Winter Hair and Scalp Treatment

If you live in a northern State like I do, then you know that winter will only be getting worse for us. The bitter cold will leave our lips chapped, skin cracked, and hair dry and brittle. Depending on how dry and damaged your scalp and hair are, I recommend treating yourself to a hot oil treatment. I do it once a week. Here is my recipe: One tablespoon olive oil One tablespoon jojoba oil Three drops vitamin E oil one half teaspoon of ascorbic acid. Mix well. The ascorbic acid (vitamin C) should dissolve completely into the oil. Heat the oil for a few seconds in the microwave. Do not let it boil. Mix well, make sure it is hot to the touch. You can heat it by placing it in a cup of boiling water. Apply the mixture generously to your hair, massaging it deeply into your scalp and the ends...

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Why I love Retin A

Why I love Retin A I am in my thirties, and my skin looks fantastic. I do all the right things for my skin. I wear sunscreen everyday, exfoliate, apply natural masks and practice good hygene. I eat antioxidants and apply topical antioxidants to my skin. But I also have a little secret. Every winter I use Retin A. When I first discovered Retin A I was a teenager. I needed it to treat my acne. My grandmother started using it to reduce her wrinkles. I did not start using it again until years later. This stuff is proven to increase collagen production. Collagen is a protein, when we age the fibers loosen. “To my knowledge, this is the only drug for which there has been crystal-clear demonstration that it works on the molecular level,” said...

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Sculptra - an amazing transformation

Sculptra Aesthetic is by far one of my favorite anti-aging injectables. It is not an overnight miracle, nor will you see the effects of it quickly. It will give you subtle results over time, as more time goes on, the more noticeable the results. Sculptra replaces lost collagen giving you a more natural looking appearance. This is a much better alternative to a face life.  A full treatment of Sculptra Aesthetic, an average of three injection sessions over a few months, can last more than two years.* So you have more time to see how sensational subtle can be. Discover anti-age for the modern age. Sculptra Aesthetic is a new type of facial injectable made from poly-L-lactic acid, which helps to replace lost collagen. It...

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Five Ways To Prevent Acne

Acne can be one of the most difficult problems adolescents go through. I know this will sound ridiculous to many of us. After all, we are adults and live in a world with real adult problems. Acne hardly seems like the thing to worry about. For children aged 12-18, severe acne is an emotionally painful thing to go through. Girls can hid it under layers upon layers of foundation and powder. Boys are not so lucky.  It is humiliating to have a face covered in acne. Children also become reclusive, shy, and even unwilling to pose for photographs. They know people are looking at their skin. Their self-esteems are vulnerable, without good parenting, this can become a major problem.   I do not think children should be expected to suffer acne. We know that it is caused by...

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Cool Weather Skincare

I browsed through several YouTube videos looking for basic winter skin care videos that I could plug into this blog. To be honest, I was not happy with a lot of them. I did find one video that I think is worth sharing with my readers. The video is by amodelrecommendations. She discusses basic winter skin care and recommends some products. I am linking her video because I think her advice and recommendations are sound. Low humidity is common during the cold season in many parts of the United States causing irritated, dry, cracked skin. We also see a lot more cracked, chapped lips. Surprisingly our skin does age in the winter months. Here are some of my personal winter skincare and anti-aging tips...

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Fall Skin Care

As the days grow shorter, the temperatures drop, and the air becomes drier, your skin may lose precious moisture. Autumn is a time of transition, and the best autumn skin care routines will correct any summer damage that has occurred and prepare your skin for winter. Sun, chlorine, and saltwater may have taken a toll on your skin throughout the summer, so fall is a time to exfoliate and moisturize. Follow these fall skin care tips for fabulous, healthy skin: Ditch the soap. Fragrant soapy scrubs might feel (and smell) wonderful after a day at the beach, but they leave your skin dry. When fall arrives, switch to a soap-free hydrating cleanser. It’s time to put away the gels and bring out the creamy body wash. Exfoliate with an oil-based...

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How To Get Perfect Skin For School!

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Naomi´s August Eye Make-Up Recommendations

Click on any of the items featured below to find my Late Summer and Fall 2012 recommendations ...

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Skin Cancer Rates By State

Here is a quick look at skin cancer rates across the United States of America. Next, we are going to take a look at skin cancer rates by county in Washington State. ...

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Sunscreen - a warning of things to come

Remember to wear sunscreen every day. ...

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Dark Chocolate and Caffeine

Caffeine and Dark Chocolate Dark Chocolate is great for your skin! German researchers gave 24 women a half-cup of special extra-flavonoid-enriched cocoa every day. After three months, the women's skin was moister, smoother, and less scaly and red when exposed to ultraviolet light. The flavonoid, fisetin, inhibits UV radiation-induced oxidative stress and the activation of NF-кB and MAPK signaling in human lens epithelial cells. The researchers think the flavonoids, which absorb UV light, help protect and increase blood flow to the skin, improving its appearance...

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Blueberry Antioxidant Face and Body Mask

Glycolic Acid Peel 70% and Vitamin C Today I made a new face and body mask for myself. I combined a few things that I know to be very good for the skin. Glycolic Acid, L-Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C), and plain yogurt. Yogurt and milk products contain lactic acid, also great for chemically exfoliating the skin. The black cherry contains vitamin C which is great for the skin. I added my own L-Ascorbic Acid as well. Blueberries are powerful antioxidants. I eat them almost every day. Here is how I made the blueberry black cherry glycolic acid vitamin C face and body mask. (that is quite a name!) I think I need to shorten it...

