Posts Tagged ‘anti aging’

Should We All Be Worried About Mineral Oil In Moisturizers?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

You probably use a moisturizer right now. Is there mineral oil in it? Is mineral oil in moisturizers good, or is it bad?

One of the by products of distilling crude oil to produce petroleum products is mineral oil. It is used in a wide range of cosmetics and skin care products because it is extremely cheap, and is also known as white oil.

Would it surprise you to find out that in some skin care products over 50% of the ingredients are petrochemical products?

According to the Cosmetic Safety Database mineral oil is used extensively in skin care products, anti aging products and cosmetics. It lists 454 different moisturizers that contain mineral oil, so chances are very high that the moisturizer that you use will have mineral oil in it.

And anyone with a baby will know mineral oil as baby oil because baby oil is 100% mineral oil, just with a fragrance added as mineral oil doesn’t smell that sweet.

And there’s more from the Cosmetic Safety Database. They say that mineral oil is linked to allergies, cancer, toxicity in biological systems in the body and irritation of lungs, eyes and skin.

And as well as all that mineral oil has also been linked to other skin problems including acne. It is suspected of causing skin problems because when used on the skin it forms a thin layer on the surface and this clogs the pores and stops the skin breathing, and releasing toxins.

And there are some who have also linked the use of mineral oil on the skin with premature aging.

But like all these things none of this if firmly proven and there is debate, and the big cosmetics companies and skin care companies maintain that it is perfectly safe and works well.

So you’ve looked and found mineral oil in one of your moisturizers and you’re worried about it and don’t know what to do? Well if you’re happy with the moisturizer and haven’t found any ill effects then that’s good, though not conclusive. And remember too that there are some highly expensive and very poor skin care products that do very little, so if you’re happy with your products you’re in front.

I suspect that many women continue using their skin care products even though they do very little because they have come to expect very little and so arent being disappointed. And if you’re paying a lot I personally believe that you ought to be seeing good results that both you and others notice.

And if you really are seriously worried about using moisturizers with mineral oil try using some high quality natural skin care products that contain no mineral oil at all. See how they work for you, remember you ought to see visible results, not just take it on trust.

And if you buy the best natural skin care products you get products with no mineral oil and with a full money back guarantee so you can try the products mineral oil free and risk free.

So if for any reason you dont feel they are working you can return them for a refund, and very few do, or they wouldnt have the guarantee.

But, sadly, there is no conclusive evidence linking mineral oil in moisturizers with health problems, and no conclusive evidence that mineral oil is safe to put on your skin, though many think it is not, and doesn’t moisturize very well at all.

I cover natural skin care products in much more depth on my website.

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The Best Skin Care Starts With The Golden Rule.

Saturday, March 21st, 2009

So you’re looking for the best skin care line. And that’s fine, it shows that you’re seriously interested in great skin care, and you’re willing to investigate the best way to keep your skin healthy and looking good.

But if you’re currently asking yourself “what’s the best skin care line” you’re missing the most important question that you should be asking. You’ve got to remember the golden rule of skin care. Don’t do your skin any harm.

Observing the golden rule can be more important than choosing the skin care line. Because no matter how good is that skin care line that you choose, there’s a very good chance that your skin health is going backwards if you’re ignoring the golden rule. Take some simple steps to make sure you’re not doing your skin damage and you’re way out in front, and may be doing your skin more good than using the best skin care products.

What do I mean by don’t harm your skin? Just this. There’s so many things that women do that harm their skin and they don’t even realize it. Here’s 2 examples. Smoking and sunburn. Both are dreadful for your skin.

Smoking can damage your skin in a number of ways. It is very bad for your blood circulation, and this is dangerous to so many areas of your body that rely on good blood circulation, and that includes your skin. Because a good blood supply is essential for great skin health.

And sunburn is no better. Sunburn damages your skin every time you get burned, and it has lasting effects.

And that’s only the start. Here’s another example that may really surprise you. There are big brand skin care products and cosmetics on the market that actually do damage to your skin. The reason is that the FDA has no brief to regulate what is put into cosmetics and skin care products, so the big companies can put about anything they want into the products, and they do. Mineral oil is a fine example, it’s a petrochemical product that damages your skin but is very cheap to use. So it’s in there.

