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Thursday, 20 September 2012

The Five Essential Oils For Anti-Ageing

September 20, 2012 BY Karen Ashley 1 Comments

It seems you can’t open a magazine or newspaper without being confronted with the latest wonder cream or anti-ager, that’s supposed to be the newest and best way of targeting wrinkles and fighting the signs of getting older. Two or three months later, the same companies are then telling us that they’ve formulated something else that’s bigger and better that we all need to try. The cycle seems never ending. Aside from the hype, there is a much bigger consideration to take into account.

Chemicals in skincare

Most importantly is the amount of chemicals and unnecessary ingredients these products are packed with that not only can produce sensitivity or allergies in the user, but can also harm the environment too. Nature provides us with many wonderful essential oils, designed especially for use on the skin that really can help give a glowing, radiant and healthy complexion that puts some of the more expensive wonder creams to shame. Here are the top five.

Neroli Oil

Known as nature’s greatest skin leveller, this heavenly scented oil is an incredible calmer and soother for people who are of an anxious disposition and suffer from sensitive, dry or even oilier skin that needs to be rebalanced and nourished. It’s a natural anti-bacterial oil, that can help with skin conditions such as acne or blemishes too. When smoothed onto a more wrinkle prone or prematurely aged skin, it is a wonderful plumper and rehydrater that minimises the appearance any lines.

Seabuckthorn Oil

A little known but wonderful essential oil. Very often, natural skin serums on the market will combine this with Rosehip oil for a powerful anti-ageing kick. Either alone, or in combination with other ingredients Seabuckthorn oil is crammed full of anti-oxidants like vitamin C, which really help with skin issues like eczema, severe dryness and irritation. Using something like this is a great line and wrinkle preventer, simply because of all the anti-oxidants combined with skin nourishing moisture.

Argan Oil

This is an oil that’s been used for many centuries, but that has only caught on as a popular anti-ager on the mass market in recent years. It is very often recommended as a natural treatment for acne, whilst also being incredibly effective on deep lines and wrinkles and more often than not, works surprisingly well when applied very sparingly under the eyes, as a natural skin softener that really targets the look of crow’s feet, dark circles and under eye bags.

Carrot Oil

Again, another relatively new essential oil to the mass market in terms of both knowledge and efficacy. Carrot oil is rich in beta-carotene and a whole host of vitamins and minerals that when applied topically can give a real boost to tired and lacklustre skin. An oil like this will give a rested and refreshed look, that makes it seem as if a regular eight hours has been had all the time (when sometimes this is anything but true). This is also an exceptional treatment for anyone suffering from psoriasis or eczema because of it’s naturally calming properties.

Rose Oil

This is a wonderfully uplifting, yet relaxing oil to use. It’s rich enough to be used as a moisturiser purely on it’s own such are it’s potent qualities. The most common extraction of Rose Oil used in skincare is Rosa Damascena, known for it’s ability to plump and smooth the skin. This is the most ideal oil for use in skincare for anyone who is looking to quit smoking using essential oils and perhaps is confused about how to take chantix or any of the other smoking cessation drugs on the current market. As it is such a potent moisturiser, the look and feel of the typical lines caused by heavy smoking will be gradually blurred and diminished over time to reveal a much softer complexion.

Using essential oils in skincare

It’s very important to remember that to get the best of any essential oils being used in skincare that they’re applied correctly. Most essential oils need to be blended with carrying oil (which is usually lighter and less expensive) so that they can be applied safely. Good examples of carrier oils are apricot oil, almond oil or jojoba oil. To make an oil blend for the skin, you will need to take around three to five drops of the essential oil of your choice and mix it with around fifteen millilitres of the carrier oil and store it in a sterile bottle with a dropper. Have fun experimenting until you find a blend that best suits your skin’s needs.

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Sunday, 13 May 2012

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Got Supplements? The Trends for 2012

May 13, 2012 BY Karen Ashley 0 Comments

Supplements have been a cornerstone of the heath & fitness industry for many years. And they aren’t going anywhere. As consumers look for more and better ways to address their health needs quickly and conveniently, supplements are a necessity.

