15Dec/090
Dr. Ci:Labo Perfect Ageless Anti-Aging Cream
- From Japan's leading cosmeceutical company, Dr.Ci:Labo
- Developed by Japan's most innovative dermatologist, Dr. Shirono
- Contains seven remarkable ingredients
- Set new sales records on QVC Japan
- Artificial colorant-free, artificial fragrance-free, paraben-free and mineral oil-free.
1Nov/095
Olay Regenerist Derma-Pod Eye System, Anti-Aging Triple Response, 24 – 0.016 fl oz applicators
- Resurfaces skin, decongest puffiness and fill lines and wrinkles
- Regenerates surface cells and reveals younger-looking skin
- Leverages amino peptide complex and skin hydrators
- Micro-spheres helps fill creases for a smoother look
- Dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested
15Oct/091
Lancome HYDRA ZEN Advanced De-Stressing Moisturizing Cream for Dry Skin 1.7 Ounces
- For Dry Skin
- Dermatologist-Tested for Safety. Tested on Sensitive Skin. Non-Comedogenic
- Made in USA
Product Description
Dry Skin is more vulnerable to the daily aggressions and tension that can make your complexion look tired and stressed. HYDRA ZEN Advanced De-Stressing Moisturizing Cream for Dry Skin is a moisture-rich cream specially formulated to instantly hydrates your skin and helps it to maintain its optimum moisture balance. Formulated with the unique Acticalm 2 complex, Hydra Zen Cream helps to calm and soothe your skin. Protected from signs of daily stress and fully hydrated, your skin is beautifully soft and smooth all day long.
3Oct/090
Back Hair Removal
Many men are embarrassed by excessive back hair. There is no longer a need to be ashamed to take your shirt off at the gym or swimming pool because of unsightly hair. There are several different methods of back hair removal.
First lets start with waxing. This is an old fashioned tried and true method but can be quite painful. Hot wax is placed on the back then strips are applied over the wax. The strips are quickly removed, removing the unwanted hair with them. Not a very pleasant experience but it does get the job done.
There are many creams on the market for hair removal. Some of them work well for certain people and skin types. Others report having little success with them. This really depends upon the type of cream you choose as well as your individual skin. Talk to your dermatologist about which cream would be best for your unique skin.
Another method you may want to consider is using an epilator. This device essentially pulls hair out by the roots thus making it more difficult for regrowth. The process does work well yet there are definite drawbacks. Much like waxing epilators can be painful.
Laser is also an option for back hair removal. This process uses light to destroy hair follicles. It slows hair growth considerably but can take several treatments to achieve desired results. This method can be quite a bit more expensive than the above mentioned methods.
Perhaps the best route to a hair free back is to talk to your dermatologist. He or she an guide you in the right direction. Just know that there are options and you don't have to live with a hairy back anymore!
29Sep/090
Cosmetics For Beauty
Some people are so obsessed with beauty that they spend their last penny on creams or put on make- up to achieve different looks at different times. These days, it's not surprising to see beauty - conscious women doing those tried and tested tips like putting mayonnaise on the hair, cucumbers on the eyes and even milk or eggs on the face. All these for the sake of beauty.
Undoubtedly, cosmetics has played an important role in women's lives. Superficial or not, most spend endless hours being scrubbed, massaged, exfoliated and made up like a butterfly. You have beauty products for having lovely eyes, sweet fragrances, oil-free foundations, dyes, anti-ageing creams, moisturizers, powders, lipsticks, among others.
"But one should be careful," explains dermatologist Glibenette Tapang - Panlaqui. "Contact dermatitis to cosmetics is common nowadays due to the wide range of products available in the market. The leading cause of skin reactions due to cosmetics is fragrances. Other causes are preservatives such as Bronopol, lanolin, and woolwax alcohols."
The severity of the skin reactions, she says, vary from person to person or from time to time for the same person, due to the conditions of the skin at the time of exposure to a given concentration of the irritant.
"It is therefore advisable to buy products which are labeled hypo-allergenic or non-comedogenic and do a patch test before using the products on the skin to make sure one is not allergic to it, " Dr. Panlaqui adds.
