Anti-Aging Secrets of Top Dermatologists: Part 1

What a better way to find out about good skin care….ask what the Dermatologists use-- and all have gorgeous skin to back up their claims. A Total Beauty article did just that, they got the scoop on the supplements they take, the skin care products they slather on and more; here are the results:



· Secret no. 1: "I'm a big believer in vitamin C treatments to boost collagen," says Audrey Kunin, M.D., founder of Dermadoctor. She uses SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic, $138 daily and applies it to her face and decollete. "Don't forget your neck, decollete, arms, hands. They really give away your age," she warns.


Ok - $138?? for 1 fl. oz?
Try Arbonne’s NutriMinC® RE9 REactivating Facial Serum, Day & Night with similar ingredients, Vitamins A, C, & E, for $49. Increase moisture retention and cell turnover with this dynamic, pre-moisturizing facial gel. The key ingredients activate healthy cells, increasing translucence, while diminishing the look of fine lines.


For the neck, neck, decollete, arms, hands, use NutriMinC® RE9 REactivating, Body Serum, with vitamins A, C, & E, for $42.

· Secret no. 2: Amy Wechsler, M.D., author of "The Mind-Beauty Connection," protects her skin from free-radical damage by filling up on anti-oxidant rich foods and beverages. "I drink a lot of green tea and eat anti-oxidants in the form of fruits, and a little dark chocolate," she says. "Ingesting anti-oxidants combats the oxidant stress and damage done to cells by aging, stress, smoking and UV rays."

Try Arbonne Smart Nutritional Hybrids™ for Women. A balanced, power-packed combination of multivitamin and Multimineral tablets, calcium for bone support, antioxidants and digestive enzymes that work synergistically to address women’s health concerns, every day.

· Secret no. 3: Getting rid of sun damage and discoloration is important to Katie Rodan, co-founder of Proactiv and Rodan + Fields Dermatologists. "I do all of the lasers, but topicals do a much better job of evening out the skin tone and they're less expensive," she says. She recommends exfoliation and applying topicals containing hydroquinone all over your whole face, "don't spot treat," she says.

Even though this is from a dermatologist, I’ve read other reports on hydroquinone:

Hydroquinone *Warning*

The single most important ingredient you need to watch out for when deciding on a skin bleaching cream is Hydroquinone. This is because Hydroquinone is extremely dangerous and may lead to the development of cancer. It has already been banned in countries like the U.K. and France, and Dr. Jacobs of the F.D.A. has concluded that Hydroquinone is mutagenic, clastogenic, and immunotoxic. After learning of this new research, our team concludes that you should avoid any product which contains Hydroquinone.

Arbonne’s Revelâge™ Age Spot Brightening Day Cream with SPF 30, $55. Lightweight, protective daytime moisturizer ensures bright, comfortable skin with a beautiful luminous finish all day. Shields skin from harmful UV rays with SPF 30 to prevent further signs of premature skin aging, age spots and skin discoloration.

Look for Part 2...secrets 4-7 coming soon!

Borage Seed Oil- The Magic Bullet

Borago officinalis or Borage seed oil obtained from borage seeds is faint yellow in colour. It is a popular carrier oil that is rich in omega 6 gamma-linoleic acid or GLA in comparison to any plant source, known for its ability to delay the skin’s ageing process. The high Linoleic acid content aids in maintaining the cell membrane’s structural integrity. It is helpful in renewal of the skin and appropriate for varying skin types, used in 10% strength along with other oils.

Borage Seed Oil- The Magic BulletA good practice would be to inculcate the regular use of Borage oil in facial mixes for those with mature or damaged skin wherein it assists in cell proliferation. Borage seed oil additionally contains essential vitamins, minerals widely used in well-known cosmetic products to nurture and hydrate the skin.

The essential fatty acids found in borage seed oil work splendidly with L-methione that aid in healthy nails. It also assists in providing relief from several inflammation problems that crop up around the nail area. A healthy practice of massaging some Borage seed oil into one’s nails prior to bedtime will help strengthen and provide deep nourishment to the cuticles. For lustrous, healthy locks apply a mixture of Olive Oil, coconut oil and borage seed oil that is a potent hair oil.

Many women are prone to the monthly torment of PMS while other elderly women face the bane of menopause. Oral intake of Borage seed oil aids in assuaging hot flushes, mood dips and several indicators related to menopause and pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). An effective duo combo of Evening Primrose oil along with Borage seed oil works wonders by toning down the ordeal of PMS.

The slightly heavy texture of the oil is ideal of dry, sullen, ageing and burnt skin as it decreases the formation of age lines and wrinkles due to its restorative property. Combining it with lighter oil such as sweet almond will provide optimal health and beauty results. It is an expensive oil in comparison to several other carrier oils and is bound to show positive results if used one or more times in a week.

