Lets Talk About skin Care, Beauty And Health Tips

Q. ive been losing weight (about 50 lbs fron working out and eating healthy) and i still want to lose about another 100 lbs.

ive noticed that my skin, especially tummy and arms, has been a little saggy and im really really worried that once ive lost all the weight ill have extremely saggy unsightly skin.

im a boy, 16 years old and currently just under 250 lbs.

I NEED TIPS (EXERCISES, ETC) TO HELP MY SKIN TO TIGHTEN UP AND KEEP IT FIRM, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE WAIST!

Answer
When someone is overweight, the skin stretches to accommodate the
increased volume of weight. After weight loss, the skin sometimes
fails to tighten back, and becomes loose, hangs or sags. It often acts
as a reminder of the weight you once had. There are some ways to fight
it.
1. Skin care.
- Start by exfoliating your skin daily in the
shower. The outer layer of your skin is made up of old, dried, dead
cells. Exfoliating will help the skins circulation and the balance of
skin growth.
- Treat yourself to a hot hour-long bath once or twice a
week. While the bath is being drawn, add 1/2lb of pure sea salt to the
water and allow it to dissolve. Besides relaxing your body and
muscles, it will draw toxins out of your skin and will improve your
overall skin tone.
- Aloe vera extract, soy protein and yeast extract
can improve your skin's elasticity by increasing your body's
production of elastin and collagen. It not only tightens your skin but
your skin's natural defenses as well.
2. Change Body Composition
This means working on the ratio of your body fat to lean body mass.
You should gain muscle to replace some of those lost pounds while
preventing loss of lean body mass when dieting - This will
dramatically improve loose skin from appearing. Also, loose skin is
one thing, but still having body fat is another.
- Lunges are great for sagging skin on the upper thigh. In order to
tighten loose skin by exercise, you need to pinpoint the right
exercises that will target the area you wish to tighten the skin on.
The upper thigh requires lunges, in which you tone the gluteus, upper
thigh and hamstring, pulling the skin tighter to the thigh and
creating a more attractive thigh area.
- Squats also assist with your lower body sagging skin. Squats are a
dream to tighten loose skin by exercise. They provide an ultimate
lower body workout for the gluteus and thighs. With your feet shoulder
length apart, you simply keep your back straight as you lower yourself
into a sitting position as if you were sitting in a chair.
- Bicep curls target that nasty underarm hang. The arm skin that
hangs down has been called many things by its biggest haters. This
problem seems to be one of the ladiesâ biggest woes and can be
targeted with bicep curls. It is important that when you tighten loose
skin by exercise you perform exercises that are toning the muscle, and
therefore the surrounding skin.
- Planks work that stomach flab. With your hands under your
shoulders, hold your arms out with your legs straight and toes holding
your legs up. You get the most abdominal toning with this exercise the
longer you hold the stance. The recommended time is 20 to 30 minutes.
- Crunches are painful but highly effective. When you are seeking the
ultimate way to tighten loose skin by exercise and targeting the
stomach skin flap, crunches can be the most effective. Crunches
provide complete toning for the abs if performed appropriately. The
back should be straight with the chin level, and you will raise your
torso to your knees, fighting the resistance. This will be one
exercise you will feel later.
3. Surgical Reduction
If neither fixing your lifestyle, changing your diet, or using the
above products didn't give you results. There is surgery, it is
expensive, but well worth the money if you get it done right and by a
good surgeon (research your doctors).

Skin Care Advice for a 30 year old please?

I am 30 years old and want to do all that I can to keep a youthful look without any surgery or botox procedures. May I please get advice on skin care products (ie. should I start using La Mer type skin products or do you know of better options?), how often should I get facials? I am looking for tips, product lines, and treatments that don't involve needles or surgery yet. However, I will probably turn to that route when I am in my 50's or 60's. Any professional advice is very much appreciated! Thank you!

Answer
There's a great skin ingredient that really hasn't hit the commerical market yet. It's called Copper Peptides. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons use it for post-treatment of chemical and laser skin resurfacing -- because it helps to build collagen, reduce inflammation and helps to skin heal fast.

