Lets Talk About skin Care, Beauty And Health Tips

So I recently moved to Hawaii and I'm having a terrible time with my skin. Since I got here my skin has been more oily than ever, and I just don't know how to correct it.
A little background on my skin - Usually my skin is combination, being oily around the t-zone and somewhat dry everywhere else. I get breakouts sometimes but really not often enough to need an acne wash/medication. Even since being here with oily skin I haven't had any acne breakouts. I do, however, have large pores and blackheads. My skin isn't totally sensitive but I like to use products for more sensitive skin types because my face gets red and discolored easily.
I usually use my olay pro x, the battery operated brush cleaner along with the pro x exfoliating renewal cleanser. I would like to keep using the cleaning tool but I'm not so big on the cleanser anymore. It just doesn't seem to work for me here. With that I use the biore warming anti blackhead cleanser every other day. I quit using moisturizer because my face is already incredibly oily on its own.
So basically what I'm looking for is this - I would like to find a new cleanser to use, preferably along with my pro x brush. Something for my blackheads as the biore isn't working. And a moisturizer/lotion/serum(if a serum something affordable) that will help my skin but keep the oil under control. I would like to find a good toner as well.
I am totally open to product suggestions designed for oily skin, and something that actually works on blackheads!

Answer
I would suggest you try using Jojoba Oil as it is almost identical organically-speaking to sebum, which is the natural oil produced by your skin. As well as being a great natural moisturizer it can also help with acne, Jojoba Oil penetrates into the skin without clogging pores and is suitable for all skin types it contains vitamin E and antioxidants which are great for fighting aging signs and moisturizing the skin.

Studies on jojoba oil show that it has the ability to prevent skin from becoming too oily. This is due to the fact that putting jojoba oil on our skin can trick our cells into thinking they have produced enough oil. Jojoba oil is also great for people with sensitive skin as it is very gentle.

Remove any surface dirt from your skin, then put just a few drops of jojoba oil into your hand and rub it into your skin when you start to work jojoba oil into the skin, the oil penetrates into the pores. As jojoba closely resembles your skins own oil, moisturizing with jojoba oil sends the message to your pores to stop overproducing the sebum that causing the oily skin.

Initially to get rid of the stubborn deep blackheads\clogged pores, I would recommend that you use a baking soda/jojoba/water paste with extremely gentle circular massaging motions to break up the worst blackheads. Dont overdo it, just massage in the baking soda/jojoba/water paste gently for a minute or two. Rinse with warm (not hot) water. Apply more jojoba oil and massage with a warm washcloth.

The idea is to get those plugs out (blackheads), and get the jojoba oil in there to keep the sebum liquid and flowing. This may take some time as the skin reacts to drying by pumping out oil, and the turnaround you're going for is a natural distribution of oil which will leave your skin soft and balanced.

Hope this helps!

how to care a fresh tongue piercing?

how to care for the piercing? and what are the pro's and con's for the tongue piercing?

Answer
After every time you eat and drink anything besides water, rinse your mouth out with Antiseptic mouth with and Crest Pro Health* It's good to rotate because Listerine [most common antiseptic mouth wash] Has alcohol in it and can dry out the wound. << Do that for the first month of the piercing.

Get H2Ocean, and spray it on the piercing 3-6 x a day. H2Ocean is AMAZING at healing
piercings, it's natural sea salt water and lysozyme in a spray bottle. And/or you could do SEA* salt water gargles. I have my tongue and tongue webbing pierced, I did the H2Ocean plus gargled with warm sea salt water Solution 1-2 x a day for the first month and my tongue healed right up.

NEVER use hydrogen peroxide! It eats away new skin formation and makes it harder for the piercing to heal. And it ruins tooth enamel. >>If you can, avoid rubbing alcohol as much as possible. I wouldn't use it at all, and I haven't for any of my 10 piercings. Sea salt is the best way and the fastest method to heal piercings.

Pros: It's very fun to play with. Out of all my 10 piercings my tongue is my favorite. There is many different barbells to choose from~

Cons: if you click your teeth with a surgical steel barbell with steel threaded balls it can break your teeth and you can bit on it and break your teeth. So, #1 tip asked to be pierced with a barbell that has ACRYLIC end threaded balls! Acrylic won't break your teeth or ruin the enamel. If the piercer insists on using steel threaded ball tops, right after replace the balls with acrylic ones. You can buy some new tongue barbells on ebay or even Walmart.

