Friday, November 21, 2008

Get Rid Of Those Wrinkles

The thought of growing old and wrinkly is frightful for most young women and men alike. Some even vow to exert all that they can to prevent this from happening to them. If you are starting to have that elephant skin, it maybe time for you to act and get rid of those wrinkles!
Wrinkles are fine lines or deep furrows that form in the areas surrounding your eyes, mouth and neck. These lines result from excessive exposure to the sun and certain environmental conditions. As we age, facial skin becomes dryer and less elastic due to the breakdown of elastin and collagen in our inner dermis. Skin cells are also less capable of regenerating as we grow older. The best way to prevent this from showing prematurely is through the use of an Age Defying Serum.

There are two key ingredients you need to consider when selecting an age defying serum - Matrixyl and Renovage.
The first ingredient is Matrixyl, not to be confused with Matrixyl 3000, which is a much less expensive and much less effective alternative. Matrixyl penetrates the skin and stimulates the production of collagen, allowing the lower layers of your skin to heal themselves, thus reducing your wrinkles. This process also allows the newer skin to stay elastic and give you the skin tone you have always aspired to keep.

The second ingredient is Renovage. Renovage is an anti aging breakthrough that works on the DNA levels of the origin of youth and targets the cell actors which guarantee lifespan and youth. In other words, this acts as a cell facilitator and corrector. It allows your skin to regain the tone (loss of sagginess), and heals the damage of exposure to elements, thus eliminating redness and spots while moisturizing your skin.

These ingredients have documented success in university studies.
If you are starting to have that elephant skin, it's time for you to act and get rid of those wrinkles! 

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Eliminating Acne Through Effective Dieting

Acne can be eliminated through effective dieting.

Men and women between the age of 25 to 40 can still suffer from acne and it can be as bad as during their teenage years. Acne usually starts as blackheads, some make their way up to whiteheads. Blackheads are formed when oils from the skin and dead cells are trapped in the pores. As the oil and dead cells build up, they block the duct which causes them to mix with bacteria. Once they get in contact with air, they turn black, thus the term blackheads. Rosy pimples result when the blackheads are inflamed.

Acne is caused by your internal body toxins. It occurs when your body contains more toxins than your kidneys, bowels and liver can remove. These toxins are then expelled through your skin. Hormone imbalance is another main cause for acne.

You will benefit from pampering your face with occasional facial cleansing and mask in a facial care center. Going to a facial care center once a month allows your skin to obtain the nutrients it needs and get cleansed through various methods and techniques that can only be obtained from a facial care center. Although you may consider it to be a splurge, it is worth it, as you will see the results in your healthy glowing skin.

It's also possible to get rid of acne by using a simple but effective diet. The Definite Guide To Acne Free Skin explains how this can be achieved. Focusing on the right type of natural food you consume can cleanse your body of these acne causing toxins. There is also a food group that can help produce enough prostaglandins which is vital to keep your hormones in balance to solve your acne problems.

Eliminating acne through effective dieting is possible.

Monday, November 17, 2008

The Decision To Remove Warts

The decision to remove warts is entirely up to you.

Since warts are generally painless and do not pose any threats, it is not necessary to remove them. But for some cases, they are removed to avoid spread-out to other skin areas.

Common warts can create great embarrassment for an individual, who may quickly seek treatment. Even though common warts may vanish in due time, individuals take action in order to prevent the spread of skin growths to other parts of the body, or worse, to other people.

If you want your wart removed, there are various methods available. Methods include prescribing medications, burning the warts with the use of a mild electrical current, freezing it with a liquid nitrogen, and by laser treatment. The last works well for difficult to remove warts. Within a few days after the doctor's treatment, the wart may fall off, but several treatments might be necessary.

The decision to remove warts is entirely up to you. But make a decision and decide soon!

At War With Warts

Should you be at war with warts?

At some point in a person’s life, warts are developed. Though a wart is considered to be a nuisance, it is harmless. Warts are skin infections caused by viruses of the human papillomavirus (HPV) family.

Common warts are usually small in size and appear as fleshy, grainy bumps. They are often flesh-colored, but can also have shades of white, pink, or tan. When touching a wart, you will notice that it feels rough. They are typically painless. The location of a wart determines the type of HPV that has caused the condition in the first place.

