Showing posts with label Skin care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Skin care. Show all posts

Saturday, April 13, 2013

How to Clean Up Daily For Sensitive Skin

blue water photo: How to Clean Up Daily For Sensitive SkinNatural acne treatment. How to Clean Up Daily For Sensitive Skin. The first step in the treatment of sensitive skin is cleansing (with cleanser and / or soap). Of course, using water to clean the skin helps remove dirt and other irritants. Many people use a cleanser to remove excess oil and dirt. But do not just choose the origin of cleanser if you have sensitive skin.

Conventional soaps, usually damaging the skin of essential oils and leaving the rest dry can cause irritation to the skin. If you experience irritation after using it, immediately switch to a beauty soap. Beauty soap does not contain harsh ingredients commonly found in soaps, such as detergents. Also, be sure to avoid products that contain acid (acid) and products with fragrances. If in doubt, try it first soap to be used for a small portion of your skin before using it on the entire face.

Although you may wash your face twice a day, it is best not to use a facial scrub more than once or twice per week. Scrub is very beneficial to exfoliate the skin, removing dirt and dead skin cells. But for someone with sensitive skin, scrubs can be very annoying. When cleaning your body, wash gently, and stop using scrubbing tools, like a sponge that can irritate your skin.

Other article: 10 tips natural acne treatment for sensitive skin

When the cleaning is done with soap and scrubbing every day, it can dry out the skin surface. Give moisturizer immediately after cleansing your skin is very important for your daily skin care routine.

Caring for Sensitive Skin With Moisture
Moisturize face can be done in two easy steps. First, immediately after cleansing the skin, lightly pat it dry with a damp towel and let the flavor of the face. Next, provide a moisturizer on your face after 3 minutes the first step. That's the simple steps to care for sensitive skin.

Most of the body's skin has about 80 percent water, but the surface of the skin only holds up to 30 percent of water alone. To heal and protect sensitive skin from inflammation and infection, the moisture in the surface layers need to be maintained. Moisturizing skin restore moisture lost during the cleanup, and protects against drying. That's the benefit to using a moisturizer immediately after cleansing steps to retain as much moisture as possible.

Such as cleanser, moisturizer is not all work together. You may need to test several products in a patch of skin to determine which one is best without causing irritation. Moisture can be an ointment, cream or lotion. Ointments are usually oily, while the usually water-based lotion. Use the formula is light and feels good in advance. Try an oil-free moisturizer if you have oily or acne prone face. Moisturizer is scented with fragrances, but have deleterious effects on sensitive skin. Fragrance is likely to cause irritation and allergies.

Moisture alone will not protect you from potential damage and irritation. Protection from the sun is also an important component of how to care for sensitive skin should be done every day.

Daily Protection For Sensitive Skin
Daily care for sensitive skin care involves moisturizers and sunblock to protect the skin from sun exposure. Damage from the sun can cause skin aging, skin irritation and even cancer, so it is important to keep in mind as part of a daily skin regimen sensitive you.

Two types of ultraviolet, or UV, from the sun can damage your skin. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin, while UVB rays cause burning sensation down. Unfortunately, most sunscreens only protect against UVB rays. To look for a sunscreen that protects against both types of rays, check ingredientnya. Ingredients that help protect against UVA include zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and Parsol 1789 (avobenzone).

Sun Protection Factor, or SPF, should also be taken into consideration when choosing a sunblock. SPF will help you determine if the skin has enough protection against UVB rays. Generally, anything under SPF 15 is not enough to protect you from strong ultraviolet rays. As with cleanser and moisturizer, choose a sunscreen that does not contain fragrance, oils and acidic materials. Dermatologists recommend using sunscreen every day, apply one ounce (29.5 mL) every two hours. If you sweat or go to the pool, you need to use sunscreen more often.

The best option is to find a moisturizer that contains sunscreen for maximum healing and protection (Amor Rich day cream has SPF 15 as well as a moisturizer). Once you make a selection, use every day. Discuss with a dermatologist to ask for help or advice, if you have any questions or problems.

