Monday, July 28, 2008

The Truth About Selecting The Right Facial Wrinkle Cream

by Leanne Wumoult

Are you plagued by wrinkles on your faces and bodies? Most of our facial expressions and movements make our skin prone to wrinkles. People who frown a lot might develop frown lines, while people who laugh a lot might get creases near their mouths and foreheads. Luckily, there are many anti wrinkle cream treatments on the market that target facial wrinkles.

Wrinkles inevitably come with age. They cannot be avoided completely. When our skin grows older and loses its ability to retain moisture and lipids, it also loses its firm, smooth texture. Sunlight and pollution also speed the aging process along.

Natural Wrinkle Therapies
Some face wrinkle creams not only diminish the appearance of wrinkles, they also delay the effects of the aging process by replacing the moisture and vitamins in our skin. With extra moisture and fatty acids, skin is less likely to wrinkle.

A healthy, balanced diet is one natural treatment for facial wrinkles. We should consume the right foods to nourish our skin from the inside out. When you get the right amount of vitamins and fluids in your system, you make it possible for your skin to regenerate its cells. Proper diet can also stimulate collagen production.

There are other steps you can take to protect your skin. If you are a smoker, give up the habit to prevent premature wrinkles. Smoking restricts blood flow to the tissues, including the skin. This keeps the skin from receiving the oxygen it needs, and results in an aged, weathered appearance. Over consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs can also dry out the skin and make it vulnerable to sores, infections, pimples, or diseases.

Many skin care regimens include vitamins and minerals in addition to topical creams. Dermatologists recommend vitamins A and E. These vitamins produce soft skin and help the body produce more collagen. Do not overuse these vitamins, though. In particular, too much vitamin E in the system might have unwanted effects.

Always use sunblock on your face when you go outside. Put it on your arms, hands, neck, and any other region that might be exposed to the sun. This will prevent cell mutations caused from ultraviolet rays. These mutations lead to wrinkles. Look for a face wrinkle cream that contains sunscreen, and keep it on whenever you go outdoors- particularly between 9am and 3pm.

Start Today
Do not wait until you get your first wrinkle to start using face wrinkle cream. By starting young, you can prevent the formation of many wrinkles. Even though wrinkles are a fact of life, early prevention will minimize their appearance in later years.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Any Anti Aging Skin Care Comes With A Warning Label! But Do We See It?

by Lesley Craine BA IFL

Is Ignorance bliss? Our daily anti aging skin care is lined up - bottles, tubes, jars. Our skin is smooth and the wrinkles have gone. We do not need to know anything else.
So many times you hear people say what I don't know can't hurt me. But today in our modern world of chemical toxicity I am afraid the answer to that question is a resounding NO. You couldn't be further from the truth.

Just look at the list of ingredients below in this antiaging skin cream:

List of Chemicals Aqua, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalane, glycerine, arachidyl, alcohol, behnyl alcohol, arachidyl glucoside, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, aluminium starch octenyl succinate, butyrospermum parkii, c13-14 isoparrafin, laureth-7, polyacrylamide, retinyl palmitate, tricapryln, BHT, polymethal methacrylate, dipalmitoyl hydroxyproline, avena sativa kernel oil, petrolateum, tocopheryl acetate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, disodium edta sodium hydroxide, parfum, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1, 3-diol, dichlorobenzyl alcohol.

How would you like to be served that up on your plate for tonights dinner. No, seriously all of that is in just one small jar. A very small part of your anti aging skin care.

You might not be eating the stuff but your skin certainly is and then its getting into your blood stream.

Now answer truthfully the following 3 questions:

Do you know how each one of the ingredients benefits you? Do you know the definition of each compound? Do you know how each ingredient was made?

The answer is no. To be honest neither do you have any idea of exactly how many other chemicals were used but not labelled.

The other question is. Do you have any reservations about using such chemicals?

Probably not. But do you know that many of the chemicals used in personal care products have been found, by extensive studies, to perform a variety of nasty jobs - they can suffocate the skin, cause irritations, rashes, lung disorders, brain and immune system damage.

The list goes on but all I want to do is to make you aware that you really need to be mindful when choosing your anti aging skin care products. But it isn't only antiaging skin cream, it is everything that you buy.

Believe it or not even your fruit and vegetables (unless organic) have been coated with so many different pesticides.

The household cleaners, car cleaners, air fresheners. The list could go on and on.

What is it that you are always told? read the label before you buy. Well that's fine, but what if you don't understand the label (as with most of us) then reading or not reading the label will not make any difference.

So then, what do you do? You need to ask the cosmetic manufacturers what exactly is in their antiaging skin cream and any reputable dealer will tell you exactly what is in it.

Most cosmetic companies (as with any company) want your repeat business. But yes there are those who just want to make a quick buck off you. So beware.

Another alarming factor with any kind of cosmetic product is that manufacturers (of be it antiaging skin cream or anything else) are not obligated to make any claims to the FDA of what ingredients (apart from those that are banned) they have used in their products.

Literally then cosmetic manufacturers could use anything and not even put all the ingredients on the label. It's frightening isn't it?

But you need to find a reputable, honest company with whom you trust and have confidence in.

Some companies will (if they believe in their product wholeheartedly) even give you a 100% risk free trial which means you are able to try their product and if you don't like it return it to them and get your money back.

Remember your skin is the largest organ in your body and if you don't treat it well it won't treat you well either. It is better to take a bit more time over choosing your anti aging skin care than being sorry later on.

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Lesley and Karen are experts when it comes to natural alternative antiaging skin cream. So before you go out and by your next anti aging skin care go and check out their best recommendations.

