Archive for December, 2009

Can you recommend a natural or organic skin care system?

Thursday, December 31st, 2009
skin care
erickac asked:


I’d like to start using a natural skin care system that includes a foaming cleaser, toner and moisturizer. Can you recommend any brands? I’ve been looking at the ingredients in the products I have been using and it’s getting harder and harder to use stuff whose names I can’t pronounce!

Zdenek

Are there any affiliate programs where i can sell hair and skin care products for African Americans?

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
skin care
a_thom32 asked:


I’m looking for a site with an affiliate program that will allow me to sell hair care products,hair weaves,wigs,makeup,and skin care products.Can someone help?

Pascale

Monday, December 28th, 2009
anti aging cream
anonymous asked:


kin symbolizes beauty and is the essence of youthfulness, but with the coming of age, people tend to develop wrinkles on their faces and to lose that robust skin which was their glory in their heyday. Cosmetic manufacturers all over the world have come to the rescue of our older populace with innovative solutions like anti-aging creams and Botox injections.

Various kinds of anti-aging creams have flooded the market nowadays all over the world, and women can be confused about choosing the right, and most effective, anti-aging creams from the hordes of versions that have flooded the market by reputable brands. Apart from being a natural process, aging of the skin is also caused by prolonged exposure to UV rays and a high amount of stress.

Before choosing the best anti-aging cream, you should take into account the amount of time it takes to give you effective results. It should not take more than 4-6 weeks for you to achieve at least some tangible results with the use of the cream. You should also keep in mind the efficiency of the product. Creams, which require bleaching, or steaming are very cumbersome to use on a regular basis and moreover, can leave your skin burnt or dry if they are not used properly.

You should check that the anti-age cream that you are planning to purchase is suitable for your skin type and gender.

An essential component of most anti-aging creams is cetyl alcohol which can leave your skin dry. So, check out the proportion of cetyl alcohol in any anti-aging cream before purchasing it. It is preferable and safer to use anti-aging creams with natural ingredients, which are low in the proportion of cetyl alcohol and high in natural constituents like Vitamin A, E, C, Aloe Vera, and Zinc, which can also restore the suppleness of your skin as well as slowing down the aging process.

Before buying anti-aging eye creams to get rid of crow’s circles under your eyes, make sure that they are not harmful to the eyes, which are the most vulnerable and vital organs of the body. A reliable anti-aging eye cream should have been tested vigorously for any potential side effects such as burning or stinging.

You can also prevent the appearance of wrinkles by taking adequate care of your diet. Fresh fruits and vegetables are very important ingredients, which can definitely slow down the aging of your skin. Use the anti-aging cream with the frequency recommended by its manufacturer.

Leaving the ointment on your skin for a very long time will harm your skin and removing it immediately after the application will not serve the purpose. If you have purchased a very expensive cream and are using it less than recommended in the instructions, then you will not get the guaranteed results.

You can also use Jojoba or almond oils to achieve a glowing skin. Jojoba oils penetrate your skin when applied at night and then will hide your wrinkles, giving you a fresh, non-greasy look by the morning. Adapt this oil as a part of your daily routine and achieve effective results.

Finally, you can also use natural herbs like papaya oils. Grind the tablet form of these leaves to achieve the desired result of a rejuvenated skin in the morning.



Ysabel

Monday, December 28th, 2009
Skin Care Products
Margaret Bell asked:


 

How african american skin care products work is surprisingly just like about any other skin care product.  Skin is basically skin.  The only real difference is the pigment or tone.  Of course, skin problems can vary among ethnic groups.  But the bottom line is that good skin care works for all skin tones IF the product has the right ingredients. So for african american, black skin, white skin or tan let’s see what is safe and effective.

Avoid These  3 Ingredients in Skin Care Products

1. Sodium methyl paraben (any type paraben)

2. Petroleum-based products

3. Chemical bleaching agents


1. Sodium methyl paraben can be found in many skin care products.  It can affect the pigmentation of skin. Also parabens have been discovered in patients with breast cancer. So it is best to avoid these ingredients. Parabens, and there are many different kinds, basically are in a product as a preservative. Parabens have been found in breast cancer patients.  There are safer ways to preserve a skin care product.  I’ll come to that in a minute.