Simply touching a wart on someone who has it doesn't guarantee that you'll get one, too. The virus that causes warts is spread when individuals touch a towel that has been used by an infected person or uses the same object as a person with HPV. Picking at a wart can also spread warts to other parts of the body. A tiny cut or scratch can make any area of skin more vulnerable to warts. The length of time between when someone is exposed to the virus that causes warts and when a wart appears varies. Warts can grow very slowly and may take weeks or longer to develop.

When you ignore treatment of common warts, the chances of spreading the virus increases, as well as the risk of becoming embarrassed when someone spots a skin growth. In order to avoid the spread of warts and prevent new ones from appearing, seeking treatment in a timely manner is one of the things you should do to ease some of the visual and social discomfort the condition creates.

So should you be at war with warts? YES!!!

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Guidelines on Maximizing The Benefits of Tretinoin Retin-A

Here are some guidelines to maximize the benefits of Tretinoin Retin-A.

Retin-A is typically prescribed for use once daily, in the evening, after washing with a mild facial cleanser. You should pat your face dry before smoothing the Retin-A onto your skin.
  • Apply Retin-A in a thin layer at night.
  • Wash your face with a mild facial scrub or rough wash cloth in the morning to help reduce any noticeable flaking.
  • Apply a good water-based moisturizer after washing. This will make the drying effect of Retin-A more tolerable.
  • If flaking occurs during the day, use a wash cloth to remove it and re-apply the moisturizer.
  • Tretinoin makes you more susceptible to sunburn. Try using a moisturizer that also contains a sunscreen. If not, apply sunscreen anytime you are in the sun even for a short amount of time.
When you first start using Retin-A, apply it every other night. The flaking and irritation side effects are usually the worst in the first 2 weeks of application. As your skin adjusts to the medicine, you can apply it more frequently. It's alright to take a break for a couple of days if you notice an increase in the irritation or flaking, just don't stop completely without consulting your health care provider.

Improving Your Facial Appearance with Tretinoin Retin-A

Tretinoin Retin-A can help improve your facial appearance. It was introduced to treat acne more than 30 years ago. While the medication produced remarkable results in fighting acne, patients also noticed significant improvements in their overall facial appearance.

Tretinoin is a derivative of Vitamin A and is the treatment of choice for whiteheads and blackheads. It increases skin cell turnover promoting the extrusion of the plugged material in the follicle. It speeds up the natural exfoliation process and enhances collagen production. It remedies sun-damaged skin, including age discoloration and light freckling. It is the only topical medication (gel or cream based) that has been proven to improve wrinkles, making it an anti-aging solution for the treatment of a variety of skin conditions.

Tretinoin's action in increasing skin cell turnover causes irritation and flaking. For this reason, many people stop using Retin-A after a couple of days, failing to reap its benefits. It is important to realize that Retin-A is very effective for whiteheads and blackheads, but it may take 6-9 weeks to see a noticeable difference. And it takes at least 6 months to see a noticeable difference in wrinkles. The best benefit is seen if Retin-A is used for at least a year.

Tretinoin Retin A is the active ingredient of Chris & Chat's Night Cream. It can help improve your facial appearance.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

FACIAL Care Regimen For MEN

The MEN out there need to have a facial care regimen too.

Your face is the first thing people notice when they meet you. In particular, your facial skin leaves a lasting impression on many. If women take care of their facial skin, so should men. A man’s skin is about 20% thicker and firmer than a woman’s because they have more collagen and elastin. It tends to be oilier because men have more active sebaceous glands. Also, due to regular shaving, men’s facial skin tends to get dehydrated.

People tend to think that facial care products and routines are just for women, but this is simply not true. Men do need to care for their face as well. And it's very simple. The basic steps to a flawless face consist of just cleansing and moisturizing on a regular basis. That's it! Just apply the cleansers and creams on your face in an upward and outward movement. The skin should not be stretched, dragged, or pulled. Leave the cleanser on for a couple of minutes to loosen the dirt. Then remove it using either a cotton wool or a soft tissue paper with an upward and outward movement. Finally, rinse with water.

There are many products available on the market that can help you obtain a healthy and glowing face. However, finding the facial skin care product that is right for you and within your budget is never straightforward. In your search for your facial skin care product, keep in mind that less is more. The key to having beautiful skin is by using fewer products. Using many products can clog and irritate your skin. By following a simple routine of daily cleansing and moisturizing, you will be able to see the radiant healthy glow that everyone wants to obtain.

Aside from using high quality facial care product and a regular facial care routine, you also need to avoid direct sunlight whenever possible, drink plenty of water, and eat food rich in Vitamin C. You will also benefit from pampering your skin with occasional facials, scrubs or massages. Going to a spa and facial care center once a month allows your skin to obtain the nutrients it needs through various methods and techniques that is often obtained at such a center. Although you may consider it to be a splurge, it is worth it, as you will see the results in your healthy glowing skin.

