It’s Good To Know: Is It A Cosmetic Or A Drug?
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Admin On August 26, 2008
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If a product is meant to keep you from getting sick, make you well,or change the way your body works, it is a drug. For example,products to treat dandruff andpimples are drugs. The law treats them differently from cosmetics.
For example, they have different rules for how ingredients are listed. Some products are both cosmetics and drugs. For example, a shampoo that is just for washing your hair is a cosmetic. A product for stopping dandruff is a drug. A shampoo that is used for washing your hair and stopping dandruff is both a cosmetic and a drug. It must follow the rules for both cosmetics and drugs.
(Source www.cdc.gov)
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Eat A Better Diet For Great Skin
ByAdmin On August 14, 2008
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Today’s Quick Tip:
Holistic specialists who deal with dermatological problems will tell you that most skin problems are related to the foods you eat and the quality and amount of nutrients that you ingest. They will most likely point at food based toxins that seem to be keeping your skin from functioning effectively. One possible treatment that might be suggested is liver detoxification, considering that the liver is responsible for filtering most toxins out of the body.
[Cav’s Note: Choosing the right skincare products is also important for great skin… Get free skincare advice from a dermatologist at DERMAdoctor.
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Total Body Rejuvenation
ByAdmin On August 13, 2008
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When movie stars and famous people are stressed out, they head for expensive spas to get pampered, nourished and refreshed. If your budget is more inclined towards a run in the park and a smoothie as a way to refresh, then you have to take charge of your own wellness. And really, that’s the best approach anyway!
Don’t wait until your body is signaling for help with aches, pains, wrinkles or stress. Real anti-aging is proactive and starts well before the first signs of aging appear. Most of what you need to look and feel great at any age is in the health food store – or your own kitchen!
Green Tea is calming and delicious, but it also has so many curative properties that it’s practically a health care center in a tiny tea bag. Green tea has been shown in some studies to reduce the risk of breast cancer, colon
Click here to continue readingSun Safety Tips: Keep Skin Clean
ByAdmin On August 9, 2008
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Wash your face with soap or mild cleanser and water in the morning, evening, and after exercising. Clean skin means there is less chance of clogged pores that lead to acne – not only in the summer months, but year round.
Frequent hand washing with soap and water will decrease your odds of catching – or spreading – a summertime cold or infection.
If you get a cut or scratch while outside, be sure to properly clean and dress the wound with water and soap to remove dirt, keep germs away, and promote the healing process.
Bacteria that produce tetanus toxin and may cause tetanus disease (lockjaw) are found in contaminated areas such as dirt or soil, on metal, and in animal intestines. If barefoot inside or outside, be sure to watch your step.
Clean skin facts and tips:
- Rinse off your body after swimming to remove salt or chemicals.
- Tetanus enters the body through a
Spending Time In The Sun? Know The Facts
ByAdmin On August 8, 2008
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UV rays are strongest between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm. Reflective surfaces (water, cement, and sand) increase your chances of getting burned by the sun’s rays.
You are just as likely to get too much sun on a cloudy or hazy day as you are on a sunny one. UV rays are strong enough to burn your skin even on cloudy days.
Sun safety tips:
Cover up with clothing to protect exposed skin. A long-sleeved shirt and long pants with a tight weave are best.
Wear a wide brimmed hat and wrap around sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.
Seek shade, especially during the midday hours of 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. when UV rays are strongest.
In addition to sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher, apply lip balm with an SPF factor.
Avoid tanning salons.
Use Bug Repellent
The best defense against mosquito and tick bites is applying insect repellent containing
Click here to continue readingProtect Your Skin During The Summer Months
ByAdmin On August 7, 2008
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When you’re outside, take simple precautions to keep your skin safe and healthy. To protect your skin, apply sunscreen, use bug repellent, and keep skin clean.
Bright sunshine and blue skies, the buzz of insects, and the sweat on everyone’s brow are all telltale signs of summertime. Take some simple precautions and be prepared to keep your skin safe and healthy.
Apply Sunscreen
For many people, summertime means spending more time outside. Since ultraviolet radiation (UV) from the sun tends to be stronger during the summer months, and exposure to UV rays appears to the most important environmental factor in developing skin cancer, it’s important to know how to best protect your skin.
Sunscreen is one of many sun protective practices to prevent sunburns, a risk factor in developing skin cancer, especially the most deadly of skin cancers, melanoma. Use sunscreen with a sun protective factor (SPF) of 15 or higher and put it
Click here to continue readingWhat You Should Know About AHAs
ByAdmin On August 6, 2008
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AHA is the short term for alpha hydroxy acid. Cosmetic makers claim that AHAs lessen wrinkles. They say that they soften other signs of aging, too.
Many people have had skin problems after using AHAs. Common reactions to AHAs include:
- Redness
- Swelling
- Burning
- Blisters
- Bleeding
- Rash
- Itching
- Changes in skin color
Can I use AHA products safely?
You can minimize or eliminate any potential side effects by following a few simple guidelines.
- Protect your skin from the sun while you are using the product and for a week after you stop using it.
- Buy only products that contain 10 percent AHAs or less.
- Buy only products with pH of 3.5 or more.
- Do a test first on a small patch of skin.
- Stop using the product if you have itching, burning, swelling, or other problems.
- See your dermatologist if you have problems.
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Protect Yourself From The Sun
ByAdmin On August 5, 2008
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Summer is a great time to have fun outdoors. It’s also a time to take precautions to avoid sunburns, which can increase your risk of skin cancer.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays appears to be the most important environmental factor involved with developing skin cancer. During the summer months, UV radiation tends to be greater.
To help prevent skin cancer while still having fun outdoors, regularly use sun protective practices such as:
Click here to continue readingSeek shade, especially during midday hours (10 a.m.–4 p.m.), when UV rays are strongest and do the most damage.
Cover up with clothing to protect exposed skin. A long-sleeved shirt and long pants with a tight weave are best.
Get a hat with a wide brim to shade the face, head, ears, and neck.
Grab shades that wrap around and block as close to 100% of both UVA and
The Smart Way To Avoid Sunburn
ByAdmin On August 3, 2008
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Today’s Quick Tip:
Take vitamin C prior to sun exposure. Getting a sunburn is definitely unpleasant. By taking an extra dose of vitamin C prior to beginning your sun exposure, you are boosting your skin’s natural defenses. If you would like increased protection, consider adding vitamin E as well.
[Ed. Note: Before heading out into the sun, check out these highly recommened Sunscreens and Summer Protection skin care products.]
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Inexpensive Anti-Aging Eye Creams You Can Make
ByAdmin On August 3, 2008
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The cosmetic industry is making a fortune off the desire women (and men) have to look young. Consumers are looking for a chemical fountain of youth. You don’t have to be older to care about anti-aging skin care products.
In fact, the earlier you start taking care of your skin, the less damage you will have to undo later. Because of the high consumer demand, anti-aging products are sometimes expensive.
You have to be a savvy shopper, though, because cheaper products on the shelves at discount stores often only contain a fraction of an anti-aging element that’s more concentrated in the high-dollar products.
What if you want to take care of your skin, but your budget just doesn’t stretch for monthly refills of the expensive, department store brands? You can make your own natural, organic anti-aging skincare formulas at home.
The best ingredients come from nature, not a chemistry lab. You probably have many
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