Very few of us are blessed with natural glowing skin, yet a soft and spot free skin is the epitome of good health. Unlike other body insecurities your facial skin is the first thing that comes to sight. Think about it. If you do not like your hairstyle, you change it. You can color and cut and play with it, till you find a look that suits you.  You cannot hide your facial skin, there is no immediate solution like ironing it as if it was a piece of clothing, which you can put on to hide imperfections of your body, and you cannot get a new one, so it will really pay off to make a few small investments in both you and your skin.

Put an effort in to maintain a healthy relationship with your skin instead of indulging in a constant self-bashing mindset. A few small changes here and there do not have to cost a fortune or be time consuming at all, but will result in winning skin!

At home mini facial: A steam facial can be done once a week in to comfort of your own home, and the process cannot get any easier. Before you start – cleanse the skin.

Acneclear® Antibacterial Cleanser

Then simply pour boiling water into a bowl or basin, and cover with a towel. Sit with your face in the steam, with the towel acting as a mini sauna for about 10 minutes. Do not exceed the suggested time, since it will only add stress to your skin. This treatment is perfect to open up pores, which helps to eliminate blackheads and acne. Use a scrub on your face immediately afterwards for your type of skin, and splash your face with cold water. This helps to close the pores up again, preventing dirt and grime from entering.

Hydra Mar® Face Scrub Anti-aging  

Remember, a good skin care routine involves cleaning, exfoliating, toning and moisturizing, and finally, protection from the sun when leaving the house.

Act fast when it comes to blackheads and acne: When you suddenly notice a breakout, have a look at what could be triggering it by a process of elimination. Hormonal changes and stress can be a major contributing factor, in which case, the causes should be treated along with the symptoms. The longer acne is ignored, the greater the chances are that scarring will occur. Products containing salicylic acid are an excellent choice for acne prone individuals. Salicylic acid regulates oil flow and prevents sebum build up.

Fake it till you make it: Wear make-up. This does not mean that you should slather it on to hide a spotty skin, but instead, aim to accentuate your good qualities. Blush is the quickest and sure-fire way to achieve that rosy hue that makes you look and feel youthful. Apply some blush to the apples of your cheek, but please be subtle. The ragdoll look is not what you are going for. Lastly, fake that tan. Again, subtlety is at the order of the day. You want to look sun kissed and healthy, not like you went rolling around in a puddle of mud, in the dark.

Suncare Defense® Light Instant Tanning Spray & Suncare Defense® Dark Instant Tanning Spray

Clean those make up brushes: Speaking of makeup, the brushes are our best friends when it comes to looking good. But how often do you clean them? Have you ever cleaned them? The brushes alone can contribute a major outbreak, resulting in a vicious cycle. Dampen the head of a brush at least once a month, and gently massage shampoo into the bristles, and rise with warm water.

Wash before bedtime: The worst skincare crime you can commit is not washing your face at night before bedtime. Don’t be lazy, no matter how tired you are. It will take mere minutes. Leaving makeup overnight clogs the pores and traps the daily grime. Your skin repairs itself over night, so give it the opportunity to do so.

Dermatouch Make Up Remover

Friendly foods: There is an age-old adage that we have all heard, but still rings true. You are what you eat. Your skin will give you away. Foods rich in Vitamin C and leafy greens will help with collagen production, leaving the skin feeling plump. Dry skin benefits from essential fatty acids found in fish and nuts. These fatty acids also help the skin to lock in moisture more easily.

Finally!!! Sun!!!

Everyone needs sunscreen to protect their skin from damaging UV rays from the sun and sunburn. Using sunscreen products decreases the chances for sunburn and can prevent skin cancer.

Always keep in mind that sunscreen should not be your first choice of protecting your skin from UV radiation since it does not provide complete protection. The best protection against sun related skin damage is to stay out of the sun.
We are well aware that staying out of the sun entirely is an impossible task and also not healthy but whenever you go outside avoid midday sun, seek shade and use a sunscreen.

Where to use sunscreen?
The general rule should be that you cover every part of your body with sunscreen that might be exposed to sun light. Certain parts of your body have a special risk of getting burned since they are more exposed areas of your body than others. These so called sun terraces are:

Standing body:

• ehead
• cheekbone
• bridge of the nose
• lower lip
• top of the ear
• shoulders
• outside of the arms
• back of the hand

While sitting you should also protect your upper leg.

Sunscreen

You need to use a sunscreen because it protects your skin from UV damage and sunburn. Sunscreens are over-the-counter products that come in lotions, gels, ointments and sprays. The strength of the sunscreen protection is measured as SPF–or sun protection factor–which typically ranges from 15 to 45. The higher the SPF value, the greater the protection. However, this is not a true linear relationship–a SPF of 30 is not twice as effective as an SPF of 15.

