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The following dry skin dilemma was related to me by a friend who used an age-old dry skin care cure with great results. This is her story:

An Appalling Situation

About two weeks after going to my aunt's home outside of Atlanta for an extended visit, I took a close look at my face in the mirror. To my horror I noticed that my facial skin was extremely dry and appeared to have aged during that short period.

I pinched the skin around the sides of my mouth, and the skin hung in the pinched position after I removed my fingers. I had wrinkles around my eyes that had never been there before. The skin on my chin appeared puckered. As if that weren?t enough, my face itched. I could not remember ever having had an itchy face before. I found myself actually scratching my cheeks and hearing a sandpaper-like sound.

It occurred to me that the problem was probably extremely dry skin, perhaps from the unfamiliar dry autumn climate. I?d had dry skin on my legs in the past, particularly in cold climates where I was indoors in central heating much of the day. Although I almost never bothered drinking water beyond the few sips here and there that my thirst called for, the sight of my suddenly wrinkled face stunned me enough to put some effort into it. I cajoled myself into gulping down three or perhaps four glasses of the fresh well-drawn water from my aunt's tap each day.

Dry Skin Care Routines Started

In the meantime, I scoured the internet for solutions but found a wide variety of products that all contained chemicals which I didn?t want to use. For several years I have mostly eaten an organic diet and didn?t want to put anything on my skin that I wouldn?t put in my mouth.

When tiny rash-like bumps appeared on my forehead, I went to my aunt for help. She pulled out some books on natural skin care that she?d had since the 1970's. I turned to the chapters on dry skin and obediently started a dry skin care routine of separating egg yolks from whites and putting each on my face in turn. I rubbed mayonnaise into my face and waited fifteen minutes before removing it. Each of these treatments partially revived my skin to a close, but not quite complete, version of what I was accustomed to. Moreover, the effects lasted just a few days.

After that, the dry skin re-emerged like the cracked floor of the desert after a light rain.

As I was trying different solutions, the tiny voice of intuition kept whispering — “drink eight glasses of water a day”. I?d heard that my entire life but had never actually done it. One day I realized that I?d better just do it.

Daily Water Drinking Schedule

Drinking water was a solution that was natural enough to suit me, and I could continue to do it no matter where I traveled. Also, it made sense that water would moisturize my parched, dry skin and bring it back to life. I put myself on a schedule. I kept a glass of water on my bedside table and drank it when I awoke. I?d drink another before doing my bathroom routine. After that, every odd-numbered hour (nine o?clock, eleven o?clock, one o?clock, etc.) I drank a full glass of water. I ignored the fact that I was not thirsty. Although I didn?t gulp it, I made myself hold the glass until I?d finished drinking every drop. The first three days I had to stay near the bathroom. It was as if my body was trying to eject the water without absorbing any of it.

By the fifth day I began to see signs of a miracle cure.

While a few drops of natural fruit juice can be added to water to enhance the taste, no other liquids such as coffee, tea, soda or milk can be substituted if you want the effects of pure water. Of course in these times of chemically treated water coming through our faucets and dozens of brands of bottled water competing for our dollar, its hard to know which water to choose. I feel safest with water from natural springs or reverse-iodized water, which is available in refillable jugs at most local health food stores.

Miraculous Improvements

After a few days, I found that I didn?t need to stay so close to the bathroom as the water I was putting into my system began to sink in and do its work. The large intake of water appeared to be deeply repairing my dry skin from the inside out. And as I continued to follow that age-old adage about drinking 8 glasses of water each day, I saw myself de-age as my dry skin came back to life. I watched the wrinkles smooth away and my dry skin regain its elasticity. When I gave myself a mayonnaise treatment after a few weeks of drinking the water, it gave me a dewy glow.

Happily, I found that I gradually began to actually desire the amount of water I was drinking. If I missed one of my odd-hour glasses, I became genuinely thirsty. Best of all, my cheeks have never itched again.

Value of Water

There has been a great deal written about this idea of drinking a half gallon of water a day. It is recommended that we drink water at room temperature, as ice water shocks the internal system. Experts also advise not to drink water during or immediately before or after meals, since this can saturate the digestive fluids.

