There is a myth that if a person starts using a firming eye cream (an anti-aging product), their skin will develop wrinkles more quickly and they will be dependent on the product. The problem is that the skin around the eye area is very delicate.
You cannot apply regular moisturizers around the eye because it is too thin. The only products you should use around the eye area are ones that specify that they are safe for that. If the product doesn’t say it, don’t use it there!
When should you use a firming eye cream? Most people would benefit from using a firming eye cream as early as their 20’s as a preventative to wrinkles. If you can prevent those eye wrinkles from forming deeply, then you will be ahead of the anti-aging game.
Most eye creams are anti-aging and may be more expensive. If you are younger and just want the moisture benefit, there are some gels and other eye creams that are less expensive and will provide this benefit for you.
While you’re already concerned for your skin’s appearance, be sure to use a good skin care program designed for your skin type. You may need to add more products to your skin care program if you have extra special needs (such as extra-oily or extra-dry skin). A good skin program will have a cleanser, exfoliator, freshener (toner), and moisturizer. Always use your firming eye creams after you clean, exfoliate, and freshen your face.
Be sure to use sunscreen daily with a minimum SPF 15, avoiding the delicate eye area. Remember, adding an eye wrinkle cream sooner than later will help prevent severe wrinkles and keep your skin looking young.
To learn more about how to use a firming eye cream, get a flawless look, and take care of your skin, especially if you have specific skin care needs, Subscribe to our Zap Wrinkles Blemish Free Skin Newsletter and get the Free Skin Care Guide by submitting your info to the right. Your info is always kept confidential and is never shared with 3rd parties...ever!
Remember, take care of your skin because your face is the first thing people see!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
How to Choose the Right Foundation Color - Top 5 Tips Revealed
Did you know that the right foundation color, properly blended, can take years off of how old you look? The reason is this: an uneven skin tone makes skin look older than it really is – more so than wrinkles! Here are some tips and tricks for choosing the right foundation.
Tip #1: Always choose a foundation color to match your skin tone! Don’t be tempted to get a tan with your foundation or look darker than you really are. This is a common tendency for ivory or beige toned ladies.
Tip#2: Try it before you buy it. The only true way to find out if a foundation matches is to try it on. For liquid foundations, rub a little on your cheek – if it virtually disappears, you have the right shade. If you can see it compared to the rest of the skin on your face, it is not the right match.
Tip #3: If you have pink undertones to your skin, don’t use a foundation with yellow undertones. There has been much controversy on this issue. It was believed that a yellow foundation would help neutralize the pink on your skin. However, a foundation with a touch of pink actually evens out your skin tone better and doesn’t make your skin look dull and flat, but rather fresh and alive. Again – the secret is to find a shade that perfectly matches your skin. Try it on, don’t just guess!
Tip #4: Choose a foundation appropriate for your skin type. I have found that people with oily skin tend to enjoy the mineral powder foundations because of the oil-absorbing properties. Conversely, those with dry skin claim that the powder accentuates the look of their dry skin. If you have extremely dry skin, find a moisturizing foundation – it will feel like heavy cream, but your face will thank you. If your skin is normal, try an oil-free liquid foundation, or a crème to powder foundation – you may even like a mineral powder foundation. The secret is to not be afraid to try different forms of foundation to find the one you like and will use.
Tip #5: Use a good skin care program. This alone will make your foundation go on smoothly and give you that flawless finish you need. A good skin care program is designed for your skin type (dry, normal, combination, or oily) and consists of a cleanser, exfoliator, toner, and moisturizer. Your foundation always goes on last.
To learn more about how to get a flawless look and take care of your skin, Subscribe to our Zap Wrinkles Blemish Free Skin Newsletter and get the Free Skin Care Guide by submitting your info to the right. Your info is always kept confidential and is never shared with 3rd parties...ever!
Remember, take care of your skin because your face is the first thing people see!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
The #1 Tip To Apply Your Foundation Perfectly
Have you ever wondered why some people's makeup looks absolutely flawless? The secret lies in their foundation. A good foundation that evens out your skin tone can take years off your face faster than most wrinkle creams on the market.
However, there is more to having a good foundation than just picking out the right shade. You see, if your skin looks bad, has blemishes, dryness, or oiliness, no foundation is going to correct that. Here is my #1 tip for making your foundation perfect. And it is this: you must use a good skin care routine so your foundation applies effortlessly and evenly.
