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Natural Moisturizer – How to Find a Quality Natural Face Moisturizer

October 17, 2011

No matter what age you are, dry skin is a common and frustrating problem. but as you age, it tends to be more of a common occurrence. Let’s go over what needs to be done if you want to find a quality natural face moisturizer.

First of all, why does skin dryness occur, especially when it becomes a constant problem?

As you get older, your skin produces less quantities of collagen and elastin. These are the two most critical proteins in the skin that keep it firm, elastic, and moist. As less and less collagen and elastin are produced, skin dryness becomes more of a constant problem.

But using the right natural face moisturizer can drastically improve the moisture of your skin. It’s just important to realize that some natural moisturizers are better than others, generally because of the ingredients used.

Many cheap moisturizers contain certain ingredients that can make your skin even worse. A common ingredient that’s more harmful then helpful for your skin is mineral oil. Mineral oils clog the pores, lead to acne flare-ups, and even prevent the skin from effectively eliminating toxins. The only reason that it’s included in so many moisturizers is because it’s so cheap.

But understand that every kind of oil won’t clog your pores. Essential oils like macadamia oil, avocado oil, and grapeseed oil are non pore clogging oils that hydrate and replenish your natural oils lost throughout the day.

So what other kinds of ingredients should you look for in a quality natural face moisturizer? well since it’s essential to keep your collagen and elastin levels high, you must get a natural moisturizer that contains an ingredient that stimulates collagen and elastin production. in turn, your skin will be more firm, elastic, and moist.

The natural face moisturizer I personally use contains a new Zealand ingredient called CynergyTK. And as far as I know, it’s the only natural ingredient that stimulates collagen and elastin inside the body. most skin care products will actually use collagen and elastin protein as ingredients, but these molecules are too large to be absorbed through the skin.

Another key ingredient to look for in a quality natural face moisturizer is wakame. Wakame is a Japanese ingredient that will keep your skin very smooth and hydrated. being loaded with antioxidants, it will also protect your skin cells from damaging free radicals and UV rays.

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Best Foundation For Oily Acne Prone Skin – And Did I Mention Cheap Too?

September 24, 2011

It ran in my family that we have oily skin, so it’s a genetic thing and I cannot do much to change it. I have tried a lot of methods to make my skin less shiny, from the home remedies like using apple cider as a toner to medical method like taking birth control pills. those methods did make my skin look a bit less oily and shiny but the excess oil was still there and it always gave me a dirty feeling and I felt very unconfident sometimes. My skin was also very prone to acne and even though I tried a lot of over-the-counter products, my skin only improved for a short period of time and then those red and inflamed spots appeared again like mushrooms. That’s why I have been very careful with choosing makeup, especially foundations. I always buy those that claim to be oil free and normally opt for medium to full coverage. I did find some good foundations which do not break me out and provide a medium and pleasant coverage. As I am saving up for going back to university again, I cannot afford all the expensive and high-end brands like Estee Launder, Shiseido, Lancome so I only go for over-the-counter or medium priced products. Below are the list of the best foundations for oily acne prone skin to me:

Bourjois happy Light Foundation: Don’t be fooled by the word light in the name, it’s actually a medium coverage foundation. This Bourjois foundation in fact covers all of my blemishes. I have mild acne with some tiny red spots on my forehead (the most oily place) and this foundation covers up everything I don’t even have to use any concealer many people claim that this foundation is oily and can only be used on dry skin girls. I totally disagree. it feels nicely on my skin and is very easy to apply and even though my skin looks a bit shiny after around 5 hours, it is still great compared to many other high-end products. I cannot find it in any local store so normally I search and buy it off from eBay or from Strawberrynet.

Everyday Minerals: this is my second holy grail This is a mineral powder foundation and I normally buy it through their official website. The price is a lot cheaper compared to Bare Minerals. I used before and the coverage is a lot better too. it has never broken me out and always gives me a velvet and smooth finished coverage. I look like I don’t wear any makeup at all using this foundation. However with this foundation, I still have to use some concealer on any bigger and noticeable spot.

