``The reasoning for a nighttime product is that they go on clean skin without interference from makeup. daily grime or perspiration. so the active ingredients are working better.' explains Dr. Richard G. Glogau. a clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California-San Francisco and an expert in cosmetic dermatology.
Without the environmental distractions and with your cells' natural ability to renew during the night. the right treatment can help make your complexion look fresher and brighter. he adds.
Examine your skin and figure out what type of overnight product might be best for your skin type. Is it plagued by acne? Then perhaps a lotion with glycolic acid will be best. Do you need to correct hyper-pigmentation -- brown spots -- from too much sun? Look for a cream that contains hydroquinone. which corrects uneven skin color and blotches.
Glogau recommends that you educate yourself on your skin's needs first. then read ingredient lists carefully to make sure the cream contains the right formula.

TORONTO (CP) - One of the best things about bidding farewell to the teen years is being rid of pimples. But some adults are waking up in their 20s. unpleasant reminder of high-school embarrassment.
"If you look at the role of the average woman today. juggling so many more balls ... definitely adrenal stress levels are up and adrenal stress is linked to this adult acne phenomenon." she said from the institute. where certified estheticians receive further training in skincare.
Adult acne definitely looks different from teenaged zits. which are usually present in the T-zone - across the forehead. down the nose to the chin. The grown-up version shows up on cheeks. chin and along the jawline.
McCliskie explains that if breakouts are occurring along the jawline. temples and eyebrows. it signals adrenal overload. The adrenal gland secretes adrenalin as well as steroid hormones including testosterone.
There has been an explosion of products aimed at adult acne. beyond the old choices of the powerful bacteria-zapping potions aimed at teens. Now cosmetic companies are tapping into the demographic that wants to fight wrinkles and acne at the same time. offering products that come in pretty packages with high pricetags.
Publishers. are having a field day. After the huge success of his book The Wrinkle Cure. Dr. Nicholas Perricone produced The Acne Prescription: The Perricone Program for Clear and Healthy Skin at Every Age (HarperCollins). He writes about yoga. diet and products that will help people affected by acne (yes. he sells a line of products).
But not every author is hawking a skin-care line. The Acne Cure (Rodale Inc.) by Dr. Terry J. Dubrow and Brenda D. Adderly. outlines a cleansing and treatment regimen advocating certain ingredients based on skin type (oily. dry or combination).
In her book The Skin Type Solution (Bantam). she explains there are 16 skin types based on oiliness versus dryness. resistant versus sensitive. pigmented versus non-pigmented and tight versus wrinkled. She outlines product ingredients to be used for each of the different skin types and even recommends some brand names based on feedback from her clients.
"With all these anti-aging creams - people are not buying the right ones. Even though it's anti-aging. it's not right for their skin type. admitting she knows all too well how a company's promise of beautiful skin can attract even the most astute consumer.
She recalled that on a recent book tour. she was given a sample of an expensive anti-aging cream. She took the bait. applied the cream and the next day regretted it.
McCliskie agrees. adding that blemishes on the cheeks usually indicate a reaction to a product. A moisturizer. a foundation or even a blusher that is not right for a person's skin type could be behind an outbreak.
Kellett recommends a gentle. gel-based cleanser that exfoliates. twice a day followed by a benzoyl peroxide lotion and a water-based. oil-free moisturizer.
And for adults who want quick treatment. she recommends a levulan and light treatment. Levulan is a photosensitizer drug which is applied to the skin and then activated with different types of light.
But McCliskie thinks something beyond stress. rich creams and hormonal changes may play a part in the acne that plagues women and men well beyond the teen years.
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education manager for the International Dermal Institute. applies a clay cleanser while a steamer opens her client's follicles. (Aaron Harris CP)
TORONTO -- One of the best things about bidding farewell to the teen years is being rid of pimples. But some adults are waking up in their 20s. 40s and even 50s to an unpleasant reminder of high-school embarrassment.
