A Safer Alternative for Treating Brown Patches on the Skin
While I generally support the FDA, and have seen the positive impact it can make in reducing these stubborn brown spots for many of my clients, I do understand people’s concern in wanting to find a natural, less controversial solution. Adding to the controversy, the Texas Attorney General’s office has made one known Hydroquinone maker remove all their products using this ingredient from the shelves of spas and medical offices. So, for those who live in Texas, Hydroquinone may be harder to access. This also has happened in the state of Florida. For a Hydroquinone-free alternative, look for products that contain high concentrations of Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Kojic Acid, and Licorice Extract (Glycyrrhiza glabra), which can help inhibit melanin production… Read more September 22, 2011 by Renée Rouleau Five Tips for Caring for the Skin On Your Chest
Sunscreen must be worn daily: Most people know the importance of wearing sunscreen 365 days a year, so they will apply it to their face, using whatever is left on their fingertips on the neck and maybe extending a little on to the chest. But for most people, if sunscreen is applied to the chest, it is not adequate enough protection as it is not applied generously enough. How to: When you’re out of the shower, remove the top of your bathrobe so you can have the entire upper chest area exposed. Apply sunscreen generously to all areas that will be exposed to sunlight, based on what you’ll be wearing that day. (I recommend Daily Protection SPF 30 since it offers powerful UVA/UVB protection.) After applying a generous coat of sunscreen, dust on a sunscreen mineral powder to not only even out redness and brown spots but also to prevent UV damage. Read: The Best Sunscreen Mineral Powder to Prevent Wrinkles and Sun Damage Beware of Sunburn: Your skin has a memory, and one really bad sunburn can haunt you years later. Here’s why… Read more September 16, 2011 by Renée Rouleau The Powerful Effects of Sunscreen
So what does that mean? It means that sunscreen, more so than any other skin care product sold over-the-counter, has the ability to prevent wrinkles and premature skin aging. I’ve talked about the importance of sunscreen many, many times, but this study really confirms the power that sunscreen can make on your skin. So even if you’re someone that likes to keep your skin care routine to a few easy steps, making sure that applying sunscreen is one of them can make a world of difference for your skin and how it will age! Read: How to Apply Sunscreen to the Face and Neck Have a skin concern? Check out Skin Source—the A-Z guide on everything from acne, exfoliation and large pores to brown spots, sun protection and so much more!… Read more September 6, 2011 by Renée Rouleau Can You Get Sun Damage While Driving in a Car?
Read: How To Prevent Summer Sun Spots Did you know that harmful rays from the sun can pass through the side and rear car windows? Most windshields are made of laminated glass, which prevents the windshield from shattering in an accident. Laminated glass will block the sun’s damaging rays. However, most car’s side and rear windows are not laminated glass, so rays can penetrate, damaging skin and setting the stage for premature skin aging and possibly skin cancer. I recently purchased a new car and what sold me on the car was that the side and rear windows were tinted with a special tint used on military planes that cuts out 95% of UV rays. This esthetician means business when it comes to skin! Consider having sunlight-control film applied to rear and side windows but always wear sunscreen applied generously to the face, neck and sides of the neck every, day so you’re protected when driving in your car – or anywhere you are… Read more August 29, 2011 by Renée Rouleau Five Essentials to Stay Tan-Free at the Beach
I brought five essentials that allowed me to stay protected and therefore tan and sunburn-free while at the beach. 1. Sunglasses. Protecting the delicate eye area, as well as stopping unnecessary squinting from the sun is a must. Most sunglasses offer full UV protection, but always double check to make sure yours do. 2. UV-protecting shirt. In the photo, I’m wearing a shirt over my bathing suit that protects the skin from 97% of the UVA/UVB rays–far more than a regular t-shirt. I get it from a company called Sun Precautions and it is light and airy – perfect for protecting my skin in the hot sun. 3. Big hat. Of course a big floppy hat provides excellent coverage and shade for the face, so it was comfortable to wear and kept me protected. Read:Am I Protected from the Sun in the Shade?… Read more August 15, 2011 by Renée Rouleau |
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