Skin Care Advice

Let’s face it…an internet user can expect to view countless bits of advice. Among that advice, he or she is bound to find at least one skin care tip. What credence can an internet user attach to any of those skin care tips?

Without a doubt, some skin care tips have been posted online in order to sell a particular product. Still, other online advice has come from those who simply want to share valuable information. When a website has access to information from medical experts, then that website can be counted on to come forth with a beneficial skin care tip.

Such a tip could provide the answer to one or more pressing questions. Suppose, for example, that an Internet user wanted to buy something that could counter the effects of aging. He or she would want to learn how to obtain such a product. If he or she has decided to make such a purchase at an online storefront, then that Internet shopper would probably have other questions.

He or she might want to know what to expect following the arrival of that product. A well-meaning website should indicate that those who purchase a skin care product need to have gauze of cotton swabs available. In order to prevent unwanted problems, the application of a skin care product should take place with the aid of either gauze or cotton swabs.

For those who purchase any type of skin care product deserves information on the extent to which that product has been associated with particular side effects. Has it made skin more sensitive to sunlight, to wind or to cold? The answer to that question should show-up in the online information about that same product.

Is the product advertised online available in a generic form. The purchase of a generic product can save a consumer a fair amount of money. Yet one helpful website has posted an interesting skin care tip. One website has cautioned women against using their savings to purchase lots of new cosmetics.

That website has advised women who have saved by purchasing a generic product to buy some products for cleaning the skin. A wise user of any skin care product first cleans the surface on which he or she plans to dab that product. The need for cleanliness belongs in a special category of skin care tips-those that are too often overlooked or ignored.

After reading this article, you will have a good understanding of what my top five skin care tips are.  Why are there so many skin care products on the market? The reason is that there is a lot of money to be made by cosmetic companies. The unfortunate thing is that this also means that some companies will use cheap inferior ingredients in order to make a buck.

In order to make an informed purchase, the best of the skin care tips that I can give you is that you should become knowledgeable of ingredients that are effective and ones that are to avoid. If you use natural products then you can be assured that you are getting safe and effective ingredients.

Thus, my first and most important skin care tips is that you should have some knowledge of what the ingredients are and you should be using natural products.

My second of the top five skin care tips is that you should drink plenty of water. You need water to help keep your skin hydrated and to prevent it from drying out. So many people miss this important fact.

You should avoid some certain ingredients altogether. Thus, number three of my top five skin care tips is to avoid ingredients such as mineral oil, fragrances and parabens. All of these ingredients can potentially harm your skin. Parabens are potential cancer causing agents. They are used as preservatives to prolong the shelf life of the creams and lotions.

The fourth skin care tip involves smoking. Smoking can cause a lot of damage to your body, although not much is mentioned about the damage it causes to your skin.

The last of my top five skin care tips is to protect yourself from the suns ultraviolet rays. Ultraviolet rays can be very damaging to the skin. They can cause free radicals to form, which is a result of oxidation. Only natural skin care products containing powerful antioxidants can repair the damage caused by free radicals.

If you want to achieve beautiful healthy skin then use natural products and follow my top five skin care tips above. If you would like more information on the most effective natural ingredients to use, please take a minute and visit my website today.

Instead of getting your guy tube socks or cologne for his birthday, why don’t you go for something that will actually make an impact in his life? If your man is like my man, he has probably never used herbal skin care products in his entire life. That’s shocking to us women I know, but it’s perfectly normal for a man.

In general, men don’t obsess about getting older.

Your man probably doesn’t notice wrinkles or lines when he glances in the mirror after shaving. He has more important things to worry about – like taking care of his family. But, as the nurturer in your man’s life you should take an interest in how he is aging.

How his skin looks is usually a good indicator of how healthy he is. Does he have dark circles under his eyes? Bags too? Well, they are often caused by stress and lack of sleep. Maybe you can persuade him to relax on the weekends and go to bed earlier. Maybe he needs to unload some of his work frustrations and wants someone to listen. You should be that person.

