Holistic Skin Care Articles
Mother Nature Offers Solutions for Anti Aging Skin Care Products
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
The ingredients brought to you by Nature for skin care products include effective antibacterials and anti-inflammatories. The Earth Mother has also provided moisturizing, cleansing and anti-aging solutions. Here’s a look inside of Mother Nature’s medicine cabinet.
Acne is one of the most common problems. It affects nearly everyone to some degree at some point in their lives. If you suffer from acne, natural ingredients can help heal blemishes and prevent new ones from forming by fighting bacterial overgrowth and reducing inflammation. Ingredients to look for include active Manuka honey, tea tree oil, jojoba and Shea butter.
Eczema and psoriasis are less common than acne, but they do affect a great many … Read Full Article
What is Homeo Age? A Nutriceutical in Under Eye Anti Aging Creams
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010What is Homeo-Age? It is an extract from a type of algae, mixed with water and sugar.
The scientific name for this type of algae is Ascophyllum nodosum. It has many common names including Norwegian kelp, knotted wrack and Canadian brown algae.
It is one of the most commercially important species of brown algae, because of the many nutrients it contains. It is used to make seaweed meal for human and animal consumption.
It is also an organic crop fertilizer, not to be confused with the chemical fertilizers that some farms use. Organic farmers can only use naturally occurring fertilizer. Otherwise they risk losing their classification as an organic farm.
The nutrients … Read Full Article
What is Active Manuka Honey?
Thursday, May 27th, 2010What is active manuka honey? It is a natural remedy for many ailments and an ingredient found in some of the better skincare products.
It is also a mono-floral variety of honey. The bees gather the pollen of only one type of flower. That’s what makes it “mono-floral”.
There are many mono-floral varieties including sourwood and tupelo. The name usually indicates the flower or tree that the pollen came from.
In this case, the bees gather their pollen from a flowering bush called manuka. It grows in New Zealand and Southeast Australia.
New Zealand is home to many mono-floral varieties. The flora and fauna of the island nation is nothing short of … Read Full Article
Who Makes the Strongest Wrinkle Cream?
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
Who makes the strongest wrinkle cream?
That’s a subject of some debate, if you are speaking in terms of effectiveness.
A dermatologist would likely suggest trans-retinoic acid, aka Retin-A, which is now made by many companies.
A natural health expert would recommend against the use of that product, because it is a synthetic form of vitamin A.
Any health expert might recommend against it, because vitamin A is toxic in large doses. It would never be recommended for someone with sensitive skin, because it causes redness, itching and irritation.
One of the ways that wrinkles can be repaired is to induce minor damage. Lasers are used during in-office treatments and acidic creams … Read Full Article
Tips on Choosing an Anti Wrinkle Cream that is Safe & Effective
Saturday, May 8th, 2010
From anti wrinkle cream to age spot remover and everything in between, you will find products being sold on the internet that, if the advertising claims are true, will make your skin look younger, brighter, smoother and more radiant than ever before. And, of course, all of this has been proven in clinical studies.
It pays to be skeptical about advertising claims. Not just because you could avoid wasting money, but also because you could avoid a bad reaction. Some of the ingredients that cosmetic companies love to use are so bad that they should actually be called aging anti creams.
Petrolatum and mineral oil are among the best-loved cosmetic ingredients. Yet, … Read Full Article
What is Xtend TK?
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010When this rather new substance hit the market in 2006, it was not clear to many what Xtend TK was or what it could do for consumers. It is now obvious that Xtend TK is without a doubt this decade’s most important breakthrough in skin care. Ample science and field results solidly support its success.
Xtend TK is a bio active form of keratin that supports your skin regeneration. Xtend TK mainly contains Bioactive Keratin which is a natural substance extracted directly from sheep’s wool.
New Zealand sheep are among the most prolific wool producers in the world. Not surprisingly, Xtend TK was originally developed in New Zealand and it is sourced … Read Full Article
What is Phytessence Wakame?
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
You might have heard about Phytessence Wakame in connection with skin care and cosmetics. It is a revolutionary natural ingredient that has recently made it to the forefront of the anti aging market. Since its introduction it has been touted as the most effective, most beneficial substance to hit the cosmetic industry in decades.
Phytessence Wakame is a type of kelp native to the Japanese Sea. It effectiveness comes from its ability to block the production of a harmful enzyme in your body called hyaluronidase. This enzyme breaks down hyaluronic acid present in your skin. As a result, the elastin and collagen fibers deteriorate which leads to an increase in sagging and … Read Full Article
Habits That Keep Your Skin Healthy and Beautiful Part 3
Monday, March 22nd, 2010
In this our third article on how to keep you skin looking its best from the inside out, we conclude with some very helpful suggestions that are sure to improve your skin as well as your general health from head to toe.
Exercise is still your very best tool for staying young. A mere 45 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobics three times a week and 20 minutes of moderate-intensity weight training, also three times weekly, are sure to keep your skin supple and your weight under control.
Increase your vitamin D intake. If there’s one vitamin supplement you should take, this is the one. Vitamin D is made in the skin … Read Full Article
Habits That Keep Your Skin Healthy and Beautiful Part 2
Monday, March 15th, 2010
We’ll continue to explore the habits that help maintain a youthful appearance. These easy to follow tips help you stay healthy on the inside and gorgeous on the outside.
Hang out with the birds and the bees. Gardening or simply being around plants is a healthy habit. Your blood pressure stays stable whenever there are plants in the room. Even patients who had a view of trees as they recovered from surgery, were able to leave the hospital sooner.
Exercise moderately but steadily. While cardio training is very important, strength training is also as crucial to stay healthy as we age. After the mid-40s, everyone loses ¼ pound of muscle … Read Full Article
Habits That Keep Your Skin Healthy and Beautiful Part 1
Saturday, March 6th, 2010
There is consensus among scientists and physicians as to what habits are consistent with youthful, healthy skin. Follow their advice and you’ll maintain a youthful appearance for years and years.
Keep the weight you had in high school. Fat cells produce hormones that raise the risk of type 2 diabetes and even generate substances called cytokines that cause inflammation. Excessive weight contributes to the stiffening of the arteries and the malfunction of other organs. It has also been linked to a variety of some cancers.
Add alpha-lipoic acid and acetyl L-carnitine to your daily supplement regime. They appear exceedingly safe and readily available at stores. They are not expensive supplements either.… Read Full Article
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