Skin Care Tips, Guide and Frequently Ask Questions

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How to know that the skin care product is suitable for your skin? I'm 15 years old Asian teenager. I want to know that how to know that skin care product like cleanser, scrub or else is suitable for skin. Can someone tell me if that skin care product is not suitable for the skin, what will happen. Does St.Ives Apricot Scrub suitable for teenagers?

What is a really good skin care product for dry skin and blackheads? My skin is pretty dry and I get zits often and mostly blackheads. I have tried Clean & Clear and St. Ives which doesn't seem to work and Oxy and Clearisil which dried out my skin. What is a really effective skin care product that will not dry out my skin and get rid of my blackheads and other types of pimples? Thanks!

What skin care product would you recommend for 12 to 15 year olds who have acne and black heads? Which skin care product is the best such as Neutrogena, Biore, or Pro Activ. I was also wondering if The Wave really worked because I've heard good and bad things about it.

What skin care product should i used to wash my face? I'm a 21 year old man, the skin on my nose keeps on breaking out, and completely drying out. What product should i used to take care of this and wash my face.

What is the best skin care product on the market? My skin seems to be acting up a little bit due to the weather. I have fairly normal skin, not excessively oily or dry. What's the best product to keep away blemishes? I wash my face everyday in the shower with Wet and Wild skin care, but that's obviously not working. Thanks!

What is a good skin care routine for a young teenager? I'm 13 years old and I live in Australia. I have combination skin and get minor blackheads, whiteheads and blemishes around and on my nose. Sometimes I might get them on my chin or forehead. I need a good skin care routine that has three steps (cleanse, tone, moisturise) that is gentle and won't burn or irritate my skin. Can you help? Please list names of products and brands. No homemade remedies or recipes, just products I can purchase at Coles or Priceline. Thanks.

What is the best skin care to use for dry sensitive skin? Looking for a new skin care range for dry sensitive skin, in the mid price range. I need a cleanser, toner and moistouriser. What could you reccommend? Please dont say clinique as i dont suit their skin care, and olay brings me out in a rash. Can you reccommend anything other than that? Cheers xxx

What is the best skin care regimine for someone entering their 30s? I'm turning 30 soon, and have never really done the whole skin care thing other than washing my face in the shower. Now I'd like to start trying to take better care of my skin. I have normal to combination skin that is prone to break outs on my forehead and chin. Very fine lines and dark circles under my eyes.

What are some skin care companies that have independent consultant programs similar to Avon? I am interested in looking into skin care/beauty companies that offer a sales rep program (personal discounts + commission on sales). What are the names of some I could look into? I am a licensed esthetician and am looking into different opportunities. I'm also interested in skin care product lines that are hiring regional consultants as well.

What is the best skin care products for oily skin? I'm about to go to the store and I want to know what skin care products work best for oily skin. Around my mouth my skin is very dry, though, so if you know of a good moisturizer that would be great too.

What skin care lotion is best for your skin? On my arms and my legs, I have places where I have very dry skin and I was wondering if anyone knew what skin care lotion product is best for your skin that you can get a supermart or drug store? I want brands of lotion please!

What is the best skin care medication for acne while pregnant? I've never broke out this much for so long and not been able to get rid of it in my life!!! Now all of a sudden the skin care product I've always used isn't working. Any suggestions? Also, I heard on the radio yesterday also that proactive is great and although it definitely works its very expensive and there is other products that contain the same ingredients, oxy something, but forgot what she said so don't know what to look for.

What is the best way to take care of your skin? I have sensitive skin from head to toe. I am looking for multiple experiences with skin cleansers, lotions, toners, exfoliants and any kind of skin care stories. What works best for you? What keeps dry skin, specifically on the face at bay? What brands do you prefer? How many times per day do you wash your face? What is your routine?

What are some good skin care tips from the inside out? Long story short: I looked in the mirror the other day and thought "Dad?". Yeah. I'm getting older. I would love to hear some tips for skin care that's ingested. Food, drink and supplements, etc. One thing I don't require is topical skin care tips. I have my lotion and sunblock that I apply daily. I'm good with that.

