Wednesday, April 28, 2010

What order should i use these skin care products?

I have mild acne and following my face wash, i use a combination of the following:


Toner;


Moisturizer;


Benzoyl Peroxide; and


Differin gel at night.





I%26#039;m wondering what is the best order to apply these products.|||1. Benzoyl Peroxide


2. Toner


3. Moisturizer (Daytime)/Differin Gel (Nightime)





I don%26#039;t know if you really need both the toner and the peroxide. Be careful not to overdo, as you can dry your skin out too much without improving the acne.

What are the common stressed related skin allergies of Filipinos?

I have a skin disease that when I get stressed, It forms in my hands. They are small, round clumps and watery inside and very itchy too. What is this?|||Basically this is just a form of eczema or dermatitis. An underlying sensitivity or allergy can be the root of the problem. You don%26#039;t say if you are an allergy sufferer or not.





Stress can aggravate any medical condition. Try switching to hypoallergenic soaps and laundry products to see if this helps.

How do you get rid of oily skin without the expense of products?

I can%26#039;t really go to the market and buy products because my family is kind of tight in money.|||All the previous answers are things to try, toner will close your pores after cleansing, witches hazel will dry your skin a bit and close your pores but is pretty hard on the skin and your facial skin may become very sensitive very quickly. There are some really inexpensive facial cleansers at say Walgreen%26#039;s such as Deep Clean by Neutrogena. However, if you have zero money, have teenager skin and you don%26#039;t want acne scars --go this route--use a really mild soap on your face like Dove maybe, just using your clean hands and warm water. Then dab very well with vinegar. It will take the oil off your face and clean and balance your pores. It will sting but really be soft and smooth after. For a facial mask for oily skin do what the old-time fashion models once did--take oatmeal and mix with milk (you can use water but I like milk for the skin). You can use it as a mask right away but I like it to sit overnight in the refrigerator overnight--makes the mix softer. Do not scrub your face with this oatmeal mixture as it is just to be dabbed on the face, let it dry a bit and keep building it up on your face. It will draw the oil off your face. The oatmeal is not round and soft really, so do not scrub your face with this mask. Let it dry and remove with warm water, then vinegar to balance the skin. Once again, if you have any money at all just go study the facial masks at like Walgreens and you%26#039;re looking for the mud type masks for oily skin. The Walgreens products are like 2-3 dollars only. But, the oatmeal mask and vinegar toner are both good any time and should be mixed in anyway, just to remove oils and costs down over the years..|||Drink more water to help clean out toxins that are in your pores and use inexpensive oil blotting sheets through out the day.|||I use clean and clear daily oil strips.


They don%26#039;t smudge your make up, and take the shine off your face.


You can get them at Wal-Mart for like, 4 Dollars|||use lemon and honey as face mask twice a week|||Make sure you are drinking plenty of water and eating enough Vitamin C everyday. These things flush out toxins in your body and are great for your skin! Good luck!|||Just by Toner or Witches Hazel|||The best way? quite honestly, modify your diet. Drink lots of water, and eat veggies and fruits. I did this awhile ago, and my skin cleared up, my face wasn%26#039;t as oily.





btw--don%26#039;t fret about oily skin; even though I%26#039;m a smoker, people tell me I look 1/2 my age. ;) There is a tremendous upside to oily skin.





An astringent can help with the oily skin, and face powder later in the day when you can%26#039;t carry the astringent with you, like at school.|||Go buy a $ 1.50 bottle of rubbing alchol and after your shower use a Cotton ball an apply it on the oily spots|||Ah! Don%26#039;t use straight rubbing alcohol on your skin. You%26#039;ll go from oily to super dry, tight, and irritated. Instead, try buying a bottle of Witch Hazel from your local market or drugstore. This should be in the First Aid section. It%26#039;s all-natural, not as drying as alcohol, yet works wonders on oily skin and breakouts. It even smells pretty darn nice (and it%26#039;s a lot less expensive than those pricey toners).





I hope this helps you!

How do you create the airbrushed looking skin for glamour shots?

I want to shoot a glamour shot but i dont know how to make the skin have that pure smooth look?|||It%26#039;s a Gaussian Blur in Photoshop.





Draw a lasso round the area you want to make smoother.


Then press ctrl+D to feather the edge of the lasso (this depends on the image%26#039;s size and resolution).





Then go to Filter %26gt; Blur %26gt; Gaussian Blur and play around with the amount of blur you apply to that area.|||http://www.sxc.hu/blog/post/924|||Try the free trail at portraitprofessional.com Quick, easy, good results

How do I make really crispy "skin-on" fried chicken without a deep fat fryer?

Almost every recipe I see requires a deep fat fryer. I don%26#039;t want to buy one since I would practically never use it except for fried chicken. I do have an electric skillet that is approximately 1 inch deep and can heat up to 400 degrees. No problem for me to leave the skin on, as it%26#039;s my favorite part (just about - and in moderation!).|||Just use one of your deep kitchen pots! It will do fine, that%26#039;s what I use. It will become a deep fryer!|||Marge-





I have never used a Deep Fryer for my chicken. However, I do use a large Iron Skillet filled about 1/2 way with Canola Oil.





My Granny, tought me the ol%26#039; Okie way. Entire family is from Oklahoma. We just salt the chicken, then mix up more Salt, in some flour with black pepper, then dredge the chicken in that and away we go to the skillet. Just set your heat on the stove to about Med-High and let the oil get good and hot before you place the chicken into the skillet. The Chicken will cool the oil off as you load the skillet, just be sure to not overload the skillet, about 6 to 8 pieces of Chicken per skillet is my rule of thumb.





With the Thighs and Breasts, be sure to chek them with a meat fork after you turn them over for the second time, you want to be sure they are cooking to the bones. When the juice runs clear, they are done. Just be sure you let the stove do the work, and plan on about 30 to 40 minutes cook time.





Good Luck!|||i dont know about skin on but for my kids i do potatoe chip chicken. take boneless chicken breast strips, and dip into egg wash. in a 1 gallon ziplock bag crush chips of your choice into very small pieces. spay a cookie sheet with evoo spray ( healthier than vegetable oil) roll or shake the chicken in the chips and bake until chicken is cooked. wait until chicken slides of easily to flip or you%26#039;ll lose all you chips, i use tongs to flip. serve with sauce to go with chips. for a healthier option use tortilla chips with salsa to dip.|||Just fry it in your skillet with oil half way up on the chicken. Turn it over when the first side is browned. My mom and grandmotehr never used a deep fat fryer, ever and they made fried chicken all the time. I believe Alton Brown did the same on his show GOOD EATS.|||The best way I have found to do this is to go to the local grocery store and find a product called Oven Fry. There are different flavors for chicken and pork I think. Follow directions on the box and enjoy some awesome crispy oven fried chicken.|||Try this...no frying; crispy chicken. Flour and your favorite spices. Mix. Coat chicken well, place skin side down on a baking sheet; and bake @ 400* for about 1/2 hour; turn and bake for another 1/2 hour or so. Spray pan with cooking oil(Pam). Delicious.|||Tekkaman knows how to pan-fry the birds!

How do you get perfect and creamier skin from head to toe?

I am a black teen girl (my skin is not chocolate dark, it is brown) and I want to know how to get your skin flawless and lighter/creamier/purer! I get white heads on my face often, I have dark circles under eyes, I have really small bumps the color of my skin on my face, My skin can either be dry or greasy/oily and I have large pores! Can you help me achieve perfect skin to die for? Should I wear sunscreen even though I am not white(not to be racist)? If so what type of sunscreen! Is there a daily regime I should do! Please help! I%26#039;ve always wanted great skin!|||EVERYONE needs sunscreen! UV rays are harmful to any skin type.


Check out a pore-reducing cleanser or face mask make for your skin type. Once I find a brand I like, I get multiple types so I can use which ever I need for that day.


Drink a lot of water (64-80 oz/day) and you%26#039;ll see results within a few weeks (or less).


If you%26#039;re young, your skin is going to change anyway. Stay away from future scarring by not picking at anything.


Pay attention to what you put near your face: are your pillow cases clean? Do you lean on your palm? Do you talk with your chin on the phone?


For the circles, make sure you get your sleep. Stick to a schedule and get at least 7 hours a night. If you%26#039;re a teen, you need more.


If you don%26#039;t see a difference after all that - and you must stick to it - then ask a dermatologist. I think you%26#039;re gonna look great!|||sunscreen is the most important thing you could do for your skin. and moisturizer. non-drying cleanser. use a clean pillowcase or a clean towel over ur pillow everynight.. use rice papers or those thing blotting tissue to control oil. dont use astringents or anything harsh like that. ur skin may never be perfect and creamy but it can get a lot better, i got skin issues and i really like aveeno products. their gentle and calming to my skin that can be bumpy and irritated. oh yeah and hands off ur face no matter what, get use to it|||I think the best you can do is to find a recomended estetician in your area, and go in for a full facial. She will know a lot about this stuff, and you can talk to her as she cleanses your face. I have large pores too, and the facials help me a lot.


And the UV block still makes sense, whites don%26#039;t have a monopoly on wrinkles and cancer ;)|||wash and exfoliate your skin every single day. wash your face 2-3 times daily. use a scrub such as st.ives that has the little beads in it. this will help to eliminate the whiteheads. wash with a soap such a dove. apply ambi fade cream around your eyes and on any blemishes. use fair and white lotion. this product will helpyour skin get clearer and lighter. apply a product sunscreen daily even in the winter and when the sun isn%26#039;t out. drink plenty of water. ( i am a black female as well and i know exactly what you are talking about, iv%26#039;e also dealt with all of your skincare problems)|||From all of the imperfections you have stated about your skin, I would believe that you need to address each with a different solution. Firstly you might want to visit a dermatologist. He/she will help you find the right creams and treatments to reduce the tougher things like deep %26quot;bumps%26quot; under the skin, which i believe to be ingrown zits. After the more difficult things are addressed you can start with the basic essentials which are: Exfoliating, Facial Scrubs, Toning %26amp; moisturising. For the moisturising you can also have a 2 in 1 sunscreen and moisturiser. From your description I gather you have oily skin so you need to keep this in mind when buying your skin products to find ones that are suitable.


I must add that beauty shines from within. So no matter how much creams you slap on and how many dermatologists you visit, you need to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, drink plenty of water and EXERCISE!





I hope this helps, goodluck|||my recommendation is that you use exfoliating scrub in the shower that really softens your skin and makes it really smooth it scrubs the dead skin cells away so you don%26#039;t have different colour patches of skin. if not see a dermatologist, BTW sunscreen is not for white ppl lol its so that you don%26#039;t get sun burn which leads to cancer any body can get sun burnt but not as quick as others trust me ull look fab !!! b4 you go to bed you should also put some really thick moisturising cream, then wear


woolly socks and clothes that will keep you really warm when you sleep and when you sleep the warmth of your body should really suck in the moisturiser plus sunscreen should always be spf 15+ even better spf 30+ and higher :)

Does the Dermalogica line medibac make your skin sensitive to the sun?

