By Deb Powers
There are many products on the market that claim to tone skin for a more youthful appearance. Most anti-aging skin products fit into one of the following categories. Alpha Hydroxy Acids, often abbreviated to AHA, derive from fruit and milk acids. They have been shown to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and they may lighten age spots. Retin A is a chemical derived from Vitamin A. It has been...
By Therese M. Pope
Azelaic acid is derived from wheat, barley and rye. It is also used to treat skin conditions from mild to severe acne. Azelaic acid is found in topical over-the-counter and prescription skin products and is known to be antibacterial. Azelaic acid helps treat skin inflammation (which helps reduces acne conditions). Patients who suffer from acne conditions should consult a dermatologist before...
By Heather Broeker
If you like to tan, but don't want the expense of constantly going to the tanning salon, you can create your own effective and healthy tanning bed. Over time, a home tanning bed can save you from the expense of weekly visits to the tanning salon to maintain your golden skin tone. However, you want to create a tanning experience that will be as healthy as possible in order to avoid the dangers ...
By Jay Wren
Indoor tanning, while convenient, is not as safe as it was once considered to be. Because tanning beds also employ UV rays, you have many of the same risk factors that you do from the sun. There are several tips and tricks you can employ to help tan more effectively and safely. Because the UV exposure is so concentrated, a 20 minute session in a tanning bed is a different matter than 20 minutes...