February 9th, 2010 by admin
A new book has just been published which aims to educate skin care professionals and consumers on general skin related topics. “The Skin Care Answer Book” is written in a Q&A format using non-technical language making it accessable to a general audience.
“What causes wrinkles? Does what I eat really affect acne or cause flare ups? [...]
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October 29th, 2009 by admin
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Articles about skin care and anti aging often talk about antioxidants and free radicals, but do you know what these terms mean? Or should you care? Well the short answer is yes, since both free radicals and antioxidants affect your general health as well as the condition of your skin.
So what are these [...]
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October 25th, 2009 by admin
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 [...]
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October 22nd, 2009 by admin
Here’s another video I found. Although the title is “Updated Skin Care Routine v.3″ this is not an update of the video I included in a previous post, but the slightly different routine is well worth watching.
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October 19th, 2009 by admin
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As we all know the answer is a definite yes. Someone who has smoked for several years is instantly recognizable by their sallow complexion and wrinkled skin. The efeect on the skin is often apparent after only ten years as a smoker and is irreversible.
There are a number of reasons why smoking leads [...]
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October 13th, 2009 by admin
Here’s a video I found which gives a full demonstartion of a cleansing routine.
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October 10th, 2009 by admin
Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? It is, in terms of both weight—between 6 and 9 pounds—and surface area—about 2 square yards. Your skin separates the inside of your body from the outside world. It protects you from bacteria and viruses, and regulates your body temperature.
Conditions that irritate, [...]
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October 7th, 2009 by admin
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* Stay out of the sun. Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. This is when the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays are strongest.
* Use sunscreen. Sunscreens are rated according to a sun protection factor (SPF), which ranges from 2 to 30 or higher. A higher number means longer, stronger protection. [...]
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June 27th, 2009 by admin
Here’s a video I found which is a useful reminder of the importance of diet in anti aging skin care.
For more information on anti aging supplements click HERE.
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