Make Miracles Work For Your Skin

May 1st, 2011 Leonora Posted in Philosophy, Skin Care No Comments »

I'm pretty sure you've heard about women raving about he Philosophy Miracle Worker anti-aging moisturizer. Many have attested to the wonderful effects and amazing results of using the product. The name truly speaks for itself. The Philosophy Miracle Worker anti-aging moisturizer rejuvenates, hydrates, softens, firms, and brightens the complexion, making it the perfect age-fighting moisturizer in the market. Miracle Worker offers a great amount of antioxidants to protect your skin from free radicals and fortifies the natural moisture barrier of your skin.

The satiny formula of Philosophy Miracle Worker allows it to be easily absorbed by your skin and makes it suitable for all skin types. We've all been on a journey in search of the perfect moisturizer since we've hit puberty, and it's finally here. We've encountered some anti-aging moisturizers that may leave our skin oily, red or blotchy after the application, which is the exact opposite of what the Miracle Worker feels on the skin. It feels silky and creamy at first but feels more like a gel when you gently rub it on our skin to even it out. This leaves your skin soft, fresh, plump and glowing without leaving a greasy feeling at all.

Since Philosophy Miracle Worker is loaded with Vitamin C and Glutathione, this formula gives your skin a younger, velvety feel and enhances your natural collagen production which allows natural radiance. What more can you ask for in an anti-aging cream? Philosophy Miracle Worker has everything you need in one little jar. If my testimony isn't enough to make you believe, go to your nearest skin care stores and ask for this Miracle Worker. You'll definitely start believing once you try it and get to see the results with our own eyes; after all, seeing is believing, right?

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Nothing Screams Wrinkles Louder Than Crow’s Feet

April 24th, 2011 Leonora Posted in Beauty, Skin Care, Tips and Techniques No Comments »

When we smile, the skin on the outside corners our eyes wrinkle naturally, these wrinkles are called laugh lines. When we stop smiling, however, and some lines or wrinkles remain, these are called "crow's feet". Some of us would love to see it as signs of a happy and eventful life, but whether we admit it or not, wrinkles, no matter what we call them, are signs of aging.

There are ways to prevent and lessen wrinkles aside from Botox or other expensive surgical treatments for the face. The best way to prevent and lessen crow's feet is to live a healthy lifestyle. Too much exposure to the sun is one of the primary causes of wrinkles. Make sure that you apply sunblock whenever going out, no matter if it's a bright sunny day or not. Always keep a pair of sunglasses in your bag, just in case you would suddenly need more UV protection.

Aside from the sun, one of the most notorious causes of premature aging is our unhealthy habits. Smoking and using tanning beds damage your skin in ways that are not immediately noticeable. Not only are they damaging your skin, smoking and tanning beds are also proven causes of cancer. You need to make sure you eat healthy, always keep yourself hydrated and never forget to exfoliate and moisturize your skin, take vitamins and keep an active lifestyle. These tips would surely help in keeping your skin elasticity and youth. Remember, what you put inside your body determines what gets out of it. So get rid of your unhealthy habits and replace them with health enriching regimens.

 

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Anti-Aging and Sunscreen

April 21st, 2011 Leonora Posted in Remedies and Products, Skin Care, Tips and Techniques, Treatment and Prevention No Comments »

Maybe one of the most taken for granted products is sunscreen. Sure we use them when we go swimming whether at the beach or the pool but other than that, do we really take time to apply sunscreen on our face every single day? Sunscreen is probably one of the best, if not the best, anti-aging product that we can get our hands on at a less-costly price.

Using a body lotion with sunscreen protection all over the body is highly recommended but using sunscreen on the face is on the high top of the list especially since its the face that receives more direct sunlight thus, harming the skin. So, what it is that we should look for in an effective sunscreen?

  1. High SPF - SPF (Sun Protection Factor) is the "laboratory measure of the effectiveness of the sunscreen". The higher the SPF, the more protection it offers. Depending on your activities, at least SPF 15 is recommended for the arms and legs (and other exposed areas) and much higher SPF on the face since as mentioned, it receives more direct sunlight.
  2. Suits your skin type - there are sunscreen specially made for specific skin types. Make sure you choose the ones right for you.
  3. Moisturize - a good sunscreen not only protects the skin but moisturizes it too to keep the skin from drying and dulling. There are facial moisturizers that already has SPF, it would be totally worth it to get a 2-in-1 product especially if the budget is tight but make sure that it meets all the criteria of an effective sunscreen.
  4. Good ingredients - choose those with antioxidants, Vitamin E and other skin-loving ingredients. These can help fight off other environmental damage and nourish the skin.
  5. And most importantly, choose a sunscreen that you would definitely never get tired of using everyday. Make sure you don't feel greasy, it smells good (or unscented) whichever you prefer.

