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Top 5 easy skin care tips

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Posted 28 Feb 2010 — by admin
Category beauty secrets

from www.number1skincare.co.uk
1. Use creams with sunscreen all year
Even in winter you must protect your skin from ultraviolet rays. It prevents the damage that may occur, in addition to the premature aging, which can deteriorate your face skin.

2. Control stress, prevents snuff and alcohol abuse
Some bad habits like smoking and alcohol abuse have negative impact on your skin, as it fades. Stress is also an enemy to healthy skin, learn to relax and do things which keep you calm.

3. Balanced diet and plenty of water
You should moisturize your skin from within, so you should not forget to drink each day from 1.5 to 2 litres of water (preferably mineral). A balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables is essential for maintaining a healthy skin as they are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that fight skin aging.

4. Do not wash your face more than 2 times a day
Even if you have mixed or oily skin you should not wash it more than 2 times a day. The sebaceous glands react with an increased production of sebum to compensate for the removed material with washing, therefore, instead of solving the problem this would worsen with time.

5. Avoid canned food
Such products contain large amounts of preservatives that are not recommended for your skin. If your skin is oily, take cheese, sausages and fries in a limited amount.

more at http://www.ozcarguide.com/chic/skin-and-body/984-skin-care-tips-for-all-types-of-skin

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what are Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)?

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Posted 27 Feb 2010 — by admin
Category Uncategorized

from www.number1skincare.co.uk
Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)

What they do. AHAs get rid of dead, rough, dry, flaky skin that builds up on skin’s surface, revealing fresh, new, smoother skin. AHAs “enhance the skin’s exfoliation process so it feels exceptionally silky,” notes Jennifer Tung in InStyle Getting Gorgeous.
Exfoliation also helps the skin absorb products more effectively, so moisturizers are able to sink into the skin and deliver hydration. Because they slough off skin’s top layer, AHAs increase your vulnerability to UV damage. Be especially diligent about using sunscreen!

Examples. Glycolic, lactic, malic, citric and tartaric acids.

Find them in:

Face. Kerstin Florian Rejuvenating Ceramide AHA Crème uses AHAs – like lactic acid – to smooth your skin. Plus, it features essential oils and vitamins to hydrate and retain moisture.

Body. Pevonia Preserve Body Moisturizer contains AHAs to improve dry, rough skin, while vitamins B and E repair damage and replenish moisture.

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What are Humectants?

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Posted 26 Feb 2010 — by admin
Category Humectants

from www.number1skincare.co.uk

Humectants
What they do. Humectants direct moisture from the air into your skin. But, in order for this to occur, the air’s humidity must be at least 70 percent – humectants can’t draw moisture from the air into your skin if the air doesn’t have enough moisture in it. They also help “attract moisture from the dermis into the epidermis,” according to Heather Brannon, M.D., About’s dermatology guide. Plus, humectants are helpful “for skin damaged by sun and dehydration,” explains dermatologist Charles Lynde, M.D., professor at the University of Toronto Canada. In addition, humectants soften thick, rough, scaly skin often found on feet, knees and elbows.

Examples. Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, butylene glycol, propylene glycerol, sorbitol, sodium PCA, urea, panthenol and lactic acid.

In particular, hyaluronic acid is a fantastic humectant. It “holds up to 1,000 times its volume in moisture,” says Judith Newman in Allure. Plus, it prevents skin’s moisture from evaporating. This naturally-occurring substance found between skin cells traps in moisture for smooth, firm, plump-looking skin, and reduces the look of wrinkles. We have high levels of hyaluronic acid when we’re young – this is why babies’ skin is soft and moist, Eric Bernstein, M.D., dermatology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, tells Allure. However, hyaluronic acid levels drop with age.

Find them in:

Face. Kerstin Florian Hyaluronic Serum combines several potent humectants – like hyaluronic acid, sorbitol, sodium PCA and panthenol – to increase skin’s moisture. It’s even safe for red, irritated, sensitive skin, and is ideal following peels or microdermabrasion treatments.

Body. B. Kamins Maple Body Lotion is the perfect moisturizer after your bath or shower. It features a medley of moisturizing humectants, including hyaluronic acid, urea and butylene glycol.

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