Archive for the ‘Skin Care’ Category

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The Most Advanced Removal Cream for Stretch Marks

November 2, 2009

In pregnant women, stretch marks are called striae gravidarum and occur when the skin is stretched because of the deposition of fat in the body as the pregnancy advances.

Women who are doubtful of stretch mark cream or lotion that contain centella asiatica or hydrocortisone which are both known to have adverse effects on the skin can buy creams that contain natural elements like cocoa butter, wheat germ oil, olive oil and lanolin.

The effects of anti- stretch mark creams or lotions are not immediate as it may take up to four weeks before any visible effect can be seen; to this effect, you should endeavor to be consistent in your application of these creams or lotions on the affected areas.

Among the various alternative treatments for stretch marks is Aloe Vera gel which is extracted from the plant Aloe vera; this plant is common enough and can even be grown in your back yard garden where you can simply cut it off and apply to the affected areas of your body.

The cost of a laser surgery to remove stretch marks is dictated by various things such as the type of laser treatment to be used, the area of treatment and the number of treatments required.

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Is Meladerm Worth Buying

June 13, 2009

I thought you might be interested in discovering how the skin care companies will take care of your hyperpigmentation. Some time in your life you may have skin discoloration. Wouldn’t be great if there is a skin care product that can clear the dark spots?

I had seen some improvement on my hyperpigmentation since I used Meladerm. Here’s what you may not expect from Meladerm. Although Meladerm works like hydroquinone, it doesn’t give quick fix. Sure this is obvious but worth emphasizing. No matter what, you will agree with me that Meladerm causes little or no side effects when use it on brown spots.

Knowing more about Meladerm cream is the way to go. By the way, I also suffered from melasma. Results vary from everybody. How would it feel to miss a ingredient or two that could have made you to skin whiter?

With Meladerm cream, you just have to wait and see. Whatever skin problems you have, don’t you want a permanent result with Meladerm?

Have you thought why some skin brightening creams don’t work? I’m not criticizing their contents. They do have good and quality ingredients but they probably fail to protect the effectiveness of the ingredients with their packaging. Meladerm is different as it uses airless dispensing technology to reduce contact with the air.

Don’t listen to your friends who have not used Meladerm. I simply find out what other users are saying about Meladerm. Supposing you are not considering Meladerm, then maybe Meladerm reviews may give you a different perspective.   I like it when people actually spend the time to study Meladerm. I know it sounds time consuming but choosing the right skin lightening cream is worth it.

No product is perfect. Same goes for Meladerm. It doesn’t help with severe scarring. It only reduces the appearance of the scar if it is flat and brown. Moreover, it can only treat the hyperpigmentation on the surface of the skin.

I’m guessing you’re probably looking into skin treatments for dark spots or age spots. The question is not whether or not you will try Meladerm. Nevertheless, I am not sharing the whole Meladerm story.

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Desserts That Make Your Skin More Beautiful

April 10, 2009

Does a wafting of vanilla make you weak in the knees? Does the mention of chocolate raise your blood temperature? Do you salivate for banana cream pies and sugary sweet treats? Don’t worry about the diet – you CAN indulge recklessly when you use these delicious ingredients for the beauty of your skin!

Unfortunately, giving in to your craving for sugary treats too often will not give you the lift you’re looking for, but learning how these sinful ingredients can improve the quality and tone of your skin means you can have dessert anytime you want – guilt free.

What can these delightful ingredients do for your skin? Use this guide and create your own home made moisturizers, scrubs and face masks, or look for these ingredients in store bought preparations.

SUGAR
Sugar makes an effective and sweet body scrub. Brown sugar mixed with a small amount of liquid glycerin or massage oil can be used all over the body. Apply the mixture using small, circular motions to rub it on. The sugar grains will gently remove dry, dead skin while the glycerin or massage oil will ease the application and keep skin soft and supple.

You can intensify the sweetness of your body scrub by adding a few drops of essential oils, like vanilla, for a luxurious and relaxing indulgence.

HONEY
Honey is a natural anti-bacterial agent. You can add a small amount of liquid soap or glycerin to a few tablespoons of honey for a gentle cleanser that kills bacteria and helps heal scarring. This is great for sensitive skin that’s prone to breakouts.

Honey also makes an excellent base for a mask and can be used with all of these other ingredients to provide healing and cleansing properties to the formulations. A simple honey and oat cleanser (using fine ground or powdered oats) will both exfoliate and moisturize your skin.

CHOCOLATE
Chocolate in it’s sugary form may not be great for you but real, dark cocoa is an excellent source of antioxidants that fight free radicals which can cause cancer. The caffeine in chocolate is also useful in de-toxifying skin and has been used to fight cellulite as well as purify skin.

Cocoa butter is a fantastic moisturizer and by adding a few drops of vanilla and cherry essential oils you can safely indulge while the aromatherapy effects can actually curb your cravings!

VANILLA
Vanilla is one of the most popular scents for bathing products. It’s wonderfully rich aroma is relaxing while also being studied for it’s ability to curb cravings for sweets.

Vanilla blends well with most other scents including the sweet offerings listed here as well as other popular scents such as lavender and rose. Adding the essential oils of vanilla to your bath, a moisturizer or scrub will intensify the aromatherapy effects and leave you feeling restful and happy.

BANANA
Bananas are naturally rich in vitamins, potassium and other skin-pleasing nutrients. Nothing could be simpler (or cheaper) than mashing a banana and applying as a mask for soft, smooth skin. Choose a banana that’s ripened and soft (but not with black spots).

Adding plain yogurt and honey will soothe sunburned skin and kill germs. If you are allergic to bananas you should apply a test patch on your skin before applying to the entire face.

So go ransack the cupboards – binge all evening – these delicious beauty treatments will have you feeling cleansed and soothed like no banana split or chocolate layer cake ever could!

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