I just started using it about 3 weeks ago. I bought the starter kit and also the skin purifying wipes. It seems my face gets a sunburn after just a couple of minutes in the sun. I am curious about others experiences with it. |||i am Dermalogica skincare user for over 7 years.


Before u buy the starter kit for this medibac, did you get any advice from the beautician? Becoz, i do have experience bought the wrong product and it is totally makes my skin feels awful and sensitive.....

What do you recommend to lighten your skin?

I%26#039;m not talking like Michael Jackson white. I%26#039;m kinda brown but I want to be a lighter shade of brown. Is there anything out there for that.|||Be brown and proud! Brown is beautiful.|||I agree with the previous answer but if you want it, to be happy, then go... i support you. I suggest %26quot;Glutathion%26quot;. It has sooo many advantages. It%26#039;s an antioxidant, and has potentially widespread health benefits. One of the advantages is its whitening benefits. Here in the Philippines, the brand is Vaniderm, another is Metathion. I suggest 500mg of Glutathion. Drink once per day. Alot of filipinos already taken it and did get lighter skin. It cost $30 here, i dont know there. $30 already is a 30-day contumption. You%26#039;ll be amazed with the benefits. Your body will become more healthy, even those with hepatitis took it and now they dont have hepatitis anymore, your skin will be glowing healthy, even the pimples will disappear, in fact, all your health problems will disappear. And your skin will gradually become lighter. And not to a skin like Michael Jackson. Don%26#039;t worry. Nobody here become as white as he is unless they did bleaching chemicals which are harmful to the skin.





Glutathion is already in our bodies and cells in the first place. But supplementing it will make our body more healthy. And skin more bright and glowing.

What are some of the most beneficial Skin Whitening Solutions?

My tan skin color seems uneven at times... Therefore, I am looking to figure out whether skin whitening products are useful at all and if so, what are the most powerful, beneficial skin whitening solutions out there?|||you%26#039;ll find helpful information here -


http://www.skin-whitening-product.com/

What is the best skin care products for oily skin?

I%26#039;m about to go to the store and I want to know what skin care products work best for oily skin.


Around my mouth my skin is very dry, though, so if you know of a good moisturizer that would be great too.|||Ok... I know it sounds weird... but here is my routine...





I went out and bought a cleanser that advertises that it %26quot;fights oil.%26quot; I find that alot of products advertise that they %26quot;won%26#039;t dry you out%26quot; and %26quot;get rid of dead skin.%26quot; But I guess oily skin isn%26#039;t that common, because I need some SERIOUS help. Fortunately, I don%26#039;t get too many breakouts or blemishes, I get so shiny during the day, that I can wipe my fingers across my forehead, and my fingers will be shiny! I%26#039;ve recently been doing something odd though... but it seems to be working,





At night before bed, I just use the cleanser that I bought (I buy a different one every time, to see which one I like - but my favorite so far is Biore%26#039;s %26quot;ICE CLEANSER%26quot; or %26quot;shine control%26quot; - they%26#039;re in green bottles with a pump on the top). I get dry around the mouth and corners of my nose too - I just rub some moisturizer ON THOSE AREAS. Moisturizer tends to make me even more oily, and I have read online many times, that it%26#039;s best to only use a minimal amount, on areas that NEED it. I%26#039;ve been experimenting with an uncommon product lately though. Toothpaste. Just dab it on any blemishes you may have.





BUT in the daytime, like when getting ready for work (just ONCE a day)... I wash my face with toothpaste... I know, I can picture your face. It%26#039;s weird. But I suggest that you try it at least once. Just rub it on, avoiding your eyes, and try to build up a lather. Then, without water, use a small amount of your face soap and wash it off. Rinse. It is the coolest feeling ever. It makes your skin feel GREAT. Don%26#039;t do it too often though, because it can dry you out too much. But seriously, even if you don%26#039;t pick this as best answer TRY IT TRY IT TRY IT. It%26#039;s awesome.





I%26#039;ve had oily skin forever. And nothing helps me. Even things like toners and astringent seem to make it worse, and I dunno why! Lemme know if it works for you too! :)





As for makeup - powder is great to eliminate shine. Also, if when you go into a bathroom, check yourself in a mirror - if you see shine building up, simply press a paper towel up to your face. LOOK AT IT. It absorbs the oil right off of your skin. This works wonders.|||Using natural ingredients for skin care gets good results. Helping your skin without aggravation will allow the skin to stay young and fresh as the years go on. Aloe vera skin care has always been used for centuries http://buyingaloeveraskincare.com discover the truth about aloe vera skin care. Report Abuse
|||I have oily skin too :( it sux but theres this product by Benefit called Dr Feel Good that works really well. It actually almost looks like candle wax LOL but u apply it with a sponge (included when u buy it) its colorless n smells good too. Its a great mattifier n controls oil. I use it in conjunction with Peter Thomas Roth Max Anti-Shine Mattifying Gel for the oilier areas (in my case: nose) and they work wonders. A bit pricier than drugstore brands but in somes cases u get what u pay for!


As 4 moisturizer...Olay!|||Arbonne is a company that has been around since 1980, and all products are completely botanical, COMPLETELY FREE OF ANIMAL TESTING, and free of chemicals. I will send you a free sample if you%26#039;d like.


visit my website:





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From what you%26#039;re telling us - I think that you need the RE9 set. send me an email if you%26#039;d like to order





I%26#039;m running a black friday special - for the first three people who buy an RE9 set, I%26#039;ll give you $50 worth of free product of your choice!





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For the RE9 black friday special, DO NOT ORDER! send me an e-mail. I%26#039;ll need to put the order through for you.


be well, and have a happy thanksgiving!


Ariela


ariela.aharon@yahoo.com|||Hi





You can try this http://www.revitol.com/?aid=752697


it offer a money back gurantee if you are not happy the wife swears by it. hope this helps |||Wash your face with water consistently throughout the day. The over use of soap is unhealthy. Oils protect your skin. But yeah it can build up after a while. Wash Wash Wash|||Witch hazel and its about 99cents a bottle. Good moisturizer neutragena night creme.|||use a salycilic acid productt and astrigint for the oily parts, and i love just plain ole johnsons baby lotion for my face

What is the most successful way to skin a racoon?

I%26#039;m going hunting, it%26#039;s not really my style, but I feel like I should know.|||Racoon skinner 3000|||the easiest way is to cut on the lower side of the tail and and just pull the skin straight off from the tail and then its ready and the skin is ready to|||bite off the head then it will be so scared it%26#039;s skin will fall off|||Aurora, you are a total retard.|||that%26#039;s gross. I don%26#039;t want to see these questions on here anymore. I wish all you hunters would drop off the face of the earth. Go kill innocent, helpless animals on some other planet. Leave God%26#039;s creatures alone. How%26#039;d you like someone to skin your ***?

What are some great skin products to keep my skin clear?

I have natrually clear skin but i would love to keep it clear. anyone know of any good skin washes and lotions?|||Proactiv - too much work for me since I do have clear (but sensitive, combination) skin, but I%26#039;ve seen it work wonders for those who don%26#039;t.





Neutrogena face wash for sensitive skin %26amp; Aveeno products.


Also there%26#039;s this really great mist that I got in a department store in Toronto, but can%26#039;t find in the U.S. Clarins?


Never had an allergic reaction to it and it was great non-oily moisture. Excellent product.


Then a little clearasil for the occasional stress-related z*t|||Skin Care 鈥?The Natural Way


http://www.askaquery.com/question/Skin-C鈥?/a>

How do you get rid of uneven skin tone without spending any money?

I have uneven skin tone and it%26#039;s horrible, and all of my friends have really good skin so I stand out! (not in a good way though) So I really need some answers! Please help me! And I need to go somewhere in like an hour so that%26#039;s why I can%26#039;t spend any money. And I%26#039;m saving up for a new straightener! Please help me!|||put foundation on the parts of you skin tone that is uneven then put powder all over your face thats what i do and it works fine for me

Is it normal for skin to peel after using Godiva skin whitening products?

My skin stings slightly and some of my skin feels oddly smooth/sun burned. Also, some skin is peeling. Is this normal? What should I do?|||it shouldnt do that and stop using that product|||Don%26#039;t use it! It%26#039;s not supposed to happen!


The product is too strong and makes your skin very dry.


Try other products with moisterizer.

Is there are any home remedies for skin allergies for dogs?

My dog itches a lot after she goes outside. her tummy gets red and she itches a lot. I don%26#039;t want to bathe her after every time I take her out. Is there any home remedies to stop the itching? I have heard of giving her baby bendryl but it just makes her sleepy.|||I have heard of using brewers yeast to help with skin irritation in dogs.... putting it in their food... check with the health food store.|||Sometimes it will get so bad that will have to take her to the vet and get her an allergy shot. I have found Vetalog to be the most effective for mine but every dog is different. Some preventative things that I found that work GREAT with my dog is:


Brewers yeast in her food. takes a while to kick in. about 1-2 weeks to take full effect.


Fish Oil tablets (its great for their skin). It takes a bit to take full effect but has a great outcome.


Bathing her with something that has oatmeal in it and rinsing with Cold water


Cortisone. You can rub that on and it helps with itching. You can get it in a spray, cream, whatever. This is more for immediate relief|||I will tell you this, My dog Taffy was suffering from skin allegies. I checked all over for a way not to spend money


to clear her up. I could not find one solution. So I ended up


taking her to the vets where it cost me money. My best bet


take your dog to the vets. Thats the best thing to do.|||wash her tummy with plain cool water:no shampoo.


Benadryl will help:read the instructions, it is by weight.If your dog is a large breed, it may need 2 tabs.Side effect is sleepiness, that%26#039;s true.It works for me every time, when i get insect bites!|||I rubbed wet oatmeal on my itchy dog once it seemed to help.

What are the household remedies for clear skin?

How to erase marks and pits caused by acne on the skin? I am looking for herbal and easy to use tips.|||Witch Hazel, is the best thing out there and it%26#039;s inexpensive|||Use gentle cleansers, but the best thing to do is to drink WATER WATER WATER, i swear it works, but give it 1 - 2 weeks of nonstop drinking|||Rose water feels good and smells good.

How would a brunette look with blue skin and black contact lens on?

I think a brunette with blue skin and black contact lens in would look fansastic.You can use blue body paint.I think the black contact lenses are expencive but there worth it.You would look great at a holloween party.|||I work for the government honey, and I need you to hand over E.T... oops I mean%26#039;t your %26quot;girlfriend%26quot; over to us!


***gets out taser***|||i think you are seeking an alien not a girl..





and what%26#039;s the difference it will make if she is brunette or blond as long as you gonna paint her blue, and get a black contact lenses??|||The government is here...RUNNN E.T RUUUUUN|||See your avatar.|||i%26#039;m not into gettin jiggy (is it still cool to say jiggy lmao) with blue chicks but hey man whatever floats ur boat right ?


it would be cool for a halloween party tho|||you mean like in your avatar? lol|||ye i agree...|||ha...like your pic(avatar) right?..your wierd..X.x|||would b a good halloween costume!!!





/\/\CR to the end!!!!!!

How do you get rid of dry skin on the face?

Its wintertime and my face is like the desert, and flaking beyond belief. I cant make it go away with normal lotion (plus that really breaks mo out in the end) and soap and water makes it dryer.





