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Only Skin Soothing Balm with SyriCalm™CLR Announced by Lycopene Skin Care

admin — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:56:35 +0000

Lycopene Skin Care’s Post Shave Balm is the only cosmetic product to use SyriCalm™CLR, a patented botanical complex specifically formulated to calm irritated skin and help reduce redness.

Ft Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) July 26, 2011

Dr Gary Weinberger, Executive Director of Lycopene Skin Care, today announced the availability of an innovative new cream for use by men and women after shaving or waxing – Lycopene Post Shave Balm.

The pioneering ingredient SyriCalm™CLR, sourced in Germany, helps to reduce inflammation, and contains barrier repair and maintenance functions. It also helps the skin become less reactive to external attacks, and support the skin’s returning to a “normal” state more quickly.

Dr Weinberger states, “Lycopene Skin Care’s Post Shave Balm is the only cosmetic product to use SyriCalm™CLR, a patented botanical complex specifically formulated to calm irritated skin and help reduce redness.” He further has said, “With this novel product both men and women are immediately able to address any irritation created in the shaving or waxing process, thereby helping your skin to return to its normal, healthy state.”

The product is also being used in medical offices spas to calm inflammation and redness following chemical peels and skin resurfacing procedures.

Lycopene Skin Care’s Post Shave Balm also contains several other botanicals that have been proved beneficial to your skin’s health. Green Tea Extract, Grape Seed Extract, Glabridin, and Jojoba Seed Oil each has shown beneficial results when used for skin care. Lycopene, our signature ingredient, is the proven premier antioxidant available in nature; and a proprietary blend of High and Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid is best at reducing trans-epidermal water loss. Finally, Chamomile Extract is added for skin soothing and to impart a light natural fragrance.

Lycopene Skin Care’s Post Shave Balm is available on the firm’s website – http://LycopeneSkinCare.com, and at better spas and doctor’s offices. The Lycopene Blog is located at http://lycopene-face-creams.blogspot.com/.

Dr Weinberger may be contacted through the Lycopene Skin Care Website or by email doctors(at)LycopeneSkinCare(dot)com. Lycopene Skin Care is located in Ft Lauderdale, Florida and may be reached by phone at 305-310-6166 or 858-866-9400.

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Bethenny Frankel To Launch Skinnygirl Skin Care Line This Fall

admin — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:51:59 +0000

You don’t need pricy skincare and unrealistic expectations. Bethenny Frankel believes you just need a quality product that is affordable and that’s where she comes in.

Frankel is launching her own beauty line in partnership with Lotta Luv. Skinnygirl Face Body Solutions will hit store shelves this fall and Skinnygirl Mommy closer to holiday time.

The 40 year-old reality TV star and business woman tells Women’s Wear Daily that she will give consumers straight talk.

“$150 eye cream is ridiculous and absurd,” Frankel said. “Skin care can be confusing and I want to be straightforward.”

Frankel, who’s currently filming a new season of the BRAVO show Bethenny Ever After, also says she’s not into the hype that surrounds beauty products.

“[Promises like] “you’re going to look like Heidi Klum in two days” or “like you had a face-lift” have always bothered me,” she explained.

“I don’t make false promises. I don’t want people to think in three days they’ll have no cellulite. That’s not going to happen.”

The products will be sold exclusively at Wal-Mart and Frankel says every product she puts her Skinnygirl label on, she uses and she’s intent on making it the best it can be.

“I have no idea how people could just stamp their name on something. I’m obsessed. I use everything, I named every single product. I created the packaging and the logo.”

The woman knows what’s she’s doing. She sold her Skinnygirl cocktail line for a reported $100 million and this new venture could bring in as much as $18 million in the first year.

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Burr Ridge Doctor Offers Skincare Tips During This Week’s Heat Wave

admin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:49:57 +0000

Temperatures are going to be soaring this week. The best thing to do is stay inside in a cool place, but if you have to venture out drink lots of water (you can check out my article on helping kids staying hydrated) and use a generous amount of sunscreen.

