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Should Skin Care Products Include Sunscreen?

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:12:59 +0000

Or to put the question the other way round “Why do all skincare products not contain a high SPF sunscreen?”. We are always being told that the main causes of damage to our skin are smoking and excessive exposure to the sun. So it obviously makes sense for sunscreen to be included in the skin care products that we use. Doesn’t it?

Well, it turns our that the answer is no, it does not. The reason is that what causes the skin damage is excessive exposure to the sun. The operative word is excessive by which is meant spending long periods outside in a hot summer sun. For the average person who works in an office building there is clearly no need for protection and using a sunscreen fulltime can actually be harmful.

Vitamin D is one of the essential requirements of a healthy body and the best source of this vitamin is sunlight. So walking in the sunshine is beneficial so long as the exposure is not excessive. In addition there are concerns that certain chemicals used in the manufacture of suncreams can be harmful so it makes sense to restrict their use to the times when you are outside in a strong sun.

So you can see that there is no need to include a sunscreen in skin care moisturizers and lotions. In fact it would be counter productive since it would block the natural way of acquiring vitamin D from sunlight.

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Anti Aging Skin Care That Really Works

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:56:59 +0000

I have been rather preoccupied recently and so have not kept up with posting to my blog. Checking to see what people are searching for I looked at my visitor stats and found the following sequence of queries. “Anti aging skin care really work” followed by “anti aging skin care really works”. I’m not sure whether the first was a question and the second a statement, but the third gave the answer “anti aging skin care that really works”. That was clearly someone who was looking for real information on products that are truly effective.

Of course it is not that easy to find a skin care product “that really works” despite what the advertisers would have you believe. But by learning about the different ingredients used in the manufacture of anti aging products you will be able to make an informed choice. For a full explanation of the importance of the ingredients in skin care products visit my AntiAgingProducts101 home page.

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What Skincare Products Contain Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10?

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:51:45 +0000

This is not just my question, but was the query typed into a search engine by someone who clearly was well aware of the importance of nano-lipobelle h-eq10. For readers who have not come across this term before let me explain that nano-lipobelle h-eq10 is a special form of Coenzyme Q10 which is a vitamin like substance that is found in all of our body’s cells and is very important for healthy skin. Unlike others this version of CoQ10 is formulated so that it can penetrate deeply into the skin where it is extemely effective in destroying free radicals. It has the added benefit that it also promotes the production of collagen and elastin the two proteins that keep the skin looking smooth and firm.

But the question was “What skincare products contain nano-lipobelle h-eq10?” and the answer is products produced by Xtend-Life and you can find further details on their website.

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Anti Wrinkle Doesn’t Advertise

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:59:28 +0000

This may seem like a strange headline, but this is a search term that someone has entered into a search engine to find this blog. Perhaps it’s not so strange after all when you realise that there is a big difference in the way that companies market their skin care products.

The companies whose brands are big household names are well known because they advertise extensively in magazines and on TV. Of course advertising is expensive and you will often find that the costs of promotion may be more than the cost of the ingredients in the product itself.

Lesser known brands tend to promote their anti aging products in different ways and so are able to use more expensive ingredients without having to increase the final cost of their products.

So this is just a gentle reminder that you can’t judge a skin care product by its price alone. Just because it is the most expensive does not mean that it will be the most effective. That is why I recommend products from Xtend Life since they concentrate on the ingredients rather than the promotion.

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The Truth About Male Age Spots

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:54:01 +0000

Male age spots are sometimes called liver spots and so the question is sometimes asked whether they are a sign of liver disease. In fact these spots have nothing to do with the liver and so do not indicate a problem in this direction. The correct name for liver spots is age spots or, if you want to be technical, photoaging spots. Typically they appear as light to dark brown patches on the hands and face as well as the legs and feet. The spots have rounded edges, sometimes appearing singly or in groups like large freckles. There are two known causes of these age spots, excessive exposure to the sun and an inherited tendency to form them.

As with general skin care the best way to prevent the appearance of age spots is to protect yourself from the sun by wearing appropriate clothing and using an effective sunscreen. In the case of hereditary age spots there are no effective preventive measures you can take, although the spots can be removed by the various methods described in other posts. Age spots are not cancerous or precancerous, but spots with uneven rather than rounded edges could be melanoma and should be checked by your doctor.

