Skin Exfoliation Recipe for Acne Treatment

by Dr. Carlo Rinaudo

While most people know about cleaning, moisturizing and even sunscreen, exfoliation seems to be an overlooked regimen in skin care at home.

Exfoliation is the skin's natural process of removing dead skin cells to reveal the healthy, glowing fresh skin cells beneath. The exterior skin cells become dry, scaly and non-functional as they die.

As we age the process of exfoliation through begins to slow. By the time we reach the ripe old age of 25 that process has doubled in time. What once took 30 days now takes 60.

So the new skin cells that were revealed after 30 days when we were 20 now takes 60 days to come to the surface, making our faces duller, dryer and definitely looking our age.

But we have options to improve the natural process by using an exfoliation to help the skin shed the dead cells.


You can choose to purchase an exfoliant or make one at home. Some great products you can include in an exfoliant are ground oats, milled flax seed, cornmeal, yogurt, honey or buttermilk. A mix of yogurt and ground oats is actually a mix of chemical and abrasive exfoliant because the ground oats are abrasive and the yogurt is chemical (lactic acid in the yogurt).

• Mixing oatmeal, ½ cup milk and 1 tsp of honey to make a paste.
• Apply this to your face and let it dry.
• Rub this off gently with a warm wet washcloth.

Your hands will love-

• ½ cup of granulated sugar,
• 2 tablespoons of apricot oil,
• the juice of ½ lemon or 3 drops of lemon essential oil.
• Combine these and apply them immediately to your hands.
• Rub this for a minute and then rinse with warm water and moisturizer. Sugar is an excellent exfoliator and apricot oil is a natural lubricant.

Make your feet sing with this nuts scrub.

• ½ cup shelled walnuts,
• 1 tablespoon olive oil,
• 1 tablespoon of castor oil,
• 1 teaspoon of honey and
• 1-2 drops of your favorite essential oil.
• Blend the nuts in a blender until a fine powder; add the rest of the ingredients to make a paste.
• Rub your feet with this vigorously and rinse with warm water. This is wonderful when used twice weekly.

About the Author

For further information, products and articles on Acne, be sure to visit the Best Acne Skin Treatments website. Dr Carlo Rinaudo, Chiropractor, is a specialist in providing his patients and the general public with the very best and up-to-date information on all health related Good Health Doctor

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Natural Acne Treatment #2: Regular Exfoliation

by Kim Wallace

Natural Acne Treatment #2: Regular Exfoliation

One of the major things I found when I was trying to clear my skin was my lack of consistent exfoliation. Exfoliation is the natural process of flaking away of the outer skin cells, revealing a new layer of skin that exposes and protects you from the outside elements. As we get older, the exfoliation process tends to slow down.

This can lead to an abnormal buildup of dry skin on the surface that blocks pores and causes breakouts, or contributes to the wrinkling of skin. Some people are more genetically inclined in the slowing of their natural exfoliation, and often have serious issues with blocked pores and acne. The key here is to speed up the exfoliation process so that the skin renews itself much quicker. This can be accomplished by the following methods:

1. Alpha and beta hydroxy acids. These are widely available over-the-counter and are the mildest form of fruit acids used to create a peeling of the skin. They work slowly over time to speed up the exfoliation process.

Alpha and beta hydroxy acids are usually pretty inexpensive and give good results in about 6-8 weeks. They range in strength from 5% up to 20% generally. The stronger ranges (20% and higher) are reserved for more intensive peeling.

2. Dermabrasion. This process is much like a sanding of the skin - much like you would sand an object with sandpaper. The goal with this method is to remove the outer layers of the dermis - usually up to 4 layers. For severe acne scarring, there is the operative dermabrasion performed by a doctor.

This is of course more expensive, requiring a long recovery period, but it will remove much of the outer layers of skin. There are also middle type dermabrasion processes like aluminum oxide crystals. These are performed in salons and require several treatments and can be quite expensive -- though they are effective.

Many celebrities not wishing to have an acid peel reportedly choose this method over other dermabrasion options. There is a drawback, this treatment has been widely reported to create a shine on the skin that is hard to cover up. There is very little downtime with using a process like aluminum oxide crystals although it is costly.

3. Peels. There are so many types of peels available and the word "peel" is so over-used these days that you could write an entire book on them. I will give you the top choices I know of and stick to what I call real peels.

A real peel will remove several layers of outer skin revealing the healthy new skin underneath. If you have ever had sunburn and then peeled - you will know exactly what I mean by "new skin."

