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Does The Proactiv Skin Care System Test Their Products On Animals?

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
skin care
Shanti asked:


My brother and I are interested in purchasing the Proactiv Skin Care package, but I am really strict about products that test on animals. So I was wondering if anyone could tell me if it has been tested on animals!?

Korry

Sunday, March 28th, 2010
Skin Care Products
Evelyn Louise asked:


Finding the best anti aging skin care products is a bit like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack.

After all, the anti aging skin care cosmetics business is a multi-billion dollar industry, with new creams, treatments, facial care systems, and lotions introduced daily, all of them promising to revitalize your skin and restore your youthful looks.

If you prefer to use all natural skin care products, like I do, the search becomes even more difficult.

As I’ve grown older, I’ve spent a lot of time and money trying different skin care systems from a wide variety of brands. I’ve arrived at some conclusions about how to identify the best anti aging skin care products.

Here are my top three tips on what you should look for.

1) Cynergy TK.

Never heard of this? Well, Cynergy TK is a safe, patented ingredient that actually works to reduce wrinkles and saggy skin by boosting the production of collagen, a skin protein that we tend to lose as we grow older . . . leading to the wrinkles and age spots and other signs of aging that we all want to avoid.

Speaking of collagen: in the past, I tried many skin care treatments that use this protein. What I discovered in my research–and please, bear with me for a second here–is that the collagen molecules in most of these products are actually too large for your skin to absorb.

In other words, when you use these creams, your skin isn’t being properly nourished to produce its own collagen–and to gradually heal and rejuvenate itself. You’re simply applying cream, washing it off later, and repeating the whole process the next day. True collagen growth isn’t happening.

Thankfully, there are skin care products available that DO actually stimulate collagen growth. I personally use them daily, and have seen a dramatic improvement in my appearance.

2) Coenzyme Q10.

Uh oh, another technical term! But I’ll keep it simple.

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a vitamin-like substance that helps to reduce wrinkles by nourishing our skin with antioxidants. It’s present in every cell in our bodies, but unfortunately, the amount decreases as we age.

The best anti aging skin care products not only contain CoQ10–they include a delivery method that makes sure this critical substance deeply penetrates your skin, virtually guaranteeing an anti-wrinkling effect. This is something you should look for in the future. It makes all the difference, trust me.

3) Wakame.

Wakame is a species of kelp found in the Japanese sea. It has such powerful antioxidant properties that the Japanese have been using it for centuries to keep their skin looking vibrant and youthful.

Wakame is loaded with sodium, iron, potassium, and calcium–minerals that help balance the moisture levels in your skin. It’s also been clinically proven to inhibit certain enzymes that break down your skin’s elasticity and cause dark circles under your eyes.

And that’s not all. Wakame is so good and pure that it’s actually eaten in Japan. That’s a key point for me, since I use only all natural skin care products.

Cynergy TK . . . CoQ10 . . . Wakame . . . you’ll find these three key ingredients in the best anti aging skin care systems, so please look for them when you’re reading labels on skin care products.

Fortunately, I finally found a handful of natural skin care products that contain all three of these important ingredients. I use them every day, and highly recommend them.



Maureen

skin care?

Sunday, March 28th, 2010
skin care
you do that! asked:


does roasted lemons dipped in sugar help your face’s acne? well, my acne is really starting to build up, pimples and all that, and my aunt said to roast some lemon, dip it in sugar and then spread on my face!!! does that really work?

I want to test it before I go and buy proactive or some other skin care product!

thanks!
lol…i know it would look weird for a guy to be wearing a skin care mask!

Rudolf

Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
skin care
Vikram kuamr asked:


You can take years off of your appearance when you look for natural skin care products that are created to reduce the signs of aging on your skin. There are many different anti aging skin care products on the market today, but not all are equal. When you are looking for skin care products that will erase wrinkles and lines, you need to look for anti aging skin care products that consist of cleansers as well as serums that can take care of your entire face. 

 

Instead of just using a skin care cream for your entire face, you need to take a look at the areas of your face that need more care. Good anti aging skin care products are those that not only consist of cleansers and toners to help erase lines and make your skin more supple, but also those that will focus on areas of the face that need more care. These include the eyes and throat as well as the face. Some areas of the face and body need more attention than others. Good natural skin care products consist of sets that allow for all areas to be covered. 

 

In addition to looking for various natural skin care products in your skin care kit, you should also choose natural skin care products that are made from natural ingredients instead of chemicals. Many of the products on the market are filled with chemicals that are not good for the skin. Natural skin care products are safe to put on the face and are able to be absorbed into the skin without problems. 

