| Women have kept their secrets of beautiful skin | | | | secrets of beautiful skin. There are plenty of |
| closely guarded over the years. They sometimes told | | | | non-irritating,non-allergenic ingredients available. They |
| their daughters or best friends about them. But, they | | | | just cost a little more. Here's a brief look at what you |
| didn't share them freely. Today, we are a little more | | | | should do on a regular basis if you want to maintain or |
| open. | | | | improve your skin's health and appearance. |
| Of course, the scientists and media contribute to the | | | | Avoid harsh cleansers and chemical exfoliants. If you |
| sharing of information. It isn't just one woman telling | | | | have acne or are prone to breaking out, use a daily |
| another and another. Even men are more interested in | | | | cleanser that contains active manuka honey. Because |
| their skin's appearance, although they have a harder | | | | of its natural anti-bacterial activity, manuka honey can |
| time finding products specifically designed for them. | | | | help heal existing blemishes and prevent new ones |
| Most companies that make men's products use their | | | | from forming. |
| women's formula. All that changes is the added | | | | Honey is one of the age-old secrets of beautiful skin. |
| fragrance. | | | | But the kind that you find in the grocery store has few |
| Do we owe a debt of gratitude to the cosmetic | | | | if any benefits. It would also be very sticky and |
| companies? Have they helped us maintain our skin's | | | | uncomfortable if applied directly. |
| health and appearance? In some cases, they have. | | | | Another age-old secret is the use of a mask |
| But, in most cases, we have little to thank the cosmetic | | | | containing wakame kelp, a kind of seaweed. People |
| companies for. | | | | found it soothing and called it an anti-aging beauty |
| Some of these products are actually the cause of | | | | secret. |
| many of our problems. The ingredients they contain | | | | Modern scientists have found that wakame contains |
| clog the pores, contribute to blemishes and are likely to | | | | compounds that contribute to the skin's firmness and |
| cause allergic reactions. | | | | smoothness. It helps to prevent and repair sun |
| Even the so-called hypo-allergenic products contain | | | | damage, while providing nutrients that contribute to the |
| known allergens and irritants. Luckily, there are a few | | | | skin's moisture balance. |
| companies that include only natural ingredients that are | | | | Manuka honey and wakame are only two of the |
| truly safe enough to eat. | | | | secrets of beautiful skin. Don't be afraid to share them. |
| Using all natural skincare products is one of the | | | | |