Best Facial Skin Care

Archive for October, 2009

Getting older has its perks. Once a woman reaches a certain age of maturity she qualifies for reduced prices when it comes to cups of coffee, theater tickets and even a bus pass. However there are other less enjoyable things that come with age. One of those is wrinkles. Almost every woman starts thinking about an anti wrinkle eye cream even before she retires.

The skin on the face is largely the most sensitive. Things like sun tanning, make-up and even smoking can have a negative impact on the way a woman looks. All of these factors can eventually contribute to wrinkles so finding an anti wrinkle eye cream can be likened to finding the fountain of youth. The right cream can actually take years off the way a woman looks.

Infomercials have become all the rage in the past decade or so. Staying up late one evening will have you privy to ads for everything from cooking grills to anti wrinkle eye cream. In the case of the latter, you’ll be bombarded with before and after images of women who have used the anti wrinkle eye cream and gotten great results. You may be skeptical of all the promises being made and you’d be wise in not rushing off to the phone to call the toll-free number and give out your credit card.

The majority of these creams, whether purchased from a television ad, a drug store or a high end skin care boutique are largely all the same. The goal of any anti wrinkle eye cream is to diminish the appearance of the small lines that develop around the eyes. To do this the anti wrinkle eye cream must possess some substance that makes it moisturizing. The more moisturizing one of these cosmetic creams is, the better the results will be.

If you are unsure of which is best for you consider your skin type. For a woman with very dry skin she’s going to want to purchase and use an anti wrinkle eye cream that contains the optimum amount of moisturizers. This is likely something she’s done throughout her life; chosen beauty products that add a boost of nourishment to her skin. For a woman who struggles with oily skin she’s more apt to choose an anti wrinkle eye cream that is made just for oily skin.

In any case taking good care of facial skin is vitally important when it comes to avoiding aging. Even if a woman is already noticing some small wrinkles or frown lines there’s a lot she can do to abate the effects of aging. Using a sunscreen under make-up each and everyday, exercising, and eating healthy will all contribute to a younger, fresher look.

Ann Marier
http://www.articlesbase.com/advice-articles/improve-your-skin-care-with-wrinkle-eye-cream-109802.html

It will shock you to find out that many popular skin care brands that are targeted towards people who suffer from acne, not only aren’t helping you eliminate your breakouts but are causing your acne to become worse! Find out now what you could be using that’s bad for your skin.

In an effort to save you money and a lot of disappointment, here are some of the top skin care brands that are telling you less than the truth when it comes to how well their products treat acne.

Clean & Clear: Continuous Control Acne Cleanser, Continuous Control Acne Wash Oil Free, Deep Action Cleansing Wipes Oil Free, Deep Action Cream Cleanser, Clarifying Toner, Oil Fighting Deep Cleaning Astringent, Sensitive Skin Astringent, Moisturizing Mist, Invisible Blemish Treatment and Overnight Acne Patches.

Clinique: Antibacterial Facial Soap, Acne Solutions Body Treatment Spray, Acne Solutions Night Treatment Gel, Acne Solutions Daytime Shield, Acne Solutions Spot Healing Gel, Facial Soap Extra Mild, Mild and Oily Skin Formula Soaps, Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser, Wash-Away Gel Cleanser, 7 Day Scrub Cream, Exfoliating Scrub, Clarifying Lotions 1, 2, 3 & 4, Sheer Matteness T-Zone Shine Control, Deep Cleansing Emergency Masque.

ProActive: Advanced Blemish Treatment, Daily Oil Control, Refining Mask.

Propaph: Foaming Face Wash, Astringent Cleanser Maximum Strength, Astringent Cleanser Acne Medication and Moisturizer Normal to Sensitive Skin.

Prescriptives: All Clean Sparkling Gel, Px Purifying Scrub, Flight Mist, Immediate Matte Skin Conditioning Tonic, Immediate Glow Skin Conditioning Tonic, Px Blemish Specialist Fast Acting Lotion Spot Treatment for Acne.

Also all products from Clearasil and Ella Bache.

What makes all of these products so bad for your skin? All of these products either contain potently irritating ingredients, alcohol, ingredients that badly clog pores and/or contain effective acne fighting ingredients that for various reasons their formulations have rendered useless.