2. Petroleum-based products can be very harmful to the skin. Instead of de-pigmentation it can result in hyper pigmentation (hyper or excessive) of the skin. Uneven skin spots can materialize.  If combined with the above paraben could result in a harmful condition.  Also wood based alcohols, propylene glycol, mineral oil and other petroleum based ingredients can bring out a bad skin look.  Avoid petrolatum in any product, just to be safe.

3. Chemical bleaching agents are often promoted to those who want to lighten their skin tone.  There are safe skin lightening products.  I’ll cover that also in a moment.  Chemical bleaching ingredients can bring much harm to your skin. Avoid them especially if you have black skin or darker tones of skin.

Ingredients that are Safe to Use

*Extra Pone Nut Grass

*Vitamin E (If truly natural vitamin E)


Extra Pone Nut Grass will even out the skin tone especially on the face and neck.  You won’t need very much of it to get good results.  This is a safe and effective skin tone lightener.

Natural vitamin E fights free radicals that damage skin cells.  Vitamin E is an antioxidant that will assist in helping to remove hyper pigmentation or skin spots.

Sebum Balancing With Moisturizers

Sebum is our natural skin oil.  The amount can vary from one person to the next.  The skin in some people is very dry to very oily and/or a combination of the two.  So skin conditions can be different.  But remember skin is still skin.  Usually the problem with skin is much of the time in the skin care products one uses.  For example, as stated above, many accept that petroleum in their skin products is okay when in fact it may be causing the problem you are perplexed with.  Using a quality moisturizer with the ingredients I recommend will give you amazing skin problem relief.  You will have no bad effects.

As mentioned sebum comes from the sebaceous glands.  All skin tones, black, white, tan and any other skin have these glands.  Sebum is there for the purpose of being the natural moisturizer for the skin.  Two more ingredients to look for are jojoba and passion fruit extract.  If you have dry skin, these two will help tremendously.

AntiAging Ingredients

It is a shame but much of the skin products being sold today with the promise of younger looking skin is a scam.  Most don’t work.  And at the best give very poor, if any, results.  Many even cause great harm.  For african american skin or black skin, you DO NOT need any special anti-aging skin care product.  Here is what you need.  Pay close attention because very few people know about this -miracle.

In all my searching and examinations, the best, most effective anti aging skin care ingredient that I have ever discovered that works for all skin types and tones is: Functional Keratin.  When combined with Wakame seaweed, CoQ10 and Natural Vitamin E, new skin fibers and skin cells are produced.   The result is that the skin is more firm and younger looking.

What causes harm to skin cells and other body cells is what is called free radicals.  They basically go on a rampage and hurt other cells.  The antidote is antioxidants found in compounds like vitamin E.  Remember this please, avoid any ingredient ending in paraben, (for black skin especially Sodium methyl paraben).  Avoid all skin care and other products that list petrolatum as an ingredient.  Don’t even think about using a chemical bleaching agent.  Use the ones I recommend.  See my website for my personally tested skin cream. - Margaret Bell



Cacilia

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
skin care tips
Vijay Raisinghani asked:


Skin care tips are easy and plentiful to find everywhere. If you are overwhelmed by the wide range of skin care options available, then the skin care tips given in this article shall narrow down your choices and shall give you crystal clarity on what is best for the most precious asset - Your skin.

If you have done even a moderate amount of research on any credible medical website, you must be aware of the fact that collagen and elastin are the two most vital skin proteins in our body. They are responsible for giving us a firm, supple, pliant and elastic skin.

It is also an inevitable fact that as we age, the natural production of these essential proteins slows down in the body. Similarly, the damage caused by free radicals on skin cells and oxidative stress also tends to increase.

A lower production of collagen and elastin makes it easy for wrinkles, fine lines, saggy skin, old age spots and dark uneven skin complexion to gain a permanent ground on your face and skin.

