There are many different thing that can cause harm to your skin, thanks to modern science we can stop these things and slow the signs of aging naturally. We can do this by helping our skin repair wounds faster and more efficiently. The longer your skin takes to heal itself or if it is severely damaged it can lead to massive scarring or irreparable damage. This is where anti aging skin care products come into play, they can help slow this process and even reverse it.
We use the word damage loosely but generally it refers to and incidents that break the skin, bruises, burns from the sun or other things and troubled areas. There are many environmental things that can cause damage like extreme sun, cold, wind and free radicals. There are things that you can do personally to damage the skin like weight gain, smoking or tanning beds.
Once the damage is done it sometimes can be hard to reverse or repair. If exposed enough it can even lead to cancer. The most common side effect is rapid aging. This is when your skin ages faster than it should leaving you looking and feeling older. There are steps you can take to guard against this of course, things like drinking plenty of water, wearing sunscreen and using a neutral moisturizer like emu oil.
Emu oil helps heal the skin by moisturizing it and helping it produce collagen faster. It also is good at treating burns, cuts, scars, fungal infections and rashes. It is hypoallergenic and very gentle on the skin. It is also and antibacterial and anti microbial agent. Which mean that it will help fight off surface problems.
Aloe Vera is another ingredient you should look for in the natural products you buy. It is full of Vitamin C and help repair skin cells. Like emu oil it has been proven to make skin healthier in many different areas. It is very hydrating and soothing to irritated areas. That is why it has been used for burns for hundreds of years. It fights off free radicals as well, which is a great guard against the harsh environment.
Like emu oil, aloe vera does not clog pores and it easily absorbs into the skin. Jojoba oil is another great ingredient to look for. It is super hydrating and helps deep cleanse the pores and skin while locking in moisture. It has been shown to lighten skin blemishes while easing minor cuts and scrapes and helping them heal faster.
The trick to using any product is consistency, you have to use the product as directed to get the results you want. For some people it may take longer because of your bodies chemistry, but if you keep with it you will see results. The reason we stress natural products is because cheaper products use harsh chemicals which your body has trouble processing. Some of these cheaper ingredient have even been show to cause cancer or do other harmful things.
Idebenone has been in the mix a lot lately if you follow skin care products closely. So we decided to take a closer look at it to see if it can really help your skin. Like everything else we need to start at the beginning. Idebenone face creams have been around for a long time, but until advances in science we didn’t quite understand how it worked. After tons of research the common consensus was that it helped cells reproduce faster causing the effects of aging to slow down and in some cases stop.
It’s antioxidant properties our outstanding which means it is great at fighting free radicals and other environment stresses.
This is the same properties that helps it get rid of wrinkles as well. Researches found out that a great way to transfer the Idebenone into the skin was through a cream with emu oil in it. Emu oil is a carrier oil and carries the Idebenone deep into the skin for faster results.
While doing this it helps give you more vibrant skin. Idebenone face creams are easy to find, but finding one with emu oil in it as well can be a chore. It also uses vitamin C to help repair skin and make it more healthy.
Overall Idebenone has been proven to help smooth, firm and tighten skin around the eyes and facial area. It is great for rebuilding skin that has been damaged by the sun or other external elements, and best of all it is an excellent moisturizer.
With temperatures warming and Spring in the air, its time to consider what you need to do for adequate skin care. A couple of the areas we need to consider are preventing and treating sunburn as well as keeping your face moisturized.
Spring Skin Care
Many dermatologis consider damage by constant or chronic exposure to the sun as one of the most damaging environmental factors on tissue. UVA and UVB rays can burn skin and accelerate free-radical damage from oxidization which is considered a primary cause of pre-mature skin aging.
When out in the sun, you should:
Wear light, protective clothing…don’t forget your neck!
Use an SPF 25 or better sunscreen. Make sure you cover arms, face, legs and hands as well.
Be prepared to treat sunburn with an effective sunburn relief product
Keep skin moisturized
Drink lots of fluids (preferably non-alcoholic)
While prevention is always the best cure for sunburn, its important to treat sunburn effectively for the skin to recover. Using productd that have emu oil can help replenish lost hydration as well as help prevent inflammation and infection. Menthol or peppermint can help soothe itching and burning and provide a cooling relief to the burning. Our recommended product is Dermal EM® Sunburn Relief from RegenVal Labs.
