tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52285869237058929112024-03-19T03:17:44.211-07:00skin careJames Parezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13555061172354026922noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228586923705892911.post-4604122578603833242017-03-23T00:42:00.003-07:002017-03-23T00:42:56.318-07:00Skin Care Reviews: Skin Care Products Containing Retinol<div id="article-content">
As you're looking up skin care reviews, you might be wondering
what 'Retinol' actually is. The commercials and advertisements make it
out to be a miracle cure, but you might be one of those wondering if it
comes from a nuclear plant or an actual plant.<br />
Skin Care Reviews: Retinol and Its Roots<br />
To
put it in layman's terms, it's a form of Vitamin A. Most people know
that Vitamin A is great for your vision, especially in the dark, but
they may not be aware that it's also great for your skin.<br />
Vitamin E might be known for skin healing, but many studies show that vitamin A helps with your skin's appearance.<br />
This
is why retinol is used in many skin care items as many claim that
visible improvements will be made with continued use. Usually, the
results include less wrinkles, firmer skin and better elasticity.<br />
Retinol
is usually obtained from different animal forms, including fish, and is
then converted into various forms. The objective use is what determines
whether it will be put into a cream or a substance that will be taken
orally.<br />
Skin Care Reviews: The Amount Of Retinol Varies Greatly With Different Products<br />
Even
though this one ingredient comes from the same place, it can be changed
to fit all skin types. Many skin care products on the shelves of your
local store will have a smaller concentration of retinol than a
prescription medication will have.<br />
If you feel a skin care product
with a higher concentration of retinol would be of benefit to you,
you'll have to visit a doctor. Insurance will sometimes cover these
prescriptions and the doctors visit, but you will need to check that
with your provider to be sure.<br />
Your doctor will ask you a set of
questions before they prescribe a skin medication containing retinol to
make sure you're getting the right amount but not too much of it to pose
any harm to your skin or, as it is absorbed into the body through the
skin, will not pose any harm to you at all.<br />
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With prescriptions
containing higher doses of retinol you'll need to follow the directions
very carefully. The lasting effects of these prescription creams or oral
medications should be discussed with your doctor, as well as any
immediate side effects that may show up so you'll know what to be aware
of.<br />
Skin Care Reviews: Common Side Effects and Dangers<br />
A
common warning that is given with all medications containing retinol is
to avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun. It is commonly stated that you
may become more likely to get skin cancer with retinol use, so
sunscreen and shade are something you want to carefully consider.<br />
Some
skin care reviews will also state that direct sunlight will lessen the
effect of the positive benefits of using a retinol product for your
skin.<br />
For pregnant women, using retinol could cause birth defects
for the baby as well as a higher chance of developmental delays after
birth. You may have to wait to take this medication until after the
baby's birth and when you're no longer breastfeeding.<br />
Depending on
how concerned you and your physician are about these issues, you can
talk about which form of retinol is the safest. You may actually be
directed to using an over the counter product with a smaller
concentration of retinol.<br />
Using skin care reviews will help you
determine if you need a skin care product with retinol and hopefully
you'll see honest reviews from people letting you know why they decided
to use it and what their personal experience was.<br />
There may be
only be a certain amount of time that you need to have this type of a
medication as part of your skin care routine and then you can change to
something that is not as strong and is considered to be safer. However,
you might find it difficult to get a really good answer to this question
without an appointment with a dermatologist.</div>
James Parezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13555061172354026922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228586923705892911.post-83433981279847107992017-03-21T00:43:00.000-07:002017-03-23T00:43:50.671-07:00Anti Aging Skin Care Product Secrets Revealed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rule #1: <b>Look beyond the claims of the product</b><br />
While
advertising is a huge influence in the skin care market, it is important
to be wise in dealing with the claims of any one particular product. If
the product claims to reduce fine lines and eliminate wrinkles are
these claims supported by reviews of real people who have used the