We know tanned skin is sun-damaged skin. Even skin that is lightly pink has had too much sun exposure. Here are a few ways to keep skin healthy this summer:

1. Wear sunscreen

Everyone needs sunscreen, regardless of race. I’ve heard darker skinned individuals argue that they don’t need sunscreen. This is not true. If you have skin, you need sunscreen. Darker individuals have more melanin and are less likely to burn, but they still need sun protection.

Be sure to use a sunscreen that is 30 spf or higher. The FDA recently established new guidelines about over-the-counter sunscreens so check them out.

Ideally sunscreen needs to be applied 30 minutes prior to sun exposure to give the sunscreen a chance to set and protect the skin. Spray on sunscreen is easy to apply, but be careful around the eyes, nose and mouth. Don’t forget easily overlooked areas such as the tips of ears, noses and top of feet. Also, make sure to reapply sunscreen frequently.

2. Stay out of the sun between 10am-2pm

This is when the sun’s rays are at their peak. By avoiding the strongest rays you will decrease your chance of sun exposure and skin cancer.

Pace your sun exposure so you can avoid heat stroke. Heat stroke is excessive sun exposure and dehydration that causes symptoms such as dizziness and headaches. Frequently drinking fluids, especially water, also helps avoid this condition.

3. Cover up

Have you noticed people who are covered from head to toe on hot days? They’re onto something. While you don’t have to be completely covered up, wear a hat to protect your head as this is an often neglected body part. Wear sunglasses to prevent squinting and subsequent wrinkles. And seek out shade frequently. Also, make sure infants are well covered as they are at higher risk of getting overheated.

These tips will decrease your risk of skin cancer, early aging, sun damage and sunburns. Make sure your summer is sunburn free by covering up, avoiding peak sun rays and wearing sunscreen.

The Mag Interview | Dermatologist Daniel Aires knows skin care can save lives

admin — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:26:24 +0000

THE MAG INTERVIEW

Daniel Aires is director of the dermatology division at University of Kansas Hospital. Aires, a physician, grew up in Overland Park. His medical training includes Yale University School of Medicine, Brigham and Womens Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Six years ago, after 24 years away, he returned to Kansas City to take his current job. This conversation took place at the hospital. Find more information about skin cancer by going to www.kumed.com/healthwise and typing skin cancer prevention in the search field.

A lot of dermatologists specialize in cosmetic procedures. How do people with skin cancer concerns choose the right doctor?

Ask if the physician is board certified in dermatology. People are very interested in cosmetics, but thats a fairly small part of dermatology. What I like about cosmetics is when people think about the way they look and that causes them to think about their health. Because to a certain extent looks are windows to health.

What are some common misconceptions about skin protection?

One is that if you put on a moisturizer with SPF or a sunscreen every day, you are protected.

Why is that not true?

Because when they measure SPF ratings in a lab, they apply it so thickly you almost cant see through it. When people put it on in real life, they put on a lot less and theyre getting a lot less protection. And it wears off after a couple of hours.

Another misconception is, when people think of protective clothing, they mostly think of long-sleeved shirts. And that is almost the opposite of what they should think.

Why?

The shirt leaves your head and your hands exposed. And those are two places where you dont want to biopsy, because theres not a lot of skin there. Id rather see someone walk around outside in a swimsuit and a hat and gloves than in a long-sleeved shirt and no hat and no gloves. You can find SPF-rated gloves at any outdoor store.

The most important thing is to avoid sunburns. Its generally not that 3, 4, 5 minutes of sun you get walking across a parking lot that is a problem.

Do people need to worry about protecting the skin in cool-weather months?

Ultraviolet rays are still there on rainy days and in cool weather, and they can still cause pre-cancer activity. The risk is lower, but it is still there. If you want to run or walk the dog, wear a hat and gloves.

Are people who have olive skin less at risk?