To get an idea of the supplement landscape in 2012 it’s necessary to move past whey protein and trendy energy drinks and cut right to the heart of what people actually want to get out of their supplements.

Gummies and Chewables

Pills are a turn off for a lot of people-- it’s not just kids who struggle with them. So, in what’s something of a head-slapping innovation, many more products are now being marketed to adults in gummy, chewable, quick-dissolve and beverage additives. All of these options make it easy to supplement your diet with the unpleasantness of popping a pill.

Immune Boosters

One constant with those who use supplements is that they have no desire to get sick. This is where immune boosting supplements come into play. Vitamin C supplements have always been popular and will continue to be in 2012. This particular vitamin is necessary for collagen formation and maintenance of bones and teeth. It can help treat or prevent everything from the common cold to cardiovascular disease.

Speaking of colds, when those winter months roll around and the sniffles crop up, there are few natural supplements more adept at staving off the illness and boosting immunity than Echinacea. This all natural supplement derives from an herb commonly found throughout the U.S. and Canada. And with 21 million in sales in 2011, it’s safe to say this supplement will maintain its popularity in the coming months.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are always popular for those interested in improving their overall health. And while most health nuts are happy to ingest antioxidants, many don’t precisely understand their function. Antioxidants protect cells against the negative effects of free radicals – molecules produced when the body breaks down food. Free radicals can even be produced by environmental factors, such as radiation, smog and tobacco smoke. Over time free radicals can damage cells and have even been linked to serious illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer.

Antioxidants are found in various fruits and vegetables, including the ever-popular acai berry. Acai supplements will continue to be popular in 2012 because this Brazilian fruit contains mass amounts of vitamins, minerals and fatty acids. Acai supplements are touted with neutralizing harmful agents in the body, maintaining heart health and promoting good digestion and liver health.

Green tea supplements are also purported to have a number of health benefits. These include: preventing cancer, cardiovascular disease, promoting weight loss and lowering blood pressure. Obviously people can reap the benefits of green tea supplements simply by drinking green tea, but supplements may be convenient for those without the time or inclination to drink multiple cups of this tea per day.

Skin and Hair Care

Maintaining a healthy and attractive appearance is always a high priority for most people, and this is where fatty acid supplements, such as omega-3, 6 and 9 supplements, can help. These fatty acids are oftentimes derived from fish oil and indeed many of the omega supplements may carry this particular label. These fatty acids are primarily used to prevent skin from drying out. Not only do these supplements keep skin looking young but studies have shown they can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease as well.

Hair care is also important to many health-oriented consumers, and supplements can help in this area, too. Vitamin D supplements, in particular, help keep the scalp and hair healthy, adding a youthful sheen. Certain oils, such as fish oil and coconut, can also keep the hair and scalp healthy.

Weight Loss

Because weight loss supplements are so popular, it can be difficult sifting through the hundreds of products to find the ones that are most effective. Interestingly, calcium supplements are becoming more and more popular as a weight loss tool. While most know calcium as important to bone health, it can also help people lose fat while maintaining muscle.

Fiber supplements are also going to continue to be popular in 2012. While fiber has long been known as an effective weight loss supplement, its general effectiveness leads many to the conclusion: if it aint broke, don’t fix it. Fiber supplements work by keeping a person feeling full. And in simple cause and effect -- the more full one feels the less likely they are to eat.

In the end, there are many supplements on the market that address all kinds of issues. Some of these are blasts from the past, while others are modern trends, developed from new scientific research, that are capturing the imaginations of all those interested in health and fitness.

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Alena writes extensively about the best supplements online and bodybuilding supplements. She is a personal trainer and nutritional consultant in the San Diego area.

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Wednesday, 9 May 2012

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5 Tips to Make Skin Look Younger

May 09, 2012 BY Karen Ashley 2 Comments

Not everyone has great skin by nature, sometimes it takes a lot of work to accomplish this. In order to make your skin look more beautiful, there are a lot of tips you can use. These are going to take some dedication and commitment, but they aren't very difficult.

