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Can Long Hot Showers Damage Your Skin

  • Posted on May 11, 2010 at 2:37 pm

The skin a very complex instrument; sensitive to changes in temperatures. Any extreme changes in heat or cold affect the skin. The skin contains sebaceous glands that produce sebum (the skin’s own natural oil) which coat the surface of the skin. Sebum can be found in high concentrations on the face and scalp. This protective oil coats the skin.

There is nothing more relaxing than a hot shower. But if you care about your skin you may want reconsider before you plunge ahead

Long hot showers strip the skin of natural oils causing dry skin. The hotter the water the more likely damage can occur; leading to burns or blisters. In some ways this is reminiscent to over exposure to the sun where burning and drying of the skin will increase proportional to exposure.

Diabetics who loose sensation in their feet will often use a hot water bottle to restore warmth. The lost of

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Which Dry Skin Makeup Foundation Do I Use

  • Posted on May 10, 2010 at 4:38 pm

If you have dry skin choosing the wrong foundation can exacerbate the problem. Keeping a fresh appearance once makeup is applied will take some forethought and careful selection. The first thing you want to do before applying any makeup is address any dry skin issues.

Exfoliating the skin will help remove a lot of dead skin cells before applying foundation and makeup.

Moisturize the face with a non-greasy and non oily moisturizer.

To choose a foundation for dry skin try one with a moisturizer. ; Usually the creamy ones.

Control the application of foundation by applying with a brush and use downward strokes. It will also help avoid a caked appearance.

Use creamy eye makeup (eye liner and shadow).

Another important factor that should be taken into consideration when choosing a makeup foundation is whether you have sensitive skin or allergies. This may greatly limit your choice of products.

If you have sensitive skin then you want to use a noncomedogenic foundation (one that does not clog the pores).

If you have combination dry skin (some areas of the face contain dry patches and others are oily) use an

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Skin care Tips Benefits Of Virgin Organic Coconut Oil

  • Posted on May 1, 2010 at 6:03 am

Coconut oil is a natural eye makeup remover and face moisturizer. Keeping the skin hydrated is the most important step in preventing dry skin. It conditions (lubricates) and treats dry breaking eyelashes. To remove eye makeup apply to the face and wipe with a towel or tissue.

It is an organic skin care product that does not contain toxins like:    
     

Lead a neurotoxin (found in lipsticks)  
Paraben found in moisturizers and lipsticks (linked to breast and testicular cancer)    
Propylene Glycol used in soaps (can damage the central nervous system)    
Phthalates an ingredient in nail polish (may effect fertility)     
          
It is so safe, it can be taken internally.

Coconut Oil is a good all over body moisturizer. It is especially benefiting for problem dry skin on the hands, feet and elbows. It will remedy rough and cracked skin caused by the harsh winter months. Use about twice a day during winter season.

Use to heal burns fast and help reduce inflammation. Can be used for and relieves conditions such as:

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