Can my skin become immune to skin care products? I have been using ProActive skin care for about a month and a half now. It works wonderfully! For about three weeks. Now I'm starting to break out again. Could my skin be growing immune to it? The same thing has happened with other products, I use them until they stop working. I'm 25, and would really like the acne to be gone.

What skin care treatment works the best? I have a little bit of acne. I tried proactive and it did not work. I want to know wat acne wash or skin care treatment works the fastest to clear your skin and leave your skin acne free.

What is proper skin care and foot care for ballarinas? I am giving a MK skin care class to summer workshops for ballet and I was just wondering is there anything ballarinas should do over the everyday make-up wearer, I want to give them all the information they need.

What is proper skin care when pigmented areas after second degree scalds are healing? Its been a month I got scalds on my arms with boiling water.The skin exposed after blister removal has blackened.New skin has yet to form.What care should I take.I do all my household work,I specially want to know that can I wash dishes with detergents with bare hands.?My hands are also burnt.....what other tips for good recovery?

What are good ssential oils for skin care? I've heard that when it comes to skin care, you need to use essential oils (not base oils). What's the difference between the two? I've been using Jojoba oil but I think I want to switch it around a bit. What's better for facial skin care, combination skin? There's jojoba, almond, grape seed, tea tree, sunflower seed, coconut, etc.

How do you properly care for your skin? I hear all the time about how important good skin care is but I don't know how to do so. I'm young now and I'd like to properly care for my skin so that I don't end up with horrendous wrinkles and such. Thanks.

What are the best skin care products for cleansing, exfoliating, etc. ? I had my first facial yesterday and loved the way my skin felt. I want to start taking better care of my face but don't really know how. I am 28 years old. My skin is probably normal/slightly oily and I battle blackheads. Any reccommendations or advice would be appreciated.

What type of skin care products should I be using? I just turned 27, and I want to prevent the wrinkles before they start. I'm totally clueless when it comes to skin care. What types of products should I be using and how often? Right now i just use basic face wash. I don't need brand names, but if you have some to recommend that would be good too.

Sarting a baby skin care line. What legal actions do I need to take? What kind of legal steps and licensing do I need To Make and Sell Home Made Soaps?I am starting my own natural baby skin care line and am wondering if someone can help me out with what I need to do as far as licenses, Patents, Trademark?, etc to make sure I am doing everything legal and no one copies my brand. I will be making them at home myself. Does the FDA have any thing to do with this or the health department?

Any good skincare tips or skin care products that you know of? I have combination skin, and the top of my nose has blackheads. I was wondering if there was any way to minimize the appearance? I mean, I'd rather invest in a good skin care product than a foundation that makes the problem worse. Thanks for your time!

What kind of skin care products should I use? I'm 25 and I have aging but acne prone skin. I'm having a hard time finding a skin care regiment that works for my weird skin type. Any suggestions?

What is the perfect skin care system for a 19 year-old with combination skin? I break out often and have combination skin, and I have a lot of acne scars. I have used clinique, which made my skin worse and cannot go to the dermatologist because it has been said that their prescriptions often fail once you stop the regimen. What kind of skin care would you recommend? (Professionals preferred) ...i'm tired of trial and error! Running out of options!

What is the best care for seriously dry skin? In the summer my skin doesnt dry out but in the winter its harrible, ashy,almost scaly sometimes what is the best skin care for me...

Is there a skin care line out there specifically for dry skin? I have dry, sensitive skin and have never been able to find a skin care line that doesn't dry out my face. Does anybody have any reccomendations?

What is the best skin care advice? What is the BEST skin care advice that you've ever received to clear up acne? The best products, the best home remedies, the best daily activities, I want to know them all! Thanks so much to everybody in advance.

What is the best skin-care advice for an 18 year old girl? I mostly get blackheads and the odd pimple or two every once in a while. My skin gets both dry and oily, and I just want to know what I can do to take care of it. Does moisturizing cause it to be more oily?

Is it possible to make and sell homemade skin care products? Is it possible to sell homemade skin care and beauty products (for example, face wash) on eBay or a similar website as long as I list the ingredients? Can this be done some how? Any first hand advice? Thanks!

