Monday, August 22, 2011

Does Your Hair Age Like the Rest of Your Body?

As we age, so does our hair.  Pollution and sun take their toll, as does overprocessing with color and straightening.  Metabolism slows, so the body does not secrete as much sebum, which is what gives hair shine.  Everything starts from the inside, so it is important to get your daily dose of vitamins, protein, nutrients and water for moisture.  

 

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What is the Best Cleanser For Me?

While foundation can mask freckles, if you want to lighten them, look for ingredients that do more than just hide them.  Vitamin C, arbutin and licorice extract are popular natural whitening agents, proven to work. 

 

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What’s The Best Way to Cover-Up Freckles?

While foundation can mask freckles, if you want to lighten them, look for ingredients that do more than just hide them.  Vitamin C, arbutin and licorice extract are popular natural whitening agents, proven to work. 

 

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Don’t Pop Pimples!

Its best not to do this yourself because if it isn’t done correctly, the infection remains inside, which will leave a purplish mark or scar that lasts until all of the infection is expelled.

 

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How to Stop Wrinkles From Getting Worse!

Botox & Dysport can treat crow’s feet and can even be used to prevent them from forming. Both are considered the standard for preserving youthful-looking eyes because they halt movement of the muscles that lead to these lines & wrinkles.

 

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Monday, August 15, 2011

Habits of People with Perfect Skin – Habit #5 Go Easy on Makeup

Using a lot of makeup tends to clog your pores.  For many women, its difficult not to wear some makeup during the day but when you’re staying home, going shopping, etc. try to limit what you put on your face.

 

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Habits of People with Perfect Skin – Habit #4 Stay Hydrated

The importance of hydrating cannot be stressed enough.  Whether that means drinking lots of water or eating lots of fruits with high-water content, the bottom line is your need to hydrate often. Hydrating your skin on the outside with a good moisturizer is also important.

 

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Habits of People with Perfect Skin – Habit #3 Eat Well

A healthy diet will help to give you great skin.  Stay off fried foods, limit red meat, avoid sugar and prepared foods.  Eating lots of fruit and getting plenty of green veggies will also help.

 

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Habits of People with Perfect Skin – Habit #2 Swear by SPF

Women with perfect skin protect themselves against the sun by wearing big hats, long sleeves and of course, sunscreen.  An SPF moisturizer is your best bet for a daily best bet for a perfect-skin habit.  That means putting it on at least twice a day (more if you spend full days outdoors) to make sure you are protected from the damaging rays.  

 

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Habits of People With Perfect Skin-Habit #1 Wash Your Face Religiously

You need to be adamant about this.  Don’t go to sleep with your makeup on and use a good gentle cleanser.   Wash your face in the morning and evening before bedtime. 

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Monday, August 1, 2011

How to get Rid of Wrinkles in your 20’s

Do we really need to tell you how critical sunscreen is now for preventing wrinkles later? Didn’t think so! But keep in mind that you can enhance the protective powers of your SPF – and minimize free-radical damage that will later contribute to tiny wrinkles – by using it along with an antioxidant serum.  In the morning, first apply serum, then sunscreen.  At night, let the serum soak in before slathering moisturizer on top.

 

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How to get Rid of Wrinkles in your 30’s

Keep doing what you were doing in your  20’s – for your skin-care regimen, that is.  But in your early 30’s, you’ll want to add an over-the-counter retinal to promote collagen production. At first, put the product on every other night, on top of your antioxidant serum.  If this doesn’t irritate your skin, work up to nightly use. 

 

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How to get Rid of Wrinkles in your 40’s

Got a dermatologist you like?  Prescription-strength products are definitely recommended at this stage.  Your doctor can guide your transition from an over-the-counter retinol to a stronger, prescription-strength retinoid.  I also suggest using ingredients such as peptides in your 40’s, if not earlier.

 

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How to get Rid of Wrinkles in your 50’s

As you hit this decade, you may need to downshift your at-home efforts to accommodate the increasing sensitivity of older skin.  If prescription Retin-A becomes too irritating, look for a cream that is made for more sensitive skin.  You might also want to tweak your moisturizer; look for ones that are oil-based or contain hydrating hyaluronic acid. 

 

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