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Getting Rid of Wrinkles Under Eyes with Contacts?

2010-03-15T22:21:00.003-07:00

I really do not want to boast but i feel i have a nice area around my eyes. im a guy, ha. no wrinkles or anything like that, nor bags under my eyes. I recently began wearing contacts and i know that the skin around my eyes is the most delicate on a body and i feel somehow that these contacts are the cause of the new 2 or 3 small lines under my eyes. Whats a great way to get rid of these? I've been getting ample amounts of sleep. The only problems with these lines that might contribute is the contacts situation, putting them on and taking them off everyday or these rare occasions in which i pull allnighter's studying for exams in college drinking Monster Energy Drinks. This is the first time something like this is happening, please help?
Getting Rid of Wrinkles Under Eyes with Contacts?
I wear contacts too and I notice that I do pull down on the skin under my eye when inserting my contacts. I have also noticed an increase in fine lines under my eyes too, but hadn't even thought about this being the cause. I started using Firming Eye Cream from Mary Kay. It works wonders! I wouldnt go a day without using it! You can find it here:

http://www.marykay.com/jenniferclewell/s...
Getting Rid of Wrinkles Under Eyes with Contacts?
When you put in your contacts, be careful not to stretch that skin too much. Also, you may want to start using an eye-specific moisturizer with retinol in it, such as ROC.
Reply:Use a moisturizer under your eyes. I prefer Woody's, it is an aftershave moisturizer that also gets rid of wrinkles and/or dark circles under the eyes. It is made by Crew but any moisturizer should help you with that problem.
Reply:Are you serious? Get over yourself!!!!

Skin Tags?

2010-03-15T22:21:00.002-07:00

I have about 20 wart type things under my armpits on one and about 4 on the other and i have some like on my chest and they look alot like skin tags they keep popping up i think there are to much to be warts i don't know if they are though they are like my color skin and they look like a mole are they skin tags?
Skin Tags?
Dylan H I have had a lot os skin tags, I had one under my arm that looked like I had a testicle sack growing there. I finally had it removed. I was going to leave it until it got bigger and have it transplanted where my testicles was as I lost them and my bag from an accident really ! But the wife couldn't stand looking at it ,and it did irritate me, so I had it removed with a bunch of others. I am willing to say these are skin tags you have, and they are removed right in the dr's office with very little pain involved. The one under my arm was the worst where it was so large. I still get them, and I thought it was from my testosterone shots I take. But maybe not now that you have posted this. In any case I hope this has been of value to you . Have very Merry Christmas! Good Luck!
Skin Tags?
They are probably skin tags. You can have a family doctor or a dermatologist take them off - relatively simple, minimal discomfort. Have them all taken off at once.

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Small bumps under my under arms?

2010-03-15T22:21:00.001-07:00

I noticed about a week ago, that right at the crease of the underarm where it bends, I have small bumps. They look dry, or scraped because they have this whitish look if you get what I mean. I thought they were just a couple of ingrown hairs maybe, but I picked at one (and I shouldnt have) and nothing came out, just pulled off some of the skin, but some is still there and it burns now. I have them on both under arms. I put vasaline on them and them medicated body powder that relieves pain and moisture. Anyone every had this before? Could it just be a skin irritation from shaving or something?
Small bumps under my under arms?
your deodorant, probably harmed your underarms?
Small bumps under my under arms?
get you some emu oil.
Reply:I read somewhere before that there is a certain kind of skin irritation that is permanent but it comes and goes... it's symptoms are like a white colored patch under the arm and usually there is a sensitivity to that area... the article recommended putting baby oil on the area to keep the skin from rubbing together to further irritate it... I'd check with your doctor if it doesn't go away or if it comes back or gets worse over time...

Is Michael Jackson the only person ever to permanently change his skin color?

2010-03-15T22:21:00.000-07:00

In case you have been living under a rock Michael Jackson is 100% black but changed his skin color to white and likes little boys
Is Michael Jackson the only person ever to permanently change his skin color?
'Thriller' said it all. it's nice to have her around on Yahoo! answers.

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Is Michael Jackson the only person ever to permanently change his skin color?
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Reply:I think so.
Reply:Yes because he is super strange. He looks like that poor kid from that movie "powder".
Reply:A lot of black people bleach their skin whiter (Beyonce), and a lot of white people suntan until they're permanently brown (Suzanne Sommers).
Reply:well first up michael jackson didnt change his skin coulor on purpose it is a disese that turns ur skin white and if he is the first i dont no but i do no bout this disese coz my grandma has it
Reply:No, Bill Clinton did it too!
Reply:Michael Jackson has the skin disease Vitiligo which attacks and destroys the pigment in the skin, he did not choose to have it! The molestation charges were false and made by gold diggers with a get rich quick scheme!! Don't believe everything the media tells you!!

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Reply:I think other people has done it just that they aren't famous like him so it's kind of a secret.
Reply:He is the most famous to have done it. And for the record he NEVER had vitiligo, it was chemically induced. I know Jermaine. Most people's embarrassing family members aren't so public. there is a book "black like me" about a white guy who became black so he could write a book. it is pretty interesting. but eventually he turned white again.

I asked a question- it appears in my profile but not under the heading! Why?

2010-03-15T22:20:00.003-07:00

I asked a question in the Health -%26gt; Diseases -%26gt; Skin Conditions category. It appears in my profile but not under that category, so nobody else can see the question. What's up?
I asked a question- it appears in my profile but not under the heading! Why?
It may show up there eventually -- it may be hanging out in the "prescan" section of Yahoo Answers, where they hold questions before putting out to the public. This is done to try and slow down spammers, bots, and trolls and uses "trigger words" to pull certain questions for manual review. I've seen questions come up as much as an hour later! So be patient. On the other hand, I've also seen questions not post at all -- swallowed by the deadly Yahoo "glitch"! Ya just never know.

My skin is... ugh!? help!?

2010-03-15T22:20:00.002-07:00

I have these little white heads on my nose, forehead, chin and under my eyes and I can't get rid of them! They look ugly! I also have quite pale skin but I get these little red bits and I have a mixture between oily and dry skin! It's disgusting!

So is there anyway I can even out my skin and have it looking just normal! How do I get rid of inpurities... thanks :)
My skin is... ugh!? help!?
Birthcontrol.

seriously.

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My skin is... ugh!? help!?
I would sujest a face cream like clearisel you could go to your local chemist nd ask them to sujest which one to use!....but don't forget to use it every day.

i also read in a magazine once that natural yoghurt and honey is supposed to be very good for your skin.
Reply:Please don't resort to Clearasil, it's way too harsh. I use Liz Earle cleanse %26amp; polish and it works for every skin type. I suggest going for a facial too, they will extract your whiteheads and then can reccomend a skincare regime to suit you. But Liz Earle is fabulous, it dries the oily areas and hydrates the dry areas. Perfect for balancing problem skin. Hope this helps.
Reply:Use the ,Exfoliate,Clay mask,Toner ,Moisturizer from the simple range.

fab stuff
Reply:I would recommend for you zenmed's 3 step skin care system. I have been using it for a few months now and have found it to be very effective for removing whiteheads. Whats more this cream also removes dead skins, cleanses deep inside your pores and makes your skin healthier and glowing. Zenmed's products are the best where treating any type of skin condition is concerned.

You could also use my discount code "zen4less" to avail a discount in case you desire to buy this product.
Reply:I think you must have a daily skin treatment routine twice that is morning and evening before off to bed.You must have a good face wash for normal skin or cleanser and tonic and i will also suggest some daily massage.Also you must drink plenty of water and do some breathing exercises
Reply:drink plenty of water, remove (or eat less) fat and chocolate from your diet as that's the use of the white pimples. Eat fresh fruit and veg'

Then go see your Doctor who may prescribe you the pill (birth Control) which will balance an in-balanced hormone problem which is the main cause of pimples/acne..

Thirdly to a Beauty Salon and have a course of facials and get advice about skin cleansing etc..

Hope you get sorted..
Reply:Omg. My best mate has this problem. She went to the doc's for creams and had everyone on the market, practically. She said they worked for a few weeks but after that, they stopped working because her skin got used to them.

She found out from some source of another that putting straight vodka on a piece of cotton cool and rubbing it over her spits really cleared them up

, new she is just left with a few scars here and there were her acne used to be. Be beware, you need a moisturiser after, coz it drys up ya skin a little. =]

(ps, any voka works, you dont need a really expensive bottle)
Reply:well...even if i could help u , i wouldn't u know.

bc the skin , especially the skin of ur face is the most important part in ur body ...and ur face is the only part which can be seen at the first look....so never try to treat ur face problem urself , or just by asking ordinary ppl, even if they r educated enough in any field . but not a doctor, doctors r the only persons who can give u the best answer....and the only ones u can trust to their treatment.

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Peeling skin?

2010-03-15T22:20:00.001-07:00

I had a few pimples above my upper lip and right under my nose. my face is normally a little dry on the sides of my nose so the skin peels a little but atfer applyign some retin a to that whole area to rid of the pimples as instructed by my dermotologist the day after it was peeling so excessively it was gross. i have never had this problem with retin-a before. what can i do to get rid of the dead skin and stop the peeling? i've tried several different moisturizers and other products such as aloe. aloe took the redness away but the skin is still peeling. please help! what can i do? the peeling is my biggest concern because of the physical appearence of it
Peeling skin?
the same thing happened to me not to long ago,

for me the peeling was because i was not used to a new face wash yet. When my skin did peel i used a wash cloth that was more corse then normally to scrub my face and remove all of the dead skin that peeled of

My dog is growing small dark spots in her skin, what's that??

2010-03-15T22:20:00.000-07:00

my dog loves the sun and she got sunburn the other day, we no longer let her stay under the sun for long periods of time, but since then, her skin start to grow dark spots,more like gray spots, her skin is already white with gray but this are smalls spots, more like gray dots!!!! should I be worry?
My dog is growing small dark spots in her skin, what's that??
it shouldn't be a problem, my dog has the same thing. but get it checked out by a vet if your worried.
My dog is growing small dark spots in her skin, what's that??
I would call your local vet (this way it won't cost) and ask. Most likely they will tell you to bring her in if they think its bad, but otherwise MOST vets will let you know something you can get over the counter at a grocery store to help. The only things I could find online were about skin cancer, so I wouldn't wait much longer to call. Good luck!

35 weeks 4 days pregnant... part top part of stomach has no feeling in skin....?

2010-03-15T22:19:00.002-07:00

the top left side of my stomach has no feeling in the skin.... yet i have a shooting pain coming from that area. i also have a hard time breathing, like i have bruised ribs bc my baby is so large shes under my ribs at times... should this be of concern? the skin that has no feeling but hurts at the same time?
35 weeks 4 days pregnant... part top part of stomach has no feeling in skin....?
No, mine was like that for a couple of weeks. All feeling will return to normal after the baby is born.

Congrats.
35 weeks 4 days pregnant... part top part of stomach has no feeling in skin....?
I have never heard of this. I would rest, take some Tylenol and if the pain continues maybe go ahead a call a doctor.

I hope you are ok.
Reply:Very common.

Most likely your baby is putting pressure on a nerve. The fact that it is numb at times and is painful at times, dictates that it is probably a pinched nerve.
Reply:You skin is just stretched so tight. The last few weeks are very uncomfortable because the baby is pushing and kicking against you with no room for her to move around. You should be seeing your doc every week now, right? Ask him/her for ideas to be more comfortable. Hang in there, you are almost done.
Reply:My son was under my ribs also. I had to have a c-section because he was too large for my body. Not a big deal tho. Talk to your doctor .... thats why we pay them the big bucks!
Reply:She's pressing on the nerves in that area, so it hurts and is stretched but appears to have "no feeling".

If she's up under your ribs, she's also pressing on your diaphragm that separates your lungs from your stomach etc. It means that you can't breathe deeply (when we breathe correctly, we breathe downwards which pushes the tummy out) something you can't do at the moment anyway because she's there! If the diaphragm is pressed, it can be painful and make you feel short of breath too. Try putting your hands high on your waist to lift your ribcage and open it up. Looks a bit odd, but might give you a little more space when she's pushing around.
Reply:The same thing happened to me with my second child. Only it was the entire top of my belly just above my navel. Very painful most of the time, but just as you said, numb at the same time. It seems like a contradiction but that's exactly what it felt like. I told my doctor who said it was simply from being stretched so taut that the nerves were constantly firing. The feeling of numbness lasted several months after giving birth. And, an area of about two inches across just above the navel continues to feel kind of numb, or just less sensitive than the rest of my skin. (My second child is now nearly 18 months old.) I guess that's just another part of my badge of honor from pregnancy to go along with the stretch marks. Blessings to you!

The hard time breathing is because there is so little room inside you that your organs are being pressed up into your ribcage and that doesn't leave much room for expanding your lungs. My son had his head under my ribs for the last two months solid! Very uncomfortable, you feel like you can never take a deep breath. It all goes away with delivery!!!

Congratulations on your pregnancy.

Peeling skin?

2010-03-15T22:19:00.001-07:00

My dog is growing small dark spots in her skin, what's that??

2010-03-15T22:19:00.000-07:00

35 weeks 4 days pregnant... part top part of stomach has no feeling in skin....?

2010-03-15T22:18:00.003-07:00

Best skin care routine?

2010-03-15T22:18:00.002-07:00

I want to start actually taking care of my skin, but I don't know where to start. I'm 16 and have no idea what my skin type is. I break out occasionally on my forehead, usually along the top of my brows. And lately I've been getting whiteheads on my cheeks. And to cap it all, I have the worst under eye bags and dark circles you've ever seen. (I don't know why I do, I get enough sleep and eat well). Please, please help me figure out and easy, affordable routinte to take care of my skin! What skin type do I have? What products should I use? How much are they? How often should I use them? Please help!
Best skin care routine?
You are on the right track when you talk about eating well and sleeping enough! Great skin starts from the inside!

I highly recommend the products of Arbonne. The Intelligence line is a great place to start. It is a 5 step system, with the main idea of washing, toning and moisturizing emphasized.

In addition, I also recommend a dietary supplement - just to make sure you are getting all the vitamins and minerals that you need.

We also have a supplement that comes in a "chew" formulated especially for teens.

You can learn more about the products at my web site: www.snthayer.myarbonne.com.

I will send you a sample of the Intelligence line for you to try if you sign my guest book and let me know where to mail it!

Thanks, and happy holidays!
Best skin care routine?
if you have dry patches, you may have dry skin

if your skin get irritated easily, you may have sensitive skin like me

if you have very oily skin, you may have oily skin

if you have eveything, most likey have combination skin

a good skin care regimen is a cleanseer that suites your skin type, a toner (natural or contain less alcohol is good), and a moisterizer that suites you skin
Reply:If your skin feels rough all over: DRY SKIN!

If your skin feels soft and smooth: NORMAL SKIN!

If your skin feels greasy all over: OILY SKIN!

If your skin is dry/normal on your cheeks but oily on your T-Zone (forehead, nose, chin): COMBINATION SKIN!

Most acne products I've tried are ineffective even though I have mild acne! Products I'll recommend are:

CLEANSER: http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a... (this product contains no acne fighting ingrediants)

TONER/ASTRINGENT: http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a...

(TIP: witch hazel is very good for acne!)

TREATMENT: http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a...

(This is another product that will help with acne)

MOISTURIZER: http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a...

(Since the Clearasil Cream contains Benzoyl Peroxide, a moisturizer with an SPF needs to be used! This product contains SPF 15! And is very light!)

Since I used drugstore.com, it lists the prices of products so you can get an idea of how much they cost!

Good Luck!

Skin Issues?

2010-03-15T22:18:00.001-07:00

I would describe my skin tone as fair, but sometimes I have red, blotchy-ness all over my face. On top of that, I have very dark under eye circles that I use makeup to cover up, but since I wear dark eye makeup, by the time I'm in school, the makeup on my under eyes has faded, and I'm back to the dark marks. Along with a lot of pimples around my chin. Does anyone have any makeup tips to make my skin look more evened out, and to help with the pimples around my chin? I wear foundation, but that wears off during the day also. Please help.
Skin Issues?
lol what ever you do DONT wash your face more the 2 TIMES a dya. that will just make it worse. it draws the oil out of your pores nad sits in on your skin and eerythign else. just dont do that. dermatoligist tell you not to. but everyone is different. i accaully use just regualr dove bar soap. it has gentle moutsrizer and it works really well . alot better that some of those face wash and scrubs stuff. i like it. ive been using it forever now and my skins pretty clear. it also leave it nice and smooth. as for dark circle you can get cream for it. try jean-mitchelle. um but you can also your concelar. in a tone lighter than your skin color. then wear powedede foundation. also don t overload on the mae up tpo try and cover stuff off. makes ups suppsed to empahsis your natural beauty not change our face. you will loo so fresh without caked on powder. i recommmnd to use dove bar soap for 2 weeks.plz give it a try it worked for me and my freinds after i told them. but its not a gareentee but at least try it. also go fo a light poweder to polish you face. stay away from sticky wet foundation and stuff like that. hope this helps :]
Skin Issues?
make-up is not the key wash your face 2 times a day with gentle solution and netrogena the dark circle can be easier to fade with acne medicne if you apply it 3 times a day. Proactive doesn't work!!
Reply:WELL i THiNK i CAN HELP Y0U WiTH THiS SiNCE i GET PiMPLES T00. iF Y0UR TRYiNG T0 GET RiD 0F THEM JUST LiKE WASH Y0UR FACE AL0T [i KN0W THAT S0UNDS CLiCHE BUT iT W0RKS!] PR0ACTIVE W0RKS G00D. THEN DRiNK AL0T 0F WATER [N0T T00 MUCH TH0UGH!!!]. AND T0 C0VER UP THiNGS 0N UR FACE JUST D0 WHAT i D0. FiRST i PUT A 0iL FREE F0UNDATi0N...THEN I PUT MAKE-UP P0WDER 0VER iT.
Reply:Try using concealers under foundations... It covers the dark circles and the pimple(scars) as well. Choose non-comedogenic foundations so that your pores won't be clogged which leads to nasty break-outs. Washing your face also helps, just don't use bathing soaps... Those things are too harsh for your face. Use facial foams or scrubs instead.

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Recent Skin Problems?

2010-03-15T22:18:00.000-07:00

Until recently, I had really great skin. I never broke out, got pimples rarely, my skin was clear and for the most part had great tone and texture. I never had problems with over drying.

Recently, part of my face have been super dry. Mainly, around my mouth and under/around my eyes and eyelids. Anytime I use a moutrizier on those areas, I break out in hives. The hives/pimples/bumps stay for days. Same happens when I wear makeup.

It's interfering with my life, b/c my skin is becoming very embrassing.

I'm 23 years old, so why the sudden change in my skin. How can I fix it?
Recent Skin Problems?
Seek professional help and go to your local dermatologist.

For some people with sensitive skin, they might react at any time, even to products they've used for years.
Recent Skin Problems?
Have you had any changes in your life recently?

Please go see a dermatologist! He or she will know best!
Reply:have a visit with the doctor....you could just be allergic to something, and you just dont know it.
Reply:Well they say every 7 years your body changed.. And you probably have developed an allergy to make-up and mosturizers. I would see a doctor or dematologist about the skin issue. Maybe they could suggest a mosturizer that doesn't cause hives.
Reply:see a dematologist like other users have suggested. it could be stress , change of environment or both. you might get different creams or pills. good luck!

Sensitive skin?

2010-03-15T22:17:00.003-07:00

My skin is so impossibly sensitive!

There are some perfect quality fabrics that will bring my skin out in rash.

I get all itchy in summer and itchiness lasts until the next spring. Sometimes my skin burns like crazy after being exposed to the sun (wearing lotion, not being in the sun long).

Some products like body lotions, creams or shaving foams would create burning sensation when applied.

I don't have acne, but often get spots on my jaw area and under the chin.

Sometimes I itch all over for no apparent reason.

I try using as little products as possible on my skin and I make sure I use good quality products. It took me a while to find shaving gel that doesn't burn my legs, though.

I take oath baths occasionally. I moisturise.

I eat lots of fresh fruits and veg and seeds, mostly organic, and I believe I get enough iron, omegas etc.

My GP gave me 2 different medicines for allergies and they only made the situation worse. The pill didn't help either.

Any help greatly appreciated!
Sensitive skin?
You may have sun intolerance. It is not common but it happens. Ask your GP about it.

Avoid sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate for a start. Shaving foams and many other foaming products contain these detergents, which are irritating.

Try rosehip oil. It may feel like burning as soon as you apply it because your skin is so sensitive but it will subside. You can also try sea kelp bioferment.
Sensitive skin?
A lot of products make a sensitive skin version of their product. Try looking for a milder version that won't irritate your skin. Also your laundry detergent may cause irritation. I know there are certain brands that I cannot use because it makes me itch. Look for products that are dye free or made for sensitive skin.

What skin tone am I? (pics inside)?

2010-03-15T22:17:00.002-07:00

My mom is white and my dad was half mexican. (He left so I don't have anything else to go on but what my mom says) So, my mom is white and has blonde hair and he was mexican (dunno skin color) with jet black hair.

I have really dark brown hair that looks black and brown eyes. I dunno if this will help you identify my skin tone or not. My mom says I am olive, but from what I hear that's beautiful skin and I don't like mine. What do you think I am?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/b...

Here is a picture with crappy quality I tried to take for myspace.

These two are natural. I have no makeup on. (except for that stuff you see under the eye and sorry about the poses) Sorry, I was at a slumber part so they're the only pics I have without makeup on! My friend took them for some scrap book.

I know I look bad, please don't point it out.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/b...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v603/b...
What skin tone am I? (pics inside)?
carmel
What skin tone am I? (pics inside)?
I would say you have an olive skin tone; I am a bit lighter than you and I have an olive skin tone. I'm pretty sure that thats what you have.
Reply:http://www.bareminerals.com/

there is a shade finder on that page and if you ask me your white
Reply:i dont know but you r pretty
Reply:lol hey i'm a half breed too. my mom is puerto rican and my dad is white with brownish blondish hair and green eyes. hmm yeah i'd say ur olive or maybe white it's hard to tell with those pix. but ur mixed it's better than being pure white, ur pure mexican. best of both worlds
Reply:cocoa skin
Reply:ur skin is like a pearl

your skin tone reminds me of

keira knightley's

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82/roc...
Reply:White Girl
Reply:You look light skinned to me.
Reply:i dont know but u look mexican and u look white so ur a good mix
Reply:I would say olive. You should be happy. Olive skin is often attractive to everyone

Oily skin is driving me insane!!! Please help me?

2010-03-15T22:17:00.001-07:00

I have very oily skin, i even use makeup that is specifically for oily skin..but still 3 hours later my face is oily again..my dermatologist told me to use Almay products and i have used those for about 2-3 weeks now..but to no help..i've used everything under the sun it seems like Covergirl, Mary Kay, Revlon, Neutragena(sp?) Maybellene..but nothing works..and i can't go out and spend a bunch of money on foundation..also, i have slight blemishes even though i am young and the foundation for oily skin doesn't completely cover them which is pretty embarrassing sometimes..does anyone know of anything that will not make my skin such an oil pit? I'm willing to try anything! Thank you soo much.
Oily skin is driving me insane!!! Please help me?
start washing yourself more. when in soap yourself in the shower, make sure you rub your body well enough to get all your deadskin and oil off your skin. also if you want your face and body to look less oily. use powder to cover it up. bring powder around so you can use it when you see that your face is oily.
Oily skin is driving me insane!!! Please help me?
i have found that pro-active works wonders. I also like MAC's face primer, it sets your make-up all day. Best foundation by far is Clinque Clarifying!! Good luck!
Reply:I love the prescriptives flawless skin foundation %26amp; powder they are oil free %26amp; I apply them with foundation brush. Also there is a makeup setter called model in a bottle that you can find online @ website with same name, it sets your makeup %26amp; seems to keep my oily skin @ bay for most of day. I also sometimes will use a rice powder paper in natural that you can find at sally's beauty supply.
Reply:get blotting tissues. when your face gets oily you just dab them on your face and it soaks up the oil. they are cheap too... also try using an exfoliating cream.... and wear less makeup becasue that sounds like it could be you problem. and use powder cover up instead of liquid
Reply:drenk lot of water atleast 3liters a day and put drop of lemon...
Reply:drink LOTS of water %26amp; use mary kay oil mattifier %26amp; acne treatment gel. that's the only over the counter product that worked for my skin.

