You might be surprised to find that you already have several acne treatments right in your own home — and in your kitchen of all places. Common foods and ingredients, such as cucumbers, oatmeal, grapes, and yeast, can be mixed into a facial mask and turned into acne remedies. Giving yourself a homemade facial may help you prevent or clear acne and keep skin glowing, moisturized, and healthy.
Fran E. Cook-Bolden, MD, a dermatologist and director of the Skin Specialty Group and the Ethnic Skin Specialty Group in New York, suggests the following home remedies for acne
Grape Cleanser
Grab a few fresh grapes from your fridge, and you've got an easy facial cleanser. Cut two or three grapes in half and rub the flesh over your face and neck, says Dr. Cook-Bolden. Follow with a cool water rinse.
Cucumber Face Mask
"Make a paste by blending one small cucumber and 1 cup of oatmeal," says Cook-Bolden. Mix 1 teaspoon of this paste with 1 teaspoon of yogurt and apply it to your face. Leave it on for 30 minutes, and then rinse.
Cucumber Face Pack
This cooling, soothing mask will help smooth your skin, which can often feel rough from acne. "Mash one whole cucumber, strain the water, add 1 tablespoon of sugar, and mix well," says Cook-Bolden. "Apply to your face and leave it on for 10 minutes; then wash with cold water."
Simple Honey Mask
Before applying this mask, rinse your face with warm water to open up pores, says Cook-Bolden. Then apply honey and leave it on the skin for 30 minutes. Rinse the honey off with warm water; then rinse again with cold water to close the pores.
Yeast and Yogurt Mask for Oily Skin
Oily skin is prone to acne, and this home remedy can reduce excess oil and help clear acne. To make the mask, combine 1 teaspoon of brewer's yeast with a little plain yogurt to create a thin mixture. Cook-Bolden says, "Apply it thoroughly to all the oily areas and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water; then use cold water to close the pores."
Oatmeal Facial
Oatmeal is naturally soothing, and this simple oatmeal mask can also help clear acne. Mix together 2 teaspoons of oatmeal, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and enough water to form a paste. Smooth the paste all over your face and gently rub it in. Rinse thoroughly afterward.
Lemon-Egg Face Mask
This is a great all-purpose acne home remedy that can boost any skin type. "Squeeze half a lemon and mix the juice with one beaten egg white," recommends Cook-Bolden. Apply to the face, and leave the mask on overnight while you sleep. In the morning, wash your face with warm water. Be sure to keep the raw-egg mixture out of your mouth and eyes.
Turmeric Facial Mask
For beautiful skin, brides in India traditionally use a turmeric mask before their wedding, says Cook-Bolden. Ingredients for this acne remedy are available at spice markets and ethnic food stores. Mix together 1/2 cup of chickpea flour and 2 teaspoons each turmeric powder, sandalwood powder, and ghee (clarified butter) or almond oil, and then combine them with enough water to make a paste. "Apply and leave on for 5 to 10 minutes," says Cook-Bolden. "Rub with pressure with both palms and fingers to remove all the paste." Rinse well with water.
Homemade facial masks can rejuvenate your skin and help clear acne — and all of these recipes use common ingredients found in your pantry and refrigerator. Try one or more of the acne remedies to treat pimple-prone skin and see how your skin responds.
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2016年6月23日星期四
How to Find the Best Skin Care Products for Your Face
Step 1
Determine your skin type. Splash your face five or six times with lukewarm water. If after a few minutes your skin feels tight, you have dry skin. If not, wait 20 minutes and press a facial tissue against your skin. If you see oily spots on the tissue, you have oily skin. If you see greasy areas on your T-zone only, you have combination skin.
Step 2
Stick to the basics. You'll only need three products to have an effective skin care routine. Begin by washing skin with a gentle cleanser that is formulated for your skin type; apply a daily moisturizer with an SPF of 30 and finish the evening with a night cream. Use these products regularly to pamper your complexion.
Step 3
Pick your top skin care need—such as wrinkle and fine line reduction—and narrow your product choices to those that specifically target that need, recommend the American Academy of Dermatology. While it is tempting to choose a skin care product that purports to meet several needs, such as cleansing and moisturizing, the academy says such products are not as effective or may cause excessive skin irritation.
Step 4
Read the ingredients lists on the various products you’re comparing. Verify that it contains a sunscreen ingredient if you plan to wear the skin care product during the day, according to skin care tester Paula Begoun. She says that effective sunscreen ingredients include avobenzone and zinc oxide. Ideally, the American Cancer Society reports that a daytime skin care product should contain an SPF of 15 or more.
Step 5
Use products with active ingredients. If you are looking to reduce the signs of aging, the best product for your skin type should include a proven active ingredient. Some anti-aging active ingredients include: retinoids, peptides, kogic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, hydroquinone or salicylic acid. Only a few active ingredients have the authoritative scientific studies to prove that they can reduce any signs of aging. Other inactive or active ingredients do work. However, there are not any studies to back up the manufacturer's claims.
