Nicholas Tan asked:


Talking about skin care, ‘facial skin care’ seems to top the chart. There are loads of facial skin care products available in the market. The most common facial skin care products are the ones that are used as part of daily routine. These include things like cleansers and moisturizers. Toners and exfoliation ones are well known too but not many people use them as such.

The general classification of facial skin care products is based on the following:

* Gender (so there are facial skin care products for men and there are facial skin care products for women)

* Skin type (facial skin products for oily skin, facial skin care products for dry skin, facial skin care products for normal skin and facial skin care products for sensitive skin)

* Age (facial skin care products for old and facial skin care products for young)

* Skin disorder (i.e. facial skin care products for treatment of various skin orders like eczema, acne etc)

So that is your starting point for choosing a facial skin care product that suits you. A good way to start is by determining your skin type first. Also note that the skin type changes with age, so the facial skin product that suits you today, might not suit you forever and hence you need to constantly evaluate the effectiveness of your facial skin care product.

The facial skin care products are available in various forms i.e. creams, lotions, gels, masks etc, and a lot of people try to pit one against the other in their discussion on which form is best. However, one can’t really rate one form as better than another form. What suits you (and whatever you are comfortable with) is the best form of facial skin care product for you, really.

However, it’s important to note that these products work differently for different people. So the best thing is to try the facial skin care product on a small patch of skin (e.g. ear lobes) before actually going ahead and using it.

Another important consideration is the state of your skin. If you are suffering from a skin disorder of any kind, it is best to seek the advice of a dermatologist before you actually make your selection and start using a facial skin care product.

Once you have selected the facial skin care product for yourself, you also need to ensure that you use the facial skin care product in the right way i.e. follow correct procedures for application, use the correct quantity and make the facial product a part of your skin care routine.



Alan

Nicholas Tan asked:


A glowing and healthy skin is an asset. Skin is not all about beauty but also health. So, skin care treatment should be treated with all seriousness. If you develop a skin related dilemma, you need an appropriate skin care treatment. Skin care treatment, for any skin disorder, starts with actions that are aimed at prevention of the disorder (what we can also call as proactive or preventive skin care treatment). Building and following basic skin care procedures is what one could classify as preventive/proactive skin care treatment. Skin disorders can occur even if you have followed this preventive skin care treatment. Preventive skin care treatment just reduces the probability of occurrence. Let’s check the skin care treatment for some of the common skin conditions.

Acne is one of the most common problems. Again, the first type of skin care treatment is to control acne and prevent it from getting worse. So avoid tight clothes; they are known to cause body acne by trapping sweat. Do not touch the blemishes over and over again (rather don’t touch them at all), you might end up aggravating the condition. Also, do not try to scrub too hard or squeeze them. Use of mild cleansers is a recommended skin care treatment for acne. Obtain an over-the-counter skin care treatment for faster treatment of acne.

Skin care treatment of dry skin is generally easy. Moisturisers, applied in the right way and in the right quantity, are the best form of skin care treatment for dry skin. For best results, apply moisturiser while your skin is still damp. Also, do not apply too much or too little moisturiser. In exceptional cases, where you don’t notice any improvements in 3-4 weeks, you might have to visit your dermatologist for skin care treatment of your dry skin.

Brown spots, which appear on sun-exposed areas of skin i.e. face and hands, are caused by over-exposure to UV radiations. As a skin care treatment for brown spots, use a sunscreen lotion which has a high SPF (sun protection factor), say 15. This should be used irrespective of weather – sunny/cloudy. Another form of skin care treatment is covering up the exposed areas with clothing (caps, full sleeved shirts/t-shirts, and umbrella).

Also, if the general skin care treatment or the over-the-counter medication is not working for you, you should immediately consult your dermatologist for professional skin care treatment. You should also inform the doctor about the skin care treatment that you have undertaken till that time. So take the details of the till-date skin care treatment (and products) along with you. Based on the skin condition and the details of your till-date skin care treatment, the dermatologist will prescribe a skin care treatment e.g. oral antibiotics, chemical peels, retinoid etc and you will be on your way to recovery.



Isaias

Therese Higgins asked:


Let’s face it.  Sorting through the mountains of skin care information and trying to decide what to believe can be a monumental task.  It’s easy to be led astray by all the star-studded advertising that appears in our favorite magazines or television.  I’m even beginning to hear quite a few radio spots that promote an anti aging cream that’s endorsed by a plastic surgeon.  So with all this skin care info at our finger tips, why does it seem that the demand for skin care advice continues to increase?  Could it be because much of this information isn’t believable?

Maintaining healthy, beautiful skin is not complicated.  You should take care of your skin much the same way you take care of your body - by nourishing it with healthy substances and keeping it clean and protected from harm.  Any skin care information that is based upon this approach can be believed.

While this system of skin care is simple, its requires selecting the right kind of products for achieving the health and protection of the skin. Only products that have been specifically designed to work deeply, at the cellular level, can get you these results.  

The majority of creams and lotions on the market today are made with artificial substances that have been formulated to feel creamy and smell good.  But how can you believe that mineral oils, parabens, and dioxanes are capable of stimulating healthy skin cell function?  What kind of protection can you realistically expect from alcohols and fragrances?

The truth is these synthetic ingredients have the potential for smothering your cells, clogging your pores and exposing you to harmful chemicals.  If the skin care information included with these products tells you anything different, then it shouldn’t be believed.

Through my extensive research of skin care information I have come to believe that using products that contain high concentrations of active, natural substances are the healthiest and most effective way to care for my skin. 

I learned that moisturizing with botanical oils that come from macadamia nuts, avocado and Shea butter softens my skin, soothes inflammation and reduces the appearance of scars and blemishes.

Through further research of this skin care information I learned that successfully treating, fortifying and protecting my skin is achieved with the following cell-nourishing ingredients:

Vitamin E

CoEnzyme Q10, in a special nano-emulsion form called Nano-Lipobelle H EQ10

Cynergy TK™

Phytessance Wakame

According to this skin care info, these specially formulated ingredients are readily available to skin cells where they are used to increase natural collagen and elastin production, boost levels of protective hyaluronic acid and stop the production of damaging free radicals.  The overall result has been healthy, radiant skin that is able to prevent further aging.

Make no mistake.  Finding skin care information you can believe isn’t difficult if it includes a healthy, common sense approach.  If the skin care info also educates you about the benefits of active, natural ingredients, you know you’re on the right path.

If you want to learn more about the skin care information I discovered during my research, please visit my website.  It is skin care info you can believe.



Davon