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Tips on Nurturing Silky Soft Skin

vrosenbaum — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:59:44 +0000

When you ask around about how to get soft skin, the first thing people will suggest is a moisturizer. Some might get technical and suggest an emollient. Here you will learn what those words mean and you’ll get some advice about softening.

Moisturizers and emollients are sometimes thought of as the same things. Technically, they are a little bit different.

Emollients are substances that actually soften and soothe. Often emollients have moisturizing effects as well.

Several mechanisms of action are attributed to emollients. They may work by the process of occlusion; act as a humectant or as a lubricant.

When it comes to the skin’s health and protection, the process of occlusion … Read Full Article

Tips on How to Tighten Sagging, Wrinkled Skin

vrosenbaum — Sun, 08 May 2011 22:59:15 +0000

To tighten sagging skin, you need a cream or lotion containing the most effective ingredients. This is an issue that often accompanies the aging process. So, most of the ingredients are found in anti-aging creams. Here’s a look at some of the most effective ones.

Keratin

Keratin is a protein found in the skin’s outer layers. If properly formulated, it can be picked up and used by the skin’s cells, according to researchers, when it is applied topically.

As it enters the skin’s cells, it pulls moisture along with it. That is one of the functions of keratin; to absorb moisture and pull it into the cell.

Studies have shown that the … Read Full Article

Nutrients That Can Tighten Skin in Both Supplements and Topical Creams

vrosenbaum — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:10:09 +0000

Omega-3 fatty acids are nutrients that can tighten skin according to a recent study. If you want to see the best results, I recommend you address the problem from the inside out and from the outside in.

The inside out has to do with the foods that you eat and possibly the supplements that you take. Omega-3 fish oil was used in the study above. A popular dermatologist has suggested that eating salmon every day could do the same thing, but that could get expensive.

Atlantic salmon is affordable, but it is known to contain relatively high levels of PCBs, an environmental pollutant that causes cancer and birth defects. Wild Pacific Salmon … Read Full Article

The Best Ingredients to Look for in Natural Skincare Products

vrosenbaum — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:39:53 +0000

Natural skincare products may be safer and more effective than the conventional items created by major cosmetic companies. Here’s a look at some naturally occurring compounds and what they can do for your skin’s health and appearance.

Vitamin B5, also known as D-Panthenol, is present in many foods in small quantities. It is an essential nutrient. A deficiency in the diet can cause many symptoms. Those that are visible include skin lesions and problems with the hair.

The vitamin is necessary for the body to make structural proteins from amino acids. The skin’s cells and fibers are composed of those structural proteins.

So, skin creams enriched with vitamin B5 support the … 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

What is BioActive Keratin?

vrosenbaum — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:12:03 +0000

What is BioActive Keratin? It’s a relatively new ingredient found in some of the best skincare products. This article covers the question in great detail. Let’s start with what keratins are.

Keratins are structural proteins. They are used by the body to make hair, nails and the cells of the skin’s outer layers.

Keratins can be found in animal skins, wool, bird feathers and beaks, claws, horns, hooves, reptile scales, turtle shells and the quills of porcupines. There are two different types; alpha and beta.

Alpha-keratins are the type found in human skin, fingernails, toenails and hair. They are also found in sheep’s wool, the horns and hooves of cattle and … Read Full Article

The Best Skin Gel for Wrinkles has Natural Anti-Inflammatories

vrosenbaum — Tue, 18 May 2010 10:46:02 +0000

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