 

It is also important to look at your skin care type and choose anti aging skin care products that have been created for your type of skin. Dry skin and oily skin need different types of care. Good natural skin care products will be formulated for special types of skin. While most people have combination skin, some have dry or oily skin as well as sensitive skin. When you look for natural skin care products that are made for your special type of skin, you get better results. 

 

You do not have to put up with wrinkles and lines in this day and age. Science has done wonders when it comes to formulating anti aging skin care products made from natural ingredients that can take years off of your appearance. If you want to reduce wrinkles or prevent them from happening too soon, you can do something about it. Take a look online at the new skin care products that are made for those who want to keep their youthful appearance. With a little care, you can take years off of your face and pass for someone who is years younger. By choosing natural skin care products that are made for anti aging, you will be taking a step towards looking better and even boosting up your own self confidence. Get rid of wrinkles now by getting the perfect anti aging skin care products made just for you. 



Genvieve

Saturday, March 20th, 2010
skin care
Cory Blanchette asked:


Anti-aging skin care is effective, especially with natural skin care ingredients that focus on the specific concerns of aging skin. Natural anti-aging skin care recipes offer the nourishment that encourages skin rejuvenation and repair while protecting it from additional damage.

Natural facial rejuvenation recipes work with natural ingredients to reverse aging skin by stimulating skin repair, cell renewal, increasing skin moisture, counteracting free radicals, promoting the production of collagen, and enhancing skin protection.

Skin loses tone and often complexion color changes with age. Metabolism becomes sluggish and circulation slows as people age, causing the skin to lack the nutrients necessary for vibrancy. These changes cause facial skin to dry out and sag due to a loss of elasticity. The skin also becomes less able to heal itself.

Molecules known as free radicals add to the skin’s deterioration. Free radicals contribute to wrinkles, age spots, fine lines, and many other anti aging skin care concerns. Stress, smoking, insufficient diet, pollution, and excessive sun exposure add to the presence of free radicals and aging skin. The antioxidants in natural anti-aging skin care ingredients, along with daily use of sunscreen, neutralize free radicals.

Another anti-aging skin care problem is a decrease in the skin’s production of collagen and elastin. The skin’s firmness, suppleness, and plumpness deteriorate with a decrease of collagen and elastin causing sagging, fine lines, and deep wrinkles.

Insufficient diet, a lack of exercise, extreme alcohol consumption, sleep deficit, excessive sun exposure, smoking, and stress all add to the accelerated formation of wrinkles and the need for anti-aging skin care.

There is a remedy to halt or lessen these skin damaging issues with a natural anti-aging skin care plan including natural rejuvenating facial skin care treatments.

An easy anti-aging skin care rejuvenation plan will encourage healing, stimulate natural anti-aging defenses, add moisture, neutralize free radicals, and promote collagen and elastin production. Natural skin care treatment ingredients containing essential nutrients will help with these anti-aging skin care issues. The following natural treatments can fight the signs of aging.

Antioxidants - These powerful anti-aging skin care fighters help to repair and protect skin from free radical damage. Antioxidants stimulate cells and reduce sun damage.

Astringents - Liquid astringents help to thoroughly cleanse the skin and pull tissues together. This tightens skin, reduces the size of pores, and protects against further damage.

Demulcents - Soothing demulcents work to calm irritated and inflamed skin.

Emollients - Emollients work great to sooth and soften dry and sensitive skin.

Exfoliation - New skin cells grow through exfoliation. With the use of a scrub or a natural acid, exfoliating involves removing the outer layer of skin cells, which stimulates the growth of new skin cells.

Humectants - By holding moisture in the skin, humectants aid the skin in retaining moisture.

Moisturizers - Good natural moisturizers add moisture and help the skin seal in its own natural moisture.

If you take the time for natural anti-aging skin care, you will reap the benefits of healing and protection. Natural skin care recipes offer rejuvenating treatments using natural ingredients that proactively address anti-aging skin care issues.



Yonik

does anyone have tips or suggestions about creating a skin care line?

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
skin care
crystal f asked:


I am in the first phase of creating a skin care line. I am currently doing research and would like your opinion!

Margarita

Monday, March 15th, 2010
microdermabrasion
Sylvan Newby asked:


y own your own salon or spa and need to outfit your place with the best possible multifunction diamond microdermabrasion machine for the money?

Traditionally performed by nurses, aestheticians and cosmetologists, microdermabrasion treatment can range and differ on the number of sessions recommended. Microdermabrasion home kits come in all shapes and sizes. And can range from inexpensive do-it-yourself lotion packages to medical and spa machines costing several thousands of dollars. You can divide the microdermabrasion machines into two separate categories: 1) Crystal Micro dermabrasion Machines and Diamond Microdermabrasion Machines.

