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Skin Benefits Of Chocolate

  • Posted on November 29, 2010 at 9:19 pm

Chocolate Candy Once considered a junk food and a cause of acne. This is no longer the case. Chocolate is now viewed as a powerful skin care product and health food.

These days everyone from the typical layman to the most experienced beauty experts are trying to extract the quintessential skincare benefits from dark chocolate.

There are chocolate body wraps, creams, facial scrubs, facial masks, massages, body and face packs.

It is no longer just for eating. As a skincare product it can help:

  • Hydrate the skin
  • Nourish
  • Fight sun damage
  • Moisturize
  • Soften the skin
  • Exfoliate dead skin cells
  • Smooth out wrinkles
  • Protection from pollution
  • Skin firming
  • Detoxification

If you are looking to try out the latest craze in foot care try a melted chocolate pedicure.

It is even showing up in products we least suspect like chocolate wax facial hair remover.

This substance not only provides health and skin benefits but is relaxing. It can help titillate the senses and create a sense of well being.

This may be one of the most pleasurable pampering experiences that you’ll repeat often.

 

Chocolate A Health Food

 

It is high in flavanol an anti-oxidant known to help lower the risk of stroke and cardiovascular

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How Are Shielding Lotions Good For Dry Skin

  • Posted on September 6, 2010 at 9:21 pm

Shielding lotions bond with your skin to form a protective barrier or shield against harmful chemicals and irritants. Buy keeping harmful chemicals out they help keep natural moisture in the skin. Shielding lotions not only keep moisture in but allow the skin to breath by not clogging pores. They are non greasy and quickly absorb into the skin without leaving a residue on the surface.

We are commonly exposed to irritants like shampoos, perfumes, cosmetics and colorants that rob the skin of its natural oils causing dryness. The barrier provided by shielding lotions can help prevent serious skin disorders caused by constant exposure to harsh ingredients penetrating into deeper layers of the skin.

Conventional lotions only provide temporary skin protection by adding an artificial barrier that can very easily be washed off and need to be frequently reapplied to be effective.

Shielding lotions bond with the outer layer of dead skin cells and remains on the skin until these cells are

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Dry Skin And Bananas

  • Posted on July 17, 2010 at 11:59 pm

Bananas are almost a wonder food. They provide not only good nutrition but have a variety of uses outside of nutrition. Bananas can help heal dry skin. For years the inside of the banana peel has been rubbed on skin effected by psoriasis to bring relief. There are other uses such as:

  1. Poison ivy
  2. Warts
  3. Topical wrinkle treatment (tighten skin)
  4. Constipation
  5. Indigestion
  6. Increase energy
  7. Reduce acne flare-ups
  8. Mosquito bites

It is an ingredient found in facial masks treatments to help brighten and tone the skin. Bananas especially the peel contains antioxidants and minerals that help restore the skin and promote softness.

Even mashing a ripe banana well and apply to the face can be therapeutic for relieving dry skin. Let it dry and then rinse with cold water. Never rub but pat dry.

An alternative mixture would be to mix a mashed banana into one egg yolk and add in one teaspoon of sour cream. Apply to the face and let sit for about 20 minutes then rinse face with warm water to remove mixture.

Ever heard of creating a homemade mask from bananas? Try this!

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Remedies For Oily Skin Nose And Forehead

  • Posted on June 23, 2010 at 12:22 am

What is oily skin? It is an over production of oil from the sebaceous glands. Oily skin is the flip side of dry skin. It is definitely one of the more troublesome skin types. Oily skin a mile away because of the greasy shine it leaves on the face especially around the nose and forehead. The only benefit for those that have oily skin is that the skin ages at a slower rate. But usually it can be the source of problem skin like blemishes, acne, pimples and blackheads. Oily skin can be caused by the onset of puberty, heredity, pregnancy (because of hormonal imbalance), hot weather (humidity) and diet.

One important thing to do when the skin is oily is to keep it clean. Depending on how oily your skin is this can be about three times a day. Do not over wash to prevent excessive oil production in the skin. Use

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How To Use The Best Sunscreens Who Should Wear Sunscreen

  • Posted on June 17, 2010 at 12:24 am

The sun dries can dry the skin and cause wrinkles especially when over exposed. A sunscreen can protect you from the harmful rays of the sun. If you are going to use a sunscreen without a moisturizer, then apply the sunscreen first and let it absorb into the skin for about 15-20 minutes. Afterwards apply a moisturizer. Many doctors recommend wearing a moisturizer with sun SPF (sunscreen protection factor) built in to protect against the sun’s UVA rays which are a danger year round. Too much sun can not only cause wrinkles but broken skin vessels.

Finding The Best Sunscreen

Choose a product that contains at least one of the following ingredients:

  1. Mexoryl (ecamsule, mexoryl sx, mexoryl xl)
  2. Avobenzone (parasol 1789)
  3. Zinc Oxide
  4. Titanium Dioxide

Mexoryl protects against the full/broad spectrum of UVA and UVB rays and is the latest FDA approved sun protection ingredients.

Avoid alcohol based sunscreens if you already have dry skin because they may exacerbate the problem and may burn. If you do use an alcohol base sunscreen be sure and hydrate (moisturize the skin).

Using Sunscreens

Be generous and apply a liberal amount about 1- 2 ounces of course this will vary with body weight

Using sunscreen is not an apply it once leave it and forget it activity be sure and re-apply every 2 hours to continue protection.

Remember to check the expiration date on all sunscreen products before purchasing.

A few spray-on sunscreens that have ranked high in consumer reports like “Consumer Reports Health Magazine” are:

  1. Aveeno Continuous Protection SPF 50
  2. Banana Boat Sport Performance SPF 30

The American Academy Of Dermatology recommends a SPF (sunscreen protection factor) of 30.

Do African Americans Need To Wear Sunscreen

The answer is yes. It is a myth believed by many in both the black and white community that having dark

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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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Clearing Your Pores

  • Posted on June 18, 2009 at 8:20 pm

Many of us seek out and buy the latest products that promise to clean impurities from our skin. Wouldn’t it be nice if we all had beautiful skin free of imperfections?

Every year the cosmetics industry makes billions of dollars from our search for great skin.

Clogged pores are major contributing factors to problem skin. The root of the problem has many contributing factors for example: too much oil in the skin, dead skin cells, allergies, diet, too much sugar and genetics.

Improving your skins appearance can be as simple as

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Dry Skin And Moisturizers

  • Posted on November 10, 2008 at 3:44 pm

There are many causes of Xerosis commonly known as dry skin. Frequent bathing or showering with harsh soaps can dry out the skin. In the most severe cases the skin can crack or peel. Dry skin is more frequent and pronounced in the winter because the skin looses it moisture.

The dreaded hangnail is also the result of dry skin. Tearing and ripping at a hangnail can cause bleeding and infection. Instead gently trim the dead skin with a nail clipper and use antibiotic to prevent infection in case of a skin tear.

Emollients and moisturizers help soften and reduce

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