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Tips on Nurturing Silky Soft Skin

vrosenbaum — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:59:44 +0000

When you ask around about how to get soft skin, the first thing people will suggest is a moisturizer. Some might get technical and suggest an emollient. Here you will learn what those words mean and you’ll get some advice about softening.

Moisturizers and emollients are sometimes thought of as the same things. Technically, they are a little bit different.

Emollients are substances that actually soften and soothe. Often emollients have moisturizing effects as well.

Several mechanisms of action are attributed to emollients. They may work by the process of occlusion; act as a humectant or as a lubricant.

When it comes to the skin’s health and protection, the process of occlusion … Read Full Article

What Vitamins are Good for Skin Problems?

vrosenbaum — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:43:38 +0000

The basic vitamins for skin problems are A, C and E. But before you start taking a supplement or buy a cream containing them, read this article. The advice could keep you from making the problem worse.

The benefits of A and E for the skin’s health are not well understood. The benefits of C are well known. So, let’s start with that.

Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is a necessary cofactor for the body to produce strong collagen fibers. You may have heard of collagen. It is one of the things responsible for the skin’s elasticity, firmness and color.

As we age, collagen production slows down naturally. During our youth, our … Read Full Article

Do Wrinkle Creams Work Against UV Light?

vrosenbaum — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:53:19 +0000

Do wrinkle creams work to protect against UV light? That’s a new question. Most people just want to know if a cream can really get rid of wrinkles. Here’s why you should care about the protection of UV, even if all you thought you cared about were wrinkles.

UV rays are the invisible ones. UVB causes sunburns. You can usually tell when you have had too much of it, because your skin gets red and hot.

UVA causes hyperpigmentation, age spots, wrinkles and skin cancer. You can’t always tell when you have had too much UVA. We don’t even know how much is too much.

Many of the anti-aging lotions on the … Read Full Article

Collagen Face Cream Has No Anti Aging Effects

vrosenbaum — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:06:59 +0000

A collagen face cream is no more effective than petroleum jelly. The most it can do is improve the skin’s moisture content by helping to prevent moisture loss. It is not actually a moisturizer, neither is petroleum jelly.

Supposedly, Marilyn Monroe applied petroleum jelly to her face every night before going to bed. There is a fairly popular myth that applying petroleum jelly nightly will prevent wrinkles. The opposite is actually true.

While petroleum jelly would help to lock moisture in the skin after a shower, it will eventually cause excessive dryness, because it repels moisture. Petrolatum and mineral oil are the same things. Check your face creams and body lotions for … Read Full Article

Liquid Collagen Supplements as a Skin Care Remedy

vrosenbaum — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:26:50 +0000

Liquid collagen is sold as a dietary supplement in the US and other parts of the world. The claimed benefits include easier weight loss, stronger fingernails, better looking hair and younger looking skin. Here you will learn about the “actual” benefits.

Many dietary supplements may be good for the health of your body inside and out. It is always wise to consider what you eat, as well as the things you use on the outside of your body, when you are trying to improve your skin’s health or appearance.

Personally, I take a good multi-nutritional supplement that includes most of the amino acids needed for the body to produce collagen and other … Read Full Article

Pro Collagen Cream – The Latest in Natural Skin Care

vrosenbaum — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:21:10 +0000

The myth that a collagen cream can improve your skin’s health or reduce wrinkles has been debunked by numerous experts. The creams have been around for years and most people know they don’t work. The latest things are the pro-collagen creams.

Pro-collagen creams stimulate the production of new cells and elastic fibers. Some of those cells will produce pro-collagen molecules, which means that the levels of the protein in the skin should increase. The benefits should include thicker, firmer and smoother skin.

A variety of compounds are used in the pro-collagen creams. The benefits of the finished moisturizers depend on the concentration of active ingredients and the inclusion of cheap fillers or … Read Full Article

Complete Report on How to Get Healthy Skin Naturally

vrosenbaum — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:29:49 +0000

Here you can learn how to get healthy skin naturally. You will see advice about what to eat, how to sleep, how to avoid sun damage and what kind of skincare products to use. It’s a complete guide for a healthier you.

What to Eat

What you eat affects the health of every organ of your body. Being the largest organ of the body, what you eat has a tremendous affect on your skin’s health.

You need to be sure to get enough of the nutrients necessary for the production of new skin cells and fibers. Those nutrients include amino acids from proteins and vitamin C. The average person needs about a … Read Full Article

Affordable Skin Care That is Endorsed by Celebrities?

vrosenbaum — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:32:18 +0000

Affordable skincare products being endorsed by celebrities…can that be true? Celebrity-endorsed items usually cost more than they should. Here’s how to get the best price on high quality cosmetics.

Another celebrity introducing her own line of cosmetics inspired this article. This time, the celebrity is a famous daughter, boxer and singer who will remain nameless. She is a beautiful woman, but that does not qualify her to develop effective skin care products or judge the safety of existing ones.

It all seems to start with the fragrances. Everyone likes to smell nice, but the average woman uses about a dozen different health and beauty aids every day. Each one of them usually … Read Full Article

Natural Skincare Products & Ingredients You Can Find At Home

vrosenbaum — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:35:30 +0000

Natural skincare products could be a good choice for people with sensitive skin, eczema, allergies or dermatitis, along with anyone else. Not all naturally occurring cosmetic ingredients are safe, gentle and non-allergenic, however.

In this article, you will learn which naturally occurring ingredients are most and least likely to cause an irritation or other adverse reaction. There may be dozens of health and beauty aids in your kitchen, right now. Here are just a few examples.

Sugar can be used for exfoliating. Olive oil can be used for moisturizing the skin and conditioning the hair. Lemon juice and baking soda can be used to whiten teeth and nails.

Honey has antioxidant and … Read Full Article

Professional Prescription Skincare Products Aren’t Better Than Natural Alternatives

vrosenbaum — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:55:28 +0000

Professional skincare products are not necessarily any better than those sold solely to consumers. My sister recently received a cream from a dermatologist and was told to apply it three times a day to a burn. When she read the label, she saw that the primary ingredient was petroleum jelly.

Dermatologists should be well aware that petroleum jelly provides no healing benefits. Researchers proved that many years ago to force manufacturers to stop making outrageous claims. When it was first introduced, it was hailed as some sort of miracle cure.

Scientists worked hard to prove that petroleum jelly does not help heal burns. In fact, the opposite is true. Burns take longer … Read Full Article