Some might think it would be a con, that yes tongue piercings are usually good for sexual purposes. I don't really care, I didn't get my tongue pierced for that. I know a lot of people might think I'm slutty or something, but I really don't care. I just love my piercing :)
Another con is that the first few days the swelling is HORRIBLE! It is vital you change the top balls to acrylic because YOU WILL bit on your new piercing. The length of the barbell is super long and when you chew food, the first 4 days it's really hard. The swelling is very painful but mine only lasted a few days and the piercings TOTALLy worth the pain! Suck on ice! It brings down the swelling and try to only eat soup or something. <3


After 2 weeks I had to change the bar because it was so long. Most common new sizes is 5/8'' in length, i have a thin tongue so I use 1/2'' for mine, that's the shortest. I'd buy 5/8'' first, if that's to long for you then get 1/2'' :)

Ebay has a great selection and great prices, here's some links:

5/8'' : http://cgi.ebay.com/14g-Glow-Dark-Acrylic-Tongue-Ring-Barbell-LOT-5-/350470153992?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5199a62708

1/2'' : http://cgi.ebay.com/4pcs-SHORTEST-14g-1-2-12mm-Tongue-Ring-Barbells-/280533480355?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41511933a3


H2Ocean: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150587510981&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT <-- I've ordered 4 bottles from that seller. If you put in $10 for ''make offer'' she'll go for that, :D that's how much I always buy for those. At Hot Topic, they sell $15 a bottle plus tax, so ebay is way cheaper.

Also, be sure to tighten your barbell everyday! make sure it's not to loose, you can end up swallowing it if it is. Because the human mouth gets a lot of spit it can loosen your barbell~

I recently bought the Olay Pro-X skin care (all 6) and I was just wondering if there was a certain order you were supposed to put the treatment(s) on?

Answer
The directions are under the directions tab on here:
http://www.drugstore.com/qxp208245_333181_sespider/olay_professional/pro_x_anti_aging_starter_protocol.htm

What are the ingredients?

Many beauty products on the market have harmful chemicals in them; do your favorite beauty products contain any of these things?:

* Mineral Oil, Paraffin & Petrolatum â Petroleum products coat the skin like plastic, clogging pores and creating a build-up of toxins, which in turn accumulate and can lead to dermatological issues, like slowing cellular development, which can cause you to show earlier signs of aging. Suspected cause of cancer & Disruptive of hormonal activity.

* PARABENS â Such as methyl- propyl- butyl- & ethyl- parabens: Widely used as preservatives in the cosmetic industry (including moisturizers). An estimated 13,200 cosmetic and skin care products contain parabens. Studies implicate their connection with cancer. They have hormone-disrupting qualities â mimicking estrogen â and interfere with the bodyâs endocrine system.

* Phenol carbolic acid â Found in many lotions and skin creams. Can cause circulatory collapse, paralysis, convulsions, coma and even death from respiratory failure.

* Propylene glycol â Used as a moisturizer in cosmetics and as a carrier in fragrance oils. Shown to cause dermatitis, kidney or liver abnormalities, may inhibit skin cell growth, and is a skin irritant and sensitizer.

* Acrylamide â Found in many hand and face creams. Linked to mammary tumors in lab research.

* Sodium laurel or lauryl sulfate (SLS), also known as sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) â Found in car washes, engine degreasers, garage floor cleaners⦠and in over 90% of personal care products! SLS breaks down the skinâs moisture barrier, easily penetrates the skin, and allows other chemicals to easily penetrate. Combined with other chemicals, SLS becomes a ânitrosamineâ, a potent class of carcinogen. It can also cause hair loss. SLES is sometimes disguised with the labeling âcomes from coconutâ or âcoconut-derived" - and is found in many popular body washes and toothpastes!

* Toluene â Poison! Danger! Harmful or fatal if swallowed! Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Made from petroleum or coal tar, and found in most synthetic fragrances. Chronic exposure linked to anemia, lowered blood cell count, liver or kidney damage, and may affect a developing fetus. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) contains toluene. Other names may include benzoic and benzyl.

* WAXES â Such as Paraffin, Candelilla Wax, Carnuba Wax: Waxes are widely used in cleansing creams, eye creams, and moisturizers. Waxes clog pores, creating blackheads and whiteheads. They also smother the skin, which over time creates an enlarged pore problem.

* Lanolin â A yellow, semi-solid, fatty secretion from sheepâs wool is widely used in skin and beauty care products. It can cause an allergic reaction in some people, as well as enlarged pores.

* Acetone â Used in nail polish and nail polish removers, this colorless, volatile liquid is often used in astringents, fresheners, or clarifying lotions. It is extremely toxic and will dehydrate the skin, while speeding up the aging process.

