Last articles from Skin Care category on Health Top News

3 Deadly Skin Care Myths

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Your skin is one of the most important components to beauty. Clean, young, vibrant looking skin can increase a woman and manâs attractiveness ten fold. The tricky part is there are hundreds of myths out there that can destroy the beauty of your skin.

Are any of those myths having an effect on your skin?

Here are 3 myths that could have a deadly effect on the beauty of your skin, and how to overcome them to create and keep beautiful skin.

1. Wearing Sunscre... (Read All)

3 Important Eczema Treatement Methods

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

From mild annoyance and small rashes to extremely itchy, painful, bleeding sores eczema is a terrible condition for anyone to have. While eczema cannot be cured it can be controlled with a good eczema treatement that strengthens the body against the awful symptoms. These three treatements that are proven to work may seem like common sense but they are vitally important for your healthy skin.

1. Moisturizing

Many moisturizers have been proven to protect the skin by... (Read All)

4 Embarrassing Body Problems you Definitely Want to Avoid

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

In a time when beauty and fitness is important, having any type of skin or body problem can be a cause for embarrassment, especially when other people find out about it. Having huge acne on your face, pimples on your back, spider veins on your legs are really nasty problems that you want to get rid of. However, these troubles are pale in comparison to the four most humiliating common body or skin problems listed below.

1. Bad Breath

Even if you are the most gorgeous guy ... (Read All)

5 Steps to Thinner and Cellulite-free Thighs

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

After looking at the pages of glossy fashion magazines, you really cannot help but feel depressed because you know that you cannot wear the tight dresses, skinny jeans, and ultra-mini skirts that a lot of models and celebrities seem to have a penchant for; and you feel hurt especially if your thighs are as big as a tree trunk and as dimply as an orange peel. It is a known fact that millions of women across the globe are struggling to keep their thighs skinnier and free of dimple-looking cellu... (Read All)

6 Ways to Apply Oils to the Skin

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Emu oil
Emu oil has been used for thousands of years by Australian aboriginals to treat a variety of skin conditions. It is an excellent component of good skin care, whether prevention, symptom relief or accelerated healing of skin rashes is the goal.
Emu oil contains natural anti-inflammatory, pain relieving and bacteriostatic agents, which promote faster healing and help prevent scarring. As a moisturizer, it penetrates deep into the skin, without leaving a greasy film, and is no... (Read All)

7 Commandments to Beautiful Eyes

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

If you want to look younger and more vibrant, you should not focus all your efforts only in maintaining soft skin. You also need to pay more attention to your eyes and the sensitive area surrounding it. No matter how slim your body is and how supple your skin is, if you have puffy or dark circles around the eyes, you will look haggard and stressed. Banish your eye woes by following the seven commandments to stunningly gorgeous eyes.

Thou Shall Not Consume Too Much Salt And Alcohol<... (Read All)

8 Super Food Secrets for Healthy Skin

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Want Smooth, Supple, Wrinkle-Free Beautiful Skin? Try super food secrets for healthy skin.

Here are eight secrets in seven super foods that will keep your complexion glowing and give you beautiful skin.

Scientific Skin Care, Lotions and Potions...theyâre all great, but have you ever heard the phrase "Beauty Comes From Within?" Eat super foods for healthy skin and you'll look younger and feel better.

Incorporate these Eight Super Foods into your diet and help... (Read All)

A Brief History of Sunless Tanning Lotion

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

"How long do you think that sunless tanning lotion has been on the market? Come on, take a guess. Many people think that sunless tanning lotion first hit the market in the late 1980's. But this is only because a new version of the product came out at this time, drawing attention with an extensive marketing campaign. Sunless tanning lotions were actually first developed twenty years before that. And although they weren't always used as prevalently as they are today, they have been a part of th... (Read All)

A Practical Guide to Different Skin Care Products

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Nowadays, consumers are bombarded with various beauty products. There are creams and gels for the eyes, night cream for anti-aging purposes, and other stuff for almost all parts of your face. As a result of the plentitude of beauty applications in the market, many people are already confused and bewildered on what type of beauty product is ideal for their needs and flaws.

If you are one of the many people who are interested in trying out new beauty products but are clueless about ... (Read All)

A Review on Hoodia Gordonii Plus

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

You may already know so much about Hoodia Gordonii Plus as one of the most effective weight loss supplements today. Hoodia is now even more popular as it is shown through famous talk shows on television, and it is popular over the Internet.

