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Herbal Skin Care: Top Herbs for Natural Skincare

lady363 » 01 August 2009 » In Skin Care » No Comments

Skin care is not a new topic; it has been around since ancient times, when herbal skin care was probably the only way to take care of skin. However, modern skin care has transformed in a big way. Traditional herbal skin care routines have been replaced by synthetic/chemical-based skin care regimens. The herbal skin care recipes which once used to be common place are in disuse today, and even unknown to the mainstream population.

The transformation from herbal skin care to synthetic can be attributed to three things – our laziness the fast pace of modern life, and the commercialisation of skin care. Even herbal skin care products have been commercialised. Commercial herbal skin care products are mixed with preservatives in order to increase their shelf-life, hence making them less effective than fresh mxtures made at home. However, things change fast and now more people are opting for natural and herbal skin care routines. But still, none want to make them at home and hence the commercial market of herbal skin care products is on the rise.

So what are the herbs of herbal skin care?

Aloe vera, which is an extract from Aloe plant, is one of the best examples of herbal skin care product. Freshly extracted aloe vera is a natural hydrating agent that helps in soothing skin. It also helps in healing cuts and treating sun burns.

A number of herbs are known to possess cleansing properties. Dandelion, chamomile, lime flowers and rosemary herbs, are a few examples of such cleansers. Their herbal skin care properties get invoked when they are combined with other herbs like tea.

Antiseptics are another important part of Herbal skin care. Lavender, marigold, thyme and fennel are good examples of herbs that are known to possess antiseptic properties. Lavender water and rose water also form good toners.

Tea plays an important part in herbal skin care. Tea extracts are used for treatment of skin that has been damaged by UV radiation.

Oils prepared from herbal extracts present another means of herbal skin care. Tea tree oil, Lavender oil, borage oil and primrose oil are some popular oils used in herbal skin care. Some fruit oils (e.g. extracts from fruits like banana, apple and melon) find use in shower gels (as a hydrating mix)

Herbal skin care is good not only for the routine nourishing of skin but also for treatment of skin disorders like eczema and psorasis. Most herbal skin care products don’t have any side effects (the most important reason for preferring them over synthetic products) Moreover, herbal skin care products can be easily made at home, hence making them even more attractive.

So you can see why herbal skin care is the way to go. However, this does not mean that you totally discard synthetic products. The fact is that some skin orders call for the usage of clinically proven non-herbal skin care products and medications.

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Anti Aging Skin Care Products Work Wonders

lady363 » 30 July 2009 » In Anti Age » No Comments

 

If you watch television a lot, you will notice that there is a great deal of advertising for anti aging skin care products. The reason is that with the population aging, more people are concerned about looking old, thus the need for products that will stall the effects of age on our skin. However, this is not something new that has taken over society.

Even ancient civilizations were concerned with the entire aging process as they had their own treatments to try to stop it.

Obviously, we cannot stop the aging process; however, anti aging skin care products will help you keep your youthful appearance longer than normal. Many people just cannot age gracefully and resort to surgical means to keep their appearance youthful…in a way. Frankly, if you look at someone who has undergone Botox treatments, it looks as though they are completely devoid of expression, almost plastic like.

Thanks to advancements in modern technology, the latest anti aging skin care product on the market are much better than they have ever been. You can find natural products or synthetic products, whichever your preference may be at this time.

However, keep in mind that just because a product is marketed as a good anti wrinkle cream, it does not mean that it actually does anything good for you. Legitimate customer reviews are always a good sign that a product actually does what it says it will. Another test is for you to try the product yourself and form your own opinion.

One of the best anti aging skin care products is actually sunscreen. By protecting yourself from the sun’s harmful rays, you will go a long way in keeping your skin looking and feeling soft and smooth. Do not believe a product that promotes miracles.

Some people have found that a chemical based cream can cause serious side effects. Some people are also allergic to synthetic creams. For this reason, many people are turning to natural products to help clear up wrinkles and facial lines.

In conclusion, choose an anti aging skin care product that works best for you. What works for you, may not work for someone else.

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Extraordinary Skin Care Tip – Regaining Young Skin Was Never This Easy!

lady363 » 29 July 2009 » In Skin Care » No Comments

There are hundreds of skin care products flooding the market every month and they all claim to be effective. Here is the best anti aging skin care tip that shall eliminate all the doubts in your mind and shall give you crystal clarity on what is the best option for your skin health.

If you want to permanently get rid of skin aging symptoms like wrinkles, fine line, saggy skin, age spots and dark uneven skin complexion quickly and effortlessly – then the best alternative for you is to find an anti aging solution that contains natural ingredients that counter the primary causes of skin aging. This is the most fundamental skin care tip.

The ingredients are the heart of any skin care product. That is what determines whether the anti aging solution shall be outstanding and effective or it shall be totally futile and useless.

The biggest reason for skin aging is the loss of vital youth giving proteins called collagen and elastin from your skin. They are responsible for giving us firm, elastic, pliant and supple skin.

Here’s a quick medical fact. As you begin to age around the late twenties, your skin begins to lose around 1.5% of its collagen and elastin fibers each year. And you don’t need to lose all 100% of these skin proteins to get wrinkles and fine lines.

So, that’s the reason why we start to lose our skin firmness and suppleness as we start to enter our thirties and forties. And the secret skin care tip for anti aging is exactly the opposite of this.

The secret anti aging skin care tip is that you should find out such natural ingredients that stimulate the production of your own body’s collagen and elastin. As the body resumes its abundant production of these vital youth giving proteins, wrinkles and fines lines shall disappear just like an ice cream melts in the sunshine!

