Showing posts with label elastin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label elastin. Show all posts

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Sunscreen Doesn't Shield You From Everything!!!

The Best Defense...                                         Against Suns UV Rays...                         AND Free Radicals 

Sunscreen protects skin from the suns burning, age-accelerating, cancer-causing ultraviolet rays. But it doesn't necessarily shield you from free radicals, those unstable molecules that can damage your complexion, much as oxygen turns a peeled apple brown. Free radicals are a byproduct of exposure to UV light and other environmental factors like pollution; they break down the skins fibrous support structures collagen and elastin which triggers premature aging and even skin cancer.

So sunscreen is vital but its not enough. Even when applied properly, sunscreen blocks only half the free radicals in the skin generated from the sun, and it offers little protection against other environmental assailants, according to the experts. Antioxidants help fight free radicals, boosting the body's own defenses. You may already be taking antioxidant supplements to stay healthy; to get the benefits to your skin, use them topically as well. Topical antioxidants, particularly serums, seep into the skin and can't be rubbed off like a sunscreen can. Apply antioxidant-rich products to exposed areas of the skin before sunscreen or moisturizer.

Nothing can turn back time, but these antioxidants can help you take control of your skins future.

The healing powers of vitamin C are actually maximized when its combined with vitamin E.

Found naturally in every plant and animal cell, coenzyme Q10 is essential to the process of shedding dead cells so newer ones can emerge. As we age, our essential level of coenzyme Q10 diminishes, lowering our ability to fight off free-radical scavengers.

Made from the dried leaves and tips of the Camellia sinensis plant, these teas possess powerful polyphenols that protect cells from external damage and help slow inflammation triggered by sun exposure.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Fight Crow's Feet One Line at a Time

Often called laugh lines, these sometimes unsightly crow’s feet, are the small creases and wrinkles that form around the outer corners of the eyes. Increased by factors like; fatigue, aging, sun exposure, and smoking. The skin becomes dried out and loses its elasticity, making it more prone to stretching and wrinkling over time.

It's not a permanent fact of life though. Infact, you can fight crow’s feet with the use of specialized cosmetic products, procedures, as well as simple lifestyle changes.

Let's start with Lifestyle Changes. Sometimes, the most simplest things are the ones that really work. Here are 5 that can help diminish crow’s feet. 
  • Get an adequate amount of sleep
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Eat foods rich in antioxidants
  • Do not smoke
  • Always wear sunscreen outdoors
Next, the skin around your eye area is actually thinner and more delicate than the rest of your face. It needs extra care and sensitivity. To reduce the appearance of crow’s feet, apply a product with nutrient-rich ingredients that replenish and restore your skin’s elasticity by boosting collagen production and increasing cell turnover while stimulating elastins. Collagen and elastins are skin proteins that keep your skin soft and smooth. An effective eye cream will go deeper than the surface in order to heal your skin at the cellular level.

Combining the best of nature and cutting edge science for naturally firming, lifting and moisturizing of the eyes, True Natural Spa Eyebright Peptide Serum uses collagen enhancing peptides to reduce puffiness and fine lines around the delicate eye area. Significantly lighten dark circles with the power of Arbutin, a natural skin brightener. Reduce puffiness and tighten to look refreshed with soothing cucumber extract and Flavonoids.