‘Facial skin care’ is more a matter of discipline than anything else. A facial skin care routine is what you need (and you need to follow the facial skin care routine with complete seriousness). So let’s check what comprises an effective facial skin care routine. Well, very simply, a facial skin care routine can follow the following 4 steps:

§ Cleansing
§ Toning
§ Exfoliating
§ Moisturising

Cleansing is the first thing in facial skin care routine. Cleansing helps in removing dust, pollutants, grease and extra oil from your skin, thereby preventing damage to your skin. Just spot your face and neck with a good cleansing lotion or cream and gently massage it into your skin using upward strokes. Use a soft face tissue or cotton wool to wipe your face in a gentle patting fashion (do not rub).  Cleansing should be done at least twice a day i.e. morning (as part of complete facial skin care routine) and evening (on a standalone basis). Water soluble cleansers are the best for inclusion in your facial skin care routine.

Toning is the next in a facial skin care routine. However, this is the optional part of the facial skin care routine. Mostly, proper cleansing can compensate for toning. Toning helps remove all traces of dirt, grease and excess cleanser. Instead of making it part of your daily facial skin care routine, you can using toning occasionally i.e. when you have been exposed to particularly harsh environment/pollution.

Exfoliation is again, kind of, optional step in everyday routine for facial skin care. However, exfoliation is necessary at least once a week (or twice, depending on the skin type and the environmental conditions). Exfoliation finds its place in facial skin care routine because of the natural tendency of skin to replenish the skin cells every 3 or 4 weeks. As a facial skin care technique, exfoliation helps in removing the dead skin cells that block the pores, thus assisting the skin in the natural process. However, excessive or harsh exfoliation can cause damage to your skin; so you need to balance it out.

The next thing in facial skin care is moisturising. In fact, moisturising is the most important part of facial skin care routine. Moisturisers prevent your skin from getting dry. Dry skin is really undesirable since it cause the upper layer skin to break, leading to dead skin cells. Again, use light upward strokes to make the moisturiser more effective. Moisturisers work the best when applied on warm and damp skin. So do not try to remove all the moisture in the previous steps of facial skin care routine.
 
Besides the normal facial skin care routine, you should also exercise the following for facial skin care:

§ Use proper make-up remover instead of just washing it away
§ Pay heed to your skin type and the environment, when choosing facial skin care products.
§ Before you start using a new facial skin care product, test it by applying it on a short patch of skin e.g. ear lobes.
§ Never rub your skin too hard.
§ Use sunscreen lotions for protection against sun.

Lots of skin care tips.

By: Tania

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Most of us are always in a hurry and cannot afford to ‘waste’ time. Neglecting proper skincare is one of the worst effects of this. Many people tend to neglect and overlook the importance of proper moisturizing in their skincare routines. The result is that later on, this causes wrinkles, disturbingly dry skin and loss of skin elasticity. Using proper facial moisturizers keeps your skin looking young and healthy for many years. So it is advisable that you make moisturizing a habit. This will quench and rejuvenate your facial skin. As you age, the benefits will be more and more visible, and you will be glad you chanced upon this article and decided to pay attention to facial creams.

Before buying facial creams, always remember that you have to find the cream that best suits your skin. You may have to find different products before you determine what is best for you. If possible ask for samples at the store you buy, as some creams may cause reactions on sensitive skin, and others might not provide the right amount of moisturizer. Also, keep the sun protection factor in mind. Sun damage being one of the leading causes of wrinkles, protecting your skin from the harmful rays of the sun is very important. Go for facial moisturizers with an SPF of at least 15, and apply them every morning before applying makeup.

Look for the inclusion of antioxidants in your facial cream. These are molecules that prevent the oxidation (breaking down) of your skin. Antioxidants are known to slow aging and result in a more youthful appearance. Also make sure your facial cream has Vitamins A and E. They contribute to a nourished, youthful appearance by improving the overall health and elasticity of skin. These vitamins, by increasing moisture in your facial skin, make your facial moisturizer reduce the appearance of existing fine lines and wrinkles.  Drink plenty of water. Drinking water, along with using facial moisturizers consistently, leaves your skin looking nourished and soft without feeling greasy. Perpetual dryness reportedly accelerates wrinkle formation. Be sure to use facial moisturizers regularly.