Experts claim most people are chronically dehydrated. Our bodies are 70% water, and every one of our organs depends on water to function properly:

- water allows the kidneys to dissolve waste,

- it promotes correct enzymatic balance in the digestive system,

- it lubricates our joints,

- it regulates our body temperature, and

- it even moistens the lungs so that we can breathe.

Our six pounds of skin, which is our bodies? largest organ, is the only one where we can clearly see the effects of dehydration with the naked eye.

That is my friend's story, and I, myself, witnessed the before, during and after. I am a believer and have begun a similar skin care routine to benefit my skin.

Shirley Peel is a webmaster and author. Please visit http://www.skincare-systems.com where you will find a complete information site about skin care. You can find more information about dry skin and its care there as well as sign up for a free ecourse on skin care.

Acne is a terrible affliction that too many people are forced to live with. Acne is not a single pimple it is a lot of clogged pores and, bumps, inflammation, and redness than can be very embarrassing. Using prescription treatments can often do more harm than good. They can burn and make the skin peel. Luckily, there is natural acne treatment available.

Natural acne treatment is made from all-natural ingredients. This means that the only natural herbs, vitamins, and minerals are used. It is always important to check the list of ingredients on any natural acne treatment. It will take mere minutes to find information about the ingredients and make an informed decision about choosing natural acne treatment. It is worth those few minutes to feel good about choosing natural acne treatment. Most natural acne treatments will work on all forms of pimples including whiteheads and blackheads. This is important to know when choosing the right natural acne treatment.

Natural acne treatment works in many different ways. People do not seek out natural acne treatment until there is an actual acne problem. So, natural acne treatment reduces redness and swelling cause by inflammation and also works to clear out the pores and restore a healthy balance to the skin. Once acne is under control, natural acne treatment will work to keep the acne from returning. It is important to follow through with natural acne treatment or the acne will return. Natural acne treatment will also help reduce the appearance of scars caused by the acne. This is an unfortunate effect of acne and can follow people for their entire lives, even after acne is no longer an issue. Natural acne treatment also reduces the appearance of scars.

Who benefits from natural acne treatment? It would be nice if acne were present only through those troublesome teen years. Teenagers do experience acne much more than adults, due to all of the hormonal changes taking place in their young bodies. However, acne can follow people into adulthood. Adults should be aware of natural acne treatment for themselves as well as for their children who may experience acne. All of these people will benefit from natural acne treatment.

Acne is not limited to the face. People can experience acne anywhere that pores can become clogged. When pores become clogged, bacteria thrive. This is what leads to the redness and inflammation. These other areas include the neck, back, and underarms. This can be just as embarrassing as facial acne. Natural acne treatment can be used on any of these areas as well as the face. Natural acne treatment will treat all acne regardless of its position on the body.

Natural acne treatment restores confidence. Natural acne treatment allows people to go out and face the world without embarrassment. Natural acne treatment helps people to feel attractive. Self-esteem is so important and natural acne treatment raises the self-esteem of anyone who has ever been afflicted with acne. There is no reason to suffer through acne breakouts. Natural acne treatment is available and will clear skin and restore that much needed confidence!

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If you have suffered from constipation, you know how miserable it can be. You feel sluggish, tired, and depressed, not to mention the discomfort in your abdomen. Of course, laxatives abound on the market, but they offer a temporary solution at best. In addition, they can create a dependency. Enemas are unpleasant. Surely there is a better way to get your colon clean and keep it that way.

Adding insoluble fiber to the diet can help, but it basically only works to scrape out the material through the center of your clogged colon. It is not really a colon cleanser, because it does not clear out the old impacted fecal matter. It cannot really get your colon clean. It only helps to keep things moving.

Many people have as much as 15 or 20 pounds of old fecal matter impacted on the walls of the colon. Fortunately, there is a way to melt away this matter from the small and large intestines as well as the colon. A good quality oxygen based colon cleanser is one that consists of oxides and peroxides of magnesium that have been pressurized with oxygen. These chemical will release oxygen when they combine with the hydrochloric acid in your stomach.

This type of colon cleanser actually turns that impacted hard matter (that has been lodged in your digestive tract for a long time into a liquid or gas) so that it can be eliminated from the body. The chemicals oxidize the material safely and effectively. Naturally this means that the bowel movements will be watery and gaseous for a while. This is not actually diarrhea, but a result of the oxidation.