1) Eat More Vegetables and Fruits

Vegetables are recommended at five servings per day for a reason. These are packed full of essential vitamins and nutrients that the body needs. When the body has all these nutrients, the skin is going to benefit. It will get rid of toxins, glow from the minerals and feel softer as well. Eating fruits that are full of antioxidants is also great for the skin. These will clear out toxins so your face looks clear and younger.

2) Get More Sleep

The skin repairs itself when you go to sleep. If you aren't getting enough rest at night your face is going to show it in the morning. This will make your skin look dull and lifeless. In addition to this, dark bags will start to appear and deepen underneath the eyes. Lack of sleep can also result in the skin developing wrinkles much more quickly than it would have otherwise.

3) Use Sunscreen Each Day

Sunscreen is absolutely essential if you want to keep your skin looking younger and healthier. This will protect the delicate skin from the harsh UV rays of the sun. Even if you are going out for just a few minutes, use sunscreen. There are a lot of different foundation makeup brands that have sunscreen in their formulas. Switch to using these so you can get the coverage needed to protect the skin. Repeated sun exposure will result in looking older, having more wrinkles and having skin that just looks damaged.

4) Use Skincare Products

Skincare regimens are extremely important when it comes to keeping the skin looking good. Cleansers, exfoliation creams and moisturizers are going to be required. There are a lot of different brands that make these for all skin types. It's important to know whether you have dry, oily or combination skin before you buy the products. This will help make sure you are not going to irritate the skin with them. Using these on a daily basis will make a big difference with the way your skin glows and how it feels.

5) Take Makeup Off

This is one mistake that a lot of women make each night. Cosmetics are full of a wide variety of chemicals that seep into the pores. When these aren't taken off at night the skin won't be able to perform repairs as normal. The chemicals are going to cause irritation, which will result in zits. Makeup is not meant to be left on the skin overnight, no matter what brand or type.

Robert is skincare and healthcare expert that has a lot of experience with dermatology. He writes many articles for Acne24.Net, which is a website that contains comprehensive skin care information. Visit the website if you want to read about the best acne treatment and other useful information.

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Saturday, 31 March 2012

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Tips on Creating a Cleansing Routine That Will Help You Age Gracefully

March 31, 2012 BY Karen Ashley 1 Comments

You can feel and look younger by having a proper skin cleansing routine that will take years of your appearance. With some research, time and effort, you can improve your skin condition for a younger and brighter looking skin.

There is nothing difficult about establishing a skin cleaning routine, and the hardest part is making a daily habit out of pampering your skin. When you don’t feel like cleaning your skin, keep in mind the long terms benefits of a consistent cleaning routine. Your complexion will look young and radiant, and eventually you will see it was worth more than the investment of your time and money.

Skin care should be an integral part of your hygiene routine like brushing your teeth, eating and showering. Other steps you can repeat as needed, and some steps you only need to do once or twice a week. Let us give you some guidelines and explanations of what each skin care product offers, and how frequently you should use the products.

Cleanser

Use a cleanser twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. In the morning you clean to remove waste and oil that your skin generated over night. Nightly cleansing removes oil buildup, bacteria, makeup and other pollutants that get on your skin during the course of your day. The night cleansing is the most important, because leaving all these foreign materials on your skin will cause premature aging and blemishes. Make sure to find a cleanser that is aimed at your particular skin type.

Exfoliants

These scrub away dead skin cells that cause dry skin, wrinkles, blackheads, blemishes and more. Most of them have tiny little granules that gently scrub away at the skin. If it feels to harsh or abrasive you will probably want to look for a more mild exfoliation cleanser. Daily exfoliation increases skin turnover by about 30%.

Toner

As a warning, do not use a toner with alcohol, because these will dry and irritate skin. Toners remove anything left over after your cleanser, and prepare your skin to absorb a moisturizer. You can use cotton pads or balls to apply the toner over your face and neck.