However, do NOT expect miracle cures from these creams. Face creams often make outlandish claims about their ability to shrink pores, peel the years away, and make you appear 10 years younger in 10 minutes. This does not happen. However, facial creams CAN make your skin look more nourished and rejuvenated over time, with proper usage.

Experiment with different products and compare results to select the best facial cream for your skin. If your skin is left feeling itchy, oily, dry, or flaky after the use of any facial moisturizers, move on and try something new. Before long, you WILL find something that will do good to your skin.



By: Robert

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Our skin is subject to the harsh elements in the environment. Every day our faces are exposed to fluctuating air temperatures, dust, harsh chemicals in the water, free radicals, make up, and many other irritants. The surface of our skin contains small pockets called pores. These pores permit perspiration, oxygen, and foreign matter to enter the skin. These irritants cause cells to accumulate and block debris from exiting the skin. This results in acne, dry skin, puffiness under the eyes, black heads, and blemishes. Damage to the skin can cause premature aging and wrinkles. Facials are treatments that involve a deep cleansing of the skin. The purpose of a facial treatment is to clean, rehydrate, nourish, and rejuvenate the skin. A facial also helps increase circulation and stimulate the skin.

Facials are a gentle and effective method of improving the skin, Regular facials every 8 to 10 weeks will rejuvenate and improve the skin’s texture thereby reducing skin irritations. If this is not possible, it is suggested that you have one facial at the beginning of Spring, and one before Winter. The price of a facial can vary, but they usually start at about $75.00. The price will be much higher if you are attending a resort or spa retreat,

A professional aesthetician will give a facial that cleanses the pores, cleans out dirt and debris, restores elasticity, rehydrates dry skin, moisturizes, and repairs oily skin. Facials are beneficial for all skin types, but those with sensitive skin should use more gentle moisturizers and facemasks to avoid irritating the skin.

The basic steps of a quality facial include:

Skin Assessment: A certified aesthetician with special training in skin care will assess your skin. Depending on your skin type, the aesthetician will determine what products to use. Some people have very sensitive skin so they will require products with gentle ingredients. The aesthetician will know what product to use. Skin type is determined by pore size, tone, texture, and oil production.

Skin Cleansing: If the skin is dry, the aesthetician will open your pores by delivering warm steam that is directed at your face, or apply a warm towel. The aesthetician will then use a product to deliver a deep cleansing formula to the skin. The cleansing process involves gently massaging the skin with the cleansing solution.

Extraction: The extraction process involves removing blackheads manually. This process can be a bit uncomfortable but it is well worth it.

Exfoliation: This process involves manually or chemically removing dead skin and debris. The skin is then rinsed thoroughly. Exfoliation helps unclog the pores.

Moisturizing: An aesthetician can use any number of skin moisturizers such as lotions, creams, and masks. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, these products rehydrate, nourish, and rejuvenate the skin. Moisturizers can be delivered by massage or through a moisturizing product such as a mask.

Most people are not aware of the proper products they should be using on their skin. Using incorrect facial products will often result in further damage to the skin. A facial by a professional can help you learn about the proper skin care products you should be using on your skin. A professional aesthetician will help you design an easy home care program for your individual skin type.

A facial is a healthy and relaxing way to treat your skin. Facials are great for both men and women. They will help clear bad complexion and slow down the aging process. Upon completion of a facial, skin is healthier, cleaner, relaxed, and shinier. When you have healthy and shiny skin, you are more confident and happy.



By: Amy Nutt

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Concern about facial aging, wrinkles, loose skin, sagging cheeks, jowls, and “turkey neck”, and other signs of advancing age is very common among the 40 to 50 year olds in the United States, both men and women. A startling 12.4 million cosmetic plastic surgery operations were performed in this country last year and estimates are that nearly half of them were to correct facial aging. Most of the questions I receive at my website http://saveyourface.com/whatsnew/index.php and http://saveyourface.com/askdoc/index.php are from patients who want to stop the facial aging process.

