Anti Aging Skin Care

Facial Skin Care Tips : How to Give a Facial Massage

2008-11-10T22:30:00.000+07:00

Learn about giving facial massages in this free video clip about skin care.

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Tips for Removing Makeup, Acne, & Dry Skin

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Learn how to cleanse your skin in this free health & beauty skin care tips video

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7 HabitsThat Make Skin Age Faster

2008-10-28T14:01:00.001+07:00

Many of the external causes of aging skin are determined by the health and lifestyle decisions you make every day. Making unhealthy choices can cause prematurely aging skin, and this makes you look older, faster.

An important part of any anti-aging skin care program is to know what you may be doing that is harming your skin and speeding up your skin's aging process.

Here are 7 habits that contribute to aging skin, making you look older than your years:

1. Cigarette smoke: Whether you smoke, or you spend time with a smoker, cigarette smoke is damaging -- and aging -- to your skin. Research has shown that exposure to cigarette smoke significantly increases skin wrinkles and dryness. This is partly due to the behavior of smoking, and also because cigarette smoke depletes your body of Vitamin C, which is a key ingredient for keeping skin plump and moist.

Some researchers believe that exposure to cigarette smoke (whether you smoke or not) is as damaging to aging skin as exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays.

2. Sun exposure: Sun exposure is very aging to skin. Unprotected skin that is exposed to the sun becomes more mottled in appearance. Freckles can turn into brown sun spots, the skin takes on a dry, leathery appearance, and wrinkles and sagging increase. The risk of skin cancer is significantly increased by sun exposure.

The good news is that sun damage is avoidable, and if you start now, you can improve the condition of sun damaged skin.

* See your health care provider to assess the amount of sun damage you may have, and to rule out possible skin cancers. He or she may be able to prescribe medication that can help to reduce existing sun damage.

* If you want to avoid aging skin but don’t want to avoid the sun, make sure you use sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Choose sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher, and use it all year-round, even on cloudy days. Clouds do not protect you from ultraviolet ray exposure.

3. Lack of exercise: Living a sedentary life contributes to aging skin, because exercise helps to tone your muscles and get your blood flowing. Exercise should be an important part of every anti-aging skin care program. Researchers have also discovered that sedentary older adults are at higher risk for dementia .

In addition to the physical benefits of exercise, the benefits of a regular exercise program will show on your face. Having a bright smile and lots of energy will help you look and feel younger, at any age.

4. Exposure to cold weather: Cold winds and low temperatures contribute to aging skin by making skin dry, so if you venture out in the cold be sure to use a good moisturizer.

It’s important to use moisturizer indoors too, as heated rooms can be very drying to skin. Consider using a humidifier to help keep your skin more comfortable and reduce the aging skin effects of heated rooms.

5. Alcohol use: Alcohol contributes to aging skin by dilating small blood vessels in the skin and increasing blood flow near the skin's surface. Over time, these blood vessels can become permanently damaged, creating a flushed appearance and broken vessels on the skin’s surface.

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Effects of Sun on the Skin

2008-10-28T13:51:00.000+07:00

Sunlight has a profound effect on the skin causing premature skin aging, skin cancer, and a host of skin changes. Exposure to ultraviolet light, UVA or UVB, from sunlight accounts for 90% of the symptoms of premature skin aging. Many skin changes that were commonly believed to be due to aging, such as easy bruising, are actually a result of prolonged exposure to UV radiation.

What is UV Radiation?
The sun gives off ultraviolet radiation that we divide into categories based on the wavelength.

* UVC - 100 to 290 nm
* UVB - 290 to 320 nm
* UVA - 320 to 400 nm

UVC Radiation
UVC radiation is almost completely absorbed by the ozone layer and does not affect the skin. UVC radiation can be found in artificial sources such as mercury arc lamps and germicidal lamps.

UVB Radiation
UVB affects the outer layer of skin, the epidermis, and is the primary agent responsible for sunburns. It is the most intense between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm when the sunlight is brightest. It is also more intense in the summer months accounting for 70% of a person's yearly UVB dose. UVB does not penetrate glass.

UVA Radiation
UVA was once thought to have a minor effect on skin damage, but now studies are showing that UVA is a major contributor to skin damage. UVA penetrates deeper into the skin and works more efficiently. The intensity of UVA radiation is more constant than UVB without the variations during the day and throughout the year. UVA is also not filtered by glass.

Damaging Effects of UVA and UVB
Both UVA and UVB radiation can cause skin damage including wrinkles, lowered immunity against infection, aging skin disorders, and cancer. However, we still do not fully understand the process. Some of the possible mechanisms for UV skin damage are collagen breakdown, the formation of free radicals, interfering with DNA repair, and inhibiting the immune system.

Collagen Breakdown
In the dermis, UV radiation causes collagen to break down at a higher rate than with just chronologic aging. Sunlight damages collagen fibers and causes the accumulation of abnormal elastin. When this sun-induced elastin accumulates, enzymes called metalloproteinases are produced in large quantities. Normally, metalloproteinases remodel sun-injured skin by manufacturing and reforming collagen. However, this process does not always work well and some of the metalloproteinases actually break down collagen. This results in the formation of disorganized collagen fibers known as solar scars. When the skin repeats this imperfect rebuilding process over and over wrinkles develop.