And there’s more. Avoid some other things, like many big brand soaps and shampoos. Avoid really hot baths, especially long ones, and keep showers short and cooler. Both dry your skin. And the chlorine in your water will also damage your skin in the shower or bath, use a good house water filter for all your house water. And in the shower avoid that “exfoliation” because it too can damage your skin if done to excess.

Look for and use the best skin care line by all means, because there’s no doubt that the best natural skin care products can work wonders for great skin health, and the best natural skin care products don’t contain ingredients damaging to your skin. But although using the best skin care line is great, doing the things I’ve cautioned against in this article can undo all that good. Don’t forget the golden rule.

Don’t do things that damage your skin. Ignore that rule at your peril. Then get out there and find the best skin care line and use it religiously.

Visit my website to find out where to get the best natural skin care products that won’t harm your skin.

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Research Finds Acai Fruit Berry Compunds are Effective in Cancer Study

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

A study has identified substances within acai fruit berry that has chemo preventive prospective that could assist in the possible eradication of cancer.

Researchers recognized that anthocyanins which are a class of flavonoids found in acai berry fruit, restrained growth and encouraged apoptosis in the esophagus of rats treated with an esophageal carcinogen. The information provides well-built proof that anthocyanins are crucial for cancer prevention.

The researchers fed rats an anthocyanin-rich compound of acai fruit and recognized that the composite was right away proficient in relation to as doing well in hindering esophageal cancer in rats and as a sum total acai fruit berry controlled the same absorption of anthocyanins.

This lesson shows the overall value of anthocyanins as protecting agents in acai fruit and confirming the same results. This study was amid the foremost studies to take a look at the relationship involving anthocyanins as a cancer hindrance.

The researchers conducted experimental trials by means of complete acai fruit berry powder, which has yielded some optimistic results, but required patients to obtain up to 60 grams of powder a day.

Now that it is understood anthocyanins in acai fruit berries are roughly as vigorous as whole acai fruit berry themselves, it is the anticipation of the researchers to be able to thwart cancer in humans using a standardized creation of anthocyanin.

The aim is to potentially substitute whole acai berry fruit powder by means of its dynamic workings and subsequently construct out enhanced ways to distribute these components to tissues, to augment their uptake and efficiency.

Ultimately, it is the goal of the researchers to try the anthocyanins for effectiveness in numerous organ sites in humans.

Acai fruit is about the dimension of a hefty blueberry however only the furthest layers of the fruit, the pulp adjoining a large internal seed, are fit to be eaten. Similar to vitamin C, the body can only soak up so much at a occasion.

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Anti Oxidant Skin Care For Beautiful Skin

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

When approaching the subject of anti age skin care treatment, one must first consider products that are vitamin C based. Vitamin C based products work by promoting the synthesis of collagen, which is part of the structural protein that is found in skin.

This category of anti aging skin care products is related to anti-oxidants. Anti aging skin care products that are based on vitamin C are, however, posed with the danger of getting oxidized themselves as they come into contact with air during their usage.

Presently, there are anti aging skin care treatments based on derivatives of vitamin C. However, the results of these anti aging products is not necessarily as much as it is for anti aging skin care products based on 100% vitamin C. The positive point is that these products tend to be more stable and less expensive.

In conjunction with the C vitamin, vitamin E and lipoic acids have been proven effective as anti oxidants. Liponic acid possesses elements that retard signs of aging and is active in repairing damage caused by the process of aging. Vitamin E is an excellent resistance builder and infection fighter. Because it is a fat soluble anti oxidant, it has also proven effective against cancer.

The next category within anti aging skin care products are those known as phytochemicals. Extracted from plants, phytochemicals are special chemicals that are found in a wide variety of products on the market.

Phytochemicals are known for their aggressive properties when it comes to preventing prostrate, breast and colon cancers. Because of this power, phytochemicals are considered common place in anti aging medications.

Some B-vitamins like B5, B6 and B12 are also in use for anti aging skin care products.

The field of anti aging skin care products is vast and needs a lot of research. Though the currently available products are effective, they still have challenges to combat. Hopefully, these challenges will get resolved in due course and help get better and cheaper anti aging skin care products.

Anti aging skin care products are excellent additions to an already healthy lifestyle. This includes sleeping well, eating healthy, lowering your stress levels and drinking plenty of water. By living healthy, you have already taken the vital step in reversing or delaying the aging process. A healthy lifestyle, in combination with effective anti aging treatments, can create an overall existence of fitness and vitality.

