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Recipes on how to make your own body care treatment, body lotions, deodorant, sun care, foot care & salve the #1 source for natural body care, natural beauty care, natural skin care, soap making and body care supplies, recipes and more! SHOP ONLINE NEWSLETTER RECIPES CATALOGUE SOAP TECHNIQUES CLASSES & DEMOS LINKS PAGE NEWS!! We've recently launched a 2nd online store that offers an exclusive line of beauty and skin care products. Click on the links below for more information or click here to enter! FACE CARE BODY CARE HAIR CARE NATURAL SOAP ANTI-AGING MEN'S CARE PLUS MORE! 1997-2004 Cranberry Lane Make-it-Yourself Bodycare last updated: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 <-- Back to Recipe Index > Salt Glow > Sea Mud Body Mask > Aloe Vera Body Lotion > Tooth Paste & Mouth Wash > Lotion Bars > Deodorant > Hand & Body Salve > Foot Care > Summer Bodycare Recipes Salt Scrub Glow Sea Salt Scrub: Skin Glow Instructions (Makes One Body Treatment) cup Fine Sea Salt or Dead Sea salt 4 Tbsp (60ml) Grapeseed Oil (if used immediately) or Vegetable Glycerin (for longer shelf life) cup Baking Soda 5-6 drops of Essential oil Suggested Cranberry Lane Essential oil blends: Detox , Balance , or Renew skin Essential oil blend Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. To use : Standing in bath tub, wet hands and apply mixture, (using small circular motion) starting with feet and work upwards towards the neck (do not apply to neck area). Fill bath tub with warm water and add essential oils. Relax for at least 15 minutes allowing skin to absorb ingredients. Optional ingredients: Green Tea Extract : Excellent antioxidant properties. Add 20ml per treatment Mud Masks Sea Mud Body Mask Instructions ( Makes One Body Treatment) 2 Tbsp Sea Mud Base, (Sea Kelp, Green Clay, Calcium Carbonate, Baking soda, Xanthan gum) 5-6 drops of * Essential Oils 1 cup distilled or filtered water (heated) Blending Mask: Beat all ingredients together, using a whisk or hand blender, until mask begins to thicken into a paste. Add essential oils and or other optional ingredients see below, blend well. If mask is not being used immediately, pour into a clean plastic bag, knot the end and refrigerate (3-4 days). Place bag in boiling water until warm to use your mask. Shelf life for mask is 2 weeks refrigerated Optional ingredients: Green Tea Extract : Excellent antioxidant properties. Add 20ml per treatment Aloe vera gel : Excellent skin healing and soothing properties. Add 30ml per treatment * Suggested Cranberry Lane Essential oil blends: Detox , Balance , or Renew skin Essential oil blend Hydra-Soak Mask: Most Convenient Method 1. Exfoliate skin, by dry brushing with a loofah , brush or towel, or use Sea Salt Scrub. 2. While standing in the tub, apply warm mask beginning with the feet and massaging upwards finishing with neck. Avoid contact with eyes. 3. Fill tub with warm water. Relax for approximately 10-20 minutes. 4. Rinse excess mask off in warm shower. Pat skin dry with towel. Apply body lotion or massage oil. Intense Spa Mask: Apply to clean, dry skin 1. Exfoliate skin, by dry brushing with a loofah , brush or towel, or use Sea Salt Scrub. 2. Apply warm mask beginning with the feet and massaging upwards finishing with neck. Avoid contact with eyes. 3. Wrap body in large garbage bag, or thermal survival sheet to insulate body and activate mask ingredients. (Relax for approximately 10-20 minutes.) 5. Rinse with warm water, pat skin dry with towel. 6. Apply body lotion or massage oil. Mask tips: Always apply to clean dry skin for maximum benefit Make sure your room is warm. Remember to hydrate your body, drink lots of water! <-- Back to Recipe Index Aloe Vera Body Lotion Aloe Vera Body Lotion Makes approximately 250ml 100ml Distilled water ( or filtered) 1 Tbsp Skin Lotion herb blend (Marigold, Rosehips, Comfrey root) or choose other herbs below 100ml Body blend oil ( Jojoba, Shea Butter, Sunflower, Castor, & Vitamin E.) 10 ml Skin Care Complex ( a special blend of botanicals and natural preservatives) 40 ml Aloe vera gel 1 Tbsp Soy blend wax (a blend of Jojoba, Rice bran and Soy bean waxes) 1/2 tsp Xanthan gum 25 drops of your favourite Essential oil blend Try our " Renew Skin " blend for best results. (Carrot Seed, Rose, Palmarosa, German Chamomile, Immortelle, Geranium, & Orange) Instructions: It is important to make sure that all your equipment has been properly cleaned and free of bacteria this will help produce the best quality body care product. Using boiling water and Rubbing Alcohol is a good way to kill bacteria naturally. 