"If you look at the role of the average woman today. juggling so many more balls ... definitely adrenal stress levels are up and adrenal stress is linked to this adult acne phenomenon." she said.
Adult acne definitely looks different from teenaged zits. which are usually present in the T-zone -- across the forehead. down the nose to the chin. The grown-up version shows up on cheeks. chin and along the jawline.
McCliskie explains that if breakouts are occurring along the jawline. temples and eyebrows. it signals adrenal overload. The adrenal gland secretes adrenalin as well as steroid hormones including testosterone.
There has been an explosion of products aimed at adult acne. Now cosmetic companies are tapping into the demographic that wants to fight wrinkles and acne at the same time. offering products that come in pretty packages with high pricetags.
Publishers. are having a field day. After the huge success of his book The Wrinkle Cure. Dr. Nicholas Perricone produced The Acne Prescription: The Perricone Program for Clear and Healthy Skin at Every Age (HarperCollins). He writes about yoga. diet and products that will help fight acne (yes. he sells a line of products).
But not every author is hawking a skin-care line. The Acne Cure (Rodale Inc.) by Dr. Terry J. Dubrow and Brenda D. Adderly. outlines a treatment regimen advocating certain ingredients based on skin type.
In her book The Skin Type Solution (Bantam). she explains there are 16 skin types based on oiliness versus dryness. resistant versus sensitive. pigmented versus non-pigmented and tight versus wrinkled.
"With all these anti-aging creams -- people are not buying the right ones. Even though it's anti-aging. it's not right for their skin type." she said.
Kellett agrees the lotions women use to deal with wrinkles may well be the source of their acne. She recommends a gentle. gel-based cleanser that exfoliates. twice a day followed by a benzoyl peroxide lotion and a water-based. oil-free moisturizer.
For adults who want quick treatment. she recommends a levulan and light treatment. Levulan is a photosensitizer drug that is applied to the skin and activated with different types of light.

In the beginning there was one. As the rest of us got our nails polished. I couldn't help but sneak glances: What was he doing at my local nail salon? Then the men began appearing at the day spa. Massage. facials and what else were they here for?Whatever the treatment. it was clear they took pride in their appearance. nothing wrong with that. This new species gained wide acceptance when the term metrosexual began popping up everywhere in the media around the mid '90s. Simply put. a metrosexual is an urban male who cares about his appearance.Like asking for directions when lost. men are hesitant to seek assistance with personal grooming needs. In a recent survey. men said they would be open to receiving grooming products as gifts. but they are not likely to make the purchase for themselves. Father's Day provides the perfect opportunity to drop a little hint and introduce them to the world of "manscaping."An easy way to introduce a man to a higher level of grooming is through proper shaving. If the disposable razor in your man's side of the sink should have been disposed of long ago. consider giving him a new shaving system. A self-cleaning electric shaver. keeps the blades hair free. For a more modestly priced cordless electric shaver try Norelco's Cool Skin 7735X Electric Shaver. which has a special feature ' it releases lotion to coat the skin. Smooth and soft ' what a combination!For the man who is attached to his facial hair. a beard and mustache trimmer is good to keep it clean and neat. With fourteen attachments. the Andis Powergroom Pro 22725 Beard Mustache allows ultimate control of style including one for the sexy stubble look and with a dual voltage charger it can be used worldwide.No matter how good the razor. proper care of the skin can make a huge difference so if he's not already using a product. be sure to introduce him to some. A good after shave balm such as Jurlique Mens Herbal After Shave can help calm skin irritation. Followed up with Jurlique Men's Herbal Antioxidant Moisturizer. which helps protect the skin.Shaving is an easy way to introduce him to the world of skin care products made especially for men. There are products for whatever area he might want to improve ' hair. acne and even feet. Check out the men specific lines from Anthony Logistics. MD Formulations and Peter Thomas Roth.

In the beginning there was one. As the rest of us got our nails polished. I couldn't help but sneak glances: What was he doing at my local nail salon? Then the men began appearing at the day spa. Massage. facials and what else were they here for?
