Natural Cosmetic Products

↑ Grab this Headline Animator

Archive for January, 2008

What To Avoid

Aggravating Factors:

Certain things can aggravate, or worsen your acne. You will want to avoid these things while treating your acne, to ensure that you get the best results possible. Read below to catch up on the most common things that make acne worse.

Food:

Some individuals feel that certain foods make their acne worse. If you feel this is true for you, then avoid those foods. However, there is no clear scientific evidence that food plays a role in aggravating acne.

Cosmetics:

Some cosmetics can trigger acne by causing acne to flare without causing blackheads. They probably do this by irritating the pores which then swell and become blocked. Not everyone reacts the same to a cosmetic. Oil-free cosmetics are recommended, but some people react even to these. Non-comedogenic, or non-acnegenic cosmetics are also available for use.

To read full article please click here

Comments

Purify to Perfection: Cleansing is Critical

Why is cleansing important?

  • Your skin’s surface becomes clogged with debris, sweat, air pollution, excess oil and bacteria. Really!
  • The best cleansers are non-irritating, are safe for sensitive skin and won’t clog pores or cause acne.
  • If you cleanse your skin with regular soap (they are made from fats, oils and salt) and your skin is sensitive, the soap can plug hair follicles, leaving your skin dry and flaky. As soaps can excessively degrease the surface of the skin, it can also increase bacteria, leading to cellular damage or even breakage.

To read full article please click here

Comments