To a certain extent. If you have a Mediterranean background and there is no history of skin cancer in any family members, you do not need to worry as much. If you have light skin or light-colored eyes or a relative who has had skin cancer, you need to be more careful.

What about African-Americans?

We recently found a melanoma on the foot of an African-American patient. African-Americans are less likely to get a sunburn and therefore less likely to develop skin cancer, but I have seen and removed lots of skin cancers from African-Americans and other people with darker pigmentation. No one is immune.

How can people tell if a spot or mole needs to be looked at?

Anything that is strange or that is changing needs to be looked at. One of my residents uses the term funky. We normally teach the A, B, C, D and E rules, but I would add F for funky.

What are A through E?

Asymmetry, Border irregularity (not uniformly round), Colors (more than one), Diameter (larger than a pencil eraser), Evolving.

Are there male-female differences in where skin cancers occur?

Yes. Women get more on the legs and feet. Women, please dont wear sandals to the beach feet are a terrible place to biopsy.

Men get more on the arms and upper body from going shirtless.

How often should people check their bodies and how should they do it?

People who are concerned should do a self skin exam once a month. If you look every day its like puppies: You dont see them growing, but they are. The best place is a well-lighted area with a full-length mirror. Use a hand-held mirror to check the back or have a partner check the back.

What trends are you seeing in skin cancer?

Sadly, skin cancer rates are going up and up. Americans became sun worshipers in the 60s, 70s and 80s, and there is generally a 10-, 20- or 30-year lag in when skin cancers appear. So theres a hope that in 20 years it will start to trend downward as people became more aware.

Those of us who were basting ourselves with Crisco by the pool in the 70s are just doomed, right?

(Laughs.) No.

Is there a reason for us to use sun protection now?

Absolutely, there is. There may have been some damage done in the past, but theres no reason to add more damage. And there are ways of reversing some of that damage with prescription medications.

Are there foods or vitamin supplements than can help ward off skin cancer?

Im not a huge fan of vitamins or supplements except for vitamin D.

How much vitamin D should people take?

If you dont have kidney stones or some other reason you shouldnt take it, the endorsed dose is 400 mg per day. You should take it with food.

Anything else?

Im not a fan of antioxidant supplements. But Im a big fan of eating lots of fruits and vegetables, because they are loaded with all kinds of antioxidants. A tomato may have a thousand different kinds of lycopene.

How dangerous is skin cancer? There is a perception that, except for melanoma, its pretty harmless.

That is unfortunately not true. There are some skin cancers that are less dangerous basal cell cancers very seldom kill people. Squamous cell cancers, on the other hand, do kill people. And we all know melanomas are deadly.

Is there anything to be optimistic about with squamous cell cancers or melanomas?

A lot. If you catch them early they are never deadly. The death rate for early-stage melanoma is around 1 percent.

Your best defense is aggressive surveillance and seeing a dermatologist regularly if you are at high risk because you are light-skinned, light-eyed, have had sunburns or have family history of skin cancers.

And now a question thats not about skin cancer, probably one you get asked at every party you go to: How can I prevent wrinkles?

Ill give you a multipart answer. Number one: Stop smoking.

Why?

It constricts the blood vessels in the skin. And it induces matrix metalloproteinases, or MMPs, that act like scissors and cut up the skin and increase wrinkling. And cigarettes contain all kinds of weird toxic things

Number two: Wear a hat. Number three: Eat a lot of vegetables. Number four: Get enough sleep. Number five: Exercise.

You didnt say to drink water. Ive often heard drinking a lot of water gives you healthy-looking skin.

I would characterize that as a misconception. Theres a lot of talk about it but not a lot of data about it.

What do you think about tanning booths?

I dont think they are evil incarnate. My problem with booths is they can put out a lot more radiation than natural sunlight. By definition, if they can give you a tan they can harm you. A tan is the bodys response to a low level of harm.

I have no objection to a light tan with no burning. But I would not encourage most people to tan. I would encourage people to be happy with the skin tone they have. Black is beautiful, brown is beautiful and pink is beautiful.

