Bottling The Fountain Of Youth?

Being a stylist the past twelve years women often assume that I am authority on all things beauty. Being a six foot two clean cut gay male does not automatically make me an authority however, I do keep my ears open and I always pay close attention to anything that might give me the edge in my business.

A few weeks ago I was highlighting a clients hair when she begin to gossip with another stylist. She bragged about her recent 54th birthday surprise party and my jaw dropped to the floor. I have been styling this ladies hair for 5 years and always assumed she was in her very early forties.

I managed to hide my inquisitiveness about this woman's secret to youth for a couple more minutes, but I ended up having to inquire as to how she managed to stay looking so young. Procedures like face lifts and Botox were the first to come to my mind, but I knew I had been mistaken about their use before, and I was in this case too.

I cracked a smile to my client after getting the confidence to speak up and asked, "Girl what are you doing to keep yourself looking so young?". We both giggled a bit about it and she pulled me in towards her by my hand and said, "Do you promise not divulge my secret?" After I gave an eager silent agreement, she leaned in closer and said, "I found the fountain of youth", and I found myself laughing wholeheartedly.

Then my client began to tell me about an organic skin cream she had been using for the past four years, and how she preferred it to the creams that were created in labs that she had tried before. Upon hearing this, I wondered privately, "How could there be that much of a difference?"

When I arrived home that night I decided to do a little research. I found that most skincare brands, even the ones calling their products organic, contained preservatives that not only water down the effectiveness of their product, but also raise the price.

I came to find out that the company that produced the skin cream my client raved about uses only ingredients that are grown in organic settings, and that they completely avoid any that could possibly be toxic. Also, they do not dilute any of their ingredients despite their potency, and to avoid lessening the effectiveness of their final product, at no point do they add artificial scents or coloration to it.

A major factor you will want to investigate when choosing a skin cream is whether it contains any potentially dangerous ingredients, which most brands that are not completely organic do. A 2004 study found parabens to be the most common cosmetic preservative present in significant amounts in 18 out of 20 breast cancer tumors. The next time you are shopping for skin cream keep in mind that going completely organic is more effective, healthier, and a less expensive option.

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July 28 2009 | Anti-Aging | No Comments »

Remove Acne Scars and Boost Confidence

Acne can ruin your day. Many people get this condition at the age when they truly don't need it - teenage years. You could lose confidence in yourself because of the inferiority complex that can build up in your system. What's more, it can leave you with acne scars which you may carry for the rest of your life if not treated.

I can't meet people with this red bump. How can I cover this red mark on my face? People won't like me. These thoughts may circle a person with acne and as such it's working against her. These thoughts can instill negative patterns and may be harmful in the long run.

The nightmare doesn't end when the acne is healed. Scars appear after those red bumps are gone. Those ugly craters can ruin the terrain of your face making you want to avoid meeting people.

The good news is, scars can be smoothed through several means. Different technologies of treating acne scars have sprung up giving you many choices. Some of these are: Microdermabrasion; Keloids treatment; Skin Surgery; Autologous fat transfer; Dermabrasion; Skin grafting; Laser treatment; and Collagen injection.

These technologies does not come in cheap but the costs can be very minimal compared to the benefits that you derive from it. A confidence boost, less stress and a life with no inferiority caused by these acne scars. Now you can meet anyone you like and attend gatherings without the fear of being not liked by people.

So many Americans have this skin condition, statistically more than 40 million. It's not just in America but other countries should have similar statistics as well. Mostly affected are aged 11 up to their teen years. There are also cases of adult acne occurring not so often.

Acne appears mostly at the face but it may also appear in other parts of the body. Other common locations for acne are the neck, chest and back.

Can you just select what treatment you like? Well, your dermatologist can answer that after an analysis of your skin and the type of acne scar you have. It's always better to consult a professional on this matter. You may be presented with several options and that's time when you can make your choice.

There is no one treatment for all when it comes to treating scars created by acne. You may try researching the internet and learn all the different kinds of treatment. Having learned that, you may discuss it with your dermatologist so that you'll come up with the best treatment for you.

Insecurity, inferiority and stress are things which you should avoid. Acne and its scars can cause these things to develop inside you. Since there are now ways to treat acne scars, it would be wise to avail of that kinds of treatment.

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June 09 2009 | Acne | No Comments »