Skin care. It’s the worry of every woman as she ages. Gradually she starts to see those fine lines and crows feet around the eyes and mouth and on other areas of the face. And she starts seeing her facial skin sagging a little, and some sagging skin on her neck. Is there a natural substance that reverses skin aging?

Firstly, why would we concentrate on a “natural” substance that reverses skin aging? For this reason. Many big brand skin care and anti-aging products contain ingredients that are suspect of even harmful to your skin. It may be a surprise to you, but there are potentially dangerous ingredients in many skin care products. And not just skin care products either. Cosmetics and many personal care and body care products contain suspect ingredients too.

The problem of dangerous ingredients in skin care products and others is so bad that there are now whole organizations set up to try and educate the public about the dangers of many big brand skin care products and anti aging products, as well as other personal products and cosmetics.

I’ll give one short example. A recent study found lead in over 50% of big brand name lipsticks tested. Scary isn’t it?

So that’s why so many are now looking for “natural” substances that reverse skin aging. There isn’t any strict definition of “natural”, but to me anyone looking for “natural” skin care products have to be looking for “safe” skin care products, that work.

Because as well as containing suspect ingredients many big brand skin care products don’t really do very much, except sell very well.

So is there a “safe” natural substance that reverses skin aging? The good news is that there isn’t just one, there’s many. All help promote skin health, and all help reverse the effects of aging on the skin, and all used together in one product work extremely well in reversing skin aging and promoting good skin health.

Here’s some examples.

Phytessence Wakame. A Japanese seaweed that has been part of the Japanese diet for hundreds of years, and which, it has now been discovered, is part of the reason why Japanese women have such great looking skin right into older age.

Cynergy TK, an extremely successful skin care ingredient that is made from the wool of sheep and helps stimulates your skin to regrow some of the collagen and elastin that it loses as it ages.

Macadamia Nut oil. Macadamia Nut oil contains a very powerful antioxidant that contributes to fighting the aging effects of free radicals on your skin.

Shea Butter. Shea Butter is taken from the nut of the Shea tree in Africa, and is an excellent natural moisturizer.

And more. The best skin care products made from all natural ingredients contain these ingredients and many more, and work extremely well. You won’t find Cynergy TK in the big brands though, because it’s too expensive. They try and keep product costs down as they spend so much on TV advertising.

Other skin care companies spend on product ingredients rather than marketing, so produce much better products, but are less well known.

And best of all, these natural substances that reverse skin aging are known to be safe, as well as effective. Use natural skin care products containing ingredients like these and not only are you using high quality natural skin care products, you aren’t taking any risks with your health.

Peter Clark
http://www.articlesbase.com/anti-aging-articles/looking-for-a-natural-substance-that-reverses-skin-aging-683596.html

“Like anyone else, there are days I feel beautiful and days I don’t, and when I don’t, I do something about it.”  Cheryl Tiegs, O Magazine, May 2004
US actress & model

 There is no magic wand which will help get rid of all imperfections immediately, but you can improve your skin a lot using somo knowledge. First of all the principle of fighting age signs is to choose the right target. There are two huge weak points – slow skin cell regeneration and thickening of the top skin layer. Let me explain how the skin works. Our skin looks as key lime pie does.The top layer, called the epidermis, isn’t very thick. The epidermis is what is actually visible. At the bottom of this layer sits basal cells. They lay in the nourishing intercellular “soup” delivered to them by our capillary system. Every living creature produces some sort of solution through metabolism which flushes away the sewage under the skin – lymphatic system.  These are live cells which divide all the time, letting one cell to travel up to the surface and the other one remains for future reproduction. The cell’s journey to the skins surface takes approximately 28 days. These cells, which are filled with intercellular fluid, undergo some drastic changes while getting further and further from home. The cell changes from a living one to a dead one with a hard shell – keranocite.These hard flat cells are the very top protective layer of our skin. Eventually they fall off and are washed away during our usual skin care routine. As the cell travels its shape changes from a puffy square to a hard flat appearance. When you look at the skin through a microscope you can see the distinctive layers of different shaped cells. Normally these layers have a certain thickness according to the time needed for the cell to pass each changing stage. With age this process changes and the layers of the cells are no longer even. The bottom layers of living cells gets thinner and the top layer of dead cells gets thicker.This abnormality causes the aged look of our skin. Thick top layers begin to fold which we see as wrinkles. The middle layer of our skin-pie is the dermis. This layer is much thicker because it houses all capillaries, the lymphatic system, sebaceous glands, hair follicles, nerves and others. This layer is reinforced with collagen and elastin fibers. The cells which are responsible for this fiber production are  called fibroblasts. The production cycle of the collagen fiber is about 15 days (T1/2). Everyone has heard about collagen and how important it is for our skin. The main function of collagen is to create a strong, flexible frame which is the “floor” for the upper layer. When it is firm and stretched flat is gives a young, smooth appearance to our skin. But unfortunately with age the collagen production drops.Not only does the collagen production slow down with age but the percentage of old collagen continues to increase or build up. Normally collagen which has grown older and has lost its flexibility gets destroyed by “wiper” – ferment collagenaza. This ferment recognizes and processes old collagen fibers and then redirects what is left as a building material. But sometimes collagen fibers undergo changes that make them unrecognizable for the “wiper”. With age we have more and more these bad “leftovers” which are not replaced by new collagen. Together with slower collagen production this makes the most important part of the collagen carcase – the top flexible membrane (basal membrane)- sag in the places where the skin folds have been created. These sagging depressions are actual wrinkle formations. And finally the bottom layer of our pie, the crust, is the gypodermis. It is formed by fat cells – our storage supplies. This layer varies over our entire body. You can see the “extra cells” over certain parts of the body such as our hips, belly, etc…we know these areas well – they are prone to cellulite, which is caused by changes in this specific layer. So, let’s look around again and point out the problems.