Free Radicals
UV radiation is one of the major creators of free radicals. Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules that have only one electron instead of two. Because electrons are found in pairs, the molecule must scavenge other molecules for another electron. When the second molecule looses its electron to the first molecule, it must then find another electron repeating the process. This process can damage cell function and alter genetic material. Free radical damage causes wrinkles by activating the metalloproteinases that break down collagen. They cause cancer by changing the genetic material, RNA and DNA, of the cell.

DNA Repair
UV radiation can affect enzymes that help repair damaged DNA. Studies are being conducted looking into the role a specific enzyme called T4 endonuclease 5 (T4N5) has in repairing DNA.

Immune System Effects
The body has a defense system to attack developing cancer cells. These immune system factors include white blood cells called T lymphocytes and specialized skin cells in the dermis called Langerhans cells. When the skin is exposed to sunlight, certain chemicals are released that suppress these immune factors.

Cell Death
The last line of defense of the immune system is a process called apoptosis. Apoptosis is a process of cell-suicide that kills severely damaged cells so they cannot become cancerous. This cell-suicide is seen when you peel after a sunburn. There are certain factors, including UV exposure, that prevent this cell death allowing cells to continue to divide and possibly become cancerous.

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Caring for Aging Loved Ones Can Be a Catch-22

2008-10-28T13:40:00.000+07:00

Journalist Gail Sheehy's painful passage through U.S. health system echoes that of many caregivers

MONDAY, Oct. 27 (HealthDay News) -- In her long struggle to care for her gravely ill husband, journalist and Passages author Gail Sheehy recalls one defining moment.

More than a year ago, her husband, publisher Clay Felker, was being discharged from a New York City rehabilitation facility after spending several months there in his long battle with throat cancer. As always, Sheehy was at his side.

"So, he has to come home now, and we've run out of benefits," Sheehy recalled at a recent media briefing in New York City. "We're coming out, and there's also nobody telling me what I have to do. He has a feeding tube, he has a tracheotomy, he has medications. I don't know where to start."

Desperate, she sought out and hired a "geriatric care manager" -- at $125 an hour -- to advise them. Their insurance might still pay for an at-home nurse, she found out, but only if it's a Medicare-approved nurse -- and there aren't any available in the city.

There are home health-care aides, of course, "but they cannot do medical services like giving a shot, taking care of a trach, changing a feeding tube," Sheehy said.

And then there's the quandary of how to pay for a nurse, should one be available. Once private insurance benefits end, the only option for most Americans is Medicaid, which requires that recipients have less than $5,000 in assets.

Her geriatric care manager spelled it out to Sheehy: If the couple first exhausts all their remaining assets, then Medicaid will cover Felker's nursing care.

And if Sheehy, in her late 60s, wasn't willing to give up all her assets and income?

"Then, you need to divorce him," the geriatric care manager told her.

In Sheehy's case, it never came to that. She and Felker scraped together enough money to hire qualified, in-home caregivers via the network of health care helpers known as the "gray market," and Felker's last months were spent at home, relatively serene. He died in July at age 82.

Sheehy called her 15-year journey with Felker through the U.S. health care system a "nightmare," and she wonders how less affluent and well-connected Americans are faring.

"I'm a journalist, I have a lot of contacts, I've worked all my life and done reasonably well. My husband was successful," she said. "But we had a hell of a time trying to maintain some quality of life."

The phenomenon of middle-class, middle-aged Americans stretched to their emotional and financial limits caring for sick spouses or parents is one that's already widespread and likely to get worse, experts say.

Some statistics:

* U.S. Census figures project that the number of Americans 65 or over will double by 2030, and that two-thirds of today's 65-year-olds will require some period of long-term care later in their lives.
* At the same time, according to one recent study, the number of geriatricians has actually declined in recent years, to about 7,750: that translates to one for every 4,254 older Americans. In addition, it's projected that the country will face a shortage of more than 800,000 nurses by 2020.
* According to U.S. government surveys, in 2004, there were 2.5 million Americans living in either nursing homes or assisted living facilities. The average cost of a private room in a nursing home, according to a recent MetLife study: $75,000 per year.
* The AARP notes that two-thirds of older Americans who needed long-term care now rely completely on unpaid help -- in most cases, family.

The trouble is, "caregivers just feel utterly unprepared for their role," said Carol Raphael, president of the Visiting Nurse Service of New York, who joined Sheehy and other experts at the briefing on eldercare. Many of the family caregivers VNS staffers encounter feel left out of crucial decisions concerning their loved one's care, Raphael said. "They are often on the border -- they aren't even included in thinking about how care will be provided."

Another big challenge -- caregivers are often confronted with an array of doctors, procedures, paperwork and facilities, with no one to help pull it all together. "In the current system, there's no one accountable," Raphael said. "That's why it can cost you $125 an hour [for a geriatric care manager], because you're trying to fill that hole."

Too often, chronically ill patients and their families simply lurch from one crisis to the next, with no continuity of care to make sure that once patients leave the hospital, they aren't getting readmitted a few weeks later.

"Care has to be coordinated and supported," said AARP president Jennie Chin Hansen, who has 40 years of experience as a nurse. "We have to be preventing things from happening, because there are things that we know cause you to go to the hospital again: taking the wrong medications while you're back home, for example." Chin and other experts focused especially on the crucial 30 days after a hospital discharge. Close monitoring and follow-up during that month can greatly reduce unnecessary suffering and cost, they said.