These peels work in a similar fashion. To learn what are the top four acne peels Click Here! http://www.squidoo.com/acnepeels

Go Back to Part 1: Using a Glycerin Based or Sorbitol Based Soap or Face Wash

Next go to Part 3: Cut the Sugars

About the Author

Check out part 1-5 of the natural acne treatments.- Kim Wallace

Treatment Source is from the book "Acne Free in 3 Days" Check out my review of the book at http://www.squidoo.com/acnefreein3daysnaturaltreatment

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ImageDerm MD 500 is the best way out to treat your skin

by Natasha Patnaik

The ImageDerm MD 500 is an innovative Microdermabrasion Machine, which is designed for high portability and heavy usage. This Single Canister offers durability and a powerful motor, for ultimate skin care. It is an advanced aesthetic / medical model. Aesthetics use this machine for doing aggressive microdermabrasion using a low setting for treating the most delicate skin. Microdermabrasion is an advanced technology which gives optimal exfoliation and leaves your skin restored, renewed, and rejuvenated.

The MD 500 offers flexibility and higher medical power grade. This machine can use aluminum oxide, bicarbonate, or magnesium crystals. It is known for effectively reducing the visible signs of aging to get glowing and fresh skin. The Imagederm system provides effective results than a traditional chemical peel off treatment.

Some features of ImageDerm MD 500 are

Reusable Derlin tip eliminates cross-contamination

Diamond tip option

Non-clogging unit

Patent-pending Vortex Hose

All in one Crystal / Vaccum regulator

Lifetime Warranty

FDA Approved and Registered

Easy portability

Medical / Aesthetic aggressive treatment

Ergonomically designed titanium hand piece for smooth results

ImageDerm gives effective result of:

Reduces fine lines, scars and wrinkles

Thickened skin

Aging skin

Minimizes hyper-pigmentation

Firms muscle and skin tone

Erases sun damage

Can be used on virtually the entire body

Non-invasive

Requires no down time

Reduces pore

Balances oily skin and acne conditions

Its Crystal conversion includes

Crystal flow that is only activated when the tip comes in contact with the treatment

An automatic crystal regulator that delivers consistent and uniform projection

10 micron filters to ensure that there is no exposure to airborne contaminated crystals

Uses 3 times fewer crystals than other systems

Enclosed canisters are easily accessible for quick inspection and easy maintenance

Patent-pending hose that removes crystals immediately

ImageDerm MD 500 requires less maintenance as it comes with

Self cleaning

Quiet rotary motor that controls overheating of the unit

Easy disposal process

Dual Motor System allows aggressive treatment

No stainless steel tip or light plastic tip that can scratch tissue

1200 hour timer alerts you when maintenance is necessary

Automatic crystal regulator delivers consistent, and uniform results

Anti-clogging system

Designed to endure consistent usage

Patent-pending hose removes crystals immediately

Easy disposal process

This enclosed unit is a user-friendly, portable system that ensures easy maintenance

Eight vacuum suction ports ensure no clogging evenin high humidity

ImageDerm MD 500 helps rejuvenating your dull skin effortlessly.

About the Author

I am Natasha Patnaik. I have done my diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication. Currently working as Copy writing consultant in Searchfit Ecommerce Solution Pvt. Ltd.

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Redondo Beach Skin Care: New Fraxel Skin Care Option

by Beth Munoz

To undergo skin rejuvenation procedures, many patients must address what type of treatment they are after since there are so many available. There are some that use chemical peels, laser treatments, and any number of other treatments out there. Finding which one can be intimidating since there are so many out there, but it need not be an overwhelming process. Modern skin care just offers a great number of options because everyone's treatment needs vary.
One recently offered treatment is fraxel, a skin care rejuvenation treatment which is offered by dermatologists at skin clinics. This treatment involves the use of laser technology which systematically rejuvenates skin under the epidermis and only affects the dermis, which leads to changes under the skin first, helping to even out wrinkles and lift up skin that is sagging a bit. This is caused by the production of collagen under the skin which is spurred by the controlled damage done by the laser.

The treatment involves treating only certain areas of the skin and not others, so it is different than some other skin care options which slough off skin all over the face, or surface area of the epidermis. This leads to the skin having a longer healing time than with a systematic form of treatment. With fraxel, patients will not experience as many uncomfortable side effects which are associated with pain, swelling, peeling skin, and among others. Though treating the epidermis does lead to less obvious side effects, the treatment is still highly effective, though less invasive. More than one treatment may be necessary in exchange for the less invasive treatments and shorter healing times. This means that patients may have to undergo more that one treatment so that the changes to their skin are more gradual and easier for their immune system to handle well.
Fraxel is growing in popularity since it is a treatment option that is minimally invasive and requires less time from work and other daily engagements. This is one way that most dermatologists are beginning to alter their treatments so that patients have the freedom to decide how drastic they want the changes to be. In general though, most patients can appreciate gradually altering their skin rather than having the skin altered immediately which would require a prolonged healing period and even more time away from work and other activities. The skin is the most visible organ and therefore a gradual treatment is always better so that the patient can feel confident with their appearance in minimal time.