product and seen positive results?<br />
One tip is to look for products
that stimulate collagen production as over time, this can bring about
dramatic and changes in the skin's appearance. In addition, a product
which contains a good moisturizer is crucial to relax skin tension and
lock the moisture in.<br />
Rule #2: <b>Don't worry about the presence of any one ingredient</b><br />
With
so many competing creams on the market, there's bound to be some degree
of separation in which ingredients they all contain. Instead of getting
fixated on which product a skin cream "must" contain, try to see what
any individual product can bring to your skin care routine.<br />
It's
probably too much to ask for any one skin care product to be a "magic
pill" for your skin, but by using a combination of products that attack
the problem from different angles its easy to see how by using two or
even three good skin care products your skin can easily benefit from the
compound effect of all the extra nutrients and ingredients.<br />
Some really great nutrients for skin care include Silica, Zinc, Omega-3 acids, Selenium and Vitamin C and antioxidants.<br />
Rule #3: <b>Avoid Irritants</b><br />
Ok,
so while it can be good to have a range of essential nutrients in your
skin care regime, there are definitely some skin care products that you
would do well to avoid. Products that irritate the skin can actually
increase wrinkles and weaken the skin against protection from
environmental damage, such as UV from the sun's rays, which is most
definitely NOT what you want!<br />
The best advice here is to test.
Even the slightest tingling or uncomfortable feeling on the skin
resulting from using a product is the first sign of skin irritation. If
this happens to you then my advice is strongly to stop using that
product immediately! There are many alternatives on the market and the
risks are simply not worth the cost.<br />
Once again check the product reviews and see what others are saying. This could save you a lot of trouble in the long run.<br />
Rule #4: <b>Look for products that compliment your skin type</b><br />
Getting
to know your skin type can save you a lot of time in choosing the right
products for you. This is actually a lot easier than you might expect.
Basically, skin types can be broken down into four key groups: Normal,
dry, oily and sensitive. There is also a combination skin type, although
this is less common. Your skin will probably fall into one of these
categories or have characteristics which make it more one than the
other.<br />
(One quick tip here, if you are having trouble undermining
your skin type, it could pay to to visit a dermatologist who can easily
tell you which category your skin type fits into.)<br />
With this in
mind, match the right skin product to your skin type and it will not
only leave your skin feeling more fresh and nourished but will avoid any
harmful influences that may occur from using the wrong product on your
skin.<br />
In addition to this, remember to use the product on all
areas of your skin that are exposed to the sun. It's often overlooked
that it's not only the areas around the eyes and mouth that need
attention. Your neck, hands and even parts of your body such as your
knees and elbows may also benefit from some tender love and care!<br />
Rule #5: <b>Don't Expect Results Overnight</b><br />
This
goes back to the promises and claims you will see that accompany many
skin care products. If I found a product that was a "miracle cure" for
skin care I'd be absolutely thrilled about it! The truth is that a skin
care product works in connection with your daily routine and is not
really an isolated cure all by itself. You still need to protect
yourself from the sun and keep on practising all the good habits which
lead to healthy looking skin.<br />
That's not to say that you can't see
tangible results and have great success with the right product. After
all, skin care needn't be difficult and it's certainly possible to see
positive results in a matter of weeks with the right product.<br />
Typically,
in 2-3 weeks you should start to see some benefits to your skin,
although for the best results a more prolonged use is recommended. Using
the right product for a few months can literally transform the skin's
appearance.<br />
The benefits of a good anti aging skin care product
include smoother and more radiant skin, a more even skin tone and less
reduction of wrinkles and fine lines. Not only are these goals
achievable but thanks to the recent developments in the cosmetics
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As a society, we have increasingly become dependent on medication for
things like high blood pressure, tension headaches, and even
depression. Skin care treatment for dryness may very well be necessary
due to some side effect of your medication for a completely unrelated
condition. For this reason, you always want to monitor any potential
skin irritation immediately after starting any new medication. If you
