Expert: Gila Yaffe
Bio: Gila Yaffe is a certified cosmetician specializing in skin care, body massage, makeovers, and general beauty care. She also markets her own line of facial creams and beauty products.
Filmmaker: Gary Zier

Duration : 0:2:53

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Our skin is the reflection of our health and vitality, physical, mental and emotional wellness. A radiant and glowing skin indicates good health, positive attitude and vibrates self-confidence. On the other hand, a dull and blemished skin shows an unhealthy body, stressful lifestyle and carelessness towards one’s own personality.

Who doesn’t want to look good, and good looks start with good skin. You may think it’s not such a big issue; there are several products in the market to make the skin beautiful and glowing in a jiffy. But as you use them, you must also be realizing that it is not so. These cosmetic products produce temporary effects on skin, have lots of side effects, and are very costly and not suited to all skin types. Then, what’s the way out? Here’s where we come to our topic of discussion, to care for the skin in a natural way that is natural skin care.

Natural skin care is not just about using skin products produced without chemicals; it’s an ongoing process of a result of a healthy life-style, right diet and off-course right skin products to be applied directly.

First of all, natural way of caring for skin starts with some life-style changes we need to take care of. Getting enough sleep: ‘Beauty sleep’ is not just a saying; its meaning goes far beyond that. As the rest of the body, for healthy skin, sleeping adequately is a must. At least 7 – 8 hours of sleep (hours vary for person to person), ensures a relaxed mind and body, normal blood flow, takes care of all wear and tear during the day, energizes you and brings the glow back in the morning. Dark circles around the eyes, blotchy skin, and lifeless appearance of face are all side effects of not getting enough sleep. So switch off that TV, log-off your laptop, and get from the party on time to catch a good night’s sleep.

Get Moving: Now that you’ve got enough sleep, its time for some exercises as well. Be active, walk, jog, exercise, hit the gym, do stretches during office hours too, take the stairs, do anything to keep moving. Inactivity affects the skin by promoting bloating and puffiness, cellulite and loss of muscle tone. Exercise also helps us to relax and de-stress, both necessary for a healthy skin.

Drink lots of water: Water helps to detoxify the body’s system, bathes the cells, eliminates waste products, help in digestion, purify blood and the list goes on and on. The point is to have at least 2 liters of water a day, avoid carbonated and sweetened drinks and have fresh juices and soups as additional source of fluids.

For a shiny and smooth skin, drinking honey mixed in warm water in the morning helps a lot. Secondly, natural way of caring for skin by eating right.

Let’s discuss some basic points:

Have lots of fiber: Eating food that is rich in fiber help a good digestion and constipation is totally taken care of. This eliminates the root of many skin problems like acne, psoriasis, spotty skin etc. we must have lots of fruits, fresh veggies, whole grains, and salad. The idea is to cut on processed food and fast food because these contain almost no fiber. Eating things in their natural form is the mantra to get the most benefit out of it.

Cut on excess sugar: The more we take sugar, the more sugar enters our bloodstream. Over some time, this results in a process where the glucose molecules damages protein molecule by sticking to it. This causes damage in collagen, cartilage and ligament, thus forming wrinkles. So, the next time, you are adding the second spoon of sugar to your tea/ coffee or going to bite on your favorite sweet…think again!!

Get some good fats: These are the fats needed to build cells, membrane, hormones etc. Lack of the good fat can lead to Eczema, acne and dry skin. The sources to get these fats are cold-water fish, walnut oil, flaxseed oil, nuts; also you can try fish oil supplements.

Apart from these basic dietary requirements, we need to have a balanced diet containing Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, Fats, all essential ingredients which comprises an adequate diet. This is absolutely vital for a healthy body and mind along with a smooth, glowing skin.

Last but not the least, we come to the most interesting part of out discussion. Natural skin care products, to be applied regularly for best results. According to the classic definition of natural skin care products, these are products found and used in their natural or raw form without any chemicals and manufactured in such a way so as to preserve the integrity of the ingredient.

