QUESTION: How exactly does skin clean/clear up? Does eating fruits and veggies and drinking lots of water help??

Tara Daniele
There is more to cleaning/clearing up your skin than just fruits, veggies & water...though you are absolutely on the right tract. All of those things also have anti-aging benefits as well so you are actually killing two birds with one stone! Everything you put into your body eventually comes out the body, through the skin, so what you put in you also put out! To thoroughly and completely clean and clear up your skin you also need to kill the bacteria on and just beneath the surface. The best way to do this is with an anti bacterial - anti microbial topical. SkinRxClinic carries a kit called the Cleanse & Tone Purifying Kit. It is a 2 part system- Step 1: Acne Cleansing Gel- this is a great start to perfectly clear skin. It gently exfoliates and penetrates deep into pores for a refreshing clean. Daily use will help to clean the pores, reduce pore size, control excess sebum, prevent acne breakouts, and provide overall healthier looking skin. Step 2: Purifying Tonic- this tonic is highly effective at keeping pores clean, removing excess oil and debris.It leaves skin feeling fresh and clean, without that "stripped" feeling and has an anti-inflammatory, tightening, calming and rejuvenating effect. It is worth looking into...www.SkinRxClinic.com has a list of all the products they offer.

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QUESTION: Under eye bags advice please? Can you recommend a way to get rid of my under eye bags that actually works? I seriously need to make them go away, they make me look tired everyday.

Tara Daniele
To answer your question...YES there actually is an affordable anti-puffiness eye cream that actually works!! I have been a skin specialist and make-up artist for almost 4 years now so trust me when I tell you I have tried it ALL! SkinRxClinic make an eye cream called Eyebright Anti-Puffiness Gelee. Formulated to reduce the signs of aging, puffiness, and darkness around the eyes. It is a super-cooling advanced peptide-packed gel helps decongest and revitalize around the eyes. Cucumber and licorice extract help calm swelling and irritation. Additionally, it revitalizes circulation and assists in eliminating under-eye discoloration and puffiness. Hyaluronic acid offers hydrating properties second to none. It is also paraben free which is just icing on the cake! You can find the product and description at www.SkinRxClinic.com

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QUESTION: What is the best way to cover acne without looking fake?

Tara Daniele
This is tough and I feel your pain. I had Cystic acne all thought high school and college and I look back at pictures and think omg the make up looks caked on! And it was because at that time there really was no suce thing as Mineral Make Up and that is really going to be the key here. First you want to avoid powders opt for a liquid mineral foundation...my favorite is Mineral Secrets Liquid Mineral Powder Based and it can be found at www.MineralSecrets.com. The Liquid Foundation Powder delivers all the benefits of mineral makeup powders in an easy-to-use hypoallergenic liquid powder. It is the best product I have ever used and I have been an Esthetician and Make up Artist for almost 4 years. If you feel you need a little extra coverage Mineral Secrets also offers a Camoufleur Concealer (ivory is the best color) that is better than any concealer I have ever tried! It is made with plyable molecules that wont rub off, its molds to your skin and is water and crease resistant. Trust me you want to look into this. Also your not paying for the "Bare Minerals or Bare Essentials" name you are getting an equally superior product without the retail mark up!

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QUESTION: Does lemon juice actually get rid of freckles? Will it damage my skin? If not how often should I do it? I have pale dry skin right now with lots of freckles on my face. Any advice?

Tara Daniele
I would first like to say you will...and I know you may not think so grow to embrace your freckles! But, if you for some reason do not under no circumstance should you ever put lemon juice on your skin, especially you FACE!!! With that being said...because lemon juice is super acidic the theory behind it is the acid can be used as a lightening agent. Unfortunately this is a myth...the pH level of lemon juice will never be low enough to have any effect on the skin, it will if anything only further dry out and dehydrate it! But you are in luck because there just happens to be an Acid that is specifically formulated for hyperpigmentation or dark spots and discolorations and essentially that is what freckles are...an over production of melanin. It is called Lactic Acid and is a superior exfoliant and is highly recommended for hyper-pigmentation. Typically, a Lactic Acid peel does not cause noticeable sloughing like other acid peels and it is a safe "At Home Peel" My favorite Lactic Acid Peel can be found at www.SkinRxClinic.com

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QUESTION: What is the procedure of getting rid of pimples with toothpaste? I was told by a friend that u can use toothpaste to get rid of pimples. Is this true? If so what are the correct steps of using this remedy..?

Tara Daniele
Here is the theory behind the toothpaste myth...toothpaste is extremely drying and high in Alcohol, and as a result when you apply it to a blemish/pimple it"drys" it out. With that being said it does not have any anti-bacterial of anti-microbial benefits so you are in no was killing the acne causing bacteria that is under the surface. So yes you have dried up the blemish but you haven't address what caused the blemish in the first place. So as soon as oil, dirt and debris builds back up on the skin you will be right back where you started...with toothpaste covered pimples! My suggestion to you is a product called End-Zit and it can be found at www.SkinRxClinic.com. I have always had acne, it was the cystic type and and they were big, hard, under the skin bumps that would not for the life of me go away and couldn't be extracted/popped. The only product that I found worked, and work fast was the End-Zit Acne Control Drying Lotion. Almost overnight this product can heal and minimize the appearance of pimples. The active ingredient is Sulfur 5% instead of your typical Salicylic or Benzoyl Peroxide Acne products. The product lasts forever! All you need is a dab before bed at night and your pimples will be gone in the morning!

