January 2008

Don’t be scammed!

In the course of researching for this blog, I saw a banner ad of Hydroderm in one skin care website. The claim “Better than Botox” caught my attention. I wanted to find out if this was true, although at the back of my mind, I was thinking “This is too good to be true.” [...]

Instant Wrinkle Removal (Part 1)

In 2004, more than 3 million Americans had their wrinkles smoothed with Botox. More than 1 million had their sagging areas plumped with collagen fillers. Today, more than ever, anti-aging procedures have never been so accessible and convenient.
So what’s the buzz on Botox? How safe are collagen fillers? Who should inject these to you? [...]

Take Care of your Skin

Skin care is the latest obsession nowadays. With the idea of make-up of no make-up hitting mainstream, it’s only natural that the skin takes center stage. Gone are the days when women have to literally paint their faces with hues of blue and red just to cope with the make up madness of the colorful [...]

Your Health and Your Skin (Part II)

Healthy skin also results from regular exercise. It improves blood flow to all parts of the body. The blood vessels underneath the skin provides the nutrition for skin health, therefore better blood flow is good for the skin.
The skin becomes dry and brittle because of lack of water in the body. Drinking plenty of fluids [...]

Your Health and Your Skin

Healthy skin is a result of having a healthy body. Changes in the skin will be seen as a result of stress, improper nutrition and unhealthy lifestyle. Taking care of the body from the inside results to a healthy body as seen from the outside.
The basic practices that will help in maintaining a healthy body [...]

No to dark spots

Dark spots on the face is the last thing you would want to see. But we all have our share of the undesirable spots which are usually pimple marks. Cremes and facial lotions that remove dark spots and improve uneven skin tone are available. These products contain ingredients that inhibit tyrosinase, the chemical that enhances [...]

Basic Skin Care

The process of basic skin care is simple: cleanse, tone and moisturize.
Cleansing removes dirt, pollutants and excess oil. This process is important, otherwise, pores will get clogged and will be prone to breakouts. A gentle cleanser does not strip the skin of its natural moisture barrier.
Toning removes remaining dirt or cleanser from the skin. It [...]

What’s Your Skin Type?

All beauty products are created to work best for specific skin types. Before you can select which products to use, you have to know first your skin type. How you benefit from a certain product will depend on this. To determine your skin type, try this simple test.
Wash your face as you normally would, [...]