already have dry skin and can't remember whether or not it was a problem
before starting your medication, you may need to consult with your
physician and discuss an alternative medication in order to rule out
side effects as the cause of your dry skin.<br />
Poor Nutrition<br />
Skin
care problems are often the result of poor nutrition. Our bodies
require a delicate balance of nutrients in order to keep everything
functioning properly, especially the skin. Vegetarians and vegans often
run into dry skin issues as a result of not consuming enough animal fats
in their diet. A vitamin B12 deficiency will cause your oil glands
(sebaceous glands) to function improperly, generally leading to acne.<br />
Basically,
any attempt to address a skin care issue (be it oily, dry, or even
itchy skin) should begin with a close look at diet. Dermatologists can
best assess potential diet-related skin care problems and recommend
corrective measures to naturally restore skin vitality.<br />
However, here are some foods to avoid where possible in order to keep your skin as healthy as possible:<br />
• fried foods (chicken, French fries)<br />
• processed sugars<br />
• caffeine, coffee, tea, soft drinks<br />
•
high fat dairy products like milk or cheese (consuming low fat
varieties of milk and cheese may not be great, but they are better for
your skin!)<br />
Now the best thing that you can ingest for improved skin care is water.<br />
That's
right, water. Water naturally removes toxins from your body-so the more
you drink of it, the purer your body will be. Drinking lots of water is
especially good for people with acne problems and it will also help
reduce the onset of wrinkles.<br />
Skin Care Problems Due to Sebaceous<br />
Gland Problems<br />
If
you have ever been to a dermatologist because of acne problems then you
are probably very familiar with sebaceous glands. Because the skin
needs to be lubricated, it is covered with oil secreting glands known as
sebaceous glands. If these glands become clogged with dirt, then
bacteria begin growing inside and a pimple is the result. However,
sebaceous glands can either become clogged and dry skin is caused or
they can produce too much and cause oily skin. More often than not,
problems with the sebaceous glands are due to poor diet and can usually
be corrected rather easily.<br />
Skin Care Problems Due to Diabetes<br />
Believe
it or not, even diabetes can cause you serious skin care problems. A
person with diabetes has trouble regulating the blood sugar levels. When
there is an excess of blood sugar in the body, the excess must be
absorbed. To do this, the body uses a lot more water than normal and
that can lead to dry skin.<br />
Skin Care Treatment for Dryness<br />
While
diet must always be part of any skin care treatment regimen, it is just
a simple fact that our bodies will need more help as we age. For this
reason, a moisturizer of some sort will ultimately be needed. To this
end, it is HIGHLY recommended that you use a natural skin moisturizer.<br />
Moisturizers
using natural ingredients are far less likely to cause the irritating
side effects mentioned earlier. Synthetic ingredients are often less
expensive to use in moisturizers but they are not the best skin care
option because the body is less receptive to them. Natural ingredients,
on average, cause fewer side effects and are therefore better where skin
moisturizers are concerned.<br />
Skin Care for Wrinkles<br />
Wrinkles
are probably the biggest cause of all skin care treatments in the
United States. As a person ages, the skin naturally becomes less
elastic. As a result, fine lines begin to form on the face which
ultimately become the wrinkles we hate so much.<br />
There are two main
skin care strategies when it comes to wrinkles: affect the muscles that
reveal the wrinkles or fill in the skin so the wrinkles are less
noticeable. The first strategy involves Botox and the second Collagen
injections.<br />
Botox Skin Care<br />
A person is actually having a
strain of Botulism injected in their face when they opt for Botox skin
care treatment. Botox actually interrupts the transmission of nerve
impulses to the muscles that reveal our wrinkles. It may sound radical,
but these injections do actually reduce the appearance of wrinkles on
the face for a significant period of time. Now these injections can be
costly and they must be repeated-but they are generally affective.<br />
Collagen Injection Skin Care<br />
Many
people have a serious misunderstanding of collagen injections. The
perception is that collagen is a form of fat that is injected into your
face to fill in the lines caused by wrinkles. Actually, collagen is an
effective form of skin care treatment for wrinkles not because it is
fat-but because it is protein. In fact, collagen is a special protein
that helps cells and blood vessels connect to one another. When this
happens, the wrinkles fade because the collagen helps the skin to
"rebuild" in areas where wrinkles form and actually fill in the lines.