Can someone give me some hints, tips, or tricks?|||The lotion Moisturel is amazing!


I use it because my acne medication makes my skin dry and flake. It%26#039;s non comedogenic so it doesn%26#039;t make you break out or give you oily skin. It%26#039;s the best I%26#039;ve been using it for 5 years. You can buy it at drug stores over the counter!|||Use topical Vitamin E or lotions containing Vitamin E.





The following are other vitamins that can help prevent or heal dry skin when taken orally or used topically.





Research has shown that using vitamin A as a topical skin treatment also helps decrease signs of dryness and aging.





Vitamin B and Vitamin C. Vitamin C is necessary to produce collagen which helps new tissue develop and strengthens the blood vessels, both of which help your skin maintain proper circulation and moisture.





Vitamin E has been shown to eliminate both dryness and itching skin.





For detailed discussion, visit: The Most Effective Vitamin For Dry Skin


http://womans-health.net/vitamin-for-dry鈥?/a>|||Hello Shelby, with no avatar and Shelby being a uni-sex name, I will answer it as if you are a male. I used to get dry skin after shaving, next mostly, and I started using Gillette Sensitive Skin After Shave Lotion. Little clear bottle, with white After Shave Moisurizing Lotion inside. Since I started this, no problems.





If you are a female, please disregard.|||Yep, pick a moisturizer. If lotions have no worked for you, try a cream. Like nivea or cetaphil, use very little, that stuff goes a long way, but should feel pretty normal and not icky.





It will take your skin to cope, drinking water would help the process.





As for bathing, switch to a moisturizing soap bar. I use a Dove brand. Though if you get an allergic reaction don%26#039;t worry just change soaps.





If all else fails, and you ichy or freaking out, go see a dermatologist. After all they are our personal skin doctors.








Oh yes, one more thing if you are flaky, I%26#039;d recommend you use some kind of exfoliate. To remove many of those dead flakes.|||Well if you use lotion that has a lot of oil in it then your skin is going to have a lot of oil in it leading to a breakout. and if you buy some acne products and follow their instructions then it will go away. And another thing, don%26#039;t stress alot, that can be another reason why you get acne|||I have the same problem including the redness. I use Eucerin products on my skin. No perfumes, dyes, etc. They make a facial lotion that is good. I use their cleanser also. Soap is drying. Whatever you use, make sure it is free of all the additives. My dermatologist recommends Eucerin.|||Yogurt-honey combination helps dry skin. Make an egg pack with a yolk, a teaspoon of honey, a tablespoon of milk powder. This is beneficial to dry skin types. There are many helpful tips to cure dry skin at http://useinfo-dryskin.blogspot.com/|||i use this yellow clinique stuff. i put it on at night and in the mornig








its called clinique dramatically different moisterizing lotion|||Try oil of olay night and day cream. I am 34 and use it all the time, it helps alot without it being oily and cause breakouts.|||Use a face wash with exfoliate to get rid of the skin and then put dry skin face lotion on it!|||try oil-free moisturizer|||creams hun, vaseline intensive care or just vaseline. it works wonders, its what i use as i hav the same problem|||moisturize|||lotion the soft kind like from avon|||you have to drink more water -- and no soda. Soda makes your skin dry too!

Why are some Black people lighter in skin tone than others?

Talking about non mixed with other races where their ancestors from other parts in Africa where skin tone is lighter?|||Um...This is an obvious question.





Black people come in all shades and colors, just like Hispanics. People always assume it has something to do with being mixed, but thats not always the case. Two dark skin black parents can have a fair-skinned child. Why? Because of our diverse genetics. We have ancestors have different colors and races that can be traced back for ages. And alot of slave women were raped by white slave masters back in the old days in America, so that is also probably one of the reasons.|||There is genetic variation among humans in all characteristics, including skin tone. As people moved north from Africa to places where they got less sunlight, their skins got lighter so they could absorb more sunlight for making vitamin D, which is essential for health. People near the sunny equator got plenty of sun, so they could continue to prosper with darker skin and still get enough vitamin D. In this sense, dark skin is the default for humans, and lighter skin an adaptation.|||Primarily due to the mixing of races. You can look at the black slaves that were at one time in America nd the slaves that are in Africa and see how dark they are, how tight their hair is etc...now look at the blacks in America they don%26#039;t look the same. That was due to a lot of rapes during slavery times, and despite what one wants to believe the majority of rapes were done by the black man to the white woman. And a lot of male slave owners had black woman as mistresses.|||well there are places where africans skin are lighther but the reason that there are lighter colors of black skin is because at some point races were mixed. just because both parents are products of black parents doesnt mean that somewhere down the like of genes their wasnt a white ancestor. during slavery alot of black slaves got pregnant by their white owners. and once the lighter skin tone was established, it moved down generations. genetics is random like that. there are like 32 different shades of black skin, and 7 of white skin. our genetics made it that way and mixture of racial profiles.|||Africans are genetically very diverse, much more so than Europeans. Europeans have a variety of skin tones, so do Africans. Africans derive from very ancient ethnic groups and/or very new ones. Some African groups are 200,000 years old, some are less than 10,000, and everywhere in between.





As an example, people from Sudan are often very dark skinned, people from the %26#039;bushmen%26#039; ethnic group tend to be much lighter.|||common would be skin bleaching, more women are lighter than men somewhat because of this, which is really really sad and pathetic. another reason is genes, im light skinned because i have white ancestors blah blah blah, and many black people are also the same. another reason is the sun :)|||Why do some white people have blue eyes, brown eyes and some grey and some black? Its alleles.|||Less pigmentation.|||GENES. %26amp; THEY STAY OUT OF THE SUN

What is this small lump on my skin right where my left kidney is?

It appeared a few days ago. It%26#039;s about the size of a pea.





It kinda hurts. I tried to queeze it but nothing comes out. And it hurts even more when I squeeze it and it also feels very tough underneath.|||Go see a doctor now....|||Well, stop squeezing it if it hurts, then go to a doctor. It%26#039;s probably just a calcium deposit under your skin or something.

What does it mean if the redish skin around the nipples is really big?

Ok, so my nipples are there, and you know the reddish/pinkish skin around them, its really big. Like about 1 inch and a half all around. Is that bad, do guys like it? Help, post or instant message me on %26quot;foxychickgirl1%26quot;. For aim . HELP!|||The area you are describing is known as Areola, it is pinkish in colour %26amp; there no fixed diameter of area defined for it /it varies from individual to indivdual, not to bother much about it. Anormal phenonmenon.|||its normal sweetie and many ladys are the same,and men dont care either way,so long as they can play with them they are soooooo happy dont worry ok,|||Theres nothing wrong with you. Where on earth do you compare you areolas with others? Is there a web site for that, or do you just have too much free time in the girls locker room?





Every body is different. Guys dont give a crap about anything except a warm body with some kind of curve.|||Its just the way God made you. We are all different in some ways.|||You need to fart. Holding in your gas will affect your nipples like that.|||If you mean the areolas, they come in all sizes. If you have large areolas, some guys will like it and some guys won%26#039;t. However, there is nothing wrong with it. I have always been so happy for any opportunity to see a woman%26#039;s areolas that I would never say an unkind thing. I can%26#039;t say whether that makes me enlightened or just shockingly horny. LOL|||It%26#039;s called the areola. Mine are big too. Guys seem to like it.|||could be friction burns off ur bra

When you become an adult does your skin get clear and nice?

After you are finished purberty and teenager stuff will your skin clear up and be nice. No more acne, or oily skin, and all that?|||Unless you%26#039;ve had severe acne, your skin will clear up quite a bit, but you should continue to take good care of it if you want your skin to stay nice. Drink lots of water, don%26#039;t smoke, use sun blocker, keep it clean, and use a good moisturizer unless you have very oily skin.|||For most people yes, for me no.|||Not necessarily. I%26#039;ve had acne since I was in the 4th grade and now I am 18 and I still have it. Acne is produced mainly by hormones, but it has other factors too. So, when you%26#039;re an adult, even though your hormones aren%26#039;t as imbalanced as they used to be, other factors such as diet, hygeine, and stress may affect you.|||not for me. I am 37 and stil have acne and oily skin.|||u still should take care of ur skin after ur teenage years. U could still get pimples into adulthood as well. Dont eat too much fried food|||Mine didn%26#039;t clear up until after I have my first child at 30 years old! It is different for everyone.|||As a lot of people have already said, everyone is different. In my case, I had zits when I was a teenager and then gradually, my skin problems cleared up. So I had relatively nice skin in college and early adulthood. Then I got pregnant and BOOM--zits again! I had my children but now I have to deal with sun damage and starting of wrinkles by my eyes. You can%26#039;t win.|||you%26#039;ll get less breakouts when you reach your 20s but it doesn%26#039;t mean that you won%26#039;t get pimples anymore. stick to a good skin care regime.|||well, if you have severe acne and you pick at it then it will leave scars, but sometimes as an adult you get acne, too. But the acne is more based on what you eat and what brand of soap and makeup you use on your skin. So is the oily skin. Sometimes the oily skin never goes away, because it%26#039;s all genetics. But it usually (more than usually) you%26#039;ll be rid of the nasty stuff.|||No, it depends on you family genes. I%26#039;ve known people to have acne at the age of 50. If your a teenager your just gonna have to wait and see.|||It Depends On How Well You Treat Your Skin, But It Shoul Clear Up =)|||hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha… *inhale* hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha… roflmao! * still chuckling *





I think Drew Carey said it best, the older I get the further south my zits migrate. (or something like that).





You get pimples in very strange places when you get older, my sister gets them on her back and between her boobs and in other places too. She showers daily and still has a problem with them. She%26#039;s 30.





I use liquid salicylic acid soap on my entire body, except the %26#039;sensitive%26#039; areas, and I have since I was young. I don%26#039;t seem to have as bad a problem as she does.





Not saying this is what you should do, just relaying what I do personally. The salicylic acid soap can dry you out so if you go that route get a good moisturizer.|||YEA





BUT EVERY ONE IS LIKE DIFFERENT SO UM LIKE YEA|||in general it is reduced|||Not necessarily. I am almost 40 and I still deal with combination skin. I use ProActive to keep it under control. It works well for me. My mother and sister stopped having break outs after menopaus, so I am expecting the same for myself. Not there yet though.





It is different for everyone.|||As long as during puberty, you use a proper acne wash, and toner, then you should be fine, but it%26#039;s not like you don%26#039;t have to wash your face, and you will get a few zits once and a while.|||Not totally, you will still experience the odd blemish, but not nearly as many as when you were a teen.|||Nice thought, but no. That does not happen. I%26#039;m 34 and still fighting acne, but it%26#039;s not as bad now as it used to be. I have an uncle in his 60s and he still gets them from time to time.|||No.


The sad reality is that you don%26#039;t get a grace period between facial blemishes and wrinkles. They overlap!|||well usually after you hit 17 and sometimes 18 or 19 the oils in your body slow down and it becomes harder for your skin to produce pimples. there is still a chance you can get acne though but just not as much|||With some people yes and with some people no

How can I make my skin smooth without chemicals or doctor related stuff?

