Enzyme peels and sensitive skin
7 Comments Published by 2eroSeven on Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 4:00 PM.
Details:
Once a week I give myself an at home enzyme peel. The enzyme becomes active when mixed with an activating gel and needs to be kept moist to continue working. This is usually accomplished with steam. I have sensitive skin aggravated by moist heat. To keep the enzyme moist I apply saran wrap to my face. This is a bit awkward but keeps the enzyme moist enough to do its work!
How to prepare:
Usually enzyme peels come as powder to be mixed with water or gel before use.
How to use:
Apply and cover with saran wrap to keep moist. Wash off after a while.
Results (observed by submitter):
Great! Enzymes are gentle enough for sensitive skin and with moist heat out of the equation it is a perfect exfoliator.
Costs involved:
product
by Margaret
Once a week I give myself an at home enzyme peel. The enzyme becomes active when mixed with an activating gel and needs to be kept moist to continue working. This is usually accomplished with steam. I have sensitive skin aggravated by moist heat. To keep the enzyme moist I apply saran wrap to my face. This is a bit awkward but keeps the enzyme moist enough to do its work!
How to prepare:
Usually enzyme peels come as powder to be mixed with water or gel before use.
How to use:
Apply and cover with saran wrap to keep moist. Wash off after a while.
Results (observed by submitter):
Great! Enzymes are gentle enough for sensitive skin and with moist heat out of the equation it is a perfect exfoliator.
Costs involved:
product
by Margaret
Labels: Natural Skin Care
Details:
My friend gave me this beauty tips about Epsom Salt a couple of months ago and I love them. Epsom Salt is mineral compound (Magnesium Sulfate) that absorbs quckly through the skin and can be used to improve your beauty. USES and RECEPIES: 1) To exfoliate skin: Mix two cups of Epsom Salt and 1/4 cup of petroleum jelly. Add four drops of lavender essential oil (or any other essential oil that you like) to give a good aroma. Apply the mixture to your skin and gently scrub. You can also rub Epsom Salt into your body after taking a shower to exfoliate old skin cells. 2) For a facial: Mix 1/2 teaspoon of Epsom Salt into a deep cleansing cream. Massage the mixture onto your skin. Leave it for 20 minutes and then rinse with cold water. 3) To help with your pedicure: Soften your feet by soaking them in a bathtub with warm/hot water and Epsom Salt for 20 + minutes. The salt helps to smoothen, relax and refresh your feet.
Ingredients:
Epsom Salt and essential oils.
Results (observed by submitter):
It really worked for me as a skin exfoliator. I also like a lot to mix the salts in a bath tub and add a couple of drops of eucaliptus essential oil to relax.
by Monica
My friend gave me this beauty tips about Epsom Salt a couple of months ago and I love them. Epsom Salt is mineral compound (Magnesium Sulfate) that absorbs quckly through the skin and can be used to improve your beauty. USES and RECEPIES: 1) To exfoliate skin: Mix two cups of Epsom Salt and 1/4 cup of petroleum jelly. Add four drops of lavender essential oil (or any other essential oil that you like) to give a good aroma. Apply the mixture to your skin and gently scrub. You can also rub Epsom Salt into your body after taking a shower to exfoliate old skin cells. 2) For a facial: Mix 1/2 teaspoon of Epsom Salt into a deep cleansing cream. Massage the mixture onto your skin. Leave it for 20 minutes and then rinse with cold water. 3) To help with your pedicure: Soften your feet by soaking them in a bathtub with warm/hot water and Epsom Salt for 20 + minutes. The salt helps to smoothen, relax and refresh your feet.
Ingredients:
Epsom Salt and essential oils.
Results (observed by submitter):
It really worked for me as a skin exfoliator. I also like a lot to mix the salts in a bath tub and add a couple of drops of eucaliptus essential oil to relax.
by Monica
Labels: Natural Skin Care
Instant skin tightening and pore reducing
1 Comments Published by 2eroSeven on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 3:50 PM.
Details:
To tighten the pores on your skin, place a wet towel in a ziplock bag and leave it in the refridgerator over night. In the morning, after your face wash, place the cold tower over the face, pressing it lightly in the Tzone (nose, cheeks, forehead, area below mouth).
