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The Best 10 Anti-Aging Foods for Your Skin

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:37:45 +0000

Creams, lotions and treatments are not the only thing that can fight aging. Simple foods from the supermarket will really help you look younger. Foods such as spinach, chocolate (yes!) and beans all have hidden secrets which aid your body fight the effects of aging.

1 - Spinach

Spinach contains an antioxidant named Lutein which helps fight wrinkles and lines by increasing skin elasticity and hydration. Start adding dark leafy vegetable to your meals like spinach, kale and cabbage and you will start seeing the effects on your skin in a few weeks. It might also be mentioned that spinach is very high in all sort of vitamins that are good for your overall health.

2 - Goji Berries

Goji Berries are super nutritious and have very strong anti-aging powers. Vitamin C is responsible for helping make collagen and collagen keeps skin firm. Goji Berries have 500 times more Vitamin C than Oranges. They also contain a fat (linoleic acid) that promotes plumper skin. Sprinkle some goji berries over your cereal, mix it into your muesli mix, or add some to your smoothie.

3 - Turkey

Turkey has a protein named carnosine which helps slow down the process of cross linking ( cross linking involves fibers that grow in collagen causing the skin to become inelastic and stiff) in your skin. try to eat turkey at lest 2 or 3 times a week.

4 - Chocolate

Some great news for chocolate lovers! studies in Germany have found that drinking cocoa rich drinks boosts blood flow to the skin (meaning more moisture and nutrients for the skin). This is only for dark chocolate as it is the only type that contains enough antioxidants.

5 - Prunes

Free radicals break down healthy skin tissue and is one of the largest causes of skin aging. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals before they do more damage. Prunes have the highest levels of antioxidants (blueberries come close). Try to eat about 5 prunes a day.

6 - Beans

Beans (kidney, butter or baked) help produce an anti-aging acid in your body named hyaluronic acid. When we are babies our skin is overflowing with this and it is what helps to make our skin look so smooth and plump, this decreases with age and eating beans can help restore it. Try eating about 2 tablespoons of beans daily.

7 - Beetroot

Beetroot contains a great source of anthocyanadins (antioxidant), this promotes collagen production. Beetroot is excellent in salads and hamburgers.

8 - Olives

Olives and olive oil contain oleic acid which is a great emollient for the skin. Oleic acidhelp make wrinkles and fine lines soften by penetrating skin cell membranes and plumping them up.

9 - Red Peppers

Red Peppers are super rich in Vitamin B-12, this vitamin helps fight wrinkles and fine lines!

10 - Flaxseed

Flaxseed is a major source of healthy Omega-3 fat. This fat disguises wrinkles and lines by plumping up your skin. Try to have a tablespoon of flaxseed oil daily. (You can be this over the net or in health food stores)

Now How Do I Know Which Foods to Eat?

First of all, I will say that the above list is great, but if you eat those foods raw you are really going to increase your energy levels by 200%!

It's not so hard to figure out which foods you need to start eating, but I have found it's handy to have a guide to take with you to the market.

The best book I have found on re-engineering your diet for maximum energy is Eating for Energy by Yuri Elkaim.

I know what you are thinking: "Oh great! ANOTHER diet e-book". Well, sure, there are a lot and I was also skeptical.

I did some 'digging' about the author and found out Yuri is actually the nutrition coach at the University of Toronto (for the Men's Soccer Team). He also actively participates on Twitter and has over 3000 followers. I already got some good health tips for free from his tweets! Since then, I've also seen his name in Fitness mag as a contributor.

Anyway, my point is, he's not a fly-by-nigher! This is a real guy, who has put his reputation on the line with this book. So that made me feel pretty safe with buying it.

So I did.

When I got it, I dived in and started reading. What struck me was:

It's well organised and easy to read
He explains which fats are actually GOOD for you to eat.
He explains why counting calories doesn't work - hallejujah! I hate counting every last calorie, every darn day!
He has 12 top superfoods (2 more than I do!!)
He goes through, in great detail, exactly how to optimise your energy. What was great for me, was that I was able cut out foods that weren't energy efficient, and replace them with more of the ones that agreed with my metabolism.
He gives you a 12 week eating plan - this really helped me get used to the changes. When you introduce it over time like that, it's easier to form a habit.