Interview conducted, condensed and edited by Cindy Hoedel, choedel@kcstar.com.

Introducing a New Partnership

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AMBI Skincare Mikki Taylor Combine Years of Excellence into New Collaboration

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SKILLMAN, N.J., July 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — AMBI® Skincare, the brand dedicated to delivering flawless skin, and iconic beauty authority Mikki Taylor are joining forces to empower, inspire and celebrate women of color. AMBI Skincare’s 45-year heritage as the trusted brand for even-toned, beautiful skin perfectly complements Taylor’s 30-year career as a renowned beauty expert. This alliance will provide women with the tools and resources they need to feel beautiful inside and out.

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The partnership will kick-off on AMBI Skincare’s official Facebook page, where Taylor will engage with women through empowering exchanges and live chats. When fans simply “like” the Brand on Facebook, they’ll gain insider access to Taylor and her extensive expertise in the worlds of beauty, fashion and celebrity through tips and live QA sessions. Women will be encouraged to post their own personal stories and words of inspiration to add to this community of empowerment. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to interact with Taylor through “meet greet” events around the country. Through these impactful one-on-one connections, Taylor will inform and further inspire a generation of proud, flawless females.

Taylor’s extensive career as Beauty and Cover Director of Essence magazine has afforded her the opportunity to work with just about every notable African-American personality. From A-list celebrities and world renowned cover models, to women-in-the know, Mikki influences all types of females with her vision of beauty and style. At heart, her goal is to stimulate every woman to make those all-important self-discoveries, to nurture their inner and outer beauty and empower them to achieve their deepest desires. It is through her partnership with AMBI Skincare that this knowledge and insight will be passed on to impact the mind-set of women from all walks of life.

“Mikki Taylor has been a trusted beauty authority for years,” says Kirsten Smith, AMBI Brand Manager. ”Having the opportunity to tap into her insights and deep relationship with women offers an exciting new connection for our consumer and delivers on our mission to make flawless skin accessible to all women.”

“I’m thrilled to have partnered with AMBI to help empower women and affirm their inner and outer beauty,” says Taylor. ”I’m looking forward to addressing our skincare concerns and sharing the kind of solution-oriented information that will show we can all have what we desire.”

The new collaboration delivers on the mutual goal of creating flawless beauty inside and out, by providing women with a forum where they may develop and share inner confidence to realize their natural beauty potential. Check back to Facebook.com/AMBI for more details.

About AMBI® Skincare

AMBI® Skincare is one of the brands of Johnson Johnson Consumer Products Company, a division of Johnson Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. Introduced in 1966, the AMBI® Brand has been used and trusted by women with richer skin tones for decades to provide skincare solutions for, flawless, even toned skin. The brand has remained dedicated to developing quality products especially suited to meet the unique skin care needs of women of color. The AMBI® Brand is best known for its fade creams, which help fade dark spots and skin discolorations to restore flawless, natural skin tone. To better meet the skincare needs of women of African, Latin, and South Asian heritage, in March 2008 the brand launched the SOFT EVEN™ body care line, formulated with ingredients derived from nature to hydrate skin and visibly improve tone and texture. The AMBI® Brand is committed helping women of color achieve flawless-looking skin by continuing to deliver solutions that meet their skin care needs. For more information about the AMBI® Brand and to purchase products, visit: www.FACEBOOK.COM/AMBI.

About Mikki Taylor

A media veteran for more than three decades, Mikki Taylor has devoted a lifetime to helping women manage their inner and outer beauty and inspiring them to own their lives to the fullest. Taylor, who for 30 years served as ESSENCE magazine’s groundbreaking beauty cover director, and now Editor-at-Large in addition to holding the role as President of Mikki Taylor Enterprises, LLC, a strategic branding, consulting and communications company.

