4 Skin Care Products You Should Not Be Without

Here's a 'foundation' minimum that we recommend you use:

Sunscreen: You NEED this. It's essential for preventing sun damage and lowering your risk of developing skin cancer. If you use only one product, sunscreen should be it. A lotion with SPF 15 moisturizes, protects with SPF, and smoothes skin AHAS and vitamin C.

Eye cream: The skin under your eyes is more delicate and dry than the skin on the rest of your face. Purchase an eye cream which treats the eye area with more emollient moisturizers.

Face Cream With Retinols: Worried about wrinkles and pigmentation spots? A face cream with retinol is order of the day. Use it in place of your regular moisturizer after washing your face in the evening.

Body lotion: A lotion with AHAs is recommended for your whole body. For dry spots put on extra lotion before bed and let it soak in while you are sleeping.

A lot of people with sensitive skin have reverted to natural skin care solutions. Many people use natural skin care formulas to care for their skin at home.

　

Recommended Products:

Sothys Sunscreen Lotion for Face & Body SPF 30

Enhance the skin with a glowing tan. This 2-in-1 emulsion for face and body is perfect for protecting all skin types in accordance with the recommendations for use. Sunflower Extract minimizes the appearance of sun burn cells and strengthens the skin's natural protection while Celligent optimizes skin cell function and preserves the skin's youth capital. Calcified Algae helps fight against Infrared radiation.

Decleor Expression de L'Age Relaxing Smoothing Eye Cream

Expression de L'Age Relaxing Eye Cream is designed for the first signs of aging. It preserves the youthfulness of the eye contours by treating wrinkles, fine lines and expression lines, visible dark circles, dehydration lines and irritation.

Benefits:

• Designed for the first signs of aging
• Reserves the youthfulness of the eye contours
• Prevents the appearance of fine line and wrinkles
• Treats dark circles, dehydration line and irritation

Sothys Hydradvance Comfort Cream

The Hydradvance products use genomics - or Gene Science - to give the skin the essential in hydration. This program has three exclusive ingredients: 1055 Boletus Mushroom Extract (a Sothys patent) to ensure long-term hydration, Ophiopogon Extract for water circulation and H2CR, another Sothys exclusive, which provides important messenger peptides.

Benefits:

• Hydrates and softens skin.
• Provides long term hydration.
• Leaves skin comfortable and with a dewy satin appearance.
• Recommended for dry skin.

　

Thalgo Vital Fluid with Organic Leaf

This non-oily fluid is an every day moisturizer for those with normal to combination skin. Olive Leaf Extract increases the moisture level within skin leaving it soft to the touch.

Benefits:

• Helps to restructure and regenerate skin.
• Provides protection against free radicals.
• Leaves skin with a matte finish.
• 99.62% of the total ingredients are from natural origins.

Detoxification at Home

Give us today, our daily brush: If lack of time is your
favorite excuse, find a new one! A complete skin brushing takes no longer than
four to five minutes and is highly stimulating and invigorating. This skincare
technique will also boost circulation and assist the skin in waste removal,
which can also help to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Doing this daily
before your shower helps revitalize and improve the skin's appearance, and
should be performed once or, if desired, twice per day.

How to brush: Start at your feet and work upwards, brushing
the legs, thighs, buttocks, tummy, arms, hands and back. Brush more gently where
the skin is thinnest and always brush towards the heart.

Self Massage: In circular motions apply the Body Sculpting
Lipo-Refining Serum and Firming Cream both morning and night. Women who tested
these products for a month found they shrunk in size by up to 4 inches.* Now
that’s a testimonial.

Self Worship: Try this on for size. Don’t zoom in your
imperfections, instead take the time to appreciate your amazing body. Apply your
detoxifying potions with an attitude of worship.

　

Recommended Product:

Elemis
Skin Buff

Fine exfoliating granules slough off dead skin
cells, to reveal a brighter more vibrant complexion.

　

Winter Lip Care

Lips tend to dry out the fastest at this time of year. Be sure to keep them covered with a good lip balm applied several times during the day. Warm sesame oil will also soothe your lips . Avoid licking your lips and don't bite the skin on the surface of your lips. The skin will never have a chance to heal if you chew on it. This is a hard habit to break but well worth the effort. Lip balms are now commonly available with an SPF factor as well to protect them from the harmful rays.

Decleor Excellence de L'Age Regenerating Eye and Lip Cream

Excellence de L'Age Eye and Lip Regenerating Cream is an eye and lip cream for mature women of 50+ years that targets dark circles, puffiness, lack of volume and tone, lines, and wrinkles. This light but intensely nourishing daily treatment helps reduce puffiness and dark circles and smooth fragile contours for an unmistakable radiance. This cream will reduce the appearance of fines lines and wrinkles for a luminous smile and redefined eye and lip contours.

Decleor Experience De L'Age Triple Action Eye and Lip Cream

Give your skin a treat and try the Decléor Experience De L'Age Triple Action Eye & Lip Cream. This anti-ageing cream has a corrective action on wrinkles, leaving your delicate eye and lip area firm and hydrated.

Sothys Eye and Lip Makeup Removing Fluid

A non-oily formula with Poppy extract to efficiently remove all kinds of makeup from the eyes and lips. Removes even the most stubborn, waterproof cosmetics in a snap. It contributes to maintaining moisture where it’s needed the most, in a protective non-irritating formula. Effective for all skin types. Ophthalmologically tested and suitable for contact lens users .Fragrance- and color-free.

• Suited for all skin types.
• Removes all eye and lip makeup.

Sothys Secrets Intensive Lip Care

Specific targeted care in a unique precious formula. Sothys Secrets Intensive Lip Care nourishes, protects, hydrates and plumps the lips. A sophisticated texture smoothes and prevents lines on the lips giving a more youthful appearance.

Thalgo Exception Ultime Ultimate Time Solution Eyes & Lips

Exception Ultime Ultimate Time Solution Eyes and Lips by Thalgo treats the delicate contours around your lips and eyes, helping them regain suppleness and comfort. The high-performance, anti-aging formula features a precious concentrate of active molecules to smooth crow’s feet, lift eyelids, reduce puffiness and diminish dark circles all while refining and plumping your lip contours. It’s fragrance-free and ideal for those with sensitive skin.

