Face skin care or regular skin care for that matter isn't just limited to facial cleansing and putting on facial masks, it is also about prevention and being aware of certain things that are harmful to our skin. If you have this knowledge, you'll then be able to go about finding alternatives that are much healthier and safer for your skin. After all, beauty starts with your skin.

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At Vanya, we are committed to bring to you the best sheet masks, sunless tanning towels and sunscreen towelettes.

What we try to offer at Vanya are high quality, convenient yet affordable skin care and beauty products. Look young and beautiful.

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I recently bought a book titled Beautiful Skin : Every Woman's Guide To Looking Her Best At Any Age and found some great information that I wanted to share. We all use skin care products and usually have a favorite brand but what about the ingredients it uses. Face skin care products may be marketed as allergy free, organic or natural but do we really know enough about the other harder to understand chemical names? Read More

We all know about UV rays and the harm it does to our skin. The ultraviolet light beats down on our skin and is a major cause of skin cancer which is why we know that being protected with sunscreen wipes and other products is a must. But let's get a little deeper into what UV light are rather than the typical "it's bad for your skin" response.

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There are many websites and so called studies without any hard evidence claiming that sun exposure and sun tanning is actually beneficial more than it is dangerous.

This clearly does not make sense and is absolutely false.

Science, fact and evidence tells us that suntans do not protect us from the sun, sun exposure is not good for our health or skin, sun tanning increases the risk of skin cancer. Being diagnosed with skin cancer may not be a high probability but that probability still exists nonetheless.

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Tanning booths were first introduced in 1999 and by 2000, there were about 20,000 tanning salons that popped up across the United States. Every day, more than a million people were visiting tanning salons. Since this data was provided in 2000, it's safe to assume that the number of tanning booths and tanning salons and regular visitors per day has dramatically increased.

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Do Higher SPF Sunscreen Products Work Better?

When you purchase sunscreen products, what is the first thing you usually look at?

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Living in Seattle, trust me when I say I know how much I should be thankful for the sun since I'm in a place constantly under a grey sky but UVA still exists and penetrates the skin during cloudy and rainy days. But it's real easy to forget in Seattle. So, the last thing that people worry about is sunscreen protection. Read More

I previously went over skin care for dry skin, combination skin and oily skin but a discussion on caring for sunburn skin deserves a special look.

Sunburn Symptoms

Nobody likes sunburns. It stings, your skin feels hot and it peels. Worst of all, it leaves lasting damage.

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We've talked about the dangers of direct sun tanning and indoor tanning such as tanning beds. Does this mean that there are no safe methods of tanning with great results? Thankfully there is and that is where self tanners come in. Read More

Direct exposure to UV light or the usage of tanning machines to get a tan isn't a smart option.

As cases of skin cases grew the entire cosmetic industry then came up with self tanning products and a flood of new products came to the market.

Tanning beds, self tan lotions, tanning sprays, tanning airbrushes and the lesser known and newest self tanning towelettes.

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This article is a continuation from my reading of skin care ingredients from the book Beautiful Skin : Every Woman's Guide To Looking Her Best At Any Age.

The best /worst Ingredients in: Exfoliators and Moisturizer | Facial Masks and Cleansing Products | Common Ingredients

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This is part 1 of a four part series on skin care ingredients to bring you information on which skin care ingredients are good and which ones you should avoid for particular types of skin.

Skin Care Ingredients: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

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This is part 2 of a four part series on skin care ingredients to bring you information on which skin care ingredients are good and which ones you should avoid for particular types of skin.

Skin Care Ingredients: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

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This is part 3 of a four part series on skin care ingredients to bring you information on which skin care ingredients are good and which ones you should avoid for particular types of skin.

Skin Care Ingredients: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

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This is part 4 of a four part series on skin care ingredients to bring you information on which skin care ingredients are good and which ones you should avoid for particular types of skin.

Skin Care Ingredients: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4

The following information is for oily, sensitive, non-pigmented and tight skin. Look for these ingredients in the skin care products you buy to get the maximum benefits.

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Exercise Improves Skin

In the article where I provided my thoughts on how exercise helps skin care, I went through 5 points on how exercise can help to improve your skin.

