Skin Care Tips

How To Fight Against Wrinkles:
How you choose to treat wrinkles and other signs of aging depends on what stage of your life you're at.When wrinkles are just beginning to appear, sunblock is the best course of action. At that stage, skin can still repair itself, and wearing sunscreen regularly will prevent further damage and help the skin regenerate itself. An alpha-hydroxy acid product is also a good idea, because it will lightly exfoliate the dulling layer of dead skin and give it a smoother, clearer look.

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Dark circles around the eyes:
Use a concealer, go to bed a little earlier than normal, try raising your top of your bed (for sinus problems), cold compresses and plenty of fibrous food in your diet. At last resort, lasers can help take care of the pigmentation problem.

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Foot Blisters:
Apparently you have to squeeze a little of the white liquid of the dandelion onto the blister and then cover it with a bandage

Caution:
Only use dandelions that have not been sprayed with pesticides and if this liquid causes any discomfort, wash it off immediately. You could have a skin sensitivity to the substance.

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The importance of Vitamin C:
Have you noticed that Vitamin C is used in many skin care products?
Why? It helps in the formation of collagen (the skin's support fibres).
Does it work? It varies from person to person, but many people report that their skin's texture seems to be improving.

Usually you have to wait so long to see improvement in your skin's texture. Not so apparently with Vitamin C.

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Dehydrated Skin:
Winter months can often mean centrally heated home containing little moisture.

To solve this problem, invest in a humidifier or even place bowls of water around your home. It doesn't take a lot to put moisture back into your environment, you simply have to remember to do it.

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Are You Using Shaving Foam?
Did you know that shaving foams leave an air space between the skin and the foam? This causes a dragging of the razor and could be the reason that you are noticing irritation and even ingrown hair.

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Blotchiness:
Have you been plagued with skin blotches, appearing out of no where and have no idea what is causing them? They just simply be hives. Here are some of the things that can cause them... allergies, change in temperature, emotional stress, food, medications or skin infections. If your blotches appear and then disappear... it just could be hives.

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Brown Spots:
They have also been known as liver spots, but this is totally incorrect. These spots that often appear on the back of the hands are caused by sunlight exposure or chronic bruising of the skin. There are lots of bleaches that can be purchased from cosmetic firms or you can make some of your own. Sorrel leaves that have been chopped, placed inside a gauze compress and applied for 10 minutes a day have been known to lighten the spots. Repeat every three days.

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Exercise And It's Benefits To The Skin:
Exercise brings more oxygen and nutrients to the skin so that it is firmer and better nourished. It is also thought to slow down aging.

Exercise and Skin Care:
We all know how important it is to exercise but did you know that it also benefits the appearance of your skin. It increases circulation which delivers nutrients AND allows for a restful sleep which gives the skin the chance to rejuvinate.

Makeup and Gyms:
Never go to the gym with makeup on. When you sweat, it will have all that makeup to get thru and clog up your pours. It is even worse if you can't wash your face for a few hours for some reason.

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Masks:
A clay mask dries on the skin. It will soak up oil, draw out impurities and tighten pores. You will find ingredients such as corn or wheat starch, charcoal or titanium dioxide. This kind of mask can be applied all over the face or just in the T- Zone where the skin is the oiliest.

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Oil Based Moisturizer vs. Water Based Moisturizers:
During the winter months, especially during extreme temperatures, avoid using a water based moisturizer and choose a oil based instead. The water based variety can literally freeze on your skin.

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Oily Skin and How To Care For It:
If you have oily skin, cleanse only two or three times at the very most with a product made for your skin type. Washing more often will only strip the skin of oil which simply revs up the oil glands to replace it. Be sure to rinse thoroughly and then finish off with a toner/astringent to on the oily areas of your skin. The astringent can be used throughout the day to help control the excess oil that appears.

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Refrigerating Your Lotions:
Playing under the hot sun can do a number on your skin, so don't forget to moisturize your skin as often as you can and to make it feel even better, refrigerate it. It will cool you down in an instant.

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Shaving and Your Razor Blade:
The blade should ALWAYS be sharp even if it means changing it at least once a week.

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Skin Care Tips:
Here are a few things you can do to care for the skin that you were born with.
- avoid stress as much as you are able.
- stay out of the sun.
- don't smoke. This does nasty things to your skin
- drink lots of water
- get lots of sleep
- be sure to clean your skin properly
- eat lots of fruit and vegetables.

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Skincare For Those In Their 30's:
Start relaxing right now. If you can successfully manage your stress, it will mean less wrinkles in the future.

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Sun and Aging:
Did you ever notice that it is always the face and the hands that age the fastest? That's because of the exposure to sunlight. To prevent this, STAY OUT OF THE SUN. If you must, apply a good sun block, but it won't completely protect you from the aging process. Staying out of the sunshine is the only answer. In fact, studies have shown that 90% of the aging process can be traced back to exposure to the sun.

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What You Eat And Oily Skin:
Fill your diet with raw fruits and vegetables as these foods are beneficial to those with oily, blemished prone skin. Avoid animal fats and dairy products as they have a tendency to aggravate the condition.