I hope this helps if it does not email me and I'll give u another way to get ride of oily skin.
Reply:i suggest you wash your face AT LEAST twice a day...once before school/work then right before bed........use DIAL soap FIRST then use CLINQUE face wash.....after ur face is dry, use a cotton swab and put on CLINQUE astringent (can't spell) it may burn.......that's ok.....and if that doesn't work.....try using a powder instead of cream to cover ur face when wearing makeup..... apply powder throughout day to cover up oil.......Oh, and try to use a face mask that reduces oil too....
Reply:Try Neautrogena Black Head Eliminating Scrub. Its for blackheads but my God does it try out your skin! I had very old skin and I used it and within 2 days I saw such a difference! Look for products with "salicylic acid" because that is what will dry your skin. Don't overuse them though because trust me, you don't want dry skin either!
Reply:i've been through it. stop using so much makeup. just wash your face 3-5 times a day, and you can also buy blotting sheets(you can use this at school, its quick, just dab and the oil is gone) drink lots of water...you've probably heard this before, but it works.....if you still need something...brush a little baby powder on the oil parts of your face...it absorbs excess oil
Reply:check the links below for natural homemade beauty tips to:-- Oily Skin control

http://geebal.blogspot.com/2006/12/oily-...
Reply:I have really oily skin too, so I know how you feel. First of all, DO NOT wash your face more than twice a day! This can actually stimulate the oil glands to produce more oil! Secondly, use a face wash specifically for oily skin (Collective Wellbeing makes a fantastic one!), use toner then a mattifying moisturizer (Oil of Olay Complete all day moisture lotion SPF 15 for combination/oily skin works pretty well). I use Bare Escentuals mineral foundation, which I love. It has great coverage and, as it's a powder, does help to control the oil. Before I use this though, I use Dr. Feelgood by Benefit. It's a face balm that helps to sop up the oil. I also use it throughout the day over my makeup (it's sheer) to help with the greasies, or I use Clean %26amp; Clear's blotting sheets. Remember to wash your face well at night and to use a good clay based mask once or twice a week to help keep your pores clean and your face less oily. I would recommend a good moisturizer at night (you can go for a heavier product here) because, even if your skin is oily, it still needs moisture and nutrients. Hope this helps and good luck!
Reply:I have extremely oily skin too and I just switched to Arbonne Products. They have a line that is for acne but it treats oily skin. A peppermint cleanser, toner and lotion. It smells great and works really well too. Also, it does not dry your skin. They also have a vitamin supplement to help with that problem.
Reply:Wash your face frequently with cold water and use a face pack of grated apple. You can find more cheap, effective and natural home remedies for oily skin at the link provided.
Reply:IDK FEEL LIKE READING ALL THAT

so make sure there is NO oil in facewash u use

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What type of skin disorder do I have?

2010-03-15T22:17:00.000-07:00

I have dark colored skin with light colored spots on my sides of my back and under my arms. They do not itch and they are not scaly. I have no symptoms at all except for the physical appearance. What could they be? Where can I get more info?
What type of skin disorder do I have?
Kinda sounds like Vitiligo to me.

Vitiligo (vit-ill-EYE-go) is a disorder in which white patches of skin appear on different parts of the body. This happens because the cells that make pigment (color) in the skin are destroyed. These cells are called melanocytes (ma-LAN-o-sites). Vitiligo can also affect the mucous membranes (such as the tissue inside the mouth and nose) and the eye.
What type of skin disorder do I have?
Go to the doctor.
Reply:It could be Tinea Versicolor. If you google it, you could read all about it and see if you think this is what you have.
Reply:Kelly may be correct. It is probably a harmless fungus.

A simple cure is Selsun Blue shampoo. Apply it to the spotted areas, leave it on for a few hours, wipe off. Repeat daily until spots are gone.

If the skin becomes irritated, stop applying the shampoo and/or apply less often or for shorter amounts of time.

You are not contagious.

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Reply:A dermatologist can answer that.

Red/pink skin?

2010-03-15T22:16:00.002-07:00

I'm thirteen years old (relevant?)

Uhm, I have freckles that sweep across my cheeks and nose and under the freckles it's kind of red. The redness looks like LIGHT blush! It's really light under my nose and darker under my cheeks. But, it's all still light. The redness in my cheeks doesn't bother me much, but on my nose it does.

Then, in between my eye brows is a red mark. My friends think I pluck there since it's red, but I don't touch it.

I'm caucasion, but I have a /slight/ olive tint to my skin because my dad was half mexican. But, I'm definately not dark but I'm not /too/ pale.

I don't know if that's relevant, but I don't want to leave anything out. I know how some skin tones have some effects.

What is this?

How can I get rid of it?
Red/pink skin?
you might have a slight case of rosacea. if it bothers you that much you can use green concealer it cancels out the red. and try using calming face wash and moisturizer w/ collodial oatmeal (aveno make some). and one more thing if you like to pamper yourself make a mask of dry plain oatmeal and plain yogurt, apply it to the face for 10 min. its a natural soother!

Problem skin help?

2010-03-15T22:16:00.001-07:00

I have really weird skin. It's extremely sensitive and is prone to breakouts. My skintone is uneven and blotchy, especially around my mouth and chin. I sweat a lot on my face and it leaves my upper lip a weird color. Sometimes my skin is dry, sometimes it's oily. I never wear makeup, I moisturize and use a sunscreen daily. I have tried every different cleanser under the sun, toners, masks, creams, you name it. I've been to dermatologists and I've used prescription products and I still get breakouts. My skin is just dull looking. I've considered having a chemical peel, but I don't want to cause more harm than good. I want something that will even out my skintone so it doesn't look blotchy and I want clear, glowing skin. I don't know what else to try that I haven't already. I even take vitamins. I don't touch my face and I try my best to keep it clean and take good care of it. I am 26 years old. Why am I still having skin problems and what can I do?
Problem skin help?
Funny, not one mention of diet here. Most skin problems start with dehydration and more junk than real food. Lean meats and vegies and plenty of water is what I'd recommend. That was all it took for me.

All that stuff you're using is masking or covering the symptoms, not solving the situation. Give this a try, you may be surprised.

Good luck
Problem skin help?
Try using Proactive, or Neautrogina Products
Reply:dont use a face mask or anything bc mosest of the time you brake out more.what you should use proactive.that will help with breaking out.
Reply:Its doesn't matter what age you are you can have skin problems. I am 29 I have sensitive skin and combination skin I have tried all products out there unitl someone introduced me to Arbonne and I can I love their products. Everyone will have different opinions unless you try them and compare to what you are currently using.

The products are :

*botanically based

*ph correct

*hypoallergenic

*dermatologist tested

*never tested on animals

*formulated without animcal products or by-products

*formualted without mineral: occlusive oil can interfere with skin functions as well as advanced delivery systems

*formulated without dyes or chemical fragrances

These products are wonderful because they don't strip the skin especially from harsh alcohols and chemicals.

My recommendation from this line is using the Intelligence Line or their Anti-aging line that is great for Normal to Oily skin for acne there is Clear Advantage 4 system that works great too.

Did you know "Peppermint" helps to open pores and allows them to be cleansed from the inside. This means pores appear to be smaller giving you a more youthful appearance.

check out the website for more amazing products: www.arbonne.ca and you can also see the before and after pics too. http://www.arbonne.ca/company/opportunit...

If you are interested in these products or would like more info please e-mail and i will be happy to help you ..Good Luck!
Reply:well sounds to me like you are trying to hard to solve your problem...........stop putting sun screen on............just wash your face..and leave it alone for a week..........take 1000 mg of vitimine E...........and also fish oil...........i just put cream on my face twice daily in morning and at night............but stop putting so much **** on your face.....leave it alone.........your clogging your pores........they can't breath............
Reply:Try using Clearasil Deep Cleanse Daily Face Wash Sensitive Formula
Reply:Have you tried a medical skin care line? I have another question for you tho--how many times have you stuck to ONE skin care line and done it for more than 6 weeks? You sound to me like you try one thing one time and if a miracle doesn't happen it must be a loser. The products are made to work together and NOTHING works instantly. Taking care of your skin the correct most healthy way now, pays off big time when you get older. My husband is 8 yrs younger than me, we are married 21 years and men ask him if he robbed the cradle--I LOVE IT! The best lines are medical and the superiority of the product is noticeable the first time you use it. Dermatologists and some plastic surgeons can tell you what is best for you. Getting a peel or microdermabrasion before you start using the line is a great jump start. They can also help you with the discoloration etc. You will be so happy you did it. AND, hopefully they will want you to use one of the lines you can buy online at dermstore.com or skinstore.com. GOOD LUCK!
Reply:Try using Neutrogena it got rid of all of my pimples.

Extra skin on face?

2010-03-15T22:16:00.000-07:00

I have an acne prone skin and there's this extra chunk of skin on my face on both sides of my jaw. It's like a piece of skin growing over another one and I've had it for quite a while. There are also some areas under my jaw where there are this extra chunk, but they are much smaller. They act like normal skin and don't seem to have pus in it. I'm wondering anyone could help me on this.
Extra skin on face?
What you describe could be one of several conditions. Make an appointment to be evaluated by your Health Care Provider, who may then send you to be examined by a Dermatologist...

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Skin Pigmentation....HELP!!!?

2010-03-15T22:15:00.003-07:00

I'm a 21 yr. old woman....I have fair skin and i've never had skin pigmentation problems in my life......

...1 yrs ago I noticed a small white spot (freakle size) under my right arm pitt......i never really put to much attention ...(stupid ...stupid...stupid...arghhh!!)

...anyways well 2 weeks ago I noticed that same spot had grew to the size of a penny..... and I freaked.

a week later I noticed another small white spot (freakle size) under my left arm pitt.....and now im officially freaked out!!!

now im crying!!!.....

and im not sure if i should go to a regular doctor or a dermatologist....Not only that but what if it spreads all over my body!?....or what if its permanent?!.....I really hope this is due to a vitamin deficientcy.....mmm....and if its not? what is it and is it too serious? .......will it go away?.....how do i make it stop!
Skin Pigmentation....HELP!!!?
go to the doctor! or see a dermatologist. Don't panic. Just go and hear what they have to say. Perhaps you may just have to modify your diet or something that simple. Good Luck
Skin Pigmentation....HELP!!!?
call mister Jackson,.,oh and please stay away from bleach products,.thanks,. good luck,,.god bless,.

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Would drinking water clear up skin/brighten eyes?

2010-03-15T22:15:00.002-07:00

Ok, I feel stupid even asking this...but anyway.... so I don't drink water....at all...MAYBE one glass a week if I'm feelin' up to it. My skin is getting so dried out and I have huge dark circles under my eyes. If I committed to drinking 8 glasses of water a day, would my skin appearance get better? If it will make the whole world of difference,then I will start drinking water, but if not, I'll stick to my soda.
Would drinking water clear up skin/brighten eyes?
This is not a stupid question, it is smart to be concerned about your appearance and your health. Soda is bad for your whole system. It has a lot of chemicals and additives in it which will dry out and age your skin. It actually interferes with your circulatory system, which is contributing to the dry skin and dark circles. Some people just are more apt to have dark circles than others, due to lightness and thiness of the skin, a coverup or foundation can help. Get a bit more sleep, that is important. If you cannot get away totally from the soda, have one small, 8 ounce can as a treat every few days, until you can give them up completely. I had to up my water intake within the past couple of years, just for health reasons. I am lucky, as I have never been a big soda drinker. I can occationally have one glass and then walk away. I keep a big glass of water with ice near me at all times. I will have soda water with lemon or lime slices. I will also have regular water with bit of juice to taste, cranberry juice, blueberry juice, or pomegranate. I also use crystal light, there are so many flavors, it keeps it interesting. Try adding one glass at a time, until you are up to five or six per day. You will see improvement in your skin within a couple of weeks. Your body will actually begin to crave water, and you will lose your taste for soda after a few weeks. My first thought now, when I am thirsty is I need some water. I do drink milk a lot, and my bone density is great. I am only an occasional coffee drinker, I drink iced and hot tea. I also have given up adding sugar to the coffee and tea, and that has improved my health and I've lost about eight pounds, without changing anything else. Try it, one day at a time, you do not have to force yourself to change completely overnight. Have a great day!
Would drinking water clear up skin/brighten eyes?
yes
Reply:yes it will ...it cleans it all
Reply:it will make a world of difference. water helps your body clear out the gunk the food leaves behind. you'll look and feel better within days of starting a healthier drinking regime.
Reply:I stopped drinking pop about 2 months ago all I drink is water and everyone tells me how wonder and tight my skin on my face looks. So yes drink water!!! I am 35.
Reply:Yes it will change your life. It will make you feel so much better and look better also.
Reply:No doubt!! you will be amazed at how different you look AND feel after drinking water. Your skin will clear up and look great and you will feel rejuvenated. Water is incredible. i am not exaggerating. your life might change.....
Reply:yes it does...it flushes your system of impurities
Reply:The september issue of Oprah magazine has that same question in it. Yes, Drinking water helps. You can find the answer on Page 214 of the magazine. It's a good article. It also helps flush impurities out of your system that leads to better immune function. Good luck!
Reply:Yes it will help a lot..take a multivitamin too daily.
Reply:Human body is said to have 60-70% water but not in ur case....Drinking water will increase ur current conditions...from all the details u have given its obvious.....what are u doing sitting and reading this go get urself a glass of water ...
Reply:Water is another way of hydrating your system. Soda is the worst thing you can drink and suspect to have good skin and eyes. Try drinking at least 3-5 cups a day and make the other two cups juice, until you gradually get to 5-8 cups a day. You might need more sleep for the dark circles. Water really does help!
Reply:Yes drink the water for sure. Pop is sooo not good. Once in a while of course, who can eat popcorn without it?? And get some sleep. That will help with eye circle thing. If you do start drinking the water get ready to go to the bathroom but, don't worry that wont last long. Your body will adjust. (Getting rid of the bad stuff)
Reply:yes dear it does makes a lotttt of diffrence.i am shoked knowing that u drink ONLY a glass per week...my goodness.thats too much . to have a good nourishing skin and body u need to have 7-8 glasses of water per day without fail.ok.now go and first have 2 glasses of water and keep the third glass beside you for drinking after 1 hour.okayy

How can we end raceism america when blacks constantly focus on skin color to highlight accomplishments?

2010-03-15T22:15:00.001-07:00

I want to ignore skin color in my day to day life and look at individuals and guage them purely on merit.but blacks always drag the issue of color into every subject.an academy award is an acomplishment for blacks,the first black head coach to win a superbowl,new orleans is gonna be a chocolate city and he(Nagin) still gets elected.could you imagine a white politician making a simialer comment.why cant it just be an academy award,why cant the superbowl just be about football and new orleans just be a great city for everyone.Making everything about the color of their skin cant help but cause resentment and be divisive.I was under the impression that blacks didn't want to be distinguished by the color of their skin.
How can we end raceism america when blacks constantly focus on skin color to highlight accomplishments?
You cant spell, its racism lol lol lol, thanks for the laugh lol lol lmao lol lol, u dumb person lol lol lmao lol.
How can we end raceism america when blacks constantly focus on skin color to highlight accomplishments?
Apparently Race still matters since this irritates you so.
Reply:That's the way blacks are.... I never see mexicans or asians or whites doin' that ****....
Reply:Oh, please. What about all the white supremacists in the world talking about keeping their race "pure". When you get rid of them, then you can complain.
Reply:I'm proud of all Asian accomplishments, get over it.
Reply:It's funny how people like you always cry about Blacks having their freedom of speech or rights as everyone else. So what is supposed to happen when a group of White men come together as the KKK which still exist? Of course I am upset with some Black people who don't carry themselves the way they should, but let that be for another Black person to judge. Because a lot of people like you don't come at these issues you have with Black people as a way of conversation and understanding, you're doing it to be rude.

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Beautiful facial skin?

2010-03-15T22:15:00.000-07:00

What's the best way to get soft, silky, and smooth looking skin? Whenever I look at my skin close up or in good light, it looks really bad to me. I have little bumps under my eyes which could be normal, but I honestly don't know.I'm sure I'll get told that more than likely it's make up, BUT I was wondering if anyone knew how to get skin like celebrities all seem to have. I know a majority is makeup, but some skin looks perfect even without it. I had a facial and although it made my skin feel much softer, it didn't really seem to change the look of it. Any suggestions on what I could buy for cleansers? I have a Biore pore cleansing scrub, but I can't tell if that's working or not. But what are some of the best tips you all have gotten about any facial care?
Beautiful facial skin?
Those little bumps under your eyes are probably white-heads; they like to form on the soft parts of your face and that's the skin around your eyes.

Those don't break, so don't attempt to try, you'll ruin your skin trying to get them out and the sad part is, they never go away unless you have them removed by a dermatologist.

But as for a way to make your skin look better, I'd say moisturizer-- if you don't hydrate your skin, what'll it do?

That's right! Dry out.

You have to keep your skin hydrated and hydrating it from the inside by drinking plenty of water every day and hydrating it from the outside is by using a good quality facial moisturizer.

Depending on the sensitivity of your skin, I'd say go for Olay Body lotion called 'Quench'; it's body lotion, but it's light enough for the face.

I have semi-sensitive skin, and I use it every morning and every evening and I've never, in my life, had such beautiful skin as I do now.

Seriously, try it out. It comes in a big purple bottle.

Good luck! 鈾?br>Beautiful facial skin?
The little bumps under your eye are probly millia, you get those when make up cloggs your pores and they harden, they need to be removed with a lancet. Next time you get a facial ask for a recommendation on skin care, most everything you buy in wal- mart or whereever, has a very high ph level wich strips your skin dry, but if you need to spend less you can use aveeno, the ph is low.
Reply:try glycolic acid
Reply:You may want to check into L'Bri Pure n' Natural Skin Care. Good skin results comes with good ingredients. Check the ingredient label of the facial products that you're using...do they contain water (dilutes all ingredients), oil (clogs pores), SD alcohol 40 (dries out your skin) and all kinds of other chemicals that you can't pronouce? All these ingredients age your skin. You need to use products that contain natural ingredients and not harsh chemicals. Aloe is the first ingredient in L'Bri's skin care line and the rest is vitamins, minerals, herbs and botanicals. The aloe will penetrate into your skin and take all the good ingredients down to the second and third layers of skin where all the damage begins and heal your skin from the inside out. The results will be clearer, heathier, hydrated skin, it's amazing stuff. Shipping is free and it's 100% guaranteed. Check it out at suenelson.lbri.com.
Reply:I have found a great skin care product.

check this out. www.diamondd.isagenix.com

then click on skin care. This stuff works great.
Reply:鈥HE 5 ESSENTIAL STEPS TO BEAUTIFUL SKIN:

鈥?. Cleanse to remove makeup and dirt

鈥?. Exfoliate to remove dead skin

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鈥?. Moisturize to hydrate for soft skin

鈥?. Protect from pollution/sun damage. Either wear protection or pollution!

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Hope this helps!
Reply:try this body butter it works great and its on sale for a joke of a price:

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Reply:These are the best ways to get a silky ,soft skin as celebrities as yuo desire.First use a

THE 5 ESSENTIAL STEPS TO BEAUTIFUL SKIN:

1. Cleanser to remove makeup and dirt

2. Exfoliate to remove dead skin and black heads,white heads and refine pores

4. Moisturize to hydrate for softer skin

5. Protect from pollution/sun damage. using a spf 15 creme.

But it also depend son the type of products and the brand of products we are using.Go for "ARTISTRY" brand of products,Go for these brands.

. generally a basic skin care consists of 3 steps. 1 CLEANSER 2 TONER 3 MOISTURIZER.use "ARTISTRY CLARIFYING DAILY SKIN CARE SYSTEM". it consists of a

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2 CLARIFYING OIL CONTROL TONER

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A clarifying foaming cleanser cleans deep down,reducing surface oil levels by upto 94% and removes skin impurities that lead to breakouts.it also includes GINSENG known for its clarifying properties.

A clarifying oil control toner keeps your face oil free all daylong.this purifying rinse uses ginseng and mineral salts of zinc and copper,to complete the cleansing processand control oil

A CLARIFYING BALANCING MOISTURISER MOISTURIZES WITHOUT OIL,includes antioxidants and spf 15 UVA/UVB to help reduce collagen breakdown and formation of wrinkles that can result from UV exposure.

Blackheads ,also known as poen comedones ,are follicles that have a wider opening.They are filled with sebum and dead cells and have undergone a chemical reaction resulting in the oxidation of melanin.Black heads pop up along the sides of your nose and your chin and make your pretty nose look grubby and spotty.Here's how to get rid of them.

Use "Artistry庐 Polishing Scrub". Rejuvenates dull-looking skin.Rejuvenates dull-looking skin and accelerates your natural exfoliating process.For all skin types .

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Best foundation for pale freckley skin?

2010-03-15T22:14:00.003-07:00

Anybody know of a good flawless looking foundation and concealer for a pale redhead? I have quite dry skin so it musnt irritate, also it has to look flawless under harsh lighting.Also if you could recommend the shade too? Thanks
Best foundation for pale freckley skin?
try the maybelline matt mousse foundation........i keep pinching my daughters, and they have loads of different shades!!!!
Best foundation for pale freckley skin?
Manic Panic makes a totally white liquid foundation that I add to the foundation of my choice to get the right color...I have really fair skin and it's impossible to find one the right shade, so I make my own Report It

Reply:L'oreal Feel Naturale (multi vitamin complex with SPF15) in soft ivory. It is a liquid foundation. You can get it at Wal-mart.
Reply:Please don't cover up your freckles... I think they are lovely.
Reply:Pure Essentials (not sure if I spelled that right) has a mineral makeup powder. It makes blemishes go away and helps with pimples. I would get the lightest shade possible. It works and it is affordable too.
Reply:I love I.D. Bare Escentuals Mineral Makeup. It's pricey but covers well, is easy to use and comes in many shades. You could probably go with the fair foundation. They have Starter kits that have samples and tapes to instruct how to apply, the best shades for you, etc. They also come with brushes.
Reply:i would recommend mineral wear it really does wonders it covers anything up
Reply:have you tried benefit dr feel good? its like a translucent pwder but glides on and evens out your skin, leaving it feeling really smooth and flawless.

