Skin Care Routine Articles


Anti Aging Moisturizers Complemented by Diet

Sunday, January 2nd, 2011

anti aging dietThe 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

Complete Report on How to Get Healthy Skin Naturally

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

natural skin dietHere 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

Sensitive Skin? Here’s How to Choose the Right Skin Care Product

Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

sensitive skinHaving sensitive skin can make buying skincare products challenging.  Most contain allergens and irritants.  You have to know which ingredients to avoid and always read the label carefully before you buy a product.

It also helps to know which ingredients are “anti-irritants”.  You’ll learn about those things here.

Sensitivities may occur immediately after using a product or after the product is used for several days in a row.  In some cases, the skin’s surface becomes sensitized to an ingredient after years of use.

Hypo-allergenic formulas are sometimes a good choice.  But, that’s not always true.  Labeling a product as hypo-allergenic simply means it is less likely to cause allergic reactions than the … Read Full Article

Natural Skincare Fights Aging AND Supports Skin Health

Monday, September 20th, 2010

natural skincareBy 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

Over the Counter Wrinkle Remedies – Sorting Through the Latest Fads

Monday, July 12th, 2010

wrinkle remediesOver the counter wrinkle remedies may contain a number of ingredients or only one.  Hyaluronic acid has become a popular choice for creams and lotions, but doctors say that it does nothing when applied topically.  The reason for its inclusion in cosmetics has nothing to do with its effectiveness.

Hyaluronic acid, collagen, elastin and an assortment of synthetic fillers will stretch out wrinkles when they are injected into the deepest of the skin’s layers.  The injections are widely advertised.  They have different brand names.  You have probably heard some of them.

They are available at day spas, dermatologist’s offices and from cosmetic surgeons.  They range in price from $400 to $1000 per … Read Full Article

Mother Nature Offers Solutions for Anti Aging Skin Care Products

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

nature skin careThe ingredients brought to you by Nature for skin care products include effective antibacterials and anti-inflammatories.   The Earth Mother has also provided moisturizing, cleansing and anti-aging solutions.  Here’s a look inside of Mother Nature’s medicine cabinet.

Acne is one of the most common problems.  It affects nearly everyone to some degree at some point in their lives.  If you suffer from acne, natural ingredients can help heal blemishes and prevent new ones from forming by fighting bacterial overgrowth and reducing inflammation.  Ingredients to look for include active Manuka honey, tea tree oil, jojoba and Shea butter.

Eczema and psoriasis are less common than acne, but they do affect a great many … Read Full Article

Grape Seed Oil as a Natural Skin Care Treatment

Saturday, June 26th, 2010

Grape seed oil is a natural skin care ingredient that is readily available and very affordable.  Here’s a look at what it and others like it do to improve your skin’s health and appearance.

natural skin care treatmentGrape seed oil contains essential fatty acids similar to those that combine to create the skin’s sebum, a naturally lubricating and protective fatty substance.  We tend to over-clean, especially our faces, and remove too much of the skin’s natural sebum.  Once the protective substance is removed, there is an increased risk of damage, which can eventually lead to wrinkling.

Grape seed oil helps to prevent wrinkles in several ways.  The first is by moisturizing…replacing sebum removed during cleansing.  … Read Full Article

Natural Skin Care – Creating Healthy Skin from the Inside Out

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

healthy natural skinA natural skin care routine can keep your face free of blemishes, healthy looking and wrinkle-free for years to come.  The first step is one that you may have overlooked completely.  It all starts with eating right.

Doctors have been saying for years that we are what we eat.  Some have been laughed at and discredited.  But, scientific researchers continue to provide evidence supporting their conclusions.

If you read the news, you may have seen a report a few months back about how tiny molecules called “AGEs” cause wrinkles.  AGEs are actually advanced glycation end-products.  They form as a result of a chain reaction that can be initiated when we eat simple … Read Full Article

What is Kaolin? Natural Food Grade Clay in Cleansing Facial Masks

Monday, May 31st, 2010

kaolin clay facialWhat is kaolin and why is it in some deep cleansing masks?  You’ll find the answers to those questions here in this article.

Kaolin or kaolinite is a mineral found in some kinds of clay.  It is a layered mineral that contains traces of other minerals include silica and alumina.  It is commonly occurring and mined in most countries of the world, particularly in tropical climates.

Like other types of clay, it is used in ceramics and porcelain.  Because of its unique qualities, it is used for purposes where other clay could not be used.

It is an edible type of clay.  Many native populations consumed it for their health.  The rich … Read Full Article

Habits That Keep Your Skin Healthy and Beautiful Part 3

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

exercise for healthy skin

In this our third article on how to keep you skin looking its best from the inside out, we conclude with some very helpful suggestions that are sure to improve your skin as well as your general health from head to toe.

Exercise is still your very best tool for staying young. A mere 45 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobics three times a week and 20 minutes of moderate-intensity weight training, also three times weekly, are sure to keep your skin supple and your weight under control.

Increase your vitamin D intake. If there’s one vitamin supplement you should take, this is the one. Vitamin D is made in the skin … Read Full Article