Later Dr. Loren Pickart found that it can be used to help reverse skin aging by increasing collagen production -- which starts slowing down in your 30's.

You can read more about cooper peptides at this web site -- www.wrinkle-free-skin-tips.com

This web site outlines all kinds tips and ticks to help make your skin look and be younger. At age 30, now is a good time to start getting control of aging before it goes to far.....then it's really hard to reverse the aging effects.

Im 16 now but i litterally plan EVERY thing for my future.

I was just wondering, that when the time comes, how can i still feel beautiful? Can woman 50+ years old still feel beautiful?


I feel really naive for asking this; I hope at least some of you understand what im asking.

Thank you for your time loves.

Answer
Ok, well I think you are too young to be thinking about this, but I can understand because I too am a planner.

I think you need to always be the best you can be. Make sure you take care of your body with good food and excercise. So you are always feeling on top of your game. If you start excercising now, it will become a habit you wont break. (And I am not talking starving yourself and becoming a gym junky, Im talking about moderation here for a healthy life) When you feel fit you have more energy and you feel better about everything! And its good for you!


Take care of your skin and always drink lots of water.

Spend time with friends who you support and who support you!

When you are looking to buy clothes, make sure they suit you and you feel good in them - no matter how old you are....

Well, thats my insurance and probably the best you can do from here on.....

~

How important is having a cleansing and moisturizing skincare routine?

Im 19 years old, i know im not gonna get wrinkles any time soon but I want to take care of my skin as much as I can. I currently don't have any kind of routine... just splash my face with water and apply regular lotion. Anyways is it really important to have a good routine? what should i buy? what brands are good? I have normal/dry skin and i don't want to spend more the $50.

Answer
First of all I would tell you to only buy from high quality companies. You don't have to pay a lot but you get bettter service and better products.

I personally only use Arbonne Products. I get 35% off of my product orders and the products are great. I use a Acne Wash that I use about 3 times a week, and then a regular cleanser, then I use a Night and Eye Creme every night.

How I look at it is if I take care of my skin now at age 20 then at age 40 I will look like I am only 30 because I will have no wrinkles and nice skin.

Arbonne website: www.arbonne.com

My email is rebecca.harris.arbonne@gmail.com if you want to know more about it.

Im 19 years old, i know im not gonna get wrinkles any time soon but I want to take care of my skin as much as I can. I currently don't have any kind of routine... just splash my face with water and apply regular lotion. Anyways is it really important to have a good routine? what should i buy? what brands are good? I have normal/dry skin and i don't want to spend more the $50.

Answer
First of all I would tell you to only buy from high quality companies. You don't have to pay a lot but you get bettter service and better products.

I personally only use Arbonne Products. I get 35% off of my product orders and the products are great. I use a Acne Wash that I use about 3 times a week, and then a regular cleanser, then I use a Night and Eye Creme every night.

How I look at it is if I take care of my skin now at age 20 then at age 40 I will look like I am only 30 because I will have no wrinkles and nice skin.

Arbonne website: www.arbonne.com

My email is rebecca.harris.arbonne@gmail.com if you want to know more about it.

Miss America controversy is confused about what racism is?

Many confuse White and Caucasian with light skin and eyes.
But those from Italy to Iran to India are White Caucasian. It does not relate to skin color but a geographic area of the world and physical characteristics.
That's why scientists can determine what race a 50,000 year old skull is.

Hispanic is also White Caucasian but has been confused because they are a minority regarding government employment. Women of any color are also a "minority" so "minority" does not mean race. Anyway, many are confused and just thought I'd clarify .

So for those who think Miss America is suffering from racism from Whites, she can't be since she's White as well.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caucasian_race
Seems everyone missed my point. I agree race and skin color doesn't matter.
I'm just addressing those who think Arabs and those from India are a different race.
oh well - I tried.

Answer
who cares what race she is. she is beautiful and people need to calm down. even though i thin beauty pageants are dumb anyways