In the long run, you will see and feel the benefits of using sunscreen:

  • Prevents skin discoloration
  • Prevents skin cancer
  • Reduce wrinkling
  • Reduce the appearance of fine and premature facial lines
  • Nourish and moisturize the skin (prevents dullness and dryness)
  • Fight free radicals
  • Helps repair skin damage
  • Reduce and prevent inflammation/sunburn
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Obagi Nu-Derm Products

April 4th, 2011 Leonora Posted in Best Brands, Obagi, Skin Care No Comments »

I have been in search for good facial products (cleanser, toner, exfoliate and moisturizer) for quite some time now. I was using this certain brand for years, although I was lucky enough not have experienced any skin irritation with all the different product brands that I used, I was still not lucky to find one that would actually do more than just washing off dirt on my face and having the clean and smooth feeling it promised but only for a few hours and then my face will feel oily again. Those brands haven't also helped with my skin imperfections like dull and rough skin, blackheads, and oily skin.

It was that one afternoon during an out of town trip with some friends when I used Obagi Nu-Derm Foaming Gel since I forgot to pack my essentials, and I was totally surprised how my face felt afterward. Obagi Nu-Derm Foaming Gel is a light, easy lather so I did not expect my face to feel fresh, smooth and clean almost the entire day. After using it for 2 days, I made a mental note to myself to buy myself this "miracle" of a product. I searched online to learn more and find out if there are other Obagi products available and there were quite a few but I decided to stick with the Nu-Derm first since it was what I have already tried.

I have normal to oily skin and Obagi Nu-Derm products cater to all skin types which made me love it even more. I am now an Obagi Nu-Derm products user for a year now and I can feel and see improvements on my skin.

  • My face feels clean and fresh, meaning less oiliness
  • I have less blackheads and whiteheads
  • I don't get pimples as often as before
  • My face is smoother and more radiant

It's a good thing that I learned about this before my 30's because with all the anti-aging treatments that I have been reading, prevention is the best anti-aging treatment. And don't worry if you do not have oily skin because like I mentioned earlier, Obagi Nu-Derm has products for both oily and dry skin.

Obagi Nu-Derm Cleanser:

  • Obagi Nu-Derm Foaming Gel (for oily skin)
  • Obagi Nu-Derm Gentle Cleanser (for dry, sensitive skin)

Obagi Nu-Derm Toner:

  • Obagi Nu-Derm Toner

Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm:

  • Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm Forte (for normal, oily skin)
  • Obagi Nu-Derm Exfoderm (for dry, sensitive skin)

Obagi Nu-Derm Sun Protection:

  • Obagi Nu-Derm Sun Shield SPF 50
  • Obagi Nu-Derm Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35
  • Obagi Nu-Derm Physical UV Block SPF 32
  • Obagi Nu-Derm Sunfader SPF 15

I also learned from the Obagi website that this Nu-Derm line they have is actually an anti-aging regimen, which is a double plus for me. I get to have great skin now and at the same time preventing it from damage in the future.

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Simple Anti-Aging Tips

April 2nd, 2011 Leonora Posted in Skin Care, Tips and Techniques No Comments »

My Mom told me I should start using anti-aging products! I actually didn’t take her seriously, cos I think I'm too young to start and second, there are no visible wrinkles or age spots on my skin. Curiosity got the best of me however, and I decided to do some reading about anti-aging. It's no surprise though that almost every article I have read has the same message: "Prevention is better than cure". 

It’s easier to delay the formation of wrinkles, than trying to get rid of them when they’ve decided to show up on our foreheads and lip area, well that’s unless you’re okay with getting a Botox. Healthy and natural anti-aging regimens, however, are still better. So if we want to look youthful and amazing in our 40s, we should definitely start now. Below are some tips I’ve gathered to ensure both a youthful look, and youthful health.

  1. Eat fruits and vegetables and drink 5 to 8 glasses of water a day.
  2. Exercise, in order to strengthen your muscles, balance and bone density.
  3. Drink vitamins.
  4. Use anti wrinkle creams, toners, moisturizers, and especially sun block. Too much sun is the primary cause of skin damage.
  5. Get enough sleep.

Now I know you are thinking this is too easy to do, but we got to admit that it's easier said than done. We all know these things but somehow we find ourselves NOT doing them like getting enough sleep, or exercising and eating healthy. Hopefully, after reading this simple anti-aging tips you'll be one step closer to actually doing them religiously.

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