Saturday, April 24, 2010

Best foundation for fair sensitive skin??

I have very fair, and sensitive skin and I am looking for a really good tinted moisturizer/ sheer foundation that I can wear without irritating my sensitive skin. Hopefully someone has some answers! Thanks everyone!!

Best foundation for fair sensitive skin??
bare minerals by bare escentuals is the absolute best make-up i've found in over 25 years. my skin is dry, fair, and super-sensitive. it is the only brand recommended by the national skincancer foundation, because it is actually good for the skin %26amp; has a natural spf 15. check it out for yourself at any ulta, sephora, macy"s, or nordstrom store, to see how it works on your skin, before you buy.
Reply:Try bare minerals
Reply:Mary Kay Tinted Moisturizer Ivory 1.





Let me know if you need a consultant.
Reply:High-end and recommended by most dermatologists is Clinique. For a drug store product that doesn't cost as much Physicians Formula or Almay.
Reply:LORAC!!!





http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jh...
Reply:You need the Liquid Mineral Foundation by Bee-Luscious Cosmetics. It is oil free and does NOT contain any bismuth. Bare minerals has both of these in their ingredients. This product is hypoallergenic.
Reply:bare minerals


Good acne treatment for sensitive, oily skin?

I have oily skin, but it is also very sensitive. I have been using Proactiv for awhile, but it is expensive and I think it is a little harsh on my skin (although it does a pretty good job of clearing up the acne).





What products should I try that will work well with sensitive skin by still take care of the oil and blemishes?





Thanks.

Good acne treatment for sensitive, oily skin?
Actually diet has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with acne. It is caused by fluctuating hormones.





If you like proactive there is a product that has the exact same ingredients and same regimen for use but is WAY cheaper. It is called acnefree and you can get it al Wal-Mart. Check out the website www.acnefree.com.





Also, if you are a woman, I would ask your dr. to test your androgen levels. If these hormone levels are too high they could be contributing to your acne. There are prescription drugs like YAZ and Diane35/Dianette that can help control this problem.





Good luck!
Reply:any product which have glycolic acid
Reply:water is the best thing. chemical is the last thing you want around your body
Reply:I HAVE THE SAME SKIN!!try biotherm,it really worx!!!
Reply:um ya stick with proactive. i love it. you should too.
Reply:Yeah proactive but I find that the Lush pink face soap does the same thing. I is less expensive and tottaly natural. I have had girlfriends use it and say the same you'll need to find a good toner and moisturizer to match your skin there but belive me it is awsome. They will know what you want if you go in and ask for the pink face soap. It has tea tree oil and really fine minerals that really dig deep and detox
Reply:Hi there, I'm gonna be a little harsh but please don't take offense... Do you eat with your face (meaning do you touch your face while eating) You need to be careful when eating greasy foods(pizza,fried chicken,etc...) Keep in mind that diet and family history plays a big role to all acne sufferers... Also don't forget about that stage in life we all go through pueberty.
Reply:When I was a teenager I had the same skin. I thought that if I used harsh, medicated soaps, that the acne would get better. I probably just made it worse, though. I would suggest just washing with a regular facial cleanser, not medicated. I actually just use Johnson's milk baby wash on my face because it is so gentle. Then, to clear up the acne, just apply a dab of an acne mask (or another product designed to spot clear acne) to each spot at night, then gently wash it off in the morning. That should help to dry them up. Wash your face with the gentle cleanser twice a day. Also, a big problem contributing to acne can be dirty pillow cases and blankets. Make sure to change to a newly washed pillow case every couple days. And wash any blankets that touch your face often.
Reply:Try clean and clear for sensitive skin I've used it and it works, I have also used Avon sensitive skin products (and oily skin products too), Noxema works great in the winter if you are outdoors a lot especially if your skin gets really dry in the winter. Good luck! Just watch for salicylic acid which helps aid in the drying up of acne. I've also enclosed a link to cleansing skin without buying expensive cleansers too. Hope this helps!
Reply:Try Here!!
Reply:check the links below for natural homemade beauty tips to:--Acne masks