Again, collagen treatments tend to work but they also are expensive and
need to be repeated.<br />
Natural Anti-Wrinkle Creams<br />
A cheaper,
but slower, alternative to expensive skin care treatments for wrinkles
is a simple cream. Anti-wrinkle creams work to rebuild the skin texture
and helps with the elasticity over time. However, unlike Collagen or
Botox injections, anti-wrinkle cream skin care treatment is only applied
to the skin surface. This is why it takes so much longer. Still, an
anti-wrinkle cream is a cost-effective and non-invasive treatment for
wrinkles that does work if given enough time. Again, in order to reduce
possible side effects, stick with creams that use natural ingredients as
they will react better with your skin.<br />
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Do you have problems with taking care of your skin? Do you feel
like you have tried everything possible? You are not the only one. Many
people are in the same position. That is why the following article was
written-- to give people with skin care problems some valuable advice.<br />
When
finishing up your skin care routine find the perfect toner for your
skin. It will help tighten your skin and get rid of any dirt or makeup
that you may have missed during washing. In place of the toner once a
week you should try using a face mask which will deep clean your pores.<br />
If
you're still looking for the perfect toner, consider using tea tree oil
in your skin care routine. A little tea tree oil mixed with water in a
water mist bottle makes for a lovely toner. Like any skin care item,
take care to keep it out of your eyes.<br />
If you need to use skin
care products, use them on a consistent basis. Frequent use will give
your favorite skin care products time to achieve the desired effect. If
you need a reminder to perform your skin care regiment diligently, keep
your products in plain sight. Keep these products near your nightstand
for application before you go to bed.<br />
To keep skin from becoming
dry in the fall and winter, moisturize every single day after your bath
or shower. This is the best time to take care of this part of your daily
skin care routine because it takes advantage of the moisture that has
been absorbed by the skin during bathing.<br />
Don't use germicidal
soaps, extremely hot water, or intense scrubs to avoid dry leg skin.
Soaps of a germicidal nature tend to remove an abundance of the natural
oil found in skin. If you scrub your skin with hot water, the protective
outer layout will become damaged. Use beauty soap with warm water and
gentle rubbing to avoid dry skin on your legs.<br />
To keep your skin
looking its best, reduce stress and anxiety as part of your skin care
routine. Taking steps to reduce and control stress in your daily life
can help your skin look alive instead of tired and grey. Uncontrolled
stress short circuits your skin's natural ability to repair daily damage
and often interferes with your ability to get the sleep you need for
fresh looking skin.<br />
Any skin care routine can be made more
effective with the addition of adequate restful sleep every night. Your
overall skin quality is adversely affected by the stress to your system
caused by lack of sleep. Getting a good night's sleep is the one highly
effective beauty treatment for your skin that is absolutely free.<br />
Make
sure that your skin care routine involves the application of a foot
lotion. Particularly in the winter months, your feet need a strong
glycerine based lotion that will keep them from getting too dry. Also
exfoliate every once in a while to take off your dead skin; that will
help the foot lotion work a little better.<br />
To improve your skin
care routine, give yourself a dry brush exfoliation with a natural
bristle brush every morning or evening before you shower. This will get
rid of dead skin cells and help your skin to detoxify, giving your skin a
healthier, better appearance. It will also decrease puffiness, and
increase blood circulation.<br />
As was mentioned in the beginning of
this article, many people feel like they have tried everything they can
to improve and take care of their skin. The purpose of the above article
is to help people in this exact situation. Take this advice, and you
will be on the road to perfect skin in no time.</div>
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Long known, is the fact that there are very few natural ethnic
skin care products in the mainstream cosmetics industry to address skin
of color properly. Seems almost everything formulated for our skin in
the ethnic market is either too drying, too irritating, too greasy, or
just plain too ineffective.<br />
What makes some formulators of these
products think these type of products are going to help our skin? One
would wonder what they were thinking. Is there any hope?<br />
It is
extremely pleasing to say 'indeed yes', there is. Start using natural
ethnic skin care products. Stop using toxic products. We know just how
sensitive our skin is, so the first thing we need to do is avoid
chemical-laden skin care and personal care products like the plague.<br />
These
types of products can prove to be devastating to our skin in many ways.
