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By Marilynn SyrettMay 14, 20091 topic

Zinc Oxide: How Does it Benefit Your Skin?

Sunscreens are a vital ingredient in our skin care regimens. In fact, enough has been said already about why and how we need to apply sunscreens every day no matter what time of the year it is. Efficient sun protection comes from using efficient sunscreens which are comprised of effective 'sun-screening' ingredients.nnZinc Oxide is one of the key ingredients in sunscreen formulations. It is known for its superior sun protection capabilities and preventing skin damage. In fact

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettApr 7, 20091 topic

How to Treat Sun Spots

Sun spots are the small round unsightly marks that appear on your skin as a result of prolonged unprotected exposure to sunlight. Also called age spots and liver spots, they generally appear on your face, shoulders, back and hands. Fortunately, there are treatments available that help to diminish and eliminate the appearance of sun spots.nnWhat are Sun SpotsnSun spots are small pigmented marks that appear on the skin as a result of long-term sun exposure. It is very common in

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettMay 25, 20091 topic

Make-Up Tips for Oily Skin

Oily skin comes with a lot of additional problems such as melting make-up, greasiness of the face and acne inflammations and breakouts. Excessive oil on the face wrecks havoc on the skin quality and can ruin your complexion.nnReasons for Oily SkinnOily skin is a result of excessive production of sebum by the sebaceous glands. When the sebum particles get accumulated on the skin, the face appears shiny and oily. This causes the build up of oil within the skin pores that combin

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettOct 22, 20091 topic

Anti Aging Skin Care â 5 Best Ingredients!

Even in this era of information overload, it is surprising how little women care to know about their skin care essentials. While purchasing skin care products, women often tend to go by their favorite brands, look and scents of the products or general advice from friends and family. You may have been using the same brand of skin care products for years together and would have got used to it. The truth is, it is extremely important to consider the ingredients contained in the

Primary topic: Anti-Aging

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By Marilynn SyrettNov 5, 20091 topic

Are Your Hobbies Harming Your Skin?

Hobbies and interests serve to cheer you up and heighten your spirits. They are pleasurable indulgences that wither offer your physical health benefits or enhance your creativity and expression. However, the hobbies that you may enjoy may also be putting your skin at risk to certain damage. Here are some potentially risky hobbies for the skin and tips to keep your skin safe: Hobby: Gym & Exercising While going to the gym and exercising can provide you with a great deal of ski

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettMar 27, 20091 topic

Skin Care â Fighting Free Radicals To Prevent Wrinkles

One of the primary causes of skin deterioration is damage by free radicals. Free radicals have severe affects on the skin. To understand how exactly free radicals damage your skin, we would need to delve deeper into the chemical aspects of them. nnWhat are Free Radicals?nWe know that matter is made up of atoms and atoms are further comprised of neutrons, protons and electrons. While protons and neutrons are located inside the nucleus of the atom, electrons revolve around the

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettJun 19, 20091 topic

Skin Care With Vitamin C

nnVitamin C is a potent antioxidant that is tremendously effective against preventing and treating aging signs such as wrinkles, fine lines and sun damage. In fact, L-ascorbic acid, a popular form of Vitamin C stimulates collagen production within the skin cells, corrects pigmentation issues and reduces the damage caused by free radicals.nn Advantages of Vitamin C nnThere is perhaps no one skin care ingredient that provides so many advantages as does Vitamin C. It not only pr

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettAug 1, 20091 topic

Skin Care During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time for pure bliss. However, it does have its share of petty annoyances like morning sickness and skin problems. The skin develops acne and you are helpless because you cannot even use strong acne treatments and powerful ingredients to correct the situation. However, what you can do is to follow a gentle and efficient skin care routine during pregnancy. Here are some things you can do... Follow a Simple Regimen Rather than trying to follow a complex routine an

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Marilynn SyrettMay 25, 20091 topic