http://geebal.blogspot.com/2006/11/acne-...
Reply:I have very sensitive and oily skin. Clinique has a good skin care line, as well as make up that doesn't seem to clog my pores. I also us Differin Gel perscribed by my doctor. I found that it was harsh and dried out my skin too much, but I figured out that if I used it immediately after I get out of the shower %26amp; use a bit of water to thin it out it works wonders. I can't survive without it, and by thinning it down a little it last much longer which is a very good thing since it is a bit pricy.
Reply:use salysic acid stay away from benzo peroxide
Reply:Sea buckthorn oil is brilliant at helping heal %26amp; prevent lots of bad skin problems..... I get mine from here... http://www.rosacea-remedy.com - although the website is selling it as a rosacea treatment it's still pure sea buckthorn oil and most other websites i've found, only sell heavily diluted sea buckthorn.





It's also used for healing burns, exzma , as a natural rosacea treatment, scar prevention, acne treatment, anti-aging (is packed full of anti-oxidants and vitamins) and all sorts of other conditions. It has some incredible and rare chemical properties which you can read about here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_bucktho...





It's so potent %26amp; is currently being tested in labs for the potential benefits it may have in healing cancer also. Amazing stuff and what's great is it's 100% natural - no chemicals at all.
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Reply:Studies show that an estimated 80 % percent of people experience acne at some point. No one knows exactly what the cause of acne is, but there are a few theories.





Let´s take a look at 7 of them:





1. Acne normally begins between the ages of eleven and thirteen.





This is true in both males and females due to changes in hormone levels. These hormones, called androgens, will enlarge the facial glands. The oil produced by the glands is known as sebum. The hair follicles shed dead cells too quickly and the cells and sebum form a blockage in the gland.





2. Pressure and rubbing from tight garments.





Adult with acne should avoid tight-collared shirts that might irritate the acne further. Adult athletes may notice an outbreak of acne from equipment such as backpacks or athletic helmets.





3. Acne can also be caused by genetics.





Studies have shown that a family history of acne can affect whether you have acne and the severity of it. So if your mother or father had acne as a teen, chances are that it will be a contributory factor to the cause of your acne.





4. Factors linked to women





Women have several factors that men don't that can be linked to the cause of acne. Women go through several phases of life that cause their hormone levels to change. These changes can cause acne in adult women between two and seven days before their menstrual cycle.





5. Pregnancy and hormones





Pregnant women also experience a fluctuation in hormones.





Those who may have previously had little or no acne may see pimples during their pregnancy and for a time after the birth of the baby until the hormone levels return to normal.





6. Menopause and hormones





Menopause will cause changes in hormone levels for woman and can be a cause of acne. Women also tend to wear heavy makeup when experience an acne outbreak, which only worsens the problem by further clogging pores.





7.Stress.





Especially in adults, stress can be another cause of acne. When you are stressed, the hormone cortisol is produced.





Cortisol will worsen any acne you already have. To prevent stress-related acne, try relaxation and meditation.





Some adults experience acne from picking at blemishes on their skin. You should never pick at or squeeze a pimple, blackhead or any other blemish on your face.





This can only cause more acne and possibly an infection. When cleaning your face, avoid harsh facial cleansers(they cause the creation of more sebum) and scrubbing your face too vigorously.





Acne treatments





The sad part is that most of the acne products are sold over the counter for treatment.





Most over-the-counter acne treatments are topical and come in the form of a cream, soap, lotion or gel.





Acne products normally contain benzoyl peroxide (good for killing the bacteria and possibly reducing oil production), sulfur (helps eliminate blackheads and whiteheads) and/or salicylic acid (cuts down the speed of cell lose).





More severe cases may require prescription acne medicine that is topical or oral.