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How To Get Rid Of Age Spots

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:16:25 +0000

Moles are growths on the skin which should not be confused with age spots. They happen when cells in the skin, called melanocytes, grow in a cluster with tissue surrounding them. Most people have between 10 and 40 moles. A person may develop new moles from time to time, usually until about age 40. About one out of every 10 people has at least one unusual (or atypical) mole that looks different from an ordinary mole. They may be more likely than ordinary moles to develop into melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Because of this, you should have a health care professional check your moles if they look unusual, grow larger, change in color or outline, or in any other way.

There are a number of different ways to get rid of age spots. For a start I would suggest using a cream which will cause the spots to fade over a period of a few weeks. If you want immediate results you acn try chemical peels or the more expensive laser resurfacing treatment.

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What Is The Best Skin Care For Aging Adults?

admin — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 09:41:54 +0000

Good skin care begins with sun safety. Whether it is something as simple as age spots or as serious as skin cancer, the simplest and cheapest way to keep your skin healthy is to limit your exposure to the sun. Yet, Americans spend billions of dollars each year on skin care products that promise to erase wrinkles, lighten age spots, and eliminate itching, flaking, or redness.

As you age, your skin changes. It becomes thinner and loses fat, making your skin look less smooth. When your skin looks less plump, your veins and bones become more noticeable. You sweat less, which causes your skin to be drier. Also, your skin can take longer to heal from bruises or cuts as you get older. With all of these age-related changes, sunlight is a major contributing factor. You can delay these changes by avoiding prolonged and regular exposure to the sun.

Although nothing can completely undo sun damage, the skin sometimes can repair itself. So, it’s never too late to protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun.

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The Best Creams For Getting Rid Of Dry Skin

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:25:23 +0000

Dry Skin affects many older people, particularly on their lower legs, elbows, and forearms. The skin feels rough and scaly and often is accompanied by
a distressing, intense itchiness. Low humidity — caused by overheating during the winter and air conditioning during the summer — contributes to dryness and itching. The loss of sweat and oil glands as you age also may worsen dry skin. Anything that further dries your skin — such as overuse of soaps, antiperspirants, perfumes, or hot baths — will make the problem worse. Dehydration, sun exposure, smoking, and stress also may cause dry skin. Check out this page for detailed information on creams for getting rid of dry skin.

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How to Prevent Wrinkles and Age Spots

admin — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:23:12 +0000

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The simplest and cheapest way to keep your skin healthy and young looking is to stay out of the sun. Sunlight is a major cause of the skin changes we think of as aging — changes such as wrinkles, dryness, and age spots. Your skin does change with age. For example, you sweat less, leading to
increased dryness. As your skin ages, it becomes thinner and loses fat, so it looks less plump and smooth. It’s never too late to protect yourself from
the harmful effects of the sun. People who smoke tend to have more wrinkles than nonsmokers of the same age, complexion, and history of sun
exposure. It may be because smoking also plays a role in damaging ELASTIN proteins. Facial wrinkling increases with the amount of cigarettes
and number of years a person has smoked.

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Anti Aging Skin Care

admin — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:32:07 +0000

Some people say that sunscreen is all you need for anti aging skin care. In fact they claim that this is the only product that works, but if you believe that then the words pigs and fly come to mind. While it is true that the sun is one of the main causes of damage to your skin, it takes more than sunscreen to retain that smooth and youthful complexion.

In fact anti aging skin care involves more than just the creams and lotions you use, but is rather part of your general healthy living routine. Apart from excessive exposure to the sun the other major cause of skin damage is smoking cigarettes. So quit the habit and both your skin and your general
health will benefit.

Of course creams and moisturizers are an essential part of an anti aging skin care regime and products for use during the day will include a sunscreen as
one of the ingredients. But when it comes to preventing those wrinkles and fine lines you need to find a cream that contains natural ingredients that have been scientifically proved to be effective.

So it’s obvious that you need more than sunscreen for your anti aging skin care. You can find a full explanation of the ingredients to look for and why
they are important by following this link.

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