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
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
Natural Way to Tighten Skin – Increase Collagen & Elastin Production
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
There aren’t many natural ways to tighten skin. While exercise can tone muscles and building muscle can stretch out the skin’s layers to the point of causing stretch marks, exercise does not contribute to the production of collagen and elastin fibers or stimulate other processes that would improve the skin’s firmness.
Exercising is good for your body in many ways. It can help to improve the skin’s health and appearance by balancing hormonal levels and perspiring can help to keep the pores clean. But, if you want to improve the skin’s tightness, what you really need is an anti-aging cream. Luckily, some of the best ones contain only naturally occurring ingredients. … 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
The Best Skin Gel for Wrinkles has Natural Anti-Inflammatories
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
The best skin gel for wrinkles is one that is free of cancer-causing substances, toxins, allergens and irritants. That’s not just my opinion. There are many environmental and public safety groups that agree.
Those ingredients should not be included in any kind of cosmetic, but it is particularly counter-productive when they are including in anti-aging creams. Free radical damage and chronic inflammation are among the causes of an aged appearance. Cancer-causing substances and toxins cause free radical damage. Allergens and irritants cause inflammation.
What you want to look for are gels and lotions that contain natural anti-inflammatories and natural antioxidants. Don’t be fooled by the advertising claims. Artificial preservatives are technically antioxidants. … Read Full Article
Best Body Firming Cream has a Nano-Emulsion of Coenzyme Q10
Sunday, May 16th, 2010
The latest news will tell you that the best body firming cream will contain coenzyme Q10. What the news reports won’t tell you is that the antioxidant must be properly formulated. Otherwise it will not be effective. So, here’s what you really need to look for and why.
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
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 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
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