Oral acne medication can help reduce both the growth of the bacteria and inflammation of glands.
Reply:like what was said, chemicals should be the last thing on your mind....because of your sensitive skin.... you should try to make an ice cube from clean(and if you want you could use a mineralized) water. after that lightly scrub that on your face. it really takes care of the oil and some blemishes would go away after a week or so.. it really works.... me and my friends use it...
Reply:http://acne-cures101.blogspot.com has good information and treatments for fighting acne.





http://acne-cures101.blogspot.com
Reply:i've tried several different treatment, but zenmed derma system was the test when i had oily skin.


ACNE on my poor sensitive skin. pls help me.. :(?

helo everyone. well u see.. my skin is vry sensitive. if i just rub my face like wif a finger.. it turns red.. n when i wash it it becomes red. if a cosmetic doesnt suit my skin it will cause brkout or sumkind of wound.. or blemish i think. how do i find out wich facial wash suit me the best? because i've been changing it quite often.. from blackberry facial mask to dove soap to..water360degree facial wash.. then now to clean %26amp; clear facial cleanser.. =( my pimples are really bad. even though they are small at first.. as days go by they become vry sore n big n lumpy n red. and they take months to cure.. the scar remains for vry long too.





even worst.. when i think they are curing..they start to sort of activate agn. like have pus n stuffs.. or bleed. =( pls help me!!! i dono if i can have clear skin al lthe time, but wud anyone tell me a gd way to take care of my kind of skin??





pls dun recommend a dermatologist.. becoz my parents will say.. its just teens thing n wun lemme go

ACNE on my poor sensitive skin. pls help me.. :(?
It is obvious ur system needs a GOOD CLEAN UP,,,DETOXIFY!!! First thing u need do is stop the usual diet U have been on %26amp; start eating healthily %26amp; wisely.





a) first thing in the morning U go brush ur teeth properly %26amp; not just a quick brsuh but take ur time %26amp; do it properly with a good hot tooth paste %26amp; decent tooth brush that is medium. Next brush ur tongue or use a scrapper (u can buy this from a pharmacy or chinese medical shop) U ahve to scrape ur tongue every day %26amp; like ur teeth a few times a day %26amp; rinse ur mouth after each meal. GO DRINK A GLASS OF WATER AFTER U HAVE WASHED UP.





b) For breakfast, U make a nice cup of tea (if U are above 18yrs.) or a glass of warm milk. Make urself 2 slices of toasted wholemeal bread or have a big bowl of cornflakes (u alternate breads %26amp; cereal or oates) , Half hour later U drink a half cup water.





c) 2 hours later, U drink a glass of water %26amp; have a slice of fresh fruit or a tall glass of fruit juice.





d) For lunch about 3 hours later U just eat salads or a tuna sandwich %26amp; a barley drink, or fruit juice again (this makes u cleans ur system. Half to 1 hour a glass of water.





e) For tea after 3 hours U have a pastry %26amp; a cup of hot lemon tea or tea with milk. i hour later a glass of water.





f) Dinner after 3 hours, U have roast chicken with gravy %26amp; slice of whole meal %26amp; boiled or baked potato %26amp; salad. GLASS OF WATER TO WASH IT DOWN





g) At 9pm before u go to bed U take ZENTEL or COMBANTRIN , worm treatment as a start to kill all the worms ,tape worms, hook worms , round worm ( in most humans there is one if from young U lived in dirty places or U have not been clean). This too will remove the "stye u would have in ur eye now %26amp; then . This is taken at least once a year every human who eats all sorts of foods %26amp; not home cooked.





This is the routime U follow for at least a month %26amp; u will notice the difference in ur complexion. U need to take at least once a week AGAROL strawberry flavoured lexative to ease off ur bowels U have accumulated in ur system. U will feel so relieved %26amp; light %26amp; clean after this treatment.