As the baby boomers reach their 50’s everyone wants to look younger but no one wants to have surgery. Most people do not want to have surgery especially if it is not for serious medical reasons.

However revolutionary advances in technology have made it possible for many people to reverse facial aging changes using new non-surgical facial rejuvenation techniques without having to undergo surgery.

This past Wednesday September 28, 2005, I spoke on a panel entitled Non-surgical Facial Rejuvenation at the meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons in Chicago, Illinois. My topic was Botox®, the soft tissue fillers including Restylane® and Radiesse®, and the many exfoliative chemical peels using Glycolic, Lactic, and Salicylic acid. I came away from that meeting very excited and enthused about all the wonderful new non-surgical facial rejuvenation therapies that are safe and effective for patients today.

There are so many new non-surgical facial rejuvntion options available that the patient must understand exactly what facial aging change it is that they want to correct. Usually the patient just feels that their face looks older but cannot pinpoint exactly which facial aging change is causing concern. It is important to seek consultation with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon who understands all the options so that the correct option is chosen for your very unique face. I advise you to avoid doctors who only do one or two facial rejuvenation procedures and tend to push patients to have the procedure that he/she performs rather than customizing the procedure to the patient’s needs.

The various non surgical facial rejuvination opions available today include:

· Topical cremes, microdermabrasion®, and superficial skin peels with glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acid to produce exfoliation to freshen the skin and give it a youthful glow. These treatments also stimulate the skin to form new collagen to replace the old damaged aged collagen, and help rejuvenate the facial skin.

· Topical cremes, microdermabrasion®, lasers, IPL or Photofacial, and Fraxel® can be used to remove brown spots, pignent, blood vessels called telangiectasias, and rosacea from the facial skin. Pigment and blood vessels are a classic sign of facial aging and the non-surgical removal of these skin discolorations provides noticeable facial rejuvenation.

· Botox® can be used to relax the muscles of facial expression and remove crow’s feet, worry lines, frown lines, and bunny lines all of which are very early signs of facial aging. Botox® effectively removes these lines in most people for 6 to 9 months after a simple nearly painless injection.

· Deep facial lines called the nasolabial fold lines and marionette lines make the face look tired and old and coupled with the frown lines often make people look angry. New soft tissue fillers can soften the nasal-labial fold lines and marionette lines when they are injected into the skin beneath the aging lines. Commonly used soft tissue fillers are Zyplast®and Zyderm® – both made of collagen, Restylane®, Restylane Finelines®, Hylaform®, Perlane®, Radiesse®, Artecoll®, Artefill®, CosmoDerm®, CosmoPlast®, Sculptra®, Fascian®, Cymetra®, and Isolagen®. Each of these fillers has different characteristics and are better for some facial aging changes than others. For a thorough discusion of fillers consult Chapter 7 “No Down Time Facial Anti-aging Procedures



By: Brooke Seckel

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Every individual in this world is looking to have a perfect skin which can really make them look attractive and a cynosure. All are looking to get a glowing and vibrant looking skin which adds one more attractive trait to their personality. The use of right facial moisturizers and facial creams is the easiest way to achieve the skin you secretly desire in your dreams!

Facial moisturizers are nowadays very popular and extensively used by everybody and it is one of the essentialities for facial skin care. These moisturizers can be in the form of creams or lotion and are very effective in regaining the lost moisture from the skin. It is very important to have moisture content in the skin replaced back otherwise the skin becomes dry and dull.

Facial moisturizers are the best solution to many problems like dry skin, aging, wrinkles, acne, inflammation etc. It is very important that we pick our facial cream or moisturizer very carefully.

While selecting facial moisturizer, there are 2 things that you must pay a lot of attention to -

1) Look for a reliable and effective facial moisturizer which is tested and contains natural ingredients in active concentrations that are scientifically proven effective.

2) Use it consistently to get the best and long lasting results in skin health and youth.