When you do a colon cleanse with an oxygen based product, it is wise to stay near a bathroom for a day or so. It is also helpful to drink a lot of water. Of course, drinking water is good for treating constipation anyway, but much water alone won't clean out the colon. However, it will help flush out the watery, gaseous stools resulting from the cleanse.

The amount of water recommended is half your body weight in ounces. For instance, if you weigh 160 pounds, you will want to drink 80 ounces of water each day. This is the equivalent of ten cups or two and a half quarts. Conventional wisdom recommends two quarts of water a day for everyone, but most people don't even drink this much consistently. Larger people will benefit from drinking even larger amounts of water.

The colon cleanse might make you feel like you have diarrhea, but true clinical diarrhea results from a bacterial agent like e. coli or other water or food contaminants. It can also be the result of a disease of the intestines, such as irritable bowel syndrome. Celiac disease, a condition in which you don't tolerate eating wheat and other gluten grains, can also cause diarrhea.

Written by Jim McDonald, a writer for http://www.colon-cleaners.com, an informative website about Colons and how a Colon Clean can help you solve a multitude of digestive problems.

Contrary to popular belief, acne bacteria do not cause acne. Life long acne researcher exposes the true connection between acne bacteria and acne formation. Discover why acne is not a problem with your skin.

Propionibacterium acnes, or p acne bacteria, the bacteria we all have on our skin is an essential life form. Like all life forms it fights to survive and sustain their lives. Surprisingly, these microscopic creatures that conventional medicine taught us to believe are the cause of acne, are actually a small part of the acne puzzle and a vital player in sustaining our inner balance and the health of our skin.

Acne bacteria are not contagious and everyone has acne bacteria on their skin, regardless if the individual suffers from acne or not. Streptococcus bacteria, for example, exist in everyone's throat, but it doesn?t always cause a strep throat or tonsillitis. The reason is that similar to the acne bacteria these bacteria will not trigger the formation of a strep throat (or acne in the case of the acne bacteria) unless the specific condition or the right ?environment? is created.

It is important to know that as long as the acne bacteria stays in balance with your internal system, acne bacteria will ?mind their own business? and will defend the body from colonization of harmful bacteria. Acne bacteria feed themselves from the secretions of our sweat and sebaceous glands, and in a balanced biological state, sustains the flexibility of our skin.

Acne is an environment that forms only when the production of sebum on the skin is excessive. This excessive production of oil is triggered mainly by hormonal imbalance.

When blood toxins (usually blood toxins that are expelled through your skin) are mixed with this over production of oil, the p.acne invades the hair follicles and starts to multiply. The P. acne multiplies by feeding themselves of the oil using enzymes. As part of this feeding process, acne bacteria produces free fatty acids that irritate the skin. The body calls the white and red blood cells to defend itself. The red and white blood cells often cause an inflammatory response, that results in the familiar symptoms of acne: swelling, pus, whiteheads, nodules and pustules.

Killing the acne bacteria using antibiotics is a fruitless and destructive approach. Taking antibiotic is destructive because it upsets the natural balance of the P.acne in our body, eradicates the good probiotic bacteria and enables the intrusion of harmful bacteria to skin. Taking antibiotics is fruitless because constant intake of antibiotics will eventually cause the p.acne to become resistant to antibiotics. It is a fruitless approach also because it doesn?t stop the environment that caused the P.acne to multiply.

The only way to stop acne permanently is to neutralize the acne environment (when the bacteria multiplies and feeds on blood toxins and excessive production of oil). To stop acne, you must balance oil secretion and discharge your body from accumulated toxins and control the nutritional, hormonal, psychological and environmental triggers.

The secret for permanent clear skin is therefore, neutralizing all the factors that form the acne environment while keeping the p. acne bacteria at an optimal balance.