Cosmetic ingredients vary. They come from aloe vera, wheat grain products, essential oils and extracts derived from plants. One of the newest are florabeads which are ideal for facial scrub.
Evidence of mechanical exfoliation dates back as 3,000 BC when honey and salt constituted the main cleansing ingredients of the Egyptian religious community. According to data, exfoliation acids have a long history of use like the baths taken by Cleopatra and Marie Antoinette.
Aside from the scrubs, cosmetics and treatment are reputed to beautify and minimize ageing effects. Hair cosmetics strengthen the hair and scalp as well as color it; lipstick makes one look more attractive; powder makes the skin glow and rosy; and fragrance leaves an enchanting scent. Indeed, the growing complexity of today's market combine make-up and treatment using cosmetics that don't harm the skin.
What are the precautions to take? Don't forget the patch test. Keep away from the sun, use an umbrella or a sunblock lotion. Throw away old make-up. Read labels just like you would food and medicine labels.
Dr. Panlaqui also warned about the following cosmetics and its harmful ingredients:
In axilliary deodorants and antiperspirants, aluminum salts like aluminum chloride or zinc slats (e.g. zinc chloride act as a primary irritant. In roll-ons, the quaternary ammonium compounds may produce allergic contact dermatitis.
In hair dyes, those containing PPDA or paraphenylenediamine may act as sensitizer. Hair bleaches peroxide ad ammonia.
In lipsticks, the perfumes used and di- and tetrabomo -fluorescein in the dyes may cause sensitization reactions.
In eye make-up, be wary of preservatives and perfumes.
In sunscreens, keep away from paraaminobenzoicacid and its esters.
In depigmenting creams, beware of those containing hydroquinone.
Well, while cosmetics really makes a whole lot of difference in enhancing a woman's beauty, there's still no substitute for a radiant and sincere smile.
25Sep/090
Laser Hair Removal – A Revolutionary Beauty Treatment
Are you one of the many individuals searching for an alternative to the endless shaving and waxing of unwanted hair? If you're looking for a procedure that produces long-lasting results, laser hair removal may be your best choice. Because this method, unlike other out-of-date practices, uses an innovative laser light to target hairs individually, you'll enjoy permanently smoother skin after just a few treatments.
This relatively pain-free procedure, performed by a qualified dermatologist, works to disable the follicle beneath the surface of the skin through the use of a hand held machine that delivers pulses of light straight through to the base of the hair. A cooling gel, applied by the practitioner, prevents any painful effects and a slight sting is usually the only sensation a patient feels as the light becomes heat when pressed up against their skin. This heat is absorbed into the dermis and works to immediately deaden the follicle and cease or slow future hair growth.
Although smooth skin and slowing or ending the long-term growth of the hair are the final goals of laser hair removal, the pigment-producing compound called melanin is the main target. Since thick dark brown and black hairs possess a higher concentration of melanin, the laser works more effectively on these particular follicles. This also means that lighter, finer hairs or "peach fuzz", may grow back after treatment as they have lower amounts of melanin.
In addition to working best on course, dark hairs, laser removal gets the best results when the skin is a lighter tone. Updates in laser science, however, are helping more recipients of effective laser removal. While fairer skinned candidates continue to get the most desirable results from laser treatments, those with medium or darker skin and slightly lighter hairs can now also enjoy success with the newest in laser technology.
As is the case with most modern day beauty treatments, laser hair removal requires repeat treatments for optimum results. Because the aim is to target actively growing follicles, a 4-6 week space between sessions is highly recommended. This time frame allows for treatment on hairs that were inactive during the previous appointment and takes into account the cyclical growth of the human hair. Repeat attention targets all stages of the growth process.
While many people opt for laser hair removal on their face or bikini area it is also a safe procedure for larger areas such as the back or legs. Smaller areas, like the upper lip or chin, usually take only 10 or 15 minutes to complete while larger areas can be completed in two hours.
