Archive for November, 2007

Skin Care Scrubs

Saturday, November 10th, 2007

Skin care products wouldn’t be complete without face masks and scrubs. Masks primarily function to sooth and replenish while scrubs are best as exfoliants. Facials can play a vital role in helping keep skin healthy and glowing. Body scrubs are a spa experience you can create at home. Making your own body scrub is very easy to do. You should only make enough for one use or at most four uses. Clay face mask draws up the natural skin care component in clay to cleanse and purify the skin. It is actually a drying mask that draws out impurities from under the surface of the skin. The goal of this type of mask is to tighten, revitalize and activate skin circulation, giving the skin a youthful and vibrant glow.You can make your own body scrub from the ingredients you probably already have on hand.

Exfoliate ingredients include sea salt, epsom salt, white sugar, brown sugar, cornmeal and oatmeal. The wet ingredient is either an oil or vegetable butter or liquid soap. A cream face mask is a moisturizing mask that revitalizes and hydrates the skin. It may contain organic skin care exfoliation agents to help cleanse skin pores, remove waste and toxins and fight free radicals leaving the skin more velvety and luminous. Organic facial masks may contain generous amounts of botanical freshener like rose floral water and calming sea algae to double act as toner. Scrubs work by removing deeply ingrained dirt and grime to leave skin soft and clear. The good ones are made up with the grinded core of the peach fruit or almonds. The natural granules remove dead skin cell and blackheads.

Scrubs are a great, inexpensive and effective way of thoroughly cleansing your entire body while providing it with an overall skin care treatment. Some body scrubs use small beads, which work to gently remove dead skin without causing harm or irritation. If your skin is oily this is the ideal homemade scrub. Take 4 table­spoons of chickpea powder. Add to this, half tablespoons of turmeric power, a few drops of rose water and milk to make a thick paste. Rub it all over the body. Apply baking soda on wet face using circular motions. Make a mixture of 1 tsp walnut powder,1/2 tsp honey, 1 tsp lemon juice and scrub your face with it. Other scrubs mash a piece of papaya, then add 1/2 tsp brown sugar and rub your face with it. Leave it on for 20 minutes and rinse well.

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Cold Weather Skin Care in the Winter

Saturday, November 10th, 2007

The cold winter months are upon us and if we are not prepared, the skin will suffer. When taking care of the skin in the winter, focus should definitely be on protection, moisturize, and repair.

Protecting our skin is very important especially in the winter months, since the cold air is harsh and drying. Equal care should be taken to guard the skin from the suns harmful rays during these challenging months.

A good sunscreen can be found at your local drugstore that should be applied to all exposed areas. Paying special close attention to the facial skin. A SPF of 30 or higher is a good idea. The best anti-aging treatment for your skin is a good sunscreen. Using it in the winter is equally important since the sun is still strong. We also have to take into account that if there is snow on the ground, it acts as a huge reflector, reflecting even more heat and sun onto us.

Moisturizing the skin in the winter is essential. Moisture can be lost quickly in the winter. The skin becomes dry and may even start to crack and cause lines to form prematurely. Using a good moisturizer especially on the face is crucial. A optimum moisturizer should be non-greasy and should be worn under the sunscreen. It’s a good idea to carry a moisturizer with you when out to apply often.

The skin is constantly repairing itself. We can help it along by providing protection and nourishment. A good diet consisting of fruits and vegetables can make the difference in your skin and how it appears. Also supplementing with a multivitamin rich in vitamins and mineral nutrients will ensure that your skin gets what it needs to repair itself.

Wearing a repairing moisturizer at night can continue the repair process while you sleep which is when your body is doing the most healing and repairing.

Taking care of our skin in the winter will help preserve the appearance of aging. when you protect, moisturize, and repair the skin, you can be assured that your skin as at it’s best.

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Danielle Sims explored her library of alternative health, herbal books, and aromatherapy books and created a blueprint for making her own body wrap formulas at home. Now she offers this information in an e-book entitled Wrap Yourself Slim: Body Wrap Exposed. Monthly newsletter is also available at her web site. For more information go to Body Wraps Exposed.