I'd advise against anything coloured as I have pale skin too and tend to find it difficult to get a foundation which isnt so dark I look stupid or pale I look like a ghost. With freckles as well, in the spring/summer they can look really beautiful if you dont plough on the foundation to attempt to cover them up.this is why I have suggested a translucent foundation whihc will even out as oppose to cover up your skin.
Reply:Hi I use Tesco Barbara Dailys MAKE-UP range. I have to get the oil free one as I have oily skin but it covers well and I wont go back to using any others, it also last all day. and it goes on light and blends well. At the time when I got it I had really bad spoys and a few coats of this stuff and if looked like I had none at all. Its worth a try. They also do illuminating fluied called soft focus which also minimise the look of imperfections. I use Porceline as my skin is really pale. You might not thinkit the colour for you in the hsop as the lighting makes it look funny but its really pale when you put it one.
Reply:I've got red hair and freckles too i use Rimmel cool matte foundation in classic beige it gives a little bit of colour but doesn't look cakey! for concealer i use Barbara Daley at Tesco in 01 Fair it's just dark enough to cover spots or dark circles that we fair skinned folk suffer with. I get loads of compliments so the make up must be good!
Reply:My friend has pale skin with freckles and she use the lorel foundation and she looks amazing in it.It really suits her i think you should deffinatly try it good luck..xx..

Is there an at home remedy to help improve your skin and get rid of dark spots?

2010-03-15T22:14:00.002-07:00

my skin is not the worst but i have dark circles under my eye's and my neck..is there some natural solutions?
Is there an at home remedy to help improve your skin and get rid of dark spots?
well, i'd say to drink plenty of water and eat tomatoes. tomatoes help skin look their best! if that doesn't work, try getting a little sun to even out your skin.

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Is it normal to have lines under and beside my eyes when I am 23 yrs old? How can I make them go away?

2010-03-15T22:14:00.001-07:00

I started noticing them 2 yrs ago, and they are getting worse :(. The ones under my eyes are right at the border of my eye skin/upper cheek, and the ones beside my eyes are a straight line on the outer corners going towards my hairline. I'd really like to make them go away (or reverse them if I can). I am not afraid of aging, but isn't 23 too young to be dealing with such things? Your help is GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks :)
Is it normal to have lines under and beside my eyes when I am 23 yrs old? How can I make them go away?
Try getting more sleep. It could be just from being tired. Maybe try eating more healthily as well. If none of that works try using a teabag on the area.

Thats as much as i know but i hope it helped !
Is it normal to have lines under and beside my eyes when I am 23 yrs old? How can I make them go away?
that's horrible

get something done god dammit and get it done fast

this is your life we're dealing with

nothing else means anything anymore

you just have to do that one thing

and focus on in singularly if you can

that's much of a problem

you're 23 god damn if you're like that at 24 i don't wanna know ya

bye
Reply:Are you sleeping ok, are your eating healthly, are you worring look at these factors in your life
Reply:Look at your parents. Could very well be genetics. You inherited it. If thats not the case you got way too much nightlife.
Reply:sleep helps
Reply:Chuck M is right or it could be cuz ur not sleeping good
Reply:I recommend using herbal cream like Revitol: http://www.revitol.com/anti-aging-soluti...

You can expect great results quickly and easily :-)

Skin problem NOT ACNE???

2010-03-15T22:14:00.000-07:00

Ive had this skin problem for the past 2 months and I was wondering if anyone knew how I could fix it without me having to go to the doctor.

Right under my eyes down close to me cheek bones on both sides of my face my skin is really flaky like. I thought it was just dry skin from the cold but I have treated it with lotion and it is still there. Anyone know of any creams that might get rid of it because I can't get my foundation on smooth now and it's getting on my nerves.

thanks,

Lauren
Skin problem NOT ACNE???
sweety here r some home made receipe for u to make which dont cost much:-

Egg and Honey Mask

1. 1 egg

2. 1 teaspoon of honey

3. 1/2 tsp olive oil

4. A few drops of rose water

Mix the ingredients thoroughly and use as a mask.

Egg, honey and Oil Mask #1

1. 1 tablespoon honey,

2. 1 egg yolk,

3. 1/2 teaspoon almond oil

4. 1 tablespoon yogurt.

Mix them well and apply as a mask. This is a very good homemade mask for dry skin. It fulfills all the basic needs. Honey clears and smoothes facial skin, oil penetrates deep and restore the moisture, yogurt tightens any pores, while egg yolk has a nourishing effect.

Egg,Honey and Oil Mask #2

1. 1 egg yolk,

2. 1 teaspoon honey

3. 1 teaspoon olive oil

4. some vitamin E oil.

Mix them welland mask on your face for 15 - 30 minutes.

Egg and Lemon Mask

Mix an egg yolk with a few drops of lime juice and olive oil. Spread on your face and leave it till the skin feels dry. Wash with running water.

Lemon, Honey and Cabbage Mask

Boil some cabbage and mash it well. Now add some honey and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Mix them well and apply on face and neck. Wash awith cold water when it feels dry.

Banana

Take a fresh banana, mash well with a fork till there is no lump. Mask your face for fifteen minutes. Olive oil or honey may be added to increase its effectiveness
Skin problem NOT ACNE???
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Dry flaky skin on face?

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I work out with weights and sweat a lot. I wipe it off with my gloves which I think may irritate my skin. A few days ago on my cheek the skin's become very flaky and red and I found another small path right under my eye. I don't really use lotions or moisturizers and I've been putting some on in the past few days hoping it'll help. But I was wondering how else what else I can use to help smooth out my skin.

Any help is appreciated!
Dry flaky skin on face?
First of all use a scrub. Then moisturiser.
Dry flaky skin on face?
I would recommend you use zenmed's three step skin care system which is a perfect formula with all natural ingredients for a smooth and gentle feeling on your skin. Believe me the treatment you get from this system would make you feel as you had been to a spa.
Reply:I know it sounds silly but if you put Honey on your face, leave it for 10-15 minutes then wash it off it should help!

Maybe try exfoliating after too!

Do it daily though!!

I did and it helped me!!

Try it :]
Reply:For dry skin, use a creamy cleanser to melt away dirt. Leave it on your skin before sweeping it away with cotton wool. Splash cold water onto your face to clean and refresh your skin. Use a thick cream moisturizer to seal in as much moisture as possible and have a refreshing feel.check out http://tipsfromruby-skincare.blogspot.co...
Reply:you should include a regime of applying creams and lotions that contain Hyaluronic acid as this holds up to 1000 times its own weight in water leaving the skin feeling moist and smooth. Avoid applying water to the skin as this will only make your skin dryer. avoiding the sun is also something else that will help with dry skin. basically for creams you need to be looking at one that has a low water and high oil content. vitamin a will also help when applied and taken internally.

you can find more information at

http://www.nutrition4yourskin.co.uk/

What cosmetic/cleaning products are best for OILY skin?? HELP!?

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My skin doesn't ever look like it has any makeup on under my school's fluorescent lighting!! Of course, whatever does look like it's still on... soon melts off of my EXTREMELY oily face. I want to know the best kind of (skin care, moistureizer, primers, foundation, and powder) that would be able to help or at least last on my greasy face (lol). If you could list the price, and what you have experienced with the product that would be awesome too!!!
What cosmetic/cleaning products are best for OILY skin?? HELP!?
Well first of all, stop using foundations and primers to cover your zits. That's causing you to break out over and over! Using too many acne fighting products can make your produce over produce oil, which then clogs your pores. I use Clinique's 3-Step system in Dry/ Combination skin type. It cleared my acne and I stopped wearing any liquid foundations or primers so my skin can actually " breath ". It also moisturizes without fragrances or any oil clogging ingredients.
What cosmetic/cleaning products are best for OILY skin?? HELP!?
Use Clean n' Clear. My cousin gets great results.
Reply:I can empathize with you. I'm 31 and still have somewhat oily skin, although when I was in school it was alot worse. The best thing you can do is not overwash your face. Use a bar soap called Purpose. It's gentle, but still gets your face clean, and it's dermatologist recommended. Many times when people have an oily face they try to dry it out with all sorts of products and that makes it far worse. I recommend washing your face with Purpose 2-3 times/day. It's about $2-$3.

As far as moisturizers go it took me a long time to find one that wouldn't make my skin greasy. Estee Lauder's Clear Difference Advanced Oil-Control Hydrator for Oily Skin is good for that, but it's expensive...about $30. But, 1 pump covers your whole face so the bottle lasts for a while.

Also, I discovered oil blotting sheets when I was in high school. They saved me from looking shiny all day. At lunchtime I would just blot my face with 1-2 of these sheets and that would help me until the end of the school day. I've tried several brands %26amp; have found Crabtree %26amp; Evelyn's sheets to be the best. They are $5 for 60 sheets.

Good luck with your skin and if it's any consolation just know that your skin will slow down oil production once you get to your 30's. =)
Reply:mineral make-up. bare minerals, naked minerals.
Reply:You should try oil blotting sheets. From Victorias Secret.
Reply:Look up Bee-Luscious on a Google search. They have an entire oily skin system. Then use their primer then foundation. This will completely fix your problem. My daughter has the same problem and this is how we fixed it. These are all spa quality skincare and cosmetics. I won't use anything else ever again.
Reply:I've used aularale.com/7002 for years with superb results. The Moisture Balancing regimen is for oily skin and it sounds like you could use a masque 2-3 times a week along with vitamin C serum. Only use a small amount of moisturizer like what you'd get on the head of a q-tip. Drink more water than you currently do and cut out the fried, greasy foods.
Reply:White spirit is effective, I hope this helps.
Reply:"Stoogebegone" is pretty good for the oily, soitenly!
Reply:Sorry, I really don't have a great answer for you with regards to products because I myself is suffering from an oily face. I also tend to have acne as oily faces are acne prone too. I tried Proactiv and it worked at first but I don't use it anymore as I've said it's not working for me anymore. Although they have a matifying gel which worked sorta ok then. I switched to Neutrogena(the one for acne and wrinkle reducer with salicylic acid) and it's working ok for so far. I'm also using Olay facial wash for sensitive skin then I use Oil of Olay toner before the Neutrogena face cream. As for foundation, I used to use bare mirerals too but it made me break out even more! And it's not really going to give you good coverage. What I only like about is it feels light on your skin and that's it! Then I tried MAC fluid fix as I've read here in answers as someone was suggesting it to somebody with acne prone skin. I hated it! It feels heavy, it kinda cakes a little and still made me break out plus my skin feels more oilier. Yesterday I just bought an Almay foundation($11) for acne prone skin which has Salicylic Acid and so far it feels great! It's cheaper, it feels so light as if I'm not wearing any foundation at all! It dries up instantly! So far I've been observing my face and it hasn't been shiny yet. You know what, one good thing about having oily face though is that we get less wrinkles which is a good thing right? Just be diligent with your oil blotting sheets because putting too much stuff on your skin may not be that good either. The more you try to put strong stuff on your face, washing more often makes your skin produce more oil. Plus, one product may work for one person and it may not work for another. This is a trial and error thing. Goodluck!
Reply:have you ever tried Bior茅' pore perfect "pore unclogging scrub" they make it for different skin types %26amp; it is meant to exfoliate and refine your skin. The product itself is oil free so it won't add to your problem. and i believe it is under $12 at shoppers drug mart

Uhmm and don't forget that fluorescent lights don't flatter anyone

Oh and obviously if you've got oily skin dont wear oil based makeup products (i'm sure you already know this but hey it can't hurt to say, right? lol)

anyways i also love my astringent- it's olay's" refreshing toner" so when used with blotting pads tads any excess dirt and oil off your face - the toner is usually about $8

And as for foundation, sometimes it's better to go for a powder rather than a liquid or pencil because on oily skin it'll just melt, whereas if you blend a powder in well enough it should stay. i don't actually use foundation except for when i'm on stage, - it took me a long time to find a foundation/bronzer that didn't melt under all the lights but i love red earth's products. they're usually a little more expensive than the usual drug store brands but it is well worth it (i'm talking like 3 dollars more nothing earth-shattering)

hope this has been somewhat helpful. =]
Reply:Hey there. Have you tried a tea tree facial wash? Tea tree is antibacterial and great for correcting oil production and its natural
Reply:Green wintergreen rubbing alochol, pour a bit on a tissue and wipe your face..you will see the tissue become very dirty. Do it every morning and every night before bed. This is one of those tricks that no one ever knows..The best part..the bottle is usually about 89 cents... I find it at vons or walgreens.

My husband had bad acne and he went to the dermatoligist and tried everything but this works and he is perfectly clear.

http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.j...
Reply:matizone shiny skin by guinot is really good, it's a moisteriser that's really good for oily skin, i use it and i love it, also, it helps to keep makeup on during the day.

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Aged Skin...?

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The skin around my face is looking 'weathered'. I have huge black circes under my eyes, my eyes are red, and thigns like that. What can I do to help this?
Aged Skin...?
Olay has an entire Anti-Aging Face Care line that I would recommend to you.

My mom has the same 'weathered' face as you explained, and she used it. It worked beautifully. :)

Good luck, and I hope this helps!

What types of skin condition could cause the described after swimming in the Florida Coast's (Atlantic) Ocean?

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About three months ago my family visited Jacksonville Beach, FL. Since swimming in the ocean, my brother has been suffering from a skin condition that the doctors around here can't seem to diagnose. It started small under his arm with red bumps (rash looking). Since then, three months later, it has spread from under his arm to his whole body. It is now even in his eye. When the skin is scratched or touched, the skin around the bumps will flare up and turn very red and stay that way for quite some time. Recently, the bumps have grown. Some 1-inch in diameter, looking like welts, and pussing and bleeding. And now it keeps pussing more and more in different areas causing my bro. to have to have a towl wrapped around his abdomin throughout the day. Since, obtaining this unknown-illness, he has been having problems breathing, also. He complains of itching and pain. He is 17, and overweight. I've spent an hour on google trying to find something, anything, but to no avail.Anyhelp appreciated!
What types of skin condition could cause the described after swimming in the Florida Coast's (Atlantic) Ocean?
I t sounds like sea lice to me. Ask the doctors if it could be sea lice. You can put meat tenderizer on your skin and it will help.

There is a site with a picture of what it looks like.

http://www.buysafesea.com/sea_lice.php?

I know it is awful, they got me one time.

My skin is so horrible i just want to scrape it off!?

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seriously.. can you please help me?

i have horrible skin.. i get like 5 new pimples a day and i have so many blackheads and whiteheads in my nose and around my entire face. especially under my bottom lips. and to top it all off i have horrible acne scars all over my face. i have medium skin tone but my acne scars are dark so they stand out alot. i don't pick at my skin.

can anyone help i'm so depressed everytime i look in the mirror. i cry everyday. %26amp; my mom cannot afford to see a dermatologist or get me any pricey face wash system or anything.

i feel cursed. it's not fair so much people have good skin. people who eat all kinds of junk foods have healthy skin. and alot of people who are really pretty have both beauty and good skin....not fair!!!!!!!!!
My skin is so horrible i just want to scrape it off!?
im sure youve tried astringent toner.. it should go away with age if not then you need to see a doctor
My skin is so horrible i just want to scrape it off!?
Oh my God that's exactly how I feel right now.

Im going through the same thing and having the same feelings.

Don't worry, you're not alone. There's many other people out there who are having the same problems. Report It

Reply:There are a lot of cheap remedies for acne. First I'd recommend these supplements:

ZINC (very important, take it every day, but not too much - read the label and follow it) -- it heals the skin and helps fight the p.acne bacteria.

OMEGA-3 OILS (can be found in fish etc.) to reduce inflammation of the lesions.

A-Z vitamin tablets -- (NOT too many, follow the instructions on the pack) because according to some scientific journals, acne sufferers have low blood concentrations of vitamin E and A.

Then I'd recommend that you use the "dip" method to cleanse your skin. Make sure you have makeup removed from your skin. Start by filling the sink with warm/hot water, not too hot though. Then, hold your breath, and hold your face under for as long as you can. Pull up and return for oxygen, catch your breath, and then repeat for about 2 minutes. You may need to top the water up if it spills out.

Once finished, pat dry with a CLEAN towel.

This is by far the best cleansing method for oily skin, and it'll encourage your skin to flake and thus heal acne marks. Do it twice a day, morning and night, and you'll notice a major improvement.

Another thing you can do to reduce acne marks is to use apple cider vinegar in a 4:1 ratio. 4 parts vinegar to 1 part water. Dab it on the face with cotton wool as a cleanser, and it should fade the marks gradually.

If you're using a moisturiser, make SURE that it is NON-COMEDOGENIC. This means that it won't block up your pores. Do not use any old moisturiser. In fact, if your skin is oily and prone to acne, you probably shouldn't use moisturiser at all.

If all else fails, go to a doctor and he should prescribe you some topical or oral antibiotics, like tetracycline.

Hope this helps! Good luck.
Reply:hey there!!

you know i have that same feeling..im dark and have eczema scars all over my body too...i suffer from eczema and i have craked skin at practically every joint in my body! we have gone to practcally every dctor in town who prscribed various antibiotics and hydrocortisones that just dont wrk!..now we are trying some thing called homeopathy and my allergies are 10% better than the last two months!

anyways i was just trting to say there are worser things and pimples isnt the end of the world

(i dont intend to be mean in any way)

however,

i think some home-made remedies might help you!

You don’t need to be told that you have acne if you really have it. This is because you can see it for yourself and you obviously do not like if that way. Acne, like blackheads make you have spots on your face. If you have acne and do not like it that way, do not worry because there are people out there with acne and are looking for solution to it just like you.

In this article, I wIll show you how to get rid of acnes using what you have at your fingertips. I call it home made remedies for acnes. This is because the first thing you need to do is right there where you live. I mean in your compound and even in your kitchen.

In case you don’t know what acne is , it’s a skin disease that is caused by inflammation of the sebaceous glands it is common in adolescents. It is mainly made up of pimples and blackheads, especially on the face and neck, which if not properly treated may leave scars.

Perhaps you don’t have acne and you think this is not about you. I want you to think about that friend of yours or that close friend next door. what if you have acne? I’ve got good news for you and the good news is that I’ll show you in this few lines how to get rid of it.

This is how to do it, getting rid of acne using home made remedy is as easy as to put together a slicing lemon. The astringent features present in this fruit made it great acne home made remedy. All you have to do is rub a slice of lemon on your skin before you retire to bed at night and see how it looks like in the next day.

In the same vein, you can use tomatoes in the same way. So also is garlic which can be applied directly to the spots and even pimples. Another thing, to treat skin condition, like acne, scrapes and even cuts, you can make use of fruit juice.

Let me tell you this in a jiffy. Black heads are a major cause of acne. Consequently, to control black head is one easy way of preventing acne. To kill black heads on your face, the simple thing to do is rub toothpaste on your face and rinse twice a day. Remember, it is the paste and not the gel. It’s as simple as that!

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Certain affordable home remedies with lasting effects have proved to be quite effective in treating acne.

a) Sandalwood powder- Add a few drops of water to half a tablespoon of the powder. Apply all over the face. Avoid eye area. Let dry. Rinse. This fights acne and blemishes.

b) Almond meal and lemon rind- Make a facial scrub with 2 tablespoon almond meal, 1 tablespoon ground lemon rind and 3-4 tablespoon milk. Gently scrub your face and get rid of excess oil.

c) Clay mask- Mix 2 tablespoons of green clay with 2 drops of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of yogurt and 2 drops of lavender oil. Make a paste with water. Apply all over the face. Avoid eye area. Let dry. Rinse. Clay mask gives maximum benefit to the oily skin for it’s deep cleansing properties.

d) Cedarwood and sandalwood oil- Mix 2-3 drops of these two oils and gently massage over the face area. The combination of these two oils has a soothing effect, is an excellent skin conditioner for oily skin and treats acne and eczema.

e) Face mask- Take the white part from an egg. With it, mix 2 tablespoon clay/kaolin, 1 tablespoon oats, 1 tablespoon cornflower and enough rose water to make a paste. Add lavender oil and/or juniper berry oil. Mix well. Apply all over the face. Avoid eye area. Let dry. Rinse. Enjoy your soft, oil-free skin.

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Reply:You may need to see a dermatologist but I understand they are expensive. What i suggest is that you do not mix products. My recommendation to anyone with Skin problems is Noxema. I love that stuff. Noxema makes your skin (with regular use) look you have foundation on and you have on no make up. They have a product out for blackheads it's blue and orange try that about $3.94 at some places. It's good. Use it and also as an astringer use SEA BREEZE, but it's expensive but it works GOOD. If that is too expensive try some cheap old Witch Hazel, apply with a cotton ball. It should do you justice. GOod luck and don't worry you are at the age when you start having acne.

And don't worry most of those celebreties have their face air brushed before they get on camera.
Reply:you should try benzoyl peroxide (it's the stuff that is in Proactive but it is a lot cheaper) use it at night and don't expose yourself to sunlight; try to be patient with it; in a week or two you'll see improvements. Good luck!!!
Reply:I know that acne is awful, but if acne is a curse then 10% of people and almost all adolescents are cursed, so you are not that special.

Food has little to do with acne, the main cause is the surge of hormones that comes with adolescence, and there is little you can do about hormones unless you go to a doctor for prescription medicines (birth control pills will usually help). If you go to the doctor you may even find out that you have one of several conditions that can aggravate acne.

But it is likely that your acne is not that exceptional, and that you are seeing your skin through the glasses of adolescence: "life is terrible and I am cursed". Try attacking your acne in all fronts: keep your pores open with alpha/beta exfoliator ands salicylic wash. Kill the acne bacteria, accelerate skin renewal, etc. If you manage to keep acne under control, many of the scars will go away (it depends how deep in your skin they are).

Good luck and best wishes

Hannah

Here is my acne guide:

Acne is a very common skin disorder in the USA. It affects about 85% of adolescents, and comedos, an early stage of acne that may or may not develop into acne, affects practically all teenagers. Getting older is not a guarantee either: the number of older people suffering from acne is increasing, affecting 8% of 25-34 year-olds and 3% of 35-44 year-old. This means that acne is normal, at least at some stage in our lives, but this does not make it any less painful and it is important to know that acne can be controlled and how.

What is acne?

Acne is a disease of the follicles, the pore where the hair is formed and sebum is secreted. Keratinocytes, which would normally be "shed", accumulate and plug the pore with the sebum acting as glue, and the result is a a microcomedo. Continued accumulation of materials will distend the pore, forming an open comedo, a blackhead. Oxidized lipids and melanin give blackheads their color.

Inside the comedo there is little oxygen and lots of sebum, an ideal medium for the acne bacterium, Propionibacterium acnes, to grow and multiply. The activity of the bacteria leads in turn to inflammation and irritation.

Cysts can develop when the contents of the sick follicle (keratinocytes, sebum and bacteria) spills into the surrounding dermis, producing a pustule (superficial), or, deeper papule or nodule.

What can we do?

First, remember that acne is not a trivial matter. Besides the psychological suffering, acne can leave scars, keloids andchanges in pigmentation, so it is important to control acne before it leads to permanent changes in the skin. Second, serious acne should be taken seriously and this means visiting your M.D. Some genetic problems show themselves as acne, and only tests ordered by your doctor can tell you whether your acne is “normal”, i.e. caused by the hormonal turmoil of adolescence or the menstrual cycle, or whether it is a symptom of polycystic ovarian syndrome or other health problems that cause an excess in the production of male hormones by the young woman.

To control acne:

1) Keep sebum secretion under control using sea kelp bioferment, niacinamide and EGCG from green tea.

2) Normalize keratinization and prevent the exfoliated keratinocytes from sticking together, closing the pore. Go for white willow bark extract, which will also reduce inflammation. Other helpful actives are sulfur, retinyl acetate (or other retinoids). Chemical peels will also help but make sure that the glycolic and other acids are not neutralized using bases like sodium hydroxide, a common ploy used to impress consumers with high concentrations of acid that will do nothing because they have been converted into (useless) salts.