On the flip side, keeping your skin mositurized is important. Wind, heat, salt and dry air can dry tissue making it tight itchy and flaky. The best way to replenish hydration is with lotions that contain hyaluronic acid. It instantly hydrates and moisturizes; and used with firming and anti-aging agents, helps your skin stay smooth soft and young looking. Our recommended product is Skin Tight® lotion from Nourish products.
The benefits of Emu Oil are far ranging – from very common use in hair products to skin care.
Emu Oil is what is known as a “carrier oil”. It has the ability to deeply penetrate the layers of the skin (and scalp) unlike many other oils such as Jojoba, Mineral or Argan. This penetrating property allows its healing abilities to treat common skin problems where they start – most often in the dermis layer of the skin.
It is a natural anti-bacterial making it ideal for treating burns, cuts, and wounds (even scars from surgery or injury). It is also an anti-inflammatory having the ability to reduce inflammation, irritation and to soothe itchy and redness.
The video below is a quick overview that discusses some of it’s benefits that include treating skin rashes, acne, abrasions, and stretch marks. It can be used by itself or combined with other lotions, creams and shampoos to generally improve efficacy of the product. There are a range of Emu Oil products available and you can find it as a key active ingredient in many high-end treatments.
A few posts back I mentioned Dermal Em sunburn treatment. Having grown-up in Florida and spending lot’s of time on the South Carolina coast has given me more exposure to the sun than I would like to count. Plus, as I ‘m getting into my 50′s I’m starting to see the results on my skin – a few spots on my arms and reappearing spider veins on my nose and cheeks.
My family returned Friday from a week at Edisto Beach. Everyone was tan except for my fair-skinned 14-year-old whose nose was burned, peeling and blistered. All of us have seen the signs of too much sun. His blistering had turned to scabs (yuk!) and I was afraid he would continue to pick and get some scarring.
We promptly sat him down and used some emu oil I had in the bathroom. Voila – 3 days have past and his nose is looking great…still burned and a bit scabbed, but you can tell the healing has begun and a lot of repair is in progress.
I have written a lot about emu oil. Yes, it is generally unknown as a remedy, but it has been in use for many years “down below” in Australia – where the bird is indigenous. It is a great product for treating burns, scars, stretchmarks, and lacerations from injury or surgery. Some folks are unfamiliar with it, but it has become widely used in many skin care and hair care products for its’ ability to penetrate deep into tissue promoting healing and collagen growth.
You might ask why I didn’t use Dermal Em, well because I didn’t have any. There is some at the plant, but it’s a two-hour drive and we wanted to get my son’s nose healing as soon as possible – hopefully avoiding any infection or further complications. Besides Dermal Em is emu oil with Vitamin E added and blended with menthol that helps cool the skin providing more immediate relief from sun burn.
Anyway, since this just happened Friday, I thought I would pass on some un-scientific, real-world results from just a couple of days application. With school out and many folks either heading to the pool, beach or at least more outside activities, it is good to know there is a very effective remedy for treating sunburn.
things and slow the signs of aging naturally. We can do this by helping our skin repair wounds faster and more efficiently. The longer your skin takes to heal itself or if it is severely damaged it can lead to massive scarring or irreparable damage. This is where anti aging skin care products come into play, they can help slow this process and even reverse it.
Aloe Vera is another ingredient you should look for in the natural products you buy. It is full of Vitamin C and help repair skin cells. Like emu oil it has been proven to make skin healthier in many different areas. It is very hydrating and soothing to irritated areas. That is why it has been used for burns for hundreds of years. It fights off free radicals as well, which is a great guard against the harsh environment.
closer look at it to see if it can really help your skin. Like everything else we need to start at the beginning. 
This is the same properties that helps it get rid of wrinkles as well. Researches found out that a great way to transfer the Idebenone into the skin was through a cream with emu oil in it. Emu oil is a carrier oil and carries the Idebenone deep into the skin for faster results.