There are many products, which can be bought from the market, manufactured by reputed companies. But best is to spend a little time and prepare some easy recipes for taking care of common skin problems and daily cleansing and toning.

skin care Tips:

· Stop using soap on your face (if possible, on body also). Use gram flour and milk to make a paste. Apply it gently and rub a little, then wash off with water. Believe me, it’s much better that any soap!!

· Massage body with mustard oil 10 minutes before bath, and then take a warm bath. Your skin will be moisturized and smooth.

· Massage your body with milk. Milk moisturizes your skin naturally.

· For daily cleansing, mix sandal wood powder with rose water and add 4-5 drops of milk in it, then apply on face and body. After 10 minutes, take a warm bath.

· Warm honey and mix with lemon juice, then apply on face. Let it dry, and then wash off with warm water. It refreshes and cleanses your skin.

· For preparing natural bleach, mix lemon juice in milk. Then massage it on your face and body. It bleaches you skin naturally.

· To remove sun-tan, mix cucumber juice with tomato juice, rub on skin, wash off with cold water.

· Mix milk cream with flour, apply that paste on to your skin, then wash off to get a smooth skin.

These are the basic ways of caring for skin naturally. The glow and radiance that comes with the natural care practice is for all to see and is everlasting. Just remember: Beauty is not skin deep…still it starts with the skin!!

Dr John Anne
http://www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-articles/tips-for-natural-skin-care-86241.html

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i have combination skin, with breakouts on my forehead mostly. the clinique has minimized my breakouts but not eliminated them.

i have tried aveeno products and they don’t work that well.

Also, i am 16 so is it reasonable to be using higher end skin care items?

there was a point where i broakout all over my face and neck. inorder to get rid of it (including blackheads) i used cream with the little scrub balls apply scrub with hot water then after scrub with cold, and during the day i would just wipe my face with clean&clear oil absorbing sheets. those take away all the extra oil on the face.

Facial skin care is big business. There are so many products available that it can be overwhelming. It is important to sort through the jungle and find a product that is actually effective. This article will help you make an informed decision on your next purchase.

Many people are not aware that many of the facial skin care products on the market today contain harmful ingredients that are bad for your skin. It is important to avoid these ingredients. You are better off not using anything on your skin than using products containing these ingredients.

Now, let us briefly go over these specific things to avoid in your facial skin care program. What are parabens? These are nasty chemicals used in preservatives to give the skin care products a longer shelf life. A longer shelf life of a product could result in more profits for the cosmetic company. Parabens are so dangerous that they may cause cancer.

The facial skin care product you use should also not contain any fragrances. These are not necessary in a skin cream. They are chemicals that are added to these products that do nothing but potentially harm your skin. They are absorbed into the bloodstream and could cause skin issues such as irritations and allergic reactions.

Other common ingredients to avoid in facial skin care products are alcohols such as isopropyl, methanol, ethyl, benzyl and ethanol are all bad for your skin. They will dry out your skin and cause skin irritations.

The last ingredient that you should avoid in your facial skin care routine is mineral oil. This particular ingredient makes your skin feel soft and smooth. However, it clogs your pores, which could lead to acne breakouts or other skin irritations.

Now that you know what to avoid in a facial skin care product, it is time to focus on some ingredients that are actually good for your skin. These natural substances will help boost the production of vital skin proteins that give your skin the look and feel of younger skin.

Facial skin care products should contain natural substances that help to boost the production of vital skin proteins; one of these natural ingredients is called Cynergy TK. This substance is high in functional keratin, which is a skin protein that works with other skin proteins to help reduce lines and wrinkles on your skin.

On my website, I have more information on other natural substances that help boost the natural skin proteins. These types of facial skin care products are much more effective than most of the products on the market today.