1) Make an infusion: Pour boiled water (100ml) over herbs , allow to steep for 15 minutes, strain and set liquid aside to cool. 2) Combine Body Blend oil or other carrier oils with Soy blend wax and gently heat on medium heat until wax has melted. Remove from heat. * Use stainless steel pots only. Or microwavable glass container 3) To the melted oils and wax blend add the following in a steady stream while beating: herbal infusion mixture Skin care complex, Aloe Vera gel, and Xanthan gum. Beat all ingredients until creamy and smooth. 4) Allow lotion to completely cool before adding essential oils and packaging. Packaging note: It is best to package your lotion in a dark glass bottle, alternatively you can use plastic and dispense with a lotion pump or flip top or tottle . Store finished product in a cool dark location. Shelf life of product will vary depending on ingredients used and cleanliness of equipment. Generally this lotion will stand in a cool dark place for a few months, if you want a longer shelf life than refrigeration is recommended. Herbs & Essential Oils to Try Herbs Essential Oils Moisturizing and healing: Marigold, Rosehips, Comfrey, Patchouli, Rose Petals, Frankincense gum and Oakmoss. Moisturizing and healing: Rose, Jasmine, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Peru Balsum, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Neroli or Vetivert Pain relief: Willow bark, *Arnica, Nettle leaf, Marigold * Do not use this herb on open wounds Pain Relief : Clary Sage, Sweet Birch, Peppermint, Marjoram or use: Cranberry Lanes "Muscle Therapy" Essential oil blend Tooth Paste & Mouth Wash Herbal Tooth Paste (choose from 3 flavours) Instructions: makes 60ml/2fl.oz. Ingredients 8 Level tbsp Tooth Paste Powder 50ml (2 1/2 Tbsp) Tooth Paste Gel 20 drops Flavour Flavour choices : Fresh Mint Essential oil blend Licorice Zest Essential oil blend Strawberry Sensation natural flavour Other flavours to try: Fennel , Cinnamon , Spearmint , Peppermint , Anise 1) Blend Powder, Gel and flavour together using a fork, wire whisk or hand blender until smooth. 2) Pour into a plastic bottle with flip top or pump or a tottle container . Store powder and gel ingredients for up to one year in a cool dry place. Shelf life of finished tooth paste is approx. 6 months. Occasionally shake or stir tooth paste as some settling and separating may naturally occur. Simple Herbal Mouth Wash Instructions: makes 125ml/4fl.oz. Ingredients 50ml (3 Tbsp) Witch Hazel 50ml (3 Tbsp) Distilled water 20ml (4 tsp) Vegetable Glycerin 5 drops Fennel 10 drops Peppermint 1) Mix all ingredients together and shake well. 2) Pour into a plastic bottle with flip top . Shelf life of finished mouth wash approx. 6 months. Shake before use. Lotion Bars Lotion Bar Choose from our " Cocoa butter or Shea butter lotion base " create a moisturing lotion bar, add a sunscreen or even a bug repellent. We recommend patch testing of all bodycare products prior to use. 1) Place container of lotion bar base in a warm water bath or microwave on low for 30 second intervals until material becomes soft. 2) Pour or scoop entire lotion bar base into a stainless steel pot or use glass microwavable measuring cup. Heat gently on low until material melts and becomes clear. 3) Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly (the mixture will become slightly cloudy). Stir to blend and add essential oils (approx 25 drops per 100ml) or other additives while stirring. 