Ideally kept refrigerated and even used in food, Borage oil that is available in capsule or liquid form has proven to be effective in the relieving rheumatoid arthritis, eczema, psoriasis, diabetic retinopathy, maintaining pulmonary health and also lowers cholesterol levels.

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Linoleic Acid is found in the following Arbonne products:
- Revelâge Concentrated Age Spot Minimizer: Highly concentrated formula precisely targets and delivers powerful antioxidant and brightening ingredients to skin to diminish the appearance of stubborn age spots and skin discoloration.$45

- SeaSource Detox Spa 5-in-1 Essential Massage Oil: Essential oil blend contains stimulating, marine-derived ingredients to help remove toxins and deliver nourishing minerals. Its 5-in-1 formula preps skin for further detox treatments and can be used for body and facial massage, as a bath additive, as a purifying facial steam and for relaxing aromatherapy. $45

- SeaSource Detox Spa Foaming Sea Salt Scrub: Detoxifying, foaming body scrub gently exfoliates and cleanses toxins from the skin’s surface, increasing microcirculation and stimulating skin to promote a softer, smoother look. 6.8 fl. oz.$35

Omega 3 and Anti Aging

In today’s diet oriented society many people are careful when in comes to the consumption of fats. While watching you overall intake of fat is beneficial to maintaining a healthy and fit lifestyle, many times, essential fatty acids are excluded from a balanced diet. These fatty acids are crucial in order to maintain every cell in your body functioning properly.

Omega 3 is one of these key fatty acids. The effects of it have been studied for several years. One key benefits provided by this fatty acid is that it is helpful to the body’s aging process. However, it is not only a key element in keeping your skin looking healthy and younger, but it also helps boost your brain power as you age, and increases your overall health.

The benefits provided by omega 3 fatty acids are certainly compelling. However, these fatty acids are not naturally occurring throughout the human body. Therefore, these omega 3 fatty acids must be consumed through diet and/or other forms of supplements.

Omega 3’s anti aging benefits come from two primary forms of fatty acids. These are the DHA and EPA. The most common dietary sources for these include:
• Fish & Seafood
• Walnuts
• Roasted or Ground Flax Seeds
• Whole Grains
• Hemp
• Spirolina Algea

Even though the anti aging benefits can be attained from various whole grains only a small percentage of DHA and EPA are converted from these. The body more readily converts fatty acids form seafood and algae. Note that if you plan to incorporate the intake DHA and EPA from fish then you should stick to oily fish. Examples of these include:
• tuna
• halibut
• mackerel
• salmon
• trout
• sardines
• herring
• eel

Incorporating these food into a healthy and balanced diet will certainly help increase the amount of omega 3 in your system. However, supplementing omega 3 is also highly beneficial. There are several supplements that one can consume in order to attain a healthy level of omega 3 fatty acids. Usually they come in little golden capsules and are to be consumed on a daily basis (or as directed by the product).

How Omega 3 Works
The main function of omega 3 fatty acids is that they produce cell membranes with a high degree of fluidity.

A diet consisting of an excess of saturated fats can produce unhealthy cell membranes. Saturated fats become solid at room temperatures. As a result they tend to clog up cell membranes. These membranes will lack fluidity and become hardened and lead to an unhealthy body.

However, omega 3 fatty acids maintain a liquid state at room temperatures. As previously mentioned, this allows for cells to attain a high degree of fluidity. Nutrients are allowed to enter the cells and waste products are permitted to easily be removed. This in turn allows connections with your brain to be stronger and quicker. As a result your brain functions better and consequently makes your whole body healthier.

Studies have revealed that diets with low intake levels of essential omega 3 fatty acids can lead to premature aging, wrinkles, and dryer skin.

The Omega 3 Conclusion
Augmenting ones intake of omega 3 fatty acids has been shown to help the heart, increase ones life line, and help fight the effects of aging. These fatty acids will improve the skins smoothness and give it a radiant contour. Increasing omegas 3’s intake by the foods you eat or by adding supplements, for example Arbonne REsist Essential Fatty Acid Dietary Supplement, to your diet is not only an essential step in the fight against aging, but is indispensable to maintaining a healthy mind, body, and soul.

See original article here:
http://aginggenesis.com/2009/06/omega-3-and-anti-aging/

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Dry Skin Solutions

Use products with oat flour...

Oat flour is known for its emulsifying properties. It is highly absorbent and hypoallergenic. It also helps sooth and alleviate itching due to dry skin.

