Skin Care Products Buying Guide

In the guides below you'll find tips on how to buy the best products suited to your skin type and needs. Click on the links to read one of the wiki guides to find out more about what to put on your skin and why. Also check out Health and Beauty Products Onboard if you plan to travel over the holidays.

The Basics Cleansers: Cleansers are NOT created equal! The definition of "best cleanser" depends on your age, skin type, and skin condition. This guide will walk you through the process of choosing. Makeup Remover: Again, this depends on your own specific needs, such as the type of makeup you use, your daily regime, and most importantly, your skin type. Moisturizer: Can be customized for age, skin type, and individual taste. Some may want a built in bronzer, self tanner, SPF, fragrance.. the possibilities are endless! Scrubs: If you're using the wrong scrub, you can seriously damage your face. This guide will help you find what's best for your skin. Toners: Less essential than the products above, and thus, more difficult to choose. No worries! We've put together a comprehensive guide to help you shop.	Beyond Basics Acne Treatments: They come in all shapes and sizes (and strengths). It's important to find what's right for you, so you don't end up damaging your skin or elevating the problem. This guide can help. Appliances: Yes, there is such a thing. Skin care appliances are for those really serious about flawless skin, or with serious skin problems (such as bad acne). Facial Saunas: These sooth you skin and your mood while keeping your face clear. This guide explains how and why you should use one, and how to choose. Masks: Masks help keep your pores clear and your skin nourished. Here's how to find the right one. Microdermabrasion; Whether your skin is normal, aging, dull, or dry, this can really liven it up. Choose your product carefully, as the wrong one can really damage your complexion. Rosacea & Eczema: Skin conditions that shouldn't be ignored or neglected! This guide will help you learn to manage them.	Sun Care After-Sun Care: Crucial for beach bums or regular sun bathers! Use this guide to find the best way to take care of your skin. Sun Protection: Crucial for EVERYONE! This article explains why (and what) you need to stay safe and healthy. Sunless Tanning: Crucial for fashionistas and beauty queens. Gives you the glow you crave without the damage you don't. Here we exolain what works, what doesn't, and what makes you look like an oompa loompa.	Anti-Aging Introduction to Anti-Aging Products: With millions of products to sift through, this guide will help make sense of the chaos. Antioxidants: We see this word everywhere, but what does is mean and why do they matter? We'll explain. Anti-Wrinkle Creams: The next best thing to a fountain of youth. We'll tell you what works and how to find it. Chemical Peels and Exfoliants:These treatments can keep our skin young when used correctly. This guide will explain how. Eye Treatments: You may have great skin, but your eyes might be giving your age away. This article will explain what helps and warn you about what doesn't. Microdermabrasion: Thought to be one of the most effective anti-aging treatments, microdermabrasion can now be done at home. Use this guide to find the best and most effective products.

External Links

Here are some useful links to Web sites with information on skin care. You may also wish to see the Health and Beauty Resource Page, which has even more links regarding specific skin issues, from acne to aging, and more. You may also be interested in some basic information about organics.

• StopSpots.org: Great visual and interactive guide to acne and how to tend to it. Great for teens.
• Skin Care Physicians: A great wealth of information is available at this Web site, including help for those with skin disorders, acne, and aging skin.
• Pioneer Thinking: A lot of particular articles related to skin care, plus home made recipe ideas for skin products.
• Folica Skin Care: Lots of products, customer reviews, tips and Q &A.
• Cosmeticscop.com: Paula's Choice FAQ about skin types. Her Web site also has great reviews, skin care advice, and tips for makeup application.
• Smart Skin Care: Lots of articles, reviews, tips, and advice. Worth a look.
• About.com: Product reviews.
• Beauty Care: Recipes for making skin care products at home.
• Ladie's Home Journal: Some very basic articles related to caring for your skin.
• Acne.org: If you have blemishes, this is certainly a site to see.