Winter Skin Care Guidelines

The low humidity common in many parts of the United States during winter can cause dry, irritated skin. When skin becomes dry and irritated, eczema can flare. Here are some tips to help skin feel more comfortable during winter or anytime the air is dry:

1. Use a humidifier. With the heat on and the windows closed, the air inside can become very dry in the winter, making the dryness and itching of eczema even worse. Use a humidifier to place moisture in the air. If you don’t want to invest in an expensive humidifying system, smaller, relatively inexpensive humidifiers can be obtained at a local drug store. Placing two or three of these around your home will help to humidify the dry air. This can keep skin from drying and becoming cracked and itchy.

2. Switch to an oil-based moisturizer and moisturize frequently. The more oil a moisturizer contains the more effectively it protects against moisture loss. Moisturizers that come in ointment form contain the most oil because an ointment, by definition, consists of 80% oil and 20% water. This water-in-oil emulsion forms a protective layer on the skin and makes it more “moisturizing” than creams and lotions. Ointments are especially beneficial when humidity is low. Ointments should not be used on areas of the body that tend to get hot and sweaty.

3. Before Going Outside in Winter:

• Apply a heavy layer of moisturizing broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher to the face, hands, and any other skin that may be exposed. This will act as a barrier to help protect against the harsh elements and is especially important if you will be outside for any length of time. Sunscreen is important in winter as the sun’s reflective powers are great year round - 17% on the sand and 80% on the snow. Today, several products are available that combine oily, moisturizing cream with sunscreen. If you are unsure of which product to use, ask a dermatologist.
  

• Grab those gloves. Protecting hands from the cold air and low humidity plays an important role in preventing flare-ups. Make sure the gloves are made from material that does not irritate your skin. Some patients find that wearing a cotton mitten next to the skin and a woolen mitten over the cotton one, keeps hands warm and dry.

4. Dress in layers. The most common triggers of the scratch/itch cycle are sweating and overheating. Wearing layers allows you to remove clothing as needed to prevent overheating. Be sure to wear loose-fitting cotton fabrics next to your skin.

5. Shed wet clothes and shoes immediately. These can irritate the skin and cause a flare-up.

Redefining Man-Power

Who says men have to be rough, rugged and everything that comes with that (calluses, body odor, greasy hair) around the edges?

Today’s modern man knows how to take care of himself. Looking good is not just about succeeding in the boardroom (or the bedroom!), but is also about taking pride in oneself and celebrating the goods given to you. Are men worrying about keeping up appearances? Absolutely. And it’s about time.

There is no certain “type” of man who likes to indulge in manicures, facials and massages. Gone are the days when sipping bottled water made one look like a fop. While the term metrosexual has garnered much play in pop culture, the phenomenon of the Metro Man also has opened doors for men of all ages and occupations to embrace their beautifying side.

Miami-based Beauty Expert Bryan Durocher says that the “spa break” is one avenue of relaxation busy men take in lieu of longer vacations. “There is a definite trend that has been happening slowly over time,” Durocher says, “and with the advent of celebrity and masculine men representing products for grooming the average guy has been given permission to take care of himself and know it’s ok.”

In the workplace it doesn’t cut it to merely be a guy anymore and do the golfing go-rounds in order to properly network. Men must stay well groomed just to keep up, not only appearances, but with the job market.

“We are in the midst of a youth driven culture and men are taking care of their appearance to be competitive in the workplace,” Durocher says. “Boomer men are competing with Gen X and Gen Y men in the workplace in addition to women and these groups have no stigma about grooming and appearance.”

Massages and pedicures are the top two ways men like to spa. Multi-use products, no foreign investment to women, such as shampoo and body wash combinations are becoming the numero uno product choice for men today.

Take, for example, Lawrence Rizzo, 41, a mortgage broker who divides his time between Miami and New York City. He felt the need to “keep up or get left behind” when it came to maintaining his looks once he graduated from college.

“Not only do I feel it is ok to look good and still be a man but part of being a man is looking good,” Rizzo says.

A self-proclaimed “big fan” of massages and other spa treatments, Rizzo tries to go once a week for the works. He even went so far as to join a private men’s club in New York City in 1997, where a manicure is inclusive with membership. At first Rizzo scoffed at the ‘cures but then he grew to love them. Although he adds, “I still refuse the polish, and if I were to guess I ALWAYS will, but the manicure itself is very enjoyable.”

Miami-based television personality Louis Aguirre is aboard the massage boat, as well. Aguirre, 40, thanks David Beckham for making the metrosexual a household name. Aguirre also says his feet require pedicures or else they look like “they belong to Fred Flintstone.”

“Let’s face it, chaffed, callused, dry peeling feet are just not sexy,” says Aguirre.

Amen to that!

High powered executives are warriors of an urban kind. For them, being well-groomed is essential to forge ahead in the competitive world of business. Kyle Mendes, Vice President of Business Strategy for Steiner Management Services, L.L.C. uses Elemis grooming products daily. “I use the Elemis Smooth Results Shave Oil and Ice-Cool Foaming Shave Gel every day,” says Mendes “It gives me the closest and smoothest shave ever.”

But it's not just the urban executive who has started caring for his skin. Steve Reppert, local artist and the Chief Preparator for the Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami swears by the Elemis Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream, "My skin used to get very dry and I have found that since I started using skincare, it has completely transformed!" Reppert admits that many of the guys on the crew would laugh if they read this but he doesn't care, "After a long day of building a new exhibition, there is nothing better than relaxing in a hot bath with a little bit of Elemis Aching Muscle Super Soak and then having your feet massaged with some instant refreshing gel!" Reppert also notes an unexpected benefit from using the new Elemis creams, "I sometimes get psoriasis on my hands and I tried some of the Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream on a couple of dry areas. It completely cleared up." Sadly this cream is not available on prescription so it makes for expensive treatment, but Reppert says he doesn't care as long as it works.

Of course, there are still those guys that won't peel away that macho mask and put on a face mask instead! But that's okay. We are redefining Man-Power one man at a time!

Tips for your feet

Women want not only healthy feet but pretty feet. Many women wear high-heeled or pointy-toed shoes that only add to foot pain and problems, including painful bunions. Women also often spend long hours on their feet, which can cause the feet, ankles and legs to become swollen and tired. The following tips are recommended to follow at the end of a long day.

