Collagen Face Cream Has No Anti Aging Effects
Monday, February 7th, 2011
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
5 Ingredients a Deep Cleansing Mask Should Contain
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010A deep cleansing mask is a great natural skin treatment. If used every two weeks or so, it can help prevent pimples and blackheads, while supporting the skin’s ability to repair damage and regenerate tissue. The mask must contain specific ingredients in order to provide those benefits. Here’s a look at what it should contain.
Clay Extracts
Bentone Gel and kaolin are extracts found in certain kinds of clay. Clay masks have long been used for deep cleansing. But, in most cases, they dried out to a hard shell, which could easily clog the pores. The newer better masks contain ingredients that prevent the clay from drying out. We’ll get to those … 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
The Best Skin Gel for Wrinkles has Natural Anti-Inflammatories
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
The best skin gel for wrinkles is one that is free of cancer-causing substances, toxins, allergens and irritants. That’s not just my opinion. There are many environmental and public safety groups that agree.
Those ingredients should not be included in any kind of cosmetic, but it is particularly counter-productive when they are including in anti-aging creams. Free radical damage and chronic inflammation are among the causes of an aged appearance. Cancer-causing substances and toxins cause free radical damage. Allergens and irritants cause inflammation.
What you want to look for are gels and lotions that contain natural anti-inflammatories and natural antioxidants. Don’t be fooled by the advertising claims. Artificial preservatives are technically antioxidants. … Read Full Article