Practical Skin Care Tips For Winter

Saturday, November 10th, 2007

The holidays are right around the corner and the air is crisp, fresh and dry. While the cooler temperatures and reduced humidity levels are welcome to many, your skin and hair may suffer without some routine maintenance.

By simply browsing your local or online drugstore you’ll find plenty of skin care products designed to protect and moisturize your skin. You might also find some helpful ingredients in your own kitchen cupboard. Take a look at some of the most popular ones:

1) Tea tree oil is absorbed quickly into the skin and contains both anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.

2) If you’re looking for an all-natural teeth whitener, deodorant or body powder, baking soda comes in handy. Another little-know use involves mixing the soda with water and using to remove buildup from styling products used on your hair… a great alternative to harsh clarifying shampoos that tend to dry out hair.

3) An unlikely treatment, maple syrup can be used on the face as a mask or on hair as a conditioner. Look for pure syrup and get ready to experience fabulous moisturizing results.

One of the most important things you can do this and every winter is to take appropriate steps to protect your hair and skin from the elements. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

1) Hands need special attention because they have thinner skin than the rest of your body. Take care to use quality hand lotions or creams each time you wash your hands. Also wear gloves when exposed to cold weather or harsh chemicals.

2) Don’t forget to take care of your entire body just because it’s winter-time and you’re covered from head to toe in sweaters and other cold-weather clothing. Exfoliate and moisturize as if every day were shorts and t-shirt weather. You’ll look great when those days are here again!

3) Wear sunscreen always… even in the winter. If you’re outside, you need it. Period.

4) Protect your hair and cut down on static with a rich conditioning product. The type you use may need to change for a few months out of the year.

5) Use a lip conditioning product to keep lips from chapping or cracking. Not only is it painful but also not the most attractive.

Most of all, enjoy the changing seasons and look for ways to modify your skin care routine and get the best look possible year-round. With just a few changes, you can have great-looking skin and hair all year long!

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Ellen writes frequently about health and beauty topics and loves to help others determine the best skin care product for their particular situation. She truly believes that life is too short not to pamper yourself with the best body, soul and facial skin care treatments available.

Skincare For Men - Men Are You Caring For Yours?

Friday, November 9th, 2007

Skin care basics aren’t just for women.

A good skin care regimen is essential for men as well. What is the difference between men’s skin care and women’s skin care? The only real difference is that men shave. Otherwise, the basics are pretty much the same. However, not all products are made the same.

Skin care essentials made with natural ingredients are an excellent choice all around.

Some products that are used to clean the skin contain harsh chemicals and can strip the skin of much-needed natural oils and moisture. The chemicals can also leave a detergent film behind which can irritate the skin and cause breakouts.

Men have oilier skin and larger pores than women.

Daily cleansing is vital to healthy skin. A good scrub, one that invigorates your skin without tearing it, is a good choice. Toning and moisturizing after cleansing are the next steps to great looking skin. When considering a toner, choose one with the least amount of chemicals. One that contains around 5% glycolic is best and can be used daily to keep skin firm. This also helps your skin to fight off the effects of the many pollutants in the environment today. The moisturizer you choose should, once again, be one with natural ingredients.

Make sure to hydrate your face and neck on a daily basis.

Moisturizing helps to prevent wrinkles as men age. Vitamin E and Aloe Vera are great natural moisturizers. Don’t miss the area under the eyes, where age will show before anywhere else on the face. Keep Vitamin E capsules on hand and use the pure vitamin E under the eyes for an intense moisturizing treatment.

Every person has a different skin type.

Whether you have oily, normal or dry skin, it is important to ex-foliate regularly to remove dead skin cells. Also, after shaving, men need to apply a moisturizer that doesn’t contain alcohol or has an intense scent. Sensitive skin is especially prone to react negatively if harsh chemicals are used. Go with something that contains chamomile or another soothing natural ingredient. Lip balm with an SPF of at least 15 is a good way to protect and hydrate your lips.

