Information and opinions on Skin Care from verdungal at MySkinCareConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375 http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375 http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/66684/sunscreen Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:51:43 -0400 verdungal Summertime is fast approaching and I have been doing a lot of research before heading to the drugstore to buy a product to protect me from the sun. If you are like most people, I venture to bet, the first thing you look for is the SPF rating. After completing this project, my thinking has drastically changed at the way I choose my sunscreen   SPF(Sun Protection Factor) rating pertains to protection from UVB  rays only or how... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/66684/sunscreen http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/59505/chemical-free Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:06:03 -0500 verdungal Who doesn't enjoy shopping for new clothes? We all like to look our best and wrinkle free clothes are a great way to go. However, everyone should be aware that new clothes, towels or even sheets might contain toxic chemicals like formaldehyde. If you are subject to skin allergies, that new shirt could cause skin irritation, rashes, light headedness, and respiratory and other problems because some fabrics contained formaldehyde.   But why... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/59505/chemical-free http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/58603/nanotechnology Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:56:13 -0500 verdungal Nanotechnology is the next new thing in cosmetics and skincare. As if there weren't enough concerns about the toxicity of cosmetic chemicals, manufacturers are rushing to incorporate nanotechnology that uses particles 80,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair. Nanotechnology has been touted as the next revolution in cosmetics and packaging. However, nanoparticles, being so tiny, have the potential to penetrate unusually deeply into... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/58603/nanotechnology http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/56526/long-standing Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:09:14 -0500 verdungal Many years ago, I vividly remember a trip to downtown Montreal to purchase my first lipstick. Oh, the beautiful colours! It was so difficult for me to choose . In those days, there was not too much thought given to selecting lipstick except the colour.   Today, we are so much more knowledgeable about cosmetics. What happens to the lipstick during the day? Where does it go? According to the non-profit group The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics,... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/56526/long-standing http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/55533/increase-eating Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:02:00 -0500 verdungal When you pass the cosmetic counter these days, all you seem to see are anti-wrinkle creams. Do these products actually work and do they really keep your skin looking younger?  The anti aging industry is a huge business. Many of us want to look younger, which makes it easy for these big companies to convince us, their cream with collagen will do the trick   Most of these anti-wrinkle creams containing collagen and elastin, and won't... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/55533/increase-eating http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/54834/herbal-natural Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:10:45 -0500 verdungal Air pollutants, heat, ultraviolet radiation, dry indoor air, cold winter air, permanents, hair dyes and strong shampoos all wreck havoc on the hair and scalp. Hair rinses can help, and the most effective are those that act directly on the scalp rather than the hair shaft, thus supporting the health of the scalp which provides the hair with protein and other nutrients through a network of blood vessels. There are basically two types of rinses... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/54834/herbal-natural http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/54831/conditioners Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:58:46 -0500 verdungal A hair conditioner means more than one thing. The first and foremost purpose of it is to moisturize the hair and the scalp. Due to external influences and also internal body reactions (hormones, stress), the skin on our head reacts differently. The most common reaction is dryness.   In homemade hair conditioners, ingredients like avocado and olive oil act as humectants. They trap in the moisture and keep it locked so that the hair shaft... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/54831/conditioners http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/51875/honey-beeswax Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:03:00 -0500 verdungal Making your own lip balm is a great idea and with the Holiday Season around the corner makes a great little gift!   Homemade lip balm has no preservatives, artificial colors, or artificial sweeteners. This makes the product less likely to irritate sensitive skin. You can add skin-pampering ingredients such as sesame oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter to your homemade lip balms.   It's easy to do and you can take your time... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/51875/honey-beeswax http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/49641/olive-cooking Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:05:00 -0500 verdungal For centuries the people of the Mediterranean have recognized the benefits of olive oil to nourish and moisturize the skin...Olive oil soap is simple and pure as soap can be.  It is made from natural ingredients, it is moisturizing and suitable for all types of skin  It is perfectly suited for babies and those with ultra sensitive skin.   Take care when buying soap . Top rated brands contain Saponified Olive Oil, Water, Sodium... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/49641/olive-cooking http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/54158/photosensitive Fri, 02 Jan 2009 12:34:03 -0500 verdungal There's nothing like the clean, refreshing scent of citrus oils to awaken the senses. But there is a great deal to learn before buying any essential oils - especially citrus oils.   Quality is always important, but when it comes to citrus, it's absolutely crucial. You want to be sure that the citrus oils you use are organic, unadulterated, and cold-pressed (rather than steam distilled). Here's why.   A growing number of... http://www.healthcentral.com/skin-care/c/742375/54158/photosensitive