Across America, much of the in-home care that is provided is carried out by home health care aides, who are often woefully under-trained, the experts said.

"They are the glue that is holding the home health care system together," said Raphael. But, she added, she is "shocked" that, in most states, "we have very minimum training requirements for these para-professional workers who are handling very complex cases."

In New York State, for example, home health care workers are required to undergo 120 hours of training before getting certification. That might sound OK, until you realize that nail technicians in California need to have 350 hours of training to be certified to work in a salon, Raphael said.

"The pay scale [for home health aides] is also relatively low, and they don't have health care benefits, on top of that," Chin added.

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An Effective Anti-Aging Treatment Program

2008-10-10T23:00:00.000+07:00

By Mariet Smart

Available to the health conscious consumer are many products on the market that combat the normal aging process. Often these products make great claims about anti-aging. However, upon closer examination they merely provide cosmetic relief from such things as age spots, wrinkling, sagging of the skin, etc. In other words they are just cosmetic in appearance and simply cover up the challenge of aging. Often this cover-up is accomplished by applying hair dye, concealers, etc. Therefore, the secret to slowing down the aging process and specifically the aging of the skin is to go the root of the problem rather than just deal with the symptoms. One effective method of going beyond the treatment of the symptoms and addressing the needs of the skin is through diet and an anti-aging skin care treatment product. Aging Skin To fully understand the need to be involved with an anti-aging program it is important to understand two critical related issues. Those two key issues include the important role of the skin towards maintaining the health of the body and how the aging process affects the skin.

Hydroderm Moisturizing Anti-Aging Skin Moisturizer

First of all, not many individuals realize that the human skin does more that cover the other 10 bodily systems that comprise the human body. The skin is an individual's first line of defense against pathogens, the environment, bacteria, etc. In addition, it is through the skins that certain impurities found within the body are expelled. Also, the skin is an integral part of maintaining the body's temperature at 98.6 F. It stands to reason that if the skin is not pampered and if personal hygiene is not followed there may be serious consequences. Some of those consequences could include clogged pores from various elements in the environment including the skin's own dead skin cells.

Ultimately, clogged skin pores could lead to sores on the body and infection. Also, as the body ages the skin produces less collagen. Collagen is that substance created by the body which helps maintain the suppleness and elasticity of the body's skin. Ultimately, it is the loss of collagen that leads to the wrinkling and sagging of the skin. Anti-Aging Skin Care Treatment There is good news, however, to aid the individual who is concerned about maintaining the health of their skin. Some of those suggestion are common sense steps that can be taken and through a threefold anti-aging skin care treatment process.

For example, some common sense tips include limiting one's exposure to the sun. This can be accomplished by wearing protective clothing or limiting the time spent outdoors as well as staying indoors during the peak exposure times of sunlight. That peak time of sunlight is from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In addition, it is important to apply the right UV protection lotion to the skin when needing to be outdoors. Another common sense anti-aging technique that can be followed is to exfoliate the skin. This can be accomplished by using a soft bristled brush and lightly scrubbing the skin prior to a shower. This procedure will allow for the dead skin cells to be disturbed and washed away through the showering process. The benefits of the simple technique will help to maintain the opening of the pores of the skin and prevent buildup of oil and other clogging materials.

In addition, the second part of an anti-aging skin treatment program gives attention to one's diet. Specifically, it is important to eat proper nutritious food. This food should be high in fiber so as to effectively help in the elimination of waste products, drinking the right amount of water to aid in flushing the body of contaminants, the appropriate amounts of good fat and reduction in harmful dietary habits. Those negative dietary habits could include excessive amounts of alcohol, use of tobacco and large quantities of sugar. The final step in the anti-aging treatment program is the use of proper skin care products. These products should be restorative in nature and composed of natural ingredients that have been proven to effectively nurture the skin, promote healthy growth and restore the health of this vital organ of the body.

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Derma e Pycnogenol Moisturizing Gel

2008-08-31T18:58:00.002+07:00

Derma e Pycnogenol Moisturizing Gel, with Vitamins C, E, and A, 2 oz (56 g)

Pycnogenol is a super antioxidant 50 x more powerful than Vitamin E. Moisturizes, repairs and smoothes for healthier, vibrant, younger looking skin. Diminishes appearance of lines and wrinkles. Helps rebuild collagen/elastin to enhance skin's elasticity. Creme for dry to normal skin; Gel for normal to oily skin. No animal testing. Made in USA.

Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (Certified Organic By Qualify Assurance International, Usda or Guaranteed Organic Certification Agency), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Carbomer, Pinus Pinaster (Pycnogenol) Bark Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D), Ascorbyl Palmitate (C-ester), Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol.

Directions

Clean skin. Apply A.M. & P.M. Can be used under make-up.

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Great moisturizer for problem skin!, December 17, 2006
By Einstein Fan (ULM Germany) See all my reviews

I have aging, sensitive, somewhat oily skin (T-Zone) and most day moisturizers are to heavy and aggravate my skin and I break out. Derma e Pycnogenol Moisturizing Gel is the BEST moisturizer I have found for daily use (for night, I use a different Derma e product). It is light, it absorbs quickly and with regular use, skin surface improves - skin becomes clearer, firmer and more radiant.

