Article by Jami Goode

Here’s something that may surprise you. Just about every skin care cream and moisturizer in your local health and beauty outlet contain ingredients you really should avoid. Let me tell you about them and why you should avoid them.

What are the ingredients in a skin care moisturizer cream that you should look out for? They include parabens, fragrances, petrolatum and alcohols.

Years ago, a respected dermatologist came up with the idea of using skin care cream to treat common diseases of the dermal layers. Instead of prescribing drugs, he promoted the idea of using naturally occurring substances to improve and protect the skin’s health to prevent worse problems in the future.

He did not mention parabens specifically, but he did mention preservatives, which is what parabens are used for. He mentioned preservatives, because along with fragrances, they are the two most common allergens.

If a skin care moisturizer cream causes an allergic reaction, then scarring can occur and other types of damage can increase. Even if you are not normally a “sensitive” person, you should look for preservative free and unscented skin care cream.

The reason is this. Allergies sometimes develop over time, particularly when it is something you are exposed to on a daily basis. You might not even realize what caused the problem, but suddenly you have itching or excessive dryness, hives or pimples. If you shop safely from the start, you won’t run into these things.

Another problem with parabens specifically is that they have been linked to cancer in numerous studies. They penetrate through the pores and enter the bloodstream. They >> Read More

We know that collagen protein is vital for having nice skin, but did you know that elastin is also a vital protein…yes, collagen and elastin are the two proteins responsible for nice skin.

In the younger days, your skin was smooth, soft, moist and pliant due to the fact that your body produced a large quantity of collagen and elastin. So it makes sense then that restoring elastin along with collagen is the secret to helping your skin regain some of its youthful appearance.

But don’t go running to the store and purchasing lotions and serums that say contain elastin and collagen because they simply <b>do not</b> work. Here’s why.

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The elastin and collagen proteins said to be added to creams and lotions are ineffective. Collagen and elastin proteins are much too large to absorb into the skin (you can research it on any reliable scientific website) to have any effect when the lotion is applied topically. Don’t waste your money on skin care products that promise you that the added collagen and elastin will help — you’re just being led astray.

You’re probably wondering then how to go about restoring elastin in your skin. To restore both collagen and elastin proteins, you can achieve this by using creams and lotions that have ingredients proven to help your body stimulate more production of the two proteins on its own.

This is very different than rubbing the lotions containing collagen and elastin on your skin. I’ll go over a natural ingredient that helps your body increase its own collagen and elastin proteins naturally.

The substance is called Cynergy TK. Rich >> Read More

Treatment for Cystic acne

Cystic acne on first glance may look similar to nodular acne. The difference is that unlike nodular acne, cystic acne is pus-filled. So it is important that before starting up the treatment for acne it should b identified from a specialist what form of acne is their to be treated. This ensures a speedy treatment and recovery and also avoids further complication.

Isotretinoin is the most common, and most potent drug prescribed for cystic acne treatment. It is a man-made form of retinoid (Vitamin A) that is taken in pill form.

An alternative treatment is injections of cortisone into the cysts to decrease the inflammatory response. Accutane is used by many dermatologists due to the severe nature of the acne.

Oral contraceptives are used as cystic acne treatment in females. It suppresses overactive sebaceous glands, and is safe to be used long-term.

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Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil does help acne but only to a limited degree. If you have mild acne it may be worth giving it a go.

One of the problems with natural products is the huge variation between different products containing similar ‘natural ingredients’.

If tea tree oil is not carefully purified and processed it can actually become cause allergies and even irritation. Some poorly made tea tree oil products cause severe allergic reactions in around 1 in 20-40 people who used these products.

Although Cystic acne is resistant to many acne medications, there are treatments available that can help. Currently >> Read More

Why is it always a struggle when trying to find the best anti wrinkle products? Most people have had the frustrating experience of buying anti wrinkle skin care products that simply don’t do an effective job of making our skin look younger. Why does it have to be this hard?

The quality of most of the products that advertise themselves to be the best anti wrinkle products is questionable at best. The average creams and lotions that you will find on department store shelves are not worth the money that you pay for them. They should be paying you considering the health risk that you are taking.

The anti wrinkle skin care products that you find more often than not are loaded down with chemical agents that are potentially harmful to your health. Many of the chemicals use have been linked in clinical studies to cancer. These kinds of products are better left alone.

