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Aging Skin Care – What Are AHAs

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Anti-aging and skin care products added with AHA are flooding the market. Alpha hydroxy acids are supposed to smoothen fine lines and surface wrinkles, improve skin texture and tone, unblock and cleanse pores. They also improve oily skin or acne, and improve skin condition in general. AHA or Alpha Hydroxy Acids are not new to skin care. Legends of Cleopatra’s milk baths are well known in beauty and skin care. Polynesians used sugarcane and fruit juices to soften their skin. The factor common to the properties of these natural products is this group of natural substances found in sugarcane, fruits, milk, molasses, etc., called AHA.

What are AHA molecules?

To find out if a cosmetic contains an AHA, look on the list of ingredients. AHA ingredients may be listed as:

Glycolic acid, lactic acid, malic acid, citric acid, glycolic acid + ammonium glycolate, alpha-hydroxyethanoic acid + ammonium alpha-hydroxyethanoate, alpha-hydroxyoctanoic acid, alpha-hydroxycaprylic acid, hydroxycaprylic acid, mixed fruit acid, tri-alpha hydroxy fruit acids, triple fruit acid, sugar cane extract, alpha hydroxy and botanical complex, L-alpha hydroxy acid glycomer in cross linked fatty acids alpha nutrium (three AHAs).

How AHA works?

To find out how AHA works for skin care, let us see how the skin grows old, and how to keep it younger. Cells in the outer layers of skin are bound together by inter-cellular fluid. As one ages, this ‘glue-like’ substance binds the skin cells tighter and denser. Dead skin layers build up and unlike young skin, natural exfoliation becomes difficult. This group of natural acids has the ability to loosen this inter-cellular fluid, and allows the top layer of dead skin to slough off easily. Thus AHA products cause exfoliation, or shedding of the surface skin. The extent of exfoliation depends on the type and concentration of the AHA, its pH (acidity), and other ingredients in the product. Most skin care cosmetics sold to consumers contain AHA at levels up to 10 percent.

Side effects of AHA

The side effects from AHA containing products can include burns, itching, pain, and possibly scarring. The degree of acidity (the pH) of the product also can affect irritation. Some experts advise that people should purchase products with AHA concentrations of 10% or less and a pH of 3.5 or higher (the higher the pH, the lower the acidity). If any adverse effects occur, the use should be stopped immediately. In any case, people are advised to avoid sunlight or use proper protection when using them.

The best way to use AHA products would be to try the product for some time and see the difference in skin. Avoid sunlight exposure while using AHA products and watch for any side effects. Consulting your dermatologist before using these products would be a still better course of action, and the best would be to take Cleopatra’s recipe for Milk bath, and remain younger.

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Facial Skin Care Products

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Facial Skin Care Products are available for a range of skin types and purposes. The most common skin types are Normal, Oily, Dry and Combination. It is important to pick a facial skin care product that won’t aggravate the type of skin you have causing irritation, inflammation and redness.

Facial skin care products are available to treat specific or combinations of conditions. There are products with astringents like witch hazel in them to help tighten skin, Alpha-Hydroxy Acids to help the skin’s sloughing process, Antioxidants for the encouragement of new skin growth, and UV blockers to protect the skin from the Sun’s damaging rays and other types of skin care products. There are some skin care products made solely for the eyes. Since the skin is a sensitive area with thinner skin it is prone to its own special problems, wrinkles, bags and darker areas.

A big problem can be sinking of the eye and skin around the eye as you age. There are also products that help to puff up skin that starts to sag as the collagen production in the skin slows down. Acne skin care products are cleansers or lotions meant to be placed on the skin right after washing and they usually involve continual treatment of skin even after the acne goes away. Some acne products are Benzoyl Peroxide, Resorcinol, Salicylic Acid, and Sulfur. Each is designed to attack a specific cause of acne, excessive oil production, clumping of skin cells, and acne causing bacteria.

A clay facial mask once a week removes impurities and draws oils and bacteria out of the skins pores to leave the skin cleaner. It also helps to soothe the skin reducing redness and dry patches and lifting away dead skin cells. You can finish with a little astringent Witch Hazel to help close up the pores.