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When to Use Sunscreen

Everyone needs sunscreen when outdoors for more than 15 minutes between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. or if they’re in direct sunlight coming through a window (UVA rays pass through glass). You should wear UV protection on cloudy days, too.

How to Use

Apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before going outdoors. Cover all areas of the skin that will be exposed to the sun’s rays. Apply liberally. Most people, including children, need about 1 oz. of product to cover exposed areas sufficiently. Reapply every two hours. If you are swimming, reapply more frequently.

How to use a self-tanner

It is possible to get a light tan, not a lot of people want to look orange. For a light tan you just want to get a self tanner that looks light!
How to apply it;
First, take a shower. Wash your body with an exfoliating body wash. Pay attention to the parts of your skin that are more thick and/or stretchy like the underarms, elbows, bikini line, heels, & the top of your feet.
Second, pat your skin dry.
Third, In circular motions start applying the self tanner & start at the top of your feet. Pay extra attention to the parts that you exfoliated well (underarms, elbows, bikini line, heels, & the top of your feet) since these areas tend to get darker.
Fourth, watch the time! Make sure that you stop applying after 5 minutes. Then wash your hands with soap & warm water.

Fifth, continue working the self tanner up to you neck. Make sure you don’t miss any spots like the back of your hands, inside of your wrists, & the sides of your torso. Make sure you stop every 5 minutes & wash your hands.

Sixth, apply the tanner onto your neck and face but make sure you don’t miss the hairline.
Seven, your finally done applying it. Wash your hands one more time! If any parts are to dark apply a little lotion to the area to lighten it up.
Eight, wait 15 minutes or more. Stand with your arms straight out to avoid any creased tan lines.
Nine, when you’re dry put on loose fitting clothing. Wait 2 to 3 hours & then you will start seeing the color show up.

Good luck self-tanning!

But all you really need to sacrifice is a some time and dedication. Don’t you think it makes more sense to maintain your young skin, instead of taking it to a point where nothing can help except surgery or long-long hours at your esthetician, which can be pretty pricy? And besides, we always find time for eating, going out, shopping, meeting people…is it really that hard to find 5-7 minutes a day for your skin?

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Our skin needs oxygen in order to stay healthy and youthful. As we age, these oxygen levels are becoming depleted, so skin cells can not renew themselves as fast as they used to. Oxygen also plays a vital roll in expelling toxins.

High levels of oxygen in your skin will improve elasticity, keeping away fine lines and wrinkles, as well as stimulating collagen production. For treatment, an oxygen facial mask (Dermatouch Oxygen Masque) will increase oxygen delivery into you skin, leaving the skin plumper and healthier. The oxygen helps your skin to absorb moisture very quickly, so it is often advisable to combine the mask with a good oxygen moisturizer (Dermatouch Oxygen Day Protector & Dermatouch Oxygen Night Protector).

Due to our constant busy lifestyles, we hardly ever stop to catch our breath. Literally! Learning the proper breathing techniques will not only work wonders towards keeping your skin healthy and glowing, but as a double benefit, will also reduce your stress levels. And we know what stress can do to your skin.

Proper Breathing

• Sit comfortably with your back straight, and place the tip of your tongue against the palette just behind the front teeth. You will keep your tongue there during the entire exercise, exhaling around it
• Exhale all the air in your lungs completely
• Close your mouth, and inhale only through your nose for a count of four
• Hold your breath for about seven seconds if possible
• Exhale only through your mouth for a count of eight
• This counts as one breath. Do this at least four times.

This exercise will go a long way to improving your skin and over all health. An unpolluted environment and healthy diet will be even more beneficial. However, there are additional treatments such as spa treatments, oxygen masks and inhalers available for those of us who need the extra boost. This is especially advisable if you are living in a big metropolis area, or if you are a smoker.

So make sure you find time to give back to your body, as it serves you everyday, nonstop.

Yes, a good night sleep won’t just help get rid of dark circles around the eyes and such, but also keep you looking fresh and well-rested, which are all signs of a young and healthy person!

The most working thing you can do for your skin may be getting a great night sleep! If you are curious, the ideal amount ranges from six to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep, this is enough time to move through the five phases of sleep.

But you cannot look at your skin as an isolated organ; you must treat your body from inside out! So, what can you do to awaken your skin? Or better said, keep it healthy after constantly not getting enough sleep?

For the external part of your body there are several tricks that can help you look your best in the morning. When the skin looks dull and sallow and you have dark circles around your eyes, you can use cold compresses and makeup as a temporary fix, but don’t forget to treat the skin before putting makeup on:

 Spa De Soleil® Instant Glow – Anti-aging

Brings out your natural radiance from within, using light reflecting micro-spheres to diffuse light; instantly revealing a brighter, more illuminating complexion, minimizing the appearance of wrinkles and skin discoloration.