In addition to proven effectiveness, comfort and safety are two of the many reasons laser hair removal has become one of the most popular cosmetic options available today but experience is paramount when measuring the safety of any laser treatment. On the whole, when a qualified and trained dermatologist is employed, red irritation and slight swelling remain the only usual side effects of laser hair removal.
12Sep/090
Beauty Bath Hair Care Products – Part 1
Personal care products became an interest to me because of our brick and mortar hair salon business. All hair and beauty salons carry a selection of hair, skin and scalp products in what we call retail centers. They can be small or large depending upon the size of a salon.
When you study the industry of personal care you realize that products are available to treat the whole body, not just parts. It would be impossible for any salon, no matter what size to carry the thousands of products that are available in the open market of personal care. Even the big box stores could not carry all the products.
The overall situation boils down to do something for your clients and the people who visit the net to have choices other than purchasing from chain stores, or professional outlets that will sell to the general public.
Being in the salon business, it became apparent that people did not have a variety of choices unless they went on the Internet and this could be confusing because of the many on line outlets for personal care products. We decided to hopefully make it easier for a person to shop. We established a website whereby people can shop for their personal care products right from the comfort of their own home. We set up choices with companies that carry a multitude of products from A-Z, including all your name brand products and other specialties. Most of our outlets have daily specials, coupons, discounts and if you buy $25 to $50.00 or more you receive free shipping. In light of today's economy we are all looking for savings and you also save on gas by shopping right from your home.
After a lot of research and making our choices of outlets it was apparent that we should go further than one website and break our choices into broader categories and they are as follows:
1. Name brand products or artificial/synthetics because they have chemicals added to their formulas. Part I
2. Natural Products (See Part II)
3. Organic Products (See Part III)
Name brand or artificial(synthetic) products embrace the addition of industrial chemicals for smell and preservation. People need to be made aware of the ingredients of name brand (artificial/synthetic) products and make sure you read labels. If you are not sure about an ingredient, research on the Internet or consult a skin specialist.
I am a live example of what can happen when you think you are using an off the shelf product that is to cure or solve skin or scalp problems. A few years ago I developed an itch in my scalp and stomach area that was so bad I wanted to grow one inch long fingernails so I could just dig the skin away. My personal physician referred me to a dermatologist and guess what? His treatment was a special prescribed salve and shampoo which solved the problem.
The long range solution was solved by not using over the counter lotion, change laundry soap, change to a natural hand/bath bar soap and do not use the dryer strips that are supposed to make your clothes bouncy and fresh. I have had one recurrence since that time which was a mistake when our daughter came to live with us and she added one of those strips when drying the clothes. There are thousands of over the counter personal care products and my favorite motto is, "Buyer Beware." Companies make their products to be safe but you can always be that one person whose body cells react to chemicals in a product.
There will be two sequels to this article-Part II-Natural Products and Part III-Organic Products. I would like to thank other professionals who provided me with some of the background material for this article.
10Sep/090
Hair Removal Cream For Men
So many men these days are looking for fast and easy way to remove unwanted hair. The main problem is that you don't want to pay a fortune for hair removal system. People are also looking for a hair removal system that lets them spend less time in the bathroom tweezing, shaving and waxing.
Fortunately there is a way to remove hair that is fast, easy and doesn't cost an arm and leg. The best way for men to remove unwanted hair is using a hair removal cream for men. The number 1# rated hair removal cream for men is from Revitol.
Revitols cream gives you direct control on your grooming appearance. The cream is formulated to be able to apply easily, thus giving you the control to get the look you want. Having such control with this hair removal cream for men allows you to do away with hair removal systems such as tweezing, waxing and shaving. Revitols hair removal cream for men uses only natural ingredients. This means that there are no possible side effects from nasty chemicals. What does Revitols hair removal cream do for the user:
1. It's a pain free way to remove hair
2. It's safe and effective for women and men to use.
3. The cream has been tested by different dermatologists to see how effective the cream really is. In the test Revitols cream was 1#.
