March 7, 2011
Your skin is a living organ made up of skin cells. The only true way to change the age and health of your skin is from the inside out.
Obagi Medical’s Nu-Derm System actually goes deep into your dermis to change your skin from the inside. Each part of the system is an important step in revitalizing and rejuvenating your skin.
The first part of the system is designed to prepare the skin so the active ingredients will penetrate evenly and more effectively. The first step is to cleanse the skin.
Foaming Gel and Gentle Cleanser both gently remove impurities and prepare the skin for the later steps. Foaming Gel is best for oily to normal skin types. Gentle Cleanser is designed for normal to dry skin.
The next step is to tone the skin. Obagi’s Toner removes any bacteria or debris left on the skin while normalizing the pH balance of the skin.
Balancing the pH will allow all the active ingredients to do their job more effectively. Now that your skin is clean and balanced you are ready for the next part of the Obagi Nu-Derm System.
February 16, 2011
Winter can bring dull, dry, rough skin not just to your face, but also to your body. To get the silky, glowing skin you want you need a lotion with anti-aging ingredients.
Moisturizers are great, but there are products today that can actually help your skin stay young.
Zo’s Oraser Body Emulsion contains emollients, ceramides, acids, and retinols for the most unique and effective body product on the market. Lactic acid gently resurfaces the skin and removes rough patches.
Retinol is the most effective anti-ager on the market and works just as well on the body as the face. Co-enzyme Q10 restores enzymes that fight signs of aging. Oraser has a light refreshing scent and glides right into the skin without being heavy.
Skin Medica’s TNS Body Lotion also uses anti-aging ingredients. They also use retinols as well as their patented TNS formula.
TNS is a naturally produced mix of growth factors and proteins that stimulate collagen production. Our production of collagen slows down with every year we age and TNS is proven to restore this.
Hyaluronic acid is used to restore moisture. HA molecules can hold up to 40 times their weight in water and actually can pull water from the atmosphere.
Today’s new medical grade ingredients can give you the satiny, smooth skin you desire.
February 11, 2011
If your skin is looking bad, it could be from stress in your life. Your skin is the largest organ in the body and is connected to your mind and body.
Nerve endings are connected to the skin, so emotions can affect the skin itself. Acne, rosacea, eczema, and fever blisters can all be triggered by stress. Histamines that are released under stress can cause itchiness and inflammation.
When you are stressed, the body releases cortisol which in turn increases oil production. Increased oil can lead to acne flare-ups. Chronic stress can block the production of estrogen. This can allow the male hormones, androgens to take over. Androgens have been shown to be a cause of acne breakouts.
By reducing stress you can decrease the activity of stress hormones and chemicals. Less stress can also decrease blood vessel activity so you have less flushing and blushing.
You can reduce stress by following common sense lifestyle choices. If you’re feeling stressed, take long, deep breaths and exhale slowly. You literally fool your body out of its fight or flight response.
Exercise and eat sensibly. Avoid smoking or too much alcohol. Make sure you get at least eight hours of sleep a night. Take time out for yourself so you don’t get overwhelmed with responsibilities. By taking care of your body you can bring your skin back to glowing health.
February 9, 2011
What is the most important product you can put on your face? What is the one product that is universally agreed upon by dermatologists, doctors, and aestheticians to benefit your skin? The answer may surprise you: sunscreen.
Using sunscreen on a daily basis is more beneficial than any other product in terms of skin health. So what makes a good sunscreen?
The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends an SPF of 15 or higher. Anything over SPF 50 they consider unnecessary. The F.D.A is currently considering changing label laws so that anything over SPF 50 will be labeled SPF 50+.
The Skin Cancer Foundation also recommends these ingredients for the best protection: zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, and avobenzone (Parsol 1789). One of the most important things you can do to ensure protection is to use enough product.
You need about an ounce to cover your body- about a shot glass full.
The following are medical grade sunscreens that offer UVA and UVB protection along with the ingredients recommended by The Skin Cancer Foundation.
http://store.skingift.com/-strse-8/%236-Obagi-Nu-dsh-Derm-Healthy/Detail.bok
http://store.skingift.com/-strse-9/%236-Obagi-Nu-dsh-Derm-Physical/Detail.bok
http://store.skingift.com/-strse-406/SkinMedica-Environmental-Defense-Sunscreen/Detail.bok
http://store.skingift.com/-strse-301/SkinMedica-Environmental-Defense-Sunscreen/Detail.bok
http://store.skingift.com/-strse-372/iS-Clinical-SPF-25/Detail.bok
http://store.skingift.com/-strse-361/ZO-Skin-Health-Oclipse/Detail.bok
February 4, 2011
It can be difficult finding the time to go to the salon and have a skin professional to treat your skin. Skin guru Jan Marini has a way for you to get professional results at home.
Her C-Esta Mask gives immediate results while long term use gives even more dramatic improvement. Your skin’s texture, clarity, smoothness, and hydration will be noticeably improved.
C-Esta Mask contains anti-inflammatory ingredients to bring down redness and sooth irritated, sensitive skin. Your face will actually appear firmer and tighter.
You simply apply the mask over face and neck and leave on for 10 minutes. Remove with a lukewarm washcloth. It’s gentle enough to be used 1-3 times a week. C-Esta Mask will have you looking like you just spent the afternoon at a high-end salon.
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