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Causes And Treatment Of Rosacea

  • Posted on May 3, 2011 at 1:03 am

Rosacea has a telltale blush similar that seen when drinking alcohol. However, do not be mistaken the cause of rosacea is in no way caused by alcohol. Drinking can exacerbate the condition. W.C. Fields world famous vaudevillian, who some may say were just as famous for his flushing red checks as his comedic talent had rosacea.

Other well-known rosacea sufferers have been Bill Clinton, Mariah Carey, Rembrandt, and J.P Morgan. The disease primarily effects Caucasian of northwestern European dissent with fair skin English, Irish or of Scottish origins. In addition, it is more common among women than men and sometimes mistaken for sunburn.

It is not contagious or infectious. Dry skin can be a problem for many sufferers. Rosacea is a chronic long-term incurable condition marked by periodic flare-ups and remissions. However, it is treatable and symptoms controlled. Unfortunately, it grows worse with aging.

Causes of rosacea

The cause of rosacea is unknown but there are theories as to its origin.

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Moisturizers – 5 Ingredients That You Need To Look Out For

  • Posted on March 4, 2010 at 6:24 pm

While choosing skin care products, it is advisable you read the ingredients list before making a choice. How many of us actually do that? Even if we do, how many women really know what ingredients to look for?

Moisturizers form an integral part of a skin care regimen. However, because of their complex ingredients, it often becomes confusing to choose one over the other. If you know what moisturizing ingredients to look for, you can skip the confusion and select the best moisturizing products for your skin. Here are some popular and effective moisturizing ingredients that help make your skin soft and hydrated.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)

AHAs are potent skin care ingredients that help to remove dead skin cells that build up on the surface and relieve skin dryness. They enhance the exfoliation process of the skin thus

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Shea Butter

  • Posted on February 25, 2010 at 1:26 am

Shea Butter is the oil from the seed of naturally grown wild shea trees scattered throughout the wooded savanna of West and Central Africa.  Shea Butter has been used for centuries in Africa as a decongestant, an anti-inflammatory for sprains and arthritis, healing cream, lotion for hair and skin care, and cooking oil.  Shea Butter is primarily sold in two forms: raw and refined.  Raw butter uses are generally limited due to the content of free fatty acids which gives bad taste, strong color and odor.  Refined shea butters are used in cosmetics, soaps and cooking.  The refining procedure enhances the recovery of the buttery fatty acids and removes the earthy aroma and the yellow color.  The refined grade of Shea Butter is deodorized and filtered using natural clays to render a butter which is nearly white and odorless, better suited for use in high end cosmetics and skin care products.

Shea Butter melts and absorbs at skin temperatures, making it ideal for skin creams,

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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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