What does a good skin care routine look like? Look for a skin care program that includes these essential elements in them. You may need to add other supplemental skin care products depending upon your skin's needs.
1. Cleanse your face with a cleanser for your skin type. Do not use regular soap - most are deodorant types and will irritate your face or dry it out too much. You can even use a 3-in-1 cleanser to save time from doing steps 2 & 3 below.
2. Exfoliate: again, use one for your skin type. An exfoliator helps get rid of dry skin that tends to dull the surface and clog pores (should be done 2-3x's a week).
3. Freshen: This is usually an astringent that cleans and closes your pores.
4. Moisturize: Find one suitable for your skin type and, if you can, one that contains a minimum sunscreen of SPF 15. (A sunscreen higher than 30 is not necessarily more beneficial.) If your moisturizer doesn't contain sunscreen, apply sunscreen before your moisturizer.
5. Protect: Apply a foundation in the form of a liquid, powder, or a cream to powder. Not only does it help even out your complexion, but acts as a barrier to lock in the moisture and keep environmental pollutants out.
You'll notice the following benefits as you apply foundation to your freshly cleaned and moisturized face: the foundation goes on more smoothly, blends better, doesn't accentuate all your imperfections, doesn't settle and define your wrinkles, and truly evens out your skin tone.
Never go to bed with any makeup on - be sure to do steps 1-5 in the day and steps 1-4 before bed.
To learn more about how to get a flawless look and take care of your skin, subscribe to our Zap Wrinkles Blemish Free Skin Newsletter and get the Free Skin Care Guide by submitting your info to the right. Your info is always kept confidential and is never shared with 3rd parties...ever!
Remember, take care of your skin because your face is the first thing people see!
However, there is more to having a good foundation than just picking out the right shade. You see, if your skin looks bad, has blemishes, dryness, or oiliness, no foundation is going to correct that. Here is my #1 tip for making your foundation perfect. And it is this: you must use a good skin care routine so your foundation applies effortlessly and evenly.
What does a good skin care routine look like? Look for a skin care program that includes these essential elements in them. You may need to add other supplemental skin care products depending upon your skin's needs.
1. Cleanse your face with a cleanser for your skin type. Do not use regular soap - most are deodorant types and will irritate your face or dry it out too much. You can even use a 3-in-1 cleanser to save time from doing steps 2 & 3 below.
2. Exfoliate: again, use one for your skin type. An exfoliator helps get rid of dry skin that tends to dull the surface and clog pores (should be done 2-3x's a week).
3. Freshen: This is usually an astringent that cleans and closes your pores.
4. Moisturize: Find one suitable for your skin type and, if you can, one that contains a minimum sunscreen of SPF 15. (A sunscreen higher than 30 is not necessarily more beneficial.) If your moisturizer doesn't contain sunscreen, apply sunscreen before your moisturizer.
5. Protect: Apply a foundation in the form of a liquid, powder, or a cream to powder. Not only does it help even out your complexion, but acts as a barrier to lock in the moisture and keep environmental pollutants out.
You'll notice the following benefits as you apply foundation to your freshly cleaned and moisturized face: the foundation goes on more smoothly, blends better, doesn't accentuate all your imperfections, doesn't settle and define your wrinkles, and truly evens out your skin tone.
Never go to bed with any makeup on - be sure to do steps 1-5 in the day and steps 1-4 before bed.
To learn more about how to get a flawless look and take care of your skin, subscribe to our Zap Wrinkles Blemish Free Skin Newsletter and get the Free Skin Care Guide by submitting your info to the right. Your info is always kept confidential and is never shared with 3rd parties...ever!
Remember, take care of your skin because your face is the first thing people see!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Even The Best Mineral Makeup is Not Skin Care!!!
How about those fabulous claims that mineral makeup is the new skin care? I thought this sounded too good to be true, so I dived into researching different ingredients found in mineral makeup and critics take on that claim.
Here is the skinny on all my research without diving into each mineral and it’s use: mineral makeup is NOT the new skin care! Due to the fact that this makeup is made up of minerals, whose particles are too big to be absorbed by the skin makes this claim impossible. It can be true that the powders are non-comedogenic (does not block pores), but this a far cry from being skin care.