Wash ur face with a small face towel (do not use it for any other use but face only). Then U cna pat dry %26amp; put a bit of dusting powder to dry off the pimples till all is cleared. Greasy face is also the cause of dirt/dust sticking onto ur face from exposure outdoors. wash ur face at least few times a day when u r outdoors a lot. DO NOT TOUCH UR FACE WITH UR DIRTY HANDS ANYTIME ,,,SO USE A TISSUE TO WIPE OFF %26amp; NOT UR BARE FINGERS OR HAND THAT HAS TOUCHED ALL OVER THE PLACE.





No amount of money u spend can help u clear ur face if U are not clean %26amp; have bad diet %26amp; NO WATER,,,,,,WILL EVENTUALLY HURT UR KIDNEYS. U can observe that after each time U go to urinate ur urine is clearer %26amp; soon as after a few hours U ahve not drunk water, ur urine is back to getting yellow %26amp; then as the day go by it gets darked yellow. This is a warning U need to flush ur kidneys.,,,DRINK A BIG GLASS OF WATER.





Do let me know if U have improved with what I have told U to do. all the best %26amp; be honest with urself when U follow what I have told U to do.
Reply:Shame .This darn puberty years .Many dos and donts.


get more zink in your diet .use calamine lotion dont consume alcohol. dont eat unhealthy.dont squeeze it.sun is good for acne but bad for sensitive skin
Reply:You have to attack acne where it starts, with your diet. For me, diet was the cause and solution. Topical medications fight the symptoms. Start by eliminating trans fats and eating more fruits and vegetables. Once you start cleaning up the inside of your body, by eating properly, the outside of your body (your skin) will be get cleaned up too. I started a website to document my problem and solution.





http://www.fredstown.com/acne.html





You might find it helpful to read my story. Just remember to eat an all natural/organic diet with lots of fruits and vegetables. Stay away from processed foods. Use mild, all natural cleansers and don't pick at your face. Get lots of sleep and enough water for your body weight. Remember, clean body = clean skin. While you're waiting for your skin to clear, remind yourself that acne is a challenge that you will overcome soon. Once you're rid of it, tell all your friends how you did it. That's what I'm doing. God Bless.


Source(s):


http://www.fredstown.com/acne.html

daphne

Hair coloring for sensitive skin?

I have sensitive skin and skin allergies. But, I really need to put some color in my hair, semi-permanent would be fine. Does anyone have any recommendations for a gentle hair coloring product, or one that they had good luck with as far as no skin reactions? Thanks.

Hair coloring for sensitive skin?
I've always had good luck with Clairol and Loreal.


But do a skin test with it before you do it, just in case. You should make sure you'll be ok before you cover your head with it.


Also, when coloring, keep an old towel handy and wipe away any color that gets on your skin (ears, neck, face, etc)


Definitely do the skin test first though to keep yourself ok!
Reply:kool-aid
Reply:loreal natural match is a permaneant haircolor with no ammonia and its made with some natural ingredients, i haven`t tried it yet but its supposed to be pretty gentle, if your still concerned why don`t you try consulting a trusted hairdresser about it. good luck!
Reply:Well apart from something using a cream peroxide as opposed to liqued peroxide, I'm not sure.





One thing I would strongly advise though is that you try a little patch test on the inside of your wrist first and leave the product on for the length of time it says to on the box and wait for 24 hours at least to see how you are effected.





You could also put vaseline around your hairline on your skin... not your hair to help protect that.





Are you really sure you must colour your hair? Be careful honey.
Reply:I use Redken Shades EQ, which is semi-permanent hair color. I have very sensitive skin , and have to be really careful with make up and moisterizers, but Shades has never bothered me.


It is a professional product, so you can't buy it in stores. What I did was to have it done in a salon one time to see what color to get and how to apply it, then I ordered the stuff on ebay to do myself at home.


Sunblock for sensitive skin?

