Simple Skin Care Regimen

Here are four easy steps to help keep your skin looking flawless:

Skin care Step 1 – Cleanse

Cleansing is the most basic and most important part of establishing a good skin care routine.  Be sure never to use soap or a soap related product as they are very drying and can leave a nasty residue; even if you have very oily skin.  Try an oil-free facial wash and apply once in the morning and once in the evening.

In the winter it is possible to over-cleanse the face leading to dryness.  Remember that if you do not moisturize at night nothing more than water is needed in the am to cleanse.  And be sure to use cold water.  Cold water not only helps to wake you up, but it also refreshes the skin.

Skin care Step 2 – Exfoliate

Exfoliation is important to remove dead skin cells from the skin’s surface, allowing fresh, youthful skin to be exposed.  As new skin cells are produced dead skin cells are pushed to the surface of the skin causing many skin problems, such as: clogged pores, exaggerated frown lines, and a dull complexion.

Remember that if you use an exfoliating cleanser you can skip this step.  Also, please follow the directions of the product you select.  If it does not mention that it is safe for daily use, try using only 2-3 times per week.

Skin care Step 3 – Tone

Some people argue about the necessity of using a toner after cleansing and exfoliating.  I think that toning is very important because it helps to close the pores, which open after cleansing and exfoliation, and can lead to clogged pores.  Also it helps to restore the skin’s ph balance, which can be disrupted during the same processes.

Be sure, when shopping for toner, to look for a product which clearly displays “alcohol free” on the front of the product.  Alcohol, like soap, will dry out the face.

Skin care Step 4 – Moisturize

Last, but certainly not least, is moisturizing.  Why go through all of the above steps, if you’re not going to moisturize?  Many people who have normal or oily skin insist that moisturizing is not necessary.  But moisturizing helps lubricate the skin, which helps the skin help itself heal.  Abrasions caused by excessive exfoliation, blemishes, sun damage, etc.  All of these can be healed by the skin itself, and scars minimized from these problems, simply by moisturizing with a high-quality moisturizer.

In the Spring and Summer months be sure to moisturize every evening.  In the Fall and Winter months, both morning and evening are essential.

Surgical Face Lift Side Effects

Instant Face Lift

Pioneered by wealthy women and celebrities of the 80’s, the face lift has become a staple of today’s plastic surgery.  Once a stigma in many circles, face lifts have now become “acceptable”.

Surgical Face Lift Side Effects

With surgical face lifts come side effects similar to any surgical procedure, such as:

• Face Lift Pain – Almost every face lift patient has reported experiencing pain post procedure.  It is very difficult to escape, even with prescribed pain medication.  But, no pain no gain, right?  Wrong.  Instant, non-surgical face lifts are always an option.

• Face Lift Swelling – You may be surprised with the amount of swelling experienced after a surgical face lift.  Swelling is simply the bodies response to a surgical procedure.  Antibodies in the blood are sent to respond to the skin being injured.  This is simply a part of the repair process.

• Face Lift Bruising – Another certainty from surgical face lifts is bruising, and is visible mostly around the eyes.  Most bruising should vanish in only a couple of weeks, but complete healing healing may take a couple months.

• Face Lift Scarring – People who have surgical face lifts by a certified plastic surgeon should experience only minimal scarring, and in inconspicuous areas, such as behind the ears.  Years ago face lifts were performed by removing a piece of the scalp from ear to ear which would leave a scar in the removed area.

• Face Lift Cost - The cost of a traditional surgical face lift has definitely improved as it has become an easier procedure for plastic surgeons to perform.  However, even with a decrease in cost surgical face lifts still cost between $6,000 to $10,000 on average.

If the cost and side effects of traditional surgical face lifts frighten you then consider other options.  Technological advances in skin care, and a better understanding of aging has lead scientists to discoveries such as non surgical face lifts (also known as instant face lifts) which can be performed in the comfort of your own home and require no healing time.

Benefits of Non Surgical Face Lift

The non surgical face lift is a gentle and effective way to improve skin tone and remove fine line and wrinkles, no matter how deep they may be.  Non surgical face lifts work on the face the same way that an exercise routine works on the body.  Performed over time, instant face lifts produce instantly noticeable results that improve with each use.

1) Simply wash the face to remove to remove make up, small debris, and excess oil to help the face lift product adhere to the face.

2) Apply the face lift product in an upward and outward motion, in the same direction that you want the face to go.

3) Allow the product to harden by drying completely.  This will tone the facial muscles and improve skin tone.

4) Remove the product and view the results.

This procedure can be repeated as often has three times a week.  Obviously the more often the procedure is repeated the faster the wanted results will be achieved.

TIP: To see the affects of a single application, try applying the face lift to only one half of the face.  When the process is completed you should see a dramatic difference.  Of course, go back and repeat the process to the other side of the face for even results over the entire face!!

Try the Instant Face Lift free for one month.

Acne Treatments

Almost every case of acne can be resolved, thanks to today’s treatments.  There are three things to remember when getting rid of acne lesions and preventing new ones from forming:

1) Finding a cure that works for you takes time.
2) What works for one person does not always work for another.
3) A dermatologist’s help may be required.

Finding an acne cure that works for you takes time. Many treatments on today’s market promise fast, miraculous, or even overnight results just to capture the attention of acne sufferers hoping for quick resolution. However, the fact remains that acne will never clear instantly.  An estimated 6 to 8 weeks are needed to begin to see a significant change in complexion.  Once acne improves or clears, continued treatment is essential in order to keep acne from re-appearing.  If acne does NOT improve in 6 to 8 weeks, adjustments may need to be made to the treatment.

What works for one person may not work for another. Many factors affect acne resolution, such as the cause of the acne, a person’s skin type, and the type of acne lesions present.  These differences will many times prevent a successful treatment for one person from being successful for another.

A dermatologist’s help may be required. With so many factors affecting acne clearance and a multitude of treatment options available on today’s market (some only by prescription), a dermatologist’s help can make a difference.  When prescribing treatment for acne, dermatologists consider several factors, including: acne severity, type of lesions present, co-existing conditions, as well as the patient’s age, skin type, and lifestyle.

The knowledge gained from these considerations allow dermatologists to establish therapy individual to each patient in order to help them resolve their acne and prevent new lesions from forming.
Sometimes a dermatologist may combine two or more treatment options. A patient may be instructed to use one medication in the morning and the other at night. Or, two medications may be combined in one prescription medication. Due to possible side effects, over-the-counter medications should not be combined unless directed by a dermatologist or other medical practitioner.

Acne responds especially well to early treatment. Dermatologists recommend that acne be treated early to maximize effectiveness as well as help prevent scarring.