For further information about Mike Walden?s acne cure book visit: http://www.acnenomore.com>Acne Cure Book

For further information about acne bacteria visit: http://www.holisticacnetreatments.com/acne-bacteria >Acne Bacteria

Mike Walden is a certified nutritionist, independent medical researcher, natural health consultant and author of the #1 best-selling e-book, “Acne No More- Open The Door To An Acne Free Life.? Mike has written dozens of holistic health articles and has been featured in ezines and print magazines, as well as on hundreds of websites worldwide. For information on Mike's Holistic Clear Skin program, visit:

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The word, aromatherapy, was first used in the 1920s by French chemist Ren? Maurice Gattefoss?, who devoted his life to researching the healing properties of essential oils after a lucky accident in his perfume laboratory. The word aromatherapy is derived from two words Caroma which means smell and therapy which stands for healing. Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile liquid plant materials, known as essential oils and other scented compounds from plants for the purpose of affecting a person's mood or health. Aromatherapy is a generic term that refers to any of the various traditions that make use of essential oils sometimes in combination with other alternative medical practices and spiritual beliefs. Aromatherapy restores or enhances mental, emotional, physical or spiritual health. Aromatherapy is an ancient yet timely and stunningly modern approach to total well-being that is in tune with nature. Scientific research has confirmed that aromatherapy influences our moods and emotions, relaxing or stimulating the body, mind and spirit.

Essential oils were used in ancient Egypt for bathing and massage and in ancient Greece and Rome for treating infections. Essential oils which are the pure “essence” of the plant have been found to provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly and safely. Essential oils may also be blended together to provide a pleasing aroma. Essential oils are the fragrant and therapeutic essences distilled from herbs, flowers, leaves or bark. Essential oils and essential oil diffusers make wonderful gifts for the home, office or any location. Essential oils work most effectively when they are combined with a diffuser. Essential oils may be toxic if taken by mouth and should not be swallowed. Essential oils are flammable, and should be kept away from heat sources not specifically designed for their safe use. Essential oils should not replace proper health care.

Essential oils do not need to have any specific chemical properties in common, beyond conveying characteristic fragrances. Essential oils are all natural oils that have the scent or flavor of the plant from which they come. Essential oils are not perfumes. Essential oils are frequently referred to as the “life force” of plants. These oils cannot be substituted with synthetics. Pure essential oils should be purchased and stored in dark-colored glass bottles such as cobalt blue or amber with tight seals and droppers. Essential Oils enhance health, beauty and well being. Various essential oils have been used medicinally at different periods in history.

Essential oils like lavender and chamomile can do more than just soothe the senses. In addition to being extremely useful medicinally, lavender has a delicate and beautiful fragrance. Lavender also contains a high percentage of phenol, a strong antiseptic and antibiotic. Lavender oil is used in baths, room sprays, toilet waters, perfumes, colognes, massage oils, sachets, salves, skin lotions and oils. Lavender relieves pain, relaxes spasms, calms, promotes sleep, and tones muscle. Lavender is the oil most associated with burns and healing of the skin. Furthermore, as an herbal tea, lavender is also good as a morning tonic for convalescents, as a digestive aid after meals, for rheumatic conditions, and at the first appearance of a cold or flu.

Chamomile is a plant that has been used since ancient Egypt in a variety of healing applications. The name chamomile is derived from two Greek words that mean “ground” and “apple,” because chamomile leaves smell somewhat like apples, and because the plant grows close to the ground. Chamomile is a mild, soothing, oil and is popular in massage blends and other herbal preparations. Chamomile is also used internally, most often taken as a tea. Chamomile is second only to Black Tea as the best selling tea in the world. Externally chamomile is used as an antispasmodic to relieve digestive disorders, menstrual cramps, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), headache, and other stress-related disorders. Chamomile is known worldwide to be a calming sleep aid, a remedy to ease an upset stomach, and for its wonderful anti-inflammatory properties. Chamomile is generally considered to be very safe. However since chamomile is related to ragweed, people allergic to ragweed should steer clear of this herb. Chamomile is usually not recommended during breast-feeding, because there is not enough research into the effects on infants.

Each chamomile is a different variety however they all have similar constituents as well as some likenesses in appearance. German chamomile is commonly used to treat problems like bloating, nausea, or stomach pain. German chamomile is used in Europe to treat oral mucositis in cancer patients following chemotherapy treatment. Not surprisingly, German Chamomile is known as a strong skin healer, and it works well for such skin ailments as acne, eczema, dermatitis, and more. Roman chamomile is very mild and has shown to be safe when using it for children, especially children with nervous sleep patterns or insomnia. Although best known for its relaxing and sleep-inducing qualities, chamomile is also a great tonic for the digestive system. Soothing chamomile is an excellent herb for nervous-system support or relief from stress of any kind.