Whatever the treatment. it was clear they took pride in their appearance. nothing wrong with that. This new species gained wide acceptance when the term metrosexual began popping up everywhere in the media around the mid '90s. Simply put. a metrosexual is an urban male who cares about his appearance.
Like asking for directions when lost. men are hesitant to seek assistance with personal grooming needs. In a survey conducted by comparison shopping site Shopzilla. men said they would be open to receiving grooming products as gifts. but they are not likely to make the purchase for themselves.
Father's Day provides the perfect opportunity to drop a little hint and introduce them to the world of "manscaping." An easy way to introduce a man to a higher level of grooming is through proper shaving. If the disposable razor in your man's side of the sink should have been disposed of long ago. consider giving him a new shaving system.
A self-cleaning electric shaver. keeps blades hair free. For a more modestly priced cordless electric shaver. try Norelco's Cool Skin 7735X Electric Shaver. which releases lotion to coat the skin. Smooth and soft - what a combination!
For the man who is attached to his facial hair. a beard and mustache trimmer is good to keep it clean and neat. With 14 attachments. the Andis Powergroom Pro 22725 Beard Mustache allows ultimate control of style including one for the sexy stubble look. and with a dual voltage charger. it can be used worldwide.
No matter how good the razor. proper care of the skin can make a huge difference so if he's not already using a product. be sure to introduce him to some. A good after shave balm such as Jurlique Mens Herbal After Shave can help calm skin irritation. Follow it up with Jurlique Men's moisturizer. which helps protect the skin.
Shaving is an easy way to introduce him to the world of skin care products made especially for men. There are products for whatever area he might want to improve - hair. acne and even feet. Check out the men specific lines from Anthony Logistics. MD Formulations and Peter Thomas Roth. All of them can be found through a Web search engine such as Shopzilla.

As a licensed esthetician. of Lauren's Skin Spa. is frequently asked what can be done to ensure that her clients have beautiful. healthy skin for the summer. Since many people will be outdoors at least some of the time. a waterproof sunscreen of at least 15 SPF will be needed.
Also. for those with acne. beware of sun rays. The tanning process aggravates acne by increasing the production of cells. which can cause more blemishes to occur. Mineral makeup is a great choice since it offers an SPF of at least 20 and is waterproof and noncomedogenic (won't clog pores).
Brent advised that now is not the time to get strong acid peels. as they leave skin more prone to hyperpigmentation (brown spots) and damage. since the top protective layer of the epidermis is being burned off.
The best thing is to get nontraumatic procedures. light treatments which increase hydration and. to look younger and toned. Brent recommends microcurrent treatments. which work to tone any part of the body. not just the face.
Brent also recommends using fresh. organic products such as Eminence Organic skin care that feeds skin topically with fresh cherries. plum and carrot.
She also advises sun lovers to drink lots of water and limit caffeine. since coffee and tea can be dehydrating. Herbal teas on ice are a great low-calorie drink.

Moustaches and beards have seen an increase in popularity in the last several years. While there are lots of goatees these days. you will see a great number of soul spots. small patches of hair in the center of the chin. Oh. and the ZZ Top beard is definitely out - though you have to wonder why it was ever "in" in the first place.
Men's facial hair styles come in a wide variety. Choosing the best facial hair style is actually more than just letting the hair on your upper lip grow out. And there are several things to consider before deciding on a facial hair style. Some things to consider are:
These things are important because. you can grow a moustache to help balance a large. round face. You can disguise a soft jawline with a beard. You can also round out a square face or pointy chin with a beard. Facial hair is a great way to camouflage a wide variety of flaws. including acne scars. To help you decide what facial hair style is best for you. consult your hair stylist or barber. They are great resources and can be a big help.
Having facial hair does take time and effort. First you have to grow out the hair and endure the scruffy look for a while. Then you will have to shape and maintain your facial hair style with regular trimming. How often you have to trim depends on how fast your hair grows. Hair tends to grow a little faster in the winter. so be prepared to do your trimming more often. Invest in a good. high-quality trimmer for your moustache. goatee or soul spot. You can also use a comb and scissors. but trimmers are generally a little faster.
