Lets Talk About skin Care, Beauty And Health Tips

Lately with the crazy weather change here in CA, my skin looks and feels very dry (which is odd b/c i tend to have oily skin). I've never had this problem before...i was thinking of using proactive to help my skin....is that a good idea? Are there any other skin care product that WORK?

Answer
Hey there,

Your skin is dry maybe due to the weather changes or it could be that you have combination skin, which is oily at the T zones and dry at other areas.

Proactive works really well for problems like acne because it helps to dry out the acnes fast. I dont think you should be using Proactive now since your skin feels dry. Try a good moisturizer that will help to replenish your moisture in your skin. I recommend Nivea moisturizer for day time use. It's light and won't feel too greasy, it has a nice refreshing scent and keeps you hydrated for 24 hours.

Alternately, at night, use a good night cream to help moisturize your skin as well as repairing your skin while you sleep. I suggest Nivea's night cream with Q10plus. It helps to regenerate your skin and keep it moisturized and supple.

If your skin is dry, I suggest for you to change your facial cleanser too. Get a gentle cream cleanser for dry skin instead. I suggest Clinique's Comforting Cream Cleanser to remedy your dry skin. Normal cleansers might tend to dry out your skin further. Clinique's is specially formulated for dry skin. For more tips to looking after dry skin, please read further at http://beauty-tyrant.blogspot.com/2007/03/beauty-products-for-dry-skin.html

Also, drink more water. Hydrate yourself with lots of fluids to keep your skin smooth and supple. At least 8-10 glasses of water each day. Drink your water periodically so the water is well absorbed into your body. Avoid drinking coffee and tea. They make your skin more dehydrated.

Get a moisturizing facial mask to replenish lost moisture on your face. Use it about 2 times in a month. I recommend a good facial mask like Nivea's Pampering Honey Mask. Leaves your face fully moisturized after usage.

I hope these beauty tips have helped you. I know by following these tips, you can achieve that beautiful supple skin again. Good luck in caring for your skin. For more beauty secrets, please go to http://beauty-tyrant.blogspot.com/2007/03/7-steps-to-beautiful-radiant-face.html

Please let me know how your progress is

home remedies? skin care?

what can i use to exfoliate my skin at home
what can i use to prevent wrinkly skin? (home remedy ingredients)
can you please answer those two questions?

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To exfoliate your skin at home:-

my favorite thing to use to expholiate my face and body is to mix sugar, olive oil and honey. It's awesome. It leaves your skin so soft.
For this you can visit this Link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAF9PPhnatU

To prevent wrinkly skin, you can do following things:-

Spritz your skin frequently throughout the day with a mineral water spritzer.Aloe vera gel makes a great healing moisturizer. Use it on your face and body as often as possible.

Honey is a great humectant: make a mask of honey with the contents of a vitamin E capsule added and smooth on your face. Allow to rest for 10 minutes, then rinse with warm water and pat dry.

Eat Anti-oxidant-rich foods like carrots. It works as moisturizer.

Make simple fruit or vegetable masks to gently slough off dead skin cells. Crushed strawberries, bananas, cucumber, and many other foods make wonderful nourishing and exfoliating masks.

Rub Vitamin E or wheat germ oil directly into wrinkles.

After a lifetime of exposure to pollutants, we need antioxidant help. Try applying witch hazel to your skin: it is powerful.

has anyone used "jean's skin care", the at-home stretch mark remedy? does it really work and to what degree have you experienced success? i would love to see more before and after pics, b/c she doesn't have many on her site. if no one answers this, i will leave it open, so late-comers, please still answer!

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I JUST POSTED SOMETHING LIKE THIS QUESTION UP TODAY. I FOUND MYSELF IN THE SAME PREDICAMENT {ABOUT TO BUY JEAN'S REMEDY} AND RESEARCH FURTURE AND FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS GUY THAT BASICLY HAD THE SAME INGREDIENCE AS THE JEAN GUY {SOMEONE ELSE SUGGESTED} WHO POSTED HIS UP FOR FREE WITH NO CHARGE AINT THAT NICE. WELL I HAVEN'T USE IT YET {SINCE I JUST DISCOVERD IT AND ALL } BUT I REMEMBER ABOUT YOUR QUESTION AND WAS IN THE SAME PLACE AS YOU ARE TODAY SO HERE IT GOES. CLICK THE LINK
G O O D L U C K

http://stretchmarkinfo.blogspot.com/

Home remedies for skin care...?

