From My In-Box

Q: Are there any evaluations comparing Jane Seymour's Natural Advantage skin line with Cindy Crawford's Meaningful Beauty products?



Janet



A: Yes, I’ve done just such a comparison in this article on Guthy-Renker Skin Care Products



Q: [This one came as a comment to a blog entry I wrote on Oily Skin Care.]



This is good information; you seem to be an expert! Would you mind that I would send you some hi-res photos of my face and you could tell me how to improve my skin?



Thanks, JM



A: Thank you JM. I’m flattered; but I’m not a diagnostician.



If you’ve followed the tips I’ve given for oily skin care and oil free moisturizers but are still have trouble controlling your oily skin, you need to see a registered esthetician or a dermatologist.



If you have questions about specific products, product ingredients, the research behind them or how to use them, please write again.



Tags: Meaningful Beauty, Natural Advantage, Guthy-Renker, oily skin care, skin care advice

Anti-Aging Skin Care for Oily Skin - Part Two

Read the full article about oil free moisturizers.



Here are my anti-aging picks for oily skin.



Perfectionist [CP+] with Poly-Collagen Peptides Correcting Serum for Line/Wrinkles/Age Spots by Estee Lauder



The CP in Perfectionist CP stands for Collagen Peptides. This silky serum contains two anti-aging peptides: Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 and Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, albeit not in very high concentration. Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 is commonly called the Botox-mimicking peptide. Palmitoyl Oligo (or Penta) peptide is one of the filling peptides which help plump out wrinkles from the inside. Read more about Cosmeceutical Peptides here.



As for antioxidants to fight free radical damage, Perfectionist CP contains Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Linoleic Acid and a long list of plant flavonoids. It has fruit extracts for gentle exfoliating action.



Finally, Perfectionist CP has multiple temporary tighteners including Caffeine, Licorice Root Extract, Yeast Extract and Hydrolyzed Soy Protein. A nice finishing touch to perfect a very fine formula.



DDF C3 Plus Serum by Doctor’s Dermatologic Formula



DDF C3 contains high concentrations of Palmitoyl Pentapeptide (brand name Matrixyl) for wrinkle-plumping and stabilized Vitamin C, along with Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, for antioxidant power.



It contains Citric Acid for mild exfoliation and skin-identical ingredients to moisturize without adding oil or clogging pores. This makes it especially suitable for oily or blemish-prone skin.



DDF C3 beats Perfectionist for free-radical protection with Vitamin C as the second ingredient out of 25. And though it only contains one peptide, that too is more highly concentrated than the peptides in Perfectionist.



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Tags: anti-aging for oily skin, Estee Lauder Perfectionist CP, DDF C3 Plus Serum, non-comedogenic, choosing anti-aging products

Anti-Aging Skin Care for Oily Skin

Hello, I'm 32 and looking for a great wrinkle crème to help with crows’ feet, laugh lines, and give me general radiance.



HOWEVER, I have oily skin, and even at my age, often break out in pimples, and can only use an OIL FREE moisturizer if I don't want to break out.



Can you please recommend a very powerful wrinkle fighting product that will not cause me to break out?



Many thanks!



Tina

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Read my answer about oil free moisturizers..



Tags: anti-aging for oily skin, oil-free moisturizers, wrinkle cream, non-comedogenic, choosing anti-aging products

How Can I Moisturize Oily Skin?

Is there a way to add moisture to aging skin and not add oil? I am 50, experiencing aging effects, yet I still have t-zone issues. At times, my skin needs extra moisture, but not added oil.



Jo-Ellen



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Here is my answer about oil free moisturizers.



Tags: oil-free moisturizers, Cellex-C Sea Silk Moisturizer, Peter Thomas Roth Oil Free Moisturizer, Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture SPF 15, adult oil-prone skin, exfoliation