You should avoid harmful chemical substances in a good quality facial moisturizer, amongst which I will list a few of them-

a) Mineral Oils – They are very commonly used as moisturizing agents in facial moisturizers. They clog the skin’s pores and lead to an accumulation of toxins within. What follow are – acne eruptions, allergies, irritation and rashes. All this leads to premature skin aging and the skin becoming dry and dull.

b) Parabens – Used as preservatives. They have been scientifically proven in playing a major role in causing cancerous breast tumors.

c) Fragrances – Used so that the products smell nice. They cause a lot of health problems. They disrupt the functioning of the central nervous system. They also cause problems like depression, anxiety, hyperactivity and hormonal disruptions.

Some of the effective natural oils which you should seek for in the best facial moisturizers are -

1) Grape seed oil- It works as an effective antioxidant. It creates a protective layer over the skin and keeps the vital natural oils safe inside. It contains linoleic acid which is very effective for skin youth.

2) Babassu – Made of kernel of Babassu fruit. It creates a layer of protection over the skin that prevents dirt and grime from entering within and also helps in retaining the vital skin moisture and essential oils.

The most important proteins in the skin are Collagen and Elastin. They are the youth giving proteins and they prevent the skin from wrinkles, aging etc. It is essential that your facial cream or moisturizer must contain the ingredients which can enhance the natural production of these vital proteins.

Two amazing natural ingredients that have shown outstanding results are -

- Cynergy TK

- Phytessence Wakame

Visit my website to find out in greater detail about more of such amazing natural ingredients that you should look out for in the best facial moisturizers and facial creams, that can help you achieve a young, beautiful and naturally glowing skin.



By: Nisha V Kumar

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Banish wrinkles. Subdue acne. Look like a model after a mere week of application. When companies market facial moisturizers and facial cream, they target a woman’s insecurities.

 

Most people slather on a glob of moisturizer up and down their body in an attempt to stave off dry skin. While some tend to use facial cream daily, most people use it on an irregular basis. However, how sure are you that the facial cream you use day in and day out is helping your skin? Your skin may glow for a few moments, but is the epidermis suffering?

 

Take a few moments and explore the ingredient lists of your favorite facial products. Do you see alcohol? Is there fragrance? Dyes like red or yellow or green? Don’t panic, but continue reading to find out why your expensive facial moisturizer is aging your naturally glorious face.

 

Alcohol, a common ingredient in facial moisturizers, sucks out the moisture in skin. Therefore, the more cream you lather on, the drier your skin becomes. Another harmful component is petroleum. Petroleum is alcohol’s evil counterpart, and is capable of causing incredible damage by wheedling away at your skin’s natural defenses. Don’t suppress your skin’s natural processes with these facial no-no’s.

 

Now, take another few minutes and answer this question – would you take swig of your cleaning products? Please note that this is an analogy, cleaning products are lethal to your system. In this way, facial creams can be just as harmful to your overall health.

 

You don’t have to spend time you don’t have purchasing natural ingredients and then blending them. In fact, there are companies who have done it for you. Organic products from health stores heal your skin in an efficient matter. In contrast, chemical products are all hype and will often fall short of their extravagant claims.

 

Chemical facial moisturizers advocate the impossible. For example, some facial creams claim to boast keratin. Keratin, a protein produced by the body, both heals the skin and gives the skin its elasticity. Since Keratin is naturally procured by the body, any synthetic keratin will be useless because the body will not know what to do with it. Nonetheless, one organic component that can make a big difference is Cynergy TK.

 

In the realm of organic additives, manuka honey is what you want to see on the ingredients panel of your facial cream. Manuka honey is an antioxidant with antibacterial tendencies and is capable of making the skin look younger. Who doesn’t want to look younger?

 

Due to the fact there is only a few truly magnificent facial creams out there, take your time searching for a product that caters to your needs. Avoid synthetic facial moisturizers, and go organic.

 



By: MS James

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Olive oil is not just a food commodity. While olive oil dominates the shelves in health food stores everywhere, they’re beginning to break into the cosmetic industry as well. However, an olive oil facial cleanser is a bit of a stretch on the oil’s natural moisturizing properties.

 

Facial cleansing is essential to any and all skincare routines. In particular, women need to clean away their makeup and avoid that dreaded inflammation of the skin. A cleanser’s job is to loosen dirt molecules and remove excess oil. Can olive oil facial cleansers do this job? Not particularly.

