CHEMICAL PEELS (PART 1)

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Aha, Bha, chemical peels, citric acid, glycolic acid, jessners peel, lactic acid, malic acid, phenol, tca

A chemical peel is a treatment administered on the skin to exfoliate and slough of dead skin cells to reveal a fresher and brighter skin. Chemical peels can either be applied at home or by a licensed professional.

NUTRIFADE, GLUTATHIONE RE-VAMPED!!!!!!

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Nutrifade is one of the most advanced and comprehensive dietary supplements available to help improve the appearance of pigmented skin and provide a glowing, more even skin tone.

 

This is a new and exciting supplement that contains NINETEEN powerful ingredients that work together to help lighten your skin, fade age spots, and treat hyperpigmentation. Nutrifade is very safe and manufactured in the U.K under strict guidelines. It is formulated with EU approved natural ingredients.

GLUTATHIONE FOR SKIN LIGHTENING

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glutathione, reduced glutathione, skin brightening, skin lightening, skin lightening supplement

Skin lightening or skin whitening is a major rave at the moment, most ladies, want to achieve a flawless complexion without worrying about heinous side effects, this has increased the awareness of skin lightening products. To some people, skin is such a big issue because most of the time it suggests status symbol in the society. 

DAILY SKIN CARE TIPS

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anti-aging, cleansing, hydration, nutrition, oleic acid, protection, skincare, sleep, water

Keeping your skin healthy and looking good does not have to be complicated or expensive. We are bombarded with ads for thousands of products with supposedly fabulous benefits. No doubt many of the claims are real enough. But very simple daily habits can also have an impact on the skin.

DRY SKIN LOVES…

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It’s not necessary to pay a fortune for a good, rich moisturizer. Read the label. Ingredients that may be helpful for dry skin include:

• CERAMIDE -Ceramides help the skin hold water and soothe dry skin. Synthetic ceramides may mimic the natural substances in the outermost layer of skin that help keep moisture in.

HOW TO CARE FOR DRY SKIN

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As odd as it sounds, dry skin isn’t about a lack of moisture. Studies comparing the water content of dry skin to normal or oily skin don’t show a significant difference between them. In fact, healthy skin is only about 30% water.

OILY SKIN LOVES….

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Alpha hydroxy acid, benzoyl peroxide, beta hydroxy acid, hyaluronic acid, salicylic acid

1. SALICYLIC ACID – Salicylic Acid is a type of Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) that treats oily skin by opening up clogged pores and neutralizing bacteria. This ingredient comes from bark of a willow tree, and is known for helping to break down blackheads and whiteheads by stripping off the outer layer of skin.

2. TEA TREE – Is a natural antiseptic, made from the leaves of a tree native to Australia. This essential oil is helpful in the treatment of oily skin because it dissolves skin oils and kills bacteria that can cause acne.

ACNE

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Acne is a skin disorder which occurs majorly on the face, the chest area, back and sometimes the neck. Women with this skin condition experience low self esteem, as a result of being overly conscious of the “spots” or “zits”, especially when it’s situated on the face.

OILY SKIN CARE PART 3 THE GOOD AND THE BAD EMOLLIENTS

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STEARIC ACID, sodium lauryl sulfate, alcohol, Wheat germ oil, cocoa butter, steareth 10, sulfated castor oil, soybean oil, sorbitan oleate, solulan 16, sodium chloride, shark liver oil, red algae, propylene glycol monostearate, potassium chloride, PEG, lanolin, cetearyl, cetearate, octyl palmitate, myristyl lactate, oleth-3, oleyl, myristic acid, mink oil, isopropyl myristate, isopropyl palmitate, isodecyl oleate, emollients, emulsifiers, hexadecyl alcohol, glyceryl diostearate, succinate, vegetable oil lauryl sulfate

• ACETYLATED LANOLIN– A Lanolin derivative, it is a wax from the sebaceous glands of sheep that allows the wool to shed water. In cosmetics and skin care products it acts as an emollient that forms a water repellent film on the skin.

• ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL– Lanolin derivative a skin softener with anti-allergenic properties.

• ALGAE EXTRACT– This is used to normalize the skin’s moisture content and provide suppleness and firmness to the epidermis. There are many different types of algae and they exhibit different properties. Manufacturers rarely disclose the specific strain of algae used.

• ALGIN (Alginic acid; potassium alginate; sodium alginate)- It is derived from the cell walls of Brown Algae, it is used as a thickener, stabilizer and gelling agent.

OILY SKIN CARE (PART 2) IRRITANTS TO AVOID

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acetate, alcohol, ammonia, arnica, benzyl, camphor, facial masks, irritants, lavender, lemongrass, linalool, menthl, menthoxypropanediol, oily skin, papaya, peppermint, phenol, sodium lauryl sulfate, sulfates, thyme, wintergreen, Witch hazel, Ylang-ylang

• Overly abrasive scrubs (such as those that contain aluminum oxide crystals)

•  Astringents containing irritating ingredients (alcohol and menthol being the prime offenders)

•     Toners containing irritating ingredients (alcohol and menthol being the prime offenders)