Lets Talk About skin Care, Beauty And Health Tips

I saw on different websites and also from people that philosophy products for face ( cleansers, protective creams, etc) are really really good. I have sensitive skin a little oily and prone to breakouts.. should I try philosophy or something else? thanks!

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I work at Nordstrom in the cosmetics department and I have tried MANY different face products. Philosophy is the only one that I purchased more than once. I use their face wash and moisturizer as well as their face mask/peel. I love it. I have oily/sensitive skin and this makes it look clear, healthy and matte. I say try it out!

Do they have skin care products in Chanel Stores?

Chanel sell skin care products. I want to get some. I believe they do samples?
Their is a Chanel store in The Mall at Millenia, Orlando Florida.
I will be going their in October. Do they have a skin care counter?

Do they have Chanel at Macy's - because their is a Macy's in The Mall at Millennia - but I don't know if they sell Chanel.
Do Macy's have Estee Lauder & Clinique?
Any ideas?

Thanks for answering!

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They sell at Neinman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Macy's. I don't think they sell at the Chanel stores.

Q. All right Ladies! For all of you who splurge on expensive brands, such as those carried in Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks, etc. What skin care line is the best? As in which one do you use or have used that makes your skin look absolutely freaking AMAZING? Healthy, radiant, fights wrinkles, age spots, all of it. Which one? I've heard of Obagi, Revive, La Prairie and such. All of these charge an arm and a leg but which, if any, are worth the price? Are there any mid range brands that work as just as well(if you ever compared)? Help me out girls!!

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I absolutely adore Creme De La Mer. It is such an amazing skin care brand - I just love it!

sensitive skin???

How can I exfoliate if I have sensitive skin???

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Use a chemical exfoliant. Alpha Hydroxy is a chemical that exfoliants without abrasively irritating your skin, and I've seen Alpha Hydoxy creams and treatments at Walgreens. If you have the money, try going to a skin care counter at Nordstrom or Macy's and tell them you're interested in a chemical exfoliant.

Chanel sell skin care products. I want to get some. I believe they do samples?
Their is a Chanel store in The Mall at Millenia, Orlando Florida.
I will be going their in October. Do they have a skin care counter?

Do they have Chanel at Macy's - because their is a Macy's in The Mall at Millennia - but I don't know if they sell Chanel.
Do Macy's have Estee Lauder & Clinique?
Any ideas?

Thanks for answering!

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They sell at Neinman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Macy's. I don't think they sell at the Chanel stores.

Best lotion for dry skin FOR MEN?

any suggestions I have very dry skin

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are you older?

because dry skin is usually found in men.
other things to take into consideration are your face wash, over exfoliation, and couple other things.

but for the most part when it comes to skin care, it doesnt really matter too much whether its for men or women (unless it has a really girly fragrance or a lame looking container - then id probably skip it haha)

also are you looking for something really cheap?
or can you spend a few bucks?
what my friend who works in the skin care industry told me, is that if theres one product you should invest money in, its a moisturizer. mainly because cheap ones lack a lot of ingredients that will help your skin, and can also clog your pores

is this for your face or body?
if its for your body, simply lubriderm will work. thats what i use when i get dry skin on my elbows or hands, and it gets rid of it.
i know vaseline just made a lotion specifically for men that can be used on your face too (although id advise against it because lotions are way different than a moisturizer.)

if its for your body, the cheapest ones i know would be things like aveeno.

the one i use, and it costs a little bit more, is peter thomas roth oil free moisturizer.
personally i feel its justified because it has antioxidants. antioxidants protect your skin from free radicals, antiaxidants are like vitamin E and vitamin A.
and its oil free, which is a must if you have break out prone skin like i do. oil free is water based, while most are oil based - increasing chances of clogged pores.
but my skin is not oily at all. i have pretty normal skin, and i definitely dont have combination skin. but i still get breakouts and use a neutrogena acne wash. since that dries my skin out, this moisturizer does an excellent job of restoring moisture.
most oil free ones, people complain of not enough moisture. thats not the case with mine, and it also lasts a pretty long time

so just be sure to do a little research and youll find something. just dont be afraid to go into the "girly zone". this is the reason i want to work at nordstroms or some other place where they sell skin care items. because mens grooming is a booming business right now.
but so many men are intimidated to go into a shop like sephora because of the girly stigma

with more men in there to relate to and talk to about specificly mens grooming, then i think there business would boom. so we;ll see how that goes
and i hope you got something out of my post.
i didnt really know what to suggest because you didnt give us much to work with.

dry skin can be on face and body, and most people on here are talking about their face. but you said lotion. and lotion should only be used on the body.
so if you need more specific help feel free to send me a message

I am having trouble finding the right skin care products. It has to be fragrance free and not tested on animals or have animal ingredients (I'm allergic) I have been using MaryKay products which I thought were good at first, but honestly, my skin now looks blotchy and I am breaking out. I really need to find something else.

