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| Posted on November 21, 2008 at 2:47 AM |
Skin Types
There are several different classifications for skin types and these are all determined according to the amount of oil that your skin produces.
Your skin type will also affect the types of problems you might have to endure throughout various stages of your life.
Normal skin will have medium sized pores and an even texture.
This is obviously the ideal skin and will appear smooth and healthy looking.
This skin will have good circulation and color and the only area where there might be a problem is a tendency to become a little dry around the cheeks.
Oily skin on the other hand will show in a more shiny skin tone and the larger pores that are associated with oily skin will also make blackheads and blemishes more prevalent.
Dry skin will feel tight and more so after cleansing.
It will be more prone to fine wrinkles, red patches and flaking.
It can also appear dull, and to some extent this is due to the buildup of dead skin.
Sensitive skin is delicate, thin and has fine pores.
People with thin skin will appear to blush more easily and can be susceptible to rashes and other skin irritations.
Broken capillaries are also another problem that faces people with sensitive skin.
These are the main skin types but there are other factors that can affect the condition of ones skin.
Naturally your genes will determine what type of skin you are likely to have but our lifestyle can also have a bearing on the condition of our skin.
Stress, nutrition, medication and many more factors can change the condition of skin.
No matter what type of skin you have, addressing these issues will ensure that you will make the most of the skin that you have inherited and reduce the problems that are associated with your skin type.
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Cleanliness and Your Skin Condition
Cleanliness is essential for maintaining healthy skin.
It is surprising how we can create problems for our skin without ever being aware of what the causes are.
Many people don't realize how many times throughout the day they touch their face with their hands.
If our hands were totally clean throughout the day this wouldn't be so much of a problem but this isn't reasonable.
We touch everything from shopping trolleys to car steering wheels that are never cleaned.
We touch items in the office or in the workplace that don't get cleaned from one month to the next.
All these germs that we pick up on our hands throughout the day get transferred to our face whenever we touch it and from there they get into the pores of our skin and cause irritations, blackheads and similar skin problems.
Sometimes even the cleaners that we use on our face can cause problems, particularly with people who have sensitive skin where many products are too harsh.
Your skin should always be treated with care and handled delicately as constant demands on it will mean changes that are irreversible as you age.
With the face, where the skin is most sensitive on the majority of people you should take extra care and this might mean making simple changes that can have a dramatic effect over a lifetime.
Simply patting your skin to dry it, rather than rubbing it will a towel can reduce stretching, wrinkles and more when the combined actions of doing this are added up over a number of years.
If you find that you are getting breakouts on one side of your face or another, then you will need to consider what might be causing this.
Do you lean on your hand at work?
Do you answer the telephone from that side all the time?
When you answer these questions you might just find what is causing your problem and it could be as simple as having a dirty phone or dirty hand that you always lean on.
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Cleaning Your Face
You'd think that we would all know how to clean our face; after all we do it every day.
During the course of our daily routines we get a build up of many different impurities on our face that can clog the pores and give us a washed out complexion.
These impurities come from grime, makeup, sunscreen, excess sebum and many other sources.
Some of these are a result of the area we live in and others are a result of the way we live.
Many of us touch our face throughout the day and many impurities that are on our hands get transferred to our face each time we touch it.
We can be in the habit of leaning on our chin at the office or even touching between our eyebrows with the end of a finger as we adjust our sunglasses.
All these actions can lead to a build up of dirt that can block our pores.
For these reasons it is important that we cleanse our skin, and washing it at least twice a day is essential to keep the skin clean and healthy and allow it to breathe.
You will need to get a skin cleanser that suits your skin, as some of them can be too harsh for people with sensitive skin.
It is best to test samples of skin cleansers after checking that you have selected a cleanser that is appropriate for your skin type.
Look at the label of the cleanser and see whether it is recommended for sensitive skin or if it is more suitable for oilier skin types.
Sensitive skin is often drier and a cleanser for oily skin will be too harsh and could cause a reaction.
By using a suitable cleanser each night you will be washing the impurities that have built up during the day from your pores.
This will allow you to sleep with a clean pillow in the night and not allow built up grime to create more problems for your skin.
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Soap
If you are using soap on your skin rather than a skin cleanser you will need to be very careful that you select one that is suitable for your skin type.
Opinions on the use of soap on face skin are divided with most beauticians recommending that a skin cleanser is more suitable for the face.
It is true that many types of soap can be too harsh for face skin and in particular for those people who have dry complexions.
Soap does have a tendency to dry the skin out and if it is used on someone who already has dry skin it will only intensify the condition.
For oily skin soap doesn't present as much of a problem and it can be a suitable product to use as well as being very cost effective.
For people who are prone to acne and other skin blemishments, provided once again that this is not the result of very sensitive skin, an antibacterial soap can do wonders.
A more suitable product in most instances will be a skin cleanser.
Skin cleansers are available in various formulations and there should be one that will be suitable for almost any skin type.
