Anti-Aging Guide

Georgina C. asked:

Experts used to think that growing wrinkles is a normal occurrence that comes with age. Although it is true, there are components that hasten the deterioration of your skin as well as those that slow it down. Anti aging skin care is as simple as being well-informed about the things that lead to skin damage.

Firstly, before expounding on antioxidants, you should have a basic understanding of what free radicals are. They destroy healthy cells in your body by tearing through the cell membrane and damaging its structure and function. This can also lead to a process called oxidation. For anti aging skin care matters, oxidation is considered to be one of the main culprits. Although there are internal triggers that cause free radicals, there are also external triggers that are easier to deal with. Smoking, pollution, UV exposure, toxic chemicals and fatigue are examples of those external triggers. It is inevitable to be exposed to these triggers but knowing about them can help you avoid them and take apt precautionary measures for maximum anti aging skin care.

Moving on, antioxidants fight against free radicals. There are antioxidants that are naturally-produced by our bodies but as we are exposed to those that trigger free radicals, we already need supplementation. Antioxidant levels also diminish as we age that we need more supplements as we get older. External antioxidants include vitamin A, C and E, minerals such as selenium and zinc, green tea and of course fruits and vegetables.

Having a healthy diet, with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, is one of the ways to fight free radicals. There are also antioxidant dietary supplements that you can ask your doctor about. And lastly, there are skin care products which contain ingredients with antioxidant properties which is best for anti aging skin care.

Even though a lot of people know about the skin damage the sun can bring, there are still those that take it lightly. People should avoid being exposed to the sun, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., because these are the high intensity hours. As it is inevitable to be exposed to the sun even when you are indoors, it is best to cover up with protective clothing. Wearing long sleeves, hats, sunglasses and etc can be beneficial. On top of all those, you should use sunscreen. Apply sunscreen to the select areas of your skin that are likely more exposed to the sun such as the face, arms, shoulders and upper chest. Ideally, you’ll have to use one-fourth of a 4-ounce bottle in one application.

Another main consideration when it comes to anti aging skin care tips is using moisturizers. They prevent and treat dry skin that leads to wrinkling. On top of those, moisturizers can also protect sensitive skin, improve your skin tone and improve your its texture. Choosing a good moisturizer entails knowing your skin type. There may be a need to try several brands before you can find the best one for you. Application of moisturizers should be done immediately after bathing. Putting on moisturizers after lightly patting your skin would make sure that you trap some water in the surface of your cells. There may be a need to put on moisturizers for several occasions, particularly every after cleansing time or if the weather is too cold.

Dr. Mark J Shaw asked:

Malignant Toxic Stress. Lymphatic And Mitochondrial Failure

Extreme Case Study: Gulf War Syndrome.

All Fibromyalgia/CFS/GWS patients do have one major factor in common; Pre and post trigger infection they are/were also suffering from chronic toxic stress.

All human beings have a different genetic make up.

Most will also have the musculoskeletal issues which prevent them from effective detox as I discuss in my book.

Basically every human being has a different level of stress/toxic stress which they can cope with while remaining well. This is best illustrated using an extreme example.

Gulf War Syndrome (GWS)

1/ In the first gulf war, thousands of highly trained soldiers, mostly fit young men, were all exposed to massive programmes of vaccination in advance of entering theatre.

2/ Shortly afterwards while in the field, they were exposed to uranium tipped warheads, biological and chemical agents.

3/ To increase the toxic cocktail, massive oil fields were set alight around them by the fleeing Iraqis.

4/ It is a less documented fact that during tour of duty, soldiers ration packs contain insufficient nutrients to provide for many essential body function over an extended period. They concentrate mostly refined simple carbohydrates with protein.

5/ It is also the case that some of the food products delivered to the soldiers were in unsuitable packaging and stored in excessively hot conditions which may have released excessive quantities of heavy metals into their diet.

6/ Naturally it is reasonable to assume the extraordinary levels of stress that are created in all individuals in difficult war scenarios.

The results: A staggering 15% of these soldiers went onto develop Gulf War Syndrome which is basically a chronic version of Fibromyalgia/ CFS, as measured by CDC requirements.

Most of these soldiers were fit and strong at the time, so we can see that simply their genetic ability to detoxify in one of the most severe toxic environments on earth, varied to such an extent that 1 in 8 were so susceptible that they developed these long term conditions.