 O2CH® Organic Pink Pearl Eye Cream 

 This is a unique formulation created to treat the eye area with the most nourishing and balancing natural ingredients. It promotes skin moisture while minimizing dryness and wrinkles.

 You can also help your skin by avoiding eating heavy or salty meals that are hard to digest before bedtime. And remember that hydrating your skin from the inside is just as important as using a facial moisturizer.

At last, here is another important tip: falling asleep in your makeup is unacceptable if you are trying to reach a healthy complexion. Even if you are tired after a long day, as we all are, take 5-7 minutes before bed to take care of your skin a little! Night creams and serums help rejuvenate skin overnight:

Spa De Soleil® Renewal Cream – Anti-aging 

 Has been specially formulated to give you the effect of a professional skin care treatment, at home. Renewal Cream gently removes dead skin cells and promotes healthy skin cell production, resulting in a radiant and youthful glow.

Dermatouch Oxygen Serum 

It is supercharged with Retinol and a group of powerful extracts and compounds that counteract the effects of UV damage, defy age signs, and restore resiliency and radiance. Protects and rejuvenates facial skin by helping to maintain the energy source of skin cells – not only fighting past damage but helping to prevent future damage as well. Effective for boosting essential collagen production while gently exfoliating and brightening the skin, stripping away damage, and encouraging vibrant health.

 Dermatouch Oxygen Eye Serum 

 It is formulated to encourage and aid healing. Helps prevent damage to sensitive complexions. Assists in the stimulation of intercellular growth substance and collagen synthesis. Formulated from natural and paraben-free ingredients.

 Pure Mineral Repair Toner

Boost the benefits of your skin care with this anti-aging Pure Mineral Repair Toner. Its clinically advanced detoxifying formula tones, refreshes, and conditions the skin with Dead Sea minerals, powerful anti-oxidants, and nourishing vitamins and botanicals. Gentle enough for all skin types

The correlation between your diet and acne has been heavily debated, without reaching a clear conclusion. Hormones, excessive oil production and factors such as how your skin gets rid of toxins and cells typically trigger acne. Contrary to popular belief, oily foods have NO connection to sebum excretion causing acne.

Experts have reached a consensus though. Even if foodstuff cannot directly cause acne, there is a strong relation between what you take into your body and the condition of your skin. The food you consume my not be a direct cause, there are factors contributing to acne outbreaks.

In a nutshell, you are what you eat. If you follow a healthy diet, you are increasing the chances of a healthy skin. Acne is caused by an inflammation of the skin, so the first step is to avoid inflammation-triggering foods such as fatty acids and processed foods.

Foods to avoid

High amount of Carbohydrates.

• All carbs are eventually converted in glucose. There is a strong connection between gluten and acne, but this is only relevant when you are gluten intolerant. Your body needs only so much glucose. In a gluten intolerant person, they cannot sufficiently process the substance. The digestive system might recognize glucose as a foreign body, and try to expel the “toxin” through your skin. The best way to establish if gluten is causing your outbreaks is by a process of elimination. Eliminate gluten and high carb food from your diet for a few weeks, and see if your skin is improving

Sugary Sweetness

• Sugary substances will cause acne outbreaks for the exact same reason that carbs will- glucose. Carbs contains complex sugars, while sugar itself is almost raw glucose. This is believed to be the biggest acne-inducer out of all the food groups. Excessive sugar is also known to cause constipation. Natural bowel movement is vital to expel toxins in the body, including toxins that may lead to acne.

Fried Foods.

• As mentioned, oily food does not cause oily skin, just very bad cholesterol. However, there is a good reason why we stay away from fried and fatty foods while suffering from acne. Fast food and take-aways are fried in bad oils. All bad oils include hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils and liquid fats. The molecular structures of these oils can actually change to toxic levels when exposed to very high temperatures, such as the process of frying. When you consume these oils on a daily basis, your body will start utilizing these fatty deposits to construct new skin cells. Since these cells will not be healthy, it can lead to skin problems such as acne flare ups. Note that oily foods by itself will not cause acne, but only aggravate the existing condition.

Acne Friendly Foods.

Again, food will not clear acne by itself, but it will assist the body by speeding up the detoxifying and healing process.

• Foods rich in fibers will clean the colon, expelling toxins quickly.
• When using oils, use good, healthy and natural oils.
• Consume lots of water daily to flush your system.
• Include lots of fish and Omega 3 rich foods in your diet. These foods are great for the over-all health of your skin.
• Green leafy veggies and green tea contains lot of antioxidants, which is exactly what your body needs right now. Green tea can help curb inflammation as well.