They are milder than soap and more suitable for the face.
Other options that are well worth looking at are the complexion bars.
These bars look like a bar of soap but they are mild cleansers in the form of a soap bar making them both convenient and excellent for cleaning the skin.
As with liquid cleaners the complexion bars come in many different formulations targeting the various skin types.
Manufacturers all have there own slight variations so once again there will need to be a little bit of trial and sampling to find the one that is best for your skin.
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How to Care for Your Skin
There are three main areas that are most important when caring for your skin.
Those three areas are the cleaning of your skin, the moisturizing of your skin and the protection of the skin.
It all starts with cleanliness, as the other factors can't work as well if the skin is not cleaned properly.
With all the different cleansers on the market there is enough information to fill a book but it is worthwhile saying that you do not have to spend lots of money to get a good quality cleanser.
Makeup will need to be dissolved with oil-based creams before the face can be cleaned properly and then your preferred cleanser will remove any residue that could clog up your pores.
It is important that all traces of makeup are removed before you retire for the night as sleeping with makeup on can cause all sorts of skin problems as it clogs the pores overnight.
A good moisturizer will then help to soften your skin and replace the natural oils that are removed by washing.
This barrier that is created by the moisturizer will help to lock in the moisture that is in your skin.
And finally you will need to protect your skin.
There is nothing that will age your skin more than leaving it unprotected against the elements.
Sunlight is good for the skin but too much will cause damage and even a little too much can cause irreparable damage so always use sunscreen when outdoors.
Many of the moisturizers that are worn during the day have SPF sun protection factors and these are products that you should consider when out and about during the day for additional protection.
Even driving a car in sunny conditions can cause sun damage so these moisturizers are particularly good to use.
Protect your lips with balms to stop them from drying out and becoming chapped and wear sunglasses and eye creams to protect the delicate skin around your eyes.
Your skin is precious so treat is like so.
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Moisturizers
As with any other skin products there are many different moisturizers on the market and they are all formulated to assist in different areas of the skin.
They serve two main purposes and that is to soften the skin and help to keep moisture under the outer layer.
This will make dry skin look more hydrated and in doing so it will make your skin feel better - albeit temporarily.
There are three main areas that moisturizers are used for the face skin and these are for the area around the eyes, the facial skin and the skin on your neck.
All these areas of skin have slightly different characteristics and often one moisturizer isn't suitable for all areas.
The skin around the eyes is the most delicate and for this reason moisturizers for the eyes are lighter in texture than those used for the face.
Most people will use a different eye moisturizer than the one they will use on their face.
If you are using one moisturizer for the whole of your face you will need to be particularly careful to choose one that won't have any ingredients that will irritate your eyes.
As you will be leaving moisturizer on your skin throughout the day you really need to take the time to test samples of various products until you find the one that is most suitable.
There is an enormous array of products, and moisturizers come in all types and formulations.
The range in prices can vary considerably too but it is essential that you buy quality products when selecting a moisturizer.
While many people don't bother using a separate moisturizer for the neck skin there are formulations that are specifically suitable for the neck as this is an area where there are fewer oil glands and the skin can become somewhat drier.
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Normal Skin
There are certain characteristics of the various different skin types and most people fall within either of the main categories.
To determine what type of skin you have you need to look at the characteristics that you possess.
For normal skin you would have a medium to fair complexion as would be expected.
If you spend time out in the sun you would tend to burn initially however provided you aren't exposed to the sun for extended periods you would also develop a nice natural tan.
Your skin around the forehead and down your nose and across your chin will tend to have slightly larger pores and this area will also be more susceptible to skin irritations and acne although people with normal skin will have far less problems than those with other skin types.
The skin on your cheeks can have a tendency to become a little dry but it certainly won't be a problem in most cases and the use of a good moisturizer will eliminate this, although once again people with normal skin generally have good supply of natural water content in their outer skin that will help it to remain smooth and supple most of the time.
Those fortunate people who have normal skin will also feel a slight tightening of the skin across their cheeks when cleansing the skin.
As people with normal skin age, they will see fine lines appearing around the upper lip, forehead and around the eyes.
While normal skin is generally the easiest skin to 'maintain' there are outside factors that can cause problems such as the weather, working environment, the sun and all the other factors that would affect other skin types.
If you happen to have normal skin then consider yourself lucky but don't fail to treat it well with good cleansers, moisturizers and toners to ensure it stays in good condition for as long as possible as you age.
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Dry Skin
Dry skin reacts somewhat differently to normal skin when exposed to the sun.
It tends to burn more easily and when it does burn it also tends to peel.
This will cause the skin to become itchy and this can also be a problem in colder weather too when the skin can become irritated due to dryness.
Where the skin is particularly dry it can become scaly, and sometimes even chapped which will make the skin quite sore.
People with dry skin often have a fair complexion although it is not reserved just for those who are fair as dry skin can be found on people with any other complexion as well.