How much does a skin care specialist earn an hour and for their first year? I want to study cosmetology, but I'm more interested in skin care. I know cosmetologists get paid like 6 an hour, but how much does a skin care specialist get paid??

What is the best skin care/anti-aging product that you have used? Has anyone tried the skin care line from Dr. Perricone? Do the products work? How about other brand such as oil of olay? What has been the best skin care product that you have ever used?

How do I obtain a license to manufacture skin care products and cosmetics in florida? Please provide links to how obtain license and school/education on how to handle and produce skin care products.

I wish to supply skin and hair care products to walmart. Can any one let me know How i can do it? I will be importing goods from abroad which are of high quality . They are basically herbal hair and skin care products.

how to start a cosmetics /skin care products line? I am interested in having my own skin care /cosmetics line. Is there a book with all the steps help me from the beginning. Truely appreciate any tips, guidance. Thank you, thank you.

Do I need to have a skin care routine if I have perfect skin? Ok so everyone says I have blessed skin, its normal and soft and I rarely break out! I can see a lot of the products are for acne skin but I dont have oily or acne prone skin. Should I still have a skin care routine and what products do you reccomend?Thanks is daily facial scrub good?

What are the basic skin care products a guy should use? What are the absolute basic skin care products that a guy should use? I'm not really sure of my skin type, but since I used to have bad acne, and occasionally get isolated pimples even now, I'm guessing I have oily skin. Unfortunately, I can't make sense of all the information I find on the 'net (exfoliants, cleansers, toners, moisturisers, etc.), so I'm wondering what the absolute minimum treatment should be.

What's the best skin care product for treating large pores on the cheeks? I'm 33 years old and have recently really started to look at better skin care products. I'm using Biotherm's aquasource cleanser, toner and gel cream and noticed a GINORMOUS difference immediately. ( I was using Nivea before-a bit too heavy for my skin) Anyway, I have these large pores on my cheeks but the skin is fairly dry. ..Any suggestions?

what is the best skin care product you have used? im looking for a good skin care product. i have a hard time finding anything that works well for me, because i have oily skin, so most stuff just dries out my skin and makes it worse. so yeah, any recommendations are helpful. thanks! =D i've already tried proactive and found that it didn't help any more than stuff you can buy from the drug store for a wayy cheaper price.

What kind of skin care product is most likely welcomed by a waitress? One daughter of coffee shop owner have perfect skin condition on her face still she likes skin care product, what is most likely welcomed for a 22 year old waitress from an acquaintance customer?

What are some good beauty/skin care items for snowboarders? I have a friend who's really into snowboarding, and I thought it'd be nice to make her a gift basket of various beauty and skin care items that a snowboarder could use. Any suggestions? I'm on a budget, so I'd prefer inexpensive items; that way I can buy a few things and make a nice basket.

What is the best anti aging skin care product? I am 34 years old and I am starting to notice small lines developing. So I want to start with an anti aging skin care product line or routine. Can someone tell me what they are using or what you recommend and your results.

How can I launch a homemade skin care line? I have an idea for a skin care line, and I've heard of others doing very well after starting small. So, what steps do I take to actually do this? Where are the recipes? Also, what if I want to use specific active ingredients (e.g., alpha hydroxy or salicylic acid)? How do I get those? What government oversight will I be subject to? FDA? FTC? Should I consult with a dermatologist and/or aesthetician first? If so, how do I find a good one, and what questions do I need to ask them? Any tips for getting it into stores? What else do I need to know? I know I ask a lot, but I'm excited about my idea. I just don't have the know-how to make it happen. I appreciate any and all constructive advice.

How should I take care of my skin as a teen? I have pretty oily skin like many teens and right now I don't do much to care for my skin. I just wash with soap and water, but that's about it. I don't know much skin care, so can you please help me? I want to take good care of my skin but not spend too much time or money. Thanks for your help =]

What is your favourite skin care product brand? I am looking at getting a new skin care routine. I am in my mid 30's and have combination oily skin.

What are the best skin care products for people in their 20's? I'm a 22 yr. old female and already starting to notice wrinkles around my eyes. My skin is also dry. Can anyone recommend a skin care product that works, but is also affordable?