DID YOU KNOW?

• The average person, engaging in non-strenuous activity, walks approximately 4 miles every day and about 115,000 miles in a lifetime.

• More than 70% of all people in the United States will have painful foot problems at some time during their lifetime.

• Foot care is much more than a pampering treatment to help you feel good it is an important issue; the earlier we start proper foot care practices the better.

TIPS FOR HAPPY, BEAUTIFUL FEET

• Wash feet daily. Rinse off all soap and dry thoroughly, especially between toes.

• Trim nails straight across, and not too short. Don't cut out or dig at corners.

• Wear shoes that fit properly and are made of leather or canvas. Sandals are good.

• Switch shoes from day to day.

TREAT YOUR FEET

• Dry feet thoroughly, especially between toes and massage the feet and ankles with a cooling menthol and camphor gel to improve circulation. We recommend the Elemis Instant Refreshing Gel, which contains Arnica and Birch, two ingredients recognized for reducing swelling and relieving pain and discomfort.

• Spa Bath – Invest in a foot spa. At the end of the day fill the foot spa with warm water and add a dose of your favorite bath soak, we recommend Elemis Aching Muscle Supersoak. Soak feet for ten to fifteen minutes to ease tension and improve circulation.

• To keep feet free from dry skin and callus's use a foot file or pumice stone around the heels and balls of the feet after soaking

• Those prone to athlete's foot or fungal infections under the nails should spray feet between the toes and under the nails with a natural Tea Tree Spray such as the Elemis Tea Tree SOS Spray. Tea Tree is an ingredient known to be one of nature's strongest antiseptic and anti-fungal agents.

• Moisturize feet every night before bed with a rich moisturizing lotion or nourishing oil such as Elemis Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt. Monoi leaves are a precious secret of Polynesian women, who have been using this ingredient for centuries as a nourishing treatment for excessively dry skin and damaged cuticles.

• When treating the toe nails, always cut them straight across and not too short to prevent in-grown nails. If you do have an in-grown nail see your podiatrist, do not attempt to dig into the corners of the nails or cut down the side.

• Rub cuticle remover into the cuticles and gently push back the cuticle with a rubber ended hoof stick or orange wood stick wrapped in cotton. When pushing back the cuticles make sure to soak the feet first to soften the skin and push back gently. Pushing too hard on the base of the nail (the nail matrix) can cause permanent damage and ridging in the nails. Do not be tempted to cut the cuticles, this makes them more raggedy and look worse in the long run.

• Ridging in the nail is usually caused by trauma to the nail matrix, often the ridges will grow out but if the trauma is severe the nail may be permanently ridged. To reduce the appearance of ridging use a buffing paste and soft buffer twice a week to improve smoothness and shine. Buffing the nails is great for nail health as it improves the circulation, as well as leaves the nails beautifully shiny.

Stretch Mark Tips

Stretch Mark Tips

Stretch marks arise when the skin is permanently damaged and stretched. While Stretch marks are most often caused during pregnancy or puberty, they can also arise after a significant weight gain or loss or if you body build. While the only way to truly get rid of them is through laser surgery, there are several Stretch Mark Treatments and Stretch Mark Creams for prevention and reduction.

What can you do for stretch marks?

Prevention Tips

As any doctor will tell you, prevention is the best medicine. While it's challenging to reverse the effects of stretch marks, it is possible to help prevent them. When the color of the stretch mark is red there's a better chance of reducing the permanent damage, but when it's silver in color, it's virtually impossible to remove.

Japanese Camellia Oil

For prevention during pregnancy (and even puberty), start applying Elemis Japanese Camellia Oil (Made with Japanese White Nut Camellia Oil) to the skin, which improves elasticity as the skin stretches to prevent Stretch Marks. Nicky recommends Elemis Japanese Camellia Oil.

Boost Your Energy

Drink plenty of water
Reports show that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Dehydration is the number one cause of daytime fatigue.

Sleep
Make sure you get plenty of sleep each night (seven or more hours at least).

Eat Healthy
Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein sources. Eat small amounts often to boost metabolism and keep energy levels high. Avoid stimulants such as caffeine as this quick high causes a sag in energy levels and dehydration later on.

Exercise regularly
Even when really tired exercise boosts blood circulation, which provides oxygen and nutrients to tired muscles making you feel energized.

Minimize Stress
Avoid being overworked or overstretching yourself. If necessary cancel a few after work engagements or cut back on the kids after school activities. If necessary take a day off work to pamper yourself and catch up on much needed R&R. Take a “mental health day!”

Relax
Learn better ways to relax. Try yoga or meditation.

Take time for yourself
Pamper and de-stress, try taking a bath with Elemis Pure Retreat Bath Soak or apply a hair treatment and a facial mask like Elemis Fruit Active Rejuvenating Mask. Both are great pick me ups and promote relaxation.

Avoid alcohol, nicotine, and drug use
Also, limit caffeine and refined sugar ingestion. Each increases fatigue in the long run.

Look Attractive Even In A Crowd

Want to look attractive with a glowing and smooth skin? Then start with some basic skin care treatments that will make you look simply stunning within a few days. Healthy skin is the most important thing that changes you completely. Healthy skin imparts you with such a glow that even if you are tired for the entire day you look ever young and fresh at the end of the day.

Whether you are a lawyer or a doctor or a professor, healthy skin is a necessity for all. Skin care treatments decrease the wrinkles on your face and body and stops skin from drying up at any time. While you take care of your skin, you need not visit any spas and healing centers. You can simply follow the four daily basic steps like cleansing, exfoliating, toning and moisturizing in your home to freshen your skin considerably.

Four basic steps of homely skin care treatments

Cleansing is simply a daily step that removes all dust and dirt from the skin. For normal skins 2-3 times is necessary while for oily skin you 4-5 times is good. Cleansing include cleaning your skin with creams, milk, lotions, foams, oils, gels and liquids. Using cotton pads dipped in these items is an affordable way. Exfoliation includes cleaning with a scrub like synthetic puff or natural sponge. Shaving by men is a great way of exfoliation.

Toning includes dipping cotton pads in astringents or applying fresh cucumbers with cup of yogurt and cleaning your face. Also you can apply tablespoon of honey and lemon juice and rub it in outward and upward strokes for excellent results. The last stage of skin care includes well moisturizing the skin to bring a healthy glow to it. Apply moisturizer specially to dry areas to notice the change in few days.

