The Most Beautiful Person On Earth Is You!
June 2, 2010 by vivowriter · Leave a Comment
What if you are given the title of the most beautiful person on earth? What if one day you wake up and notice that all your wrinkles, blemishes, scars and ugly things have disappeared? What if your skin has become free from all these unwanted skin problems? I know you must be reading this with eyes open wide. Would it not be just a dream come true? Believe it friends having a beautiful radiant skin is no more a dream and if it is it can be made to come true without any hassle. Gone are those days when you could not flaunt your skin because of skin problems. Today every problem has an effective treatment and a perfect solution.
Olive oil treatment will help you rejuvenate your skin with the help of vitamin E and vitamin A. It works well against sun damage and acne problems. It leaves your skin soft and glowing and prevents flakiness of skin in winter. Acne facials are also very effective way of reducing the amount of acne breakouts you experience. These facials reduce surface oil, remove dead skin cells, reduce irritation, hydrate and leave your skin with a soothing effect. If acne facials are done regularly, they satisfy you with the best results.
Herbal facial treatment works well without any chances of side effects. It has all the maximum positive attributes. It contains extracts of natural herbs which are chemical free. It deals with all skin problems effectively and gives immediate results.
Just identify your skin type and skin problem by consulting a dermatologist and grab the benefits of recommended treatment. It’s the best time to turn your skin beautiful and flaunt it.
Pamper Yourself To Get New Beautiful Skin
May 24, 2010 by vivowriter · Leave a Comment
In the hustle and bustle of life, you often tend to ignore the needs and requirements of your skin which is why the health of your skin starts depleting by each passing day. Your skin needs to be extremely healthy so that you look fresh, young and vibrant. There are numerous skin problems that you may encounter primarily due to aging like acne outbursts, wrinkles, dark circles, blemishes and dullness. Aging is just one of the factors. Other causes may include abrupt weather conditions, unhealthy diet, low moisture content of skin and increased stress levels.
Water is extremely essential for your skin to keep it hydrated and free from blemishes. The ideal quantity of water intake that you should compulsorily adhere to is approximately 8 ounce glasses of water per day. Water helps to eliminate toxins and other body wastes from your system in order to give you glowing skin. Apart from water intake, your food habits also play a significant role in ensuring good health of your skin. Oily and junk food items are a complete “NO” as these foods are extremely unhealthy that may cause you several skin problems. You must eat lots of fruits and vegetables for that natural glow on your face. Resort to low-fat milk products to keep you healthy and fit. Try to incorporate those food items that are extremely rich in essential vitamins and minerals like eggs, chicken and walnuts.
Your skin needs to breathe which is why you should resort to regular deep cleansing in order to get that new beautiful skin that you may have longed for. Periodic visits to spas and beauty therapies can also keep your skin healthy and nourished. Skin nourishment is utterly important to keep your skin away from unhealthy skin conditions. In order to accomplish, try to incorporate skin care treatments as a part of your daily routine.
Skin Needling Treatment Reduces Acne and Wrinkles
What is Skin Needling?
Skin Needling or “derma rolling” has become quite popular in the last few months. Indeed, one Google search on “dermarollers” returned hundreds of links.
I was unfamiliar with this new anti-aging tool, so, I decided to research it further. At a recent beauty expo, the cosmetic representatives I spoke to claim these new facial rollers could increase collagen production and reduce wrinkles.
The process of skin needling uses a very small rolling device that contains 192 micro points made of surgical steel. Studies show that when this device is rolled over the skin, it creates small puncture wounds that cause the body to produce collagen in an attempt to heal the skin. Our collagen production falls dramatically after about age 35 or so.
This puncturing will then cause a type of wound-healing reaction for the dermal layer to begin production of collagen fibers, elastin, and other skin cells that helps to fill in lines, wrinkles, remove stretch marks and fill in deep pitted scars – also allowing the derma roller to be a great acne scar treatment. In addition, the derma roller allows for optimum absorption of any anti-aging cream you may use afterwards.
While it goes by different names, ‘skin needling,’ ‘dermaroller,’ or ‘meso roller,’ among many others, it appears to be a simple and natural method that promises to prevent skin aging, restore collagen, smooth out scars, pitted skin, and stretch marks - or your money back in some cases.
Research on Skin Needling
The skin needling device is used along with your normal skincare routine to remove acne scars, stretch marks, wrinkles, fine lines. Representatives say it can even help with big pores, black heads, and white heads. This micro needling or skin needling anti-aging technique is also used to perform collagen induction therapy (CIT). Skin rejuvenating results with skin needling are similar to laser treatment, dermabrasion or chemical peels but much less expensive, less invasive, does not damage the skin, and can be done at home for pennies.
