Can a Facial Be Bad for My Skin?

ByMarisa Kahn

We all love a pampering facial, it is the ultimate treat we look forward to, enjoy and spend our hard-earned money on. A good facial treatment by a qualified and experienced therapist can not only do wonders for your skin, but it can also significantly improve your psychological wellbeing. But can a salon facial ever be bad for your skin? Unthinkable for most of us but the answer is yes.

If the products being used during your treatment contain a cocktail of chemicals and mineral oils, a facial can actually do more harm than good. Its quite simple, during a professional facial, products are massaged and penetrated a lot more deeply in to the skin than regular cleansing and moisturising at home.This is excellent if the products contain premium quality natural and organic ingredients. But if they are based on harsh detergents and synthetic chemicals then you are simply pushing toxins deep in to your skin which can contribute to the very problems that a good facial is supposed to address, especially if done regularly over a long period of time.

So how can you avoid toxic chemicals from a professional facial?

Ask the salon staff/therapist which brands they use, and if they offer organic or natural facial treatments. Do some basic research on these products and find out if they contain unnecessary chemical ingredients. An important point to bear in mind is that just because a product has expensive marketing and sophisticated packaging it does not automatically mean it contains the best ingredients!

It does take a little effort but having a basic knowledge about product ingredients is definitely a good asset and your skin will thank you for it.

Chemicals commonly found in most skincare products:

Parabens
Mineral oils/Paraffinium Liquidium
Isopropyl Alcohol
Propylene Glycol
SLS/SLES
Fragrance
Urea/Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

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The skin is a living organ that performs many very important functions, so it is vital that we nourish it with the same quality fresh and wholesome ingredients topically as we feed our bodies internally. The things that pollute and upset our bodies on the inside also have a detrimental effect on our largest organ, our skin.

Some excellent ingredients to look for in skincare products:

Cold pressed organic plant oils and plant butters
CO2 plant extracts
Natural antioxidants
Vitamins
Pure and organic essential oils

Unfortunately so many skincare products that are promoted as being natural and chemical free are anything but natural, look at the ingredients list and you will usually see all parabens, petroleum by products and synthetic additives under the sun. Taking a brief look at the ingredients of skincare products is a much better way to decide whether a product is going to nourish and enhance your skin or secretly cause premature aging, imbalance and sensitivities. Just because a product is endorsed by a celebrity does not necessarily mean its good for your skin!

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Marisa is a therapist and founder of Alive Earth Skincare, a unique range of effective, gentle and 100% natural skin, hair and body products. All Alive Earth products are free from: alcohol, artificial preservatives, mineral oils, and synthetic perfumes/colours. For more information go to http://www.aliveearth.co.uk.

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How Toxic Is Your Skin?

ByMarisa Kahn

Beautiful skin vibrates with radiance and energy. Not only is the skin our largest organ it is a visible reflection of our physical and mental wellbeing. Many different factors affect the health and appearance of our skin, some intrinsic and others extrinsic. Apart from inadequate nutrition and stress, the build up of waste products and foreign chemicals can interfere with skin health more than anything. Internal and external toxic overload makes normal functioning of the skin impossible contributing to dehydration, dullness, acne and dryness to name just a few.

Common causes of Intrinsic toxicity.

Unhealthy diet, especially regular consumption of deep fried, processed and commercially prepared foods.
Lack of exercise.
Smoking.
Long term use of prescription drugs.
Prolonged stress.
Excessive alcohol consumption.

Common causes of extrinsic toxicity.

Continuous use of chemical based skincare products.
Exposure to synthetic perfumes/sprays.
Pollution from car fumes/factories.
Regular exposure to passive cigarette smoke.

Making a few simple changes to your regular routine and the products you use can significantly improve the
appearance and health of your skin by reducing its toxic overload.

Here is a checklist for helping your skin to get softer, smoother and brighter every day.

Powder or Cream Blush - Which Is Best for Oily Skin?

ByRamy Khuffash

If you attempt to look after your oily skin and you're particular about which makeup you use on it, this is a question you should have thought about by now.

The answer is that the two could be okay. The key point is to experiment with it. As always, trial and error is key when it comes to deciding on the best solutions for your skin.

A lot of people with oily skin end up using powder as the creams feel oily, but it turns out that the majority of powders also consist of oil and cause the skin to look more shiny. One issue to think about is that the powders tend to wear off earlier than the creams so you might need to re-apply in the day if you decide to use a powder. Most cream solutions quickly come to the mind as some thing to steer clear of when it comes to oily skin as many of them are quite oily and blush usually has a shine to it which can make your skin look greasy. This doesn't mean that you need to write them off entirely.

One example of a cream that is less heavy and has received good reviews from people with oily skin is the NYC Blushable Cream Stick. If you're planning to try out a cream blush, you need to make sure that you only apply a extremely thin coating of the stuff. A little certainly goes a long way in this instance.

Now this doesn't mean to say that you have got to try some creams out on your skin. If you feel like powders work better with you then you should continue to use powders, but if you're not satisfied with the powder you use then you shouldn't settle. There might be some thing available that works better with your skin.

One benefit of powder is that it is easier to reapply if it does wear off through the day. You could use a "cream to powder" which may last for a longer period than cream or powder. It starts as a cream then dries as a powder finish. Overall, I usually recommend using powder for oily skin and that's the conclusion that a lot of people come to, nevertheless I do not think that powder blush is the be all and end all and there are some reasonable cream blush choices available.

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