Here are some of the harmful ingredients that these products contain and explanations as to why they are so bad for your skin and for treating acne.

Irritating Ingredients: Peppermint, camphor, resorcinol, sulphur, isopropyl myristate, menthol, fragrance, phthalate (a harmful toxin) and coloring agents.

Many of these products contain peppermint and menthol which is terribly irritating. Fragrance is also listed as the number one skin irritant in any skin care product. Irritation caused by ingredients like peppermint cause the skin to become red, angry and inflamed which makes acne look far worse. It also prevents the skin healing as well as it could making acne last longer and prolonging the red marks left after pimples heal.

Alcohol: This is very common in acne targeted products, it ruthlessly strips the surface of the skin of moisture causing damage, irritation, redness, dryness and flakiness. Stripping oil from the surface of your skin by using this highly irritating ingredient causes no good, and great harm.

Pore Clogging Ingredients: Vaseline, mineral oil, lanolin and all cleansers in soap form will clog your pores which will cause more pimples and magnify the severity of your breakouts.

As you can see there are many problematic skin care products that are being advertised to treat acne when in fact they only make matters worse.

The best thing you can do is to find out the truth about what causes and how it can really be treated. You need to make it your mission to study facts about acne and skin from un-bias sources like dermatologists, doctors or skin care specialists, none of whom sell their own products. Good luck!

David
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/acne-tips-must-read-blacklist-of-skin-care-products-115514.html

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These are products that I use and that suit my skin (dry/normal). I cannot promise that they will suit all skin types

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Learn how to remove makeup and clean your face with cleansing cream with expert skin care tips in this free beauty video clip.

Expert: Hollie Olson
Contact: www.celebrityspaservices.com
Bio: Hollie Olson currently owns and operates Celebrity Spa Services in Vancouver, Wa. She is a Washington State Licensed Aesthetician, as well as a Nationally Certified Permanent Makeup Artist.
Filmmaker: Carey Bruce

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Do you think you know all there is to know about taking care of your skin and hair? Try this quick True or False quiz focusing on some of the key points of men’s grooming and you may be surprised by the results.

1. It’s not a big deal if you skip the post-shaving soothing.

• True

• False

2. Always use sun protection containing an SPF of 15 or higher.

• True

• False

3. You should change your razor after 4 -5 uses.

• True

• False

4. It’s okay to use the same cleanser on your face that you use for your body.

• True

• False

5. If you have oily skin, wash your face several times a day.

• True

• False

6. Long, hot showers can pull moisture away from skin.

• True

• False

7. You have to be born with great skin.

• True

• False

ANSWER KEY:

1. False: Applying a toner or soothing agent after shaving calms irritation, balances your skin’s moisture content and helps prevents ingrown hairs or clogged pores. Stay away from alcohol-based aftershaves and instead use hydrating products that contain Aloe and Azulene.

2. True: For maximum coverage, use a sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher and full spectrum protection against UVA/UVB rays.

3. True: Most blades don’t stay sharp enough after 5 uses to closely shave hairs, causing you to put more pressure on the blade and go over the same area several times, leading to ingrown hairs or razor burn.

4. False: While men’s skin is thicker and can handle more abuse, facial skin is delicate and needs a gentler, less aggressive cleaning. Keep your washes separate and use a gentle cleanser for your face and tougher one for your body.

5. False: Washing many times when you have oily skin can sometimes trigger greater oil production, as the skin is trying to compensate for the constant removal of moisture via cleaning and drying. Take it easy on the cleaning and put hydration back in your skin by using a lightweight moisturizer or hydrating toner.

6. True: Hot water dries quickly on your skin’s surface and will unfortunately pull moisture from pores as it does so. A better bet is to take shorter, lukewarm showers and moisturize after stepping out of the tub.

7. Absolutely false: Although some men seem to be born with unbelievable complexions, great skin is something every man can work towards over time. By avoiding products with irritants and fragrances, following a basic men’s grooming and skincare routine and paying attention to any problems that come up, you too can maintain a healthy face and body (and just tell people it’s genetic).

6-7 Answers Correct: Grade: A

4-5 Answers Correct: Grade: B

2-3 Answers Correct: Grade: C

0-1 Answers Correct: Grade: F

Deidra Garcia
http://www.articlesbase.com/wellness-articles/mens-grooming-and-skin-care-quiz-115061.html