Friday, April 30, 2010

Discover the Type of Collagen Facial Cream That Actually Firms the Skin

If you are looking for a collagen facial cream for wrinkles, don't make the same mistake I did and purchase ones that just "sounded" like they would work. Let's go over what an effective collagen facial cream for wrinkles needs to do in order to prolong the skin aging process.

Unfortunately, many skin care companies do not care as much about the effectiveness of their products as they should. For some of them, it is all about making sales and that's about it.

For example, many collagen facial creams for wrinkles are designed to actually contain collagen protein as an actual ingredient. This type of products was one of the first ones I tried, simply because it sounds like a smart and legit anti-aging solution.

But what skin care companies do not tell you is that these collagen proteins are not able to penetrate through the epidermis of your skin because they are too large in size. So in reality, all these products are doing is just moisturizing the outer layer of your skin, making it FEEL like it's working.

After conducting my own research on collagen facial creams, I came to the conclusion that there is only one type of treatment that's actually worth using. All the others have minimal effects on the skin. And when you think about it, this type of treatment IS the most logical one....

The best collagen facial cream for wrinkles will actually contain ingredients that stimulate the NATURAL production of more collagen protein inside your body. By doing this, your body can produce it's own unique and complex protein and they can form strong bonds with one another without the threat of any of them being rejected.

Before a chose the anti-wrinkle treatment that I still use to this day, I actually took the time and figured out which specific ingredients work best at stimulating collagen production. I took both clinical trial results and feedback from the public into consideration.

Doing this gave me a HUGE advantage. Instead of relying on what's said about a product on it's label or package, I already knew in advance which ingredients worked best. All I had to to then was find a collagen facial cram for wrinkles that contain these ingredients!

Thursday, April 29, 2010

My Skincare Routine

Thanks so much for watching everyone! PLEASE NOTE the Liz Earle Cleanser is for ALL skintypes! :) The products used are as follows: Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser www.uk.lizearle.com £13 USA Site us.lizearle.com Jo Malone Lavender Skin Tonic http Actually £27 - Sorry got the price wrong in the video! Keihls Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado www.kiehls.co.uk £26 Garnier Skin Naturals Soft - Day Available from Superdrug or Boots in the UK £2-5 depending on where you buy! You can also follow me on twitter here www.twitter.com Or ask me a question here: www.formspring.me All products were purchased with my own money. This is all my own honest opinion and I'm not being paid or compensated by anyone!

TAG! 40 questions.

tutorial for this look: www.youtube.com i was tagged by Bebe! www.youtube.com I tag you!! Copy and Paste this and do the tag! (please..?!) SKINCARE -How many times do you wash your face daily? -What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo) -What is your current facial wash? -Do you exfoliate? -What brand do you use? -What moisturizer do you use? -Do you have freckles? -Do you use eye cream? -Do you or did you have acne prone skin? -Did you ever have to use Pro-activ? MAKE-UP -What foundation do you use? -How about concealer? -Do you know your undertone color? -What do you think of fake eyelashes? -Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months? -What brand of mascara do you use? -Sephora or MAC? -Do you have a MAC Pro-card? -What makeup tools do you use in make up application? -Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes? -For the face? -What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)? -Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner? -How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil? -What do you think of pigment eyeshadows? -Do you use mineral makeup? -What is your favorite lipstick? -How about lipgloss? -What is your favorite blush to use? -Do you buy your makeup on ebay? -Do you like drugstore makeup? -Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets) -Did you ever consider taking make-up classes? -Are you clumsy in putting on makeup? -Name a makeup crime that you hate? -Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones ...

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Healing Essential Oils of the Bible, Skin beauty, Health secrets...from The Secrets of Eden

This is the famous "Nothing But the Oils" blend from www.thesecretsofeden.com" 23 oils blended including Frankincense, myrrh, lavender, sweet almond and more! Healthiest thing in the world for your largest organ, your skin. (Not affiliated with Young Living Essential Oils LC)

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Tips For Choosing Skin Care Products For African-American Skin

Skin, the largest organ in our body is made up of multiple layers of epithelial tissues that guard the underlying muscles and organs of our. Skin pigmentation (human skin color) on the other hand varies among peoples of the world. Skin color is determined by the amount of melanin, the pigment in the skin More concentration of melanin in the body will give you a dark person so it goes without saying that a light-skinned person would have less of the melanin compound in the body.

African-American skin have that distinction of having the most of melanin concentration in the body and studies show that this melanin content in African-American skin has a greater tendency to hyper-pigmentation, or specks of darker colored skin surface that may appear as blemishes over time if not protected properly. This is one important consideration to take in choosing the right skin care product.

There is nothing really fancy in caring for the African American skin dry skin being a much more common condition for this skin type. Body nourishment is the key. Drinking plenty of fluids will help prevent skin dryness and keep it radiant. A moisturizer is very essential to keep the skin soft and smooth. Choose moisturizers that are hypoallergenic and oil-free. A good moisturizer should absorb into your skin without a trace, creating an invisible barrier against moisture loss. When cleansing your skin use a non-soap cleanser. Soap will dry and irritate your skin Be sure to use warm water as well since water that is too hot will also dry out the skin.

