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- Zinc Oxide: How Does it Benefit Your Skin? - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettSunscreens are a vital ingredient in our skin care regimens. In fact, enough has been said already about why and how we need to apply sunscreens every day no matter what time of the year it is. Efficient sun protection comes from using efficient sunscreens which are comprised of effective ...
Views: 20474(2 votes) - How to Treat Sun Spots - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettSun spots are the small round unsightly marks that appear on your skin as a result of prolonged unprotected exposure to sunlight. Also called age spots and liver spots, they generally appear on your face, shoulders, back and hands. Fortunately, there are treatments available that help to ...
Views: 8577(1 vote) - Make-Up Tips for Oily Skin - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettOily skin comes with a lot of additional problems such as melting make-up, greasiness of the face and acne inflammations and breakouts. Excessive oil on the face wrecks havoc on the skin quality and can ruin your complexion. Reasons for Oily Skin Oily skin is a result of excessive production of ...
Views: 5964(1 vote) - Treating Rosacea with the Obagi Rosaclear System - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettRosacea is a common chronic skin disorder that affects people across the world. Rosacea is facial acne is characterized by red and pink patches on the skin, visible broken blood vessels, small red bumps and red cysts. The problem with rosacea is that people don't realize the seriousness of the ...
Views: 5176 - How To Remove Pigmentation Marks? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettPigmentation problems can be a serious skin concern among women. In addition to ugly marks and patches on the skin, there is a lot of emotional stress on the person. This is why it is incredibly difficult to deal with pigmentation problems. Moreover, if you don't apply the right type of skin ...
Views: 5075 - Anti-Aging Skin Care Regimen for Men - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettMen may not admit it and they don't really show it... but in fact they are now as concerned about their skin as women are in many cases. Instead of neglecting skin care and then going for complex medical procedures, it’s always better to follow a good anti-aging skin care regimen and prevent ...
Views: 4046 - Wrinkles: How and Why They Are Formed - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettWrinkles are the unsightly fine lines that appear on your skin that are a steady evidence of aging or just plain neglect. Wrinkles are an unavoidable part of the aging cycle. No one can escape wrinkles forever. However, there are ways you can prevent and delay their appearance. There is a ...
Views: 3479 - Are Your Hobbies Harming Your Skin? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettHobbies and interests serve to cheer you up and heighten your spirits. They are pleasurable indulgences that wither offer your physical health benefits or enhance your creativity and expression. However, the hobbies that you may enjoy may also be putting your skin at risk to certain ...
Views: 3421(2 votes) - How to Keep Looking Young as You Age - Start Now - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettHave you ever looked at women like Sharon Stone, Madonna, or Sarah Jessica Parker and wondered how they still can compete with the 20 somethings with their youthful, vibrant and radiant complexions? And it’s not even make-up camouflage but actually sheer natural and healthy skin. Apart from a ...
Views: 3269 - Skin Care for Women in Their 60's - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettYour sixties are a time for sweet reminiscences. You can look back at your life and bask in the warmth of cherished memories be it school times, college years, love, career, marriage, children and/or even grandchildren now! However the sixties are also a time when your skin needs intensive care ...
Views: 3169(1 vote) - Hydroquinone – How Good is it for the Skin? - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettHydroquinone is a chemical lightener that is used extensively in skin lightening products and bleaching creams. It is especially useful for lightening skin discolorations like age spots, freckles and melasma. Skin Lightening with Hydroquinone Hydroquinone lightens the skin in two ways - It ...
Views: 3016(1 vote) - Moisturizers With SPF – How Good Are They? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettMultipurpose products are a big rage in the skin care market. Since they offer multiple benefits, you need to use fewer products and still get the benefits of using many. And this is quite a boon in the women's busy lifestyles. One of the most popular kinds of products are moisturizers that come ...
