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Though women often fixate on wrinkles, a series of studies shows that evenness of skin color may be equally important for beauty. Men find faces with homogenous hues more attractive than splotchy faces, not that you should be concerned what men think! But the authors conclude that smooth skin suggests youth and good health according to the study.
Amanda, our skin expert, weighs in on how to achieve smooth, even skin tone.
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Experts reveal what these stars are doing right and wrong when it comes to taking care of their skin |
 Celebrities have some of the best skin gurus in the country at their disposal, and plenty of cash to splurge on skin-perfecting treatments. But why then do some of them have less than perfect skin? Could it be the late-night partying? Too much fun in the sun? Read on to find out -- you may just learn a thing or two about how to take better care of your own skin.
The beauty intelligentsia of the GWBBB are partial to Tretinoin (Retin-A, Avita, Renova), Olay Regenerist Microdermabrasion & Peel System, $23.89, and sunscreens! See celebrities |
If you have followed Mother Blogger's trek through the murky waters of antiging skin care products, you know that her No. 1 recommendation is Retin-A, but she has been and is a fan of NEOCUTIS, too -- for more reasons than just fighting wrinkles! For years, cosmetic companies only focused on superficial flaws and preyed on people’s insecurities, but NEOCUTIS is trying to change that.
For every NEOCUTIS product sold at dermatologists' offices or online during the month of May, $1 will be donated to The Sturge-Weber Foundation, which exists to improve the quality of life for individuals with port wine birthmark and related conditions through worldwide education, support, and research leading ultimately to a cure. It is the goal of NEOCUTIS that their partnership with The Sturge-Weber Foundation will inspire other cosmecutical brands to partner with charities.
Mother Blogger on NEOCUTIS Bio-Restorative Skin Cream with PSP
NEOCUTIS can be purchased online at various retailers such as www.DermStore.com; www.SkinElite.com, and www.LovelySkin.com as well as dermatologist offices nationwide. To find a physician, please visit www.neocutis.com.
Beauty Product Review of Obagi Medical Condition and Enhance System
Preparing for microdermabrasion about five years ago, I succumbed to my doctor's advice and plunked down the cash for Obagi Condition and Enhance System. Although it was extremely effective, I stopped using it, primarily because I changed derms. Somewhere in the recesses of my mind, I also remember "The System" being too much of a system, too complicated, too many products. But testing it for this review refreshed my memory and skin on its efficacy.
With the current economic turmoil, many women are getting their prescriptions filled online. Having recently dropped off a new prescription for Retin-A at the drive-through at our local pharmacy and being told the price was $240, we have been driving all over the Internet searching for a budget-friendly price for Retin-A, which you can buy in Mexico for $10! But are Internet prescriptions safe?
"PREVAGE® MD protects your skin from environmental stressors known to cause skin aging including UV light, air pollution, ozone, and cigarette smoke.
The antioxidative power of PREVAGE MD anti-aging treatment has been shown to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as skin roughness and
dryness, and to even skin tone to restore youthful-looking skin."
According to Dr. Andrew Scheman, MD, an associate professor of clinical dermatology at Northwestern University Medical Center, as quoted in Prevention Magazine:
"Smaller-than-ever molecules make idebenone an agile, streamlined version of its chemical cousin, CoQ10. They can slip readily into dermal cells in the deepest layer of the skin, where they neutralize destructive free radicals."
Both the MD version and the department store version of Prevage contains idebenone (eh-DE-be-known). Idebenone is an antioxidant that has been found to effectively combat the signs of aging brought on by those nasty little factors such as age, sun damage, and smoking (I have two out of the three working against me).
It also has been used in some neurological diseases because of its powerful antioxidant effects. The prescribed formula contains 1.0 percent idebenone, which seems to cause skin irritation and itchiness in some women who have sensitive skin, and the non-prescribed formula contains 0.5 percent.
For four months, I have put on Prevage MD after I washed my face in the morning. I use Retin-A at night, and have for years, so my skin must not be extremely sensitive because I have never experienced skin irritation nor itchiness.
As to whether I have seen a significant difference, to be honest, I am not sure. I have always used some type of antioxidant, as well as Retin-A for two decades. Rhytiphobia is not something I suffer from because I realize there is only so much preventive maintenance a girl can do. So until beauty scientists come up with a stronger antioxidant for the skin -- maybe CoffeeBerry -- I will continue using Prevage MD.
Brains on Beauty: The non-prescribed formula, 1.7 ounces, is $150 from Sephora, while the prescribed formula runs around $120 for 1 ounce from your dermatologist. If you have sensitive skin, I would opt for the non-prescribed formula. If you want to get the most bang for your buck, choose the prescription-strength formula.
As always, it is recommended that you consult with a qualified professional about the most appropriate course of action for your rhytiphobia or preventive skin care measures.
Sources: Total Beauty, Allure Best of Beauty Products , Prevention
Image: Sephora