And, of course, you can never maintain good, healthy and acne-free skin without using the right products: creams, moisturizers, exfoliators, treatments, etc. Here are some products that we suggest for problem skin:

1. 1.     Acneclear Masque

This is a weekly treatment: it is an intensive antioxidant and anti-acne face masque from Derma Repair. Minerals from the Dead Sea — combined with salicylic acid — target skin infections and control oil, helping to dry out blemishes and heal them more quickly.

1. 2.     Acneclear Heal Lotion

Derma Repair™ helps clear blemishes and skin irritations with nature’s strongest healers — Dead Sea minerals, hydrocortisone, vitamin C, and aloe. Stops irritation and itching and promotes faster healing. Perfect for acne-prone skin.

1. 3.     Acneclear Face Wash

Derma Repair™ Acneclear™ Face Wash is a deep-pore cleansing formula that works to heal and dry blemishes. Helps to prevent acne attacks without drying the skin.

1. 4.     Dermarepair Antioxidant Moisturizer + C – Day Cream

 DERMA REPAIR™ Antioxidant Moisturizer + C is a hard-working anti-aging moisturizer that penetrates beyond the top layer of skin. Vitamin C and Dead Sea minerals work together to stimulate collagen and plump skin from the inside-out.

1. 5.     Dermarepair Antioxidant Hydroxy Acid + C – Night Cream

 DERMA REPAIR™ Antioxidant Hydroxy Acid + C is an anti-aging night cream formulated to help skin rejuvenation. Protects skin from free-radicals dramatically improving skin texture. Appearance of facial contours will appear tighter and more defined as fine moderate wrinkles diminish.

1. 6.     M.E.D Serum  

Dermatouch Natural Skin Care™ M.E.D. Serum is a specialized, super-strength treatment targeting pimples and zits. It is a vital part of a powerhouse, multiple-step acne treatment that restores skin to health and helps to maintain it.

The most common contributing factor is the lack of sleep. Beauty sleep is indeed a relevant term. When you stress, you don’t get enough of it. Those tired lines around your face will tell a story of its own. If you do not get enough rest, your body releases a hormone called cortisol, resulting in oily skin.

But what about some of the other side effects of stress?

Stress and Aging

Stressing will speed up the aging process; it is as simple as that. That frowns and grimace that you are carrying around with you breaks down your skin’s connective tissue, thus causing wrinkles. Pulling an unsightly face aside, stress has also been proven to cause inflammation, which in turn reduces collagen production.

Eczema

If you are already suffering from eczema, you will know how uncomfortable the condition is. Skin appears red, blotchy and swollen, and you develop an itchy rash almost overnight. Stress can definitely cause an eczema outbreak, even if you are not already an existing sufferer. Tension causes your skin’s protective barrier to break down, thus it cannot lock in moisture and fight off infections. Using Olive Essence Organic Body butter will help you feel your skin come alive as it is rescued from harsh daily irritants such as sun, wind, hard water, and environmental pollutants. This Organic Body Butter from Olive Essence® revives dry, tired skin and brings it to a luxuriously soft, silky condition.

Pimples and Acne

As mentioned earlier, when stressed, your body releases cortisol which is a direct cause of oily skin. Excessive oil leads to clogged pores. Due to the increased inflammation, your skin will also take longer to heal itself. You can try using Dermatouch Natural Skin Care™ M.E.D. CLEANSER; it is the first step in the acne-fighting process. Its special formulation removes excess oils, grime, and makeup without irritation. It is a vital part of a powerhouse, multiple-step treatment for acne that restores skin to health and helps maintain it.

Another product that would be great if you have pimples is the Dermatouch Natural Skin Care™ M.E.D. Serum; it is a specialized, super-strength treatment targeting pimples and zits. It is a vital part of a powerhouse, multiple-step acne treatment that restores skin to health and helps to maintain it

Simple Solutions

A good skin care routine is vital, but it will only alleviate the symptoms, not the cause. You have to take care of your health, inside and out. Now, advising someone to control their stress levels is much easier said than done. There are always a few things you can do to get back on track.

• Water will keep you hydrated and flush out excessive toxins, so drink plenty of it
• Don’t skip on meals. Not only will a meal containing fatty acids such as fish and almonds reduce inflammation, but it will combat the effects of blotchiness and sagging. As an extra bonus, these foods have been proven to lift your mood as well.
• Always take some time out for yourself. Even if it is just couple of minutes a day. When you are stressed, you need to be gentle with yourself. Don’t forget to Breathe, lay back and Read a book and always have time for some yoga. But take proactive steps to a calmer lifestyle.