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Proactiv kit skin solution , 30 days kit

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• 2 oz Cleanser, 2 oz Toner, 1 oz Lotion, 1 oz Mask and 1 oz Green tea

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Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Body Wash, Power-Cream, 8.5-Ounce Tubes

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• 8.5-ounce tubes (pack of 3)
• Treats body breakouts and soothes for soft, clear skin
• Speed treatment to the source where acne begins
• Unclog congested pores
• Made in USA

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Clears body breakouts on the back, shoulders and chest without over-drying so acne is one less stress. Creamy body wash, with rich lather and calming fragrance, comforts and soothes for refreshingly clean and touchably soft skin…. More >> Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Body Wash, Power-Cream, 8.5-Ounce Tubes

Combating Winter Dry Skin

By admin On April 30, 2010 No Comments

With winter weather just around the corner in many parts of the country (wow, I’m happy to live in Southern California), I thought I would touch on the subject of “Winter Dry Skin”.  What got me started on this subject was with the Santa Anna winds blowing off the desert here in SoCal in combination with very low humidity, almost zero humidity many of my personal training clients were complaining about dry skin.

So I started doing some research to expand my knowledge on this subject and the following is a result of what I’ve learned. Please keep in mind that chronic or severe skin problems require a medical professionals (Dermatologist) assessment but if the problem isn’t that serious, I’ve learned there are a lot of things you can do on your own to improve your winter dry skin condition.  

Using quality moisturizers a few times a day, especially in trouble spots and staying away from the use or over-use of harsh and drying soaps will prove to be helpful. Also avoid excessive bathing, especially in hot water since hot water can actually worsen the problem of dry skin by removing the normal protective and natural skin oils.  Researchers say within three minute of bathing its best to apply an application of oil such as “moisturizers” (also known as an emollient or lubricate) which will provide excellent benefits to the (dry) skin by trapping and sealing water in, making skin softer, smoother and less likely to become dry, cracked and itchy. 

Also keeping your body “well hydrated” (drink lots of water) will really help your skin to remain looking healthy all year long. Ordinary dry skin (xerosis) in most cases isn’t that serious. However it usually is uncomfortable (itchy) and can affect the way your healthy skin looks. With a winter dry skin condition, you may experience flaking, scaling, peeling, a feeling of skin tightness, and redness. The skin may appear dehydrated, rough instead of smooth to the touch, and kind of cracked in appearance. If your skin becomes very itchy do your best to void continued scratching as it may result in “dermatitis” (your skin will become red and inflamed), easier said then done I know. 

Most dry skin conditions in winter, are the direct result of several “environmental” factors. Some of these common factors include the exposure to cold temperatures and wind, as well as low humidity and the exposure to indoor heating. 

Factors other then environmental ones, can also affect the appearance and feel of your skin. These include such health conditions as “Psoriasis and Thyroid disorders”. The use or over-use of “Alcohol and Drugs” are determining factor. (A quick note on alcohol and drugs; caffeine and alcohol can visibly dry your skin, as well as some prescription drugs like diuretics, antihistamines, these in some cases will have skin-drying effects).  As I mentioned earlier, not drinking enough water can cause mild to serious dehydration, one of the warning signs of dehydration is that skin appears dry and loses its elasticity. Effects of illness that may cause diarrhea, vomiting, high fever, and excessive sweating during workouts without replacing the lost fluids can also lead to dehydration and affect the healthy appearance of your skin. 

Most cases of (winter) dry skin will respond well to basic self-care without worry, but if your skin doesn’t improve in spite of your self-care efforts, and if dryness and itching starts interfering with your daily routines and sleep, if you start noticing larger patches of scaling, peeling skin with redness and if you develop open sores or infections from continued scratching, well then it’s time to quickly seek the attention of medical professional. At this point the problem is serious and why wait for it to get worse. 

While conducting my research on this subject, I found an excellent medical explanation and want to share it with you since I found it so interesting and very easy to understand;

What causes dry skin?

Healthy skin can be pictured as a multi-layer cake covered by a single sheet of clear plastic food wrap to keep it fresh. The plastic food wrap prevents the frosting and underlying layers of the cake from drying out by preventing loss (evaporation) of the water from the cake into the air. It is the moisture in the cake that gives it its freshness. The outermost layer of the skin, which acts like the plastic food wrap and is about the same thickness, is called the stratum corneum. (This is the layer that peels off after a sunburn). The stratum corneum consists of dead skin cells embedded in a mixture of natural oils (lipids) that are made by underlying living skin cells. These natural skin oils keep the water inside our body from escaping into the air and also keep irritating substances and germs from entering the body. Both the skin oils and the dead skin cells hold a certain amount of water in the stratum corneum and it is this stratum corneum water that helps keep the skin soft, pliable and smooth.Dry skin results when there is not enough water in the stratum corneum for it to function properly. One way this can happen is when protective oils in the stratum corneum are lost and the water that is normally present in the skin is allowed to escape. Too much soapy water, exposure to harsh chemicals, the normal aging process and certain types of skin diseases are some of the causes of decreased amounts of protective skin oils. As the stratum corneum dries out it shrinks and, as it shrinks, small cracks can occur. This exposes the underlying living cells to irritating substances and germs in the environment.

Well I hope you found this article to be informative. Remember take care of your skin and it will take care of you!

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Dry Skin Care – How To Identify And Care For Dry Skin

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Dry skin is among the most common of skin conditions and it varies in severity from person to person.