My face and legs are not smooth but I want them to be and im almost broke so please something that isn%26#039;t pricey.|||For your body i would buy an exfoliating scrub.. or maybe just a shower scrub which you can purchase from the body shop. It gets rid of dead skin cells which lay on the top layer of skin and make it rough. using a scrub would get rid of that and make it smooth. And for your face use something a little finer, a face scrub. I use Derma E%26#039;s microdermabrasion scrub and it is AMAZING. the best i have ever used and i%26#039;ve used alot of exfoliaters, its a little expensive.. like 40 dollars canadian but trust me it works|||I love the Lluvia all natural from the rainforest crystal exfoliator.


I%26#039;ve never had many good things to say about cosmetics and skin care products, because if you want to be honest about it, probably 98 percent of the skin care products on the market are complete garbage. They do nothing whatsoever to beautify your skin, and, in fact, most of them actually harm your health, because they contain artificial fragrances composed of cancer-causing chemicals. When you put this stuff on your skin, it gets absorbed into your bloodstream and causes liver damage, or even DNA damage. It is a direct promoter of cancer. In fact, according to federal law, nearly all bottles of perfume, deodorant, lotion, shampoo and skin care products are illegally labeled, because they contain cancer-causing ingredients, and yet they have no warnings on the labels whatsoever to alert consumers about those ingredients.





But now there%26#039;s a new skincare product line from the Amazon Herb Company that is actually healthy. It actually contains only helpful ingredients. None of those harmful ingredients found in most other skin care and cosmetic products are found in this line. The line is called Lluvia, and it%26#039;s the first line of personal care products that I have been willing to stand up and talk about as being healthy. These products contain potent rain forest botanicals, but more importantly, they have no artificial fragrance, no fillers and no sodium laureth sulfate. They are not made with things like transmission fluid and brake fluid, which are the chemicals found in most other cosmetic products. This is an exceptional product line.


My strategy is to create healthy skin from the inside, through outstanding nutrition. I do this by eating raw foods and drinking raw food juices. If you ever want to see a bunch of people with a really vibrant, healthy glow in their skin, just go to a raw food group. Those who have been eating raw foods the longest will probably have the best skin.


But most of the world isn%26#039;t going to convert to raw foods, so most people need external nutrition for their skin, and in that case, I think this Lluvia product line is the very best I%26#039;ve found yet. If you%26#039;re going to put something on your skin, let it be this.


Lluvia has all the products you might expect in a skin care line: Cleanser, moisturizer, a deep penetrating oil that gives healthy oils to your skin tissues and a nice spray to spritz your face. In addition to these products, they have a camu C serum, which is loaded with camu fruit. As you may know, camu is very high in antioxidants and contains an extremely high level of vitamin C. If you put this serum on your skin, there%26#039;s no question about it: These nutrients will be absorbed into the skin and provide external nutritional.





Check it out at http://medicine.amazonherb.net

How can I make my skin whiter and retain the paleness?

I have normal skin, but I have pink cheeks and freckles. I%26#039;d really like to have perfectly white skin with no colour. Any particular recommendations?|||here%26#039;s what i did to maintain my fair color -





-use safe (no hydroquinone, mercury or steroids) and potent (unlike most commercial products the show little or no results) skin lightening whitening products.


- use a high spf 50 or better sunscreen to protect and prevent further darkening.. sunscreen is a must whether you%26#039;re in a skin lightening regimen or not.. sun damage does not spare anyone..


- take vit. C 500mg daily to supplement skin suppleness and lightening.





if you follow the above, you%26#039;ll get the most effective results.. i%26#039;ve done it.





here%26#039;s where you can find safe and potent skin lighteners -|||nothing you can do, other than use Michael Jackson white face makeup or stay out of the sun - that would make your freckles stand out more|||Stay out of the sun. There is nothing you can do about your freckles.

How can I make my skin look fuller, thicker and healthier?

I have thin skin and wondering how to make it look plumper and healthier naturally. Do any collagen creams work well or is it mainly diet that is required? What kind of foods will help improve the quality of my skin?|||Drinking lots and lots of water. According to canada%26#039;s health guide, you should drink atleast 8 large glasses of water a day! Get hydrated and stay hydrated!|||It might be diet, its hard to tell without knowing what you eat right now

How can you make your skin smoother and firmer?

I%26#039;ve lost a pretty decent amount of weight over the course of a pretty decent period of time ... the only problem is, I have all of these old stretchmarks (the white ones) and my skin%26#039;s not very smooth .... it doesn%26#039;t have the springy element that makes it stay back in place and whatnot. Any suggestions/remedies?|||Drink lots of water and do facial exercises. There are lots of books printed about facial exercises. It would be too complicated to explain here.|||tRY APPLYING OIL BEFORE A BATH. DO NOT USE SOAP.|||OH I%26#039;m sooooo glad you asked that because I just bought these mary kay products for about 60 bucks. It is a 3 n 1 cleanser,then a timewise cream to make your wrinkle frowns go away and firm the skin then both a day and nite time cream to put on to protect you during the day and rejuvenate you at nite.It%26#039;s great!!!! The whole package is called the miracle set|||collagen, anything w/ collagen will firm ie lotions, cremes, etc

How can I make my skin return to its natural color?

I recently went to the pool and my arms got really dark. How can I make them return to their natural skin color?|||just going to have to wait until your tan fades, use sun block and stay out of the sun|||Use buttermilk, it worked for the southern belles, or so they


say. Be sure to wash it off tho, or people may shun you.|||ask Michael Jackson...|||stay out of the sun or buy a 50 spf sunblock|||stay out of the sun, and then use sunscreen in the future|||Time. that%26#039;s the only way to do it. Or go to home depot and pick out the shade you are looking for, and I%26#039;m sure you can pay a homeless person to coat you down with paint for a pretty fair deal.|||time will fade it.|||stay out of the sun|||they will fade eventually|||use that stuff that michael jackson uses|||they sell skin lightener kinda like skin bleach at drug stores...but in the future use a good sunblock if you dont want it to happen again. Me personally I love a good tan

How can I make my skin lighter with out using any bleaching product?

I live in a hot climate 32%26#039; c and I have been avoiding the sun. I have a redish yellowish skin and I want it to be lighter how?|||what is your natural colour? you cannot get lighter than your natural colour but if you are tanned and you want to get lighter then im afraid the only thing you can do is stay away from the sun. creams etc dont actually work.

What is a good everyday skin care product to use?

I don%26#039;t want to use like 10 differrent products on my face. I just want to use one product for my skin that I can use everyday. My skin is normal with rarely any breakouts. Thanks in advance.|||Definitely Neutrogena. Their products are hypo-allergenic, oil-free, non-comedogenic and very gentle on your skin. They are lightweight and work great. A good skin routine is cleansing, toning and moisturizing (and maybe exfoliating once a week). If your trying to simplify, using a cleanser would be good but I would still use a moisturizer (with spf 15). You can go to neutrogena.com to view all their products. The have several facial cleansers (glycerin bars, Fresh Foaming Cleanser remove makeup (even waterproof), Deep Cleanser that also exfoliates and Extra Gentle Cleanser that adds moisture back into your skin).|||I use Neutrogena soap, and have done so for probably 40 years. When I need to use something to scrub with a bit, I also like Olay%26#039;s facial scrubs - very nice and handy for traveling, too. I%26#039;m 52 years old, and am regularly mistaken for being in my mid-30s, so I think I must be doing SOMETHING right ;-)|||um it%26#039;s designed for a little more oily skin but apricot scrub works great for me.|||Use a gentle daily cleanser both morning and night. Since you have normal skin, try a nice oil cleanser that will remove your makeup thoroughly. Try Shu Uemura cleansing oil:





http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/Products/Pr鈥?/a>





Then use a light, water-based SPF 25 as your facial moisturizer directly after cleansing. This one by Kiehl%26#039;s is my absolute favorite:





http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/ultra鈥?/a>





Those two products are all you need, unless you want to use a little eye cream for undereye circles.|||St. Ives Apricot Scrub and acial mousturizer i use it before i go to bed and when i wake up and i barely ever have Zits|||Neutrogena face wash|||Dr. Haushka is good

What is the remedy for skin irritation caused by a spider web ?

Please suggest some remedies for skin irritation caused by a spider web. It happened so that while walking, the face accidentially got wrapped up in a spider web .__. and now it has caused boils outside the face and rashes inside the mouth.





I would like to know more about this and some remedies.|||Spiders typically bite in self-defense鈥pider bites typically form a blister or pustule on top of the bite within 1-2 days.





Bite Rx is a hand-crafted high potency bug %26amp; spider bite remedy formulated to reduce pain, swelling, itch, and risk of infection.|||This would be a unique case, as there are no known elements


in spider silk that may cause any form of dermatitis.


There likely is another source for these symptoms, and the


contact with the web is merely coincidental.


A dermatologist may be able to confirm this.|||i think that the person needs to go to a doctor. Or at least have a pharmacist look at it. Spider bites can be serious. Not sure what variety of spider bite it is. I know someone who was bitten by spider and had to have surgery to cut the infection out. She had waited so long to get help, several months. If it does not improve , I would urge the person to get medical opinion. Good Luck.

How do I make my skin look flawless without it looking caked on?

Im blonde and tan and have TONS of freckles, I have always gotten complements on my freckles because they%26#039;re arranged in a nice way or something (i dont know ) and when ever I put on make up they either stand out too much or I have caked on make-up. I don%26#039;t know what to do.... If you have any suggestions please let me know Thank you.|||-You should try mineral make-up. I use Bare Minerals which lasts all day and looks natural. The beginner%26#039;s kit is $60 at Sephora, but it%26#039;s totally worth it. Also, it%26#039;s cruelty free.





-Do not use liquid foundation because it does not look natural and it%26#039;s worse for your skin. If you want something that looks more natural, then use a tinted moisturizer with SPF 30.





-If your make-up starts to shine, use some blotting paper rather than reapplying powder, which can often start to look to heavy.





-Never test foundation on your hand. It%26#039;s always a different color from your face. Instead, apply it to your jawline.





Here is some more info:


http://www.carmindy.com/tips/index.php?i鈥?/a>





I hope this helps. :D|||http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jh鈥?/a>





Tinted moisturizer, loose powder, and concealer wherever you need it will make your skin look even but not caked in makeup or hide your freckles





good luck :-)|||You should use very light mineral foundation, and a mineralize skin finish. Nothing liquid, or matte !|||try mineral makeup. it really dose brush away your flaws and i can say that as someone who actually uses it.|||Bare minerals!!!|||try mineral makeup it doesnt make it looked caked on like liquid foundation

What can I use for skin discloration before applying my makeup on?

I have some skin discoloration where acne used to be. Before I apply my makeup, what product can I use to even out my skin?|||You should apply foundation (e.g. BareMinerals foundation) all over your face and neck, make sure the color matches your skin. Then apply concealer to your eye circles and other trouble spots, and blend well.





There are many places where you could receive help choosing the best foundation and concealer for you including Macy%26#039;s, Bare Escentuals, Ulta, Sephora, etc.