Facials aren’t just for women.

Men benefit just as well from either a home facial or a spa facial. If you go to a spa, the professionals there can tell you how to best care for your skin type. You are never too manly to NOT go to a spa and have a facial done. Everything is based on how you look these days.

Men who care about their skin need to actively protect it from the elements.

Stay hydrated by drinking at least eight glasses of water a day. Exercise is vital to healthy skin since it increases the amount of oxygen traveling to the skin tissues which can ward off premature aging. If you are going to be in the sun for longer periods of time, protect the skin with a block containing at least 15 SPF or higher. You‘ll protect yourself not only from unsightly brown age spots, but skin cancer as well. Sunglasses protect your eyes from overexposure to the sun too.

Skin is affected by our diet and our habits.

Try to stay away from anything in excess. Moderation is the key when it comes to alcohol consumption, smoking, and eating. Stress and fatigue also affect our skin in negative ways. A good night’s rest is important not only to function well, it is great for healthy skin too! Eat foods that are high in Vitamin E and Vitamin C, or take supplements to get your daily recommended dosage. Its time for all men, young and old to start caring for their skin and start today , its never too late!

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Facial Cleansing for Specific Skin Types

Friday, November 9th, 2007

Cleansing is a vital step in your skin care regime. Proper cleansing with products specific for your skin type will improve your overall appearance. Daily cleansing is important to remove dirt and bacteria, sweat, air pollution, excess oils and in addition cleansing exfoliates the skin surface to promote circulation.Proper cleansing starts with clean hands. This prevents the transfer of bacteria to your face. Apply your cleansing cream at the forehead and then sweep the cleanser over the face, lips, and neck. Massage the cleanser into your skin in a gentle circular motion. Eye make up can be removed with specially formulated eye creams, as some facial cleansers are not suited to be applied to the eye area. Thoroughly rinse your face with cool or tepid water (not to hot or to cold). Extreme hot or cold water can cause flushing and break sensitive capillaries in the skin. Hot water will open the pores and expose these pores to environmental pollution and dirt.

The best cleanser is those that clean the skin without stripping them of the natural fatty oils that protect and waterproof the skin. Removing excess oils in the skin can be accomplished without harsh soaps and strong cleansing creams that dry out the skin. This drying affect leaves the skin exposed to bacteria, cellular damage, and prone to fine lines and wrinkles due to lack of moisture.

Below are easy recipes for various skin types:

Normal Skin

No matter what skin type, choose mild liquid or soap gels for cleansing your face. Soaps made for bath, body and hands tend to be drying no matter what skin type and should be avoided on the face and neck. When buying store bought cleansing creams look for avocado, coconut, or wheat germ. These natural ingredients are suitable for normal skin types. In addition, below is a facial cleanser for normal skin types:

Gentle Facial Cleanser

1/2 cup oatmeal or cornmeal
plain yogurt (add enough yogurt to form a paste)
Mix ingredients to form a paste. With your fingertips and in an upward circular motion, gently massage the paste into your skin. Rinse with warm water and then apply a toner and moisturizer.

Dry skin

First, stay away from hot water when cleansing the face and neck. The hot water opens the pores and extracts the natural moisture quickly. Your cleansing creams should contain non-detergent ingredients that will rinse off easily. When selecting your cleansing cream look for products that contain natural ingredients such as almond, olive or jojoba oils. Below is an easy cleansing recipe for dry skin types:

Honey Cleanser (For Dry Skin)

*Castile soap
1 Teaspoon Honey
Wet face. Pour a little castile soap into the palm of your hand, add honey. Mix honey and soap into a lather, wash face.