African Americans also often have trouble with an oily complexion due to the fact that their skin has more, and larger, sebaceous (or oil) glands than Caucasian or Asian skin The large number of sebaceous glands can produce unwanted oily or shiny appearance. If these oil glands are over-active they can become clogged and cause acne to break out on the skin For the very oily or acne-prone skin an oil-control lotion will help eliminate shine for hours.

Exfoliate with a mild and gentle exfoliate that can be used daily. Exfoliating rids the skin of dead skin cell, and clears the pores so they can accept more moisture. For blemish prone skin using an exfoliating product with salicylic acid will aid in clearing any break out.

Another important consideration is the regular use of sunscreen. While more melanin content in the body can help protect from the sun, a lot of unprotected skin exposure to it can cause the dreaded skin cancer. It is highly recommended to use one with an SPF 30 at the very least.

Facial skin no matter the type needs to be cared for always. It is that part of the body that we look at first at anytime. No other part of our body is subjected to so much scrutiny as the face, so better to always have it healthy, radiant and blemish free. Let us make intelligent efforts to meet this end and in doing so, it gives us the confidence we need that ultimately transcends all skin color prejudices.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Weight Loss Q and A Episode 2 (Part 1)

Questions to be answered in ALL parts....... 1.What kind of prenatal vitamins do u take? 2.What do u think is the best way to get rid of my little stomach and love handles? i've been thinking seriously about giving up soda too. 3.How long did it take you to get to your size and how did you maintain? 4.Did you want to get down as small as you are now? 5.How often would you work out during the 1st 7mos of weight loss? 6.How would you go about gaining a few pounds in a healthy way? 7.Since I am only trying to loss 5-10 pounds and mainly in my midsection. Can you tell the things I should focus on? 8.Did you have a plateau moment while losing weight? If you did, how much weight did you lose prior to the plateau, how long did it take you to get off the plateau and what advice do have for someone going through it? 9.Stretch marks... We pretty much all have them no matter what size we are, but have you found anything to work on them really well? They are one reason that I don't like to wear anything short-sleeved or sleeveless. 10.Not trying to get too personal, but you mentioned pre-natal vitamins and I was wondering how they may aid in weight loss or maintaining? 11.6 small meals...What does this really mean and do you follow this? Are 3 of those meals really snacks? Would it be a protein bar with a piece of fruit? Someone told me even a sandwich, but I can just see the calories piling up. 12.Do you or did you keep a food diary/journal? 13.COULD YOU LET ME KNOW THE STEPS YOU ...

Sunday, April 25, 2010

The Best Way to Treat Dry Skin Beneath Eyes

Do you have dry skin beneath eyes? If you do, you are not alone. A lot of people, including a fairly large amount of youngsters, suffer from this problem. Dry skin, especially in the eye area, can be really irritating and can make you look dull. A lot of people, including men and women, seem to have this problem at a fairly young age. The good news, however, is that it can be taken care of easily.

Before we proceed any further, you should understand the cause or the reason behind dry skin beneath eyes. So, let us talk about that a little bit. As you know, your skin has oil glands which secret sebum to keep your skin soft and moisturized. However, the skin around the eyes does not have as many oil glands as other parts of your body and hence it is prone to become dry quickly. Especially during winter, the skin around your eyes becomes very dry. As you know, dry skin can lead to various problems like wrinkles, dark circles, and flaking.

Some other reasons for dry skin around eyes include allergic reaction to certain chemicals, excessive use of cosmetics, and bathing for a long time. Initially, it might not seem very obvious but in just a few weeks, you might notice a considerable change in the area around your eyes. Your eyes will start looking dull, you will have dark circles, and you'll look a lot older. In more serious cases, the dry skin around the eyes might start itching, might redden, and give you a burning sensation. So, the sooner you take care of this problem, the better it is for you.

The best way to take care of dry skin around eyes is to take good rest and apply some good skin care product. The tricky part, however, is choosing the right skin care product. Or in this case, a good eye cream. The most important thing you should know about eye creams is that you should be very, very careful in choosing them. Like I already said, eyes are the most sensitive part of your body and you should not apply anything unless you are very certain that there is no risk involved.

Let me give you a very important tip about eye creams here. There is an ingredient called Eyeliss, which is almost considered a miracle ingredient. Rumor has it that a lot of Hollywood celebrities use eye creams with Eyeliss as it is proven to be very, very effective for dry skin around eyes. So, look out for an eye cream with Eyeliss. Also, it is always better to go for organic products instead of artificial cosmetic items.

So, there you have it people. The best way to treat dry skin beneath eyes is to get a good eye cream or eye gel which is both safe and effective. Remember the tip I gave you and get the best product. Then, see the results for yourself.