Tara Mathews
http://www.articlesbase.com/skin-care-articles/what-type-of-facial-skin-care-product-are-you-using-730958.html

Day Routine:
-Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Power-Foam Wash
-Olay Complete All Day Moisture Lotion spf15 for combination/oily skin
-Shiseido Extra Smooth Sun Protection Cream For Face spf36 PA+++

Should be using: Clarins • Sun Wrinkle Control Eye Contour Care SPF 30

Night Routine:
-Up&Up Eye Makeup Remover
-facial wipes if wearing heavier foundation
-Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Power-Foam Wash
-ROC Retinol Actif Pur Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treatment Night w/ Alpha Hydroxy Acid

Once a week:
-St. Ives Apricot Scrub Blemish & Blackhead Control w/ Salicylic Acid
-(occasionally) Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Power-Clear Scrub

mini review on Bio-Oil

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On nails: Petites nail polish in Nude

Yes I am wearing falsies they are Model 21 lashes in No. 7 =)

Duration : 0:8:15

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Products:

Philosophy Purity Cleanser -
available on philosophys website, sephora, nordstrom & many other places. price will vary depending on size container you purchase.

Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub – available at most drugstores. all drugstore prices vary depending on your area and which store you go to. average price seems to be between $6-$8

The Body Shop Tea Tree Toner –
available at The Body Shop in store or online. retail $13

Neutrogena Rapid Clear Lotion-
Available at some drugstores, I usually find it at Wal-mart. Price will vary depending on area and store. average price retails $6-$8

Lush Imperialis Moisturizer-
Available at LUSH stores and on their website. Retail $22.95

Cotton Pads-
I get mine from Wal-Mart for $2.50 these are my favorite brand & style

FOR EVERYONE ASKING ABOUT SUNSCREEN & EYE CREAM. I WENT THROUGH EVERYTHING THAT IS LISTED IN MY DAILY/NIGHTLY ROUTINE. IF I DONT SHOW OR TALK ABOUT IT, I DONT USE IT. MY FOUNDATION HAS SPF ALREADY, GENERALLY I AM NOT OUTSIDE DURING DAY LIGHT HOURS SO IT IS NOT A PROBLEM.
As for moisturizers, i do NOT like ones that have SPF as it shortens the exp. date, & it takes me a long time to get through a moisturizer & i dont want to have to throw away a product early.

Blazer is from Zara
Necklace is from Forever 21
Tank is from Forever 21

Foundation: NARS Sheer Glow in Barcelona (it is what I am wearing in my video before this as well)

Cheeks: MAC Love Rock Mineralized Blush

Eyes: MAC Gold Mode Pigment
Lorac Eyeshadows in Enlighten & VIP
MAC Pearl Glide Liner in Almost Noir

Lips: MAC Lifes a Breeze Lip Pencil all over lips with
MAC BoyBait Cremesheen Glass on top

Contacts are the MAX Pure Pink Lenses from http://www.pinkyparadise.com/webshaper/store/viewProd.asp?pkProductItem=328
PROMO CODE: HOLLYANN
Will get you a cute case & a mystery gift!
The purchase must consist of at least 1 pair of circle lenses.
If you buy 3 pairs, you will have 3 cute cases, plus 3 mystery gifts, etc.

Hair is just curled with a curling iron. nothing fancy. do it myself. all i do is curl it, no products no special way so if i did do a video it would be more of a “this is how i do my hair” not really a tutorial. the way i do it will not work for everyone, my hair just takes to heat really well and is not thick.

FTC: all products were purchased by me with my own money. i have no affiliation with any of these companies, i am not getting paid to do this video and these are of course my honest thoughts & opinions.

Duration : 0:9:19

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www.beeroyalproducts.com

The Eden Argan Oil can be purchased at:

www.EdenAllure.com

The astringents can all be purchased at any pharmacy or Supermarket (the beauty section)

Duration : 0:4:15

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I Use:
Clarisonic Brush
PH Advantage AM PM Acne Cleanser
DDF Acne Scrub
Kiehl’s On the Spot Treatment
Clinique All About Eyes
Kinerase Clear Skin Moisturizer

Duration : 0:6:59

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