*Castile soap is made from vegetable oil as opposed to animal fat like other soaps. Oils used in castile soap include olive, coconut, almond, hemp, and jojoba

Oily skin

Avoid wax-based cleansers, as they are prone to clog pores. An easy recipe for oily skin is as follows:

3 tablespoons oatmeal
2 teaspoons witch hazel
a few drops of water
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Natural Skin Care and Natural Sources for Skin

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

Natural skin care is the care of the skin (the largest organ of the body) using naturally-derived ingredients (such as herbs, roots, essential oils and flowers) combined with naturally occurring carrier agents, preservatives, surfactants, humectants and emulsifiers (everything from natural soap to oils to pure water). The classic definition of natural skin care is based on using botanically sourced ingredients currently existing in or formed by nature, without the use of synthetic chemicals, and manufactured in such a way to preserve the integrity of the ingredients. Natural skin care goes beyond the application of products on one’s skin. jojoba, safflower oil rose hip oil, shea butter, beeswax, witch hazel, aloe vera, tea tree oil, and chamomile is natural sources for skin care. Honey’s natural antioxidant and anti-microbial properties and ability to absorb and used extensively in skin care treatments as they help to protect the skin from the damage of the sun’s rays and rejuvenate depleted skin. Aloe vera is also use for skin care. Aloe is the ultimate skin care treatment. It soothes, it softens and it moisturizes. Aloe-containing creams, gels, and ointments are used for minor burns, sunburn, cuts and abrasions, wounds, and frostbite.

Shea butter can provide healing for conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, stretch marks, and dermatitis. Shea Butter is naturally rich in a number of vitamins such as Vitamins A, E, & F. Shea butter is a particularly good moisturizer because it penetrates the skin quickly, while leaving it feeling soft and smooth with no oily residue. Jojoba skin care is a natural remedy. Jojoba is a natural moisturizer for the skin. The oil is similar to the natural sebum of whale. Raw shea butter offers the highest amount of anti-aging nutrients. This shea butter has not been exposed to a refinement process, therefore all of its natural skin care benefits remain intact. Shea Butter melts and is absorbed easily into your skin carrying all of its healing and protecting properties with it. Shea butter is a particularly good moisturizer because it penetrates the skin quickly, while leaving it feeling soft and smooth with no oily residue.

Vitamin E has been getting a lot of attention lately for the treatment of acne and acne scarring. Vitamin E may be helpful in a faster recovery from acne. Ayurvedas practices the belief that there are three basic principles or humors born out of five basic elements that exist in nature. Safflower oil is great for adding to skin care products and replacing harsh chemicals. Safflower oil has a very high percentage of linoleic acid. It, therefore, helps to moisturize, nourish and restructure the skin. Tea tree oil or melaleuca oil is a clear to very pale golden color essential oil with a fresh camphoraceous odour.
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Skin Care Tips - Care for Normal Skin

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

Normal skin is neither oily or dry. The skin is fresh, clear and supple. The pores are neither too tight or too large. Normal skin types can tolerate the vast majority of skin protection creams. With proper skin care your fresh appearance is easily maintained. Makeup looks smooth and lasts well; may experience minor breakouts related to a “big night out”, hormones, or stress. Normal skin has an even tone, soft, a smooth texture, no visible pores or blemishes, and no greasy patches or flaky areas. This type of skin has a clear, fine-textured, supple and smooth surface which is neither greasy nor dry. There may be occasional pimples in women just before menstruation due to increased hormonal activity, which makes the sebaceous glands overactive. Normal skins can also be ‘Normal-To’s’ as in normal to oily or normal to dry. Wash your face with cleansers that are designed for your normal/normal-to skin type.

Apply moisturizer more frequently to dry skin. Use oil-absorbing makeup to reduce shine. Normal skin requires is cleaning it twice a day with a mild baby soap and water and toned with something mild, like rose water. Washing your face with plain refrigerated yogurt every night makes most acne cases vanish within a few days.
Fruits and vegetables do help a lot in keeping our skin smooth and supple. They help us ward off infections so that our skin remains blemish free. They contain essential nutrients, which can help give our skin that rosy glow indicative of good health. To give your skin that extra nice glow, try extracting the juice from half an orange or a piece of tomato. Apply this on your face using a lightly massaging action and leave it on for a few minutes.

