Secrets of Beautiful Skin http://www.skincaresmarts.com Discover the secrets for healthy, beautiful skin that glows... Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:43:53 +0000 en © admin admin Beautiful Skin the Smart Way! No No http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/skincaresecretshttp://feedburner.google.com LEDs May Be Better Than Botox http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/skincaresecrets/~3/rbY0eqFyTaM/ http://www.skincaresmarts.com/146/leds-may-be-better-than-botox/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:43:53 +0000 ...
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http://www.skincaresmarts.com/?p=146 In the ongoing battle against aging and growing older, researchers in Germany are studying the impact of LED lights compared to Botox. When LED light was applied to the skin at high levels for several weeks, skin was firmer, more youthful looking, and had fewer wrinkles. Skin also demonstrated increased elasticity, which means it was quicker to "spring back" after being touched. In the ongoing battle against aging and growing older, researchers in Germany are studying the impact of LED lights compared to Botox. When LED light was applied to the skin at high levels for several weeks, skin was firmer, more youthful looking, and had fewer wrinkles. Skin also demonstrated increased elasticity, which means it was quicker to "spring back" after being touched.

This high intensity light works on elastin, a protein in the skin which is responsible for skin's firmness and texture. As we age, elastin tends to break down, leading to wrinkles. The LED lights work by removing the water content in elastin. When there is less water in the elastin layer, skin is more youthful and springs back to the touch.

While several years from being widely available, LED lights offer promising anti-aging treatment- without chemical injections or dermal fillers.

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There are 4 main cosmeceutical ingredients you should know about:

1) Antioxidants. You've heard about these for your insides (such as the benefits of ingesting green tea or pomegranate juice), but antioxidants can also work on the outside, keeping skin from aging and wrinkling prematurely. Some of the hottest cosmeceuticals use ingredients such as lipoic acid, Coenzyme Q10, resveratrol, and grape seed extract to nourish skin from the outside in.

2) Peptides. Peptides are one of the building blocks of protein, and certain peptides can drive skin repair and improvement. Copper peptide, for example, is one of the most well known ingredients in this category. Peptides can create certain chemical reactions which lead the skin to turn itself over more quickly, or to repair the skin damage caused by the sun, or wrinkling.

3) Retinol. Retinol has been around for a while, and is a favorite weapon for treating sun-damaged skin. Retinol can smooth away the aftereffects of too many days spent baking in the sun.

4) Glycolic acid. Glycolic acids have been around for some time, and are available in varying strengths. Some of the newer glycolic acids are geared towards those with dry skin. Typically, glycolic acids are used to accelerate the exfoliation of the skin, breaking down dead and old skin cells to reveal healthy, fresh, and younger skin underneath.

If your skin is looking tired and could use a pick me up, be sure to check out the new cosmeceutical inspired skin care lines. Your skin will not only look better, it will actually be better.

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Skin infections are on the rise in high contact sports, accounting for up to 10% of missed playing time, especially at the high school level. One team of professionals in Minnesota are seeking to quell the rise of MRSA, herpes, and ringworm in their high school athletic population.

Ways to prevent infection include frequent hand washing and showering, as well as regular medical checkups, and covering open sores or wounds with bandages. In addition, it is recommended that athletic clothing be washed frequently, and that athletes avoid sharing personal items such as razors and towels.

Additionally, regular sleep, stress reduction, and maintaining good skin hydration can all be helpful in boosting immunity and preventing the spread of other opportunistic skin infections.

If you'd like to learn more about safeguarding your teen athlete, you can get more information here: www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/dtopics/athlete/

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There are five main reasons for hair loss:

1) Diet. If you eat too little, or eat the wrong kinds of foods, this can decrease nutrition to your hair; weakening it and causing it to fall out.

Eating foods rich in Vitamin C, A, E, Biotin, Inositol, and the B vitamins can help reduce your hair loss. Foods to include would be meat, milk, cheese, citrus fruits, dark green vegetables, raw seeds, nuts, rice, fish, chicken, and whole grain cereals.

2) Time of year. Most hair loss tends to get worse later in the year; especially November and December. No, it's not all just holiday stress. This relates to the end of the hair's growing cycle.

3) Stress. This can cause your hair to fall out, especially when compounded by illness, excessive weight loss, and decreased iron in the diet. Thyroid problems can also contribute to hair loss.

4) Getting older. Unfortunately, our hair follicles start to die off as we age; and this can lead to our hair falling out.

5) Hormonal changes, like during or just after pregnancy. Changes in hormone levels can lead to hair loss as well.

If you are experiencing hair loss, take action. Improve your diet, use only a wide-toothed comb on wet hair, and satin pillowcase covers so your hair doesn't pull in the night.

Minoxidil is the only FDA approved treatment for hair loss, but many hair loss sufferers have reported improvements in hair thickness and appearance by using Nioxin.

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]]> http://www.skincaresmarts.com/124/5-reasons-for-hair-loss/feed/ http://www.skincaresmarts.com/124/5-reasons-for-hair-loss/ How to Find the Right Facial Scrub- Video http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/skincaresecrets/~3/rUU8du-YMYg/ http://www.skincaresmarts.com/123/how-to-find-the-right-facial-scrub-video/#comments Sat, 20 Oct 2007 22:59:25 +0000 ... scrub scrubs facial youtube video careful exfoliate enjoy http://www.skincaresmarts.com/123/how-to-find-the-right-facial-scrub-video/ Facial scrubs are an important part of your skin care regimen, because facial scrubs allow you to exfoliate the top layer of your screen, getting rid of dead skin cells and oil which may clog your pores. The thing to be careful about with facial scrubs is that you first don't get one that is too harsh for your skin- some brands make use of large pieces of shell or pumice, which can rip your skin and damage it. This is why you should never use a body scrub on your face. Your body can deal with a slightly harsher scrub; the tender skin on your face can't. So you should pick a scrub that is designed for your face. The second thing to be careful about is that you don't rub your face raw when using the scrub. Gentle, but firm strokes will be just fine for exfoliating the skin without damaging or tearing it. Facial scrubs are an important part of your skin care regimen, because facial scrubs allow you to exfoliate the top layer of your screen, getting rid of dead skin cells and oil which may .

I was looking around online and found this video on selecting the right facial scrub. I thought you might enjoy watching it.

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The thing to be careful about with facial scrubs is that you first don't get one that is too harsh for your skin- some brands make use of large pieces of shell or pumice, which can rip your skin and damage it. This is why you should never use a body scrub on your face. Your body can deal with a slightly harsher scrub; the tender skin on your face can't. So you should pick a scrub that is designed for your face. The second thing to be careful about is that you don't rub your face raw when using the scrub. Gentle, but firm strokes will be just fine for the skin without damaging or tearing it. 

Facial scrubs should be used at least once a week, sometimes more if your skin is oily. If you have active acne or breakouts, be careful when using scrubs as they can make your skin problems worse. Also, be sure to use a facial scrub after you've cleansed your skin. This will make sure that any top layers of oil or dirt have been removed, giving the facial scrub a chance to work more effectively.

One of my favorite facial scrubs is the Dermalogica skin prep scrub. You can find that here:

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