Answer
Skin care secrets from the pros...Things you should know that you might not already know.

http://freeskincare.blogspot.com

hi im kaylee and i LOVE trying new skin care remedies BUT most of them dont work.i think my skins oily?haha i dont know!
the hard thing about this is though that most skincare remedies take a whole lot of time to make and end up just cleaning the dirt off,nothing else.if you have anything that dramtically changed the way your face looks or that you heard works real good,id love to hear it,thanks!oh and tell me what donesnt work you.





p.s
it doesnt have to be just skincare,anything like shampoo,lotions,whatever..i want to hear about it!

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Hey Kaylee :D
WOW. I have alot of things to tell you. I'm very picky with my shampoo's and you should start using shampoo's that dont have sodium laurel sulfates in it because they're harmful to your eyes even if you don't feel the shampoo going in your eyes, it still goes into your eyes. You should buy yourself an organic shampoo or even make your own. You should also use organic facial wash. I started eating healthier and my skin started clearing up and brightening. Usually, what you eat, efffects your skin. Since you have oily skin, i'm guessing you have pimples too. Don't touch your skin with your hands because no matter how many times you wash it, your hands still have oil on it. You should stop eating things that have hydrogenated oils in them because they're harmful and bad for your skin. On the other side, having oily skin is great because it helps you from aging. It's like a barrier. I have oily skin too, i'm thankful that I don't have to add more chemicalsto make my skin soft. Honey is a great antibacterial remedy for skin because it kills germs and sucks out all the bacteria underneath your skin.
Good luck and I hope I helped

:D

skin care problems...................?

i'm 13, and i dont want answers saying "oh its just puberty, you'll get over it."
but im already fully developed, i've had my period for 3 years (yes i know its sad, i got it when i was 10) but anyways, i have tons of acne
well, sometimes i do
my face is either fairly clear with just a few bright red pimples
or covered in a ton of small ones
i use clean and clear cleansers
i use neutrogena cleansers
i use pretty much everything, but it DOESNT WORK!

what can i do to get rid of my pimples? or at least tone them down a bit?
what kind of cleansers work/worked for you?
any food thats good for that?
not touching skin, any advice like that?

10 points

Answer
Stop using so many facial products! D: I have perfectly clear skin, am your age, and had my period for as long as you did..This is what I do =p
1. Go to a sauna at least once a week...it opens up your pores and you sweating gets all the crap that's in your pores. And a bonus, it leaves your skin looking dewy and soft=) If you don't have access, steam your face. =) Boil some water, pour it in a wide bowl, hold your face above it and cover with a towel so the steam doesn't escape...10-15 minutes..
2. Aveeno cleansers. Best thing in the world. ONLY chemical thing that I put on, and its still basically all natural. I use the positively radiant one. Wash morning and night. And don't just lather on once and wash off, do it twice...I don't believe the first time gets rid of everything.
3. Only use pure Vitamin E moisturizer or Aloe Vera..I use Aloe..use it after you cleanse. =)
4. Weekly, do a face mask...either with a raw egg yolk, or any fruit that matches your skin type and what you want to achieve...just type in google home made facial masks or home remedies..or anything else you can thing of that would direct you to websites. I found a few amazing ones that have all natural remedies for skin, hair, nails, etc. =)
5. NO TOUCHY!
6. NEVER WEAR FOUNDATION! I repeat! NEVER WEAR IT! It is the worst thing possible for acne..even if its FOR acne, its still terrible!!
7. Another thing..you might want to try using a GENTLE scrub once a week or so..maybe even once every two weeks.
8. Be gentle with it=) People in the old ages did not have all these chemicals and products, they only had natural ingredients. And they had amazing skin...the more you put on, the more your skin gets used to it, and it won't do its job of cleaning itself and retaining its natural moisture.
9. Skin a day or two with cleansing...just use water and Aloe=) This will keep it healthier in the long run, and like I said above, keep it from getting used to the chemicals...I noticed that when I did that, my skin was actually healthier looking and clearer than with washing every single day..
10. Basically, I follow almost the same thing that this woman does in the youtube video I'll post as one of the sources, but I don't use any facial products except those I wrote...that and the fact that I have to follow a strict acid reflux diet..look it up if you're interested. I noticed that it helped INCREDIBLY..it made my skin more glowing and healthy. =)
I could come up with alot more, but this is just off the top of my head...If you have any questions or want any advice on this, just e-mail me=)