4) Pour into twist up or push up (deodorant style) container or plastic moulds and allow to cool. If using a mould, allow lotion bar to cool completely prior to removing. For best shelf life store in cool dark place. Shelf life for finished product is approximately 6 months Add Natural Bug Repellant Add 25 drops Catnip essential oil per 100 grams to step 3. Add Natural Sun protection Great Sun Protection for all your summer activities Tip: Certain essential oils are phototoxic and skin sensitizers. These oils are best avoided while exposed to the sun. Angelica, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lemon Verbena, Lime, Mandarin, Orange, and Sweet Birch. Follow directions above until step 3... 3) Remove from heat and add Titanium powder to mixture. Beat until cool and creamy. Scoop into twist up (deodorant style) container or mould and allow to set up completely prior to use. For best shelf life store in cool dark place. Shelf life for finished product is approximately 6 months SPF 15 or 30 (SPF 15) 1 tsp Titanium Dioxide per 100 grams of Lotion bar base (SPF 30) 1 1/2 tsp Titanium Dioxide per 100 grams of Lotion bar base Deodorant Three ways to get your Daily Deodorant! Roll on, Spray or Cream Daily Deodorant Roll On 125ml/4fl.oz. 15ml Daily Deodorant Tincture 1 tsp Daily Deodorant Powder 100ml Witch Hazel 1/4 tsp Xanthan gum 30 drops Daily Deodorant EO blend Blend all ingredients together using a whip or electric blender. Pour into glass roll on container . Store in a cool location. Shelf life approximately 6 months Daily Deodorant Spray 125ml/4fl.oz. 5ml Daily Deodorant Tincture 120ml Witch Hazel 25 drops Daily Deodorant EO blend Blend all ingredients together using a whip or electric blender. Pour into glass or plastic container . Store in a cool location. Shelf life approximately 6 months Daily Deodorant Cream 100ml/3.5fl.oz. Step One: 30ml Daily Deodorant Tincture 1 Tbsp Stearic Acid wax (skin grade) 1 tsp Soy wax blend Heat all above ingredients together until wax has melted. Use microwave (use glass container only for microwave) or stove top (only stainless steel pot for stove) Step 2: 1 Tbsp Daily Deodorant Powder 30ml Witch Hazel 25 drops Daily Deodorant EO blend Remove mixture in step one from heat and add the powder. Blend with electric hand blender until cool and smooth. Add Witch Hazel and Essential oils and blend well. Pour into glass or plastic wide mouth jar . Store in a cool location. Shelf life approximately 6 months Hand & Body Salve Base formula Makes approximately 50ml Salve Instructions: makes 50ml 50ml Cranberry Lanes " Body Blend " oils or equivalent carrier oil (Jojoba, Apricot, Almond, Avocado, Shea butter, etc) 3 to 4 tsp of your favourite herb (see chart below) 1 tbsp Beeswax pellets If not using CLs "Body Blend" use 1 tsp (5ml) Vitamin E oil 20 drops of your favourite Essential oil (see chart below) 1 . Gently heat oil on low heat until warm. Careful not to burn oils. Remove from heat and add herbs to oil, stir and set aside. Cover to keep warm. Set for one to two days in a warm location. 2 Strain oil from herbs. If now less than 50 ml of oil left, add more of your carrier oil to bring measurement back to 50ml. 3 . Combine infused oils and beeswax together in a *double boiler until wax melts. * Use stainless steel pots only. 4 . Remove from heat when melted. Add remaining ingredients and stir. 5 . Pour into containers , allow to cool completely before use. Store finished product in a cool dark location. Avoid using fingers to dispense product as this will extend the shelf life of your product, dispense with Q-tip or similar device. Create your own formulas using Botanicals and Essential oils to try: Botanicals Essential Oils Moisturizing : Marigold, Patchouli, Rose Petals, Frankincense gum and Oakmoss. Pain relief : Willow bark, *Arnica, Myrhh gum, Nettle leaf, Marigold * Do not use this herb on open wounds Healing : Lavender, Horsetail, Comfrey, Rosehips, Orange Blossoms and Chamomile Add 1/2 tsp Honey per batch for its wonderful healing properties. (dark or buckwheat honey is best) Moisturizing : Rose, Jasmine, Patchouli, Oakmoss, Peru Balsam, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Neroli or Vetivert Pain Relief : Clary Sage, Sweet Birch, Peppermint, Marjoram or use: Cranberry Lanes " Muscle Therapy " Essential oil blend Healing : Lavender, Tea Tree, Chamomile, Geranium Foot Care Pamper your feet all year round! Foot Balm Instructions: makes 50ml 2 Tbsp Body Blend oil *(or your favourite carrier oil: Avocado, Jojoba, Almond or Apricot ) 1/2 tsp Aloe vera gel 1 Tbsp Beeswax pellets 15-20 drop of Essential oils * If not using Cranberry Lanes Body Blend Add 1 ml Vitamin E after oils and waxes have been melted. 