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Facts on Selecting Skin Care Products

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

Skin Care Products are available for a range of skin types and purposes. The most common skin types are Normal, Oily, Dry and Combination. Normal skin has no signs of oily or dry areas and looks clear and healthy. Oily skin is shiny with no dry areas. Dry skin has some flaking with no oily areas. Combination skin has oily and dry areas.

When choosing a skin care product it’s important to pick something that won’t aggravate which ever type of skin you have. Skin Care Products are available to treat specific conditions or a combination of conditions. The most common skin care products are cleansers and moisturizers. There are also products with astringents to help tighten skin, Alpha-Hydroxy Acids to help skin slough old cells on the surface, Antioxidants to help new skin growth, and UV blockers to protect the skin from the Sun’s damaging rays along with other types of skin care products. Many of these can be combined. You’ll have most often seen UV blockers in moisturizers. It is one less step in your morning routine and you don’t need to worry about forgetting that sunscreen.

Retinols are also popular for reduction of wrinkles by causing your skin to swell slightly and also for helping to fade age spots (not freckles). There are skin care products specifically for the eyes. It’s a sensitive area with thinner skin. Products for the skin around the eyes treat puffiness, such as the bags under the eyes and wrinkles or crow’s feet and those dark circles that can appear from fatigue. Simple home remedies to take care of your skin are, cucumber slices for puffy eyes, White Hazel to help tighten skin and pores, drinking lots of water and maybe taking a dietary supplement rich in vitamins A, C, and E.

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Skin Care Products What Haven’t I Used

Friday, February 6th, 2009

Am I a Skin Care Product Junkie? Or Just too Much of a True Consumer to Settle on One Product?

This is a personal story of the myriad of skin care products I’ve tried. Which products disappointed and which ones delivered. Furthermore, which skin care products over delivered? With the thousands of skin products on the market today, all promising to do one thing or another for your skin, from making you look 20 years old again to erasing acne in days, it’s really tough to know when you’re wasting your money. And yet, we all do it! Read on for a true skin care product junkie’s confessions…

Let’s see, where to start. I guess we’ll start with my latest little discovery. The home microdermabrasion kit. Now mind you, I’ve had the real thing done about two years ago for some old acne scarring still left over from my younger acne-ridden days and I absolutely loved the way it made my skin look and feel. Now, the home microdermabrasion kits claim that they can produce very similar results to the real aesthetician administered procedure.

Not to disappoint you too quickly, but they cannot simulate this effect. They do work, and they do add a nice freshly scrubbed look to your face, and clean away a lot of dull dry skin to reveal newer skin, but they do not have the same dramatic effects as real microdermabrasion does.

I will continue to use my home microderm kit though, because I like the fact that I can do it in the comfort of my own home, and for a fraction of the cost of the real office procedure. I also like the frequency it allows me to administer the treatment. There’s no way I could afford the time to visit a doc’s office once a week, nor would I want to squander that much money away!

Now, onto another skin care product I’ve purchased and tried. I purchased Dr. Varon’s liquid mild acid peel kit and tried it approximately ten times. This kit is another home system that advertises as an effective alternative to a popular dermatologist or aesthestician administered skin care treatment, the glycolic acid peel, only it is in a much more diluted version due to OTC regulation.

After several uses, I examined my face several times, very closely mind you, and call me crazy, but I just didn’t see any difference. The only thing I noticed was that my face got mildly irritated and seemed drier and to flake more. Perhaps this was the idea? My skin has always been a little sensitive, so maybe this is not a fair nor “accurate for all” assessment of the home facial peel, but my experience was less than impressive. But of course I will be trying it again – this time probably a higher end, online brand.

Now, onto the next product. The next product I felt certain would take my crows feet away in seconds as shown in the persuasive infomercials I was so gullible to watch for twenty full minutes. The before and after live shots of a fifty- something woman applying this gel to her eyes were nothing short of miraculous! Barely able to contain my excitement for this new “fountain of youth” product, I picked up my phone and frantically dialed the Home Shopping Network number, anxiously awaiting my “special limited time price” since I had acted so fast.

