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How many people really pay attention to the ingredients in skin care/makeup products?

Friday, December 18th, 2009
skin care
Cindy S asked:


I’m very curious to know how many people really understand how important ingredients are in cosmetics and skin care. Everything we put on our bodies gets absorbed into the blood stream and cause illness/diseases/even cancers. We get what we pay for and this is not an area to look for cheap products. What do you think?

Donny

Thursday, December 17th, 2009
microdermabrasion
Cavyl Stewart asked:


Microdermabrasion is used to treat several types of skin problems including acne scars, wrinkles, fine lines, discoloration, and sun damage. The results are clearer, smoother, and younger-looking skin.

Microdermabrasion is often performed in a clinic or spa. It is highly effective in treating most skin conditions but can be quite costly and also carry some risk. Although microdermabrasion is one of the safest skin care treatments around, risks include perforation, infection, bleeding and discoloration. The good news is you can now treat your skin with home microdermabrasion kits for a fraction of the cost and risk. These kits are designed for use at home and so are easy to apply.

The main actions of microdermabrasion are to get rid of dead skin cells, cleanse the skin’s pores, and promote the rebuilding of new skin cells in the skin. Basically, microdermabrasion uses exfoliation to accomplish all these tasks.

Skin sheds occasionally, but in some cases, skin cell turnover is slow and dead skin cells accumulate. This makes your skin appear patchy and dull. Microdermabrasion acts to slough off dead skin cells to reveal the smoother and healthier skin underneath. Microdermabrasion also sloughs off raised scars and reduce their depth so that they are less visible.

When excess sebum and bacteria accumulate on the skin, your skin’s pores become clogged. As a result, they become irritated, red, itchy, and inflamed. When the affected areas erupt, scars form and your complexion turns dull, oily/dry, and full of bumps. What microdermabrasion does is unclog those pores so your skin can “breath” and return to its healthy state.

Finally, microdermabrasion stimulates healthy blood circulation. When you have healthy blood circulation, oxygen and nutrients are able to reach your skin effectively. This means your skin will be able to heal properly so that scars don’t form.

These are only the common actions of the typical microdermabrasion treatment. There are actually home microdermabrasion products like ZENMED containing special ingredients that treat and prevent certain skin conditions as well as maintain healthy, youthful skin. For example, the ZENMED Renewing Serum contains alpha-hydroxy acids, which are natural exfoliating agents deriving from fruits. These agents can remove the outer layer of the skin that has become dull and inflamed without the harshness. The serum is used alongside a skin care system to maintain healthy skin and prevent unwanted skin problems.

Another skin care solution is the Microdermabrasion Complex, which also gives that exfoliating effect, except this time it is used to specifically treat stubborn scars. It uses micro-spheres to smoothen out skin, and because these are very tiny beads, they do not irritate the skin. What these micro-spheres do is gradually remove jagged bumps on the skin, much like sanding wood for a smoother surface but with no harshness.

Find microdermabrasion products that can be applied to both the face and body, as body acne is common. There are a variety of skin care systems where you are able to use the product on both the face and body.



Neville

Monday, December 14th, 2009
microdermabrasion
John Morris asked:


Being the largest organ of our body, it is hardly surprising that the skin takes much of people’s attention, care and money. While women have always been keen in doing painstaking ways to take care of their skin, men are also beginning to pay attention to their skin. It is a known fact that skin consists of numerous cells. Every day, a good number of these cells die to be substituted by new ones. Aging disrupts the normal flow of this process and this results in various skin problems, such as dullness, wrinkles and dark blotches. Fortunately, technology has come a long way in helping people bring back skin what-has-beens. Over the years, various skin care inventions have been created, offering to reduce or totally remove every blemish there is. Among them is microdermabrasion.

1. What is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure targeted in removing dead cells, stimulating the production of more living cells to replace them, as well as the production of collagen to give skin a more supple look. Simply put, microdermabrasion is a non-surgical, laser-free, chemical-free and acid-free way of achieving healthier and younger skin. Using a deep exfoliation process, this method was created to rejuvenate the skin, plus treat various kinds of skin damages, including acne scars, spots and blemishes, uneven skin color, large pores and blackheads. It is considered generally safe for all types and colors of skin.

