Skin Care

Pure rose water or hydrosol reportedly has multiple benefits for skin in contolling the oil secretion in the secretion, thereby balancing the skin’s natural pH level.

Rose water is a versatile skin care product, which can be effective for all skin types in cleansing and stimulating the skin. Though there ae many rose waters available in the market, yet consumers should be careful not to be duped by synthetic rosewater.

Moreover rosewater can be made at home or pure rose water can be ordered from stores with certification to sell organic rose water.

Research shows that the anti-bacterial properties of rose water prevents acne, pimples, wrinkles, cures sunburns and stressed skin. The following face pack can be tried once a week to clean and tighten the pores of the skin:

Mix one tablespoon of rose water, with two tablespoons of multani mitti and sandalwood powder. Apply a smooth coating of the mixture all over the face and wash-off with water when dry.

The importance of water as an anti-aging element is most often neglected by people as a result wrinkled and lifeless skin appears faster. An article elaborates on the fact that dehydration is the major factor of aging skin, where toxins are deposited in the skin cells, as a result of which creases on the skin form faster and also rob the skin of its collagen.

Doubtless that consumption of fruits, raw vegetables and juices gives water to the body, yet they do not deliver the required amount of water to the skin to flush out the toxins.

Anti-aging products might again hydrate the skin but the skin’s natural moisture balance is maintained only by the intake of sufficient amount of water.

Therefore, those suffering from aging skin must first increase their water intake to flush out toxins and naturally keep the skin cells hydrated and plump with water. Needless to say, hydrated skin not only maintains skin elasticity but also avoids pimples and other skin problems.

The benefits of witch hazel is manifold for oily skin as it is reported to have both anti-inflammatory and astringent effects on oily skin. Facts provide that witch hazel causes the skin proteins to tighten-up tehreby making a protective layer over damaged skin. Therefore witch hazel extract can be used for those suffering from skin injuries, excessive oily skin and for rejuvenating dull skin.

You may consider the following witch hazel astringent for daily use:

Stir in a teaspoon of witch hazel, lemon juice, mint juice and egg white. Apply on face and after 15 minutes of application wash-off with rose water.

Dry skin been prone to lots of skin problems like rosacea and wrinkles must be treated with a versatile moisturizer. L’Erbolario from Italy claims that its Flower Pollen Cream not only moisturizes dry skin with rich emollients including glyceric pollen extract, jojoba oil, olive oil and rice bran oil, but also maintains skin elasticity thereby inhibiting the formation of wrinkles.

Priced at $33 and available at the online retail store of L’Erbolario, this skin cream claims to be completely organic. Facts provide that glyceric acid is used for topical treatments of skin and therefore in its organic state, as an extract it can be an effective regenerative ingredient in the cream.

Moreover with the hydrating benefits of jojoba oil and the antioxidant capacity of olive oil makes the pollen cream a moisturizer worth consideration. However, there is no evidence of the cream being organic, but being a versatile cream for hydrating and protecting the skin from UV rays it can be used as a daily moisturizer.

While most of the acne sufferers resort to acne creams containing parabens, emulsifiers, synthetics and other chemicals they fail to recognize the fact that acne is an internal problem and at the first instance it needs to be treated internally. Julie Gabriel, author of Clear Skin tips on the internal treatment of acne with organic ingredients and they are as follows:

1. Balanced and nutritious diet is the first cure to acne.

2. Analysis of the impact of various skincare ingredients on skin might help the acne patient to discern the right skincare product from the wrong.

3. Keeping stress at bay through different relaxation therapies, might also keep acne at bay.

4. Eat foods rich in Vitamin E, as they are good antioxidants, which detoxify your system in the most effective way.

5. Look out for homemade facial recipes for application on acne or post-acne marks.

6. Recognize your skin type and choke out your own skin care plan.

German drug maker Schering has reportedly warned consumers to stop the use of hemorrhoid cream under eyes or on their faces, following a statement made by a male stylist on Norwegian television, regarding the increases usage of hemorrhoid cream by models reduce after-sleep puffiness of face.

Facts provided that many beauty magazines in the US are advising the usage of hemorrhoid cream, which is primarily prescribed for hemorrhoids and for application around the opening of large intestines. In spite of precautions and specifications of application of this cream on the pharmaceutical labels, consumers use this medicine as a skin care product.

Most of the hemorrhoid creams contain vasoconstrictors like witch hazel or phenylephrine HCI, which constricts the opening of a blood vessel, but these vasoconstrictors when applied as face creams can inhibit the blood flow, oxygen and other nutrients to the skin.

Therefore, it is wiser in part of beauty models to get witch hazel in its organic state rather than have it as a part of a pharmaceutical concoction and deaden the tissues at the end of the day.

Via: MSNBC

Kiwi fruit often delights a diner in a bowl of fruit salad, but its goodness in a face mask is apparently more than invigorating. Research shows that kiwi fruit is high in Vitamin C and E, which aids in collagen stimulation and skin moisturizing. Those suffering from problem skin or wrinkles might consider consuming kiwi fruit on a regular basis and can try the following kiwi fruit pack twice a week.

Make a thin paste of kiwi fruit and yogurt. Apply a smooth coat over face and wash-off when dry.

Dry skin gets even more dry in winter leading flakiness, irritation and in exteme conditions eczema. An article tips about keeping dry skin as soft as possible during winters. They are as follows:

1. Keeeping the environment humid with humidifier.

2. Keep your skin hydrated with regular intake of fluids.

3. A good shielding lotion will maintain skin’s natural moisture without clogging the pores.

4. Wash your face as less as possible to avoid dryness on the surface of skin.

5. Consumt a dermatologist in case of extreme skin irritation or red bumps.

Via: mlive

Most often moisturizers clog pores and do not let the skin to absorb oxygen, thereby giving little room for cell regeneration, but Biotherm’s Superserum is reported to intensely moisturize the skin with essential minerals, maintaining skin’s natural moisture at optimal level and increasing oxygen absorption into skin by 15 percent.

Facts provided claim that the serum is apparently made out pure Himalayan thermal spring water with more than 70 minerals extracted from pure Himalayan Pink salt, commonly known as ’salt of life’.

Research provides that Himalayan pink salt contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and iron and is the purest form of salt. This salt is reported to be used by health professionals in spas and in spa products for its healing properties.

Priced at $46 and available in the online retail store of Biotherm this Superserum can be considered for problem skin as a moisturizer and needless to say that pink salt in this serum makes it devoid of all preservatives.

Skin loses its glow as it gets stressed throughout the day, but Nivea’s new Aqua Sensation Gel-Creme claims to rejuvenate and hydrate the skin to impart a fresher look to the skin throughout the day. Apparently formulated for normal and combination skin with ginseng, cucumber extracts and magnesium the gel base claims to be oil-free for giving your skin a fresher look.

Facts provide that ginseng contains many vitamins and texture improvement substances to rejuvenate skin, while natural magnesium aids in skin metabolism and cell-building, and cucumber is known to hydrate and soothe the skin. As the gel is specifically formulated for normal and combination skin, it is not advisable for those with oily or dry skin to apply the gel. Priced at $14.99 the light texture of the gel can make it a perspective daily-moisturizer and it can be also considered to firm-up the wrinkles of ageing skin.