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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

A Simple Guide To Anti Aging Skin Care

by Sally Tyler

Let's face it, anti aging skin care becomes more and more of a concern as the years roll by. With age the perfect complexion that we took for granted in our twenties begins to fade and lines and wrinkles begin to appear. This is the time when we rely on an antiaging skin cream to restore our youthful appearance.
With so many skin care products on the market it's difficult to know where to start. The shops are full of different brands some of which are advertised in magazines and on TV and others are own brand products. But how do you know which antiaging skin cream will work for you? Which brand will produce visible and lasting results?

A good place to start is the list of ingredients on the label attached to the tube or jar. When you know what to look for this will tell you how effective the product is likely to be. The main reason why our skin starts to sag and develop lines is that as we grow older the proteins collagen and elastin begin to break down. So ingredients that promote the growth of these two proteins are what you want to see when choosing an antiaging skin cream.

Three ingredients that you should look out for are Phytessence Wakame, Cynergy TK and Coenzyme Q10. Each of these in different ways stimulate the growth of collagen which improves the skin's firmness and elasticity. But you should be aware that including collagen in the skin cream is ineffective since collagen cannot be absorbed by the skin.

This might seem incredible, but some skin care products contain ingredients that can actually cause harm to your skin with prolonged application. Mineral oil, also known as paraffin wax, a common ingredient of skin creams, clogs the pores and interferes with the skin’s natural ability to eliminate toxins. Dioxane, a synthetic derivative of coconut and a common skin cream ingredient is a known carcinogenic. The very fragrance that attracts you to a particular antiaging skin cream could be created from ingredients that are either toxic, or worse, carcinogenic. Parabens of various types are a preservative used in anti aging skin care products to increase shelf life. Studies have shown that they can cause cancer and result in allergic reactions and skin rashes.

Not only is it essential to know the ingredients that go into an anti aging skin care product, but it is equally important to make sure that even the good, active ingredients are used in sufficient quantity. Because of the high cost of these substances some manufacturers will include a minute amount just so that it can be shown on the list of ingredients.

Hopefully this brief survey of anti aging skin care products will help you in making a more informed choice when shopping for antiaging skin cream.

About the Author
Sally Tyler is a health researcher and writer about anti aging skin care. Visit her site at http://www.antiagingproducts101.com to learn about the latest developments in skin care and rejuvenation.

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Tuesday, July 01, 2008

How to Choose the Best and Safest Anti Aging Skin Care

by Larry L. Taylor

The number of anti aging skin care products just keeps growing and growing. There is an antiaging skin cream for natural whitening, a restorative night time lotion, eye contour gel, hydrating and cleansing masks and even whole body creams. Do you really need them all?

Depending on your natural tone, you may not need whitening. It is a part of a complete anti aging skin care program because some fair skinned people develop dark spots, commonly referred to as “age spots”, and uneven tones. The best choice for an antiaging skin cream of this type is one that does not use harsh chemicals or abrasives. A natural herbal extract developed in Europe will inhibit melanin production and reduce irritation that can occur as the skin becomes thinner. Thus, lightening and evening your natural color.

It is safe to say that everyone needs a restorative antiaging skin cream for bedtime. While you sleep, your body is going about repairing all of your cells that were damaged during the day. That includes skin-cells. You should look for one that does not contain artificial fragrances or colors. No alcohol or chemicals should be present. You do want something that nourishes and supports the production of collagen, elastin and skin-cell production.

For the best anti aging skin care program, an eye contour gel is highly recommended. Crows feet, tiny lines and bags are a dead give away when it comes to guessing a person’s age. Many gels are irritating because they contain alcohol that cause the eyes to water and itch. The eyes are also very sensitive to chemicals commonly used as preservatives in cosmetics. The best antiaging skin cream for the area around the eyes is one that contains the latest European ingredients.

Masks can accomplish more than daily cleansing and moisturizing. Speaking of cleansing, do not scrub and do not use exfoliation solutions. As you age, your skin becomes more sensitive to scrubbing and exfoliating can actually remove a layer of healthy skin. An anti aging skin care hydrating mask will help your daily moisturizers work better and more efficiently. Every part of your body needs water. In most any moisturizer or antiaging skin cream the primary ingredient is purified water, which is fine, but research has revealed new substances that allow you to “retain” that water, so your skin stays moister, longer. The result is softer and healthier looking.

A deep cleansing mask will remove dead skin-cells while preventing black heads, pimples and even acne. Yes, it is not uncommon to develop acne in later years, particularly, if your health and beauty regimen leaves something to be desired. Dietary factors can also contribute, as can irregular hormonal levels that accompany menopause. You should, once again, choose a product that contains no chemicals or harsh ingredients. The best choice for an antiaging skin cream mask is New Zealand mineral clay. It revitalizes and soothes. The result is softer and smoother. There is nothing like it in other anti aging skin care products. Take the time to find the best and you’ll be satisfied with the results.

Larry L. Taylor is a dedicated advocate of living a healthy lifestyle and diligent researcher of Skin Care systems. Visit his site at: http://www.Healthy-Radiant-Skin.com to discover which Skin Care system Larry recommends after extensive comparisons. This article may be reprinted on a blog or website. Please include this resource box.

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Larry L. Taylor is a dedicated advocate of living a healthy lifestyle and diligent researcher of Skin Care systems. Visit his site at: http://www.Healthy-Radiant-Skin.com to discover which Skin Care system Larry recommends after extensive comparisons. This article may be reprinted on a blog or website. Please include this resource box.

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