The shipment came in about four days. I opened the first package. Let me explain what this product was before I tell you how it worked. It was primarily made up of hyaluronic acid and another substance whose name escapes me now, but both of the primary ingredients were “skin swellers”. What do I mean by skin swellers?

Skin care product ingredients whose main purpose is to temporarily swell the skin out. The key word is “temporary” here. It did work, and it worked for about two hours, but to my dismay, when I looked in the mirror later on that day, all of my crows feet were just as deep and pronounced as they were before application.

My miracle fountain of youth hopes were dashed to smitherines! How could I be so gullible? I promised myself I would never again purchase another pricy skin care product. Instead I would only limit myself to special visits to a cosmetic dermatologist or spa to get my “real” skin care treatments. After all, they were the only thing that worked, right?

Well – no, not necessarily. I have had some good experiences, which I would like to share also – in another article perhaps? Just try to be as informed as possible about the ingredients in the skin care products you purchase. That’s the moral of the story. Make sure they have some sort of real merit and therapeutic properties to them over the long haul, and are not just some sort of quick fix.

Visit CosmeticsGalore: Skin Care Product Reviews for skin care product reviews. Danna Schneider is the founder of Natural Acne Remedies

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Wrinkles Be Gone – Anti Aging Skin Care

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Anti Aging Skin Care is a much sought after and discussed subject for the young and the old. It known that there are two types of skin aging, intrinsic (internal) and extrinsic (external). Intrinsic is caused by the natural aging process.

Our collagen production starts slowing down in our twenties, and dead skin cells don’t shed as quickly while new skin cells aren’t being made as quickly. Signs of Intrinsic aging are fine wrinkles, thin/transparent skin, loss of underlying fat, sagging skin, dry/itchy skin, inability to sweat as much, thinning nails, gray hair and hair loss. Extrinsic factors are things in our environment that cause premature aging of the skin, UV rays, gravity, stress, repetitive facial expressions, smoking, pollution and even our sleeping position can contribute to premature aging.

Deep wrinkles and leathery skin on the neck and face are signs of overexposure to the sun. The best way to prevent this is to be obsessive about wearing products containing sunscreen, whether it’s skin lotion or make up. Also avoid spending long periods of time in the direct sunlight. Smoking causes changes in our bodies that speed up aging. People as young as twenty can have microscopic wrinkling on the face and after a period of time deeply wrinkled, yellowish, leather skin can develop. Hint, stop smoking.

Taking supplements with Vitamins A, E, and C can help your body maintain healthy skin. A clay facial mask once a week removes impurities from the surrounding environment, and helps to soothe the skin reducing redness and dry patches and lifting away dead skin cells. Using an astringent like witch hazel will help to tighten skin and close pores. Regularly applying lotion keeps skin drenched in the moisture it needs to carry on biological processes.

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Anti-Aging Natural Skin Care Treatment, Advice and Recommendation!

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

As you get older, your body’s energy needs drop and demands for nutrients increase. While aging is inevitable, many of the degenerative changes that prevail past middle age can be easily prevented. Recent medical research confirms that good nutrition can prevent, or slow, conditions such as osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease. Proper nutrition is an important part of any ‘aging well’ strategy.

Our Recommendations

Although nutrition is important, healthy eating isn’t just about taking the right nutrients. Remember:

. If you dislike eating alone, organize regular potlucks meals with friends and neighbors.

. Select foods that supply contrasts in color, texture and flavor. Avoid adding salt to improve flavor; instead, use herbs and spices.

. It helps to gather a good mix of ages around you- it will make the transition to old age more varied and enjoyable.

. Maintain old friendships and make new contracts. Go for walk to the nearby park.

. Eat at least five servings a day of fruits and vegetables such as carrots, peppers, melons and berries. These contain compounds that protect against aging ailments like heart diseases and cancer.

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. Opt for foods not supplements. Beta carotene-rich foods are one of the top sources of key nutrients promising anti-aging.

. Cook vegetables in as little liquid and for as short a time as possible.

. Make sure to drink six to eight glasses of water, juice or other non-alcoholic fluids everyday to avoid constipation, kidney problems and increased risk of dehydration.