So that's it from me: Yuri's page on the book has a LOT more info. PLUS you can get a 6-part course called Energy Secrets for free. This is all about how to get more energy and losing weight - something we all need!

This course is totally free, and a great way to see if you like what Yuri has to say. All you need to give is your email address.

Go read more about Eating for Energy now!

http://www.treatmentsforyourskin.com/go/superfoods

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Sun Damaged Skin

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:20:53 +0000

When you compare the skin of a young child with the skin of your face you'll be able to begin to understand what sun damage looks like. A young child has skin which is uniform in color, carries a radiant translucent glow and smooth texture. By the time most of us reach 30 to 40 years of age we have some redness or blotchiness, some sagging, some wrinkling, brown spots and dry perhaps leathery skin. Most of this is thanks to photoaging - sun damage.

If you believe that the way your face looks at that age is due to normal aging then you need only look at the skin in parts of your body which have been regularly protected from the sun like your upper thighs or the skin on your breasts. Notice the difference? That is how the skin on your face would look if it had not received any sun damage. Of course time does eventually etch lines into the face, but sunlight exposure helps the aging process accelerate dramatically. By the time we reach the age of 18 many of us have already received 80% of our lifetime sun exposure. Skin damage caused by sunlight builds up from continuous exposure even when you do not burn.According to dermatologists the worst type of sun damage occurs when the skin receives a prolonged dose of sun exposure after weeks or months of hardly any sun exposure at all.

Tanning causes sever damage to your skin in the long run

It is important to know that both UVA and UVB radiation can contribute to skin cancer and photoaging.

UVA Radiation

UVA radiation consists of longer wave lengths than UVB. This may generate fewer burns but it creates more damage the elastic fibers and collagen as it is capable of penetrating deeper into your skin. This of-course can cause wrinkles and skin cancers.
UVA radiation is able to penetrate through windows and through clouds. Tanning salons use this type of radiation so while you may come out of there without a burn you can be sure that you exposed your skin to some radiation damage. In fact tanning yourself using sunbeds is worse than basking in the suns rays because the UVA light tanning beds expose you to are 3 times more concentrated than the suns. One session in a sunbed is the same as a full day at the beach. Tanning beds and skin cancer go hand in hand because most people who use tanning beds do not wear sunscreen thereby dramatically increasing their risk of skin cancer.

UVB Radiation:

UVB emits shorter wavelengths of light and is at its strongest between the hours of 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. UVB rays penetrate the epidermis causing an immediate reaction in the skin in the form of redness and sunburn. This is the type of radiation that is responsible for most sunburns and unfortunately it is the severe sunburns caused in childhood which are responsible for the deadliest skin cancer - melanoma.

To prevent sun damage which is the cause behind wrinkles, age spots, skin cancer and many other things, it is important to always wear sunscreen that blocks both UVB and UVA light. For detailed information on sunscreens and for choosing the correct sunscreen for you please read the following: Wear Sunscreen Guide.

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Wear Sunscreen

Fine Lines Around The Eyes

admin — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:07:45 +0000

If like me you have just turned 30 you may have started to notice fine lines around your eye area. These fine wrinkles that surround the eye are usually the first wrinkles to appear on our face. This is due to the fact that the skin around our eye area contains much fewer oils glands (sebaceous) and is much thinner. The older we get there is elasticity damage caused by the sun on this area as well as the constant amount of use that it gets with facial expressions, and for some even the loss of the fat pad in this area.

What Can You Do?

Use a non irritating sunscreen on your eye area to prevent further sun damage. Try Dermalogica Total Eye Care SPF 15 (of course there are other brands on the market). An alternative is to use your regular moisturizer and then apply your nonirritating sunscreen to the eye area, be careful to avoid contact with the eyes.
Also try wearing a hat and sunglasses outdoors not only to protect your face from the sun but to avoid squinting which is a major contributer to wrinkles and crows feet around your eyes.
You can use an erbium or carbon dioxide laser peel which can give a great outcome around the eye area. You do have to be very careful with this method, especially is the entire skin on your face has damages as it can create a raccoon like effect with the skin around the eyes appearing fresher and younger than the rest of your face. Some great dermatologists will utilize this laser around your eyes and a TCA peel on the rest of your face to make sure that the color tone on your face is nice and even.
If your skin is not overly sensitive you can try using a very low level Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) to encourage cell turnover rate. Using this method it may take several months to see an improvement if at all. M.D Forte is a good brand to try.

