January 25, 2008

Do you fnd that your skin is getting drier and more itchy in the cold weather?  Not surprisingly, between hot showers and heated rooms, winter takes its toll on the skin.  Discussing cleansing may bit of (ahem) delicate subject, but want to share a couple of tips to help your skin stay more hydrated.  First, be sure to apply a good moisturizer (see Moisturizer Tips) right after the shower when the skin is damp.  This will help retain moisture in the skin and enhance hydration.  Second, be mindful of the areas you need to wash.  Of course, as a Beauty Beat avid reader :)  you will only choose to use a high-quality Soap, but it may not be necessary to wash all areas of …

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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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