Showing posts with label GREAT SKIN PRODUCTS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label GREAT SKIN PRODUCTS. Show all posts
Saturday, April 24, 2010
DERMAL ROLLER
After only a few weeks I am noticing changes. Once I have used the device for at least 4 months, I will update you.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
ANOTHER INEXPENSIVE SKIN PRODUCT - HELPS RELIEVE ROUGH SKIN, SCALING SKIN AND GETS RID OF THE BUMPY ROUGH SKIN ON THE ARMS.
Several years ago I developed an unusual skin condition on my legs - great - now my best feature had to be covered.
Now I think I am fortunate that I had the skin condition because it netted a referral to the greatest dermatologist I had ever met. He was an esthetic dermatologist to boot.
That introduced me to his dermatologist trained clinical esthetician. So it kept getting better.
The skin condition - he told me was very common actually. It is worsened by sun and heat but it would burn itself out in several years. He was right. But the visit turned me into a regular client.
I have always taken excellent care of my skin and at 61 I was still cheating the plastic surgeon. I did not want to look 20 or even 40 but I did not want to prematurely age to the version previously accepted by society particularly when it can be prevented.
On that first visit he told me to use a very simple skin product called Dermalac 12% AHA (LOTION) - it would help my dry skin and help minimize the condition and perhaps help it burn out faster. I discovered, it also got rid of the bumpy skin on the upper arms that many of us have. It is not a prescription lotion but I did have to ask the drug store to order it in as it does not appear to be a stock item.
It costs about $10-$12 CDN for a 225 ml bottle. It goes a long way and is worth it. I order about 5 bottles at a time.
The other great use for this is to help skin cell turn over/exfoliation for a week or two to condition the skin before using self tanners. Self tanners tend to streak if your skin is not in great condition.
You don't need a lot. If you put on too much and it feels a bit tacky simply blot with a damp facecloth.
I tried other things during my visits and will share them over time.
It is good preventative practice to have a yearly exam by a dermatologist to check for any early signs of skin problems including unusual moles or pre-cancerous lesions. How often can you really check your own back!
Now I think I am fortunate that I had the skin condition because it netted a referral to the greatest dermatologist I had ever met. He was an esthetic dermatologist to boot.
That introduced me to his dermatologist trained clinical esthetician. So it kept getting better.
The skin condition - he told me was very common actually. It is worsened by sun and heat but it would burn itself out in several years. He was right. But the visit turned me into a regular client.
I have always taken excellent care of my skin and at 61 I was still cheating the plastic surgeon. I did not want to look 20 or even 40 but I did not want to prematurely age to the version previously accepted by society particularly when it can be prevented.
On that first visit he told me to use a very simple skin product called Dermalac 12% AHA (LOTION) - it would help my dry skin and help minimize the condition and perhaps help it burn out faster. I discovered, it also got rid of the bumpy skin on the upper arms that many of us have. It is not a prescription lotion but I did have to ask the drug store to order it in as it does not appear to be a stock item.
It costs about $10-$12 CDN for a 225 ml bottle. It goes a long way and is worth it. I order about 5 bottles at a time.
The other great use for this is to help skin cell turn over/exfoliation for a week or two to condition the skin before using self tanners. Self tanners tend to streak if your skin is not in great condition.
You don't need a lot. If you put on too much and it feels a bit tacky simply blot with a damp facecloth.
I tried other things during my visits and will share them over time.
It is good preventative practice to have a yearly exam by a dermatologist to check for any early signs of skin problems including unusual moles or pre-cancerous lesions. How often can you really check your own back!
Friday, June 19, 2009
SOMETIMES THE MOST SIMPLE SKIN CARE IS BEST
Years ago, when I was in my twenties I worked with a number of Canadian-Italian women in Toronto. They were always a fountain of information for natural and sometimes a bit far out beauty treatments. But they had beautiful skin and whether it was heredity, diet, or skin treaments, I am not sure.
The two that stand out in my mind (one of which I would never recommend) was
1. For acne - take the wet diaper of a newborn and apply to face. Ok since then I am wondering if it contains urea as I see some skin products contain urea.
2. For moisturizing use pure olive oil.
I can support # 2 - I have used it since and I have a few recommendations. I use it about every 2-3 days.
I keep it in the shower in a plastic squeeze salad dressing/BBQ sauce bottle - you know the type they use at wrap zone to squirt all the different dressings in wraps. I slather it on generously prior to shower being very careful NOT TO SLIP IN TUB! I rub it in well with an abrasive skin care glove which helps to remove dead skin and provides massage to improve the circulation. I suppose a bath brush would be another option.
Next shower it off with soap and water.
At other times, I apply a small amount after bathing to damp skin and let dry and surprisingly it is not oily.
You can also apply it to dry hair. Do this well before bed so the oil dries, but just in case place a towel on your pillow. Next day - shampoo several times, then condition. For added effect - warm it first by placing the bottle in a sink with warm water and/or putting on a shower cap and sitting under the dryer or wrapping a warm towel for 15 minutes or so.
Another great deep treatment is to use virgin organic coconut oil available in health food stores - same as above - it is also edible. It is pricey but it lasts a long time.
Tie your hair up, and it is not unattractive however, the only problem I foresee is your significant other may crave coconut cream pie all night long :)
The two that stand out in my mind (one of which I would never recommend) was
1. For acne - take the wet diaper of a newborn and apply to face. Ok since then I am wondering if it contains urea as I see some skin products contain urea.
2. For moisturizing use pure olive oil.
I can support # 2 - I have used it since and I have a few recommendations. I use it about every 2-3 days.
I keep it in the shower in a plastic squeeze salad dressing/BBQ sauce bottle - you know the type they use at wrap zone to squirt all the different dressings in wraps. I slather it on generously prior to shower being very careful NOT TO SLIP IN TUB! I rub it in well with an abrasive skin care glove which helps to remove dead skin and provides massage to improve the circulation. I suppose a bath brush would be another option.
Next shower it off with soap and water.
At other times, I apply a small amount after bathing to damp skin and let dry and surprisingly it is not oily.
You can also apply it to dry hair. Do this well before bed so the oil dries, but just in case place a towel on your pillow. Next day - shampoo several times, then condition. For added effect - warm it first by placing the bottle in a sink with warm water and/or putting on a shower cap and sitting under the dryer or wrapping a warm towel for 15 minutes or so.
Another great deep treatment is to use virgin organic coconut oil available in health food stores - same as above - it is also edible. It is pricey but it lasts a long time.
Tie your hair up, and it is not unattractive however, the only problem I foresee is your significant other may crave coconut cream pie all night long :)
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