The areas across the cheeks and the forehead are those more inclined to become dry and the cheeks will also tend to feel tight after having been cleansed.
There are many factors that contribute to skin being dry and any skin will become somewhat drier as we age.
Those factors that can dry the skin can include the weather, the environment that we are living in, the foods that we eat and even the medications that we have.
People with dry skin tend to shed their skin cells in clumps rather than cell by cell as other skin types would do and this is part of the reason why the skin is dry.
It is not solely due to a lack of moisture as many people are lead to believe.
Moisturizers will help reduce the dryness of the skin but you will need to be careful to select a moisturizer that will not inhibit the shedding of the skin, as this is one of the causes of the dryness in the first place.
Gently exfoliating the skin can help the moisturizers do their job better but you will also need to be very careful here as well because this can cause skin sensitivities.
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Oily Skin
There are benefits and downsides to having oily skin.
One of the benefits of an oily skin is the ability to tan well and be less affected by the effects that the sun can have on other skin types.
Another bonus to having oily skin is the fact that you are less likely to have as many facial lines as you age.
While all this sounds great there are downsides that can affect people with oily skin throughout their life.
Oily skin tends to have larger pores and along with this is a tendency to have blackheads as the grime is caught in these open pores more easily.
And that is not the only problem that people with oily skin have to contend with, as they are more susceptible to breakouts than other skin types.
People with oily skin tend to have darker complexions.
The cause of oily skin is overactive sebaceous glands that produce too much oil from enlarged pores.
Having this happen can lead people to want to over clean their skin in an attempt to wash away the oil but this will not solve the problem.
Excessive washing will only cause the glands to create more oil and a person with oily skin can have a shiny oily look within a very short time of having cleansed their skin.
People with oily skin should always select products that are developed for oily skin rather than those they might assume would be better for their skin as the wrong formulations can often exacerbate the problems they might be experiencing.
It is essential that people with oily skin refrain from touching their face, particularly during times of exercise when perspiring as the larger pores are more prone to retaining any grime that can be transferred to the face from the hands.
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Sensitive Skin
While many people might consider their skin to be sensitive the actual percentage of people with sensitive skin is quite low.
In any skin type there can be sensitivities but it is more common for people with fair skin to be sensitive.
Sensitive skin will burn more easily than other skin types when exposed to the sun and there will also be a tendency for the skin to flush easily.
Sensitive skin is often overly dry.
Ingredients in skin care products can cause reactions for those people who have sensitive skin and it is wise to try small test samples of products before spending money on any purchases.
People with sensitive skin will not only react to the ingredients in face care products but they will also be susceptible to many other things such as food, alcohol and changes in the season with pollens in the air being a particular problem.
Rosacea is a common problem as is the occurrence of red capillaries on the surface of the skin and red acne like blisters that can occur on the face and more often across the upper chest.
People with sensitive skin tend to blush more often that other skin types and this 'problem' is usually made worse by the persons unwarranted embarrassment of blushing so easily.
People with sensitive skin need to use products that are very mild as almost anything can cause a reaction.
The best products are those that have the least ingredients in them, but don't be fooled because a product is natural as some of the natural skin care products can also be quite harsh.
Environmental affects can be magnified and rapid changes in temperature can play havoc with the skin.
If you have sensitive skin you will need to accept the fact that it will require more care and consider trying hypoallergenic products to see if you get better results.
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As the Skin Ages
As we age our skin becomes more fragile and the things that we once took for granted need a little more care.
The care that we have given to our skin when we are younger and the lifestyle that we lead will all have a bearing on the condition and the maintenance of the skin as we age.
Older skin will burn more easily when exposed to the sun and it will lack the elasticity of youthful skin.
This will lead to more facial lines particularly around the eyes, mouth and the forehead.
Often the skin will become sensitive to products that were once suitable and you will need to look at alternative products that will account for these changes.
One of the benefits of aging is that those who were once susceptible to breakouts will not usually experience them any longer but often there will be something else equally annoying that will replace it.
This can be in the form of drier skin and an increase in broken and or unsightly capillaries.
The skin will also tend to lose some of its color and can become blotchy.
For those who have enjoyed a little too much sun in their youth the skin can look quite leathery and this is also due to the increasing dryness due to decreased blood flow and dehydration.
Age spots and broken blood vessels are other signs of age that we can all look forward to and the need for good foundations are necessary to cover these irregularities.
And last but not least is the effect that gravity will have on the skin that has become less elastic over the years.
It's not all bad news as there are many excellent products that can assist in the skin feeling and looking healthy at any age.
It is really just a matter of making changes to the products that you use to allow for these changes and the right choices can only be made by testing and choosing formulations that are designed specifically for your changing skin type.
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Exfoliation
One way to keep your skin looking healthier is to exfoliate.
Exfoliating will help to remove the dead skin cells and residue from the surface of the skin.
