exterior. In other words, a healthy lifestyle of exercise, diet and ayurveda proves to be priceless in the long run. So, it is high time we pack up all our synthetic products and turn towards the time-tested methods of gaining radiance back into our lives…whether it is internal or external. Beauty is not merely skinning deep but allows itself to manifest in the well being of one’s relationship with nature.

By: Dr John Anne

Laser Skin Care Treatment Options

admin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:58:56 +0000

Today everybody is keen to have nice skin and fair complexions. People are prepared to put time, money and effort to get the best looking face and skin. Laser skin care is one skin treatments that is popular nowadays. People increasingly visiting the dermatologists for laser skin care treatments. Everyone has unique skin and laser skin treatment may be suitable for some but not for others.

Here is a breakdown of the pros and cons based on which you may consider a particular type of laser skin care treatment.

The Pros

Laser skin care can be divided into two major categories. One is called microdermabrasion. This laser treatment removes the outermost layer of the skin. By removing the outermost skin it allows the skin to revitalize without the imperfections. Due to removal of the dead skin and imperfections the face looks totally different. This procedure doesn’t require any preparation with no pain and requires less recovery time. Post treatment care of the skin is very straight forward as well. You need to keep the skin safe from the sun and well moisturized. If you have little scars or spots received from any accident or recreation then this is the best treatment for you.

The other laser skin care treatment is called ablative Laser skin care treatment. It is mostly used to remove wrinkles and to look youthful. This treatment is especially used around the eyes and the mouth, and it results in wrinkle free skin which lasts upto five years. It is a complete resurfacing of the skin.

The Cons

With microdermabrasion there are few drawbacks. If post treatment care is properly undertaken then the side effects are relatively minor. It can result in scars if the post treatment care is not taken appropriately. Prolonged infection, dryness or redness is usually not associated with this laser skin care procedure. Sometimes the cost is considered as the disadvantage of this laser skin care treatment but in the arena of expensive products and treatments it is cost effective and usually costs around $200 to $300. For more information on laser skin care and skin care products visit http://www.pinkpajamafairy.net

On the other hand ablative Laser skin care treatment is considered having a greater chance of negative effects following the treatment. Scars and infection is very common which defeats the purpose of skin care. It can result in diverse skin pigmentation as an unwanted side effect in individuals with naturally dark skin. It can also result in prolonged redness and dryness of the skin. Always choose a trusted dermatologist for this kind of laser skin care treatment. Possibly you can consider one who has performed the treatment on your friends or family.

So if you are considering laser skin care treatment then do your ground work properly and find out that what kind of laser skin care treatment is suitable for you. Also search for a recommended dermatologist for your treatment.

By: Dean Forster

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

Skin Care Scrubs

admin — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:12:58 +0000

Skin care products wouldn’t be complete without face masks and scrubs. Masks primarily function to sooth and replenish while scrubs are best as exfoliants. Facials can play a vital role in helping keep skin healthy and glowing. Body scrubs are a spa experience you can create at home. Making your own body scrub is very easy to do. You should only make enough for one use or at most four uses. Clay face mask draws up the natural skin care component in clay to cleanse and purify the skin. It is actually a drying mask that draws out impurities from under the surface of the skin. The goal of this type of mask is to tighten, revitalize and activate skin circulation, giving the skin a youthful and vibrant glow.You can make your own body scrub from the ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Exfoliate ingredients include sea salt, epsom salt, white sugar, brown sugar, cornmeal and oatmeal. The wet ingredient is either an oil or vegetable butter or liquid soap. A cream face mask is a moisturizing mask that revitalizes and hydrates the skin. It may contain organic skin care exfoliation agents to help cleanse skin pores, remove waste and toxins and fight free radicals leaving the skin more velvety and luminous. Organic facial masks may contain generous amounts of botanical freshener like rose floral water and calming sea algae to double act as toner. Scrubs work by removing deeply ingrained dirt and grime to leave skin soft and clear. The good ones are made up with the grinded core of the peach fruit or almonds. The natural granules remove dead skin cell and blackheads.

Scrubs are a great, inexpensive and effective way of thoroughly cleansing your entire body while providing it with an overall skin care treatment. Some body scrubs use small beads, which work to gently remove dead skin without causing harm or irritation. If your skin is oily this is the ideal homemade scrub. Take 4 tablespoons of chickpea powder. Add to this, half tablespoons of turmeric power, a few drops of rose water and milk to make a thick paste. Rub it all over the body. Apply baking soda on wet face using circular motions. Make a mixture of 1 tsp walnut powder,1/2 tsp honey, 1 tsp lemon juice and scrub your face with it. Other scrubs mash a piece of papaya, then add 1/2 tsp brown sugar and rub your face with it. Leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse well.

By: Juliet Cohen