SKIN SO CLEAR! ( Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser)

To continue with my posts concerning clear skin, and how one might achieve it, I have chosen to review Cetaphil. Before you think that it won't work for you, hear me out. PLEASE!

My interest in biology has granted me an understanding of the skin layers and how many of the face washes and scrubs we use disrupt the skin and eventually lead to breakouts and loss of skin tightness.

So let me break it down for y'all. As you may have read on the back of bottles, or heard in commercials; your skins has a natural oil barrier and you need to remove dead skin cells. Well lets start with the "natural oil barrier". When you regularly wash you face in the morning and at night, you probably use a face wash or soap, both of which foam up unlike Cetaphil. Now when you have makeup on, you think that you need this foam to properly cleanse your skin. I'm sorry, but this theory is FALSE. The foam in fact removes more than your makeup. It removes all of your natural oils. This causes dryness, which in the long run makes your face produce too much oil. Also since your skin is bare, any dirt it comes in contact gets in the skin and causes your hideous breakouts. I have used Cetaphil on a night outs worth of makeup and although I did have to wash it twice, it took the makeup off completely.

For the second argument, the idea of "removing dead skin" is in fact correct. You do need to remove the dead skin so that it does not deepen wrinkles or store dirt. But what you also should know, is that you do not need to remove all of it. The way I think of it, is on a microscopic level. So imagine you are a mini 'you' on the surface of your skin. If you remove all the dead skin with an exfoliant, eventually you would get down to the surface of the "alive skin" and would start scratching it. Obviously that is NOT good. So you might think, how do I know when I've reached the new skin? Just think, do you really produce that much dead skin and need to exfoliate every day or second day? ( the answer is no if you're wondering) So yes, you do need to exfoliate, so I have to admit Cetaphil can't do it all. But only twice a week and do so in gently manner.

In conclusion, I do have to be clear, if you follow this regime you will not wake up the next day with clear skin because your skin has to readjust. But trust me, I have done this and it has cleared my skin up completely, TWICE!

PS. If this does not work for you, please see a dermatologist since this most likely means you are more prone to break outs genetically and no face wash will permanently do it for you.

  CETAPHIL retails for about 8 pounds.

Foods for GOOD Skin

So if your like me your always trying to find the right skin regime and eat healthy because you believe there must be a secret formula to perfect skin besides the doctors office. Well I have done a bit more research an have found some new tips conferring your diet to possibly improve your skin. The following are 8 founds that are proven to benefit your skin. Here they are!

Eating guava, pineapple, papaya, kiwi, and other tropical fruits that contain vitamin C will help defend your skin against damaging free radicals. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that is naturally found in the skin, so eating tropical fruits and other vitamin C–rich foods can replenish your skin's stores. Vitamin C also helps your body produce collagen, a protein that helps keep your skin firm and elastic.

This veggie is high in antioxidants, including vitamins C and E. The vitamin C in broccoli aids in collagen production and keeps your skin healthy and supple, while vitamin E protects your skin cell membranes and guards against UV radiation damage.

The vitamin E in almonds can help nourish your skin and protect it from the sun's damaging UV rays. Just be sure to eat them in moderation, since almonds and other nuts are calorie–dense.

Whole Wheat Pastas and Breads
Another skin–friendly antioxidant is the mineral selenium, which is found in whole wheat pastas and breads. Selenium helps protect your skin against environmental damage and promotes elasticity and general skin health. High–dose selenium supplements have been linked to health problems, so it's always best to get your selenium from delicious food sources

carrots  keep your skin healthy and vibrant. Carrots are high in beta carotene, an antioxidant that is converted to vitamin A inside the body. It helps repair skin tissue and protects against the sun's harsh rays. Enjoy carrots raw in salads or with a low–calorie dip, or try roasting them to develop a rich, sweet flavor. (Bonus! Cooked carrots deliver even more skin–friendly beta carotene than raw ones.)

Pumpkin seeds are a skin superfood because they're so high in zinc. Zinc protects your cell membranes, helps maintain collagen, and promotes skin renewal

water is crucial when it comes to skin health because it flushes toxins out of your body, delivers nutrients to your cells, and keeps your organs functioning. It also helps keep your cells plump and full, which makes your skin look firmer and clearer.

Salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, anchovies, and rainbow trout all contain omega–3 fats, which help fortify skin cell membranes, protect against sun damage, and may also reduce the risk of certain forms of skin cancer. These healthy fats allow water and nutrients into the skin while keeping toxins out, and may also fight inflammation in the skin.