With this growing demand in the skin care world, fewer patients are seeking out more invasive treatments and are rather looking to have their appearance altered in ways that require no incisions and anesthesia. This marks the wave of injected solutions, such as restylane, botox, and others, which are meant to wipe out wrinkles and fill in loose skin. As a response to this trend, and the way that medical technology is evolving, patients can now take advantage of treatments such as fraxel which are far more reasonable in their gradual approach to skin rejuvenation. This is a breath of fresh air to those who are looking for treatment options and who have busy lives.
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Effective Solutions to Get Beautiful and Healthy Skin

by Avinash smith

Life can be hard on your skin with busy schedules, rapidly changing lifestyle, stress and environmental factors. Besides regular beauty maintenance, you need to take care of skin for specific problems. Understanding the needs of today's women, VLCC introduced Cosme-Dermat CME (Cure, Maintain and Enhance) treatments that combine cosmetology and dermatology for clinically safe solutions. They Improve skin clarity tone and texture and leave with beautiful skin from inside and outside.
The Cosme-Dermat treatments have been scientifically developed. They are tested for their effects with use of FDA certified equipment and techniques approved by 2500 doctors, dermatologists cosmetologists and nutritionists. Therefore, depending on your problems, VLCC offers personalised and customised solutions to get beautiful and healthy skin.
Cosme-Dermat introduces and witnesses the launch of the Peel & Lift Anti Ageing Treatment, Dermawhite-Skin Whitening Treatment, Vit. K-Eye Youth Treatment and Clear Skin Anti Acne Treatment.
Peel & Lift Anti Ageing Treatment: Peel & Lift {a href= http://www.cosmedermat.vlcc.co.in/anti-ageing.html}Anti Ageing Treatment is a safe, effective and non aggressive deep exfoliating treatment developed to provide for peeling and lifting effect on mature skin. It is suitable for all climates and skins and has nourishing, emollient action. Its double peel action- peels and penetrates active principles at the same time lift action strengthens the skin. It is extremely effective as results visible after the first application.
Dermawhite-Skin Whitening Treatment: Dermawhite-Skin Whitening solutions combines the principles of anti-oxidant complexes, papaya extracts and aloe vera with a lightening mask. It gives Brightness and Suppleness to the skin and skin becomes two shades lighter after treatment. Results are visible after the very first sessions.
Vit. K-Eye Youth Treatment: Vit. K-Eye Youth Treatment is a safe, non-invasive and innovative solution for skin under the eyes which is fragile and susceptible to ageing.
It reduces the wrinkle around the area of eyes and also helps in reducing the swelling around eyes thus enlighten the dark circles.
Clear Skin Anti Acne Treatment: Pimples, spots, zits, blemishes - Acne is a problem not only with teenagers but can affect people of all ages. The blemishes occur due to overactive secretion of sebaceous (oil) glands making the skin pores clogged with oil and bacteria. It helps in getting ridding of both pubertal and non-pubertal acne. The formula consists of Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA), which is a highly effective peeling agent and an excellent pore cleanser with anti-acne properties.
The Cosme-Dermat treatments produce spectacular and unparalleled effects which supersede the existing anti-ageing treatments offered by VLCC. Results can be seen since the very first session and an individual will require 4 sessions as against the usual 8 to 10 sessions to experience complete results. The treatments will provide a cost and time effective option to today's women who is constantly on the move and faced with stress.