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Derma e Glycolic Facial Cleanser with Marine Plant Extracts

2008-08-31T18:49:00.002+07:00

Derma e Glycolic Facial Cleanser with Marine Plant Extracts, 8 fl oz (220 ml) (Pack of 2)

Derma e Glycolic Facial Cleanser with Marine Plant Extracts is an exceptionally gentle and natural way to thoroughly deep-cleanse and rejuvenate all types of skin. It is oil-free, fragrance-free, water-rinseable, and will not strip your skin or dry it out. Glycolic Acid helps to shed old, dull cells, unclog pores, and makes your skin more receptive to your applied moisturizer. Our remarkable blend of marine plant extracts, Spirulina and Seaweed goes to work detoxifying, purifying, and restoring youth to your skin. No animal testing.

Ingredients
Purified Water, Chamomile Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth 20, Spirulina, Sea Weed, Aloe Vera Gel, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Citricdal, Phenoxyethanol.

Directions
Do not use as an eye make-up remover. Use daily as a routine cleanser. Spread a quarter-sized amount on dry skin and massage gently over face. Water may be added at this point. Remove with warm wash cloth and splash 10-15 times with tepid water. Blot dry. Use morning and evening.

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Soothing Glycolic Cleanser, August 1, 2006
By Rebecca Johnson "SeasonedwithLove.com" (Washington State) See all my reviews

Derma E's Glycolic Facial Cleanser is one of the most soothing cleansers on the market. You would think Glycolic acid cleansers would be tingly, but this one is creamy, smooth and soothing. I love using this for morning and evening cleansing because it contains Marine Plant Extracts.

After the first week I noticed my skin was healing faster and I noticed I didn't need to use my exfoliating products as much as I had been in the past. This was surprising because in winter, skin tends to flake off more due to winter weather.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Chamomile Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetareth 20, Spirulina, Sea Weed, Aloe Vera Gel, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Citricdal, Phenoxyethanol.

This product has no real scent and is perfect for anyone looking for unscented facial products. If you enjoy scented products, try the Derma E Vanilla Bean Cleansing Mousse. I love both products, but this one helps you shed dead skin cells and will unclog your pores. The spirulina and seaweed extracts detoxify and purify your skin.

DermaE is a wonderful company because they do not support animal testing, nor do they use animal by-products in their skincare line. This company has proved that you can produce amazing skincare products without harming the earth. I like their philosophy and the ingredients they use have never irritated my sensitive skin and actually make me look younger.

Additional products I've tried and loved:

Scar Gel
Cracked Skin Relief Creme
Mircrodermabrasion Scrub
Tea Tree and E Antiseptic Creme
Pycnogenol and Hyaluronic Acid Eye Creme
Astazanthin and Pycnogenol Day Creme - May be one of the most healing skin products in the world. I'd call it an "ultimate" creme.

~The Rebecca Review

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Derma e Hyaluronic Acid Day Creme

2008-08-31T18:31:00.001+07:00

Derma e Hyaluronic Acid Day Creme, 2 oz (56 g)

Hydrating formula. A light moisturizing creme combines Hyaluronic Acid with Vitamin E, Ester-C and Aloe Vera, especially formulated for day use. Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that binds water in the connective tissue. Improves collagen health for increased strength and elasticity for firmer-looking skin. Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by plumping skin tissue. No animal testing. Made in USA.

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Critical Molecule of Youth
By Rebecca Johnson "SeasonedwithLove.com" (Washington State) See all my reviews

In the years of youth the human body abundantly produces a special water-gelling molecule called HA that is largely responsible for producing these visible signs of youthfulness. That is because HA, a key component of collagen, is the body's natural "space-filling" molecule... ~Bill Sardi, researcher and author

I was using a sample of the Derma E Hyaluronic cream and had really never heard of hyaluronic acid, although I had heard of a village in Japan where people live for an especially long time. So, I was using this cream on a daily basis and after about a week, I took a second look in the mirror and my skin was literally "plumper" as if it was more hydrated and healthy. About a week later, an article about hyaluronic acid appeared (as articles often do when looking for answers).

Derma-E has a few products that are ahead of their time. My esthetician had not even heard of pycnogenol and I'm pretty sure that this product is also going to be new to her. These amazing discoveries seem to take years and years to filter down through our society and the fact that the product works so well, should mean everyone in the skin care industry is talking about it. Fortunately Derma-E is producing wonderful antiaging products that have dramatic results in a short amount of time.

Apparently this "HA" is also now available as a dietary supplement. The people in Japan who eat a sticky gelatinous root vegetable instead of rice have smooth skin, flexible joints and full heads of hair even when they are quite old. Researchers have finally concluded that they have unusually high levels of hyaluronic acid in their bodies.

So what will this cream do for you? Well, since it seems to plump up the skin a bit in a noticeable way, you will want to use this cream in areas where you want to visibly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Your skin will take on a smoother appearance and you might also find yourself hunting down the Pycnogenol and Hyaluronic Acid Eye Crème.

It has taken me years to finally find products that promise and deliver and Derma E is a line of natural skin care products that visibly change your appearance in a matter of weeks. They have obtained licensees to use proprietary ingredients and they also believe in adding antioxidants to their products.

