In: Health & Fitness 4Jul2009 by Jemma RiveraThe chemicals that are in skin care products are far less safe than we have been led to believe. One of the most common skin care ingredients is isopropyl alcohol and it is both irritating and drying when applied to the surface of the skin. This ingredient is often used to help control oily skin and help clear blemishes, but it damages the skin a great deal. When it dries your delicate skin it also removes the natural acid shield that is there for p

Its clear that Olive Oil, Rose Hip Oil and Emu Oil are all made up of essential fatty acids, providing extensive protection from dangerous free radicals. The question is - what’s the main difference between them and which will work best for my dry skin? Wrinkles, age spots and dry skin are common problems that topical oil treatments can relieve. Olive Oil, Emu Oil and Rose Hip Oil are all highly acclaimed methods. The summary below aims to help you decide which of the three products will wor

July 3, 2009 Jeff Meier Beauty and Fashion, Health and Well-Being, Science and Biology, Shopping and Products, Society Issues, Technology and Science Let nature work on you – natural skin care productsThere’s nothing like a refreshing natural skin care regimen. But making your own natural skin care products can be time c

by Shirley Fei It is true that Shea butter products are one of the most effective and popular skin care creams and soaps on the market today. Shea butter is actually a substance that is derived from a nut that comes from the Savannah Region of Africa. It is derived from the Karite tree, it is also known as the Shea-Karite tree. The butter is made from the nut that grows on the tree. The nuts are picked, cracked, pounded and boiled for several hours. Once it has boiled for several hours, the

If you have dry or sensitive skin and you have acne you will need to take special care to not only cure your acne but to take care of your skin. Most acne treatments will cause your skin to dry out as they are intended to prevent overproduction of of oil and if you have dry skin this will only make your problems worse as your skin will more than likely become irritated and flaky. If you have very sensitive skin the chemicals in many of the acne treatments will increase irritation and redness so