Taylor has offered beauty and style advice through all types of media including broadcast, digital and of course, print outlets, which culminated in her wildly successful book, Self-Seduction: Your Ultimate Path to Inner and Outer Beauty. This triumph left readers craving more Mikki, so the sequel, Commander in Chic, Every Woman’s Guide to Managing Her Style Like a First Lady, will be hitting shelves in November 2011. Additionally, Taylor has been the recipient of numerous awards celebrating her achievements in the beauty industry and groundbreaking accomplishments in the African American community.

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Pinnaclife Announces Prenatal Nutrition Package and Mother Baby Skin Care Line

admin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:52:58 +0000

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CORALVILLE, Iowa, July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Darlene McCord and Pinnaclife are proud to announce that Pinnaclife Supplements and Remedy Skin Care Products are now available in a complete prenatal care package.

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Dr. McCord commented, “Prenatal nutrition is so important and even with a close to perfect diet, it is still difficult for pregnant women to get all the nutrients they need to maintain optimal health. We are excited to announce that the Pinnaclife Prenatal Care Plan provides expecting mothers with all of the nutrients they need to ensure optimal health for both their unborn child and themselves.”

The Pinnaclife Prenatal Care Plan provides expecting mothers with the only “expert” brand of vitamin supplements on the marketplace. The brand is not solely based upon the delivery of nutrients, but on the precise dosing of nutrients. Each nutrient is delivered to mother and child with full scientific knowledge of how it works synergistically with the other nutrients in each supplement.

The plan also includes the use of McCord’s Remedy Skin Care products: Skin Repair Cream, Calazime and Nutrashield. When combined, the Skin Repair Cream and Nutrashield work together to moisturize the expecting mothers tender skin and protect it from damage and stretch marks. The Calazime serves as barrier against chaffing and rash irritation as well as an excellent treatment and prevention of diaper rash on newborn skin. ”One of the first senses that a child develops in-utero is the sense of smell.” McCord added, “If a mother uses Skin Repair Cream during pregnancy, using the cream on a finicky baby can trigger a sense memory and be an effective and natural calming agent.”

More information is available at www.pinnaclife.com.

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Free Samples Now Available of Diabetic Skin Treatment that can Prevent …

admin — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 05:32:46 +0000

Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) July 08, 2011

Diabetics have unique skincare needs. They have very vulnerable skin that needs proper diabetic care. Dry skin, particularly on the feet, becomes itchy, which causes scratching and soreness that can lead to infection through cracks in the skin. In serious cases, that infection can result in foot amputation.

Foot problems in diabetics are particularly troublesome. Around 25% of diabetics will develop a foot ulcer in their lifetime*. More than half of those ulcers will become infected requiring hospitalization, and 20% of those will require amputation**. 80% of the nontramatic amputations performed yearly in the United States are attributed to diabetes***. That amounts to a diabetic losing a leg from a medical complication caused by diabetes every 30 seconds****.

Thankfully, the chances of diabetics developing foot infections can be reduced by Dr. Greenfield’s Footcream, formulated by clinical experts to provide the necessary moisturizers, emollients and vitamins for prevention of infection. One application of the cream twice a day helps keep feet free of the calluses and cracks that can lead to infection.

Says Dr. Greenfield’s Diabetic Products President Dr. Stan Greenfield, “Diabetics use Diabetic Footcream like any other regular moisturizer. It isn’t greasy, it won’t clog your pores, and it comes packed with vitamins and antioxidants to keep nerves and skin healthy. It even has a moisture barrier to make it tough to wash off.”

Dr. Greenfield’s Diabetic Footcream is patented and contains humectants and emollients such as Tea Tree Oil that moisturize, soften and soothe the skin. There’s no petroleum to clog the pores, and exfoliating agents reduce calluses. The diabetic cream also provides vitamins A, D, E and provitamin B5 for diabetics.

Dr. Greenfield, a PhD pharmaceutical chemist, has a personal reason to pour his time and passion into his diabetic skincare business.

