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Saturday, April 24th, 2010Many consumers work hard at staying current and informed about cosmetic breakthroughs. If you are one of them, you probably have heard about Coenzyme Q10.
Coenzyme Q10 is a substance very similar to a vitamin which is an intrinsic part of every cell in our bodies. It is found in greater quantities in the mitochondria (a membrane enclosed organelle that generates the energy necessary for the cell to stay alive).
The amount of CoQ10 in our cells decreases as we get older as well as when we are under stress. As a result, our cells lose their capacity for renewal, which is an important requirement for healthy skin.
Scientists have recently discovered that harmful UVA rays in sunlight also destroy CoQ10. CoQ10 is, in fact, one of the first antioxidants to be depleted when the skin is exposed to UV radiation.
What you might not be so familiar with is Nano Lipobelle H-EQ10. In terms simple enough to understand, Nano Lipobelle H-EQ10 is an emulsion derived from CoQ10 with particles so small (nano particles) that it readily penetrates to the deeper layers of your skin.
It protects against aging caused by exposure to harmful UVA rays from the sun. It visibly reduces fine wrinkles caused by photo aging. Enhances skin rejuvenation through the absorption of antioxidants which destroy free radicals.
It is quite true that sunlight is also beneficial to your overall health. It enables the body to produce Vitamin D, an essential nutrient and it precludes the onset of seasonal depression. Through the use of this special form of CoQ10 you can safely reap the benefits of sunlight and still maintain a youthful, clear complexion.
Unlike many other manufacturers who claim to provide the advantages of CoQ10 in their products, the Xtend Life skincare line exclusively contains Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10. This nano emulsion does not simply stay on the very surface of your skin, but rather infuses it with moisture into the deepest layers.
Applied with regularity, Nano Lipobelle H-EQ10 can produce quite a dramatic anti-wrinkle effect, which has been confirmed by impartial laboratory results. Its ability to increase collagen and elastin production in the skin is directly responsible for the remarkable results.
This type scientific innovation is what truly sets Xtend Life natural skin care products ahead of the curve. You can use them with peace of mind and delight in the noticeable results.
Skin Firming Cream That Really Works?
Monday, December 14th, 2009Is there a skin firming cream that really works?
According to clinical research, there are several effective ingredients. If a manufacturer includes enough of the effective ingredients in their creams, then “yes” it really will work.
In order to determine the concentration of a specific ingredient, you will need to read the label and look at the “order” of ingredients. They are listed in order from most to least. If you see an active compound far down on the list, you will know that the concentration is very low.
Most skincare products contain paraben preservatives. Ideally, you would like to find products that are free of parabens. But, those are hard to find in a drugstore. Several good ones are available online.
Assuming that you are reading a label of ingredients in a drugstore, look down the list for parabens. Manufacturers are only allowed to use a very small amount of parabens, because they are common allergens.
Anything below parabens on the list is present in such a small quantity that it could not possibly be effective. So, if you are buying a skin firming cream, because the label says “now with coenzyme Q10”, and the COQ10 or ubiquinone is listed below the parabens, then just don’t buy it. It’s not worth the money.
The primary ingredient in most body creams and lotions is mineral oil. Water will always be on the top of the list, because it is used for mixing. Mineral oil or petrolatum or both will typically follow water on the list. Of course, those ingredients will do nothing to improve your skin’s firmness.
One of the compounds that you want to look for is called Functional Keratin. The ingredient has been proven to increase the skin’s firmness and elasticity by 42% over the course of 18 days.
Another good ingredient for a skin firming cream is called RIGIN. RIGIN is a blend of protein peptides that have been shown to improve firmness by 40% and elasticity by 27%. It is particularly effective on the neckline.
Just as important as knowing which ingredients to look for is knowing which ones to avoid. Mineral oil and petrolatum were already mentioned. Not only are they ineffective, they may contribute to premature aging by interfering with the skin’s natural rejuvenation processes.
Collagen and elastin proteins are a couple of other ingredients that aren’t worth buying. Although you will often see them in skin firming cream, the effect that they have is purely cosmetic. They cannot be absorbed into the skin like Functional Keratin.
Ingredients that are simply unnecessary are artificial or added fragrances. Everyone likes to smell nice, but applying a fragrance-loaded lotion to the entire face or body is overwhelming and may cause health problems.
One final ingredient that you might want to avoid is urea. It’s a component of urine and plant wastes. It’s often found in skin firming cream, because it works temporarily, but it has a disgusting smell.
Functional Keratin and RIGIN work continuously with continued use to improve your skin’s health and appearance. There’s no reason to settle for less. To learn more about skin care products that contain Functional Keratin and RIGIN Click Here.
Anti Wrinkle Creams Have Come a Long Way
Friday, November 20th, 2009
Shopping for anti wrinkle creams can be very confusing. You see manufacturers making lots of claims. But, how can you be sure that the claims are honest?
Well, there’s been a lot of scientific research on reducing wrinkles. Not as much as there has been concerning health problems like cancer, but still a significant amount.
The better manufacturers are aware of the research. You can confirm their products’ claims by doing a little online research. The information in this article should help with that.
Research indicates that the causes of wrinkles and sagging skin are several. The primary cause is free radical damage. Combine that with decreased production of new cells and fibers, low levels of hyaluronic acid and chronic inflammation, what you will have is a recipe for an aged look. Luckily, those factors can be addressed with the right ingredients.
Several studies have shown that the antioxidant coenzyme Q10 is effective when applied topically. The most effective form of COQ10 for the skin’s health is one in which the molecules have been reduced in size.
So, when you are shopping for anti wrinkle creams read the label of ingredients and look for the nano-emulsion form of COQ10. It works best when combined with vitamin E, another antioxidant that has been used for decades to improve the skin’s health and appearance in many ways.
If you want to see the biggest improvement, it’s probably a good idea to increase your antioxidant intake as well. Dietary supplements containing coenzyme Q10, vitamin E and green tea extracts are among the many that have been studied for their “anti-aging” effects.
Antioxidants neutralize free radical molecules before they can damage the cells or the cellular DNA. We are starting to see more and more anti wrinkle creams containing antioxidants. But, now, there is also an ingredient that increases the production of antioxidants within the skin’s cells.
A bioactive form of the protein keratin, one of the skin’s important structural proteins, is now available. For many years, it was impossible to include keratin in a lotion or cream without rendering it inactive. The processes necessary to soften it were too harsh.
A New Zealand manufacturer was able to extract keratin from sheep’s wool and process it gently, without rendering it inactive. The company is called KERATEC and the ingredient is called Functional Keratin.
It was created using patented processes, but it’s still a natural product. So, supplies are limited. Only a few companies make anti wrinkle creams containing Functional Keratin.
Research showed that the bioactive protein stimulates the production of new skin cells and the production of two important antioxidants. One is called superoxide dismutase or SOD. The other is called glutathione. Increased production of those antioxidants should help fade age spots caused by overexposure to sunlight and the free radical damage caused by UV radiation.
Functional Keratin has the ability to do many other things that you might want to learn about. It should be a primary ingredient in all anti wrinkle creams.