There are several ways that this can be done but you need to be careful how you handle exfoliating as sometimes it can do more damage than good.
The dead skin, grime and residue that lies on the surface of the skin causes the complexion to look dull and washed out.
By removing this, the skin can look a lot fresher and healthier.
When exfoliating the facial skin you need to be particularly careful that you don't use products that are too harsh and if you have skin that is somewhat sensitive then you will need to check whether there is any reddening of the skin and if so you should stop immediately.
A face cloth will be suitable for most people because it will clean the skin while remaining gentle enough to not cause any problems with all but the most sensitive of skins.
It is not wise to use exfoliating brushes or loofahs on your face as these are more suitable for skin on the rest of your body that can stand a little more abrasion without damage.
An alternative is the use of a chemical exfoliant that doesn't require an abrasive action and will still help to remove the dead skin cells from the surface of the skin.
Even these formulations need to be tested on a small area of the face first as they can still cause reactions with some skin types.
There are also natural exfoliants that are very effective and while they won't give the instant effects of some of the chemical exfoliants and exfoliating brushes they will do an equally good job over an extended period without causing damage to the skin.
The most popular ingredient of the natural products is papaya.
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Face Masks
Face masks are another treatment used for cleansing and rejuvenating the skin.
There are various types and the most common of these are the clay or mud masks, epidermal treatment masks, non-hardening masks and peel-off masks.
We will look briefly at each type of mask starting with clay or mud masks.
Mud masks are used as a way to remove impurities from the skin including flaking skin, dead skin cells and even excess oil.
While these are only temporary measures they do go someway to cleansing the skin and that can only be good for you.
The mud is applied to the skin and allowed to harden for between 15 and 45 minutes.
After this the mask is washed from the skin along with the impurities.
Depending on the type of mask that you purchase they can have added ingredients that will assist with the cleansing process.
Epidermal treatment masks are somewhat more convenient and for many people more effective.
They consist of sheets that are applied to the skin.
These sheets have ingredients infused in them that assist in face cleansing. These ingredients often include moisturizers, antioxidants and alpha hydroxy acids.
These are good for people who have sensitive skin as they can deliver the required cleansing properties with less chance of irritation.
They are excellent for the removal of blackheads where strips are placed on the affected area and left to react with the dirt and sebum.
When the strip has done its job and is removed from the skin the grime will be removed with the strip.
Non-hardening masks are applied to the area to be cleaned and left for a few minutes before being removed with a cloth along with any impurities.
Non-hardening masks are ideal for people with sensitive skin and can be used more often than the other types of masks.
The final mask in this group is the peel-off mask.
These masks are also very convenient as they come in a tube or a bottle as a gel and can be spread over the skin and once again left for a short while until they dry thereby forming a skin.
This 'skin' is then peeled off the face along with the impurities that were in the pores of the face.
There are various strengths of peel-off masks and while there are many that can be used on most skin types, people with sensitive skin need to test first to see whether a particular brand might be too intense.
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Antioxidants
Free radicals are responsible for damaging the skin.
This damage is caused by the degradation of the collagen and the elastin in the skin, thereby reducing the skins ability to renew damaged cells.
Antioxidants help to fight off these free radicals and are naturally occurring substances that are not harmful to the skin.
When applied directly to the skin antioxidants reduce the free radicals and some believe that they can actually reverse mild damage that has occurred over the years.
Skin that has been over exposed to the sun might gain some form of rejuvenation from the use of antioxidants.
The vitamins A, C and E are the most popular antioxidants used in skin care products and these have shown in scientific tests to improve the condition of the skin and help reduce any additional damage from occurring.
One antioxidant that has gained a lot of respect for its properties in recent years is grape seed extract.
Grape seed extract has specific properties that help to reduce inflammation of the skin.
It has also shown to help strengthen the capillary walls and more skin care products are adding grape seed extract due to these positive effects on the skin.
Another natural product is green tea extract and this antioxidant is well worth mentioning here due to the active ingredient catechins.
This ingredient of green tea has been shown in tests to reduce the size of pre-cancerous skin lesions.
Many of the best skin care creams have some form of antioxidants in their ingredients, as the manufacturers are aware of the benefits of including them for their customers.
Vitamin A is often shown on the list of ingredients on skin care products by the derivatives of retinol and retinyl palminate.
You will often see the ingredient retinol listed on the packs of anti acne products, as this is one ingredient that has proven to be affective for reducing acne.
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Sun Protection
Many people are unaware that the main reason for the visible signs of aging of the skin is because of exposure to the sun.
While we all require some sunlight to remain healthy and get our share of vitamin D, most people get more than their fair share and the resulting overexposure to the sun ages most people prematurely.
Having a slight tan coloring our skin can give the impression that we look somewhat healthier but the opposite can be true with the damage that is going on below the skin.
The ultra violet rays from sunlight promote the production of melanin and that is why we tan, but this also creates free radicals that destroy the lipids and proteins in the epidermis, which is the thin outermost layer of skin.
