From brightening coffeeberry serums to soothing green tea moisturizers, natural is marketable. Believing anything is natural is good for you, Americans spent $62 billion on the stuff last year alone. But the fact is, some flora-based scrubs made from abrasive fruit pits can be irritating, too. If sensitivity is your top concern, these are the [...]
Sensitive skin treatment options are now available at all price points- from posh brands like Darphin and RéVive to drugstore standbys like Cetaphil and Eucerin. The key is to pamper your skin with the fewest possible ingredients. You want to avoid products that boast vitamins, antioxidants, alpha hydroxy acids, and sunscreen all at once.
Even after [...]
If you’re having problems with sensitive skin, especially with the winter months fast approaching, take heart, there are some things you can do to fix this common problem.
For starters, forgo the candy-store approach to cosmetic counters. Sampling all the latest and greatest potions you can afford will actually be worse for your ailing skin. Stick [...]
Your skin naturally acts as a barrier, meaning it keeps out the bad stuff (dirt), while keeping in the good stuff (moisture and yes, some oils). When you over-cleanse your skin, you strip your skin of the oils that keep skin healthy and balanced.
People with oily skin have a tendency for zealous cleansing in an [...]
Exfoliation is essential to shrink pore size. If your pores are plugged up, you can remove some of that with an alpha-hydroxy acid. An at home peel can also be beneficial because it turns over skin cells, not only making pores look smaller, but also alleviating an oily T-zone.
Makeup and sunscreen are a main culprit [...]
Counteract cystic acne: A 15 to 20 week course of the oral retinoid Accutane is the gold standard, and provides lasting results. This treatment can be especially effective for hormonal acne. If you’re weary of the side effects, (which include very dry skin and possible birth defects should you become pregnant), try a series of [...]
There’s no greater trick to looking healthier and hotter than a great tan, but UV rays are murder on your skin. With a few tips, you can master self-tanner and fake a warm glow all year long.
No one tans evenly over their whole face- most people initially get darker on the parts the sun hits [...]
Shed dry skin.
Give yourself a good scrubbing at least once a week from head to toe to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells. Remember, the buildup of the cells is what clogs pores and causes acne. Use a gentle exfoliator made just for your face, and basic all-over exfoliator for the rest of your body. [...]
Wake up fast.
Beauty shoots usually start at the crack of dawn when no woman is ready for her close-up. To combat that sleepy look, soak a washcloth in ice water, wring it out and lay it across your face for a few minutes. Repeat the process several times for the best results. It will instantly [...]
Use a Tea Bag on Splotches
If your skin is sensitive of just looking irritated or puffy for whatever reason, steep a bag of green tea for a minute or two, let it cool down, then dab it over your face. The antioxidants in the tea take down inflammation and will leave your skin feeling refreshed.
Make [...]