* ALCOHOLS â Such as Isopropyl Alcohol, SD Alcohol 40, Ethyl Alcohol: Alcohols dissolve the bodyâs natural moisturizers and strip the skin of its protection, leaving it vulnerable to infection. Alcohols destroy skinâs pH balance, and since they absorb water, they speed up wrinkling.

* FD&C â When this abbreviation precedes the name of a color, it means that the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has certified it as safe for use in drugs and cosmetics, but not food. D&C colors are usually synthetic, coal tar colors. Theyâre toxic and should be avoided when at all possible.

* Dioxane â Found in compounds known as PEG, Polysorbates, Laureth, ethoxylated alcohols. Common in a wide range of personal care products. The compounds are usually contaminated with high concentrations of highly volatile 1,4-dioxane, easily absorbed through the skin. Dioxaneâs carcinogenicity was first reported in 1965 and later confirmed in studies including one from the National Cancer Institute in 1978. Nasal passages and liver are the most vulnerable. Dioxane is easily removed during the manufacturing process by âvacuum strippingâ. Warning: It is a synthetic derivative of coconut. Watch for hidden language on labels, such as âcomes from coconutâ.

IF SO, you should throw them away IMMEDIATELY and Tell ALL your friends and family!!! (Extra-virgin olive and/or coconut oils are great alternative moisturizers, and they contain natural sunscreens, until you find something else without these toxins) Hope this helps!!! Good luck!!!!!

SKIN CARE ADDICTS! I need your help.?

I'm looking for a night face cream, preferably a drugstore brand. I'd like one that is moisturizing and helps with skin discolorations/radiance. I don't care if it leaves my face greasy in the morning as long as it delivers. I'm using the Clinique Acne Solutions kit so I'd like a cream that won't interfere with the system (aka non-comedegenic, non-acnegenic, etc) if possible. Thank you so much!

Answer
First off, let me preface my response. IF your skin discoloration is severe, drugstore brand will have little to no effect and you need prescription-strength products or cosmetic procedures. IF you have mild skin-discoloration, you can get improvements overtime with drugstore brands.

There are a few well-formulated drugstore products that can treat skin discolorations. You can use them at nighttime or daytime. And the products don't necessarily have to be in a cream consistency, either. The crucial thing to remember is that you must wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen during the daytime if you want to maintain that radiance. UV-rays will negate all skin-lightening effects of your treatment products.

I recommend you go to Target or Walmart to shop for these products. Here are my recommendations:

1) Olay Professional Pro-X Even Skin Tone Spot Fading Treatment with Niacinamide, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, and Laminaria Saccharina Extract. This is the most expensive production.
2) Ambi Fade Cream, Oily with 2% hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is the gold-standard when it comes to treating skin-discoloration. It gets a lot of bad press online, but they are not based on true science. As long as you used it properly WITH daily religious use of sunscreen, you shouldn't have a problem. This is the cheapest product.
3) Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Night Moisturizer with retinol and ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). Retinol promote cell turnover, so you get healthier and newer skin cells overtime. Vitamin C has skin-lightening properties. This is a moderately priced.

Have patience for 1-2 months, and you shall see improvements.

how to care for the piercing? and what are the pro's and con's for the tongue piercing?

Answer
After every time you eat and drink anything besides water, rinse your mouth out with Antiseptic mouth with and Crest Pro Health* It's good to rotate because Listerine [most common antiseptic mouth wash] Has alcohol in it and can dry out the wound. << Do that for the first month of the piercing.

Get H2Ocean, and spray it on the piercing 3-6 x a day. H2Ocean is AMAZING at healing
piercings, it's natural sea salt water and lysozyme in a spray bottle. And/or you could do SEA* salt water gargles. I have my tongue and tongue webbing pierced, I did the H2Ocean plus gargled with warm sea salt water Solution 1-2 x a day for the first month and my tongue healed right up.

NEVER use hydrogen peroxide! It eats away new skin formation and makes it harder for the piercing to heal. And it ruins tooth enamel. >>If you can, avoid rubbing alcohol as much as possible. I wouldn't use it at all, and I haven't for any of my 10 piercings. Sea salt is the best way and the fastest method to heal piercings.

Pros: It's very fun to play with. Out of all my 10 piercings my tongue is my favorite. There is many different barbells to choose from~

Cons: if you click your teeth with a surgical steel barbell with steel threaded balls it can break your teeth and you can bit on it and break your teeth. So, #1 tip asked to be pierced with a barbell that has ACRYLIC end threaded balls! Acrylic won't break your teeth or ruin the enamel. If the piercer insists on using steel threaded ball tops, right after replace the balls with acrylic ones. You can buy some new tongue barbells on ebay or even Walmart.