Tips to have the best skin

Men have 15% oilier skin than women and also significantly larger poles. So the main step to have a clean skin is washing your face, neck and hands regularly with cold water at an hour interval.

Following are some important skin care tips for all:

- Clean your skin with cleansing products to get the best results.
- Scrub your skin regularly so that the dead cells can be removed from your face.
- For getting intense moisturizing treatments use pure Vitamin E and Vitamin C or aloe Vera oil.
- Take special care of the skin under the eye, as it is the most sensitive and tender skin part.
- While toning use astringents that contain glycolic or alpha hydroxyl acids. The acids actually reduce the pore size and help avoid ingrown hairs.
- People with oily skin should always carry blotting papers and light powder pouches that will seep away the oil from the skin and give you a fresh and natural skin.
- Always take care of your lips and apply balm with SPF and peppermint oil in it to make them look luscious.
- If you want the perfect skin during Laser treatments, stay away from excessive alcohol, intense fatigue, tiredness, smoking and stress.

Saving your skin from the intense UV rays of the sun are important. Whenever your skin is supposed to get exposed to sunshine apply some branded sunscreen lotion to your face, neck, arms and other exposed part of your body to stop tanning and pre-mature wrinkles.

With these excellent skin care tips start taking care of your skin to look forever young, fresh and attractive.

Skincare Tips for Black Spots

• Make a paste with mehndi and oil and apply on the face
• Make a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and glycerin and apply it on the spots
• Apply the paste of turmeric and curry leaves on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.
• Apply a mixture of mehndi and turmeric. For a piece of turmeric, 2-3 leaves of mehndi are used
• Grind dried basil leaf, neem and mint (100 gm each). Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it in a paste form and apply it on the spots.
• Grind betel leaf and add a little coconut oil and apply it on the spots

• Soak a chappathi in milk overnight . Make it into a paste and apply it on black heads. Repeat for several days

• Make a paste of saffron and add some honey , apply it on the face to remove black spots.

• To remove black spots... apply a paste of turmeric and basil.

• To remove wrinkles on the face, apply a mixture of sandalwood powder, rosewater and glycerin. Wash with cold water after some time

Choosing an Antiaging Eye Cream

When it comes to choosing an antiaging eye cream, the possibilities are endless. The choices range from high end department store brands, to affordable names brands and can be found in all shapes, sizes, and forms. So you can imagine that when it comes time to choose an antiaging eye cream that will produce the best results for you, the job is a tough one. Whether your target area is above the eye, below the eye, or the eyelashes, the possibilities are definitely there.

For the Eyelashes
Although not your ordinary antiaging eye cream, the products available for your eyelashes are enriched with a complex of lecithin along with plant extracts. It's meant to promote growth of the lashes, and is clinically proven to do so while conditioning your existing lashes. Many Internet websites and beauty stores carry this type of treatment, so your best bet is to shop around for particular differences in products as well as price.

Wrinkle Reducers
A few different kinds of antiaging eye cream can be found that reduce wrinkles while promoting healthy skin. Some of these wrinkle reducers are left on over night and then washed off, while others are meant to be used under makeup or as a lotion alone. The severity of the eye lines you are trying to reduce or smooth will probably make a big difference in which type of antiaging eye cream you decide to use. For more deep lines or crows feet, you will probably want to sue an overnight treatment, couple with a leave on treatment. And for softer lines that need just a bit of smoothing, a leave on conditioner should do the trick.

Age Defying Choices
In addition to worrying about wrinkles, lines, and brittle eyelashes, we simply want to defy our age. It's natural, as getting older means feeling older. What better way to feel younger than to look younger? With age defying antiaging eye cream choices, defying age is a possibility. The choices in this area include firming cream and glow enhancers but the line tends to also offer natural choices such as chamomile antiaging eye cream, and herbal treatments.

Many products offer multiple benefits in one treatment, while others come in kits and require multiple steps. The severity of your problem areas don't really matter as to whether a one step or multiple step treatment is the best choice, however pricing, time availability, and satisfaction should be the deciding factors.

Thalgo Silicium Eye Cream

Thalgo Silicium Eye Cream, rich in hyaluronic acid and marine silicium, lifts the eye area, effectively fills fine lines and wrinkles and corrects signs of fatigue (puffiness and dark circles) resulting in refreshed and younger-looking eyes. The fresh, melt-on-the-skin texture of Thalgo Silicium Eye Cream leaves a soft and velvety feel to the skin with no oily film. Infused with delicate aromatic rose tea.

Sothys Multi-Action Eye Contour

Sothys Multi-Action Eye Contour (All Skin Types) helps diminish the appearance of wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness and preserve the youth of the eyes.

Erno Laszlo Ocuphel
Emollient Eye Cream

Heal your delicate eye area with this intensive cream that saturates your skin with rich nourishment. Dromiceius, Carrot Seed and Sunflower Seed Oils deeply moisturize while Hyaluronic and Lactic Acids condition and smooth.

Decleor Expression de L'Age
Relaxing Smoothing Eye Cream

Expression de L'Age Relaxing Eye Cream is designed for the first signs of aging. It preserves the youthfulness of the eye contours by treating wrinkles, fine lines and expression lines, visible dark circles, dehydration lines and irritation.

Choosing the Right Facial Skin Care Treatment

It is believed that one's appearance and well-being are closely related, which is why looking great dictates feeling good about the self by increasing confidence and self-esteem. This may be one of the reasons why people are careful to pay close attention to their skin, since it is probably the most noticeable part of the body — particularly facial skin.

The facial skin care industry has been steadily increasing through the years, since people are paying more attention to proper skin care regimens that work. But before choosing a particular facial skin care treatment, people must first know what specific treatment they need for clear and visible results.

Anti Aging Skin Treatments

Aging is an inevitable fact that everybody has to deal with at certain point in life, and may be quite stressful for some. Besides, who would not want clear, radiant, vibrant and healthy skin that would mask one's years but never their wisdom? This may be the reason behind the popularity of anti-aging skin treatments, a facial skin care treatment that most women turn to when they reach a certain age, possibly anywhere between 30 and 35.

