Green tea may have many benefits for the skin

 

Most women want to keep their skin young and healthy-looking for as long as possible. Using the right African American skin care products can help reduce the signs of aging, but you want to make sure you get one with the right ingredients. Recently, StyleList.com reported on one ingredient that you may want to look for in your cosmetics if you want to look young and fresh - green tea. 

Green tea has been proven to have multiple health benefits, and now it has been shown to help the skin as well. The news source spoke to dermatologist Heather Woolery-Lloyd, about how this substance works.

"A botanical antioxidant. The nutrients in green tea neutralize free radicals that damage cells and tissue, which in turn slows down the aging process. While you can reap the benefits by drinking green tea, Woolery-Lloyd advises applying it topically," according to StyleList.

SmartSkinCare.com states that studies have also found that green tea may protect against sun damage, this suggests that a product that contains both green tea and SPF would be particularly effective. 

Research finds what's most important for women when it comes to cosmetics

 

Why do you choose your African American skin care product? Is it because it matches your skin tone perfectly, or contains antioxidants that have been shown to enhance the health and appearance of your complexion? In September, the Roy Morgan Research Center set out to determine the most important factors that influence New Zealand women when they choose cosmetics.

The researchers found that "getting the most value for the money" was the number-one reason that most women chose a particular makeup product over another. The second most important factor for the women who were surveyed was "quality brand names," followed closely by "sun protection factor (SPF).

"Value for money is a factor likely to be considered important in most consumer buying decisions, and skin care and cosmetic purchases are no exception," said Pip Elliot, client services director of the research center.

The best news to come out of this research was that 54 percent of women understand that it's important to choose a product that contains SPF to protect the skin from the sun's harmful UV rays. It's important to remember that, even in winter, the sun can still damage the skin. 

This season, protect the hands from cracking

 

There's been a lot of discussion lately about the damage that harsh winter winds can do to your complexion, but there is one part of the body that experiences the cold even more - your hands. While your African American skin care product can help protect your face from winter damage, it can't do much for the hands.

Recently, Fox News spoke to New York City-based dermatologist Anne Chapas about how to protect hands during the colder months.

"During the winter, the decrease in humidity, as well as the harsher winds, causes us to lose a lot of water in our skin, so that makes everything dry," explained Chapas, quoted by the news source.

She recommended using the creams and moisturizers liberally during winter, and limiting excessive hand-washing because antibacterial soaps can try out the skin. Instead, it may be best to use an alcohol-based sanitizer, but not too much, since that may also cause dryness.

USA Today suggests wearing gloves both indoors and out. This means gloving-up when you're headed outdoors, but also while washing the dishes, or even over moisturizer when you're sitting and watching TV.

 

Tips from makeup artist Francois Nars

 

Have you been feeling bored with your old makeup routine? It may be time to get new African American skin care products to help you shake up your look. Recently, Become Gorgeous spoke to renowned makeup artist Francois Nars about how to choose new cosmetics that will transform dull winter skin into an up-to-date, red-carpet-inspired look.

First, picking out the right shade of foundation is essential for an even appearance. Many women don't understand how to pick the color that's right for them, and end up looking unnatural. Nars suggests testing a product on your wrist and blending it thoroughly to ensure that it matches your skin tone before purchasing it.

Next, Nars said the keys to proper makeup application are densely packed brushes.

"These contribute to the perfect application of powder and other cosmetic formulas. Skip the use of low-quality brushes to save yourself from any meltdown," said Nars, quoted by Become Gorgeous.

Allure magazine also commented on the importance of choosing a high-quality makeup brush, stating that it can be the difference between years of flawless looking makeup, and years of mediocre applications.