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Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:23 pm  |
I was wondering what basic skin care tips we have all grown up with, like:
*Drinking 8 glasses of water each day
*Cleaning hands and nails before touching your face
Surely there are some I've never heard and could start doing :) |
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Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:42 pm |
| Also, does anyone know how often you should steam your face??? |
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Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:05 pm |
IMO, 3 most important things for your skin:
1. Protection - wear sunscreen.
2. Regular exfoliation
3. Feed skin with good antioxidant. |
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Wed May 02, 2007 6:33 pm |
| What sort of antioxidant? like green tea?? |
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Wed May 02, 2007 8:29 pm |
| There are so many antioxidant - Vitamin C, E, green tea extract, ginseng, grape seed extract and list can go on and on. But by far, Vitamin C and E are the ones proven to work. |
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Tue May 08, 2007 7:17 pm |
| Thanks, Thats good to know :) |
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Wed May 09, 2007 1:25 pm |
| water in any form, tea, coffee, juice etc. will be cover 8 cups of water |
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Thu May 10, 2007 7:49 pm |
| Really?? Thats great news!!I drink heaps of coffee everyday but can only bring myself to drink about one glass of water. |
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Fri May 11, 2007 8:06 pm |
Some basic skincare tips that I have grown up with are:
1. Don't smoke. Your skin is a large organ and it needs a lot of circulation. Smoking impairs that dramatically.
2. Get lots of sleep and try not to stress! Environmental and emotional stress are big triggers for skin problems.
3. Wash your face in the morning and evening. You'd be surprised at all the icky stuff that collects on your skin overnight - Dead skin, dirt and dust!
4. Keep your makeup and tools clean.
5. Moderation is key. Over-moisturizing and over-exfoliating can take a toll on your skin. Many makeup and skincare products can contain up to 40 different ingredients (that's 40 possible allergens you're exposing your skin to every time you try something new!).
6. Work it out. Exercise elevates capillary functioning which can diminish premature aging. It also brings more oxygen to bodily tissues, helping skin look younger! |
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Fri May 11, 2007 8:13 pm |
| Kyrya wrote: |
| Also, does anyone know how often you should steam your face??? |
Kyra,
I steam only when I need it. Whenever my skin seems dull, dry and flat (especially in the winter), I steam my face over a bowl of boiled water with a towel over my head for five minutes. This adds a pretty flush to my face, and my makeup adheres better to my skin.
HTH |
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Fri May 11, 2007 8:32 pm |
| Shoba wrote: |
| water in any form, tea, coffee, juice etc. will be cover 8 cups of water |
Coffee is a diuretic that causes water loss. One cup of coffee depletes one glass of water from the body. You would have to drink an additional cup of water on top of your daily recommended amount for each cup of coffee. |
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Sat May 12, 2007 8:35 am |
When I was growing up the #1 rule was: Never goto bed with your make up still on.
(You should not steam your face over a pot of anything...it's far too hard on the skin and can end up giving you broken caps.)  |
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Sat May 12, 2007 12:26 pm |
| donnababe wrote: |
| (You should not steam your face over a pot of anything...it's far too hard on the skin and can end up giving you broken caps.) |
Really? A few weeks ago I started steaming my face once a week using one of those facial steamers, and I have noticed a few broken capillaries in the crease of my nose. Is that what caused it? |
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Sat May 12, 2007 3:40 pm |
| Diana P wrote: |
| donnababe wrote: |
| (You should not steam your face over a pot of anything...it's far too hard on the skin and can end up giving you broken caps.) |
Really? A few weeks ago I started steaming my face once a week using one of those facial steamers, and I have noticed a few broken capillaries in the crease of my nose. Is that what caused it? |
Diana, you should absolutely avoid steaming your face if you are prone to have broken cap. |
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Sat May 12, 2007 5:18 pm |
| iaimei wrote: |
| Diana P wrote: |
| donnababe wrote: |
| (You should not steam your face over a pot of anything...it's far too hard on the skin and can end up giving you broken caps.) |
Really? A few weeks ago I started steaming my face once a week using one of those facial steamers, and I have noticed a few broken capillaries in the crease of my nose. Is that what caused it? |
Diana, you should absolutely avoid steaming your face if you are prone to have broken cap. |
Well darn it. I love what is does to my face otherwise.  Would it help if I put a thick layer of cream beside my nose? Dr Hauschka recommends putting the eye cream around your eyes during a steam to protect them, although I've never tried that. |
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Sun May 13, 2007 6:37 pm |
That's interesting, I've been using a facial steamer about once a month over three months and I just noticed a new little red line next to my nose. I'll have to try the cream next steam.
I'm also trying to replace my coffee with green tea so hopefully that will help my daily water intake :) |
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Mon May 14, 2007 6:34 am |
Coffee is one of the antioxidants...
| Yen wrote: |
| Shoba wrote: |
| water in any form, tea, coffee, juice etc. will be cover 8 cups of water |
Coffee is a diuretic that causes water loss. One cup of coffee depletes one glass of water from the body. You would have to drink an additional cup of water on top of your daily recommended amount for each cup of coffee. |
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Mon May 14, 2007 10:25 am |
Read below for more about Coffee:
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Coffee and reduced diabetes risks
But other benefits can be derived from coffee which have nothing to do with caffeine. Coffee is loaded with antioxidants, including a group of compounds called "quinines" which when administered to rats in a laboratory, increases their insulin sensitivity. The increased sensitivity improves the body's response to insulin.
Researchers don't know exactly why coffee is beneficial for diabetes. Coffee also contains large quantities of the antioxidants tocopherols and chlorogenic acid, as well as minerals such as magnesium. All of those components have been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism.
This may explain why in the Harvard study (1), those drinking decaffeinated coffee also showed a reduced diabetes risk, although the reduction in risk was 50% that of those drinking caffeinated coffee. |
http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/coffee.htm |
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Wed May 16, 2007 10:36 pm |
I think moisturizing skin is equally important.
Do a good job in hydration, the skin will look great. |
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Thu May 17, 2007 9:02 am |
If you have oily skin, you don't need a moisturizer and they can make a mess out of your skin.
Moisturizers don't retard ageing, at best, they can only slightly minimize the "look" of ageing. |
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Mon May 21, 2007 7:14 am |
| Basics to me are sunblock, moisturiser and cleanser. They are the bare minimum. |
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Wed May 23, 2007 3:08 am |
Thanks for all helpful tips!!!  |
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Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:00 am |
| looks like all of them are right... |
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Sun May 24, 2009 7:02 am |
1--- DONT OVER DO ANYTHING!!
I used to have acne when I was younger. And would scrub my face until red and raw, TOTALLY DUMB!!! Then I stopped, treated my skin more gently and drank tons of water and now my skin is great.
2--- Don't force squeeze pimples or blackheads, be gentle and if it comes out with gentle pressure good, if not leave it alone!
3) Take care of body with good food and exercise. |
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Sun Sep 06, 2009 6:45 am |
| Yes. I agree that one should try not to squeeze pimples and blackheads too hard. I always ended up with a even bigger red bump when I did that. |
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