Anti-Aging Skin and Body

Archive for May, 2009

1. which is better liquid foundation or minerals powder? and why
2. i get spots easily as my skin is sensitive what are ways to prevent this as im only 15, please list any brands that can help me that are also cheap.
3. what are the best products to remove my makeup that is good for sensitive skin?

Help if possible, thankyou. x

sorry I'm a little busy

I recently have moved to a new apartment. The dry heat is brutal. My skin has been drying up. I got a book at Barnes and Noble on homemade skin care with all raw or natural ingredients. Some of it is hard to understand. Does anyone know a good source where I can buy these natural ingredients, like vitamin ester C, alph lipoic acide, DMAE, cold pressed carrier oils, beeswax, quality essential oils and flower waters??? I am hoping to save some money. Thanks!!

Emily's Oils & Essentials is a supplier of Aromatherapy products. The C, acid and DMAE aren't available from Emily's Oils, the other items that you are looking for are.

I formation and advice is available at eoils.net. You can use the interactive search engine to identify products that are appropriate for your needs.

Most women are obsessed with taking care of their skin. They spend hundreds and thousands of dollars to make their skin look young, healthy and vibrant. The cosmetic and skin care industry has been having a heyday because no matter how the economy goes down, women will always spend for beauty to maintain that youthful look.

Advancement of technology has, too, been contributing a lot in improving the skin care industry by coming up all sorts of machines for skin treatments and medications. There are ways for predicting facial lines and wrinkles, pimples and treatments to prevent them from coming out or for medicating acne problems. Products like moisturizers, creams, facial wash, exfoliants and toners are continuously popping out of the market to somehow offer answers to different skin problems.

But most women these days cannot afford such hi-tech medications and treatments and just rely on their own skin care regimen hoping the products they have can at least solve half their skin problems away. Actually, you do not have to spend so much as celebrities do.

Your simple skin care routines at daytime and nighttime may just be the right choice. You just have to be guided on the products you use and of course your basic knowledge of your own personal skin type. It is important to know if you have very sensitive skin or not because anything that you might apply on your skin may lead to a high or a disaster. It is always best to take care of your skin using natural organic ingredients and products. You may even have them inside your kitchen rather than going to skin shops that often offer hi-end products.

Accurate information from credible sources can also be a great help. Skin care for young and aging women vary because as your skin matures, it becomes more and more vulnerable to physiological changes and environmental factors. Therefore, you need to be very careful in your application of treatments and medications.

Taking care of a 20-year old skin

After the adolescence stage, your acne problem has diminished leaving the skin of a young lady with a youthful glow, healthy, acne-free and vibrant. This is the stage when your skin is at its lovely peak. But this is no reason for you to lax in your skin regimen. It is at this stage that your skin needs most care because it is maturing meaning skin cell renewal drops to 28%, your dead skin cells does not come off easily and your skin becomes more vulnerable to external conditions making it a little bit drier.

The best way to take care of your skin at this stage is to regularly exfoliate your skin to eliminate old skin cells and start growing new ones. Also, avoid direct sunlight. It is better to inform you that exposure to sunlight accounts for most of the aging problems. If you cannot avoid going out in mid-day, be sure to bring an umbrella with you to cover up your skin and use a good natural moisturizer and apply it before and after your exposure.

Be cautious, too, of your smoking habits because this also contributes to the dullness of your skin. Smoking does not allow oxygen to get into the outer layer of your skin thus causing a premature aging effect meaning unwanted wrinkles around your mouth and god knows where. If you cannot quit smoking, be sure to counteract its effects by a regular cardio-vascular exercise.

Taking care of a 30-year old skin

If at 20, you are cautious in taking care of skin, much more during this stage because the external factors like pollution, smoking and sunlight start affecting the dermis making skin cell renewal even slower, collagen fibres loosening thus wrinkles are starting to appear.

At this age, it is very important that you have already regularized your skin care regimen which includes exfoliating, cleansing, moisturizing and protecting your skin from direct sunlight. It is also good to maintain a well-balanced diet – regular intake of vegetables, fresh fruits, grains and fish, foods that are rich in antioxidants like Vitamin A, B, C and E. An abundant supply of these nutrients help the skin rejuvenate, repair itself, produce collagen, moisturize and stay healthy. Maintain your food as natural as possible and avoid those that are processed.

