Hey all here,


I've an oily skin.

My face once cleansed, is it recommended to apply cream on my nose as
blackheads are present and sebum easily forms on it ?


Other question : Do you think my following process of cleansing face is good
or not ? If not, what is yours please ?

- I prepare my face firstly with warm water using a flannel (of cotton),
that supposes to open more easily the pores of my skin so cleansing process
will be more efficient ,
- then apply my cleansing cream (Biotherm) on my face, neck, top of my
chest,
- rinse it with my flannel and warm water,
- and wash it with cold water, that supposes to "close" more easily the
pores of my skin,
- i apply then a moisturizing cream on my face, neck, the top of my chest.

I do that twice a day, in the morning, and the evening.


Twice a week, i do a deep face scrub then apply a face pack, and finally a
moisturizing cream to finish the work.


Any feedback is welcome, thanks.

Is there anyone here who knows please ?



"darkvinz" <darkvinz@free_my_mind.com> a écrit dans le message news:
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Thanks a lot for your good advice.
It's not that easy to find good products as each face skin of every man is
still different.
I'll try out some products to find out which ones are the best for me.

Bye everyone here, u so kewl...

Darkvinz


"GV" <gbvalles@yahoo.com> a écrit dans le message news:
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This reference is wrong on petrolatum (vaseline), mineral oil, and
lanolin. Common misperceptions, but proven wrong.

http://www.beautymagonline.com/pages/acne_basics.htm
http://www.sageskincare.com/Articles/article6.htm
http://www.geocities.com/mcsworld2000/comedogenic.htm
http://www.clearcomplexions.com/rateyour.htm

Stuart

GV wrote:
Is this industrial grade, or food grade, cosmetic, USP?

They should still have the same chemical properties no matter what the grade
is. In fact, the MSDS for propylene glycol, the cosmetic form of mineral
oil, shows the following:

The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Propylene Glycol clearly states:
"Implicated in contact dermatitis, kidney damage and liver abnormalities;
Can inhibit skin cell growth in human tests, and can damage cell membranes
causing rashes, dry skin and surface damage." The MSDS also cautions: Acute
Effects: "May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. May
cause eye irritation, skin irritation. Exposure can cause Gastrointestinal
disturbances, Nausea, Headache, Vomiting and Central Nervous System
depression." Propylene Glycol is toxic, and it will actually retards your
skin's ability to maintain normal cellular regeneration.

In 1992, the FDA proposed a ban on Propylene Glycol in louse-killing
products because it has not been shown to be
safe and effective for its stated claims, yet, Propylene Glycol is allowed
to be used in cosmetics in concentrations up to 50%. Animals who were
experimentally exposed (not by us) to Propylene Glycol suffered all of the
above symptoms, including mild to profound central nervous system depression
as well as heart arrhythmia, respiratory failure, narcosis (profound
stupor), growth depression, decreased blood pressure, and even death. The
recommended method of storage for undiluted propylene glycol is in an
explosion-proof refrigerator.



GEEZ... Now I feel I need to get rid of a lot of the expensive skincare
stuff I have!

Thanks,
GV






"kita" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message news:3F1CCD7D.10809@privacy.net...

GV wrote:
propylene glycol is the "cosmetic" form of mineral oiL???? who told you that.

horse shit..most of those claims are BS.

Fwiw,I believe the propylene glycol studies refer to just two cases.
One, a 2 year old swallowed 2,000mg of propylene glycol from hair gel,
and suffered the side effects listed. The second case had kidney damage
in a teen who had propylene glycol injected with a variety of drugs
containing propylene glycol.
Of course topically it can cause a rash, but even that is very rare.

Propylene Glycol is not the same as USP mineral oil, which I personally
have no problems using, based on Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and
other sources. I don't buy into alarmist sources, most only repeat
misconceptions and don't read studies or do basic research anyway. I
don't like propylene glycol as an ingredient, but it's almost
unavoidable. I certainly don't subscribe to the belief that propylene
glycol in my moisturizer is going to cause kidney damage.

IMO, anyway.

GV wrote:

I am still using the L-ascorbic serum that has propylene glycol in it - and,
frankly, I don't think I'm going to part with that at this point. Though
it's good to have an increased awareness of all these subtances that
manufacturers put in their products - Makes us do more intelligent choices.

It has been a stimulating exchange.... Thanks.

GV

"kita" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
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GV wrote:
oh absolutely I agree.
It's near impossible to avoid all the "bad" ingredients, especially if
one has special needs skin and needs more than natural stuff offers..
But I try to avoid more of the problem stuff whenever possible.