You are now probably thinking: is is it really for real? Can Hoodia really make you rid of those extra pounds naturally?

Obviously, Hoodia is not like most of the diet pills we know. It is made of organic ingredients, 100% safe and o... (Read All)

About Permanent Waves

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

A Permanent wave is a service that creates permanent curl, waves, or body. To achieve this, hair is wound around small plastic curlers, called rods. Once every strand is rolled, locks are saturated with waving lotion. This lifts the individual tiles that comprise your hairs cuticle layer, seeps into the hair strand, and breaks down the bonds that give your hair its ind... (Read All)

Acne and Its Treatment

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Acne is a menace. However, itâs not something that cannot be tackled. There are loads of acne skin care products around. We can classify acne skin care products into 3 broad categories â
* Preventive or general acne skin care products
* Over-the-counter, specialised acne skin care products
* On-prescription acne skin care products.

T... (Read All)

Acne Light Therapy - your Questions Answered

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

What causes acne?
Acne develops when the sebaceous glands in a person's skin make extra oil (sebum), in response to androgens. This oil combines with cells that line the walls of these glands and clogs the skin pores. Normal skin bacteria colonise the glands and the body's response to these bacteria causes the inflammation or the redness of the ski... (Read All)

Acne Skin Care Tips

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Skin care is important at any time of life but especially so if you have acne. Effective acne skin care can be the difference between enjoying life or hiding from it. Wash your skin with a mild cleanser, once in the morning and once in the evening and after heavy exercise. Wash your face from under the jaw to the hairline. Use a gentle soap or specialized skin... (Read All)

Advice of Skin Toning and Tips

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

A good way of toning the skin is to cotton wool pads soaking in a bowl of skin tonic, in the refrigerator. After cleansing the skin, wipe with the skin tonic pads and then pat the skin briskly. This stimulates blood circulation to the surface. Some Homemade Skin Toners.

Toners must be alcohol-free as alcohol dries off skin. You can also make a natural skin toner at home. Tomato juice is a good skin toner. Cucumber toner is a refreshing toner for normal skins. You have to tone your ... (Read All)

All About Shower Enclosures

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

You may think that choosing a shower enclosure is simple, but if you picked an enclosure that you did not like you will be stuck with that enclosure forever. This is why it is very important that you take your time when choosing which shower enclosure you would want to install. You must conduct some research and try to seek advice from a professional. Below are some guid... (Read All)

All About Strivectin

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

If you are one of those thousands of individuals losing your confidence due to stretch marks and untimely wrinkles StriVectin is the answer. Those suffering from these unsightly marks on the skin know how it feels to move around with them. However, since the arrival of StriVectin in 2002 stretch marks and wrinkles seem to have a difficult time. In the beginning, StriVectin was mainly for stretch marks but it has also proven effective in removing the ugly wrinkles found amongst young individua... (Read All)

All you Want to Know About Cradle Cap

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

What is Cradle Cap?

Cradle cap is a rather temporary and harmless skin disease generally suffered by infants of two months to two years of age. In the dermatological terminology, this skin condition is termed as infantile or neonatal seborrhoeic dermatitis. The ailment is also known as crusta lactea, milk crust, or honeycomb disease. Generally, it is not itchy; hence, it does not bother the baby very much.

What are the symptoms?

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Aloe Vera for Your Health and Skin

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Aloe vera is a species of the Aloe plant, which is part of the lily family. This plant is originally from West Africa but is now a common household plant in many countries. Its leaves are fleshy and cactus like. They contain a thin clear gel that people often use to soothe minor skin problems,

First and foremost Aloe Vera is classified as an herbal bitter. The bitter portions of the plant also known as anthraquinones are located just under the outer leaf. So if you drink the Who... (Read All)

Amazing Aromatherapy Skin Care

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Return with us now to ancient Egypt, the land of the pyramids and pharaohs, where the first recorded use of fragrant oils (a form of aromatherapy) was recorded by the greatest of all ancient Egyptian physicians, Imhotep. Now, 6,000 years later, we still use these aromatic oils to keep our skin healthy and vibrant. There are a plethora of oils available for infants as well as adults. These oils are usually manufactured from distilled plant volatile that was a 20th century innovation. Today the... (Read All)

An Honest and Practical Guide to Banishing Cellulite

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Everybody is at risk of having the orange peel appearance of cellulite, regardless of weight, height, gender or size. This skin problem, which leaves even the sexiest man and woman afraid of baring their buttocks and thighs, perplex even the experts. Up to now, scientists still cannot agree on the real causes and definitive treatments of cellulite.