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QUESTION: What do you recommend I put on sunburn so it doesn’t peel? I tend to sunburn really bad, even when I use sun block. I usually put aloe on it but my skin still feels irritated and peels. Is there anything else that I can use?

Tara Daniele
You are in luck because I have the perfect recommendation for you! SkinRxClinic makes an Aloe Soothing Masque. As you mentioned above Aloe by itself doesn't seem to help you! So I suggest this product due to its added ingredients and benefits! It is a gel masque loaded with botanical extracts for gentle, calming effects. Azulene, Chamomile and whole leaf Aloe Vera provide healing and hydrating benefits and Willowherb Extracts calms the skin and reduces inflammation. You can find the product and description at www.SkinRxClinic.com.

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QUESTION: Do I need to moisturize? I have combination/oily T-zone skin. Whenever I use the smallest amount of moisturizer after I cleanse, it makes my face feel oily and uncomfortable. Do you have any suggestions that might help?

Tara Daniele
You don't "need" to moisturize but I highly recommend it! If you are using the correct moisturizer you can actually control sebum (oil) levels. I also have oily skin and tend to be prone to breakouts. There is nothing worse than feeling like you are wearing a heavy moisturizer so I understand why you asked this question. That being said...I recommend trying Skin Rx Clinic's Acne/Oil Control Gel. It's non-greasy, lightweight gel contains salicylic acid and a botanical blend that is clinically proven to control and regulate sebum. It also contains natural anti-bacterial ingredients to decrease bacteria on the skin's surface. It’s a 2 in 1 product that will hydrate the skin while controlling and reducing oil production. You can find it at www.SkinRxClinic.com search "oil" and the product and description will come up.

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QUESTION: When I shave my bikini line I get bad razor bumps and ingrown hairs? How can I prevent razor bumps when I shave? Would waxing decrease the bumps? Or is there any types of cream that I can use after I shave so I don't have any red or dark bumps?

Tara Daniele
The answer to both of your questions is yes. Waxing will help, it does however get expensive and you are still susceptible to razor bumps and ingrown hairs. That being said I can recommend a product that works miracles Skin Rx Clinic carries a product called PFB Vanish. It is specifically formulated to heal and prevent ingrown hairs, waxing/razor bumps & razor burn. It is a soothing gel that immediately calms redness and irritation. Also, and I know you don't want to hear this but... Shave "with" the growth of the hair...not "against" it! I know everyone thinks you get a "closer" shave when you shave against the hair (and you do) but you are also setting yourself up for unattractive, sore, irritated skin with razor bumps and ingrown hairs! And let’s be honest, even when you shave against the hair there is already stubble the very next day...only to be accompanied by razor bumps, ingrown hairs and irritation! So just to recap...shaving "with" not "against" the hair shaft will drastically reduce the possibility of ingrown hairs and razor bumps, and PFB Vanish will immediately heal and prevent existing and new bumps from emerging. You can get the PFB Vanish at www.SkinRxClinic.com search "vanish" and the product and description will come up.

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QUESTION: Good skincare products for an older woman? It's my mum's birthday and I want to get her good skincare products, as she likes all that, do you have any suggestions?

Tara Daniele
I have some recommendations. First you could go with a Skin Care regime Cleanser, Eye Cream, Moisturizer....SkinRxClinic has high quality professional grade Skin Care products at affordable prices and they offer free and International shipping. Depending on your moms skin type they make a Glycolic Dry kit and Glycolic Oily Kit, both are anti aging and both come with a cleanser, eye cream and moisturizer. You could also opt for something stronger like a "At Home" chemical peel. Glycolic Acid at home peel is one of the best anti aging products on the market and you can now do the same peel "At Home" that your cant get at the Dr office without having to pay for the Dr visit. It is safe and extremely effective and comes with everything you will need to perform the peel "At Home" To find these products you go to www.SkinRxClinic.com search "glycolic dry kit or glycolic oily kit" and the products and information will come up. Same for the Peel search "glycolic" and all the different glycolic anti aging products will pull up.

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QUESTION: What eye shadow colors should I use? I have brown hair and hazel eyes. What colors would suits me best?

Tara Daniele
Most people you talk to will say stay neutral and natural...go with brown, gold  and darker shades. I also thought this was true until I became a Make Up Artist and Skin Specialist! When you have dark hair and hazel eyes you do not want to hide them with dull, blah colors that will if anything make you look washed out! Opt for a purple shadow something light like Lilac MineralSecrets offers mineral based eyeshadow with high quality pigments for better color and all day stay! Look in to Celestial, Ivy & Haze. They are sure to be a huge hit for the season! Go to www.MineralSecrets.com they come in Pressed and Loose Minerals, just search "eyeshadow" and they will come up! They also offer eyeliner that go with the shadows. When you on the site search "eyeliner" and they will come up Sage goes great with Ivy, Purple looks great with Celestial & Chanti

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