Dryness, dead skin cell build-up, and hyper-pigmentation are some signs that women must look out for that may signal the need for anti-aging skin treatments. This specially developed facial skin care treatment involves the use of moisturizers to balance the skin's oil content, exfoliants to remove dead skin cells, skin lighteners to smooth out skin tone and reduce the appearance of splotches, and clarifiers to improve the clarity and radiance of the skin.

Other Facial Skin Care Treatment Options

People do not need to wait until they notice symptoms of aging before they start thinking of using an effective facial skin care treatment. There are different facial skin regimens that are developed to fit every skin care need. There are acne treatments that use proper cleansers, and topical applications and oily skin care preparations, general facial skin care that use moisturizers, exfoliants and toners for better skin.

There is also oily skin care that uses oil stripping cleaners to prevent acne and other serious skin conditions; dry skin care that involves the use of cleansers, moisturizers, skin hydrators and sun protection, to mention a few. People are assured that no matter what their skin care needs are, they will find an ideal facial skin care treatment that will work to their advantage, making the most of their facial skin and enhancing it for better, more radiant, and healthier skin.

The Basic Routine of Skin Care for Dry Skin

If you are among those people who have dry skin, you will be anxious to find out ways to keep the skin hydrated for as long a time as possible. The lack of moisture makes the skin care for dry skin a great challenge. Women who have dry skin cannot wear make-up the way they would like to, as this would further sap the moisture from the skin. However, with a little care and a lot of patience dry skin too can be maintained as beautiful and supple as any other type.

The 1-2-3 Method of Skin Care For Dry Skin

1. Cleanse and exfoliate the skin - the first step in any skin care regime is to clean the skin first. Since the dry skin will have a lot of dead cell accumulation on its surface, side by side with cleansing, it will require exfoliation. Only after the dead skin cells are removed, that any cream make-up can be applied.
2. Moisturize the skin -dry skin always lacks in moisture, and thereby crinkling the skin. In order to keep the skin smooth, its skin care dictates to apply a lot of moisturizer. You will observe that in a few hours or so, the moisturizer tends to disappear and your skin becomes dry again. To prevent this, you may like to use a little glycerin; just a few drops can make a huge difference in the locking in of moisture.
3. Nourishing the skin - the dry skin is always starving. This is why its skin care will have to include a good amount of rich nourishing night cream which will restore its health and keep it nourished. This is best applied at night because at night, the skin is free from any dust and other pollution particles, and it can absorb sufficient nutrition.
   

Beauty Tips for Sensitive Skin Care

Skin types include two sensitive skin categories namely the skin that is prone to breaking out and those that are easily irritated. Skin irritation comes about as a result of too much use of products or simply because of using certain products that may be very harsh and cleansers are a special case in point.

Sensitive skin is that which reacts to some skin products and also shows signs of irritation or redness. Everybody has skin that is a bit sensitive and it is common amongst blondes as well as red-haired people as such skin usually reacts to irritants and turns blotchy or develops spots as well as rashes. Sensitive skin does not tan easily and instead only burns and has freckles.

Signs and Symptoms of Sensitive Skin

There are various signs as well as symptoms regarding sensitive skin and these include tingling, tightening, cutaneous discomfort that are not visible, reacting easily to products, overreacting to shaving, stress, aesthetic procedures as well as diffuse redness, drying and also constant irritation of the skin.

Sensitive skin care involves reducing alcohol intake as well as not eating too much of spicy food and consuming less caffeine. One should also take care to not undergo many variations in temperature and use recommended cleansers, moisturizers as well as cosmetics, and wear some kind of concealer such as green shades to cover up redness. Other sensitive skin care procedures include controlling and managing stress and always wearing UVA/UVB protection.

Sensitive skin care includes cleansing gently with water-soluble lotions in lukewarm water and one should take care to not clean with hot water as well as washcloths. To get added sensitive skin care one can use a moisturizer which is necessary for protecting sensitive skin and one should make certain that the moisturizer is hypoallergenic as well as free of fragrance. In sensitive skin care, one should not use products containing many stabilizers which are chemicals that add to the shelf life of a product while also causing much destruction to hypersensitive skin.

More sensitive skin care tips include using as little as possible amounts of products on the face, not washing the face more than twice a day and not using exfoliants. It is also recommended for proper sensitive skin care not to use astringents in case of redness of the skin and to only use it on oily areas and to also use mild, cleansers that are free of soap.

Also, sensitive skin care involves choosing make-up and more specifically foundation as well as blushers, and these should be free of oil and water based make-up and non-comedonic, are the best choices.

Dealing with those nasty pimples

You don't have to be a teenager to get acne, although generally acne starts during puberty. How you treat it and how early you treat it can have long lasting effects on your skin. Here are a few tips to help you deal with those nasty pimples.

Acne can be more than skin deep.
Often, acne doesn't just affect us physically. It can also have an emotional impact - causing self-consciousness, anxiety, depression and even social withdrawal. That's why finding an effective acne treatment is essential. If you have acne, see your doctor.

Don't aggravate your acne!
Squeezing or picking pimples will only increase inflammation and can lead to scarring. Hard as it may be, try to keep your hands away from your pimples and let nature take its course.

Acne cleansers remove accumulated oil, makeup, sweat and dirt from the surface of your skin.
This makes it easier for your skin to absorb topical acne treatments. However, excessive use of acne cleansers can also lead to irritated and dry skin. Read the label and use acne cleansers only once or twice a day

The pimple's gone - why is there a red mark?
You may notice a bright red mark where the pimple used to be. This is a post-inflammatory change in your skin, which usually disappears in six to twelve months. Squeezing your pimples or picking at scabs will lengthen the time required for the mark to disappear.

What causes acne?
Acne is the visible end result of hormonal, bacterial and inflammatory disturbances. Blocked pores trap oil produced by our sebaceous glands, creating an ideal environment for the growth of acne bacteria. The resulting inflammation produces pimples or deeper lumps such as cysts or nodules.

Trying to hide acne?
If you're using cosmetics to cover up your acne, make sure you're not using products (such as oil-based foundations) that may actually make your acne worse. Use oil-free cosmetics wherever possible.

Two benefits in one!
Topical creams like tretinoin do double duty: they'll not only improve your acne, they'll also encourage collagen production and help smooth out very fine acne scarring.

