Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Skin Care Supplies

Where to Buy Your Skin Care Supplies

Buying your skin care supplies is easy enough, but where to buy them from depends on what type of skin care supplies you want or need. Some people can do fine by going to the pharmacy and picking up any old over the counter solution. Others however need to pay more attention to where they get their skin care supplies. There are now a number of places that sell skin care products to meet the needs of people with sensitive skin that does not react well to over the counter products.

Seeing the Dermatologist

If you have had persistent problems with your skin, particularly acne, over the counter skin care supplies may not be enough for you. Sometimes your skin care regime should include oral medication to regulate hormones. This is essential if your skin problems are occurring during teenage years and persist into adulthood. To avoid scarring see a dermatologist to make sure you are getting the right types of skin care solutions and can supplement whatever topical creams and cleansers with medication.

Going the Natural Way

Using too many chemicals on your skin is never a good idea, so using natural skin care products is a good idea. There are now chemists and naturopathy stores that stock natural skin care supplies. These products contain little or no chemicals and are much gentler on the skin. In some cases these products work much better than conventional skin products. This is because the natural ingredients in these skin products are very good at combating skin problems. As such you are much better off using natural skin products as they have a less harsh effect on the skin and are more effective.

Making Your Own

To supplement your usual skin care regime you can also use things around your house to help keep your skin looking healthy. Facemasks are very easy to make at home and besides being inexpensive they leave your skin looking great. A handful of oatmeal with a teaspoon of honey is a great way to absorb oil and help prevent blemishes.

A handful of sugar is a great facial scrub, use just like any other face scrub after wetting your face and help to get out impurities and the dirt that accumulates over a day. As you can see skin care supplies are everywhere, whether in your pharmacy or your kitchen. Treat your skin the way it deserves to be treated and it will reward you with better looking skin and a lift in confidence.

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