- Microdermabrasion traces its beginning in Italy - First introduced in 1985 - Low risk procedure

2. The Process

Magic wand takes a new definition with this procedure, as it uses a hand piece that performs two tasks: first, it releases crystals called Corundum on the skin’s surface, that causes the gentle abrasion process. This removes the problematic surface layer of the skin, revealing newer and smoother skin. Secondly, the device uses a vacuum process that causes stimulation of blood circulation, as well as the production of collagen to make skin smoother and improve its elasticity. A session, usually conducted weekly, involves two treatments, lasting for an average of 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the thinness or thickness of the skin being treated.

3. What Are The Advantages Of Microdermabrasion?

- Non-surgical - Uses no chemical - Causes less discomfort - No risk of side effects such as scarring - Painless - Anesthesia-free procedure - Fast recovery

4. How Soon Will The Results Be Over?

Incredulous as it may sound, microdermabrasion’s results manifest immediately. After the first session, the patient’s skin will already show a pink glow, and will look smoother and softer. Continued treatments will eliminate skin imperfections and result to healthier skin. Full results usually take 10 treatments.

5. Who Should Undergo Microdermabrasion?

It is because of its safe and painless procedure that everyone may undergo this skin treatment. Offering a fast recovery, it is recommended to those who cannot accommodate a long break or time off, such as employees and students, or to those who are active in sports and other outdoor activities. Since the treatment is low-risk and practically universal to all skin types and colors, it may be given to those with sensitive skins, especially those who are allergic to certain chemicals and skin products.



Vinnie

Saturday, December 12th, 2009
anti aging cream
Davis Marco asked:


Most anti-aging creams and products are targeted at women as they tend to get more worried about wrinkles on the face and other areas. But with changing times, today even men have become conscious about their looks. More and more men, bothered about wrinkles and fine lines, are on a look out for cosmetics for reducing these signs of aging and recover their youthful look.

Common Anti-Aging Ingredients

Aging results from changes in collagen and elastin, which provide firmness and elasticity to our skin. As our skin loses elasticity, it begins to sag and wrinkles being to form. Loss of elasticity is affected by factors like genetics, smoking and excessive exposure to sun. There are many ways of rejuvenating your face for a youthful look. Plastic surgery and anti-aging cosmetic products are just a few of them. There are many skin care products available for anti-aging. Some of the ingredients they contain are alpha-hydroxy acids like lactic acid and glycolic acid, which exfoliate the skin. Tocopherol or Vitamin E is an anti-oxidant that can reduce wrinkles and rough skin. Collagen, derived from animals, can be injected to fill in the wrinkles. Alpha-lipoic acid, which can penetrate the skin, exfoliates the skin to reduce wrinkles.

Choosing The Best Anti-Aging Creams

Since the skin type of men is different from that of women, men should avoid using creams used by women. Even if they do use one, they should consult a dermatologist to ensure that the product is safe for them. There are many anti-aging creams available specifically for men. The best anti-aging creams are those that are capable of giving quick results, between two to four weeks at the most. You should go for a cream that has been clinically tested and whose results are known. You should choose a product that is easy to apply and does not involve any time consuming steps. You mustn’t depend merely on the brand or packaging for reliability. Purchase a cream that moisturizes your skin thoroughly and reduces redness of face and inflammation. This is important especially as shaving frequently makes the skin dry and bumpy. Also a product with a sun blocking agent such as zinc oxide would provide additional protection from the harmful rays of the Sun. Go for natural anti-aging creams over chemical based ones as far as possible as they not only provide the skin with essential nutrients but also remove wrinkles and eye lines naturally with any side effects.



Srinivas

Saturday, December 12th, 2009
Skin Care Products
Radhey asked:


Skin Care Products

Earlier they used to say: First impression is the last impression! But now, first impression is the long-lasting impression. Today, how you look and how you carry yourself is what matter the most. Here, your face and your skin play a major role. Nowadays, we all are tied up with our office and house work, which leave us with little time to give to our skin care. Though we all know that skin care is as important as body care and we need be equally conscious for skin care, for healthy skin makes healthy body look good. Markets are flooded with a number of skin care products which cater to the different types of skins. To know about the best suited skin care product for your type of skin, read on.Selecting skin care products for yourselves may be a little difficult task, as the skin care products may be natural or cosmetic based. However, you need to be careful of the side effects of the skin care products. Nowadays, many companies offer skin care products with natural ingredients, which when used, chances of side effects decrease manifold.