Unfortunately, these products were saturating and even dominating the
cosmetics industry for quite some time.<br />
In both the ethnic
personal care market as well as the mainstream personal care market,
there's a lot left to be desired. By now, you probably have a good idea
why it is not recommended to use most mainstream personal care products
for sensitive skin of color. Not to worry, natural personal care
products are the answer.<br />
<i><b>Natural Skin Care: Herbs Make the Difference for Ethnic Skin</b></i><br />
When
it comes to natural skin care, herbs contained in products can have a
very positive impact on ethnic skin. There is a fundamental difference
in the way herbal skin care and conventional skin care works.<br />
Herbs themselves, contain not only <b>single</b> active constituents, but <b>many</b>
active constituents that provide necessary nutrients to the skin. These
multiple compounds acting together, can more effectively address skin
problems from every angle.<br />
Remember, plant cells and human cells
are very compatible. What does all this mean? It means that herbals
treat not just the symptoms, but the underlying cause of any existing
skin or health condition more effectively.<br />
It is well-known that
herbs are more gentle in nature, on not only the skin, but the body as a
whole. This can be attributed to the fact that herbs have been
extracted as naturally occurring substances. Herbs are gentle and do not
produce any major, toxic side effects on skin.<br />
This is especially
beneficial for skin of color, as it is more reactive by nature than
most other skin types and needs both the gentlest, and most effective
treatment. Make no mistake about it, herbal skin care may be gentler,
but this does not mean it is less effective. You'll be pleasantly
surprised!<br />
Remember, 60-70% of what you put on your skin has the
ability to penetrate your pores and eventually end up in your blood
stream. If you are going to use products to address your skin condition,
why not use something naturally healthy as well?<br />
Natural products
either purchased or home-made from natural ingredients, should be the
preferred choice before conventional personal care products are sought
after from the mainstream cosmetics industry.<br />
<i><b>Herbals vs. Modern Drugs in the Skin Care Industry</b></i><br />
Modern
drugs contained in mainstream or conventional skin care products
(including benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, kojic acid, etc.) are
manufactured in laboratories and then produced in mass quantities in
factories.<br />
Before reaching the general public, these drugs are
tested on a large number of users. The knowledge that forms the basis of
the conventional or mainstream skin care industry is based on
experimental findings and observations.<br />
To that extent, herbal
treatments are also supported through years of fact-based evidence that
has accumulated over generations and across cultures, thus their value
is well-known.<br />
The unfortunate fact is that the approach to
testing herbal beauty remedies has not been as thorough and rigorous as
the testing that is seen in the mainstream beauty industry.<br />
So
much money has been put into funding the analysis of modern drugs (also
contained in many skin care products) that they should be able to
produce evidence for the benefits of herbal treatments. In the modern
drug and personal care markets, it's all about the money.<br />
It is
much less cost-effective for mainstream cosmetic and skin care makers to
produce active, natural and organic skin care products than to produce
unnatural and even unsafe ones.<br />
Remember that herbal treatments
are different in that they are a complex mixture of a variety of active
compounds. These active compounds work together to heal skin more
effectively and are difficult to separate making duplication and
measurement a difficult task for the mainstream formulator.<br />
<i><b>One Word of Caution</b></i><br />
When
selecting herbal ethnic skin care products for our dark skin, we must
still be cautious for our skin's sake. Beware of companies who tout
themselves as offering you so-called 'natural', 'herbal' and 'organic'
skin or hair care products and they really are not!<br />
When it comes
down to it, there may be tiny amounts of only one, two or maybe even
three organic and/or natural ingredients in the entire product followed
or preceded by a host of chemical ingredients such as coloring agents,
preservatives, stabilizers, thickeners, PH balancers, fragrance and
such. Please read labels carefully. Avoid these products. Your skin will
thank you.<br />
<i><b>The Bottom Line</b></i><br />
Dark
skin types should be treated with the thorough understanding of our
skin's characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses. Once we understand
this, we can treat it more effectively with natural herbs and avoid the
recurrence of excessive skin problems. We can start by becoming more
educated about our beautiful dark skin (you are because you're reading
this article).<br />
First, avoid unhealthy and unnatural skin care
