Lets Talk About skin Care, Beauty And Health Tips

I'm starting college on the 25th and I really want to improve my look my problem is I have super bad acne scars ( I use to pick at my face) =[ anyways I was wondering what will help them if anything also money is no issue so don't worrie if its something exspencive I just need it to work and fast

Answer
I am a Registered Nurse and I specialize in skin care and teen acne.

Your question is very broad and you need to get professional advice. I will explain why it's a broad question!

Your age plays a role! How old are you?

However, acne can result from several factors such an increase in hormone levels. In males testosterone or androgens. In females, androgens respectively. The increase in androgen levels can stimulate the oil glands to become enlarged and thus more oil production is produced. An increased oil production can clog the pores with oil or sebum ( white thick substance) which cause the cell walls of the pores in the skin to breakdown. This process allows bacteria to form and thus breakouts develop.

Genetics may also be a cause. It is a myth that greasy food or chocolate causes breakouts.

However, using make-up sponges that are not changed or washed often can contaminate the pores with bacteria which may develop into acneic breakouts.

If you are a teenager ( which I assume that you are) your hormones play a definite role in breakouts which led to you picking and getting acne scars.

If you have severe breakouts than you might need medication. There are many factors.

The most important thing is that you need products that are AGE APPROPRIATE! Every age group has different products appropriate for them. If you are young than you need milder products as to not dry out your beautiful young skin.

The problem with commercial skin products is that they are manufactured for MASSES OF PEOPLE and are not specifically made for different peoples' needs.

Your skin type is different than mine and your age differs from mine so how is it logical that we both use the same skin product for breakouts. We need different strengths of cleansers and toners. Do you kind of understand what I am getting at?

Here is my STRONG SUGGESTION for you. I refer all my students and patients to this website:

www.aboutyourskincare.com

You need to consult with professionals and on this website YOU CAN ASK QUESTIONS FOR FREE AND A SKIN EXPERT/PHYSICIAN WILL ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. It would be a shame if you dont take advantage of this free service.

Lastly, they have incredible products for breakouts, acne and acne scarring and they make them specifically for every kind of skin type. That means that if your breakouts are more severe than mine, than while we both will buy the same product yours will have stronger ingredients than mine will.

They have a mild glycolic acid cleanser that's great for your type of skin and also a DRYING LOTION ( I have 3 bottles) that you put directly on your breakouts and the next day it's gone. It's truely magic in a bottle.

A basic guideline for properly taking care of your skin is this ( now if you're a young girl you will need fewer products than this):

Night time:

1. Exfoliate the skin
2. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser
3. Mild Glycolic Acid Toner ( cleans off the excess debris and balances the PH level of the skin).
4. Drying Lotion used only on breakouts
5. Moisturizer

Morning:

1. Mild Glycolic Acid Cleanser
2. Moisturizing cream

The above is a standard you may need to only use one or two products. Visit: www.aboutyourskincare.com

As I suggested and click on the ASK FOR FREE section send them an email and you will get free expert skin care advice.

You can also read up on acne at: www.aboutacneproblems.blogspot.com

Good Luck to you,
Michelle

Ladies. What do you think of Mary Kay Skin Care Products?

Q. I went to a Mary Kay party last night, my 2nd one in 4 years. They say the the number one in Skin Care. Do you find it the same as the products in the stores, like Clean and Clear, Neutragena etc. Or is there a difference?
Thanks for the answers ladies. I did buy the scrub, moisturizer and foundation. I will see how it works for me! I just wanted to know if it was my money's worth!

Answer
"the number one in Skin Care"
Actually, the Mary Kay company itself makes no such claim that I can find. That is a common myth that consultants seems to use in their sales pitch. The company's claim is "Today, Mary Kay Inc. is one of the largest cosmetic companies in the world and has acheived a leading-brand status in the United States."

I sell MK because I love the products. There are many myths out there that are used by consultants to help sell products but I feel that if you like the products, you'll buy them, if you don't, you won't and nothing else I say is going to change that.

I just found this in a new "At A Glance" brochure released from the company: "In the United States, Mary Kay is once again the best-selling brand in the combined categories of facial skin care and color cosmetics." Data is based on the most recent industry sales data and actual Mary Kay sales.

Every time I eat certain foods, I tends to break out with pimples and I pop them and it eventually turns black. My skin is oily and I have to keep washing my face. What should I do?

Answer
Everyone will have a different opinion on what product you should use. The fact is everyones skin is different, and many of the products will not work for you.

For example, my friend said to use proactiv, it actually made my skin worse, same with a lot of other brands.

My suggestion is to see your family doctor.
He/She is the only one that will know exactly what to do. They will know what type of skin you have, how severe the acne is, and they know what ingredients will work best for your skin.

I have oily skin too and i used to have acne, and sensitive skin too! it was horrible, but after i went to my doctor i've never had a problem. Also, you can ask your doctor to take away some blackheads/whiteheads for you. They have special tools for it.
Don't pop your pimples, you'll end up with acne scars.

He told me to use a good bar of soap to wash my face, and to use this medicated cream he prescribed me.

And fyi, a lot of the products in the stores will irritate the acne and make it worse.

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/features/skin-food
Here's a link to an article about healthy foods that help the skin.
It's actually a myth that eating certain foods will cause you to break out. But, there are food that are enriched with vitamins that your skin needs to stay healthy.

It's really when someone eats oily foods/junk food, they will touch their faces without realizing it, then it will cause a pimple. So just make sure you wash your hands often and touch your face as little as possible.
You could keep purell with you at all times and use it after you eat.
http://darrengarnick.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/purell-hand-sanitizer.jpg

***One more tip. It really helps if you exfoliate your skin.
I do this for my entire body, it clears away dead skin cells and takes out the dirt from your pores.
You gently massage your skin in circles til it's a pinky rose colour.
Exfoliating masks are great too. I do it once a week or so.
I get the Life brand package, it's about 3 bucks per mask.
http://justblushing.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/10_12mask.jpg

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCLo-alZrHdhoIpqCKQi7AkUZ3j-D7Helt6PRVQy_KaSDR2LtDPCqcvIPPXWkX3eV9ldrjt80-xRlV5k9DbAJ6mafQnRiJoeawr0pXMucLPKpYfHy0qhvhNDtsMrEDECidpiHMWXgpmWeh/s400/Woman+applying+Exfoliate.JPG

Here's a picture of what i'm talking about. You can buy them pretty much anywhere, and they're really cheap. Just remember to replace it once the scrub has lost it's toughness.

Here's another article on skin care.
http://beauty.about.com/od/skinflaws/a/basicskincare.htm


I hope this helps!:)

Skin problem: What type of food should I eat and not eat?

Q. I have oily skin and I am wondering what type of food should I eat and not eat.

I been being healthy but it seem that my skin still remain oily easily with ances. That is really annoying. I tried to stop eating prawns and spicy food. I eat at least one apple per day.

Can someone give me more advices?

Answer
Food doesn't always cause break outs, I've never had any sort of food cause a break out but I have a friend who gets one any time she has a milk product. While eating healthy will help your skin, eating badly won't necessarily make it worse. There are so many myths out there about certain foods causing break outs, most of them aren't remotely true or only for some people. If you've cut certain foods from your diet but haven't noticed an improvement then most likely they were never a problem to begin with.

If regular treatments and proper care haven't resolved your skin issues, then it's probably time to hit up your Dr.