I START SCHOOL ON SEPT 3
AND I WANT CLEAR SKIN
I KNOW I DONT HAVE ALOT OF TIME
but please give me a product or some home remedies that i can use that can make in cleaner and cleaner
ok lets see

4 weeks to get here

3 months to work
...NEXT

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

After 12 years in this profession I find that most of my patients who deal with acne or brekout problems DO NOT SEE RESULTS from commercial products sold at drung stores or the mall. They usually contain too much benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid or sulfur which tends to OVER DRY the skin and cause itching or irritations.

Also, home remedies such as lemon juice or alcohol or toothpaste SHOULD NEVER BE USED because they cause small tears in the skin and leave the skin more susceptible to bacteria that causes pimples or 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! Do you always have breakouts?

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.

Teenagers going through hormonal and growth changes are prone to acne.

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 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.

Good Luck to you,
Michelle

How good is my skin care routine?

On most days I:

Cleanse using an acne control cleanser containing 2% Salicylic Acid
Tone using a 5% homemade tea tree oil solution
Moisturize with Clean and Clear 0.5% salicylic acid
Apply sunscreen with zinc oxide if I plan to be in the sun long

At night I use a Neutrogena retinol cream instead of the clean and clear moisturizer.
Every 4 days, I use a facial scrub in place of the cleanser.
In winter, I sometimes use Vitamin E oil or olive oil as a moisturizer
Every 2 weeks I use a turmeric and honey face mask

Answer
Your skin care routine sounds very good if you are having issues with acne. Salicylic acid is very drying and will help slough off skin cells so they don't clog and create blackheads. So good choice on that. The tea tree is going to also be drying but in addition is antibacterial so another good choice.

Zinc oxide is a great sunscreen and is also very healing to damaged skin... so also good.

Retinol makes me a little nervous because of the research showing it can cause birth defects even after you stop using it. Or, maybe I'm behind the times... I haven't actually been keeping up with the retinol products and the research behind them. Does anyone else know about this issue?

Facial scrub every four days sounds about right so you don't dry your skin too much. Vitamin E and olive oil are also both good choices. I've never heard of a turmeric honey face mask but it sounds very healing as honey is an ancient remedy for skin troubles and is hydrophilic which means it is going to make your skin hydrated, moist and very soft. It is also antibacterial -- as is turmeric.

The only other things I would add are changing your pillow case every night to prevent bacterial cross contamination (this actually works better than you would think! You can also try switching to organic all cotton, or organic linen pillowcases as an underlying allergy to the chemicals and synthetic materials in regular pillowcases may exacerbate or even be the main cause of acne, also pay attention to your laundry soap.)

Secondly, add a rice water cleanser every now and then. Daily is best. If you haven't heard about rice water, Michelle Phan has an excellent tutorial about how to make it, use it and store it. It is a fabulous skin toner for any kind of skin. And very easy and cheap to make. Basically you add rice to water and let it sit in the fridge for a couple of hours - separate the water from the rice and then put the "rice water" on your face using a soft clean cloth. You can also use it as a facial by soaking the cloth and leaving it on your face for 15 minutes. I was astonished at how well it worked. It leaves your skin feeling ten times as smooth and soft as it was before. You can see the pores on your skin shrinking. Amazing. And so cheap!

I'm not sure if being a naturopathic dermatologist is what I would need to be. I'm interested in studying natural skin care and creating remedies for it. The people are Burt's Bees, or Aubrey Organics, are they chemists? Dermatologists? What do I need to study to do this? Thanks!

Answer
If you are just looking to create skin care products, then anyone can do this in their basement or garage. Once you do your research on the ingredients, find a way to combine them and market them, you send your formulas to a pharmaceutical maker like http://www.youngpharm.com/ and work with them on finalizing development.

If you are looking to do this on a professional level with an established company, then a chemistry degree would be your first step. You may look at botany, biology, microbio, and organic chemistry heavy schooling as well.

