Showing posts with label healthy skin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy skin. Show all posts
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Monday, July 30, 2012
Articles for Acne Prone & Oily Skin
Feel free to contact me with questions at Ladyjskincare@yahoo.com
- The BEST Investment I made for my Skin: Clarisonic!
- Easy Solutions to Prevent & Treat Breakouts
- Tips for Healthy Skin
- Oily Skin: It's Not a Curse
- Grades of Acne & Appropriate Treatment
- Murad Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel
- How to Choose a Cleanser for your Skin Type/Condition
- Neostrata Saves Acne Prone & Oily Skin
- Lady J Approved Exfoliants
- Review: Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant
Friday, July 8, 2011
Summer Must Haves for Healthy Skin
As the weather gets warmer each day, we all need to take extra precautions when it comes to the sun. Use these tips to keep your skin healthy and clear.
1) SPF: Broad spectrum protects skin against damaging UVA/UVB Rays. 90% of skin damage is caused by the sun. Wear spf, protect against skin damage and skin aging. SPF should be worn each day of the year, rain or shine. Don't forget chapstick with SPF 15.
2) Hydrate yourself, drink WATER! Water flushes your system and has overall health benefits. Put down the gatorade, soda, and coffee!
3) Wear a hat: Give yourself some extra protection from the sun and protect your eyes. Choose a hat that is not tight and lets your forehead breathe.
4) Wear sunglasses: Your eye area tissue is very delicate and easy to damage so protect it. Make sure they have UV protection.
5) Oil absorbing lotion or gel: The heat activates our sebaceous (oil) glands & suderiferous (sweat) glands. using a oil absorbing or mattifying product will decrease the chance of a oily or sweaty face that leads to breakouts.
6) Oil absorbing sheets: blot your face when you feel greasy or look shiny.
7) Acne body wash: During the summer we out are and about sweating. If you workout, you sweat and breakouts can occur on your chest, back and even arms. Prevent body breakouts by showering immediately after sweating with a acne body wash either containing salicylic acid (to exfoliate skin & prevent clogged pores) or benzoyl peroxide (to kill acne bacteria p.acnes). Skin will be more sensitive so no aggressive scrubbing.
8) Cool your skin off with Aloe Vera gel. After being in the sun all day, your skin might be a little red or sensitive and chilled aloe vera gel is perfect for relieving any skin irritation. Store your bottle of aloe vera gel in the refrigerator. Make sure it is does not contain dye or fragrance. Real Aloe gel is clear, not green.
1) SPF: Broad spectrum protects skin against damaging UVA/UVB Rays. 90% of skin damage is caused by the sun. Wear spf, protect against skin damage and skin aging. SPF should be worn each day of the year, rain or shine. Don't forget chapstick with SPF 15.
2) Hydrate yourself, drink WATER! Water flushes your system and has overall health benefits. Put down the gatorade, soda, and coffee!
3) Wear a hat: Give yourself some extra protection from the sun and protect your eyes. Choose a hat that is not tight and lets your forehead breathe.
4) Wear sunglasses: Your eye area tissue is very delicate and easy to damage so protect it. Make sure they have UV protection.
5) Oil absorbing lotion or gel: The heat activates our sebaceous (oil) glands & suderiferous (sweat) glands. using a oil absorbing or mattifying product will decrease the chance of a oily or sweaty face that leads to breakouts.
6) Oil absorbing sheets: blot your face when you feel greasy or look shiny.
7) Acne body wash: During the summer we out are and about sweating. If you workout, you sweat and breakouts can occur on your chest, back and even arms. Prevent body breakouts by showering immediately after sweating with a acne body wash either containing salicylic acid (to exfoliate skin & prevent clogged pores) or benzoyl peroxide (to kill acne bacteria p.acnes). Skin will be more sensitive so no aggressive scrubbing.
8) Cool your skin off with Aloe Vera gel. After being in the sun all day, your skin might be a little red or sensitive and chilled aloe vera gel is perfect for relieving any skin irritation. Store your bottle of aloe vera gel in the refrigerator. Make sure it is does not contain dye or fragrance. Real Aloe gel is clear, not green.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Drink to Healthy Skin
I am obsessed with water and tea. When I was in middle school, my Godmother suggested I stop drinking soda and drink water. This made a big difference in my skin and I'm glad I have continued this rule. Switching from soda to water instantly flushes your system and reduces your sugar intake which causes breakouts. I also love tea and its ability to detoxify the body. I love green and ginger tea . Both tastes take some getting used to, but its worth it!
Green tea is full of antioxidants called catechins, as well as, carotenoids, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), chromium, manganese, selenium, zinc and some phytochemical compounds. All great for the skin. Catechins helps fight free radical damage, most commonly caused by UV rays. Green tea also neautralizes UV light, can prevent skin cancer, fights infection, rejuvenates skin, and soothes acne. Makes for a great homemade toner or mask. Green tea is also naturally caffeinated and is a healthier choice then coffee.
Ginger is a antioxidant and fights free radicals that damage skin aging and damage. It also is a anti-inflammatory, great for inflamed acne or skin and a natural antiseptic, great for killing p.acnes (acne bacteria), improves skin tone and a great cellulite treatment. Ginger tea is great for reliving cramps, upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, the common cold, poor blood circulation (helps dissolve blood clots, reduce cholesterol in blood, thus preventing heart attacks).
Both tea's are especially great to sip on during the winter. I was recently in Teavana and tried a blend of White Ayurvedic Chai & Samurai Chai Mate...had to be the most delicious thing I have EVER tasted!!! Very yummy, it should be made into a gelato flavor! Try it!=)
Sencha Green Tea
Ginseng Vitality Rooibus Tea
White Ayurvedic Chai Tea
Green tea is full of antioxidants called catechins, as well as, carotenoids, ascorbic acid (vitamin c), chromium, manganese, selenium, zinc and some phytochemical compounds. All great for the skin. Catechins helps fight free radical damage, most commonly caused by UV rays. Green tea also neautralizes UV light, can prevent skin cancer, fights infection, rejuvenates skin, and soothes acne. Makes for a great homemade toner or mask. Green tea is also naturally caffeinated and is a healthier choice then coffee.
Ginger is a antioxidant and fights free radicals that damage skin aging and damage. It also is a anti-inflammatory, great for inflamed acne or skin and a natural antiseptic, great for killing p.acnes (acne bacteria), improves skin tone and a great cellulite treatment. Ginger tea is great for reliving cramps, upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, the common cold, poor blood circulation (helps dissolve blood clots, reduce cholesterol in blood, thus preventing heart attacks).
Both tea's are especially great to sip on during the winter. I was recently in Teavana and tried a blend of White Ayurvedic Chai & Samurai Chai Mate...had to be the most delicious thing I have EVER tasted!!! Very yummy, it should be made into a gelato flavor! Try it!=)
Ginseng Vitality Rooibus Tea
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