Ingredients:
Clean face towel rinsed with water. Ziplock bag
How to prepare:
Place wet face towel (folder) in the zip lock bag and leave in the refridgerator before going to bed. Make sure that the face towel is clean.
How to use:
Place towel over cleansed face in the morning before skin care routine.
Results (observed by submitter):
Face is immediately refreshed and pores tightened.
by Rowena
To tighten the pores on your skin, place a wet towel in a ziplock bag and leave it in the refridgerator over night. In the morning, after your face wash, place the cold tower over the face, pressing it lightly in the Tzone (nose, cheeks, forehead, area below mouth).
Ingredients:
Clean face towel rinsed with water. Ziplock bag
How to prepare:
Place wet face towel (folder) in the zip lock bag and leave in the refridgerator before going to bed. Make sure that the face towel is clean.
How to use:
Place towel over cleansed face in the morning before skin care routine.
Results (observed by submitter):
Face is immediately refreshed and pores tightened.
by Rowena
Labels: Body Skin Care, Natural Skin Care
Details:
The emu oil allows the tea tree oil to permeate the skin more deeply delivering the astringent effect of the tea tree oil more effectively. The aloe vera along with the emu oil helps to calm irritated and inflamed skin. Note: The emu oil also helps to diminish acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles.
Ingredients:
Emu oil, Tea tree oil, Aloe vera gel
How to prepare:
Add a few drops of tea tree oil to 1 tablespoon emu oil mix with a bottle of aloe vera gel to ward off acne.
How to use:
Apply as replacement to acne solution.
Results (observed by submitter):
Works for me.
by Shelly
The emu oil allows the tea tree oil to permeate the skin more deeply delivering the astringent effect of the tea tree oil more effectively. The aloe vera along with the emu oil helps to calm irritated and inflamed skin. Note: The emu oil also helps to diminish acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles.
Ingredients:
Emu oil, Tea tree oil, Aloe vera gel
How to prepare:
Add a few drops of tea tree oil to 1 tablespoon emu oil mix with a bottle of aloe vera gel to ward off acne.
How to use:
Apply as replacement to acne solution.
Results (observed by submitter):
Works for me.
by Shelly
Labels: Acne Skin Care, Natural Skin Care
I have found facial exercises very beneficial. I have used the dermal tone, and it worked very well. It firmed and tightened my sagging jaw line. Also, it firmed my cheek areas and along the sides of the mouth. The forehead is more toned and wrinkles appear slightly less visible and under the eyes area looks less puffy. And the neck area has toned nicely. The machine cost about 160 dollars. It applies a physical therapy method of using a very small electrical impulse to make the face muscles move, thus exercising them. Like with any exercise, it tones the muscles, creating a true facelift.
There are manual methods that can be used to create the same result, in which you tense the muscles yourself...there are books on the subject. Tensing too hard creates more wrinkles though.
by Anonymous
There are manual methods that can be used to create the same result, in which you tense the muscles yourself...there are books on the subject. Tensing too hard creates more wrinkles though.
by Anonymous
Labels: Natural Skin Care
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A good tip that I picked up and found to be successful as a moisturizer is using Aloe Vera on my skin. The brand suggested was Fruit of the Earth and this is what I was fortunate to pick up at my local Dollar Store. It was only after just a few weeks usage on my face that I noticed my skin looking more dewy and smooth. Too add to this regimen, it was suggested to me that I could make my own body moisturizer at home. The 'homemade' recipe called for the same Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel (in tube) along with petroleum jelly (in tube) and the last item was any baby lotion. Since I found all the products at the dollar store, my investment was $3 + tax! You just mix it all together and store in an inexpensive jar or I just use a small plastic/tupperware type container. It is wonderfully rich, not too thick and very moisturizing. I just love it! You can also pick and choose some variants as now baby lotions come in some nice scents like lavender, chamomile, or just fragrance free. You be the artist!
Ingredients:
Homemade moisturizer: 1 tube (plastic squeeze top is fine) of Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera gel; 1 tube petroleum jelly (which I found with Vit. E in it and is a gel type also); 1 tube (squeeze top container) baby lotion.