Celebrity Endorsements
More than a few sites claimed famous celebrities used derma rollers or a type of skin needling technique to keep their skin look young and healthy and reduce acne scars. The London Daily Mail Online, reported, “ It looks like an implement of torture, but this spiky roller is thought to be the secret to Angelina Jolie’s plump, glowing skin.”
The Rachael Ray show hosted a segment titled ‘The Human Lab,’ where Rachael selected members of her audience to test several anti-aging creams and devices and report a few weeks later on their results. See the You Tube clip here.
The Studies
Study results by plastic surgeons and dermatologists claim in that addition to reducing the appearance of sun damage and wrinkles such as crows feet, skin needling can help lessen or remove stretch marks, cellulite, acne scars, surgical scars and smooth out pitted skin and dimpling.
Dr. Philippe Simonin, a Swiss Dermatologist, performed a study on 600 people divided into two groups — the skin aging group and the scar reduction group. Published results found that - in the skin aging group there was a 40% significant improvement and an impressive 60% improvement in scar reduction group. And this was only after 5 to 6 treatments!
See the link here: http://www.scar-reduction.com/needling.html
Another doctor, Dr. Andre Camirand, a plastic surgeon from Canada, found that skin needling improved the texture and depression of scars and also improved over-all skin color and texture. The best part is this remodeling process can go on up to 12 months from each treatment.
Other benefits of the skin needling are:
• Dramatically increases the effectiveness of your hair & skin products through increased penetration.
• Stimulates blood flow through directly massaging the scalp, face and body.
• Gentle exfoliation of dead skin cells accumulating in the hair follicles, face and body.
• The process is not painful (a tickling sensation).
• Medical grade stainless steel makes the needles non-allergenic to human tissue.
• Cost effective compared to expensive commercial treatments
• It can be used on all areas of the scalp, face, neck and body. Can be used on all skin types.
• It can be used anytime at your own convenience (no restrictive treatment session times).
• Removes old collagen fibers and rapidly stimulates new collagen growth.
• Clears blocked pores and stimulates blood flow.
• Natural process requiring no lasers or chemical peels.
• Does not induce sun sensitivity.
• Does not damage the skin.
• No risk of hypo– or hyper– pigmentation.
• Short healing time.
There are many skin rollers on the market with different needle lengths, so do your research if you do decide to purchase one of these new tools.
Skin needling devices range in price from $25-$200 depending on where you purchase them and the type of device you choose.
Professional sites advise using a skin needle length at 0.5mm for use on the face, a 1.0mm for most of the body and a 1.5mm for very fleshy areas such as the stomach, thighs and backside.
Each brand is slightly different. Certain features make different derma roller brands suitable for different needs. The more expensive brands benefit from superior build quality, narrower needles and a better overall look and feel. As with any product though, the results you achieve are not necessarily dependant on choosing the most expensive model.
~ R Dupree
How to Properly Cleanse Your Face
August 13, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
By Van Le| Washing our face may be the simplest daily routine we can perform for a healthy complexion, but it is often a neglected subject when it comes to discussing skincare. As children, “washing your face” means to simply splash water on our skin for a few seconds. However, as our skin matures, it requires more attention and a proper routine, since properly cleansing our face daily is truly the foundation for fabulous skin. Essentially, the purpose of washing our face is to remove dirt and excess oil, unclog pores, and allow our skin to breath freely. At the same time, it removes dead layers of outer skin to make room for younger, healthier skin. Here are a few tips for properly washing your face.
First, thoroughly wash your hands with warm water. Grease, dirt and grime can transfer from the hands to the face by touch; therefore, it is important to get rid of any leftover residue before touching your face.
Second, wet the face and use a gentle cleanser to wash away the dirt, impurities and pollutants. Try an herbal product that contains natural ingredients and vitamins, such as Vivoderm’s facial cleanser. Infused with skin-friendly herbs such as vitamin A, vitamin E, Aloe vera, rosemary and chamomile extract, it leaves the skin clean and hydrated. It can also be used to remove eye makeup, since it is a gentle product.
Vivoderm’s line of skincare products contains no harsh chemicals or preservatives that can irritate the skin. Apply the cleanser to your face, use your middle and ring fingers to massage the product in a circular motion, moving upward from the chin to forehead. Be careful not to apply too much pressure, especially around delicate areas such as the eyes.
Rinse your face with plenty of luke-warm water to wash away the cleanser along with any dirt and oil. It is especially important to use warm water since hot water can cause capillaries under the skin to burst, while cold water won’t completely remove impurities on the skin. Make sure you wash along the hairline and neck, since soap residue around these areas can irritate the skin and cause more problems.
