It seems to me that a lot of the recommendations have to do with the expert’s specialty.  In a recent article, a doctor who specializes in prescribing bio-identical hormones for menopausal women said that the causes of the visible signs of aging are low estrogen levels and environmental factors.

That’s interesting, because dermatologists released a report last year saying that the primary cause was something different.  They found that there are more free radicals in older skin and that fewer … Read Full Article

Free radical damage is one of the three major reasons that lines and wrinkles form in the skin, and addressing this problem can take years off of your appearance.

The other reasons that wrinkles and sagging skin develop are the loss of firmness and elasticity brought about by declining tissue production, and tissue and polymer decomposition. 

Enzymes take more and more of your tissue and polymer each … Read Full Article

The troubling thing is that there is only a small number of anti aging skin care formulas that are truly all natural, and just a handful of these have the ingredients you need.

Most skin care formulas are made up of ingredients very low in quality, and these compounds are more than likely developed through the use of chemicals.

The cosmetics industry is crazy about the use of synthetics as ingredients, … Read Full Article

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

Scientists have suspected for many years that antioxidants might be the most effective anti-aging ingredients of all.  A lotion containing them might not be the proverbial fountain of youth, but it might be the next best thing.  Of course, it all depends on which antioxidant is included in the product and how it is formulated.

The reason that antioxidants were chosen to repair damage … Read Full Article

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 … Read Full Article

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

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