How to prepare:
Mix equal parts together and store in airtight container. Wala! An inexpensive moisturizer that works! My understanding is that this recipe has been passed down in generations for years now. Sometimes it seems the 'oldies' are always the 'goodies'.
Results (observed by submitter):
My body was moisturized without any sticky film or waiting for it to soak in or dry first. After a short while I did not have to moisturize daily.
Costs involved:
$3.00
by Judy, Canton
A good tip that I picked up and found to be successful as a moisturizer is using Aloe Vera on my skin. The brand suggested was Fruit of the Earth and this is what I was fortunate to pick up at my local Dollar Store. It was only after just a few weeks usage on my face that I noticed my skin looking more dewy and smooth. Too add to this regimen, it was suggested to me that I could make my own body moisturizer at home. The 'homemade' recipe called for the same Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel (in tube) along with petroleum jelly (in tube) and the last item was any baby lotion. Since I found all the products at the dollar store, my investment was $3 + tax! You just mix it all together and store in an inexpensive jar or I just use a small plastic/tupperware type container. It is wonderfully rich, not too thick and very moisturizing. I just love it! You can also pick and choose some variants as now baby lotions come in some nice scents like lavender, chamomile, or just fragrance free. You be the artist!
Ingredients:
Homemade moisturizer: 1 tube (plastic squeeze top is fine) of Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera gel; 1 tube petroleum jelly (which I found with Vit. E in it and is a gel type also); 1 tube (squeeze top container) baby lotion.
How to prepare:
Mix equal parts together and store in airtight container. Wala! An inexpensive moisturizer that works! My understanding is that this recipe has been passed down in generations for years now. Sometimes it seems the 'oldies' are always the 'goodies'.
Results (observed by submitter):
My body was moisturized without any sticky film or waiting for it to soak in or dry first. After a short while I did not have to moisturize daily.
Costs involved:
$3.00
by Judy, Canton
Labels: Facial Skin Care, Natural Skin Care
Details:
Combine about a half a cup of whole milk and some fresh lemon juice. Just mix it together with your finger. The mild will get little condensed. Apply on your face and neck, probably over a sink as this is pretty liquid. Then lay down for about 20 - 25 min and let it dry out. You will feel the mask tightening as it dries out. Lemon with its acidity provides natural enzymatic exfoliation plus it contains the vitamin C that reduces wrinkles and milk contains the lactic acid that also benefits skin.
Ingredients:
Milk and lemons
Results (observed by submitter):
Skin looks fresh, rejuvenated, cleaned, younger, wrinkles under the eyes are less visible.
Costs involved:
Minimal
by Jana
Combine about a half a cup of whole milk and some fresh lemon juice. Just mix it together with your finger. The mild will get little condensed. Apply on your face and neck, probably over a sink as this is pretty liquid. Then lay down for about 20 - 25 min and let it dry out. You will feel the mask tightening as it dries out. Lemon with its acidity provides natural enzymatic exfoliation plus it contains the vitamin C that reduces wrinkles and milk contains the lactic acid that also benefits skin.
Ingredients:
Milk and lemons
Results (observed by submitter):
Skin looks fresh, rejuvenated, cleaned, younger, wrinkles under the eyes are less visible.
Costs involved:
Minimal
by Jana
Labels: Natural Skin Care, Skin Care Wrinkles
My basic theory for revitalizing skin and thwarting the signs of aging is to reduce the amount of stress the skin has to endure. Wrinkles and lines are nature's "stress marks," after all!
I recommend treating your skin as "sensitive skin" regardless of whether you have allergies or not. Only purchase produces that are fragrance-free and dye-free whenever possible. Fragrances and dyes serve no helpful purpose for the sensitive skin on the face and neck. Also, look for products advertised as noncomedogenic -- these products do not contain oil or other ingredients known to clog pores.
Avoid cleansers containing harsh grit and scrubs. They can rub the skin raw! Gentle exfoliation is best, when necessary: gently massage the skin with a washcloth or even the tips of your fingers to loosen dead skin without damaging healthy skin. Use a cleanser for sensitive skin -- one that is free of fragrances and dyes. It may cost a little more than the regular brand, but it's worth it.
Don't use an excess of harsh acne-removing products. Oftentimes a mild benzoyl peroxide gel will do the trick (look for 2.5% gel -- higher concentrations can chemically burn the skin). If you have access to a doctor, you can ask him/her about using a mild retinoid (.01% or .05% solution).
