Cosmetics. Face paint. ROUGE. Eye-liner. Lotion. Gel Therapy. Lipstick. Lip balm.

These are all tings I ‘heard’ about while growing. Truth is I had skin issues and still kind of do. So, while my ‘friends’ were yucking it up with their fancy foundations, I was reading. I became an autodidact. A good one.

As I got a bit older my friends started coming to me and asking if I’d research some stuff for them. All that girlie stuff turned into a passion for skin care. It seesm that my friends started getting a little freaky about their skin. Not that it wasn’t painted enough, but that it was changing. Quickly.

So, my hobby is learning about the science and art of skin (and the stuff we put on it and even the stuff we shouldn’t put on it).

This little space on the Interent is my experiment. Maybe heart-throb Kevin Costner will come by, because he said, “If you build they will come.” We’ll see about that, Kev.

I will now pose the challenge to talk openly about your skin and we’ll see who of my friends, enemies or if skin-loving strangers stops by.

Hit me with your best shot.

SKINTERVIEW #1:

Hi, How can I manage my oily skin?

Many people have suffered the frustration caused by skin problems. Often, people have these issues that start early in life and carry them over into adulthood. It can seem like an endless search when trying to find the the source of high-quality, effective skin care products with ingredients that perform best with your skin.

If your skin problem stems from excessive oily skin it might be time to try out a skin care product that contains Glycolic acid.

A brief definition of terms:

Oily skin: An excess of sebum or oil on the skin. The production of an excess of oil on the skin.

Glycolic Acid: A natural ingredient derived from sugar cane that has been determined to help with mild skin problems. It is considered a harmless substance that has health and beauty benefits. Glycolic acid helps restore the skins pH balance and works to keep pores from becoming clogged.

While hormones play a role in the generation of skin oils, your family history may too. In other words, if your parents had oily skin, you may too. However, due to any changes in hormone levels and production, your oily skin problem may change frequently regardless of family history.

Typically, skin generates natural oils that allow for dead skin cells to be brought to the surface only to be washed away. Some people generate a large amount of oil that then causes a sheen to the face, while some report having an unclean look and feel to their skin.

Using a skin care product that contains Glycolic acid to treat oily skin is shown to remove the excessive oil, leaving the skin the ability to generate new skin cells that will make their way to the skin’s surface. New cells create a smooth, healthy look and restore the youthfulness of the face.

While Glycolic acid cleans the blocked follicles it also helps maintain the moisture level of your skin. As the natural oils help keep moisture in, those who use skin products containing Glycolic acid to treat oily skin not only remove the excessive oils to restore balance and a healthy appearance, but they also restore the skin’s ability to keep moisture levels intact. My skin, your skin