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Skin Care On The Cheap, Easy Recipes For Younger Looking Skin
December 28th, 2009 | 
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Aging Skin Fighter Recipes
Fight back against aging skin! Try these Recipes! Everything you need to treat your dry skin and fine lines is right in your kitchen. Remember, if you are allergic to any of these ingredients, don’t try this at home! But, with a few minutes in the kitchen, you can save $100′s or even $1,000′s at the store on beauty aids and puffy eye treatments. The natural, healing things our great-grandmothers used are sometimes the best rememdy. Get back to the basics!
Aging Skin Fighter: 2 teaspoons plain yogurt 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 3 capsules vitamin E (equivalent of 300 units)
Combine yogurt, honey and lemon juice. Prick open the vitamin E capsules and
fold contents into the mix. Leave on skin for 15 minutes.
Bags Under Eyes Remedy: Brew a cup of strong rose-hip tea. Soak two cotton pads in it, and lie down with the pads over your eyes. This reduces swelling, refreshes and tightens the skin.
Eye Puffiness Easer: 2 teaspoons grated raw potato (no skin) 1 teaspoon moisturizer (without urea)
Mix well, then apply around the eyes. Cover with cool, damp cotton or gauze for
10 to 15 minutes.
Dry Skin Facial: 1 tablespoon dry oatmeal 1/2 mashed ripe banana 2 ounces plain
yogurt
Cleanse face, steam, splash with cool water and pat dry. Massage with the dry
oatmeal. Rinse off. Then apply a mask made by mixing yogurt and banana; spread
evenly on face. Leave on for 20 minutes; rinse off.
Dry Skin Mask: Mix 1 tsp. of butter in 1 teaspoon of water. Apply it thoroughly into all the dry areas and leave for 15 – 20 minutes. Rinse with cold water,
Banana Mask for wrinkles: Mash 1/4 banana until very creamy and apply on face and leave for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores.
Avocado Facial Mask: Mash the meat of the avocado into a creamy texture. Apply it thoroughly on face and leave for 15 – 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores.
Cucumber Face Pack to get Smooth Skin: Mash 1 whole cucumber, strain water, add 1 tablespoon of sugar and mix well. Put in a container,l keep refrigerated and take out whenever you want to use it. Apply on your face and leave for 10 minutes, then wash with cold water and enjoy the smoothness of your skin.You can try on it on other parts of body as a scrub. Test an area first!
Grape Cleanser : Split 2-3 grapes and rub the flesh over face and neck. Rinse with cool water.
See our other article in the Articles Base that also have Easy and free recipes for dry hair and healthy skin!
Please check out our natural and handmade goat milk soaps, lotions and foot creams to aid in your fight against aging. www.NeeNeesSoapShop.com
2008 JRV
Renee Vailes
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Healthy Skin Care : Lemons Used to Bleach Skin
To bleach the skin, rub fresh-cut lemon slices over the face or discolored areas, and let it sit for five to 10 minutes to naturally exfoliate and remove dead skin cells. Lighten the skin twice a week using fresh lemon slices with helpful information from a clinical aesthetician in this free video on skin care.
Expert: Keeley Selvage
Contact: www.keeleysskinsolutions.com
Bio: Keeley Selvage has been in the skin care industry for more than five years.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Duration : 0:1:41
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Tags: acne, beauty, care, exfoliation, facials, skin, treatments | 
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Facial Skin Care : How to Make Skin Lighter Naturally
Make skin look lighter naturally by applying naturally occurring botanicals, such as azelaic acid, licorice root or a holistic lightening gel. Avoid lightening creams and gels that contain hydroquinone with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.
Expert: Kelli LaBar
Bio: Kelli LaBar is a practicing aesthetician and makeup artist in Wilmington, N.C.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC
Duration : 0:1:19
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Tags: acne, anti-aging, blemishes, care, complexion, makeup, routines, skin |
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Acne On Black Skin – Pomade Acne. Regular Acne, And Treatment Options
Acne is a common skin disorder that has the same causes and develops in the same way, no matter what color of skin it is affecting. However, there is one type of acne that more commonly afflicts people of color. It has been given the name pomade acne.
WHAT IS POMADE ACNE?