Moisturizers

There is a moisturizer for every skin type, so get one that matches your. Make sure that the moisturizer has a pH to protect your skin from the sun and other environmental factors. These will plump your face by retaining moisture which prevents wrinkles.

Eye Cream

The tissue around the eyes is delicate and does not have oil glands, so it needs a special type of moisturizer. Your eyes will often by the first place to show aging due to the delicate nature of the skin, so it is important to start using eye creams early on in life.

Masks

These do a deep cleaning of your skin, and should be used once or twice a week. They will make your skin look extra vibrant and healthy when stressors of life start showing on your skin.

Tuesday, 18 October 2011

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How to Get Rid of Freckles on Face

October 18, 2011 BY Karen Ashley 6 Comments

While a dusting of a few freckles on strategic locations may actually be aesthetically pleasing, this is a rare occasion and people with these are indeed extremely lucky. For most normal people, freckles or ephilides actually pose a problem. So what exactly are freckles and how do we deal with them?

Freckles are a common skin problem that could be seen as discrete or collected pigmented macules or spots on skin that are a result of some localized production of excess melanin.

Freckles can vary in size with some being as tiny as a pinprick and others being as large as a pea. While freckles on the face are most annoying, freckles can also be seen on other body parts, mainly those exposed to the sun, such as the neck or forearms.

Sensitive or fair skinned individuals are more prone to developing freckles. Though freckles are mostly otherwise harmless, if one notices any abnormal changes in them, they should get them checked for any other systemic diseases.

So, How to Get Rid of Freckles on Face?

You can try some home remedies or some skin care products to get rid of your freckles. However, if you freckles problem is extreme or if your freckles are not responding to such treatments, there are other, more potent treatments such as laser treatment that you can then consider.

Some common home remedies for getting rid of freckles on face are as listed below:

· Rubbing some lemon or even a sliced onion on freckles may help to exfoliate and lighten them.

· Applying face masks such as a papaya, cucumber or apricot masks could also help treat your freckles.

· If your freckles are triggered by excessive sun exposure, you can stop such bouts by using a good sunscreen with higher SPF.

· With regards to skin care products, retinal products are known to help get rid of freckles though they are miserably slow in showing results.

· While bleaching agents can be used to lighten freckles they cannot be used excessively as they harm the skin in the long run. Herbal bleaches are better than chemical ones.

· Increased intake of vitamin C or the intake of multi-vitamin tablets can help you get rid of freckles too but even this method is slow to work.

Some treatments and methods to get rid of freckles are much faster in their work but they are a lot more complicated too, requiring you to go to a proper facility, treatment spa or treatment salon for them. Such treatments to get rid of freckles on face are as listed below:

· Cryosurgery may be used to treat freckles and this treatment involves freezing them with the use of liquid nitrogen. As this is a specialized treatment, you will need professional help and you cannot do this at home.

· Laser freckles treatment is almost pain free and helps you get rid of freckles on face with just a few treatment sessions. The results are immediately visible and the procedure is safe. The success rate is high and the possibilities of scarring or having other side effects is very low. Additionally, this treatment requires no down time for recuperation.

· Acid peels and other ablative procedures involves abrading or removing the first layer of skin in such a way that the new healed skin replacing it will have none of the old skin’s freckles and pigments. These treatments are highly painful, need recovery time after treatment and could quite possibly damage healthy skin. There is also a possibility of scarring with these treatments.

More on Laser Treatment for Getting Rid of Freckles

Laser treatments for freckles involve heating the sub dermal layer of skin in order to dissolve the clusters of melanin pigment there. Once these clusters dissipate, there is a noticeable improvement in the visible freckles condition. Depending on your particular freckles problem, you may need anywhere between 4 to 7 treatment sessions.

