Lets Talk About skin Care, Beauty And Health Tips

Q. Keep in mind that I have normal skin. And I'm sorry if you don't know the product stated in some of the questions.

1. Is the "Johnson & Johnson Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash" a good cleanser? If not, then what cleanser do you recommend?

2. Is the "Johnson & Johnson Purpose Dual Treatment Moisture Lotion" a good moisturizer? (Is it even a moisturizer?) If it is not a good moisturizer (if it is one), then what moisturizer do you recommend?

3. What is the best facial scrub to use, to exfoliate my face? I can't seem to find one.

4. If you use a moisturizer that has:
SPF 15
UVA/UVB
Sunscreen
...
then do you still have to apply a separate sunscreen once your done moisturizing?

5. Is a toner necessary?

6. Is an eye cream necessary?

7. What's the difference between SPF 15 and SPF 30?

I hope you can answer most of these questions. I'm a beginner at this stuff, and make up, so I would really appreciate it if you'd answer as much as you can. Thank you. :)

Answer
Hi,

If you truly have normal skin, that means you have easy skin. I am so jealous!

Yes, Johnson & Johnson Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash is a good cleanser.

I say you stay away from Johnson & Johnson Purpose Dual Treatment Moisture Lotion" a good moisturizer. Why? It contain potentially sensitizing preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone. These preservatives are better in rinse-off products.

You do not need a scrub. Scrub as a physical exfoliant is not on par with a good gentle chemical exfoliant. Why? Chemical exfoliant provide an even treatment as it unglue dead skin cells. The acid particles are evenly disperse on the area of skin applied. With scrub agents, you have to manaully scrub away dead skin cells and there is no gaurantee you scrub evenly. Who has he time to look in a microscope and see if they got an even exfoliation from scrubbing? No practical.

Try Alpha Hydrox AHA Enhanced Lotion. No fragrance or colorant and very affordable.

But if you insist on a scrub, try Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Scrub or St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Scrub.

If you use a moisturizer with SPF, then that IS your sunscreen. If you want board spectrum sunscreen protection, your sunscreen need to contain either avobenzone, ecamsule, titanium dixoide, or zinc oxide in general.

Toners are NOT necessary. Most toners in the market can dry you out. Why? They tend to contain a hefty amount of alochol that do nothing be "degrease" oil. Too much of it can rip your skin of its natural lipids. Plus, toners in the market tend to have a few or several plant irritants or other irritants such as menthol, pepperment, lemon oil, lavendar, etc. Menthol or peppermient give you that cooling and tingling sensation. menthol function as a counter irritant you can find an anti-itch cream, but you do not need it for daily use. It replace one irritation for another. Why do that? Lemon or levanar oil/extract have research to show some components in them to be phototoxic. Skip the toner! There are very few good ones. Just forget it really.

YOU DO NOT NEED AN EYE CREAM. A cream, serum, lotion, whatever that is good for your body is good for your face and so your neck and your ears and your eyes.

Expensive does not mean better

There is no miracle ingredient. Sorry.

SPF 15 provide about 93% percent of the sun's ray. SPF 30 provide about 97%. Any sunscreen with SPF higher than 30 is going to give you the same as if you apply SPF 30.

Higher SPF just means you get to to speak more time in the sun without getting a sunburn. How much time? That depend on your skin tone. For example, say porcelain skin tone burns in 10 minutes. Then SPF 15 X 10 minutes means you get 150 more before you get a burn. Higher SPF also mean you get increase irritation potential when it comes to synthetic sunscreen agents.

Do not mix moisturizer with sunscreen because you run the risk of diluting the sun protection factor.

If you want a broad spectrum synthetic sunscreen, try Neutrogena Age Shield SPF 55. No fragrance or colorant.

If you want a broad spectrum physical susncreen, try Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunblock SPF 30. No fragrance or colorant.

If you have dry or very dry skin in the winter or what not, try Alba Bontanica Very Emollient Sunblock Mineral Protection, Fragrance Free SPF 30 because it has more of an emollient base.

Best wishes.

Question about skin care....?