Bourjois 10-hours sleep foundation: I love this foundation. I always use it when I don’t need to look flawless. This is more of a tinted moisturizer but still provides quite good coverage. it is very liquid like and easy to spread. However, I don’t recommend it if you live in a very hot and humid area as it can make you look a bit oily after some hours. To make up for that, it gives a very natural coverage and never breaks me out I normally don’t use any moisturizer, except when the weather is really dry. I don’t use primers also as I had bad experience with it (most of them broke me out). I usually only wear these foundations alone, and settle with Rimmel Stay Matte Powder (I love this pressed powder so much, it doesn’t break me out, controls the oil extremely well and at $5, it’s a steal).

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Palmer’s Fade Cream Review – Does it Really Work?

August 29, 2011

An oily skin needs to be kept clean and dry to prevent the appearance of acne. But it is not always possible to do so. The result is unwanted, unpleasant acne appearing all over the face. This is even more common among teenagers. People go to all lengths to get rid of acne, and in sheer frustration, even pick deep into the skin leaving terrible scars on the face as the skin dries.

This cream is an indispensable tool against skin discoloration, dark colored scars or tissue damaged by acne. Daily usage of Palmers Fade Cream visibly improves the looks and texture of previously problematic areas of your skin. Teenagers or people with genetic dark shades around the eyes can finally look and feel prettier: a well deserved prize for making the right choice of skin products.

Palmers skin fade cream should be applied twice daily at night time in order to obtain maximum results. within a week some users have achieved facial brightness. There skin has become more supple and younger looking. However, the cream should not be applied with make-up because it is very oily and your make-up might run off. Remember to use a sun-block while stepping out in sun.

If Palmers fade cream is applied regularly for a period of 4 weeks, you can see dramatic improvements. Your skin will become lighter and baby-like. you won’t be using make-up to conceal those dark spots and will be complimented constantly on having such a dazzling complexion.

There are a few disadvantages of using Palmers skin success fade cream. it contains hydroquinone at 2%, and Octisalate at 3%. Hydroquinone is a bleaching agent that is known to be carcinogenic. On the whole the ingredients of this product are linked to cancer and reproductive toxicity. it also violates the standard guidelines and warnings set by environmental agencies.

Due to its ability of enhanced skin penetration, changes at cellular level can occur. moreover, it can cause skin and eye irritation. Natural components are too mild to be effective when the skin is so badly damaged.

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What can i do to prevent pimples and acne?

August 14, 2011

i suffering from these pimples & acne since last 3 years.some says dont care abt it its because of hormonal change,nd some tells different ways to cure it..t tried many things bt nothing works on it…waat to do??? plz help me!!

dont eat any fatty foods… it could be better if u consult skin specialist

This is an old incan method. next time to ejaculate, save the excess and smear it on your face. If that doesnt work take feces and eat it and that should do the trick. best of luck d00d!!

Diet change, drink more water, exfoliate skin 3 times per week.
check out: reverseyourskin.com for skin and healthy diet advice

Diet – eat foods less acidic and take a daily fish oil suppliment (omega 3) controls hormones and breakouts
Water, water, water… cleanses toxins that otherwise come out in our skin and exfoliate build up from surface of skin.

Try Milk of Magnesia as a facial mask . Apply it before you shower and wash it off while you`re in there . It sounds crazy to use a laxative on you face but a friend of mine shared it w/me and it`s been working for me ever since . I buy the kind from the dollar store .I hope you don`t think it`s too silly to try because it really works .

I use papaya kojic and licorice base soap and cream which are
available online. these work wonders. Maybe it will work on you too.
Try searching it through Google 'shopaholic's bargains'

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With the Information Given, Is There a Disease or Something That I Could Have or what can i do? 10 points!?