Does he have really dry, rough skin? Men who work outside, exposed to the elements all day, often experience dry skin. Maybe you could buy him new sun-blocking sunglasses for those blazing summer days. Or look into medicinal herbs for skin. You’re a better shopper than he is and you’ll get satisfaction from helping your man.

Your man may not worry about a wrinkle or two, but I bet he wouldn’t mind looking younger. It’s just that he’s probably too embarrassed to buy herbal skin care products on his own. Or ask you for advice on what to buy. Even with the rise of the metrosexual man in today’s world, there still is a stigma about men using an anti-aging (beauty) cream.

Now, you may not know exactly which herbal skin care products will be best for him. You’ve been buying women’s skin creams all these years. Well, skin is skin. The most powerful medicinal herbs for skin work equally as well on both men and women. But there is one point of difference.

Men suffer from skin inflammation and redness more than women. Your man shaves the sensitive skin on his face every day. This causes irritation. So I recommend looking for medicinal herbs for skin that address this problem. One of them is witch hazel – it naturally soothes skin. It’s also good for treating shaving cuts, abrasions, and sunburn.

I dedicate a page on my website to discussing skincare ingredients, the most effective ones and some harmful ones. Buying herbal skin care products for your man may seem risky (will he use them?), but I bet he will appreciate it. It shows that you want the best for him.

Shrinking pores involves using an alcohol-free toner daily, a clay mask twice a week and topical acne medication at night. Shrink pores on the face withtips from a professional makeup artist in this free video on skin care. Expert: Kim Haertl Contact: www.austinmakeupartist.com Bio: Kimberly Haertl has worked and been trained as a makeup artist and skincare consultant by major cosmetic brands such as Chanel, Lancôme, Shisedio, La Parire and Dior. Filmmaker: Todd Green

Men and women nowadays are more knowledgeable and careful in choosing the best skin care products for them. They have been well-informed by the help of media, the television and the internet as well.

We have been very conscious of how we look and how healthy our skin is. Before, only women are considered vain but time made men somewhat conscious of their skin and how they present themselves in front of other people. Men are more fortunate over women in terms of their skin. Men’s skin is at least 20% thicker than that of women’s (technically speaking). They enjoy the benefit of getting fewer wrinkles than women, that’s why men tend to look younger through the years more than women do. Today, there had been more and more skin care products specifically made for men. Some men think that skin care is a girl thing though. On the other hand, men should be equally aware of how their care for their skin as women.

Attention, all men out there or women who cares for their men: here are some must-haves for men for a better and healthier skin:

1. Use Sunscreen. Exposure to the sun certainly is healthy but an overdose of which may cause burns, early aging and even cancer. An ample amount of sunscreen before you go out would do the job.

2. Cleansers. Keeping the skin clean, dead skin-free and free of oil also makes your skin free from acne and irritations. For men with oily and sensitive skin, special cleansers may be needed, although most men opt for the simple soap.

3. Retinoid. Using retinoid helps keep your pores unclogged and it may even help out with skin aged by excessive sun exposure.

4. Use Razors. Razors nowadays have 3 or more blades which when used shave away all the dead skin cells from your face. For some though, these razors may cause ingrown hair which is unsightly on your face. In this case, use of electric shavers may be considered.

5. Aftershave. Use of aftershave is essential to men. The best aftershave is the one that has no alcohol content as it dries off your skin. Choose those with disinfectants and moisturizers to keep skin soft and smooth and prevent you from having blackheads or ingrown hair.

For women, there are a lot of products to choose from, considering everything from price range to the effectiveness of the product. Here are some suggestions which you might want to consider:

Face Cleansers. Cetaphil is one product most dermatologists recommend because it has no harmful chemicals, fragrance that irritates the skin. If you are looking for something with shea butter, try Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser. It leaves your skin clean and moisturized. For oily skin, Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash is for you as this is soap and oil-free. You may also try Clinique Wash-Away Gel Cleanser and Lancôme Clarifiance Oil-Free Gel Cleanser. I you have normal to combination skin; try Dove Essential Nutrients Self-Foaming Cleanser. It combats oil and removes dead skin cells. For aromatherapy lovers; Bloom Facial Cleaners is for you. It has the scent of lavender and grapefruit oils. For sensitive skin; on a tight budget; Avon Clear Skin Foaming Cleanser is best or the Aveda All-Sensitive Cleanser. Blemished skin? Neutrogena Pore-Refining Cleanser is for you, it does not dry your skin. If budget is not a problem, try Murad Acne Kit. It has a cleanser, a pore-cleansing gel, an exfoliating lotion and a spot treatment.

