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Anti Aging Skin Care Products Why Natural Is Better

Posted on March 10, 2011 with No Comments

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.

Anti Aging Skin Care

Posted on February 10, 2011 with No Comments

If you take care of your skin properly it could literally look years younger, but most people do not know how to follow a good anti aging regime. We are going to talk about how to fade fine lines and wrinkles, how to stop free radicals and other anti aging tips. There are hundreds of anti aging skin care products out there, we will tell you what to look for in a skin care product that will take years off wear off of your skin.

There are many things that can make your skin age faster like smoking or excessive sunning, these things can do terrible damage some of which can not be reversed. You can still do these things and have younger looking skin if you take care of it properly, not then it will take longer to get it back healthy again..

There is no overnight cure for wrinkles or aging, but there are certain things you can do to help slow the process. Your skin health starts from within so one very important thing to remember is drink lots of water, at least 6 glasses a day. This will keep your body hydrated which in turn will keep your skin healthy, healthy skin products more collagen.

When looking at anti aging products be sure to choose ones that are naturally based this will keep you from putting any harsh chemicals on your skin, chemicals can cause long term damage that can be irreversible. Upon researching the market you will find a lot of different products to choose from, you might even find some anti aging remedies you can make from home.

Just remember every person is different so something that may work on you might not work on someone else, please keep that in mind. Some treatments are temporary where as some are permanent so make sure you do your homework before investing in a more expensive product, read customer reviews these can help you make an informed decision.

Skin ages with time, when you are young your skin has strong collagen bonds this is what makes your skin firm and healthy. As you get older these bonds relax a bit and begin to tear, this causes the skin to sag. Once the collagen bond is broken the only way to fix it is by getting your body to start producing new collagen, you cannot inject collagen in to replace the collagen that has been lost.

The way your skin does this is by being as healthy as possible, healthy skin makes collagen. Skin can become unhealthy if subjected to harsh weather including cold or sun, smoke or chemical for long periods of time. Once this damage is done it sometimes is impossible to reverse, but it can be done. One little tip is putting a moisturizer on daily this will keep your skin hydrated and healthy.

Like we said before there are a lot of different anti aging products out there so it is a bit of trial and error to find the perfect one for you. The good news is with so many out there you will find it if you keep looking.

Cold Weather = Dry Skin

Posted on October 19, 2009 with 5 Comments

For many of us it only took a matter of a few days as we saw temperatures drop from the mid-60′s to the mid-30′s as colder, drier weather hit us fast. Chicago, Buffalo, and Philadelphia are being hit with the earliest snow falls on record (even New England played football in the snow this weekend!), and the cold, dry air is drying-out skin just as fast.

With that said, here is a short primer on why our skin gets dry when fall and winter hits. Well, for one, colder air is

Moisturizing Dry Skin

less dense than warm air. Therefore, it is unable to hold as much moisture or water molecules. Cold air – as in “canadian fronts” – often brings with it wind that “wisks” away moisture and tends to dry-out tissue – causing oils and water vapor to evaporate more quickly.

An interesting observation for those who have swimming pools or jaccuzis…as with many folks we know, we cover our pool during the winter. We keep the pump and filter going, but cover the entire pool with a floating plastic sheet. I assumed this was to keep the leaves and debris out of the pool and the cleaner. Well this is in-part true, but I was informed by our local “pool expert” that the primary reason for the covers is to lessen evaporation. He told me the cold, windy weather would cause as much, if not more, evaporation than the heat and sun during the summer.

Well, that is what happens to our skin! So, what do what should you do? Here are a couple of ideas our staff and consultants suggest:

1. Keep your skin moisturized. While this may seem an obvious first note, it is difficult for most folks to do. First, you start your day with a hot shower (which depletes oils and moisture), then you go out into the cold, dry air – often windy, too. So, by the time you get to work or school, you face is tight, and the skin on your hands hurt or are notiably dry and flaking. The best thing to do is pat dry following a shower and immediately apply a light moisturizing lotion. We recommend those that contain ingredients like aloe, lanolin and/or emu oil. Generally an emu oil lotion is not greasy, is absorbed deeply into the skin, and lasts much or most of the day.
2. Stay hydrated – Again, kind of an obvious issue, but for any of you who like to snow ski know, you can easily become dehydrated without knowing it because of the cooler temperatures.
3. Use vitamin supplements – There is a bit of debate as to whether most folks need a daily supplement for their ski, nails or hair. Personally I think it is a good idea – and there is no evidence that it hurts – none that I know of, anyway. I believe this especially holds true during the winter. Our diets change, level of active outdoor activities decline, and our skin and hair are constantly exposed to a barrage of UV rays and cold air. Help keep your skin elastic and healthy by boosting up on some supplements.

You know your skin best. What you do during the winter generally has an impact as you enter the spring and summer. Care should be taken now to avoid wrinkles, dry patches, skin rash, and flaking. While careful care can be given to protect your skin, a little bit of prevention can help reduce the rate at which your skin ages and helps to keep your complexion smooth and soft.

StriVectin-SD – Product Review

Posted on August 19, 2009 with 1 Comment

Botox injections are all the rage nowadays when it comes to temporarily removing wrinkles and leaving your face a lot less wrinkly and more “youthful-looking” than before, all the jokes about how downright creepy a deadened, frozen face looks aside. However, aside from this Botox injection trend, there’s also another way of achieving a more youthful, less wrinkly you—and it’s a lot less of an unnatural process to boot. We’re talking about the top-recommended Strivectin-SD, of course.

