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| ``The reasoning for a nighttime product is that they go on clean skin without interference from makeup. daily grime or perspiration. so the active ingredients are working better.' explains Dr. Richard G. Glogau. a clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California-San Francisco and an expert in cosmetic dermatology.
Without the environmental distractions and with your cells' natural ability to renew during the night. the right treatment can help make your complexion look fresher and brighter. he adds.
Examine your skin and figure out what type of overnight product might be best for your skin type. Is it plagued by acne? Then perhaps a lotion with glycolic acid will be best. Do you need to correct hyper-pigmentation -- brown spots -- from too much sun? Look for a cream that contains hydroquinone. which corrects uneven skin color and blotches.
Glogau recommends that you educate yourself on your skin's needs first. then read ingredient lists carefully to make sure the cream contains the right formula.
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| TORONTO (CP) - One of the best things about bidding farewell to the teen years is being rid of pimples. But some adults are waking up in their 20s. unpleasant reminder of high-school embarrassment.
"If you look at the role of the average woman today. juggling so many more balls ... definitely adrenal stress levels are up and adrenal stress is linked to this adult acne phenomenon." she said from the institute. where certified estheticians receive further training in skincare.
Adult acne definitely looks different from teenaged zits. which are usually present in the T-zone - across the forehead. down the nose to the chin. The grown-up version shows up on cheeks. chin and along the jawline.
McCliskie explains that if breakouts are occurring along the jawline. temples and eyebrows. it signals adrenal overload. The adrenal gland secretes adrenalin as well as steroid hormones including testosterone.
There has been an explosion of products aimed at adult acne. beyond the old choices of the powerful bacteria-zapping potions aimed at teens. Now cosmetic companies are tapping into the demographic that wants to fight wrinkles and acne at the same time. offering products that come in pretty packages with high pricetags.
Publishers. are having a field day. After the huge success of his book The Wrinkle Cure. Dr. Nicholas Perricone produced The Acne Prescription: The Perricone Program for Clear and Healthy Skin at Every Age (HarperCollins). He writes about yoga. diet and products that will help people affected by acne (yes. he sells a line of products).
But not every author is hawking a skin-care line. The Acne Cure (Rodale Inc.) by Dr. Terry J. Dubrow and Brenda D. Adderly. outlines a cleansing and treatment regimen advocating certain ingredients based on skin type (oily. dry or combination).
In her book The Skin Type Solution (Bantam). she explains there are 16 skin types based on oiliness versus dryness. resistant versus sensitive. pigmented versus non-pigmented and tight versus wrinkled. She outlines product ingredients to be used for each of the different skin types and even recommends some brand names based on feedback from her clients.
"With all these anti-aging creams - people are not buying the right ones. Even though it's anti-aging. it's not right for their skin type. admitting she knows all too well how a company's promise of beautiful skin can attract even the most astute consumer.
She recalled that on a recent book tour. she was given a sample of an expensive anti-aging cream. She took the bait. applied the cream and the next day regretted it.
McCliskie agrees. adding that blemishes on the cheeks usually indicate a reaction to a product. A moisturizer. a foundation or even a blusher that is not right for a person's skin type could be behind an outbreak.
Kellett recommends a gentle. gel-based cleanser that exfoliates. twice a day followed by a benzoyl peroxide lotion and a water-based. oil-free moisturizer.
And for adults who want quick treatment. she recommends a levulan and light treatment. Levulan is a photosensitizer drug which is applied to the skin and then activated with different types of light.
But McCliskie thinks something beyond stress. rich creams and hormonal changes may play a part in the acne that plagues women and men well beyond the teen years.
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| education manager for the International Dermal Institute. applies a clay cleanser while a steamer opens her client's follicles. (Aaron Harris CP)
TORONTO -- One of the best things about bidding farewell to the teen years is being rid of pimples. But some adults are waking up in their 20s. 40s and even 50s to an unpleasant reminder of high-school embarrassment.
"If you look at the role of the average woman today. juggling so many more balls ... definitely adrenal stress levels are up and adrenal stress is linked to this adult acne phenomenon." she said.
Adult acne definitely looks different from teenaged zits. which are usually present in the T-zone -- across the forehead. down the nose to the chin. The grown-up version shows up on cheeks. chin and along the jawline.
McCliskie explains that if breakouts are occurring along the jawline. temples and eyebrows. it signals adrenal overload. The adrenal gland secretes adrenalin as well as steroid hormones including testosterone.
There has been an explosion of products aimed at adult acne. Now cosmetic companies are tapping into the demographic that wants to fight wrinkles and acne at the same time. offering products that come in pretty packages with high pricetags.
Publishers. are having a field day. After the huge success of his book The Wrinkle Cure. Dr. Nicholas Perricone produced The Acne Prescription: The Perricone Program for Clear and Healthy Skin at Every Age (HarperCollins). He writes about yoga. diet and products that will help fight acne (yes. he sells a line of products).
