Comparatively Speaking: Humectants vs. Emollients vs. Occlusive ...

These lipids form a barrier to water loss and help retain the skin’s NMF. Disruption of this lipid matrix and subsequent loss of hydration can lead to dry, flaky skin.1, 2 Cosmetic moisturizers are used to help repair the lipid barrier and restore hydration. How cosmetic moisturizers work Although there are some more specialized approaches, like the use of alpha-hydroxy acids or quaternary conditioning agents, most cosmetic moisturizers improve the condition of dry skin by utilizing one of three major ingredient types including: humectants, emollients and occlusive [more...]

Date: 2010-09-22 02:24:25

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Skin Dehydration Or Dry Skin

The definition “dehydrated skin” has taken on a functionality of its very own in recent times. Dry skin and dehydrated skin are very distinct skin conditions. Most beauty counter personnel in a department store will tell you your face [more...]

Date: 2010-09-27 23:54:23

Forex Articles Free Submit – Waytrade.net » Simple Instruction for ...

Forex Articles Free Submit – Waytrade.netForex Articles | Forex News | Currency Trading News | Forex Research and Analysis -Free submit Home Home Thighs are problematic for lots of people. Youthful folks could be devastaed by extra extra fat. The effect makes them appear and feel plain awful. How annoying is it that one not just doesn’t outgrow the problem with age but gets it worse. Whether you’ve got a few lumps and bumps or full-on cottage cheese thighs, people who suffer from moderate or pronounced cellulite are willing to invest tons of money attempting to rid themselves of [more...]

Date: 2010-10-07 01:24:05

Easy Ways To Find Out Your Skin Type | Hello Beautiful

As a makeup artist a common question I am asked is “What is my ‘skin type’?”Stress, diet, and lifestyle play large factors in the condition of your skin, but using the right products correctly will help create a healthier skin. So how do you determine what category you best fit in? Normal Skin will be soft and smooth with small to invisible pores. Normal skin has a healthy fresh glow that generally remains blemish free. Dry or dehydrated skin usually feels tight and uncomfortable especially after cleansing. Dry skin usually feels like you have to reapply moisturizer through out the [more...]

Date: 2010-10-06 15:15:52

San Francisco Sentinel » Blog Archives » SKIN CARE PRODUCTS AT ...

RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Filler, $21.99, 1 ounce Score! Applied before moisturizer, it made the area around the eyes look softer and more radiant. RoC Retinol Correxion Eye Cream, $21.99, 0.5 ounce No score. It seemed runny, and we didn’t notice any difference in the puffiness or dark circles it’s supposed to reduce. Olay Regenerist Filling and Sealing Wrinkle Treatment, $21.99, 1 ounce It went on satiny smooth and felt good on the skin. But there was no noticeable difference in the look of the fine lines at the corners of the eyes. Boots No 7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty [more...]

Date: 2010-01-09 05:05:52

Beauty Tips for a Healthy and Youthful Look | Healthy Society

The best way of keeping such aspects at bay is with the help of a skin care moisturizer cream; just make sure you choose the correct moisturizer for your skin type as a moisturizer designed for oily skin is not the best thing to be applying to dry skin as chances are it will make the problem a lot worse. You should aim to apply skin care moisturizer cream twice a day to keep the skin in the best condition possible. This will make it feel soft, smooth, and plumped up. Also, the actual act of applying the moisturizer will help to improve blood circulation, thus, keeping the skin glowing and [more...]

Date: 2010-10-07 12:14:35

It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Waterproof Concealer ...

I have severe dark circles under my eyes that only seem to get worse with age. I have tried about every product for this condition; concealers as well as remedies. Nothing has worked until I tried “Bye Bye Under Eye”. It does a terrific job of concealing, plus it conditions the area: no drying the area. My friends were amazed at how I looked: younger and less tired. Try it. Rating: 5 / 5 Don’t listen to the other reviewer complaints on this one! I’m 55 years old so I have some wrinkles around my eyes and I know what bad under eye makeup will do,….sticking in the cracks, etc. This [more...]

Date: 2010-10-07 19:24:26

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