How to get almost flawless skin in 10 days?

ok... so I know I am sorda being unrealistic but I am going to Washington DC and I want to look nice with minimal to no makeup.. I am RAW VEGAN. My general meal plan goes like this: Breakfast: Strawberry, banana, pineapple smoothie with rice milk. I blend it then stir in 1 organic free range raw egg yolk. Snack: more fruit! (apple, orange, berries, melons, or basically whatever fruit my mom buys haha). Lunch: Large variety salad w/balsamic vinegar and olive oil and avocado... and lots of other healthy veggies. Snack: nuts and fruit. Dinner: Huge salad again. Dessert: (I allow myself to have 1 cheat item on this diet for motivation to continue) Peanut butter (I know, it is not raw...) banana and honey... Note: organic raw honey.. and organic banana.. and organic peanut butter.. so.. obviously the thing I cheat with is not that bad.. and it is good to balance all the sugar I eat from fruit!

Anways... I drink an ok amount of water.. but I should up it probably...

I workout just about everyday....

It is like my 25th day on this journey... I got rid of ALL my acne!!! (:

What my skin looks like: pale, dark spots all around my face and then right above my tee zone, my skin easily can become uneven.... Note: I wear sunscreen when I go out in the sun.. Each day, the dark spots shrink and lighten.. They are not like completely crazy looking or anything but it is noticable....

I wash my face every night with black african soap... I moisturize with rose hip oil and castor oil... my spot treatments are range from: baking soda, aspirin, tea tree oil... but those can be harsh for my sensitive skin... I am going to start using honey?? maybe... In the morning I spray my face with 5.5 cleansing kangen water.. and moisturize with small amounts of castor oil... I rub well (:

I think I am doing great.. although... I would like tips and advice to do even better! Like what foods help with my problem areas.. or what natural skin care remedies help with my problems.. or how much water I should be drinking... you know what I mean??? lol ahaha thanks in advance. (:

Answer
A raw vegan would not eat egg yolk or honey.

You could possibly be detoxing and these are just symptoms of that.
You could try organic fresh squeezed lemon and organic ACV.
Eating sugar (fructose) from fresh fruit is not bad and will not have horrible side effects, even if you are diabetic. Just be sure to balance your fruit with vegetables, especially dark greens.

Try eating 80% carbs (yes carbs) from fruit and veggies, 10% fat (coconut oil, nuts, seeds, and things like peanut butter - it can be raw if you make it yourself), 10% protein.
Aim to add some fresh fruit or even fresh squeezed lemon juice in your water (a good measure is about a gallon a day).

Take note of your type of sunscreen. A lot of sunscreens on the market of dangerous due to the chemicals contained.

The point is to alkalize your body. Aim for organic whenever possible.
I hope this helps. :)

ok... so I know I am sorda being unrealistic but I am going to Washington DC and I want to look nice with minimal to no makeup.. I am RAW VEGAN. My general meal plan goes like this: Breakfast: Strawberry, banana, pineapple smoothie with rice milk. I blend it then stir in 1 organic free range raw egg yolk. Snack: more fruit! (apple, orange, berries, melons, or basically whatever fruit my mom buys haha). Lunch: Large variety salad w/balsamic vinegar and olive oil and avocado... and lots of other healthy veggies. Snack: nuts and fruit. Dinner: Huge salad again. Dessert: (I allow myself to have 1 cheat item on this diet for motivation to continue) Peanut butter (I know, it is not raw...) banana and honey... Note: organic raw honey.. and organic banana.. and organic peanut butter.. so.. obviously the thing I cheat with is not that bad.. and it is good to balance all the sugar I eat from fruit!

Anways... I drink an ok amount of water.. but I should up it probably...

I workout just about everyday....

It is like my 25th day on this journey... I got rid of ALL my acne!!! (:

What my skin looks like: pale, dark spots all around my face and then right above my tee zone, my skin easily can become uneven.... Note: I wear sunscreen when I go out in the sun.. Each day, the dark spots shrink and lighten.. They are not like completely crazy looking or anything but it is noticable....

I wash my face every night with black african soap... I moisturize with rose hip oil and castor oil... my spot treatments are range from: baking soda, aspirin, tea tree oil... but those can be harsh for my sensitive skin... I am going to start using honey?? maybe... In the morning I spray my face with 5.5 cleansing kangen water.. and moisturize with small amounts of castor oil... I rub well (:

I think I am doing great.. although... I would like tips and advice to do even better! Like what foods help with my problem areas.. or what natural skin care remedies help with my problems.. or how much water I should be drinking... you know what I mean??? lol ahaha thanks in advance. (:

Answer
A raw vegan would not eat egg yolk or honey.