Damage can also occur deeper within the skin as the collagen is destroyed.
Collagen is responsible for the elasticity of the skin and keeping our skin firm.
Obviously with a reduction in the elasticity of the skin we will begin to look aged sooner.
Antioxidants will help to reduce the damage that the sun will do to the skin but the best solution is to use suitable protection so the skin doesn't get damaged in the first place.
Other than remaining out of the sun as much as possible, which isn't a feasible solution, the best course of action to take is to always ensure that you wear a good sunscreen with an SPF factor of 15 or more depending on your skin type.
Certain sunscreen lotions can cause irritation for people with sensitive skin so, as with all the products you use on your face, try a test sample first.
Make sure you cover all exposed areas of your face and especially the ears where many people forget to apply sunscreen.
Lips are prone to burn easily so a lip cream with an SPF factor should also be used.
Wide brimmed hats and sunglasses will also help to keep the sun off your face and reduce the aging affects.
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Fake Tans
For a great way to have that 'healthy' tanned look without the damage that can be expected from sun exposure you should consider using fake tanning products.
These products have come a long way from the days when a person wearing fake tan could be spotted a mile away looking like a carrot with their orange skin.
There are two important areas when using fake tans that you need to consider.
The first one is to choose a coloring that is no more than two shades darker than your natural coloring.
To go any darker than that will look unnatural unless you prefer to look like George Hamilton and appear as though you have been baking under the sun for the best part of your life.
The tan needs to appear natural and if it is too dark it will be obvious that you are wearing a fake tan.
With many products you will need more than one application and where this is so, you should always wait for the tan to dry between applications before deciding whether to apply another layer.
Often the tan will dry slightly darker than anticipated so an additional layer might not be required.
Another area where you will need to be careful is in the application of the tanning products.
The skin needs to be clean before applying the tanning products and care needs to be taken to ensure that it is applied evenly to remain streak free.
The higher quality tanning products will generally be a lot easier to apply and there will be less chance of having unsightly streaks after application.
Artificial tanners allow you to wear lightly tinted or transparent foundations and powders.
You can also wear a lightly tinted moisturizer that will enhance the natural look of the artificial tan.
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Botox
Botox is a popular treatment for the use on the face to reduce the visible effects of aging.
It is commonly used on the upper area of the face, generally around the eyes and between the eyebrows to reduce frown lines.
Botox paralyzes the muscles where it is injected and in doing so stops those muscles from creating the lines that can be seen on the skin.
It is particularly effective when injected around the 'crows feet' lines that appear from the outer edges of the eyes.
Frown lines can magically disappear for a few months at a time after the injection and horizontal lines across the forehead can be eliminated.
While this is only a temporary measure, most Botox treatments will give good results for 3 to 6 months at a time.
Botox works by intercepting the messages that the brain sends to the muscles that have been injected via the nerves, stopping the muscles from reacting, and in doing so allows the skin to remain smooth and wrinkle free.
The more treatments that one gets the more effective they are.
It has proven so popular that younger women are getting Botox treatment before they get wrinkles to reduce the chance of them getting wrinkles and looking more aged as they get older.
The sooner Botox treatment starts the more effective it will be at reducing the incidence of wrinkles and this is why more younger women are using it sooner rather than later.
Botox has been used safely for over twenty years for many medical applications and while there are certain cases where people have had unwanted side effects the incidence of this is rare.
Treatment doesn't always bring immediate results and can take up to a week or so before the desired results appear on the patient.
Women with particularly strong facial muscles might need an additional 'top up' treatment a week later if the first treatment hasn't worked well enough.
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Collagen Injections
Collagen is a liquid protein that is extracted from cowhide.
Collagen treatments are where this protein is infected into the skin with the intention of filling in wrinkles.
It is often used to reduce the appearance of lines from the nose to the upper lip and between the lower lip and the chin.
It is also injected into the lips to give them a fuller plumper look; however you are unlikely to look like Angelina Jolie from collagen injections to the lips.
The treatment is very fast and only lasts about 15 minutes but the results are only temporary, although they can last up to 6 months for some people.
Collagen injections are used more often these days for the treatment of skin irregularities such as scars, marks and indentations that have been caused by problems such as acne.
Collagen is more effective when it is injected into areas of the face where there are fewer muscles and less likelihood of muscles movement.
As some people can have an allergic reaction to collagen an allergy test is usually performed before collagen is injected into the face.
This test is usually done with a small injection of the liquid into the patients arm and if there is no reaction in the form of a rash or redness after a couple of weeks it is generally safe to use on other parts of the body.
When performed by a trained professional, collagen treatments can give a very natural looking result and this combined with the convenience of the treatments and the relatively economical cost is reason enough for many people to consider this as their preferred method of skin treatment.
More people now seem to prefer the use of Botox to reduce their wrinkles and for many it presents fewer problems than collagen treatments.