After years of research on skin care and skin care products, experts at the American Academy of Dermatology and in other parts of the world have arrived at the conclusion that there are some ingredients which are very beneficial for a smooth and healthy skin.

These products are:

Vitamin C Alpha-Lipoic Acid

Alpha-hydroxy Acids (AHAs)

Beta-hydroxy Acid (Salicylic Acid)

Copper Peptide

Hydroquinone

Hyaluronic Acid

Kojic Acid

Retinol

DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol)

However, use of some chemicals like salicylates and salicylic acid (which is also found in aspirin) may prove harmful and cause allergy to pregnant or nursing women. Therefore, these products should be used as advised by dermatologist.

Some of the renowned companies which offer skin care products include:

Ayur

Dabur

Himalaya

Shahnaz Husain

Amway

Avon

L’Oreal

Proactiv

Johnson

Olay

For more information on skin care products and more beauty tips, log on to our site ‘beautytipshub.com’.



Reind

Why are my skin care products giving me blemishes?

Saturday, December 12th, 2009
skin care
kimwasley asked:


For the most part my skin has always been clear and I’ve never bothered with skin care products in the past, running water in the shower was about the extent of my regime. However I recently purchased a cleanser and toner in one and then I follow up with a moisturizer but my skin is worse than usual. What could be causing this?

Khalil

Friday, December 11th, 2009
skin care tips
Vijay Raisinghani asked:


If you are looking for the most effective skin care tip, then you have come to the right place. The right skin care tips directly from the experts can make achieving a young, beautiful and vibrant skin naturally as easy as a child’s play.

The first and foremost important skin care tip is that you need to be careful and aware of what you are applying on your most precious asset - your skin. You should know the contents of the product inside out in order to achieve the best results. I will tell you how to do that.

The gist of most effective skin care tips can be summed up in 2 basic steps -

1) Check out whether the skin care product does not contain any harmful substance that is scientifically proven to cause health disorders.

2) Find out whether the product contains the best natural ingredients that have medicinally proven capabilities in anti aging and skin rejuvenation.

There you have it - The best skin care tip. This shall make you an expert in selecting the best of the best skin care products among the endless list of useless ones. Let’s get into some of the details now.

Here are some of the harmful substances that you need to avoid at any cost -

a) Make sure that there is no alcohol in any form in the skin care product that you use. It is found in these names - ethanol, methanol, ethyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol and SD alcohol. It strips out the natural acid mantle of the skin, thus the skin is left utterly dry and has to produce increasing amounts of oils. This causes a big drain on its resources and leads to premature skin aging.

b) Avoid Fragrances. They are made out of synthetic chemicals and are hazardous for overall health. Fragrances can refer up to 4000 separate ingredients. They cause depression, anxiety, hyperactivity and irritability.

c) Widely used preservatives like parabens can cause cancer! They improve the shelf life of the skin care products and also fatten the profits of the product manufacturers. But for you and me, they are of no good. They are used because they are cheap. They interfere with the functioning of the endocrine system, cause allergic reactions and rashes.

d) Avoid mineral oils. They are not to be used on the skin. Instead of that look for natural oils like avocado oil, macadamia oil, olive oil and grapeseed oil. Mineral oils are used because they are cheap. They clog the skin’s pores and leave them suffocating for oxygen. They become unable to get rid of toxins and this leads to acne breakouts, photo sensitivity, dryness and premature aging.

Other Vital Skin Care Tips

- Avoid excessive exposure to the sun. Sunscreen lotions offer little help. And be careful while choosing the proper sunscreen creams. Padimate-O (also known as octyl dimethyl) is an ingredient used in sunscreen lotions that turns the energy absorbed by sunrays into free radicals, which may increase the risk of skin cancer!

- Look for such ingredients in skin care products that are organic and herbal based. They are rich in antioxidants and play a key role in reversing the signs of skin aging. They revitalize the skin cells and provide effective rejuvenation.

