http://buybeautybrands.com/index.php en stephen_pratley@hotmail.com Copyright 2008 2008-09-13T16:09:28+00:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/buybeautyadvice/~3/cg1gL9NQ9_w/ http://buybeautybrands.com/index.php/advice/page/choosing-an-eye-cream-that-works/#When:16:09:28Z The skin around the eyes is the most sensitive portion on your face and as a result, it is not hard to find people getting crow’s feet, dark circles and wrinkles around the eyes while the rest of the skin on the face looks perfectly normal and healthy. The best way to avoid dark circles and crow’s feet is to have a diet that comprises eight to nine portions of fresh fruits and vegetables and nuts and lead a healthy lifestyle where you get at least eight hours of sleep and an hour of exercise everyday. Since this is not easy to attain, the best option available to us is to use an eye cream that keeps dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles at bay. The cosmetic market is loaded with different varieties of eye creams and it can become extremely tough to choose the right eye cream once you go out prospecting. However, our tips on choosing an eye cream that works will help you select one that will make your eyes look fresh and young all the time.The most important thing to consider when choosing an eye cream is the list of ingredients used. Since the skin around the eyes is extremely sensitive, and because eye creams can easily get into your eyes, one should definitely avoid eye creams with chemicals that might create allergies. As a rule, try to buy only eye creams that use natural and hypoallergenic products and avoid everything loaded with chemicals. Some commonly used ingredients that your eye cream should not have are artificial fragrance, alcohol, phenol carbolic acid, glycol and mineral oil.Now that you know how to buy a safe eye cream, let us apprise you about how to buy an effective one. Most experts suggest that you buy eye creams that are composed of all natural ingredients or creams that use active natural ingredients. These products are generally rich in anti oxidants and vitamin C, which are miraculous natural elements that can visibly and quickly turn dull looking wrinkled skin into something fresh and young.  The intensive action eye cream by Zelens contains an incredible 34 active ingredients including 14 anti-oxidants that give an instant effect on the tightness and puffiness of the delicate eye skin.Most eye creams containing fruit and vegetable extracts are rich in antioxidants and are quite effective in dealing with dark circles, puffiness and wrinkles. You can be sure that an eye cream which actually uses extracts from plants, berries and fruits will improve the texture of the skin around your eyes.Other natural products that many effective eye creams have are alpha-hydroxy acids. These can be generally found in high-end eye creams and are known for improving skin tone and texture dramatically. They are also supposed to have healing properties just like anti-oxidants and can take care of even very tired or poor looking eyes.Some well known natural ingredients that are effective in eye creams are manuka honey, extracts of dark colored fruits like oranges, strawberries and papayas etcetera and vitamin E. Apart from these, eye creams that work generally contain natural ingredients like retinal, hyaluronic acid and keratin. 2008-09-13T16:09:28+00:00 http://buybeautybrands.com/index.php/advice/page/choosing-an-eye-cream-that-works/#When:16:09:28Z http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/buybeautyadvice/~3/31qt3Zcpcbw/ http://buybeautybrands.com/index.php/advice/page/antioxidant_skin_care_products/#When:17:28:46Z Antioxidant skin care products are manufactured to counter the effects of free radicals in your body and the environment which may cause several skin disorders and other diseases. They are used to minimize the adverse effects of an inevitable process taking place inside your body known as oxidation. Oxidation means reaction of free oxygen molecules with body tissues and other substances. What do free radicals do? Free radicals react with substances such as metals and cells and damage them. This effect is similar to rusting or what happens to an apple when it is cut in half. The same happens to your skin because of free radicals found in the environment. It becomes wrinkled, dry and sagged. In addition to this, the process of oxidation taking place inside your body is a cause of many diseases including cancer. What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are substances that neutralize free radicals and minimize their effect to a great extent. Vitamin C and vitamin E are two of the most important antioxidants and can be obtained from your diet. Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich sources of antioxidants. A well-balanced diet along with other sources of minerals and vitamins help to keep your skin radiant and youthful. Antioxidant skin care products are available as topical creams and lotions to protect your skin from free radicals found in the atmosphere. These products should be used regularly to prevent signs of premature aging. Ingredients to look for in antioxidant skin care products Grapeseed oil is a natural source of antioxidants. It can be used as a topical treatment for the cure of many skin disorders. It acts as a natural moisturizer and helps to keep your skin healthy and flawless. Shea butter, a source of omega 6 and omega 9 fatty acids, rejuvenates the skin. It also reduces the effects of free radicals as it contains vitamin A in the form of retinol. Rosehip oil has the ability to control many premature aging signs including wrinkles, dryness and stretch marks. It has been found that this oil helps to stimulate the natural fibrous protein found in your connective tissues known as collagen and elastin. These proteins keep your skin firm and youthful. In addition, rosehip oil is also rich in vitamin A. So there you have it, next time you shop for antioxidant skin care products, look for the above-mentioned ingredients. 2008-08-14T17:28:46+00:00 http://buybeautybrands.com/index.php/advice/page/antioxidant_skin_care_products/#When:17:28:46Z