So what is skin care? By definition, skin care should, well, take care of your skin. It should remedy your skin’s problems. If you have oily skin, your skin care should combat that. If you have dry skin, your skin care should be offering appropriate moisture to rehydrate your skin!
What should you look for in a good skin care program? You need a skin care program that is formulated for your skin type (dry, oily, combination, normal). Here are the 5 steps that must be found in every great skin care program. Note: mineral foundations are always in the “Protect” category.
1. Cleanse your face with a cleanser for your skin type. Do not use regular soap - most are deodorant types and will irritate the skin on your face or dry it out too much. You can even use a 3-in-1 cleanser to save time from doing steps 2 & 3 below.
2. Exfoliate: again, use one for your skin type. An exfoliator helps get rid of dry skin that tends to dull the skin and clog pores (should be done 2-3x’s a week).
3. Freshen: This is usually a stringent that cleans and closes your pores.
4. Moisturize: Find one suitable for your skin type and, if you can, one that contains a minimum sunscreen of SPF 15. (A sunscreen higher than 30 is not necessarily more beneficial.) If your moisturizer doesn't contain sunscreen, apply sunscreen before your moisturizer.
5. Protect: Apply a foundation in the form of a liquid, powder, or a cream to powder. Not only does it help even out your skin tone, but acts as a barrier to lock in the moisture and keep out environmental pollutants.
So remember, mineral makeup is not skin care, but can be a part of your skin care routine. Never go to bed with any makeup on – be sure to do steps 1-5 in the day and steps 1-4 before bed.
To learn more about how to take care of your skin, subscribe to our Zap Wrinkles Blemish Free Skin Newsletter and get the Free Skin Care Guide by submitting your info to the right. Your info is always kept confidential and is never shared with 3rd parties...ever!
Remember, take care of your skin because your face is the first thing people see!
Here is the skinny on all my research without diving into each mineral and it’s use: mineral makeup is NOT the new skin care! Due to the fact that this makeup is made up of minerals, whose particles are too big to be absorbed by the skin makes this claim impossible. It can be true that the powders are non-comedogenic (does not block pores), but this a far cry from being skin care.
So what is skin care? By definition, skin care should, well, take care of your skin. It should remedy your skin’s problems. If you have oily skin, your skin care should combat that. If you have dry skin, your skin care should be offering appropriate moisture to rehydrate your skin!
What should you look for in a good skin care program? You need a skin care program that is formulated for your skin type (dry, oily, combination, normal). Here are the 5 steps that must be found in every great skin care program. Note: mineral foundations are always in the “Protect” category.
1. Cleanse your face with a cleanser for your skin type. Do not use regular soap - most are deodorant types and will irritate the skin on your face or dry it out too much. You can even use a 3-in-1 cleanser to save time from doing steps 2 & 3 below.
2. Exfoliate: again, use one for your skin type. An exfoliator helps get rid of dry skin that tends to dull the skin and clog pores (should be done 2-3x’s a week).
3. Freshen: This is usually a stringent that cleans and closes your pores.
4. Moisturize: Find one suitable for your skin type and, if you can, one that contains a minimum sunscreen of SPF 15. (A sunscreen higher than 30 is not necessarily more beneficial.) If your moisturizer doesn't contain sunscreen, apply sunscreen before your moisturizer.
5. Protect: Apply a foundation in the form of a liquid, powder, or a cream to powder. Not only does it help even out your skin tone, but acts as a barrier to lock in the moisture and keep out environmental pollutants.
So remember, mineral makeup is not skin care, but can be a part of your skin care routine. Never go to bed with any makeup on – be sure to do steps 1-5 in the day and steps 1-4 before bed.
To learn more about how to take care of your skin, subscribe to our Zap Wrinkles Blemish Free Skin Newsletter and get the Free Skin Care Guide by submitting your info to the right. Your info is always kept confidential and is never shared with 3rd parties...ever!
Remember, take care of your skin because your face is the first thing people see!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Body Toning Lotion: 5 Secret Ingredients Discovered
When exercise just isn’t enough, you can try a body toning lotion that will help tighten and firm your skin. This is not to be confused with toning lotions that are supposed to act as a stringent (disinfectant that cleans out pores) for your face. Get my Free Skin Care Guide to learn more about how to take care of your face.