Or





you could get rid of your blemishes and not worry so much about hiding them. Your blemishes aka Hyperpigmentation can be treated with products containing hyrdoquinone (2 to 6%) (which inhibits the production of skin pigment) and will take from 3 months to a year, perhaps even more to fade the blemishes away completely.





The products are usually known as bleaching, fading, or skin lightening creams and they can be bought over the counter or with a prescription, depends on the strength.





You would have to apply it to the spots at least once a day, and always apply a strong SPF sunscreen during the day to ensure that the spots don%26#039;t get darker. Avoid applying the fading cream to the other skin because you don%26#039;t want those parts to get lighter.





Of course you have to make sure to keep using it everyday until the scars are gone or otherwise they will just come back, so patience pays a lot. But as according to the directions, if you don%26#039;t see any results in 3 to 4 months, discontinue. I have been using it on scars for 2 months and I see results.





Some brands are Esoterica and Porcelana (both 2% hydroquinone), they can be found in drug stores. The price range is from 5-12 dollars. I get mine from Wal-mart, so much cheaper. There are stronger products like Dermesse which is 4 percent and has a better formula but can cost you up to 60 bucks and can be found at skin laser centers. And then prescription creams are even more expensive, about $100, but they contain other ingredients like Retin A to help in the process, so it%26#039;s probably worth it.





Another solution is microdermabarasion + chemical peel. Very expensive, may take up to six treatments (6 months), you have to make sure you go to a qualified profession. Perhaps your dermatalogy office provides these services, you might want to check.|||Definitely try Bare Minerals. It covers up skin discolorations very well.|||Maybelle with H2O in it works well for me. I still have acne, and alot of redness in my skin. It hides all of my redness, and I feel alot less anal about my acne with it.|||MAC cosmetics has this green concealer that works wonders.


I love using that when I have a bad break out.|||A dry concealer that will stay put.|||Concealer. Or you can use a fuller coverage foundation just on the spots that you want to cover. Think stick or cream-to-powder foundations.





My personal preference is to put foundation on first and then cover spots second. That way, I don%26#039;t smudge off the concealer while blending in my foundation.|||Try Almay%26#039;s 16 Hour Stay Liquid Concealer. You apply it with a sponge wand and it works great.





If you need some heavy-duty coverage tho, try dermablend cosmetics (can be found at Macy%26#039;s or Ulta), it is a little pricey but well worth the cost.|||If it%26#039;s reddish discoloration, use a greenish concealer.


If it%26#039;s bluish/dark discoloration, use a yellowish concealer.


I use a powder one from LAminerals.com


For a powder, it%26#039;s really creamy, and stays put all day. I follow that with an oil control powder, then mineral foundation.


Works for me!|||i suggest you see Dra. Vicki Belo and associates. i promised you a 101% satisfaction and your blemishes or skin discoloration will forever fade and you will no need of any coverup %26quot;forever%26quot;

How do you keep your skin clear?

I%26#039;ve used ProActive and a bunch of other stuff. Do you have any tips?|||I have a routine I follow, that%26#039;s cleanser/toner/moisterizer, and I got lucky, becuase my skin is pretty clear in the first place.|||i use pro activ its a good product u just have to use it EVERYDAY!!! u cant miss one day and ur skin will stay awesome people sumtimes ask me if im wearing foundation but i dont. =)|||Inorder to keep your skin clear. Make sure that you always wash off your makeup, and also dont touch your face alot. I do put on a light mostuizor also.|||I am 62yrs. old and have never had a pimple or a blemish. When I was a teenager I washed my face with Noxzema. After that I just kept it soap and water clean and used a good moisturizer. ( stayed out of the sun ) I started using foundation in my mid 40s. I mix it with moisturizer, then apply. You need to keep your pores open for as many years as possible.|||i tried proactiv and it dosnt work tryclean %26amp; clear acne cleanser (to wash ur face) then clean %26amp; clear acne control moisturizer (the medicine that gets rid of the pipmples and bumps) and lastclean %26amp; clear fast cleaning spot treatment (use this only when a pipmle is realy red or realy big and it takes it out in one day) i bout al these in wal mart and came in a box with al three of them but i think they sell them seperatly to|||no junk food.........wash with cleanser day and night...... GOod LUck :)

How do you make your skin lighter naturally?

I want to have lighter skin, but naturally, oh, and I want to lose weight too, about ten pounds.|||stay away from the sun and diet|||stay out of the light for a couple days. like when the inians were at|||GOOGLE: %26quot;white and delightsome%26quot;|||If you dont get any sunlight you wil be pale. But then no vitamin D either. I would rather see the sun. People have to like me for what I am..If they dont then who needs them|||i appreciate your candor, see a dermatologist.|||http://ngupta.qbeautyzone.com/|||use lemon juice on skin|||get some michael jackson surgery|||put yougurt on your face





and for losing weight eat healthy and reduce fat and excercise a lot that simple





again yougurt works i dont know how and also stay out of the sun|||drink a lot of green tea. Its amazing for your skin and it will help you lose weight by boosting metabolism. Its also really good for you and prevents cancer.|||It appears as if you have low self esteem. If you are losing 10lbs for health reasons, then ask your doctor about referring you to a nutritionist. As far as lightening your skin, be proud of what you were given. People will think you%26#039;re beautiful only if YOU think you are beautiful.





Also remember that the more melanin you have in your skin, the better protection it offers you against the sun and thus skin cancer!





BE PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE!|||clarins bright plus line, which uses natural ingredients. Try the south beach diet... I lost all the baby weight (60 pounds) and it is so easy!|||staying in shade as much as possible ... usually cold weather place would help ... such a Alaska ... north pole would be the best option to attain it in lesser time ... diet too helps ... eat more of dry fruits !

What are the best balms or salves for cracked skin on knuckles or any other really dry skin?

I would prefer something that absorbs quickly and isn%26#039;t really greasy, but I don%26#039;t want a lotion. Lotions don%26#039;t do a thing for me and I think it%26#039;s because of the high water content.|||Try Burt%26#039;s Bees. Everything they make is awesome. Dr. Frank%26#039;s crack cream is also great. I know someone who once used udder balm that dairy farmers use on cows. Don%26#039;t laugh, it really worked for her. Good luck.|||I have found the best to be Neutrogenas Norwegian formula,it always gets the skin soft with just a small amount of cream|||Burt%26#039;s Bees Wax is a line that works well. I%26#039;ve only used the really thick stuff for my feet and it does leave the skin greasy but that is the point of the foot salve. If you have just normal dry/winter skin - Vasoline Intensive Care is as good as any.|||what can help you is to keep skin moisturized all day is an all natural skin care moisturizer. this can help you make skin soft and supple all day, it proven to be safe and effective for all skin types.





you can also help keep skin look young, healthy, and clean by having a healthy lifestyle. eat a balanced diet, have enough rest and sleep, drink adequate amount of water, get enough exercise and relaxation. know how to beat stress through knowing some stress reduction program.





it is a good move that you will avoid unhealthy habits like smoking and alcohol drinking for it can dry the skin. for more tips on how to beat dry skin visit http://www.skinsosilky.com|||believe it or not, Preparation H works wonders, almost as soon as you put it on.





I had a terrible sun burn once, that left my chest and decolette area cracked and painful every time I moved my arms.





99% aloe vera lotions had no effect.





Preparation H was recommended to me. I tried it, and within three days it was healed. I%26#039;m not sure if it is the witch hazel in it, or the the combination, but it is effective.





Happy healing.|||Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream. It%26#039;s about as thick as petroleum jelly and looks like it, too. It is unfrangranced and you need to wait a minute or it to all soak in. Once it does soak in, your hands are soft and completely ungreasy. But it works VERY well and a little goes a long way.





I have tried EVERYTHING and nothing works as well as this stuff on super dry, cracking or flaky hands.|||try %26quot;corn huskers%26quot; or %26quot;Bag balm%26quot; Silicone Glove from Avon works good too. a tip put it on a night and wear some cotton gloves to bed so it%26#039;ll soak in. I feel your pain mine crack down to the quick OUCH!!!!

How do you remove a skin tag from your genital area?

I have 2 skin tags growing on the shaft of my penis. Does anyone know of any home remedies to get rid of them. Insurance does not cover skin tag removal. It is considered unneeded cosmetic surgery.|||yes, but it will be painful in your area. I would suggest before you try this to get drunk to numb the pain. Get some fishing string and wrap around it and pull both sides and it will cut it off. Then clean with rubbing alcohol and cover up.|||I agree with the girl saying DONT do it youself- and definitely don%26#039;t try and get drunk first! You could end up chopping off alot more than you want chopping with such poor hand-eye coordination!





I have no experience of removing skin tags, there are few I would like removed but also as she said over here in the UK the NHS would do it free. I%26#039;m sure if you appealed to your insurance company saying it is causing you alot of psychological stress and harm then they would ease up, especially on WHERE the skin tag is.|||I suggest you DO NOT try removing them yourself - eek your making me flinch just thinking about it. I have a friend who keeps getting these skin tags under her arms, and she literally cuts them off - and Jesus do they bled. So I can just imagine you chopping of yours there - again I flinch with the pain from it and its not even me.





Over here in the UK you could get them removed for free on our National Health System (NHS), because it would be regarded to be something were it to cause you mental stress, that would need to be done for you own mental well being. I sense your from the USA, so I can%26#039;t recommend anything other than private consultation, which of course would cost a fortune.





Ask yourself if these tags are in a place that would be noticeable to your girlfriend, they probably are not, but please please don%26#039;t go cut them off yourself. There really is no product that will remove them, its not like a wart. Even so were it a wart on that part of your body, I would certainly not use a wart remover - most delicate part of your body is that.





Would your doctor not send a letter to the Insurance Company stating that although its a cosmetic thing that needs to be done, it is mentally upsetting your love life. Worth a try.





Good Luck and I wish you all the very best.|||ok this might hurt no its going to hut i had one on my neck and one under my arm all i did was twist it back and forth till it started hurting i did it for a coulple of days till it bled then i let it turn black then i just puled them off with no hurt and no mark but i remind u it was not on my penis and they were about the size of a metal BB take the pain or not hope this helps|||Honestly most doctors just cut them off with scissors. I have two friends that both had skin tags and the doctor just snipped them with scissors. One of my friends said that it bled and hurt but was okay within a few minutes. The other had no pain or bleeding.|||Yes, I agree with the others. I have cut them off and it only hurts for a second but yes they do bleed for a little while but it does stop. Mine haven%26#039;t grown back.|||get some string tie i around the tag skin tight and it will fall of in a few does (i had the same thing)|||use a razor and run it over the skin tag just like shaving your doodle. It will be gone and it wont hurt much (:|||no those are your balls!

How do you make your skin soft and glowing without buying somthing stupid and expensive?

I need help to find somthing with out all the bad chemicals and is very good for sensitive skin!|||make sure that you exfoliate, the skin absorbs better when you do this.. i like to use Aveeno , they are the best on the market for dry or sensitive skin. Also, buy some baby oil and mix it with the lotion, then rub it on your looks for a sexier and glowing look.





|||I think salt can do the trick. If you notice people who tend to go to the bach a lot have a beautiful %26quot;Golden Glow%26quot; to their skin, go to the spa or do buy spa salt and do it in your tub. I bet it%26#039;ll work! ;%26gt;)|||use oats as a exfoliating scrub (be very gentle), try plain natural Yoghurt for a mask(20-30mins) and a face moisturizer ideal for sensitive skin from shops|||bareminerals. it isnt stupid.|||I use Vaseline! It doesn%26#039;t break out your skin and it leaves it super soft!

