Peter Clark asked:


I’m sure you’ve seen the claims. “100% holistic skincare”, or perhaps “100% pure skincare”. Are these claims a big con or is there something worthwhile behind them?

In my view there’s some powerful reasons for todays woman to use pure and holistic skincare. One of the best reasons is that the skincare and cosmetics industry has no requirement to submit their products to a regulatory or goverment body to show that the ingredients are safe. And so there are many suspect ingredients in modern skincare products. Pure skincare products are safe, and effective.

However whether you’re looking for pure skincare products, or holistic skincare products or cosmetics that are made from totally natural ingredients, you need to understand a couple of things.

Firstly, what does “natural” or “holistic” or “pure” really mean? It isn’t possible to use 100% natural ingredients in any skin care product, and in fact that shouldn’t be the goal of any cosmetics and skincare product manufacturer.

Any ingredient that is natural should be naturally occurring, for example is derived from plants. However it isn’t possible to actually use that ingredient in a skincare product unless it is processed in some way, because it needs to be taken out of the plant in which it is found and put into a form that is useable in the product, and that requires some form of processing.

However just because it has to undergo a form of processing to extract it from a plant does not imply that it is no longer effective or safe. And it also doesn’t disqualify it from being “natural” or “holistic” or “pure”. It just means that it has to be processed.

So there isn’t, in effect, a 100% pure skincare product, or 100% holistic skincare product available.

Is this an argument to justify buying any old skincare product? Absolutely not. There are some quite nasty ingredients in many of the mainstream big brand name skincare and cosmetics products on our shelves. The companies that manufacture these are not required to prove their safety before they are used in cosmetics, and many should be avoided. Parabens, Dioxane and Diethanolamine are just 3 ingredients found in various skincare and cosmetics products that are considered to be less than safe. And in some cases are suspected of causing cancer. Or skin irritation, for example.

So although there is no 100% pure skincare product on the market, there are excellent natural skincare products available. Yes they use ingredients extracted from plants by a form of extraction process, but these ingredients are tested and proven safe and, particularly, effective skincare ingredients. Something that cannot be said about many mainstream skincare products and cosmetics that so many people regularly use.

Here’s a few ingredients that are fairly considered to be natural or pure ingredients and can be found in the best “holistic” skincare products, or “pure” skincare products.

Phytessence Wakame. Extracted from a seaweed native to Japan. This seaweed is a form of kelp and is commonly found in the Japanese diet, one of the reasons the Japanese seem to have such good skin right into older age.

Cynergy TK which is a substance which is extracted from the wool of sheep, and which plays an important role in overall skin health. Cynergy TK has been shown to actually stimulate the production of collagen and elastin in our skin.

Collagen and elastin are 2 of the most important substances found in healthy skin. They are both proteins and are both involved in maintaining elasticity and firmness of skin, both responsible for producing great looking, younger looking skin. As we age our bodies produce less collagen and elastin than our skin needs to remain supple, and so any skincare product which promotes the production of collagen and elastic will work extremely well as an effective skincare product.

So in conclusion. Is the claim of 100% holistic skincare, or 100% pure skincare a con? No, not at all. There are both powerful reasons not to buy mainstream regular skincare products which you will routinely see on the shelves now, and there are also powerful reasons to buy pure skincare, or holistic skincare products. Yes they have some “processed” ingredients, but this does not detract from the fact that they are derived from safe, and effective, natural ingredients. And they work extremely well.

And whilst the companies that make the mainstream products are household names, the company that makes skincare products with such ingredients as Phytessence Wakame and Cynergy TK is not a household name at all. You’ve probably never heard of it. But you need to.

! asked:


I’m thinking of buying the 3 step Clinique skincare things (cleanser toner moisturiser) and just wanted to know if it’s good? I have combination skin with a fairly uneven skin tone so I want to fix this. Should I get Clinique or is there something better? Thanks.

Rachel Chin asked:


 

How Rating skincare Products Help In Aging Skincare Quest

 

What make a good definition in rating skincare products? I would personally suggest that a detailed analysis of ingredients along with hands-on testing on the aging skincare products, be truthful about stating your opinion, irregardless whether it is a positive or negative comment. Informative reviews that are backed up by extensive testing as well as scientific opinion by an independent party, in most cases; the end users. Why is that so? Well, I don’t think a person who’s working or writing on behalf of the skincare company would ever give you a fair review on their products. They just tell you the good side of the products, highlight it, and push you to buy it. End result, they get paid and the fact that the products work on your aging skincare problem or not, will be of their least concern.

 

If you are used to reading some beauty magazine for a while, you must notice that some of these beauty magazine present annual beauty awards. This will serve as another good resource for rating skincare products and you can be assured that it is a fair and neutral review on aging skincare. The panel of judges usually come from parties not related to the aging skincare company, but rather the specialized editors and also the pool opinion from the common readers. If the published result is biased, the readers will know it eventually. The magazine will rather loose an advertising client than their readers which are the blood stream of the magazine survival.

 

When you come across rating skincare products, do not just read the positive side of it, which most people who get over excited in their aging skincare quest, only see what could possibly help them. Please pay attention to the negative comment as well, as it can practically safe you from damaging your skin further. Some  ingredients even though it is a natural plant-based extract, might cause other complication if it  co-exist with some dietary practice. For example, eating prawn or crabs. If you avoid that seafood, the aging skincare will work for you just fine. It was not the product being ineffective, but things to avoid that you miss out.

 

Another tip in your quest of searching for aging skincare is to really be patient and spend some times to follow up with the skincare products rating. An example is one particular aging skincare was said to be able to clear up blemishes within the first week, but others complain that after an initial period of effectiveness, it suddenly seems as though Proactive no longer works for them. If you would have purchased the product before end of first week, what do you plan to do with the aging skin care product?