If you are drinking, try to lessen your habit already because alcohol has a bad effect on your skin. Alcohol deprives your skin of the needed nutrients and can cause the appearance of the red spider veins on your cheeks.

One of the most inexpensive skin care regimen that can be advised to you is drinking lot of water in a day at least 3 liters. It maintains your skin’s moisture. Try to also be cautious of your water intake. Only take filtered water to avoid excessive impurities like chlorine enter your body system.

Exposure to sunlight

Since direct exposure to sunlight is the primary cause of premature aging, it is best to know how you can protect yourself while outside under the sun.
– Avoid sunlight exposure after 10 am as the heat becomes fiercer at mid-day. – Always bring with you your sunscreen and apply it whenever you are outside, sunbathing or skiing. – Keep in mind to wear clothes that will protect you from the harmful UV rays. – Always drink plenty of water. – Do not strain yourself too much with strenuous activities especially on a hot day. – If you do get over-heated or sunburned, do the following procedures: – Cool yourself under a lukewarm bath – Apply a cold compress on your head and neck – Have a glass of cool water beside you and sip frequently – Take a rest – Loosen tight.

If you religiously follow all these skin care regimen, then you do not have to worry of wrinkles soon. In fact, you may allow growing old gracefully and accept that your youthful skin will fade naturally and slowly enough to enjoy your life as a young woman and welcome your aging happily.

Lee Dobbins
http://www.articlesbase.com/non-fiction-articles/the-right-way-to-take-care-of-your-skin-69332.html

Everything we do everyday exposes our skin to the elements. The hot sun, city pollution, dead skin–all these combine and steal the young life-glow we all have. This maybe so, but there’s hope. An all natural skin care regimen using facials can help rejuvenate our skin.

A facial, done once in every 7 days, cleanses, deeply massages, and even steams your face. For extra skin nourishment apply a face pack afterwards.

Cleansing

In facial skin care, you need to pay attention to the cleansing part. It’s important because you have to worry about the facemask, which you can only put on deeply cleansed skin. If you want to do your own facial at home, it’s advised to use natural skin care products like cleansing milk or cream.

If your skin is oily, try a mild soap with water that’s lukewarm; these will remove the oily layer on your skin. For dry skin, put some facial cream on a cotton swab and wipe your face.

Facial Massage

What melts away your tension, soothes, and unclenches your tense muscles, is the facial massage. When massaging, use oils or some talcum powder and do not massage inflamed skin or bruised areas. Before choosing a natural skin care massage cream, you need to know your skin type and whether it’s dry, oily, or combination.

Use an upward motion when you massage, from the inner side into the outer side, with little pressure when massaging around your eyes. For maximum results, keep massaging for 15 minutes and, afterwards, wipe the cream off with a cotton swab.

Steaming

Steaming opens up your skin’s pores, which allows it to benefit from the face mask. Boil some water in a wide-mouth pot; put a towel over your head and let your own skin soak up the steam from the pot. Be sure to add in the pot some rose-petals, peppermint, and marigold. Cover the edges of the pot with your towel, so your face gets all the steam; pat dry after 5 minutes.

Applying Face Mask

The last step in a facial is applying the facemask. You can make your own facemask or buy it from a store. A facemask often includes natural skin care ingredients such as lemon juice, orange peel, cucumber, and curds. If you wish to use a commercial facemask, make sure to follow the instructions.

When applying the mask, avoid the area around your eyes, just let the mask touch your neck and face. On your eyes, place cotton swabs previously dipped in some rose water; this will feel refreshing.

Lie down or sit in a comfortable position and relax. After the mask has dried, wash your face with lukewarm water, peel the mask off, and apply moisturizer or cream to your face.

Always remember that the crucial part of a facial is the facemask. The facemask reinvigorates your skin, takes out dead skin cells, loosens blackheads, takes away dirt and allows your pores to breath. So go ahead and make facials a part of your natural skin care routine.

Rebecca Dalmat
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/natural-skin-care-brighten-your-skin-with-facials-508787.html