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Tips To Finding The Best Dry Skin Lotion In The World

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

I have previously talked about why you might have some problems with dry skin, and some common things you can do to combat your dry skin, like changing your soap and shampoo, and more.

And I’ve alerted you to a serious problem with many big brand name skin care and anti aging products. That they can actually damage your skin and be the cause of dry skin rather than the solution.

And also that you ought to be using the best dry skin lotion, or the best natural skin care products that you can get to combat your dry skin.

But I’m actually going to suggest something that may surprise you. It’s that you don’t look for the best dry skin lotion you can find. Why not? Because tackling dry skin isn’t a case of just trying to overcome the dry skin itself, it’s about overall skin health and good skin care.

Lets see why the worlds best natural skin care products could in fact be the very best dry skin cream for you.

Firstly, the ingredients in the best natural skin care products do not do your skin any harm. That’s vitally important. It should go without saying that a skin care regime shouldn’t harm your skin, sadly many do.

And you absolutely must know what ingredients are in the products, because many of the big brands use chemical ingredients that are cheap, but poor quality. But there are excellent naturally occurring ingredients that work extremely well to promote overall skin health, but are expensive. Some have been used by women for centuries for their skin care properties.

There are 3 ingredients that should be in your natural skin care products that make them the best skin care products and the best dry skin lotion all at the same time.

1. Phytessence Wakame. Phytessence Wakame is a Japanese seaweed that has been eaten for centuries by Japanese women who have stunningly good skin right into old age, and is a large part of the Japanese diet.

Phytessence Wakame is packed with all sorts of vitamins and minerals known to be good for the skin. It has a wide range of beneficial effects, but in particular it helps heal dry skin and also heal skin irritation and inflammation. Both well known to women (and men) who suffer from dry skin.

2. Cynergy TK. Cynergy TK is a patented ingredient found only in very few skin care products, it is very expensive. It is a form of keratin, an essential component of your skin, and is sourced from the wool of sheep. I won’t bore you with the complicated technical reasons why Cynergy TK is so good for your skin, but to say that for anyone with dry skin you absolutely must use a skin care product containing Cynergy TK.

What in effect it does is to form a thin layer of protection over your skin to help the skin retain moisture rather than lose it and it helps the skin balance it’s own moisture content, both very important for great skin health and skin hydration.

3. Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10. Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10 is a form of Coenzyme Q10. Now I’m sure you’ve heard of Coenzyme Q10 and I’m sure you’ve seen it on the labels of so many skin care and anti aging products. But it has a large molecule size and doesn’t really penetrate the skin. But Coenzyme Q10 as we age our stores of Coenzyme Q10 decline, and our skin cells need it.

But Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10 is a more modern form of Coenzyme Q10 that is able to penetrate the skin because it has extremely small molecules, and so replenishes out stores of Coenzyme Q10. It has a dramatic effect on reducing skin sagging and wrinkling and contains about 10% vitamin E, also very important for our skin health.

And it nourishes the skin, helping maintain skin supplies of collagen and elastin, and it increases skin cell health, all important to maintaining skin moisture balance. And maintaining skin moisture balance is the best way of combating dry skin.

Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10 is extremely expensive.

So there you have 3 ingredients that you must find in the best dry skin lotion, or what is really the worlds best natural skin care products that work to promote skin health and stop dry skin problems.

I also should point out one more thing. These products use the best ingredients that modern technology can source. They are very expensive.

So it would seem reasonable to assume that the products are really expensive if the ingredients are. But no they aren’t, and this is why. It’s all about company marketing policies and product philosophy.

The big name skin care and anti aging companies spend up big on TV advertising and marketing and spend the minimum on product quality, that’s why their products contain dangerous (but cheap) chemical ingredients. But those TV ads with the big name stars cost megabucks.

But there is one small company that is a small niche skin care company that makes natural skin care products that contain all these ingredients (and more). But it doesn’t advertise, and spends all it’s budget on product quality rather than TV advertising, so chances are you’ve never heard of them.

And because they know it’s harder to buy from a company that isn’t on TV they offer a full money back guarantee so you can try the products risk free, and once they have a new customer they have one for life.

So if you’ve been suffering from dry skin you don’t need to pay up big, in fact their products are very cost competitive. And you don’t need to find the best dry skin lotion, you need to use a product that target complete skin health and that will take care of the dry skin.

They really are the best dry skin lotion in the world.

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