Long hair that sweeps along your face can cause acne breakouts.
If you've noticed a connection between your hair and acne, make sure you shampoo daily, be careful not to apply hairstyling products near your skin and try and keep your hair away from your face.

The Big Squeeze on Acne: A Discussion About Acne Scars

We all aspire to a smooth, clear complexion. When pimples arise, the need to flatten them out and squeeze is understandable. Unfortunately though, this may lead to short and long-term problems such as persistent redness, large brown stains (hyperpigmentation) and scarring (loss of skin substructure). Stains and scars are often confused by patients - stains are pale or brown flat marks whereas scars can be seen as indentations or pock marks in the skin. It's now recognized that scars can also develop from small as well as large lumpy pimples.

For both scars and stains, the best treatment is avoidance - that is, preventing the acne in the first place or at least treating it early and avoiding picking or squeezing the spots.

To treat acne and prevent new scars from forming, you should remember:

- You should get help for your acne as soon as you notice it as early treatment minimizes the severity of acne and the risk of scarring

- Effective acne treatments are available

- You can control and cover the visible lesions and avoid embarrassment



Types of Acne Scars

It is common to have stains and mild scars from acne. Stains will generally improve with time and can be helped to improve more quickly with skin care treatments such as topical retinoids, alpha-hydroxy acids and therapeutic exfoliating facials. For many of those with mild scars, they may not even be aware of it - some of these may improve over time. However, severe scarring may be more difficult to treat.

There are a number of types of scars caused by acne.

Ice pick scars - Deep pits, that are the most common and a classic sign of acne scarring.

Box car scars - Angular scars that usually occur on the temple and cheeks, and can be either superficial or deep, these are similar to chickenpox scars.

Rolling scars - Scars that give the skin a wave-like appearance.

Hypertrophic scars - Thickened, or keloid scars.



Acne Scar Treatment Facts:

- Ideally, acne should be quiescent or controlled before treating scars

- Treatments for scars depend on the specific scar type

- Treatment also depends on your skin type.

- Embarrassment from is most often due to facial scars - effective treatment can lead to an improvement in self-image and confidence

- Scars on the chest and back will also respond to treatment



Treatment For Acne Scars

There are several non-surgical treatment options that may be appropriate for your acne scars:

Skin Camouflage/Cover-up:
For patients with active acne, acne staining, and scars - effective camouflage foundation can improve the appearance of the skin rapidly. Choose products that are non-comedogenic and non-acnegenic and have your tones matched by a skin-care expert to achieve that matte, flawless appearance.

Topical Creams: (Tretinoin):
Can improve your acne, reduce staining and improve fine scars by causing gentle exfoliation and by encouraging collagen production.

Chemical Peels (AHA peels):
Can improve overall skin tone and luster, but do little for scars, it works best if you get a series of at least six peels, having one every 1-2 weeks.

Skin Fillers/injectables:
Materials are injected into the depressed area of the scar to elevate it to the level of the normal surrounding skin. This treatment is best for scars with smooth shoulders such as thumbprint or rolling scars. Evaluating whether individual scars will respond to fillers is easily done by placing slight tension at the scar edge - if this improves the appearance of the scars, fillers will help. There are temporary and permanent fillers - examples are: Artecoll®, Zyplast®, Restylane®, and HylaForm®.

Non-ablative collagenosis:
New laser and radiofrequency devices are being evaluated for enhancing collagen formation in deeper skin layers without damaging the skin surface. It is possible that these treatments may also prove useful in acne scarring.

Cleansers For Various Skin Types

Oily Skin:The selection of cleansers for oily skin should involve using products that rinse off well, both bar soaps and liquid cleansers have been formulated for this purpose. Many of the soap gels and stronger liquid cleansers are helpful for oily skin. Because the skin on the face, chest, and back is oilier than the rest of the body, it may be necessary to use one product on these areas, and a more moisturizing product on the arms, legs, hands, and feet. Many of the cleansers which are appropriate for acne-prone skin, would be suitable for oily skin.

Dry Skin:The use of hard-milled face soaps and gentle synthetic detergents are very appropriate for dry skin. It may be necessary to only use cleansers on the face and body folds, when the ambient humidity is low (e.g in the winter or in the south-western United States). There are many liquid cleansers formulated by cosmetic houses, as well as products like Spectro Jel, Spectro Derm, Cetaphil or Aquanil which are very useful. There are some new products, which incorporate a liquid cleanser in a cleansing sheet, these act to leave on a modicum of petrolatum after the final rinse, and have been demonstrated to be effective.


Normal Skin:Most people can cleanse with bar soap daily. The synthetic detergent soaps react better with hard water. Liquid cleansers and soap gels are popular at this time, the advantages, being cleaner dispensers in the bathroom. The cleansing sheets may be used for normal skin as well, the petrolatum is suspended in the water by crystals that dissolve in the last rinse leaving the skin feeling smooth and moist. People with normal skin may enjoy using a loofah-type sponge to clean themselves, these have been sold with some liquid cleansers.

Sensitive Skin:People with sensitive skin can react easily to fragrance and preservatives, and should avoid mechanical cleansers such as cleansing grains, brushes, and loofahs. Most synthetic detergents have the pH balanced favorably for the skin and are well tolerated by sensitive persons. A few liquid cleansers are not irritating, but many interact with the skin because of their additional surfactants. Two non-irritating cleansers are Cetaphil and Aquanil lotions, many of the hard-milled soaps are well tolerated also.

Antibacterial Cleansers:These products were introduced in the 1960' s and have been used by many people since. They initially contained photosensitizers, which have since been removed. Triclosan is currently the most common active ingredient. For persons in occupations, which demand extra precautions, these products have been helpful. However, for many dermatologists, these products are very drying to the skin, and they often contribute to hand and body eczema. Various antibacterial cleansers are available that are of benefit to acne patients, such as Tersaseptic.


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Skin and Face Cleanser

Skin Cleansers - An Overview On Soap
Soaps are essentially made of salts of fatty acids. The most commonly used fats come from animal and vegetable sources and include stearic acid, palmitic, oleic, as well as lauric. Soap particles will coat the fat droplets in which dirt is embedded and then will allow these to be removed by water.
Cleansing of the skin helps the skin to maintain a healthy, attractive looking, surface. It removes dust, perspiration, and some of the breakdown products of sebum. Makeup can also be removed.