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Eye Creams
Eye creams are one of the most important skin care products that you can buy.
The skin around the eye is the most delicate skin on the face and for this reason extra care is needed when applying products in this area.
It is also necessary to take more time in selecting products that you will be using around your eyes.
Test small samples before making a decision to buy a product.
The skin around your eyes has a tendency to become more 'wrinkled' than other areas of the face and you will often find that this is the area of skin where there will be more blood vessels visible.
These visible blood vessels will appear as dark patches and shadowing under the eyes.
On most people the skin around the eyes will be more sensitive and that means it will be more susceptible to damage.
This is even more of a problem for people who already have sensitive skin.
The skin around the eyes will generally tend to be somewhat drier than the rest of the face and this is because there are fewer oil glands present.
You can see now why taking care to get a good eye cream should be one of the most important purchases for your face care products.
You should look for products that are not only suitable for delicate skin but also offer some form of protection against the sun.
Sunglasses will certainly help to preserve the quality of the skin around the eyes but there will always be times when that skin gets exposed to ultraviolet light.
Look for eye creams that have moisturizing ingredients in them and also, there are many eye creams on the market that have anti-wrinkle properties in them.
These are well worth the money even if you need to save it elsewhere on other products.
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The Pores of Your Skin
There are thousands of pores spanning across the skin of your face.
We all have different sized pores and this is often determined by the skin type we have.
While there are obviously exceptions to every rule, you will tend to find that people with oily skin will usually have larger pores than those with normal or dry skin.
Having larger skin pores can make the skin look rougher and anything that can help to reduce the size of the pores will make the skin look smoother.
Therein lays a problem, as the pores tend to get larger as we age.
During the aging process we lose collagen and the loss of collagen results in a reduction in the elasticity of the skin.
This in turn leads to enlarged pores.
The answer obviously is to use products that will help to stimulate collagen and in doing so reduce the size of the pores or at the very least stop them from getting any bigger.
By firming the skin the pores can become smaller and in doing so the skin will also look smoother.
So what can you do to reduce the size of your skin pores and have a smoother looking skin?
Well, anything that will reduce the loss of collagen from your skin will help to stop the pores from becoming enlarged and it has been shown that antioxidants are effective at helping to retain levels of collagen and elastin in the skin.
You should therefore look for face care products that have suitable levels of antioxidants in them, in the form of Vitamins A, C and E and also natural antioxidants such as green tea extract, grade seed extract and pycnogenol.
Pycnogenol is an antioxidant that is derived from the bark of the Landis pine trees.
It has proven to be a very effective antioxidant and is often found in face care products
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Sleep for Good Skin
We are all well aware of the benefits of getting a good night's sleep but many people don't understand the importance of sleep for keeping our skin in the best condition possible.
Sleep is the time when the cells of the body are repaired and this includes skin cells.
Studies have shown that sleep deprivation reduces a person's levels of growth hormone and it is these growth hormones that are required for the repair process.
The less growth hormone that we have the less opportunity the body has to repair the damage that has occurred to the skin throughout the normal course of the day.
The rate of new skin cells that are produced by the body doubles during periods of sleep so the more sleep you get the faster your skin cells will be produced and the younger you are likely to look.
Without this cell regeneration or with cell product reduced below certain levels the skin will tend to become more wrinkled and lose its tone.
While all this might lead you to think that you should be spending more hours in bed you need to consider the effects that too many hours in bed might have on your skin too.
Yes there is always something else to think about and this time it is the way that you sleep.
Most people tend to sleep on their side or face down and in doing so their face gets crease marks from the extended time that the face is pushed against the pillow.
When we are younger this is not a problem, however as we age and there is less elastin in our skin the crease marks take longer to disappear and if we continue to sleep in the same position every night these marks can remain permanent.
The alternative it to sleep on your back or to get softer pillows and satin pillow slips to reduce the marks.
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How Does Alcohol Affect Your Skin
OK - we're not talking about alcohol on your skin here but the amount that you consume.
Excessive consumption of alcohol is detrimental to your general health but it also affects the condition of your skin as well.
It's not unusual to be able to spot a heavy drinker by the color of their nose and this redness that appears on their nose is associated with broken blood vessels.
While it might take a considerable amount of alcohol to create this condition, every time you drink a little too much alcohol you are adding to the damage that is occurring to your skin.
With a deficiency of the B vitamins that is associated with excessive alcohol consumption, the skin loses some of its condition and this can cause all sorts of problems, from a change in complexion, to a less healthy sallow tone to the appearance of skin spots and discoloration.
The blood vessels in the skin dilate and this is what causes them to break and result in permanent redness in areas such as the nose.
For your skin to remain vibrant you need to remain hydrated and each time you consume alcohol you are dehydrating your body and that includes your skin.
It is not sufficient for you to expect to counter this dehydration by using moisturizers, as these won't address the problem that is happening under the skin and the body as a whole.