Be prepared for your facial hair to grow in different directions. This means. especially if you have a beard. that you will most likely need to use a combination of trimmer and scissors techniques for facial hair maintenance. You may want to plan for quick trims with the trimmers during the week. with a longer session on a weekend morning for full trimming.
If you find you have bare patches in your moustache or beard. hair styling and your entire picture.
With so many celebrities sporting moustaches. goatees and soul spots. facial hair has never been more popular. Don't grow your moustache or beard thinking you will not have to care for it. Facial hair does take time and care. Shampoo and condition it to keep it looking its best. but it is well worth the admiring looks you get.

If there is a universal word that is synonymous with adolescence. it is acne. The one thing I remember about acne is that all the ugly break-outs always mysteriously and precisely surfaced just before important events. And not to mention those frantic. vain attempts at appeasing them with expensive creams and weird looking home-made concoctions. To add to this. the primary advice given by those clued-up on acne remedies was a very painful one to follow - avoid sweets and chocolates as both of them will surely give you zits.
Well. time to introduce you to a contrary opinion - Borba. a manufacturer of cosmetics and 'ingestible skin-care products.' has released the 'Chocolate Clarifying Bar.' a Swiss dark chocolate that contains the patented Borba 'Skin Balance Clarifying Aqua-Less Crystalline Powder' to promote skin clarity. prevent break-outs and reduce redness and irritation associated with acne.
If this works. pampering yourself with chocolate remorselessly was never so easy 'C that is if you are a chocolate-lover looking for an acne remedy. The Borba skin care chocolate is available online only at Nordstrom. You could also visit Borba's retail locator for more outlets.
Kiska.The chocolates have to be bought from Nordstrom (check the article). No. I guess they do not send samples - but you could always check with the retailers. maybe you could get lucky!
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TYPICAL French chic or bare-faced cheek? The simmering diplomatic war between France and the United States has taken an ugly turn after French women accused their American counterparts of being "painted dolls".
French madames don't wear make-up. or at least pretend not to. Their new goal is to glow. with invisible pores and highly polished skin. Too much make-up. makes a woman seem older. appear as if she makes a living walking the streets.
And they have singled out American women as the worst examples. while putting forward their own versions of perfection such as actresses Juliette Binoche and Audrey Tautou.
Led by French fashion experts. the attack will stoke tensions based on cultural differences that neither country pretends to understand. Laura Mercier. the French creator of a line of cosmetics. who lives in New York. said: "It really astonishes me the way American women wear so much make-up.
"In the US. even teenage girls are overly made up. And when you are overly made up. you send out the message that you are overly sexual. that you want to be visible to attract men."
By contrast. Mercier added: "French women are not flashy. They must be subtle. The message must not be: 'I'm spending hours on my face to look beautiful.'"
Certainly. the French delight in placing themselves in opposition to the US. no matter what the topic - food. and now beauty. A recent issue of French Elle poked fun at what it called the "too much" look of "California Beauty". illustrated by a model in a shocking pink shirt. an orange print scarf. mirrored sunglasses. a Louis Vuitton handbag and gaudy. high-heeled sandals. bangles and rings.
The French say Nicole Richie and Britney Spears have adopted the "overdone" look. while Madonna is forgiven since she is seen as a hard-nosed businesswoman and free spirit.
But the French disdain is aimed less at specific women and more at the overall 'overdone' look. This season. the unadorned look is more in vogue than ever in France. The weekly magazine L'Express calls it "Le no make-up" look.
To women in France. it represents something more profound than simply one's taste in skin care. Make-up is also the mark of the desperate housewife type who tries too hard.
"American girls worship the cult of the 'ideal woman'." she said. "No part of the face seems to be forgotten. And when you use too much make-up. it means you are hiding from yourself."
