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Friday, January 14, 2011

Dry Skin Moisturizers




What is a Skin moisturizer?   A skin moisturizer will help moisturize and soften your skin -  and we know that soft skin is something everyone longs for.  No matter what your skin type is you need to use a moisturizer.  The secret to better looking skin is to be sure that you apply it regularly. Dry skin can be effectively managed with good skin care regime consisting of cleansing, toning and moisturizing. Dry skin looks and feels dry, flaky, and sensitive and often feels tight.  The causes include under or inactive oil glands that do not produce enough sebum to keep the skin naturally lubricated.

So what can you do and should you use a moisturizer?

Yes as with all good skin routines you need to use a face moisturizer that is targeted for dry skin. Unfortunately the trick is in finding the right product for dry skin that suits you.  The ideal dry skin face moisturizer must possess a thick texture and it must be highly hydrating without leaving your face skin oily. Importantly the moisturizer must be absorbed fast into the skin. The face moisturizer for dry skin must be hypoallergenic, mild and must not react with the skin.
Moisturizing helps in restoring the natural moisture to your face and making it more soft, supple and glowing.
To care for dry skin we need to gently clean without drying, moisturize with a rich moisturizer and nourish with a rich night cream.
Exfoliation is also an important part of caring for dry skin and we need to exfoliate once a week and follow with a nourishing mask.  If the dead cells are allowed to build up they  accumulate and prevent the nourishing ingredients from doing their job.  Your skin becomes pale and you begin to look unhealthy. A nourishing mask once a week is very helpful, as well as a light eye cream for daily use. Remember the right face moisturizer for dry skin will revitalize and hydrate your skin. Also, make sure that the moisturizer has sunscreen present in it as it is very important for dry skin and also protection from sun damage.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Skin Types



The human skin is a remarkable organ and being the body's largest it is often taken for granted. Most people are content to let skin be until dryness, oiliness, a rash or a wrinkle attracts their attention. Do not let your skin get to this point!!!

You should have a daily skin care routine that is tailored to your specific skin type. If you aren't customizing your skin care routine, it's possible that the products you're using are causing your skin to become uncomfortably dry or break out. Before customizing your skin care regime, you'll want to understand your skin type. Most skin is a mixture of different types and yours will be no exception.

We have found that there are five basic recognizable face skin types; however, a person’s facial skin can vary at different times during their lives due to illness, stress or for other reasons.
Where does your skin fit in the 5 types? How is the best way to care for it?

Dry skin
Dry skin looks and feels dry, flaky, and sensitive and often feels tight.  The causes include under or inactive oil glands that do not produce enough sebum to keep the skin naturally lubricated. You must keep dry skin hydrated regularly from the inside (with fresh water) and outside with (mists), as well as moisturized with rich hydrating creams or lotions. Always use mild, alcohol-free make up and toner, and a rich, creamy cleanser.  There is one benefit to having a dry skin it is less likely to develop acne than oily skin.  As with all good skin routines you must protect your face with a good quality SPF sunscreen (even during the colder months).




Oily Skin
You can tell if your skin is oily because it usually appears shiny a shine to it, has frequently has large, clogged pores and may be prone to black heads and acne. The oil is caused by glands that produce too much sebum (a substance that helps protect the skin by maintaining its moisture levels), resulting in skin that has a greasy slippery texture.
Benefits of an oily skin include that this type of skin generally remains younger looking and more supple over time than other skin types.  You need a skin care routine that is specially formulated to target the oils.  Please don’t use harsh products as this may cause the skin to produce more excess oil in response to this treatment.  Treat yourself and have a periodic herbal steam treatment and clay mask. As with all good skin routines you must protect your face with a good quality SPF sunscreen (even during the colder months). All skin types will benefit from regular hydration from the inside by drinking lots of fresh water on a daily basis.




Sensitive Skin
Star does do know a lot about this skin type as this is her skin type. Sensitive skin reacts adversely to cosmetics containing alcohol, synthetically manufactured oil type ingredients, fragrance oils, and artificial colors.
Sometimes her skin can be a combination of dry, normal, or oily and is always very soft, peopled have expressed the opinion that it is more of a skin condition than a skin type.  It is a constant battle to treat Sensitive skin as it frequently reacts adversely to environmental conditions and often requires special treatment in order to remain in good condition.  To treat sensitive skin try a natural, gentle, skin care products and treatments, including light steaming and some essential oils. Star has only treatments designed especially for Sensitive skin types at least once a month. As with all good skin routines you must protect your face with a good quality SPF sunscreen (even during the colder months). All skin types will benefit from regular hydration from the inside by drinking lots of fresh water on a daily basis.


Normal Skin Type
This skin type has barely visible pores and looks consistently plump, moist, and vibrant. It also possesses no blemishes, flakiness or red spots.  It sounds the ideal skin type; however, it still requires no less attention than other skin types. The treatment of normal skin types includes a regular cleansing, toning and moisturizing routines. All skin types will benefit from regular hydration from the inside by drinking lots of fresh water on a daily basis. As with all good skin routines you must protect your face with a good quality SPF sunscreen (even during the colder months).
All skin types will benefit from regular hydration from the inside by drinking lots of fresh water on a daily basis.

Combination Skin Type
A majority of the population have this kind of skin. It consists of an oily center area or a T-zone across the forehead, nose, and chin, and areas of dryness on the cheeks, and around the eyes and neck. Unfortunately outside the T-zone the skin can be dry and flaky.  Combination skin types can be identified by blackheads and oily skin in the T-zone area, dry skin on the cheeks and large pores in some areas of the face. Unfortunately these different types of skin call for different treatments, so people with combination skin should assess their skin regularly and use different products on different areas of the face. If you have combination skin, it's important to wash your face with a mild cleanser. All skin types will benefit from regular hydration from the inside by drinking lots of fresh water on a daily basis. As with all good skin routines you must protect your face with a good quality SPF sunscreen (even during the colder months).
You may need to use different facial products depending on the weather, as combination skin tends to change often.


Please note: “These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.”