Lets Talk About skin Care, Beauty And Health Tips

I have fairly clear skin except for when I pick at my face. I have a real bad habit of picking blemishes even when they're not ready to pop. I need a skin care system that can get rid of blackheads and any type of blemish as well a prevent from any future ones from appearing. Right now I'm using Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Wash and it doesn't seem to be making any difference. I still have tons of black heads on my nose and my chin.:( Also I recently learned that Neutrogena tests on animals. Does anyone know of any drugstore skin clearing products that don't test on animals and can do what I need them to do? Thanks!:)

Answer
No animals here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vvHT1jhqfo&feature=g-all-c Natural. No sugar/carbs

How to Get Rid of Acne: ..................Thanks to Mama Bear for the following.

Lemon Juice
Rub fresh lemon juice on your pimples with a gentle hand. The bleaching properties of lemon juice lighten the skin and thus reduce its appearance. Moreover, it removes the topmost layer of the skin surface where bacteria grows and controls the infection. Thus the healthy underlying skin is revealed. If you hesitate to use concentrated lemon juice on the pimple as you fear it may cause skin irritation, then you can dilute it with rose water.

Application of Ice
This is an easy way to get rid of pimples overnight. You have to pack up some crushed ice in an aluminum foil in order to prevent them from getting melted quickly. Then put it inside a plastic bag and wrap up the pack with a thin towel. Now apply it over the pimples for 10 to 15 minutes. This will shrink the pores forcing the oil and dirt out of it. When the two main culprits are out, you can expect the pimple to clear up in no time.

Toothpaste
You can get rid of pimples overnight using toothpaste. Many people find it highly beneficial for this purpose. Take some toothpaste on the tip of your finger and apply it on the pimple in such a way that the entire pimple is covered up with the toothpaste properly. Leave it on the pimple overnight. Next morning when you wash it off with warm water, you will be pleasantly surprised with the result. The trick is that the toothpaste absorb all the oil from the pimple and reduce its size so much that it becomes invisible. However, a toothpaste with gel content is not suitable for this treatment.

Baking Soda
Baking soda is considered as one of the best home remedies for getting rid of pimples overnight. Prepare a thick paste using one cup of baking soda, 3 tablespoons of salt and some water. Rub this paste gently over the affected areas of your face making small circular motions. Leave it on the acne for few minutes and then wash your face with cool water. The exfoliant property of the salt removes the dead skin cells from the pores. The baking soda soften up the skin and restore the normal pH balance of the skin. As a result, the pimple clears up fast.

Egg Mask
A simple egg mask can help you in getting rid of pimples from your face. Take one or two eggs as per your requirement. Break them and separate the white portion of the eggs from the yolk. It is the egg white that you need to apply as facial mask on your face. Keep it on the face overnight and then wash off with cold water.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is known for its healing and disinfecting properties. To apply it, start with washing the face thoroughly with an antibacterial soap. Pat dry with a towel and then taking a cotton ball apply apple cider vinegar evenly on the affected skin. Leave on for fifteen minutes before washing it off with cold water.

Steam and Clean
In the very initial stages of acne when it is still a small zit or just in the form of whitehead and blackhead you can try doing this. Clean your face with cleansing milk using cotton pads. Now scrub it with a gentle face scrub. Take steam on your face for about 8-10 minutes. Now take a sterilized blackhead remover and clean the blackheads and whiteheads. You can also try squeezing pimples if they are very small. Use a clean cotton pad to clean the pus or blood that flows out. Now finish by cleaning the area with an antiseptic lotion or a toner. This procedure will help keep your skin clean and avoid further acne breakouts. Following this everyday before going to bed is one of the easiest ways to get rid of acne fast at home.

Acne Prevention Tips

â¢Do not touch the skin areas which are affected by acne with your fingers, as it can spread the infection to other skin areas as well.
â¢Maintain hygiene i.e., use clean bed sheets, pillow cases and towels. Dirty towels can be the breeding ground of germs and bacteria, thereby causing severe cases of acne breakouts.
â¢Dandruff and oil in hair can cause acne too, so to prevent that, avoid doing such hair styles which make your hair touch or fall on your face.
â¢Exercise everyday as it helps in proper blood circulation, and adequate transfer of oxygen to all the body cells. Exercising will help in both reducing stress and preventing acne.
â¢Take shower after undertaking any kind of exercise or physical activity to prevent dirt and sweat from getting accumulated in the skin pores.
â¢Drink lots of fluids and water as it will help in elimination of wastes and toxins from the body, resulting in a blemish free, glowing skin.

Take care! Mama Bear

Skin care product that works as well as Obagi but does not animal test.?

I have been using Obagi for a few years now. Don't know why it has taken this long; I'm usually more conscientious. I've now done more research and find that Obagi does animal testing. I'd like to find something else that I can feel better about using and still get decent results. Ads all promise results, but I'd like some personal recommendations.

Answer
Wow, I didn't know Obagi did animal testing, now I'm kind of bummed at the fact that poor defenseless animals are being tested on. I can imagine the horror they go through everyday.

I don't know of anything that works as good as Obagi because I have melasma. You should be posing this question to a Dermatologist because I will.

Anyway, in my early 30's I was using Cetaphil then tried this aloe based product from Forever Living (based in Arizona), they have a skin care program titled, Aloe Fleur de Jouvence (Aloe Flower of Youth), which I did notice improvement, I bought the kit (box).

Then again, I was swimming 3x a week so I believe the chlorine helped the product along. I resided in S. California until the last 4 years, I now live in the Pacific Northwest and due to the lack of consistent sunny days, I began to get lighter which I believe revealed the sun damaged to my skin. It was pretty bad and I looked horrible.

Until I can find something that is comparable to Obagi that does not animal test and cost a lot less I will do it.

Sorry I could not help in answering your questions but if you are interested in the Forever Living products here's the link.

Good Luck and I will star and watch your question for additional answers.

My brother and I are interested in purchasing the Proactiv Skin Care package, but I am really strict about products that test on animals. So I was wondering if anyone could tell me if it has been tested on animals!?

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I understand how you feel about buying products that have been tested on animals. I think that is absolutely cruel and unfair. I looked on their website and they do not test their products on animals. Good Luck!

looking for name of french skin care made from plants, non animal testing?

I cant remember the name of a world wide cosmetic range, made in france, and is not tested on animals. has been in production for over 40-50 years, I think.

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I think it Clarins Paris. No animal testing, all plants-based.

I'm 15 and I've recently decided to be an "ovo-vegetarian." i decided to be a little more vegan as well, although i'm not full-on vegan. i'm not rich so i don't have a lot of money to buy makeup and skin care products from companies such as estee lauder.

any suggestions? does bath and body works test on animals?

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before jumping into not eating meat, do your research, and a lot of it. going vegetarian can be a shock to your system. Especially because you are young. For instance, if you eat too much soy, it can cause acne. Soy mimics female estrogen, and can mess with your hormone levels.

Maybe you can start with being a "beauty vegan" by using only products that are vegan approved.

One such makeup line is christopher drummond beauty. Even the brushes are vegan approved!
www.christopherdrummond.com

Can everyday skin care products cause brain damage long term?

Hello,
I was wondering if everyday skin care products like sunscreen, face wash, and moisturizer etc, can cause brain damage over time?

Are they eventually excreted from the body?

Thanks in advance!

Answer
no, they do not cause brain damage. all skin care products have been tested (not on animals) and if they were to cause brain damage, it would be illegal to sell.