In a poll by the market research group Mintel. 64% of American women said they sometimes used foundation. compared with 47% of French women; 81% of Americans use lipstick. compared with 70% of French women. and 59% of Americans use blusher. compared with 43%.
The image "du jour" of "le no make-up" look is Audrey Tautou. with magazines featuring the 29-year-old Da Vinci Code star without jewellery or any visible make-up. except for a slight tint on her lips. Even her beauty marks have not been airbrushed away.
In political circles. the Socialist politician S'gol'ne Royal. a presidential contender. is successfully seducing the country in part because of her grass-roots style. broad smile and fresh-faced look. When she had an upper tooth straightened last year. the daily newspaper Lib'ration labelled it an un-French act.
Catherine Deneuve. with her painted face. is sometimes seen as an object of pity. Deneuve. the icily beautiful star of Belle De Jour. was once considered so perfect that she was named France's "Marianne". the idealised embodiment of the French Republic. She now admits to wearing make-up even when she is gardening.
"Poor Catherine." said Terry de Gunzburg. creator of the By Terry make-up line. "She let herself get hooked by the syndrome of Dorian Gray. of eternal youth. It's sad."
On the whole. French women like to portray themselves as more balanced. more inclined to pamper themselves and take pleasure in daily rituals than Americans. In its most extreme form. the US is seen as a youth-obsessed. quick-fix culture where women are more likely to look artificially young and totally "done".
Even French women of modest means are much more likely than American women to get treatments in spas or clinics that scrub. massage and cream their skins.
In this. the French government is complicit. Any woman who can claim to have a medically diagnosed skin condition. from eczema to acne. can receive a regimented "thermal cure" at spas in France once a year.

James T. Bell owns and operates a skin care clinic in Clayton. where he promises to remove imperfections such as acne. scars and age spots.But there was no erasing the problem Wednesday when Bell walked into federal court and admitted defrauding Medicaid and other government assistance programs out of $753.810 in benefits for himself over six years.Bell. of the 5100 block of Glade Chapel Road in Hillsboro. pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of making a false statement in regard to a health care benefit program. He faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250. prosecutors said.U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway said. "The victims are all the needy people who are deprived of the benefit of these funds."
Bell runs The Thomas Clinic. at 6755 Clayton Road. "James is the founder of The Thomas Clinic." the clinic's Web site says. "Most importantly. he is a compassionate benefactor to those in need."The Web site says Bell "repairs skin conditions such as acne. dark pigmentation. uneven skin tones. surgical scars from breast reduction or implants. and skin grafts."Reached by phone Wednesday at the clinic. Bell declined to comment. His attorney. could not be reached.In his plea. Bell admitted making false statements from 1999 to 2004 to qualify for benefits from Medicaid and an array of other programs. On 11 occasions in that period. Bell falsely told the Medicaid program that he was not employed. lacked assets and was not earning income.But in that period. he worked as a hair stylist and earned income from The Thomas Clinic. officials said. Missouri Secretary of State records show he registered the clinic as a business in October 2002.If he had told the truth to the Missouri Department of Social Services. which administers the Medicaid program in the state. Bell would not have qualified for benefits. Because of his false statements. Bell admitted.Bell also admitted that in the same period. his false statements netted him:$131.252 in disability payments from the Social Security Administration.$20.590 in rental assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.$10.867 in food stamps from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.The Medicaid benefits were paid directly to health care providers for care given to Bell. but the disability payments. food stamps and rental assistance went directly to Bell. the U.S. attorney's office said.Court documents did not disclose the medical condition for which Bell filed claims. Hanaway declined to disclose it. citing privacy laws.Gov. Matt Blunt. who has run into criticism for cutting the budget of the Medicaid program. portrayed the guilty plea as demonstration that he has taken the right tack.Blunt said in a prepared statement: "My administration has focused on fighting Medicaid fraud like no other and we will remain committed to doing everything we can to ensure that taxpayer funded assistance goes to those who are truly in need."