Rose oil is one of the oldest and best known of all the essential oils. Rose essential oil was first distilled by the Arabic Physician Avicenna, who wrote an entire book on its many healing properties. Pink roses are the roses used to make this essential oil. Rose essential oil is costly due to the large amount of plant material necessary to produce even a few drops. Rose essential oil is specific for women and useful for stress, nerves, nausea and even liver problems. Rose essential oil revitalizes the skin by increasing circulation and opening constricted capillaries. Rose essential oil is rich in soothing and moisturizing properties for the skin. One word of caution, it is not advisable for use during the first four months of pregnancy since rose essential oil has a highly soothing effect.

Aromatherapy has roots in antiquity with the use of aromatic oils. Aromatherapy has been used for centuries to restore vitality and incite passion. The only thing more romantic and mood enhancing than the flicker of a candle, that is the flicker of a candle scented with pure essential oils. Aromatherapy essential oils, and essential oil blends are used for lifting and calming your mood. Aromatherapy baths not only soothe and moisturize the skin, but also emit agreeable and beneficial aromas. Aromatherapy Candles, Massage oils, Bath beads, Essential Oils, and scented candles are a few of the wide range of aromatherapy products available today. Aromatherapy is the science of using these essential oils, and the scents from those oils, to bring about positive changes in the mind and the body.

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Unwanted facial hair can be a major problem for men and especially women. There are several ways to remove facial hair and there are many products on the market that can help. This article will discuss a few of the best ways to remove facial hair.

Shaving ? Of course this method has been used by men and women, but we don?t recommend that women shave their facial hair. This method is only temporary and the hair grows back within a short period of time.

Tweezing ? Many women use tweezers to pluck unwanted facial hair but this method has problems. The good side of tweezing facial hair is that it takes the root out and therefore the hair does not grow back too fast. The bad side of tweezing facial hair is that it is painful and takes a long time to do a small area.

Waxing ? Waxing is used on women?s legs and other areas but it also can be used for facial hair. This method is just as painful as tweezing but it is faster. Normally you will only have to wax once a month. Be careful and try this method on a small section of your face to make sure you don?t have a bad reaction.

Electrolysis ? This method is permanent but can be expensive and time consuming. The method basically burns the hair root and therefore the hair can?t come back. It will take several sessions to make sure all of the roots are destroyed.

Depilatories ? There are several creams, lotions, and gels that remove facial hair. These can be strong chemicals and therefore try a small section of your face first to see if it works and to make sure you don?t have a reaction to the chemicals. Laser ? Laser removal is expensive and must be performed by a licensed individual. The method may not be permanent and takes several treatments. It?s advantage is that it is less painful then other methods. There are many ways to remove unwanted facial hair and we have briefly discussed a few. There are also natural home remedies that you can try.

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If you?re like most people, when you start a new acne facial regime to get your pimples under control, you?re optimistically awaiting the unveiling of your true, pristine and zit-free skin. Yet, something unexpected - be it new, larger acne lesions, or surprisingly unwanted skin rashes- can oftentimes accompany your new skin care program.

So, how do you get around those unwanted zits on your journey to clear skin, or are such cosmetic aspirations even possible?

Let?s look at what researchers have discovered on the unwanted-zits-post-acne-facial topic to save us some time. Thankfully, investigators from India interviewed 36 women and one guy about their skin care regimes. Most of these people had deep, painful nodular cysts on their cheeks and some even experienced whiteheads. In addition to causing the study volunteers social discomfort, these pimple often times left behind acne scars and hyperpigmentation.

After interviewing these people inundated with acne lesions, the researchers discovered that all of the study participants had started a new skin care regime three to eight weeks earlier.

Are the skin care products and newfound acne regime to blame for the volunteers? widespread acne breakouts? Hardly, because those women and that man selected their own skin care products and carried out their own acne facials with earnest expectations of healthier, flawless skin. However, what did go wrong was a flaw in how these people planned their skin care program and how they responded to newly unwanted acne lesions.

To end this kind of pimple unpredictability, follow this four-step roadmap and customize your acne own skin care regime while enjoying healthier skin.