Since these products are difficult to find in the stores, thankfully Amazon sells them and there are so many products to try. The Papaya Cleanser and Vanilla Bean Revitalizing Toner looks just delicious.

Products I've tried and loved:

Microdermabrasion Scrub - Salon Quality exfoliation right in your own home!
Astazanthin and Pycnogenol Age-Defying Moisturizing Crème
Cracked Skin Relief Crème

~The Rebecca Review

P.S. Drinking Aloe Vera Juice also seems to make your skin softer and you can mix it into a variety of fruit juices. The taste becomes very mild after about two weeks. I actually have grown rather fond of the taste of Aloe Vera after seeing great results.

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Derma e Age-Defying Eye Creme with Astazanthin and Pycnogeno

2008-08-30T02:56:00.001+07:00

Derma e Age-Defying Eye Creme with Astazanthin and Pycnogenol, 0.5 oz (14 g) (Pack of 2)

The ultimate antioxidant formula visible refines and firms the delicate tissue around the eyes. This intensive age-defying eye creme soothes and moisturizes for velvety-smooth skin. Astazanthin and Pycnogenol are the two most powerful antioxidants that counteract the signs of aging. Helps fight damage and improve skin health to diminish the appearance of wrinkles for smoother, firmer, younger-looking eyes. No animal testing. Made in USA.

Ingredients
Purified Water, Glycerin, Caprylic Triglyceride, Macadamia Oil, Witch Hazel Extract, Astazanthin, Pycnogenol, Stearic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Dimethicone, Aristoflex, Phenoxyethanol, Citricidal, Fragrant Oils (Essential Oils).

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Derma e Peptides Plus Double-Action Wrinkle Reverse Serum

2008-08-30T02:53:00.001+07:00

Derma e Peptides Plus Double-Action Wrinkle Reverse Serum, Packaging May Vary, 2 fl oz (60 ml)

A light, yet silky-rich serum that provides all day hydration while softening even the deepest wrinkles. This revolutionary double-action serum includes two of the most powerful peptides that bio-science has to offer. Formulated with Palmitoyl Pentapeptide to smooth away wrinkles and Acetyl Hexapeptide to relax muscles for healthier, younger-looking skin. Improves the skin's resilience, tone and texture and also increases collagen and elastin production. A rich and luxurious moisturizing serum that will help restore and maintain your skin's youthful appearance. No animal testing. Made in USA.

Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (Certified Organic By Quality Assurance International, Usda or Guaranteed Organic Certification Agency), Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 (Argireline), Palmitoyl Pentapepetide-4 (Matrixyl), Allantoin, Panthenol, Pinus Pinaster (Pycnogenol) Bark Extract, Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (Certified Organic By Quality Assurance International, Usda or Guaranteed Organic Certification Agency), Ascorbyl Palmitate (C-ester), Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Leucine, Tyrosine, Alanine, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (Aristoflex), Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Natural Fragrance.

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Derma e Peptides Plus Double-Action Wrinkle Reverse Creme

2008-08-30T02:47:00.002+07:00

Derma e Peptides Plus Double-Action Wrinkle Reverse Creme, 2 oz (56 g)

This revolutionary double-action peptide creme includes two of the most powerful peptides that bio-science has to offer. Formulated with Palmitoyl Pentapeptide to smooth away wrinkles and Acetyl Hexapeptide to relax muscles for healthier, younger-looking skin. Improves skin's resilience, tone and texture and also helps increase collagen and elastin production. A rich and luxurious moisturizing creme that saturates your skin with nutrients and softens even the deepest wrinkles. No animal testing. Made in USA.

Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 (Argireline), Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 (Matrixyl), Stearic Acid, Organic Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (Certified Organic By Quality Assurance International, Usda or Guaranteed Organic Certification Agency), Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ascorbyl Palmitate (C-ester), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D), Pinus Pinaster (Pycnogenol) Bark Extract, Organic Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract (Certified Organic By Quality Assurance International, Usda or Guaranteed Organic Certification Agency), Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer (Aristoflex), Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Natural Fragrance.

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Kiss My Face Organic Shea Soy Facial Cleansing Bar with Soap Dish

2008-08-29T23:51:00.002+07:00

Kiss My Face Organic Shea Soy Facial Cleansing Bar with Soap Dish, 5-Ounce Bars (Pack of 3)

This richly-lathering, long-lasting fragrance free bar contains Soy, Aloe and Shea Butter to moisturize while you cleanse. Your skin will fell fresh, clean, smooth and hydrated.

Indications
All skin types. Recommended for sensitive skin.

Ingredients
Organic Sodium Palmate·, Organic Sodium Cocoate·, Water, Glycerin, Shea Butter, Glycine, Soy Oil, Aloe Vera

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5 Causes of Rapid Aging

2008-08-10T22:39:00.001+07:00

(Yahoo Health) Most people are aware that negative lifestyle habits like smoking and excessive alcohol can lead to rapid aging. But what about the repeated stress and poor nutrition that are so often a part of a high-pressure style of living today? Read on to see what could be causing rapid aging in your life.

1. Poor Diet
What you eat probably affects your health more than anything else you do. When you eat a poor diet—fatty, processed, or fried foods and simple sugars—you invite rapid aging by burdening your body with chemical additives and trans-fats and depriving your body of essential nutrients. On the other hand, when you eat the life-giving foods, you prevent disease and improve organ functioning.

