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Create Healthy Skin and Shine

February 1st, 2012

From a study found that human skin cells to the regeneration of 8 times faster at night. Professor dermatologist Melvin Elson from the Vanderbilt School of Nursing explained that at night our bodies experience hormonal changes that can accelerate blood circulation to the skin. Therefore, sleep time is an opportunity for the skin, especially facial skin to get the nutrients properly, so ideally at the time we wake up the skin should look brighter.

So we need at night is to sleep well and in sufficient time. And to complement our beautiful bedtime ritual, take care at night so when we were enjoying a dream flowers, skin cells to keep working to optimize performance.

In addition to adequate sleep, need also other treatments to make our skin healthy and shiny like:

1. Always clean your face before bed

Clean your face before bed will bring huge benefits for the skin. First the pores of the skin will be clean from the remains of makeup and impurities due to activities during the day. The second is when we use a night cream will be more optimal results because the materials are more properly absorbed into the skin of the face.

2. Choose anti-aging cream that comes with good material

Anti-aging creams that contain retinol is good. It is by the skin of vitamin A that is converted into materials that keep the skin cells keep regenerating. Why use it at night? “Because exposure to sunlight actually reduces the effect of retinoid work,” Patricia Farris, MD., Assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Tulane University School of Medicine, explained. Remember, do not be too long to use retinol can cause skin irritation. Dermatologist will usually suggest we use it for 4-8 weeks.

3. Removing dark circles in eye with vitamin K cream

Results of research conducted in 2003 proved that the respondents who use under-eye cream containing vitamin K and retinol are used every night for 12 weeks reduced the dark circles around the eyes up to 33 percent.

4. Use a good moisturizer

At night our skin cells tend to have warmer temperatures and lack of fluids, therefore our skin needs moisturizer at night, especially those containing superhydrators acid or glycerin which can bind water much longer.

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Mistakes in Beauty Care

January 28th, 2012

Being beauty is the desire of many women. Various methods are used to make it happen starting from body care, dietary, exercise and so forth. Unfortunately there are some errors that may not be known but usually done by women so as to make the process of beauty treatments to be less than optimal.

1. Avoid fatty

An excessive amount of fat does bring problems for our bodies, but the fat still needed. Lack of fat intake can cause dry skin, scaly, and hair to be branched. Intake of good fats comes from vegetable fat consumed, so that you can get a beautiful skin without sacrificing your body shape.

2. Lack of exercise

Many of the benefits of exercise for the body, but it are good for the skin because of the exercise increases blood flow in the blood, including the skin and it makes your skin glow.

3. Lack of sleep

Sleep is needed by the body but it is also very important for the skin. During sleep, work repair enzymes to repair damage to body cells, reducing toxins and distribute nutrients to the body’s cells. Lack of sleep can make skin fresh and glowing eyes do not glaze.

4. Wrong use of cosmetics

Do not use cosmetics that have expired, do not take cosmetics with a finger, do not put back the remaining cosmetics due to excessive use of wrong cosmetics can cause acne and skin irritation.

5. Not maintain the cleanliness of beauty tools

Sponge or brush a dirty powder will be a hive of germs and when it is used then the germs will move into our face and cause acne. Clean 2 weeks using warm water, or replace if condition is not worth taking.

6. Spraying perfume on wrist

If you wear a watch or bracelet, the fragrance will blend with the aromas of your accessories. Preferably, spray perfume on pulse points at the neck, because this area is warmer and will help spread the fragrance.

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Preventing and Overcoming Acne

January 23rd, 2012

Almost everyone has experienced the appearance of acne, especially teenagers. Both the acne that appears on the face, chest, back, or other body parts. Of course it is very disturbing, especially in terms of looks for women. Cause of acne can be read on a previous article here.

Surely it is better to prevent than to cure. Some things you can do as an act to prevent and treat acne.

  • Keep the skin especially the facial skin to remove oils and dead skin cells.
  • Should avoid using facial beauty products in a long time, especially when you sleep, because it will cover up the skin pores.
  • Use anti-acne products that can be purchased in drugstores or pharmacies. Use that really matches your skin, and do not use excessive because it will make the skin more dry and stimulate the production of excess oil.
  • Do not touch or squeeze pimples, as it increases the risk of infection and cause permanent scars.
  • Use a honey mask once a week. Honey has anti-bacterial agent that can eliminate acne scars and accelerate the regeneration of skin cells that die.
  • If the acne appears on the back or your chest, avoid using tight clothing can cause friction and cause irritation.
  • When using hairspray or hair oil, away from the face. Oil on the two products can aggravate acne.
  • Consumption of foods rich in vitamins and minerals.
  • Drink plenty of water. Water is very beneficial for skin and overall health of your body.
  • If pimples persist or get worse, there is a good idea to visit a dermatologist for further treatment.

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