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Skin Serums – Intensive Skin Care Cream

Finding the right skin care cream can be difficult at the best of times, and with seemingly hundreds of new products hitting the shelves every month, it can be hard to decide what our skin really needs. Serums are one of the latest wonder products to add to our ever increasing skin care collection, but do they really work and which ones are best?

The idea behind a serum is that it gives your skin a concentrated dose of active ingredients, giving your skin a boost and helping to refine and protect your skin. Serums are composed of smaller molecules than normal moisturiser so they can penetrate your skin more easily allow them to be much more effective in a short space of time. A good serum can really give your skin a pick-me-up treatment without breaking the bank.

No7 Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum
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This serum caused an absolute frenzy when it first hit the shelves as it was not only affordable but also delivered amazing results. An absolute firm favourite, Protect & Perfect Serum does exactly that, smoothing you skin and boosting your complexion. It claims that after 4 weeks you will be able to notice a reduction in pores, find lines and wrinkles. It has a unique anti-oxidant complex along with pro-retinol to really give your skin the nourishment it needs. It is light, non-greasy and suitable for even the most sensitive skin.

Origins Brighter By Nature Skin tone correcting serum

originsOrigins have a wonderful range of products and this is yet another great addition. This serum helps to brighten your skin while also evening out your complexion without the need for harsh chemical peels. Using plant serum that is rich in Vitamin C, dull, dry skin is a thing of the past. Dark spots and uneven skin tone gradually fade away and cucumber extract combined with Japanese Basil Leaf help keep your skin beautifully fresh and complexion wondefuly even.

Estee Lauder Idealist Pore Minimising Skin Refinisher

estee lauderAs the name suggests, this serum is all about reducing the appearance of pores, and regenerating the skin to make it look and feel younger and brighter. In fact the products claims to be able to reduce the appearance of pores by 1/3 instantly, and produce a 69% reduction in the appearance of pores in 4 weeks. Smelling nice and going on like a dream, this is a great serum for anyone with problematic pores.

Dr Haushcka Regenerating Serum

dr hThis serum is designed for mature skin and helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with quince seed extract, kalnchoe and clover blossom honey. It helps to keep the moisture balance of your skin regulated, which leads to softer, younger looking skin. With red clover leaf extract as it’s “secret weapon” with it’s skin regenerating abilities and high anti-oxidant levels, this serum really helps to protect your skin from free radicals, while refining it and giving it a moisture boost.

The thing to remember with serums is that they react differently on different peoples skin, so while you may have seen stunning results on a friends skin with a particular serum, it may not do the same for you. It is all about getting the right serum for your skin type, just as it is with skin care cream.

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Organic Skin Care Cream

Organic products have become increasingly popular, with more and more people realising the benefits of using pure, natural ingredients in their skin care regime. Organic skin care ranges have grown more and more extensive, with some fantastic products now available, including some truly delicious organic skin care cream.

We all realise the importance of choosing organic food where we can, as reducing the amount of chemicals and pesticides we put into our bodies can only help to keep us healthier in the long run, and while many people pay very close attention to what they put in their bodies, they don’t pay as much attention to what they are putting on the bodies. Our skin is absorbent, and therefore whatever we rub into it is absorbed into the skin and into our bodies, which is why it makes so much more sense to use high quality, organic face creams where you can. While it used to be the case that organic toiletries were incredibly expensive, as their popularity has increased, more and more companies have realised how important it is to offer excellent products at affordable prices. It is not just skin care products that can be found in these ranges either, there are some fantastic shampoos, conditioners, deodorants and much, much more to be found.

A few great organic skin care creams to be found at the moment are:

Avalon Organics Lavender Daily Moisturiser

avalon lavender creamWith some lovely ingredients such as organic Lavender, White Tea, Licorice root, Tumeric and Calendula to name just a few, this moisturiser is lovely and rich and while it nourishes your skin it also helps calm and soothe it, reducing redness and also giving anti-oxidant protection. Because of it’s unique blend of ingredients it is suitable for all skin types, even very sensitive.

MSM Organic Beauty Cream by Raw Gaia

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Raw Gaia have an amazing range of products, and it is quite difficult to pick out one as a favourite, however this cream works wonders, and should find it’s way into every skin care regime. MSM is short for Methyl-sulphonyl-methane, which is a form of sulphur, an essential component in the formation of collagen, elastin, cartilage and keratin.

MSM is such a powerful ingredient, studies have shown that it can help with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, acne and dermatitis. It is incredibly important to make sure the MSM you are using is pure, and with Raw Gaia this is guaranteed.

JASON Aloe Vera 84% Ultra-Comforting Moisturizing Crème

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This is a lovely daily moisturiser, and with 84% pure Aloe Vera Gel it really packs a moisturising punch for your skin. Aloe Vera is renowned for it’s soothing and healing properties and it is combined with Sweet Almond Oil, Vitamin A, E & C to produce a light but effective moisturiser, making it suitable for combination skin, along with being ideal for sensitive skin.

If you are conscientious about what you eat and drink, and like to choose organic wherever you can, then it makes perfect sense to ensure that your skin care cream is organic as well.

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Skin Care Cream for an Even Complexion

One of the most common problems people suffer with is an uneven complexion, either resulting from an uneven skin tone, or perhaps from scarring that is left as a result of acne or other skin conditions. There are many different types of skin care cream that can help you even out your complexion, it’s just a case of finding the right one for your skin.

You may find you have an uneven skin tone as a result of having sensitive skin, in which case you will have to be very careful when choosing a complexion smoothing cream. Some creams can contain ingredients that are too harsh for very sensitive skin, so be sure to choose one that is made with sensitive skin in mind. These kinds of creams may well be unperfumed, as it is often the fragrance in many cosmetics that can irritate skin.

There are many different active ingredients that are claimed to give fantastic results used in these kinds of skin care creams, but as everyone’s skin is different, something that works wonders on one persons skin may not have the same effect on anothers. As with all skin care creams, it is a case of trial and error to find the cream that works best on your skin. This takes time, and you have to allow a new cream at least three weeks to start showing any kind of results, ideally you will give it six weeks, as this is how long it takes your skin to regenerate completely.

If you would like to try a slightly more natural approach to evening your complexion then look for products containing ingredients such as green tea, white tea, rose extract and chamomile extract as all of these have a wonderfully calming effect on the skin. Creams such as Dr Haushka’s Regenerating Day Cream or Burt’s Bees Radiance Day Creme are excellent examples of creams that use natural ingredients to help soothe your skin and even your skin tone. Complexion enhancing skin care cream can really make a difference if used regularly, and can help boost you confidence while giving you a fresher, healthier looking complexion.

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