From moisturizing lotions to anti-wrinkle creams, the cosmetics market never seems to run out of skin care products. All these brands and “revolutionary” products seem effective, but which of them actually improve the skin’s health? Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind while searching for the best cream, lotion, or soap for your skin. Knowing is winning half the battle Before buyi...
Skin treatments are everywhere. Everyone is obsessed about having good and clear skin. As you get older, you will have new skin problems. If in high school you whined about oily skin and pimples, when you get into your 30s you will worry about dryness and wrinkles. Caring for your skin is just as important now. One of the most recent skin treatments for aging is called the Platelet Rich Plasma ...
Recent trends in skin care have resulted in the use of various organic skin products as a safer alternative to using chemically-based substances. Many people now use skin care products that contain herbs, plants, and many other things that can be found in nature. Another item though is proving to be a very delicious way for people to take care of their skin: chocolate. A trend among health and ...
Back acne is as annoying as the facial acne. It is a kind of acne that is hard to remove because it is located on your back. Now, you are going to read an article about how to treat back acne well. Unfortunately, there are many people that do not care or pay attention to the back acne because it is not really shown as the facial acnes. Those people are completely wrong, because preventing and heal...
Glutathione has been making the rounds recently as an ingredient in a wide range of skin treatments and beauty products. The claims tend to revolve around whitening and antioxidant properties, though some products make additional claims. The ingredient does appear to have a great deal of potential and the science does show it is effective, but not a lot of people fully understand just what this in...
The market for skin care products is steadily growing. Indeed, this industry generates billions of dollars in revenue each year, which indicates that many people, both men and women, regardless of age, need effective skin care treatment. What are people doing that is destroying their skin? Certainly some who purchase these products do not have skin ailments to begin with, but a vast majority of th...
An effective anti-aging solution is an idea that many people in their 40s and beyond find desirable. In an effort to turn back the hands of time, these people go to great lengths to avoid wrinkles, adult acne, and other visible signs of aging. Some become avid fans of plastic surgery procedures, such as botox, photo rejuvenation, or laser skin resurfacing, all of which are anti-wrinkles. These pro...
In dermatology, skin eczema is a fairly common problem. Eczema is actually an umbrella term covering a wide range of skin conditions that cause rash-like symptoms. One of the most common of these is atopic dermatitis, an allergic reaction. This condition usually causes itching on the skin and, when scratched, inflammation and redness of the skin. It also affects adults and children, though the mos...
Pityriasis simplex capillitii is what happens when dead skin cells from the scalp start to shed, causing them to visibly fall off as flakes. This happens when a person is exposed to extremes of temperature with regularity. Skin cells, like any other cells, die. This is a part of the natural process and is not a sign of poor skin care. When it happens with more frequency than usual, or if there is ...
One of the most popular skin treatments today is microdermabrasion. It is a skin care treatment which uses tiny rough grains to peel off dead skin cells, a process which will make the skin much smoother. It can also be used to treat wrinkles. Almost every skin care center today offers microdermabrasion to their clients. These clients keep coming back for more as it has been proven to be very effec...