What is the piece of skin called that is attached to the gums under your top lip?

My son just sliced his tonight and it is now not attached to the gums anymore. Will this cause speech problems or is it a useless piece of skin?|||Upper labial frenum..





There%26#039;s also a lower labial frenum that is attached to your lower lip, and the lingual frenum that%26#039;s located under your tongue... just FYI.





:)|||That%26#039;s called a labial frenum. It will grow back.

How do I keep the skin from peeling under my finger nails?

Its been a life long problem, and it hurts to peel that skin off.|||Use cuticle oil whenever you can. I know you%26#039;re a guy so carrying around a little bottle isn%26#039;t practical, but they have pens with brushes so when you twist the bottom, you can just swipe the oil on. Keep it in your pocket, and most likely people won%26#039;t notice what it is. Then at night, use a moisturizing hand cream, and you should be okay.





http://usa.loccitane.com/product/product鈥?/a>





http://usa.loccitane.com/product/product鈥?/a>|||you have to keep your finger nails short and soak in oil every day=it is a fungus that you have and that%26#039;s the only way to heal it


had to do it myself

How do you make snake skin lighter?

I am getting a real snake skin tie and i want it to match my shoes. It is just a little darker. Is there a product i can use to bleach it or something?|||You are appalling.





Why the heck would you wear a real snake%26#039;s skin? An innocent, probably pretty harmless snake had to be killed just for your warped sense of fashion.|||it may take a stupid snake or two to make that tie, but it only takes one stupid person to wear it.|||i tihnk using real snake skin is disgusting you will infuriate a lot of people wiht that question in this section|||OMG. Why would you ask that in reptiles, let alone ask it at all?That%26#039;s wrong and disgusting.

What is the best natural skin cream for the face and hands?

I have very, very dry skin and my face and hands take a beating from November to March.|||my family and I have been using Calendula for years, very healing and moisturizing. you can use this link:


http://www.iherb.com/Search.aspx?c=1%26amp;kw=skin%20cream


Nelson Bach USA in particular is a very good products. you can get $5 off your first order from the website, shipping is very low starting at $1.98 for orders less than $80, and free shipping more than that. just use coupon code : FAR177. the code is guaranteed to work 100%. you can check other products at www.iHerb.com, they have the lowest price on the web. |||Young Living has an excellent 100% natural products, for FACE is Rose Ointment鈩?protects and nourishes skin with the benefits of mink oil (characteristically similar to the body%26#039;s natural oils), lecithin, lanolin, sesame seed oil, and essential oils for enhanced effectiveness. Ideal for dry, cracked skin and works particularly well when applied over essential oils. Caution: Not recommended initially for heat-stressed skin. HAND LOTION= Genesis鈩?Hand %26amp; Body Lotion blends coconut oil and lecithin with essential oils and MSM to promote soft, healthy skin. It moisturizes, normalizes, and protects skin against harsh weather, rough work, chemicals, and household cleaners, leaving skin feeling smooth and wonderfully fragrant. Additional antioxidants and botanicals provide protection from free radical damage. A little bit of product goes a long way..|||Pangaea organics, it is as it claims all natural, Google it. I have been using it for a month and I am very pleased. It can be hard to find and is kinda expensive . I also like JASON RED, its very calming and helps even out my redness. Search for a site called %26#039;skin deep%26#039; it lets you enter any ingredient and find out what it is. This is helpfull as many products are not all natural like they claim.





I have just started using Alba sea Moss daily SPF cream I am pleased with it.|||Shea butter, Cocoa butter, Mango butter, Almond butter, and Olive butter are all very moisturizing and deeply penetrating to dry, cracked skin. You can buy these and other quality cosmetic grade bulk butters from www.newdirectionsaromatics.com





Lanolin, as someone else has mentioned, is very effective too, but has a strong unpleasant sheep smell to it.|||Lanolin, go to whole foods market and buy a big jar of 100%natural lanolin and you will see the difference within minutes, about $10.00 it will last you for months|||Moisturel, was reccomended by my dermatologist, works great!!|||If you want a NATURAL cream, the best thing is semen. I%26#039;m not kidding, look it up.

What home remedies can help skin recover from sun exposure?

I played tennis today and forgot to wear sun screen. It was pretty sunny and hot. I%26#039;m developing a tan and my skin feels leathery. What can I do to bring it back to its pre-tennis condition?|||If you have sunburn noxema or aloe will help. As for the leathery feel, you just need to use a good moisturizer preferably with aloe or vitamin E to keep your skin from dehydrating. Make sure you are properly hydrated too.|||I found a whole bunch of natural remedies ion my favorite green living website. I will send you a link . Good luck with your skin.


Peace


GG

I have dry patches of skin on my arms for 4 years and would like to know how to get rid of them?

In 6th grade, my math teacher invited my class and I to his annual pool party at the end of the school year. I went and after the pool party, I%26#039;ve been having dry patches all over my arms and there used to be dry patches on my back. Now I am in the 10th grade and I still have the dry patches on skin. It makes my arms look like they are tanned with white spots on them. How do I get rid of them?|||Keep your arms don%26#039;t get rid of them. lol


I have psoriasis, and have had to deal with this problem all my life. From your description your condition sounds similar, have you seen a dermotologist? The best way to get rid of the patches for myself has been to use an herbal tonic, taken orally, TAC-A-WAH Indian Tonic. It cleans out your system. Follow dosing instructions closely.


Along with the tonic, I use Hydraston ointment. I noticed a difference the first time I tried them. I wish I had known about this stuff when I was 13. I got both these items at the same time at an Amish store. Drink more water.


Believe me I have tried just about everything, and this was the only thing that ever worked for me. I used to have it in my hair, on my back, knees, ankles, elbows, arms, on the face, stomach, very embarassing, it permanently damaged my self-image. The summer months, I was always in the sun, and that seemed to help a lot. It took all summer to get rid of those light spots.


Good luck,|||My 3year old has dry patches, I been using shea butter , also Crisco shorting(lard). The shea butter smells better.|||try cortozone cream 1.0...|||Shea Butter........





its amazing

Monday, April 26, 2010

How do you make your skin tan without a tanning booth or fake tan stuff?

I have pale white skin and I don%26#039;t like it. Girls don%26#039;t even look at me. I look in the bathroom miror and I find my skin to be nice and tan but then at school I look in a miror and I see white pale white skin. What do I do? Is there any lotion or something to get an instant tan?|||at school, you have flourescent lights... the most tan person in the world will look extremely pale. other than self tanning lotions, a bronzer is your best bet. i like physicians formula and cover girl.|||You can buy lotions and gradually build a tan.





For instance: http://www.aveeno.ca/en/products_list.as鈥?/a>


You don%26#039;t necessarily have to use that brand, but just an idea. Go to the store and look around.|||Well do you want an instant tan lotion or not? To answer the part of your question in bold, get out in the sun.





To answer about fake tan lotions, I only know of coppertone, and it doesn%26#039;t look that good. Too dark, too highly colored, and it needs a little sun to look natural anyway.





Tanning booths aren%26#039;t as good for your skin as natural sun rays anyway. Oh, the people who want to sell you a nap in one of those beds will say so, but they are making money off of it, so of course they aren%26#039;t going to want to hear that its bad for people.|||well just put some sun screen on like spf 50 and go in the sun for like 1hr 30 min its the smartest way to go ..... tanning booths are really dangers|||Go to one of those spray tanning booths. It%26#039;s fake, but it looks real and it lasts about a week.|||Umm, have you ever thought about the sun?|||oh there was something... I haven%26#039;t seen it in years... I think it%26#039;s called the sun? That might work, but I hear that it causes cancer, so maybe not such a good idea... there are lotions that do that, but I hear girls complain that they can never get it on without leaving streaks and lines, so it just looks bad... you could do the mystic tan thing, that works the same way, but more expensive... it also has better results... good luck!!|||cover you self in brown poop, then wipe away with towel. put on perfume to hide poop smell.





or expose skin to uv machine. find one in lab that do pcr.

How can I prevent my skin mostly my legs from nasty spider looking veins?

My skin is really light it seems like just my legs they%26#039;re really white. And now i see that they%26#039;re starting to get these really really thin redish veins on them. Is they%26#039;re any way i can prevent these or make them go away with something? Other than laser treatments thats a last resort.|||don%26#039;t wash your feet when you%26#039;re tired. sit down when you can. standing for a long period of time usually causes these veins to appear. try raising both of your legs up (flat) on a wall. stay in that position for 5 mins. this can prevent those veins to appear.|||if u have spider veins you need to eat healthier.... take care of yourself on the inside and it will show through on the outside... u could use a small amount of self tanner or concealer to camouflage the veins.|||how about getting a tan

How do I keep my skin from going dry and flaky throughout the day?

Every morning after i wash my face, I moisturize my face, and then after I moisturize it, I use an Intense moisturizing on the spots that need it. Yet my face still goes dry and flaky throughout the day. How do I prevent that?








-the moisturizer I use is velocity by mary kay, and the intense moisturizing cream that I use is also by mary kay.|||I%26#039;m a Mary Kay consultant and I advise to stop using the Velocity because it%26#039;s the wrong formula for your skin. Talk to your Mary Kay consultant to trade the Velocity for the Timewise cleanser and moisturizer products. There are 2 formulas in the Timewise. You need the one for normal to dry skin tones, it will have a pink slash above the word Timewise. Get the cleanser and moisturizer for normal to dry. Also give back the intense moisturizer because the Timewise products will be all you need. Don%26#039;t get the Timewise products with the purple slash, those are for combination to oily skin tones. Your consultant should trade your Velocity for the Timewise at no charge. You will even have a credit with her due to price differences.





Mary Kay is 100% guaranteed and your consultant should trade you for the right formulas.





By the way, what color is the intense moisturizer you have? Is the moisturizer pink or purple? If it%26#039;s purple, it%26#039;s not the right one for you. It%26#039;s for combination to oily tones.





Also, if you are using Mary Kay%26#039;s liquid foundation, you should be using the one with the pink asterisk on the tube.





If your consultant wishes not to help you, I will be more than happy to assist you and trade your products for the right ones.|||well i have dry skin too i use baby lotian it works great and keeps you mosturized=]]|||umm i tht u can use clean and clear moisturizer or u can also use aloe vera moisturizer frm body shop and apply on ur face..i tht u can apply dainty aloe vera mask frm sg website at 88db and apply on ur skin and moisture...i tht u can also but aloe vera plant and uses the flesh and apply on the skin..i tht u can also use garnier light moisturizer frm watson and apply on the face...|||take the bottles of lotion with you and talk to a dermatoligist. And for chapped lips, drink lots of water and use lip balm afterwards.|||u should ues the aveeno face lotion it works soo good|||use jergens shea butter moisture all day baby.|||back to basics: cleanse, tone and moisturize.





be sure that your cleanser, toner and moisturizer are of the same brand... it should be for extremely dry skin.|||Perhaps you should try seeing a dermatologist and stop the moisturizer you are presently using.|||Rub yourself with olive oil on webcam...that will solve the problem.|||I know lots of people love that brand, but whenever I used their lipstick my lips burned all day and then for two other days. I would suggest trying a different brand first, maybe Avon%26#039;s Moisture 24 or Moisturell brand.|||how bout this?


ditch mary kay!


that%26#039;s not working for you! try nivea or eucerin!


those are better than ANY high quality cream!


good luck!