Summing up quickly, exercise helps

- control and reduce acne skin
- reduce large pores
- improve collagen production for aging skin
- reduces cellulite
- cleanse debris and toxins from your skin







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I previously summarized the best and worst ingredients for facial masks and cleansing products from the book Beautiful Skin : Every Woman's Guide To Looking Her Best At Any Age. This article is a continuation that looks at the best and worst ingredients for exfoliators and moisturizing products. Read More

In today's modernized world and daily routine, there are a countless number of enemies that prevent us from having beautiful skin. A few of the main ones are stress, UV rays, constipation, unhealthy foods, lack of sleep but the list goes on. It's hard to pinpoint the exact cause that accelerates aging skin but by following the points below, your skin can be healthy and maintain that vibrant glow which will deny your skin from aging faster than it should. Read More

The following are four recipes for body and facial masks to give your skin the boost and vibrancy it deserves. These recipes are quick, easy and perfect for facial skin care. Thanks to skincareinfo for the tips. Read More

Carrots can be used as one of the best facial masks. If your skin is rough in texture and reacts to different temperatures, this may cause some complex symptoms. If this happens, people usually overly focus on exfoliating or nourishing and moisturizing the skin. However, if skin care is focused on either one or the other, we cannot maximize the benefits of the skin care product or method. So if you have rough skin and want it to be moist and have that glow, then a carrot pack may be the best facial mask for you. Read More

Great Homemade Facial Mask

This is another great simple facial mask that is very quick to make and apply.

Facial Mask Ingredients

Green bean (mung bean) powder, plain yogurt, lavender oil 2 drops, Rosemary oil 1 drop, gauze(cloth)

Directions

1. Mix 1.8oz/50g green bean powder into plain yogurt and stir until it becomes sticky and then drop in the lavender and rosemary oils and mix thoroughly.
2. Wash your face and then wet some cotton balls to put over your eyes and mouth.
3. (Optional) Cut a gauze so that i covers your face. Soak it in water and then squeeze out the excess water.

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A sign that your skin is dry is when your skin feels tight after washing your face. But brown sugar is an excellent ingredient to help with dry skin. Brown sugar scrubs and related products cost about $10-20 at the store but why pay so much for something you can do easily at home? This is an ingredient that most people have in their cupboards, so try it out. Read More

I, and this may be true of you also, find it bothersome when skin and keratin come off during makeup.To solve this problem several aesthetic experts recommend the use of milk as a skin care ingredient for your facial skin. Cleopatra, as beautiful as she was, recognized the effectiveness of milk and washed daily with milk. If her bathtub wasn't filled with milk, she did not take a bath. Read More

Rosemary is a cleansing, stimulating and restorative herb which is excellent for wrinkle prevention and dehydrated skin. It can also prevent fine lines that appear as you are aged and aids skin elasticity.

Use the following recipe for a rosemary and lemon toner.

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Here are some very easy to make facial recipes that you can make in the pleasure of your own home. All of the facial mask recipes below consist of less than 2 ingredients which means you can relax with at least one of these homemade facial recipes to bring youth and beauty back to your skin.

Cucumber Face Recipe For Elastic and Smooth Skin

Nearly every household has a cucumber or if you don't, it won't be long before you cross one at a local supermarket or veggie shop. Read More

Before you go out to purchase skin brightening products or going for a spa facial, try these 6 excellent homemade skin brightening recipes. With each of these masks, after the application make sure you cleanse properly because you don't want the remains of the face mask clogging your pores. Read More

I've gone over many great homemade facial mask recipes which you can try at home. Lately the skin lightening facial mask have been a big hit with people searching for the best facial masks. Read More

Every woman desires beautiful skin which is also healthy skin. Here we take a look at what makes up beautiful skin that every woman dreams of having. As you may know, skin is a protective film surrounding our body which prevents us from absorbing a lot of the harsh conditions from the atmosphere. Everyone's skin is different and each person has a different sensitivity level for their skin. So we obviously need to take care of and maintain our skin to get that soft, smooth and beautiful look that everyone wants. Read More

I personally tend to have frequent skin problems during Spring. Do you experience the same thing? Due to warmer temperatures, stronger UV rays and more pollen and dirt, sebum increases and our skin becomes oily. This is why skin troubles frequently arise during Spring. Our skin loses water from regular outdoor activities and so the outer skin becomes oily and dehydrated. Below are a few issues that we can handle.

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When companies claim "organic", with cosmetics and skin care products this does not mean that is is fully organic or natural. There is no such thing as 100% organic or natural. If there is even 1% of chemicals, it is clearly not 100% organic. I read an interesting thread the other day in a skincare related forum I visit, and the writer was discussing fake organic products and genuine organic products. Read More

If I wanted to buy cosmetic products such as MAC, it's easy to pop down the mall, try some samples of this and that and then buy online for a cheaper price. But here's the problem, how do you purchase cosmetic products online safely and knowing that you will receive quality items for your hard to find items? Read More

Start Exercising

The main reason people exercise is to stay fit and in shape. It's also why I've been exercising regularly. But aside from just exercising, a couple of extra things have also been incorporated into my lifestyle - eating healthy and rest.

