October 29, 2007

In treating Oily skin, there is a common misperception that using Oil-control type products will lead to an increase in sebum (oil) production.  Although it is important not to “overwash” oily skin, it is just as important to clean it with a thorough but gentle cleanser to keep the skin’s natural oil in balance.  As a result, it may be best not to use soap which may strip the skin of its natural oils and lead to irritation. 

Two “Oil cleansers” that may work well on Oily skin include:
Shu Uemura High Performance Balancing Cleansing Oil Fresh Contains Cherry Extract and Sakura Fragrance  Price $28  Available On-Line:  Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil
Boscia Makeup-Breakup Cool Cleansing Oil Contains Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Rose Hip, Green Tea, …

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Category: Oily Skin
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October 26, 2007

In Love?  Glowing Skin?  Never mind.  In the November ‘07 issue of Lucky Magazine, you can get “glowing skin in an instant” (regardless of your relationship status!) with the following products:

Aveda Outer Peace Cooling Masque- contains Salicylic Acid and Tea Tree Oils.  $35
Carita Lagoon Bath Instant Moisturizing Radiance Mask- contains Polynesian water (hmmm?) plus Seaweed and Samphire (a plant) extract.  $59
Korner Emerge Luscious Plumping Mask- contains Silk Cotton and Linen (can you wear it as clothing too??)  $75
N.V. Perricone, M.D. Cosmeceuticals Firming Facial Peel Off Mask and Firming Facial Serum- contains Alpha Lipoic Acid.  $120
Susan Ciminelli Hydrating Gel Mask - contains a “cooling aloe-based”formula.  At $75, wondering if just as effective (certainly much cheaper!) to buy pure Aloe Vera gel!
Sampar Nocturnal …

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October 24, 2007

Many commercial soaps and body cleansers contain the ingredients Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Tallowate, or Sodium Laureth Sulfate.  Soap is derived from either oils or fats.  Most traditional soaps, sold in drug stores and supermarkets, are drying and potentially irritating to the skin due to their high alkaline (or pH) base.  Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate is a foaming agent, known as a Surfactant, an inexpensive ingredient derived from Coconut Oil.  Although soaps that contain these ingredients lather and clean well, in effect, these soaps are unnecessarily harsh, and may strip the skin of its natural oils.

Beauty Beat advises not to let these types of soaps anywhere near the delicate skin of the face!  While it is important to clean the face …

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Category: Cleansers
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October 17, 2007

Skin care experts say that sun damage is the leading cause of premature aging to the skin. By exposing the skin to the suns’ harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, the texture and appearance of the skin changes. UV rays, an invisible form of radiation that penetrates and changes the structure of skin cells, are present year-round. UVA rays penetrate the deep layers of the skin, are cumulative, and are the primary cause of premature aging. UVB rays impact the surface layer of the skin, cause sunburn, and can contribute to skin cancer.  Beauty Beat reiterates the importance of wearing a sunscreen everyday.

SPF
SPF stands for “sun protection factor” and protects the skin from UVB rays. The SPF number states how long you …

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Category: Sun Protection
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October 16, 2007

Yes there is an art to it! One of the most important pieces of advice Beauty Beat can share with its readers, in using an eye cream, is the application of it. In short, use the RING FINGER! The skin surrounding the eyes is fragile and requires a delicate touch. Using the ring finger to apply a product on the skin provides the least pressure. Since the skin directly above and below the eye contains no oil glands, it is important to apply the cream only along its surrounding bone. Applying a moisturizer under the eye or on the eyelid is of no value! Without oil glands, a moisturizer cannot be absorbed, and its only effect is to seep into …

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Category: Eye Cream
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October 15, 2007

Free Radicals are created naturally in the body, but are also formed in increasing numbers from the environment. Some examples include pollution, cigarette smoke, and UV radiation. These oxygen molecules break down Collagen, which, in turn, cause wrinkles and sagging. Antioxidants work by neutralizing Free Radicals, and help to preserve these components of the skin.

Two of Beauty Beat’s favorite antioxidants are Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) and Green Tea (polyphenol isolates). These antioxidants are most potent in a serum compostion. Topical Vitamin C is effective only in the form of L-Ascorbic Acid. In this state, it has been shown to help increase Collagen synthesis. Beauty Beat advises to look carefully at the ingredients listed on a product. Although “Vitamin C” may be …

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October 11, 2007

The October 2007 issue of Allure Magazine features its “Best of Beauty.”  These are its picks for the “Skin” category:
CLEANSER   Normal Skin: Clinique Liquid Facial Soap/  Oily, Acne Skin: Renee Rouleau AHA BHA Cleansing Gel/  Dry Skin: Aveeno Ultra Calming Foaming Cleanser (see Beauty Beat’s review!)/  Sensitive Skin: Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash
CLEANSING WIPES   Pond’s Clean Sweep towelettes
EYE CREAM   Antiwrinkle: Relastin Eye Silk/  Depuffing: Patricia Wexler MD Fastscription Instant De-Puff Eye Gel/  Dark Circles: Murad Lighten and Brighten Eye Treatment
ANTI-AGING TREATMENT  For Morning: Remergent DNA Repair Formula/  For Night: Philosophy Help Me Retinol Night Treatment/  After Sunburn or Chemical Peel: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Concentrate (see Beauty Beat’s review!)/  For Sensitive Skin: Kinerase Cream (see Beauty Beat’s review!)
FACIAL MOISTURIZER   …

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