FutureDerm Picks The Best of the Beauty Blogs: Week of June 7
Back again by popular demand, DUN DUN, it’s the return of the best of the beauty blogs this week!
This week’s favorite 5 posts, in no particular order:
Beauty’s Spot reviews Murad Age Reform AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser. Based on her review and the ingredients list at Amazon.com, the cleanser sure does seem like one you shouldn’t miss. One caveat, though: those with sensitive skin may not appreciate the cleanser’s high concentration of sodium lauryl sulfate, despite even the inclusion of skin care greats like glycolic acid, lactic acid, and vitamin C.
The Indian Make Up Diva reviews Fresh Umbrian Clay Mask. Although there isn’t exactly a plethora of scientific research about Umbrian clay, according to the Indian Make Up Diva, the stuff works for curing clogged pores and blemishes. I especially like the Indian Make Up Diva in general because it gives a heads-up on skin care and cosmetics for women with darker skin tones, which I don’t know a lot about (yet) but will have to treat someday. So this blog is awesome!
Sharnell’s Skin Care gives tips on how to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy. Although some studies say that moisturization doesn’t always work, this woman’s personal account insists otherwise. I personally believe that there is truth to religiously moisturizing the skin during pregnancy to prevent stretch marks!
The Derm Blog explains why flaxseed oil makes you look younger. For my personal favorite source of flaxseed, try GNC Cold-Milled Certified Organic Flaxseeds ($9.99, Drugstore.com). The seeds are fantastic and a great source of fiber when crushed and put over cereal, salads, or yogurt.
Nutritionist Christine McKinney explains why you might want to consider a vitamin D supplement. Particularly interesting if you are avoiding the sun and are concerned that your body may not be producing enough vitamin D!
Come back tomorrow for a review of M Lab skincare!
Murad cream is interesting. My derm gave my a glycolic acid facial wash to use with my Retin-A and a DuAc gel- I need to exfoliate big time after those. Does any one know the % of AHA?
I wish I was better at moisturizing with my 2 pregnancies. I do have marks- not too bad but I have to wonder if I was more consistent would they have been there or is it also genetics?
Vit D deficiency will be a problem I think now that people are using so much sunscreen- you can’t win, can you?
Comment by sofi76 | June 8, 2008
Thanks, Nicki. Very informative. I’m going to give the info on stretch marks to my sister-in-law. She is a few months preg, and is VERY concerned about stretch marks. Or maybe I won’t tell her. She could use an imperfection or two.
Comment by Danielle | June 10, 2008
Does taking flaxseed oil make anyone else breakout? I tried taking them a while back, but made me breakout within a handful of days of taking it… maybe I should try again, and ease into it? Does anyone else have experiences with this?
Comment by Denise | June 15, 2008
The conversion of flax seed oil (ALA) by a normal human to EPA and AHA (the essential fatty acids that the body needs and actually uses) is less than 9% — very inefficient.
Unless you have vegetarian reasons, you should avoid the conversion problems, and supplement with a high quality fish oil source instead – absolutely nothing will make your skin feel smoother, and be healthier overall.
Comment by Garry | June 17, 2008
I appreciate your recommendations for blogs by professionals/industry experts instead of choosing from the huge pool of amateur bloggers. It’s definitely fun to sift through user opinions, but scientific reasoning etc. is the most helpful!
Comment by naom | June 17, 2008