What’s In Your Skin

It’s almost impossible to think, but more things may be passing through your skin then you think. Tiny objects known as nanoparticles can breech your most personal protective barrier. “Nanoparticles are so small that they can actually seep through skin, especially when the skin has been damaged.”

“The health implications of nanoparticles in the body are uncertain, said DeLouise, an assistant professor of Dermatology and Biomedical Engineering and an expert on the properties of nanoparticles. Other scientists have found that the particles can accumulate in the lymph system, the liver, the nervous system, and in other areas of the body.”

The safety implications of this are still unknown and further research will be conducted in the future.

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Confessions of a Beauty Editor

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

The beauty editors of Allure Magazine have distilled thousands of makeup-artist interviews down to ten essential points:
"1. Skip concealer beyond the middle of the undereye—it exaggerates wrinkles.

2. Dab creamy cover-up on the inner corners of the eyes, by the bridge of the nose. This is the area that's darkest, and ironically, also the one most women forget.

3. Press loose powder on the T-zone with a puff, paying special attention to the patch between the brows (which can look shinier because of waxing).

4. Curl lashes before applying mascara. It makes fringe look longer and eyes look bigger.

5. Dab the gunky blob of excess mascara from the tip of the wand onto a tissue; otherwise, it'll leave a smudge or a splotch.

6. If you have undereye circles, apply mascara to the top lashes only (on the bottom lashes, it can make dark circles look worse).

7. Apply an extra few coats of mascara to the outer corners of the lashes to make eyes look elongated.

8. Don't line your lips with anything but a pencil that matches your natural lip color. Or skip it entirely.

9. When in doubt, choose a pinkish-brown lipstick, and never apply it beyond the natural lip line or to the corners of your mouth—unless you want to look like the Joker.

10. Before you go out, check your teeth, and rub off that lipstick."

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Drink Tea for Healthy Skin

In recent years, studies have proven a link between green tea and “skin-cell rejuvenation.” Hundreds of studies have been conducted on tea throughout the years but who would have thought that tea is good for your skin. In the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Stephen Hsu, an expert on tea-related health issues and cell biologist revealed “that other chemicals found in tea are able to reactivate dying skin cells.” "If we can energize dying skin cells, we can probably improve the skin condition," said Hsu.

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Diet Your Way to Beautiful Skin

Did you know what you eat impacts your skin? You can achieve smoother skin, fewer wrinkles, and even clearer skin just by the food you eat. Now you can diet not just to lose a couple pounds but to put that healthy glow back into your skin. No more mascara, I only need my broccoli foundation.
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Natural Skin Care Advice

The Basics of Cleansing

Keeping your face clean and clear is the first step in any skin care regimen. There are so many products to choose from but there are some key things to think about before selecting what cleanser is best for you. You should always remember everyone has a different skin tone, complexion, and composition. Therefore, skin cleansers can and will react differently with each person and can provide different results and reactions. After learning more about your own skin you will be better prepared to make the right purchase for you.

If you still aren't sure what's best for you, my product suggestions are HydroPeptide's anti-aging infusing cleanser. It has these great exfoliating beads that my clients just love and always ask about. For a cheaper option and for extra sensitive skin I recommend Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash by Johnson & Johnson

More great information on skin cleansing:
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