Acne

What is Acne?

Treating acne requires a combination of internal and external measures. The internal refers to the diet, more fruit and vegetables, plenty of water and cutting back on the processed food is a good start although chocolate hasn’t been definitively linked with acne yet.

The external side of things involves what you use on your skin. There are a myriad of acne treatments on the market and it is difficult to know where to start and what is effective. Basically, any effective acne skincare regime will include the following things:

Deep cleansing which might include a cream based cleanser interchanged with a microdermabrasion scrub to refine the pores. Next, apply an AHA based topical acne serum or moisturizer to provide targeted treatment. You may also need an oil-free moisturizer if your skin is combination or on the dry side. Although sun light can cause permanent damage to your skin a little bit of sun exposure can temporarily help an acne breakout by killing the bacteria on your skin.

Overall, it is best to avoid sun exposure however as it may promote scarring when your acne clears. For this reason try to find a cream with added SPF, this is especially important if using medicated treatments on your skin.
In addition to general good health these skin care tips should help to minimize acne and keep it under control.

Bath and Body Giveaway

That Girl’s Bath & Body – FREE Citrus Soap GIVEAWAY !!  Also a product review on our body butter cream, heart lip butter (comes in a tube as well) and Citrus Goat Milks Soap. Hurry up offer ENDS April 20 2010.

To enter to win visit the site  http://girlygirlgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/04/giveaway-that-girls-bath-and-body.html 

Review Samples

I was contacted about possibly sending out some sample size products for review. I have been asked to send out samples for review but this one was different. I would also be  participating in a New Spring Giveaway!!!  Here is a quote from the blog.

“I have had this crazy dry patch of skin on my arm that I’ve been desperately trying to get rid of and out of all the products I’ve been fortunate to try THIS was the one that finally got my skin back to its silky softness. 

Citrus Soap Bar

Citrus Sunrise Soap– This smells SO delicious! It is not a greasy, sticky soap either.  It’s very hydrating and my kids love the fun colors”…

Youtube Review of That Girls Bath and Body

Youtube Review  : I hope you enjoy our last review.  This review is an independent review of That Girls Bath and Body on a vlog (video blog). Comments regarding this post subject is welcome thanks. As always skin is in.

Daily Skin Care Tips

Skin Care Tips

The 3 steps to daily skin care

 

Step One: Cleanse your face and neck every morning and night. Always gently cleanse in circular motions in an upward direction. You don’t need to use anything but your hands to cleanse, washcloths are optional.

 

Step Two: Tone your skin every time you wash your face and neck. It is one of the most important steps in your skin care regime, but often forgotten. When you tone, you are adjusting the pH of your skin back to normal which is critical to keep your face balanced and healthy. Toning will also remove any stubborn dirt left on your face and prepare your skin for moisturizing. For best results, gently use a cotton ball in upward motions.

 

Step Three: This is the most important step. Moisturize your face and neck every morning and night after you cleanse and tone. Always moisturize your face and neck in upward, circular motions with a gentle touch on your face. Don’t help gravity by tugging down on your skin and remember that the skin on your face, especially around the eyes, is very delicate.

 

Extra Pampering

 

 Exfoliate your skin every 3-5 days. Exfoliate your face and neck in circular upward gentle motions with very gentle products. Remember that you are simply exfoliating off dead skin which takes very little pressure.

 

Use Eye Creams. They are designed to super moisturize the finest skin on your face. When you apply eye creams always use your ring finger or pinky to apply products around the delicate area of your eyes. Your pinky and ring finger are weak by nature and force you to apply gentle pressure.

 

Use Facial Masks on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to detoxify, renew, and tighten your pores. Before you use a facial mask, it is important to cleanse and tone. Be sure to leave the mask on your face and neck for five to twenty minutes depending on the mask type. Gently and thoroughly remove the mask with warm water. After you remove your mask make sure that you tone and moisturize.

Three Skin Care Tips

The 3 steps to daily skin care

 

Step One: Cleanse your face and neck every morning and night. Always gently cleanse in circular motions in an upward direction. You don’t need to use anything but your hands to cleanse, washcloths are optional.

Step Two: Tone your skin every time you wash your face and neck. It is one of the most important steps in your skin care regime, but often forgotten. When you tone, you are adjusting the pH of your skin back to normal which is critical to keep your face balanced and healthy. Toning will also remove any stubborn dirt left on your face and prepare your skin for moisturizing. For best results, gently use a cotton ball in upward motions.

Step Three: This is the most important step. Moisturize your face and neck every morning and night after you cleanse and tone. Always moisturize your face and neck in upward, circular motions with a gentle touch on your face. Don’t help gravity by tugging down on your skin and remember that the skin on your face, especially around the eyes, is very delicate.

 Simple yet very effective skin care beauty tips.