If you follow the tips outlined in this article, it can clean up, manage and protect your sensitive skin every day.
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How to Clean Up Daily For Sensitive Skin

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Cosmedic... A Dermatologists' Take on Cosmetics...

Ever wished if whatever products you are using on your face and body were actually recommended by dermatologists? Better still, wish they were formulated and "created" by dermatologists themselves? If yes, then fret no more... Your wait is over...


I was lucky enough to be contacted by Cosmedic, which is the cosmeceutical division of Future Skin... They sent me some information brochures and some products for me to try out... I have been trying them out since a week now and am quite impressed with them. Dunno if you all have been able to see any marked improvements on my skin since the past week or so :) I will be reviewing the products one by one...



This is just going to be an introductory post though...


Cosmedic is founded by dermatologist Dr. Kiran Lohia who is a Columbia University graduate and a United States trained M.D, specializing in Dermatology. She is also American Board Certified with a further degree in Aesthetic Medicine. Dr. Lohia is a member of the American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, European Society of Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dermatology, International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology among others. Having additionally completed a Diploma course in Cosmetic Science through the U.K. Society of Cosmetic Scientists, Dr. Lohia has the distinction of being the first physician with both advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Chemistry knowledge.



Cosmedic has launched advanced skin therapeutics that are the first worldwide to be formulated, tested and approved by dermatologists. Led by a team of dermatologists, physicians, chemists and ayurvedic physicians, Cosmedic has sponsored R&D centers in France, USA and Italy to create the latest technologies in dermatological science. Our proprietary skin technologies are proven against prevalent issues such as pimples, pigmentation, dry skin and allergies. In fact, we are the first company in India to commission clinical trials on Indian skin for each and every one of our products to ensure rapidly effective and safe results!


On an ethical standpoint, Cosmedic believes in safety and honesty. Cosmedic creates products that are baby friendly, hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and gentle enough to be used in your regular skin care regimen. All our solutions are approved by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), which is a worldwide organisation that certifies products that have not been tested on animals. We are also certified by Vegetarian Society, UK, which guarantees that all our skin solutions are 100% vegan. Please see www.cosmedic.in for more details. 

Stay tuned for my reviews coming up :)

Monday, October 1, 2012

Using Lotion or Skin Moisturizer at Night


For skin care, what the benefits of wearing lotion at night.  Is using lotion at night is good for the skin? just using lotion or skin moisturizer at night that the recommended.
Many people think that the most effective use lotion after showering when. And, in a day you may use lotion after showering twice.

Benefits of skin lotion at night

1. skin regeneration
In order for the skin look more radiant skin also requires a process of regeneration. The process of regeneration or renewal of these cells occurs at night when we sleep. This is actually a skin cell regeneration takes place every time, but at night the skin regenerate two more times.

For cell regeneration, skin needs help of some vitamins and active ingredients to make it more effective," he added. Use lotion before bedtime will help provide energy in the form of vitamins and other active ingredients.

Only, it must be remembered that the selection of lotions for the evening is not the same as a daily lotion. When choosing a night lotion, try to choose a lotion that contains fatty acids and vitamin B3 higher to keep skin moist.

2. Keeping humidity
Use lotion at night will help reduce the loss of water vapor that is too much. In the evening the trans epidermal water loss (evaporation) of water from the skin will be increased by 25 percent compared to the morning or afternoon. Loss of moisture in the skin will be higher, especially in the open (not covered with clothing) such as legs, arms, and face.

Applications lotion will help reduce levels of water evaporation from the skin while we sleep. Losing too much moisture will make skin sensitive and dry.

3. Easily absorbs the active ingredient
The night is the most effective time to apply a range of beauty products. Due to the night, the skin will more easily absorb the active ingredients.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

REVIEW: Vivel 3-in-1 Face Wash+Scrub

OMG I feel like I am doing a product review after ages and yup it has been a while hasn't it :) Thanks to all of you, who missed and actually wrote to me saying so :) It is mails like these that make my hobby of being a beauty blogger all the more special :) Thank you!