Skin Care for Women in Their 60's

Your sixties are a time for sweet reminiscences. You can look back at your life and bask in the warmth of cherished memories be it school times, college years, love, career, marriage, children and/or even grandchildren now! However the sixties are also a time when your skin needs intensive care and nourishment because age and time have taken a toll on it.nnHere are some tips to rejuvenate your skin during your 60's so that your skin feels firmer and becomes more radiant.nnAPr

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettAug 1, 20091 topic

Hyaluronic Acid â Skin Care Benefits

Hyaluronic acid is a is a natural substance that is present in the connective tissues of our body. It provides lubrication and support to the body tissues and acts as a structural component of the skin that defines its shape and volume. Functions of Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid is able to retain up to 1,000 times its weight in water. It occurs in the deeper layers of the dermis layer and helps to keep the skin smooth and supple. Here are some important skin care benefits o

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Marilynn SyrettMay 11, 20091 topic

Hydroquinone â How Good is it for the Skin?

Hydroquinone is a chemical lightener that is used extensively in skin lightening products and bleaching creams. It is especially useful for lightening skin discolorations like age spots, freckles and melasma.nnSkin Lightening with HydroquinonennHydroquinone lightens the skin in two ways - It inhibits the production of melanin (the pigment responsible for the darkening of skin and actual skin color) and it breaks down the existing excess melanin on the spots that require treat

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettJul 4, 20091 topic

Understanding the Jargon of Skin Care Products

It is always advised to read the ingredient list of skin care products before purchasing them. However, often it happens that the labels include words that are totally alien to you. When you do not understand the meaning of these labels, you can end up making a wrong choice and buying ineffective products. Here are some tips to read the labels of skin care products effectively so that you can make a wise decision. Understand the Jargon Here are the meanings of some commonly u

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettAug 17, 20091 topic

Moisturizers With SPF â How Good Are They?

Multipurpose products are a big rage in the skin care market. Since they offer multiple benefits, you need to use fewer products and still get the benefits of using many. And this is quite a boon in the women's busy lifestyles. One of the most popular kinds of products are moisturizers that come with SPF contents in them. But are they any good? Is it the same as using regular sunscreens? Or regular moisturizers?rnLet us address these questions in this article. Sunscreens vs.

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Marilynn SyrettJun 19, 20091 topic

Skin Damage By Toxins And Free Radicals

nnSkin is the largest organ on our body. Also, it is the most exposed to the external environment. This is why our skin is first to show the signs of aging even before the body starts developing aging issues. So obsessed are we with looking youthful, that researchers in the skin care industry continue to develop specialized formulations and skin care products to delay the natural aging process of the skin.nnAging is an irreversible process. However, by knowing the basic cause

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettJul 4, 20091 topic

Skin Care for Women in Their 40's

When you enter your forties, you might start noticing more wrinkles and fine lines around your eyes, mouth and forehead. On top of that, your complexion may start looking duller. However, if you practice a good skin care routine and care for your skin you can enhance your complexion and diminish the appearance of the signs of aging. Here are some tips to care for your skin during your 40's and maintain its good health. Re-Evaluate your Skin Type As we grow old, our skin ages

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettNov 12, 20091 topic

Retinoids - Tips To Use Them Efficiently

Retinoids are powerful anti-aging ingredients that provide your skin with a whole range of benefits. It helps diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, fades away brown spots and pigmentation and makes the skin radiant and younger-looking. This is the reason why it is used extensively in anti aging skin care formulations. However, you need to be extremely careful when using retinoid-based products. Because they are powerful ingredients, they may also have side effec

Primary topic: Anti-Aging

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By Marilynn SyrettAug 17, 20091 topic

Eye Creams â The Secret To Beautiful Eyes

Eyes are the windows to your soul! Or so they say... But the truth is eyes are the first thing you notice on a person's face when you see them for the first time. And in order to have beautiful eyes, it is important you take very good care of them. The skin around our eyes is extremely thin and fragile. It lacks oil glands that provides natural moisture and this is why itâs the first place on the face to show significant signs of aging. Therefore, it is important to supply

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Marilynn SyrettJun 1, 20091 topic