In general, your diet should consist of a wide array of colors and balance of organic sources of lean protein, complex carbohydrates, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Numerous studies show that the different pigments in the skins of fruits and vegetables are powerful antioxidants that are crucial for maintaining health, preventing cancer, and protecting against environmental toxins.

Avoid fatty foods, processed or fried foods. Keep dairy to a minimum because most dairy products are high in saturated fat. Take candy, sugar, soda, and all simple sugars out of your diet. Excess sugar gets stored as fat in your body, which spells in weight gain—a sure path to cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes. You truly are what you eat, so eat well!

2. Unhappiness
Unhappiness does not only depress your mood, it also negatively affects your health. In fact, depressed, unhappy people are twice as likely to develop heart disease. And it has been confirmed that personality profile Type C—people that tend towards melancholy, depression, and excessive worry—are prone to develop cancer. Do not underestimate the power of your mind. Your experience is determined by the energy you embody, and in the end, it is your choice to have a negative perception or a positive attitude in reaction to life's breakdowns.

Years ago, I had the pleasure of working with the late Norman Cousins. His research showed that the mind has a powerful influence on many physiological functions, including the immune system. He found that an increase in immune killer cells that attack cancer occurred in cancer patients who experienced 30 minutes of deep belly laughter every day for twelve weeks. Laughter also increases the release of endorphins, compounds that give you a sense of well-being. Undoubtedly, joyful people liver longer and healthier lives.

3. Lack of Exercise
I have never met a healthy person or centenarian that lived a physically inactive life. Exercise is essential for a healthy metabolism, proper energy circulation, and the expelling of cellular wastes. Being overweight and inactive is a surefire path to rapid aging and a host of diseases. Cardiovascular exercise is the key to speeding up your metabolism, burning excess calories, and fighting body fat. Brisk walking, hiking, jogging, swimming, bicycling, stair climbing-the options are endless for cardio health! Exercise for 30 minutes at 60-80% of your MHR (You can find this number by subtracting your age from 220.) Regular exercise is also the key to preventing non-insulin-dependent diabetes, which is the fastest growing disease in industrialized countries throughout the world.

You can stave off rapid aging to your muscles, joints, and tendons by practicing exercises that extend your range of motion; some options include tai chi, qigong and yoga. Check out simple tai chi moves that you can learn easily in my book, Harmony Tai Chi by clicking here. Also, moderate load-bearing exercises are essential for bone density and muscle strength. Don't forget when you are exercising to always warm up and cool down properly to avoid injury.

4. Stress
Stress is a huge byproduct of our busy lives and it takes a tremendous toll on our health. Our body's "survival mode" gets turned on all too often these days. When you are experiencing stress, your body is programmed to go into fight-or-flight mode, a state that requires a lot of energy. Adrenaline is released from the adrenal gland, and it tells the body to convert stored sugar from the liver to glucose because the energy needs of the body increase substantially during the supposed fight-or-flight scenario.

Unfortnately, this scenario almost never plays out and the excess blood sugar that never got used ends up being stored as fat—inevitably resulting in weight gain. What's more, all of this stress continually depletes your body of its energy resources until it crumples under the overload, leading to adrenal exhaustion, a nervous breakdown, or a broken-down immune system.

To stay stress-free, remember to breathe deeply all day. And give yourself a break! You are a human, not a machine. Try taking a 15-minute powernap during your lunch break. If you only have 5 minutes to spare, just closing your eyes will release tension. Better still, consider taking up meditation, a great way to dissolve stress. To learn more about how to use meditation to decrease stress, click here.

5. Lack of Sleep
There's no way around it: the average adult needs seven to eight hours of quality sleep every night to maintain health. Consider that your immune system drops by an average of 60% after just three nights of poor sleep. Without sufficient "recovery time" each night, you will run your body down and wear out your life force, paving the way for disharmony and disease.

I hope you find the ways to live long and live strong! I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me.

May you live long, live strong, and live happy!

-Dr. Mao

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Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator, The Anti Aging Power Treatment Kit

2008-06-20T12:44:00.002+07:00

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator, The Anti Aging Power Treatment Kit

The Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator Kit reveals noticeably softer skin today for younger looking skin tomorrow. Massaging your skin with the system applicator, this kit delivers the perfect degree of gentle exfoliation with single-use puffs. More effective than professional microdermabrasion, this skin rejuvenator is gentle enough that you can use it up to three times a week.

Better Skin In Four Easy Steps
This ultimate anti-aging power treatment couldn't be simpler to use. Packed with ultra-fine crystals and mild purifiers, the single-use rejuvenating puffs attach to the attachment head with the blue side facing up. Secure puffs to the head by pressing with your thumb and then wet them thoroughly. Once you snap the attachment head to the system applicator, you're ready to massage each facial area for one to two minutes.

The massaging micro-vibrations boost microcirculation and oxygenation for increased radiance, while surface stimulation increases cell turnover. When you're done, fully rinse your face and dispose of the puff, but be sure to keep the attachment head.

