Saturday, 12 February 2011

Choose A Best Moisturizer

Keeping the skin hydrated is the most important part of your skin care routine after keeping the skin clean. There is a common misconception that those with oily skin don’t need to use moisturizer, but don’t make this mistake. Skin that is not properly hydrated is prone to acne – yes, those with oily skin can still have dehydrated skin – and are likely to develop fine lines and wrinkles with age. In this article, we’ll take a look at different types of moisturizers to help you choose the right moisturizer for you.
Moisturizers
Moisturizers generally come in five different types.
Cream moisturizers are the thickest and heaviest moisturizers available. These moisturizers are often best for those with dry skin and people with normal skin that live in areas that are very cold and dry in the winter.
Fluid moisturizers are lighter than creams and are more suitable for those with combination to oily skin. This type can also be used by those with normal skin through the warmer summer months.
The lightest weight moisturizers available are gel moisturizers and are the best for those with very oily skin. Gel moisturizers are absorbed in the skin very quickly, but be sure to avoid those gels that absorb into your fingers before they get to your face.
Oil moisturizers are appropriate for all skin types, but special attention should be made to the type of oil used. Good ones will include rose hip oil, which helps fight wrinkles and acne scars, or grape seed oil, which is rich in anti-oxidants. A bad oil moisturizer will leave your face feeling greasy.
Serums can be found somewhere between fluids and creams on the thickness scale and often have the added benefit of anti-aging or anti-wrinkle properties. Serums are generally stronger than other moisturizers, making them a good choice for dry skin, and light weight, which is good for those with oily skin.

Tuesday, 8 February 2011

Skin Tightening Treatment By Facial

There are many methods of skin tightening used by dermatologists. In fact, there are also products you can use at home now that result in minimal skin tightening if you cannot seek the services of a doctor.
Beautiful woman taking care of her skin
The treatments range from lotions containing anti-oxidants and a variety of vitamins and collagen producing boosters to invasive skin tightening procedures such as cosmetic surgery.
Skin tightening creams should be used throughout your lifetime. But at some point, whether you use them or not, age will catch up with your skin. Damage from sun exposure and natural aging results in a breakdown of collagen which is what gives our skin its soft and plump look. As the amount of collagen is reduced, the skin begins to sag. At that point, you may need to seek one of the other methods of skin tightening treatment.
Of course, the most radical method is cosmetic surgery. Fortunately for those wanting to avoid surgery, researchers have been busy developing non-invasive means of skin tightening. For example, a popular method is botox injections which actually relax facial muscles to decrease the appearance of wrinkles. There are several other kinds of derma fillers on the market also which are injected under the surface of the skin. These include Sculptra, Lipodissolve and Fraxel Laser treatments.
Another one of the popular methods of non-surgical skin tightening uses radio waves to "remodel" the underlying skin structure. This procedure is called Thermage. Another skin tightening procedure called Titan uses infrared light to produce similar results. Laser technology is constantly being improved and adapted to methods of non-invasive skin treatments.
Of you are interested in seeking skin tightening treatment, it’s important to consult with your dermatologist first. There are many good lotion and cream products which you can use on the face and body. As the body ages, skin will begin noticeably sagging in many places other than the face – the upper arms, thighs and abdomen area for example. When the specially designed topical treatments no longer work, there are many non-invasive procedures you can seek as the next step. Normally, surgery such as tummy tucks, facial liposuction surgery and face lifts are considered last resort options by many men and women.