Since we discussed honey as a beauty treatment yesterday, today I am going to give you a simple 3 step honey facial mask solution.

• Take a warm towel and apply it to your face to open your pores.
• Spread honey on your face and leave it there for a minute or two. Avoid the eye areas.
• Wash off with cold wet towels. This will close your pours.

Then just apply your normal moisturizer. This is a simple way to exfoliate your skin and leave it feeling and looking fantastic.

Everywhere you look green tea is being touted for its health benefits. It is known as a powerful antioxidant and drinking the tea is highly beneficial. But what else can it be used for?

Well apparently, according to one study, when the extra is applied under your normal sun screen, it can help prevent sun damage.

“It is best to combine green tea with zinc oxide-based sunscreens because zinc oxide is chemically inert and should not react with green tea (which some chemical sunscreens might do, especially in sunlight).” according to smartskincare.com

You can find green tea skin creams at most health food stores like Chamberlin’s and Whole Foods. What other skin care benefits have been found using green tea?

Well, another study by Jennifer Gan-Wong, M.D, states that green tea is just as effective as Benzoyl Peroxide in the treatment of moderate to severe acne without leaving your skin dry and flaky.

Hmm, do you think that there may be a good reason that Japanese women have such amazing skin. Perhaps one of the reasons is because so many of the facial products from there contain this powerful antioxidant. Just a thought.

Ever wonder how on earth you will keep your face looking fresh throughout the summer? Have you spent a day playing in the water only to come home and realize that your face is now three shades DARKER than your foundation?

There’s no faster way to look like you’re a summer intern with the clowns at the circus than to put light make-up on a sun-kissed face. And unless this is your wish, I’m pretty sure that deep down in your heart of hearts you’d rather not make an appearance that makes your friends wonder if you’ve decided to make a career change!

One way you can keep your facial beauty is to be sure you apply sunscreen to your cheeks (as well as the rest of your beautiful face!) before heading out the door in the morning. Finding a good, moisturizing lotion that includes a minimum of an SPF15 rating is a necessity.

The folks at KORRES have come up with a delightful little tube of sunscreen that with regular application can help you keep that youthful glow that shows off your facial beauty. What’s more, it’s fun and smells good, too! The Watermelon Sunscreen Face Cream (SPF30) is a great cream that will not only keep your face hydrated and moisturized, it can be counted on to help keep your skin healthy and escape the damaging rays of the sun.

The best beauty reviews out there all agree that it’s of utmost importance to protect your skin from the damaging rays of the sun. Why not ensure your own facial beauty by protecting your skin?

Although there are tons of cellulite cream products out there, some of you have requested a homemade cellulite cream recipe. So I went searching and found a recipe for home made cellulite cream that uses a combination of fennel oil and rosemary Mix these two ingredients together and apply daily to minimize the look of cellulite.

Another site recommended using damp coffee grinds on those problem areas. Wrap your coffee covered thighs with cellophane and leave on for about twenty minutes. I have actually had this treatment at spas before so I tend to place a bit more faith in it. It will not eliminate cellulite but it will make it a lot less noticeable. I recommend do this treatment at least once a week.

One site that I stumbled upon claims that the toxins in our food is partially to blame for the build up of cellulite and that by eating organic foods and drinking lots of water you can begin to eliminate this problem. It couldn’t hurt either way right?

Ridding yourself of Cellulite is a life long battle and even the most expensive jars of cellulite creams won’t cure it. Whether you use the homemade cellulite cream or the store brands consistency is key. Use them at least weekly and drink plenty of waters to flush out the toxins.

In today’s society, many people feel the urge to look younger. Many are now eating healthier and exercising as a way to conserve their youthful appearance. However, there is a certain time when those fine lines arrive. When this time comes, many people turn to chemical peels which can almost erase those fine lines giving you back your youthful appearance. Other people use chemical peels in order to soften the skin, lessen the appearance of blemishes, control or eliminate acne and for other skin related problems. Due to its success of making a patient look younger, many believe that a chemical peel can replace a face lift, but it cannot. Those who usually have a chemical peel done are those who are young and do not need a face lift yet or are starting to show wrinkles and use it in combination with a face lift.

There are three types of chemical peels that plastic surgeons use on their patients. They are the following procedures: the Alphahydroxy acids, the trichloroacetic acid and the phenol. Each of these types of acids are used as a different type of procedure that has a varying level of treatment. For example, the most intense procedure uses the phenol while a more relaxed procedure is used with the alphahydroxy acids.

The treatments with alphahydroxy are used when a patient cannot take the time off to recover from their chemical peel with the other acids. Since the treatment is less intense, the recovery time is shorter. However, the chances are that you will have to have multiple sessions to receive the desired affects that you want from the chemical peel. This treatment can smooth over rough skin, clears up sun damaged skin, helps to control the appearance of acne and can also help bleach the skin for a more conformed skin tone. Although the treatment is less intense, you will still have to remain out of the sun and wear sun block to make sure that there are no undesired results.