But not every author is hawking a skin-care line. The Acne Cure (Rodale Inc.) by Dr. Terry J. Dubrow and Brenda D. Adderly. outlines a treatment regimen advocating certain ingredients based on skin type.
In her book The Skin Type Solution (Bantam). she explains there are 16 skin types based on oiliness versus dryness. resistant versus sensitive. pigmented versus non-pigmented and tight versus wrinkled.
"With all these anti-aging creams -- people are not buying the right ones. Even though it's anti-aging. it's not right for their skin type." she said.
Kellett agrees the lotions women use to deal with wrinkles may well be the source of their acne. She recommends a gentle. gel-based cleanser that exfoliates. twice a day followed by a benzoyl peroxide lotion and a water-based. oil-free moisturizer.
For adults who want quick treatment. she recommends a levulan and light treatment. Levulan is a photosensitizer drug that is applied to the skin and activated with different types of light.
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| In the beginning there was one. As the rest of us got our nails polished. I couldn't help but sneak glances: What was he doing at my local nail salon? Then the men began appearing at the day spa. Massage. facials and what else were they here for?Whatever the treatment. it was clear they took pride in their appearance. nothing wrong with that. This new species gained wide acceptance when the term metrosexual began popping up everywhere in the media around the mid '90s. Simply put. a metrosexual is an urban male who cares about his appearance.Like asking for directions when lost. men are hesitant to seek assistance with personal grooming needs. In a recent survey. men said they would be open to receiving grooming products as gifts. but they are not likely to make the purchase for themselves. Father's Day provides the perfect opportunity to drop a little hint and introduce them to the world of "manscaping."An easy way to introduce a man to a higher level of grooming is through proper shaving. If the disposable razor in your man's side of the sink should have been disposed of long ago. consider giving him a new shaving system. A self-cleaning electric shaver. keeps the blades hair free. For a more modestly priced cordless electric shaver try Norelco's Cool Skin 7735X Electric Shaver. which has a special feature ' it releases lotion to coat the skin. Smooth and soft ' what a combination!For the man who is attached to his facial hair. a beard and mustache trimmer is good to keep it clean and neat. With fourteen attachments. the Andis Powergroom Pro 22725 Beard Mustache allows ultimate control of style including one for the sexy stubble look and with a dual voltage charger it can be used worldwide.No matter how good the razor. proper care of the skin can make a huge difference so if he's not already using a product. be sure to introduce him to some. A good after shave balm such as Jurlique Mens Herbal After Shave can help calm skin irritation. Followed up with Jurlique Men's Herbal Antioxidant Moisturizer. which helps protect the skin.Shaving is an easy way to introduce him to the world of skin care products made especially for men. There are products for whatever area he might want to improve ' hair. acne and even feet. Check out the men specific lines from Anthony Logistics. MD Formulations and Peter Thomas Roth.
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| In the beginning there was one. As the rest of us got our nails polished. I couldn't help but sneak glances: What was he doing at my local nail salon? Then the men began appearing at the day spa. Massage. facials and what else were they here for?
Whatever the treatment. it was clear they took pride in their appearance. nothing wrong with that. This new species gained wide acceptance when the term metrosexual began popping up everywhere in the media around the mid '90s. Simply put. a metrosexual is an urban male who cares about his appearance.
Like asking for directions when lost. men are hesitant to seek assistance with personal grooming needs. In a survey conducted by comparison shopping site Shopzilla. men said they would be open to receiving grooming products as gifts. but they are not likely to make the purchase for themselves.
Father's Day provides the perfect opportunity to drop a little hint and introduce them to the world of "manscaping." An easy way to introduce a man to a higher level of grooming is through proper shaving. If the disposable razor in your man's side of the sink should have been disposed of long ago. consider giving him a new shaving system.
A self-cleaning electric shaver. keeps blades hair free. For a more modestly priced cordless electric shaver. try Norelco's Cool Skin 7735X Electric Shaver. which releases lotion to coat the skin. Smooth and soft - what a combination!
For the man who is attached to his facial hair. a beard and mustache trimmer is good to keep it clean and neat. With 14 attachments. the Andis Powergroom Pro 22725 Beard Mustache allows ultimate control of style including one for the sexy stubble look. and with a dual voltage charger. it can be used worldwide.
No matter how good the razor. proper care of the skin can make a huge difference so if he's not already using a product. be sure to introduce him to some. A good after shave balm such as Jurlique Mens Herbal After Shave can help calm skin irritation. Follow it up with Jurlique Men's moisturizer. which helps protect the skin.
Shaving is an easy way to introduce him to the world of skin care products made especially for men. There are products for whatever area he might want to improve - hair. acne and even feet. Check out the men specific lines from Anthony Logistics. MD Formulations and Peter Thomas Roth. All of them can be found through a Web search engine such as Shopzilla.
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