Anti wrinkle skin care shouldn’t have to come with a warning label. On a website run by the Environmental Working Group products by Avon, Este’e Lauder, Exuviance, Clarins, and L’oreal all scored in ten out of ten categories as highly hazardous materials. Many more of their product score eights and nines.

These categories linked the ingredients used to cancer, developmental/reproductive toxicity, allergies/immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity, endocrine disruption, organ system toxicity, irritation of the skin/eyes/lungs, and biochemical and cellular level changes.

If you have been using any of these companies self labeled best anti wrinkle products then you should feel betrayed. You should also feel concerned, because if you have been using their products for quite some time you have no idea of what damage has been done or to what degree damage you have been affected.

Of these companies that I’ve named not one of them signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics. If you are not familiar with the Compact it is a pledge >> Read More

Article by Louise Forrest

For many people, plastic surgery is a way to turn back the clock when it comes to their aging skin. Often this is a result of not paying enough attention or knowing how to care for their skin and body while they were younger.

Of course, the best medicine is preventative medicine, which recommends that a healthy diet, lots of water, moderate exercise, and a good organic skin care regimen all started at a young age.

However, not everybody was able, or knew to, do this when they were younger. Of these people, many turn to plastic surgery to correct their mistakes and anti age their faces.

In years gone by, plastic surgery consisted of one treatment or surgery at a time, meaning that women (and men) who needed to have several different things done to their face in order to achieve the look of youth that was desired had to undergo a number of surgeries and recuperation periods. This meant time off from work for many, making it take a long time to get to where they wanted to be where their looks were concerned.

Today, anti aging through plastic surgery does not necessarily mean multiple times under the blade. There are many surgeries that can be combined, so that one time of operation can result in many things being achieved at once. This is a great help to those who want several things done. Not only does it mean much less time off from work and less total recuperation time, but it means less expense because you only have to pay for anesthesia and other necessities one time, rather than once for each different procedure to be done.

One such combination is a combination laser resurfacing and face lift. >> Read More

Article by James Redder

<div style=”color: #474747; line-height: 18px”><font color=”#000000″><span class=”hoverme”>Acne (Zits) is the skin curse of many people around the world; fortunately treatments are improving all the time. Owing the widespread nature of this condition scientific research into this area is intense; the result of this effort is new more effective treatments are becoming available. The acne skin care products available fall into these&doubled;</span></font><font color=”#000000″><span class=”hoverme”>*Preventative&doubled; Creams lotions etc. to help cleanse and tone the skin</span><span class=”hoverme”>*Internet or Drugstore&doubled; Treatment to help relieve the condition</span><span class=”hoverme”>*Prescription&doubled; Issued for specialized medication from a doctor etc.</span></font><font color=”#000000″><span class=”hoverme”>Many skin care products are used as a measure to prevent acne; these include cleansers make-up removers and other similar products that can help prevent the condition. Many people these days use products like this to maintain their skin; in many instances the user has never had a skin condition to worry about. More specialized cleaners are designed in the same way as acne skin care products; they work by limiting the production of sebum/oil and prevent clogging of skin pores. Excess oil needs to be stopped from clogging the pores as this oil make it easier for bacteria to grow >> Read More

Okay, if you have taken anti aging supplements and hopeful to live to forever, I do have some unfortunate story just for you; you can’t block up natural aging. Human growth hormone, simply called HGH, is a polypetide combination that is secreted by the ancient pituitary gland in the Men bodsy. Also surely known that growth hormone levels decline while we get much older. In fact ageth hormone levels in humans 60 or older are only almost one half of that in young adults. Because most families can not afford real HGH therapy, a host of products have become available on the market that require to maximize HGH levels.

HGH medicine might be able to be of help for you, nonetheless to this day there is not sound systematic affirmation to with all confidence substantiate many of the claims raised around HGH treatments, above all those created almost over-the-counter, non-prescription HGH supplements. Pure HGH should be taken by injection, because it is a very big molecule that cant be abstracted intact (whether taken orally, admitted to dissolve under the tongue, or sprayed into the nose or throat). Sadly, HGH injections could be very high-priced, costing on the upwards of a thousand dollars or a lot more per month.