Step 1: Always test your new acne product before using it on your face

Since there are thousands of skin care products on the market, chances are, you could be allergic to or irritated by one of them. Before you smooth a potential skin irritator onto your face, first test the product on a small area on the side of your neck. If the item is a face wash, test it on a small area of your neck as directed. If the product is moisturizer, leave it on the neck for 12 hours before removing. Within 24 hours of having applied the product, should you notice redness or itching on the neck test spot, do not apply the product to your face.

Using irritating products could make your acne worse by causing more inflammation within your skin. If the product does not cause any adverse affects, proceed to use the product as directed. This first step is critical, because you want to trust that every product in your acne regime is actually benefiting your skin and not irritating it.

Step 2: Practice deep skin cleansing techniques

Take note- the more products and chemicals you place on your skin, the more deeply you will need to cleanse your skin. This does not mean you need to add another three cleansing agents to your skin care regime. Rather, deep facial cleansing involves the safe application of heat to the face. Steam is an ideal way to cleanse the skin and it involves no chemicals or extra spending.

I recommend people with congested, acne prone skin use the steamed washcloth cleansing technique. Plus, it takes just seconds to use. Here?s how to works.

Cleanse your face with a mild cleanser. Now, place a clean, damp washcloth in the microwave on the high reheat setting for 45 seconds. Let the cloth cool for 10 seconds. Next smooth the washcloth over your whole face and allow the escaping steam to remove impacted waste from your pores. You can rinse the washcloth and repeat the microwave steaming step again to give your skin another deep cleansing sensation.

After you are done with this steaming washcloth cleansing technique, you should actually be able to feel your pores breathing. This is your irrefutable sign that you have officially deeply cleansed your skin. (Note: Two minutes in the microwave will destroy almost all the microbes on a washcloth.)

Step 3: Give your skin time to respond to the new skin care regime

Here?s the part about starting a new acne facial that freaks a lot of people out. When you change your skin care regime, and especially when you cleanse your skin in more penetrating ways, your skin must respond to the new changes.

Your skin has countless jobs and one of those jobs involves storing or holding waste that has not correctly left your skin. For instance, let?s take a clogged pore. Most times, a clogged pore starts out small, about the size of a pinhead.

But, if this pore clog is not removed, via deep cleansing, the pore will continue to accumulate oils, dead skin cells and bacteria. All the while the skin expands to accommodate this mounting zit garbage, yet at the same time, the zit becomes harder, stickier and more difficult to remove.

But, if you just leave this clogged pore alone, this zit may remain in what is called a ?non-inflamed? acne lesion state. Now, when you come along with a new, deep skin cleansing regime and work on dislodging the comfortably clogged pore, you may start to irritate the skin because now you are removing all of this old waste from your skin.

Then instantly, that pore goes from congested, yet non-inflamed to less congested and more inflamed. It is better to deeply cleanse your skin and give it time to adjust to the new world of congestion-free pores than it is to let congested pores grow.

Step 4: Note the oil secretion quantities and cycles of your skin

Your pore size and the amount of oil excreting daily from your pores is a quality that is unique to you. If oils flow from the pore to the upper layers of your skin without causing any acne lesions, thank your genes. However, if your pores have a tendency to become clogged and cause your face to feel bumpy underneath, start taking notice.

Bumpy skin is a signal that your skin needs a deeper cleansing. If your skin is bumpy, use the steaming washcloth technique, described above, twice per day to help alleviate your pore congestion. Once your skin is smoother and less corrupted by excess waste, you can use the steaming washcloth technique just once per day.

In short, establishing your breakout-proof skin care regime requires a little bit of science. You need to start with some basic knowledge, such as knowing that the products you are using definitely do not irritate your skin. Next, you need to give your skin time to adjust to deep skin cleansing regimes that may cause temporary pimple upsurges.

And most importantly, to take care of acne, you must know your skin oils secretion quantities and cycles because this information will allow you to craft a skin care regime certain to help you enjoy the zit-free skin you eagerly seek. To know that you are using the best acne facial, ensure that you customize your facial based on how your skin behaves.

And so, the next time your acne regime starts to let your down, do some detective work and find out exactly where your skin care customizations are lacking.

Source:

Khanna, Neena &amp Siddhartha Datta Gupta. Acneiform eruptions after facial beauty treatment. International Journal of Dermatology March 1999, vol 38, no 3, pp 196.

