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Even though a facial mask or facial scrub isn't completely necessary for beautiful skin, it can help it to be extra soft and clean. You can use these daily or once in a while, it all depends on what you want to get out of them. Follow the following steps to learn how to effectively take advantage of the benefits of facial masks and scrubs.

Facial scrubs remove dead skin cells. Scrubs have tiny beads within the wash that smooth your skin. They slough off dead skin cells to reveal a new layer of skin. If you have a problem with buildup on your skin such as makeup or excessive oil, a scrub is perfect.

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When you want to use a scrub, you can use it instead of a regular cleanser. Apply a small amount to your face. Now you need to spend at least 30 seconds gently scrubbing your face. Be sure to scrub it well or it won't work. When you use a facial scrub, you might notice your skin looks red. This is because you have removed the old skin to show the younger, new skin underneath.

The benefits of a facial mask are a bit different. Some masks are used to clear acne. They dry the skin drying out the acne you already have. The benefit of most masks is to tighten your skin. It tightens the skin by shrinking your pores. This makes your pores less visible and your skin tighter. As we all know, saggy skin is not pretty! Facial masks can also make your skin very soft and touchable.

You can include this step immediately after washing. Pat your skin dry or leave it slightly damp. The more moisture you have on your skin, the longer it will take the mask to dry. Apply the mask to your fingertips and massage it into your skin. Avoid your eyes and mouth. Put it anywhere you want tighter and cleaner skin. Let it dry on your face. This might take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, so make sure you have time set aside to do this.

Applying chamomile tea bags to your eyes can help relieve puffiness. Be careful not to move your face. It will start to feel tight and your face may feel so tight that you can't move it. If you move it, you will break it up and not give it enough chance to tighten your skin. When it is completely dry, wipe it off with a wash cloth and wash again if necessary.

These are two great treatments for your face. You can include them in your daily routine, or you can use them as a special treat once a week or every so often. Use these methods to help your skin stay young and look beautiful.

Samantha loves to read and write and is constantly looking for ways to improve her skin and health. To learn more about your skin and how to take care of it, go to Beautifulsoftskin.com.

Elderly people and their caregivers should know about elderly skin care. It is important to realize some of the common traits, problems and solutions. Elderly people will have some specific issues that need to be recognized and treated effectively. This page will help you care best for elderly skin.

Elderly Skin Traits

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The most common factor among elderly skin is the fact that it is usually always dry. This is because as we age, our skin begins to thin. As it thins, it is less able to retain moisture, thus leading to dry skin.

Dry skin can lead to problems in a younger person, but can cause even more problems for the elderly. The thin skin is easier torn, and that lets bacteria get in. The elderly have a harder time fighting bacteria off, so you don't want anything to increase their chances of infection.

Treating Elderly Skin

Elderly skin care will always include caring for dry skin. Treating dry skin is not hard; it just requires astute attention and getting in the habit of taking care of it.Here's how you do it.

Keep It Clean: Always keep the skin clean. This applies especially to the feet, groin, underareas and armpits. Individuals who sweat should wear loose, absorbent clothing that will wick the wetness away. If skin stays wet too long, it can become prone to fungal infection, rashes and even become extremely dry.

However, avoid hot baths or too frequent showering/bathing. This will dry skin out further. Warm water is the most

effective, and bathing every other day is probably the most frequent to get.

Cream based cleansers for face and body are perfect. Often, only localized areas need to be soaped; the rest of the body can be flushed with warm water. Avoid very bubbly products, as they usually contain harsh detergents that dry out skin.

Keep It Hydrated: Keeping dry skin hydrated is the best way to avoid potential problems like cracking, pain and itchiness (which we'll discuss below). After showering or bathing, lather all over with a thick hydrating cream. This will help seal in the body's natural moisture, and help skin be more comfortable.

For the day, invest in a heavy-duty moisturizer with sunscreen. At night, use a hydrating night cream before going to bed.

Keep It From Itching: Elderly skin care is all about dry skin. But what makes skin dry? Well, as we age, our bodies decrease their production of oily secretions, which help keep skin soft, supple and hydrated. This decrease leads to drier skin, which can become itchy and uncomfortable. And when our skin itches, we scratch it.