This of course is an extreme example of toxic stress.

The first gulf war represented the most toxic war in history and lessons have been learned.

Factors that are particularly relevant to this example would include genetic make up, state of health and lifestyle prior to going to war, health of the immune system and its innate ability to withstand toxic insult.

Age is a factor, fitness and even fat content are all relevant factors, but the biggest determinant for the Gulf War victims appears to be simple genetic make up.

So what would we consider are the external lifestyle factors that could affect an individuals level of toxicity, and insult the blood brain barrier to such a degree that one could develop Fibromyalgia/CFS/GWS?

Here is my list of the main offenders that I have found over the last 5 years.

They are listed in no particular order. They are all “malignant”.

1. Smoking cigarettes: 600 known toxins including Acetone, Ammonia, Arsenic, Benzene, Benzoapyrene, Butane, Cadmium, Formaldehyde, Lead, Propylene Glycol, Turpentine. Benzene is possibly the most linked toxin to cases of Fibromyalgia and CFS.

2. Excessive alcohol consumption: particularly yeast based drinks. Intolerance to the toxins produced by alcohol consumption is a recognised feature for these patients.

3. Volatile Organic Compounds: These include wood filler, car filler, but a lot of DIY products contain VOC’s. All products are required to advertise their VOC content.

4. Food additives: Cadmium. Allergies to wheat and dairy based products. Also aspartame, E951.

5. Environmental disasters: Burning of the Kuwait oil fields, uranium tipped warhead (anti tank missiles,) radiation leaks, chemical leaks from power stations etc.

6. Respiration: Glues, paints, white spirit, detergents, bleach. Anything containing benzene.

7. Heavy metal poisoning: These metals can accumulate in the blood and be stored in tissues. Worst offenders include aluminium, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium, copper, copper, iron, lead, mercury , nickel. Mercury from amalgam fillings is the most cited example, but as I have discussed one should not have them removed unless a blood test shows leakage, and they should be removed very carefully under strict medical conditions. Aluminium from old pots and pans can also be a serious problem. Food storage containers as indicated in GWS.

8. Pesticides and organophosphates: Implicated in Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and CFS/Fibromyalgia.

9. Solvents: Implicated again in MCS, CFS, and FMS.

10. Hair sprays, deodorants, spray paints: All contain chemicals whose long term inhalation has never been tested by humans and are linked to CFS/ FMS.

11. Anti baldness/ alopecia products: There has been a rise in the number of men who use products such as minoxidil/ spironalactone and the oral based finasteride a DHT inhibitor. Ketaconazole based dandruff shampoos. The long term effects of applying chemicals to the scalp has never been tested. Due to their proximity to the blood/ brain barrier, use of these products should be stopped immediately.

12. By products of exhaust fumes: Particularly diesel. Just as the toxins created by burning crude oil in the gulf affected hundreds of young American soldiers, atmospheric toxins are created every morning that 190 million Americans turn their cars ignition.

13. Vaccinations: Gulf war veterans having two or more vaccinations at the same time, particularly the anthrax vaccine, appear to be the ones most susceptible to go on to develop Gulf War Syndrome. Some vaccinations were produced with a mercury based agent included to improve delivery. This indicates that there is a connection between the level of toxic insult at a given time and the subsequent immune system dysfunction.

A feature of all the 13 toxic sources listed, is that they can cause a range of illnesses associated with various organ systems of the body, affecting and simultaneously damaging the kidneys, liver, lungs, heart, spleen etc.

Fibromyalgia/CFS/GWS Are indeed only one of the groups of conditions most associated with toxic exposure.

The most common effect of these toxic insults is a subtle brain damage which leads to the fatigue spectrum illnesses and associated symptoms of cognitive impairment, autonomic nervous dysfunction, headache, exhaustion, memory loss, insomnia, which activate the later detrimental effects on other organ systems including muscles and eventually the deepening and damaging long term impact of total mitochondrial failure.

Neurological Dysfunction and Intervention:

So what is actually happening in the brain, in the lead up to the “trigger” infective illness.

As toxins enter or are created within the body they begin to build up in the brains blood supply system, which is extremely sensitive to toxic insult.

The first port of call is the hypothalamus. This is consistent with all our scientific evidence because we know that the Hypothalamus is poorly protected by the blood brain barrier.

