Sensitive Skin Articles
Do Wrinkle Creams Work Against UV Light?
Monday, March 28th, 2011
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
Choosing Natural Skin Care for the Health of the Environment
Monday, January 10th, 2011
Natural skin care products are the green alternative. Most people choose them because they are better for their health. They are also better for the health of the environment for many different reasons.
There are many different reasons because there are many different chemicals. Let’s start with petrochemicals.
Petrochemicals are petroleum derivatives. Our reliance on them over the last few decades has caused them to become common air and water pollutants. The factories that produce them produce CO2 and other climate changing compounds.
Propylene glycol, ethylene oxide, sunscreens called oxybenzone and benzophenone, isopropyl alcohol and ethanol are some of the petrochemicals commonly found in cosmetics and personal care products of all kinds.… Read Full Article
Natural Skincare Products & Ingredients You Can Find At Home
Monday, November 8th, 2010
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
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