Skin Care for Neck & DÃ©colletÃ© Areas

There are a plethora of skin care regimen options for your face, be it anti-aging or just treating acne. However, in their pursuit for facial beauty and skin care, women often end up ignoring skin care for their neck and décolleté areas.nnYour neck, décolleté and hands are subjected to greater damage by natural and environmental factors. This is because the skin on these areas is thinner and much more sensitive than the skin on your rest of your bo

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettJun 4, 20091 topic

How to Get That Perfect Pout

Your lips are a prominent feature of your face. In fact, they are so prominent that the slightest sign of damage can wreck the look of your face. Your lips are the focus of attention when you speak, eat, drink or kiss someone. And so it is very important to keep them in good health and make them look beautiful.nnA great pout can enhance the look of your face and you can carry it off without even applying any make-up. Here are some quick tips top get that perfect pout!nn Lip C

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettJul 17, 20091 topic

Pregnancy Stretch Marks â How To Get Rid Of Them?

Pregnancy is a beautiful experience in a woman's life. Its a time of joy and celebration of womanhood and you get lots of compliments and gifts. However, along with all this you also get those unsightly stretch marks. Along with your protruding belly, you can also develop red and brown color streaks on your abdomen and even thighs and hips. A popular misconception among women is that stretch marks only appear when you scratch the skin surface. However, this is not true. Scrat

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Marilynn SyrettNov 9, 20091 topic

7 Skin Care Tips For Healthy & Radiant Skin!

Healthy and radiant skin is not just the result of expensive skin care products. Rather, you need to develop healthy skin care habits and make sure you take good care of your skin. Here are 7 essential skin care tips that every women should practice: 1. Use the Right Cleanser Cleansing your face twice a day is important. What is more important is using the right type of cleanser. If you have oily acne prone skin, look for a cleanser that contains acne fighting ingredients lik

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettOct 3, 20091 topic

Skin Care Ingredients â 3 Things You Cannot Do Without

Skin care is very important for women. But for efficient skin care, you need to know what skin care products to use. To use the best skin care products, you need to know what ingredients would be best for your skin. Here is a handy list of 3 ingredients that'll sure help your skin become more healthy and radiant. Salicylic Acid â It is a keratolytic beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that eliminates acne causing bacteria and improves the overall skin texture without causing skin irrit

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Marilynn SyrettMay 8, 20091 topic

Teenage Acne â How to Deal with It

Acne is a very common skin concern among women, particularly in the adolescent years. In fact, acne is most prevalent during puberty and can wreck havoc on your skin with unsightly inflammations and blemishes. In order to treat acne effectively, it is important you know the basic causes and further treatment options. Here is some valuable information regarding acne.nnCommon Causes of AcnenHormonal Fluctuations â During adolescence, as girls start maturing into young women,

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettJul 17, 20091 topic

Skin Care On The Job â Taking Care Of Your Skin In The Office

We spend nearly one-third of our day at our workplace. However, most women fail to realize the damage incurred by their skin at office. In fact, taking good care of their skin at office is one of the prime skin concerns of working women. It gets very difficult to maintain a fresh face all day long and what is more daunting is to make sure your skin is well protected and looks good until the evening. Here are some factors that impact the skin along with tips to take care of yo

Primary topic: Fitness and Exercise

Fitness and Exercise

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By Marilynn SyrettNov 9, 20091 topic

Retinoids â How They Help Prevent Aging Signs?

The skin care aisle is lined with a variety of anti aging skin care products, all claiming to be better than the others. However, not all of them deliver the promised results as well. Therefore, you need to be extremely careful while choosing your skin care products and ensure that they contain the right blend of ingredients that would help against your skin condition. Retinoids are very popular anti aging ingredients. Known for its powerful wrinkle-healing properties, it has

Primary topic: Aging and Longevity

Aging and Longevity

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By Marilynn SyrettMay 28, 20091 topic

How Ultraviolet Radiations Harm Your Skin

The sun emits harmful ultraviolet radiations that wreck havoc on your skin. They only comprise of a small percentage in the sun spectrum but are very dangerous for the skin. Ultraviolet rays can damage the skin cells and cause disruption to its DNA structure. In fact, tanning is a defense mechanism of the skin against this damage.nn The spectrum of ultraviolet rays comprise of 3 types of rays - UVA, UVB and UVC. nn UVA Raysn nThese rays have a wavelength of about 320-400 nm a

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettMay 8, 20091 topic

Are Expensive Anti-Aging Skin Care Products Better?