Some people may only have patches of dry skin. On the face, the cheeks and lips might be most affected. Hands, elbows, knees and feet are other areas commonly affected by dry skin. Some people only experience dry skin in particular weather conditions. Those living in temperate weather regions may find their skin dries out during the winter months only. Others resident in more tropical climates may find that the skin dries out during the periods of the year with the least rainfall.

There are people who have much more prevalent dry skin. For those, the condition may affect larger sections of the body and may include the entire face, arms, torso and legs. In the most severe cases people’s scalps may be affected too. More chronic sufferers may also find that their skin is dry almost all the year round though is worsened by harsher external environmental factors.

The main concern for anyone with dry skin, regardless of the prevalence or severity, will be how to restore moisture. Dry skin is not comfortable especially when rubbed against certain fabrics such as acrylic wool. Dry skin does nothing to enhance physical appearance either; it can make a person look tired or even a bit aged. Properly hydrated skin on the other hand, is supple to the touch and appears more radiant and youthful.

There are several moisture restoring methods for treating dry skin. The most common approaches involve the application of topical creams and lotions. Some of these products try to control dry skin by locking moisture in. Petroleum based products such as Vaseline are known for working in this way but other natural products like cocoa butter and shea butter also have similar moisture preserving properties. Propylene glycol or glycerine based products work by drawing moisture from the air to the skin as do some natural alternatives like aloe vera based lotions.

There is also an internal approach to dry skin care which concentrates on regulating the skin through diet and nutrition. It is surprising how much a simple measure such as drinking more water can boost moisture levels of the skin. It is even more shocking how much smoking, too much alcohol and over consumption of refined sugar can dry the skin out. Indeed, nutrient deficient diets are responsible for many peoples experience of dry skin but they do not realize it. Diets rich in essential nutrients from natural fruit and vegetable sources help the skin by supplementing it with invigorating and renewing elements. Particularly effective are foods that are high in antioxidants like oranges, watermelon, spinach and garlic. These foods promote internal moisturising of the skin by neutralizing the effects of skin drying free radicals in the system.

Dry skin can be recognised by symptoms of flaky and cracking of the skin. Balance can be restored to the skin by preserving or renewing moisture with creams and lotions. Dry skin can also be treated by boosting the body with an improved diet. Best results can probably be achieved by a combination of internal and external methods.

Proactiv Solution Micro-Crystal Acne Kit NEW FORMULA

By admin On April 29, 2010 No Comments

• Set includes:
• 4 oz Proactiv Micro Crsytal Advanced Cleanser
• 4 oz proactiv Toner
• 2 oz Proactiv Micro Crystal Advanced Lotion

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Naked Facts About Home Based Dry Skin Remedies Revealed

By admin On April 29, 2010 No Comments

Everyone hates dry skin and it also brings a lot of problems in day to day life. Not only does it makes you look less attractive, but also gives you a lot of physical discomfort. An effective dry skin therapy is what you need to permanently solve the problem of dry itchy skin.

Generally, when people look for a cure for their skin dryness, they resort to dry skin remedies in the form of home treatments. The ingredients that they use for treating dry skin are not scientifically proven nor are they processed in the best possible manner to give the desired effects. Thus, the results on dry skin care vary a lot and are much below expectations.

In many cases, the results are in fact the opposite. Skin dryness worsens and many other skin problems crop up. So, my suggestion would be that unless you are an expert in the field of medicinal herbs and home based dry skin remedies, you should not be experimenting with your skin.

In many cases, the problems of dry skin have got so much out of control that even the best dry skin therapies available in the market could not bring the skin back to normal. That generally happens when dry skin takes more serious form of eczema and psoriasis.

An effective dry skin therapy would be to use such products that contain scientifically proven natural ingredients that work specifically for curing dry skin. In the past it was acceptable to use home based dry skin remedies because there was no other alternative, but thanks to modern medical innovations, such effective products have now been developed.

Some natural ingredients that work very effectively not only in curing skin dryness permanently but also in anti aging and skin rejuvenation are Cynergy TK and Phytessence Wakame. You should look out for these in the best dry skin therapy.

Cynergy TK is a cutting edge natural ingredient pioneered in New Zealand. It has been called next to a “miracle ingredient” for its role in anti aging and skin rejuvenation. It enhances the natural production of vital youth giving skin proteins called collagen and elastin.

These skin proteins play a key role in giving our skin firmness, smoothness, suppleness and pliancy. As we age, their production in our body slows down, that’s the reason why we face the problems like wrinkles, fine lines, dryness, saggy skin and age spots.

Cynergy TK helps in regrowth of new skin cells. It improves the skin’s moisture retention and elasticity. It is rich in functional keratin – which is similar to the keratin protein found in our body that plays a key role in skin health.

Clinical trials on human volunteers showed an improvement of 18% in skin moisture retention and 42% in skin elasticity in a period of 18 days. New cells proliferation enhanced up to 160%!

Phytessence Wakame is an extract of a special type of Japanese sea kelp. It is known world over for its amazing role in making the skin velvety soft and smooth. It is rich in vital antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and calcium (its calcium content is 15 times greater than milk).

It keeps the skin young and radiant by its unique role of inhibiting the activity of the dreaded enzyme hyaluronidase. This enzyme destroys the vital hyaluronic acid in our body, which is very important as it acts as “glue” to bind the collagen and elastin fibers in our skin together.

Phytessence Wakame is one of the best kept Japanese skin care beauty secrets. It is used in dry skin therapy not only to cure dry skin, but also to give back the life and natural glow to the skin. It is an amazing skin rejuvenator.

Visit my website to find out more of such amazing natural ingredients that you should look out in the best dry skin therapy so that you can achieve a beautiful, young and smooth skin which is glowing with natural health.