. Exercise regularly in the form of walks or yoga to preserve muscle strength, improve appetite and mood.

. If you have trouble chewing opt for pureed vegetables, soups and other nutritious foods rather than bland liquid diet, which can lead to constipation

. Include Omega 3 fatty acids in your diet, which you can get from flax seeds, canola oils and fish.

Do not change your diet drastically. Gradually include the nutrients and requirements for old age. People over 85 are one of the fastest growing segments of the population, proving that you can live longer and healthier if you practice good food habits.

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About the Author:

Ashley Green

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Natural Skin Care Products Natures Choice

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Many people avoid chemical and over the counter medicines in favor of natural skin care products. Non-natural products can contain a lot of confusing ingredients and some people are simply concerned about applying something they know nothing about to their skin. Or you could just beware of the tendency of some products to irritate the skin by containing chemicals like alcohol which are drying and harsh.

There are many natural skin care products being sold both online and offline which are available to those who wish to try alternative ways to care for their bodies. Though the FDA doesn’t regulate the sale of skin care products or cosmetics so you may be buying something that’s too strong or that doesn’t have an allergy warning label on it. It is best before using a product that you rub a small dab on a sensitive area such as the skin of your inner elbow and wait a day or so to see if you’ve developed a reaction to it. A reaction would be itching or red skin. If you have a reaction pass on using the skin care product because you may be allergic to one of the ingredients.

It’s always possible to make your own home skin care products. You can pick up a simple base lotion at the store and add a few drops of essential oils like rose hips, or add some Aloe Vera gel fresh from the plant. Essential oils are very strong so be sure not to add more than a drop or two at most to a full bottle of lotion or cream. You could end up making a product yourself is much too strong for the delicate skin tissue. Many websites have directions for making your own natural products with names like Yummy Tropical Butter and Peppermint Cucumber body cream.

Mrs. Party… Gail Leino is the internet’s leading authority on selecting the best possible party supplies, using proper etiquette, and living a healthy life while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts. Here a place for great deals on Natural Skin Care Products.

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Anti-Aging Skin Care Treatment, Products and Tips

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

Why to let people know your age when you can keep them guessing? But shedding off years from your appreance isnt always a piece of cake. At times, it can present a picture where you are trying a bit too hard which you should avoid. But there are some magic tips which you can always use to hide your age

1) Give special attention to neck while moisturising your face. Neck reflects your age.

2) Regularly follow a routine of cleansing, toning and moisturising your skin.

3) Frame your face well with layers instead of keeping it all in one length while getting a haircut for yourself.

4) Dont apply too much of make-up. It echoes your frustration related to your ageing skin.

5) Always go in for cream-based cheek color over powdered one.

6) Caramels, dusty pinks topped with gloss make make the lips much younger.

7) Avoid brown, deep mauves, matte reds.

8) For those with glasses, opt in for coloured plastic glasses rather than metal frames.

9) Choose from grey or brown eyeliners. NO BLACK EYELINERS.

10) Fringes and bangs look very cute and throws you into your earlier times.

11) Take special care of your eyebrows. Its very important in taking off years from your face. Go for a medium thick brow that looks like it’s naturally in good shape.

12) Most important of all, Quit Smoking right now. It infacts make you look much older than you are. Get some Quit Smoking painlessly: Effective Tips at http://www.weightloss-health.com/quit_smoking_ways.htm

THE IDEA IS TO PAMPER YOURSELF WITH THESE ANTI-AGEING TIPS which can really do wonders for you.

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With The Best Skin Care Products You Can Kiss Your Acne Goodbye!

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Oh goody. You woke up this morning to find a huge zit on your chin, and today’s the day for that big presentation at work. Sounds familiar? We all wake up with those irritating imperfections every now and then. Here is a list of the best skin care products that will help to eliminate these sudden acne outbreaks.

Exfoliate:

Exfoliating is an essential step that should be done at a minimum of 3 times a week. This step eliminates dead skin build-up, which can clog our pores and create blemishes. Exfoliate every morning with a scrub that consists of the best ingredients, which you will find in “Honey Snap Out of It” Scrub by Benefit Cosmetics.