Today, I shall be reviewing Vivel's 3-in-1 Face Wash+Scrub for soft, clear and glowing skin. It is supposed to be "All Skin Types" and "For Everyday Use". It contains jojoba beads, which are nothing but Jojoba esters created by complete hydrogenation of Jojoba oils. The oils are used as emollients and the esters or the beads are used for exfoliation.

Vivel Face wash+scrub is actually what is it called. It has these exfoliating jojoba beads floating in a face wash. The exfoliating beads are just right, they are not at all harsh and neither do they dissolve in water very fast. I loved the product as a scrub. It does have a strong fragrance but it isn't unbearable or synthetic smelling.

The product did have a downside though and that was the fact that I do not think it is suitable for dry skin. Though they claim that it is for all skin types but after a couple of uses I started finding dry patches on my skin (I do have extremely dry skin), very similar to the ones caused by Clean and Clear face washes. So I asked my friend with oily skin to try it and well she apparently loved it. So I guess its a fabulous product for those with oily skin but dry skin beauties are better off without it...

Image of the Product


Swatch

Oooohhsss And Aaaahhhsss!!!
1. The jojoba beads are of the perfect hardness and texture for exfoliation. They weren't harsh on the skin.
2. It really and I mean really helped me scrub away dead cells. My skin actually felt all sparkly and clean!
3. I like the fact that it has both a scrub as well as a face wash. It was awesome to have a lather working up while exfoliating.
4. Very very easily and widely available in all general and departmental stores.

Ouches!!!
1. Though they claim the product to be for all skin types, it does not suit dry skin.
2. It does have a somewhat strong fragrance.

Price
it costs INR 105/- for 100 ml.

Would I Recommend?
I would for sure recommend it for oily skinned ladies who are looking for a good scrub with an oil control face wash. But dry skinned beauties should stay away from this product.

Overall Rating:
5/10 - Dry Skin
8/10 - Oily Skin

The product was sent by PR for consideration. It has in no way affected my review.

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

REVIEW: The Body Shop Spiced Vanilla Body Butter

Hellllloooooo everyone... It feels like a decade that I posted on ISLM (yup I do love a bit of exaggeration here and there :P) and it feels awesome to be back :) I plan to review TBS Spice Vanilla Body Butter and I know it has been reviewed like 27,836 times on the beauty blogosphere already but aren't you a tad bit curious about my take on it? ;)

Spiced Vanilla is a beautifully rich vanilla scented body butter that isn't too sweet. It smells more like a cinnamon doughnut than anything else ;) Its a perfect fragrance for the colder months though and because of the richness of its fragrance I cannot see myself using it in warmer weather... For summers I prefer fruity fragrances like Peach body butter, mango body butter and satsuma body butter... For winters I am loving Spiced Vanilla :)

Though the tub does not specify any skin type, this particular one is suiting my dry skin to the Tee. Just a layer and my skin feels all smooth and pampered. Its fragrance stays on for like really long and when I wore it to office for the first time, everyone of the guys actually turned when I passed them. I swear! I myself feel like I am enveloped in a veil of spicy vanilla the whole day...

Image Of the Product
The Body Shop Spiced Vanilla Body Butter

The Body Shop Spiced Vanilla Body Butter 

Ingredients List
 Texture:
So creamy, so smooth
Ooohhss And Aaahhss!!!
1. Heavenly fragrance, not too sweet, not too jarring...
2. Texture is just so smooth and it feels great on dry skin!
3. Available in 50 ml as well 100 ml tubs.
4. Always available at any TBS outlets. It isn't LE.
5. In addition to a lot of oils and cocoa butter extracts, it contains sesame oil as well, which is really very good for one's skin.
6. I like the color of the tub, though in all fairness, all TBS containers look pretty on the dresser.