Step 6
Toss out any skin care product that contains fragrances. A quick glance at the ingredient list, or even a whiff of the product through an open cap, can alert you to the presence of perfumes. The CNN Health website warns that fragrances in skin care products are the most common source of skin allergies and irritation.
Step 7
Ignore the price while comparing the products. The American Academy of Dermatology says price doesn’t indicate a product’s quality, and that even cheap, drugstore brands are beneficial to your skin.
Tips
- Save yourself time by letting third-party reviewers, such as those by "Consumer Reports" or your favorite beauty magazines, do the research and comparison work. Reading reviews can help you quickly sort through your skin care options and identify high-quality skin care products, whether they're cleansers, creams or serums.
2016年6月21日星期二
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A style of multipurpose cream that can instantly relax, hydrate, soften, comfort and nourish skin , it provides immediate day-long moistue and replenishment, leaving skin looking and feeling softer and more radiant.
Ituses a holistic approach to reach the best formulations, without damaging and toxic chemicals hydroquinone and mercury, botanically based, safe, natural and gentle.
Company Description
Guangzhou Amarrie Cosmetics Co., Ltd. was a newly established company. Our team has more than 10 years of experience in cosmetics design, development and sale.
We specialize in beauty salon, professional SPA and beauty parlor's skin and body care products.
We strive to achieve the goal of "Natural ingredients and Mild formula, No paraben, No paraffin, Mild preservative".
We have won a good reputation among customers from Europe, America, the Middle East, South Africa and Southeast Asia.
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The Best Skin Care Routine
The Best Skin Care Routine
With so many products to choose from, it’s easy to find a suitable skin care routine for your skin. Before you start selecting products for your skin, you should know your skin type. Choosing products according to your skin type prevents any irritation or side effects.
If you have problem free skin then opt for a gentle cleanser. For sensitive skin, avoid using a wash cloth or any device such as Clarisonic everyday. You can use it on alternate days or depending on how it works for your skin.
If you wear make up, first remove your make up with make up removing face wipes. It is the easiest method to remove make up when you are too tired to wash your face. However, wipes aren’t enough alone. You have to wash your face with water and a face wash after wiping off your make up. Also, there are some deep skin cleanser which are ideal to use once or twice a week.
These are some of the basic steps of good skin care routine. Other than these steps, you should apply a mask weekly or twice monthly and use treatments for skin problems. Stick to a few products and do not change them immediately if instant results aren’t seen.
With so many products to choose from, it’s easy to find a suitable skin care routine for your skin. Before you start selecting products for your skin, you should know your skin type. Choosing products according to your skin type prevents any irritation or side effects.
1) Cleanse:
We all wash our face at least once a day but it is recommended to wash twice a day. You want to use products formulated for your skin type. Using a cleanser for oily skin when used on dry skin, will deprive your skin of oil and moisture that it requires. The product shouldn’t leave your skin squeaky clean as some oil is necessary for your skin.If you have problem free skin then opt for a gentle cleanser. For sensitive skin, avoid using a wash cloth or any device such as Clarisonic everyday. You can use it on alternate days or depending on how it works for your skin.
If you wear make up, first remove your make up with make up removing face wipes. It is the easiest method to remove make up when you are too tired to wash your face. However, wipes aren’t enough alone. You have to wash your face with water and a face wash after wiping off your make up. Also, there are some deep skin cleanser which are ideal to use once or twice a week.
2) Exfoliate:
You don’t have to necessarily exfoliate your face daily. Use a gentle face scrub. This step is important to remove dead skin cells that accumulate on the surface of your skin. If you have oily acne prone skin then avoid using harsh exfoliators as they can aggravate your acne. Exfoliating products have little beads in them, if they feel like sand paper on your skin then stop using such products. Opt for micro bead scrub as they are gentle on your skin. You can exfoliate once or twice a week.3) Toning:
Toner is used to balance the natural pH levels of your skin which are affected in the process of cleansing. By toning, your skin becomes resistant against bacteria. There are many different types of toners available. Some simply restore the pH level of your skin others are used to fight bacteria, control oil or prevent blemishes. Choose one according to your skin type. Simply, dab some on cotton pad and apply all over your face and neck.4) Moisturize:
After cleansing and toning you should moisturize your skin. Some people think that they don’t need moisturizer because they have oily skin, this step cannot be avoided even if you have oily skin. You can choose from gels (best for oily/spot prone skin), creams (best for dry/sensitive skin) and serums (best for normal/oily skin). If you don’t moisturize your skin, your skin is most likely to get pre mature wrinkles. Therefore this step is extremely important for dry skin.These are some of the basic steps of good skin care routine. Other than these steps, you should apply a mask weekly or twice monthly and use treatments for skin problems. Stick to a few products and do not change them immediately if instant results aren’t seen.