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How To Make a Banana Mask

Bananas are an excellent base ingredient for face masks because they are high in Vitamin C, A, B6 and B12. They also contain potassium and magnesium. This recipe will take you approximately 30 minutes. 1.  Puree one fresh banana 2.  Mix 4 tbs milk 3. 1 tsp Grapeseed Oil 4. 1 tsp Honey 5. .5 tsp L-Ascorbic Acid (powder form) Mix the ingredients very well. Keep them in a dark jar so light cannot penetrate. Light and oxygen will deterorate the mixture and its goodies.  Next .......

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Sculptra - fuller face

Image from Dr. Goldbert Sculptra® is approved by the FDA for restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss, or lipoatrophy, in people with human immunodeficiency virus. I think that it is one of the better treatments a person can receive because the results are gradual and last longer. They also give the patient that fuller chipmunk face that we have as children. One of the signs of age, is that our face loses volume. The solution is injected under the area of fat loss. It will provide a gradual increase of fullness.   People with HIV are not the only people to get sculptra. Any person who has lost volume in their face because of age can get sculptra. The cost is anywhere from $500 to $1000 dollars. The effects...

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Eating for Beautiful Skin

¨I have never known a sick person to have beautiful, radiant skin.¨ - Dr Perricone  Eat the right kinds of foods and you will have perfect skin.Choose foods that have bright colors. Eat plenty of fish and omega-3. Here are some Youtube Videos to watch about anti-oxidants. Enjoy! Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Video 7 Video 8 Video 9 Video 10 ...

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Perlane filler

When I started this blog, I intended it to be only for skin care related topics. I wanted to write about DIY masks, lotions, creams and such. I also decided to write about advanced cosmetic skin care, such as injections and laser treatments. There are very few blogs out there dedicated to affordable skin care treatments. I did not want to write about things like face lifts, implants and things that involve blood, staples or general anesthesia. This blog entry will discuss a cosmetic injectable, Perlane, as it is used to plump up the cheeks and other areas of ones face. ...

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Make your own Glycolic Mask

Glycolic Acid is one of the best substances to combat wrinkles and premature aging. I like to use Retin A at night. When my skin starts to become flakey, then I make a glycolic peel. The acid dissolves the bonds that hold layers of skin cells together, so that the outer layer of dead skin cells can be stripped away revealing younger, smoother skin. So, I am going to teach you how to do it. 1. one tbs Raw Sugar. (I prefer Muscovado Sugar.) 2. one tbs Plain Greek Yogurt 3. Glycolic Acid 70% peel – 3 to 5 drops...

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Remove Pigmented Birthmarks

I know many of us have unsightly birthmarks and scars that we would love to remove. My mother had a faint scar down her face from an injury she sustained when she was born. It was never fixed and it bothered her for the rest of her life. My mother died when she was 45 years old. Anyway, this blog entry is about scar and birthmark removal. I have included the video below. If you continue reading, you will find photographs of other birthmarks that can be removed by various laser procedures. ...

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Rosacia -

This is a common skin disease for people, such as myself, with Celtic ancestry. It begins with a tendency to blush more frequently than others do. Rosacia progressively gets worse. To treat Rosacia, dermatologists must divide it into four subtypes. This Rosacia is type #1 ( visible blood vessels) and type #2 ( acne like breakouts). Type 3 Rosacia shows thicken skin while type 4 Rosacia is only in the eyes. Rosacia can be treated in several different ways. The way each doctor treats it depends entirely on the type of  Rosacia, and many other factors...

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NIA24 Skincare Products C6H5NO2

Many dermatologists sell NIA24 skincare products to clients after having fraxel laser resurfacing. I have heard some very positive reviews from people about this line. NIA24 is a cosmeceutical product. This means that it has  biologically active ingredients purporting to have medical or drug-like benefits. Dermatological research suggests that the bioactive ingredients used in cosmeceuticals do indeed have benefits beyond the traditional moisturizer (e.g., Chen et al., 2005; Zettersten, Ghadially, Feingold, Crumrine, & Elias, 1997). However, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act "does not recognize any such category as "cosmeceuticals." A product can be a drug, a cosmetic, or a combination of both,...

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Fractionated Laser CO2 Lazer - Fraxel or SmartXide Dot Therapy?

The Fraxel laser is a cosmetic treatment for fine lines, sun damage, uneven skin tone and skin discoloration. The frazel laser is often used to treat stretch marks and acne scars. According to the young woman in this video, the fraxel laser is somewhat painful. ...

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Thermage - skin tightening on the Face, Arms, Thighs

When I think of Thermage, the first person I think of is Brigitte Bardot. One of the most beautiful women in the world made a decision long ago that she did not want to grow old gracefully.  This is Ms Bardot´s decision.  Ms Bardot would have been a great candidate for Thermage, if it had been available to her twenty or thirty years ago.  Through the use of radiofrequency energy, Thermage can tighten loose or sagging facial skin, or loose body skin due to the effects of age or significant weight loss. Thermage treatment typically lasts for 30 to 90 minutes depending on how much area is being treated. The radiofrequency energy is directed just below the surface of the skin, stimulating the the collagen into regeneration....

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Topical Antioxidants - Use only at night

As chemical compounds are oxidized, they produce free radicals at a cellular leval. Antioxidants react with, and neutralize free radicals. When this happens the destructive properties of the radical is eliminated. A free radical is simply a chemical compound that contains one or more unpaired electrons. One of the ways free radicals are produces is by sun exposure. It does not matter if you lay on the beach for 20 minutes unprotected, or if you walk to work five minutes per day unprotected. Your skin does not know the difference. All sun exposure causes free radicals. The step that produces a free radical is called the initiation step. Radicals are represented in chemical formulas by a single dot. Below is an illustration of three initiations...

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