Moisturizers. Moisturizers when applied should feel smooth, smell and feel good. It should not be irritating and you should not feel any burning sensation when applied. If you have dry skin, look for the presence of glycerin, dimethicone and hyaluronic acid in your moisturizer. Dove Sensitive Essential Day Lotion is very light and is free from dyes and fragrances. For those who want natural ingredients, try Lancôme Absolute Night Treatment. It contains sea algae, soy and wild yam extract. Crème de la Mer is the best in this category. If you have oily skin, look for a moisturizer that is oil-free not non-pore clogging. Some products in this category include: Olay Complete All Day Moisture Lotion UV Defense Combination/Oily, Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 15, and Lorac Oil-Free Moisturizer. For those who have normal/combination skin, a gel type is best like the Aveeno Positively Smooth facial Moisturizer and the Clarins Hydration-Plus Moisture Lotion SPF 15.

So, before buying any kind of beauty product; first, know your skin type then remember all the harmful ingredients you should look out for.

It’s an urban myth that skin goes to sleep at night. So let’s FACE THE FACTS.

There are a lot of reasons why skincare products need to be applied at night. In fact, it can be easily argued that nighttime products are more important than daytime, because that’s when the skin repairs itself.

During the day, skin is bombarded with wind, makeup, pollution, sweating, and all of this exhausts the cells. Why? Because the sole purpose of skin is to protect our bodies from outside insults and contaminants. So during the daytime, the skin is busy defending itself from these environmental factors. That’s why, during the day, we apply products that strengthen, hydrate and protect with skin with antioxidants (topically and systemically) and UV protectors. At night, it’s ready to get ready for another day. That’s the time when the cells renew themselves and need to be activated with key ingredients like retinol; surface repair agents, such as ceramides; and anti-inflammatory agents, such as botanicals. These all work together to create skin that is brighter, more even-toned, and hydrated.

So nighttime products are different from daytime products, because the skin’s needs are different. Many active ingredients in skincare products have a relatively short life, and are deactivated by sunlight. So the really important ingredients—the really good stuff—is rendered useless. So by nighttime, there’s no residual value. Products need to be reapplied. During the daytime skincare products are rubbed off, sweated off, washed off, wiped off. Or they’re completely absorbed. Moisturizers last only 3-4 hours. Medical treatments require application 2-3 times every 24 hours. I’m a proponent of saturating the skin with active and powerful ingredients so that it’s nourished throughout the day and night. Nighttime products are heavier, to restore essential moisture, reduce wrinkles and repair the skin. They provide what we call barrier protection—to prevent transepidermal water loss (dehydration). Then in the morning, your skin is supple, revitalized and smooth. The active ingredients used in nighttime products are better able to stimulate and up-regulate cell turnover so that fresher, brighter, healthier skin can emerge. Nighttime is a perfect opportunity for controlled release of active ingredients over a 4-6 hour period. It is also a good time to layer products which may not be possible during the daytime if makeup is to be applied overtop. Finally, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the importance of cleansing as a part of a night- time skincare program. Many people, I’m convinced, take the short-cut of not removing their make-up before retiring. Our faces are never covered, they’re always exposed to all kinds of environmental pollutants. Cleanse your skin, faithfully and thoroughly to remove the dirt and surface oils. It’s important for everyone, but critical for women who wear cosmetics. Sounds a bit extreme, I know, but you may even want to do it twice. It’s that important.

You may be tired, you may be stressed. But nighttime skincare is important. And it only takes a minute.

Zein Obagi, MD

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