Skin Care Through The Ages

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:03:09 +0000

Healthy, radiant skin can be had at any point in your life. The important thing is to work out which skin benefiting ingredients you should look for in products depending on your age. Using the wrong products on your skin could end up costing you a lot financially and physically as the wrong products could cause more damage to your skin. Using harsh exfoliation and or micro dermabrasion on your skin for example could cause more trauma to the skin that cannot always be reversed.

It is important to learn how the skin functions. The skin weighs about 2.7 kg and is the largest organ in the body. This skin is quite amazing in that it does so many things for us; it serves as a protective shield against heat, infection, and injury. It helps to regulate body temperature, it can store fat, water and vitamin D and senses both pleasant and painful stimulation. the skin is made up of three layers: The Epidermis, the Dermis and the Subcutis.

Following are a set of articles with information on skin care and how to look after your skin at all the different stages and ages of your life:

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Skincare in Your Fifties

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:01:14 +0000

Your skincare regime in your 50s should consist of staying out of the sun, wearing sunblock; cleansing, toning and moisturizing twice daily. Continue to use eye serums and creams high in Vitamins A, C and E. (see Skincare in Your Thirties)

Mature and dry skin can really benefit from moisturizers that high in lipids like ceramides. Grapeseed extract and vitamin E can help protect against the decrease in lipids as we get older. Lipids play a major role in keeping the skin moist and stopping it from drying out.

A natural alternative to oestrogen therapy is to use a skin cream that contains phyto-oestrogens. Phyto-oestrogens include: fresh flaxseed oil from the fridge and soy, wild yam, red clover and dong quai.

Golden Alaska Deep Sea Fish Oil Omega 3 6 9 Flaxseed Oil 1000mg 100 Softgels
US $2.99

5 X100 Alaska Fish Oil Omega 369 DHA EPA Flaxseed Oil
US $17.49

Sundown Organic Flaxseed Oil 1200mg 60 Tablet lot of 3
US $9.99

5 X100 Alaska Deep Sea Fish Oil Omega 369 EPA DHA Flaxseed Oil FRESH
US $9.99

FRESH Purified 3X Strength OMEGA 369 FISH OIL DHA EPA ORGANIC FLAXSEED OIL
US $9.99

5 Deep sea Fish Oil Omega 369 EPA DHA Flaxseed Oil
US $17.53

PURE FLAX SEED OIL COLD PRESSED ORGANIC RAW VIRGIN 248122436 oz GALLON
US $45.99

Deep Sea Fish Oil Omega 369 EPA DHA Flaxseed Oil
US $5.33

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The Foods You Eat and the Effects on Skin – Fats

Skin Care in Your 40s

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:49:47 +0000

Skin care in your 40s should continue to consist of cleansing, toning and moisturizing twice daily. Stay out of the sun and apply sunblock. You can make a big difference to the appearance of your skin by having a great skin care regime which helps cell turnover, stimulation of collagen, hydration of the skin and improved skin texture and moisture.

This is the period in your life when you start noticing thinning out and sagging of the skin due to a loss of collagen and elastin levels. Use good quality treatments that contain high levels of antioxidants. You can find lipids in nut oils and vegetable oil, this is a great method for replenishing declining oil levels in our skin as we get older. Make sure you continue to use eye cream specifically created for the delicate under the eye area. Ingredients that are useful include: lactic acid, vitamins A, C and E and hyaluronan acid. (for more descriptions about these ingredients please see Skin Care in Your 30s)

Receiving low levels of light treatment like Omnilux, is great for removing age spots. Start using satin pillowcases at night to avoid skin creases.

NEW 35 Glycolic 40 Lactic Acid Chemical Combination Peel Kit 1 oz Acne
US $10.99

STRONG SAFE ACNE PEEL 30 SALICYLIC ACID 40LACTIC ACID
US $17.99

SportLegs Eliminate Lactic Acid Use Sport Legs 120 Caps
US $19.95

$60 Chella Professional Enzyme Exfoliating Crema Cream Mask Lactic Acid 25oz
US $9.99

60 LACTIC ACID AHA CHEMICAL SKIN PEEL PROFESSIONAL NATURAL MILK ENZYMES 1oz
US $10.99

Mother Dad US NAVY Satin PILLOW CASE Norfolk VA Pillowcase Armed Forces
US $9.99

LOT of 4 PACKS NOSQUITO 2 in 1 POWER BAIT for Mosquitos Octenol Lactic Acid
US $3.00

70 Glycolic 85 Lactic Acid Combination Peel Kit 2 oz
US $16.99

Read the following article to learn more about: Sun damage.