Now, the permanent and natural way to get rid of wrinkles and other signs of aging is to enhance the production of these vital proteins once again in the body. This shall restart the fountain of youth within. This is the best skin care tip and the only way to postpone the aging process and regain a young and beautiful skin naturally.

But, you got to be alert of a big scam going on in the skin care industry that takes advantage of a common misconception. You know that collagen and elastin are important for skin youth, but don’t just go out and purchase any skin cream that contains collagen as an ingredient!

This is because scientific evidence has proved that the collagen molecule in topical skin creams is too big to penetrate the skin. The uppermost layer of the skin called the Epidermis rejects the collagen molecule from entering within. So, buying such creams is a sheer waste of your hard earned money.

The only way for permanent skin rejuvenation and wrinkle removal is to use such natural ingredients that stimulate and improve the body’s own production of collagen and elastin.

After I became aware of this fact, choosing the best skin care products for myself became as easy a child’s play. And this is the best skin care tip that I can share with you too.

A cutting edge natural ingredient that you should look for is Cynergy TK. It has been pioneered and developed in New Zealand. It is practically the closest thing you can get to a “miracle ingredient” for anti aging and skin rejuvenation. It enhances the natural production of collagen and elastin in the body.

Clinical trials on human volunteers showed that it improved the skin moisture retention by 14% and elasticity by 42% in a mere 18 days. It leads to new cells regrowth! Studies showed that new cells proliferation increased up to 160%.

Its enzymatic form of antioxidants is the most superior in fighting free radical damage. While regular antioxidants lose one unit of antioxidant to neutralize one free radical molecule, in the case of Cynergy TK, just one enzymatic unit of antioxidant is enough to neutralize millions of free radicals!

Cynergy TK is used in the best and elite skin care products manufactured by niche companies. Due to its amazing role in skin rejuvenation and anti aging, many Hollywood celebrities also use it, but it is closely guarded secret and a skin care tip that you won’t get to hear so easily!

Visit my website to find out more skin care tips about such amazing natural ingredients that you should look out for and what harmful substances you should avoid in the best skin care products, so that you can achieve a young, beautiful and vibrant skin most effortlessly.



Felicia

Skin care?

Monday, December 21st, 2009
skin care
Brittany asked:


Hello everyone,
I am on a roll with YA tonight. :P I was wondering if anyone had some G-R-E-A-T skin care tips. I have LIGHT skin and I really want to get darker WITHOUT looking orange, OR getting burnt. How can you get raid of that annoying dry skin??? and breakoutz? What are some good skin care lines I could buy??? and is it true that if you take a bath in milk it’s good for u???
THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!!! ?
P.S I am a teen so good skin is everything.

Inesita

Has anyone tried the Boots line of skin care now carried at Target?

Monday, December 21st, 2009
skin care
momof2 asked:


I would like to find a skin care line that isn’t so expensive (I splurge on my make-up though). Have heard that Boots has good skin care for a more reasonable price. Any feedback?

Ursola

Sunday, December 20th, 2009
Skin Care Products
Greg Williamson asked:


Our outer being is determined by our skin. Healthy skin is important since people typically first notice a persons appearance. You can show how you care for yourself by having healthy skin. The importance of skin care is known by everyone. Since there are a variety of skin care products on the market everyone is bound to find a product that works for them.

There are many benefits to having good skin. Your self esteem will be boosted through good skin and this will help your ability to interact with other people. In addition, good skin will improve your daily activities and help you feel refreshed, relaxed and clean. By not taking care of your skin you will often look more mature than your real age and your appearance may be dull and lifeless. Since many don’t want this to happen it is important to develop a skin care routine and take special care to maintain good skin.

In addition, those around you will be effected by your liveliness so other people will also benefit from your good skin. With good skin you are often friendlier to the people around you which helps you gain more respect from other individuals. You may even be approached by people who want to know what skin products you use. Then you can determine whether or not your want to share your skin care secrets with them.

There are several categories of skin care products based on their uses:

1. Skin care products are categorized based on the type of skin they treat whether it is sensitive, dry or oily skin. To find the product that best suits your skin you first need to determine what your skin type is. Hormonal changes, climate, medications and your skin care routine are all factors that will change your skin type. Your skin care routine is strongly influenced by the type of skin you have.

