Top 10 Safe and Effective Skin Care Ingredients
Monday, September 5th, 2011
When it comes to skincare products, the safest ingredients are also the most effective. Companies choose not to use them, because synthetic ingredients are cheaper. While there are many good ingredients derived from nature, the following are the top 10, because of all the benefits accompanied by their use.
Shea Butter
Shea butter is good for inflammatory conditions such as dermatitis and eczema. A recent analysis conducted in Japan showed that the nutrients found in Shea butter are natural anti-inflammatories. The researchers also described the nutrients as “anti-tumor promoting compounds”. So, the use of Shea butter on the skin could reduce your risk of skin cancer and help prevent or reverse wrinkles. … Read Full Article
Preventing a Major Cause of Eye Wrinkling
Saturday, July 16th, 2011
Here you will learn about one major cause of eye wrinkling, what you can do to prevent them and how to reduce them if they are already a problem for you. Let’s focus on squinting.
Squinting is a primary cause of eye wrinkling. You could be squinting in reaction to light or because of a problem with your vision.
In order to prevent wrinkles caused by squinting, you should wear sunglasses. UV protective sunglasses may also help prevent age-related cataracts.
You should have your eyes examined every two years at least. If you currently wear a prescription, doctors recommend an annual eye exam. In many states, the optometric prescription expires in one … Read Full Article
Do Wrinkle Creams Work Against UV Light?
Monday, March 28th, 2011
Do wrinkle creams work to protect against UV light? That’s a new question. Most people just want to know if a cream can really get rid of wrinkles. Here’s why you should care about the protection of UV, even if all you thought you cared about were wrinkles.
UV rays are the invisible ones. UVB causes sunburns. You can usually tell when you have had too much of it, because your skin gets red and hot.
UVA causes hyperpigmentation, age spots, wrinkles and skin cancer. You can’t always tell when you have had too much UVA. We don’t even know how much is too much.
Many of the anti-aging lotions on the … Read Full Article
Anti Aging Moisturizers Complemented by Diet
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011
The most effective anti aging moisturizers on the market today contain tiny particles of the antioxidant Coenzyme Q10. You’ll learn about that ingredient in this article, but I thought you might also be interested in the benefits of an anti-aging diet.
In order to produce new skin cells and fibers, your body needs nutrients. The necessary nutrients include the amino acids found in protein.
The skin’s cells and fibers are actually made of simple structural proteins containing only a few amino acids. The better anti aging moisturizers contain one of those structural proteins. It’s called keratin.
The recommended dietary intake of protein varies depending on whether or not you are trying … Read Full Article
Pro Collagen Cream – The Latest in Natural Skin Care
Monday, December 13th, 2010
The myth that a collagen cream can improve your skin’s health or reduce wrinkles has been debunked by numerous experts. The creams have been around for years and most people know they don’t work. The latest things are the pro-collagen creams.
Pro-collagen creams stimulate the production of new cells and elastic fibers. Some of those cells will produce pro-collagen molecules, which means that the levels of the protein in the skin should increase. The benefits should include thicker, firmer and smoother skin.
A variety of compounds are used in the pro-collagen creams. The benefits of the finished moisturizers depend on the concentration of active ingredients and the inclusion of cheap fillers or … Read Full Article
3 Key Ingredients in Effective Anti Aging Skincare
Sunday, October 17th, 2010
Anti aging skincare treatments are all the rage, despite the fact that most of them do not provide a visible improvement. Independent consumer research groups tested a number of the popular products and were able to measure no more than a 10% reduction in wrinkle depth, which is basically invisible.
It could be that they didn’t test the products for long enough. Some take three months or more to provide maximum results. Or it could simply be that they did not test the right products.
Some ingredients are truly effective for reversing sun damage and wrinkles. They can improve the skin’s softness and firmness, while improving moisture content. Cosmetic company R&D teams … Read Full Article
A Few Reasons a Homemade Wrinkle Cream Might be Preferable
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Why go to the trouble of making a homemade wrinkle cream when you can go to the store and buy something? There are many reasons that you might want to make your own at home. Here’s a look at some of them.
You might be concerned about the safety of the ingredients cosmetic manufacturers use. While questioning the safety of cosmetics is always a good idea. It is easy enough to avoid common allergens, irritants and toxins.