Finally, sunscreen and moisturizer. Sometimes you can find these two products together in one cream. Drier skin may require a separate deep moisturizing treatment in addition to daily sunscreen lotion. Protecting your skin from sun does wonders in terms of preventing wrinkles.
Treat your skin with the sensitivity it deserves and chock out unnecessary fragrances & additives. They only cause undue stress!
I have been using the methods described above for about 6 months now, and I've seen drastic results. I used to have skin that broke out every week -- now, I only have a rare occasional blemish. Forehead wrinkles have lessened significantly, even though I only use .01% tretinoin gel. My skin looks so much fresher and healthier since I quit using harsh acne products and fragranced cleansers.
by Angela K.
I recommend treating your skin as "sensitive skin" regardless of whether you have allergies or not. Only purchase produces that are fragrance-free and dye-free whenever possible. Fragrances and dyes serve no helpful purpose for the sensitive skin on the face and neck. Also, look for products advertised as noncomedogenic -- these products do not contain oil or other ingredients known to clog pores.
Avoid cleansers containing harsh grit and scrubs. They can rub the skin raw! Gentle exfoliation is best, when necessary: gently massage the skin with a washcloth or even the tips of your fingers to loosen dead skin without damaging healthy skin. Use a cleanser for sensitive skin -- one that is free of fragrances and dyes. It may cost a little more than the regular brand, but it's worth it.
Don't use an excess of harsh acne-removing products. Oftentimes a mild benzoyl peroxide gel will do the trick (look for 2.5% gel -- higher concentrations can chemically burn the skin). If you have access to a doctor, you can ask him/her about using a mild retinoid (.01% or .05% solution).
Finally, sunscreen and moisturizer. Sometimes you can find these two products together in one cream. Drier skin may require a separate deep moisturizing treatment in addition to daily sunscreen lotion. Protecting your skin from sun does wonders in terms of preventing wrinkles.
Treat your skin with the sensitivity it deserves and chock out unnecessary fragrances & additives. They only cause undue stress!
I have been using the methods described above for about 6 months now, and I've seen drastic results. I used to have skin that broke out every week -- now, I only have a rare occasional blemish. Forehead wrinkles have lessened significantly, even though I only use .01% tretinoin gel. My skin looks so much fresher and healthier since I quit using harsh acne products and fragranced cleansers.
by Angela K.
Labels: Acne Skin Care, Anti Aging Skin Care, Natural Skin Care
Regular intensive exercise is the best product I have ever used on my skin. You need to get your heart rate so you are panting hard and stay there for at least fifteen minutes. Your face needs to get hot and flush. I have tried a range of products over the years and cannot say I have ever noticed a significant improvement. When I don't exercise regularly it looks dull and my 35 years begin to tell.
But in periods of regular intensive exercise I always find my skin is brighter and fuller/plumper. It's a lot harder than a miracle cream but also a lot cheaper.
by Neria
But in periods of regular intensive exercise I always find my skin is brighter and fuller/plumper. It's a lot harder than a miracle cream but also a lot cheaper.
by Neria
Labels: Natural Skin Care, Skin Care Solutions
Many people do not realize that staying well hydrated enhances what is known medically as "turgor." Keeping your body properly hydrated allows the skin (and the underlying tissues) to be more smooth, lustrous, and healthy. Think of a time when you were ill and couldn't keep up with your fluid needs for a few days - remember how sallow your skin looked, and much more pronounced any lines or wrinkles appeared? In fact, good skin turgor is one of the major clues physicians look for in ascertaining a patient's overall health. Usually, no special fluids are required, just plenty of water!
Ingredients:
Ordinary water or mineral water in most cases, or drinks containing electrolytes and glucose if you've been ill.
How to prepare:
No special preparations are necessary.
How to use:
If you are drinking enough, you'll see the benefit - and (as long as your ikdneys are healthy and you don't have medically required fluid restrictions), you will simply urinate away any excess.
Results (observed by submitter):
When I treat patients by giving intravenous fluid replacement (usually a liter or two, sometimes more), I can often see their color return and and their natural contours and glow start to come back.