Next, pat your face dry with a clean towel. Never rub your face since it could cause irritations, and always use a clean towel. A dirty towel will just transfer dirt and pollutants back onto your face, defeating the purpose. Then, use an alcohol-free toner to bring your skin to the proper pH. Vivoderm offers an all-natural toner that helps sooth the skin.
Finish off by applying a moisturizer that replaces the essential oils that have just been washed away. Vivoderm’s intense moisturizer contains a cocktail of natural herbs that helps the skin maintain a healthy glow.
Cleanse your face in the morning and night, but no more than twice a day, since excessive washing can strip the skin of essential oils. By following these steps, clear, healthy skin is simple and easy.
Van Le is a staff writer for the CSU Daily Titan and writing intern for Vivoderm Laboratories in Los Angeles, California. She is currently pursuing a Journalism degree at California State University, Fullerton.
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Tone up, Clean up, Get Moisturized!
July 8, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
By Ravi Thiagarajan
With the chilly winds already bidding adieu it’s time to take out those sporty shorts and T-shirts for a stroll on the beach or a run in the park You’ve done the push-ups and the crunches in anticipation for the skin-revealing days ahead. You want to look your best, and taking good care of your skin is a part of that. So you spent most of the winter indoors, watching too much TV or gaming? Say goodbye to those baggy eye circles and dull skin by treating yourself to a detoxifying skin mask or a facial scrub and gear up for summer!
Men’s skin care products have always been available, but you may not know much about them yourself. Everyone from late night television hosts to media publications bring up skin care topics and recent dermatological advances have made the skincare market even larger and more complicated. Sorry guys, just when you were comfortable with cologne, now you have to exfoliate! With busy lives and building stress, it may be difficult for today’s modern men to retain the facial charm of their younger days.
Keeping that youthful appearance
Our skin is the largest organ of the body and requires special care. As the saying goes, “A healthy mind in a healthy body’” which means paying attention to your skin is essential to overall health. While it’s expected for women to buy skin care products, men are more laid back and seldom pay attention to facial skincare beyond daily shaving or grooming. Factors like pollution, stress, UV- rays and sun burns can cause severe damage to the inner pores which in the long term results in wrinkling, clogging and drying of the skin. As men reach their 30s and 40s, the skin gets dulled due to the daily process of shaving, excessive time outdoors and exposing the skin to different elements that can lead to blotching, which ultimately takes its toll on overall appearance of the face.
If you desire to protect your skin from further damage, right use of skin care products is essential to retain youthfulness. Once you become familiar with the basics; cleansing, toning, moisturizing - it’s not difficult at all, it’s all about setting up a routine.
Facial skin care
Proper skin care depends on the type of skin you have. Our skin can be categorized into many segments such as oily, dry, sun damaged, and sensitive. With the markets offering an ample pool of products to choose from, it’s always a struggle for men to see what suits them best. It’s always good to go organic. Try natural products when possible as the chances of side effects are less and the natural balance of the skin is retained. Before we plunge on to using these products here’s some basic things we can do to keep the aging process delayed.
Regular light exercising, thirty-minute cardio, brisk walks, yoga and other meditation techniques will calm down the adrenaline levels, keeping your skin blemish-free. Eight to ten glasses of water a day aids metabolism and helps your body flush toxins. In a nutshell, an exercise routine is the first step to fight off the signs of aging.
How to Cleanse your Face
I’ve got one thing to say - stop using soap on your face. Many advanced cleansers out there improve your complexion and don’t strip the natural moisture away. Begin with warm water; wash the face with pore refining cleansers that break down the accumulated grits and dirt without drying the skin. Morning is the best time for cleansing, to remove the dead skin and uneven patches that accumulated overnight. Shaving after you shower will reduce rashes, and makes the outer skin layer soft and gives you a smooth finish.
Using Facial Masks
If you have oily or acne prone skin, mud or clay-based masks are great for balancing out your skin. Dry skin will benefit from hydrating masks made from glycerin, honey and oils. Green tea masks are great for soothing skin.
Hydrating and moisturizing
The next most common facial masks are those that either hydrate or moisturize the skin, leaving it feeling silky, smooth and nourished. They will restore the suppleness of your skin by replenishing the water content. Hydrating and moisturizing masks can be used two or three times a week, depending on the dryness of your skin. For those will oilier skin, try a gel based, non-oil mask.
There are no miracle quick-fix homemade solutions. It’s all patience, gracefulness and the right attitude that gets you the results! Reminds me of that comedy ‘The Wedding Crasher’…It all starts with a shave! So, if you want to turn heads with your spiffy new looks this summer – treat your face to the right products.
Ravi Thiagarajan is a freelance writer and intern for Vivoderm Laboratories in Los Angeles, California. He has published numerous articles for the leading newspaper The Times of India, local affiliate Anand Plus.
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