1. Heat wax and Body Blend oil on the stove in small stainless steel pot, or in a microwavable glass container in the microwave on high for 2 minutes. 2. Remove from heat when wax has melted, add the remaining ingredients and stir well. 3. Pour directly into glass or plastic containers. Store in a cool dark place. See list at bottom for Essential oil suggestions : Foot Soak Instructions: makes 100g (1/2 cup) one treatment 1/4 cup Epsom salt 1/4 cup Baking soda 10-12 drops Essential oils Add a herb soak by using 1 tsp each of: Horsetail, Lavender and Peppermint Leaves place in a tied cheese cloth and add to your water. 1. Mix Epsom salts and Baking soda together in a stainless steel bowl, add essential oils and mix well with fork. 2. Place in air tight glass jar (dark is best). Store in a dark cool area. Use 2 Tbsps of mixture per 4 Litre amount of water. See list at bottom for Essential oil suggestions : Foot Scrub Instructions: makes 100g (1/2 cup) one treatment 1/2 cup Sea Salt , finely ground 1/2 cup Baking soda 10-12 drops Essential oils 1 Tbsp * Glycerin (Vegetable) *You can use Vegetable oil such as Apricot, Sunflower, Grape seed, Almond instead of the Glycerin. If using an oil instead of Glycerin shelf life is approximately one week. Mix Sea Salt and Baking soda together in a stainless steel bowl, add essential oils and mix well with fork. Place in air tight glass jar (dark is best). Store in a dark cool area. Mix in Glycerin just prior to treatment. Use the entire amount for one treatment of both feet. See list at bottom for Essential oil suggestions : Essential Oil Suggestions: Try one of our Essential oil blends : Muscle Therapy: Great for sore tired muscles. Helps relieve stiffness and pain. Fresh Mint : Invigorating and stimulating. Detox : Detoxifying blend of Essential oils Relax: Essential oils that help you relax from head to toe! Daily Deodorant: A blend of Essential oils that help kill odor causing bacteria. Foot Powder Instructions: makes 100g (1/2 cup) 2 Tbsp Baking soda 4 Tbsp Cornstarch 1/4 tsp Orris root powder 10-15 drop of Essential oils Mix essential oils with Orris root powder and add a small amount at a time to mixed baking soda and cornstarch until blended. Store in an air tight container in a cool place. Foot Spray Instructions: makes 60ml 3 Tbsp (45ml) Witch Hazel 1 Tbsp flower water ( Rose or Orange blossom ) Or Distilled water. 1/8 tsp Glycerin 10-15 drop of Essential oils Mix all ingredients together Store in a glass container. If using plastic bottle use within 2 months. Summer Bodycare Bug Off Spray Instructions: makes 60ml Use Cranberry Lanes "Body Mister Base" or follow this recipe... 10ml Aloe vera gel 30ml Witch Hazel 10ml Grain Alcohol, use Vodka or Ethanol 10ml Filtered or Distilled water Blend all ingredients together. Shake before use. Store in a cool dark location.. Shelf life up to 6 months. Essential oils : 15 drops Catnip Essential oil Optional: add 5 drops Geranium essential oil Bug Off Skin Gel Instructions: makes 125ml 25 ml Aloe vera gel 75 ml Witch Hazel 25ml Filtered or distilled water 1 tsp (level) Kelp powder (deodorized type) 20 drops Catnip Essential oil 5 drops Geranium Essential oil Mix all ingredients together, use fork or whisk to blend Kelp powder until well dissolved. Store in a cool dark location. Shelf life up to 6 months. For easy dispensing use the 30ml glass roll on bottles or plastic tottles . Soothing after Sun, Aloe Skin Gel Instructions: makes 125ml 100 ml Aloe vera gel 20 ml Witch Hazel 5 ml Cranberry Lanes Skin Care Complex 1 tsp (level) Kelp powder (deodorized type) Essential oils : 5 drops each: Chamomile, Lavender & Peppermint Blend all ingredients together using an electric hand mixer or whip. Pour into dark glass bottle or white plastic bottle. Shake before use. Keep out of direct sun. Best stored in a cool place. Shelf life up to 3 months. For easy dispensing use the 30ml glass roll on bottles Sun Protection Lotion Stick Instructions: makes 3 x 30ml Use either Shea Butter Lotion base or Cocoa Butter Lotion Base for this recipe. 