Costs involved:
None
by James L. Baker
Ingredients:
Ordinary water or mineral water in most cases, or drinks containing electrolytes and glucose if you've been ill.
How to prepare:
No special preparations are necessary.
How to use:
If you are drinking enough, you'll see the benefit - and (as long as your ikdneys are healthy and you don't have medically required fluid restrictions), you will simply urinate away any excess.
Results (observed by submitter):
When I treat patients by giving intravenous fluid replacement (usually a liter or two, sometimes more), I can often see their color return and and their natural contours and glow start to come back.
Costs involved:
None
by James L. Baker
Labels: Natural Skin Care
Exercise to Look Younger
1 Comments Published by 2eroSeven on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 11:12 PM.
I am 55 years of age and have been told I look a lot younger since I was at least 40. Since I have never followed a serious skin care regimen and did not inherit a beautiful complexion, I believe it is due to walking and lifting weights 3 times a week at the gym.
I have noticed, though, more wrinkles appearing since going through menopause, which I am seeking more vigorously to combat.
But one thing is for certain, and which you have probably noticed, fit and trim women look healthier, have a glow on their face, which to me seems to make them look younger.
All I know is that I get told I don't look my age and it is not because of some secret beauty technique I possess. I'm just chalking it up to exercise!
by Sylvia Fortenberry
I have noticed, though, more wrinkles appearing since going through menopause, which I am seeking more vigorously to combat.
But one thing is for certain, and which you have probably noticed, fit and trim women look healthier, have a glow on their face, which to me seems to make them look younger.
All I know is that I get told I don't look my age and it is not because of some secret beauty technique I possess. I'm just chalking it up to exercise!
by Sylvia Fortenberry
Labels: Anti Aging Skin Care, Natural Skin Care
Tips:
Crack one room temperature egg and separate yolk from white. Do as you will with yolk (maybe give to pet dog or cat, very nutritious). Using fingers wipe white over face and neck leaving eye area. Leave to dry approx 5 min or until skin feels firm to tight. Wash of with warm water and moisturize as usual. That's it, skin will look and feel wonderful. You have just applied a NATURAL protein to your skin. Also, try to remain expressionless while egg mask is drying, to prevent cracking.
Ingredients:
1 egg
How to prepare:
crack room temperature egg and separate yolk from white.
How to use:
use fingers over a basin
Results (observed by submitter):
A firmer and fresher looking face and neck. Great for that special occasion.
Costs involved:
1 egg
by Lana Gai
Crack one room temperature egg and separate yolk from white. Do as you will with yolk (maybe give to pet dog or cat, very nutritious). Using fingers wipe white over face and neck leaving eye area. Leave to dry approx 5 min or until skin feels firm to tight. Wash of with warm water and moisturize as usual. That's it, skin will look and feel wonderful. You have just applied a NATURAL protein to your skin. Also, try to remain expressionless while egg mask is drying, to prevent cracking.
Ingredients:
1 egg
How to prepare:
crack room temperature egg and separate yolk from white.
How to use:
use fingers over a basin
Results (observed by submitter):
A firmer and fresher looking face and neck. Great for that special occasion.
Costs involved:
1 egg
by Lana Gai
Labels: Facial Skin Care, Natural Skin Care
Before I go to bed I always steam my face over chamomile tea. Just steep three bags of tea for five minutes. Steam your face holding a bath towel over your head. Then exfoliate right away while the pores are open. This gets the dirt and bacteria out of the pores. Then use whatever product you have for your acne. The steaming turns my face into a sponge and the products I put on right after absorb faster so that makes them work better. My mom tried this before she put on her night cream and couldn't believe the difference. Hope this helps someone.
Ingredients:
Chamomile tea
How to prepare:
Steep five minutes
How to use:
Cover head over tea to catch the steam
Results (observed by submitter):
Love it!
Costs involved:
none!
Submitted by Mindy Hine, Trevoroton, PA USA
Ingredients:
Chamomile tea
How to prepare:
Steep five minutes
How to use:
Cover head over tea to catch the steam
Results (observed by submitter):
Love it!
Costs involved:
none!
Submitted by Mindy Hine, Trevoroton, PA USA
Labels: Natural Skin Care, Skin Care Treatment