Dont forget, also the most advanced anti natural aging natural natural supplements can not fill-in for a poor diet. Consuming mostly no nutritional food, sodas and sweets and taking anti natural aging natural supplements will not provide you with all the nutrient food your body needs. Anti growing quality supplements have to be considered natural supplements to, not replacements for, a reasonably balanced diet. By taking a natural supplements all of the days and eating plenty of fruit and vegetables you have all of the same things anyway; its funny that as hardly as their put on a pill form they become an ‘anti-aging supplement’. Until that time you can keep investing your cash on vitamins and >> Read More

Article by Frank Langella

It’s unbelievable how some natural skin care lines deceive people. They pass off harmful chemical ingredients as being natural, and then the consumer has to pay the price later on with a damaged and scruffy skin. Let’s find out how you can avoid this from happening to you.

Many natural skin care lines use mineral oil in their cream and list it as a natural ingredient. Mineral oil is not found in nature in the form it is used in the creams. Actually, this oil is byproduct of the distillation of gasoline. That’s why it is very inexpensive and is a favorite of the cosmetic companies. Is also lasts long, so that means additional savings for the companies.

Fact is, mineral oil makes the skin dependent on it and reduces the natural moisture of the skin. So after using a product containing mineral oil, your skin will be left even drier than before. Make sure the product you use doesn’t contain this oil or any other chemical. It should contain natural ingredients only.

So what kind of ingredients should you look for? Ingredients like Phytessence Wakame. This sea kelp from Japan helps the skin in multiple ways. First, it nourishes the skin with vitamins and minerals to keep it healthy. Secondly, it also prevents the breakdown of hyraluronic acid in the skin. This acid is essential in keeping the skin firm and smooth. Finally, Phytessence Wakame protects the skin from the damage caused by the UV rays of the sun too.

Cynergy TK helps in keeping the skin free from wrinkles. As we age, our skin begins to lose its ability to produce Collagen and Elastin – the two proteins responsible for the elasticity and firmness of the skin. >> Read More

Article by Frank Langella

Let me ask you a simple question. Have you ever looked into the mirror and wished those wrinkles would go away? Are you tired of having dry, scruffy skin? Or age spots are what you really worry about? The top skin care lines can take care of each and every one of these problems. The trick lies in identifying these effective products.

First let’s talk about what the top skin care lines do not contain. The most important thing to remember is, whichever product you choose, it should not contain any chemicals at all. Many companies add in harmful chemicals like Parabens in their products to save money. Parabens are effective preservatives. They are also dangerous chemicals which can cause cancer over a period of time.

Mineral oil is frequently used in skin creams as a moisturizing agent. Fact is, it is a by product of gasoline distillation and is harmful for the skin. It may seem to work well initially, but it makes the skin dependent on it and leaves the skin even drier than before. Fragrances are frequently used in these products to make them more attractive. However, they are also chemicals which can cause skin allergies and irritation.

So chemicals are definitely out. What you need to look for are natural ingredients that can rejuvenate your skin safely. Look for the following ingredients:

Phytessence Wakame – This Japanese sea kelp is very beneficial for the skin. Not only does it nourish the skin with vitamin B complex and minerals like iron, potassium and calcium, but also keeps it firm and smooth by preventing the breakdown of hyraluronic acid in it. It also protects >> Read More

Never has your appearance been more important than at this time. We judge people within seconds of seeing them. We have an opinion of a person who is covered in spots; we come to our own conclusions rightly or wrongly if we see someone who has eczema or dry flaky skin. If someone is unshaven, dirty, wears heavy dark makeup, has lank greasy hair, has acne, like it or not we make instant decisions on how we look. It also affects our mood and behaviour.

As there are three types of acne past, present and future signs of acne you need to first establish which type are YOU

I will prove to you in a matter of moments why you can trust me to expose you to the whole truth AND Myths about the world of acne.

So what is Acne?

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that occurs when sebum (oil) and dead skin cells block the pore opening, causing sebum to build up inside the pore. Although acne is a common skin condition, if left untreated it can lead to severe inflammation and permanent scarring.

Who is affected by Acne?

Acne affects people regardless of age, gender, or race. More than 80 % of people suffer from acne at some point in their lives, many into adulthood. Did you know 20% of all adults suffer with active acne? and of the 85% of young adults (between ages 12 and 24) that suffer from acne, 25% will have permanent scars ranging from mild to severe.

Knowledge is POWER!! To be able to rid ourselves of ACNE we first must need to know what it is

Learn about the Acne Life Cycle

Stage One: Clogged Pores

o Each pore in your skin is essentially a hair follicle lined by cells from the epidermis (the upper most layer of the skin). The hair follicle is connected to multi- lobed sebaceous glands (oil producing glands).

o >> Read More