More Effective Than Professional Treatments
Dermatologist clinical studies have shown the Neutrogena Healthy Skin Rejuvenator helps reduce multiple signs of aging. In addition to helping maintain softer and firmer skin, it decreases pore size, wrinkles, and age spots. Gentle enough to use up to three times a week, this system is more effective than professional microdermabrasion because it allows you to continually build on the benefits of your last treatment. The battery-powered applicator requires two AA batteries (included).

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Love that 'spa' feeling, January 2, 2008
By Elizabeth G. Melillo "gloriana"
(TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
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The experience of using the skin rejuvenator I found most appealing for the sense of relaxation and glamour I felt. The overall sense was of a warm massage for the facial areas - certainly a treat for those like myself who, though well past the age where wrinkles may be expected to evaporate, love a sense of beauty and pampering. It would be an excellent gift - unless, of course, it were given to anyone who'd be insulted at the thought of needing 'rejuvenation.'

The product leaves one's skin feeling very smooth and soft, and there is no irritation (as one might have with certain scrubs). The pressure is light - sufficient to give the 'massage' effect, but not at all rough to the touch. Overall, it is a delightful beauty product.

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Lactic 35% & Glycolic 25% Combination Acid Gel Peel

2008-05-09T18:49:00.002+07:00

Lactic 35% & Glycolic 25% Combination Acid Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional)

When combined Glycolic and Lactic Acids work synergistically to exfoliate the skin while reducing irritation and dryness. Because of Glycolic acid?s molecular structure, it penetrates quicker and deeper than other AHAs to perform at all levels of the skin. Lactic acid is an effective yet gentle AHA that increases moisture levels by stimulating the productions of glycosaminoglycans. By accelerating the cell renewal process, stimulating collagen synthesis and improving elastin fibers in the dermis, this light chemical peel revitalizes photodamaged skin and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. * provides superior exfoliation due to glycolic acid * improves hydration due to lactic acid stimulating glycosaminoglycans production in epidermal and dermal levels * less irritating than a pure glycolic peel * improves collagen synthesis and remodels existing collagen * improves elastin fibers in dermis * encourages cell renewal * improves the appearance of skin discolorations by dispersing melanin granules more evenly in epidermis * increases ceramide levels in stratum corneum

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Something that TRULY works., May 6, 2008
By James Drake "future_anesthesiologist" - (REAL NAME)
I was really excited when i found a dermatologist strenght product for my skin. I have had acne for a long time and it hasn't been bad for a while, but recently i have had some breakouts and i wanted something that was going to control my acne. This product works very well. I am very reluctant to buy acne products because so many in that past have failed. I loved this product and would recomend it for anybody with skin problems.

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AlphaDerma CE Anti-Aging Wrinkle Alpha Derma

2008-05-09T18:37:00.002+07:00

AlphaDerma CE Anti-Aging Wrinkle Alpha Derma 4oz Deluxe Size

Unique Anti-Aging Wrinkle Cure Concentrate. Ideal for fine lines under and next to eye area (crows feet), wrinkles on the forehead (frown lines) and any other place fine lines & wrinkles are present. It is also a one of a kind stretchmark and scar treatment. The clinical ingredients in AlphaDerma CE are what make it so effective and can be applied to the body as well as the face. AlphaDerma is a superior, intense age-defying cosmetic skin treatment.

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The Best Yet!, January 5, 2007
By K. Tani - (REAL NAME)
About ten years ago, at the age of 43, I noticed my skin becoming a bit rough with some dry flaky patches. I tried a number of products but didn't notice much improvement. Then I heard about argiriline and wanted to try a product that utilized it as an ingredient. I started using Alpha Derma CE regularly and have been doing so for about two years. My dry patches are completely gone, and I have absolutely no wrinkles. I am 53 years old, but most people think I'm in my mid-30s. As time goes by, I seem to receive more and more compliments on my skin. I would recommend AlphaDerma CE to anyone serious about improving their skin and not looking for an instant fix. Give it a reasonable amount of time and it WILL work.

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Hempz Herbal Moisturizer

2008-04-28T14:08:00.002+07:00

Hempz Herbal Moisturizer 18oz

Hempz Cannabis Sativa Herbal Moisturizing Lotion is the next generation of organic body moisturizers, providing dramatic skin hydration through the use of Natural Hemp Seed Extract and pure Vitamin E. 18oz Pump Bottle

Reviews:

By V. ARENT (denver, colo)
(REAL NAME)
love the way it smells, love the way it doesn't run out of moisturizing steam midday........love it and have had several of my friends order from this site as well.

By Jessica N. Deshetler
(REAL NAME)
I got my order very fast and with samples of other products too. Very happy and will use this vendor again

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MyChelle Fresh Eyes Eye Serum

2008-03-23T13:19:00.002+07:00

MyChelle Fresh Eyes Eye Serum, 1-Ounce

Review:
By Pankesh Jariwala "Sejal" (Austin, TX)

I have been using MyChelle products for a while and they are definately a keeper since they work well. I used this Fresh Eyes Serum just a few times and I noticed the puffiness was gone in 2-3 days and my eyes just lookes fresh and renewed.

