Showing posts with label skin care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label skin care. Show all posts

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Wrinkle Creams-What to Look For

by Jen Hopkins

When shopping for anti-aging products and wrinkle creams, you cannot just buy the cheapest product on the shelf and expect it to work as well on your skin as the top name brand products. What is the difference? Some products have certain ingredients that have been proven to aid in the improvement of skin in various ways.
We took a close look at some of the most common ingredients of the best wrinkle cream products on the market, and discovered some surprising results. It turns out that the answer to the question, 'why are some wrinkle creams better than others' is that some ingredients work better than others.
We have put together the top six ingredients found in wrinkle creams. These top six ingredients have been shown to fade wrinkles and reverse aging lines. The list below helps consumers understand the difference between all the products today that are supposed to give the same results.
Retinol: A type of Vitamin A that has been proven to aid in the fading of wrinkles. This has been in wrinkle creams for years, even in the newest products. Retinol neutralizes particles called 'free radicals: that break down your skin and cause it to lose elasticity.
Co enzyme Q10: This enzyme occurs naturally. Q10 aids cells to regulate their energy production. Studies show that Q10 revitalizes the skin cells around your eyes, fading the tiny lines that will appear.
Tea Extract: Drinking tea provides antioxidants to our bodies, which promotes energy and health. Tea extract does this to skin when directly applied, reducing the inflammation that causes skin damage.
Alpha Hydroxy: Originating from fruit, this mild acid helps strip away the outer layer of skin, called exfoliation, revealing the smooth fresh skin underneath. This method is great for our skin when done periodically. By removing dead layers of skin, new skin growth is promoted.
Copper Peptide: This nutrient is required by our body to stay healthy. Copper particles aid in the healing and regeneration of our skin. Environmental conditions, such as the Sun, can damage our skin and speed up aging. Copper particles help to heal from this damage.
Kinetin: existing naturally in all living things for growth, this substance is great for focusing on brown spots and wrinkles on the skin. Scientists believe that Kinetin promotes collagen growth and increases the speed of growth, healing and evening out wrinkles and age spots.
About the Author

Jen Hopkins has worked in the deep wrinkle cream industry for years. She maintains websites about deep wrinkle cream and wrinkle reducer. If you want to contact her, you can use the contact for at one of her sites.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

When It Comes To Skin Care Anti Wrinkle Cream is Key

by Emily Rae

One question that has been asked lately is how skin care anti wrinkle cream can lead to a healthy life. The answer is more complex than you might think, and challenges us to expand our ideas about health and healthy life.
Today more people are putting effort into their health. This includes making healthy decisions about what they eat, how they exercise, and how they live. We understand that a good life needs health, and that to be healthy we need to treat our bodies right. But one important aspect that is often overlooked is how we treat our skin. Even though our skin is as much a part of our body as anything else, there are many who lead otherwise healthy lives but neglect this important aspect of full-body health. It may surprise you to know that proper use of skin care anti wrinkle cream can be as much a part of your healthy lifestyle as anything else!
Though your skin is often overlooked, it is actually a vital part of your body. The surface of your skin is the body's largest organ, and is responsible for the protection of your muscles and other organs. It is responsible for regulating your body's temperature, for synthesizing the vitamin D you need to function, and the protection of vitamin B folates. Most importantly, it is our organ that interfaces with our surroundings, coming in contact with the pathogens that exist around us. In short, it keeps bad things out, and good things in. So correct use of anti wrinkle creams and lotions don't just work to combat the visible effects of aging skin, they work to ensure you keep healthy skin and a healthy body.
By introducing nutrients into your body through skin care anti wrinkle cream, you are doing much more than simply treating the outside of your body. Absorbing these nutrients through your pores, healthy use of skin care anti wrinkle cream not only rejuvenates your skin, it provides your body with the nutrients you need to live in comfort and health. Think about it: you care about what you put into your body when you eat. You care about what you are coming into contact with in the world. Why shouldn't the nutrients that you absorb into your body be just as important? By controlling your nutrient intake to provide your skin with the vitality it needs to perform, you aren't just helping your skin, you're helping your whole body to function as it should.
As we continue to devote energy to our bodies and our selves, it's important to understand that every part of us has a function. If even one part of us is suffering from the effects of ill-health, our whole bodies will feel it. Health isn't just about looking good, it's about feeling good, and having the vitality to pursue active, healthy lives. By neglecting skin care, you may be neglecting the aspect of your health that will help regulate against disease, and protect your body from the wear and tear of an active lifestyle. Consider including anti wrinkle creams and lotions into your regiment of whole-body health today - after all, if your beauty is not only skin deep, why should your health be?
About the Author

Emily Rae is a dedicated researcher of Natural Health, Natural Nutrition and Natural Anti Aging Skin Care. To find her results on Natural Anti Aging Skin Care for the best wrinkle free younger looking skin please click on her Website: http://healthy-and-beautiful-skin.com/


