Tips on Nurturing Silky Soft Skin
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
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?
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
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
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
4 Important Ingredients in Natural Wrinkle Creams
Friday, July 16th, 2010
A natural wrinkle cream containing antioxidants, proteins, plant extracts and nourishing oils could be exactly what you need to improve your skin’s health and appearance. Here’s a look at the benefits of specific ingredients.
Grape Seed Oil
Grape seed oil can be used for cooking. Some chefs like it because of its unique “filming” ability. It forms a film over the pan and the vegetables being cooked. This allows them to use less oil.
When applied to the skin, the film acts to hold moisture in. The benefits of use may include reduced wrinkles, scars and stretch marks. It can help improve circulation. Because of its antioxidant activity, it protects against free … Read Full Article
Natural Facial Products with Antioxidants Can Repair Damaged Skin
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
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
Grape Seed Oil as a Natural Skin Care Treatment
Saturday, June 26th, 2010Grape 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.
Grape 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
Lose Those Deep Facial Lines Naturally Over Time
Friday, June 4th, 2010
If you are wondering how to get rid of deep facial lines naturally, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that there are some compounds that work to reduce wrinkles. The bad news is that they don’t work immediately.
It will take persistence and consistency to see the results that you want. It will require you to adopt an anti-aging skincare routine and stick with it.
Some people lose patience and faith. If they haven’t seen results in a relatively short period of time, they give up. It happens all the time.
If you are willing to be consistent and patient, read on. I’ll tell you … Read Full Article