Mild Cleansers
Different gentle skin cleansers are available for acne, there are several types of mild cleansers that you may use if your skin is irritated or aggravated. There are also several types of specific acne cleansers that you can use for daily skin care, oil-free and non-comedogenic products are usually advisable.
Over cleansing the skin can cause irritation and may aggravate your skin condition, as well as encourage you to use other products that will grease up your skin. This may then complicate your skin care. You may need to use...

Cleansers For Various Skin Types
Oily skin: The selection of cleansers for oily skin should involve using products that rinse off well, both bar soaps and liquid cleansers have been formulated for this purpose. Many of the soap gels and stronger liquid cleansers are helpful for oily skin.
Dry Skin: The use of hard-milled face soaps and gentle synthetic detergents are very appropriate for dry skin. It may be necessary to only use cleansers on the face and body folds, when the ambient humidity is low (e.g in the winter or in the south-western United States).
Normal skin: Most people can cleanse with bar soap daily. The synthetic detergent soaps react better with hard water. Liquid cleansers and soap gels are popular at this time, the advantages, being cleaner dispensers in the bathroom. The cleansing sheets may be used for normal skin as well...


Acne Cleansers
Acne cleansers (Salicylic acid cleansers, Benzoyl peroxide cleansers, Antibacterial cleansers)are generally used to remove accumulated oil, make-up, sweat, and dirt on the surface of your skin. In doing so, these products generally make it easier for topical acne treatments to be absorbed. However, excessive use of acne cleansers can also lead to irritated dry skin. Most acne patients will only need to cleanse with such products once to twice daily. be absorbed.

The Facial Massage

Use your ring and middle fingers to ensure soft, even pressure. Remember to work with light, gentle strokes. Massage slowly and rhythmically, matching your movements to your breathing. Slow down the pace as your massage progresses.


Step 1: Forehead - Tones muscles to prevent the formation of horizontal lines.

Starting at the center of forehead, gradually move fingers across the brow in 6 complete circular motions. Repeat 3 times. Finish by gently pressing the pressure points at the temples for 3 counts. To locate your pressure points, feel for slight depressions between the bones at the temples. Pressure applied should feel pleasant and invigorating, never painful.

Step 2: Nose - Prevents the formation of horizontal lines.

Slide fingers downward along the sides of your nose, starting from the inner hollow of the eye. Use left hand to massage the right side of the nose, and the right hand for the left side. Repeat 3 times on each side of nose.

Step 3: Nostrils - Helps unclog pores and prevent blackheads and blemishes.

Circle back and forth around nostrils, applying extra pressure during the upward stroke. Repeat 6 times.

Step 4: Mouth - Minimizes lines around mouth and sagging at lip corners.


Massage along the lower lip, moving outward and upward to lift the corners of the mouth. Release gently. Repeat 3 times.

Step 5: Cheeks - Helps prevent sagging.


Massage outward from the chin to the earlobe, in 6 circular motions, focusing on the jawline. Glide fingers to corners of the mouth and massage up to the middle of the ear. Glide again to the nostrils and massage to the temples. Glide back to chin and repeat all steps 3 times. Finish by pressing the pressure points at your temples.


Step 6: Eyes - Prevents the formation of wrinkles and sagging under eyes.

Makes eyes look less tired by minimizing dark circles and puffiness. First, press the pressure points just under the brow bone below the inner eyebrows and count to 3. Then glide fingers under brow, around and under the eyes, and back to the starting point in 6 counts. Repeat entire procedure 3 times, moving gently over the eyelid to press at temples on the final count.

Step 7: Neck - Prevents the formation of horizontal lines and sagging.


Helps ease tension and stiffness at the nape. Using the palms of your hands, massage your neck by gently stroking upward from the collar bone to the base of the chin. Alternate hands as you move from the center to either side with 6 strokes out, then 6 strokes back. Glide lightly at the center of the neck and increase pressure as you move outward.

Step 8: Chin - Tones muscles to prevent sagging.


Grasp your chin between your index and middle finger at the jaw, and gently slide your fingers across the length of your jaw, creating a scissor-like motion. Bend index finger and place it under the jaw. Use the side of the index finger and pad of the thumb, massage back to right ear. Repeat with left hand. Repeat entire procedure 6 times.

Step 9: Ears - Regulates the body's overall balance through stimulation of pressure points that send reflexes to other parts of the body.

Massage upward in spiral motions, using the thumb and index fingers, counting to 5. On the 6th count, slide your thumb down the jaw as close to the ear as possible, and back to the earlobe to stimulate the numerous pressure points in this area. Repeat 3 times.

Skin Type

There are three basic skin types, but you may find yours isn't exactly like any of those described here. Most skin is a mixture of these types and yours will be no exception. The basic skin types are dry, oily, and combination. Dark skins have a tendency towards greater extremes of dryness and oiliness than paler skins.

Oily skin
You can tell if your skin is oily because it usually has a shine to it. It may be prone to black heads and acne. Oily skin contains a lot of sebum which helps prevent the skin from drying out. However, oily skin tends to attract more dirt and dust than dry skin. It benefits from soap and water, so washing with a cleansing bar is an ideal way of caring for it. Use warm water to loosen the dirt, then use cold water to rinse. Use toners and astringents containing alcohol and always use a light, non-greasy liquid cleanser. Very oily skin needs no extra moisturizing at all while you are in your teens.

Dry skin
Dry skin looks dry, sometimes flakes, and often feels tight, especially if you have washed it with soap and water. Sometimes it is lacking some of the protective sebum and so it reacts to very hot and very cold weather by tightening up. One benefit of dry skin is that it is less likely to develop acne than oily skin, but it is easily chapped in a dry atmosphere. Always use mild, alcohol-free make up and toner, and a rich, creamy cleanser. Moisturize your face every day, including the throat and the skin around your eyes. When you wear makeup, use a moisturized foundation. You will need little or no powder. When you wash your face, use a liquid or a cleansing bar. Use warm water to lather and rinse it with cold.

Combination skin
Most of us have this kind of skin, with an oily center area or a T-zone across the forehead, nose, and chin, and areas of dryness on the cheeks, and around the eyes and neck. Ideally, you should have one product for the oily areas and one for the dry areas, but this is expensive and unnecessary unless the areas of dry and oily are very different. It's simpler to use a cleanser designed for combination skin. Use a skin cleanser for the central oily panel, diluted with water for the drier areas. The drier areas may or may not need moisturizing frequently. You may have to experiment a bit.