Most allergic reactions are caused by artificial preservatives and fragrance ingredients. Other irritants include petrochemicals, petrolatum, colors, excessive alcohols and mineral oil. You can tell whether or not a product contains toxins by looking for … Read Full Article
4 Important Ingredients in Natural Wrinkle Creams
Friday, July 16th, 2010
A natural wrinkle cream containing antioxidants, proteins, plant extracts and nourishing oils could be exactly what you need to improve your skin’s health and appearance. Here’s a look at the benefits of specific ingredients.
Grape Seed Oil
Grape seed oil can be used for cooking. Some chefs like it because of its unique “filming” ability. It forms a film over the pan and the vegetables being cooked. This allows them to use less oil.
When applied to the skin, the film acts to hold moisture in. The benefits of use may include reduced wrinkles, scars and stretch marks. It can help improve circulation. Because of its antioxidant activity, it protects against free … Read Full Article
The Best Wrinkle Creams Contain No Petrochemicals or Synthetic Ingredients
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Identifying the best wrinkle creams is not that difficult, once you know which ingredients to look for. Obviously, you want a cream that contains proven effective ingredients, not one that has proven to cause allergic or adverse reactions.
All trans-retinoic acid or Retin-A has long been viewed as the most effective anti-wrinkle cream by dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons. But, there are warning labels all over the bottle. It is known to cause adverse reactions that include redness, itching and irritation. There is concern that it may cause cellular mutations. There’s also no reason to take the risk.
All trans-retinoic acid is a synthetic acidic form of natural vitamin A. It is created … Read Full Article
Natural Skin Care – Creating Healthy Skin from the Inside Out
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
A natural skin care routine can keep your face free of blemishes, healthy looking and wrinkle-free for years to come. The first step is one that you may have overlooked completely. It all starts with eating right.
Doctors have been saying for years that we are what we eat. Some have been laughed at and discredited. But, scientific researchers continue to provide evidence supporting their conclusions.
If you read the news, you may have seen a report a few months back about how tiny molecules called “AGEs” cause wrinkles. AGEs are actually advanced glycation end-products. They form as a result of a chain reaction that can be initiated when we eat simple … Read Full Article
A Natural Wrinkle Cream That Can Reverse Wrinkles
Monday, June 14th, 2010
A natural wrinkle cream was recently shown to reverse wrinkles by 30%. Another has been proven to improve the skin’s elasticity by over 40%. Yet, studies conducted by independent researchers have shown that most creams provide a 10% improvement at best. Why settle for 10% when you can get three or four times that much?
The real question to ask is why cosmetic manufacturers would choose to use compounds that would provide no more than a 10% improvement. Why wouldn’t all companies include the ingredients that provide a 30-40% improvement?
The answer to that question comes down to costs and profits. In order to make more profits, but continue to keep the … Read Full Article
Anti Aging Foods and Anti Aging Skin Care Products
Saturday, June 12th, 2010
Anti aging foods are those that fight free radical damage, keep inflammation to a minimum, keep blood sugar levels stable, support the body’s natural reparative processes and promote methylation. Is there any single food that will do all of those things?
No. It is the combination of nutrients in your diet that makes the difference. In order to ensure that you are getting all of the nutrients you need every day, taking a good multi-nutritional supplement could be a good idea. But, there is nothing that replaces a proper healthy diet.
There are a lot of different opinions about which diets are the healthiest. When you are comparing dietary recommendations, one of … Read Full Article
Lose Those Deep Facial Lines Naturally Over Time
Friday, June 4th, 2010
If you are wondering how to get rid of deep facial lines naturally, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that there are some compounds that work to reduce wrinkles. The bad news is that they don’t work immediately.
It will take persistence and consistency to see the results that you want. It will require you to adopt an anti-aging skincare routine and stick with it.
Some people lose patience and faith. If they haven’t seen results in a relatively short period of time, they give up. It happens all the time.
If you are willing to be consistent and patient, read on. I’ll tell you … Read Full Article
Fill In Wrinkles Without Injections? A Few Simple Steps
Saturday, May 29th, 2010
It can take time to fill in wrinkles without injections, depending on the wrinkle depth. Fine lines may fade relatively quickly if the right anti-aging moisturizer is used on a daily basis. Deeper lines will appear less deep, but it usually takes several months to see a noticeable difference.
To see the biggest results in the least amount of time, you should address the issue from many different fronts. Being careful about the things that you apply to your skin is obviously important. But, there are dietary and lifestyle factors that can make a difference, too.
First, you need to slow down the aging process by addressing the things that cause skin … 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
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