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Skin Care in Your 30s

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:34:56 +0000

Your skincare regime in your 30s should consist of staying out of the sun where possible, wearing sunblock when necessary and cleansing, toning and moisturizing twice a day.

Your 30s is a great time to repair damage that has already been done to the skin and to protect the skin from further damage. This is often the time in your life when lines start appearing on your face and it can also be the hardest time to keep your skin regime going as your have many other time consuming priorities in life such as looking after your kids, working, paying of mortgages. A good idea is to buy one great product that will aim at both repairing and protecting your skin, a serum that is high in vitamin A, C and E. Aside from the serum make sure you apply a natural plant based moisturizer. It is also a good idea to exfoliate ever morning with either a beta hydroxyl or alpha hydroxyl serum.

Alpha Hydroxy acid is the only one of the hydroxy acids which helps create collagen production. Lactic acid helps to thicken and refine the skin which tends to thin out the older we get, it assists in developing moisture within the skin's layers.

Hyaluronic acid is another amazing ingredient for your skin to look out for at this phase in your life. This acid helps keep the skin hydrated and moist and can be found naturally in your skin. However, when we age this acid reduces so it is a good idea to replenish the skin with it to keep it soft. This is also great for rejuvenating the neck area.

Rosehip oil is high in essential fatty acids and in a natural form of trans retinoic which helps inpinge skin aging. There are many more antioxidants to look for in moisturises that help benefit the skin, these include: green tea, grapeseed extract, co-enzyme Q10, B Vitamins, genistein, amino acid peptides and ellagic acid.

After the age of 30 skin can become more photosensitive, pigment cells decline and brown spots may start to appear from sun damage. stress can also cause lipid production to slow down, try to relax as much as possible. Stay clear from excessive showering in very hot water as this dehydrates the skin. Try to use lukewarm water and keep showers brief.

Complimentary articles: Fine Lines Around The Eyes and Sun Damaged Skin

Anti wrinkle serum HYALURONIC ACID HA 60 matrixyl 3000
US $14.95

ARGIRELINE FACIAL MOISTURIZER WITH HYALURONIC ACIDFeatured on Dr Oz show
US $11.99

HYALURONIC ACID 20MATRIXYL3000 25ARGIRELINE PURE Recommended by Dr Oz
US $21.50

25 ARGIRELINE HYALURONIC ACID w MATRIXYL 3000 DMAEAs seen on Dr Oz
US $23.00

A LACURA FACE LSF6 Hyaluronic Complex Aqua Moisture Complete Cream 50ml LCRf8
US $7.99

Clinians Suisse Correct Rughe Serum Hyaluronic Acid Wrinkle Treatment Sealed
US $5.10

anti aging face wrinkle HYALURONIC INTENSE SERUM Vitamin C Ester DMAE ALA skin
US $14.50

ANTI AGING MOISTURIZER WITH DMAE MSM HYALURONIC ACID Natural Organic Skin Care
US $24.95

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Your Skin in Your Twenties

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:20:47 +0000

The skin regime in your Twenties should be to cleanse plan and moisturized twice a day, with sunblock when necessary and try to stay out of the sun. To learn more about the effect of the sun on your skin please read: Sun Damage

Use natural and organic skin care product formulations which are rich in plant extracts that are for protecting, nourishing and smoothing out skin. products that do leave a patent supplies of antioxidants and vitamins that help prepare and protect the skin are your best options.

Cosmetics contain the highest proportions of active ingredients. Use derivatives of vitamin A such as retinyl acetate and retinyl palmitate as they are less hard on your skin than Retin A and they help to feed the skin cells and keep them plump, they not only repair skin damage but also work to protect your skin from the environment and help to thicken your skin. Ideally you will also have a good quality vitamin A, C and E serum.