He says, “As a child, I grew up in a household with diabetic family members. Now, as an adult, I’ve witnessed my own son develop type 1 diabetes during his adolescence. It’s an insidious disease and I’ve made it my goal to develop safe, effective and affordable skincare products for diabetics through my small, family-owned business.”

Dr. Greenfield’s research and technical expertise have also had a quite surprising bonus. “My products have developed a growing list of satisfied customers,” he says. “But many of them aren’t even diabetic. Many non-diabetics have discovered that my products are simply good for the skin. They’re packed with vitamins, moisturisers, and emollients that leave skin soft, glowing, and enriched.”

Dr. Greenfield’s Diabetic Products has also developed and manufactured Diabetic Hand and Body Cream that works in the same effective way as the Footcream, but without the Tea Tree Oil.

The product is already a firm favorite with diabetic customers, who have achieved remarkable results with the creams. Here are just a couple of the many testimonials received to date:

‘I can’t begin to tell you the difference in my feet. My calluses are starting to disappear and the cracks in my heels are healing.’

-Bonnie D, Olympia, WA

‘I became a diabetic in 2003/2002. I was first given medication by my doctor to combat the dryness of skin on my feet and hands. That medication (prescription) did not work. I had been in this medical facility here close to my home: spoke to the druggist, he recommended your product and the rest is history. You have some wonderful products that work well for diabetics. I intend to keep using your hand and foot cream as long as I need some (which I am sure from now on). Thank you so very much for caring.’

-Ida B.,Compton CA

To get a free sample of Dr. Greenfield’s Footcream or Hand and Body Cream, medical professionals should call 855-STANMAR (855-782-6627) toll free or call 816-421-8081. To learn more about Dr. Greenfield’s diabetic skincare visit http://www.diabeticsskincare.com

NOTES

Singh, Armstrong, Lipsky. J Amer Med Assoc 2005

** Lavery, Armstrong et al. Diabetes Care 2006

*** Armstrong wt al. Amer Fam Phys 1998

**** The Lancet (cover), Nov 2005

For more information about Dr. Greenfield’s Diabetic Products, visit http://www.diabeticsskincare.com, or call Dr Stan Greenfield toll free at 855-782-6627 or 816-421-8081 or Cliff Zlotnik, sales manager, on 412-771-2300.

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Beauty and Skin Care Resource Store Launches Facebook Pages for Accessible …

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Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) July 06, 2011

For intelligent answers to beauty questions any time of the day or night, Skincare-News.com now offers Facebook sources with beauty news, tips, FAQs and reviews. Facebook posts feature updates on anti-aging, acne, skincare ingredients, makeup, cosmetic procedures and natural options for healthy, beautiful skin.

Learn the ins and outs of skin care through unique social media pages that cover all aspects of skincare and beauty, through the convenient format of Facebook:

Skincare Tips offers updates on the latest in skincare and beauty. Find out if sunscreen is still necessary for people over 65 years old (it is!) and what products to include on a back-to-school skincare list. Fans will also learn about key ingredients like glycolic acid and how they can help with acne, aging and other skin concerns.

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Skincare-News is the go-to Facebook source for recent beauty articles, tips and FAQs. Get information on skin conditions like bruises, acne and ringworm, plus seasonal tips on holiday gifts and keeping skin healthy all year long.

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Find answers to common beauty questions, from budget skincare to DIY hair treatments, in excerpts from the comprehensive Skincare Beauty FAQ Handbook:

Skincare Questions is an interactive way to find beauty and skincare solutions. Question topics range from how to refrain from skin picking to makeup tips and the effects of lifestyle choices (like smoking) on the skin. Posts also include links to the Skincare Beauty FAQ Handbook, which offers readers a complete guide to acne, anti-aging, hair care, budget beauty and more. Example post:

» Q: I recently moved to a region with hot, humid summers. My normal base foundation is too heavy and shiny in the heat. Is there a warm-weather alternative that doesn’t sacrifice coverage?

A: Try a tinted and oil-controlling matte moisturizer like Cosmedicine Medi-Matte Tint Oil Control Lotion SPF 20 – Medium Skin. If you need extra coverage over problem areas, use in combination with a cream-based concealer.