products, incorporate more fresh, nutrient rich foods in our diets, and
use natural ethnic skin care products designed for 'us' (even if you
have to make your own). You're on your way!</div>
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<b>Introduction</b><br />
The human skin is the largest organ of
the human body. It not only has quite a complex structure, but also
performs several life sustaining functions.<br />
We can live without a
Spleen, Gall Bladder, or an Appendix, and we can survive with only one
Kidney or one Lung, but we cannot survive without our skin. As a result
it is of the utmost importance that we take care of our skin.<br />
Using
natural skin care products is a good first step in providing the skin
with the right nutrients and building materials to retain its health and
functionality.<br />
<b>What Does Our Skin Actually Do for Us?</b><br />
Our skin has many functions, most of which we are unaware of until something goes wrong. They include:<br />
<ul>
<li> Regulation of body temperature;</li>
<li> Protection against the elements;</li>
<li> Sensation;</li>
<li> Excretion; </li>
<li> Immunity; </li>
<li> Blood storage and </li>
<li> Synthesis of Vitamin D. </li>
</ul>
If you want to read about these functions in more detail you can have a look at this article: <em>"</em><em>Anatomy & Physiology of the Skin</em><em>"</em>.<br />
In
summary, these functions provide us with awareness of our surrounding
climatic environment, protect us against some of the bacteria and other
potentially harmful bugs in our surroundings, allow us to experience
touch and feel, eliminate toxins from our body, store blood, and provide
the means for our body to obtain vitamin D while protecting our body
from the sun's UV-rays.<br />
Considering these vital functions our skin
has to perform, it is no surprise that we need to look after our skin
and make sure it is given every opportunity to function properly and
remain healthy.<br />
<b>Why You Should Choose Natural Skin Care Products?</b><br />
With
all the media and news reports warning consumers of the potentially
toxic ingredients in many of the commercially available skin care
products sold in supermarkets and department stores, this is an easy
question to answer.<br />
Firstly, many of the commonly used skin care
products contain artificial and/or synthetic ingredients that the body
has difficulties in eliminating, and as a result it tends to store these
chemicals in its tissues. Research has shown that the accumulation of
many of these substances can have serious health effects.<br />
If you
are interested in learning more about some of the toxic chemicals used
in skin care products, please read the article " Potentially Toxic
Ingredients In Skin Care Products". It will provide you with much
information and research references for you to be able to identify what
is in your skin care products and what should not be there.<br />
<a href="http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holistically natural skin care products</a>
do not contain artificial or synthetic ingredients. They should also
not contain isolated, concentrated, natural substances, such as parabens
(pseudo-natural preservative) and the like, that have been shown to be
potentially hazardous.<br />
<b>How To Choose Natural Skin Care Products That are Safe and Effective?</b><br />
This
is where it starts to get really difficult. You see, many so called
natural or organic skin care products are in reality nothing of the
kind. Adding a minuscule amount of aloe vera to water does not
constitute a holistically natural skin care product. It may be 'natural'
or even 'organic', but it will not be effective and therefore is a
waste of your money.<br />
To have an effective aloe vera product for
example, it requires at least 10% of the overall content to be aloe
vera. Or, the aloe vera needs to be combined with several other active,
natural ingredients that are combined to achieve a specific result.<br />
The
term 'Organic' is another area where consumers are being misled. Adding
a single 'organic' ingredient and then calling the products 'organic',
is quite simply wrong. You see the commercials on television and
magazines every day... "xyz product contains organic this and organic
that"... but no mention is made of the other ingredients that are
contained in these products, many of which have been shown to be
hazardous to our health.<br />
There is yet another problem with natural
skin care products, that is an area of confusion and potentially
misleading. Just ask yourself what exactly is "natural"? What is
actually meant by the term "natural"?<br />
The word '<em>natural'</em>
congers up images of nature - pristine environments that make us feel
good. A safe, natural environment that is conducive to health and a
sense of wellbeing. Spring water, waterfalls, pristine lakes, a healthy
salads, Rainforests, etc., are all images that we perceive as 'natural',
or in other words 'good for us'.<br />
The cosmetic industry has ceased
on this and is using the word natural to instil in their advertisements
a sense of wellbeing and the idea that this product is good for us.