2. Skin care products are also categorized by their use. These categories are cleansers, moisturizers, toners and sunscreens. Cleansers are the most common skin care products. The preferred products are those that are free of allergens and irritants. To make sure you get the right product you should check the label carefully.

3. Products can also be categorized according to the skin disorders they treat. The most common skin disorder that needs immediate treatment is acne. Before deciding which product to use you should consult an expert. Always make sure you have proper knowledge before purchasing a product.

4. The last category for skin care products is their ingredients. Some products have herbal ingredients while others have synthetic and cosmetic ingredients. There are active and inactive ingredients in products. Both the inactive and the active ingredients should work on your skin in order for you to get the best results.

Keeping clean skin and having self discipline to stick to a routine is more important for good skin than finding and using a good product.



Wee-Thong

What’s a good skin care routine to achieve smooth, healthy, and flawless skin?

Sunday, December 20th, 2009
skin care
???? g?rl’? ??-?az?ng ™ asked:


I have couple blackheads here and there, along with some whiteheads. My skin type is a combination of dry, and oily. I’m tired of having acne, it’s so frustrating to deal with. My confidence level has dropped down a lot. I need help. So, what’s a good skin care routine to achieve smooth, healthy, and flawless skin?

Thanks for answering!
I’m 13 by the way.

Doro

Friday, December 18th, 2009
microdermabrasion
Saurabh Yadav asked:


 

So there are basically two types of microdermabrasion machines. Crystal, and Diamond. Within those categories, both machines have two sub-types the more common machine used by aestheticians, and the more aggressive machine used by medical doctors. For our purposes, we will be discussing the machines used most frequently by aestheticians. These microdermabrasion machine are the most common, less dangerous, and can be just as effective with only a few more treatments. The microdermabrasion machines known as crystal micro dermabrasion machines were the first on the scene.  The newer and improved microdermabrasion machine use diamond heads and have proven to be the better choice when comparing the two types of microdermabrasion machines. The Diamond Microdermabrasion machines achieve the same results without the potentially dangerous aluminum oxide crystals. The results for me were noticeable after the first treatment of using diamond microdermabrasion. After the first year of receiving diamond microdermabrasion treatments, I noticed a dramatic improvement in the health and vitality of my skin due to dermabrasion treatment. Ensuing treatments were painless and convenient, each time my skin got a little softer, smoother, and more  youthful. Now, as you can imagine, after 3-years plus of regular microdermabrasion appointments, I am completely ecstatic with the results. Finally I wanted to purchased my own microdermabrasion machine. Luckily, my aesthetician pointed me to the  Sylvan Company and now I perform the treatments at home with a friend. I will do her face and she will in turn do mine. This machine is the best value I found for microdermabrasion machines. I have compared all of the professional machines and noted all of the important parameters .

What is important when considering to purchase a microdermabrasion machine?

·         Abrasion force and suction force of the tiny blaster and minicompressor

·         Abrasion force 32N and suction force 68-70mmHG (for high quality aesthetician rated equipment)

·         Other functions provided by the machine

As you will find out the expensive diamond microderm abrasion machines in the $2,000- $3,000 will have the above parameters. The NV-07D microdermabrasion machine has the abrasive force of 32N and a suction force of 68-70mmHg. We purchased the NV-07D for $589 and it is also a multifunctional machine with ultrasound, hot/cold treatments, and skin scrubber. It is very nice to use the cold treatment after microderm abrasion treatments. So after three years of treatments:

·         No more age spots

·         No acne scars

·         Less wrinkles - fine wrinkles have disappeared - lines around mouth have disappeared

·         Reduced stretch marks

·         Younger and healthier skin

·         Frequent comments that I look much younger than I am (about 7-years younger)

I now have healthy, glowing, beautiful skin and that is something that I could never say before microdermabrasion. The research evidence shows microdermabrasion will increase the production of elastin and collagen fibers in the skin.

 



Barnes