It Girl Beauty

By Matt Chang

 Skin care is important for your health. Most people don’t take care of themselves and the largest organ on their body, causing poor color and advanced aging. A major issue in today’s times, skin care needs to be looked at seriously. You need to look at environmental as well as personal practices. Take action now, and you will have great skin for years to come.

Knowing your skin type is the first place to start with skin care. For the most part, all skin care types are the same, only taking into account pigmentation. If you are not sure what pigmentation is, it is the color of your skin.

When you determine your skin type, there are factors to consider. Ask yourself if you have oily or dry skin. Next, decide on the pigment of your skin. Then decide on the elasticity of your skin.

Things to think about when determining the oily or dry skin. Oily skin will feel slick to touch, and be shiny in appearance. Dry skin feels rough and looks dull. You may even see some light scaling.

You should know that the oil glands do keep the skin moist, so it is necessary. But too much oil can be a problem, and that excess is what causes problems with acne. What you eat, how hard you work, the condition of your hormones, which medications you take, and your genetics can affect oil production.

The role of the coloring of your skin in choosing skin care products has to do how predisposed you are to coloring factors of the skin. Some of the kinds of skin coloring issues you need to think about are sun spots or freckles. These kinds of spots can affect the kind of product you chose for your skin care.

Skin sensitivity is all about your skin and it’s ability to deal with different kinds of irritations. If you have sensitive skin, it will show by reddening, or becoming infected, or even showing up as acne. Rosacea a condition that does qualify in the skin sensitiviy category.

Wrinkles is another of the items to consider when it comes to skin care. Too much sun will have a major effect on skin care and premature aging. Skin care products with regard to wrinkling should have some type of sun screen in them. Many products out on the market now come with some level of skin care protection.

When it comes to skin care, all of the factors above come into play. Whether is is the oily skin, or pigmented versus non pigmented, or even how sensitive your skin is. You need to take a look at these factors all together, and not individually.

When you are looking at other ways to supplement skin care, nutrition is something to consider. Drinking water is great for skin care, as it helps lubricate and keep skin moist. It helps to get out toxins. Try also drinking herbal teas. The water content, and the herbs can have a good healing effect.

For those with special cases like acne, there may be more specific and dramatic actions that need to be taken. When you are dealing with special circumstances, you should visit your doctor and get solid medical advice. They can help you tackle the problem, and get you on a great program for preventative care.

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By Amy Nutt

 Americans and the Japanese both live hectic lives, as modern society places stringent demands on members of both cultures. As such, each has developed its own way to unwind. In America, haggard business professionals turn to the spa to relax and melt away stress. In Japan, busy workers visit the Onsen to regain their inner calm. Both the Onsen and the spa have skin care benefits and provide a relaxing way to deal with the cares and concerns of modern life.

What Is the Japanese Onsen?

The Japanese Onsen is a tradition that has been around since ancient Japan. Since Japan is built on a bunch of volcanoes, there are numerous hot springs on its islands. These hot springs are filled with minerals that seep from the volcanic rock that they must travel through. The water is naturally warm and the minerals are believed to have healing properties. The people of Japan soak in these hot spring baths in order to benefit from the mineral content of the water.

Each Onsen has its own unique mineral makeup, and this will change the effect it has on the body. The Japanese have been using Onsen water for centuries to maintain beautiful skin. It also has the ability to ease pain and muscle tension.

While the Japanese Onsen bath is filled with only hot springs mineral water, the Onsen tradition has spread to other continents where this water is not available. While these baths may be artificial, the water still carries the minerals and warmth that makes it excellent for the skin. Many Onsen combine the mineral baths with traditional spa services, such as facials and massages, to create a total skin care package.

What Is an American Spa?

American spas are a bit more diverse than the Japanese Onsen. The Onsen focuses primarily on the hot springs bath, but a spa offers a variety of treatments, many of which are focused on skin care. In America, one of the most popular spa treatments is a massage, which does not directly impact the skin. However, most spas also offer facials, body wraps, and salt glows, among other treatments.

A facial is the most popular skin care treatment available at an American spa. Facials start with a basic skin cleansing, followed by exfoliation, extraction of blackheads, a facial massage, facial mask, and creams. The facial can be tailored to meet a variety of purposes, including age defense, wrinkle fighting, and a simple cleansing facial.

A salt glow is a whole body treatment available at a spa. It, like the Onsen bath, uses the power of minerals. It is basically a salt scrub that helps hydrate the skin by combining sea salt with oil and aromatherapy oils. This mixture is rubbed into the skin and then rinsed off. This is followed by moisturizer, leaving the skin soft and smooth. The treatment is sometimes followed by a body wrap with either seaweed or mud, which helps detoxify and increase circulation.

Which Is Better?

So is there a better treatment when comparing Japanese Onsen and the American spa? It is hard to say, as both use minerals and water to hydrate and exfoliate the skin. An American spa offers more options to the visitor, but to many the simplicity and natural nature of the Japanese Onsen are appealing. Both will give your skin an added glow and help you reduce your stress levels. The warmth of the Onsen water and the benefit of the scrubbing and massage of an American spa both increase the body’s circulation and help remove toxins, which makes the skin look more healthy.

If you have the chance to try both, go ahead and do so. You will enjoy the benefits of each and then be able to decide which is the best match for your skin care needs.

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