StriVectin-SD Stretch Mark Cream

Now, the concept of the stretch mark cream is hardly as innovative or new as Botox, but there’s a good reason why Strivectin-SD is so popular anyway. In fact, it’s not that much of a “stretch” to say that this product is among the best-selling and most famous topical stretch marks products next to skin resurfacing. Hundreds of vendors have published lists that have the Strivectin-SD as a consistent, high-level performer.

Then again, lists are one thing, and trying out the cream for yourself is another thing entirely. Is it worth the hype it’s receiving? The ever-growing stretchmarks cream market is inundated with all sorts of creams, ointments, liniments, cleansers, and whatnot, so you have to take even the top ten lists of merchants with a grain of salt. The proof, after all, is in the pudding, and the actual conclusion lies within the Strivectin-SD’s stretch mark solution, scar reducing ability itself.

Moreover, the constant comparisons to this cream and resurfacing are partly induced by the company itself. The product’s slogan is actually, “Strivectin-SD: Better Than Botox”. It takes a lot of moxie to claim such a thing, but it inevitably leaves consumers suspicious and more than a little skeptical. For people who’ve tried out the Botox procedure and staunchly support it, they’d probably take personal offense at the gall of alleging that a comparatively cheap anti-aging cream applied daily is more effective and impressive than a $500 or so cosmetic treatment.

As a note, this particular product from StriVectin was orginally designed as a treatment for reducing and diminishing stretch marks. Interestingly, women noticed that it tightened the skin where it was applied and wrinkles disappeared. So, as chance would have it, women began using it as a “wrinkle cream”. As a follow-on, StriVectin introduced a new product (Eye Cream) with a few less-harsh ingredients specifically for wrinkles. Thus our review may seem a bit confusing. Effectively we’re evaluating its (their) success at both – wrinkles and stretch marks.

Checking out Strivectin-SD reveals first and foremost that, no, it’s not superior to Botox or isn’t even the next best thing to Botox. To be true, it’s just about as effective as any other anti-wrinkle cream currently available in the market.

On the other hand, it’s quite potent and it’s undoubtedly among the better anti-aging topical agents available right now. It’s particularly effective against fine lines and early onset wrinkles. Using this as daily maintenance on your face will at the very least help you age gracefully, if not look ten years younger in the long run.

The verdict? The product is worth recommending, but it is definitely overrated and very expensive compared to other products that contain essentially the same ingredients and provide similar results – both as a stretch mark cream or wrinkle cream. It gets 7.88 out of 10 stars, with points mostly taken from its expense and the fact there are very worthy competitors – on both fronts.

Anti Aging Conference: 9-12 September 2009 – San Jose, CA

Posted on July 6, 2009 with 19 Comments

The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine has announced its fall Congress and Exposition in San Jose, CA on September 9-12, 2009.

It is a 4 day event and they have over 75 speakers slated for presentations together with workshops on In-Office procedures. Several focus areas include hormone replacement therapy, aesthetic venous treatments (spider vein treatments), detox and weight management, stem cell research updates, as well as fundamental and advanced topics on managing your “Anti-Aging” practice – medical, spa or medspa – a critical topic in today’s challenging economic environment.

They are currently accepting enrollment into the conference (http://www.worldhealth.net/) and it is not too late for reserving the best spots as exhibitors. If you are a manufacturer of anti-aging skin care products, equipment, cosmetic or plastic surgery aids, advertising, or other anti-aging systems, you want to make sure you are in attendance. Spa and med spa owners and managers as well as clinicians will be on-hand.

Here are some very interesting facts to know if you are in the industry or considering it:

Fast Facts on The Anti-Aging Marketplace

• The consumer public has voted with their wallets overwhelmingly in favor of the anti-aging healthcare model. The anti-aging marketplace is one that is demographics-driven: people around the world are getting older. As a result the anti-aging marketplace is projected to reach $41.94 billion by 2006, expanding at an average annual rate (AAGR) of 8% [Business Communications Company, 2002].

• The anti-aging market is expected to grow to $41.94 billion in 2006, reflecting an average annual rate (AAGR) of 9% [“Drugs and Cosmetics for Aging Boomers,” Business Communications Company, Inc., 2002]

• The market with the highest projected AAGR is hormone replacement therapy, at 16.5% [“Drugs and Cosmetics for Aging Boomers,” Business Communications Company, Inc., 2002]

• Global nutraceuticals market grew from $38.2 billion in 1999, to reach $46.7 billion in 2002; by 2007, global nutraceutical sales are projected to reach $74.7 billion [reported by NutraIngredients.com, “Nutraceuticals sales to hit $75 billion”] In he nutraceuticals market stands at $17.1 billion [“NBJ Releases New Report on Maturing US Supplement Industry,” Nutrition Business Journal, September 2002.]

• Sixty percent (60%) of Americans age 65+ are pursuing anti-aging interventions — including hormone replacement therapies and dietary supplementation [MSNBC Jan. 28, 2002.]

• Dietary supplement sales in 2000 were $17 billion. [Nutrition Business Journal, Nov. 2001.]

• Thirty-three percent (33%) of adults take supplements on the specific advice of their doctor. [Harris Interactive survey, 2001.]

Anti-Aging Conference