3) Decrease inflammation with actives like white liquorice extract. Avoid steroids, anti-inflammatories that everybody likes because they are so fast. With prolonged use they may cause skin atrophy and steroid acne.

4) Kill acne bacteria: tea tree oil, Coleus essential oil. Propolis should also work but many of our clients do not like the smell. Avoid benzoyl peroxide, which will kill bacteria but will also age your skin and increase the probability of skin cancer.

5) For men and women: inhibit the activity of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase using saw palmetto and wild yam extracts, this active will reduce skin androgens, reducing the frequency of acne lesions.

What NOT to do

Don't use benzoyl peroxide. This chemical is a strong oxidant, and the idea is to use it to kill the acne bacteria. The problem is, you are killing your own cells too. There must have been a time when benzoyl peroxide seemed like a good idea, but with what we have learnt about the effect of oxidant on cells, and how the are a major cause of skin aging, it is time to forget about it and go for more sophisticated tools. Sophisticated does not mean more expensive. Skin Actives Scientific is now selling a kit for under $30 that will help control sebum production (and sebum is the bacteria's favorite food!), skin renewal (so that pores are kept open and do not turn into comedos) plus anti-inflammatory actives.

So, before you go for benzoyl peroxide, think long-term and give your skin a chance.

Your SAS buying guide:

Salicylic wash and acne control kit

How do i get my skin color back?

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i have to be out in the sun alot so i got darker but i've noticed that the skin on my face like near my chin and above my lips(under my nose) that they have been dry and its lighter than the rest of my skin. its like i have white spots on my dark face. is it just cause the skin is peeling and it'll come back or will it stay like that?

p.s. i have been wearing a hat and sunblock and i've also been putting moisterizer everyday.
How do i get my skin color back?
you should mousterize before you go out to the sun. I had the same thing but i put a lot of sun screen on in the morning so ur skin will go back to its color in about 2 weeks.
How do i get my skin color back?
Two words: spray paint.

Skin tagas during pregnancy, are they normal?

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i am 6 months pregnant and since i started my pregnancy i have grown two skin tags down there. i have heard of pregnant women having them under neath their breast, arms, neck etc. but it is normal to grow them down there? should i be concern?
Skin tagas during pregnancy, are they normal?
My sister in law had one down there during pregnancy she just had her OBGYN take it off......
Skin tagas during pregnancy, are they normal?
Yes, they are normal. You could get them anywhere, and they dont go away after you have your baby. They are such an annoyance!
Reply:Girly I got skin tags....and I got a lot of skin tags...none down there by I got them on my neck!!!! I still have them today...I was told to go to the doctor to have them removed. Some of them fell off after I gave birth but for the stubborn ones, I have to get some doctor intervention! It's completely normal...it's due to the surge of hormones! Hope that helps!
Reply:Yes, an increase in skin tags is very normal. During pregnancy, the body is pulsing with hormones, and Growth Hormone is one of them...this is the hormone that helps the breast to grow, hair and nails to grow, as well as skin (gonna have a stretching belly).

Common places for skin tags include: around the neck, the arm pits, under/around breasts, and genitals. Why? These are areas of higher hormone concentration. I don't believe you have any reason to be concerned, but you can always ask your doctor.

Good luck and congratulations!!!
Reply:I got one too, down there. They can be removed by your Dr.
Reply:Skin tags may appear on the skin of the thighs and mons pubis but if your "skin tags" are on the labia (lips) or in the vagina you may need to be concerned about genital warts. I have seen alot more warts pop up on women in my office than spontaneous skin tags in the perineum.

MD
Reply:They are very normal. I've developed some on my neck and on my thigh. You can have them removed if they are bothersome.

Any dermatologists or skin care specialists? Please help.?

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I have a few light acne scars, and large pores. However I wanted a facial treatment that is gentle and treats the kind of scarring that are very very light in holes. They're very small, however I want to achieve smoothness in my skin, without the fading of skin tone.

I'm able to NOT wear make up and it looks fine, however under bright lights they become more visible. I just want to achieve natural SMOOTH skin, without the worry of having to suffocate it with make up.

I have heard of this extensive facial that has proved to work on my mum.

Extensive facial:

Deep cellular cleanse, vapour, suction. lymph drainage, infusion

and aromatherapy face and neck massage.

I just wanted to know what you think of this facial and exactly what it does to the skin. I have heard about microdermabrasions and the AHA peel however the AHA peel proved to do nothing whilst the microdermabrasion requires regular treatment. I just want something quick easy and simple before I go to Uni.

Thanks
Any dermatologists or skin care specialists? Please help.?
"well have you seen a doctor about this yet ? try not to eat too much sugary food's and sometime's when you do sexual thing's you can break out . eat fruit's and vegetable's more ! from alan tiger . "
Any dermatologists or skin care specialists? Please help.?
Healthy skin care for skin problems is part of overall good health. Proper skincare treatments are essential in preventing skin damage and premature skin aging.check out http://tipsfromruby-skincare.blogspot.co...

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Dark Under-Eye circle cause listed, asking for validity!?

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How true is this? and What is a solution?

Your shiners, your raccoon eyes, your blue luggage... whatever you call your dark under-eye circles, here's what they really are: oxidizing hemoglobin.

Dark under-eye circles begin in the capillaries, the tiny blood vessels that web the delicate skin around the eyes. Now, your capillaries are so small that red blood cells sometimes have to line up, single file, to get through. Frequently, red blood cells get lost and wander into the surrounding skin. This isn't a problem - it happens all the time - and your body has a mechanism to mop up these escapees. Enzymes in your body break down the red blood cells, including their hemoglobin (the molecule that gives them their distinctive red color).

No problem, right? Except for one thing: when hemoglobin is broken down, its remaining components have a dark blue-black color. Just like a bruise. So your dark under-eye circles are actually caused by leaky capillaries.

http://www.darkcircles.net/
Dark Under-Eye circle cause listed, asking for validity!?
the way i got it , the cause of dark circles can be a number of things. try the product %26amp; let me know.

it sounds like it would be good, i read the ingrediants.

but i also went to search it in Yahoo!answers, %26amp; came up w/many of those recipes in there.

Celtic Skin, What is the best way to take care of my skin?

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I have gold/blonde hair blue eyes and very very fair skin.

I have almost no pigment at all except a little pinkish color.

My skin is extremely sensitive, breaking out and getting a rash from the smallest thing. I read something somewhere saying that women with celtic skin will show aging signs earlier than women with darker skin. What products or naturals can i use to keep my skin young and less prone to breakouts and rashes?

And what should i use when i get them? Im 28 now and showing more aging under eyes than my 35 year old boyfriend.

Wich isnt much yet but, Eek! Any suggestions are appreciated.
Celtic Skin, What is the best way to take care of my skin?
I guess you could say my husband has celtic skin because he too has extremely fair skin, blonde hair, blue/gray eyes, the works...I always tease him for being as fair as they come. He too has extremely sensitive skin, he even gets rashes if a deoderant is too harsh. His skin breaks out if he doesn't wash it a lot and moisturize. Something I've noticed that's really improved his skin is something I bought from an ebay store called: Sher Essence, it's a whipped body butter (called body frosting) made of sweet almond oil and shea butter...it's homemade. If you don't want to order from a seller on ebay there are places you can find natural high grade shea butter products. They don't clog and are ultra-moisturizing without causing rashes. Good luck

Painful bump under my armpit?

2010-03-15T22:11:00.000-07:00

it's an internal bump!

i woke up this morning, i had a bearable pain under my arm pit (i thought, why do i have pain under there?)... i felt it, and then i felt the bump underneath my skin.

what is it??!! im shaking!

i asked my mom and she said that i might have pulled a muscle from swimming... but i thought no way, not under there!!

help!!
Painful bump under my armpit?
yeah you might have pulled a muscle, but go see your doctor immediately!!!!!!!! it could be something dangerous
Painful bump under my armpit?
the Way you described it i think we all did our best but yr mom knows yo u best till keep an eye on it just in case Report It

Reply:"STILL"i meant to type not till Report It

Reply:its a pimple
Reply:lump in the arm pit. Tell you mom the take you to the doctor. What is she thinking. You have alot of some thing going on there and you need to get it checked out.
Reply:There are lymph nodes in that area, if it doesn't show improvement very soon, I would see a doctor... it's better to be safe than sorry.
Reply:Axillary infections are infections of the skin or lymph nodes located in the armpits. The most frequent cause of axillary infections is shaving the hair of the armpits which can result in small irritated bumps or cut skin. These bumps or cuts may then be subject to bacterial invasion, causing infections.

Young girls, who have just recently begun shaving under the armpits, are most at risk for axillary infections. Axillary infections can be reduced by using soap and water while shaving and by making sure the razor used is clean. This can generally be accomplished by dipping the razor in alcohol for about sixty seconds prior to use.

Axillary infections may also be the result of ingrown hairs occurring after one uses depilatory creams like Nair庐 or when one has his or her armpits waxed. Axillary infections of this type may feel like a hard bump that is painful to the touch. Should such a bump not resolve with hot compresses within a day or two, or should the bump start releasing pus, one should see a doctor.

In some cases, waxing may result in axillary infections if a bacterium contaminates the wax. Though these infections are rare, those who get such an infection should alert the salon where one had the waxing done, and also see a doctor for treatment with antibiotics.

Often bumps in the armpits are not indicative of axillary infections, but are indications of infections in other parts of the body. The armpits have lymph nodes that can become swollen when one is fighting off either bacterial or viral infections. It is not uncommon, particularly in children, to have a swollen lymph node for several months after an illness.

However, lumps in the armpits may also be indicative of breast cancer. Thus a lump that does not resolve in a few days should always mean getting medical attention quickly. Some women manifest breast cancer with a lump in the armpit first. Breast self-exams should always include the armpits to provide a baseline analysis so one can note differences in subsequent exams.

Occasionally axillary infections are yeast-based infections. This may happen to those who have recently taken antibiotics, or to those who are immunosuppressed. The underarms may appear red and feel itchy. They may also exhibit a minor rash. If one has never had a yeast infection under the arms, then one should see a doctor. Usually, one will be treated with topical anti-fungal creams to help rid one of the infection. Any deodorant used during this time should not be shared with other members of a household, and should be discarded a few days into treatment to prevent re-infection.

Small cysts may occur in the armpits as well, and may become infected. These axillary infections may require removal of the cyst, or hot compresses, and oral antibiotics to resolve the cysts. A doctor should always evaluate these cysts to rule out cancer. Large cysts may require needle biopsy to be certain the lump is benign.

One can often distinguish between cysts and lumps caused by cancer because cysts tend to be painful, whereas lumps are not. However, this alone is not enough to rule out cancer. Any lump in the axillary regions necessitates medical evaluation.

..admit it, I've got the best answer.
Reply:I don't want to scare you but it is possible it's a cyst, or it could be a boil. Tell your mom to take you to the doctor,regardless of what it is don't wait until it's to late.
Reply:perhaps it is an ingrown hair. You can develope cyst, boils or abcesses from ingrown or infected hair folicles. put a warm compress on it and see if that helps. Otherwise just check with your doctor.
Reply:In my experience, bumps under my armpits are zits. Squeeze it as hard as you can bear, and if nothing comes out, wait a few days. Squeeze it again, and if nothing comes out, repeat again in a few days after that. If you get really worried, go check up with a doctor.
Reply:I had the same thing and so did my friend,she was worried 2,but becuz I had already gone thru it she was able 2 relax,cancerous lumps ususally dont hurt cyst do,mine was pressing against muscle and nerves and my whole arm started 2 ache, they removed it and I felt 100% better,never think the worst,but also have a fair amount of concern 4 something that appears on your body and hurts,that is not the norm, take care.
Reply:sounds like it could be a cyst, nothing real bad talk to your doctor

Best foundation under $20.00?

2010-03-15T22:10:00.003-07:00

I am looking for a good foundation under $20.00. Any brand in the US.

Here are a few things about my skin if it helps...

- I have skin on the pale side.

- I do not have acne, so I just need a lighter foundation to even out my skin tone.

I don't want anything that is heavy, somthing that's light, but makes my skin look good.

Any suggestions?
Best foundation under $20.00?
bare minerals...or go to any ULTA or Sephora store to get color matched and expirement with the foundations. Each person has a preference to the type of foundation used, and from what you said about your skin, you dont have a need to use much. A Liquid foundation is light, and provides light coverage while moisturizing your face, cream is much thicker in coverage, and then powder is light coverage, but sticks to dry patches, and can look chalky. Also remember that when using a foundation, also use the same type of blush (i.e. cream foundation, cream blush)...Have you ever also considered a tinted moisturizer with SPF 15 ? Oil of Olay makes one, so does Cover Girl, and if you want to spend a little more, there is a super great one by laura mercier.
Best foundation under $20.00?
Bare Minerals....go on line and look at the web site...I started using it and I will never use anything else again.
Reply:"Rimmel" brand is a good makeup, and is under $20.
Reply:Maybelline's Mousse foundation is my all time favorite budget foundation. It is light, airy, and doesn't feel oily or have a lot of build up. I have more acne prone skin and this foundation didn't irritate it or break out.

It also makes your skin tone look even and soft. It looks like you aren't wearing anything at all. Your skin looks good and feels good. It doesn't feel heavy at all.
Reply:Clinique has a great selection of foundations in alot of colors from pale to dark, and every skin type. Although they do run right at the $20 mark, its absolutely worth it.
Reply:Try a Beauty Supply named Sally's, I believe they have what you are looking for. Try Macy's they have, Estee, Max, or Mac...Get liquid because you can layer that on with a sponge.Dust translucent powder on with a brush.If you think it's too heavy you can splash your face with water and pat dry.That sets make-up usually and doesn't harm coverage, makes it lighter,more see through.
Reply:I'd suggest a mineral makeup foundation like Everyday Minerals. I'm not acne prone and have a pretty even skin tone, but the mineral makeup I uses does a really impressive job at bringing that out even more so. And you definitely can't feel it on your face.
Reply:check the links below for Product revew on - * Top Ten Foundations

http://homebeautytips.blogspot.com/2006/...
Reply:A lot of foundations will make you break out if you have ever had brake out problems...If you don't have sensitive skin go for a mousse...I love mabaleens mousse..Its amazing..But if you break out easy try Arbonne liquid foundation. Its amazing...And it won't make you break out...You can find it online and by a person who sells it.

Hope I could help!!

XoXo

Sara Nicole
Reply:Clinique or Mac.good affordable brands.
Reply:Dream Matte Mousse by Maybelline. Fantastic.

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I'm 25. Are any of these creams good for me to avoid ' smile lines and under eye wrinkle?(Please note the deta

2010-03-15T22:10:00.002-07:00

Red raised rash under arm?

2010-03-15T22:10:00.001-07:00

I live in NH and we are having a really bad issue with deadly Staph infections. My friend just caught staph and she has a rash all over her arms....now I have a red raised rash under my arm. Its like a dull purple red solid mass of raised skin covering my entire armpit. It smells kinda like infection too. Also, as far as I can tell I am not sweating from that arm either as I never have BO under that arm even after strenous activity, which is odd since I have stopped using antipersprent under that arm since this started. I also have a similar rash under my nipple on that side that I have had for a few months. I have used hydrocortisone cream, triple antibiotic ointment and even Lanolin to see if it was just dry. Nothign helped....what can it be....can it be staph?
Red raised rash under arm?
I have had something similar which was a yeast infection. I used over the counter medication but it wasn't strong enough. Had to get a prescription. Suggest you see your doctor. May or may not spread but you don't want to take that chance.
Red raised rash under arm?
It could be staph - but it could also be something else. If the skin is scaly / flaky and the rash itches - it could be a sebborheic dermatitis - an autoimmune rash - your skin is attacking itself. This is not to suggest any for of flesh eating bacteria mind you - many people have this disorder. I would suggest seeing a Dr. - Dermatologist would be better - ASAP. Also - I would suggest you stop putting hydro-cortisone on the rash until you are seen - the steroid in it could actually make the condition worse. In the mean time - keep the area as dry as possible and keep lotions to a minimum. You could also be allergic to something either perfume based or an ingredient in something. Get it looked at by a Doc.
Reply:Skin rash information can be found at the source below.

www.healthy-skincare. com/diagnose-my-skin-rash.html

What is the best makeup for under $25 a bottle, compact, etc.???

2010-03-15T22:10:00.000-07:00

Hi, I would like to know yall's opinions on the best makeup brand that is under $25 for foundation. I have extremely oily, acne prone, and sensitive skin. My skin will breakout if it becomes the slightest bit drier than normal. I am going to the dermatologist for my acne and it is under controll. If anyone has a suggestion of a regimen as far as applications steps and products I would love to know more! Thanks and God Bless!!!
What is the best makeup for under $25 a bottle, compact, etc.???
Mary Kay foundation lasts a long time and is very inexpensive. You do need to have a skin care regimine as stated above, otherwise, the foundation will not work properly. There are always free samples of everything you need. Just check out the website to find a consultant near you. Good Luck!

www.marykay.com
What is the best makeup for under $25 a bottle, compact, etc.???
I personally love Everyday Minerals. It is the least expensive mineral makeup I have found and have tried them all and this is great!!!!! I prefer it a lot to liquids and have tried all those too. If you go to everydayminerals.com you will find them. You can order a sample size which lasts for some time and its free except for a small shipping fee, so you have nothing to lose!!!!!!!!
Reply:Try dhc.com. They are a Japanese company with truly awesome products, and they send free samples to new customers and old...check it out!
Reply:Try "elf":eyes,lips,%26amp;face co. on internet you,ll find lots of stuff for $1:00 yep ! some natural products too..I got several gift packs for family /friends,young girls @ local schools %26amp; church programs for stocking stuffers and easter baskets enough good products for like $30:00 =6 people to share with,, :)
Reply:For your skin type (i have the same) Bare Minerals will probably work the best! It is good for your skin, so it will help with being oily and acne prone. As for cleansers and moisturizers, you will just have to find something that works for you. I use the Clinique bar soap and the Clinique gel moisturizer. That is the only stuff I have found that won't make me break out. Good luck sista! Oh...at least get the Mineral Veil by bare minerals...that will take the oil away completely....
Reply:avon was a new nautral mekae up that is on 6.99 a bottle e-mail me at aobryan81@yahoo.com and ican get you some samples for free
Reply:I use Mary Kay most of the time. My name is Hillary to!

I'm 25. Are any of these creams good for me to avoid ' smile lines and under eye wrinkle?(Please note the deta

2010-03-15T22:09:00.003-07:00

Bumpy skin on my face?

2010-03-15T22:09:00.002-07:00

I have bumps under my eyes %26amp;%26amp; on my jaw bone. They are the same color as my skin tone. My skin is also a bit dry. %26amp;%26amp; to me, it seems too dull. What I need is:

Flat skin.

Summer Glow

Soft, smooth.
Bumpy skin on my face?
If they are not pimples, I would recommend that you see a dermatologist to determine what they are. S/he can also recommend (or prescribe) products for cleansing and moisturizing your skin so it will be soft, smooth, and "glowing."
Bumpy skin on my face?
u have acne and dry skin. ew
Reply:apply a cream that is made for dry skin you skin will dry out in many places
Reply:oh gosh

no!

not bumpy skin!

it couldnt possibly be acne!

no, no way!

Red raised rash under arm?

2010-03-15T22:09:00.001-07:00

I'm 25. Are any of these creams good for me to avoid ' smile lines and under eye wrinkle?(Please note the deta

2010-03-15T22:09:00.000-07:00

Bumpy skin on my face?

2010-03-14T07:16:00.000-07:00

I'm 25. Are any of these creams good for me to avoid ' smile lines and under eye wrinkle?(Please note the deta

2010-03-14T07:15:00.001-07:00

I'm 25 and have a normal skin type.

My skin used to be oily when I was a teenager but now I can categorize my skin in dry than oily type.

I have noticed I'm getting little wrinckles under my eyes and I want to avoid them too. I have a very sensitive skin and I think I'm getting both smile line around my mouth and some little winckles under my eyes. I have'nt yet used any moisturing or under eye cream, but I want to use them from now...

I want to know what are the good products for my case and in my age(25-26) ....for ' under eye' and 'moituring (specially for smile lines)' and when and how should I apply them.

1. Is ' Lierac' under eye cream a good one? ( I want it to be effective for my age, not too strong though.)

2. I have these CLINIQUE creams ... Are they good for me? and if so, how and when should I apply them to my skin? and what are they good for? What is your idea about using them for'moisturizing' or 'under eye' or etc (?) in my case?

a)LANCOME. Absolute Replenishing cream.(ABSOLUE)

b)CLINIQUE total turnaround visible skin renewer.

c)CLINIQUE deep comfort body butter(Intensively replenishing. Wraps dryness-prone spots and the body all over in soothing,penetrating moisture.
I'm 25. Are any of these creams good for me to avoid ' smile lines and under eye wrinkle?(Please note the deta
To me this is a worrying question, because everyone is different. And, you might, just have to try them. Many people are being induced by tv to look at themselves and when you do this, you can look for worry lines and bring them on.

So it would be probably good to ask your friends if they think you need facial treatment.

Sometimes fine wrinkles can give character to your face. For instance, some actors totally change i.e. the australian 'paul hogan' comedian.

At 25 you shouldn't be worried about wrinkles you should be worried, if you can't get out and enjoy yourself.
I'm 25. Are any of these creams good for me to avoid ' smile lines and under eye wrinkle?(Please note the deta
These are all very expensive creams, if you can afford them its ok but if no, believe me mostly any cream does the trick of moistening your skin. Just keep it moistered once or twice a day. I do have to tell you though that there are two things that are unavoidable: one is that we all age and the aging process causes our skin to wrinkle. As you grow older and older the skin gets less elastic and does not regain its looks as when you were young. Second thing is genetics. Look at your mom's skin, your sisters and aunts and see what skins they have, you will probably have a similar type of skin. Do not count every day your wrinkles. Be happy to be alive and understand that this is nature, we are born, we grow old and one day we die but therefore we have to make the best of the time between birth and death. End of lecture:)
Reply:Here is stuff proven to work. This site sells all natural makeup that is healthy for your skin and keeps you looking younger. It also sells products approved by the FDA as getting rid of 40 to 80% of wrinkles. http://eanderson10.qhealthbeauty.com

How can I make my pale skin looker fresher??

2010-03-14T07:15:00.000-07:00

I have very pale skin and my face looks tired and transparent because of it. How can I make my skin look fresher and more even, and get rid of thte circles under my eyes? I dont really have a problem being pale, I just want to even out and freshen up my skin, either with make-up or skin care products
How can I make my pale skin looker fresher??
I'm very pale, and everyone says my skin glows. I use St Ives apricot scrub (they have a sensitive skin version, if that works better for you). In the winter, I put a tiny bit of white petroleum jelly (white vaseline) on my face to keep the moisture in. Got this tip from a dermatologist. :)

As for the circles under the eyes, a lot of what causes that is genetic. However, you can use makeup to attract attention away from it. And of course, more sleep can help as well.

Yay, more pale people besides me! LOL. Hope this helped. :)
How can I make my pale skin looker fresher??
Here's a list of some great products that work for us fair skinned maidens!^_^

1.Tone Sugar Glow body scrub

2.Nivea Skin Firming Moisturizer, Nivea Smooth Sensation

3.Cetaphil facial moisturizer

4.Benefit's eye-con

5.Neutrogena Invigorating Foaming Scrub and Neutrogena Toner Report It

Reply:cream
Reply:Go tannin
Reply:diet is a huge factor
Reply:You can buy a skin product that you spray on the center of your face just to give you a glow coming off you. I'm sorry I don't have specifics so I would go to a makeup store and checkout all the products and see if you can find what I'm talking about.
Reply:Apricot cleanser

This cleanser with Apricot Extract provides a refreshing clean that's not drying. Salicylic Acid helps fight blemishes to expose clearer, fresher looking skin.