Why is the hypothalamus so important in Fibromyalgia/CFS?

Well the hypothalamus actually controls hormone production by continually checking blood levels of the various cocktail of hormones that are needed for different organ functions.

As it needs to monitor the blood so carefully and regularly it needs to be in very close proximity to it and this is the reason that “by design” it cannot be protected so well behind the blood brain barrier as other areas of the brain.

Once hormonal control is affected a whole range of things start to go wrong.

For example, the hypothalamus controls the pituitary gland, which in turn acts as the thermostat for the thyroid gland.

The thyroid gland basically runs the body’s entire metabolism.

If signals reaching the thyroid gland are incorrect then all the problems associated with incorrect thyroid function will begin to become apparent.

As the body’s metabolism fails it is at this point that a Fibromyalgia/CFS trigger infection will most likely attack. And it is also at this point that you will likely identify yourself as becoming “ill”.

As stress levels increase rapidly during the initial infective illness, it can be seen that a negative feedback cycle is initiated.

This is where ideally my protocol combination would be initiated to break this downward cycle and limit the damage potential of your spiralling condition.

It is unfortunate that normally this does not happen.

As you will most likely already have discovered it may be several months before you have the faintest idea what has happened to you, you will have been through numerous diagnoses and doctors, and will have decided that it is only by your own intervention and dedication that you can recover.

And with my new model for intervention we can achieve precisely this.

In Part 3 we discuss the necessary interventions.

Kelly Purden asked:

Most of us would agree that having younger looking skin improves not only physical looks but also confidence, self esteem and the whole well-being of a person. Looking young and healthy is no longer a kind of luxury that only supermodels have. Most of us, even if we do not admit the fact, would want to look younger and healthier. This can be done by using amazing anti-aging products out in the market. The good news is that these miracle products are accessible to all. The secret to looking young and feeling young is to know the best products which would be effective for your type of skin. Knowing much about these anti-aging products can actually mean a healthier and happier life for you.

For most people, using a single product for all skin problems and for all skin types seem to be the all-in-one solution. Though this may work for some, it is undeniably important too that specific products may be used in order to get the best and the desired skin results. One product that is often considered as one of the basics in skin health and skin care is the night cream. Many anti-aging products work specifically for different skin areas. For example, there are anti-aging products which are specifically formulated for the bigger areas of our bodies like the face and the neck, for the whole body, or for the hands. There are products, however, which are created for more particular smaller areas like the area around the eyes, the elbows, the nails, the lips, and the knees.

Dermatologists all over the world are definitely for anti-aging product creams. There are night creams which are usually thicker in formulation so it is not advisable to use it during daytime. Since night creams are usually thicker, they also tend to be greasy. Day creams, on the other hand, are formulated for use during the daytime thus usually providing sun protection and are thin enough to be comfortable to apply during the day.

One of the most important considerations when buying a night cream is the ingredients. Some people are very particular and picky with the ingredients that they put on their faces. Although most night creams are proven effective and good for the skin, many people find it more appealing if it is made from organic and natural ingredients. If less artificial ingredients are used in these anti-aging products, the better and safer for most. The organic night creams are usually more preferred by people with sensitive skin.

For most people, having an organic night cream is the ultimate solution for clear and healthy looking skin. Since anti-aging products like night creams are applied before going to bed, sleep and rest provides the best conditions for its miracle working to take effect. A good night cream should always provide the following results: reduce fine lines and wrinkles especially around the eyes, clearing spots and complexion irregularities on the skin, proven effective, safe and non-irritating, and achieving a healthy young looking glow.

Carl Lanore asked:

Doctors today should not be allowed to take the Hippocratic Oath. Hippocrates dictated – “First do no harm” and “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. Hardly the path of allopathic medicine today.

Allopathic medicine, or the term “allopathic” was coined by Dr. Samual Hahnemann around the 19th century. The term “allo” ( or dissimilar) was to be in direct opposition to the common and more accepted medical practice “homeopathic” (homeo, or similar to the body’s own functions), of which Hahnemann was the founder.

Homeopaths were considered empiricists and allopaths, rationalists. The difference is profound, and plays a role in how we ended up here in the debacle of national widespread illness and poor health.