Views: 2781(1 vote) - Skin Care For Women In Their 30’s - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettThe 30’s are the new twenties! So they claim… But the fact is you cannot afford to be as careless with your skin when you enter your 30’s as you might have been when you were in your twenties. As we age, our skin grows old and changes both in quality and texture. Moreover, it becomes ...
Views: 2405 - Skin Care for Women in Their 40's - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettWhen you enter your forties, you might start noticing more wrinkles and fine lines around your eyes, mouth and forehead. On top of that, your complexion may start looking duller. However, if you practice a good skin care routine and care for your skin you can enhance your complexion and diminish ...
Views: 2372(1 vote) - Skin Care for Neck & Décolleté Areas - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettThere are a plethora of skin care regimen options for your face, be it anti-aging or just treating acne. However, in their pursuit for facial beauty and skin care, women often end up ignoring skin care for their neck and décolleté areas. Your neck, décolleté and ...
Views: 2090(1 vote) - Skin Care During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettPregnancy is a time for pure bliss. However, it does have its share of petty annoyances like morning sickness and skin problems. The skin develops acne and you are helpless because you cannot even use strong acne treatments and powerful ingredients to correct the situation. However, what you can ...
Views: 2087(1 vote) - Hyaluronic Acid – Skin Care Benefits - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettHyaluronic acid is a is a natural substance that is present in the connective tissues of our body. It provides lubrication and support to the body tissues and acts as a structural component of the skin that defines its shape and volume. Functions of Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid is able ...
Views: 2032(1 vote) - Understanding the Jargon of Skin Care Products - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettIt is always advised to read the ingredient list of skin care products before purchasing them. However, often it happens that the labels include words that are totally alien to you. When you do not understand the meaning of these labels, you can end up making a wrong choice and buying ...
Views: 1932(1 vote) - Anti Aging Skin Care With Retinol - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettAs we grow old, our skin begins to age and develops wrinkles and fine lines. There is a plethora of anti aging skin care products available in the market that help to relieve these signs of aging and help the skin regain its lost vitality. These anti aging skin care products are packed with ...
Views: 1901 - Do Men Really Need Different Skin Care Than Women? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettThe answer to the question is a resounding 'Yes'! Men definitely require a different skin care regimen and different skin care products than that of women. This is because men's skin is very different from women and thus has different needs and requirements. Here are some of the ...
Views: 1762 - Pregnancy Skin Care – How To Care For Potential Skin Problems - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettPregnancy is an important phase of womanhood. It is a time of excitement and change. However, while some women experience the 'pregnancy glow', others have to deal with skin problems like acne melasma and stretch marks. Here are some skin care tips that will help you understand the skin ...
Views: 1614 - Retinoids - Tips To Use Them Efficiently - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettRetinoids are powerful anti-aging ingredients that provide your skin with a whole range of benefits. It helps diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, fades away brown spots and pigmentation and makes the skin radiant and younger-looking. This is the reason why it is used extensively ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - AHAs Or BHAs – What Do You Need To Use? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettThe prime difference between Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs) is the lipid solubility, i.e. their ability to dissolve in oil. While AHAs are soluble in water, BHAs are able to dissolve fully in oil. Hence, BHAs are able to cleanse and penetrate the skin pores more ...
Views: 1484 - How Ultraviolet Radiations Harm Your Skin - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettThe sun emits harmful ultraviolet radiations that wreck havoc on your skin. They only comprise of a small percentage in the sun spectrum but are very dangerous for the skin. Ultraviolet rays can damage the skin cells and cause disruption to its DNA structure. In fact, tanning is a defense ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - Are Expensive Anti-Aging Skin Care Products Better? - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettThe skin care market abounds with an extensive range of anti-aging skin care products like wrinkle creams, night creams, day creams, eye creams, anti-aging lotions and serums to name a few. While some are cheap, there are others that come with high price tags. It is not uncommon for people to ...