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M.A.C is the best brand that I have used so far. It's a little expensive, but I'm sure that you would be satisfied with the results. It can be purchased in Nordstrom or on line.

Hope you receive the best results!

How to get my damaged skin back to normal after acne?

My skin has taken a beating from acne over the years and now i have redmarks and minor scars. What is the best way to get my normal skin back the way it was before i had acne?

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If the pimple marks are severe and you can afford it, you can go to a dermatologist and talk to them.

The dermatologist can do microdermabraison or chemical peels to fade them (my dermatologist charges around $150 for 1 and you need around 3-4 depending on the scarring).

Make sure you moisturize and exfoliate gently 2 to 3 times a week. Make sure you wear sunblock too.

But these products have helped faded them a little bit:

1. Clinique Acne Solutions Post Blemish Formula $14 (There wasn't that much product in it and I think it lasted about 2 weeks or so.)
http://www.clinique.com/templates/products/spp/index.tmpl?ngextredir=1&CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY15062&PRODUCT_ID=PROD11819
2. I have heard putting lemon juice on dark spots helps lighten them but have never tried this myself.

3. Josie Maran Argan Oil- This stuff gets great reviews from almost everyone. I tried this for a week or so and didn't think it was a miracle oil like tons of people said but everyone's skin is different so it is worth a try. You can buy a small bottle for $14.
http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P218700&categoryId=B70
Also I think exfoliating gently 2-3 times a week helps fade acne scars.

This is my favorite exfoliator, but there are tons of others that people like:
http://www.clinique.com/product/CATEGORY21363/PROD678/Skin_Care/ExfoliatorsMasks/index.tmpl
Clinique is more expensive but they have great gift with purchases like this one:

http://www.clinique.com/cms/product/supercat/specialoffers/bonus11.tmpl
http://gwpaddict.wordpress.com/2011/04/28/clinique-bonus-time-at-nordstrom-sneak-peek/

Here is a link to another answer I wrote about acne kits that have worked for me:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ArKQUthuxumG7V9WYPTTNGojzKIX;_ylv=3?qid=20110429084457AAJ3kTG

Hope this helps!

i have oily skin and i dont care how much i have to spend
note: please be specific on what foundations you recommend

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http://www.sephora.com/diorskin-nude-natural-glow-hydrating-makeup-spf-10-P230421?skuId=1142116

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chanel-mat-lumiere-long-lasting-luminous-matte-fluid-makeup-spf-15/2967486?origin=category&fashionColor=&resultback=1370

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/lancome-teint-idole-ultra-24h-wear-comfort-retouch-free-divine-perfection-makeup-spf-15/3282423?origin=category&BaseUrl=Face

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/clarins-ever-matte-foundation-spf-15/3278549?origin=category&BaseUrl=Face

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/estee-lauder-double-wear-stay-in-place-makeup-spf-10/2860420?origin=category&BaseUrl=Face

How can a moisturizer have Hazmat (Hazardous materials)?

I was online shopping at Nordstrom and they informed me some items couldn't be sent to my country, Portugal, because they had Hazmat (Hazardous materials) in them. What does this mean?

First, how come it's ok for it to have hazmat there and not send it?

Second, how come a moisturizer and stuff has Hazardous materials?? Isn't that not ok?

I'm sorry, I searched on google and stuff but I just really know nothing of this matter, please help :)

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Don't know about the first question seriously! It's stupid that they're selling these and then also 'warning' you not to buy those products - Not sending.huh? Poor Business!
Maybe something related to Government and high-taxes they pay....!

Secondly, Yes moisturizers do have hazardous materials, most common namely - Parabens (Dioxanes), alcohol and Ester(perfumes).

> Parabens can be found in shampoos, commercial moisturizers, shaving gels, cleansing gels, personal lubricants, topical pharmaceuticals and toothpaste, while they are also used as food additives. Acutally Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives, used mainly to keep their products up on the shelf for a long time.Parabens can mimic the hormone estrogen, which is known to play a role in the development of breast cancers.

> Alcohols (for eg. Ethanol) gives you very fresh, cool-cool effect if you've ever used it on ur skin and that's why it's used in cosmetics. But If you have any problems with acne, wrinkles, "dry skin, or oily skin"(what other skin type is left, duh!), itâs best to avoid skin care products that contain SD Alcohol, Alcohol, Ethanol, Ethyl Alcohol, Methanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, or Alcohol Denat as they cause very worse kind of inflammation. Cetyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol are not of concern though.The bad types of alcohol dry out your skin, irritate it, and cause inflammation. Alcohol can also rob even oily skin of its natural oil, causing an increase of oil production.

> I hope you are aware with the effects of Perfume on skin :)