Contains a unique exfoliating formula of salicylic acid and tea tree extract to help fight blemishes and blackheads

Formulated with Silica for long lasting oil absorption and control
Reply:Bare Minerals is the best treatment for all your problems. I love it and will never wear another kind of makeup ever again.
Reply:the best thing is to invest some money on some good priced cleanser, toner, etc.. then use a cover-up for the black circles under your eyes along with either a light press powder or liq. make up.. cover girl has a good one that will not clog your pores and is not too heavy. another good tip is to us make up wedges to get a smooth appearance.
Reply:I have the same problem. I use a mineral based bronzer, Sephora has a nice one, and sweep it over places where the sun would naturaly hit my face. Also I use a cream blush, peachy colored, Covergirl has a nice one, and I use cream eyeshadow. Using the cream blush adds a fresh glow to the face.
Reply:use blush
Reply:get a tab color best regardes
Reply:i use Dove Energy Glow lotion with light self tanners every night before bed. my skin looks a little more vibrant and i wear less make up. also, try getting ProActiv, besides preventing acne, it really makes it look revitalized.

Exercise helps too. i notice that when i am running consistently, my skin looks really healthy.

Also, i use NARS bronzer in Laguna and NARS blush in Orgasm, Benefit Boi-ing Undereye concealer and Stila Illuminating Powder in 30 Watts, they are amazing! all available on Sephora.com and make a huge difference.
Reply:I have the same pale pale skin. The dark circles come from the fact that there is not enough pigment in your skin to hid the dark blood vessels that are close to the surface under very thin skin around your eyes.

I finally found one thing that works looks natural and is good for my skin. Bare Minerals makeup. You can find them online and order the lightest foundation. You actually get 2 shades and you blend these on the brush you use more or less of the dark color according do your skin and the way it looks. I can blend away dark circles and blemishes without looking phoney. I love this because your skin shows through without looking like makeup at all.
Reply:Is this vanity motivated. I myself like to see the type of skin you describe., perhaps your cultural predisposition makes you think differently. Ask Jesus to assist you in this and see what He gives you.
Reply:A blusher is the safest choice I think. You can turn it up or down anytime you want. Sometimes blood circulation plays a role too. Drink lots of water to keep your skin hydrated. Don't get a tan. You're exposing yourself to cancer and skin problems. I still think a blusher is the safest bet. And there are loads of choices too. Lol.

Does AcneFree work on my type of skin?

2010-03-14T07:14:00.003-07:00

I have oily skin and white/blackheads. I get occasional big pimples. It worked under my eyes, but on my forehead, nothing's happening. I usually eat healthy, I'm half-white, half asian...I'm 13...under little stress...does it work?
Does AcneFree work on my type of skin?
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Wearing sunscreen under moisturiser??

2010-03-14T07:14:00.002-07:00

hey ok..well i use johnsons holiday skin moisturiser and it doesnt have spf..i need to wear sunscreen and i NEED to wear johnsons holiday skin on my face cause im kind of fair..iv tried putting holiday skin on and THEN sunscreen but i just ended up looking paler..i was wondering if it was ok if i put susncreen THEN holiday skin cause that suits me the best..is the sunscreen still useful if its under a moisturiser?? thanks xoxo
Wearing sunscreen under moisturiser??
isnt holiday skin a self tanning lotion thing?
Wearing sunscreen under moisturiser??
yes that will still work. but another option, that you could try, is Hamillton, tinted moisturisier. It has SPF30, and is a tintnted moisturiser. It adds colour, protects you from the sun, and moisturises your skin all in one!!
Reply:I would say no... havent tried the two but most sunscreens are oil and pigment based which would keep the moisturizer from getting to your skin which defeats the purpose.

Go find a good moisturizer with SPF. Try a few makeup counters in MACYS or Nordstrom.

Theater

REALLY dry skin. And blackheads?

2010-03-14T07:14:00.001-07:00

Ok so, i realized a few days ago my facial skin was extreamly dry, N rough.

I dont have acne, inever really did. One or two pimples here or there.

so questions are.

What can i do aboutt my skin? My face. Its only dry on my nose(majorly on my nose, which is bad bc i have a peircing) and my cheeks, and like under my eyes, but not directly under then, like right under where bags would be if i had them.

I NEED HELP i think its the winter, but how do i treat it.

ALSO ive always had blackhead on my nose, badly.

i want to make them go away, ive never tried anything to remove them. And i dont use any facial cleaners so that cant be why my skin is dry.

What products/methods can i use
REALLY dry skin. And blackheads?
You need to use a moisterizer, try hope in a jar from philosphy, it works really good, and its not greasy like other ones, so it shouldnt cause you to break out.. it seriously feels like youve given your face a drink of water.

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jh...

you also need to exfoliate the skin, to get rid of the dead dry skin, try st ives apricot scrub, its super rough and does the job.

and as for your black heads if you dont care about spending the $$ you should get proactivs pore strips, and if your on a budget, get biores pore strips, they rip those blackheads right out.

but i really reccomend that hope in a jar moisterizer, its worth the $$ and itll last you a long time.
REALLY dry skin. And blackheads?
face wash for dry skin %26amp; a moisturizer
Reply:I have the same problem. Do you wash all of your make-up when you go to bed?
Reply:A good moisturiser. With regular use I find that eventually my skin seems to adapt and no longer gets as dry and therefore no longer gets as oily so easily. Oily skin is till a problem at times but I've seen a noticeable change so my skin's probably adapting.
Reply:recommand Namyang Aloe's Hydrocapture mask !!

Intensive hydration mask provides moisture in a short period of time, especially effective to dry skin caused by external factors such as air conditioning or heating.

One whole bottle in one sheet mask gives the skin intensive treatment of hydration.

Moisture is captured like a magnet by Univera鈥檚 unique technology Hydro Capturing Complex. Leaves even the driest skin supple and comfortable.

[Direction] 1-2 times a week, use after Balancing Toner. Place mask to fit face. Leave on face for 10-15 minutes until essence is sufficiently absorbed.

Recommended for

- If you feel dry and skin pulling after face wash

- If your skin or part of your face pulls or feels brittle at the change of weather

- If your skin feels dry more than before

I'm 25. Are any of these creams good for me to avoid ' smile lines and under eye wrinkle?(Please note the deta

2010-03-14T07:14:00.000-07:00

I'm 25 and have a normal skin type.

My skin used to be oily when I was a teenager but now I can categorize my skin in dry than oily type.

I have noticed I'm getting little wrinckles under my eyes and I want to avoid them too. I have a very sensitive skin and I think I'm getting both smile line around my mouth and some little winckles under my eyes. I have'nt yet used any moisturing or under eye cream, but I want to use them from now...

I want to know what are the good products for my case and in my age(25-26) ....for ' under eye' and 'moituring (specially for smile lines)' and when and how should I apply them.

1. Is ' Lierac' under eye cream a good one? ( I want it to be effective for my age, not too strong though.)

2. I have these CLINIQUE creams ... Are they good for me? and if so, how and when should I apply them to my skin? and what are they good for? What is your idea about using them for'moisturizing' or 'under eye' or etc (?) in my case?

a)LANCOME. Absolute Replenishing cream.(ABSOLUE)

b)CLINIQUE total turnaround visible skin renewer.

c)CLINIQUE deep comfort body butter(Intensively replenishing. Wraps dryness-prone spots and the body all over in soothing,penetrating moisture.
I'm 25. Are any of these creams good for me to avoid ' smile lines and under eye wrinkle?(Please note the deta
I don't know about these. I do really like Mary Kay eye products. Contact a local consultant to find out exactly which one(s) would work best for you.
I'm 25. Are any of these creams good for me to avoid ' smile lines and under eye wrinkle?(Please note the deta
This site sells all natural makeup that is healthy for your skin and keeps you looking younger. It also sells products approved by the FDA as getting rid of 40 to 80% of wrinkles. http://eanderson10.qhealthbeauty.com
Reply:Time Defiance by "Artistry" is one of the most advanced anti-aging products on the market right now. It beat Clinique and Lancome in tests. They have one product called "Derma-Erase" which is basically a botox substitute that you can use at home. It is a non-invasive pen applicator that will relax the wrinkles in your face. I use the daily skin care system and I love it. You can order it or get more information at www.jewel.mychoices.biz
Reply:Anew clinical eye lift by Avon, and for instant but temporary resaults, I highly recommend Genie instant line smoother.
Reply:try Roc's line of products. they are really effective

Bumps under my tongue?

2010-03-14T07:13:00.002-07:00

For awhile now I had these bumps and today I just notice that u can pull them...its like a skin tag but really thin skin but there still is little bumps there...and on the side under my tongue and also i have these big blisters on my tongue way back by my throat...i just recently had tonsilites for tha second time...and I never done oral...what does this sound like Oh yeah and i hav 2 very small bumps on my gums
Bumps under my tongue?
Um...I don't think it's an STD...you're in the STD section.
Bumps under my tongue?
Hard, immovable bumps under the tongue most commonly are tori (singular torus)---harmless little bony growths.

Have your doctor take a look at your oral lesions.
Reply:go to the doctor. could be oral herpes.

Combination skin?!?

2010-03-14T07:13:00.001-07:00

My skin is so confusing, I have very oily skin between my eyebrows and on my nose, but its very dry under my eyebrows and around my mouth, also on my forehead. So when I use moisturizer it makes my oily spots worse and when I don't moisturize my face is uncomfortably dry and noticable! I also have very stubbon pimples, and I just want them to go away, and not scar even if I don't pick! HELP!
Combination skin?!?
have you tried a combo moisturizer? if i am not mistaken olay makes one. i use their moisturizer for sensitive skin for about 3 years, and i love it. i would suggest getting products that are specifically for combo skin. good luck.
Combination skin?!?
go to a dematalogist; can also try washing your face with aloe
Reply:Sounds terrible. I would suggest experimenting with your diet. Maybe you need to include more water. And if you eat/drink something ALOT, just quit it for a few days and see if it helps. And they have some all in one face wipes, toner, makeup remover, moisterizer ect. that if you use, may help and stop irritation. Instead of mixing diff. stuff and using multiple creams at diff. times. Also if you try "free" detergent, it is no perfume. Sometimes breakouts are allergic reactions too
Reply:Kay well i have combination skin too..Its not quite as bad as youurs, but my nose is oily and my forehead. But the sides of my nose is dry. I use maybelline superstay silky foundation all over. then i use powder mineral foundation on my oily spots..It works pretty well and evens out my complexion.

Hope this helps
Reply:I have the same ... and I used Estee Lauder combination lotion after clean my face ( everyday ) 2 times as morning and before go to bed . My skin right now is very soft and non oily as all .
Reply:I found this websight and thought it might help:

www.myacnefreediary.com
Reply:Even oily skin needs a moisturizer, but choose a light, watery fluid; this will be enough for your skin. Allow the moisturizer to sink in well and then absorb the excess with a tissue to prevent shine.check out http://tipsfromruby-skincare.blogspot.co...

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If you put Preperation H on your skin, would that be a bad idea?

2010-03-14T07:13:00.000-07:00

can you put that on your skin? like on the stomach area? i know an old tip to get rid of bags under your eyes from crying, you put that on do tighten the skin and stop swelling, but can you put it on your skin to temperarily reduce size? Is that a bad idea? Would it cause skin irritation?
If you put Preperation H on your skin, would that be a bad idea?
not a bad idea. Models use it under their eyes to get rid of the bags from drinkin the night before.
If you put Preperation H on your skin, would that be a bad idea?
it would be a bad idea to put it on any place that has an "end arterial blood supply". examples are

-earlobes

-tip of nose

-end of penis

i also wouldnt advocate eating it or putting it in your mouth.

additionally, minimize your application if you take blood pressure medicines or have blood pressure problems, especially if you take the medicine digoxin or have a history of congestive heart failure.

I'm having some problems with my skin...?

2010-03-14T07:12:00.002-07:00

I have pretty finicky skin. Especially on my face. I also have excema on my hands which I keep under control with Cetaphil.

I just had this wierd break-out of dry skin on my eyes that itched alot sometimes. It made me look like I had done a really bad job at putting some brown eye shadow on. It also flaked alot. I think it may've been an allergic reaction to my mascera. I'd never had a reaction to that stuff before so I changed the type I used and it cleared up.

I have rather large pores on my nose and they usually have like...blackish/grayish stuff in them and ...bleugh. I also have dry skin on my nose as well.

On my cheeks I get patches of this flakey dry skin.

Basically, it's really embarassing. I'm in High School and people can be pretty idiotic about wierd stuff.

I don't know if you may know what may be wrong or what types of foods I should or shouldn't eat that may improve my skin. Or what kind of facial care products I should use.

(I have combination skin.)
I'm having some problems with my skin...?
Seborrheic dermatitis is another name for dandruff, and it can spread to your face, shoulders, and back, and this could be what you're describing. It itches, is flaky, and doesn't look great. You might try a coal tar shampoo like Ionil T, and follow the directions (which include leaving the lather on for a couple of minutes before rinsing). The others- head and shoulders for example, may do very well also.

You could also have allergies that show themselves in a type of eczema, and might be helped by something like Benadryl cream.

That lotion they advertise as having oatmeal in it is also very soothing, - Aveeno anti-itch concentrated lotion - is also recommended for such as poison oak, etc. It's the same color as skin so wouldn't be noticeable at school.

Steroids making your skin change color?

2010-03-14T07:12:00.001-07:00

a guy i know recently lost a lot of weight and gained a lot of muscle. i showed his picture to some guys i know and they all laughed and said he was doing steroids. i asked how they knew and they said because his skin was tinted yellow. is that a true sign? also he is cut and under his chest muscles he has what looks like creases in his skin. is that a sign as well?
Steroids making your skin change color?
That is an early indication of serious steroid use.

If this man is your friend, please find him help.

Any chance to go back to a normal body once he realizes what he has done will be to late.

How to now if a cat has skin cancer?

2010-03-14T07:12:00.000-07:00

i took my cat to the vet recently and the vet said she might have skin cancer. My cat has a pink growth/lump just under her eyelid. It looks really painful we have tryed treatment for it but it didnt work. I dont think it bothers her to much but shall i get her checked out again or wait for a while and see what happens. Please help me
How to now if a cat has skin cancer?
If it's suspected as cancer, the only thing you can do to decide is take a biopsy. Basically, slices if the tissue are taken and stained on a microscope slide. They will also make "cytology impresssions" by pressing a piece of tissue against the slide and then pulling it away to leave cells behind. Then a pathologist will look at the slides and decide whether the cells look normal, if they are dividing abnormally, if they are invading the surrounding tissue, etc. If the growth is benign, it can probably be removed with surgery and may or may not return. If it is malignant, then it really depends on the type of cancer as to what can be done about it. When a biopsy is done, they will decide what cell types make up the tumor, and how it will be approached.

I would not wait on this. Even certain types of malignant cancers can be treated when caught early enough. If you wait, and it is malignant, the cells may migrate to other parts of the body (lungs, spleen, lymph nodes, liver, etc) and cause cancer there as well. Good luck, cancer is hard to deal with.
How to now if a cat has skin cancer?
The only way to know for sure is to have a biopsy done. You talk to your vet again right away. If your vet doesn't want to do a biopsy, then find another vet who will.

good luck

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What is up with my skin?!?

2010-03-14T07:11:00.001-07:00

I have really oily skin. My hair is also oily, I have to shower or wash my hair everyday. This past month or so I have been getting these breakouts like crazy. I usually don't have like a problematic skin or acne problems. I guess you could say I am under a lil stress/pressure recently due to school and the other... Could it be worsened bc of what I am eating? Should I wash my face more often? I dunno what to do anymore, any suggestions out there. (Proactiv doesn't work for me)
What is up with my skin?!?
I have horrible skin and it's just something genetic I have to deal with. I was advised to stay away from red meat and dairy ( but I don't consume much of that anyway). To get to the point, I've been using retin-A for about 2 weeks now, and I have clearer less oily skin than I have in years. Ask your doctor about it, anything is worth a shot, right?
What is up with my skin?!?
dont scrub hard it makes more oil!
Reply:Drinking lots of plain water should help, and towelling sweat after sports, hot days, and workouts. But it really does come down to hormones. Keep it clean and don't eat too much chocolate or junk. Good luck!
Reply:Murad skincare line works great! Cut back on sugars and bad fats, take a few teaspoons of coconut oil with one meal daily. Also drink noni juice (health food stores)
Reply:well watch the shampoo you use cause it will affect ur face. so try Suave oil free, it doesn't smell bad but not great but works! and with the face thing wash it 2 times a day. use a scrub in the morning then a face wash at night. are you washing ur make-up off at nite? are you using oil free foundation?? rethink every product ur using!
Reply:Look for oily skin face washes specifically, not just stuff like proactiv (doesn't work for me either) I would try not washing your face in the morning and at night, or try skipping a day, you just have to experiment (we are all different) I use burts's bees at night (facial scrub) and Morning Burst in the morning!
Reply:Tea Tree shampoo for your hair- aveda facial wash, and then get facial blotters for the mid day shine. You will be a happy camper!
Reply:I think the stress might be part of the problem, usually when someone is stressed out, they tend to eat a lot, which usually results out in breakouts. I recomeend eating healthier, less fatty or greasy foods (fast food restraunts, pizza, microwave dinners...) and start eating more fruits and vegatables with meals. Keep using proactive, and when you take showers use baby soap. For hair... There are many shampoos that you can use. I'm a guy, so using dandruff shampoo helps keep my hair not oily.

Along with that... I recomeend taking a shower every day. I thought you might have already done that, but you questioned why you would have to take one everyday.

Don't over use any skin cream, use as prescribed and take daily. Try to get more sleep in too! You want to be as healthy as possible.

From a personal experience, during the summer break, I would stay up late, eat junk foods, and not shower for a day or so... Suddenly, those habits mixed in with my age, I got breakouts and oily hair. By following those practices, I quickly got in shape and my breakouts dissapeared. Of course, I am a guy, so conditions may be different... And, I also don't know your case, as some people may breakout more (which is ok! It is just how you deal with them that matters.)

Hope this helps, and that it solves/helps your problem... I'm positive, in fact, that it will help. I'm curious to see what others say...
Reply:Hi there! I supposed its allergy. check this out http://acne-d.com for more information.. I used to have the same problem of getting oily skin by mid day.

Bags (or dark circles) CONSTANTLY under my eyes!?

2010-03-14T07:11:00.000-07:00

yeahh, ok you know those dark cicles you get under your eyes whenever your tired? well i seem to always have them. i dont have pale skin or anything (i'm asian) and i do get my 8 hours most of the time, so i dont think its due to a lack of sleep. my mom tells me it looks really unhealthy, and i have to agree with her. they're VERY noticable, and it makes me self conscious. ive tried foundation, but it doesnt seem to work. does anyone know why i seem to have these bags under my eyes all the time? is it just because of my skin color or what? is there anything i can do to get rid of them? im 14...and im asian if that helps out at all. thanks(:
Bags (or dark circles) CONSTANTLY under my eyes!?
There are many causes of dark circles, from age, heredity, allergies, cold or sinus infection, bone structure and glasses which are not so commonly known.

http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2006/11...

If you would like to apply home remedies to reduce dark circles, here are some of my suggestions:

Buy a box of regular, old fashioned unflavored gelatin (e.g. Knox) from grocery store. Take a small cup or bowl and put in 1 teaspoon of the gelatin mix. Add one tablespoon of boiling water %26amp; stir for a minute. Test it on your wrist to make sure it is not too hot. Then, using a cotton ball, pat it under your eyes as you would an eye cream or gel. Go lie down and listen to some music, or take a bath %26amp; let it stay on for at least 30 minutes. Then just rinse it off.Gelatin is very high in Vitamin K %26amp; Biotin. It will not remove your dark circles on the first application (but you will notice a difference), but if you do it daily for a week, and then 2-3 times a week for maintenance, you should notice a drastic reduction in dark circles.

http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2007/01...

To hide dark circles, you can use YSL concealer or salmon concealer..

http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com .. tips on how to reduce dark circles, the causes of dark circles, home remedies, eye creams reviews, make up tips, and natural healer.

http://www.cleansecolonblog.com Cleanse Colon Blog writes about colon cleanse home remedies and review colon cleanse products.
Bags (or dark circles) CONSTANTLY under my eyes!?
try concealer works for me especially in your shade
Reply:do you use eyeliner cause that causes my dark circles if not applyed right + rubing my eyes when i have eyeliner...if you do use eyeliner it takes up to 3 days for the circles to completly go away
Reply:Im 1/2 asian. And i have the same probelm. A good concealer helps, but also cucumbers help that also. One day a week i would try giving yourself a good facial and cut two slices of cucumbers and just relax for a little while with them over your eyes.

Hope this Helps
Reply:try to put on some tea bags under those and also dont use concealer it makes it worse.
Reply:maybe you have some kind of health problem, ie an infection or thyroid problems. maybe your anemic. do you feel tired even when youve slept well? if so, that could be a sign of these things. if youve always had these dark circles its prolly just the way you are, but if its something thats started recently you might want to see a doctor and make sure theres no health issues that are causing it.
Reply:take used tea bags and cool it in fridge...then place them on ur eyes for 15 minutes...do it thrice a week.

try cucumber even

i hope this helped!
Reply:try concealer if that doesn't really work try cucumbers but them on your eyes they make your skin lighter so it should make your bags not as noticeable
Reply:I know how you feel! I'm 18 and have had dark circles under my eyes forever. Does anyone else in your family have them? I know mine are hereditary. Nothing really you can do with hereditary dark circles though. Get 8 hours of sleep, lay off tea/coffee/soda and try to drink 8 glasses of water a day (or as many waterbottles as you can) and eat healthy.

I just use a concealer. Any brand will do really. I use Dermablend ( http://www.dermablend.com ) but if thats too expensive for you, try to find something like Physicians Formula ( http://www.physiciansformula.com ) .. look for a SALMON or YELLOW colored concealer. Salmon works for me since I have pink undertones; most asians I know have yellow undertones so maybe a yellow concealer will work for you the best. Moisturize your face (and undereyes) and then put the concealer on, blend blend blend, and then put your foundation on. If you dont use any makeup, just moisturize, conceal, blend, and put some powder over it.

You can also go to the Dermatologist and ask if you can get a lightening cream. They have them specially made for under eyes.

If you think its more puffyness (bags) then try COLD spoons under your eyes for 10-15 minutes. (put in the freezer before bed and take them out in the morning and put under your eyes) -- or -- take cucumers and put them in ice water for about 5 minutes, then put under your eyes for 10-15 minutes (or thin potato slices) -- or -- take some tea bags and put them in hott water, then ring them out and put them under your eyes for at least 15 minutes.

Hope that helps! :]
Reply:check the links below for natural homemade beauty tips to:--Dark circles / Puffiness / Eye bags

http://geebal.blogspot.com/2006/08/natur...

Natural Homemade Beauty tips to Skin Care

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-gnA4Lmo_b...

NIVEA Visage Young Control It Moisturiser isit only for oily skin?

2010-03-14T07:10:00.003-07:00

is NIVEA Visage Young Control It Moisturiser only for ily skin or could normal skin people use it.isi it any good to use under foundation
NIVEA Visage Young Control It Moisturiser isit only for oily skin?
It is really marketed for oily skin. Somebody gave me some of it to try . I have normal to dry skin and it wasnt good for me. It went under my foundation but didnt help it to belnd well at all.

