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Hydrating Face Serum, Our Review

May 14, 2019August 1, 2013 by Alison

If you have wanted to try a hydrating serum for your skin, In this article, we are going to take a look at two products, Quench Hydrating Face Serum (the dry skin version) and Oil Free Quench (which is designed for oily skin) Both products are from Kate Somerville and I am providing a review of both products available so you can check out whichever is most suitable for your skin type.

The Philosophy Behind Kate Somerville Products

hydrated skin — If you want to keep your skin feeling this hydrated, check out our hydrating serum reviews!

First of all, Kate Sommerville’s business philosophy is refreshingly simple, she works to help people look and feel great by developing products that resolve skin problems. She used to suffer from Eczema herself. This is a form of dermatitis which comes from the Greek word for ‘to boil’ (read more about Eczema here) , so understands perfectly how demoralizing and confidence-sapping it can be to face the world with blemished skin or with skin that feels uncomfortably dry and sore. So, for Kate, helping people comes first and the business success has followed – I applaud her!

Why Both Dry and Oily Skins Need Quench Hydrating Serum

Whether your skin is dry or oily, it needs hydration. What people with oily skin often do not realise, is that by trying to rid their skin of excess oil to remove that oily shine, they may be making matters worse if they do not replace the lost moisture. Our skin makes sebum, a natural oil, to moisturise it. When we remove the oil and leave our skin dry, the oil producing glands (sebaceous glands) can go into a sort of ‘over-drive’ in an effort to compensate causing a vicious cycle that escalates if we are not careful.

How To Clear Pimples

May 14, 2019April 20, 2012 by Alison

When it comes to knowing how to clear pimples, an important part of the process is using an extremely effective product. This should be as close to a “cure” for pimples you will ever come across, i.e. something that quickly eliminates existing blemishes, and also prevents or minimizes future breakouts.

Most people who have suffered from pimples will relate to the long process of finding the right product. There are simply too many available to try them all! So you need to work out what ones are likely to work for you, bearing in mind your particular skin type and your budget.

Reading skin care product reviews is one of the best ways of working out what ones are worth trying out, and what ones should be avoided. These are sometimes a better source of information than the manufacturer’s own information as reviewers will often report problems that might not get mentioned elsewhere and can give you a more balanced view.

Obviously you need to bear in mind that everyone’s skin is different and what works really well for one person, might not work for you. You also need to bear in mind that some negative reviews are from people who have not used the product properly – either not in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation or have not continued long enough for it to have a chance to be effective. However, if you look on a big site which often has many customer reviews for a popular product (sometimes hundreds!), you should be able to get a fairly balanced impression. Magazine reviews and recommendations are also a very good source of information.

If you still don’t know where to start when it comes to how to clear pimples, you might want to try the following products, which are extremely popular with consumers and receive consistently positive reviews.

Can Nature’s Cure Acne Treatment Eliminate Acne Pimples?

May 14, 2019April 8, 2012 by Alison

Many people find nature’s cure acne treatment to be very effective in getting rid of pimples, often after many years of having little or no success with other treatment methods.

There are actually two varieties of this product, one for men and one for women. Both systems come in two parts, a one-month supply of tablets and a tube of medicated 5% Benzoyl Peroxide cream (described as “acne vanishing cream”).

Men are just as likely to suffer from acne as women, whether it is due to an unhealthy lifestyle, stress, genetics or hormonal changes (often a combination of these factors). Teenagers going through huge hormonal change during puberty and pregnant women often suffer from acne, but the reality is that any man or woman can suffer from breakouts at any stage in their life. Some people are simply more prone to acne than others and of these people, many of them fight a constant battle against those dreaded pimples.

Those who have lived with acne for several years often come to realize that in order to clear their skin, they have to use a combination of treatments. This is where a product like Nature’s Cure can produce impressive results.

The tablets are homeopathic acne pills, designed to clear existing blemishes and also prevent pimples and future breakouts.

How to take the nature’s cure acne treatment tablets

Take two tablets per day, one in the morning and one in the evening.
Chew the tablet, letting it completely dissolve in your mouth before you swallow it.
Stay organized by taking the tablets marked “AM” in the morning and those marked “PM” in the evening – but don’t worry if you mix them up as they are all identical.

How to apply the acne vanishing cream

Cleanse your skin thoroughly.
Wash your hands before use.
Apply a thin layer of cream to your palms.
Apply the cream to the affected areas of skin on your face.
Repeat this process up to three times per day.

According to Nature’s Cure, the tablets and cream should be used together for between two and six months, for best results, and you can expect to see results after as little as two weeks.

The tablets for men should produce the same results as the tablets for women, however there are a few differences in the ingredients, for example the female tablets contain yeast, potassium bromide and frost weed, while the male tablet contain marigold, golden seal and cone flower. Both varieties have been formulated to stimulate the body’s natural defences in order to correct internal imbalances, so it is important that women take the female version and men take the male version.

The cream, however, contains exactly the same ingredients whether it is for men or for women.

Skinceuticals Phyto Corrective Gel, Banish Blotches

May 14, 2019March 27, 2012 by Alison

Skinceuticals Phyto Corrective Gel is formulated to tackle the redness, blotchy patches and discoloration that results from acne breakouts. It is a light, oil free product with botanical extracts to soothe even the most sensitive of skins.

Many people suffer from acne at some stage in their lives and unfortunately getting rid of pimples themselves is only part of the process. It is extremely common to be left with scarring, discolored patches and red blotches, due to the bacteria that has been present in the pores and the trauma suffered to the skin during the pimple removal process.

Regular acne treatment products are rarely created to deal with this aspect of problem skin.

How This Gel Works

Its botanical extracts have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties to bring relief to irritated skin

It contains glycosides, which are a natural alternative to hydroquinone and help to lighten discolored patches of skin

How To Apply Phyto Corrective Gel

Apply the gel twice a day.
Place a very small amount on a clean fingertip and dot it onto any discolored spots.
As well as the face, you can apply it to your neck, arms, per chest and the backs of your hands.
Apply your usual moisturizer.

Currently available from Amazon in the UK and the US at a good discount, although the phyto corrective gel is still not cheap – but if it works for you it could be the best money you have ever spent on your complexion! Many testers of this product witnessed a significant difference in the redness on their skin after a few weeks of applying this product twice daily.

You Might Say “Yes” To No No Skin

May 14, 2019March 14, 2012 by Alison

If you have heard people talking about no no skin, you are probably wondering what all the fuss is about.

Well, Radiancy no no Skin is an innovative skin care product with a twist.

The big difference between this pimple treatment product and the rest of the market is that it does not involve any topical treatments (such as creams, gels and lotions) whatsoever.

This makes it a really simple, no-mess way to zap those zits!

The Radiancy no!no! Skin device is available at a discount from Amazon and you can find out more about it by visiting the product page, using the link provided.

How to apply no no skin

Remove the cover from the product.
Position the top of it directly over your pimple.
Press the button and hold it in place for 10 seconds.
When you hear two beeps, lift it away from your skin.
Wait for 5 seconds, then repeat the above process on the same pimple.
Repeat on the next pimple until you have treated them all.

Radiancy no no advertisement

This video is an advertisement for the product so, of course, it is pretty positive! However, it does explain how the product works as detailed in our information below.

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How does it work?

The technology uses light and heat energy to stop pimples in their tracks. The light energy goes straight into the pore to get rid of bacteria. At the same time, the heat reduces inflammation and minimises redness.

The company claims that 81% of pimples will disappear within 24 hours after using this no no skin product (which is FDA approved). But what do testers really think of it, and are they happy to pay the price for it? Let’s find out!