Natural Skin Care » Moisturizers

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

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

Anti Aging Moisturizers Complemented by Diet

vrosenbaum — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:56:26 +0000

The most effective anti aging moisturizers on the market today contain tiny particles of the antioxidant Coenzyme Q10. You’ll learn about that ingredient in this article, but I thought you might also be interested in the benefits of an anti-aging diet.

In order to produce new skin cells and fibers, your body needs nutrients. The necessary nutrients include the amino acids found in protein.

The skin’s cells and fibers are actually made of simple structural proteins containing only a few amino acids. The better anti aging moisturizers contain one of those structural proteins. It’s called keratin.

The recommended dietary intake of protein varies depending on whether or not you are trying … Read Full Article

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Review

vrosenbaum — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:14:38 +0000

Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer comes in a variety of colors. Each has an SPF rating of 20. Is the use of this tinted moisturizer a good idea? Let’s discuss.

According to the cosmetics database of the Environmental Working Group, there are concerns about the safety of the ingredients. EWG rates cosmetic products from 0-10. 0s are given to products containing non-hazardous ingredients. 10s are given to products that are highly hazardous.

The Group gives the regular moisturizing foundation a 5 or moderately hazardous. The illuminating moisturizing foundation gets a 4. That’s not bad, but it could be a lot better.

Some of the ingredients included in the products have been linked to … 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

Nutrients That Can Tighten Skin in Both Supplements and Topical Creams

vrosenbaum — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:10:09 +0000

Omega-3 fatty acids are nutrients that can tighten skin according to a recent study. If you want to see the best results, I recommend you address the problem from the inside out and from the outside in.

The inside out has to do with the foods that you eat and possibly the supplements that you take. Omega-3 fish oil was used in the study above. A popular dermatologist has suggested that eating salmon every day could do the same thing, but that could get expensive.

Atlantic salmon is affordable, but it is known to contain relatively high levels of PCBs, an environmental pollutant that causes cancer and birth defects. Wild Pacific Salmon … Read Full Article

Natural Skincare Fights Aging AND Supports Skin Health

vrosenbaum — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:16:12 +0000

By definition, natural skincare is caring for the skin using only naturally-derived ingredients. As the largest organ of the body, the skin’s health is an important subject. But, it is one that is often overlooked.

We often neglect our skin’s health. We use harsh cleansers and shower too often. We fail to moisturize and forget to wear sun block. We use perfumes and cosmetics containing allergens, irritants and toxins.

The cosmetic industry helped to change the way that we think about caring for the skin. Since the 1930’s, the companies have focused more on immediately improving the skin’s appearance. Caring for the skin’s health was an afterthought, if it was even a … Read Full Article

Natural Moisturizers that Fight Free Radicals for Firm, Younger Looking Skin

vrosenbaum — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:59:14 +0000

A natural moisturizer will do wonders for your skin, by providing it with all of the essential nutrients that it needs. Of the nutrients that organic compounds can provide antioxidants are the most important, as they heal the age producing damage caused by free radicals.

Free radical damage is one of the three major reasons that lines and wrinkles form in the skin, and addressing this problem can take years off of your appearance.

The other reasons that wrinkles and sagging skin develop are the loss of firmness and elasticity brought about by declining tissue production, and tissue and polymer decomposition.

Enzymes take more and more of your tissue and polymer each … Read Full Article

Natural Facial Products with Antioxidants Can Repair Damaged Skin

vrosenbaum — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:46:42 +0000

The natural facial products on the market include cleansers, masks and anti-aging creams. Toners and astringents are available, too. But, most people really don’t need them.

What everyone needs is a good moisturizer. A recent study conducted by the University of Maryland showed that plain old tap water strips the skin’s protective oils. Doctors call the oils sebum.

Sebum provides protection, but also starts to smell bad, if it is not washed away on a regular basis. So, bathing is necessary. It’s just as necessary to follow each bath or shower with the use of a good moisturizer.

When you go to compare the moisturizers on the market, you will see … Read Full Article