You could possibly be detoxing and these are just symptoms of that.
You could try organic fresh squeezed lemon and organic ACV.
Eating sugar (fructose) from fresh fruit is not bad and will not have horrible side effects, even if you are diabetic. Just be sure to balance your fruit with vegetables, especially dark greens.

Try eating 80% carbs (yes carbs) from fruit and veggies, 10% fat (coconut oil, nuts, seeds, and things like peanut butter - it can be raw if you make it yourself), 10% protein.
Aim to add some fresh fruit or even fresh squeezed lemon juice in your water (a good measure is about a gallon a day).

Take note of your type of sunscreen. A lot of sunscreens on the market of dangerous due to the chemicals contained.

The point is to alkalize your body. Aim for organic whenever possible.
I hope this helps. :)

What is the best and fastest skin care products and remedies?

What is the best skin care product in the united states or remedies for facial and body acne. And what works the fastest? Also, what is the best treatment for the acne scars? Please help. Thank you.

Answer
try ponds products,its really good on skin.

What is the best skin care product in the united states or remedies for facial and body acne. And what works the fastest? Also, what is the best treatment for the acne scars? Please help. Thank you.

Answer
try ponds products,its really good on skin.

I am having some extreamly dry skin issues all over face and body?

Is there a skin care remedy that you would recommend? Any specific lotion? Soap? Any advice would be helpful...

Answer
If it is severe skin dryness that you are experiencing, you should really see a dermatologist. Otherwise, it may be that your skin is reacting to a change in climate or a product that you are using or were using. If you can, avoid using soaps because they will be even more drying to your skin because they contain ingredients that are alkaline, versus acidic, and you want to keep your skins pH level acidic. Products with a high lipid content (fat) are best for skin that is very dry, but try to purchase one that is not comedogenic (won't clog your pores). A dermatologist would recommend products that would be perfect for your skin, or any spa or medispa in your area will sell products that would be hydrating and moisturizing. Cheaper doesn't mean better, or as good - so if you don't have to result to drugstores for your skin care products, don't.

ok... so I know I am sorda being unrealistic but I am going to Washington DC and I want to look nice with minimal to no makeup.. I am RAW VEGAN. My general meal plan goes like this: Breakfast: Strawberry, banana, pineapple smoothie with rice milk. I blend it then stir in 1 organic free range raw egg yolk. Snack: more fruit! (apple, orange, berries, melons, or basically whatever fruit my mom buys haha). Lunch: Large variety salad w/balsamic vinegar and olive oil and avocado... and lots of other healthy veggies. Snack: nuts and fruit. Dinner: Huge salad again. Dessert: (I allow myself to have 1 cheat item on this diet for motivation to continue) Peanut butter (I know, it is not raw...) banana and honey... Note: organic raw honey.. and organic banana.. and organic peanut butter.. so.. obviously the thing I cheat with is not that bad.. and it is good to balance all the sugar I eat from fruit!

Anways... I drink an ok amount of water.. but I should up it probably...

I workout just about everyday....

It is like my 25th day on this journey... I got rid of ALL my acne!!! (:

What my skin looks like: pale, dark spots all around my face and then right above my tee zone, my skin easily can become uneven.... Note: I wear sunscreen when I go out in the sun.. Each day, the dark spots shrink and lighten.. They are not like completely crazy looking or anything but it is noticable....

I wash my face every night with black african soap... I moisturize with rose hip oil and castor oil... my spot treatments are range from: baking soda, aspirin, tea tree oil... but those can be harsh for my sensitive skin... I am going to start using honey?? maybe... In the morning I spray my face with 5.5 cleansing kangen water.. and moisturize with small amounts of castor oil... I rub well (:

I think I am doing great.. although... I would like tips and advice to do even better! Like what foods help with my problem areas.. or what natural skin care remedies help with my problems.. or how much water I should be drinking... you know what I mean??? lol ahaha thanks in advance. (:

Answer
A raw vegan would not eat egg yolk or honey.

