SKIN CARE : MOISTURIZER

I was curious when the Mary-Kate cosmetic seller told me that I needed to start using skin care, including moisturizer. This confused my because for one thing, I thought that having oily skin meant that i didn't need to moisturize, and secondly I was afraid to breakout even more than I had been. I didn't know that there are different moisturizers for different skin types, whether for dry, oily, sensitive, or combination.

Moisturizing is vital for lasting elasticity and smooth skin, especially as you age. It's never too soon to start moisturizing your face, okay well at least when you get to be in your teens. 

Tips for anti-aging

Researchers have discovered Matrixyl to almost double the production of collagen. So make sure to check out the ingredients before purchasing your moisturizer!

It has also been discovered that SPF can help avoid 20% of aging, when applied once a day. I love to incorporate it in my skin routine by mixing it in with my cream or foundation.

Application

It is always best to cleanse your skin thoroughly and then apply your cream while your skin is still damp; this helps the moisturizer to soak in deeply.

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[Note, there are a lot more expensive products you can try, but I wanted to show you affordable moisturizers that do the job well]

We all have trouble with breakouts one time or another. Stress or too much sugar causes my face to breakout. How can i eat sugar to help me when I stress out, without having the difficulty of horrible looking skin? Well stop struggling and read these tips for healing those annoying blemishes! Source

DIY Acne Spot Treatments

"Try these three time-tested, do-it-yourself solutions and watch your blemishes vanish."

HONEY

The sweetest skin treatment of the bunch, honey has been used medicinally for thousands of years, dating back to 2500 BC! Noted for its strong antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, the amber nectar is great at killing off infectious bacteria in and around zits. Dab a pea-sized amount of raw, unprocessed, and unheated honey (available at any health-food store) over your blemish and leave it on for 15 minutes. Repeat this for a few days.

ASPIRIN

While aspirin is primarily taken internally, it’s also a topical acne powerhouse. Known scientifically as acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin’s chemical makeup is incredibly similar to the world’s most popular pimple zapper: Salicylic acid. Topical aspirin works to reduce the swelling and redness that come with a large pimple or cyst. Mash up one uncoated aspirin with a couple of drops of water until you form a thin, viscous paste. Apply the mixture to problem areas for five to 10 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.

TEA TREE OIL

Like honey, the oil extracted from tea tree leaves is known for its incredible antibacterial properties. This powerful concentration helps diminish inflammation and scarring, and is known for its heavy, eucalyptus-like aroma. Since the oil is so potent, dilute pure tea tree oil with Witch Hazel (mix 10% oil with 90% toner). Apply on pimples with a cotton swab nightly.