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Mychelle Antioxidant Mask, Blueberry

2008-03-23T13:15:00.001+07:00

Mychelle Antioxidant Mask, Blueberry, 1.2 Fl oz

An age defying hydrating treatment. Phthalate & paraben free! A powerful blueberry antioxidant hydrating treatment to revitalize damaged, stressed skin. Blueberries, oxygen, D-boldine, green tea, Vitamin E, grape seed extract and CoQ10 all have powerful antioxidants to neutralize damaging free radicals while mallow extract, hemp oil and honey nourish your skin. An excellent treatment for sun-damaged, dehydrated weathered skin. Regular use can reduce fine lines and signs of aging. Leaves skin silky smooth and soft. Powerful antioxidants and hydrators soothe and de-stress skin. Great for weathered, stressed skin.

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Mychelle Supreme Polypeptide Cream, With Matrixyl 3000 And Marine Polypeptides, Scented

2008-03-23T12:23:00.002+07:00

Mychelle Supreme Polypeptide Cream, With Matrixyl 3000 And Marine Polypeptides, Scented, 1.2 Fl oz

Phthalate & paraben free! Proven wrinkle reduction. Increases skin's moisture retention. Restores supple youthful glow. Supreme Polypeptide Cream offers the maximum amount of Matrixyl 3000 polypeptide clinically studied with incredible wrinkle reduction effects. nourishing shea and mango butter, along with d-alpha tocopherol, provide nutrients as well as leave your skin looking and feeling velvety smooth. An array of powerful antioxidants protect against free radical damage and help counteract the aging process. No animal testing. Vegetarian friendly.

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Neutrogena Day Lotion, Anti-Oxidant Age Reverse

2008-03-21T16:16:00.000+07:00

Neutrogena Day Lotion, Anti-Oxidant Age Reverse, 1.7 Fluid Ounces

SPF 20. Helps neutralize skin-damaging free radicals. With helioplex. Wrinkles. Uneven tone. Clarity. Dermatologist tested. Discover the age-protecting, age-reversing power of antioxidants. Sun, stress and pollutants can generate free radicals that can damage skin and cause premature signs of aging. This exclusive triple antioxidant blend helps neutralize skin-damaging free radicals for noticeably younger-looking skin. Plus Helioplex sunscreen technology provides deep cellular protection to help guard skin against sun-induced DNA damage. Feverfew - a botanical antioxidant calms and protects skin from environmental damage. Gamma Tocopherol - one of the most potent forms of the naturally derived antioxidant Vitamin E. Essential Soy - rich in proteins, isoflavones and natural moisturizers helps smooth out texture, and brighten tone. Clinically proven to visibly reverse the signs of past damage caused by external aggressors: Dryness and roughness, fine lines and wrinkles, and uneven tone and age spots.

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Neutrogena Visibly Firm Night Cream, Active Copper

2008-03-21T16:11:00.001+07:00

Neutrogena Visibly Firm Night Cream, Active Copper, 1.7 oz (50 g)

Improved Formula for firm skin with more spring. Neutrogena Visibly Firm Night Cream is the anti-aging, moisturizing cream for visibly firmer, more resilient skin showing fewer lines and wrinkles. And now, it's formulated to perform better than ever. Puts the spring back in your skin. This exclusive Active Copper formula delivers copper deep within skin's surface to visibly restore its natural support and elasticity. You'll see firmer, younger looking skin with more spring. Longer-lasting moisturization, plus a silky new feel. In just one use, you'll experience superior moisturization, fast absorption and a beautiful new feel on skin. In 2 Weeks Clinically Proven To: Improve skin's firmness and elasticity; Reduce appearance of fine lines & wrinkles; Improve clarity and texture; Soften and smooth skin. Visibly Firm Night Cream is: Dermatologist tested; Allergy tested; Non-greasy; Dye-free; For all skin types.

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New Derma Wand Professional Grade High Frequency Tool

2008-03-21T16:07:00.000+07:00

New Derma Wand Professional Grade High Frequency Tool - Facial Toner and Purifer, Fine Lines, Wrinkles - Now 5 Times Stronger Than Any Other High Frequency Tool Guaranteed!! Comes with 3 Skin Care Product Kit!!

The Brand New Derma Wand kit with 7 Spa Quality products is now 5 times stronger than the Oxylight. The Oxylight Pulses at 10,000 cycles per second and the Derma Wand Pulses at 114,000 Cycels Per Second. This is a Professional Grade Unit. This 7 item Kit Contents: Derma Wand, DVD Video, Instruction Booklet, Carry Bag, Derma Vital Pre Face Treatment, Derma Vital Hydra Infusion Lotion, Derma Vital Hydra Infusion Mist, . Derma Vital Hydrating Skin Mist: A pure, mineral and chemical free water specifically prepared for use with Derma Vital Hydra Infusion Treatment. This convenient mist should be used every time Derma Vital Hydra Infusion is used, for skin that looks and feels its best. ---Derma Wand is the scaled down version of the professionals corrective tool.

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La Roche-Posay Active C Eyes Anti-Wrinkle Dermatological Treatment for Eyes

2008-03-21T16:04:00.001+07:00

La Roche-Posay Active C Eyes Anti-Wrinkle Dermatological Treatment for Eyes (15ml) 0.5 Fluid Ounce

Premature aging of the eye area

Ingredients:
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Canola Oil, PEG/PPG-18 Dimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Disodium EDTA, Citrus Amara/ Bitter Orange Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methyparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben

Directions:
Apply daily (morning and/or evening) with a light tapping motion from the eye outward

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