What I would recomend if you dont have oily skin (and its what I use now), is Olay first affects. Its for younf skins .

very good under make up and just generaly. Its not as cheap as nivea
NIVEA Visage Young Control It Moisturiser isit only for oily skin?
It really does not go well with dry or normal skin. I bought it for myself and ended up giving it to a teen neighbour;

Sensitive skin care. help now!?!?

2010-03-14T07:10:00.002-07:00

so i have really sensitive skin, but i dont burn easily cus i have a slightly darker skin tone. then suddenly i dont wear sunscreen and get red sunburns right under my eyes! now they have gone, but i used a soap to wash my face the other day cus there was nothing else. and when i woke up my face was all red and blotchy. the day before school! now i wont do that again! but since i have such sensitive skin is there any regimin i should follow to keep my face clean and smooth??

[by the way i dont have pimples, mmm. thank god!]
Sensitive skin care. help now!?!?
I cleanse my face with Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash: http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a...

(This product is hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic, oil free and soap-free. Its recommended for sentive skin)

If I choose to use a toner, I use Sea Breeze Senstive Skin Astringent or Dickinson's Witch Hazel: http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a...

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a...

I moisturize with Olay Total Effects 7x or Pond's Smooth Perfection Complexion Perfecting Moisturizer: http://olay.com/boutique/totaleffects/pr...

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.a...

Once a week I use a Boscia Clarifying Detox Mask: http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jh...

This regimen works great for me. I have sensitive skin and these products have worked for me.
Sensitive skin care. help now!?!?
use Personality Scents' skincare line. I love it!
Reply:use almay products or anything that says hypoallergenic dermatologist tested and fragrance free

I have tried everything out there and I find almay to be the best

for cosmetics maybelline
Reply:I always really prefered bying my skin care in a store where I can try it. Recently I came a across a company with natural skin care that offered free samples before making a full purchase. I tried their stuff and was really impressed, even after I took a glance at the ingredients list.

I think this is the link

http://www.cleopatraschoice.com
Reply:I have the same problem with sensitive skin but darker complexion, I am part irish, german, and cherokee. I cant use any soaps on my face at all, or toners or astringents. When I get up in the morning, I splash water on my face and neck and when its almost dry, I apply a good moisturizer. I use moisturizer to remove makeup. I dont have dry skin anywhere, just no soaps, etc. I have good luck using peel off masks made for sensitive skin about once a week. You can make a mask of honey, milk, oatmeal and almond powder to soften as well.
Reply:I use Johnson Turtle Wax,gives my face a nice shin and protects my face for days..
Reply:Try the links in

http://www.freewebs.com/cleanskin/

http://www.hot8sites.com/acne/

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What facial products do you recommend for over 50 skin?

2010-03-14T07:10:00.001-07:00

I have bags under my eyes and sagging under my chin. Looking for non-surgical remedies for my aging skin. I am very active and feel younger than I think I look. Help, please!
What facial products do you recommend for over 50 skin?
A smile.
What facial products do you recommend for over 50 skin?
sleep, it's cheap and easy to get. try it.
Reply:Olay has a great skin care line for anti-aging. It is expensive, but its good quality. My mother is in her mid 50's and I think she looks younger than people her age and even younger who are younger than her. She uses a lot of Olay's products. The two things that really make your skin look 10X better is 1. exfoliate and 2. moisturize. Exfoliating gets rid of dead skin cells on the face, while the moisturizer keeps the new cells healthy and hydrated.
Reply:mary kay for skin products

they work wonders little pricy but worth it
Reply:Olay and L'oreal both have a line of products specific to your age group and needs. For Olay it's Regeneristics and Definity and for L'oreal it's Age Perfect. They both have specific products for eyes, lips and general facial care. Any skin care products you decide to go with you should use for at least a month for optimal results (unless it gives you a rash or something then discontinue use immediately).
Reply:I have found the Oil of Olay products 'Regenerist' works well on my face. They have alot of products out now for woman over 50. Try them all, and have fun!

Also Estee Lauder makes excellent skin products but is very expensive.
Reply:If you really want to remove your wrinkles and start seeing them disappear with just a few minutes you should try LfeCell South Beach Skin Care. It works great and it is the newest product available in the war against wrinkles!

http://www.LifeCellSkin.com/?ref=67947d2...
Reply:I use to sell a non-surgical face lift product that gave amazing results for many women. It is a 30-minute process. A skin cleansing step, then a mask which tightens and firms the skin and facial muscles. The final step is a moisturizer. I still use the product weekly. The name of the product is Skindulgence Non-Surgical Facelift. A while ago, this product was being pitched by Kim Alexis. Definitely worth a try.

Skin problem?

2010-03-14T07:10:00.000-07:00

recently ive been having a bit of a skin issue, its very minimal but its driving me crazy, i have really clear skin free of ance and what not but theres a small spot under my nose thats usually red, dry, itchy and sometimes its a little pussy after scratching. i dont do drugs so its nothing from that but i was wondering if anyone knows what it could be and how i could treat it.
Skin problem?
Hello Blondba,

You might try a little hydrocortizone cream you can get this at any drug store. It could be just dry skin and there are home remedies on

dawnsskincare.com

Best Wishes,

Dawn L.

Best foundation for dry skin?

2010-03-14T07:09:00.003-07:00

i get dry skin when i wear foundation but i always put moisturiser on under does any oe know a good foundation that will not make my skin dry without loking oily
Best foundation for dry skin?
omg defiantly use napoleon perdis foundation!! it sounds like my skin is exactly like yours! my skin always gets really dry whenever i use foundation! i was looking for a foundation that worked for ages! but i could never find one....all the expensive brands didn't work and the cheap ones didn't i thought my life was over! lol but i found that napoleon foundation was great and definitely dosent make your skin look oily! trust me!

hope i helped! and try it! seriously.

cya ;)
Best foundation for dry skin?
you can' t beat Estee Lauder, of course. It is a great product, but expensive!
Reply:Clinique Repairwear spf 15.

All day hydration, good coverage ( Bit expensive !!)
Reply:I wash my face with face soap and then use a toner an use aloe Vera moisturiser or aloe vera gel and then I use any moisturiser I have in the house.
Reply:studio techcompact or moisture blend compact from mac go in and ask them to try it on u
Reply:use a tinted moisturiser instead it won't go oily and will give a smoother result and stays put on skin.
Reply:natural blonde . .. in tht shape lol from tescos

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Reply:Mary Kay Full Coverage Foundation moisturizes your skin. Also they have Tinted Moisturizer with SPF 20.
Reply:Elizabeth Arden do a foundation in a tub with a gold top. I think it's called 'ceramides' but not sure. It's quite creamy and a little goes a long way.
Reply:Chanel Tenit Innocence is excellent. if you go the Chanel counter, they'll test for your colour %26amp; you can then for a smaple so you can try it to make sure it suits your skin.

Do antihistamines work on skin reactions?

2010-03-14T07:09:00.002-07:00

I have an allergic reaction whenever I use a certain skin product. It causes swelling of the throat and dark circles under the eyes. If I took an antihistamine and then used the skin product would the symptoms go away?
Do antihistamines work on skin reactions?
Don't use the product anymore.
Do antihistamines work on skin reactions?
stop using the skin product, you are allergic to it, the antihistamine will reduce the symptoms..

Can I use a blemish concealer under my eyes?

2010-03-14T07:09:00.001-07:00

I use concealer that has salicic acid in it to cover blemishes (I get different brands, but it would be like Clean and Clear or Neutrogena skin clearing concealer.) I'm wondering if it's safe to use for under-eye circles too since it tends to dry out your skin.
Can I use a blemish concealer under my eyes?
i have that too :]

i wouldnt put it under your eyes however, im almost positive there is a warning against that on the package. the skin under your eyes is much thinner and more sensitive and could irritate your eyes aswell.
Can I use a blemish concealer under my eyes?
i use that exact same brand! i feared the same thing when i first bought it, but i wear it every day, and i have dry-ish skin. it hasnt done anything to me, but the results vary from person to person.
Reply:Don't use it under your eyes! It was not made to be used on an area like that, as under eye skin is much thinner and more sensitive than the rest of your face.

Use a concealer specifically made for under eye circles like Maybelline Age Rewind or Revlon Colorstay.

I also recommend that you apply a light eye cream before applying concealer/foundation.

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Skin confusion............?

2010-03-14T07:09:00.000-07:00

well im 13 and at the point were everyone cares about their skin. i personally think i have nice skin, at least it looks good in the lighting in my bathroom. but the other day i went into my room and looked cloesly at my skin. it looked horrible, pink and blotchy in parts. not really bad but im a perfectionist and i cant have one thing wrong. and its really bothers me. ive been washing, toning, lotioning, as usual but i want to kno what my skin probably looks like during school.

please no mean comments.

thanks

ps. sorry its under makeup, no one answers it in other places and i was hoping u guys could help
Skin confusion............?
Try using egg whites in the evening. Let it get hard on your face for about ten minutes and then wash it off. It stink I know but believe me it does wonder's for the skin! '-)
Skin confusion............?
I think it is just probably you going through the usual "changes" that a young teen would go through.

Look at it this way...if you didn't notice anything until now, you are probably in good shape! And don't worry b/c there are probably hundreds of kids in your school who look a whole lot worse! LOL!

I know you want everything to be perfect but sometimes we can't control everything.

Hint: For clearer skin, try drinking more water in addition to your daily cleansing routine. Also avoid soda's and chocolate, those will make you break out BIG TIME!!!

Good Luck and always remeber you are beautiful and you can only be you!!!!
Reply:Perhaps you are being too hard on your skin and it is getting irritated...hence the pink/redness. Try cutting down on some products. Maybe just a gentle oil free cleanser twice a day and a light lotion for sensitive skin. The toner can be irritating, and you don't really need it. Be gentle with your skin. It sounds like switching to a sensitive formula might be what you need, and their are plenty of them out there at all prices.
Reply:sometime using lots of products for your face will do the opposite effect try to let your skin breathe a little bit. It will clear up but only if you don't mess with it alot. Its ok to use products but not every one for every different problem every day. Try to use a moisturizer under your makeup and then use a face soap while in the shower every other day unless it is sensitive enough to use every day. Use the other products sparingly and make sure to take your makeup off with a gentle soap or a makeup remover before going to bed. another thing is that different lighting will make your face look different. chances are that your lighting in your bedroom is really good and that is why you noticed it. At school, the lights probably aren't that bright so others probably don't even notice what you notice. Don't stress yourself out so much at this age. Believe me their is a lot more stresses in life the older you get.

Skin discoloration....?

2010-03-14T07:08:00.002-07:00

I have this skin discoloration, only on certain areas of my body. It appears more noticeably when it gets warmer and more humid outside. It is on my arms, right where the skin meets when you bend your elbows, at my bra line in the front (under and between my breasts), areas on my back where a bra or cami would be, and in the crease of my leg/thigh in front where the panty line is. I went to the dermatologist the first 3 summers this happened, they gave me a 5-day pill and/or cream and it went away very quickly, but never really told me what it was. I believe they said since I have such sensitive skin, fugus in the air gets on my skin and causes this, which makes sense for where this discoloration all is. It's not as disgusting as it sounds, mainly embarassing. I have tried make up and it doesn't work, and it's hard to find clothes to cover it all since it's so hot outside. I have an appt. next month, the soonest they could get me in, but any tips on how to "cover" it up until then?
Skin discoloration....?
see a dermatologist.. that's a skin doctor
Skin discoloration....?
Try getting some loreal mineral makeup or Physicians formula sells a product just for covering imperfections such as this. Good luck and God bless.
Reply:I would avoid covering the areas with anything. It does sound like a fungus type thing caused by moisture and covering it will only prevent the area from "breathing". You might try a bit of rubbing alcohol followed by a light dusting of cornstarch to keep the areas as dry as possible. Try to find lingerie that has a cotton lining rather than any elastic areas that the skin will be exposed to as the rubber in elastic will also cause moisture to be held in. Tea tree oil is a good antifungal and might work by adding just a drop to the rubbing alcohol before applying. Do NOT apply the tea tree oil undiluted as that may irritate your skin.

Stretch marks, weight gain, and excess skin?

2010-03-14T07:08:00.001-07:00

I know some mommies who have excess belly skin left over after pregnancy, and it just never goes away. But my mom and some other women say that the skin just shrinks back up, as long as you exercise, eat right, etc. So is it just a random thing, whether you have excess flaps of skin, or is it related to whether or not you have stretch marks, or how much weight you gain?

I'm aiming to only gain 20-25 pounds with this pregnancy (that's what my doc recommends because I was a little over my healthy weight before pregnancy), and then keep dieting and exercising to get another 10-15 pounds off after I've lost the baby weight. I do have stretch marks from this pregnancy already, at 21 weeks, and I am actually 2 pounds under my prepregnancy weight.

So in your experience...did you have excess skin after pregnancy? And did you get stretch marks? How much weight did you gain?
Stretch marks, weight gain, and excess skin?
yea i got a lil bulge, but ya know what helped me lose ALOT of weight after i had my baby? breastfeeding, i cannot believe how much weight i lost for toughing it out and breastfeeding for about 5 months. coca butter and vitamin E helps the stretchmarks fade faster.
Stretch marks, weight gain, and excess skin?
Well, I'm at 35 weeks (until Thursday) and I've got them in places I knew I would have them. For example, I had my appendix out, so the skin is kind thin there and I've got spidery ones all over that scar. I also have them on my hips, where I've always had them from my weight changing over the years.

Don't bother "aiming" for a goal weight...I ate right and exercised throughout my whole pregnancy and I am at 40 pounds now...just the way it is. I'm not saying don't eat right--do that, AND exercise, but just don't be disappointed.

Personally, I don't think I'll have much excess skin...my tummy is just a little rounder than it was before I got pregnant, my excess weight (about 10 lbs) helped my body carry very well, I think.
Reply:i got stretch marks cuz thats part of life you have to accept it.if u don't get em good if you do,that's also good .think of it as you carrying a gift from god and nothing more.
Reply:I had a little bit of excess skin after I had my baby, it wasn't too bad, but not as tight as I would like. I got preeclampsia around week 38 and had to be induced, so all in all I gained 37 lbs, 30 of which I lost in the first 10 days after I had my baby. I didn't develop stretch marks until after I had my daughter, I have a few on each leg and a small patch on my stomach, but again, nothing too bad. My goal weight gain was the same as yours and I ended up gaining 37! Best of luck to you!
Reply:In my experience it is all up to genetics. If your mom went right back to normal then you have a really good chance of it too. Even if you do not gain too much weight you could still have flabby skin left over, it just depends on how well your skin's elastisity it. Hey with technology now days - us women who are not blessed to have firm flat tummies post-baby , thats what tummy tucks are for! =)

Facial moisturizer, sunscreen and makeup for acne prone mature skin, any suggestion?

2010-03-14T07:08:00.000-07:00

I am 30 year old with medium color sensitive/acne prone skin. Couldn't use sunscreen or moisturizer or any makeup on face till now, always gets pimple with them. But now i see signs of aging like enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, few bleakheads, clogged pores, oily T-zone but dry elsewhere, under eye circle etc. Want to use some products those can help with mature skin issues without giving me pimples. I read as many reviews as i can for Bliss, Serious Skin care, Continuously Clear, Clinique, Wei East, Italian Bath %26amp; Body Skin Care (hsn) ....but can't decide. Also need help in choosing makeup (may be mineral but which one?). I would prefer less products as i have sensitive skin that can easily break out.

Is there anyone who has same skin like me and can suggest some good products? or anyone who has knowledge plz help.

thanks
Facial moisturizer, sunscreen and makeup for acne prone mature skin, any suggestion?
I think that you should exfoliate your skin. Exfoliators are grainy and sandy, but they're hard to find in the store but you could easily find them on the internet. You just rub the solution on your face in a gentle, circular motion. This helps to clear your skin, taking bad stuff out and unclogging pores. It also helps to soften skin and make it glow. I think you should try it for your acne.

For the sunscreen and moisturizer, try the Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer. It's a good moisturizer and sunscreen in one and it evens the skin. All natural, too. (don't wear foundation and/or cover-up when you don't have to)

I'm not exactly sure about what you should use for your acne, but for makeup, keep it simple with neutral colours, light eye shadow and some mascara, eyeliner maybe. Look for products in the store that are natural and not animal tested. :)

Hope I helped somehow!
Facial moisturizer, sunscreen and makeup for acne prone mature skin, any suggestion?
neutrogena moisturizer spf 15 or for sensitive skin. your skin will look greasy for the first couple days, but your skin will get used to it and not produce as much oil. but from then on you will have to use moisturizer.
Reply:For mineral makeup I like Everyday Minerals. It's only online though.

I started Retin A Micro around my 30th birthday and it's helped a lot with blackheads and the general tone and smoothness of my skin. Yes, you have to see your PCP or a derm for the rx but it works so much better than the OTC stuff I tried using all through my 20s that to me, it's worth it to have something that actually helps. For a skin cleanser I use Cetaphil. Nice and simple.
Reply:There is a website called Lucy's Hub that lets you filter cosmetics reviewers by age, skin type, skin sensitivity, acne, etc. Take a look at their demos, you will love it. http://www.lucyshub.com/en/US/site_info/...

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Tell your friends about the site, so all of you can pool in your answers and find the best moisturizer for each one's unique skin!

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Skin discoloration....?

2010-03-14T07:07:00.003-07:00

I have this skin discoloration, only on certain areas of my body. It appears more noticeably when it gets warmer and more humid outside. It is on my arms, right where the skin meets when you bend your elbows, at my bra line in the front (under and between my breasts), areas on my back where a bra or cami would be, and in the crease of my leg/thigh in front where the panty line is. I went to the dermatologist the first 3 summers this happened, they gave me a 5-day pill and/or cream and it went away very quickly, but never really told me what it was. I believe they said since I have such sensitive skin, fugus in the air gets on my skin and causes this, which makes sense for where this discoloration all is. It's not as disgusting as it sounds, mainly embarassing. I have tried make up and it doesn't work, and it's hard to find clothes to cover it all since it's so hot outside. I have an appt. next month, the soonest they could get me in, but any tips on how to "cover" it up until then?
Skin discoloration....?
You can cover it up with make up. A really good cover up make up is Derma Blend. It is a special type of make up that is designed to cover up scars, red spots, blemishes, skin discolorations, pigmentation problems and even tattoos. My friend used it at her wedding to cover up a tattoo on her back and it really worked with no streaking. It even lasted through the dancing and after party. You can purchase this product in major department stores, like Macy's or you can order it online. They will even give you a crash course on how to use it.
Skin discoloration....?
I would recommend consulting another dermatologist about this to see if they can try to help you figure out what could be going on.

Sometimes skin discoloration can also be a sign of other medical problems so I would recommend talking to your primary care physician about this. If your insurance is the type that requires that you see a primary care physician I would start there this time around to see if they can be of some help.

As for the make-up try finding a shade of facial base that closely resembles your natural skin color if you haven't already to see how that works.

Rashy think under my eye?

2010-03-14T07:07:00.002-07:00

i have this rashy thing under my eye. its like wrinkly and it feels like dead skin. its kinda purple and redish. what can i put on it to make it go away?
Rashy think under my eye?
It could be and allergic reaction!! I had the same thing happen to me! I thought it was stress and it got worse. Went to the doc and they said it was allergy. (i hadn't changed anyhting I used recently either) I quit using my face cleanser and it went away with the antibiotics. Did a test and sure enough it came back!! Changed cleansers!! Good luck!
Rashy think under my eye?
did somebody punch you in the face?

or did you catch a present in the eye?

My skin has been braking out really badly recently....what are some good home remedies?

2010-03-14T07:07:00.001-07:00

my skin isnt too bad at all...its just recently ive been under a lot of stress and ive broken out...I need some kind of home remed y that could work...ive been using some stuff but its not helping to much and i have a feeling ill be stressed for a longggg time with whats going on in my life. can anyone just please help me out a bit?
My skin has been braking out really badly recently....what are some good home remedies?
Stress also breaks me out terribly. You should eat right, lots of veggies and water, get lots of sleep 8 to 10 hours minimum and also exercise. I noticed after i started getting at least 20-30 minutes of just walking a day, I feel less stressed and my face looks clearer.
My skin has been braking out really badly recently....what are some good home remedies?
when you get a pimple dont pop it use a hot paper towel put salt on it and put it on your skin will go away in little as 3 days ALWAYS WORKS
Reply:yea 1st give your stress to GOD then get you an aloe vera plant and rub on skin may take some time be patient when you give that stress to GOD dont take it back means not to worry get some blessing oil pray over that oil %26amp; put on your skin have faith that your healed
Reply:read tips on treating acne and home remedies to help you more on this site

Skin issues?

2010-03-14T07:07:00.000-07:00

recently ive been having a bit of a skin issue, its very minimal but its driving me crazy, i have really clear skin free of ance and what not but theres a small spot under my nose thats usually red, dry, itchy and sometimes theres a bit of puss after scratching. it disapears and reappears every now and then. i dont do drugs so its nothing from that but i was wondering if anyone knows what it could be and how i could treat it.
Skin issues?
How frequently does it happen? It could be a cold sore - otherwise known as herpes simplex virus. The nose and lips are very common areas for these kinds of outbreaks.
Skin issues?
It could be a coldsore. Just try a coldsore cream to clear it up
Reply:Use pro-active. I`ve heard that it`s very effective. I personally use Clinique for my face. It works great %26amp; I haven`t had a pimple disaster since :]]
Reply:why u asking us on line ..like we know what ur deal is

go to ur doctors if its still on ur face

maybe it some kind of pi mple
Reply:I had the same thing-it would come around every six weeks or so then go away. I went to the dermatologist and he gave me a cream to use and it never came back. If you dont have a dermatologist, then go to your GP and get something from him-a referral to a derm or a prescription
Reply:Sound like coldsore. Goto local chemist and pick up a cold sore cream and apply it. If does not go away try some antifungle cream on it. or else see a dermatologist. Spartan
Reply:Could it be an allergic reaction? there is a lot of pollen out. talk to your dermatologist if the problem persists

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How does a teenager get rid of dark bags under there eyes using a nature method or ointment or something???

2010-03-14T07:06:00.002-07:00

i m a 13 year old 'n' im black so they like really stand out bt im not really sure what they are because the like part under my eyes is like way darker than my natural skin colour and its reall annoyn !!!(oh and i cant use makeup !!!)and i get a decent bit of sleep so i dnno wat to do raelly !!I was hoping that someone might experienced something like this and found a solution or something or at least a way to reduce it !!!

thanx appreciate all ur participation and help

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How does a teenager get rid of dark bags under there eyes using a nature method or ointment or something???
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How does a teenager get rid of dark bags under there eyes using a nature method or ointment or something???
Cold tea bags or cucumber slices help (placed on your eyes). You could be lacking vitamins, check with your doctor.
Reply:use tea bags and cucumbers
Reply:when you've got bags under you eyes it usually means your not sleeping enough, so get more sleep to start with. But to help more start taking iron. but not iron pills cause they'll make you constipated, get a liquid iron and drink like a tablespoon at leat twice a day.
Reply:get more sleep, trust me it helps
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Reply:I've actually heard that preperation H (a very small amount) is effective for bags %26amp; dark circles under eyes. I have never tried it.

I use a neutragena brand something... under eye ointment, and it works ok.