Some of the cutting edge ingredients that you should be looking out are Cynergy TK, Phytessence Wakame and Nano-Lipobelle H EQ10. These scientifically proven natural ingredients have won worldwide laurels for their unique role in skin health and making it young again! They do it by enhancing the body’s own production of the youth giving proteins called collagen and elastin.

Visit my website to find out more of such amazing skin care tips on natural ingredients that you should be looking out for in the best skin care products and what harmful substances you should be avoiding to achieve a beautiful, healthy and naturally glowing skin.



Jordan

Friday, December 11th, 2009
Skin Care Products
Suzie Goldie asked:


The psychological harm acne or Zits causes it’s many sufferers should not be underestimated; but things are gradually improving for sufferers. Research into skin care treatment has been advancing for some time now; these days, even with serious cases, there are many skin care treatments available. The acne skin care products available fall into these: Preventative: Creams, lotions etc. to help cleanse and tone the skin Those available at a drugstore or over-the-counter Prescription: Dermatologist or Doctor, specialist cream or ointment

General or preventative products form part of a large skin care market, they deal with skin creams, lotions and cleansers that can help to stop acne. We should all use products like this to maintain our skin and prevent future problems from occurring.

Other acne skin care products like skin cleansers are more specific about their job, they ensure the facial pores (and other areas) remain free of oil. When the pores become clogged with this oil, bacteria which can cause the problem begin to grow. These skin care products are designed to prevent this from happening.

One particular skin care treatment is an exfoliation skin peel which cleans the skin and helps control the spread of the condition. Dead skin cells and other atmospheric pollutants are removed cleaning the pores which reduce the chance of any bacterial growth.

Many different, specially formulated acne skin care products designed to reduce the problems have now been made available without prescription. Skin care products have been formulated to extract the excess oil that bacteria need to promote the development of acne. These products have benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid as ingredients which the bacterium reacts badly too.

It is preferable when you first start using this type of product to keep the concentration of it low, around 5.5 percent is best. You can always try a cleaner or cream containing alpha hydroxy acid if this doesn’t work. It might just be a case of trial and error, if nothing seems to work speak to your dermatologist for any advice or try a different acne skin care product.

Products that your dermatologist or doctor will recommend will only be available on prescription, they may include a course of antibiotics or topical ointments. Your dermatologist may suggest a minor surgical procedure to remove the contents of pustules. Never try to squeeze your zits as it can lead to permanent damage of your skin.

An alternative that has been shown to work well is hormone therapy. Studies have shown that hormones can cause acne and skin care treatments that are hormone based have proved to be effective in many cases. Tackling this skin condition is not the problem it once was and if treated properly permanently marked skin does not have to happen.



Nell

Thursday, December 10th, 2009
anti aging cream
Christy asked:


An organic night anti-aging cream review can help you a lot in choosing the best anti aging cream. In fact, it is probably the best method to find out a lot of authentic information about anti aging creams, their ingredients, do’s and don’ts, and recommendations by skin care experts. 

First of all, you should know what an organic night anti-aging cream review is. As the name suggests, an anti aging cream review discusses the important things about anti aging creams, the kind of ingredients used in them, their effectiveness, how safe are they to be used on skin, and more. Now, from reading a review like this, you learn a lot of information. 

The most important thing about an organic night cream reviewed is that it is usually written by an expert in the field. The reviews you can find in medical journals, health and fitness magazines, and skin care websites are usually written by skin care experts, dermatologists, and other people who have considerable experience in the field. In other words, they know what they are talking about. So, the information you get from an anti aging review is most likely to be authentic. 

So, does it really matter if the information you find in an organic night cream reviewed is authentic or not? Actually, it matters a lot. The reason is simple. Any skin care product you apply on your skin is actually ingested by your skin and it gets into your system. In other words, you are ‘consuming’ it. Now, can you imagine applying a second grade skin cream with harmful chemicals on your skin? Can you imagine the kind of health risks associated with using such a product? This is the reason why you should always read anti aging cream reviews and go only for the best products. 