%26lt;333 CmeChrissy


P.S.- I attached some pictures of the creams i am talking about :]|||Put lotion on it.|||Drinking lots of water during the day helps a ton. I also use a moisturizing face wash in the morning and at bedtime. Then put on a real creasy night cream which you wash off the excess in the morning and should be great all day.





Dry saunas help also.|||There are lots of moisturizers out there. If your current one isn%26#039;t doing what you need it to, you have to check some others out. See what they have for extra dry skin. It%26#039;s either trial and error or seeing a dermatologist.|||I used to have very bad, sensitive, oily but flaky skin, I took a beauty therapy course, because I need to change the way my skin look, I was a beauty therapist and skincare consultant, I look after my skin now I am a completely different person, lots more confidence,hope the following tips are helps.





Remember do not wash your face in the shower, it will drying out your skin, if your skin is dry, avoid to use foaming cleaner, choose products are suit your skin.





Cleanse your face day and night, MUST use toner before moisturize, the best moisture toner is %26quot;SK-II Facial Treatment Essence%26quot;, it a moisture booster, it helps to bring back skin natural 28 days skin renewal cycle, soften your skin, balance PH, hydrate and give your skin healthy glow, it also help products more penetrates into the skin. You can also apply the essence on your eye and lip areas. Then follow by eye cream and moisturizer.





Exfoliate your skin twice a week, it helps to remove dead skin and it helps products more absorb.





Apply hydrating mask once a week after you exfoliate your skin.





Here are some facial tips, you could do it yourself once a week at home, save your money to go to the salons.





1. Cleanse skin


2. Exfoliate, warm compress


3. Gently massage your skin with essential oil (only 2-3 drops) with creams or rose hips oil for about 10 mins


4. Remove oil and apply mask


5. Rinse off mask


6. Apply toner


7. Eye products and moisturizer





Don%26#039;t forget to use sunscreen 30+ if you are going out.|||use amlactin lotion|||I use the same moisturizer too . . . I don%26#039;t think it%26#039;s too great. I like it in the winter . . . but it%26#039;s not good for the summer. You might want to try using some other kind of moisturizer. Try using a toner too right after you clean your face and then the moisturizer.

How do you keep dry skin at the tip of fingers from cracking and bleeding in the winter?

I%26#039;ve seen a family member put bandages around the tips, but it doesn%26#039;t always work. Any other ideas?|||Put vaseline on your hands each night and sleep with cotton gloves (or socks you don%26#039;t care for). That is a beauty secret to always keeping your hands soft and supple.|||Vaseline, Petroleum jelly and cover your hands a night.|||Super glue works but the best thing would be to find a lotion that helps this. Kerasal is a brand that works well. There is also this stuff called %26quot;Miracle Hand Repair.%26quot; I got it at Bed, Bath and Beyond but I am sure they sell it other places too.|||you can use any lip guard available in various flavours, to be applied like lipsticks. this really helps during winter.|||You might consider increasing the amount of oil you consume, such as olive oil or hemp seed oil for example.





Consuming healthy oils can promote more supple skin and reduce the cracking that occurs on your fingers.





External lotions and/or creams can help temporarily and may sometimes be your most effective option. Consider Aquaphor or any of the others mentioned.





But seriously, if you don%26#039;t get enough natural oils in your diet I would consider supplementing your intake with a couple tablespoons of a natural, healthy oil. Ask your pharmacist or family doctor for recommendations.|||I apply white vinegar to my legs and hands every night before going to bed and it helps. You can apply any time you need it and it does help with the cracking....and I%26#039;ve had lots of expensive meds filled and tried...this works as well or better!|||my husband uses corn huskers lotion you can buy it at wal-mart|||This is one of the most common skin types. Dry skin types have to be extremely careful to protect their skin.Yogurt-honey combination helps dry skin. Make an egg face pack with a yolk, a teaspoon of honey, a tablespoon of milk powder. This is beneficial to dry skin types. There are many helpful tips to cure dry skin at http://useinfo-dryskin.blogspot.com

How do I remove the skin from fresh catfish ?

The fresh catfish I can buy at the supermarket has the skin (or skin residue) left on and doesn%26#039;t taste so good when I cook it. So far I haven%26#039;t been able to think of a way to remove the skin without losing a couple of fingers.





Any ideas gratefully received.|||Check out this link, pretty much tells it like it is. Much better than I could.





http://www.h2ow.com/catfish/catfish_clea鈥?/a>|||My neighbor, who fishes, uses pliers. He uses a knife, too, but once he gets the thing started, out come the pliers and off goes the skin. Maybe it will work for store-bought, too.|||Lef is entirely correct . I have skinned many a catfish I%26#039;ve caught - I have never seen them in the grocery store with skin on however. They also make a special board with clamps that hold the fish down for cutting around the head (neck) area if you don%26#039;t want to use a ice pick and a special clawed pliers for pulling off the skin. But skinning is how you clean up a catfish rather than scaling as most fish.....usually pulls right off through the tail area (gutted first of course). Kinda like skinning a rabbit if you%26#039;ve ever done any hunting....|||People have different methods, but I cleaned mine with pliers.


I take them (alive) and drive a icepick through the head and into a sturdy board. (like between two trees). Cut lightly the skin around the would-be neck area. Take some good pliers and pull it off.|||I agree with LEF. That%26#039;s the method we used in my fish fabrication and cookery class (I%26#039;m a culinary school graduate. Except our fish were dead already.

Why do I have deformed skin after cutting myself butchering a pig?

A year after the fact, a cut on my finger while butchering a pig, refuses to heal right. The skin is rough and breaks open. This deformed skin is spreading also. My doctor doen%26#039;t seem concerned but it is worse than it was a year ago.|||karma|||need to see a dermatoligist|||The curse of the pig|||scar tissue|||the pig is haunting youuuuuuuuu :)


find a new doctor|||Find another doctor!|||the pig is getting back at you

Can my skin become immune to skin care products?

I have been using ProActive skin care for about a month and a half now. It works wonderfully! For about three weeks. Now I%26#039;m starting to break out again. Could my skin be growing immune to it? The same thing has happened with other products, I use them until they stop working. I%26#039;m 25, and would really like the acne to be gone.|||I don%26#039;t know the %26#039;scientific%26#039; answer or anything, but I do know that the same thing seems to happen to me with both face and hair products. I was using ProActive, and while it helped a little, it wasn%26#039;t great. I switched birth control pills b/c I think the pill I was on had a lot to do with my breaking out. I got put on Yaz and started using the Clean %26amp; Clear Acne Advantage Kit. That was a couple months ago, and now I only have one tiny tiny pimple!|||oh that rlly sucks, i would go to the dermotalogist and talk


about it with her :] cuz if ur 25 u rlly do have problems with ur skin.





help me with my question, please? (:


http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;鈥?/a>|||yes it happens to me too so im changin products liek every few months or so........|||Hello~ Yes your skin can grow an immunity to a product. I have heard that has happened to many people that have used that product.





I am going to suggest you to try Acne Cleanser and AloeGlyC


Acne Cleanser you would use twice a day and AloeGlyC(exfoliate) start using just at night than work up to twice a day.


These products are ALOE based and are created by Doctor!


I have seen amazing results and long term!





If you would like to know more about these products you can visit www.lexlimdskincare.com|||Yes. I frequently rotate mine, because it happens to me too.

How do I make my skin darker for Halloween costume?

I was wondering how I can make my skin a little darker. I%26#039;m naturally tan but i need it to be a bit darker for my halloween costume (The Brazilian Soccer Player Ronaldinho). I would appreciate any suggestions thanks!|||I would go tanning....or get the spray tan....that is what I would do!|||I would go to the local drug store and buy the darkest bronzer they have. If they don%26#039;t have any try some eyeshadow in a brown colour!


Happy Haunting!

How can I get my skin to look fresher without gtting a chemical peel?

Some sort of mask or something at a spa? What works and how? I need smaller pores, and fresher looking skin. It looks kind of dull. And I do not want a peel, its WAY too gross for me.|||You can achieve the same results as a chemical peel by using an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) or Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) daily for three weeks. You won%26#039;t have any of the oozing or other issues associated with a peel, because the process is slower. Here%26#039;s a guide to exfoliating with either of these kinds of products: http://juliakazan.blogspot.com/2008/07/w鈥?/a>





You can buy these products at drugstores for under $15, too. This guide is not brand specific but it does have suggestions.





Make sure you use sunblock of at least SPF 15 on your face while you%26#039;re doing this -- your skin will become more sensitive to the sun.|||i am a fan of dermalogica products they have every product you would need. things with skin brightners in them, cleanse tone, and moisturise daily, masques, exfoliate 2-3 times weekly, massage your skin stimulates fresh blood supply to surface of the skin makes it appear brighter and fresher, there is lots of treatments micro dermoabrasion, galvanic facial these are electric treatments that you can have in salons/spas.|||I%26#039;ve been happy with microdermabrasion. I imagine it as a teeny weeny vacuum. It leaves my skin slightly red and puffed, sort of like half a day in the sun. By the next day these have gone. There is supposed to be light shedding of the outer skin layer. I%26#039;ve scarcely noticed it. It%26#039;s particularly good for clogged pores. It costs me about $100 a pop. Ideally, one has 8, spaced 2 weeks apart (if I remember correctly).


It%26#039;s not considered a medical procedure. If a person buys the machinery (not cheap) and takes their training course, they%26#039;re ready for action.|||You can even out your skin as my wife did using papaya kojic and licorice base soap and cream which are


available online. These work wonders.


Maybe it will work on you too.


Try searching it through Google %26#039;shopaholic%26#039;s bargains%26#039;|||A good Sauna.. is great.. drink lots of Gaterade...

How do you keep dry skin at the tip of fingers from cracking and bleeding in the winter?

I%26#039;ve seen a family member put bandages around the tips, but it doesn%26#039;t always work. Any other ideas?|||Put vaseline on your hands each night and sleep with cotton gloves (or socks you don%26#039;t care for). That is a beauty secret to always keeping your hands soft and supple.|||Vaseline, Petroleum jelly and cover your hands a night.|||Super glue works but the best thing would be to find a lotion that helps this. Kerasal is a brand that works well. There is also this stuff called %26quot;Miracle Hand Repair.%26quot; I got it at Bed, Bath and Beyond but I am sure they sell it other places too.|||you can use any lip guard available in various flavours, to be applied like lipsticks. this really helps during winter.|||You might consider increasing the amount of oil you consume, such as olive oil or hemp seed oil for example.





Consuming healthy oils can promote more supple skin and reduce the cracking that occurs on your fingers.





