For a safe, rejuvenating facial, whether at home or at a spa or salon, many people opt for organic face treatments. If you have a specific problem, such as dry or oily skin, organic facial products can help to alleviate the problem without...
Over 200 years ago a man named Luigi Galvani discovered that the human body conducts electrical currents. The galvanic face treatment is one modern cosmetic procedure that developed from Galvani's findings. An esthetician applies a gentle electric...
The American Society for Dermatology Surgery says the word laser is short for light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation. Laser face treatments work by producing a powerful beam of bright light that moves in one direction. The...
Although medical science still hasn't identified a way to prevent your skin from aging, physicians, spas and cosmetic products manufacturers now offer multiple products and procedures designed to reverse the worst effects. If you're looking for...
Dry skin on the face is a common problem, and natural treatments are an effective solution. There are many causes of dry skin including weather conditions, improper skin care and genetics. Light skin is typically more prone to dryness. Another...
A botanical extract from the jojoba tree, jojoba oil is technically a wax ester and not an oil. According to acne.org, jojoba oil most closely mimics the natural oils found on human skin, more than any other compound found in nature. This makes...
If you are looking for an alternative facial treatment, you can choose from many skin care products that contain some form of vitamin C. This vitamin is vital to human health, and it produces many positive effects on the treatment of facial...
Honey is one of the world's oldest known cosmetic treatments, and its power to refine and improve skin tone and heal facial irregularities is legendary. The composition of honey will vary because it is a natural product.. But in its pure form, all...
Mild to moderate acne typically responds to a combination of self-care measures and topical medications. Washing the face twice daily, coupled with an over-the-counter acne cream or a prescription retinoid, can often improve your complexion. But...
If you've ever wondered what gives jello its flexibile, resilient texture, you might be surprised to learn that it's partly collagen, the same protein that gives resilience to your skin. According to Collagen.org, this important structural protein...
Sagging facial skin is a natural part of the aging process. As people age, collagen production slows and skin loses its firmness. However, there are methods available to combat a sagging face, for younger-looking skin. Depending on the severity of...
Olive oil is more than just a healthy food: it's an effective beauty product, too. Women in the Mediterranean region have used it for millennia as a moisturizer, cleanser and general tonic. To use olive oil on your own skin, you don't need fancy...
The Gessato Face Treatment serum contains a cell regeneration complex designed to rejuvenate and repair the skin. Gessato, an Italian luxury brand, offers a complete line of men's skincare and grooming products.
Although there are many creams and skincare serums available that come designed to fight acne, some contain synthetic chemicals, fragrances and dyes that may harm your skin in the long term. Instead, try a skin cream designed for acne-prone skin...
Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide are two over-the-counter treatments used to fight acne blemishes. Benzoyl peroxide is an antibacterial solution that kills the Propionibacterium acnes bacteria that causes inflammatory acne, according to Bella...
Sagging skin may seem inevitable as you age. However, there are several things you can do to help tighten and firm your face for a more youthful look. Besides eating a healthy diet, exercising and staying hydrated, several over-the-counter...
The skin is your body's largest organ. It protects your internal organs and skeleton and gives your face its most defining characteristics. The American Academy of Dermatologists says on its AgingSkinNet website that as you grow older, the...
As your skin ages, it starts to lose collagen, elastin and fat, which can make the skin appear less firm than before. Over time, fine lines and wrinkles begin to develop, and you may want to improve the appearance of your skin. In the beginning,...
A scar forms when skin grows over a wound. It may fade with time, but never completely goes away and may stand out from the skin surrounding it as a pink or white patch, explains Medline Plus. Although most scars are harmless, they can cause...
Scars from acne can range from a single light mark to extensive deep facial wounds that disfigure features and make the individual suffering with them search desperately for a solution. Scars can be raised or depressed, with a saucer or pit-like...
Acne is an inflammatory condition that can make the skin appear dirty, oily and unbalanced. Many people wash their skin too vigorously in an effort to get it "clean" and acne-free. However, as acne is caused by bacteria becoming clogged in the...
As your face ages, your skin loosens, your skin forms lines and gravity pulls your skin downward, according to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, or AAFPRS. If you feel prematurely aged by jowls, a double chin and...
Face abrasion is a form of skin rejuvenation. It's a process of removing the uppermost layer of the skin to allow new epidermal growth. This growth often provides the skin with a smoother, more youthful appearance. It's known to even out...
Regardless of your color, race or nationality, wrinkles are a common problem that show the signs of aging. Wrinkles form as the collagen and elastin, responsible for skin's tight and resilient appearance, naturally breaks down. This leaves folds...
Dark spots or patches on your skin are often associated with getting older--they're even called age spots--but their real cause is too much sun exposure. Over time, your skin produces pigment to protect itself against skin damage, says Ranella...
Pigmentation of the face, also known as melasma or chloasma, is caused by an overproduction of melanin--the pigment that determines your skin color-- by skin cells known as melanocytes. This overproduction causes brown, patchy splotches to appear....
Face creams can do more than just moisturize your skin. Some of the best cream treatments, as chosen by beauty insiders and experts, also include potent active ingredients that can help combat skin damage in your face that can lead to wrinkles....
As your body ages, the natural process of aging begins to reduce the amount of collagen and elastin produced in your skin, resulting in wrinkling and drooping. This wrinkling process can be further accelerated through spending too much time in the...
Pores are tiny openings in the skin that provide a path for the oil glands underneath to moisturize and protect the skin's surface. Pores can enlarge with age, especially during puberty when the oil glands tend to produce excess amounts of oil. In...
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