Learn Deep Skin Moisturizing

 

When it comes to skin care, moisturizing is usually one of the more popular, and though it's hard to believe, more controversial topics. Some experts swear by moisturizing as the best way to keep your skin youthful and healthy while others feel a bit more suspicious of its benefits. Since my grandma lived to 94 years of age with beautiful skin and touted the benefits of moisturizing for years, I tend to lean towards giving it a go. For many, moisturizing on a daily basis is already a daily part of their skin care regime while others are just jumping on the bandwagon for the first time. Regardless of where you fall, deep skin moisturizing is a cost effective and simple way to take hold of the hands of time and rein it in.

First, let's discuss why your skin needs to be moisturized in the first place. Your skin needs water and oil to carry out its natural healing process. Dehydrated skin has a decreased ability to do that. Although not directly responsible for wrinkles, fine lines, and the more serious risks, such as skin cancer, dry skin is a contributing factor. Since dehydrated skin is less likely to heal itself, it is harder for your skin to recover from the negative effects of the sun and the natural aging process. For these reasons, it seems obvious that moisture is an important part of skin care and moisturizing your skin would be beneficial.

Once you have decided to moisturize, next you'll need to know just how to go about it. There are a large variety of moisturizing products on the market today that claim to be the ultimate choice in a sea of options. With all these choices it can be difficult to decide what works best for you. Some of the easier, more natural remedies for dry skin are protecting it from the sun, drinking plenty of water, and eating a well-balanced diet high in fiber. Avoid alcohol, smoking, and caffeine. This alone will increase your skin's moisture content without actually applying anything to it.

For some though, an application of some type of moisturizer is necessary. You want your moisturizer to contain not only moisturizing ingredients, but protective elements as well. Look for products that include in their ingredients including collagen, herbs like Gotu Kola, Flame of Forest, and Sensitive Plant, as well as biological oils. Although moisturizing your skin in most cases is beneficial, if you suffer from acne or particularly sensitive skin, you will need to use a moisturizer that is low in oils and allergen free.

The most effective time to apply a skin moisturizer is directly after showering or bathing. While the skin is saturated, the moisturizer will help to lock in the water and keep your skin moist longer.

Brian Fong
http://www.NaturalVisage.com/

Deep skin moisturizing is a cost effective and simple way to take hold of the hands of time and rein it in.

3 Habits to Break
Topic: Healthy Skin
Is your skin as soft and healthy as you'd like? You may be sabotaging it without even knowing! Here, how to avoid three common habits that can wreak havoc on your skin.
By Lisa Kovalovich

Bad Habit #1:
You dry shave Shaving legs or underarms dry can cause irritation, ingrown hairs, and razor burn. To nurture skin, soften it in the shower for about 10 minutes. Then apply a layer of shaving cream (not soap, which will dull the razor and invite cuts) and shave in long strokes. Slather on body lotion post-shower.

Bad Habit #2:
You ignore incidental sun exposure Sure, walking from your car to the office in the sun may not be as damaging as spending hours baking on the beach. But just a few minutes of exposure here and there can bring on wrinkles just the same. Wear a daily SPF lotion formulated for the face. Brands such as Clinique and Neutrogena make versions that work well under makeup.

Bad Habit #3:
You avoid exfoliation A buildup of dead skin cells can cause itchiness and rashes, especially in unpredictable or dry weather. Scrub daily with a puff, a loofah, or a grainy exfoliator to help sweep rough skin away. Afterward, use moisturizer to lock in softness.

Skincare by the Decades
Topic: Healthy Skin
Your skincare needs change with age -- here, all you need to know to keep up.
By Lisa Kovalovich

In Your 20s...

Swear by sunscreen. Sure, you're probably not thinking about wrinkles and brown spots now -- but they'll creep up on you faster than you can imagine (as early as 30!). And since most of the visible aging we experience is a result of sun damage, preventing it now is the only way to go. Use an SPF 15 sunscreen daily; most skincare lines make daily moisturizers with sunscreen already in them.

Use salicylic acid. Unfortunately, your skin isn't completely out of the acne stage just yet. That's why a once-daily salicylic acid lotion is a good idea -- it helps nix blackheads and pimples. Look for one in a lotion formula, to add a bit of moisture.

Try AHAs. To get a jump on anti-aging, begin experimenting with AHA products now. We like the idea of a gentle AHA facial lotion at night.
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In Your 30s...

Add eye cream. This is the time you're likely to see those first fine wrinkles under and around your eyes. Help plump them up by using an eye preparation daily. Try a light cream if your skin tends to be dry, or a cooling gel if you're oily.

Go for mild retinols. Over-the-counter retinol products can help minimize the formation of fine lines and begin to boost collagen production deep in the skin. You don't need prescription-grade retinoids at this point -- good news, since OTC retinols are gentler.

See your dermatologist. Start a yearly derm habit, so your doctor can check you for suspicious (read: precancerous) moles and other skin conditions that tend to show up in your 30s, such as rosacea.

And keep up that sunscreen habit!



In Your 40s and 50s...

Choose a richer eye cream. The eye area is drier than the rest of your face by nature. In your 40s and 50s, however, that dryness can become more dramatic (making wrinkles more prominent). That's why it's a good idea to switch to an eye product that's richer and creamier than the one you used in your 30s.

Try prescription retinoids. At this point in your skin life, you need stronger retinoids to beat wrinkles. That strength can only be found in prescription products such as Renova and Retin-A. Retinoids have been shown to reduce the depth of wrinkles and to boost collagen production in the skin, making wrinkles less likely to form. A bonus: Retinoids also exfoliate the skin, which is important since older skin is slower to naturally slough off dead skin cells.

Lighten with hydroquinone. If you see dark spots on your skin, try a lightening preparation. Products containing the ingredient hydroquinone gradually lighten dark spots. Tip: Use hydroquinone products all over your face, not just on dark spots; if you spot-treat, you'll end up with light spots where your dark ones once were.

Last but not least, don't leave the sunscreen behind -- you still need to use it daily!

Healthy Skin Care Guide
Mood:  happy
Topic: Healthy Skin

Everything you need to know about preventing skin cancer and achieving beautiful skin.

May is Skin Cancer Prevention and Detection month, so Ladies' Home Journal teamed up with the American Cancer Society and leading dermatologists for an exclusive report on the skin-care essentials that will keep your skin clear, smooth and healthy.

Now that spring is here, more people are spending more time outdoors in the sun's strong rays. It's time to buy more sunscreen, slather it on and to practice other healthy skin habits. "There's no substitute for beautiful skin." celebrity makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin says in his book Face Forward (Little, Brown). We agree. Not only is great-looking skin the ideal canvas for makeup, but it's a sign of good health--inside and out.

While it's impossible to completely escape the effects of aging on your skin -- fine lines around the eyes start to crop up when women are in their 20s -- some TLC can help minimize the damage. Check out the LHJ Healthy Skin Guide for seven must-know skin-saving moves in Secrets of Dermatologists, plus Nine habits to Make or Break for Perfect Skin.

Fear your skin has already suffered from your love of the sun? It's not to late for you. Try the Five-Step Damage Control Plan to start repairing your skin. If you're one of the more than 50 percent of women between ages 25 and 58 who are plagued by acne, learn how top dermatologists are Treating Adult Acne.

By far, the most important thing you can do for your skin is to be diligent about sun protection -- it's your best defense against skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, but it's also the most preventable. Find out how medical advances are creating revolutionary Skin-Cancer Breakthroughs.

Source : lhj.com