Skin Care Tips

Skin Care Tips – Natural Skin Care Product and best skin care treatment

Do you have a soft, smooth, clear, attractive and glowing facial skin? If so, your are blessed with something. Your are the fortunate one. But, mind you, the beauty of your skin will not last long. With advancing age, there is no guarantee that you will maintain that fresh youthful look, you must care for your skin to maintain its health and prevent future damage from the sun and other natural elements that can be so harsh on such a delicate part of our body.

Eczema

The word ‘eczema’ comes from Greek words that mean ‘to boil over’. ‘Dermatitis’ comes from the Greek word for skin and both terms refer to exactly the same skin condition. Eczema may also be referred to as ‘atopic eczema’ when it is caused by allergies. It is generally pronounced eckzema, eczema or exsama.

Eczema is a fairly common condition. Statistics on eczema indicate that eczema affects more than 15 million Americans and ten percent of all children. Strangely enough, the condition appears to be getting more common. Some hypothesize that it may have to do with our increasing exposure to chemicals as well as other allergens.

Eczema is an itchy inflammation of the skin associated to a varying degree with other features such as:

redness of affected areas of skin

 

generally dry skin, which is often thickened in the areas that have been scratched

 

lumps or blisters in affected areas

 

signs of superficial infection such as weeping or crusty deposits.

Caring for normal, dry skin type, oily skin

type, combination skin type, sensitive skin

type.

 

Knowing your skin type

 

Facial Skin is of three types – Normal, Dry and Oily skin type. First of all it is important to understand that the great variety of skin types among us will limit science from accommodating every skin type with its own category. The type of skin you have depends on the activity of the subaceous, or oil producing glands.

 

The following results generally indicate your skin type as:

 

Normal Skin Type – If upon observation in the mirror there are no prominent areas of shine, your skin feels comfortable and there is no residue on the tissue.

 

 

 

 

Combination Skin Type – If upon observation in the mirror there are prominent areas of shine on your forehead, nose, and chin AND the tissue test also reveals residue for those areas but cheeks are normal. Combination Skin Type – If upon observation in the mirror there are prominent areas of shine on your forehead, nose, and chin AND the tissue test also reveals residue for those areas but cheeks are normal.

 

Oily Skin Type – If upon observation in the mirror your entire face appears shiny and the tissue test reveals residue in all four zones. Oily Skin Type – If upon observation in the mirror your entire face appears shiny and the tissue test reveals residue in all four zones.

 

Dry Skin Type – If upon observation in the mirror there are no areas of shine AND further to this, you can see and feel the presence of tight skin, possibly flaky skin AND there is not a trace of residue on the tissue. Dry Skin Type – If upon observation in the mirror there are no areas of shine AND further to this, you can see and feel the presence of tight skin, possibly flaky skin AND there is not a trace of residue on the tissue.

Are Face Masks Beneficial?

If there is one skin care item that can work miracles, it is a face mask. But, like any other skincare product, you should choose carefully to pick the right facial mask for you.  Face masks makes your skin smooth, prepare skin and helps to prevents aging.

Mask It!

Choose from the wonderful selection of face masks on the market to find one that is perfect for your skin.
Moisturizing Face Masks

These are ideal for dry complexions because they boost the moisture levels of your skin. This means they can help banish dry parches, flakiness and even fine lines. They work quickly like an intensive moisturizer and are usually left on the skin for 5-10 minutes before being removed with a tissue. The slight residue left on your skin will continue to work until you next cleanse your skin. They are a soothing treat, particularly after too much sun, or when your skin feels “tight”.

Clay and mud Face Masks

Ideal for oily skins, they absorb excess grease and impurities. They are an ideal way to close open pores, reduce shine and clear troublesome blemishes. They dry on your skin over a period of 5-15 minute and then you simply wash them away with warm water, rinsing dead skin cells, dirt and grime away at the same time. They are a fantastic pick-me-up for skin.

Exfoliating Facial Masks

Masks with a light exfoliating action can keep your skin in tip-top condition. Even normal skins sometimes suffer from the build-up of dead skin cells, which can create a dull look and lead to future problems such as blackheads. Masks that cleanse and exfoliate are the perfect solution. They smooth on like a clay mask, and are left to dry. When you rinse them away, their tiny abrasive particles slough away the skin’s surface debris.Peel-off Face Packs

Ideal for all skin types, the mask is smoothed on, left to dry and peeled off. This light formulation refreshes oily areas, clears clogged pores, helps aging mature skin, and nourishes drier skins.

Gel Face Masks

These are suitable for sensitive skins, as well as oily complexions, as they have a wonderfully soothing and cooling effect.

Need a Quick Hair Fix

Do you have time to use a styling product on your hair?

 I did this on a trip to Hawaii. 1st i took a scented thick body cream and applied it not only to may skin to hydrate, to add scent to my body, but also to help eliminate my hair’s fly-aways (static).