This product contains top exfoliants such as almond meal, which helps clean away dead skin and oil build-up, and honey, a moisturizer known to act as a natural form of alpha hydroxy. This product also has the added feature of being used as a facial mask for added moisture and deep pore cleansing. Men can benefit as well, as this exfoliator prevents ingrown hairs.

Cleanse:

Cleansing is a step that should be done daily. Finding a good cleanser is crucial in the skin care process, as they remove the oil that causes blackheads and blemishes. Many foaming cleansers on the market today do not work as expected.

It is known that the foam just gets moved around on your face and does not remove dirt and oil as it should. A cleanser to try is “purity made simple” by philosophy. One dime-sized dab of this silky cream cleanser emulsifies, which means that it dissolves dirt, build-up and even makeup with no foamy residue.

Moisturize:

Moisturizing is an important step to do everyday. If your skin is really thirsty for a top notch moisturizer, here is the best facial quencher. Voted as #1 Best Facial Moisturizer by a leading skincare supplier in 2005, “hope in a jar” by philosophy is an effective moisturizer, which contains lactic acid and beta glucan. These products work together to give your skin a radiant glow, and help your skin look younger at the same time!

In order to eliminate unsightly blemishes, use the best products with top ingredients to receive optimum results. That way, you will not wake up in the morning with those unpleasant surprises on the days when you just don’t need them.

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Anti-Aging Natural Skin Care Treatment, Food and Recipe!

Monday, November 17th, 2008

As you get older, your body’s energy needs drop and demands for nutrients increase. While aging is inevitable, many of the degenerative changes that prevail past middle age can be easily prevented. Recent medical research confirms that good nutrition can prevent, or slow, conditions such as osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease. Proper nutrition is an important part of any ‘aging well’ strategy. Lets now figure our these changing needs.

Changing Needs: A person’s body composition changes with age; muscle mass decreases due to disuse and fatty tissue increases. The metabolism slows down and fewer calories are required. A 50-year-old who needs 1,800 calories a day will require 1,440 at the age of 70.

People who fail to cut on food intake are likely to gain weight. With increasing age, the body is less efficient in absorbing some nutrients. An older person will need extra amounts of the following essential nutrients:

. Calcium to prevent osteoporosis and maintain healthy bones. Include sesame and mustard seeds, leafy greens, figs, milk and milk products and fish in your diet.

. Vitamin D, needed in order to absorb the calcium. Fish oil is the best source of Vitamin D. Ghee, butter and eggs also contain a small amount of Vitamin D. The best natural source is sunlight.

. Vitamin B12 to build red blood cells and maintain healthy nerves. Eat dairy products, meat, shrimps and eggs.

. Zinc to help compensate for lowered immunity. Cereals, nuts and oilseeds are important sources of Zinc.

. Potassium, especially in the presence of high blood pressure or the use of diuretic drugs. Pulses like green gram, cow’s peas, red gram, black gram and vegetables like lotus stems and sword beans are rich in potassium. Other good sources are legumes, leafy vegetables and fruits like bael, sweet limes, peaches and apricots.

. Folic Acid, B vitamin, used to make DNA and red blood cells, will help lower blood levels of homocysteine, a compound in the blood associated with an increase risk of heart disease. Pulses and legumes such as Bengal gram and green gram are rich sources. Green vegetables, cluster beans, spinach and mint are valuable sources. Others include gingelly seeds and meat.

. Fiber to prevent constipation. Include all vegetables, fresh fruits and whole grain and cereals.

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. One of the most important nutrients is water. It prevents dehydration. Have at least 12 glasses per day.

Random Tip for Dull Skin: To improve a dark and dull complexion, take 1 tablespoon of gram flour, pinch of turmeric powder, few drops of lime juice, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon milk. Mix the ingredients together. Apply the mixture to your skin. Leave it on for half an hour. Wash off with water.

THE IDEA IS TO PAMPER YOURSELF WITH THESE ANTI-AGEING TIPS which can really do wonders to you.

Must Visit: Check out what experts have to recommend on anti-aging diet and food and other valuable inputs at http://www.weightloss-health.com/anti_ageing_food.htm

About the Author:

Ashley Green

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