Using a body toning lotion is especially critical as you age. After about the age 21-24, your skin starts producing less collagen and elastin, and even less or none as you get older. The consequence? Wrinkles, loose skin, cellulite, and crepiness (as found on hands and décolleté area).
While there are a slew of products that target facial wrinkles and wrinkles around the eyes, there are fewer choices out there for body toning lotions that are specifically designed for …well…the entire body.
When choosing a body toning lotion, be sure not to be fooled by products that blatantly say they contain collagen and elastin. This is misrepresentative as these proteins applied to the skin cannot make your skin produce just that.
Instead, look for body toning lotions that contain ingredients proven to fortify the skin – meaning that it helps the skin become firmer and more toned by helping the skin re-produce collagen and elastin. Also look to see if it has antioxidant ingredients. Take your search one step further – find the research that a specific product is effective! If a company purports that your skin will become firmer, do they have research that verifies that claim?
I did find a brand new product that will be out on the market and available to consumers in mid-March 2010. As I researched the ingredients, the new body toning lotion contains the following ingredients:
1. Acai Berry Extract & Vitamin E (antioxidants). I haven’t seen any other body toning lotion that contains Acai Berry Extract.
2. Pumpkin Extract (stimulates collagen)
3. Argan Seed Extract (stimulates vital proteins)
4. Hawthorn Berry Extract (accelerates breakdown of fat)
5. Caffeine & Coffea Arabica Seed Extract (boosts the cells energy levels)
6. And 6 other antioxidant ingredients that reverse the signs of dry and damaged skin.
The manufacturer claimed that when using the body toning lotion (Based on an 8-week independent consumer study):
1. After 2 weeks, 94% of women said their skin looked smoother.
2. After 4 weeks, 3 out of 4 women said their skin looked toned.
3. After 4 weeks 81% said their skin looked firmer.
4. After 8 weeks, 68% said that their body contours appeared firmed.
Subscribe to our Zap Wrinkles Blemish Free Skin Newsletter and get the Free Skin Care Guide by submitting your info to the right. Your info is always kept confidential and is never shared with 3rd parties...ever!
Remember, take care of your skin because your face is the first thing people see!
Using a body toning lotion is especially critical as you age. After about the age 21-24, your skin starts producing less collagen and elastin, and even less or none as you get older. The consequence? Wrinkles, loose skin, cellulite, and crepiness (as found on hands and décolleté area).
While there are a slew of products that target facial wrinkles and wrinkles around the eyes, there are fewer choices out there for body toning lotions that are specifically designed for …well…the entire body.
When choosing a body toning lotion, be sure not to be fooled by products that blatantly say they contain collagen and elastin. This is misrepresentative as these proteins applied to the skin cannot make your skin produce just that.
Instead, look for body toning lotions that contain ingredients proven to fortify the skin – meaning that it helps the skin become firmer and more toned by helping the skin re-produce collagen and elastin. Also look to see if it has antioxidant ingredients. Take your search one step further – find the research that a specific product is effective! If a company purports that your skin will become firmer, do they have research that verifies that claim?
I did find a brand new product that will be out on the market and available to consumers in mid-March 2010. As I researched the ingredients, the new body toning lotion contains the following ingredients:
1. Acai Berry Extract & Vitamin E (antioxidants). I haven’t seen any other body toning lotion that contains Acai Berry Extract.
2. Pumpkin Extract (stimulates collagen)
3. Argan Seed Extract (stimulates vital proteins)
4. Hawthorn Berry Extract (accelerates breakdown of fat)
5. Caffeine & Coffea Arabica Seed Extract (boosts the cells energy levels)
6. And 6 other antioxidant ingredients that reverse the signs of dry and damaged skin.
The manufacturer claimed that when using the body toning lotion (Based on an 8-week independent consumer study):
1. After 2 weeks, 94% of women said their skin looked smoother.
2. After 4 weeks, 3 out of 4 women said their skin looked toned.
3. After 4 weeks 81% said their skin looked firmer.
4. After 8 weeks, 68% said that their body contours appeared firmed.
Subscribe to our Zap Wrinkles Blemish Free Skin Newsletter and get the Free Skin Care Guide by submitting your info to the right. Your info is always kept confidential and is never shared with 3rd parties...ever!