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Beauty Questions takes all the guesswork out of a beauty routine-especially for those who can’t make it to the dermatologist on a regular basis. Fans of Beauty Questions can receive basic guidance on issues like acne, natural skincare and premature aging. For example, find out how to create a DIY concoction for a pimple using aspirin and water. Example post:

» Q: Since discontinuing the pill, I always get acne around my chin during my period. What should I do?

A: It’s common for women to break out during menstruation; your chin is prone to pimples and redness during this time. Apply an acne spot treatment a few days before and during your period to keep pores clear. Active ingredients – such as salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide – should help.

www.facebook.com/pages/Beauty-Questions/173311212714468

Skincare FAQs provides an easy guide to separating fact from fiction in the realm of skincare. From DIY summertime beauty treatments to dispelling the myth of chocolate causing acne, this Facebook page helps shed light on key skincare habits and tips for saving time and money.

www.facebook.com/pages/Skincare-FAQs/111221578962426

Before investing in new beauty products, it helps to get reliable reviews. The following pages offer rich, informative reviews on the latest acne, anti-aging, hair and skin products and treatments:

Skincare Beauty Product Reviews provides links to product reviews for both men and women. Discover new products, like Aramis Classic for men and Archipelago Botanicals for the body and home, and get intelligent information on luxury skincare tools, such as Baby Quasar MD and Clarisonic.

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Vivoderm Natural Skincare Partners with John Paul DeJoria’s JP Selects

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Los Angeles, CA, July 03, 2011 –(PR.com)– Vivoderm joins DeJoria’s new members-only online marketplace for socially conscious and eco-friendly products on July 1.

John Paul DeJoria, co-founder of global enterprises such as Paul Mitchell Systems and Patron Spirits, launched a summer roll-out of his new e-commerce platform JP Selects.com earlier this month.

Vivoderm offers a natural skincare line that includes 100% herbal, natural facial masks for acne and aging skin, zinc and intense facial moisturizers as well as body butter and foot cream. JP Selects promotes their site as “an online marketplace for products made with uncompromising principles. Our brands pride themselves on the quality of their products and in giving back.”

Vivoderm Vice President, Dr. Noushin Adhami stated, “We are honored to be affiliated with JP Selects and are proud John Paul DeJoria selected us personally. We have always respected him for his humanitarian efforts and benevolent nature as well as his business acumen. We are excited for this opportunity.”

One of the key differences to JP Selects over other ecommerce sites is the unique ability to review video interviews and extensive content on each of the entrepreneurs and their companies.

“While Vivoderm products have been used in a private practice for over 40 years, we are thrilled to be a part this new platform and finally share our story with conscientious consumers in a more personable way,” stated Dr. Shawn Adhami, Vivoderm’s CEO.

For 72 hours, starting July 1, Vivoderm’s natural skincare line will be sold in the “Today’s Offers” section at a promotional introductory price. Membership to JP Selects is free and open to customers via online registration. After the introductory offer, Vivoderm products will remain in their own branded online store 365 days per year.

Vivoderm joins other ecologically-minded brands such as: designers Green Garmento and Make Love Not Trash – companies devoted to using sustainable resources, respecting the environment and giving back.

Giving back is a key point for Vivoderm and JP Selects. Every time you make a purchase, a portion of that sale goes to a social and/or environmental cause.

Dr. Adhami explained, “We believe that the JP Selects philosophy is in line with Vivoderm to not only enhance one’s personal appearance and environment but be eco friendly as well. We have full confidence in this new venture.”

For more information, visit www.jpselects.com.

About Vivoderm Laboratories LLC
Vivoderm Laboratories LLC (www.vivoderm.com) is a privately owned skin care company based in Southern California, which produces skin care products comprised of natural ingredients in combination with advance scientific formulas to remedy a wide variety of skin problems. Vivoderm is devoted to using the purest natural ingredients to address the growing interest in sustainable products while still providing noticeable results. Developed by a Dermatologist, Vivoderm products have been used by physicians to treat thousands of people with great results. Vivoderm has not conducted, or commissioned any animal testing.