Sunday, July 20, 2008

Antiaging Skin Care: What Will Tell My Children

by Ashley Canfield

Antiaging Skin Care is one of the most researched health care issues online. Yet, it's amazing that most people don't know that our skin is the largest organ in our body and needs to have the same special care we give all our other important organs. One of the most important things we can do for ourselves is to perform some simple skin care procedures every day.
We know that there are some people who just seem to have beautiful skin while others feel they need plastic surgery and other invasive procedures to provide them with what they hope will give them the natural look they want, but with modern beauty products that is not necessarily the case.
After much scientific research today's antiaging skin care products are able to do amazing things in helping keep our skin looking healthy. The first thing is becoming aware of the fact you need to start treating your skin right and finding skin products that are a perfect match to your skin type since everyone has their own unique PH skin balance. A little research on the internet or at your favorite department store cosmetic section will help you find the best products for you. If you want to research it in more depth, consult a qualified health care practitioner. Ask about the use of Aloe Vera Products. They do wonders.
Once you have found your perfect product you need a daily routine. The first step in any antiaging skin care routine is making sure your skin is clean. Years ago my Dermatologist told me to never use a wash cloth on my face but to gently massage my cleanser or mild soap into my skin in circular motions using my finger tips and then splashing warm water over my face to rinse off. Be sure to pat your skin with a soft towel to dry it.
The next step is to follow your products recommendations usually treating your skin with a skin toner followed by a moisturizing cream or lotion. It is also recommended that you use an exfoliant or natural peel once or twice a week to remove any dead skin cells. You must then remember to cleanse and use a toner on your skin or the exfoliant may not be completely removed.
Now that you've taken care of your outer skin it is important for you to realize using the right skin products is only part of the solution, the other part is having a healthy diet. Remember the old saying, "We are what we eat."� It is a truism! It is through proper diet and nutrition, eating foods that are rich in vitamin A, C & F, that helps maintain that healthy look you are trying to achieve. Research the nutraceutical companies that provide natural products specifically formulated for anti-aging skin care. But, by all means, research these companies thoroughly.
Antiaging skin care is continuously growing as an important part of our life because, with all the advances in the areas of Bio-Technology and Nano-Technology, it's predicted that we could live to be 110 to 115 years old. As you can imagine, with all the wear-and-tear as a result of pollution like dust, bacteria, toxins, etc. - that's a lot of years of wear and tear on this important organ. Know this: The "wanting to look good"� issue for any or all of us never changes, regardless of age.
About the Author

Ashley Canfield has been an entrepreneur in the health and wellness industry for over 20 years. Here knowledge range is broad and deep in the areas of aging, health, and wellness

Antiaging Skin Care - Collagen Who?

by Johanna Myers

Antiaging skin care articles have a Ms. Collagen that appears every time. After researching on how Ms. Collagen has such a vital affect on our skin I decided to look her up in the dictionary. Their definition of her is "a fibrous protein found in connective tissue, bones, and cartilage."
To understand just what part Ms. Collagen plays in the antiaging skin care cycle we have to delve into what makes her so important. Collagen is the main supporting substance that's produced in the dermis or inner skin. Collagen formation and breakdown takes place inside that inner skin lying beneath the thin outer skin called the epidermis. In younger people the collagen is firm and abundant. Unfortunately as we grow older, the collagen structure begins to fall away creating wrinkles, deeper creases, that horrible sagging neck, and those baggy areas around the eyes. Increasing collagen loss also causes the elderly to bruise more easily and to be subject to skin tears.
Is there something we can do to minimize the negative affect that this breakdown of collagen has on our skin? The answer is yes. A great study published by some University of Michigan scientists that gives us hope. Their research has shown that as our skin ages, there is an increased production of the enzyme collagenase which breaks down collagen. Fibroblasts (cells in the skin that are the main producers of collagen) are an important part in firm and healthy skin. If they lose their normal stretched state they can actually collapse resulting in additional breakdown enzymes being produced. In one of their studies they tested lotions containing retinal, a form of vitamin A, and found it reduced wrinkles and skin roughness by promoting new collagen. There are also professional procedures available such as topical retinoic acid or injections of cross-linked hyaluronic acid. Collagen injections, derived from the skin of cows, works by puffing up the lower skin levels, stretching the outer level, thus helping to remove wrinkles and fine lines. It is important to note, that collagen gels, derived from the skin of cows, does not work when applied directly to the skin as the skin pores cannot absorb it. You would need to talk to your health care professional about this antiaging skin care treatment or any others, for that matter.
If you are looking for products that are alternatives to chemically created ingredients look for natural skin care products. Botanical or natural skin care products are created from plant extracts. One ingredient to look for in natural skin care products is keratin. Cynergy TK is a patented form of keratin which tests have shown stimulated collagen growth, regenerate elastin and increase production of new skin cells.
There is always that big question, "What should I look for in an anti-aging skin care product?" The first word of advice I would give is to be very cautious. Finding a good product on the internet can be difficult as you need to be able to evaluate whether there are any ingredients listed in the fine print on the label that might be harmful. An example of one of these ingredients is the preservative Parabens. Although it is believed to drive cancer tumor growth there are some companies still using it in their anti-aging skin care creams. I would say your best bet would be to research any product you intend to buy or to talk to an expert at your local vitamin or health food store. Whatever you decide to do start today as every month you wait has Ms. Collagen crying for help.
About the Author

Aging and Performance are on a crash course with biotechnology and the future of looking, feeling, and performing better at every age has never looked better. Get your FREE COPY of the heralded Antiaging Special Report at http://naturalcellrenewal.com