If you are like me, I'm very lazy when it comes to exercise. But I want that beautiful figure of a slim and beautiful model ;) Read More

Gals, SUMMER is around the corner! Every year around this time, I become anxious that my body is definitely not ready for the sun I decide to start exercising. With a toned body, I'd love to walk around Waikiki beach in Hawaii with a bronze sexy, toned look. Yes, I am going to Hawaii for a vacation with my lovely husband :) Read More

I was surprised to find out that not many people in the US are familiar with paper facial masks or mask sheets. Everyone is used to getting ingredients and mashing them together into a paste and applying on their face or purchasing facial care products in tubes or containers. Read More

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• Special Occasion - Cotton face masks can be used a few hours or night before a party, wedding (bride AND groom), graduation etc.
• Busy career woman - For busy people who do not have the luxury of spending hours at a spa. Convenient, quick and easy face skin care.

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Facial Mask Sheets and Regular Face Mask Differences

I read an interesting piece in The Original Beauty Bible that discusses the various facial mask products on the market. The author mentions that the regular masks you buy or spa facial masks are little more than clay, mud, or earth minerals.

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We are very excited to introduce some of our product lines at VANYA. As we get closer to our grand opening day (towards the end of June), I would like to introduce the types of facial masks that will be available. Read More

Pampering yourself with massages or a facial at the spa is great all year round.

It's not just during the spring or fall, when skin problems start to occur for many people as the temperature, moisture and strength of the UV rays changes, that people think about their skin.

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A Reason for Facial Sheet Masks

Here at VANYA, I've posted on numerous occasions the advantages of using facial mask sheets on a regular basis but not much on the products themselves.

If you try just one mask sheet, you will definitely realize the ease and comfort of use but I would like to go a bit further and look at different aspects of the product.

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A great way to nourish tired and rough skin is to apply facial masks, specifically facial sheet mask. The function of sheet masks is to provide an intense nourishment of essential ingredients to help your skin become younger looking, soft and smooth.

Variety of Facial Masks

Facial mask sheets are awesome because it helps to remove dry skin from your face and impurities as well as providing moisture and nutrition to revitalize your skin.

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For several decades, seaweed has been a great skincare ingredient. Especially for facial skin. Seaweed is not irritating and very gentle to your skin. No wonder it's one of the most popular ingredients in many skin care products and luxury spa treatments worldwide. I've previously written about some simple homemade facial recipes you can try at home with seaweed. Read More

What is Red Ginseng?

Red Ginseng is typically grown in Korea or China. The name, Red Ginseng, is originated from the appearance of the root after undergoing a specialized preservation method. Like most Asian Ginseng, the red variant comes from Ginseng root that is grown, harvested and processed primarily in South Korea and China. The plant itself has bright green rounded leaves and produces greenish-yellow flowers that ripen into two or three small round red berries.

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Although the index of UV rays during Spring is lower than the other seasons, it is more fatal to our skin during Spring because the level of UV rays that causes freckles and spots is the highest. UV rays stimulate melanin cells, which produce skin pigments and causes our skin to become darker Read More

Back in college when I asked a friend of mine with gorgeous skin how she maintained her beautiful skin, her answer surprised me.

I just follow a procedure of double facial cleansing and don't need to spend money on expensive skin care products.

Wow. Up until this time, I had spent money after money seeking the best products but never thought about following a cleansing procedure or schedule. Read More

How do women with beautiful skin care take care of keratin (dead skin cells)? Let's look at the cause of keratin problems.

Keratin: Why do we Have it?

1. Skin Type (oily or dry skin) Does not Matter

Oily skin: If you have excess fatty acids on your facial skin, it weakens the stratum corneum, which protects the lower layers of skin, and your skin becomes sensitive. The stratum corneum serves as an important barrier function by preventing molecules from passing into and out of the skin. Read More

Easy to Follow Keratin Skin Care. Start Now!

A. Drink Plenty of Water

In order to maintain moist skin, I recommend drinking 10-16 cups of water daily. Drinking water is the most direct method of moisturizing our skin. Drinking plenty of water also helps to remove waste from our body through urination.

B. Soft Skin using Steamed Towel

It is important to make our skin soft to easily remove keratin. A steamed towel is one of the easiest and effective method of softening keratin. Read More

Don't we all want tighter and younger looking skin. Well, the sooner we pay attention to facial skin care, the more likely we are to obtain beautiful skin and maintain it as we get older. Did you know that sudden weight loss, sleeping on high pillows and lowering your chin produce wrinkles? How then, can we reclaim our skin that was once young and firm? Read More

Thanks to living in a world flooded with information, it's so easy to find information on the internet. However, as the amount of available information increases exponentially, so too does the amount of incorrect or misleading information. This is so true for facial skin care as well. Read More

I don't put on makeup that is dark under or around the eyes, but lately, it sure seems like I do because I've been getting dark circles under the eyes. I know the reason for my dark circles is due to lack of sleep but what are the other causes, and are there ways to get rid of those ugly dark bags?