6 Tbsp Lotion Bar base. Desired Sun Protection value: SPF 15 = 1/2 tsp Titanium Dioxide per recipe SPF 30 = 1 tsp Titanium Dioxide per recipe 1) Gently heat (low) lotion bar base in a stainless steel pot or use glass microwavable measuring cup until material melts and becomes clear. 2) Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly (the mixture will become slightly cloudy). Add Titanium Dioxide powder and stir until blended. 3) Pour into clear 30ml lotion stick container . Allow to cool completely before using. For best shelf life store in cool dark place. Shelf life for finished product is approximately 6 months For more recipes and tips read our newsletters . 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Acne Acne - Flu Shot Information - RUHSAdvice Nurse Line - Emergencycontraception. - Weight Watchers Online The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs Acne is an inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous (oil) glands that lie under the skin. Acne generally begins in puberty and affects 15-20 percent of adolescents. Frequently, adults who have had skin problems through adolescence continue to do so in their 20s or 30s. Up to one-third of adult women have mild or moderate cases of acne. Some adults may develop acne even if they have had no previous history. What causes acne? When hormones, such as androgens, are released during puberty, they awaken the sebaceous glands, located in huge numbers on the face, back and chest. These activated glands grow larger and start to secrete sebum or oil onto the skin surface. Acne forms when excessive amounts of sebum block the hair follicle, the passage that leads from the sebaceous gland to the surface of the skin. Normally dead cells are shed from the lining of the hair follicle and carried to the skin surface by sebum. However, if the hair follicle is blocked, the dead cells cannot reach the skin surface. As acne develops, the dead cells stick together and combine with the sebum and bacteria, forming a plug in the follicle. The bacteria also produce chemical compounds that increase obstruction and inflammation of the follicle. If the blocked follicle is closed at the surface, a closed comedo, or a whitehead forms. If the blocked follicle is exposed to air, it discolors, resulting in an open comedo, or a blackhead. This discoloration is not dirt, but skin pigments in the blocked follicle. Often the hair follicle wall bursts, spreading the sebum, bacteria, and dead cells to deeper layers of the skin, which, in turn, causes an inflammatory reaction, and the skin may redden and swell. When this happens, a papule, or pimple, forms. White blood cells may attack the papule, causing pus (a combination of white blood cells, sebum, bacteria, and dead cells) to accumulate. This forms a more severe lesion: a pustule; when several deep pustules are connected together, they form a nodule (cyst). Can acne be aggravated? Acne may be aggravated by several influences, including cosmetics, hand-to-face contact, menstruation, stress, certain occupational exposures, medications and climate. Cosmetics: heavy, greasy skin creams may irritate acne because they tend to clog the hair follicles. Cocoa butter is a big offender. Non-medicated, oil-free and water-based cosmetics should be used instead and for only the minimum time necessary; however, avoiding cosmetics completely is the best thing to do. Hand-face contact: Pressure on the skin may rupture a blocked follicle, causing a pimple to form. Squeezing and picking a pimple may spread the acne and lead to scarring. Equipment worn during contact sports may also aggravate acne, as can hair worn over the forehead. Menstruation: Many women have acne flare-ups about one week before menstruation; however, the exact reason for these flare-ups is unknown. Stress: Sleep loss, emotional pressure and overall stress may sometimes make acne worse for reasons