The skin care market abounds with an extensive range of anti-aging skin care products like wrinkle creams, night creams, day creams, eye creams, anti-aging lotions and serums to name a few. While some are cheap, there are others that come with high price tags.nnIt is not uncommon for people to believe that paying a high price for something would get them better results. One of the primary factors contributing to the sale of expensive skin care products is the belief that they

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettSep 16, 20091 topic

The A-B-Câs Of Anti Aging Skin Care

There is an extensive variety of anti aging products available in the market nowadays. There are products catering to all skin types and targeting specific skin problems. But how do you choose an anti aging product that's best for you? When it comes to efficient skin care products, the most expensive need not be the most effective ones. Also, what works for someone else may or may not work for you. Then how do you decide? You need to go through the ingredients' list of the po

Primary topic: Anti-Aging

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By Marilynn SyrettApr 22, 20091 topic

Treating Rosacea with the Obagi Rosaclear System

Rosacea is a common chronic skin disorder that affects people across the world. Rosacea is facial acne is characterized by red and pink patches on the skin, visible broken blood vessels, small red bumps and red cysts. The problem with rosacea is that people don't realize the seriousness of the condition. They mistake it for regular acne or sun burns and continue without any treatments.nnUnlike ascending deterioration of the skin, Rosacea has periodic ups and downs. The effect

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettNov 12, 20091 topic

Sunscreens â What Should You Look For In Your Sunscreen?

Sunscreens are an integral part of your skin care regimen. No matter what season it is or what skin type you have... a sunscreen is imperative. Sunscreens protect your skin against the harmful UV radiations of the sun and prevent sunburns, sun spots and premature aging of the skin. However, it becomes quite difficult to select a good sunscreen from the overwhelming choices that are available in the market. The trick to choosing the best sunscreen for you is knowing what to lo

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettOct 14, 20091 topic

How To Remove Pigmentation Marks?

Pigmentation problems can be a serious skin concern among women. In addition to ugly marks and patches on the skin, there is a lot of emotional stress on the person. This is why it is incredibly difficult to deal with pigmentation problems. Moreover, if you don't apply the right type of skin care products, the skin condition may aggravate and lead to more serious problems. Causes of Pigmented Skin Skin pigmentation can be caused by a variety of factors. While some are natural

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettNov 5, 20091 topic

Acne Treatments â What Choices Do You Have?

Acne is a very common skin concern among women. There are also an extensive variety of acne treatments available on the market - from anti-acneic cleansers and moisturizers that serve to control acne to specialized acne spot treatments that work to heal stubborn pimples and blemishes. Moreover, there are hundreds of website on the internet that claim to showcase the 'best' and 'most effective' acne solutions. However, in order to treat your acne effectively, you need to be aw

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettNov 2, 20091 topic

Moisturizers â How To Choose The Right One?

The wide range of moisturizers available on the market can be quite overwhelming. With so many varieties to choose from, selecting the right one for your skin becomes a daunting task. However, in order to make sure the moisturizer delivers good results, it is important that you choose one that is compatible with your skin type and addresses all your needs and requirements. One of the common problems encountered by women is that of dry skin. In fact, everyone has to deal with

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettJun 1, 20091 topic

Every Day Care for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin is perhaps a nightmare to handle. Sensitive skin is extremely delicate and highly allergic to any foreign agents. It is characterized by its extreme thinness and increased vulnerability to damage by environmental factors like sun rays, changes in temperatures and harsh chemicals and cosmetics.nnHowever, you curse your destiny for your sensitive skin, it is not going to help you deal with the situation. Rather, you need to accept the sheer sensitivity of your sk

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettJul 9, 20091 topic

Skin Care At The Beach â Do You Know How?