Empiricists looked at symptoms as a sign that the body was overwhelmed by toxins or out of kilter with its natural healthy predisposition. They didn’t “treat” the symptoms. They used the symptoms as a guide as to whether or not the treatment was working. They believed that the symptoms were the body’s natural response, and a necessary response. To treat the symptoms alone eliminates the body’s cry for help.

They observed the patient, learned about the patient. Their habits, diet, activities, stresses, sleep, family, etc., all was taken into account. They looked at each person as just that, a person. Not one of a larger group. They then applied remedies that would balance the person. Those could be herbs, changes in diet, sleep, stress, etc. If the treatment was working the symptoms would begin to subside, giving sign that the treatment was on the right track. In short they looked for the root cause and eliminated it giving the body the opportunity to heal itself.

The rationalists took a different approach. The treated only the symptoms. They looked at the symptoms as the disease itself. They used drugs to eliminate the symptoms and thus the patient was “cured”. They also looked at groups. They found the common denominator in groups suffering from a particular disease. If all of “these” people who suffered from a particular disease also had this particular symptom, then that symptom was addressed and a drug that would eliminate that symptom would be the goal.

We see the rationalists approach today in modern medicine. Drugs are prescribed that solely address symptoms. Those exclusively lower blood pressure and cholesterol or increase bone mineral uptake to reduce osteoporosis without identifying and treating the root of the problem in the first place. The problem with these and many drugs like them is they carry side effects. And with some, the side effects are just marginally less then the negative effects of the diseases they treat. Practitioners and pharmaceutical companies will argue that the side effects are overstated or less life threatening than the actual disease itself – and in some instances this is true. But in most cases its not.

And more importantly, these drugs that carry negative side effects are doing harm. Regardless of the degree of harm, they are counter to the first edict of the Hippocratic Oath – “First do no harm”.

Now don’t be mistaken to think the empiricists were nothing more than voo doo doctors. They understood the science and substructures of the body to every degree as well as the rationalists. Perhaps even more so, since allopathic medicine was borne from within homeopathic medicine. What would catapult the rationalists would be a combination of an event and greed in concert with better organizational skills – but not a better mouse trap. Quite the contrary. I’m also not suggesting that the empiricists had it all worked out and just got railroaded either. Each group had its faults. What I am suggesting is that had greed not taken a front seat and these two groups worked together, we would have a better medical system and a healthier population as a result. More emphasis would have been placed on nutrition and physical exercise and less on pills and potions.

Here’s an example to substantiate my position. Lets look at a disease like Parkinson’s Disease. We know people suffering with the disease have cretin similarities, blank facial expressions, depressive disorder, motor coordination issues and neuro-muscular degeneration. As the disease progresses untreated, deterioration in neuro-muscular factors causes freezing and severe tremor. The rationalists look at the symptoms and look for a common denominator in a group of individuals suffering with the disease. One of the commonalities is a degeneration of the dopamine transporter neurons in the Substantia Nigra – an area of the brain responsible for the initial motor commands that allow us to move our bodies.

The rationalists decide that treating the patient with an external source of dopamine, in pill form to replace the dopamine the brain is no longer making, is the answer. Initially the symptoms do subside. The patient can move with greater fluidity. Some of the depression lifts and all looks hopeful. As time passes the dose of dopamine must be increased as more of the neurons in the Substantia Nigra die off. But this produces a vicious cycle as the higher doses of dopamine seems to cause the disease to progress faster till the highest doses have no affect what so ever. In fact, most practitioners now agree that it’s the prescribed dopamine that advances the disease faster.

So isn’t’ this in essence “doing harm”? If the “treatment” progresses the disease faster is it a cure? The brief suppression of the symptoms is a way to appease the patient. To enlist their trust in the magic of allopathic medicine.

A better alternative would be to look for a true cure. To look for the true source of the disease. The death of dopamine neurons in the brain is no less a symptom of the disease than is tremor. Learning why they die and looking at individuals as just that – individuals – to see what habits and traits they possess that predisposes them to these symptoms would be the answer. The problem is that this doesn’t fit our current medical movement. Finding a common symptom in large groups and treating that symptom is the home run the big pharmaceutical companies are looking for every day. How do you patent and sell life style changes, modifications in sleep or nutrition? Pharmaceutical drugs, for the most part, cure nothing. They allow us to live broken. Now you may say “what’s wrong with that if the symptoms are gone and I can move on?”. You wouldn’t treat you car that way, is what I would reply.

