Dermalogica or SkinCeuticals? Part Two.

It has been a little over two weeks now since I received and began using my new SkinCeuticals skincare products. So, what’s the verdict, you ask? Here it goes… Read more

Preventing Pregnancy Stretch Marks

One of the many first thoughts to cross the mind of a newly pregnant woman is, “OMG, I don’t want stretch marks!”. Read more

Block Magazine Wordpress Theme Contest

There is a Wordpress theme contest going on at BloggingMix. The Block Magazine Wordpress Theme (the prize) is the ideal theme for Sharnell’s Skincare blog!This theme works well for lots of great content - like a magazine type blog. The front page of this blog Wordpress theme also highlights more articles giving the reader access to more articles. This theme was created by Adii.

I especially like the Domtab that is integrated into the sidebar to display Recent Articles, Popular Articles, or Most Commented Articles. This great features saves “real estate” space in the sidebar while providing all the necessary links.

The sub-page layouts for single post, archives, and static pages give you lots of different ways to display content on the blog too.

I like the 300 x 250 Advertisement Spot below the sidebar too. It’s a perfect spot. The split sidebar also gives more possibilities for ads and other information you may want to display in the sidebar.

I would love to win the Block Magazine Wordpress theme to give Sharnell’s Skincare blog a face-lift for 2008! Do you agree?

Join in the fun! Anyone can enter the contest (ends Jan 28, 08.) Thanks to Blogging Mix for holding this contest. I hope I win the theme!

Is Proactive Acne Treatment Right for You?

Many people of all ages struggle with embarrassing and unattractive acne. Acne starts with a hair follicle that is full of dead skin cells, bacteria, and oil. These materials collect overtime, invisible to the naked eye, and as they collect the area becomes inflamed. This is the cause of a pimple or open comedo. Proactive Solution Skincare is an excellent way to help eliminate, prevent, and heal acne. Proactive is an innovative acne treatment that helps millions of people. With Proactive acne treatment, most all acne-related problems can be easily solved.How Does Proactive Solution Skincare Work?

Proactive uses a form of combination therapy that attacks and disposes of acne. The combination therapy includes the Renewing Cleanser, Revitalizing Toner, and Repair Lotion. With the introduction of these three skincare products to your skin, acne stands little chance of reappearing on your face ever again. The Renewing Cleanser exfoliates your skin and opens up the pores to help the Benzoyl Peroxide, a key ingredient to fighting acne, to penetrate your skin. The Revitalizing Toner helps to remove the accumulation of dead skin cells in your pores, providing further deep cleansing of your skin. Finally, the Renewing Lotion, also containing Benzoyl Peroxide, continues to destroy acne causing bacteria while offering your skin the comfort of moisturization.

Proactive Solution Skincare also offers other great acne treatment products. The Refining Mask assists the skin in balancing the production of sebum. This will help to prevent the formation of blemishes. The Proactive Oil Control Lotion partnered up with any of the other Proactive Solution Skincare products will help to ensure that your skin will stay shine-free. The Proactive Renewing Cleanser, Revitalizing Toner and Repair Lotion are recommended to be used twice a day, morning and night. The Refining Mask need only be applied when a breakout occurs or to help absorb excessive oiliness of the skin.Consistent use of Proactive skincare will help to ensure that your skin is able to fight off acne quickly and efficiently.

How Do You Know if Proactive Solution Skincare is for You?

Acne can occur at any age. Some people believe that acne is only battled by teenagers going through puberty. Although it is true that a large percentage of people with acne are teenagers, there is

The Proactive acne treatment is effective and can work for anyone battling acne. My husband used Proactive for a very long time. During that time, his skin was as clear as ever, with his acne under strict control. However, with extended use, his skin did also become very sensitized and dehydrated. The somewhat aggressive nature of the ingredients used to zap the acne caused redness and flakiness of his skin. If you should find the same thing happening to you, rest assured that there is an easy fix. You do not have to stop using Proactive. Simply add into your skincare regimen an additional toner that will help to hydrate your skin and reduce the sensitivity. The Dermalogica Soothing Protection Spray is a great product to use in this case. You can also consider adding an oil-free, hydrating serum or weekly hydrating Mask to assist in hydrating your skin.

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