External lotions and/or creams can help temporarily and may sometimes be your most effective option. Consider Aquaphor or any of the others mentioned.





But seriously, if you don%26#039;t get enough natural oils in your diet I would consider supplementing your intake with a couple tablespoons of a natural, healthy oil. Ask your pharmacist or family doctor for recommendations.|||I apply white vinegar to my legs and hands every night before going to bed and it helps. You can apply any time you need it and it does help with the cracking....and I%26#039;ve had lots of expensive meds filled and tried...this works as well or better!|||my husband uses corn huskers lotion you can buy it at wal-mart|||This is one of the most common skin types. Dry skin types have to be extremely careful to protect their skin.Yogurt-honey combination helps dry skin. Make an egg face pack with a yolk, a teaspoon of honey, a tablespoon of milk powder. This is beneficial to dry skin types. There are many helpful tips to cure dry skin at http://useinfo-dryskin.blogspot.com

What is the best lightening skin lotion or soap to use for African Americans?

I am very dark, and I want to make my skin lighter like Corbin Bleu or Chris Brown. Any suggestions?|||why?love the skin you in....am a light-skinned african american and i would love to be a shade or three darker...aint nothing wrong with dark-skin look at Reggie Bush he is pretty hott





why worry what ppl have to say....if they say you are ugly and start sterotyping i guess as much youll go have a number of plastic surgeries...in the end you might be an exact copy of Michael Jackson..Love the skin you in and dont try to please ppl please yourself|||I have a better idea:





Learn to love the skin color you were born with. You%26#039;ll feel much better that way than if you use a skin lightener to make yourself somebody you weren%26#039;t meant to be.





I%26#039;m sure you look fine. If you think about it all Chris Brown has going for him in your mind is his light skin, when judging from his character he%26#039;s a sorry excuse for a man.|||Purchase a skin lightening cream or lotion. These creams contain a variety of different ingredients such as burberry extract, liquorice extract, mulberry extract and hydroquinone which have been shown to lighten dark skin.|||idk. but it%26#039;s funny how ppl want what they don%26#039;t have. you want lighter skin. i%26#039;m as pale as a ghost and i just started going tanning 2 days ago for the first time ever. (i%26#039;m 20 years old. lol.) i also do hair, and anyone who has straight hair wants curly, and ppl w/ curly hair want straight hair.





i do love the skin i%26#039;m in, i would just feel more confident being a tad bit darker so i don%26#039;t look like a ghost. but whatever you do, do it b/c YOU wanna do it, not b/c you feel like you should do it for someone else. i say do anything that makes you feel confident!! best of luck to you.|||That is one of the most self hating things I have ever heard. First you should be you, and second there is no such thing to make your skin lighter. Mabye the condition Micheal Jackson has ( and that%26quot;s fake!!) Love you, and don%26#039;t change a thing!!|||umm...exfoliate with the body shop masks, i use aveeno positively radiant, and it works, but try





http://www.philippineskincare.com/

How to make tough the skin around my fingernails?

I keep knocking my fingers at work and they get little tears and bleed. Was wondering how I could prevent this.|||using lotion might make the skin more pliable and resistant to tearing|||HONEY YOU SHOULD CUT YOUR NAILS


1. The can%26#039;t with stay the jerk !!


2. Try some lotion to make fingers soft and moisturized...





Lovely nails should be polished and wrenched...

Are there any good natural skin care products that really work?

I would like to find a moisturizing lotion for my face that is natural and good for my skin. I have normal to slightly dry skin. It can be somewhat sensitive to some products, but is not prone to blemishes, just sometimes a little redness or rash that goes away. Ironically, the products that will cause this are often the ones that claim to make skin younger looking.|||origins or aveda! almost 100% organic and soo good for your skin|||kiehls!





you can buy it at any kiehls store. i think they sell it at some department stores, also. if you can%26#039;t find any kiehls stores around your area just go to kiehls.com.





their products are great. i have really sensitive skin and kiehls lotions and creams are really lightweight. they%26#039;re not greasy and leave your skin feeling soft. also, if you buy the scented lotion you can smell the scent all day. it%26#039;s not incredibly strong, and smells really light.





they also have facial care, sunscreen, and other stuff of the sort. i%26#039;ve never had any problem with any of it.





the only downside is that they%26#039;re kind of expensive. i use their products in moderation. i use the lotion almost everyday, but i only use the shampoo and conditioner every once in a while.





if that doesn%26#039;t work, i%26#039;d reccomend burts bees. it%26#039;s sold in various stores. their products are all natural (it even says the percentage of how natural it is) and they%26#039;re great for sensitive skin.





i hope i helped :]|||I use %26quot;Frosting Forever%26quot; by Temptations. I bought it at Bath and Body Works (found in most malls) or at www.bathandbodyworks.com And they have so many different scents from Iced Tea to Strawberry and all of them work great. They%26#039;re good priced too. Good luck!





P.S. They%26#039;re not tested on animals! Yay!

How can i make my skin glowing in 7 days?

What sort of foods should I eat? I have been told not to eat any tomatoe based products, so what other sort o foods do you think I should avoid? Does exercise really help?|||Exfoliate, sleep at least 8 hours a night, don%26#039;t go into smoky places and drink plenty of water eat lots of fresh veg and fruit (especially green, leafy veg).|||Fall in love. It does it every time.|||try and wake up really early and dance, go crazy, with your open window so that frech air comes in, adn u breath it in. ull feel happy froi the exercise, adn more oxygen getting u=in ure bloods, feeds all teh oteh cells ( incl skin cells) wash every morning, but use ponly wanter before you go to bed. try to use a simple soap in the morning and not some expensive cleanishing cream, coz they relly make my skin drier.





natural way is the best way.


how wrong can you go,, try it for a week, and youll see the difference.





good luck!


katie xx|||Eat radium.|||just use aloevera and drink lots of water|||Avoid, periods. . greasy foods, men, stress, and any anger related issues, (EX: Driving)......Collect Rain Water, and use instead of tap water......Exercise? Yeah, Exercise your mind. Mind over matter. Physical Exercise isn%26#039;t always the answer. It won%26#039;t fix everything. Try Yoga. Long hot tub baths, to open those pores up, and a good astringent to close them up.....lots of candles around ( Aroma Therapy)...... Relaxation Therapy,,,,


Good.... Stress...... Very bad.|||Eat too many carrots. You%26#039;ll go all carrot coloured..|||not sure why you shouldn%26#039;t eat tomatoes...but drink plenty of water, exercise and eat lots of fruits. i think you could also exfoliate. that helps skin glow alot and if all else fails use a little bit of bronzing blush! good luck-sounds like you%26#039;ve got an occasion coming up! ;)|||Go into a steam room after exercizing, Exfoliate 3 times everyday, 6-8 glassess of water each day, No touching your face (your fingers have oit on them), tie your hair back so oil on your hair doesn%26#039;t transfer over, if you dont have oily skin put on jergens natural glow this works like magic, i put it everywhere on my body(hee,hee)LOL





Good luck|||Alot of doctors say that increasing your vitamins and mineral help the appearence of your skin. Also tanning and smoking are negatives to a healthy glow. Drinking alot of water and using a nightley skincare routine will help as well. You want to keep up with moisturizing your skin. good luck!|||i use a gentle face mask 2-3 times a week. it work! trust me!|||water and fresh fruit and veg.|||Glowing?


See if you can visit a nuclear power plant and steal some plutonium!|||it is not a possible one 2 get ur complexion changed jst in 7days da.......|||drinks gallons of water.|||Drink plenty of water, eat healthy and regularly! Also do some exercise, but only a reasonable amount, dont wear your body out.


Try to thing of things which make you happy and avoid difficult and upsetting thoughts and situations.|||hey..eating tomatoes or not doesnt matter... drink lots of water, fresh fruits,, use some scrub packs( natural ones alone) 2 or 3 times a week.... then ur skin glows...:)


But this would take a month ..|||Lots of water, avoid tea and coffee. Fruit and fresh veg pref steamed or raw.


Exfoliate in shower and


If all else fails get some Johnsons tanning moisureiser. It bloody works well.|||Jergens Natural Glow i have used it and it works really good if you apply it every day|||Avoid food that are high on the glycemic index i.e White bread, sugar, pasta, white rice. These breakdown to sugar and degrade your collagen leaving your skin with less elasticity and with a dull complexion. cut out these high GI foods and eat a lot of vegetables, fruits, fish and whole grains. Combine this diet with excercise so you could sweat out all your toxins and you will definately have glowing skin


Drink you recommended amount of water (8 glasses of 8 Fl. Oz of water!) to keep your skin oxygenated


I know its hard, but its worth it. Good luck!|||Exercise, no smoking, good diet (you need a balance of everything, even tomatoes) plenty of water, and no make up and a good cleansing routine.|||Uranium-238|||Cleanse, disinfect and moisturise your face Morning and Evening religiously. Cleanse with a gentle cleanser like Cetaphil. If you have a acne issues disinfect with Benzoyl Peroxide at 2.5% strength. Moisturise in the evening with non-clogging moisturiser like Olay and Moisturise in the morning with SPF15 (perhaps with some mica in it to give you that glow you want. My fave is Becca). Never ever go to bed without cleansing and moisturising. Never use those cheap mud masks you find at the drugstore. In fact never use masks altogether. Drink plenty of water and get lots of fresh air. Take vitamin supplements with Vitamin A and Zinc. Curl you lashes and neaten the brows, it brightens up the eyes and therefore your face. Use clear lipgloss. Finally, smile!|||well if you want a nice clean glowing skin you should swet!





it really helps i do it and i see the diffrance!





well i hope i understood your question well lol|||Either become pregnant or use St. Ives%26#039; gentle scrubs. They%26#039;re amazing|||i drank loads of water for ages and it didnt help me so i used:


sudocrem and tea tree oil: for spots


witch radiance serum: its a really good moisturizer, it clears up spots, but it only looks good with foundation on top


i use dream matte mousse becoz it doesnt block my pores


hope this heps


ps scrub up with exfoliating products but dont use it too much or you%26#039;ll take away all your skin barriers.|||Have a healthy diet (including tomatoes - full of all sorts of vitamins), drink plenty of water, exercise, and most of all, shower reguarly! If you must get that perfect tan, remember to use a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher to avoid sunburns and skin cancer when you get old. Or use a tanning lotion, to avoid all of those risks. Be healthy and your skin will love you!|||Nuclear waste gives my skin a nice glow but the side effects are brutal|||Hello!





My best advice is to drink tons of water, eat lots of veg (including tomato!!!!), exfoliate every day for three days then every other day for the next four and do some exercise. Even just walking daily will help, the fresh air will do your complexion wonders. Try not to eat any salty foods and use a good moisturiser.





If this doesn%26#039;t work then buy a glowing cream and mix it with your moisturiser or foundation. If you are on a budget then Tesco do a fantastic one which gives your skin a really nice glowy colour. If you can stretch to about 拢20 then Benefit do a glow cream called %26#039;Hollywood glow%26#039; and it looks fab. The Body Shop also do a couple and they have them in a few different shades so you can choose one which suits your skn tone.





Good luck!!





xx