Let’s say you went to a mechanic and said your engine is making this loud ominous knocking noise. It’s so loud that you’re sure the engine is sustaining additional damage with every day that you drive the car. The mechanic looks at the engine and after a brief time gives you the disposition. He hands you a pair of ear plugs and advises that you should wear them each time you drive the car. His position is that you won’t be bothered by the noise any longer because you won’t hear it! Did he fix the problem? Will the engine surely fail – eventually? Would you seriously take his advice and drive off, ear plugs in place and a smile on your face? Then why do you take similar advice from your physician when he or she hands you a pill?

Now its not all allopathic medicine’s fault. You can’t blame them for capitalizing on our unwillingness to wait for change. We as individuals know that our illnesses and their respective symptoms took years to develop. We all know that poor lifestyle habits cause the majority of diseases. Yet we want to walk into our physician and demand to be fixed now! “Give me a pill and let me get back to living this poor life style” is what we demand through our impatience. Take type 2 diabetes for instance. It’s at epidemic proportions and so many companies are capitalizing on American people. Is it in their interest that you be cured? Type 2 diabetes can be completely reversed in 90% of those who suffer from it with simple modifications to diet and exercise and the other 10%, with the addition of some interventive hormone replacement therapies. But the nation will opt for a pill and a glucometer that will allow them to live broken, eat horrible diets and avoid exercise. These companies are banking on it. They want to supply us with our pills, glucometer, glucose strips and any other thing that the Diabetic will need for the reaming 50 or 60 years of their lives.

Ask yourself, what’s wrong with a medical community that doesn’t want to suggest a cure but rather make you nothing less than a junkie? Addicted and dependant on a drug. And here’s the best part to come full circle to my initial statement that doctors shouldn’t be allowed to take the Hippocratic Oath. Those medicines they prescribe. You pick the medication, diabetes, osteoporosis, cholesterol or blood pressure – some of the more popular ones – all have side effects that can be categorized as “doing harm”.

If you can cure your type 2 diabetes in six months without drugs and their side effects and the drug de jour cause harm, shouldn’t your physician be prescribing diet and exercise? If they want to live up to the Hippocratic Oath they should. And shouldn’t insurance companies be paying for that therapy?

I don’t pretend to answer all of the questions here – only to raise them. My hope is that this will give you some food for thought.

And like food, thought is powerful medicine as well.

Kelly Purden asked:

Most people say that age is only in the mind, that age does not really matter. But for those whose age has shown in their faces, in their forehead, around the eyes and all over, I believe they would beg to disagree. Fortunately for those suffering from the early signs of aging, a number of products have already been introduced in the market. There are two choices for this: the surgical and/or clinical ones, and the non-surgical ones. Although surgical ones have also become popular, the risks that accompany them usually outweighs its advantages. For this reason, many people choose the non-invasive treatments such as anti-aging wrinkle creams. These products have become popular since, with patience, these products still deliver a positive result.

Anti-aging wrinkle creams should have one aim: to decrease the appearance of fine lines and to boost the production of collagen in the face. Collagen helps boost skin elasticity and resiliency. If your cream does not say so, it should be a signal for you to think about changing your regimen.

Although not all anti-aging wrinkle creams have proven to be very effective, there are some who have rightful claims to their efficacy. It should be noteworthy to say that although anti-aging wrinkle creams can make you look younger, this does not happen overnight. It usually takes a few weeks for the results to become touchable and visible. Some are very effective in that they take only a few days. However, choosing your anti-aging wrinkle cream is not as easy as picking apples. Normally, research and tests are needed before you find the right one for you. Every skin is different, in the same way that every individual is different and distinct. Marching into a counter and purchasing any anti-aging wrinkle cream you see may not prove useful to you. Instead, it might effect your skin hazardously and worsen the condition of your skin.

A number of anti-aging wrinkle creams have been recommended by medical professionals. One of these is the AlphaDerma CE. This product has been backed by a number of dermatologists because of its clinical ingredients. One of which is the Acetyl Hexapeptide-AH3 which actively smoothens out the fine lines all over the face. Alpha Lipoic acid and Vitamin C are also its active ingredients which detoxify skin for the regrowth of new skin cells. DMAE is also its ingredient which firms and tightens skin while smoothening it out. Elastin, a skin property which is produced together with collagen is also present in AlphaDerma CE, is also a component of this cream. Together with all these, soy extract is added to enhance the effect of younger and firmer skin. With these ingredients, it is obvious that AlphaDerma CE is an all-in-one cream. It repairs, nourishes and regenerates skin cells for better-looking skin.