The occasional drink of alcohol or drinking in moderation won't have much affect at all but you can expect to age faster if you drink more than a reasonable amount regularly.
A night on the town with a few too many drinks can make for a sorry sight the next morning with puffy eyes due to water retention so try to counter the effects of alcohol but consuming at least an equal quantity of water throughout the night to remain hydrated.
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Smoking and Secondhand Smoke
Have you ever noticed when they have those programs on television where they try to make ordinary people off the street look years younger that they always seem to choose people who have been smokers for a long period of time?
There is a very good reason for this and that is because cigarette smoking is one of the biggest causes of skin deterioration along with sun exposure.
Not only does smoking affect your skin condition but being around smokers and having to breathe their secondhand smoke will also affect your own skin condition.
Cigarette smoke contains a high concentration of a compound that destroys the DNA of skin cells and in doing so reduces the ability for those skin cells to renew themselves.
The problems for the smoker are considerable.
It is quite easy to spot a smoker from the fine lines that have formed prematurely around the mouth as a result of the action of sucking on cigarettes.
There are generally lines around the eyes from trying to look through the smoke haze.
The nicotine in the cigarettes slows blood circulation and this in turn causes other skin problems including higher rates of skin cancer and an inability to heal if there is ever any damage caused to the skin.
Smokers will usually have thinner dryer skin and an inability to utilize antioxidants that are required for maintaining a healthy skin.
The skin will rapidly begin to look lifeless and will lose its tone with increased smoking.
Only excessive exposure to the sun will cause more damage faster than smoking and a combination of the two will ensure that you look old well beyond your years.
Smokers have skin that is considerably thinner than non-smokers due to the deterioration of collagen and elastin and this is also responsible for the skin sagging.
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Does Dry Skin Cause Wrinkles
Many people are under the misconception that dry skin is the cause of their wrinkles.
While dry skin is not the cause of wrinkles it can make the skin look aged simply because of the complexion of the skin when it is dry.
Having dry skin certainly won't help to keep it looking youthful and the fact that the skin is overly dry means it is lacking something, either in the fact that it needs more hydration or because of a lack of sufficient exfoliating.
The way to make the skin not appear quite so dry, and along with that look younger, is to ensure that it is well moisturized.
It is also vitally important to ensure that it is well hydrated and that must come from within.
The best way to do make sure that your skin is sufficiently hydrated is to drink enough water throughout the course of the day so that your whole body is well hydrated and your skin will become a reflection of that healthy state.
You should be drinking water throughout the day in smaller amounts, rather than trying to meet your daily recommended limit by drinking large amounts at one time.
By getting sufficient water your skin will look translucent and clear.
There is another reason why your skin might appear to look dry even though you might be getting sufficient water to remain hydrated and that is because of the build up of dead skin cells on the surface of the skin.
These dead skin cells can make the skin look dry when in fact it is not dry at all.
By exfoliating your skin and removing the dead skin you will get a better view of the real condition of your skin and this will also allow you to moisturize the skin better.
So a combination of sufficient water intake, good exfoliating of the skin and a good moisturizer can do wonders for your skin condition.
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Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is a skin problem that affects a large number of people and is one of the most common skin problems that people want to address.
Hyperpigmentation occurs when there are pigment changes in the skin as can be seen when people get freckles on the face and spots on other parts of the body that are most likely to appear on the hands and the chest.
There are two main causes for hyperpigmentation with the most obvious one being over exposure and subsequent damage from the sun.
The face, hands and often the upper areas of the chest are generally those areas of the skin that get the most exposure to the sun and this is why you will see the incidence of hyperpigmentation in those places more often that other places on the body.
Even the sun streaming through the windscreen of the car you drive can be sufficient to cause these changes in the skin pigment.
Another main cause of hyperpigmentation is due to hormonal changes in the body.
The biggest causes of these hormonal changes in women are pregnancy and birth control pills.
Many people have the misconception that melasma, which is pigmentation caused by the sun, is simply age spots.
Certain skin bleaching agents can assist in reducing the impact of these spots but like most things associated with the condition of your skin, covering up in the sun is the best solution to ensure that you don't get these spots in the first place.
If you do have hyperpigmentation then exposure to the sun will only make the condition worse.
While hyperpigmentation that has resulted from hormonal changes is a lot more difficult to cure than that caused by the sun, over time with the correct use of quality skin bleaching products the 'spots' can fade quite significantly.
Laser treatment is also an effective solution for assisting with the reduction of hyperpigmentation.
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Baggy Eyes and a Brow Lift
One of the more obvious signs of aging is the excess skin that begins to hang over the eyes.
This skin makes the eyes look more 'closed-in' and can even affect a person's ability to apply eye shadow correctly.
While surgery is one alternative that many people will resort to, there are many people who are still unaware that Botox can also have a very positive affect at giving a person a brow lift without the need for surgery.