You can use a dryer sheets for hair static. After brushing apply to hair by rubbing it. You MUST not move it upwards or up and down. That will cause more static and strain the hair. Let’s be practical: I like to carry a small spray bottle (travel size) hair conditioner in my purse.

With That Girl’s organic hair dangler conditioner or spray hair mayo you can stop breaking you hair strands and stop damage while having glossy smooth hair.

My friend and I went out for coffee which I do not care for. She was complaining about her skin in the fall and winter months.  She said “I love hand lotions but most are too greasy (oily) or are not moisturizing. In fact my hands feel more dehydrated then previously. I’m constantly pulling out my hand lotion.  I said “yeah it happens (shameless promotion you say, for my other friend but wait it is very good and natural) until I started using this amazing hand cream. BUT it WORKS and I can get enough. My sister fell in love with it and told me she only buys this hand cream in the 2oz size cus of the convenience. She can carry it in her purse or in coat pocket. She’s always on the go singing with her band, writing music on the run, DJ gig, hangout at a indie coffee shop with friends.

Living in PA it is a bit cool now this time of year and it keeps her hands from drying out. As they tend to do with gloves, the cold conditions then inside heating and of course her addict forming habit with her hand sanitizer. Very drying with its alcohol the vitamin e in it is not potent enough. She says she’s not going to use it as often the hand sanitizer, but we will see. She is also a lip balm junky. 🙂

MAKEUP FOR BLACK HAIR

MAKEUP FOR BLACK HAIR, LIGHT SKIN, and LIGHT EYES:

1st I will start with blue and follow with green. Eye color is very important in the type of eyeshadow color you plan on using.  Just as equally is other factors such as skin color, undertone, and hair color.

For detailed information on most Coloring please refer to the previous posting called Coloring.

MAKEUP FOR BLACK HAIR, LIGHT SKIN, and Blue Eyes-  Blue eyes look best in Every shade of browns and certain type of spicy almost burnt oranges. May use gray or stale light blue if you want to make your eyes more cool toned. I would suggest staying away from bright intense blue; these are best for brown eyes.  Blue on blue can make your eyes less noticeable.  Using warm or browns are the opposite of your eye color spectrum. Therefor prefect if you want to achieve a dramatic look by the use of contrast.  Darkest colors- you may want to stay away from black if your very fair but if you are cool toned you can pull it off unless you have blonde or equally light hair. Dark grays, chocolate, dark browns, sable browns, and brown black are great for very pale, pale, or light skin cool tone complexions of Caucasian decent.

If you want to make your eyes pop and you are pale then what colors do you use?  White or warm cream golden colors are Not going to do for you what it will for woman of warm peach or yellow skin tone.

Color tones may you off white cream tones in a blue undertone. Look for a silver cool tone to your whites. So silver tones (cool) or off white cream.

How can you make your lips hot in night club lighting? Stay away from mattes and very light natural colors. Unless you plan on playup only your eyes then this is not for you. Don’t use very dark lipstick and instead try a sheer but bright color in the mauve, fuchsia, or berry family.  When used in a sheer form, moisturizing satin or glossy, it plays up your lips. The light hits your lips creating a noticeable yet beautiful look without looking vamp. The lipstick, lip tint, or gloss. Look for sheer on the color label to insure it is not full coverage.

Colors too light makes you look dead more pale in mostly blue green or red lighting. Stay away from frost too in night club lighting unless your going for that look.

Green Eyes look best (contrast) in purples and pinks.

Next question I will address is where can you find makeup for mixed race women, what colors should you use when color selections are few. How not to have a pumpkin orange face. These factors can happen with mixed race or fair, olive, and dark skin women of every race.

If you know any answers to the questions of what colors you should use on fair, olive, or dark skin then please feel free to leave a comment.   * Please note that comments most be approved first and if you leave a message not pertaining to the question or are spamming, by advertising on the comment section with a store url address or brand name product, your comment will Not be posted and will be deleted.

Winter Skin Care

Skin and Body Care In Winters – Winter Skin Care

Changes in weather conditions in winters and summers can be hard on the skin. The dry and cold air in winter can drain essential moisture from the skin, making it look capped and dry. Follow these tips to maintain your skin healthy in winters.

Skin Care Tips in Winters

Use SPF sunscreen on face, neck and all visible parts of body when going out during winters.  Do not take excessive long and hot showers as this will deplete the natural skin moisturizer.  Keep your skin nourish by using good quality cleansing cream and moisturizer and wear warm clothes that does not create any itching sensation on the skin.

An ancient Chinese herbal remedy for detoxification during winter is drinking a glass of hot water with lemon. This cleanses the liver and gall bladder and the body cleans blood faster, thus toxins responsible for bad skin are eliminated.

Drink adequate water, say 8oz glasses a day, and sleep 8 hrs.