Avoid touching your skin as much as possible. Avoid direct heat on the face-including that from blow dryers. Make-up on your eyes should be removed before going to bed with an oil based eye make-up remover. Drinking 8 glasses of water a day is essential to healthy skin. Smoking is another dangerous enemy causing your skin to look pasty and giving blackheads a chance. Cool your skin with a freshening toner : wonderful in hot weather and refreshing in cooler. Don’t rub your skin around the eyes, we don’t want to encourage any wrinkles. Skin can be exposed to hundreds of different chemicals a day. A solution which can often help is to be careful of products you use in your home, changing to organic or natural cleaning materials.

Normal Skin care Tips

1. Avoid direct heat on the face-including that from blow dryers.

2. Always use a mild, oil-based moisturizer under makeup to help retain surface moisture.

3. Soap and water are perfect for lifting and removing dirt.

4. Get enough sleep. Around eight hours should do the trick, you will look so much better minus the dark circles and eye bags.

5. Drinking 8 glasses of water a day is essential to healthy skin.

6. Avoid alcohol and Smoking because it giving blackheads and acne.

7. Aloe vera is used for softning the skin.

Because your skin has unique needs, HumiNature has developed several different face care product regimens to provide the best possible care for your particular skin type. Each is based on completely natural, non-soap cleansers, alcohol free toners and balancing moisturizers. Each is gentle, hypoallergenic and helps prevent and/or repair damage.

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Essentials of Facial Beauty

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

Beauty regimens are normal for ladies for it is one way of maintaining their vivacity and prettiness. Women tend to apply several creams, lotions and use different soaps and beauty care liquids in order to attain their desired complexion or maintain their very own smooth and silky skin.

At this moment, not only women are meticulous and particular in their skin tone and looks but also men who are conscious of their appearance and how they will carry themselves and interact with other people.

Nowadays, a face pack does not only cleanse your skin and pores but it also helps in maintaining the tautness and balance of your skin. There are different face packs according to your skin type, so choose the one that suits you.

Dry Skin Pack
The dry skin is usually flaky and dull looking around the eyes and cheeks. That is why it needs to be motorized well. Wash your face with milk and oatmeal instead of ordinary soap since the milk moisturizes and nourishes the skin while the oatmeal acts as an exfoliate agent.

To have extra moisturizer, make a pack with a mixture of ten almonds, two spoons oatmeal, four tablespoons of full cream milk, two spoons china clay, juice of half a lemon and one mashed avocado. Apply it gently on your face then leave for twenty minutes. Dampen cotton wool with cold milk and wipe it off. Finally, splash your face with cold water and apply light moisturizer.

Oily Skin Pack
The oily skin has active sebaceous glands that secrete more oil leaving the skin greasy and dull thus it attracts a lot of dirt which then clogs the pores. It definitely needs a thorough cleansing routine to remove the surface grime and unclogged the pores.

You need a pack that rejuvenates, tightens and exfoliates skin. You can mash six strawberries with a teaspoon of Brandy, two spoons of breadcrumbs, two spoons of fuller’s earth and a few drops of rose water. Mix those well then apply a thick layer on the face and neck and leave it for twenty minutes.

Strawberries have Vitamin C and certain acidic properties they leave the skin sparkling clean. The breadcrumbs help to exfoliate dead skin while fuller’s earth will tighten the pores and brandy would help to add some glow.

Combination Pack
With this type of skin, usually the nose and forehead are oily then the eyes and cheeks are dry. Cleanse the center zone with an astringent while dab the rest of the face with cold milk then apply a pack made of half a cup of powered, dry peas mixed with three spoons of curd, juice of one lemon and half a cup of papaya pulp. Apply it then leave again for twenty minutes, after rinse off with cold water. Better still to rub an ice cube dipped in rose water over the T-Zone.

Always see to it that your face is clean, free from harsh chemicals and radiantly white and flawless. Avoid exposure in different pollutants and always be protected against ultraviolet rays. Take a lot of care and be extra beautiful inside-out!

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Facial Skin Care Tips For Your Type Of Skin

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

With all the skin care tips and information today, you might think it’s very confusing! All you want is what is best for your skin. It may be overwhelming for you to try to keep up with the constantly evolving technology.