July 12, 2011

here is a little bit about me and my past…
*i am 18 and finally moved to the city
*long, thin face
*unhealthy complexion/pale (in a bad way), blotchy skin, acne still (one giant zit has been on my chin for over half-a-year)
*had horrible allergies as a kid and could hardly smell until 16…mainly allergic to trees, pollen, dirt…my mom raised me in the woods despite knowing this:(
*i cried a few times a week since i was little (not anymore though cuz i moved out on my own)
*i never went a week without being yelled at…and i was a really good kid so it was for no reason
*i was teased for being ugly growing up…teeth, hair, complexion,etc
*had bad teeth until i got braces
*i feel cold very easily and usually my hands feel like ice
*ingrown hairs on chin (only a couple)
*my mom was a single mom and had a stress problem so she yelled at me all the time and got involved with messed up people and forced them into my life…i'm actually very traumatized and resentful.
*what i know of my dad is he is a sociopath, mean, and drug dealer etc…not sure if he ever did drugs…was in jail for years for selling cocaine
*i made my own lunches for school since 1st grade usually consisting of crap like yogurt, a juice box that i never drank since i didnt like apple juice or fruit punch…:/ and some fruit and a LOT of candy
*i am thin though and only 4'11"
*my nails are dry and brittle and seem to grow in layers..i never had fake nails nor went to a salon.
*i have wrinkles already and look old for my age by YEARS
*droopy, thick eyelids
*tend to have clogged ears
*get backaches a lot from constant laborious work as a kid with hardly any breaks
*i was the only kid i knew who hated Peter Pan because i hated being a kid.
*some people i miss for years, but many people i don't develop a strong bond with.
*i hate being alone.
*have had a fuzzy birthmark on side of my forehead since birth
*i always felt like an outcast…
I have wondered for a while if i have something wrong with me….like a disease or if my upbringing made me how i am today or…i just have such poor body image…even when i was the exact right weight for my height my mom said stuff like "LET'S go on a diet" to include me in feeling bad as usual. i feel so ugly and old compared to other kids my age…even adults. people tend to mistake me for being much older than i am…:(
thanks^^

Your problem is low self esteem. Never have I seen a person lay out their flaws in dot point format like you have and I find it disturbing. Sounds to me like your mother may have thrown her insecurities onto you which is an irresponsible thing to do. These flaws you list are what others have told you I bet, and I suggest you take that list and fix everything on it. Get a make over, see a doctor about skin care, go with a GF and by some new clothes that suit your body, go out and socialise and get an honest opinion on your looks from ppl who are not trying to make you responsible for their s**t like your mother obviously has. We all have flaws and supermodel Elle MacPherson was once asked what her worst feature was and she very wisely said she would never say coz then everyone would look at it. She played up the positive and down the negative. Another thing you could do is write your mother a letter and give her her s**t back. Tell her how she made you feel and tell her she can deal with her own issues and not make you her fallguy. Tell her if she wants to speak to you she can do so with respect or she can go directly to hell. Dont just accept these things as truth and make them a part of who you are. You are out on your own now, time to be good to you and forget about all the bad. You own your life now noone else, so live it to the best of your ability, that is your only responsibility to you.

wow it sounds like you have had an extremely hard 18 years. please if you can see a D.R to become healthy also see a therapist to talk about what you have been through.I didnt have it easy my self growing up so i know it can mold you as an adult please dont let it.good luck to you sweetie :)

Congratulations, guy, you've made it to the city and look what you've survived.

A long, thin face is not unusual. An unhealthy complexion/pale (in a bad way), blotchy skin, acne still (one giant zit has been on my chin for over half-a-year) could be due to diet or not enough sun exposure – just a little can help. For the zit try ordinary Neosporin.

Allergies can be treated with a host of over the counter and/or natural remedies. see if you can find an allergist in your area – try a clinic. Check out a health food store and see what they have available for your particular allergies.

Some moms are just plain stupid – that's a human trait.

Crying a few times a week since you were little (not anymore though cuz i moved out on my own) was probably childhood depression.

Your parents probably yelled at your because your idea of a good kid and their idea of a good kid were worlds apart. most of us adults had bad childhoods – focus on your future, now.

Teasing is a normal part of the teen years – everyone is a dork – some are more dorky than others – others still are total douches with nothing better to do than be douche-like. Again, focus on your future and making you the best you you can be.

Braces – be glad you had them and it is over.

Cold hands and feet could be a low thyroid. have it checked with a simple blood test.

Ingrown hairs on chin – check the way you shave. use very warm tap water, a clean washcloth each time, a new razor every time and shaving gel or cream.

"*my mom was a single mom and had a stress problem so she yelled at me all the time and got involved with messed up people and forced them into my life…i'm actually very traumatized and resentful." Focus on your future, dude, seriously. Get some talk therapy – either with a doctor or a support group. Don't let her sickness make you sick, too.

"*what i know of my dad is he is a sociopath, mean, and drug dealer etc…not sure if he ever did drugs…was in jail for years for selling cocaine" Again, focus on you and your future. You can't change this, so learn from his mistakes and your mom's mistakes. Therapy is a good idea.