The summer months are the best time to hit the beach and just rewind. However, not all is bliss at the seashore. For all the fun you have in the sand and water, your skin might have to pay toll. Skin care at the beach is serious business and requires a lot of precautions and protection. Here are elements that can cause damage to your skin and ways you can protect your skin against these... Saltwater You may have a great time lounging on the beach and playing in the water. How

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Marilynn SyrettOct 1, 20081 topic

Getting Over Wrinkle Woes!

Wrinkles are just a natural consequence of age. But often it happens that they appear well before their due time courtesy of improper skin care or total neglect altogether. Appearance of wrinkles are by itself a grave concern to many and when they appear way before they should, warning bells should also ring. nnThere are hordes of skin care products available in the market that claim to reduce and even completely erase wrinkles altogether. Though their claims have to be teste

Primary topic: Aging and Longevity

Aging and Longevity

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By Marilynn SyrettOct 3, 20091 topic

Sun Protection â The First Step To Effective Skin Care

Skin care is not all about using specialized skin care products and going for expensive skin treatments. Rather, it starts with something as simple as effective sun protection. Sunlight is the prime reason for skin damage and if you protect your skin against sunlight, you can prevent nearly half of all your skin problems. UV Rays and SPF Protection SPF is the Sun Protection Factor of a skin care product. It is the measure of the ability of the sunscreen to protect against the

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Marilynn SyrettApr 20, 20091 topic

Anti-Aging Skin Care Regimen for Men

Men may not admit it and they don't really show it... but in fact they are now as concerned about their skin as women are in many cases. Instead of neglecting skin care and then going for complex medical procedures, itâs always better to follow a good anti-aging skin care regimen and prevent premature aging before itâs too late.nnThe difference between a men's anti-aging skin care regimen and a women's skin care regimen lies more in the skin care products than it does wit

Primary topic: Anti-Aging

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By Marilynn SyrettJul 9, 20091 topic

5 Myths About Acne â Demystified!

Acne is one of the most serious skin concerns among women. Women who have acne have a tough time taking care of their skin and trying to control the acne inflammations and blemishes. A wrong approach to acne skin care can make the condition worse and exaggerate the existing acne. There are many myths about acne that can create bigger problems for women who suffer from acne. Here are 5 popular myths about acne and real facts behind them. Myth: Certain foods cause acne Fact: No

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettApr 20, 20091 topic

Wrinkles: How and Why They Are Formed

Wrinkles are the unsightly fine lines that appear on your skin that are a steady evidence of aging or just plain neglect. Wrinkles are an unavoidable part of the aging cycle. No one can escape wrinkles forever. However, there are ways you can prevent and delay their appearance. There is a plethora of expensive and not-so-expensive anti-aging products available in the market that help prevent the signs of aging. Also, there are available complex medical procedures like Botox a

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettMay 28, 20091 topic

Serious Skin Care â Its About Taking Care All Through the Day!

Skin care is serious business. If you want beautiful and flawless skin, you need to make persistent efforts to care of your skin. There is a plethora of specialized skin care products available in the market that help you unveil the secrets of good skin care. To enhance your skin quality and improve your skin care regimen, you need to know how your skin functions and what it needs to remain healthy.nn The Structure of the Skin nnThe skin is comprised of a number of different

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettMay 14, 20091 topic

How to Keep Looking Young as You Age - Start Now

Have you ever looked at women like Sharon Stone, Madonna, or Sarah Jessica Parker and wondered how they still can compete with the 20 somethings with their youthful, vibrant and radiant complexions? And itâs not even make-up camouflage but actually sheer natural and healthy skin. Apart from a great set of genes, they have taken care of their skin at anearly age and thus have flawless complexions now.nnSkin care is a timeless procedure. It is very important to take care of y

Primary topic: Anti-Aging

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By Marilynn SyrettOct 28, 20091 topic

Sensitive Skin Care â How Do You Do It Well?

