Tag: skin care
Are There Good Lotions For Stretch Marks?
by Janice Chee on Oct.23, 2009, under Health
Some experts say that the only way to remove stretch marks is by preventing them from forming from the start. One way is by using a stretch mark lotion before rapid weight change or pregnancy. An expensive treatment lotion doesn’t guarantee results, so a cheap alternative can also provide the solution you are looking for.
Many people suffer from stretch marks, men and women included. Most cases are caused by pregnancy, obesity, body building and adolescence undergoing sudden growth spurts. For example, a pregnant women’s belly starts to expand to accommodate its increase in size.
Tearing of the middle layer of skin, called the dermis, when the skin is over-stretched causes stretch marks. They can be prevented with stretch mark lotions which keep the skin hydrated and moisturized, but for some people, it is unavoidable.
Therapeutic Skin Care: Effective Recipes for Beautiful Mature Skin
by Laura Dees on Oct.23, 2009, under Health
Have you always wanted to try the world’s finest skin care product, but found the prices somewhat outrageous? Ever considered making your own? It’s so easy to do, and you can create a formula precisely to match your skin type, with remarkable effective natural and pure botanicals (plant-based ingredients). Making these yourself will give you a skin care product that matches or exceeds the effectiveness of anything you can buy over the counter at a truly affordable price. Try one of these recipes and you may never go back to fancy labels, boxes and prices ever again!
Essential Oils: The Best Skin Care Botanicals
Essential oils seem to have a bad rap — either their some New Age hokey medicine, or something your friend in an MLM is constantly getting you to sign up for to buy. The truth is that essential oils are a particularly concentrated form of natural botanical extract. The science shows these oils to be remarkable healers, with all sorts of actions directly related to healing and maintaining healthy skin. Even more importantly for skin care, they’re readily absorbed into skin cells, offering all their therapeutic properties directly to the dermis. To make a skin care recipe, one simply need choose the essential oils with the desired therapeutic actions, and mix them with “base” oils. And don’t be afraid of the word “oils” — as the base oils have incredible therapeutic effects as well, and are readily absorbed, pleasant feeling, and downright healthy for the skin too!
Organic Skin Care Products: Disease Prevention
by Adriana Noton on Oct.23, 2009, under Health
The sun, a large source of UV radiation, has been scientifically proven to cause problems such as blemishes, wrinkles and even skin cancer. The risk of these ailments is so high that health authorities have issued several warnings and precautionary measures through the years. Skin care products crowd the store shelves these days, all claiming to be the most effective at safeguarding your skin from the harmful a damaging radiation of the sun. Organic skin care products have recently caught popularity among many consumers as well because of their ability to provide the same protection without all the chemical compounds.
You will probably never notice the immediate effects of all the exposure you have had to the sun, but after years of constant damage the effects will be hard to miss. All of those small effects will build up into a much larger skin problem over time. Tumors of the skin are very common in those that haven’t taken precautionary measures to protect their skin from radiation.
In addition, by not taking the time and putting forth the effort to protect your delicate skin from the suns rays you will probably start to notice spots, discolorations, moles, freckles and in some cases even early wrinkles. All of this is a direct result of the damage your skin is receiving from the UV radiation.
Can Moisturizers Replace Eye Creams?
by Adriana Noton on Oct.23, 2009, under Health
When adopting a daily skin cleansing routine, it is important that one takes care of the skin under the eyes. Chemicals in the water, our personal care products, and environmental irritants, can cause severe damage to the skin under the eyes because the skin is very thin in this area. When people look for eye care products they are often faced with a number of choices such as skin moisturizers and eye creams. Many people wonder if a moisturizer can be used as a replacement to eye creams. Both moisturizers and eye creams have their benefits therefore many skin care experts recommend using both in their skin care routine.
As our skin is exposed to eternal damaging substances and free-radicals, it begins to show premature aging, fine lines, wrinkles, and other aging symptoms. This is because the skin is losing moisture, vitamins and minerals, and external harmful matter such as bacteria and toxins are being absorbed. The skin cells start to die and the skin loses its elasticity. The result is poor and unhealthy skin. Skin care moisturizers and eye creams are needed for good skin health.
A moisturizer is a substance that restores and provides moisture to the skin. A high-quality skin moisturizer that uses all natural ingredients, such as an organic skin moisturizer, is designed to rejuvenate, smooth, soften, nourish, and hydrate the skin. There are even moisturizers available that have anti-inflammatory properties. The moisturizer’s therapeutic properties will nourish the skin with essential vitamins and mineral such as Vitamin E that will replenish lost vitamins. As well, these moisturizers can hydrate the skin allowing for improved elasticity which smoothes the skins and helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. They are also beneficial for helping to repair such conditions as damaged, dry, irritated, and flaky skin. The skin will be revitalized, thereby reducing the signs of aging.