By paralyzing the muscles in the brow with an injection of Botox the area above the eyes will begin to lift as the Botox takes affect.
When this happens the skin on the eyelids will also lift and the eyes will become more 'open'
These brow lifts are being sought by an increasing number of people who are looking for suitable alternatives to surgery and the results that can be obtained from Botox injections are really quite outstanding when performed by an experienced specialist.
It is essential that you get an experienced person to perform this if you are considering getting it done as an incorrect procedure can result in the opposite effect with your eyes looking more closed than previously.
With such a fast and virtually painless procedure that results in no requirement for recovery time, Botox brow lifts are becoming the solution of choice for rapid 'rejuvenation' of that youthful look.
First timers should err on the light side until the results of the first injections are visible to see how the process has worked as all people react differently.
It is better to do this in small steps as the convenience of the procedure allows you this option.
In addition to the brow lift, Botox is highly effective for reducing the crow's-feet and fine lines that extend out from the corners of the eye.
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The Illusion of Makeup
Makeup is an art where you can create an illusion that can transform one face into many different personalities.
By applying makeup strategically you can enhance or minimize the effect that one part or another on the face might have on your overall appearance.
While most women won't have lips like Angelina Jolie there are some steps that can be taken to enhance the 'pout' and give your lips a sexier look.
One of the tricks that makeup artists will use is to apply less color to the center of the bottom lip.
Some refrain from using any color at all and in doing this they can create an illusion that the lip is fuller in that area.
An alternative to this is to apply a shimmer to the middle of the bottom lip, as this will give the same illusion as a lack of color in that area.
To make the upper lip look fuller, a makeup pencil can usually do the trick if applied correctly.
This is done by penciling a light or white line just above the top edge of the lip in the center of the 'cupid's brow'
This creates the illusion of a fuller lip.
There are various products on the market that are advertised as 'lip plumpers' and while it isn't possible for them to actually plump up the lips they can help to create that illusion that the lips are fuller and for this purpose some of them do a really good job.
These products are designed to reflect the light when applied to the lips and this gives the effect that the lips are fuller.
There is always surgery as a last resort but the products that are on the market can do a really good job of creating sexy lips for most people and the results will look a lot more natural than those you might expect from surgery.
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Toners
While toners are still readily available on the market, much of the reason why they where needed is no longer necessary due to developments in other skin care products.
Until the current development of modern cleansers, the ones that we applied in the past left a residue after they were used.
Due to this residue that was left on the skin after cleansing people would use toners to remove the excess as a final step in the skin cleaning process.
The cleansers that are available on the market nowadays don't leave this residue, thereby eliminating the need for toners.
This hasn't stopped the popularity of toners with many women who consider them an essential element in their skin care regime.
There is a misconception with some people that toners will go a long way in the process of helping to firm and tighten the skin.
While they might have some affect in this area their main benefit these days is the ingredients that are in them.
Manufacturers have added more antioxidants into their products in recent years as more people are becoming aware of the benefits that are made possible with antioxidants.
Due to this, most of the good toners on the market now have increased levels of these antioxidants.
For this reason alone there is added benefit of using toners after cleansing as this will help to maintain a better skin condition.
While you cannot expect to get the same levels of antioxidants in a toner as you will find in face creams, any additional amounts that you use will all be added benefits for your skin condition so that will make it worthwhile.
There is also the psychological benefits that some toners will make you 'feel' better from having applied them as part of your face care process.
That alone can do wonders for your complexion.
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Acne
Acne is the curse of the teenage face.
For most people the problems that they have as a teenager with acne will disappear as they get older but this is not always the case.
There are large numbers of adults who suffer from acne and this can be very distressing to live with.
There are several reasons why adults can get acne and these range from problems such as stress to hormonal problems that can be made worse by medications.
The cause of acne is when the skin pore or hair follicle becomes blocked.
This blockage is caused by skin cells that are exfoliated but not completely removed from the skin.
The skin cells block the pores and this forms a plug that traps sebum.
This in turn leads to a build up of bacteria and the resultant inflammation of the skin.
There are many more excellent products on the market that can help reduce the incidence of acne in adolescents and adults alike.
The most common treatment is the use of retinoids that are derived from vitamin A.
Retin-A is the most popular of these applications and is a prescription medication but there are other 'over the counter' products such as retinol that are also a suitable solution for many people.
These medications work by removing the stickiness in the cell that causes the discarded cells to remain trapped.
By allowing those cells to be freely exfoliated there is no buildup of sebum and a reduction in the incidence of bacteria buildup.
There are other products on the market that assist in unclogging blocked pores by penetrating to the sebaceous matter and some of these products are used in the better quality cleansers.
While you should not expect results overnight you can bring your skin up to a higher level of health by using these cleansers on a regular basis and after a few weeks you should see a reduction in the occurrence of acne whereby the regular use of these products should maintain a healthy and blemish free skin.
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