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Wash off a facial scrub cream gently and note any flaky skin areas. Learn tips for removing home facial scrubs from an esthetician in this free spa treatment video.

Expert: Karen Lange
Bio: Karen Lange is a certified aesthetician working at the presitigous Lotus Spa in Pacifica, California.
Filmmaker: Sam Lee

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My son is now 1 and has been suffering from eczema for quite some time. I have tried all the lotions, creams, and prescription medications but it only relieves it temporarily. I need ideas on more natural remedies that may be more beneficial for my son.

first of all, the use of an all natural skin care moisturizer will be very helpful. have a talk with a skin care expert about recommended products. if you want to avoid skin from scarring better try to avoid scratching the skin for a break in the skin can cause secondary skin infections. stop eczema itching by getting the skin moisturized. and you better keep fingernails short for you might forget sometimes that you have accidentally scratch it. remember that a break in the skin can cause a secondary infection.

try also avoiding a lot of things that can trigger eczema like:

- avoid perfumed skin care and body care products
- avoid extreme hot and cold weather conditions
- avoid keeping fingernails long
- avoid scratching the affected area
- avoid long baths
- avoid processed foods and foods with preservatives
- avoid skin irritants and allergens like dusts and pollens
- avoid clothes and material that are rough, course, scratchy and tight
- avoid activities that can make you sweat
- avoid smoking and alcohol

try to be gentle with your skin. visit http://www.skinoriginal.com for more tips on how to rejuvenate skin.

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8 year old Maddie, who has eczema, shares her amazing experience using Medilixir’s Pranacea Restorative Salve. Since using the salve her light eczema has disappeared altogether and the bad patch disappears when using the salve and only comes back when forgetting to use it for long periods of time. All natural product made from ingredients that you could cook your meal in or use as a salad dressing plus Bee’s Wax.

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My daughter, 2, has eczema. Right now we’re using Dove soap and Cetephil lotion. The weather is so hot now, it makes it worse. Any other suggestions for good over-the-counter products?

eczema flares are triggered by numerous factors such as harsh chemical ingredients found in skin care products, soaps, detergents and perfumes, dust, pollens, animal danders, scratchy clothes, too much heat, extreme dry skin, smoking, poor diet, alcohol, long baths and stress or low immune system.

avoiding all these factors can guarantee that you can prevent eczema outbreaks from happening plus compliment it with the use of an all natural moisturizer. keep your skin and body hydrated by drinking adequate amount of water and have a healthy lifestyle. visit http://www.skinoriginal.com for more tips about natural eczema remedies.

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Collagen skin care is big business, but it is a business that is poorly regulated. There are a variety of different collagen treatments on the market. In the US, most of them fall under the supervision of the FDA’s cosmetic branch.

The FDA wants consumers to know that cosmetics are not regulated in the same way that food and drugs are regulated. They have published articles, newsletters and even a website that helps consumers learn the facts about cosmetics.

Collagen skin care products are considered cosmetics, because they do not provide health benefits. Sometimes, cosmetics include drugs, included to treat acne, eczema or other skin conditions. These drugs will be listed as “active ingredients” on the label. Sun-screening compounds are also listed as active ingredients.

The ingredients in collagen treatments are not considered active by the FDA, because they are not known to provide any benefit to the skin’s health. They are strictly for short-term improvements in the appearance. Are collagen treatments effective for that purpose?

They may provide a temporary improvement in your appearance, but they are just as likely to cause redness, irritation, inflammation or an allergic reaction like hives or rashes. You can easily see that in the before-and-after pictures published at websites selling expensive collagen skin care masks.

The faces in the photos appear to look less wrinkled, but you can also see redness, which indicates inflammation. That minor inflammation may cause a puffiness that stretches out wrinkles temporarily. But, if used on a regular basis, this inflammation can damage the collagen-fibers that make up the skin, eventually leading to more wrinkles, more redness and lost firmness.

You see, collagens are basic proteins that are constructed from amino acids within the skin’s cells. The protein in collagen treatments cannot be broken down, when applied directly to the skin, so there is no way for the cells to get the needed amino acids to actually build new fibers. One of the causes of wrinkles and an aged appearance, in general, is decreased production of new cells and fibers, which is something that naturally accompanies the aging process.

If, instead of collagen skin care products, you look for creams that contain amino acid complexes, they can penetrate the skin’s outer layers. Amino acid complexes containing small amounts of copper and zinc have been shown to stimulate the production of new cells and fibers, in clinical studies.

They also have a proven safety record. Cosmetic companies, in the US, are not required to prove that the ingredients in their products are safe, before releasing them. The FDA recommends that consumers test cosmetics on a small patch of skin, before continuing to use them.

But, if a company only includes ingredients that are safe enough to eat, then there is no reason for concern. Sometimes, it is the additives, like artificial preservatives and fragrances, in collagen treatments that cause problems. If you look for all-natural products, you’ll be happier, safer and look better in the long run.

Just remember that the most effective collagen skin care creams don’t even contain collagens. Amino acids are the ingredients to look for.

Dr. Valerie Rosenbaum
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/discover-the-truth-about-collagen-skin-care-treatments-706175.html

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