There are many other anti-aging wrinkle creams out there. However, not every cream will be compatible with your skin. Therefore, it is important to use these cosmetic products with care and caution. In short, be informed before using a product so as to avoid unattractive effects.

Kelly Purden asked:

While taking anti aging drugs won’t make you stay young forever, it could delay your body’s vulnerability to diseases, because of aging, a little longer. The factors that make anti aging drugs effective have to do with how much the human body should and could absorb certain nutrients. The use of Anti aging drugs have been recommended by medical experts through the years because of the alleged good effects which they have on the human body. However, it will still help to conduct thorough research about these anti aging drugs before deciding to include any combination to your daily dietary intake. Below are the common types of anti aging drugs and their known effects to the human body.

Anti oxidants

Among the many kinds of anti aging drugs in the market, anti oxidants are the most potent. These dietary supplements are marketed to target specific toxins which the human body needs to flush out. These toxins could be UV rays-related or caused by stress and lack of exercise. The primary ingredient of anti oxidants is fruit extracts. Taken by its self, anti oxidants are generally safe and effective. It’s similar to taking multivitamins. People undergoing medication should, however, research on the adverse effects of each anti oxidant with their prescription medicine. Should it prove to counter the effects of the prescribed medicine, an individual should discontinue use as soon as possible. A long and informed talk with your physician about anti aging drugs should be more than helpful. The most popularly known antioxidant are vitamin C, E, and A

Photochemicals

Photochemicals are chemicals which are derived from plants. These ingredients are believed to be cancer-preventive. Among the most common are Flavonoids, which may be found in tea or coffee. Taken in moderation, these are proven to have antioxidant qualities similar to vitamin C. People should be careful about taking in too much caffeine though, which are also present in most plants containing Flavonoids.

Food containing some PhotoEstrogen ingredients are said to prevent estrogen-related cancer like prostate, breast, and colon cancers. Food types containing these include soy products, flax seed, garlic, onion, leeks, and chives. People who are taking in this type of photochemicals need to stay updated about developments, though, as the use of these supplements is still being studies. Recently, eating tofu, which is a soy product, was reported to trigger the growth of breast cancer cells in women. The effects of these photochemicals are harmless when they are taken in moderation. Any sort of intake abuse, however, can lead to unnecessary dietary imbalance.

Folic acid

Among the oldest known anti aging ingredient in dietary supplements is folic acid. Up to this day, folic acid is still known for reducing the risk of heart diseases. Similar anti aging ingredients include Vitamin B5, which improves the body’s ability to handle stress. Most heart diseases are triggered by excess stress, and a combination of folic acid and Vitamin B5 supplements in one’s diet should lower the risk or cardiac problems dramatically.

Kelly Purden asked:

The idea of beauty, grace, health and happiness are often associated with how we perceive ourselves and how other people view us. In defining beauty, many people still believe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. However, what better situation is there that being able to confidently prove that we are indeed beautiful while at the same time, others also think the same way about us. The concept of beauty has long been connected to the idea of youth. Most of us believe that if we look younger, we look healthier, better, and more attractive. However, we also need to accept the fact that time does take a toll on us, especially on our skin and on our looks.

Even if there are times when we want to stop time so we will not age, we cannot do that. Time flows and so does our looks. One myth, though, is the belief that we can do nothing when it comes to challenging the effects of time. In the field of beauty, technology and innovation has equipped us with additional armor. We now have numerous anti-aging products that may not stop time but may definitely give us youthful skin and health.

The most common problems of men and women today is the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, skin discoloration, stretch marks and other impurities that changes our physical looks. Some people may have tried numerous products out in the market today and most of these people can attest to which anti-aging products are effective and which are not.

For anti-aging products and general skin care, Arbonne is one of the most heard names. Arbonne started in Switzerland in 1975. Arbonne’s products have been used by many in the past decades and the company had been proud of their skin care line based on natural and organic products. The company is known internationally and has distributors in many parts of the world. Arbonne offers different products for skin care and one of the company’s top sellers are anti-aging products.

