Sometime in June, I asked if it is normal for our skin to break out when using new products and from the various comments, it looks like many ladies have at one point or another, broke out when using new products. In fact, some actually expressed that they feel nervous about trying new products because they’re worried about how their skin would behave. However, we do have to use new products at one point or another – due to changes in skin condition or out of curiosity. So what’s the best way to go about introducing new products into our skin care routine?
Does zinc benefit our skin & help prevent acne?
Two readers have mentioned the benefits of using zinc supplements for healthier skin. Pei Fang aka pf1123 mentioned that zinc might help to reduce inflammation, reduce acne and acne scarring. And in one of my earlier posts on cheek acne, a reader by the name of Lily suggested taking zinc tablets to help with acne.
I recommend taking zinc tablets. Zinc is really good for skin healing. I’ve been taking a zinc tablet combined with a vitamin C tablet and I’ve noticed my skin is healing faster and the scars on my cheeks are fading quicker!
New Butterfly Lovers digital clutch unveiled
Thanks to online videos, you can catch designers’ Spring 2010 collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (MBFW) which kicked off on Thursday this week at Bryant Park in central Manhattan.
Over 60 designers including Yigal Azrouel, Chado Ralph Rucci, Badgley Mischka, Diane Von Furstenberg, Alexander Wang, Anna Sui, Donna Karan, Vivienne Tam, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger and more are showcasing their 2010 Spring Collections based on this season’s trunk and travel theme to over 100,000 visitors.
Seven ingredients to transform aging skin

Have you seen some of the recent beauty ads which promise to reverse aging by as much as 15 years? I thought it was too incredulous especially since a dermatologist who gave a talk at a workshop I attended mentioned that 5 years is more realistic. But, I agree that it is possible to regain some level of youthfulness; it just depends on what you use, and how you use the products.
Kanga Organics: affordable organic skin care
Today, I’m happy to introduce Kanga Organics, a new online store based in Singapore selling organic skin care products. Owner Joey Lam decided to start this setup in a bid to bring in affordable, yet authentic organic products into the local market because she was exasperated with the limited, yet expensive organic skin care lines available here. So Kanga Organics was founded on the philosophy of “sharing the joy of using affordable organics for everyone” as well as a way of giving thanks to Mother Earth.

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