Here is another super cool skin care tip that not many people know about – Don’t get into the collagen skin cream trap. A lot of people get into this misconception that if collagen is good for the skin health, then using skin care creams with collagen in them shall be good for anti aging and skin rejuvenation.

But, this is far from the reality. Scientific evidence proves that the collagen molecule in skin creams is too large in size to penetrate the skin cells.

And collagen containing pills are also equally futile. Its structure is too complex to assimilate in the collagen matrix found in our body. Thus collagen based creams, lotions and pills are all a sheer waste of money. Stay away from them.

Thanks to innovations and developments in modern medical science, such natural ingredients have been pioneered that work magically in anti aging and rejuvenation. Cynergy TK is one such ingredient that has its origins in New Zealand.

It stimulates natural production of collagen and elastin proteins in the skin. This leads to new skin cell regrowth! It makes the skin smooth, young and radiant. It improves the skin’s moisture retention significantly and gives it brand new elasticity.

It is even used by the Hollywood celebrities to maintain their gorgeous young looks, but this is not a skin care tip that they would share with you!

Visit my website to find out more interesting skin care tips and amazing natural ingredients that you should look out for and a detailed list of harmful substances that you should be avoiding in the best skin care anti aging products, so that you can regain a beautiful, young and vibrant skin most effortlessly.

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Lotions vs Skin Care Creams

lady363 » 29 June 2009 » In Skin Care » No Comments

There is no dearth of skin care creams and lotions in the market. Name an ailment, and you will find hundreds of skin care creams, lotions and other products for it. As a result of ongoing research and due to ever increasing demand, the number of skin care products seems to be on the increase. Skin care lotions and skin care creams are the most popular forms in which these products are available, and there always seems to be a debate on which form is better?

Well, there is no definitive answer to this. It seems more like a matter of personal choice. However, greasy creams are surely less popular as compared to the non-greasy (or less greasy) ones. Since the application of skin care creams is easier, they seem to be preferred (over lotions) in cases where the skin care product is not to be removed immediately after application. So, skin care creams seem more popular as moisturisers than as cleansers or toners. For toners, lotions seem to be preferred over skin care creams. There are some skin care creams that acts as toners too, but generally the toners are available in liquid form only. For cleansing, lotions and skin care creams are equally popular; however, the tilt seems more towards lotions.

Creams are known to be most effective in keeping skin moist; hence, the most popular form of skin care creams is moisturisers. Due to the same reason, a lot of people tend to associate skin care creams with dry and sensitive skin. Though it is true to a certain extent, skin care creams are not used only for dry skin, they are also used for making products for oily skin e.g. vitamin A creams and sulphur creams that help reduce the rate of sebum production.

Skin care creams are also used for products that cater to skin disorders especially for disorders that require the application of product over a small localised area. This is again due to the fact that skin care creams are easier to apply (without wastage) on the affected area. However, in cases where skin needs to be washed using a medicine/product, lotion is a better choice. Mostly, the manufacturers too realize this fact, making it easier for you to choose between a lotion and a skin care cream

Eye-creams and anti-ageing creams are other examples where skin care cream is preferred over its lotion counterpart.

Whatever your choice be (cream or lotion), knowing how to use it effectively, is more important than anything else.

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Tips for Grooming and Skin Care

lady363 » 09 June 2009 » In Skin Care » No Comments

“Make up and skin care” is generally regarded as women’s forte. Men seldom indulge in Make up and skin care. Many men do care for their skin but make up is really alien to most men. Treating make up and skin care as different topics wouldn’t make sense; after all, make up will work only if the skin is healthy. So how do you exercise make up and skin care, together? Here are some tips for make up and skin care:

* Always have skin care on mind, whether you are buying products for make up or actually applying them onto your skin after you have bought them. So what you are buying is a make up and skin care product, not just a make up product. Check the ingredients to see if it contains things that you might be allergic to. Also check if it contains high concentration chemicals that can harm your skin.

* “Make up and skin care” is also about testing the products before using them. So, apply the make up on a small patch of skin e.g. earlobes and check how your skin reacts to it.

* Keep track of expiry date on your make up products and never use them beyond the expiry date. In fact some products (e.g. vitamin C based products), if not stored properly, get spoilt much earlier than the expiry date.

* Cleanliness is an important part of make up and skin care procedure. Sharpen your eye-liners regularly and keep all your makeup equipment clean at all times. You might fix a date, each month, for overhauling of your equipment. As part of cleanliness, your make up and skin care procedure should also include keeping your hair clean at all times.

* Nail care is another important aspect of make up and skin care. Use a good quality nail polish and always keep your nails clean. Once you are done with cleaning and polishing your nails, you should rub in cuticle oil at the edges of the nail.

* If you have deep-set eyes, you should use a liquid eye liner instead of a pencil one. This will prevent smudging at the deep edges of your eye-lid.

* If you have a skin disorder e.g. acne, you should not apply heavy or chemical based make up. Consult your dermatologist if you are not sure about the make up products that you can use while you have acne or other skin disorder. Never try to squeeze pimples/ acne. Remember that make up and skin care should not conflict each other.

* Use a mild make up remover (instead of just washing it away).

* Another important make up and skin care procedure is the following golden rule: Never sleep with your make up on

* While applying a deodorant, make sure that you maintain the recommended distance between the nozzle and your skin (as mentioned on the deodorant pack).

So, make up and skin care should always go hand in hand. Do not try to treat make up and skin care differently.

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