If a hair style involves straightening curly hair or molding the hair into shape, a thick, oily dressing called pomade is applied to facilitate this. Where the pomade comes into contact with the skin, acne can occur. This is commonly on the scalp, forehead and temples. The heavy oil of the pomade can clog pores and start the formation of acne lesions. At the same time, other chemicals in the pomade may irritate the skin and lead to inflammation.
THERE ARE THREE Options TO TREATING POMADE ACNE:
1. If the pomade is being used to moisturize the scalp, its’ application should begin one inch behind the hairline, in a effort to keep it off the facial skin.
2. If it’s being used to style hair or make it more manageable, it should be applied solely to the ends of the hair, again avoiding the scalp and skin.
3. If all else fails, the use of pomade will have to be discontinued.
Usually, once the pomade is no longer getting onto the skin or its use is stopped, pomade acne should clear on its own. It if doesn’t, it can be treated just like any other acne. The skin should be gently cleansed using a topical preparation such as benzyl peroxide. If the acne still hasn’t cleared after 6-8 weeks, the person should see a dermatologist for advice.
WHAT ACNE TREATMENTS ARE AVAILABLE SPECIFICALLY FOR Black SKIN?
There are none, as acne treatments are generally safe on both dark and light skin. Some forms of treatment for acne scarring may cause dark skin to lighten temporarily, however.
Black skin may not be as well moisturized as lighter skin and for this reason, any treatment that may be very drying (such as benzyl peroxide) should only be used with a doctor’s supervision or advice.
Black people who have severe acne may find that once the inflammation has gone, their skin is left with a darkened spot. This is because dark skin develops something called ‘post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation’. This means increased pigmentation following inflammation. These spots go away in time but if they are distressing a dermatologist can prescribe topical retinoids which can help to fade the discoloration more quickly.
The removal of acne scars from black skin by dermabrasion or any form of chemical peel can cause temporary lightening (or darkening), in the areas that have been treated. This sort of treatment should always be discussed with a dermatologist before it is undertaken. Simply booking into a beauty salon is not recommended and may make the condition worse.
The dark pigment that gives skin its color is called melanin. Alterations in that pigmentation such as vitiligo and melasma can be present at the same time as acne – although the conditions are not related. They require specialist diagnosis and treatment from an experienced dermatologist.
Rebecca Prescott
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/acne-on-black-skin-pomade-acne-Regular-acne-and-treatment-Options-84155.html
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Skin Care Products For Men That We Recommend
With the birth of the metrosexuals, men are increasingly made aware of their appearances. In fact, some women even complain that their boyfriends now spend more time at the mirror than they do.
One of the booming industries brought on by the metrosexual phenomena is the skin care industry especially those that focus on men. The industry has become so big that cosmetic and skin care lines that only catered to women have started to also develop skin care products for men.
There are now astringents and lotions for men. Some companies have even developed facial wash for men, a skin care staple that men would not have bought a decade ago.
Below are some of the products that have captured the interest and fancy of the male population.
Mask it!
Who would have thought that women will see the day when men will go to sleep with clay or mud all over their face? This however is prevalent in these times, as men have finally realized the advantages of deep cleaning his pores to prevent pimples and acne from settling in. The Anthony Logistics Deep Pore Cleansing Clay, which costs about $22 in the market, is one of the best in the line. It combines the properties of flowers with vitamins and purified clay to help the skin absorb excess oils, remove impurities and toxins as well as tighten the pores.
Moisturize it
Men also use moisturizers. As far-fetched as it seems, men also need moisturizers to help keep their skin supple and soft. Moisturizers, as women know, can prevent visible signs of aging by keeping the skin’s natural oils.
This is especially true with men who have dry skins. One of the products in the market that comes highly recommended is the Clinique Maximum Hydrator for Men, which will cost them about $26. It can be pretty expensive but it sure does the job.
Scrub it
To take care of the skin, one needs to get rid of dead skin cells, which may clog the pores or combine with dirt and grime. One of the essentials of exfoliating, is the T-Pur Face Purifying Scrub for Men, which is manufactured by Biotherm. Costing about $15 each, the scrub helps cleanse the skin.
Be careful though and make sure that the scrub is not so abrasive on your skin. Too much scrubbing can irritate the skin and worsen the problem.
Low Jeremy
http://www.articlesbase.com/advertising-articles/skin-care-products-for-men-that-we-recommend-69769.html
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