Skin care tip #1 - your skin is unique. If your best friend uses “the most powerful product,” it may do nothing for you, or you might even have a reaction to it.

Before you consider buying any over-the-counter skin care products, there are a few basic facts about your skin you must know. These include:

Your skin type. It is oily, dry, normal, sensitive, or a combination?

Your skin complexion. Do you have fair skin that burns easily or light to medium that may burn? Or do you have a medium tone that usually tans or a darker complexion the only rarely burns? Or is your complexion so dark that you never burn?

Your skin concerns. Do you want preventative maintenance to avoid premature aging? Do you have a skin problem, such as persistent acne , age spots, melasma or rosacea ? You may also have large pores, sun damage, facial wrinkles or fine lines that require special attention. Do you have eye puffiness or under eye bags that will require special care?

Your personal habits. Are you a smoker? Do you spend a lot of time in the sun? Do you take a daily vitamin? Do you consume a well-balanced diet? All these factors will affect how you should care for your skin.

Skin care tip #2 - One of the most essential beauty building blocks is one’s physical health. You should incorporate some simple, but very positive lifestyle habits as: exercise, water drinking and nutritious eating.

Skin care tip #3 - The basic steps to a flawless face consist of two key elements: cleansing and moisturizing on a regular basis.

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What You Should Know About Facial Skin Care

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

Facial skin care take discipline more than anything. You should find a routine that suits you (and you need to stick to your skin care regimen as close as possible). We will see what makes for the best skin care tips and solutions . It’s pretty simple, there are several steps to health glowing skin:

* Cleaning
* Toning up
* Exfoliating
* Moisturizing

If you desire to know where to start first, it’s with cleansing. Cleansing prevents damage to the skin by removing dust, pollutants, grease and extra oil from your skin. Just apply a good cleansing lotion or cream to your face and neck and gently massage it into your skin using upward strokes. Use a soft face tissue or cotton wool to wipe your face in a gentle patting fashion (do not rub). Realize that cleansing is not a once a day proposition, but must occur twice a day, i.e. morning (as part of complete facial skin care routine) and evening (on a standalone basis). Remember to use a water soluble cleansers are the best for inclusion in your facial skin care routine.

Toning is the the optional part of the facial skin care routine. If you clean your skin well you can sometimes bypass toning. If you want to remove all traces of dirt, grease and excess cleanser then toning is for you. You can using toning occasionally i.e. when you have been exposed to particularly harsh environment/pollution, Try the above suggestion instead of making it part of your daily facial skin care routine, .

Exfoliation is again, kind of, optional step in everyday routine for facial skin care. All the same, exfoliation is essential at least once a week (or twice, dependent on the skin type and the environmental circumstances). Exfoliation finds its target in facial skin care routine because of the natural disposition of skin to replenish the skin cells every 3 or 4 calendar weeks. As a facial skin care proficiency, exfoliation aids in getting rid of the dead skin cells that block the pores, thus aiding the skin in the natural process. Still, inordinate or harsh exfoliation can induce damage to your skin; so you need to balance it out.

The following thing in facial skin care is moisturizing. As a matter of fact, moisturizing is the most crucial part of facial skin care routine. Moisturizers keep your skin from getting dry. Dry skin is really undesirable since it cause the upper layer skin to break, leading to dead skin cells. Once again, use easy upward strokes to make the moisturizer more effectual. Moisturizers work the best when applied on warm and damp skin. Thusly do not try to take away all the moisture in the former steps of facial skin care routine.

As well as the conventional facial skin care routine, you ought also exercise the accompanying for facial skin care:

* Utilize suitable make-up remover instead of just washing it away with a heavy gel.

* Give ear to your skin type and the surroundings, when selecting facial skin care products.

* Test a new facial skin care product, by applying it on a short patch of skin e.g. ear lobes.

* Never rub your skin too hard, friction can be bad.

* Employ sun blocker applications for protective cover against sunlight.

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