The centuries long quest for the fountain of youth has only recently (past 15 years) led to the discovery of factors that increase aging. The sun, smoking and other lifestyle choices can cause a loss of elasticity which leads to sagging of the skin and the appearance of aging. Another factor has been quick or […]
Facial masks serve a variety of functions and must meet a set of different criteria for each function they strive to achieve. For instance, masks may be designed to absorb oil, hydrate or replenish dull skin. Many people enjoy having a facial but may find that it\’s a little too expensive to run out to
Skin toners are liquids or lotions that have more than one purpose in the care of facial skin. Sometimes toners are confused or mislabeled as astringents, which have another purpose. Let\’s start with astringents. Astringents are designed to cleanse the skin of the final environmental waste and toxins that are deposited on the skin during
Dry itchy skin is irritating and embarrassing. It is often obviously red, irritated, itchy and flaky. It is even worse when the skin over your face is dry and tight. You are uncomfortable all day and feel like everyone can see the skin stretched tightly over your cheeks and lips. Dry skin can occur at
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Most women recognize that cleansing and moisturizing their faces every day will keep their skin looking the best it can. In fact, many women use a four step process; cleaning, exfoliating, toning and moisturizing. The final step in the process is moisturizing. The basic law of the beauty is that everyone, no matter what the
The effects of removing dirt, grime, environmental toxins, irritants and excess oil from the face creates a positive environment in the effort to reduce blemishes and prevent premature aging. Part of this overall process is the use of facial cleansers and facial washes. Gentle cleansers should always be used before any topical treatments are applied,
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