Naweko Nicole Dial San-Joyz founded Noixia, a San Diego based research firm dedicated to helping people intelligently, safely and affordably enhance their image by offering custom skin solutions to people with acne scars on the face and body. San-Joyz She has appeared on radio stations, in newspapers and on TV shows across the United States promoting beauty through health consciousness. Anyone seeking to enhance their image and remove acne scarring can find custom, clinically proven solutions at Noixia.com.

Dry skin is obvious - everyone knows what it looks like. The truth is, dry skin is one of the most common and biggest skin problems around. Although it can happen at any time of the year, this irritating skin problem is worse at certain times of the year. In fact, dry skin is usually worse during colder months when the humidity is low.

But before you start creating a battle plan for your dry skin, it is important that you have a fundamental understanding of what dry skin is all about.

First of all, dry skin is caused by the lack of essential fatty acids in your body. This leads to irregularities in the skin's intercellular cohesion and result in a decreased of sebum production. With the fall of the skin's indigenous oil, which is important in keeping the skin moist and lubricated, dry skin creeps in. The biggest contributing factor to dry skin is the water loss from the skin.

For most those who are affected, you will find that dry skin is most common on your face, hands, arms and legs. A more severe form of dry skin is called ichthyosis. You may start to itch because the skin defence barrier and the epidermis starts to weaken. Thus, you may find yours social life affected and not getting enough peaceful rest.

But the good news about dry skin is that with a proper nutrition and skin care habits, you can manage this problem effectively. Here are some useful tips you can take for the prevention and treatment of dry skin.

a. Bathe less and use cooler water.

b. Try oatmeal which is a home remedy for dry skin.

c. Apply regular use of moisturizers and thicker lotions.

d. Use oil after a bath.

The treatment for dry skin is to return moisture to the skin. However, with the aid of effective dry skin products, you will be able to combat dry skin more effectively. Take care to choose only products that will not irrritate your skin and one that can counteract the occurence of dry skin. Treatment for severe dry skin may require a trip to your physician.

Jerrick is the author of Dry Skin Care Guide.com ? a self-help site for skin care sufferers. For more dry skin remedies, recipes, treatments and suitable dry skin products for your use, visit his website at http://www.dry-skin-care-guide.com.

When it comes to cosmetics there are very few women who can say that they do not use at least one product in order to help enhance their natural beauty. However, the products that they do use are usually not very natural themselves. The majority of cosmetics sold today are largely made of petroleum derivatives and synthetics.

Many women do not even realize that there are more natural cosmetic alternatives available. Other women who are interested in natural cosmetics buy into marketing hype about a product being “natural”, or “chemical free” and never look beyond the advertisement to read the actual ingredient label. Unfortunately, there is no regulation in the US around the phrase “natural cosmetics”. The words “natural cosmetics” or “botanical cosmetics” paint a picture of a certain kind of product free of specific dyes (like FD&ampC and Lake), specific preservatives (like paraben preservatives) as well as other fillers. In the majority of cases, the reality of these products couldn't be farther from the truth. One needs only to look beyond the marketing to the actual ingredient label to find the whole story.

Many women continue to use chemical and synthetic based cosmetics which could potentially be damaging their skin and bodies. So, just what are natural cosmetics and why should you give yourself a natural makeover?

Since no formal definition of the term “natural cosmetics” exists, you may generally consider a natural cosmetic as one in which the great majority, if not all the ingredients, are of natural and not synthetic origin. The next time that you put your make-up on or take part in your daily skin care routine, look at the labels on your products. Now most of the time you will not be able to pronounce, much less understand the majority of the ingredients listed. Most ingredients in the average skin care or color cosmetic are full of unpronounceable synthetic chemicals. These chemicals can dry out or potentially damage our skin. When absorbed into the skin over time many of the chemicals used in common skin care and cosmetics are thought to have long-term effects on our health.

The non-profit organization, The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reports that of the approximately 10,500 ingredients used in cosmetics, only 11% of them have ever been tested for safety. In addition, the European Union has already banned the use and sale of 1,100 of these ingredients while the US has only banned NINE! On top of that, many chemicals used in cosmetics are thought to be biocumulative which means that they are absorbed and stored in our body over time. With so many chemicals, and so little regulation and testing in the US about their effects on the body, why risk it? Give yourself and your bathroom a natural make-over!