Here are some facial care products for men which received a high customer review from Amazon. This may be a good starting point for you in your search for your facial care product.



At Chris & Chat Spa and Facial Care, we offer our clients our in-house Whitening Soap, Sunblock Cream, Night Cream, and Facial Astringent after their Facial Cleansing service. And it has worked wonderfully for them.


MEN need to have a Facial Care regimen too. And you owe it to yourself!

Monday, November 10, 2008

Get Rid of That Dark Circle Under Your Eyes

You CAN get rid of that dark circle under your eyes.

The skin around the eyes is extremely thin and delicate, making it quite vulnerable to damage and to the formation of dark circles. As we get older our bodies produce less collagen decreasing the skin’s suppleness. In addition, elastin fibers loose their elasticity decreasing the skin’s ability to regain its form. We need to use preventative measures to protect this vulnerable part of our face.

Incorporating a premium quality eye cream should be a vital part of your skin care regimen. Many eye cream products today are specifically formulated to address the top eye concerns of consumers in one formulation.

There is a wide spectrum of topical eye cream treatments currently sold in department stores, in drugstores and on the Internet. As the eyes are one of the most precious part of your body, you should not feel shy in spending a little more amount to care for it. Among the products reviewed by Consumer Health Digest, Z. Bigatti Re-Storation Eye Return was at the top with regards to the following criteria:

(1) Lightens Dark Circles
(2) Reduces Bags/Puffiness
(3) Reduces Fine lines, wrinkles, crow's feet
(4) Increase hydration
(5) Calms and Soothes



Use the product as directed by the manufacturer’s label. Proper application of eye treatments will enhance your product experience and produce the best results. It's important to remember that only a small amount is necessary when applying an eye cream. About the size of a pea is more than enough for each eye. Always use your ring finger and apply with light patting motions inside the bone surrounding your eye socket. Do not put it on eyelids or over-apply to prevent irritation.

You CAN get rid of that dark circles under your eyes with the right product.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Will I FEEL The PEEL?

Does skin peeling hurt? Is peeling obvious?

These are only a few of the questions our clients usually ask before they undergo skin peeling.

In reality, it just takes about an hour and a half for the whole skin peeling procedure. The client is then given a skin maintenance set which includes a white soap, an astringent, a day cream, and a night cream.

A slight burning sensation or "hapdi" in some areas of the skin will be felt. This happens because the dead skin cells are peeling off. But this will subside after a week at the most. The peeling also stops by then.

In just 2 to 3 weeks, your face will be restored to its natural glow. The pores, pigmentations, freckles, and facial blemishes on your face will no longer be noticeable. Your friends will notice that your skin looks more youthful and has a healthier looking glow.

So, will I feel the peel? Slightly. But is it worth it? Oh, yes!!!

To PEEL or NOT To PEEL

Skin peeling is a hot topic nowadays.

There are countless products to choose from when it comes to restoring your face's natural healthy glow. Most products and procedures are quite expensive. Some will require several sessions of skin treatment and a number of products to apply for maintenance. Some will only require a one-time treatment and only a few products to apply for maintenance. One is not necessarily more effective than the other. But they do come in different price tags. So choose well! Spending more or spending less to achieve the same result is entirely up to you. Spend wisely!

To understand whether to PEEL or NOT to PEEL, it helps to understand the structure of the skin. The skin consists of three basic layers: the outer layer (epidermis), the middle layer (dermis) and the inner layer (hypodermis). Each of these layers provides a particular function and is in a continuous state of change. Exposure to the sun, quality of diet, lifestyle and environmental factors negatively impact the outer layer of the skin.

Skin peeling exfoliate and rejuvenate the face. A chemical solution is applied to the skin which causes the top layer of the skin to peel off. The new skin revealed after the facial peel is smoother and less wrinkled. Facial blemishes and signs of premature aging will no longer be visible after a skin peeling treatment.

There is a huge range of products available out there, and more aggressive treatments are available at specialist clinics. You should consult a therapist who has been suitably trained in the application of skin peels for advice on the most appropriate treatment for your skin, and the results you are hoping to achieve. Make sure you discuss with your therapist exactly what you can expect after the treatment, and how long it will take for your skin to recover from the peel.

To Peel or NOT To PEEL?? That is a question only you can answer.