I have very sensitive skin and eczema. When i use a thick moisturiser for dry skin i get tons of spots. But if i don't use a thick cream i get really sore, itchy eczema!! Any suggestions? Or even products i can use....
Help is very much appreciated..

x

Answer
I've found the best skin care products are from Artistry.... I think you'll find what you want at http://mrtester.ltdteam.com password beauty

I don't like wearing make up to hide all my blemishes. I only wear it at school then I take it off as soon as I get in and I take really good care of my skin, I moisturize it, clean it and use toner but I still have blemished skin, tired looking eyes and spots all on my fore head. I've tried toothpaste but it comes off in my sleep :/ I've tried most of the skin care products on the market and I'm thinking about trying a home remedy that works really well and fast! Any tips would help so much! X

Answer
your off to a good start sounds like you have a good cleansing regime!! once a week use a microdermabrasion product it gets rid of all the dead skin. use moisturizer make sure your moisturizer and cleanser are for your specific skin type. use a blemish control toner and a acne cream on your blemishes don't use a wash cloth on your face use your fingers less bacteria that way. wash your face twice a day in the morning and before bed if your still having problems change your makeup brushes and take a look at your make up if your make up is older than a year you need to buy more. for your eyes get plenty of sleep and use a eye cream. also using a cold pack on your eyes a few times a week will help also cucucumbers or potatoes under the eyes a few times a week will help

Can you become a dermatologist nurse or is there a similar job?

Hi :)

This may be a stupid question, but is there a job like a dermatologist nurse? Do they exist. I'm planning to become a nurse, but I am obsessed with skin care!! :) I'd like to do something similar.
So, yeah is there a similar job or is it an actual job? Thanks

P.S: I'm not smart enough to become a doctor :/

Thanks x

Answer
YOu could also look into aesthetican as they work with skin almost exclusively. There are things such as cosmetic nurses, they require taking courses sponsored by product companies (allergan, etc); it is a niche job and you will have to look hard for a job.

Hi can please explain when to use my self tanner? I just dr dennis self tanner towelet to my skin care routine. It is not a moisturizer, it is a wet kind of pad.
This is my skin care routine (for the evening):
facewash
toner
serum
eyecream
moisturizer

Where does the towlet fit in?
Thankyou!!

Answer
Before the moisturizer. :) x

What can my friend do to reduce the size of her pores?

She's tried scrubs for blackheads, three-step skin care (cleanser, toner, oil-free moisturizer) from the department store, extraction, masks, pore strips... nothing seems to help. It's especially noticeable on her nose.

Answer
Do see a dermatologist to remove blackheads. They have the tools and the knowâhow to safely remove blackheads without causing scarring or infection. If you have just a few blackheads, use a comedone extractor, available at a beauty supply store. It's best to remove blackheads after a warm shower or bath, when your skin is soft. And always disinfect any tools with rubbing alcohol before you use them on your face.

Don't pick at dark skin. Picking can leave dark spots on the skin that can take a while to fade away. It can also cause keloid scars.

Do wash your pillowcase every night and always use clean face towels if you have acneâprone skin. Dirty towels and pillowcases can harbor bacteria and germs that can make acne worse.

Don't pick, pop, squeeze, or otherwise mess with your skin. Squeezing blemishes or whiteheads can lead to infection or scarring. It almost always makes the acne you have worse. You should never tangle with a whitehead as they'll go away on their own in a few days anyway. If you have a pimple with a yellow, pusâfilled center and you must pop it,
see How to Pop A Pimple â (On the same page)
http://www.teenmag.com/aboutyou/beauty/articles/0,,639404_643054,00.html

⢠Gently wash the face twice daily with mild soap and pat dry. Do not scrub.Scrubbing irritates the skin
⢠Use "noncomedogenic" cosmetics and toiletries.
⢠Avoid things that aggravate acne such as grease or oils.
⢠Allow acne products enough time to work. With some treatments, it may take as long as 8 weeks for a show improvement.
⢠Some acne products increase the skinsâ sensitivity to sunlight. Use protective clothing and sunscreen.â
http://www.continuingeducation.com/pharmtech/acne/acne.pdf

This site goes on to recommend many of the products I have posted further along in the answer.
http://www.dermadoctor.com/pages/newsletter90.asp?WID=%7B504AFEA9-1308-4646-A67C-33F444424F7E%7D

Large Pores
The first step is to keep the area clean. Daily cleansing and toning are a must. A clay mask once a week will also help to deeply cleanse and tighten the skin (use the time to "think" your pores smaller)!