Some might think it would be a con, that yes tongue piercings are usually good for sexual purposes. I don't really care, I didn't get my tongue pierced for that. I know a lot of people might think I'm slutty or something, but I really don't care. I just love my piercing :)
Another con is that the first few days the swelling is HORRIBLE! It is vital you change the top balls to acrylic because YOU WILL bit on your new piercing. The length of the barbell is super long and when you chew food, the first 4 days it's really hard. The swelling is very painful but mine only lasted a few days and the piercings TOTALLy worth the pain! Suck on ice! It brings down the swelling and try to only eat soup or something. <3


After 2 weeks I had to change the bar because it was so long. Most common new sizes is 5/8'' in length, i have a thin tongue so I use 1/2'' for mine, that's the shortest. I'd buy 5/8'' first, if that's to long for you then get 1/2'' :)

Ebay has a great selection and great prices, here's some links:

5/8'' : http://cgi.ebay.com/14g-Glow-Dark-Acrylic-Tongue-Ring-Barbell-LOT-5-/350470153992?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5199a62708

1/2'' : http://cgi.ebay.com/4pcs-SHORTEST-14g-1-2-12mm-Tongue-Ring-Barbells-/280533480355?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41511933a3


H2Ocean: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150587510981&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT <-- I've ordered 4 bottles from that seller. If you put in $10 for ''make offer'' she'll go for that, :D that's how much I always buy for those. At Hot Topic, they sell $15 a bottle plus tax, so ebay is way cheaper.

Also, be sure to tighten your barbell everyday! make sure it's not to loose, you can end up swallowing it if it is. Because the human mouth gets a lot of spit it can loosen your barbell~

How to pick out a skin care routine?

Q. I'm in early teens, I have dry cheeks and oily forehead, nose, and acne prone chin! (Tzone) Anyways I prefer some skincare line that caters to my needs (which is being really picky i know:() Anyways my skin wasn't a problem until I started using Olay pro x acne system, It broke me out and made me feel dirty, greasy, and looking super shiny!!! It makes me sooooo mad, but I have to use it until its gone:(

Anyways I was thinking St. Ives but I'm not sure! If you could help me out I'd be sooo greatful:)

Answer
Hi!
You have to know that most of people have to deal with acne along their life.
Normally acne is a matter of hormone disorder. That's why you should have to think also in a diet to help you from inside out.
Start learning to drink water enough: 6-8 glasses a day.
Take care to include vitamins to enhance your acne skin care: vitamin A (from carrots and tomatoes), vitamin B (from meats and whole grains), vitamin C (in oranges and lemons), vitamin E (in almonds and vegetable oil) and zinc (from eggs and mushrooms).
You could also look for a more complex product including a herbal supplement like ClearPores: it works very well.
Just have a look:
http://spreadhealthandwellness.blogspot.ro/2012/04/look-like-star-clear-pores-with-natural.html

If you want to read more about acne skin care go to:
http://4glowingskin.com/category/tips-for-glowing-skin/tips-for-acne/(copy and paste to your browser)

Good luck!

I had bad acne and used retin a. My face was red and peely ad it stung a lot and was very dry. I stopped using the medication and now I only use natural products, and when I have a blemish I just stick a bit of tea tree oil. I also use the Olay pro x spin thing. And my face is still very red and dry! What can I do to make it better? Have I already aged my skin a lot? Help!!!

Answer
VERY LONG ANSWER! BUT THIS WILL HELP YOU!


You haven't aged your skin, you're just not using products that agree with your skin type. That Olay thing is probably irritating your skin. I have THE MOST sensitive skin the world. Anything and everything will make me break out. My skin gets very red and peels and burns if I'm not following my routine every single day. I used to use Retin-A and it made my skin do the same thing yours is doing. Since that is a RX product, I would suggest going back to your dermatologist and asking for a new one. Another problem you may be having is you used it every single day as prescribed. When using a strong acne medication like that, you're supposed to build your way up to it until you adjust to it. (Week 1-use it once or twice, week 2-three times, etc.) He/she can also prescribe you a special lotion that will prevent the peeling and dryness the Retin-A causes. Here's my skin care routine that works wonders on my skin:

I'm on two prescriptions from my dermatologist. Tretinoin Cream .05%, and Monocycline (pill I take twice a day with a meal-otherwise you will get sick from it) I HIGHLY suggest asking your dermatologist about this pill. It cleared my skin up so fast and kept it clear. The cream is meant to to be used all over your face daily, but I use it for spot treatment because I get the big, random zits around my period. I don't have acne all over.

Daily face wash: Bought it at Trader Joe's. I'm not sure if it's all natural, but there's no harsh chemical's or ance-fighting ingredients in it. It just cleans my skin and makes it feel really nice. I use this every morning and ALMOST every night.