For general skin care, it is important to choose a company which has been established in the market based on users and consumers feedback. Although the company history matter, the effectivity and efficiency of the products must be tested. Once tested, one can have the confidence is continuing the use of skin care products such as night and day creams, skin vitamins, sun protection products, cosmetics, anti aging treatments, toners, cleansers, and other skin formula. The secret to having great skin is the ability of these products to be effective and accessible to most. If a product claims to remove stretch marks, then it should. If it claims to create younger looking skin, then the product should do just that. The credibility factor is important for both anti-aging product lines and skin care companies.

With a wide variety of choices for anti-aging products, the great number of consumers are given more options to choose the best products for them. Accessibility to these anti-aging miracle formula aid in spreading the products themselves. Yet, we should choose carefully and critically especially when it involves our health and beauty.

Kelly Purden asked:

Through the years, a lot of anti aging secrets have been passed on from one generation of women to the next. Some of these infamous anti aging secrets have been debunked by scientific studies, while others have been kept alive by researches in alternative medicine. Human obsession with anti aging secrets has been around for centuries, from the early Egyptian civilization, to the European search for the mystical fountain of youth.

Today, even the most logical discipline of physical medicine is inadvertently about anti aging secrets. Although modern medicine revolves around health, health by itself is a form of anti aging as well. Medicine tries to keep the body from deteriorating, which is also the point of age-old anti aging secrets.

Although the media may reveal more superficial reasons for trying to defy age, the equation is simple: people, in general, need to live and look young longer. The passages below discuss the most common misconceptions about anti aging secrets we’ve come across. These are myths which keep women chained to the huge commercial business of anti aging beauty products.

Price means quality

Most women spend thousands of dollars just to maintain the health of their skin. The fact is that proper cleansing and moisturizing can keep the skin healthy and better looking. Skin deteriorates faster when bacteria is allowed to breed in it. Skin damage and aging are also caused by severe drying which is caused by over-exposure to the sun.

One need not buy the most expensive “magic elixir” in the market. Instead of looking at the price tag, you should look at the ingredients found on the beauty cream. Don’t purchase creams and cleansers with high alcohol content, because alcohol can make the skin drier and more prone to wrinkles.

The best skin products have high amounts of antioxidants and vitamins a, c, and d. Skin products with at least an SPF15 rating is also a good investment. These ingredients can be found in affordable, mass produced creams which can be purchased over the counter in pharmacies and grocery stores. Before buying any skin product, ask your dermatologist for advice. S/he can help you look for skin creams which are both effective and easy on your pockets.

It’s all about the cream

Unfortunately, the body can’t be polished like wood. We’re living and breathing creatures, and out skin cells regenerate depending on the nutrients we absorb. Creams can protect one’s skin from aging only as long as cream usage is coupled with the right lifestyle.

Lifestyle hazards like poor sleep, over exposure to the sun, lack of exercise, smoking, drinking alcohol, stress, and bad diet can counter all the effects of good skin creams, no matter how expensive or well known. The best way to keep skin young looking is to work from within. Make sure that your body is well rested, nourished and well hydrated. Good skin is always the fruitful product of a healthy lifestyle.

Sleep helps repair skin

Although proper sleeping habits do help people maintain good skin, the concept behind sleeping beauty is not entirely correct. Long hours of sleep do not make skin regenerate by itself. Sleep, like all things in life, should be kept in moderation.

It should be stated this way: bad sleeping habits make the body malfunction, in general. When your hormones are going crazy, and your internal organs are close to breaking down because of lack of sleep, it shows through your skin. Sleep may not produce miracle collagen, but it does keep you from having to worry about unpleasant breakouts.

Kelly Purden asked:

The prospect and the idea of being eternally alive, youthful and healthy may be a myth but being young-looking and healthy for the longest possible time is now possible. Due to the continuous research, scientific tests and study of man, we have become accustomed to a world where beauty and youthful skin may be acquired through the existence on numerous anti-aging products. It has been natural for man to seek ways and invent products that make life and living better for us. Everyday, more discoveries are made, innovations that seem to unreal and unimaginable a decade ago. Anti-aging products have evolved over time.

