With so many face creams to choose from at drug stores and department stores, it can be challenging to figure out which cream is the best one for you. The key is to decide what you want your face cream to do for your skin and to choose face creams...
The Fountain of Youth may have been a myth, but the ingredients in many modern face creams come close to fulfilling its promise. Face creams have come a long way since Galen, a celebrated physician, invented cold cream in 2nd century Greece. While...
Dry facial skin is a common problem. Choosing facial cream for dry skin, however, isn't an easy task. Not all facial creams are effective. Finding the right active ingredients makes a difference in keeping skin moisturized. Hydrating the skin also...
Your skin is one of the most important organs you have, however it also proves the most vulnerable because of the exposed it receives from the outside environment. One area of the skin that shows the most noticeable damage is the face. To combat...
Peptides are the chemical bonds formed when amino acids link together. Although peptides are naturally found in the body, several synthetic ones have been formulated to battle the signs of aging and deterioration in the face. As your skin ages,...
Face creams protect, hydrate, moisturize, exfoliate and reduce the signs of aging. Creams are an essential part of a good skin care regimen. People have different types of skin with specific needs; there are a variety of skin creams on the market...
Chocolate isn't just for eating. In fact, some people believe that the application of chocolate to the skin has nourishing benefits, according to Columbia University. A face cream made out of chocolate can make your skin feel soft and smooth. The...
Face creams are designed to protect, moisturize and soften skin. According to GlenbrookFarm.com, they are emulsions, usually consisting of between 60 percent and 75 percent water and 20 percent to 30 percent oil, with the remainder being the...
Facial hair is a natural occurrence, but for some people, especially women, it can become excessive and bothersome. Hirsutism is a condition in which women experience male facial hair growth, which may result from a hormonal imbalance. Certain...
Roses are among the most beloved of all flowers. With their assortment of vivid colors, array of shapes and sizes, and variety of pleasing scents, they delight the senses of both sight and smell. In addition to their winning physical...
Natural skin-care brand Origins has 19 different face creams to treat a number of concerns, including reducing the appearance of aging, discoloration, balancing combination skin and hydrating dry skin.
Retinol is vitamin A derived from preformed retinoids found in liver, kidneys, eggs and other dairy products, according to the Mayo Clinic. It is also derived from pro-vitamin carotenoids found in dark green or yellow vegetables and carrots....
Vitamin C skin care products are all the rage. Topical vitamin C smooths the skin and helps prevent skin damage. Patricia K. Farris, MD, conducted a study at Tulane University School of Medicine that concluded topical vitamin C was effective at...
If you're dealing with red, sensitive skin, you're not alone. In 2008, Dr. Dennis Gross, a New York dermatologist, told Marie Claire magazine that in one year he had seen a 50 percent increase in patients seeking treatment for sensitive skin....
Retinol face cream is used to reduce wrinkles and treat mild to moderate acne. Preliminary studies also indicate its usefulness in treating thin skin in the elderly. The vitamin-A compound works by unclogging pores and neutralizing the free...
The aloe plant, a common home remedy for minor skin ailments such as burns and scrapes, has been used topically for thousands of years. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, aloe is made of 99 percent water, which makes it an...
Nighttime face cream moisturizes and nourishes the skin while you sleep. It should only be used occasionally, however, as a cream left on overnight may cause dryness when used regularly. Most overnight face creams contain humectants, such as...
Coconut oil is a pleasant smelling, organic compound that adds barrier properties to homemade face creams. Barrier properties hold natural moisture in while you sleep to soften the skin. There are many health benefits attributed to coconut oil,...
According to the American Shea Butter Institute, the moisturizers found in shea butter are the same as those produced by the sebaceous glands in the skin. This makes shea butter an effective treatment for dry skin, and it's also gentle enough to...
The iQ Derma line of products was launched by Elizabeth Francis, a woman who was seeking better-quality products for fighting wrinkles. Ms. Francis brought together doctors and a group of skincare specialists to help create a line designed...
Nair produces chemical depilatory hair removal creams for the legs, bikini area and face. You can use Nair hair remover face cream to eliminate unwanted hair on your upper lip, chin and jawline.
For people with sensitive skin, using a new face cream can result in a scaly, burning rash -- a reaction known as contact dermatitis. Avoiding the substance that created the reaction is the basis of treatment. However, since a laundry list of...
Nair is a manufacturer of hair removal products, including waxes, creams and lotions. Nair Face Cream is a hair removal cream designed specifically for the more sensitive facial areas.
Everybody's skin is slightly different, so finding the best face cream for your skin may take some trial and error, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Because the Food and Drug Administration doesn't regulate cosmetic products...
If you're a "woman of a certain age," you may view oily skin as a mixed blessing. Oily skin, which arises from sebum produced by your skin's glands, helps protect your complexion from the ravages of age. On the other hand, it still causes the...
If your skin tends to get shiny within a few hours of washing your face and your makeup runs because of excess oil, you probably have oily skin. Though oily skin may be slower to show signs of aging -- which are exacerbated by dry skin -- it's...
Skin is the largest organ in the human body, weighing between 6 and 9 lbs., with a surface area of about 2 square yards, according to the National Institutes of Health. Facial skin is one of the most noticeable sections of your skin, and keeping...
Jergens All-Purpose Face Cream is a classic, old-fashioned "cold cream." It is designed to deeply cleanse your face and rehydrate your skin.
Vitamin C is put into facial cream because it's considered a potent antioxidant. You'll find it in varying concentrations and forms, depending on the product you choose. Vitamin C works best at concentrations of 0.3 percent and 10 percent. It may...
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