look for moisturizers that contain cell-repairing compounds that have or include vitamin-A
you also want antioxidants such as green tea and vitamin-C
cholesterol and fatty acids are also important because they mimic the structure of your skin
avoid glycolic acid and Retin-A; these can thin your skin
moisturize at least twice daily. this can help repair sun damage and slow wrinkling
use a heavy moisturizer in winter and a light moisturizer in summer
USE SUNSCREEN - THE most important thing you can do to protect your skin
~DIY Naturally
Skin | Moisturizer...
60 % of any substance applied directly to your skin is absorbed into your body.
This is a scary thought when we think of the chemicals in commercially available skin care and cosmetic products. Most of these chemicals are toxic or we know little to nothing about the long term effects on our bodies. For example, lip stick is one of the most toxic cosmetic products because it contains harmful chemicals such as, PVP, saccharine, artificial colors and artificial fragrances. But what also makes lip stick harmful is that it is applied to such a thin layer of skin...