As you may well know, cellulites are actually deposits of fats, toxins and fluids in the miniscule pockets underneath the surface of th... (Read All)

Angular Chelitis- Overview and Symptoms of Angular Chelitis

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A common problem occurring on the corners of the mouth is angular chelitis. It starts like a small rash and slowly cracks and fissures develop. The exact reasons for the occurrence are still to be found. You can see this condition in children as well as adults. In this article let us have a better understanding about angular chelitis.

What is angul... (Read All)

Anti Ageing Skincare

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Skin is the largest organ and beautiful skin is the best make up one can ever have. Skin is also one of the organs that get affected with age. Anti ageing formulas are one such cure that one can look forward to ensure longevity of the youthful skin. Skin begins to give away ones age after 30-40 years of age. Special care of the skin is therefore required to ensure the skin looks younger and healthy as age sets in.

Anti ageing skin supplements are the natural way to treat skin while... (Read All)

Anti Aging Skin Care - Protect Your Self

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

It is a common fact that people or women in particular are always looking for the miracle cure against anti aging. It's no wonder that cosmetic companies are spending vast sums of money no only researching, but releasing large amounts of heavily priced so called miracle cures to the ever so eager public hell bent on looking young for as long as possible.

Anti aging skin care products can be traced as far back as Cleopatra and many other very famous women through out the ages. The s... (Read All)

Anti Aging Skin Treatment Products - Fact From Fiction

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

It seems that almost every time we turn on the TV or open the news paper or a magazine to read there is another add for another skin treatment product that promises to erase years off of a persons face. Do these products actualy work or are they only giving desperate people false hopes that they can recapture just a few years of their lost youth.

The fact of the matter is that some work better then others and many have absolutely no effect at all other then smoothing the skins surf... (Read All)

Anti Cellulite Cream as your Best Cellulite Solution

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

If you are suffering from stubborn cellulites, you are not alone. Just pinch your thighs and you'll discover the shocking truth that you have fat deposits under your skin. If you find it hard to deal with cellulite, do what a lot of other women are doing-go for an effective anti cellulite cream.

The Use of Cream Products

There are actually many other options for getting rid of cellulite. These include liposuction, massage and home remedies. As most consumers can attest t... (Read All)

Antiaging Skin Care

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

âAntiaging skin careâ is a very poplar concept in todayâs world. Today everyone wants to hide their age using antiaging skin care procedures (and a number of people are successful too). However antiaging skin care is not achieved by any magic potion. âAntiaging skin careâ is about discipline. It is about being proactive. Antiaging skin care is retarding th... (Read All)

Anti-aging Skin Care Solutions

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Protection

There comes a time during the mid years of life, when the signs of growing age start becoming apparent. The mirror reflects one's face with wrinkles or fine lines and the thought of taking preventative measure -- antiaging skin care -- comes to the mind. Though resorting to these messures at an earlier age as a precautionary measure would have kept the skin in better tone and delayed the aging process.

Even if one wakes up to the need of antiaging skin preca... (Read All)

Antioxidant for Dogs - Tips and Info

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Who said antioxidants only work for humans? Incidentally, humans and dogs are one of the few animal species that cannot produce their own concentration of antioxidants. It is for this reason that we, humans, count much on our diet to get our daily source of antioxidants and when that isn't enough, we also have our own containers of antioxidant supplements to make up for any shortage in antioxidant supply. The same can be said of dogs. Antioxidants are very useful substances that help prevent ... (Read All)

Apply Facial Mask for a Snappy Makeover

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

If the skin on your face needs immediate prepping, cleansing and lifting, you can always rely on facial masks. This beauty product helps in getting rid of dead skin cells, smoothen skin and even reduce the appearance of fine lines on your face. Aside from cleansing soap, water and moisturizer, any person should always include a facial mask in their beauty arsenal.

However, choosing the perfect mask for you can be quite difficult without the help of experts and beauty gurus since th... (Read All)