Top 10 Safe and Effective Skin Care Ingredients
Monday, September 5th, 2011
When it comes to skincare products, the safest ingredients are also the most effective. Companies choose not to use them, because synthetic ingredients are cheaper. While there are many good ingredients derived from nature, the following are the top 10, because of all the benefits accompanied by their use.
Shea Butter
Shea butter is good for inflammatory conditions such as dermatitis and eczema. A recent analysis conducted in Japan showed that the nutrients found in Shea butter are natural anti-inflammatories. The researchers also described the nutrients as “anti-tumor promoting compounds”. So, the use of Shea butter on the skin could reduce your risk of skin cancer and help prevent or reverse wrinkles. … Read Full Article
Choosing the Right Skin Care Products For Younger Looking Skin
Monday, September 13th, 2010
Practically everyone wants younger looking skin, but not many people know how to get it. Consumers make a lot of mistakes, but it’s not all their fault. The cosmetic companies are at least partially to blame.
Most people know that collagen loss is one of the reasons we start to look older. Collagen is a structural protein, responsible for the skin’s firmness and opacity.
The cosmetic companies would have us think that reducing the visible signs of age is as simple as applying some animal collagen to the skin’s surface. If you’ve tried it, you know it doesn’t work.
There are two reasons it doesn’t work. First, collagen molecules are too large … Read Full Article
All Natural Skincare Ingredients are Filled with Antioxidants
Monday, July 19th, 2010One of my favorite all natural skincare ingredients is grape seed oil. Let me tell you a little about it.
The oils of grape seeds contain the antioxidants vitamin E and resveratrol. Vitamin E has long been recognized as beneficial to the skin’s health. Most creams and lotions contain the ingredient, but most companies do not use the naturally occurring form. Synthetics are cheaper.
Resveratrol has been written about in scientific journals and talked about on television programs. It is one of the most potent antioxidants that have been found. Some manufacturers list resveratrol as an ingredient.
You never know where that resveratrol comes from if grape seed oil is not listed, … Read Full Article
What is Rigin?
Sunday, June 6th, 2010What is Rigin? It is a proprietary formula found in some of the better anti-aging masks. You’ll learn more about it and why you need it here in this post.
There are numerous symptoms of aging skin. Wrinkles are the ones that most people are familiar with. Sagging or lost firmness is another. The lost firmness is actually one of the causes of wrinkling.
There are numerous causes of wrinkles. Free radical damage caused by overexposure to the sun is one big problem. Allowing the skin to become excessively dry is another.
Decreased production of the collagen-containing elastic fibers is one of the causes of sagging or lost firmness. This decreased production … Read Full Article
What is Kaolin? Natural Food Grade Clay in Cleansing Facial Masks
Monday, May 31st, 2010
What 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
People Rate Anti Aging Creams in Their Own Way
Thursday, May 20th, 2010
A person with sensitive skin might rate anti aging creams differently than someone without sensitivities. A person with an oilier complexion would likely see fewer results than someone with excessive dryness. Those are just a few of the things that set us apart.
We are all humans and share many things in common. Yet, there are many differences due to things like sex, genetics or lifestyle.
A woman with excessive dryness that starts using a good moisturizer will see a significant improvement in her skin’s appearance very quickly. Excessive dryness is one of the causes of wrinkles and sagging.
When we are young, there is a large amount of moisture in all … Read Full Article