You could possibly be detoxing and these are just symptoms of that.
You could try organic fresh squeezed lemon and organic ACV.
Eating sugar (fructose) from fresh fruit is not bad and will not have horrible side effects, even if you are diabetic. Just be sure to balance your fruit with vegetables, especially dark greens.

Try eating 80% carbs (yes carbs) from fruit and veggies, 10% fat (coconut oil, nuts, seeds, and things like peanut butter - it can be raw if you make it yourself), 10% protein.
Aim to add some fresh fruit or even fresh squeezed lemon juice in your water (a good measure is about a gallon a day).

Take note of your type of sunscreen. A lot of sunscreens on the market of dangerous due to the chemicals contained.

The point is to alkalize your body. Aim for organic whenever possible.
I hope this helps. :)

What is the best and fastest skin care products and remedies?

What is the best skin care product in the united states or remedies for facial and body acne. And what works the fastest? Also, what is the best treatment for the acne scars? Please help. Thank you.

Answer
try ponds products,its really good on skin.

I'm not sure if being a naturopathic dermatologist is what I would need to be. I'm interested in studying natural skin care and creating remedies for it. The people are Burt's Bees, or Aubrey Organics, are they chemists? Dermatologists? What do I need to study to do this? Thanks!

Answer
If you are just looking to create skin care products, then anyone can do this in their basement or garage. Once you do your research on the ingredients, find a way to combine them and market them, you send your formulas to a pharmaceutical maker like http://www.youngpharm.com/ and work with them on finalizing development.

If you are looking to do this on a professional level with an established company, then a chemistry degree would be your first step. You may look at botany, biology, microbio, and organic chemistry heavy schooling as well.

How to get almost flawless skin in 10 days?

ok... so I know I am sorda being unrealistic but I am going to Washington DC and I want to look nice with minimal to no makeup.. I am RAW VEGAN. My general meal plan goes like this: Breakfast: Strawberry, banana, pineapple smoothie with rice milk. I blend it then stir in 1 organic free range raw egg yolk. Snack: more fruit! (apple, orange, berries, melons, or basically whatever fruit my mom buys haha). Lunch: Large variety salad w/balsamic vinegar and olive oil and avocado... and lots of other healthy veggies. Snack: nuts and fruit. Dinner: Huge salad again. Dessert: (I allow myself to have 1 cheat item on this diet for motivation to continue) Peanut butter (I know, it is not raw...) banana and honey... Note: organic raw honey.. and organic banana.. and organic peanut butter.. so.. obviously the thing I cheat with is not that bad.. and it is good to balance all the sugar I eat from fruit!

Anways... I drink an ok amount of water.. but I should up it probably...

I workout just about everyday....

It is like my 25th day on this journey... I got rid of ALL my acne!!! (:

What my skin looks like: pale, dark spots all around my face and then right above my tee zone, my skin easily can become uneven.... Note: I wear sunscreen when I go out in the sun.. Each day, the dark spots shrink and lighten.. They are not like completely crazy looking or anything but it is noticable....

I wash my face every night with black african soap... I moisturize with rose hip oil and castor oil... my spot treatments are range from: baking soda, aspirin, tea tree oil... but those can be harsh for my sensitive skin... I am going to start using honey?? maybe... In the morning I spray my face with 5.5 cleansing kangen water.. and moisturize with small amounts of castor oil... I rub well (:

I think I am doing great.. although... I would like tips and advice to do even better! Like what foods help with my problem areas.. or what natural skin care remedies help with my problems.. or how much water I should be drinking... you know what I mean??? lol ahaha thanks in advance. (:

Answer
A raw vegan would not eat egg yolk or honey.

You could possibly be detoxing and these are just symptoms of that.
You could try organic fresh squeezed lemon and organic ACV.
Eating sugar (fructose) from fresh fruit is not bad and will not have horrible side effects, even if you are diabetic. Just be sure to balance your fruit with vegetables, especially dark greens.

Try eating 80% carbs (yes carbs) from fruit and veggies, 10% fat (coconut oil, nuts, seeds, and things like peanut butter - it can be raw if you make it yourself), 10% protein.
Aim to add some fresh fruit or even fresh squeezed lemon juice in your water (a good measure is about a gallon a day).

Take note of your type of sunscreen. A lot of sunscreens on the market of dangerous due to the chemicals contained.

The point is to alkalize your body. Aim for organic whenever possible.
I hope this helps. :)