that are also not known. Diet: Contrary to popular belief, food rarely causes acne. Eating chocolate, greasy foods, cola drinks, fish, milk products, etc., is seldom related to acne. For general health, a balanced diet is essential. Occupations: Acne may occur when people are exposed to the following: heavy oils, greases, tars, open grills, steam tables, and possible exposure to Agent Orange (dioxin). Medications: The following drugs may contribute to acne: corticosteroids, androgens, Danaxole, iodides, bromides, Dilantin, barbiturates, Isoniazide (INH), Rifampin, lithium and Vitamin B-12. Oral contraceptives may improve acne. How can acne be controlled? Acne can be controlled by cleanliness, non-prescription and/or prescription drugs. Cleanliness: For good hygiene, wash with a mild soap (such as Dove, Neutrogena or Purpose) two times a day and avoid heavily perfumed soaps, such as Irish Spring, Safeguard and Zest. Medicated soaps are not useful because the medication is rinsed away and cannot penetrate the sebaceous glands where acne problems originate. Alcohol cleansers remove oil from the face but tend to dry the skin too much, so a moisturizer may be necessary. Proper cleaning does not prevent acne, but does help control it. However, nonprescription medications that help prevent and heal acne are available. Nonprescription acne medications: Always read the instructions for any medication to determine its proper use. Remember also that acne requires long-term treatment, so your daily routine of care should not stop if improvement is not immediately apparent. Effects will be noticeable after four to six weeks. Be patient. Three effective ingredients contained in nonprescription drugs to combat acne are benzoyl peroxide, sulfur, and salicylic acid. Benzoyl peroxide is the most effective ingredient in nonprescription drugs. When it penetrates the follicle, benzoyl peroxide reduces the bacteria associated with acne, and can also promote peeling in the follicle, which may eliminate blockage. Some dryness, tightness, and mild redness but not discomfort are the side effects of the therapy. Benzoyl peroxide is available in gels, lotions and creams, in concentrations of 2.5, 5 and 10 percent. Water-based gels and oil-based lotions are less irritating than alcohol or acetone-based gels. Products containing benzoyl peroxide include: Clear By Design Gel (2.5 percent), Benzoyl Peroxide Lotion (5 and 10 percent) and many others which are essentially the same but vary greatly in price. Benzoyl peroxide cleansers (washes) are useful for acne on the chest and back. Examples of cleansers are: Pan Oxyl Bar (5 percent) and Fostex Benzoyl Peroxide Wash (10 percent). Sulfur medications , such as Acnomel Acne Cream, Fostril and Rezamid help eliminate pimples by causing them to dry and peel. These flesh colored medications may help conceal pimples during treatment. Salicylic Acid Most other nonprescription acne products contain salicylic acid, which may be used in treating mild acne like blackheads. Some examples of these products are Dry and Clear Cleanser, and Stri-Dex Medicated Pads. These topical medications that are applied directly to the skin should be used on the entire area where a pimple may develop, not just on the pimple itself. Topical medications can irritate and peel the skin, so gradual exposure to the product may be necessary. If excessive dryness persists, decrease or discontinue use. Prescription Medications In severe and persistent cases of acne, it may help to seek professional care. Prescription drugs are also available to help prevent and control acne. Some medications that may be prescribed by a health care provider include: Benzoyl Peroxide Prescription benzoyl peroxide is usually a gel, which penetrates the hair follicle more effectively than a lotion or cream. Retin-A or Retinoic Acid Available as a gel or cream, loosens up the blocked follicle, reducing the number of inflammations. Mild redness and peeling - a mild flush - are the goals of therapy. More severe dryness is to be avoided. Retin-A may be very useful for comedomal acne (blackheads and whiteheads). A flare-up of pustules 1-3 weeks after