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Beauty Tips for Proper Summer Skincare

admin — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:46:58 +0000

With tropical getaways, outdoor dining and summer lounging in full swing, it’s imperative to take safe measures in protecting skin from future damage. Sun exposure is the number one cause of lines and wrinkles (not to mention hyperpigmentation, sun spots and skin cancer), so be mindful of your time basking in those glorious UV rays if you’re aiming to maintain your youthful glow.

JustLuxe caught up with skincare expert and celebrity esthetician (clients include Jessica Simpson, Katie Cassidy and Demi Lovato) Renée Rouleau to bring you the very best in summer skin tips and solutions:

Wear Sunscreen Every Day

This is non-negotiable! To truly take care of your skin, you must protect it. Recent information from the UCLA skin research department indicates that 78 percent of all the sun damage incurred in a lifetime is from incidental exposure. Don’t wait until you’re playing poolside to put it on — wear it consistently and daily to yield best results and reapply often.

Walking to your car or driving in traffic exposes you to unnecessary sun damage; and remember that windshields do nothing to protect you from UV rays. Wear a moisturizer that contains a sun block with a minimum of SPF 15.

Reapply Often

People are commonly confused about which SPF number they should use. The truth is, an SPF 30 only offers four percent more protection than an SPF 15, not double. The higher the numbers (SPF 45, 50, 70 +) that percentage comes down, but you’re also exposing your skin to more chemicals, which might result in a negative reaction on the skin. The key to protecting your skin in the sun is to reapply your sunscreen generously, at least every two hours. A little dab won’t cut it – you need to slather it on.

Serious about your Skin? Give Your SPF a Boost

Researchers at Duke University Medical Center determined that using a lotion or serum with vitamins C and E (we like Renee Rouleau Vitamin C E Complex) under sunscreen actually provides four times the protection of sunscreen alone. Start layering on the good stuff, ladies! Your skin will thank you later.

Eat Properly for Pretty Skin

Load up on antioxidants and you’ll be glowing from the inside out. Eat generous amounts of nutrient-rich foods like spinach, tomatoes, berries and sweet potatoes to fight off free radicals, which increases aging. When it comes to acne-prone skin, eliminate dairy (milk, cheese, ice cream, frozen yogurt, etc.) and reap the results of clear, beautiful skin! You won’t believe your eyes. Also, try Renée Rouleau Anti-Cyst Treatment for stubborn cystic breakouts.

Another summer skin-saving trick? Go for a swim in the ocean! The salt water has natural purifying properties, which helps destroy acne-causing bacteria.

Your Fridge is a Skin Emporium

Red as a lobster and uncomfortable to boot? Try cold yogurt instead of aloe vera-based lotions or gels. Layering such lotions on sunburned skin actually traps heat, keeping the skin red longer. Skin must breathe to let out heat. Cold plain yogurt applied to the skin works as an anti-inflammatory and heat remover. Apply, let dry for 15 minutes, and rinse. Repeat every hour.

For skin that suffers from redness or rosacea-like symptoms, the constant heat in the summer can keep skin looking blotchy and irritated. Keep your skincare products in the refrigerator so that when you use them, they not only feel refreshing, but the cold acts as a vaso-constrictor to reduce the dilation of the capillaries and helps reduce visible redness on the spot. Try a cooling mask like Renée Rouleau Azulene Gel Mask.

Avoid Oil Spills
Although there is no miracle product to control the extra oil that you produce during summer months, there are ways to keep shine under control. Oil blotting papers are great to use during the day to actually remove the oils off the skin to give you the feel of freshly washed skin.

In a pinch? The type of paper used for toilet seat covers in public restrooms is similar to expensive oil blotting papers. Tear off a piece of this and press firmly on the skin. Voila!