Ouches!!!
1. Like all TBS products, the price is a bit steep
2. They should mention skin type of the labels!

Price
It costs INR 515/- for 50 ml

Repurchase?
Definitely! As it is I am already on my 3rd tub!

Would I Recommend?
If you are a sucker for rich textures and fragrances and don't mind smelling like you are ready to be devoured, then go for it ;) This trust me isn't for the weak hearted, who like being in the shadows...

Overall Rating
9/10
 

Friday, July 27, 2012

Sensitive Skin and Acne

Sensitive Skin - Many individuals suffer from the effects of sensitive skin and acne. When being evaluated for sensitive skin, many dermatologists determine a set standard or set factors in making an official diagnosis. Reactions, such as acne outbreaks, are one of the major contributing factors in determining this type of condition. Individuals who find that they experience various types of flushing and/or blushing may also have skin that is a bit on the sensitive side. There are many situations in which skin may exhibit a severe dryness that results in skin reactions to basic, every day products. However, most who suffer from this skin complication are quite prone to developing acne - mild to severe.
Treating Sensitive Skin and Acne
There are many different products that one may purchase when it comes to treating acne that is a direct result of sensitive skin. However, it is absolutely vital to understand that not all acne products will be appropriate for every single person with this issue. Just as we are not created equally, these over-the-counter skin care treatments are not created equally. No one person should assume that just because a product worked for one that it should work for them. There are many different reasons why this type of situation occurs. These possibilities are listed below:
o First, we are all different. This means that each of us have a different chemistry when it comes to our skin. While skin is basically the same all in all, we all have different pore sizes, our skin oils produce at different rates, and we all consume different types of diets. All of these factors can play an important role in whether or not we have sensitive skin that is acne prone.
o Secondly, we are all exposed to many different environmental conditions. One may be exposed to a certain chemical while working, while other may be subjected to complex atmospheric pollution. One person may reside in a cool climate, while another may live in an area that is relatively humid. Weather and environmental conditions may play a vital role when it comes to the overall sensitivity of our skin.
o Third, we all use different types of products on our skin. These products include cosmetics, cleansers, creams, moisturizers, peels, and more. We all have the potential to react in many different ways when exposed to certain chemicals and products such as soaps that we clean with, shampoos that we use, and even products that we use to clean our clothes with!
As you can see, we live in a world full of diversity. This is why it is often difficult to discover an effective acne treatment that is suitable for everyone. When trying to discover an acne solution for sensitive skin, it is very important to set up an appointment with a licensed dermatologist. These individuals will carefully evaluate the complications that you are facing in order to determine the best treatment choice for your particular skin type, as well as one that will be compatible with the many things that you are exposed with.
Diet and Natural Treatments
While each of us differs in many ways, there is one thing that holds true - a diet and natural treatments can be extremely beneficial when you suffer from sensitive skin and acne. When possible, it is always considered appropriate to consume raw, whole foods that are cultivated in a natural manner. This means that harsh and potentially harmful chemicals and pesticides were not used when processing foods in gardens and on farms. You will be consuming the purest foods with no impurities that can result in skin outbreaks. Furthermore, consuming natural waters can also be extremely beneficial in treating this type of acne. Seeing that the oils and other substances that keep the skin intact are created by water, it is only appropriate that the more water you consume, the better. Furthermore, using clean, fresh water to clean the skin - with no harmful chemicals - can also be relatively productive when dealing with sensitive skin and acne.
Conclusion
Sensitive skin and acne has proven to be quite a challenge to many individuals across the nation. It is actually one of the most common skin conditions that many face. However, it is quite possible to resolve this problem by working with a professional dermatologist and focusing on a healthy diet of raw, whole foods that are cultivated in an organic manner. Furthermore, consuming a steady amount of pure water and cleansing with straight water and no chemicals can also provide relief to acne sufferers who have sensitive skin!
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