The edible grains of a widely grown cereal grass, oats (avena sativa) appear in many beauty products. People appreciate their soothing, anti-inflammatory properties. Come to think of it, that's another childhood memory. When I got the chicken pox my mom popped me into an oatmeal and baking soda bath to relieve the itching. Oats are also highly absorptive, hypoallergenic, and help to soften skin. They have the best amino acid balance of all the cereal grains (amino acids work as water-binding agents in skin care products). Oats have also been clinically shown to help heal dry, itchy skin. Oat grains and straw appear in shampoos, dusting powders, moisturizers, and cleansing bars and that's just the start of a list!

Looking for a new Cold Remedy

Looking for a new Cold Remedy? Try one with Enchinacea...

Echinacea: healing properties
Original Post here: http://www.womens-health-symmetry.com/echinacea.html

Echinacea

We owe Native Americans a debt of gratitude for introducing the rest of the world to the wonders of the purple cone-flower plant.

Indians of the Great Plains first used this herb as a remedy for snakebites and other skin wounds.

They also applied the root of this plant directly to the mouth for toothaches and sore throats.

Word of echinacea's healing properties traveled back to Europe, where it has become one of the most sought after herbs and one of the better researched.

There is renewed interest in echinacea today in the United States because of this herb's demonstrated positive effect on the immune system.

Many studies have shown that echinacea inhibits the enzyme called hyaluronidase, which in turn helps maintain a natural barrier between healthy tissue and unwanted pathogenic organisms.

Thus, echinacea helps the body maintain its line of defense against unwanted invaders, and acids in tissue regeneration.

Echinacea's antimicrobial activities are widely demonstrated.

In 1972, a study appeared in the Journal of the Medical Chemistry showing that an echinacea extract inhibited tumor growth in rats.

Echinacea was shown to increase white blood cell counts..

Several European studies show that echinacea appears to lessen the severity of colds and flu, and helps speed recovery.

Echinacea has also been used successfully to control candida, an annoying and persistent fungal infection.

In fact, patients who used an antifungal cream and echinacea extract were less likely to suffer a recurrence than those treated solely with the antifungal cream.

Other studies show that topical echinacea has been used successfully to control psoriasis and eczema.

Eye Cream Tips

From my favorite source for beauty tips:

Do you really need a separate anti-ageing eye cream? Anti-ageing beauty tips from Cosmopolitan Magazine Beauty Editor Inge van Lotringen and presenter Caryn Franklin.

Fennel Seeds - The Fragrant, Healthy, Body Beautifier

Fennel Seeds
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Fennel seeds are a common sight in our kitchen cabinets, mainly for enhancing the flavours of dishes. It basically works to season the food. The unassuming fennel seeds have countless uses when consumes internally as well as used externally. Here are a few tips about how fennel can be used to great advantage.

• Fennel is an excellent mouth freshener and helps combat bad breath. Crushed fennel when boiled with water and the strained, cooled mix is an excellent cure of colicky babies.
• Women who face monthly irregularities in their periods felt effective cure to their problem.
• For those who experience stomach upsets due to indigestion, gas and constipation feel great relief when they consumed tea with fennel seeds in it.
• People with regular episodes of cough and cold and respiratory track congestion have experienced instant decongestion of the cough.
• Fennel infused tea is given to women who have delivered to facilitate the flow of breast milk and induce lactation.
• A fennel infusion is ideal to help provide relief to strained eyes.
• Crushed fennel is ideal to get rid of ticks and parasites from pets and other domesticated animals.
• The concoction of fennel roots and leaves are a great healer for those who have been bitten by snakes. Fennel helps to balance poison in vegetables like mushrooms to name a few.
• An excellent fennel based pack which one must try is best bet for natural glow. Mix about three heapfuls of honey with same proportion of crushed oats, fresh natural yoghurt. Now make a concoction of three small spoons of crushed fennel in hot water and let it come to room temperature and strain it. Use about three tablespoons of this strained mixture with the above ingredients and gently apply it over the face. Let the pack remain for about 10 to 15 minutes and then wash off to reveal great glowing skin.
• Fennel oil when used in combination with olive oil, almond oil, aloe vera, lemon juice is an excellent way to reduce hair loss which occurs due to harsh environmental battering and gives soft and conditioned locks.
• The blend of dried, grinded orange peels, sage, crushed fennel, lemon juice is the ideal weekly face pack to maintain a healthy skin.
• For healthy, quick growth of hair, try the potent mix of pureed avocado, sunflower oil, grape seed oil, olive oil, a few spoons dried onion powder to the crushed mix of two garlic, cloves, cinnamon, spoonful of crushed fennel, dried ginger powder, sage and rosemary.

I have several products that contain fennel: - Arbonne Smart Nutritional Hybrids for Men - Arbonne Smart Nutritional Hybrids for Women - Arbonne Smart Nutritional Hybrids™ Digestive Enzyme Capsule - Figure 8 Vanish Water Relief Treatment Serum - Figure 8® Daily Detox Tea.