Healthy Skin

Persia have you tried aloe gel ever? I use it sometimes as a facial moisturiser. It is soooooo good! Its good for both oily and dry skin types. Its very moisturising, but not greasy because its a gel. Its good for scarring - its often used in burn units in hospitals. Its also anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, so good for spots etc. You feel a bit of tightening on the skin when you first apply it, but this recedes after a while and then your skin feels very soft and smooth. Its best to try and get a brand thats 99% pure - you can get it from most health shops and some pharmacies.

Before I begin, I should really point out that I'm a man, and not a specialist in such matters, but felt the following may be of interest or help.
I have a great aunt, who is 93, and has absolutely wonderful skin, it glows with a real rosy glow, is still very firm and makes her look very healthy, indeed. It appears that this is because she has never had hot water in her house, as both her and the property date back to before inside toilets, bathrooms and central heating. To have a bath, she boils kettles and pans of hot water, and pulls the bath out in front of the open fire. Her daily skin regimen is to wash her face with ordinary, unscented soap, and with COLD water.
It may sound a little barbaric, or even over-simple, but apparently it works.
The alternative, she once suggested to me, was to wash your hands and face in the water left in the pan after cooking vegetables, especially cabbage!

This is what I do for my face:
Every time I shower I use St.Ives apricot scrub on my face.
In the mornings I use oil of olay day cream.
At night I use oil of olay night firming cream. I just recently started using the oil of olay. It doesn't make my face all oily.

just taking your make up off in the evening and keeping your face clean,night cream,toner and day cream keeps my face pretty healthy

You might try grapeseed oil. Another method is to use a toner made of tomato, cucmber and vodka or grain alcohol. You blend the ingredients in a blender, then dave them on your face and leav it for a few minutes. It will be watery so you'll want a towel to catch any drips. once you have left the toner on for about 5 minutes you rinse it off.

I guess i've been lucky to have healthy skin but what i hear is the best natural remedy is to eat healthy and exercise. Greasy foods cause break outs and oily faces (from what i hear). My sister went to the dermatologist and he said eating fruits and vegetables suprisingly helps alot.

Um, I'm not sure on this, skin care isnt really my area of expertice (I know next to nothing) but Isn;t dove supposed to be good for skin (Instead of soap)?

origins incredible spreadable scrub. contains white n brown sugar, tea salts, olive oil and ginger

Five easy steps to pamper and nourish the skin on your face that will keep it healthy and glowing

Most individuals often find time in their busy schedule to get hair cuts, groom themselves etc. But how often do you give the skin on your face the kind of attention it needs, in terms of keeping it not just healthy but glowing.

It is important to keep your facial skin clean and care for it on a regular basis. Here are some helpful cleansing tips which will ensure proper skin care for your face:


CLEANING IT
Always clean your face with a gentle, creamy liquid cleanser. Avoid using soap — it dries the skin and leaves it looking very stretchy. Also avoid using your hands when you apply cleanser because the dirt and germs from your hands could get into the pores of your skin. Instead use cotton to dab the cleanser on your skin. Make sure you rinse with lukewarm water because hot water can aggravate the skin and inflame capillaries.


TONE
Select a toner from a variety that are available in the market and pick one that suits your skin type (oily, dry or normal). Apply the toner over your face after you have rinsed thoroughly. This removes the last traces of your cleanser and restores the pH balance of the skin, so it won’t over-secrete or under-secrete oil.


EXFOLIATE
The purpose of gently exfoliating the skin is to remove the build-up of dead skin cells that cause breakouts. Also, you want to smooth the skin’s surface so your treatment products can be absorbed more evenly. Don’t use an exfoliator that is too harsh. Scrubs that contain ground-nut shells or apricot pits may irritate the skin because the edges are uneven and can cause microscopic tears.


REVITALISE
Facial masks are used to revitalise and tighten the skin. For those with oily skin, clay-based masks are best. Hydrating gel masks or cream masks should be used by those with dry or sensitive skin. If you have combination skin, apply a mud mask only over the T-zone (which is the centre of the forehead, nose and chin) and the centre of your cheeks.


MOISTURISE
Regularly moisturising your skin is critical to maintaining young and healthy looking skin. Another very important reason to wear a daily moisturiser is for protection against the sun’s damaging rays. Moisturisers should be used every morning and every night for maximum results. During the day, make sure you use a moisturiser that contains an SPF of at least 15.

i dont use something for my face, but i have read about the aloe vera too.. i think i just might try it on my face, im really looking for a good cream.