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    • Moisturizing - the key to hydrated skin

      By Carol Belanger | Fashion – Wed, Apr 2, 2008 4:03 AM EDT

      Moisturizers are designed to hydrate the skin thus making your skin more pliable and softer. In addition, applying a moisturizer offers protection against dehydration, repair dry scaly skin and postpone the effects of aging.

      Simple and effective moisturizers can be made at home from two or three ingredients. However, store bought moisturizers contain a complex composition of ingredients and chemicals. In addition, the cosmetic industry claims their moisturizers will reduce wrinkles, fight aging, and hydrate the skin, etc., with no scientific proof at all.

      Oily Skin - use an oil-free, water based product or recipe
      Dry Skin - use a thicker, oil-based product or recipe
      Combination/Normal Skin -use a light, hydrating product or recipe
      Sensitive Skin - select a gentle, fragrance-free product or recipe

      Furthermore, store bought moisturizers with their complex chemical formula, can cause allergic reactions to the skin, such itching, burning, stinging sensations

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    • Papaya - A Natural Choice for a Facial Mask

      By Carol Belanger | Fashion – Wed, Apr 2, 2008 3:52 AM EDT

      Papaya is a natural for incorporating into your skin care regime. The fruit offers anti-oxidants and are rich in essential enzymes. Papaya has both preventative and restorative properties when used in skin care. Papaya's powerful fruit enzymes are known to aid and accelerate healing in skin disorders such as acne. In addition, the fruit enzymes gently exfoliate the skin.

      The yellow fruit is usually available all year long, however it is more easily found in the super markets between April and October. Papaya offers extensive benefits in skin care therapy. When applied to the face, it reduces wrinkles, nourishes the skin with Vitamin A which accelerates the formation of new skin cells, and exfoliates the skin. In addition, it is loaded with Vitamin C, which is an anti-oxidant. The beta-carotene in this fruit protects the skin and promotes elasticity.

      Papaya is used is many skin care products today and provides a "natural" face lift and rejuvenation brings a wonderful and natural glow

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