 

People rely on facial cleansers to prevent and/or treat skin breakouts and blemishes that will scar. Unfortunately, olive oil facial cleansers don’t have much weight in the antibacterial department.

 

Upon rubbing away dirt with a cleanser, circulation will be improved. Upon rubbing at your face with an olive oil facial cleanser, nothing will change. In fact, when it comes down to olive oil facial cleanser and plain water, pick the water. Even if you take matters into your own hands and rub your face with a vengeance, an olive oil facial cleanser won’t completely clean your face; the remaining specs of oil will draw in new dirt particles.

 

If you’re in pursuit of a facial product that is both natural and effective, there’s an array of extracts being marketed at this moment. Dump the olive oil facial cleanser and take a trip to the local drugstore for some witch hazel. While you’re there, bypass the olive oil facial cleansers and checkout the honey canisters. Lastly, seek out tea tree oil, a proven antiseptic that will address acne flare-ups and deeply cleanse the skin.

 

Olive oil facial cleansers, even olive oil moisturizers, aren’t the best on the market. Every skin type needs moisture, so if you do decide upon olive oil, take the proper precautions. Specifically, use an olive oil facial cleanser and follow with a cream that stabilizes sebum production or rather, oil production. A few times a month, apply a deep cleaning mask to your face, preferably with clay extracts that suck the dirt from pores and removes excess oil. Remember that olive oil shouldn’t even be considered as a possible cleanser for a person with oily skin. Why add more oil?

 

Women, instead of using an olive oil facial cleanser, should promote a healthy skin regimen by buying an everyday cream with fruity extracts that avoid chemical ingredients at all costs. Be devoted to procuring healthy skin by recruiting natural products and using your commonsense – olive oil facial cleansers didn’t have much of a ring to begin with, so why waste time and money?



By: MS James

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These days, facial treatments are very common. You can get different kinds of facial treatments (or facials) at beauty salons, fitness centers and spas. There are facials for men and women. The cost varies from a paltry sum to whopping, unbelievable amounts. Since there are no industry standards, it is difficult to know whether the treatment you receive is giving you good value or whether somebody is taking you for a ride. Most people don’t even know whether they need a facial treatment or how often these need to be done so they can really deliver what they promise. So, here are some answers.



The basic facial treatment demystified

A facial treatment aims to do the following:

Ø Clean the face and neck thoroughly

Ø Moisturize

Ø Relax facial and neck muscles

Ø Improve blood circulation in the face and neck

The procedures that you commonly find in different facial treatments are designed to achieve the above aims. For instance, most facial treatments begin with a scrub which may be followed by gentle steaming. These steps pull out dirt, grime and dead cells from the surface as well as the deep pores in the skin. In this way, the treatment prevents accumulation of dirt, development of skin problems and skin infection.facial treatment is incomplete without a relaxing massage of the entire face and neck.

This is the basic facial treatment. Many places offer a number of value added services. Some centers offer you special massages for the delicate area around the eye. This is a good idea because the oil/cream and the delicate touch reduce wrinkle formation in these vulnerable areas. Some facial treatments include a mudpack or a treatment pack. Mudpacks make the skin firm. Treatment packs contain nourishing vitamins or minerals that feed the skin.

Specialized treatments are also available. For example, there are special facial treatments for teens as their skin tends to release a lot of sebum. Many teens suffer from acne and pimple attacks, so ordinary facial treatments may not work for them. Then, there are specialized treatments for different skin types. Oily skin is the hardest to maintain.

Who needs facial treatments?

Just about everybody. The human face is exposed to some of harshest conditions. It is exposed to harmful UV rays, dirt and pollutants. To make matters worse, there are a number of enemies from within. The kind of food you eat, your genes, your age and your sex affects your skin. Childhood diseases can leave blemishes on your skin. In the teens, you may have an acne attack. In your thirties, you may see the development of wrinkles. So, problems of the skin never cease. As a result, there is no age or sex bar for a good facial treatment. Everyone can benefit from such a treatment provided it is carried out hygienically and by experts.