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Avinash smith

Skin Secrets Revealed When You Use Masks And Peels

by Janet Martin

Despite your religious efforts to put on sunscreen, to clean your face with facial wash and to apply moisturizer everyday, you will still notice some oily areas, dry patches, noticeable pores and even a few lines forming on your face. This will really make you wonder what you have to do more to make your face flawless and smooth all over.
The answer to your problem is actually a peel or a mask. For many of us, our beauty routine has been the same for several months or even years. Cleansing is followed by toning and ended with moisturizing. Sometimes, however, the skin gets used to the routine and products that you use. Thus, you have to break this habit every once in a while to let the creams and soaps you are using work more effectively. This is the role of a peel or mask.
Celebrities have their microdermabrasion or other professional peeling treatments in a spa, clinic or salon. But for those of us who cannot afford to spend thousands of dollars for just one skin procedure, there are masks and peels that can be done at the comfort of your own home. In fact, there are many do-it-yourself products in the market to choose from. So you will surely find one that will suit your budget. However, you need to ensure that you choose an all-natural product because common chemical peels burn the skin and make it more vulnerable, while masks that contain harsh chemicals may irritate your skin.
Mask Vs Peel
A lot of women are really clueless about what a mask and a peel are. In fact, some even think that they are one and the same. Anyway, a mask is used to help bring lost minerals and moisture back to your skin. Pollution, harsh chemicals and even water can sometimes strip away important minerals and moisture from your skin so you end up having dry patches here and there.
There are many types of masks �" pore refining, hydrating, anti-aging and acne fighting. A hydrating mask is designed for people who have tight and dry skin because this product contains a lot of moisturizers that will help make the skin softer and smoother. People who have big pores would benefit from pore-refining mask as it helps get rid of impurities lodged inside the pores. Acne fighting masks work the same way as pore-refining ones but are usually clay based. Lastly, anti-aging masks are filled with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to help avert skin aging.
Peels, on the other hand, slough off dead skin cells and other debris on your skin. As mentioned earlier, some peels that contain chemicals and harsh ingredients may remove too much protective layer and could leave your skin raw and very vulnerable to elements, such as pollution and rays of the sun. Some women experience skin discoloration, sun damage and age spots because of using too much chemical peels and exposing their face to the sun.
Ingredients To Look For In Masks And Peels
Honey is useful for people who have dry skin because it is helps retain more moisture. Furthermore, this sweet delight also has anti-bacterial property than is useful in preventing pimples and acne.
Alpha-hydroxy acid is very common in many facial products in the market because this ingredient is vital in the effective removal of dead skin cells from your skin. Natural ingredients that contain not only alpha-hydroxy acid but many antioxidants as well include citrus fruits, apple, grapes, peaches and other fruits. Cucumber is also a refreshing component of any facial peels and masks that act as effective moisturizers.
For women who are suffering from premature skin aging, wrinkles and fine lines, it is advisable to use peels or masks at least once every week. This will give your skin a chance to respond better to moisturizers and other skin products in your beauty regimen. Incidentally, a facial cream that is excellent in minimizing your lines and wrinkles is Dermaxin. If you want to know more on how Dermaxin can help you, just visit http://www.dermaxin.com.

About the Author

Janet Martin is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premier online news magazine. http://www.thearticleinsiders.com.

Value Your Skin For Better Complexions

by Jon Caldwell

I know a lot of people who don't really like the idea of exfoliation, but did you know that exfloliating every week helps your skin in getting rid of possible build up of dead skin cells? Also, it helps in exposing the fresher layer of your skin. You still have to be careful in choosing facial exfoliants though. Use only the gentle ones and avoid products with very harsh chemicals on it. If you undergo exfoliation from time to time, you will observe that the fresh layers of the skin will be absorbing the moisturizers that you put on your skin every day.
It is advised that you take cooler but shorter showers on winter. It is important to have a consistent body temperature at this season. If possible, kindly avoid taking hot showers because it has the tendency to remove the essential oils of the body that maintains the balance of a normal skin.
Shampoos and Conditioners are a big part of bath time habits. Most of us rely on hair blowers to dry up our hair. Again, please avoid using hair blowers on winter season because it removes the important nutrients of the hair that leaves it dry and unhealthy. Not only that, our scalp is also affected.
Do you know how Hollywood celebrities maintain their beautiful skin and keeping it soft, smooth and manageable?
The answer: Moisturizer!
Moisturizing must be a daily habit in any season whether that is winter, spring, summer or fall. When you get up in the morning, apply moisturizer all over your body. If you are using facial or body moisturizers, it is advisable that you use the thick ones on winter season. Keeping a lotion on your bag or on your purse is also a must so you can apply it anytime, anywhere.
So if you want to have a celebrity-like skin even on winter days, all you have to do is moisturize.
Face packs, especially those which are made up of fruits rich in vitamins and H20 really contribute a lot in the healing of dry skin. The most recommended fruits to be used are banana, papaya and peach. For glowing effect, you can use mashed avocado. After applying face packs, it is advisable that you apply moisturizer or mild lotion after to be able to retain the moisture of the skin. You must take note that you must use oil-based lotions during winter. Apply it in a circular manner.
Did you know that the presence of Vitamins A, B and E on your diet contributes a lot on the inner glow of your skin?
The most helpful food in improving the moisture of the skin on winter is vegetables that are green and leafy. The intake of water must also be increased to be able to fill out the required dosage of fluids on your body. You must also consider drinking fruit juices daily a habit since it helps in making your skin soft. Avoid drinking beverages that has strong caffeine ingredient on it such as coffees and sodas.
Water is one of the most important liquids in our body. It is also the cheapest and safest drink ever.
Winter is a cold and wet season that's why a lot of people don't sweat that much. Experiencing the said situation does not mean that you must lessen your water intake. It is still recommended that you drink at least 7-8 glasses of water a day. Drinking water gives your body the energy that you need. It is also beneficial to your health. It also contributes on your diet as you tend not to eat a lot and lastly, water helps in skin dehydration.
About the Author

Jon Caldwell is a professional content manager. Much of his articles can be found at http://winterskincare.net