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Ryan Cote's Articles in Skin Care

  • Use Sun Screen Because The Sun Can Be So Mean
    The warm weather is here and sunny days invite outdoor activities such as swimming, long walks and volleyball. While you're soaking up the sun, remember to wear sun screen everyday so your skin is properly protected while you play.

    Using a sun screen shields your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays to prevent damage to your skin. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the most effective sun screen products have a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or more. A wide...
  • Cure Your Wrinkles Because Nobody Wants A New Wrinkle
    To coin an old phrase in an updated way, nobody wants a new wrinkle when it comes to their skin.

    Aging skin and wrinkles occur because of intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Intrinsic factors are internal, hereditary and passed on through your genes. Further, once you turn thirty, your skin's connective fibers, elastin and collagen, begin to breakdown and signs of aging occur naturally. Extrinsic factors are external, environmental elements that can affect the condition of yo...
  • How To Use A Night Cream To Improve Your Skin While You Sleep
    We live in a busy world and sometimes we don't have enough time to completely address our skin care needs. Remember, those precious hours you sleep at night can also be used to rehydrate your skin without disrupting your daily routine.

    When we think of night cream treatments, visions of grandma wearing rollers and thick, white cream may arise in our heads. However, modern evening beauty treatments are invisible, effective and look and smell great.

    Night creams are bene...
  • Spring Skin Care Advice - Spring Into Better Skin!
    Now that daylight savings time is here, we can all breathe a sigh of relief that spring is on its way. As we say farewell to our coats and boots and welcome t-shirts and sandals, we should also take time to examine our skin. Winter takes a toll on your skin and spring is a great time to do damage control - especially since people will see more of your skin in those warm weather clothes!

    According to Dr. Rene Martin Earles, a dermatologist in Chicago, "Winter weather decrea...
  • It's Never To Late To Exfoliate Your Skin
    No matter what your age or skin type, regular exfoliation will improve how your skin looks and feels. Exfoliating deeply cleanses to remove the dead skin cells that clog your pores and make your skin look dull.

    The upper layer of your skin, called the epidermis, naturally renews itself every 28 days. If you are between the ages of 15 and 25 years old, your skin renews itself every 20 days. As a result, dead skin cell are left behind that make your skin look lusterless. If...
  • Panthenol And Your Skin - What You Need To Know
    Panthenol is a non-irriating form of Vitamin B that is usually derived from plants. When this natural, hydrating vitamin is applied externally, it penetrates into lower skin layers, gets absorbed into your skin cells and turns into pantothenic acid (commonly known as Vitamin B5). Because panthenol is absorbed deeply into the skin, it adds essential moisture and has a desirable plumping effect.

    Panthenol, with its humectant-like properties, penetrates into layers beneath th...
  • How To Use An Astringent Skin Toner In Your Skin Care Routine
    We are all taught that to have attractive skin we need to first determine what type of skin we have and to properly wash and moisturize our faces accordingly. However, another very important step in maintaining clean, toned skin is to use an astringent skin toner between washing and moisturizing your face.

    Astringents are commonly referred to as toners and are basically used to remove oils and tighten the skin. Natural ingredients, such as green tea, witch hazel, calendula...
  • All Natural Skin Care Treatments For Your Particular Skin Type
    Skin is your largest and most visible organ since it covers the entire body. Having attractive, healthy skin starts from the inside and reflects on the outside. The first step towards taking proper care of your skin is to determine what type of skin you are in right now. The American Academy of Dermatology acknowledges several different types of skin. Your skin type can also change depending upon certain internal factors, such as health problems, hormonal imbalances or taking...
  • Skincare For Sensitive Skin - Tips For Outdoor Protection
    The skin is your body's largest organ and there are approximately 19 million skin cells on every square inch of skin. More than half of women today have sensitive skin, which is easily irritated or reactive in a variety of situations. Skincare for sensitive skin helps your skin look its best during every season and all conditions.

    First of all, you know you have sensitive skin if it is dry, delicate, easily damaged or irritated, has reduced tolerance to weather conditions ...
  • Post Summer Skin Care - 5 Tips For Reviving Your Skin
    Although autumn has been with us for awhile, the telltale signs of summer fun in the sun still remain on our skin. Exposure to chlorine water in pools can strip our skin of essential oils, leaving it dry. Hours of extra time spent outdoors in the sunshine can also cause dryness and uneven skin tones. A little extra post summer skin care enables you to put your best fall face forward.

    - First of all, continue to use a sunscreen. You can choose a moisturizer or foundation th...
  • Combination Skin - What It Is And How To Take Care Of It
    Combination skin is exactly that - a combination of both oily and dry skin. The areas of your face by the nose, chin and forehead, which are known as the T-zone, tend to be oily and prone to blemishes while the cheeks, eyes and mouth are dry. Combination skin is the most popular skin type and almost seventy percent of women today have it.

    The find out if you have combination skin, you can take a simple “tissue test”. Put a piece of tissue over your nose, forehead and chin ...
  • Winter Skin Care - Protecting Your Skin Against The Cold Weather
    It is a common fact that excessive sun exposure can be damaging to your skin. However, cold weather can take its toll on your skin, too, especially if you have sensitive or dry skin. The lower temperatures outside, increased windiness and the fact you are turning up the thermostat in your home can all make your skin chapped, flaky, blotchy, dry and itchy.

    During the summer, we are more prone to take care of our skin because of the constant need for topical relief measures ...
  • The Healthy Skin Diet - Use The Power Of Food For Healthy Skin
    A well-balanced diet and lifestyle shows on your complexion and aids in giving you skin that looks and feels healthy. Experts, such as the American Academy of Dermatology, state that, “A healthy diet is important for improving raw materials for healthy skin.”

    The cuisine that we choose to consume should give us all of the essential vitamins to assist in the necessary functions of our bodies. Foods such as carrots, peaches, mangoes, parsley, tomatoes, apricots and spinach a...
  • Sun Damaged Skin Treatment Information
    External elements, known as extrinsic factors, can prematurely age your skin. Excessive exposure to the sun is an extrinsic factor that aids in damaging your skin. Your skin naturally ages intrinsically, or internally, but exposure to the sun accelerates the aging process.

    Sunlight harms your skin, most particularly the upper layer of skin known as the epidermis. The ultraviolet light of the sun damages fibers in the skin referred to as elastin. Dermatologists have a speci...
  • Oily Skin Care Treatment Information
    The sebaceous glands in your skin form an oil called sebum, which lubricates and protects the surface of your skin. When the glands are overproductive and form too much sebum, your skin can appear greasy, shiny and course, with large pores and more frequent breakouts. This condition is known as oily skin.

    Oily skin can be caused by a wide variety of factors, including genetics, fluctuating hormone levels, dietary choices, certain cosmetics and hot, humid weather. Although ...

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