This can be harmful for an older person, as their skin is more thin, and more susceptible to tearing. Which just leads to a bigger problem. So, to reduce itchiness, try using a bathing oil after bathing. Be very careful to avoid applying to hands and feet so the risk of slipping is minimized. Apply talc to areas that sweat to minimize any fungal growth which can lead to itching. And keeping humidifiers in popular rooms will help relieve itching.

Keep An Eye On It: Elderly skin care should also always include routine examinations of the skin for skin cancer and other skin disorders. Look for moles that are changing shape (asymmetrical), color, or are just looking different. Look for areas that are peeling, red, irritated, chapped, cracked or have severe itching. Keep an eye out for new growths, sores that do not heal, the appearance of new sores and pain. Knowing elderly skin care will help you recognize these potential problems. If you notice any of these conditions, please see a doctor.

Don't Forget The Feet!

As we focus on elderly skin care, let's not forget one of the most important (yet often overlooked) area of the body. The feet. The older a person gets, the more prone the feet become to problems. Corns, calluses, warts, dry skin, fungal infections, ingrown toenails, blisters and other foot

deformities are common. Proper care of your feet, including

regular checkups by a doctor, can alleviate most of these problems. The feet are also a great way to tell if a person

is at risk for diabetes.

The Routine: Clean feet thoroughly with warm water, and dry them completely. Remember to get between the toes! Thoroughly massage lotion or moisturizer into the feet, avoided the spaces between toes. Trim the nails straight across, and not right next to the nailbed. Round sharp edges with a file.

If the person is immobile, do daily foot exercises to get blood circulating.

Always wear comfortable shoes, even around the house. This is to protect the feet from outside injury, as well as discomfort caused by inappropriate footwear.

The Inspection: Each day, inspect feet for a change in color, dryness, swelling or tenderness. Check for any of the ailments listed above, from corns to blisters. Be aware of any different sensations, like tingling, numbness or pain. Seek treatment if any of these signs are apparent.

Now you know all you need to about elderly skin care. Go forth, be healthy, and enjoy these years.

Lynn Starner is the proprietor of Beauty Bliss Mineral Cosmetics at http://www.beautyblisscosmetics.com

I have natural 4b hair and I recently ran out of my usual daily moisturizer. With the knowledge of knowing how important it is to have my hair type moisturized daily to prevent breakage I had to find an alternative to hold me over until I could order my favorite moisturizer. I went through several tried in failed attempts to discover what would work best.

The first thing I tried was misting my hair with plain waiter followed by the small amount of moisturizer that was left. By the time my hair completely dried, my hair was hard and dry. I then tried applying conditioner to my hair and water. The same result followed: dry, hard hair.

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So I decided to use another moisturizer that I had on hand. I didn't really like this moisturizer because it is more of a moisturizing liquid spray, instead of a cream or lotion. Used alone this moisturizer would leave my hair feeling pretty hard when it dried. The moisturizer I am referring to is the CURLS Quenched Curls Moisturizer.

I first used plain water to mist my hair so it was damp all over. I then took the Quenched Curls Moisturizer and sprayed several squirts throughout my hair. I massaged the moisturizer in my hair from root to tip and combed my hair with a wide tooth comb. I then took a dollop of raw shea butter(the yellow kind), rubbed it in my hands to melt it and applied it section by section into my hair, getting more shea butter as needed. I finally combed my hair once again to distribute the shea butter evenly and my afro looked lovely.

Q. Even though my hair was soft now, how would it feel once it was dry?

A. After a few hours my hair still felt soft and moisturized.

Q. The following day?

A. My hair still felt soft and moisturized.

I was amazed at this revelation of how beneficial shea butter can actually be in black hair!

Natural raw shea butter acts as a natural conditioner and sealant. It seals in the much needed moisture into our hair, strengthens it and imparts a natural shine. You can also use it for twists and braids. I recommend all black women to introduce shea butter to part of their hair care routine whether you are all natural or relaxed. Your hair will benefit from it no matter what!

For the above regimen, any moisturizer can be used. You can also purchase a bottle of Pure Aloe Vera Juice and Vegetable Glycerin. Next measure 1 cup each of pure water, aloe vera, and the vegetable glycerin into a spray bottle. This is a great alternative to the Quenched Curls Moisturizer. Make sure you refrigerate this mixture, and use it in about a week because it contains no preservatives.

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