Whenever I use a sunscreen on my face, my face feels like it's burning. I just bought that Faces sunscreen, it's supposed to be for sensitive skin, but it still burned putting it on. Can anyone reccomend anything? I'm very fair skinned and I sunburn easily, so the higher the SPF the better.

Sunblock for sensitive skin?
You should use a sunscreen made for babies the spf goes up to 65 and sometimes higher.. Since babies have the most sensitive skin, more than likely this would work out for you as well.. And the benefit to this is you can use it any where. I am a mom and my daughter is 11 months old with sensitive skin, we have not had any problems with the sunblock yet.. Good luck


Shaving cream for sensitive skin?

does anyone know of a good product that my boyfriend can use on his sensitive skin whe he shaves? his skin gets really red/rash like afterwods then his skin gets really dry %26amp; looks like its peeling?

Shaving cream for sensitive skin?
Bath and Body Works has the best I've found, its expensive and feels slimy though.
Reply:Try Gillette for sensitive skin. My husband prefers the gel to the foam.
Reply:HAVE YOU BOYFRIEND YOU A BRAND THAT IS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN, OR MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH A DERMATOLOGY DR. HE CAN ALSO ASK A PHARMACIST AT YOUR LOCAL PHARMACY. I HOPE THIS HELP YOUR BOYFRIEND.


Dove Sensitive Skin or Cetaphil?

Which would you recommend? I have about 3 pimples and I want to stop the breakouts, I have very sensitive skin and proactiv does not work for me after 6 months of use. Which facial cleanser would you recommend out the 2 I posted?

Dove Sensitive Skin or Cetaphil?
Like you I have sensitive and acne-prone skin. Having tried several cleansers, I have found that Cetaphil is the best. It is a very gentle cleanser without any dyes or added frangrances which are often the cause of breakouts in the first place. Depending on the cleanser you were using before, that could have been the reason why. I suggest using Cetaphil in the morning and night time and then following with some sort of acne medication such as salicylic acid wipes, preferably ones made for sensitive skin such as Stridex Pads with Aloe. This will treat current pimples and help to prevent future ones. Then, follow that with applying benzoyl peroxide to any spots you may have. I suggest Clearasil Ulta Vanishing Cream. It works wonders for me. Hope this helps!
Reply:same here. i use cetaphil
Reply:I found that Dove made me break out in a rash. I love Cetaphil. It cleanses really well without drying your skin.
Reply:Cetaphil. It's the best!
Reply:well you already have some feedback but maybe more wont hurt, i agree with the girls here... cetaphil all the way!(i actually get the knock off brand for 3 or 4 bucks and i swear it is the same stuff... my stepmom taught me that) also i have recently turned my husband on to it too, and he loves the moisturizer as well.... that is something i have not been able to find the generic brand of, but it is well worth the 11 dollars for the huge tub of it! lasts fo eva!!! good luck!
Reply:cetaphil i have used it bfor
Reply:I also have extremely sensitive skin and have tried Cetaphil but it made my skin red and irritated and dry. I have never tried Dove though. I use Ivory bar soap. Out of everything I tried, it's the only thing that has never bothered my skin. And it also helped with the few breakouts that I would get. I assume it's because it is more natural that other soaps. They also claim that the soap floats because it is more pure and doesn't contain all of the other fillers that other soaps have. Whatever the reason, it works for me. And I no longer have the red burning peeling skin that I got from everything else. Good Luck!
Reply:cetaphil. a dermatologist recommended that for me, and it says on the label "recommended by dermatologist's". You shouldn't leave it on your skin too long though because it'll dry out a bit.
Reply:they say cetaphil cause it's milder. i tried using dove. it still gave me pimples. try clearasil.
Reply:Certaphil!!!! but DON"T pay the price for it; go to any drugstore and you will see, right next to the Cetaphil, that store brand's version..same exact ingredients, lower price!!!!! look into it and save some bucks!!!!!!!!!!!!

camellia