Also, put some spoons in the freezer or fridge %26amp; hold them up under your eye for a couple minutes in the morning %26amp; evening... this will decrease the puffiness %26amp; darkness.
Reply:Ok, the Bad news first, Dark Circles are genetic, so once you have them you cannot get rid of them...

However to make them less notieable, I would use a good concealer and some lose powder to keep the concealer on...

Eventually they'll get around to creating something that will help the dark circles for good, but even cosmetic surgery falls short in the dark circle area....
Reply:if ur 13 and u have bags under ur eyes there might be sumthin more to it cuz u really shouldnt have them when ur 13( =
Reply:I spoke with an oculoplastic specialist who says dark circles or "bags" under the eyes are usually a hereditary trait -- that is, it runs in families. However, the bags may appear worse in people who smoke or who suffer from allergies. So, for some people, the answer to making dark bags vanish might be to stop smoking or to seek out allergy treatment.

There currently is no medication or surgical procedure that can get rid of dark areas under the eyes. However, a make-up artist may be able to advise you on cosmetic products to cover up or minimize the bags.

On another note I talked to a alternative medicine doctor that said "bags" under the eyes are caused by too much yeast in your body. He perscribed me a medicine to take once daily when I was younger and it really helped, but I can't remember the name of it. If you have a AM physician in your area, talk to him/her about the medication that kills the extra yeast in yoru body.

If you are looking for a cosmetic treatment, I have found that Sudden Eye under eye syrum works very well for up to 8 hours and can be worn with makeup.

Good luck
Reply:it's true the bags may be caused by a lack of sleep. however the darkness is more likely to be caused by allergies. please see a doctor and ask that question directly..

the fact you are a teenager means nothing. lots of different kinds of people have allergies and dark bags.

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Reply:Dear, I suffered the same problem...dark circles and shadows under my eyes in my teenage and young adult years...now they are GONE! Here is how I got rid of the dark circles/shadows...they really stood out terribly with my very fair pinkish skin:

Eat lots of fruits and vegetables...if possible, try to follow a pure vegan diet...no animal products and lots of raw fruits and veggies, if available. Eating great food will heal you from within...I was able to get rid of the darkness under my eyes simply by, years ago, adopting the vegan lifestyle.

Try to sleep 8 hours or more. I sleep 9 hours at least. Take lots of time for yourself during the day to relax, too. I indulge myself all the time. Not only will less stress make you feel a lot better, your skin colorings will correct themselves.

Take a good multi-vitamin/multi-mineral every day. The nutrients that maybe you are missing you can ensure you are getting.

Drinks lots of plain, cold water and green tea. Water and green tea are the powerhouses for lovely skin. I drink 56 oz. of water a day and 24 oz. of green tea, too.

Spend time in the fresh air, if possible. I spend my time doing yard work and gardening. I protect my skin from the sun and try to stay in the shade.

Laugh and love often. You will stay beautiful outside and inside!
Reply:Nothing except follow Baba Ramdeo's "pranayam".

you will find surprising result.
Reply:Don't listen to people who say your stuck with them forever, or tea bags will make them dissappear.

Because I have chronic dark circles (like you) and it's hard to keep them at bay, but if you have a break during the summer, if at all possible, try to sleep ALOT. Like I'm talking 12 hours. (If you go to bed @ midnight and sleep 'till 12....voila!) and you SHOULD see a difference, slight or huge; they should look better.

Drink water...that's a given.

And also; i use this thing called Vita K, it's like a gel for under your eyes that you put on at night. And I used to think it was crap, but every night I skip wearing it; I look SO much worse in the morning! lol You can get it at Walgreens or the drugstore.
Reply:firstly visit a Dermotologist to get to the root of the problem, you may have Allergies to foods such as Dairy, Wheat exc. or problems with your sinus, take Vitamin supplements such as Vitaman C , D %26amp; more importantly K, it is extremly important to eat foods rich in Vitamins such as fresh fruits or vegtebles and to sleep early regularly. Dark Cirlces can alos be due to the fact that you have Kidney %26amp; Liver dysfunction or Thyroid problems. if your parents and family members have the same problem it is a possibility it may be Hereditary in which they would be more difficult to diminish. Dark cirlces are NOT permanent in everyone, many people have diminished the appearance of Circles here are some tips how.

Alomond Oil - gently rub under your eyes before you go to sleep.

Cucumber slices - apply cucumber under your eyes for 30 minutes everyday.

Water - drink plently, as much as possible.

Sleep - this is the most important get as much as you can!

If your dark circles are bothering you that much discuss the problem with your parents and discuss the possibilty of eye creams,

Circle Clear is one of the best on the market along with Viman K cream %26amp; Hemoroid cream. Gd Luck

Whats the best mask for oily skin?

2010-03-14T07:06:00.001-07:00

I have really oily skin. If I wash it now it will get oily in like 15 - 30 minutes. As a result, I have lots of acne on my forehead and under my chin. I was wondering what hte best mask for my skin is and would appreciate any help I could get.

Also, I'm only looking for answers from ppl with oily skin and who have had success in treating this problem.

Also does neutrogena work well for oily acne prone skin? Thanks guys.

- maya
Whats the best mask for oily skin?
i've been using this mask called skin refining mask by dermalogica and it works really well. it is a clay mask w/ anti-bac. properties to help w/ breakouts. it is kind of pricy but well worth it. basically clay masks are great for skin w/ excess oil production and if you can find one that also combats acne thats a plus. dermalogica also sells a dermal clay cleanser that is awsome, i've never seen other companies sell a clay face wash before i started using this one. i use these products on my clients and myself and everyone loves them!
Whats the best mask for oily skin?
use mud
Reply:try a pack comprising fuller's earth,neem leaf paste,sandal wood,rose water and apply on ur skin.leave it to dry and wash off with rose water.do it twice a day for sometime.u'll see the difference
Reply:Oily skin looks shiny and also has a sort of hardness to it that goes beyond the nice firmness of normal skin鈥攁 sort of thickness. Oily skin needs special cleansing to keep the pores unclogged. Pores are larger and more visible and, due to the excess oil, there's more of a tendency toward pimples, blackheads, whiteheads etc. with the oily complexion. Many people would think the other way round as not to use any kind of moisturizer, but it is very important and always choose a light and watery fluid which is considered to be sufficient for the skin. Oil-free moisturizers help restore the balance. Massage well into your face and let it absorb well, later use a tissue paper to remove the excess moisturizer thus preventing shine. Many cleansers claim to be oil-free, but usually have some traces of oil in them because finally, it鈥檚 oil that removes make-up. Use ordinary water for as good results. Apply the paste on the face, wait till it dries completely and then wash off. Vitamin A capsules help control oil production to a certain extent.

Why is my skin so horrible?

2010-03-14T07:06:00.000-07:00

i wash my face every day and use moisturizer but my skin is soo dry. And then I have dark circles and bags under my eyes and when i apply make up it gets cakey under my eyes. Am i lacking a certain vitamin in my diet? Is cosmetic surgery the only solution to get rid of the bags under my eyes?? I'm only 20 so I really shouldn't have this problem
Why is my skin so horrible?
You need to get a cleanser and moisturizer that is made for your skin (oily/combination, or dry/normal). Drink plenty of water and get more rest. Makeup shouldn't get cakey, maybe try a different type of foundation.
Why is my skin so horrible?
You should try using a senstive skin face wash that has aloe in it and for the bags under your eyes its usually genetic but i found that using anti aging moisturizer decreases the darkness a lot.
Reply:when you wash your face, don't dry off all the water, instead leave some and mosturize with a really good lotion like eucerin. that helped me. Also use cucumber slices on eyes for a while to help soothe and relax. you can also use teabags (moistened) for the dark circles.

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Reply:a trick i discovered is wearing Neosporin at night it works wonders especially in the winter. you may also want to invest a little more on your foundation, i wear Estee Lauder lucidity it is fantastic. Visit a make-up counter they can give you some pointers. Try to get plenty of sleep and drink lots of water. If the cirles under your eyes are dark then you should visit your dr. Good luck
Reply:You have to change your moisturizer, it seems it doesn't work.
Reply:Look for reliable skin information at www.romancing-the-soap.com

You can also contact the medical practitoner who owns the website and ask for advice. (something that I do on occasion). I also bought some of the products listed and I'm sooo thrilled with them, the search is over for me. The website (www.romancing-the-soap.com) also contains information about the relationship between diet and skin health. Hope this helps.
Reply:Dry skin has no permanent cure but the skin can be softened and made smoother by using a few home remedies. There are many helpful tips to cure dry skin at http://useinfo-dryskin.blogspot.com/ Check out http://useinfo-darkcircles.blogspot.com/ for more info.

Lighten skin in 2 weeks?

2010-03-14T07:05:00.002-07:00

what products will work, tried almost everything under the counter nothing works, i don't want to lighten my skin, i just want to fade dark spots and blemishes and get an even bright skin tone, is that so much to ask for
Lighten skin in 2 weeks?
apply aloe vera to ur skin, it will be soo much lighter.
Lighten skin in 2 weeks?
try cocoa butter.
Reply:There are tons of whitening serum/products available in the market for both low-end or high-end lines. But what I've used that really helped brighening my skin is from none of those! The one that i used is actually a cleansing mask that does not emphasize on whitening. It's called Noxzema Deep Cleansing Mask with Tingly citrus formula. As it contains citrus oil, it whitens my skin naturally and beautifully. Also, it does the cleansing job very well! Highly recommended! My face has become visibly whiter within 3-4 times of uses (once per week). In your case, you may try to apply it twice a week in order to shorten the result.
Reply:You can try using Kligman's bleaching cream. It whitens the skin but more importantly for you, it removes blemishes. It causes mild skin peel of the dermis to expose the lighter, even colored skin underneath. Use sunblock lotion at all times.

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DRY skin, and blackhead?!?!?

2010-03-14T07:05:00.001-07:00

so, i realized a few days ago my facial skin was extreamly dry, N rough.

I dont have acne, inever really did. One or two pimples here or there.

so questions are.

What can i do aboutt my skin? My face. Its only dry on my nose(majorly on my nose, which is bad bc i have a peircing) and my cheeks, and like under my eyes, but not directly under then, like right under where bags would be if i had them.

I NEED HELP i think its the winter, but how do i treat it.

ALSO ive always had blackhead on my nose, badly.

i want to make them go away, ive never tried anything to remove them. And i dont use any facial cleaners so that cant be why my skin is dry.

What products/methods can i use

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OH and the skin above my lips is REALLLLLLY chapped.

do you think my cheeks are?

my lips are too
DRY skin, and blackhead?!?!?
ok you need to wah your face with a mousterizing face wash, and then put a facial lotion on and at night when you go to bed put neosporin on your pimples, blackheads etc. and also in the dry areas...it really works, I didnt think it did till I tried it!
DRY skin, and blackhead?!?!?
To get the blackhead out get some tweezers or something and squeeze the side of it.
Reply:get a face lotion that moisturizes make sure its not oil based though if it is just the winter then it will keep your skin hydrated until the sping and summer...as far as blackheads go there are a lot of face washes for that I dont suggest popping them yourself but look into face washes that say they treat blackheads...I hope this helps
Reply:the best skin care for dry skin are just simple ways that you do not need to buy an expensive skin care product. skin care can start from within you. you can start by quitting smoking and excessive alcohol drinking for this can make the skin dry. also keep skin hydrated by drinking fluids and eating fresh fruits and vegetables. exercise can keep the skin firm and healthy. avoid exposing yourself from the harmful rays of the sun. have an all natural skin care moisturizer. for more tips about getting rid of dry skin visit http://www.skinsosilky.com
Reply:recommand Namyang Aloe's Hydrocapture mask !!

Intensive hydration mask provides moisture in a short period of time, especially effective to dry skin caused by external factors such as air conditioning or heating.

One whole bottle in one sheet mask gives the skin intensive treatment of hydration.

Moisture is captured like a magnet by Univera鈥檚 unique technology Hydro Capturing Complex. Leaves even the driest skin supple and comfortable.

[Direction] 1-2 times a week, use after Balancing Toner. Place mask to fit face. Leave on face for 10-15 minutes until essence is sufficiently absorbed.

Recommended for

- If you feel dry and skin pulling after face wash

- If your skin or part of your face pulls or feels brittle at the change of weather

- If your skin feels dry more than before

Full makeup tips for PALE skin!!!?

2010-03-14T07:05:00.000-07:00

I have curly red hair and super pale skin. Very blonde eyebrows and eyelashes. I have dark circles under my eyes and freckles-HELP!!!
Full makeup tips for PALE skin!!!?
to go well wiv ur skin tone go for soft, subtle and pastel tones like soft pink and beige blusher, nude or sheer lip gloss. as u r a redhead, its best to go for warm toned colours like Cream, peach, bronze, gold- flecked green and terracotta. but avoid red %26amp; pink as it could clash wiv ur hair colour!

coz u have dark circles, put sum concealer over half of it, thinly, apply more if needed, %26amp; dab over until blended. then apply translucent powder just to help set it %26amp; keep it longer
Full makeup tips for PALE skin!!!?
Hey Courtney,

If you have a Macy's or Nordstrom near your house, all you do is call the store and have them transfer you to Cosmetics, and schedule a free makeup testing appointment. Its free and they try different shades to see what is right for you. I hope I helped :D Happy Holidays
Reply:o thats e sy

1. maybe straighten your hair and fid your own style

2. us bare minberals cover up

3. and try to put on soft or really dark eyeshadow

Ask me for help anytime!!!!!

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Reply:stick with natural colours that may be just slightly darker. A light pink lip gloss never fails!!!! As for the dark circles under your eyes- Get more sleep and rest for a while hopefully they will go soon!!

Good Luck ..x..

Porcelain-like skin?

2010-03-14T07:04:00.003-07:00

I was wondering what I had to do to get porcelain-like skin. An example of what I'm looking for is... Hmm... I guess Yui Makino (best shots are from her video 'Tokyo')

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/8264/...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ayBEscKEAA0

I was wondering what I'd have to do/use to get porcelain-like skin. I am fair-skinned {I'm asian}, and I can admit, I have small bags under my eyes. I have acne on my forehard and right jaw-joint. I also have an underbite, but that won't really cause a problem...
Porcelain-like skin?
Use cover girl true blend foundation in a fair color. it covers everything

Full makeup tips for PALE skin!!!?

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How can you keep your natural skin color when you spend a long time outside?

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for track we spend about and hour outside each day training; so we're under the sun for a long time. staying outside makes my skin tan and feel a bit dry. the problem is that our school doesnt allow lotions or sunscreen brought to school; if you do you get suspended. can someone tell me how i can keep my skin its natural color and not get a tan? also a way to keep it healthy? thanks!
How can you keep your natural skin color when you spend a long time outside?
That doesn't sound legal. What if some one has sun allergies or sun burns easily. I would have your mother write a note to the principle. Let him know that sun block is protection from skin cancer. Then demand that your given permission.

That's ridiculous. Until then you should wear long sleeve shirts and yoga pants. That will help.
How can you keep your natural skin color when you spend a long time outside?
ur school doesnt allow lotion...???? thats crazy
Reply:wow thats a harsh rule. well the school should have some sunscreen shouldn't it?? also, wear a hat and put on sunscreen before you go to school and then when you come home from school.
Reply:I know that you could sue them for not letting you use sunscreen when you're going to be outside now-a-days that is legally a health risk. As for what else you could do... i have no idea.
Reply:Put sun screen on before you go to school.
Reply:I'm pretty sure that's illegal. Everyone has the right to not get a tan if they don't want to! I would find some foundation with SPF in it...
Reply:wear Under Armour long sleeves. Try putting sunscreen on before you go to school.
Reply:buy skin bleach ul be white in no time
Reply:Yeah that is ridiculous that your school doesn't allow for lotions/sunscreens. Your school could get in serious trouble for that considering some people may have serious skin conditions/problems. How will they know if you bring something; do they check everyone's bag everyday? Well if they don't I say put some in a "not so obvious" container, like a non-clear bottle (without labels) that is small enough to put in your purse or pocket. When you go to the bathroom, put it on then! They can't watch you in the bathroom....at least I hope not! lol...But yeah the student body and parents really need to come together and change that...You all have the power to.

Skin so soft by Avon?

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ask a question about repelling mosquito's from biting and a lot of people recommended skin so soft, looked on avon's website %26amp; there is loads under this range name, is it the whole range that repells them or any specific item?
Skin so soft by Avon?
I do remember an insect repellent sold by Avon by Im not sure its under Skin so soft. I think you would be better off using proper mosquito repellent purchased from the chemists.
Skin so soft by Avon?
I used to sell Avon, it's the whole range
Reply:That stuff is awful! Sorry Avon, but that SSS is so greasy and even smells a little perfum-ish once on. Mosquitos are attracted to dark clothes and perfum. I really think there are better items out there. Just had to put my 2cents in! GL
Reply:its the skin so soft bath oil spray.

it should be in a spray bottle
Reply:i used to be an agent for AVON until i found out that some products contain anti freeze...especially face creams and other moisturisers, check the back of the products before using them
Reply:they all do, i work for Avon and use them and a lot of my clients say it works, and they buy it for their holidays.
Reply:there lotion and body spray work best
Reply:It is the Bath Oil that you want. I Love it..It has so many purposes, besides repelling Mosquitos. It is great for Cleaning Glass Shower doors, and it will get Gum out of Carpet or hair.. I keep it in stock in my Home all the time..
Reply:I am pretty sure its the plain original SSS...however Avon has a product that is made for repelling bugs...I don't know the name right off hand it comes in a wipes and sprays..I use the wipes and they are great.
Reply:there are a lot of different items from skin so soft, but for bug repellant there are some sprays and lotions. to name a few, one spray is Bug Guard Plus Picaridin Aerosol spray. and one lotion is Bug Guard Plus IR3535 SPF 30 lotion. there are some others too.
Reply:I'm not sure SSS has any insect repellent as part of their range! I think some-one is teasing you. Personally i think the SSS range from Avon is really good, but thats just my opinion. Ithink you're better off just getting one from Boots (providing you're in the UK)
Reply:Unless its better than it used to be Id hardly call SSS a repellant....My sister in law swore by the stuff and we were with them at a campout........her kids were being eaten alive, so I snuck them off and sprayed them with the stuff I had
Reply:its the whole range
Reply:Yeah i know what you mean. I think any of the Skin so soft products work as they've all got the ingredient in it that repells insects. I used it when i was in Kos (just the normal moisturiser stuff) and it worked for me.
Reply:It's the skin so soft bath oil but Avon do sell a bug repellent that has a nice fragrance and leaves your skin feeling soft. You can also, get the bug repellent that has SPF in it.
Reply:The entire Skin So Soft line works well on mosquitos. Most people used the Bath Oil (although Avon does not promote it as a repellant). Avon does have a line called Skin So Soft Bug Guard which is DEET-free; and works very well.

This week they are half off the regular price, and shipping is a standard Flat Rate of $3.00 regardless of your order size.

You can check the full range of products at http://atrautz.avonrepresentative.com
Reply:I would go for the original fragrance coz its much nicer than the others.............think its called "woodland" or something like that.
Reply:Yes, the whole range of products work as a mosquito repellent. I am one of the world's worst for attracting mosquitoes, and it really does work!

Let me know if you need anything else... :)
Reply:Its the whole range and it does work, I sell a lot of it!

http://www.youravon.com/odalemiller
Reply:Skin so Soft- Soft and Sensual-Creamy Body Buffer

Skin so Soft-Soft and Sensual -Shower gel

Skin so Soft-Soft and Sensual-Body lotion

I used to get eaten alive before these products were recommended to me and now I don't get bitten at all, I can definitely recommend them.I take all 3 on holiday with me and if I can go to Cuba and the Dominican Republic and get NO bites I think it speaks for itself.
Reply:"For decades rumor has held that Skin-So-Soft Bath Oil is an effective counter to mosquitoes, yet a 1993 Consumer Reports analysis found it ineffective for that purpose. Because so many people were buying the product for its purported mosquito combating properties, in 1994 Avon added a non-DEET repellent and a sunscreen to the popular bath oil and began marketing the new concoction as Avon Skin-So-Soft Bug Guard Repellent. Avon disputes the 2002 results posted in the New England Journal of Medicine study, claiming its Bug Guard Repellent works for three hours, not the 10.3 minutes for its Bug Guard Repellent and the 22.9 minutes for its Bug Guard Repellent Plus the study found, but a 2003 Consumer Reports analysis found the Skin-So-Soft repellent deterred mosquitoes for only one hour. "

Skin problems...?

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Im 20 and have had bad skin since I was about 14. Last year it cleared up alot and I only had a few blemishes here %26amp; there but recently ive had really bad break-outs.

Im quite healthy %26amp; only really drink water. I have been under a bit of stress aswell.

Does anyone know of any good skin care products? Ive tried so many %26amp; even expensive stuff. I also cleanse, tone %26amp; moisturise daily. I dont really wear make-up often either.

No stupid answers please.
Skin problems...?
I am turning 30 later this year and have had a lifelong problem with acne. I have been using Proactiv for about a year and a half. I love it! I have noticed a big difference in my skin. It is about $40 for the system which typically last two months, however, I find that I can usually go longer without buying it. The beauty about Proactiv is that you can go on the website and change how often you receive it. You can also change up your system whenever you want. They also have a million other products that are great! Check them out at http://www.proactiv.com

Hope this helps!!
Skin problems...?
pro-active,and st.ives apricot scrub
Reply:Why not just go to your doctors??

If you've had it for so long then anything you buy from the shop probably wont work!!

I'm on antibiotics for my skin... and have been for about 3 years! Now Ive been referred to a dermatologist!

Worth going!
Reply:let me tell you i have pretty severe acne and its only clearing now because im taking medication. Any products you use will not help, this i know because you have told me your heathy and use good products. Your problem is hormones and as you stated aswell "stress" as soon as that factor disapears you will realise your zits will too, problem is how do u do that when thats generally how you live your life? if you want the best cure to acne take aracotane, though it has depression side effects. Try taking medication like me so you dont have to deal with it.
Reply:Stress will cause your skin to break out. I have heard Proactive is good but I haven't used it.
Reply:Hi,

Try using fruits and vegies, they are a lot good for the skin. try for xample using cucomber peels or melon slices, just apply them to ur skin.

Enjoy it
Reply:Sounds like you're doing all the right things. Perhaps a visit to the dermotologist would be in order. I'm 40,and never had acne in my life,but now,because of stress I'm always hiding something,lol. Maybe it might be food allergies,or something else causing it,too. I notice certain hair products and/or perfume will make my face break out. It is possible that you're cleaning your face too much,too. When I get outbreaks,I find that Seabreeze applied at night before bed helps clear it up in no time.
Reply:Talk to your doctor about going on birth control pills designed for acne problems. This can help your skin completely clear up in a matter of months, as well as the other benefits the pill brings. Antibiotics can work initially, but as a long term acne control they become ineffective due to your body creating a tolerance. Also, see a dermatologist/doctor about topical treatment creams which can be bought both over the counter and by prescription to prevent/clear up breakouts. You might want to stop daily moisturising, as this can help breakouts form, instead only moisturise dry areas with a light moisturiser. Other tips are to minimise long, hot showers, and to keep shampoo and conditioner away from your face.

In all: see a doctor, they will have the best ways to help you.
Reply:Yes I have 2 answers for you!

Arbonne's Intelligence line, or their clear advantage line. These products are swiss formulated made in the usa and are the finest products on the market!

www.antiagingskin.myarbonne.co
Reply:have you tried rvb juene range?

or maybe dermalogica.

visit a beauty salon first to find out if they might not be able to help you.
Reply:I actually have been having problems with breakouts, since having my daughter my skin has been going haywire! I've recently been using tea tree oil products. There are many companies that carry products with tea tree oil in them so be sure to shop around.