When you read an organic night anti-aging cream review, you should look out for three things - the kind of ingredients used, how effective they are/how safe they are, and the reviewer’s opinion on the product. In any skin care product, the kind of ingredients used determines the effectiveness and the safety factor of the product. 

As far as the ingredients are concerned, organic ingredients are always better than artificial chemicals as they are safe for your skin and they also give you the best results in the shortest possible time. Some of the chemicals used in artificial cosmetic products are very, very harmful to your health. They include alcohols, phenol carbolic acid, toluene, artificial fragrance, parabens, triclosans, and more. If an organic night cream reviewed mentions any of these ingredients being used in a skin care product, skip it without thinking twice. 

Like I already said, organic night anti-aging cream reviews in highly respected magazines and websites are usually written by skin care experts. So, their opinion matters a lot. So, when they say something about a product, you need to make a note of it. 

In the recent times, skin care experts around the world have spoken highly of certain organic ingredients which are considered very, very effective and give the best results in a very short span of time. You can find these ingredients being mentioned in organic night cream reviewed more often than not recently. They are functional keratin, manuka honey, and phytessence wakame. These three ingredients have miraculous skin care properties and can simply take care of almost any skin related problem. Also, they are completely safe to use, irrespective of your skin type. These ingredients are pretty rare and they are found only in a handful of skin care products, as most skin care companies, including some big brands, are not aware of them. So, if you find a reviewer mentioning these ingredients, go for that product immediately. 

So, there you have it people. The best way to choose the best anti aging cream is to read some good organic night anti-aging cream reviews and using that information to choose your product wisely. So, read good, informative reviews on anti aging creams from trusted sources and make an informed decision today. 



Farzad

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
anti aging cream
Kelly Purden asked:


We always hope to have a young-looking skin for the rest of our lives. However, fact remains that the more the number of our age adds up, the older our skin gets. There are times when we judge people through their face and the appearance of wrinkles on their skin.

Over the years, our skin loses the collagen and elastin which both are responsible in making the skin young and wrinkle free. As we lose a certain amount of these two through the years, the skin starts to sag as it loses its elasticity and strength.

Fortunately, because of the willingness of almost everyone to keep young a lot of research companies all over the world keep on studying and looking for new solutions to keep the skin young and healthy looking. Therefore, different anti-aging creams have been manufactured to meet everybody’s skin needs.

So, whatever kind of lifestyle you have, whether you work outside and stay under the sun for long hours or work in an office, a student, men or women of different ages, there is always one anti-aging preparation which is suitable for you to save the beauty of your skin.

Different brands and types of anti-aging creams have various ways in reaching to your needs. There are some which has 3D crystals which lighten the skin’s texture. It augments the skin helping it to regain its youthful appearance.

There are also anti-aging creams which contain botanical oils. These oils help in nourishing and in moisturizing the skin keeping it soft and smooth the whole day. It also lessens the heaviness of wrinkles after continuous application of the product.

There are also preparations which deliver more collagen to the skin. Through this, the skin will become firmer therefore making the aging process slower.

Topical skin creams containing retinoids have been proven throughout the years to reverse the signs of skin aging. It aids in fading or lightening dark marks, even out skin tones as well as reducing heavy or fine wrinkles by reducing the skin’s roughness. Retinoids target both the epidermis and the deeper portions of the skin or the dermis layer. It is in the epidermis where discoloration of the skin starts while wrinkles start on the dermis layer. Renewing these two layers promote a younger looking skin.

Anti-oxidant preparations containing vitamins A, B, C, E, beta-carotene, folic acid, glutathione, selenium and zinc (just to name a few) have protective capabilities to help the skin avoid damages due to internal and external causes. This type of anti-aging creams interacts safely with free radicals, stabilizing them before a certain degree of skin damage occurs. Topical anti-oxidant creams coat the skin and serve as the skin’s protective layer against these free radicals.

Anti-aging creams which contain tretinoin or retinoic acid comes in both 0.2% and 0.5% preparations. These creams are known to treat acne. More so, it also helps in reducing fine and even rough wrinkles of the skin. Its noticeable beneficial effects of tretinoins are mostly visible after the few first months of usage.

Botton line is, to have a youthful and beautiful skin, start saving your skin today by looking for the best anti-aging cream which is best for you!



Flor