Views: 1421(1 vote) - Do You Know How to Wash Your Face? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettWashing your face is one of the most essential steps to maintaining proper skin hygiene. It is the first and foremost step of all skin care regimens.. Washing your face removes impurities like dirt, debris, make-up residues and excess oil particles from the skin pores that could have otherwise ...
Views: 1311 - Eye Creams – The Secret To Beautiful Eyes - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettEyes are the windows to your soul! Or so they say... But the truth is eyes are the first thing you notice on a person's face when you see them for the first time. And in order to have beautiful eyes, it is important you take very good care of them. The skin around our eyes is extremely thin ...
Views: 1281(2 votes) - Teenage Acne – How to Deal with It - by Submitted on May 08, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettAcne is a very common skin concern among women, particularly in the adolescent years. In fact, acne is most prevalent during puberty and can wreck havoc on your skin with unsightly inflammations and blemishes. In order to treat acne effectively, it is important you know the basic causes and ...
Views: 1247(2 votes) - Every Day Care for Sensitive Skin - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettSensitive skin is perhaps a nightmare to handle. Sensitive skin is extremely delicate and highly allergic to any foreign agents. It is characterized by its extreme thinness and increased vulnerability to damage by environmental factors like sun rays, changes in temperatures and harsh chemicals ...
Views: 1226(1 vote) - The A-B-C’s Of Anti Aging Skin Care - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettThere is an extensive variety of anti aging products available in the market nowadays. There are products catering to all skin types and targeting specific skin problems. But how do you choose an anti aging product that's best for you? When it comes to efficient skin care products, the most ...
Views: 1223(7 votes) - 5 Things You Must Know Before Buying Men’s Skin Care Products - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettMen have been notorious of being careless with their skin. Their skin care regimens seldom go beyond soap and water. However, lately there has been increased awareness among men about the needs and requirements of their skin and this has fuelled a market segment consisting of special skin care ...
Views: 1178 - Retinoids – How They Help Prevent Aging Signs? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettThe skin care aisle is lined with a variety of anti aging skin care products, all claiming to be better than the others. However, not all of them deliver the promised results as well. Therefore, you need to be extremely careful while choosing your skin care products and ensure that they contain ...
Views: 1170(2 votes) - Skin Care At The Beach – Do You Know How? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettThe summer months are the best time to hit the beach and just rewind. However, not all is bliss at the seashore. For all the fun you have in the sand and water, your skin might have to pay toll. Skin care at the beach is serious business and requires a lot of precautions and protection. Here are ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Skin Care With Vitamin C - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettVitamin C is a potent antioxidant that is tremendously effective against preventing and treating aging signs such as wrinkles, fine lines and sun damage. In fact, L-ascorbic acid, a popular form of Vitamin C stimulates collagen production within the skin cells, corrects pigmentation issues and ...
Views: 1110(2 votes) - Skin Care – Fighting Free Radicals To Prevent Wrinkles - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettOne of the primary causes of skin deterioration is damage by free radicals. Free radicals have severe affects on the skin. To understand how exactly free radicals damage your skin, we would need to delve deeper into the chemical aspects of them. What are Free Radicals? We know that matter is ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Skin Damage By Toxins And Free Radicals - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettSkin is the largest organ on our body. Also, it is the most exposed to the external environment. This is why our skin is first to show the signs of aging even before the body starts developing aging issues. So obsessed are we with looking youthful, that researchers in the skin care industry ...
Views: 1085(1 vote) - Sensitive Skin Care – How Do You Do It Well? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettCaring for sensitive skin is a high-maintenance job! Sensitive skin is characterized by its extreme intolerance unfavorable conditions be it environmental conditions or other external stimulus. It gets very easily irritated on contact with foreign particles especially incompatible skin care ...
Views: 1078(3 votes) - Anti Aging Skin Care – 5 Best Ingredients! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettEven in this era of information overload, it is surprising how little women care to know about their skin care essentials. While purchasing skin care products, women often tend to go by their favorite brands, look and scents of the products or general advice from friends and family. You may have ...