I used pro active and it made my skin really dry.?

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i didnt have that much of bad acne but still i thought my skin will be really clear if i use pro active so i went for it.

i used it for about a month.

day by day it just kept making my skin dry and very dry.

suddenly i got alot of acne under my chin and neck when there was no acne there at all.

my skin is extremley dry and i dont know wat to use?

i've just bought aloe vera dry skin relief intensive moistursing.

will that help?

any ideas.

to get my skin like how it was b4 i used pro active.
I used pro active and it made my skin really dry.?
Proactive is for people with really bad acne. It's too strong for your skin. I would stop using it. Just use a daily facial clenser. I love Clinique's foam cleanser. You should also exfoliate about every other day or so. And don't forget to moisturize. My favorate is Aveda all sensitive moisturizer. You should use this every morning and every night.
I used pro active and it made my skin really dry.?
Stop using proactive. Like most other acne products, it dries your skin. Besides that, it's a rip off.
Reply:Proactive has a cream that you are suppose to use to moisturize your skin. You have to use the complete 3 step program everyday or it will make your skin dry which will cause your face to break out worse.
Reply:what you bought, should help.. also buy some stuff for face masks at night and use it twice a week
Reply:I have been in your situation. Stop using Pro Active. Aloe Vera is good. Buy a sun-block of at least 15 SPF and apply that to your skin first then add moisturizer. Some other good moisturizers are Oil of Olay and Nivea.
Reply:I would stop using it. Your skin is too sensitive for proactiv, which is extremely harsh. Try using ceptaphil or another cleanser that is less harsh.

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Parasites in my rabbits skin look like giant fat worms...?

2010-03-14T07:02:00.003-07:00

I was cleaning out the cage of my 8 month old rabbit and I noticed 2 bright red spots on her back, I thought they were ticks that had dug into her skin..I took her out of the cage and they were round holes all in her skin..when I felt around these holes I noticed something hard under each one..I squeezed them and the head of something started coming out..I kept squeezing and these were worms that looked like a grubworm..I thought it was a sack maybe left by flies but these worms moved, the holes in her skin are big enough to put tweezers in..can someone please help me find out what these things are and what caused them because the nearest vet is like 6 hours away.I dug these things out and applied anti-biotic but can someone identify with these things or find a site with photos and info on these things.They are short fat gray sometimes white hard worms..
Parasites in my rabbits skin look like giant fat worms...?
I'm pretty sure I know what it is. I learned about them in my biology class. It could be the larvae of a bot fly. They burrow into the skin and leave a big hole. The video is really really gross, but it is a bot fly being taken out of a child's neck.

Hope I helped. I think once you get it out, everything will be okay as long as you keep the wound clean until it heals.
Parasites in my rabbits skin look like giant fat worms...?
ok YUCK! you must REALLY love that rabbit..........ew
Reply:It's sad that ppl are breathing such as you two..maybe when one of your kids or ya mama is sitting in her own **** then maybe I can come and **** em up the *** right hard...
Reply:TAKE IT TO THE VET.

How do you know if you got all of these "worms"? What if they laid eggs in there?

Be a responsible owner. Take the rabbit to the vet.

NOW

If i have dark brown eyes and a bit under eye circles and i dont want to apply foundation?

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if i have dark brown eyes and dark under eye circle underneath if i wear blue eyeliner at the bottom of my eyes will it make my circle stand out more. cuz i cant wear eyeliner at the top and bottom makes my eyes look small or should i use eyeshadow. i have light brown skin like indian colour and i want my skin to look even tan colour what colour of lipstick should i use plz help. i want my eyes to pop like more brown. plz help me. if i can jus use eyeshadow. plz help me i have to go to party tomrow day time and i dont know wt to do. i dont want to look like i been sick for a while. i noticed browns dont look nice on me. they wash me out and make my under eye cirlces look bad. id ont like to put foundation on my face. i hate that. my skin is nice i have no problem its jus bit of under eye i have which i am sure can be helped if i jus use right eye makeup. i wear blue underneath my eyes sometimes navy blue and i think they stand out more like that plz help me
If i have dark brown eyes and a bit under eye circles and i dont want to apply foundation?
get some concelear a shade ligher than your skin tone and pat it under your eyes making sure you blend in!

navy blue eyeliner is goot to bring out the brights of your eyes....when you line your bottom, dont go all the way to the rim....make the line halfway, stopping where your pupil is. having that short of a line on the bottom helps with camoflauging the dark circles.

you can also get a white eyeliner pencil and line them inside the rim of your eyes for an instant wide awake look.

a good color eyeshadow to try would be goldish color. it will really look good with the navy blue eyeliner.
If i have dark brown eyes and a bit under eye circles and i dont want to apply foundation?
You should probably at least wear some tinted moisturizer (or mineral powder) and a bronzer in place of a blush (to make your skin look tanner). For your eyes, you should try black eyeliner (either liquid or pencil) on your top lid, and a nude or white pencil on the lower inner rims of your eyes (to make them look bigger and more open). It doesnt really matter what eyeshadow colors you wear. But, with your skin tone, tans and golds would probably look best (for natural and every day looks). Also, plums and deep pinks and purples make brown eyes pop. For daily makeup, stick with pretty much anything earthy (like greens and browns or watery blues) with hints of shimmer (not glitter!). And since you say that you have dark noticable circles around your eyes, you will probably have to find a good concealer. If you want to stay on the cheaper drug store side, you should try any concealers from the Neutrogena, Physcians Formula, and Loreal lines. If you want to go to a department or specialty store (like Ulta and Sephora) you should try one of these brands: (they have good reps for their concealers)... Clinique, Estee Lauder, Laura Mercier, or Shiseido brand. Just be sure to march up to that makeup counter and ask to try before you buy!

Good luck and have fun finding and trying new things!!!!!

Under eye dark circles - what works? Without spending a fortune!?

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Dark circles around the eyes - I want them to go away permanently. I've seen a number of products advertised - some at amazing pricing! What really works and can I get it at a reasonable price?

A separate question is what concealers work best under makeup without looking cakey? (I'm early 50s so my skin is starting to look 'saggy'.
Under eye dark circles - what works? Without spending a fortune!?
There are many causes of dark circles, from age, heredity, allergies, cold or sinus infection, bone structure and glasses which are not so commonly known.

http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2006/11...

If you would like to apply home remedies to reduce dark circles, here are some of my suggestions:

Buy a box of regular, old fashioned unflavored gelatin (e.g. Knox) from grocery store. Take a small cup or bowl and put in 1 teaspoon of the gelatin mix. Add one tablespoon of boiling water %26amp; stir for a minute. Test it on your wrist to make sure it is not too hot. Then, using a cotton ball, pat it under your eyes as you would an eye cream or gel. Go lie down and listen to some music, or take a bath %26amp; let it stay on for at least 30 minutes. Then just rinse it off.Gelatin is very high in Vitamin K %26amp; Biotin. It will not remove your dark circles on the first application (but you will notice a difference), but if you do it daily for a week, and then 2-3 times a week for maintenance, you should notice a drastic reduction in dark circles.

http://www.mydarkcirclesblog.com/2007/01...
Under eye dark circles - what works? Without spending a fortune!?
in your 50s your allowed to have skin not as supple. it could be genetic also. try going to a make up counter in the mall lots of the girls can try concealers that look best for you.

all peoople are different.
Reply:marykay has beautuful eye creams that work very well. they include firming eye cream that goes for about $30.then indulge soothing eye gel which goes for $15 and age fighting eye cream which is $26. but i will advice you to go eye gel and the age fighting eye cream and i am assuring you that they are fantastic.

for concealers, also try the marykay concealers. goodluck!
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Reply:Lay Cold, thin slices of cucumber or kiwi on them. That's low priced.
Reply:Well i dont know how to take that away but cuccumbers will work (cut slices of them cold) or you can try some liquid foundation. or that rimmel Matte Mouse Whip stuff.

Hope this helps!
Reply:I've been using the Fast Response Eye Cream by MAC. It works really good for under eye circles. Its only 28.50$, and my first tube lasted be 6 months (you only need a pin sized amount for each eye). If you have a Macy's near you, go to the MAC counter and ask them if they have it. They should, thats where I get mine.

http://www.maccosmetics.com/templates/pr...

hope this helped1
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Reply:There are some great tips for mature woman on videojug.com

My suggestion for dark circles would be sudden change under eye gel.You may also find some great products at Sallys Beauty Supply if you have one in your area.
Reply:neutrogena concealer, and get more sleep.
Reply:50's? Why does it matter? Hott guys wont be lookin' at cha'.

Skin-Care creams for late 20鈥檚?

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Hi, I鈥檓 in my late 20鈥檚 and the first signs of damage have come under my eyes in the form of two lines. Because of this, I鈥檓 planning to start with anti-wrinkle creams. I鈥檓 planning to try olay range and I鈥檓 a bit confused with all their products.

I have a dry skin and I need to moisturize my skin well. I don鈥檛 have any wrinkles on my face apart from two lines under my eyes. Basically, I鈥檓 looking for a cream that will prevent the onset of wrinkles and also provide good moisturizing, glow, radiance and softness to my skin. Can you advise me on the following three ranges of olay:

鈥otal effects

鈥egenerist

鈥efininty

I think that total effects is for after wrinkles, regenerist is for mature skin while defininty is for prevention 鈥?these r just my thoughts鈥?i would be grateful if you guys out there could help me with this.
Skin-Care creams for late 20鈥檚?
First of all, Regenerist is for wrinked, damaged skin. A friend had the same problem. To be honest, I do not recommend Oil of Olay at all for women in their twenties. It is meant for older skin. You only need four products for beautiful skin. Since you have dry skin stay away from any product that has salysalic acid and benzol peroxide since they will make your skin very dry. Neutorgena daily face wash is very gentle, follow with a toner, again without drying agents, also make sure it is alcohol free, there is one from Loreal I forgot it's name but I know it is pink. Only use it on your forhead, nose, and chin to prevent sebum from developing, then moisturize! I don't know if you have sensitive skin, or what your ethnicity is but there is an amazing universally great product available, Ahava Dermud intensive moisturizer, it comes in two froms, one a cream and the other lotion, they work the same. I want you to know I recommended the Ahava to one young woman, she picked my answer as the best and emailed me a week after using it saying her skin looks amazing. You also need to exfoliate every three to four days instead of toning. Pick something gentle, Mary Kay has a three in one exfoliator, cleanser, and toner but again, only use it as an exfoliator every three to four days. I have all the products I recommend and I have great skin. You can see a close up of my face in yahoo! profiles under alexandra248. The products are also within the same price range as what you are looking for. One last thing, please do not use anti wrinke creams yet. They are for serious damage and if you start now, your skin will depend on it. Once you are moisturized, your wrinkles should go away.
Skin-Care creams for late 20鈥檚?
You can try Arbonne's Anti-aging line. It's botanically based and works great! I'm 29 and I use it!

Go to the website and click the contact link to request a free sample.

Http://HealthSpa.MyArbonne.com
Reply:you always want to have some kind of moisturizer on your face if keeps your skin healthy and the less chance you'll have from skin damage. Olay products are very good, but I've found that many people don't like the way they make their skin feel what not I recommend using the Regenerist if you have any damage and from now on find a product that has a SPF of at least 15 Nivea makes many products and I've never heard anything bad about it.
Reply:try this:

http://www.freshnup.net/dead-facial-care...

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Skin Problems...?

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Im 20 and have had bad skin since I was about 14. Last year it cleared up alot and I only had a few blemishes here %26amp; there but recently ive had really bad break-outs. Im quite healthy %26amp; only really drink water. I have been under a bit of stress aswell. Does anyone know of any good skin care products? Ive tried so many %26amp; even expensive stuff. I also cleanse, tone %26amp; moisturise daily. I dont really wear make-up often either. No stupid answers please.
Skin Problems...?
I like principal secret scrubs, moisturizing creams and eye gel. Sometimes you can get them on ebay a little cheaper.
Skin Problems...?
I have been diagnosed with rosacea by two separate dermatologists. I have gone thru 1 antibiotic and 3 ointments and nothing worked. I couldn't afford the medications anymore and decided to try that Proactive over the counter acne stuff.After a lifetime of hating my skin, I'm happy for the first time. The silly stuff really does work. I had disregarded it because it wasn't prescription and also because celebrities were endorsing it (which I hate). It will definitely do the job, though, and a whole lot cheaper.
Reply:My side has several range of great skincare products and i'm more than willing to share with you. You can return for money if at the end of the day you don't get your desired result. Range include cleanser, toner, daycare and nightcare and also musk to nourish your skin.
Reply:I assume you are talking about acne (if not, please correct me).

This is what you can do:

1) Keep sebum secretion under control using sea kelp bioferment, niacinamide and EGCG from green tea.

2) Normalize keratinization and prevent the exfoliated keratinocytes from sticking together, closing the pore. Go for white willow bark extract, which will also reduce inflammation. Other helpful actives are sulfur, retinyl acetate (or other retinoids). Chemical peels will also help but make sure that the glycolic and other acids are not neutralized using bases like sodium hydroxide, a common ploy used to impress consumers with high concentrations of acid that will do nothing because they have been converted into (useless) salts.

3) Decrease inflammation with actives like white liquorice extract. Avoid steroids, anti-inflammatories that everybody likes because they are so fast. With prolonged use they may cause skin atrophy and steroid acne.

4) Kill acne bacteria: tea tree oil, Coleus essential oil. Propolis should also work but many of our clients do not like the smell. Avoid benzoyl peroxide, which will kill bacteria but will also age your skin and increase the probability of skin cancer.

5) For men and women: inhibit the activity of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase using saw palmetto and wild yam extracts, this active will reduce skin androgens, reducing the frequency of acne lesions.

Good luck and best wishes

Hannah
Reply:Arbonne has a great acne set. It has cleared up my skin.
Reply:Hi,

It is interesting that your nick is Poison Rage...

As a holistic health consultant.. most people who have bad skin problems after have the following within them:

- weak liver

- lack of water

- poisonous rage within them; they are angry at something or someone

Unless you do something about the above three things, you are likely to continue to use very expensive skincare with not much results or no long term results.

I would suggest you do a detox and let go of watever rage you have within. Dun suppress it.

A detox is healthy because it brings balance back to your body. So at the end of the detox, you will find yourself get more energetic, healthier, more radiant looking as well.

My friend had a similar problem to you. He is a guy and his breakouts are so bad he had to apply powder to his face to cover it. Now that he has gotten rid of much of his anger and has also detoxed, his skin is really much more radiant and smooth than ever!

And the detox is simple. All you need to do is three things.

Number one, follow the detox programme which requires you to change your diet a little bit. Eg, take more vege and less meat and seafoods.

Number two, use 1 minute a day to take some natural health foods that I take to enhance the speed and the effect of the detox.

Number three, drink lots of water to flush the toxins out..

And that's it.

The rest is up to you.

So what do you think? ;)

If you are keen to find out more about my detox programme, you can email me at verityy@yahoo.com.

Under eye help?

2010-03-14T07:01:00.001-07:00

I've just been using my regular face cream (Nivea Soft) under my eyes and it just seems to be making the skin around my eyes worse (milia/wrinkles).

I need something cheap or homeade that I could use to improve and moisturize my undereye area.

I have next to no money.

Thankyou!
Under eye help?
Use olive oil. It works as a makeup remover and is a great under eye moisturizer. Can use it on your whole face and body. It's all natural and totally non-irritating. You don't need extra virgin so you can use a cheaper one. You don't need to use much so it lasts a long time. If storing in the bedroom or bathroom buy a really small bottle so it doesn't go rancid or store in the fridge. If refridgerated you will have to put the bottle in some warm water to melt it enough to get some to pour out as it turns to a solid when chilled. Many expensive products are olive oil based so why not just go to the source? Works well for me and no breakouts from it. You can even make a deep moisturizing mask by mixing some with mashed avacado.
Under eye help?
Face creams are too heavy for the delicate eye area and just drag and irritate the skin, so step one would be to stop using the nivea around eyes/

My mum has milia and my friend (who works in a beauty salon) told her to steam her face (bowl, hot water and towel over head!) or if she is pressed for time, just use a hot flannel over her milia for a few mins and try and squeeze them out like a spot. If it wont come out VERY easily (i mean when you hardly need to squuze), try the hot water thing again and again. Not too much at one time though, or it will go red!

My mum also uses a facial scrub, (Asda/Walmarts own brand!!) as this helps to bring them to the surface.

As for wrinkles, neither me or my mum have found a cheap wonder cream yet (still looking!) but you can find some top products at cheaper prices on ebay! We have just bought some Anew Clinical eye cream for under 拢5, when the rrp is 拢15. Hope this helps!
Reply:MAC has an amzing liquid foundation that mousturizes, and gives your skin an amazing glow.

It gives you great coverage, and has SPF 15.
Reply:You can use Benefit Cosemetics. Try Eyecon. It's not expensive.

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jh...
Reply:Try vaseline or extra virgin olive oil.

Why does my skin look better at night?

2010-03-14T07:01:00.000-07:00

My friend has mentioned that she thinks she looks prettier at night. My skin looks clearer and glowy at late at night (yes under lights) than it does in the afternoon hours. Anyone else?
Why does my skin look better at night?
its her natural gift, but mostly in evening your hair and skin and also mind are in relaxed ,so everything is perfect in that time.

and also for hair care and skin care just in
Why does my skin look better at night?
cause u just took a shower
Reply:i totally identify with you, i have the same problem..which is why i have a problem getting out the house in the morning..its really inconvienent..my wild side comes out at night also i feel 10X more confident and i can go up to guys and say anything..but then again im a night person
Reply:You may no like my answer but here goes.

In the Bible there are numerous passages about sin being more abundant in the dark and not liking the light. It is not just talking about the "Light of the world that takes a way sin" meaning Jesus. It is talking about the literal night and the darkness. You know the "prince of the dark". As far as looking better at night, for me it is different not better.
Reply:I think it's the tone or the shade the night gives off that gives skin that pretty look. A lot of things make skin glow. Intercourse, believe it or not, is one of them. Skin reacts to almost anything.

People tend to take risks during the night because no one is out, walking about and completely awake. They have more chances of getting away with whatever scheme or trick they are trying to pull.
Reply:thats just cuz no ones there to see it at night. . . when it doesnt really matter. . its a karma thing. . everythings always better when no ones there to see it
Reply:I think the air and exercise you get all day give your skin a glow.

Compare that to morning skin where you just woke up and were only lieing in the dark all night.

Also the lighting does dramatically change the way your skin looks.

When I apply my make up indoors I check the mirror close to the window to make sure I still look good in the brightness of daylight, which is the harshest. MUCH more harsh than even the lightest of indoor lighting.
Reply:Natural light, ie, from the sun, is brighter and reveals more.

If you open lots of windows and look in a mirror with direct sunlight streaming in, your skin doesn't look as good as when you look in a mirror with a light globe on, and when do you use light globes usually?

Night time!!!
Reply:Honestly i think people avoid light because they think that day light shows more...but i think other types of light show more then full on day light does...like fake lights from lamps...and light from like computers and tv shows alot more then a bright room lit from the sunshine. unless you have like horrible skin.
Reply:comparing light bulbs and the sun, the sun shows everything on you since its real lighting. so of course without that daylight beaming down on you showing every little inperfection you could possibly have, the darkness makes it way better when you compare.

Whats my skin type?

2010-03-11T04:31:00.003-08:00

I have really soft and smooth skin, but when I wash it it feels really tight especially under my eyes. I even have those little lines under my eyes because its to tight there. I haredly ever break out but when i do its usually whiteheads and I just have some black heads on my nose! Please help me out!
Whats my skin type?
When you wake up does your skin feel tight, confortable or oily(before you wash your face or anything)? If it feels tight, you have dry skin. If it feels oily, you have oily skin and if it feels ok (not oily or tight) than you have normal skin. After washing your skin it is normal for it to feel a little tight no matter what kind of skin you have. Try using a gentle cleanser that won't dry out your skin. Cetaphil is very good cleanser which is also cheap and gentle on all types of skins. You can buy at any drugstore or online. Make sure you always use a moisturizer after you cleanse your face. Because you have occasional pimples and blackheads, make sure you use a facial lotion that says "oil-free".

Biore pore strips are great for those black heads.
Whats my skin type?
I say ok w/ a couple of dry patches. buy those strips that goes on your nose.
Reply:YOU HAVE COMBINATION SKIN I WOULD RECOMMEND NEUTRAGENA COMBINATION MOISTURIZER, AND IT WILL THE TIGHTNESS AND WONT BREAK YOU OUT BECAUSE IT'S OIL FREE. TRUST ME I USE IT TOO.
Reply:moisterize that happens to me after i wash my skin.just wash it with acne scrub and moisterize.

Theater

No hair under collar?

2010-03-11T04:31:00.002-08:00

I washed my dog today and noticed when i took his collar off that there is very little hair under his collar under his chin, to the point that i can see his skin. I washed his collar. Is there anything else i should do?
No hair under collar?
Try keeping his collar off of him when he doesn't need it on (like when he's in the house). This is a pretty common problem, but if the hair doesn't grow back, he should be seen by a vet. He also should be taken to the vet if his skin looks red or irritated, or if there are any bumps or scabs.
No hair under collar?
Don't tighten his collar too tight. Let him run free when he is indoors.(no collar)
Reply:Might not want to put his collar on so tight. It sounds like it's just wearing the hair off so your probably safe. Just make sure it's not irritating the skin.

Good Luck!
Reply:Well you can put the collar on looser my dog has this. My dog is old so his hair might never come back if yours is old is might not come back either. My dog lived with the same collar all his life. So it's either your dog pulls hard on his leash or you put on his collar too tight or both.
Reply:His hair is just wearing off from the collar. With my dog when hes in the house I take off his collar until he goes out again. Perfectly natural way to lose hair.
Reply:He could be allergic to the collar. Is it a flea collar? It could have chemicals in it. Take him to the vet.
Reply:Get a collar thats not as tight and call your vet just in case. USUALLY its free
Reply:As long as the skin doesn't show signs of abrasion, it isn't a big deal.

I assume the dog is kept on a chain, since the hair is mostly rubbed off under the chin. If he likes to pull against his chain, that's why the hair has been worn off there, and not as much elsewhere.

Check the tightness of his collar. If he is still a puppy, check it often, so it can be loosened as he grows. You should be able to insert three fingers under his collar when he has it on. Any tighter, and it could bother him. Any looser, and he could slip it off.

As long as the collar isn't cutting into the skin, the hair loss is nothing to be concerned about. If it still bothers you, put him in a kennel. If you keep on a chain AND in the kennel, carefully measure out the chain so he won't have enough slack to climb out the kennel and hang himself.

You can also try fitting him with a wider collar, to disperse the pressure over a wider area of his neck, so it won't rub all of the hair off in just one spot.

If he is on a "tie-out," whether it is a chain or a rope, it won't make him mean, despite the BS put out by the HSUS and PETA. I raised pit bulls for eight years. All of them were kept on chains. All of them were friendly with people except for one. She had been raised in a house, not on a chain.

Provided that they are correctly configured, tie-outs are the most effective and safest way to keep a dog from going astray, and are no more cruel to the dog than any other method of confinement.
Reply:loosen his collar. You should be able to put a couple fingers between his neck and the collar.
Reply:He has probably outgrown his collar. You might nieed to get a bigger one or just loosen up the one you have. You should be able to put 2 fingers between his neck and collar easily.