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The Skin Care Revolution

The entire skin care industry has been growing at a phenomenal rate the past 10 years and will continue to grow during the next 20-30 years. The baby boomer generation is beginning to focus more on health, beauty and anti-aging. Baby boomers represent the largest portion of the population, they are well established professionally and they are beginning to age. All this means that they are increasing their focus on skin care and personal health and beauty items. The skin care revolution is developing in many different directions:

1) natural and/or organic skin care and cosmetics;
2) male skin care;
3) advanced anti-aging and anti-wrinkle skin care and cosmetics;
4) more natural looking cosmetics;
5) cosmetic surgery, botox and similar advanced anti-aging treatments;
6) advanced over the counter acne treatment products; and
7) increase in skin care spas, clinics and salons.

Skin care has made significant technological advancements and products are becoming more and more effective. The skin care industry has also become increasingly competitive which forces companies to constantly improve products and develop new products in order to remain in business. Despite all of the advanced skin care, anti-aging and similar products there is also a strong focus on natural and organic skin care lotions, cleansers and facial treatments. There is no sign that this industry is going to slow down any time soon. There is a tremendous market demand which is fueling the investment in advanced research and development. All of these factors makes it much easier for you to develop your own effective skin care program.

There is a lot of excitement in the skin care industry. Modern science is making it easier for women to have healthier and younger looking skin much longer than previously. Many of these skin care techniques can be used in the comfort of your own home. The ability to preserve skin longer diminishes the need for expensive cosmetic surgery or at least deferring it until much later in life. With the skin care products available today, a simple daily 30 minute regimen can greatly enhance skin tone, skin elasticity, minimize age spots and wrinkles and provide other skin care benefits. 

All of the advances in skin care products and treatments can be overwhelming. It can be difficult for consumers to keep up with the latest and greatest skin care products available. We at My-Skin-Care-Tips.com are dedicated to provide you with the information you need to choose the most effective skin care products, cosmetics and treatments available to meet your personal skin care needs.

Whether you are interested in natural and organic skin care, anti-aging and anti-wrinkle skin care or acne, rashes and similar skin conditions, we are your source for the latest skin care information, tips and resources.

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May 31, 2007

The Best Dry Skin Care Tips

The symptoms most associated with dry skin are scaling, which is the visible peeling of the outer skin layer, itching and cracks in the skin. Xeroderma, the medical name for dry skin, occurs most commonly on the lower legs, arms, the sides of the abdomen and thighs and is a very common condition.
The dermis is tightly connected to the epidermis by a basement membrane. Skin is one of the most important parts of the body; it’s our largest organ. The dermis is the layer of skin beneath the epidermis that consists of connective tissue and cushions the body from stress and strain.
Dry skin can also be a sign of an underactive thyroid. Environmental factors, such as exposure to sun, wind, cold, chemicals, or cosmetics, or excessive bathing with harsh soaps, can cause dry skin. Nutritional deficiencies, especially deficiencies of vitamin A and the B vitamins can also contribute to dry skin or result in a chronic dry skin condition that’s not relieved by anything else.
Certain drugs, including diuretics, antispasmodics, and antihistamines, can contribute to dry skin conditions; check with your pharmacist or doctor and read the drug insert - you can get one from your pharmacist. Bathing […]

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May 29, 2007

The Basics of Anti-Aging Skin Care

Tip! Quite a few skin care products can help us keep our skin looking better than ever, however, without proper skin care treatment, all the skin care products in the world will not help. To look your best and provide your skin with anti aging skin care you should turn to natural skin care and all natural products.

The very first question most people have when exploring the realm of anti-aging skin care is, “What skin rejuvenation products have been proven to be effective”? Accurate information regarding the multitude of anti-aging treatments flooding the marketplace is the best way to make informed decisions for developing your own skin rejuvenation regime which incorporates the anti-aging skin care techniques, strategies and treatments that best address your personal aging skin issues.

The basics of effective skin rejuvenation begin with the facts on anti-aging skin care treatments. There are several active ingredients that have been clinically proven to be effective skin rejuvenators. One of the most effective treatments is vitamin A derivatives such a retinol or retinyl palmitate.

The Retin A or Renova vitamin A treatments are the strongest although the most irritating treatments of the vitamin A options and are only available by prescription. If your skin needs major rejuvenation attention, ask your Doctor if you are a candidate for the prescription vitamin A treatment of Retin A or Renova.

Tip! There are also a number of anti aging skin care products that are highly recommended by consumer research groups. They have been rated against a number of tough criteria and have actually been consumer tested over a period of time.

If not, including one of the other retinol alternatives in your skin care routine is an excellent strategy. The concentration of over-the-counter retinol products can range up to 1%. The basic rule of thumb is, the higher the concentration, the stronger the treatment. Be forewarned though, read the directions carefully because the stronger retinol products can be quite irritating to the skin. Starting slow and gradually working your way up to higher concentrations will allow you skin to adjust to the treatments better. The vitamin A derivative, Retinyl Palmitate, is the less irritating of the Vitamin A options and is considered to have quite effective rejuvenating qualities.

The next most beneficial anti-aging skin rejuvenation treatment is a chemical exfoliant such as an alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) or beta hydroxyl acid (BHA) product. The most popular of these acids is an AHA glycolic acid. Glycolic acid should be use in concentrations of 8% to 15% depending on your skin’s sensitivity. Start out with a lower concentration and gradually move up to a 10% then 15% concentration depending on your skin’s tolerance in order to avoid irritation.

The last consideration is including an antioxidant to contain the skin damaging free radicals as well as to encourage overall skin repair. Products containing Vitamin C Ester, Spin Trap, or CoQ10 are all good options to explore. Then, of course, there are other viable anti-aging treatments which can be incorporated into your regime depending on your particular skin rejuvenation needs which include DMAE, Kinerase or Kinetin, and GHK Copper Peptides. Finally, the most critical and essential aspect to any successful skin rejuvenation regime is sunscreen, at least once a day, each and every day!

Tip! To get the most out of your anti aging skin care products, two moisturizers should be purchased: one for night use and one for daytime use that contains sunscreen. Keep in mind that sunscreens should contain at least one of the following ingredients: titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, or avobenzene.

Sue Dolan is a researcher and instructor for the http://www.skincareresourcecenter.com which is a Skin Care e-Learning and Resource Center that provides education on anti-aging skin care while focusing on skin rejuvenation strategies, techniques, treatment options, and resources for aging skin care issues.

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