Skin Care & Health

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

The Skin is your biggest organ, take care of it!  What you put into your body and how you treat it directly affects the appearance of your skin.  Good skin is such a wonderful asset and once you get into a a good regimen it is easier to achieve that you think.  Take it from me - I had really bad skin and turned it around completely.

Determining Your Skin Type
Some of you know what your skin type is but a lot of individuals really don't know.  Some of you may be washing your face with too harsh of a product for your skin type.  If you have oily skin and wash it with a harsh soap or over-wash it, it may become oilier.  You skin will try to compensate for its loss of sebum (oil). If your skin is normal and you are over-washing it can seem dry and flaky.  With these tips you can find your skin's true type category and treat it accordingly.
Skin-typing test: When you wake up in the morning, wash your face with a mild facial cleanser and pat dry. Do not apply ANY products (not even a toner!) and wait about an hour. Press a facial tissue or those special little oil-tissues to your forehead, nose, chin and cheeks to check for excess oil.

• If your skin isn't overly shiny from excess oil or too tight and dry from lack of, then you have Normal skin. Lucky you!

• If you have an oily T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) and are normal on the cheeks, you have one of the most common skin types, Combination skin.

• If your entire face is shiny with oil or an oily residue is left on the tissue from all section of your face you have Oily/Acne-prone skin. You may notice that you have a lot of breakouts and this is sometimes attributed to excess hormones. This can be corrected with medications received by a dermatologist or birth control from your OBGYN or physician.

• If your skin feels tight and has flaky areas that are remedied by moisturizer application - you have Dry skin. Dry skin appears to be more wrinkled and older without moisturizer. It tends to age faster as well. Your skin retains its youthful appearance with the help of its natural moisturizer (sebum) and regular exfoliation.

• If you find that your face and/or body "breaks out", produces red bumps or patches, irritable dry areas or stinging sensitive areas after applying some products or just for no reason at all, you my friend, have Sensitive skin. Sensitive skin can make your life difficult when it comes to cosmetics, skincare or just everyday personal hygiene.

Now that you know your personal skin-typing you can choose from the many products formulated for your personal needs. *Remember, your skin changes as the seasons do. Plus, when you get older, your skin's needs change as well. This can be confusing and you may think it to be a hassle. But, once you get a regimen down, it gets easier.

Chief Complaints - Acne? Wrinkles? Texture?

Skin Cancer & Other Lesions

Cleansers, Scrubs & Toners

Lotions, Moisturizers, Serums & Masks

Sun Block & Sun Exposure

Skin "Supplements"

Facials and Skin Treatments

Wrinkle Reduction in a Bottle

Surgical & Dermatological Treatments

    

 

Many people who invest time and money in facial appearance also may consider cosmetic dentistry. During consultation with a dentist, smile makeover treatments, such as veneers for teeth, tooth bleaching, etc. may be discussed and considered. Cosmetic dentists can discuss the cost of braces, or the cost of cosmetic dentistry, in addition to determining any potential dental insurance coverage that may help lower said costs.

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(Updated on 06/04/10)
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