Vitamin C plays an important role in building collagen and elastin and in reducing the effects of free radical damage A deficiency of vitamin C impares collagen causing the skin to become more wrinkled. Make sure vitamin C products comes in a pump. This product once exposed to sunlight oxidizes and is no longer effective. buy stable form of vitamin C such as ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate. there should be 5 to 20% of vitamin C in a product to make it effective. Vitamin C products don't have a long shelf life so make sure you use it quickly. For more information on Vitamin C ans skin care cream and products please read the following article: Anti-aging Products with Vitamin C.

Use lactic acid instead of glycolic acid to encourage cell renewal and skin shedding as it is not as dehydrating to the skin and it enables moisture to bind to the skin.

The skin around your eyes has no oil glands and is much thinner it needs special care. Use an eye gel that contains vitamins A, C and E to help protect the fine skin surrounding your eyes.

If you work long hours at the office, take a facial cleanser to work as the mixture of air conditioning and makeup over an extended period of time causes congestion and breakouts.

If your skin has post acne scarring or is severly sun damaged, talk to a beautician about getting a mild acid peel. In all cases stay away from micro dermabrasion treatments that have the capacity to further damage your skin.

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Your Skin – Teen Years

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:44:57 +0000

Through your teenage years, looking after your skin is quite simple; the main rule is to avoid the sun. You may think it's cool to have a tan but get used to the idea of getting one out of a bottle. Read about the adverse effect of the sun on skin here: Sun Damage. Avoid fad dieting as it causes skin to be overly sensitive and also dehydrates skin. Always avoid soap as it dries skin out and causes over production of oil.

Your skincare routine should consist of cleansing, toning and moisturizing twice daily. Make sure you use a toner and cleansing gel that is very mild and has no alcohol in it.

If you have acne or pimples make sure to never pick or prod your pimples and acne because you can make it the acne worse by spreading the bacteria causing more inflammation and acne (if you must pop a zit read on how to pop pimples without spreading bacteria). Avoid scrubbing your skin and using harsh cleansers that cause dryness, irritation and help to aggravate acne.

Skin has a pH of about 7, under that is too acidic and over that is too alkaline. The higher the acidic proportions in the skin products preparation the higher its exfoliating properties. Use a gel cleanser and a beta hydroxy serum (BHA) or an alpha hydroxy serum (AHA) with a ph of about 4.5 which completes the job without being too harsh on your skin. Make sure to not overuse AHA's as they will cause your skin to become overly sensitive.

The biggest difference between alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids is the oil (lipid) solubility. Beta hydroxy acid is oil soluble which means it can penetrate well into the pores containing oil and exfoliate dead skin cells, this acid is called salicylic acid. Alpha hydroxy acids are only water soluble. Alpha hydroxy acids are exfoliates made from fruit and milk sugars for example lactic acid is produced by milk and glycolic acid produced from sugar cane.

Taking into consideration the main differences between AHA and BHA, Alpha Hydroxy acid is a better acid to use on sun damaged skin where acne and breakouts are not a problem. Beta Hydroxy acid is better for use on oily skin that experiences whiteheads and blackheads. BHA's can increase sun sensitivity by 50% so be sure to stay out of the sun if you use this acid.

If you have oily skin or acne prone skin make sure you avoid oily moisturizers always use a water-soluble moisturizer.

Some simple hygiene habits can help you avoid breakouts things like not touching your face too often, keeping hair out of your face and changing you pillowcase regularly can help to keep your skin clear.

Do not exercise with your makeup on! Makeup, oil and sweat are not a good combination. After exercise splash some water on your face to remove the sweat.

If you must wear makeup during the day make sure to use a true mineral makeup that does not contain binders oil and fillers. This makeup allows the skin to breathe as it does not block the pores.

Here are some products that contain alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids

Turn Signal Switch
US $60.00

Beta Hydroxy Acid BHA Salicylic Acid 2oz 100 Pure Natural
US $6.95

Peter Thomas Roth AHA BHA Acne Clearing Gel 2oz
US $29.90

VALVE HEATER VALVE HEATER SHUT OFF VALVE
US $17.50

Murad AHA BHA Exfoliating Cleanser 675oz 200ml NEW
US $27.99

MURAD AHA BHA Exfoliating CLEANSER for Blackheads FREE SHIPPIING SAMPLES
US $7.25

Victor bha 2 bevel head assembly 341 0383 0012
US $.99

Mark Lees MSS Alphacreme 10 AHA BHA Daily Perfecting Complex SALE PRICE
US $9.99

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