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November 14, 2005
The Holidays Are Coming!
Ok, I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet, but Christmas decor has been on sale in every store here in Los Angeles since October (before Halloween)! Before you know it, Christmas stuff will be up all year round and ads will be telling you to get an early start on Xmas in the middle of January. "Stock up now! These savings won't be here for long," the announcer will say.
I know it's early, but it doesn't hurt to get a move on with your holiday shopping. So, beat the after-Thanksgiving chaotic rush and start now without even getting out of your seat! Click to shop at these great online stores!
Posted by *Tammy at 04:15 PM
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Oily Hair
Many pros say that washing hair everyday can be strip hair of natural, necessary oils. That is true to an extent; people with dry or color treated hair should not shampoo everyday. If your hair is extremely oily (example: your hair is so slick that you can comb it back and it'll stay in place without any styling products) like mine, it should be washed everyday with shampoo and conditioner made for oily hair. Deep conditioning treatments should be used every week or every other week, depending on the condition of your hair (concentrating the treatment at the ends of hair). Styling products should be used sparingly because too much product can weigh hair down and/or make hair even greasier. Don't forget to get your hair trimmed every 4-6 weeks to keep hair healthy and free of split ends. Here are some products that are great for you gals and guys with greasy hair. Come on, you know you wanna try 'em!
Australian Organics Body Maximising Shampoo for Fine, Limp + Oily Hair
Australian Organics Extra Body Conditioner for Fine, Limp + Oily Hair
John Frieda Frizz-Ease Step 5 Miraculous Recovery Deep-Conditioning Treatment
Pureology Root Lift, Spray Mousse
Artec Kiwi Coloreflector, Blow Serum
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November 08, 2005
Oil Slick, Craters, and Blackheads! OH MY!
Your skin needs oil to function properly, but there is such thing as too much oil. I've been struggling with oily/problem skin since puberty. I have oily/acne prone skin and I've tried almost everything under the sun to treat my problems. After years of trying many different products and methods from drugstore brands to prescription treatments, I've found the stuff that actually works!
Treating Oily/Problem Skin
You've probably seen alpha hydroxy acids in most anti-aging products, but did you know that they help treat acne (and the oily skin that comes with the acne) too? Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) come from fruit or milk and have the ability to penetrate deep into the skin.
There following are five types of AHA's:
- Glycolic Acid which comes from sugar cane
- Lactic Acid which comes from milk
- Malic Acid which comes from apples
- Citric Acid which comes from oranges and lemons
- Tartaric Acid whihc comes from grapes
How AHA's work:
Your skin sheds millions of skin cells every day, but the rate of shedding is faster than usual on some people. So, the skin cells come off when they aren't even ready to yet and clog pores, causing acne. AHA's are exfoliants that "unglue" the skin cells and slough away dead skin cells, leaving room for new skin to grow. With regular use, AHA's can reduce the look of wrinkles, discolorations, sun damage, and blemishes.
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Alpha hydroxy acids aren't the only things that help oily/acne prone skin. What comes after alpha? Beta! That's right, there's just one beta hydroxy acid (BHA) which most of you know as salicylic acid. BHA's actually do the same thing as AHA's.
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Benzoyl Peroxide is another product that treats acne and controls oil production. This stuff kills bacteria that can clog pores and cause acne.
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Sunscreen Alert!
You should always use sunscreen whenever you use AHA's (actually, you should use it everyday, no matter what you use).
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Step by Step
1. Wash your face with a cleanser that contains both alpha and beta hydroxy acids, like Neutrogena Pore Refining Cleanser
2. (Optional) Use an alcohol free toner that contains glycolic acid and or salicylic acid.
3. Apply a thin layer of benzoyl peroxide acne treatment, like Zapzyt
4. Most acne treatments, including benzoyl peroxide, dry the skin up. So, be sure to follow with a good moisturizer.
Tip: During the day, a good sunscreen can be your moisturizer. Coppertone Ultra Sheer Sunscreen
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Follow these steps and you'll be on your way to clear skin in no time!
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