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Anti Aging Lotions with Wakame Kelp Actually Stimulate Collagen Production

vrosenbaum — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:05:31 +0000

What does it take to make a great anti aging lotion? It seems to take a little more effort than most companies are willing to put out.

If you look at the ingredients label on the typical anti-aging cream and you know anything about human skin, you realize they cannot possibly work. Most of them contain compounds with large molecules that cannot penetrate the skin’s surface.

If they merely dry out on the top of your skin, they might make you look a little better for a short time, but they will not provide a lasting benefit. In most cases, they will contribute to pimples by blocking the pores.

Ingredients that … Read Full Article

Choosing the Right Skin Care Products For Younger Looking Skin

vrosenbaum — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:10:25 +0000

Practically everyone wants younger looking skin, but not many people know how to get it. Consumers make a lot of mistakes, but it’s not all their fault. The cosmetic companies are at least partially to blame.

Most people know that collagen loss is one of the reasons we start to look older. Collagen is a structural protein, responsible for the skin’s firmness and opacity.

The cosmetic companies would have us think that reducing the visible signs of age is as simple as applying some animal collagen to the skin’s surface. If you’ve tried it, you know it doesn’t work.

There are two reasons it doesn’t work. First, collagen molecules are too large … Read Full Article

Anti Aging Natural Skin Care with Wakame Kelp Extract

vrosenbaum — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:12:02 +0000

Here’s a look at some of the more effective anti aging natural skin care solutions. There are plenty of “marginally” effective ingredients. The ones covered here are a little better than that. Let’s start with wakame kelp.

Wakame kelp or seaweed is highly nutritious. So it is often used as a component of many health food recipes. The benefits to the skin’s health are several. The first benefit has to do with a compound called hyaluronic acid.

If you have compared any of the ingredients in the anti aging natural skin care products currently on the market, you have probably seen one called hyaluronic acid. It is one of the most popular … Read Full Article

On Anti Wrinkle Creams with Celebrity Endorsements

vrosenbaum — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:15:51 +0000

Expensive celebrity-endorsed anti wrinkle creams are being advertised on television and in glossy magazine ads. The question in most people’s minds is whether or not they really work.

The skeptic will assume that they don’t, while the hopeful person will give them a try. No matter who you are, you will be pleased to know that some of the compounds included in these products are effective.

You just won’t find the effective ingredients at the right concentration in all of the heavily advertised products. Those companies are counting on you to buy because you admire the celebrity spokesperson. They have no evidence to support their claims.

What you want to look for … Read Full Article

A Natural Wrinkle Cream That Can Reverse Wrinkles

vrosenbaum — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:48:35 +0000

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

Lose Those Deep Facial Lines Naturally Over Time

vrosenbaum — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:02:36 +0000

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

Tips on Choosing an Anti Wrinkle Cream that is Safe & Effective

vrosenbaum — Sat, 08 May 2010 02:34:03 +0000

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