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Skin Care Shouldn’t Be Complicated! Follow These Handy Tips For Great Looking Skin!

May 9th, 2012 No comments

Don’t put on socks or gloves that are damp or wet. These wet items can cause irritation, itching and cracking of the skin which could make eczema flare-up.

Whereas many people associate tan looking skin with being healthy, it’s actually quite the opposite. Sun over time can be very dangerous and destroys your skin. If you insist on being tan, avoid tanning beds and sunbathing and use sunless tanning lotions. The exposure to UV rays from the sun and tanning lamps can put you at risk for developing cancerous melanomas later in life.

Use a gentle exfoliating wash on your skin for several days prior to shaving. This will get rid of dead skin cells and make skin your much smoother for shaving. Dead skin will stick to your live skin causing friction and irritation.

If your skin is very sensitive, you should always use a fresh razor. You can cause irritation to your skin by using an old razor. This will cause razor burn, rashes, chafing, and discomfort. Your razor blade should glide over your skin smoothly, effortlessly, and painlessly.

It is best to under-do, rather than over-do, make-up. Foundations, powders and other makeups can clog pores. This will make your acne much worse Read more…

Helpful Tips For Keeping Your Skin Looking Its Best

April 27th, 2012 No comments

Smoking and good skin care do not mix. It can make your skin appear very old, mostly due to wrinkles. Smoking robs skin of oxygen. It also harms the collagen and elastin in the skin. The whole smoking process also causes wrinkles on the skin near the mouth and the eyes.

Do not forget that your lips need protection too. Air dryness occurs more often in the cold, windy months of winter. This dry air is the biggest culprit behind dry, chapped lips, sometimes even cracked or bleeding ones. The pain and discomfort from this is both unnecessary and unpleasant. An easy solution is to always use a moisturizing lip balm or moisturizer.

Always be careful whenever you shave. The razor blades are sharp and can irritate or even damage your skin. Always lubricate your skin with gels or creams meant for shaving, or in a pinch, use lotion or hair conditioner. Keep your blades clean and oiled for the closest shave. Shave with hair and not against it if you want to make it easier.

Incorporating the use of olive oil into your everyday skin care dates back centuries. Civilizations have used olive oil for centuries, as far back as Cleopatra, we have Read more…