beginning Retin-A is expected. Avoid sun while using. Antibiotic Lotions These lotions suppress the bacteria associated with acne. Oral Antibiotics Tetracycline and erythromycin are oral antibiotics sometimes used in treating severe cases of acne (pustular acne). Vaginal yeast infections sometimes result after use, since the antibiotic kills the vaginal bacteria that inhibit yeast infection. Avoid sun while using. Accutane A drug related to Vitamin A, this prescription medication is used for a very severe case of acne, called cystic acne. It is effective in decreasing oil secretions in the sebaceous glands. The major side effects are chapped lips and dry skin. As Accutane may cause birth defects, avoid using it if you are or may become pregnant. This medication should be used with a clinicians supervision and may be expensive. There is no quick cure for acne, but you can control it. If you need additional information on acne and its treatment, consult a health care provider at a Rutgers Student Health Center. If you choose to use cosmetics with acne, here are some things you should know: Cosmetics: should be liquid and water-based are too thick if in a tube, jar, or stick or cake form do not have to be hypo-allergenic facial saunas may spread acne Suggested Make Up: Clinique Pore Minimizer, Erno Lazlo, Revlon Touch & Glow Ultima Skin Mild, Almay Pure Beauty, Elizabeth Arden Illusion, Yardley- Next to Nothing Suggested Moisturizers: Wibi, Cetaphil, Neutraderm, Ultraderm, Shepards Suggested soaps: Neutrogena, Purpose, Dove Avoid: Noxema, hair grooming preparations, cocoa butter, Ivory, Zest, Irish Spring, Safeguard Back To Top Last Modified 12/22/2005

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Mens Grooming - Face  You are here: About > Style > Men's Fashion / Grooming > Grooming - Face Style Men's Fashion / Grooming Essentials My Favorite Premium Denim Jeans for Men 10 Easy Ways to Look Younger Valentine's Day Gift Mistakes to Avoid 4 Tips to Treat and Avoid Ingrown Hairs 4 Tips on Dressing for a Job Interview Topics Wardrobe Basics Seasonal Style Dressing on a Budget Dressing to Impress Suits Shoes, Belts and More Glossary Shopping Caring for Your Clothes Inside Fashion Grooming - Face Grooming - Body Grooming - Hair Celebrity Style Buyer's Guide Luxe Gifts for Guys The Newest Men's Fragrances on the Market My Favorite Men's Polo Shirts My Favorite Men's Scarves Watches for Men Under $300 Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Men's Fashion / Grooming newsletter! See Online Courses   Search Men's Fashion / Grooming > Grooming - Face Grooming - Face We all know that physical appearance plays an enormous role in determining how others perceive us. With these impressions being somewhat skin-deep, it pays to look younger, or at least well kept, whether in the workplace or in the dating arena. I will provide you with top secrets and resources so you can maintain a healthy or youthful appearance and a winning edge. Subtopics Grooming Resources for Men @ Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent Skin Care for Men - Skin Care Kits for Men Make Great Gifts Skin care kits for men make great gifts simply because they are a terrific way to introduce skin care to guys who would not go out and buy products for themselves. Also, kits are often offered at promotional prices making them a great way to try out a variety of products at less than their typical retail prices. So even if you are just buying a skin care kit for yourself, its a good way to go. Shave Kits for Men - Shave Kits Make Great Gifts for Guys I took a survey asking the men I know about the type of shaving products they use. I was stunned to find out how many use drug store shaving foams and such - we are talking most if not all. Unacceptable! Skin needs to be treated with more TLC. Thus I have determined that shave kits make great gifts for guys whether it's for you or actually for someone else. Men's Skin Care - My Favorite Face Moisturizers for Men Good skin care doesn't go un-noticed so it's time to step up from the supersaver routine. Clear off the counter and make way for some quality products. Here I have