Wednesday, March 24, 2010

True or False? 100% all-natural products are chemical free.

False. Nothing is chemical-free. Everything, including plant extracts, skin care products and even the human body is made up of chemicals.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

True or False? Skin dryness and dehydration is a primary cause of wrinkles.

False. Skin dryness & dehydration certainly make wrinkles look worse, but their primary causes are cumulative sun exposure and facial expressions made in every day life. Using an appropriate daily moisturizer and sunscreen on days of exposure will help ward off those wrinkles. Drinking your 8-9 glasses of water a day will help the ones you already have look better.

Friday, March 12, 2010

True or False? You should avoid products containing alcohol, because it dries skin.

False.Certain forms of alcohol such as isopropyl, ethyl & SD alcohols are volatile and should be avoided if you have dry or sensitive skin. Oily and combination skin types, however, may benefit from small amounts of volatile alcohol to disperse excess oil on the skin's surface. Other forms of alcohol, such as cetyl, are actually moisturizing. Always consult your skin care practitioner to determine which skin care products are best for your skin.