The treatment with trichloroacetic acid is a bit more mild and takes a little longer to recover from. It is much stronger than the previously spoken about chemical peel. This chemical peel mainly treats fine lines and wrinkles, makes the pigment in the face all one color and eliminates various types of skin blemishes in addition to the corrections that the alphahydroxy treatment makes. This is a procedure that lasts between ten and fifteen minutes but often requires a pre treatment with such creams that include Retin A or alphahydroxy acids. It can be performed on the neck and other regions of the body in addition to the face. This treatment may take several sessions to maintain its results but its recovery time is much quicker than the most intense treatment.

The most intense treatment is carried out with phenol. Phenol chemical peels are used to smooth out deeper set wrinkles, clear the skin from blotches that have been caused by the sun and aging and it also helps to eliminate pre cancerous skin cells and growths. This treatment can only be used on the face because of its intensity which often burns or stings, which the face does become accustomed to.

Some people get severe skin irritation with chemical peels ( think Samantha on Sex in the City) While others only have a mild redness and peeling for a day or two. I have used chemical peels and happen to love them. And the great think about getting a chemical peel done is that it is so subtle that most people will just tell you how great you look without thinking that you had anything major done.

Getting smooth skin is easier than you think. It just takes some consistent skin care habits like:

1) Wash your skin once in the morning and once at night with a mild skin cleanser. Look at your skin type and choose appropriately. If you tend to have reactions to most products pick a mild cleanser. If you have dry skin, pick one that has moisturizers.

2) Exfoliate once or twice a week. Your skin will tell you what is enough and what is too much. Exofliating more than this will irritate your skin.

3) Use an appropriate moisturizer. If you have oily or t-zone skin, look for moisturizers designed for your skin type.

4) Use a facial mask once a week. I look to use mine on Fridays about an hour before going out. That way my skin looks fresh for the weekend. You could also do this on Sunday night to make your skin look fabulous for work the next day.

5) Drink 6-8 glasses of water daily. This helps flush out the toxins and leaves your skin looking and feeling hydrated.

6) Eat blueberries . They are high in anti-oxidents and will keep your skin looking younger longer.

7) Get a professional facial with extractions done once a month. If you are taking care of your skin the rest of the month, this shouldn’t be too painful. A licensed skin care technician will be able to get to those spots that you can’t with the least amount of irritation possible.

We moisturize our face, our legs, and our body in general but not many women take the extra time to take care of their hands. Sure you give yourself a manicure but that isn’t enough. Your hands need to be exfoliated and moisturized just like the rest of your body.

1) Use a gentle all natural exfoliant on your hands.

2) Follow with a paraffin wrap - ( once a week treatment) 3) Moisturize as usual.

Or if you prefer an all in one product try the Bliss All you Need is Glove Set.

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Hi all

I have several of you write to me about your Psoriasis, wondering if there are any new treatments. Well, even though I write product reviews, I am not a doctor so I went hunting online to see what information actual physicians are receiving. And, thank God for Google, I found this site - immunobiology of psoriasis

Now, I don’t understand everything on the site but I am amazed at how comprehensive the information is. I am going to assume that those of you dealing with this disease will better understand some of the terminology that they use. Just as I can probably give a better explanation of Spinal Bifida than most of the doctors that I have been to.

PsoriasisTx is a brand new website that is filled with free information on the treatment of Psoriasis. If you are looking to see what is new in this field then definitely check out this site and maybe, just maybe, you will have a better understanding of what your doctor is saying on your next visit.

I always believe that, as women, we have to do a bit more due diligence when it comes to our health. If you go in prepped with intelligent questions and concerns, you are more likely to help your doctor determine an appropriate type of treatment.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Have you noticed how women of the past seemed to be remarkably beautiful? They had amazing skin, silky hair and managed to keep their weight under control without all of the modern conveniences we have today. Legend or truth? If truth, then it is those ancient beauty secrets that women today need and want.

Ancient beauty secrets reveal knowledge about how to use common, natural ingredients to make yourself beautiful. All you need to do is find them.

Beauty reviews often avoid ancient beauty secrets because they are afraid women will stop buying today’s products and make their own products of these natural ingredients. The truth, though, is that today’s woman has barely enough time to go through her beauty ritual yet alone make her own products!

The best place to look for these beauty secrets is right where you buy beauty products. You can find so many products today that contain the natural ingredients that ancient beauties used to look so fabulous. It is simple. You find these great products by looking for natural and organic products in many ways.

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One ingredient that is a major ancient beauty secret is using shea or cocoa butter for smooth as silk skin. You can find products like Lavanila’s The Healthy Body Butter which contains these natural ingredients.

Getting beautiful with ancient techniques is not something that is difficult. You just have to know where to find them.

Hi all

We talk about skin care a lot on this site and most things I truly believe you can take care of with maintenance. Use a high SPF moisturizer every day, drink plenty of water, excercize and 90% of your natural beauty can be maintained. There are a few things though that gravity outweighs preventative anti-aging measures. For those of you who believe in skin care and plastic surgery there is a new site that has a ton of articles on the different techniques that are out there today to help you look young and youthful. Cosmetic Skin Surgery is a great site for expert information and advice on Plastic Surgery, Cosmetic techniques and Plastic Surgery Costs.

It has articles updated daily plus information on some great books to read before considering surgery. Check it out for yourself:  http://www.cosmeticskinsurgery.info