Natural Masks

January 30th, 2010

natural masks

Respirators fruit and vegetables are wonderful for your skin. The ingredients found in your kitchen within minutes and without effort can nourish and smoothen your skin.

The first thing you should do when selecting a mask is to identify the needs of your skin. Masks should be applied with rotary movements in the direction of the muscles of the face and upward.

For best result of the masks, you relax while you have the mask on. Listen to your favorite music, close your eyes and forget the world. Let your skin absorb the wonderful natural ingredients.

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Heat and Skin

January 29th, 2010

heat and skin

Long days and pleasant in the months of sun, bring a climate inviting beaches and to acquire a beautiful golden color in our skin. But warning! the sun is one of the worst enemies of the skin.

The sun’s rays due to one component, UV rays are harmful to skin. From ultraviolet rays cause skin cancer and cataracts to aging. Receive from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays both are dangerous, was previously thought that only UVB rays are harmful at present we know we must defend both. The sun ages is vital to protect the face and hands using sunscreen. The sun is often the culprit of dark spots and skin discolorations.

With proper care we can enjoy the sun and protect the skin. Sunscreens are very beneficial. Never take the sun without aplicártelos, and use them whenever the sun is always present but not see it.

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Care For Sensitive Skin

January 28th, 2010

sensitive skin

This is the most temperamental skin there. Sensitive skin requires special care. It is easy to identify and in most cases can be normalized or improved with proper care.

This skin is delicate, slightly dry and ready to allergic reactions. Changes in temperature and harsh or abrasive cosmetics cause irritation, leaving skin red and sometimes with visible blood vessels. Most people think they have sensitive skin, but this is a relative term. The sensitive skin is skin reactive.

In aesthetics sensitive skin is a type of skin with special conditions may be due to our genes or an imbalance in our system. It is not a desired condition, it is a skin that requires much effort and ready to go sour.

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Sensitive Skin

January 27th, 2010

sensitive skin

What is sensitive skin?
The skin reacts to the environment in different ways to look good and other times feels dry and mistreated. Most of the time the skin is sensitive to environmental conditions:

Causes for sensitive skinEnvironmental pollution

  • Stress
  • A poor diet high in sugar, flour and bad fats
  • Frequent fatigue
  • Large variations in temperature
  • Travel frequently (especially in different areas)
  • Pregnancy.

What can you do if you have sensitive skin?.
1 – There are many products on the market to help this problem. It is very important to regular skin care and attention should be paid to the conditions around us first if you have a lot of stress you should try to relax, if your nutrition is poor, trying to balance your diet and if you live in very hot or cold Always protect your skin with the right products. Drink water and avoid fats and spices.

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Vitamins For Skin

January 26th, 2010

vitamins for skin

Some of the newer and more revolutionary skin treatments include the use of vitamins. Vitamins C, E and K are used in various skin treatments.

Vitamin C
Do you have dark circles under your eyes? Want to clear up your skin? Make it look soft and fresh?
The solution could be vitamin C. The new products based on vitamin C help improve dark circles under the eyes, to clarify and refine skin texture.

Vitamin C is in vogue in the world of cosmetics. Lancome has launched several products whose active ingredient is a form of vitamin C. Why? Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Vitamin C can help improve certain skin conditions such as damage caused by sun, laser treatments and some types of exfoliation.

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Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin

January 25th, 2010

skin care tips

When I use the exfoliator?
It depends on your skin type. If you have oily skin you can use up to three times a week. But normally once a week is recommended.

All skin types need peeling even dry and sensitive skins. This is an easy to make at home. The apple, papaya, yogurt, oatmeal and lemon are natural exfoliators. The sensitive skin should use exfoliating treatments less often.

Do I need to wear masks?
If. all skins need masks. Masks penetrate to levels where everyday products do not. The masks must be according to your skin type and your special needs (see our article).

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Skin Care Tips

January 23rd, 2010

washing face

How do I clean my face?
The facial skin is very delicate. You wipe your face at least twice a day. I usually never more than three times. Cleaning the skin too dry. The skin of the face must not stretch and movement to be upward.

Cleaning takes only a few seconds but should be an opportunity to stimulate the circulation. This is done in a circular motion using the fingertips to the concavity (suck it) in their hands.

Do I need to use sponges and brushes?
You’ve probably noticed as fashionable now as sponges for face and various types of brushes. It is imperative to use sponges or brushes. They help to stimulate the circulation but the hands and fingers do the same function. They also help exfoliate, natural sea sponges are very effective. Not all types of skin respond well to these daily treatments. If you have dry or sensitive skin do not use them every day.

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Skin Types

January 22nd, 2010

skin types

As you know there are several types of skin. There are several ways to classify skin types. There are main types are as follows.

Normal Skin
Feel lucky if you have this skin type. This skin has a smooth texture, no pimples and open pores. It presents no greasy or dry areas. People with this type of skin just need a basic beauty regimen to maintain natural balance. But every skin needs care to keep it healthy and beautiful.

Sensitive Skin
This skin is delicate, slightly dry and ready to allergic reactions. Changes in temperature and harsh or abrasive cosmetics cause irritation, leaving skin red and sometimes with visible blood vessels. People with this skin type need to use alcohol or PABA-free products (used in sunscreens).

Oily Skin
This skin is characterized by an over production of sebum and oils resulting in open pores, blackheads and pimples.

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Know your Skin: The largest organ

January 21st, 2010

beautiful skin

How your skin looks? Relaxed and radiant or a little tired and dull. Healthy or with blackheads and pimples?

The skins are usually perfect family heirloom. But do not worry if your skin is not perfect because you can do much to improve it or if it is perfect for preserving it. Advances in science and the constant desire of women around the world look beautiful and young people has resulted in the creation of many products that help to have an almost perfect skin.

Is beautiful skin inherited or made?
A beautiful skin is largely the result of good health, hereditary factors and external care. The skin needs change with seasons and weather. The skin care depends on skin type, age, health and the environment inside.

Essential tips for selecting products for your skin.
There are so many cosmetics to the face that the problem is to know which are best for you. The best cosmetics are not necessarily more expensive. There are certain products that merit the price but others do not, you can buy the equivalent of low price and get the same result.

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