The nights that I don't use it: 2-3 times a week, I use Burt's Beeswax Peach and Willowbark Deep Pore scrub. It's 100% natural and removes all the dirt and dead skin. Since it's a scrub, it also removes any peeling or dry skin I have. Since your skin is so irritated right now, I would suggest using this after your skin calms down. The exfoliators might irritate it more.

Moisturizers: In the morning, I use a VERY thin layer of petroleum jelly that was purchased at either Whole Foods or Trader Joe's. Those won't clog your pores and it gives you ultimate moisture. Plus, it calms any burning you have. At night, I use Burt's Beeswax Natural Skin Solutions Night Cream. A-MAZ-ING product. It makes my skin silky smooth and keeps it really, really moist. And it smells so good. If you buy it, remember, a little bit goes a long way.

Lastly, if you're like me, I'm sure your peeling skin looks 10x worse when you put makeup on. A little trick I do when my skin is dry, is mix a little foundation with non-scented lotion and apply it normally. Then follow with the rest of your makeup. It gives you the coverage that you need but keeps your skin from peeling even more.

What is the best primer for an oily skin type with wrinkles?

Hello! I am looking for a new primer. My nose is very oily, but I have under-eye wrinkles and laugh lines. I was wondering what primer would be best for my skin type. I really don't want my makeup to settle into my wrinkles anymore, but I need to keep my oiliness under control, and I need my makeup to last. Any suggestions? I don't care if it's drugstore, department store, or Sephora-type makeup, I just need suggestions! Thank you!

Answer
I would consider OLAY Professional Pro-X Wrinkle Smoothing Cream - 1.7 oz.
Product Features
* Pal-KT and Pal-KTTKS Peptides help stimulate cell growth, reduce depth, length and volume of wrinkles, increase skin thickness, decrease overall skin roughness, help correct discoloration and repair sun damaged skin.
* Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) improves the appearance of wrinkles, decreases skin discolorations, lessens redness, reduces sallowness, and improves skin elasticity.
http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Pro-X-Wrinkle-Smoothing-Cream/dp/B001FT3P0C/?tag=nktf-20
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=nktf&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fshop.ebay.com%2fi.html%3f_nkw%3dwrinkle%2bcream%26_sacat%3d0%26_dmpt%3dUS_Makeup_Eyes%26_odkw%3drimmel%2bmascara%26_osacat%3d0%26_trksid%3dp3286.c0.m270.l1311

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What have you guys experienced with them? Good? Bad? I do not care about the cost

Answer
The new MacBook Pro has many strengths that make it a good notebook you should consider buying. It gets excellent battery life while running OS X, it can game on integrated graphics, its screen looks excellent, and it has fantastic build quality. With that said its all-aluminum design causes heat to be quickly transmitting into your skin acting as a huge heatsink, driver support inside Windows isn't the best, and the sharp edges of the palmrest can be painful to lean your wrists across. For its intended market most people won't care about the Window's driver problems and the substantial increase in battery life from the previous model is worth the internal battery. Overall if you can get past some of its design quirks it is a great notebook with a feature set that is hard to beat.

Pros:
-Excellent battery life
-Screen has excellent color and contrast
-Great build quality
-SD-card slot!

Cons:
-When the system is running hot you can really feel it
-Good looks put in front of ergonomics
-Poor Windows driver support
-Hard drive is limited to SATA-150 speeds

What is the best products to get rid of spots?

I have quite a few spots and blackheads and i rlly need 2 find something to help get rid of them!! can anyone help me or give a brand name?? thanks x

Answer
Shea Moisture's African Black Soap is purifying, gentle, and really clears up skin. Plus, you can use it on both your face and body. You can find it at Target or online. http://www.sheamoisture.com/products/proâ¦

Another great soap for both your face and body is Dr. Bronner's Hemp Peppermint Liquid Castile Soap. The formulation of this soap is beautiful; it keeps skin clear without being drying, and it literally makes your skin tingly-clean and fresh. You can find Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps at most health food stores or online. http://www.drbronner.com/DBMS/PEP.htm

A combination of these two products keeps my skin absolutely clear.

Oh, and donate your used toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, lotion, shower gel, and soap)! I was thinking that you might want to check out Clean The World ( http://www.cleantheworld.org ) and perhaps send the remnants of your used toiletries to them via Central Care Mission. I'm a big fan of fun bath products, but any that don't suit my fancy, or the last bits of the soap bars, get sent to them to help prevent disease and death in Third World countries.

Central Care Mission
4027 Lennox Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32811

Thanks, and have a great day!