Remember, take care of your skin because your face is the first thing people see!
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Best Acne Medication - Tips to Make It Work
For all those needing to blast those blemished and get their acne under control, here is a tip for finding the best acne medication.
By far, hands down, the best acne medication is called Benzoyl Peroxide. It comes in various strengths (2.5%, 5%, 10%).
Be warned, the best acne medication will falter if you don't learn how to take care of your skin.
What is the good of putting acne medication on a dirty face - or a face that is improperly cleaned? It won't work!
If you start out using your acne medication at its highest dose and frequency, your skin will likely dry out and peel. To combat this, start out using a small dose once a day and then work up to the desired dosage. This will help your skin grow accustomed to the new acne medication without traumatizing it!
So how do you make the most out of your acne medication? Here are some steps to help you out:
1. Cleanse your face with a cleanser for your skin type. Do not use regular soap - most soaps are deodarant types and will irritate the skin on your face. You can even use a 3-in-1 cleanser to save some steps. Most 3-in-1 cleansers contain an exfoliator and a freshener. If you have severe acne with open sores, find a cleanser without fine grains in it. The fine grains will aggravate your sores.
2. Exfoliate: again, use one for your skin type. An exfoliator helps get rid of dry skin that tends to contribute to clogged pores. If you have open sores, there are exfoliators that don't have the gritty grain in them that would aggravate your acne.
3. Freshen: This is usually a stringent that cleans and closes your pores. Some acne medication comes in this form. If your acne medication comes in the form of a lotion or a gel, you would apply it after this step.
4. Moisturize. Find one suitable for your skin type. Many moisturizers contain sunscreen - which is absolutely essential to use for your skin to heal. If your moisturizer doesn't contain sunscreen, apply sunscreen before you apply moisturizer for it to do the most good.
I hope this helps you make the most out of your acne medication. Be sure to continue the above steps even after your skin heals to keep it clear. If you are prone to severe acne, you must be diligent in keeping up with the care of your skin.
Subscribe to our Zap Wrinkles Blemish Free Skin Newsletter and get the Free Skin Care Guide by submitting your info to the right. Your info is always kept confidential and is never shared with 3rd parties...ever!
Remember, take care of your skin because your face is the first thing people see!
By far, hands down, the best acne medication is called Benzoyl Peroxide. It comes in various strengths (2.5%, 5%, 10%).
Be warned, the best acne medication will falter if you don't learn how to take care of your skin.
What is the good of putting acne medication on a dirty face - or a face that is improperly cleaned? It won't work!
If you start out using your acne medication at its highest dose and frequency, your skin will likely dry out and peel. To combat this, start out using a small dose once a day and then work up to the desired dosage. This will help your skin grow accustomed to the new acne medication without traumatizing it!
So how do you make the most out of your acne medication? Here are some steps to help you out:
1. Cleanse your face with a cleanser for your skin type. Do not use regular soap - most soaps are deodarant types and will irritate the skin on your face. You can even use a 3-in-1 cleanser to save some steps. Most 3-in-1 cleansers contain an exfoliator and a freshener. If you have severe acne with open sores, find a cleanser without fine grains in it. The fine grains will aggravate your sores.
2. Exfoliate: again, use one for your skin type. An exfoliator helps get rid of dry skin that tends to contribute to clogged pores. If you have open sores, there are exfoliators that don't have the gritty grain in them that would aggravate your acne.
3. Freshen: This is usually a stringent that cleans and closes your pores. Some acne medication comes in this form. If your acne medication comes in the form of a lotion or a gel, you would apply it after this step.
4. Moisturize. Find one suitable for your skin type. Many moisturizers contain sunscreen - which is absolutely essential to use for your skin to heal. If your moisturizer doesn't contain sunscreen, apply sunscreen before you apply moisturizer for it to do the most good.
I hope this helps you make the most out of your acne medication. Be sure to continue the above steps even after your skin heals to keep it clear. If you are prone to severe acne, you must be diligent in keeping up with the care of your skin.
Subscribe to our Zap Wrinkles Blemish Free Skin Newsletter and get the Free Skin Care Guide by submitting your info to the right. Your info is always kept confidential and is never shared with 3rd parties...ever!
Remember, take care of your skin because your face is the first thing people see!
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