4. The product works fast and your done in minutes.
5. This product can be used on even the most sensitive parts of the body.
7Sep/090
Skin Care for Men
Gone are the days when cosmetics and beauty products were found only for women. Men require more care as compared to women because men's skin is more oils and prone to dehydration. The skin of men is also rich in collagen and elastin that makes the skin more resistant to the harmful effects of sun rays and other environmental factors. But with the age the skin becomes thin and the level of collagen decreases that tends to loose elasticity and firmness of the skin.
Today many men are moving towards fashion world giving way to improve their overall look. Earlier men had limited resources of facial touch up like shaving cream, soap, after shave and cream but now a host of skin care products for men are available in the market. The most widely used products are moisturizer, cleansers, face and body wash, scrubs, exfoliants and night renewal cream.
Skin care for men has become the latest trend and a serious issue especially in tropical country like India. People in India suffer the most because of the extreme climatic conditions and exposure to harmful ultra violet rays. These two are the major sources of skin damage. To avoid skin damage and prevent other skin ailments it is very essential to use sun screen lotions with an SPF factor of 15. Sun screen also prevents cancer and premature age.
More and more men are moving towards skin care professionals and dermatologist to reveal a complete new and outstanding look. These skin care professionals give skin care tips for men and a prescription of various lotions to apply. Some of the cosmetics are pure and natural and are free from preservatives and chemicals. These natural beauty products may be organic or inorganic. Organic beauty products comprises of pure, natural and organic materials that are both people and environment friendly. Some of the major ingredients include zinc oxide, walnut oil, beeswax, titanium dioxide, aloe vera, menthanol, whole wheat protein, caprlic, mica, lactic acid, eucalyptus oil, tocopherol, arnica and red vine extract. Organic skin care for men is the best solution to combat any skin damage like acne, scars, wrinkles, and aging.
Along with the application of natural organic cosmetic it is also essential to have a balanced diet for a glowing and youthful skin. Like women, men also require the right quantity of vitamins and minerals to enhance the resistant power of the skin and to avoid acne, wrinkles, aging, and other skin diseases. The most important vitamins required to have a great skin are Vitamin C and E, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin K and Vitamin E.
The best skin care for men is nothing but a well balanced diet.
Exercise has also proved to be beneficial for a healthy skin. Regular exercise using fitness equipments help you to maintain a good shape and sound body.
6Sep/090
Skin Care Awareness
When you are aware of your skin care the right way, you can maintain a healthy and glowing skin all through your life.
You should be aware of the changes that occur in your skin, as well as the changes in the research and technology, so that you may evaluate, analyze, and change your skin care routines, these change should be based on the environmental conditions, your age, changes in your skin type, and advancement in technology and research.
As you grow older, your body natural skin maintenance mechanisms become weaker, and skin needs are changing, in the same time more and more facts are brought to light every day. You should be aware of the changing composition and nature of skin care products, so that your choice copes the supply to the needs the closest possible way.
Awareness also means knowing how to use your skin care products. Good practices include things like applying the moisturizers while the skin is damp(after cleansing), using upward strokes for better penetration of skin care products, removing the make up before going to bed, cleansing before moisturising or applying make up, using the correct amount of skin care products, etc. Thus, increasing the effectiveness of your skin care products is another focus area of serious skin care.
Awareness means being gentle with your skin. Things like over-exfoliation, use of low quality products, and application of strong-chemical based products, contact with detergents are all harmful to your skin. Some people have a wrong notion about serious skin care. For them serious skin care is - using large quantities of products as often as possible. However, this really is not serious skin care (and that's why awareness is so important).
Awareness is also about visiting your dermatologist for treatment of skin disorders. Ignoring the skin disorders can be fatal for your skin and might lead to permanent damage. So, if the things don't improve with over the counter medication, you should immediately visit a dermatologist. Self-surgery e.g. squeezing of acne/pimples is a big no (it can lead to permanent damage of your skin).
Awareness of skin care is more about precautions and preventive measures (than treatment). Awareness is about being proactive as well as reactive. In fact, we can say that 'awareness of skin care' is about being proactive about the needs of your skin so that the need for being reactive is reduced to a minimum.
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