I want to start my own private label cosmetics and skin care line. Anyone know of any companies that do this? I need a high quality product line for my private label cosmetics & skin care collection that I intend to start. Since I am new to this, I'd like a recommendation of an experienced company with exceptional products. Any ideas?

What is the best way to market a start up skin care company? I started a body/skin care company and we are gearing up to market our products to hopefully get picked up by some stores as well as some editorial or mentions in some of the larger beauty magazines. What is the best way to get the attention of beauty editors?

Is buying skin care ingredients better than purchasing exspensive natural skin care brands? I've been purchasing expensive brands like Ilike and Eminence organics. I'd like to try being more creative and start buying skin care ingredients, make my own mixtures... Do you think it's better to keep buying exclusive natural/organic skin care brands or will I get the same results using skin care ingredients from a good online buyer? Are there any cons and pros for both options?

How many people really pay attention to the ingredients in skin care/makeup products? I'm very curious to know how many people really understand how important ingredients are in cosmetics and skin care. Everything we put on our bodies gets absorbed into the blood stream and cause illness/diseases/even cancers. We get what we pay for and this is not an area to look for cheap products. What do you think?

How much would you charge to take still pictures of skin care products for website? 30 products,3 shots each? I need to know how much it would be for someone to take photos of my skin care line and post them online, it is so the public sees a picture of the product they can buy. I would appreciate your help.

What is the best anti-aging skin care product for wrinkles? I have tried many skin care lines and products. I am looking for ladies opinions for over 40 skin care to treat wrinkles, age spots and puffy under eyes.

What is the best skin care products for a 47 year old woman? I'm looking for a good skin care line. Something that addresses fine lines, and firms. Any suggestions?

I am looking to start a comprehensive skin care regimen. I know I should wear daily sunscreen and also? exfoliate daily with either alpha-hydroxy cream, or a facial scrub. I have been using a cream called Pentaxyl which is supposed to treat fine lines and wrinkles. But I am skeptical of anything that is not FDA-approved. Too many snake oil salesmen. I heard of some prescription cream called Renova or Retin-A. What is the difference between these two? Is there anything else that i should know about how to take care of my skin?

What should be my daily skin care regime? I am 21 years old and barely use make-up; however; I want to start taking care of my skin. What products and in what order should I be using if my skin is combined? I tend to have acne around my forehead and chin but lately I have been developing them close to the jawbones and the neck.

How can I make my own natural skin care products that is organic and chemical free? I want to make my own skin care products that are organic and chemical free. any ideas?

What kind of skin care product is good for oily skin? I have used several different acne products, and the one I'm using now (Clean and Clear Advantage) works okay, but I still don't have acne free skin. I can deal with the occasional pimple, but I take very good care of my skin, i.e. washing morning and night, not touching my face unless washing, wearing makeup only when I have to...etc. so I should see better results that I'm getting. Any recommendations? Also, I'm currently trying out Neutrogena's: The Wave. Good idea?

How should I care for my skin? I'm 29 and I read that women in their 20's should start to use anti-aging products on their faces. What are some good skin care products to use on my face to keep it looking young?

what is the best skin care product for young adults? I am trying to find a skin care brand that is suitable for young adults, I am 20 years old. Is there a website that I can look up the reliable reviews?

What is the best skin care product for me to use? I am 18 years old and trying to figure out what the best product to use is. My mother is always telling me "take care of your face and neck. you dont want to end up all wrinkley like me". she says to go ahead and start using lots of moisturizer. what is a good moisturizer or night cream or something to take an early approach to keeping young-looking healthy skin? something not too oily so it doesnt irritate acne? Something inexpensive i can get from like walmart or target but it still actually works?

Is there a good online resource for advanced skin care recipes using the latest ingredients for aging? I have recently turned 43 and noticed a few more lines cropping up on my face. I would like to make my own skin care with both kitchen ingredients and advanced ingredients that are showing some promise like matryxl, etc...

What is the difference between an esthetician and skin care therapist? Im looking in to different schools and i just cant find what the difference is between the two. I know an esthetician is licensed but i cant find any info on what a skin care therapist is.

