General Skin Care
1. Is there any way to make pores look smaller?
Although your pore size is genetically determined, a buildup of oil, dirt, and dead cells can enlarge them. You can incorporate products containing glycolic and salicylic acid into your daily regimen to minimize the appearance of pores.
2. Why do I need special products for the eye area?
The tissue around the eye is the thinnest on the body and therefore will show the first signs of aging. It is important to treat this delicate area differently with a specific eye treatment
3. Do I need to wear a sunscreen every day, even while at work and in the winter?
Yes, always protect your skin with sunscreen. UVA and UVB rays penetrate through windows and glass.
4. I have oily skin. Do I still need a moisturizer?
Yes, moisturizers play a vital role in a daily skin care regimen. If the skin is lacking moisture, the sebaceous glands (oil secreting glands in the skin) produce more oil, making skin more oily.
5. Why do I need to use a different product at night than I do during the day?
During night time, skin is protected from sunlight as well as harmful environmental factors. So we can use stronWe like to think of nighttime as "treatment time." It is when you should put lots of beneficial ingredients into the skin for maximum penetration without any harmful environmental factors getting in the way...
How can I brighten up my dull complexion?
What's the best general care for my skin?
Here are a few simple steps that most people can take to care for and protect their skin:
In addition, proper skin care should also include seeing a dermatologist.
What are the skin care benefits of soy?
Soy naturally contains proteins, lipids (natural skin conditioners), vitamins, saponins (mild natural cleansers) and isoflavones that enable it to provide the following skin care benefits:
What causes everyday rashes, and how can they be treated?
Everyday rashes can be caused by a number of things, from heat to insect bites to allergic reactions. The following AVEENO® products can help address dry skin and itching:
When should I use a sunscreen?
To help protect your skin from the damaging rays of the sun, dermatologists recommend wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher every day in all seasons�€�in summer and winter, on both cloudy and clear days.
A broad-spectrum sunscreen helps protect your skin from both UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays. UVA rays are believed to be responsible for photoaging �€” the damage that occurs to the skin from many years of exposure to the sun. It's important to protect your skin from incidental sun exposure like while you're driving in the car, walking outside, etc.
Apply sunscreen to all exposed skin, including lips, ears, backs of hands, and neck. Apply sunscreen generously and evenly before going in the sun, and reapply frequently after swimming, exercising, or sweating. It's also important to look for a sunscreen product that is water resistant.
What causes everyday rashes, and how can they be treated?
Try shaving every other day, and don't shave too closely. Choosing a razor specially made for razor bumps is also helpful. This type of razor cuts the hair at the right length to reduce the likelihood that the hair tip will re-enter the skin.. In addition, be sure to wet hair with warm water to soften it before shaving.
What are cold sores and their causes?
Eighty percent of the population suffers from cold sores, also know as "fever blisters" and one-third experience recurrent outbreaks of cold sores.
A variety of factors can contribute to this virally related condition including over exposure to UV light, illness or fever, menstruation, physical or emotional stress and fatigue, and certain foods and medications. Usually found on the inside and/or around the mouth or lip area, the cold sore while initially blisters, can eventually turn into a painful ulcer.
Can people who have dandruff use a conditioner?
Yes, people who have dandruff can use a conditioner to keep up the condition of their hair. A conditioner does not stop the effect of an anti-dandruff shampoo on the scalp.
Is it true that the more lather produced when shampooing the more effective the shampoo is and the cleaner the hair?
No, the amount of lather produced has nothing to do with the effectiveness of a shampoo lathering agents are generally added to shampoos because people believe that more lather means cleaner hair and it tells the user where and when to rinse.
Is it true that the more shampoo you use the cleaner the hair will be?
No, a small amount of shampoo slightly larger thant he size of a small coin and slightly diluted is usually sufficient for all hair at shoulder length that is washed frequently. The amount of shampoo will vary according to the length of the hair and how frequently it is washed.