http://skincareinformation.net Natural Skin Care and Organic Skin Care Information, News, and Skin Care Products Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:05:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A wonderful, clean product worth tracking down. Discover the virtues of aloe vera. Aloe vera has long been recognized as a herbal remedy for various skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis. Green Beaver's soothing aloe vera based facial care products were specifically formulated for the most sensitive skin. They are ... http://skincareinformation.net/2009/07/30/green-beaver-daily-facial-cleanser-with-purifying-grapefruit-soothing-aloe/   Sunburns are never good news. Not only do they leave you red-faced and stinging, but they often leave lasting damage. Sun poisoning may seem much more serious, but it's essentially the same thing. In medical terms, sun poisoning and sunburn are both referred to as photodermatitis, your skin's allergic reaction ... http://skincareinformation.net/2009/07/27/the-symptoms-of-sun-poisoning/   Most women barely have time to get out the door with their teeth brushed, kids off to school, and makeup on before they commute to the office, so shaving is a luxury that gets put on the bottom of the to-do list. But when the long, cold days of winter ... http://skincareinformation.net/2009/07/27/shaving-tips-for-smooth-healthy-skin/ One of the fascinating features of Skin Typing is that people of different ethnic or racial backgrounds can share a Skin Type. In most instances, all people with the same Skin Type will follow the exact same treatment plan, but sometimes skin color can be a differentiating factor because of ... http://skincareinformation.net/2009/06/26/skin-types-transcend-ethnicities/  “Normal” balanced skin has a solid skin barrier that shields the skin cells, keeping allergens and irritating substances from the deeper skin layers. Unless sunburned, your skin rarely stings, reddens, or develops acne, allowing normal skin types to use most products without reacting. However, the irony is that many products ... http://skincareinformation.net/2009/06/26/main-types-of-skin-sensitivities/ Herbal remedies are a type of alternative medicine that originates from plants and plant extracts. Used to heal illnesses and disease and to address psychological concerns, herbal remedies have been around for centuries, and were the precursor to modern medicine. Herbal remedies are obtained from a wide variety of natural resources including ... http://skincareinformation.net/2009/06/26/treat-sunburn-with-herbal-remedies/ The skin serves numerous functions - detoxifying, protecting, regulating - but the primary protective or barrier function is the most obvious. The top layer of skin cells has the most important function in maintaining the effectiveness of the barrier. Here the individual cells overlie each other and are tightly packed, ... http://skincareinformation.net/2009/06/25/understanding-skin-care/ Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis is not contagious. Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that is characterized by inflamed lesions and silvery white scales. ... http://skincareinformation.net/2009/06/12/how-to-care-for-psoriasis/ This is a lovely product with clean but powerful ingredients. Product Description This complexion savior comes closest to a "Facial in a Jar"™. Known as the "Red Carpet Secret" for brightening the faces, décolletés and arms of Oscar nominees, winners and presenters, this multiple benefit product targets wrinkles, large pores and brown ... http://skincareinformation.net/2009/06/11/tracie-martyn-enzyme-exfoliant/ Clarcon Biological Chemistry Laboratory Inc. of Roy, Utah, is voluntarily recalling skin sanitizers and skin protectants sold under several brand names because the products may be contaminated with bacteria that could make users sick, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. The agency issued a news release warning consumers to refrain ... http://skincareinformation.net/2009/06/11/consumer-warning-issued-discard-all-clarcon-skin-products/