How often you need a facial treatment depends on two factors: your skin type and age. Generally, a teenager needs it more often than a person in their thirties. Oily skin and combination skin are more prone to dirt buildup. But there are other factors involved too. For example, if you are in the habit of using makeup, regular facial treatments cleanse your skin. If you are regularly exposed to the sun, cooling facial treatments can soothe and heal you and leave you looking young and healthy.

When the facial treatment is done correctly, it can keep your skin healthy and rejuvenated. But choose your skin care specialist carefully because when it comes to your face, you cannot take any chances.



By: Kathleen Chester

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Facial Moisturizer for dry aging skin is what you genuinely need if you are troubled from symptoms of premature skin aging like wrinkles, sagging skin, old age spots and an inconsistent skin texture. It can be the supreme skincare alternative for your treasured and most valued possession – your skin.

We can get a lot of facial moisturizer for dry aging skin in the market. They are so popular due to the reason that we all desire to look young and appealing – irrespective of our age or sex. And the result offered by facial moisturizer for dry aging skin is incomparable by any other product in the anti aging skincare category.

When you use facial moisturizer for dry aging skin as a part of your skincare treatment there are two things that you must pay most attention to -

1) You should discover a premium facial moisturizer for dry aging skin with established and scientifically proven ingredients.

2) You must use it systematically for the sought-after effects in skin health and transformation.

Finding an effective and high quality facial moisturizer for dry aging skin is the first important task. It is no mean task. You must take a good look at whether there are scientifically tested organic ingredients employed in them and also make a point that they do not hold artificial chemicals.

Once you have found an excellent facial moisturizer for dry aging skin, the consistent applying part is not actually that challenging. The improvements in your aging skin rejuvenation give you the continuous motivation and drive to continue the skincare therapy till you accomplish the smooth and youthful looking skin.

Even Though it will not be feasible to mention here all the powerful herbal substances that you should try to look for and the hazardous chemical substances that you should avoid in an ideal facial moisturizer for dry aging skin, I will bring up some of them.

A lot of these hazardous chemicals are abused (in various names) in below standard facial moisturizer for dry aging skin. You must avoid these at any cost -

1) Mineral Oils – They are abused as moisturizers. They are in use in facial moisturizer for dry aging skin because of the fact that they are low-priced. But their cost on skin health is great. They clog up and suffocate the skin’s pores. This obstructs their function of removing the toxins and leads to acne breakouts, allergies and a lot of other skin disorders.

2) Parabens – They are being used as preservatives and assist in improving the shelf life of facial moisturizers for dry aging skin. These are known to cause cancer.

3) Fragrances – These are used so that the facial moisturizer for dry aging skin smell pleasant. These fragrances are created from artificial chemicals which can cause big disruptions in the working of the endocrinal system.

These are the herbal substances that your should try to look for in the most effective facial moisturizer for dry aging skin -

1) Cynergy TK – This is a wonderful natural ingredient that has been discovered in New Zealand. It is lush in functional keratin. This form of keratin is most easily absorbable by the body. Keratin is one of the most critical skin proteins which works in sync with collagen and elastin to keep our skin young.

Cynergy TK is also most impressive and unique in the fact that it assists the body in its natural production of collagen and elastin. These are the essential skin proteins that play a vital role in keeping our skin healthy, supple and resilient. Cynergy TK also has indicated to significantly improve skin moisture retentivity and skin elasticity.

Presently Cynergy TK is available only in niche skin care facial moisturizer for dry aging skin, and not in the well known brand names.

2) Phytessence Wakame – This is an extract of a unique type of Japanese sea weed. It is one of the best kept skin care anti aging secrets of Japan. It works effectively in soothing skin inflammation, which is one of the leading reason of untimely skin aging. It also helps protect the skin from the harmful consequences of UV rays and helps in preserving the balance of hyaluronic acid in the skin. This acid works together with collagen and elastin in the skin and helps in keeping the skin young and glowing.

Visit my web site for learning to a greater extent on such natural anti aging skincare substances that work wonderfully as a part of facial moisturizer for dry aging skin and work in natural aging skin rejuvenation.



By: Vijay Raisinghani

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