Views: 1067(5 votes) - Skin Care for Fall – Its Time To Get Ready! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettSeptember marks the beginning of the fall season.. The changing weather demands a change in your skin care regimen as well. No matter what your skin type is, it does react to the changing weather conditions. Here are some tips to help you be prepared for the fall season. With an effective ...
Views: 1021 - Skin Care On The Job – Taking Care Of Your Skin In The Office - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettWe spend nearly one-third of our day at our workplace. However, most women fail to realize the damage incurred by their skin at office. In fact, taking good care of their skin at office is one of the prime skin concerns of working women. It gets very difficult to maintain a fresh face all day ...
Views: 1016(1 vote) - Acne Treatments – What Choices Do You Have? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettAcne is a very common skin concern among women. There are also an extensive variety of acne treatments available on the market - from anti-acneic cleansers and moisturizers that serve to control acne to specialized acne spot treatments that work to heal stubborn pimples and blemishes. Moreover, ...
Views: 1002(2 votes) - 5 Myths About Acne – Demystified! - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettAcne is one of the most serious skin concerns among women. Women who have acne have a tough time taking care of their skin and trying to control the acne inflammations and blemishes. A wrong approach to acne skin care can make the condition worse and exaggerate the existing acne. There are many ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - How to Get That Perfect Pout - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettYour lips are a prominent feature of your face. In fact, they are so prominent that the slightest sign of damage can wreck the look of your face. Your lips are the focus of attention when you speak, eat, drink or kiss someone. And so it is very important to keep them in good health and make them ...
Views: 972(2 votes) - Pregnancy Stretch Marks – How To Get Rid Of Them? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettPregnancy is a beautiful experience in a woman's life. Its a time of joy and celebration of womanhood and you get lots of compliments and gifts. However, along with all this you also get those unsightly stretch marks. Along with your protruding belly, you can also develop red and brown color ...
Views: 959(2 votes) - 5 Tips To Care For Your Skin In Fall - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettThe fall season is all about cool mornings and crisp evenings. Since the weather is totally different from that of the summer, it is important to get the skin ready for the potential stress factors like low humidity and cold temperatures. In fact, fall is a great time to repair the damage caused ...
Views: 954(3 votes) - Alcohols – Are They Really Skin Care Evils? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettAlcohols have been long dismissed as a skin care evil. They are talked about as harmful ingredients that if present in skin care products, serve to dry and irritate the skin. However, cosmetic alcohol is not a single ingredient. Rather, it has many forms and performs different functions on the ...
Views: 954(1 vote) - 7 Skin Care Tips For Healthy & Radiant Skin! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettHealthy and radiant skin is not just the result of expensive skin care products. Rather, you need to develop healthy skin care habits and make sure you take good care of your skin. Here are 7 essential skin care tips that every women should practice: 1. Use the Right Cleanser Cleansing ...
Views: 949(2 votes) - How to Find the Best Anti-Aging Skin Care Products - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettAging skin has special requirements. As the skin ages, it becomes drier, thinner and less elastic than it originally was. Also, the wrinkles and fine lines become more stubborn and the skin becomes loose and saggy. This is because the skin's regenerative process slows down as we age and the ...
Views: 937 - Skin Care For Women With Dark Complexions - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2009 from Marilynn SyrettWhen it comes to skin care... One size doesn't fit all! Skin care should be different for different people depending on their skin type, complexion and problem areas. And in order to have healthy skin you should consider all these factors and follow a regimen that suits your precise needs and ...
Views: 913 - Ingredients Combination – Can They Spell Danger For Your Skin? - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Marilynn Syrett'Too many cooks spoil the broth'. Same is the case with the ingredients of skin care products. While the ingredients may be great individually, they may fail to deliver effective results when used in combination with others. Here are some combinations that you should avoid. Vitamin B3 and ...
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