The cost of microdermabrasion in a medical setting is usually more expensive because of the presence and expertise of a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon. RNs and other medical technicians can be trained to provide this treatment. Medical microdermabrasion treatments are often provided as a compliment to other more invasive procedures. Medical microdermabrasion systems are the most expensive, being the most specialized, costing up to $25,000. Treatment prices range from $100 to $200, and are often offset by combining other services. But here is the secret nobody is telling you. The microdermabrasion machines only fundamental specifications that matter from a treatment/clinical standpoint is the Force of suction and the diamond tips vs crystal tips. The high quality medical microdermabrasion machines have a suction force of 30N or 68mmHG. Diamond dermabrasion is quickly becoming the preferred standard for many reasons.

So whether in the comfort of your own home, at a health spa, or under the supervision of a medical professional, microdermabrasion technology empowers you to seriously beautify your skin at a reasonable cost, without the risks involved in laser therapy, harsh chemicals, or traditional surgery. This technology empowers you to experience serious skin improvements from home, at the salon, or in your dermatologist’s office without the inconvenience and risks involved with surgery, lasers, and chemical peels. Diamond dermabrasion is now available from aestheticians in salons, or there are even some clinical grade Diamond microdermabrasion machines available for under $600. Wouldn’t it be great to have a professional microdermabrasion machine that would pay itself off in 4-6 treatments?

Now get a professional facial in your home at a fraction of the cost. The average microdermabrasion treatment in a spa or doctor’s office costs $100 to $300 each and usually requires 6 to 10 sessions (plus monthly maintenance thereafter). You will be amazed at the results your own machine will give you — in the privacy of your own home and at your convenience.

Microdermabrasion machines are usually packaged with micro-crystal or even diamond tip applicators that can either be natural or synthetic. The hand held resurfacing wand usually comes with different applicators and foams. With the power of micro-crystals or diamonds mixed with creamy emulsions, the wands are specially designed to reach and buff hard to reach levels of the dermis. The advantage to this all-inclusive diamond dermabrasion home or clinical system is that the resurfacing wand allows you to more deeply cleanse and polish pores while giving your circulation a healthy boost. At the same time gently abrading motion also stimulates blood flow and rapid skin cell rejuvenation through its therapeutic tissue massage. This electronically controlled micro-tipped wand can offer a broad selection of power in wattage, balms, and can receive a variety of heads. The massage action of the wand actually speeds the process of cellular generation, leaving your skin feeling brand new.

Diamond Microdermabrasion treatment is known as a minimally invasive dermatological procedure as compared to laser resurfacing or even chemical peels. There is no doubt that it is more affordable than cosmetic surgery. Microdermabrasion will enhance your skin with high quality professional implements available in fine salons, spas and the doctor’s offices. For the first time a commercial diamond microdermabrasion machine is available for the cost of just a few treatments. The NV-07D is Sylvan Company’s patented 4 in 1 multifunctional diamond micro dermabrasion machine with ultrasound, skin peeling, hot/cold hammer functions as well for under $600.

Learn more about microdermabrasion and microdermabrasion machines in our information guide, or consult with an anti-aging specialist in your area for a consultation about your procedure.



Geneva

Thursday, March 11th, 2010
skin care
Peter Clark asked:


Natural skin care products are top sellers in the skin care market. More and more people are recognizing that the chemicals used in big brand name skin care products are not good for us, or our skin, and turning to natural alternatives, both for skin care products, hair care products and cosmetics.

Here’s 6 skin care tips for getting healthy good looking skin, for free. Because although the best natural skin care and anti aging products are spectacularly effective, there is more that you can do than just using organic skin care products.

1. Improve your diet.

Like it or not, our diet affects our entire body, and our skin. Our skin is an organ of our body like any other organ, and like the other organs our skin can get unhealthy from an unhealthy diet. But as everyone sees your skin it’s a highly visible result of a poor diet.

This applies to all skin types, whether you have oily skin or dry skin or or any skin type, poor diet will affect the health, and look, of your skin. Skip the burgers and pizzas in favor of fruit and vegetables and your skin will look way better, and you’ll be healthier.

2. Avoid big brand name cosmetics and skin care products. These products, including such things as hair care treatments, hair removal treatments, popular cosmetics, many facial  and body care products and more contain chemicals that can both be harmful to your health and also damaging to your skin. Ironically, skin care products and cosmetics can actually cause skin problems. Junk your big brand name products.