Unfortunately, one or two natural ingredients does not a natural skin
care product make... Far from it, natural skin care products should not
contain any ingredients that are not naturally sourced. This brings us
to another problem with natural skin care products.<br />
A naturally
sourced ingredient, such as the various forms of paraben, may still be
potentially hazardous. Just think about it - would you put arsenic or
lead on your skin? No of course you wouldn't. But, they are natural, so
what's the problem? Natural substances too can also be deadly poisons.<br />
Applying
this to skin care products, you might be looking for a product that is
natural and contains AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), which we know help to
remove dead skin cell layers which in turn helps to remove fine lines
and wrinkles, revealing new vibrant skin.<br />
Now, you could buy a
product that lists as one of its ingredients AHAs, it might even contain
AHA in its name, or you could buy a product that contains a concentrate
called papain, which is a natural substance from the Papaya fruit. So,
yes papain is natural and yes this product could, depending on other
ingredients, be called a natural skin care product. However, papain is a
concentrate and as such many people have experienced side effects
because the papain is present in too high a concentration for some
people.<br />
A truly, holistically natural skin care product would not
contain papain as an extract. Rather it would contain Papaya fruit
itself. You see, the whole fruit still contains papain, however, it also
contains other ingredients in the papaya that modify the excessively
strong effect of the papain. Choosing such a product will, at least to a
large extent, reduce any potential side effects from the papain,
because the product is naturally balanced and contains naturally
balanced ingredients that will benefit your skin rather than burn it.<br />
The
results of removing fine lines and wrinkles may take a little longer,
but are overall better and you reduce the chance of 'burning' your skin
with a concentrated AHA. Remember AHA stands for alpha hydroxy <strong>acid</strong> and we all know acids burn our skin.<br />
<strong>How To Use Natural Skin Care Products?</strong><br />
<b>Following directions</b><br />
This
is actually a lot more important than most people think. Directions for
use are a communication by the manufacturer of a product to their
consumers about how to use and get the best results from a particular
product.<br />
It has been our experience, that most people who purchase
our natural skin care products do not read the directions and use our
products the same way that they have been using their previous brand.
