Archive for October, 2008

Chemical Peels: Fact vs. Fiction

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Fact- Always get a skin consultation before receiving any type of aggressive treatment. Without an in-depth analysis of your skin type, it’s likely that you will schedule the incorrect chemical peel for your skin.
First, ask yourself- why do I need a peel? What is my skin type? How can a peel benefit my skin? It’s [...]

Long-Term Solutions for Wrinkles and Fine Lines

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Want a long-term solution to smoothing wrinkles and improving the texture of your skin? Firm up with Thermage.
A radio frequency device delivers heat to deep layers of the skin and can be used to tighten the face, neck, eyelids and jowls. A typical session takes between one and three hours and there’s no recovery time. [...]

Quick Fixes to Counteract Aging Skin

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

Buff and plump: At home peels offer much improved skin tone in less than 10 minutes. Try Murad Resurgence Intensive Resurfacing Peel, maker of such ground breaking products as their acne complex regimen. The peel is a tri-weekly treatment containing all the essential fatty acids and antioxidants to encourage cell growth and resurface skin. After [...]

Fight Hormonal Aging and Achieve Younger Looking Skin

Monday, October 27th, 2008

Hormonal aging does a number on skin, not only sagging and wrinkles, but it dulls the complexion all together. You’re likely fighting line and overall dullness simultaneously. Try a wrinkle lifting serum packed with peptides to give skin a boost by reducing fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots. It will also help your skin product [...]

Anti-Aging Foods: Nuts & Seeds

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Another way to stay young that has gotten plenty of media attention lately is omega-3 fatty acids. If you’re relying on flax seeds for your omega-3’s, you’ll most likely need to roast or grind the seeds to release the oils. If you’re just eating them, you’ll need to really chew them with your teeth, which [...]

Anti-Aging Foods: Spices

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Did you know that your spice rack is full of anti-aging secrets? Research shows that cinnamon can decrease blood sugar levels and lower cholesterol, especially in people with type-2 diabetes.
Arthritis suffers may also find relief in turmeric, a spice found in curry that has also been reported to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Paprika and cayenne [...]

Anti-Aging Foods: Red Wine

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Red wine is great for your health because of an antioxidant present in grape skins that prevents your cells from aging. Vintners add the grape skins back to red wine, but not for white, this is why red wine has more benefits.
If you don’t want alcohol, try Concord grape juice or other dark grape [...]

Anti-Aging Foods: Tea

Monday, October 20th, 2008

While Americas’ number one source of antioxidants is from coffee, there are better hot beverages out there, like tea. Green tea is a popular choice, but another great option is white tea. It’s not new; it’s been used for centuries for healing purposes.
White tea is made from the same plant as green tea, it’s just [...]

Top Anti-Aging Foods

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

One of the number one anti-aging foods are blueberries. You can tell these little berries are chockfull of antioxidants because of their dark color. All foods with dark colors have some of the best protecting antioxidants in them, which will help you feel healthier and give your skin a resurgence in tone and even texture. [...]

Celebrity Secrets: Airbrushing

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Secret #9: Their flaws are airbrushed
Quite possibly the most important of celebrity secrets: those gorgeous pictures are always airbrushed. Not all celebrities have perfect skin; in fact, much of skincare is all about genetics. If you have bag skin genes, then chances are that no amount of lotions, potions, peels and lasers are going to [...]