In the old days, people seem to be satisfied and content with acceptance of old age, wrinkles, lines, skin blemishes and discoloration, or even the lowering of the skin’s resistance to the natural elements and to time. These days, however, people have changed their views when it comes to skin care and health care. Anti-aging products, which had been taboo centuries ago, are now the latest and hottest product to ever come out in the market for the consumer’s personal use. Different kinds of anti-aging products, treatments, and procedures are easily acquired in the nearby skin clinics, dermatologists, or even beauty salons. Not only in big countries like USA, Canada, England and Switzerland but also in smaller Asian countries have skin care been elevated to such level.

One of the most in demand products nowadays are the Orlando anti-aging products. All over the country and all over the world, the fame of Orlando anti-aging skin care products have become in high demand. The secrets to this line of health and skin care are being endorsed and promoted by experienced dermatologists and scientists. More and more people are trying them out everyday and its secrets revealed.

The number one reason for the popularity of Orlando anti-aging products and methods is effectivity. An anti-aging product that is proven effective is the best product that will be sought after by most skin care consumers. The steps to healthy and young looking skin are no longer secret. More and more people are getting educated and informed about the different products available for consumers. Such anti-aging products are not only formulated for women but also for men. In times like these, men are no longer think differently compared to women when it comes to something as important as skin and health care.

When looking for anti-aging products for skin care and in choosing one that will work best for you, it is important to consider the different common ingredients found in such products:

a. Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy acids are commonly found in numerous skin products since they stimulate dead skin cells for easier exfoliation.

b. Vitamins C and E and coenzyme Q10 are known to reduce the existence of fine lines and wrinkles caused by sun damage.

c. Collagen and elastin are naturally found on the skin but are also added to anti-aging products like moisturizers because it makes skin feel smoother.

d. Hydroquinone is known to reduce what we normally call as skin, age spots and other forms of skin discoloration.

e. Tretinoin is also known to improve over ll skin condition after 6 to 12 months.

Georgina Clay asked:

A huge industry is devoted to churning out products designed for people to beautify and save face. Anti-aging products, in particular, have become big business.

Spawned a great deal by baby boomers who `refuse’ to grow old, and a whole new generation of thoroughly updated and skin-conscious people who have taken notice of the benefits of caring for skin at a young age, anti-aging creams are lording it over other beauty essentials in the marketplace. Quality anti-aging creams are a far better alternative to most cosmetic procedures, which is one of the reasons they are selling like hotcakes.

Not all anti-aging creams, though, are created equal. There are good finds, and there are bad choices that do nothing but aggravate skin further. Premium quality facial creams designed to help people dodge the aging process can contribute to making skin look a whole lot better, and even boost a person’s self-esteem. Not all people, though, have the time to scour the plethora of skin enhancers off retail store shelves and online sites, and rely more on trial and error to determine the skin care items that suit them.

Just as what you ingest can manifest on the outside, what you put on your skin may also affect your overall health, so it pays to opt for good quality anti-aging creams and other skin care products whose ingredients are not harsh and do not strip skin of its natural collagen and elastin fibers. Go for natural and organic, animal cruelty-free and paraben-free ingredients.

Many consumers report happy results as far as pampering their skin with renowned quality brands are concerned. Estee Lauder, with its Resilience Lift, has been raved about for its light and multifunctional use (it can be used not just for the face but for the hands too, which can be a giveaway of a woman’s real age). I have personally tried Nu Skin years ago and have found few other brands at par with its soothing, cleansing, anti-aging effects.

One other highly touted skin care product I discovered while looking around for healthy products is the DMAE-Alpha Lipoic-C-Ester Retexturizing Crème which is suited for normal, dry, or combination skin. It is one product that does a great job of reducing lines and wrinkles. The main ingredient of the DMAE facial cream are Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) and C-Ester (which works to stimulate collagen production). Lancome has created its skin replenishing anti-aging creams, at the heart of which are natural elements like wild yam, soy, and brown algae, all of which do not just nourish but help rebuild skin cells.

Many consumers also opt for anti-aging creams with alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) or fruit acids found in berries, citrus and sugar cane. Berries, as you probably know, are laden with antioxidants that rescue cells and slow down the aging process.

Indeed, one cannot disregard the power of cosmeceuticals (cosmetics with drug-like uses) in helping restore youthful, supple skin and counteracting skin troubles like wrinkles, fine lines, brown spots, dry skin and other signs of aging.