Do you apply sunscreen before or after skin care? I heard that you should apply Sunscreen with helioplex to bare skin, then put on other skin care products. But I have been prescribed an antibiotic lotion/gel for my acne. Will my antibiotic gel penetrate the sunscreen to help my acne, or will the helioplex not work when it doesn't touch bare skin?

What would you most like to know about skin care? I need some help for a skin care presentation. I really want to give my audience valuable information. Please help by telling me what your biggest question concerning skin care is?

What's the best skin care product brand for delicate skin ? Whats' your favorite brand? I have been using acne treatment products for a while and finally get rid of that problem, now I want to invest in a good skin care products, moisture creams, clarify and anti-age kind of products, etc. I have tryed Neutrogena before and some of their products are good but others irritate my skin, I'm thinking about getting some of Clinique, but not sure. what are the best brands available, price not a problem, just want a real good quality products ?

What skin care line carries a product with Helix Aspersa Müller in it for acne scar indentation? What skin care line carries a product with Helix Aspersa Müller in it for acne scar indentation? Just wondering if there's a skin care product that carries something with Helix Aspersa Müller in it. I hear its great for ance scarring especially the indentation kind. Want to go to my local shoppers drug mart to pick something up but dont know which product may have it.

How to take care of combination skin? I'm 15 years old Asian teenager. I got a combination skin. I'm now using Ginvera skin care product, but it seems done nothing to my oily skin on my "T" zone face, especially my nose because my nose have a lot an big blackhead and very oily. I leave my blackhead alone because i scare if i use pore strip, it will damage my skin. Now i'm dunno how to get rid the oily face on my forehead,nose chin area and my numerous blackhead on my nose. I wonder someone can suggest something to me that how to take care of combination skin and get rid of numerous blackhead on my nose. Thank you!

What types of skin care products should I use? I am 23 years old and I have had acne in my T zone since I was teenager. I have combination skin, mostly oily on the T zone, and I've used Spectro Gel since high school but it doesn't seem to be working very well these days. I'm looking for good skin care products to use and how often to use them.

What are some home recipes for hair conditioning or skin care? I need any home remedies or recipes for improving hair/skin care without buying name brand or store products. Just stuff you can use around the house. Like I heard egg and mayonaise to leave in your hair for and hour and rinse but with shampoo?? And do you style it normally or wait? Clear instructions would also help.

What is your basic skin care regime? What can someone use daily to improve their facial complexion? I don't wear make up, and usually just wash my face and lotion. However, now that I'm getting older, I'd like to take better care of my facial complexion. What do all of you use for your daily skin care regime? Please provide step by step instructions. I've read that a cleaner, moisturizer, toner, etc are needed. Anything else? What order do you apply these things and what brand do you use? Thanks.

If a chemical in a skin care product causes cancer, would you let your teen use it? A lot of the teens on the skin care board are really using a lot of benzoyl peroxide. Should these products maybe state on the label or something that benzoyl peroxide is used to induce skin cancer in lab animals for skin cancer research? http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=2507187&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlus Department of Dermatology Skin Diseases Research Center, University Hospitals of Cleveland, OH. It is known that the free-radical-generating compound, benzoyl peroxide (BPO) enhances malignant conversion of murine skin benign papillomas into carcinomas. If there is such a difference between rodent and human skin, why are they using the rodents to test skin cancer drugs for humans? What, the results of the drug tests are okay and helpful for humans but how we get it is different? FDA MedWatch... Benzoyl peroxide has been shown to be a tumor promoter and progression agent in a number of animal studies. The clinical significance of this is unknown. Benzoyl peroxide in acetone at doses of 5 and 10 mg administered twice per week induced skin tumors in transgenic Tg.AC mice in a study using 20 weeks of topical treatment. In a 52 week dermal photocarcinogenicity study in hairless mice, the median time to onset of skin tumor formation was decreased and the number of tumors per mouse increased following chronic concurrent topical administration of BenzaClin Topical Gel with exposure to ultraviolet radiation (40 weeks of treatment followed by 12 weeks of observation). http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/SAFETY/2005/APR_PI/BenzaClin_PI.pdf If it is used to turn benign papillomas (like a pimple) to malignant papillomas in lab animals at ONLY 5-10% applied ONLY 2 times a week from ONE source, How can the chem manufacturer state that it doesn't?