How to Create a Skin Care Routine
How to Create a Skin Care Routine
This simple, step-by-step routine covers the basic types of products everyone should use and the order in which to use them every day. These steps apply regardless of your skin type (oily, dry, normal, or combination).
1. Cleanse - Oily and Combination skin types may find that a gel-based cleanser works better for them, while often times dry and sensitive skin types will find a cleansing milk better suited to their skin type.
2. Tone - Toner’s role in your skin care routine is to: remove any traces of cleanser left behind after cleansing, tighten skin, prepare skin for the absorption of serums and creams, reduce the appearance of pores, and help to regulate oil production and secretion.
3. Day Serum - Apply 1-2 drops and smooth in gently all over face and neck area. If your skin feels sticky or tacky, you've used too much product. Try decreasing the amount of product you apply. What are serums, and why should you use them?
4. Eye Serum - Apply 1-2 drops for both eyes. Gently massage around the eye area on the orbital bone.
5. Essence - If you are using the essence as a preventative method, you can replace your serum morning and night with the Essence for one week of the month. If you are using it as a restorative method, use one drop essence and one drop serum to cocktail.
6. Day cream - Listen to your skin. In drier winter months, you might need the protection of serums and creams. In warmer summer months, you might prefer to omit either the serum or the cream.
7. Eye Cream - Dab a small amount around your eye area. Using your ring fingers, lightly dab a under the orbital bone and around the eye area, but never on the eyelid. Never rub, as this pulls the delicate eye area, and can damage the skin, causing the look of pre-mature aging. Even if you are not seeing any signs of aging, proper hydration and maintenance can help your skin stay youthful looking for longer.
Masks - Masks help to address a myriad of concerns - from redness, to acne, to dullness, to purifying - find the mask that speaks to your concerns, and incorporate it into your routine. Always remove make up before using a mask, and thoroughly cleanse afterwards. Use it as a great way to relax before your evening skin care routine.
Exfoliate - If you're not using a product line that includes exfoliating agents (e.g. glycolic acid), it's a good idea to include a gentle exfoliator 1-3 times a week, to slough off any build up of dead skin cells, which may make your skin look dull, and can cause break outs. When including an exfoliator in your routine, use it after your cleanser and follow with toner.
Pads - Eye Pads / Face Pads are your instant gratification fix, if you want to give your appearance a little boost. Eye pads help to reduce the appearance of puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines. Face pads plump up the look of skin for a firmer looking skin. They're perfect for getting ready for a big night out and getting yourself red carpet ready.
This simple, step-by-step routine covers the basic types of products everyone should use and the order in which to use them every day. These steps apply regardless of your skin type (oily, dry, normal, or combination).
EVERY MORNING
1. Cleanse - Oily and Combination skin types may find that a gel-based cleanser works better for them, while often times dry and sensitive skin types will find a cleansing milk better suited to their skin type.
2. Tone - Toner’s role in your skin care routine is to: remove any traces of cleanser left behind after cleansing, tighten skin, prepare skin for the absorption of serums and creams, reduce the appearance of pores, and help to regulate oil production and secretion.
3. Day Serum - Apply 1-2 drops and smooth in gently all over face and neck area. If your skin feels sticky or tacky, you've used too much product. Try decreasing the amount of product you apply. What are serums, and why should you use them?
4. Eye Serum - Apply 1-2 drops for both eyes. Gently massage around the eye area on the orbital bone.
5. Essence - If you are using the essence as a preventative method, you can replace your serum morning and night with the Essence for one week of the month. If you are using it as a restorative method, use one drop essence and one drop serum to cocktail.
6. Day cream - Listen to your skin. In drier winter months, you might need the protection of serums and creams. In warmer summer months, you might prefer to omit either the serum or the cream.
7. Eye Cream - Dab a small amount around your eye area. Using your ring fingers, lightly dab a under the orbital bone and around the eye area, but never on the eyelid. Never rub, as this pulls the delicate eye area, and can damage the skin, causing the look of pre-mature aging. Even if you are not seeing any signs of aging, proper hydration and maintenance can help your skin stay youthful looking for longer.
Masks - Masks help to address a myriad of concerns - from redness, to acne, to dullness, to purifying - find the mask that speaks to your concerns, and incorporate it into your routine. Always remove make up before using a mask, and thoroughly cleanse afterwards. Use it as a great way to relax before your evening skin care routine.
Exfoliate - If you're not using a product line that includes exfoliating agents (e.g. glycolic acid), it's a good idea to include a gentle exfoliator 1-3 times a week, to slough off any build up of dead skin cells, which may make your skin look dull, and can cause break outs. When including an exfoliator in your routine, use it after your cleanser and follow with toner.
Pads - Eye Pads / Face Pads are your instant gratification fix, if you want to give your appearance a little boost. Eye pads help to reduce the appearance of puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines. Face pads plump up the look of skin for a firmer looking skin. They're perfect for getting ready for a big night out and getting yourself red carpet ready.
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