The author has personal experience with this. My young daughter was given traditional cosmetics by her ballet studio for her first ballet concert a few years ago, and immediately broke out in a nasty skin reaction. We now use our own (natural) cosmetics for her and there has been no repeat.

3. Make yourself stick to a regular exercise routine. Exercise improves blood circulation, and this is good for your skin, and for your whole body. Exercise has so many benefits it’s hard to know where to start, and this includes improved skin health.

4. Pay attention to getting plenty of beneficial essential oils in your diet. This includes omega 3 which comes from eating fish as well as some other foods. Omega 3 is good for your skin, and your overall health. You can get omega 3 from good (natural) supplements, but if you’re on a budget just find out which foods contain omega 3 and eat those. Do a little research and find a good source of omega 3 essential oil and include this in your diet regularly.

5. Drink plenty of water. Your body, as well as your skin, needs to stay hydrated. If you don’t drink water this will impact your overall health as well as your skin health. Water is important for many things in your body, including skin health.

6. Start dry brush exfoliation. It sounds complicated, but exfoliation is just using a soft, dry brush to gently brush your skin. Why would you want to brush your skin? Dry brush exfoliation helps remove the dead skin cells that all of us have on the surface of our skin.

And you don’t just brush the skin on your face either, you should brush your entire body. It is done by gently brushing in small circles from your feet right up to your face. Dry brush exfoliation also helps improve your blood circulation in your skin, and lymph circulation.

There’s 6 things you can do for free to help improve your skin beauty routine. In fact you can even save some money, for example fruits and vegetables are usually cheaper than burgers and pizzas. And if you regularly do these 6 things they will improve your skin health over time, and you will see the results. And your body will thank you for it with improved health overall.

One last thing. Once you’ve junked your big brand name skin care products and cosmetics and hair and facial and body care products, find some high quality natural skin care products. They work better than the big brand name products (many of which do nothing at all), and they are made from safe non allergenic ingredients. Science is finding answers to skin aging and skin health, and they come from safe plant extracts such as shea butter and natural keratin.

Stay health, stay fit and stay hydrated and your skin will do the same.



Charly

What is the best face skin care regimen for males? ?

Sunday, March 7th, 2010
skin care
Rob V asked:


I am a 25 year old male looking for the best skin care products. I want to look younger and am worried my constant red checks. Please list specific face care products, best ways, and times of day to use them.

Karan

Saturday, March 6th, 2010
skin care
Celazome Skin Care asked:


Celazome Skin - a national skincare company based in St. Petersburg, Florida - has an unorthodox method for growing sales… and it’s working. 

A division of Dermazone, Celazome Skin has been in operation since 1999 and is a woman-owned and operated business with a long-standing mission to support business women.  Recently the company became a national sponsor of eWomen Network, one of the largest networking organizations for women in the country.  As part of that commitment, all purchases of Celazome Skin products by eWomen Network members generate a donation to the eWomen Network Foundation. The women of the Celazome Skin executive team also attended the recent eWomen Network International Conference and Business Expo in Dallas, Texas. 

The results have been phenomenal.  Not only have sales increased, but over eight thousand dollars has already been raised in cooperation with the local Tampa eWomen Foundation. 

“Women from all over the country stopped by our booth to tell us how much they loved our product,” says Carolyn Veroni, Director of Business Development of Celazome Skin.  “It went so much farther than simple skincare.  It was about putting faces and stories to what the products have done for these women.” 

With a skincare line that includes pharmaceutical grade moisturizers, lotions and treatments the testimonials Celazome has received since reaching out to the business women have been powerful to say the least.  Cancer patients, burn victims and nurses from around the country have shared their experiences about how their lives were essentially transformed by minimizing scarring and reducing soreness.

Celazome President Deborah Duffey explained how the company is taking their strategy to the next level.  “With the power of the Internet we are now able to reach beyond the doctors’ offices and truly connect with these women.  We recently launched a state-of-the-art eCommerce store and an aggressive social media campaign.  We are really focusing on reaching out to the amazing faces of the women on Facebook.”

Being a savvy business woman herself, Duffey is quick to point out that they are not abandoning traditional methods of reaching out in favor of the new technology.  She says that the executives at Celazome Skin are passionate about being active community members in Tampa Bay, and have a long history of supporting local charities that raise funds and awareness for women’s and children’s issues.  Most recently the team has participated in the 11th Annual Walk/Run to benefit Ovarian Cancer and was a sponsor of the Moffitt Skin Care Awareness “Mole Patrol” event. 

To learn more about Celazome Skin visit www.celazomeskin.com



Ramesh