 

I came across one stand-alone expert who  points out that the phrases “Dermatologist Tested” and “Dermatologist Approved” are meaningless. There’s no widely recognized standard for what these mean! The aging skincare company simply indicate that one or two dermatologists tried a skin care product at the manufacturer’s request and liked how it felt. So, to what extend you are going to trust these self acclaimed aging skincare products?

 

One final tip for this round is to join the rating skincare products forum where users are allow to post comments and follow up with the particular topics. Usually, some experts or professional people from related field, will be in that forum and you are most likely to get your question answered. You must be willing to share not only your problems, but your good knowledge and experience in aging skincare as well. When you give or share, the benefits which you will get in return, will be double or triple, more than you expect. Truthfully in the fact of life, rating skincare products must be part of your pursuance in aging skincare practice.

 

 

 

Rachel Chin is a health researcher on Natural Lifestyle, and  she is a true organic lifestyle practitioner for 5 years  now. Visit  her site now at http://www.absolute-health-site.com to get the facts on how to get the  most benefit out of your natural lifestyles. Pamper your skin and health, stay  and feel young confidently

 

Annie :-] asked:


I have moderate acne and was wondering what are some good skincare products for someone with combination skin (other than Proactive)? Oh and any recommendations on how to get rid of acne scars?

lovemyjob asked:


Where is the best site you go to to get reviews on makeup and skincare products? I usually get it at www.ColorMeGorgeous.com or MakeupAlley.com. Just wondering if there’s any sites with a lot of informative reviews?

Martin C asked:


Who knows the best distributors for skincare and cosmetics products for Japanese market.

girlnextdoor asked:


I have occasional acne and clogged pores in my nose. I think my skin is combination(oily in the T-Zone and dry on the cheeks). Can anyone recommend a brand or product that’s not too pricey? Also, should all my skincare products be from the same brand? Sorry for all of the questions.
Thanks! I’m 15.

AskFred asked:


I have a lot of breakouts on my face and am planning to treat myself with some good brand (proactiv, murad, zenmed, accutance or clear pores) over the counter medication. I would appreciate anyone offering me discount coupons for any of these brands.

Thanks in advance!

DR Vijay Kumar asked:


Let us face it, Men also want to look good and look their best at all times. Gone are the days when men used to cherish their dry skin and rough, tough bearded looks. Clean shaven, smooth skin looks are in. It’s high time you discovered quality men’s skincare that makes you the man that women desire.

And men anti-aging skincare gains even more prominance because no man likes to have wrinkles, saggy skin, pigment discolorations and dark uneven lopsided complexion. It is much better to opt for quality men’s skincare that can make you look much younger and enrich the quality of your life dramatically.

Men’s Skincare vs Women’s Skincare

An innate question arises- Is there difference between men’s skincare and women’s skincare alternatives? See, basically the anatomy of human skin in men and women is the same. And scientific research has exposed certain interesting outcomes.

They have exposed that ingredients used in men anti-aging skincare products have worked in an almost equal efficacy as they have in women anti-aging skincare products. The reason behind this is that the contributing factors for skin aging are almost similar for both men and women.

Prime Reasons for Skin Aging

Before you get ready to set your preferences for the best quality men’s skincare alternatives and decide which ones offer effective men anti-aging skincare solutions, you should have a broad understanding of the skin aging process.

Let us look at the most important causes of skin aging-

1) Lower production of Collagen and Elastin by our body- As we age, our body produces less of these two crucial proteins. They are the one responsible for blessing us with a firm, supple, pliant and elastic skin.

Now if we can enhance the production of collagen and elastin in our body, we can get young and glowing skin automatically. Therefore, an ideal men’s skincare product should have ingredients that have been clinically proven to help the body produce more collagen and elastin naturally and enduringly for many years.

2) The Havoc played by free radicals- Free radicals take away a lot of our young years. They make us look older that we actually are. They are the major reason for skin aging. An effective men’s skincare product must have a good amount of antioxidants in it that can counter free radical damage before it occurs.

3) Skin Inflammation- Men are more prone to skin inflammation then women. Continual skin inflammation leads to the breakage of sensitive skin cells and damages the skin’s vital structural protein balance.

Men’s skincare products should cater to these issues more specifically. An effective men anti-aging skincare product should contain such ingredients that work naturally to give the most youthful skin that you desire.

Natural Substances that can work wonders in Men’s skincare!

Thanks to modern medical science, such natural substances have been pioneered which work magnificently as a part of men anti-aging skincare system.

One such natural substance is Cynergy TK. It has been pioneered in New Zealand and is available to the western world now through the internet. Let me mention a few of the amazing results it has shown in men anti-aging skincare-

•    It works effectively to boost the natural collagen and elastin production of the body itself. That’s the most important contributing factor to look for in men’s skincare.

•    It dramatically improves skin moisture retention and skin elasticity.

•    It has clinically revealed to stimulate new skin cells regrowth!

•    It blocks the production of PGE2, which is a main basis and cause of inflammation and redness of skin.

Besides this, an effective Men’s skincare product should also have special elite emollients. These help in skin protection and are very important for the more sensitive and thinner portions of our skin like area around the eyes, which are more prone to sagging, bulging, puffiness and dark circles.

Two emollients that have proven to work very well in this regard are Babassu and Crodomol CAP.

In my website, I have discussed many such powerful natural ingredients that you should look out in an effective men’s skincare product. Some research all you need to regain that young and youthful skin that is the most desired by women!

cholanextdoor asked:


Have any of you guys used it? Does it work? How good is it? I just bought the set of Plenna facial cleansing system for my 12 yr old.