Caring for sensitive skin is a high-maintenance job! Sensitive skin is characterized by its extreme intolerance unfavorable conditions be it environmental conditions or other external stimulus. It gets very easily irritated on contact with foreign particles especially incompatible skin care products. The degree of skin sensitivity may vary from person to person. It isextremely important to maintain caution while dealing with sensitive skin. This is why it is advisable to use

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettOct 28, 20091 topic

5 Tips To Care For Your Skin In Fall

The fall season is all about cool mornings and crisp evenings. Since the weather is totally different from that of the summer, it is important to get the skin ready for the potential stress factors like low humidity and cold temperatures. In fact, fall is a great time to repair the damage caused to the skin in summer. Your skin may appear drier and would flake more easily. Also, the skin care products that you use in the summer months would cease to be effective. Though you d

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettFeb 21, 20091 topic

Skin Care For Women In Their 30âs

The 30âs are the new twenties! So they claimâ¦ But the fact is you cannot afford to be as careless with your skin when you enter your 30âs as you might have been when you were in your twenties. nnAs we age, our skin grows old and changes both in quality and texture. Moreover, it becomes increasingly susceptible to skin damage. This necessitates the importance of following a skin care regimen that understands the requirements of aging skin and pampers it accordingly. nnHe

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettNov 2, 20091 topic

Alcohols â Are They Really Skin Care Evils?

Alcohols have been long dismissed as a skin care evil. They are talked about as harmful ingredients that if present in skin care products, serve to dry and irritate the skin. However, cosmetic alcohol is not a single ingredient. Rather, it has many forms and performs different functions on the skin. They have some really beneficial results. In cosmetic labels, the term 'alcohol' refers to ethyl alcohol (also called grain alcohol or rubbing alcohol). Even though pure ethyl alc

Primary topic: Beauty

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By Marilynn SyrettApr 17, 20091 topic

Anti Aging Skin Care With Retinol

As we grow old, our skin begins to age and develops wrinkles and fine lines. There is a plethora of anti aging skin care products available in the market that help to relieve these signs of aging and help the skin regain its lost vitality. These anti aging skin care products are packed with powerful ingredients that specifically aim to correct the aging signs and enhance the skin quality. One such amazing ingredient is Retinol.nnWhat is Retinol?nRetinol is an active form of V

Primary topic: Anti-Aging

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By Marilynn SyrettOct 14, 20091 topic

Do Men Really Need Different Skin Care Than Women?

The answer to the question is a resounding 'Yes'! Men definitely require a different skin care regimen and different skin care products than that of women. This is because men's skin is very different from women and thus has different needs and requirements. Here are some of the characteristic features of men's skin: Men experience less hormonal activity as compared to women. Therefore, they are less likely to develop hyper-pigmentation and dark spots on their skin. Men's ski

Primary topic: Men's Issues

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By Marilynn SyrettOct 13, 20091 topic

Pregnancy Skin Care â How To Care For Potential Skin Problems

Pregnancy is an important phase of womanhood. It is a time of excitement and change. However, while some women experience the 'pregnancy glow', others have to deal with skin problems like acne melasma and stretch marks. Here are some skin care tips that will help you understand the skin problems that you may experience during pregnancy and help you deal with them. Acne Inflammations & Breakouts During pregnancy, the body produces high levels of progesterone, a female hormone.

Primary topic: Pregnancy

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By Marilynn SyrettApr 17, 20091 topic

AHAs Or BHAs â What Do You Need To Use?

The prime difference between Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHAs) is the lipid solubility, i.e. their ability to dissolve in oil. While AHAs are soluble in water, BHAs are able to dissolve fully in oil. Hence, BHAs are able to cleanse and penetrate the skin pores more effectively.nnWomen battling with the problems of oily and acne prone skin should use BHAs while those looking for protection against sun damage should use AHA based skin care products!nnAlph

Primary topic: Beauty

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