Health and Beauty Articles for Women

Winter is in full swing, so you move your exercise routine indoors. But while you’re enjoying the exhilarating and healthful effects of working out, some skin conditions may be creeping in, reports Science Daily.

Here’s the low-down on potential skin problems and how to prevent them, courtesy of dermatologist Brian B. Adams, MD, MPH, FAAD, associate professor of dermatology at the University of Cincinnati and director of dermatology at the Veterans Administration Medical Center.

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by Skincare-news.com team
Does this sound familiar? You’re walking down the skin care aisle at your favorite store. The shelves are lined from floor to ceiling with all kinds of lotions, creams and serums. Which one should you pick? How do you know which type of product - lotion, cream or serum - is right for you?

Not surprisingly lotions and creams have much in common. Both contain humectants to add moisture and hydration as well as emollients to help seal in moisture and protect your skin. One of the biggest distinctions between lotions and creams, however, is thickness. Lotions are usually thinner in texture, because they contain greater amounts of water than oil. With creams, the opposite is true: Creams are usually thick and rich due to greater amounts of oil.

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Yoga
(NC) - Yoga and soy milkare both rising in popularity across North America. In fact, yoga goes with soymilk like love and marriage in today’s quest for a healthy lifestyle.

Fitness and nutrition conscious consumers are driving this trend. People following the Atkins, South Beach and Zone diets seek out foods and beverages that are high in protein and calcium, but low in calories and carbohydrates. Low fat soymilks fit well into these regimens. A new soy beverage that raises the bar for soy drinks has just been introduced in Canada and the United States.

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While it’s not candy, we all know that lipstick never stays where it is applied, ending up smeared on teeth and inside the mouth. Ultimately, a good portion is ingested. What is in your lipstick?

According to an MSNBC article from Reuters, test results reported by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found that 61% of brand-name red lipsticks had detectable amounts of lead. In fact, one-third of lipsticks tested contained more lead than is legally allowed in candy. The campaign reports that while the FDA tries to protect children from accidentally ingesting lead by monitoring the amount allowed in candy and toys, there are currently no restrictions as to the amount of lead allowed in lipsticks.

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Implementing a skincare diet is one of the easiest, smartest and kindest skincare steps you can take for your skin, as well as one of the healthiest. Think all diets have to be about denial and portion control? Well, think again. A skincare diet is a diet of another flavor!
The smart first step to any new diet is identifying the habits of your current routine that are not healthy, and the same is true of a skincare diet. Are you a six-cup a day coffee junkie? Or does diet soda get you going in the morning? How about processed foods: crackers, cookies, white bread, boxed meals and frozen TV dinners; are these a staple in your pantry? When was the last time you saw fresh green lettuce or spinach? Fresh fruit? Believe it or not, a diet consisting mainly of processed foods is as bad for your skin as it is for your health. In order for your skin to function optimally, you must feed it. Consuming foods rich in vitamins, minerals and botanical ingredients will support a complexion that glows and glows!

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Facelift, Botox

One facelift or Botox injection does not fit all when it comes to looking younger. In fact, plastic surgeons analyze facial features and configurations to individualize results based on the decade of life a patient is in, say presenters today at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2007 conference in Baltimore.

“The composition of the human face varies person to person. As we age and enter certain decades of life, these variations become more distinct,” said Malcolm Paul, MD, ASPS Member Surgeon and panel presenter. “Different facial configurations require different surgical and non-surgical approaches to achieve optimal results in facial rejuvenation. The decade of life one is in has tremendous impact on whether surgery, injectable wrinkle fillers or a combination delivers the best results.”

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Don’t let the cold winter weather leave your heels dry, cracked and peeling. Instead, this season, embrace some simple additions to your everyday skincare routine and pamper those feet!

With the cold air of winter settling in, dry skin becomes a skincare concern for most everyone, especially on the extremities like hands and feet, and in particular, the heels. On a day to day basis, feet take a lot of abuse: tight fitting shoes, punishing high heels, scratchy socks or even the friction of sneakers while exercising can all lead to dry, cracked and unsightly heels. Well don’t take it lying down! Dry skin on the heels and feet can be overcome with a few simple skincare staples.

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According to healthyteeth.org, the tooth is comprised of two parts: the crown and the root. The crown is the visible part of the tooth which sits above the gum line and is protected by enamel. The remainder of the tooth is the root. Equaling about two-thirds of the tooth, the root extends below the gum line and protects the interior parts of the tooth, such as the dentin and the pulp.

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Department of Health is encouraging pregnant and breastfeeding women to boost their intake of vitamin D in the darker winter months. Healthcare professionals say more children than ever are presenting with vitamin D deficiency which can cause seizures and rickets.

Whilst vitamin D deficiency is common among the white population, many cases of rickets in the UK are seen in Asian, Afro-Caribbean and Middle Eastern children, with some research suggesting incidence of the disease could be as high as 1 in 100 children in ethnic minority groups. Dark-skinned people do not absorb as much sunlight through the skin and may also wear clothing that limits exposure to the sun for cultural reasons.

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by Skincare-news.com team
Cold weather may bring outside winter fun, but it can also bring dry, dehydrated hands and fingernails. Nip this dryness at the source with hand-specific moisturizes and treatments to keep your hands soft and glowing.

It’s not a winter wonderland when your hands are itchy, chapped and sting every time you apply hand cream. With harsh weather here to stay, switch up your regular routine when it comes to the sensitive skin of the hands and start pampering! First to feel the cold and often last to warm up, our hands take a lot of abuse, especially during winter months. As you find yourself moving between the cold weather outside and the warm weather inside, be prepared with hand-specific skincare.

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