Latest Beauty Tips 2011

Winter Beauty Tips by MARIA

Winters are here and with it many dryness problems. Here are some tips to combat your winter beauty problems and look fresh.

1. Cleansers can strip away moisture while removing make up, and the dry winter air tends to magnify this problem. Gel cleansers can be very drying, but creamy ones like Dove deep moisture creamy facial cleanser can help. Choose a cleanser that comes with moisturizer in order to keep your skin free from dry patches.

2. A moisturizing facial mask should be used to replenish moisture lost throughout the day. Facial masks should be applied after cleansing so they can nourish the clean skin.

3. There may not be enough moisture in your house if your skin is feeling dry and tight. Get a humidifier to balance the heat inside. Overheating a house can worsen dry skin problems, so find the right temperature for both you and your skin.

4. Even electric blankets can be drying. If dry skin is driving you crazy, just use two or three quilts and leave the electric blanket.

5. You should moisturize throughout the day. Use the body lotion even before you have left the shower, right after rinsing soap or body wash. It will lock in some extra moisture. After that rinse off and pat dry.

6. You may be tempted to take a hot shower in winters but they wreak havoc on dry skin. Take a lukewarm shower instead, and then pat your skin dry with a towel. Put on the moisturizer as soon as you step out of the shower.

7. All the skin products and hairstyling products that are high in alcohol should be avoided. Alcohol may feel cool and refreshing initially, but in reality it also strips away moisture. So look for alcohol-free products when the air is already dry.

8. If you have dry, brittle hair, do not use the hair dryer. It will only make the dryness worse and break dry rough hair.

9. Moisturizer should be used throughout the day. Drinking lots of water can also help in the winters against the dryness. Use products which contain Shea butter, petrolatum, mineral oil, tea tree oil, linoleic acid or glycerin

10. Chapped lips are another problem winter. The air dries out the lips and licking your dry lips continuously can worsen them. A lip balm with a SPF should be used to heal the lips. Lips balms with tea tree oil, glycerin, vitamin E and essential oils and beeswax can be useful.

Sensitive Skin Care

Sensitive Skin

Many people in this world have sensitive skin and find it very impossible to use any kind of body creams or cosmetics due to the fear of getting some or the other skin problems. Sensitive skin reacts very quickly to cold and heat. Hence taking care of skin in winter and summer is the most important thing. Being sensitive, the skin is very delicate and thin and thus reacts to the temperature changes, cosmetics, detergents and alcohol based products. When such skin comes in contact with alcohol based products it becomes red and starts itching.

If you have sensitive skin then make sure that you use products, which doesn’t contain harsh and allergy causing chemicals. Applying sunscreen lotions and creams will also be good to prevent skin from the ultraviolet rays. Use mild soaps for washing your face and pat the skin dry with soft towel. Whenever you purchase any new makeup product r beauty creams make sure to try them first on your wrist. If after 24 hours of applying the cream on your wrist, there is no side effect on your wrist then you can safely use that product.

There are certain essential oils for sensitive skin like Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood, Neroli, and Chamomile. You should choose cosmetics and beauty products that include any of these essential oils. In sensitive skin too some people have too sensitive skin, for them only natural skincare products are good. If any of the products is causing you skin irritation then stop using it and keep your skin as much makeup free as possible. Make sure to moisturize your skin well before going to bed in the nighttime.

If you have tried almost all the brands of products available in the market and still not found the one that doesn't react with your skin then fault is not yours. Most of the manufacturers produce the makeup products and beauty creams using the same ingredients for all kinds of skin type. They just give different labels on the product like for dry skin, for sensitive skin, etc. These companies make makeup products and beauty products and keep their prices very high, as they know that people will pay any price to look good.

Many of the skincare products contain chemicals; prolonged use of it can cause severe skin troubles. Not only this but there are severe risk to your health also like cancers and other disorders. Hence make sure that you buy those products, which are used natural ingredients and essential oils mentioned above. The herbs like comfrey and bearberry are very effective in the treatment for sensitive skin. These herbs repair the skin tissues and prevent the skin from harsh weather condition.

Along with applying the natural skincare products for sensitive skin, you should also eat good nutritious food including vegetables and fruits. Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol, as they cause harm to your skin also. Drinking plenty of water will prevent the loss of moisture from your skin and thus reduce your chances of getting acne and other skin problems.

Water and Skin Care

Water and Skin Care

Water plays a big relation in taking care of your skin. Have you ever wondered why does water wrinkle your skin? This is because water has certain elements that react to human skin. You might have heard a number of skincare experts saying that drinking water for your skin would help a lot. Quite true. Water is indeed vital to a beautiful skin. And much of it is because of the very nature of water.

The Nature of Water

Water primarily stimulates the circulation of blood, fluids, and the necessary elements inside our body. Additionally, it also controls and regulates the skin's natural balance. When water is warm, it has the power to hydrate, revitalize, detoxify, and oxygenate the skin. Warm water also gets rid of blackheads and makes large pores smaller. Drinking water makes the body more relaxed and invigorated. It also replaces the moisture lost due to everyday activities. Simply put, these are all the benefits of drinking water for skin.

Why Does Water Wrinkle Your Skin?

Staying underwater or soaked in a bathtub too much causes your skin to wrinkle. It is because the water washes off the sebum, an oily substance produced in the epidermis, which in turn, is the outer layer of the skin. Sebum actually blocks water from entering the skin. But it is washed off when you stay in the water too much and then absorbing water through skin starts. Without sebum, water penetrates the skin causing it to swell. The tip of the fingers and toes are the ones most affected. And it is because these parts of the skin hold water and sebum is abundant there too. But then again, once the absorbed water evaporates, the skin that has been wrinkled by water goes back to its normal form. So the wrinkles to the skin caused by water is really not something to worry about.

The Role of Water in Skin Care

Water keeps the skin hydrated.

Our skin is comprised of 90% water. And so without the right amount of water to keep that level, the skin tends to be unhealthy and dry. In fact, dehydration does not affect the skin alone, but the rest of the body as well, including the vital organs like kidneys and lungs.