picked out some of my favorite moisturizers for men. All of these products were developed specifically for men so you don't have to feel girly using a moisturizer. Men's Skin Care - My Favorite Face Cleansers for Men I've got one thing to say - stop using soap on your face! It can deteriorate your skin's natural, healthy appearance. There are many advanced cleansers out there that improve your complexion. I have highlighted some of my favorite face cleansers for men. Shaving: men-u Shaving Kit Product Profile For the well groomed man who is always on the go, an accessible shaving kit is essential. Men need something that is effortless and convenient that still delivers high-performance results. I love the men-u Shaving Kit. Ingrown Hair - 4 Tips to Treat and Avoid Ingrown Hairs Ingrown hairs (also called razor bumps) are unsightly and painful. They result when the shaved hair gets trapped inside the follicle or grows back into the skin. The comprehensive approach outlined here will solve the most stubborn conditions or occasional ingrown hairs. Shaving - Tips for Getting the Best Shaving Results Lets face it, shaving is an invasive activity. Applying a sharp metal blade to your face cuts hairs but also removes microscopic layers of skin and can cause irritation. These simple rules will minimize damage and improve your shaving results. Men's Skin Care - Solutions to Common Men's Skin Care Problems Men's Skin Care - Avoid embarasing blemishes and other unsightly skin problems by using these solutions to common issues men have with their most public feature. Face Moisturizers for Men with SPF Its not news that premature aging to the skin is caused by exposure to the sun. Skin cancer risk is also significantly increased. The good news is that sun damage is avoidable by making sure you use a daily moisturizer that protects against both UVA and UVB rays. I have highlighted 6 of the best facial moisturizers for men with SPF. My Favorite Sunscreens Keep in mind that 90% of the damage done to skin can be attributed to the sun, so if you insist on being out in it, use a good sunscreen. I have chosen my favorite sunscreens, and trust me, I know my sunscreens. Being of English and Irish decent I have very sensitive skin and I have tried almost every product out there. Preventing Wrinkles With Sunscreen Exposure to ultraviolet light, UVA or UVB, from sunlight accounts for 90% of the symptoms of premature skin aging including wrinkles. The most important skin-care product available to prevent wrinkles is sunscreen, but most people do not use sunscreen correctly. What Type of Skin Do You Have? Your skin type is determined by how much -- or how little -- oil your skin produces. Genes, diet, stress level, medication & even your skincare regimen all determine how much oil your skin produces. Rona Berg, in her book, 'Beauty,' details the different skin types & how to care for them. Beware of the Terms Hypoallergenic, Natural and Fragrance Free Confusion about exactly what "cosmetics" are and some of the marketing terms used to describe them can cause problems for those trying to avoid allergens. Early Acne Scars - Prevention, Treatment, and Antioxidants Acne is a skin condition that affects up to 80% of people in their teens and twenties, and up to 5% of older adults. While many people recover from acne without any permanent effects, some people are left with disfiguring acne scars. There are products and medications that can improve mild scarring, but most acne scars are treated with a combination of surgical procedures and skin resurfacing. Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures at a Glance This site by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons provides a general overview as well as in depth looks into a variety of cosmetic surgery procedures.   Topic Index | Email to a Friend Our Story | Be a Guide | Advertising Info | Work at About | Site Map | Icons | Help User Agreement | Ethics Policy | Patent Info. | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy ©2006 About, Inc., A part of The New York Times Company . All rights reserved. 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