What is the best skin care line for African American women? I have been looking for a good skin care line for African American women but I haven't found any. I haven't tried Clean & Clear or Clearasil because Im not sure if they are for women of my tone. My main problems with my skin is dryness and discoloration. I frequently have blemishes or pimples but having a good cleanser and moisturizer to fight against that would be good as well. correction: I have occasional breakouts and my skin is also very sensitive. I've suffer from exzema as a child.

What do you use for your daily skin care? I'm 15 and all my life I've been using soap and I think I'm missing out so much on my skin care already! Please tell me about cleansers and moisterizers and and makeup remover, which ones you use, and which products can clean throughly and gently! I'm really grateful I don't even know the basics!

Any recomendations of fine cosmetic skin care lines? I would like to start using a department store bought skin care line. (Origins, Clinique, etc) I'm wondering which is best. I have mild acne that I want to keep in check and normal skin.

How do I market my line of skin care products? I started a line of Dead Sea skin care products 3 years ago. Despite all my efforts our sales are still low. I have a informative web site, I've posted every where on the net, I have a brochure I've mailed and emailed everywhere, I lost tons of money sending samples out. I've tried to recruit direct sales people as well as commission only business to business reps and I got no where. Is this just a failure business or what? I am working on a very small budget at this point and can't afford a national ad campaign should I just quit or what?

What is the proper way to care for your skin? What is a facial? For a woman! What is included in a daily facial/skin care routine? Does it go like this? Wash with scrubbing stuff Wash with facial soap Wash with cleanser Put on lotion Put on eye cream Put on sunscreen Put on makeup How is this supposed to go? What exactly is a facial anyway? Can I buy the stuff I need at the store? Its a surprise for my wife!

What does using ice cubes in the morning do for your face: skin care? In the movie "Mommie Dearest" which most of us know ( & love) Joan Crawford is shown using ice cubes as part of her rigorous skin care regimen. I notice others recommending it too.

Can I use skin care products made for men on my face? I am asking because at a recent trip to the drugstore, I noticed that the men's skin care lines are cheaper than the women's, and yet the ingredient lists read about the same. Can you recommend any products?

What is a good natural skin/body care line? I would like some recommendations on more natural products that don't contain so many chemicals but are still great to use. I want to go more green and wouldnt mind helping the environment and myself. Looking for things in hair care, skin care, body care, and make up

does anyone have tips or suggestions about creating a skin care line? I am in the first phase of creating a skin care line. I am currently doing research and would like your opinion!

Is it OK to store skin care products in the bathroom cabinet? It says on all my skin care products' package that the product should be stored in a cool, dry place, but once I open and start using the product, I always keep it in my bathroom cabinet, which is directly above the bathroom sink and next to the bathtub, does it mean that it's not an ideal place to store the skin care products(as its not always dry in the bathroom)? Where do you store your products? Is it OK to store them in the bathroom cabinet?

What is the best skin care product/regime? I really want to take good care of my skin, but I don't know what product to belive it. There are OTC and then there are medical grade. Thanks for the help. I am looking for care for the face/neck.

What is the best skin care product to mattify oily skin? I need the name of an excellent skin care product that will effectively eliminate shine for hours while not destroying my budget. Any recommendations?

What are the most popular skin care products in France? I am just curious about skin care in France. I have read some articles that say that the skin care industry is more popular than the makeup industry in France, and that it is reversed in the US. Could anyone recommend good French skin care products? (I have combination/acne prone skin).

How long should I use a skin care product before deciding if it works or not? Skin care products like moisturizers, cleansers, exfoliators and so on.

When starting a new skin care routine, is it normal for your face to break out more? I just started using this new skin care routine with la roche-posey two days ago and it seems like my face is breaking out more. My friend said it's normal because the chemicals are bringing everything to the surface, but it's really bothering me. If it's normal, then I can wait it out, but I don't want to be using something that is only making my face worse. Any advice?