"*i made my own lunches for school since 1st grade usually consisting of crap like yogurt, a juice box that i never drank since i didnt like apple juice or fruit punch…:/ and some fruit and a LOT of candy" Well, you were raising yourself – what does a kid know if an adult isn't there to guide them? Vow to never let your kid do this to themselves.

"*i am thin though and only 4'11"
*my nails are dry and brittle and seem to grow in layers..i never had fake nails nor went to a salon.
*i have wrinkles already and look old for my age by YEARS
*droopy, thick eyelids
*tend to have clogged ears
*have had a fuzzy birthmark on side of my forehead since birth"
This does sound like a syndrome or genetic issue to me. Check out symptoms.webmd.com/ for more information.

"*get backaches a lot from constant laborious work as a kid with hardly any breaks" this could, however, be related to a genetic problem/syndrome that is affecting your bones.

"*i was the only kid i knew who hated Peter Pan because i hated being a kid." Don't really blame ya for this – life can suck sometimes.

"*some people i miss for years, but many people i don't develop a strong bond with." not unusual.

"*i hate being alone." me too, sometimes, but I think of it as not how alone I am, but see it as a chance to get to know myself better and get closer to my creator.

"*i always felt like an outcast…" no one can make you feel badly unless you give them permission – so said Elly Roosevelt.

I have wondered for a while if i have something wrong with me….like a disease or if my upbringing made me how i am today or…i just have such poor body image…even when i was the exact right weight for my height my mom said stuff like "LET'S go on a diet" to include me in feeling bad as usual. i feel so ugly and old compared to other kids my age…even adults. people tend to mistake me for being much older than i am…:(
thanks^^

Well, you can't change your past, but you can do something about your future. the decisions you make for yourself will help you or hurt you, but it is all up to you.

You're more normal than you think – just give yourself a break.

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Anyone know a good body acne treatment?

June 29, 2011

So embarrassing but I have body acne, not bad, but I get pimples on my shoulders, chest, back, upper thighs and butt. does anyone know a good treatment? I know proactiv is good, but I don't know if it works for the body. and I don't want to spend that kind of money for something I haven't heard of and don't know if it works or not.

Hey, Acne no More is the most complete, honest and straightforward guide to beating acne available today. it tells it like it is and offers a better alternative to what the big pharmaceutical companies would like to sell you and does a much better job of clearing your skin. it is, in my opinion, money well spent, especially since this program costs a fraction of what you would spend on prescription medications or “celebrity-endorsed” programs that don’t work as well
This program is designed to address the hormonal problems and toxic overloads that cause acne in the first place and fixing that doesn’t happen overnight. The prize, though, is worth the effort, and one nice bonus is that by following the program you will probably notice great improvements in your overall health. still, clearer skin in 7 days and permanently clear skin in just two months is good in my book. try it to see if it works for you bit.ly/bSicye

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Best concealer or cover up for skin discoloration from acne?

June 15, 2011

i went to the dermatologist today and he recommended water based, non comedogenic cover up from Neutrogena, because they make makeup for sensitive skin. I have some red spots from acne that are impossible to cover up it seems. They arn't actual acne though, just what's left after it's gone away. you can still see it when i use other concealers. Please let me know of good cover ups, and how to know which shade to get. They are expensive and i don't want to get the wrong shade.

has to be
-Water based
– comedogenic
-preferably neutogena, not tooo expensice.
i'm certainly non paying over 15 dollars.

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Is it ok to do an at home chemical peel right after using a facial steamer?

June 12, 2011

Chemical peel and Facial steamer?

if you have bad acne , DO NOT steam your face , it can activate dormant oil glands causing you to break out even more ! i wouldnt recommend doing a chemical peel either , just wash your face with a mixture of :

2 tablespoons of amber light honey
2 tablespoons of cleanser and
3tablespoons of water ,

also try a mask before washing your face , if you have serous acne , use a thick creamy yet delicate mask for senstive skin ,and for normal to slightly oily skin use an apple peel mask

It depends on the manufacturer's directions for the chemical peel. however, at the salon we let clients steam for only 8 minutes before the chemical peel. I would just read the directions…

Use the facial steamer to a minimum if you are going to use the peel afterwards. If you have sensitive skin, I don't recommend it. Overdoing your face can cause terrible breakouts and redness.

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