This however, may or may not be the correct way to use our products.<br />
Properly
formulated products contain ingredients in sufficiently high quantities
to achieve a desired effect if used in accordance with the product's
directions. Using more does not mean better or quicker results, rather
using too much can have adverse effects or no more effect than the
lesser quantity.<br />
Conversely, if for example, the product's
directions suggest that it be used 2 or 3 times a day using it merely
once is not likely to produce the desired effect in most cases.<br />
This
is obvious when we think about taking medicine. We read the directions
and take the drugs, herbs, or what ever, as prescribed and hopefully we
get the desired result.<br />
So why is it that we do this when it comes
to taking medicine, but ignore it (for the most part) when it comes to
using skin care products or other personal care products?<br />
Reading
the instructions carefully and following them ensures that a) you are
not wasting your money, and b) you should get the desired results.<br />
<b>Good and Bad Reactions from Using Skin or Personal Care Products</b><br />
There
are several possible reactions you may experience. There are good
reactions and negative reactions. Let's look at good reactions to begin
with.<br />
<b>Good Skin Reactions to New Products</b><br />
Herbs,
essential oils and most of the other ingredients that you'll find in our
range of products have a medicinal actions and are included for a
specific purpose, that is, the formulations that make up our various
products were originally designed to treat particular skin health
issues. This intent, though we do not actively promote this, continues
to this day.<br />
As you probably know, there are three basic skin
types; Normal, Oily and Dry. In addition, your skin may also be
sensitive, prone to allergic reactions or under the influence of
hormonal changes that are taking place in your body. The herbs and
essential oils in our products are specifically chosen to normalize the
skin given one of the skin types. The herbs and essential oils will have
a therapeutic effect on the skin's structure and function in order to
provide an environment under which your skin will start to function
normally again.<br />
Similarly this is relevant for sensitive skin that
tends to react inappropriately to different stimuli. It is possible,
for example, that an individual with sensitive skin who is using our
products for the first time, will experience a reaction which they may
see as being a negative reaction.<br />
This however, may well be
totally the opposite to what is actually taking place. You see, in order
for your skin's health to improve, it has to change. This change may
appear at first as a worsening of a particular skin issue and this will
understandably be interpreted as a negative.<br />
Under normal
circumstances however, this type of reaction, if the products are
continued with, will only last for a few days and following this time
the skin will improve and end up much healthier. This process is
sometimes referred to as 'A healing crisis', and is actually a good
thing to happen.
<br />It signifies that the ingredients are doing what they are supposed
to, that is they are repairing and normalizing the skin's functions.
This is a normal and in fact good reaction.<br />
<b>Bad Skin Reactions to New Products</b><br />
Obviously
there are times when a new product may actually cause a bad skin
reaction. Unfortunately a bad reaction often appears very similarly to a
good reaction. So how can you tell the difference and what should you
do?<br />
The first thing to do when ever you purchase a new skin or
personal care product is to test it to see if you have any adverse
reactions to this product. Below is a detailed outline and links that
will provide you with all the information you need to test a new product
in order to determine whether or not your skin is going to react
adversely to it or not.<br />
<b>Test the Products to Avoid Allergic Reactions</b><br />
Another
important aspect to using any skin care, personal care or cosmetic
products, whether they are natural or otherwise, is to test the products
first in order to see if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.<br />
To do this, follow the steps described in our article <em>"The Skin Patch Test"</em>,
which will provide you with a simple, yet effective step-by-step test
that you can easily do at home over a 24 hour period, to reasonably
ensure that you will not experience major adverse reactions to the
ingredients in products you want to use on your face, or anywhere else
on your body. This test is simple and very effective.<br />
Finally,
before you purchase a product, look at the ingredients list and see if
the ingredients are easily recognisable. As a rule of Thumb, if the
ingredients are easily recognizable it is more likely that the
ingredients are of a natural source and have not been excessively
modified. If on the other hand you need a chemistry degree to understand
what the ingredient is, it is likely not to be a holistically-natural
ingredient. It may still be a natural ingredient, but it is likely that
it has been isolated and is used in a concentrated, possibly even
synthetic form.<br />
For the most part, most 'natural skin care
products' widely available in the market place are far from natural or
that matter organic. Most have minimal quantities of some natural
ingredient in an otherwise non-natural product and are referring to the
one natural ingredient in the product, rather than the nature of the
product itself.<br />
Hopefully this article will clarify some of the
confusion that exists about what is a natural skin care product and what
is not, help you to choose natural skin care products that will
actually live up to your expectations, and clarify why using natural
skin care products is a healthier choice.<br />
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Danny Siegenthaler is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine
and together with his wife Susan, a medical herbalist and
Aromatherapist, they have created Natural Skin Care Products by
Wildcrafted Herbal Products to share their 40 years of combined
expertise with you.</div>
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