Natural Product Selection

1. Look beyond the marketing at the actual ingredient labels. As you use more natural products you will find that the ingredient labels are shorter and easier to understand.

2. Search online for 'safe cosmetics' to discover what your current products' safety ratings are and look for The Campaign for safe Cosmetics' list of cosmetic companies that pledge to use safer ingredient alternatives.

3. Inform yourself about key ingredients to avoid. You can find a list of ingredients to avoid on the by doing a simple internet search for “cosmetic ingredients to avoid“.

4. Use the online resources to find safer alternatives. Please note that not all the safer alternatives are completely natural, but it's a good to check your products with these online safety databases.

Natural Product Application

There is no great mystery to applying natural cosmetics. They apply in the same manner as traditional cosmetics. If you move to a natural liquid or cream foundation you should continue to use the same application technique as before. When applying a liquid foundation always use a foundation sponge or brush. This will help you to place the foundation onto the face easily without wiping it off again at the same time. You should always use brushes to put the make up onto your face as with your fingers it can pass on bacteria and germs.

Many natural cosmetics are sold as loose mineral cosmetic powders. This form of natural cosmetic is the most pure form of cosmetic available on the market today because, in general, the formula contains just the essentials to create an effective product with a wide range of colors. To apply mineral foundation remember to use a dense bristle brush such as a Kabuki brush. Apply in a swirling or buffing motion and remember a little goes a very long way! All other natural mineral cosmetics such as blush, bronzer and eye colors should be applied with your standard cosmetic brushes. There are many variations of mineral cosmetics. Some are not so natural. Again, don't fall for the marketing hype! As with all products labeled “natural” make sure to check the ingredient labels!

Finally, remember to clean your brushes. There can be millions of germs on a make-up brush and that can clog up the pores and cause all kinds of infections. Always clean your make up brushes and equipment regularly and take your time when applying natural cosmetics to ensure that you will end up with the best results.

Overall natural cosmetics are certainly worth switching to for the potential long term health of your skin and body. Just remember not to fall for marketing hype, read the ingredient labels and follow basic application tips and you should end up with excellent results.

Kristin Adams is Founder and President of Afterglow Cosmetics, a line of natural make-up including mineral cosmetics infused with certified organic ingredients. Discover your natural beauty at http://www.afterglowcosmetics.com

Acne is an inflamitory skin disease sometimes called 'pimples', 'acne pimples', 'spots' and 'zits'. The severity of the disease has different degrees, but most sufferers whether they have chronic acne or mild acne, want an acne cure.

The cause of most acne is blockage of follicles. Acne becomes visible when the sebaceous glands begin to swell due to the blockage, and produce extra sebum, which in turn causes bacterial overgrowth. When this happens, a 'whitehead' or a 'blackhead' usually forms. This is the cause of chin acne, back acne, adult acne … all acne.

Once of the worst things about acne is the effect it has on self-esteem. That's why so many of us with it are looking for an acne cure. There are solutions to this skin problem. There is an acne treatment available. Actually, there are many acne treatments available. There is acne cream, acne remedies, and many other acne products.

Using the wisdom and experience of others, I've gathered a list of remedies for anybody with pimples wanting to know how to get rid of acne and acne scarring:

Exfoilation:
Using a rough cloth or liquid scrub to remove skin particles from the top layer of your skin is an excellent way to prevent a build up of dead skin cells which combine with oils to block your pores and eventually form acne, pimples and zits. It's better to use a liquid scrub with chemicals than to use a rough cloth because a rough cloth may irritate the skin.

Topical Bactericidals
Applying products with benzoyl peroxide or other chemicals on the areas affected by acne daily or twice daily is often a good way to cure acne. These products dissolve the oils blocking your pores and cause the pimple to fade. In addition, these products can also prevent new pimples from appearing, and can stop acne. Some products with bezoyl peroxide cause skin to become extremely dry, so it's a good idea to choose products that are proven.

Holistic Healing
I've saved the best for last. The true causes of Acne are much more than skin treatment. Your diet, your fitness and even your sex life all contribute to the health of your skin. To truly cure acne and stop pimples, you must fix the deeper problems. There's one kit that helps you cure acne permanently through holistic and natural steps. Acne No More is the only kit that offers a long-term solution to acne. Give it a try!

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