Causes of Dark Eye Circles

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Green Tea For Skin Care

Green tea is a common tea that many people drink. Many people enjoy drinking coffee but personally I love green tea. Not only does it taste great but it has other great uses as well. Mainly reusing the teabag for skin care. For those new to green tea, try the following. A more complete step by step how to guide is at the bottom of this article. Read More

Staying up all night is a shortcut to ruining your skin. If you work late nights or have midnight or night shifts, no matter how much you sleep during the day, you will still feel tired and with your daily schedule upside down, I'll guess that your skin condition isn't that great or as good as it used to be.

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Protect your facial skin during summer. Our skin is subject to sebum, sweat and UV rays in hot weather, especially in the summer. Hot temperatures and UV rays combined together is a cause of skin aging, dehydration of skin and enlarging pores all at the same time. For this reason, we should pay special attention to summer face skin care than any other time.

Face Skin Care and Prevention

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Men, you need skin care. Not just the usual 10 sec face wash with a regular soap. It isn't wrong for men to have good skin. It actually makes you look more attractive and.. manly. :)

So if you are interested in facial skin care for men, what are the options? Unfortunately, there isn't much and if there are products available, the diversity pales in comparison to what is available to women. Read More

Many people look older than they are. Fine wrinkles, deep wrinkles or whatever the reason, follow these 10 easy tips to prevent skin aging.

Here are 10 tips to help prevent your skin from aging

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Facial cleansing isn't the same for everyone. How you cleanse your face is dependent on your skin type.

Beauty.

What image does this single word bring up in your mind? Would it be safe for me to assume that you are thinking of some gorgeous model all glamored up? Or maybe it's simply a portrait of a very beautiful face.

Whatever the image, I would bet that the word beauty didn't summon up a picture of a person removing makeup and cleansing their face.

As much as makeup and cosmetics can make you beautiful, it isn't as important as actually removing it. You've seen the photos of celebrities without makeup. The difference is quite a shock.

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Do you have large pores? One of the main reasons for enlarged pores is sebum. Excessive sebum secretion accumulates waste and impurities at the entrance of the pores which results in inactive sebum activity leading to even bigger pores. It's a snowball effect of pores. So, people with oily skin types tend to have larger pores than people with dryer skin.

1. Thorough Cleansing to Minimize Pores

The best method of preventing an increase in your pores is to create an environment where waste cannot accumulate and fill the pores.

How? Cleansing of course.

First, wash your face with warm water and then use a foam cleanser to cleanse your face completely.

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I have to admit that I'm lazy and I'm not a big fan of makeup.

But as you know, cleansing your face is the first step for skin care. Since removing makeup is more important than applying it, we should have a process of devoting some time to skin care every night.

We've gone over methods of proper facial cleansing but what about the opposite. Do you know what you shouldn't do

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From what I mentioned last time about reducing pores, I would like to add some more skincare tips on managing and cleansing to treat and manage pores.

For effective pore treatment perform the following steps about 2-3 times a week.

You can perform deep cleansing as well but no more than 2-3 times a week otherwise you are more likely to increase the size of your pores.

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Every minute you are exposed to strong UV rays, your skin is affected. For every increase of 34 degrees F or 1℃ increase, the level of sebum increases by 10%.

This leads to a high probability of your skin being affected by acne or other problems and is why you need to keep your skin clean and smooth during the hot season.

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Skin Care Advice

"The unpredictable temperature and dry atmosphere during fall season contributes to rough skin and loss of skin elasticity. Therefore, this changing season is the most important period for skin care. Let's take a look at how we can manage, protect and recover our skin during this changing season."

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You can't just go out and buy any facial cleanser.

Knowing the ingredients and how it functions is the way to find the best facial cleanser for your skin.

If your skin is regularly subject to acne, then you'll know how hard it is to find a good face cleanser that soothes the skin while also repairing and healing acne skin from the bacteria that is the cause of acne.

Regardless of your age, you can get pimples or acne. I'm currently in my mid-late twenties and I still get the occasional outbreak of acne, especially when I find myself too busy and forget my skin care regimen or when my diet isn't healthy.

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Pores... Not something people enjoy having. We are always looking for effective ways of reducing pore size.

Enlarged pores lead to uneven lumps on your face, equally uneven makeup and increased breakouts of acne.

However, the issue is that once pores have become enlarged, there is no permanent way of reducing your pore size.

Although you hear about opening and closing of pores, this doesn't mean that pores act like doors where you open the pore door with warm water, wash out the waste and then close the door.

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It's easy to have keratin (dead skin cells on outer layer of skin) if you have dry skin. You have dry skin because your skin lacks the secretion of sebum. Performing skin care for dry skin is harder than other skin types because your skin is sensitive and you want to keep the irritation to a minimum.

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