The good news is skin-care companies are getting the message. http://magazines.ivillage.com/redbook/experts/expert/qas/0,,284485_293192,00.html

There are a few other ways to reduce the appearance of your pores. We recommend that youâ¦
- Eat plenty of fresh fish, vegetables and fruit â especially berries and melon.
- Reduce the amount of processed foods in your diet. Choose âgood fatsâ like avocado over saturated fats.
- Swap your usual moisturiser for one specifically designed for minimising the appearance of pores. Iâve been using Neutrogenaâs Pore Refining Cream for 3 months and the large pores around my nose have definitely become less noticeable.â
http://www.nzgirl.co.nz/articles/3397

Products and Treatments:
Retin-A (tretinoin, a form of vitamin A) or alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic)This helps to unblock pores and decrease the formation of blackheads (comedones) and spots. It may take six to eight weeks before definite beneficial effects on the skin can be seen.â http://www.tiscali.co.uk/lifestyle/healthfitness/health_advice/netdoctor/archive/100002258.html
http://www.nreagan.com/merchant/education/answers_and_advice/skincare/

Glycolic creams are very highly recommended for blackheads removal. It helps in skin peeling, effectively unclogging the pores and smoothening the skin surface.â
http://www.ultimate-cosmetics.com/beauty/skin_disorders/blackheads.htm

When looking for an product containing AHA, keep in mind that it may go by the following names(see the link).
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-aha.html

Some AHA products:
http://www.drugstore.com/templates/brand/default.asp?brand=8227&aid=336064&aparam=xsp76888
http://skincarerx.com/aha.html?x=44.0.30

Other products
âBenzoyl Peroxide, Resorcinol, Sulfur, Azelaic Acid, Alcohol, and Acetic acid are some of the treatments discussed on this site. Prescription remedies are covered as well.â

I recommend you visit a good dermatologist who can prescribe the correct therapy for you. Your doctor may recommend oral antibiotics for a time, or even birth control pills, to be taken along with a topical treatment.
http://www.continuingeducation.com/pharmtech/acne/acne.pdf

âAcne treatments work by reducing oil production, speeding up skin cell turnover, fighting bacterial infection or a combination of all three. http://www.continuingeducation.com/pharmtech/acne/acne.pdf

http://skin-care.health-cares.net/blackheads.php

âHere are ways to loosen the blackheads:
1. Steaming the Pores
Steaming can be done as often as twice a week but for no longer than 10 minutes at a time. This is a great way to clean out pores and loosen blackheads.
2. Combine 1/4 cup boiling water with one teaspoon of Epsom salt and three drops of iodine.
Let mixture cool until it's comfortable to the touch.Saturate a cotton ball with this mixture and dab on blackheads.This will allow them to loosen so they can be easily squeezed with a gauze pad.
3. Combine equal parts baking soda and water in your hand and rub gently on your skin for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse with warm water.â

Professional Treatments:
âIf the acne does not respond to home and over-the-counter treatments after two months, it is a good idea to see a dermatologist before the condition produces scarring and/or takes an emotional toll.Dermatologists have numerous prescription medications and procedures available.
·Retinoic acids.Available as creams and lotions, these vitamin A acids can help unblock pores and reduce the skin's bacteria.
·Topical antibacterials or antibiotics.These creams and lotions can help reduce acne nflammation and skin bacteria.
·Oral antibiotics.Though not usually the first course of treatment, oral antibiotics such as tetracycline are often used to help reduce the inflammation of acne.
·Birth control pills.Women who use oral contraceptives may notice that their acne improves significantly. In fact, the FDA has approved one birth control pill specifically for acne treatment.
·Isotretinoin.For severe acne that does not respond to other treatments, your dermatologist may prescribe isotretinoin. This medication must be used with care,however, since it can cause birth defects.
·Surgery.It is never a good idea to remove blackheads or whiteheads (both called comedones) or pimples on your own. A dermatologist has the proper equipment to extract them without leaving scars.â
http://www.skindoc.net/acne.html

Additional Information:
Here is a home remedy to try:
http://wiki.ehow.com/Make-a-Natural-Large-Pore-Treatment