A laser session for freckles may take about 45 minutes. There is no down time requirement and there is hardly any pain during there treatment. Though the laser treatments are often expensive, the results are startling and worth every penny. There are lot of treatment salons and spas that offer discounted treatment for laser freckles removal. You can also easily book a treatment online.
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The author AdvanceMedicalSystems.com - Advanced Medical Systems or AMS is dedicated to bringing future innovations within the reach of today’s consumers.

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Sunday, 9 October 2011

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Radiant Skin: Maybe You Were Born With It?

October 09, 2011 BY Karen Ashley 2 Comments

Picture perfect skin seems reserved for Cosmo magazine models. For the average person however, glowing skin can be yours at any age if you exfoliate, hydrate, and exercise! After the age of 30 your skin will look the way you have treated it.

You are not born with radiant skin, but you can achieve it with consistent attention to a skin care program. Regardless of your skin type [oily, dry, combination, normal, and sensitive] if you maintain a healthy diet, an exercise program, and a skin care routine you will have glowing skin.

As we age and achieve milestones our skin changes too! Here are a few rules to apply for each age milestone:

1. Adolescents: 13 – 19 Age Group

At this stage your body is experiencing rapid changes. Hormone imbalances are primary causes of acne problems. Attention to hygiene and diet are priorities. Your routine should include:

§ Facial wash

§ Light exfoliating cloth or buff (acne prone skin)

§ Astringent or toner (acne prone skin)

§ Light moisturizer at night (during the day-SPF15)

§ 8-12 glasses (8 oz.) of water

§ Outdoor exercise

2. Young Adult: 20s -30s Age Group

At this stage your body has balanced out most of the hormonal adjustment of teenage years. The result is a tendency toward a combination skin type. As less collagen and elastin are being produced to keep away wrinkles, your skin strategies should now include:\

§ Make up remover (natural alternative—olive oil on damp cotton)

§ Alpha/beta hydroxyl acids face wash and milk cleansers

§ Day moisturizer (UVA & UVB protection)

§ Night moisturizer infused with antioxidants (vitamin E) or retinol

§ Twice weekly home peeling masks [or once monthly professional facial]

§ Exercise 3 times a week for at least ½ an hour

§ Hydrate with 12-16 glasses (8 oz.) of water

3. Middle Adult: 30s – 40s Age Group

At this stage your skin starts to lose its suppleness and fine lines appear. A drier skin texture with rough patches and blotches are present. Your skin care routine should include:

§ Olive oil (eyes) or milk to remove makeup

§ Alpha/beta hydroxyl acids for exfoliation

§ Day cream with collagen stimulating creams and a serum (UVA/UVB protection)

§ Night cream with retinol

§ Once weekly home based facials

§ Exercise more frequently and hydrate regularly

4. Mature Adults: 50s, 60s, 70s Age Group

At this stage the signs of aging are more pronounced. Increased loss of elasticity shows around the eyes, mouth, and neck. Your skin care strategies should include:

§ Oil free face wash

§ Gently exfoliators

§ Rich moisturizers and serums (ROC, Oil of Olay)

§ Hydration with fluids and twice weekly facial mask (aloe plant is excellent)

§ Exercise: outdoor daily walking is ideal

Your skin is on display to the world every day and your age can often be judged according to its condition. Glowing, clean skin is attractive at any age and is a good indicator of health from inside out!

“Nothing will work unless you do!” Maya Angelou

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Thursday, 20 September 2012

The Five Essential Oils For Anti-Ageing

Sunday, 13 May 2012

Got Supplements? The Trends for 2012

Wednesday, 9 May 2012

5 Tips to Make Skin Look Younger

1) Eat More Vegetables and Fruits

2) Get More Sleep

3) Use Sunscreen Each Day

4) Use Skincare Products

5) Take Makeup Off

Saturday, 31 March 2012

Tips on Creating a Cleansing Routine That Will Help You Age Gracefully

Cleanser

Exfoliants

Toner

Moisturizers

Eye Cream

Masks

Tuesday, 18 October 2011

How to Get Rid of Freckles on Face

Sunday, 9 October 2011

Radiant Skin: Maybe You Were Born With It?

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