Good Looking Skin

The skin is the largest organ of the body and yet most of us don't do enough to maintain our skin’s health. Americans spend millions on body products every month, but are they buying the right ones? How much do you really know about what your skin needs, what type of skin you have, what kind of soaps and lotions are the best for your skin? What about those products that promise younger-looking, wrinkle-free skin, do they work?

One of your skin’s functions is to eliminate a portion of the body's waste products through sweating. If toxins escape through the skin they disrupt the skin's health integrity. This is one of the key factors behind many skin disorders including acne. The skin also "breathes". If the pores become clogged, the microbes that are involved in causing acne flourish.

Great looking skin is a wonderful thing to have because it's right there on your face, it's kind of hard to hide. The skin also protects our bodies from the outside world. Most of us don't think our skin is so great looking. Even if you were born with a perfect complexion, or one that is not so good, you should make an effort to take care of it correctly. When you are going through adolescence, your body is trying to adjust to changes in the hormone balance, and this affects your skin big time.

Acne Skin Care - Basic Skin Care Tips to Alleviate Acne Breakouts

If you suffer from acne, there are several skin care steps you can do to alleviate the outbreaks and help prevent future outbreaks. This article will give you information that will help you whether you are teenager or an adult suffering from acne.

One of the main daily routines to help with acne breakouts is washing your face or outbreak areas twice a day. It is vitally important to keep your skin clean. The way and the products you use to wash your face is also important.

Wash your face GENTLY at least twice a day and after any strenuous exercise that has caused perspiration. Do not SCRUB your face or skin. This actually can cause more harm than good and can even inflame your pimples.

Use a very mild soap like Neutrogena. Do not use anything that makes your skin feel overly dry. It is not necessary to use an astringent, yet if you do, only use it where your skin is very oily. If you visit a dermatologist, he/she should be able to recommend the best soap for your particular acne symptoms.

Do not excessively handle your skin. Your hands have bacteria on them and can cause the acne to get even worse. In other words, DO NOT pick at your pimples. I know that it is very hard not to do, yet it is very good advice. Only a doctor, with special instruments can effectively “pick” at pimples in a way that will not cause more inflammation and excessive scarring.

Use a special sunscreen that is at least spf15 and is non-comedogenic, non-oily, which means it does not clog pores. A good sunscreen for acne sufferers is Neutrogena SPF 45 Sunblock with Parsol 1789. You should always try to avoid tanning and sunburn because both could cause acne pimples and acne scars to become even more noticeable.

If you choose to use base makeup, it is recommended you choose a makeup that is oil free (and again) non-comedogenic. There are acne cover-ups that are available that also have acne medication. One product that is my favorite is Clinique's acne cover-up. It can cover up even the worst outbreaks.

Taking these few extra steps with acne skin care can make a world of difference in your flare-ups.

Facial Massage

Massage helps the skin to absorb oils and creams easily. It relaxes you. It relieves tension. It restores energy to your body by stimulating the blood flow.




Pour a small amount of the blended oil into the palm of your hand and gently apply all over the face. Avoid your eyes.

With the backs of your hands, gently tap the skin around the jaw-line and underneath the chin to stimulate the skin cells.

Apply small circular movements to the chin area, using your thumbs. This will tone, help circulation and eliminate toxins.

Make an "oooh"-shaped mouth. Massage either side easing out fine lines.

With your fingertips, press along the top of the cheekbones and massage outward up to the temples to release toxins.

With the middle fingers, apply pressure to points above the bridge of the nose and underneath the eyebrows. Hold for 5 seconds and smooth across from the inner to the outer corners of the eyebrows and continue up to the temples.

To relieve tension, apply firm pressure at either side of the temples, and rotate backward.

Stroke up the forehead to the hairline with the palms of the hands, smoothing out fine lines.

Eye Treatment

 

The skin around the eyes is much thinner than the skin on the rest of your face. This skin requires extra care to ward off signs of ageing.

Skincare recommendations
Use an eye cream or gel both at night and in the morning. Apply it only along the orbital bone. (It is the bone directly under the eye). Gently pat it on, being careful not to drag the skin.

While relaxing with a face mask on, close the eyes and cover with cotton pads soaked in rose water, or soothe with 2 slices of fresh cucumber.

Treat your eyes while you have a face mask on. Soak two cotton-wool pads in cold camomile tea and place them over your eyes.

 

Treat sore eyes caused by exposure to the sun, wind or chlorine with a soothing eye bath. Mix 1-2 tablespoons of rose water with 150ml distilled water. Use this solution to give a bath to your eyes.

Puffiness around your eyes is caused by a build-up of toxins or excess fluids. Press gently along the eyebrow and around the eye socket with your middle finger. This will help reduce any swelling by stimulating the lymphatic system. For a cooling and soothing effect, store an eye cream or gel in the fridge and gently pat it onto the delicate skin around your eyes.

Decleor Expression de L'Age
Relaxing Smoothing Eye Cream

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expression de L'Age Relaxing Eye Cream is designed for the first signs of aging. It preserves the youthfulness of the eye contours by treating wrinkles, fine lines and expression lines, visible dark circles, dehydration lines and irritation.

 

Erno Laszlo TranspHuse Eye Refiner

 

 

 

An age fighting, moisturizing eye cream which provides a healthy glowing look and helps improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This luxurious cream also protects against and reverses the effects of environmental stress. Rich in cranberry seed oil, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and vitamin E, eyes will appear younger and firmer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sothys Dark Circle Eraser

 

 

Sothys Dark Circle Eraser (All Skin Types) a powdery emulsion in a universal shade enriched with active ingredients to immediately hide dark circles. After fifteen days use the appearance of dark circles is greatly reduced.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thalgo Silicium Eye Cream

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thalgo Silicium Eye Cream, rich in hyaluronic acid and marine silicium, lifts the eye area, effectively fills fine lines and wrinkles and corrects signs of fatigue (puffiness and dark circles) resulting in refreshed and younger-looking eyes. The fresh, melt-on-the-skin texture of Thalgo Silicium Eye Cream leaves a soft and velvety feel to the skin with no oily film. Infused with delicate aromatic rose tea.