Rule number ONE – Exfoliate.

Looking at the very top we see the thick dead cell layer which looks exactly like a junk yard, where old cars discarded one on top of the other. Old cells, glued together, form an uneven layer which isn’t able to reflect light – what we see is skin that is gray, dull and lacking natural glow. There are temporary remedies such as filling the hollows between cells. Creams with a substance such as lipids, applied to the skin will let the surface reflect light much better. That is why the skin looks much smoother and fresher after we’ve applied these creams. The other decorative method is to apply “decorative cosmetics” which simply consists of reflecting particles.Does this sound familiar? Yes, it should.  It’s like painting directly over an old rusted car without removing the rust first.

Rule number TWO – Exercise.

As we look deeper into the skin we notice that the quality of basal cell’s life expectancy depends on two important factors – the delivery of nutrients and the proper removal of waste. Building material for new cells; proteins, amino acids, macro and micro elements and others, are mainly delivered by the capillary system. These tiny capillaries are vital to our skins proper function but unfortunately they are too easy destroyed by smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and lack of exercise. Another important factor is the removal of those end, or waste, products. Our lymphatic system is responsible for this significant mission. As toxic waste can damage our environment in the world around us, it too has the same effects on our inner-world – it poisons our bodies. Because of certain life-styles, environmental problems and bad eating habits, the amount of waste becomes too much for the lymphatic system to handle and it becomes clogged. Imagine what would happen if the drainage in your house failed – same idea. This is why stimulating massages are so important.  They increase blood and lymph flow which then helps restore normal circulation and prevents stagnation.

Rule number THREE  – Nourish.

Still another problem which may affect the natural skin rejuvenation process is the lack of building materials. The ancients came up with a method by which they were able to diagnose illness based on the skins condition and appearance. This means that if we have problems with our inner organs – our skin suffers first. All nutrients whether they come from food or additional supplements are first used by our vital organs. What is left over goes to our skin.That is why a balanced diet is so important for our appearance. Along with a well balanced diet the use of nourishing skin care products is a must. These products supply the necessary components directly to skin cells. This is why it is so important to use active concentrates and other skin care products.

Rule number FOUR – Stimulate.

As we age, the speed in which our cells divide slows. This decrease is dependent on many factors but the decrease of inductive substances in the blood and intercellular liquids is primary.This is a normal process that together with photo aging and the natural oxidation- causes irreversible changes in the skin structure.There are many methods used to stimulate cells, to make them work as though they were in a “younger” mode.  Biochemistry.and.physiotherapy are the main resources for such a solution.

Rule number FIVE – Hydrate and Protect.

The skins appearance depends upon the look of the skin’s top layer which is no more than a layer of flat scales or keranocyte which are “glued” together by their lipid membranes. Each scales length is approx. 10mMk , width 0.07-10mMk.There are many micro-channels in between these cells that ensure the “breathing” (2-5% of the daily dose of the gas exchange is provided by skin). Along with the skins exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen there is also the process of water evaporation within the intercellular liquid commonly known as “dehydration”. With this we want to seal in the skins normal moisture content but at the same time allow the skin to breathe.The final task of skin care routine is to introduce cosmetics consisting of hyaluronic acid, collagen and other effective hydrating components which do not create heavy non-breathable membrane, and protect from UV-UA radiation.

Rose Hollis
http://www.articlesbase.com/skin-care-articles/the-theory-of-skin-care-737209.html

Resveratrol is a natural nutritional and anti-aging supplement that is highly-acclaimed and receiving wide recognition in the health provider industry. Resveratrol’s most interesting appeal has everything to do with the ability in delaying the process of aging. As a matter of fact, resveratrol is widely regarded as being the best anti aging product in the world currently in available in the market today.

As a matter of fact, resveratrol has been featured in many popular leading television shows such as the Oprah Winfrey Show and Barbara Walters as well as other news shows in the United States. It’s anti-aging and anti-wrinkle properties is but only a fraction of the wonderful benefits of resveratrol.  Resveratrol is also popular for its nutrition supplement; as a wonderful all-in-one product just for you. As us humans age, the body’s immune system weakens. As a result, the body becomes susceptible to acquiring a myriad of illnesses and diseases such as cancer and diabetes to name but a few.

Resveratrol is widely believed to be one of the best supplements to combat and prevent type II diabetes as well as the dreaded disease such as cancer. Therefore, it is unsurprising that the world is finally opening itself to the health benefits of resveratrol and welcoming it with arms wide open.

With Resveratrol being made from natural ingredients such as grape seeds, vines and other enzymes that you can obtain from plants, there is little or absolutely no cause for worry as far as side-effects is concerned. With ongoing research and development being carried out by the manufacturers as well as other world-renowned scientists and researcher to further understand the full potential of resveratrol, its status as the best anti-aging product and as an optimum nutrition provider will be further cemented. Without doubt, resveratrol can be easily defined as one of the biggest revolution in the health care industry this millennium.

Andrew Hudson
http://www.articlesbase.com/nutrition-articles/resveratrol-the-miracle-supplement-1143853.html

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The CO2 Fractional laser is specially used in dermatology, cosmetology,
dispelling wrinkles around eyes and mouth, removing the acne scar, surgery scar
and traumatic scar , and getting rid of benign derma neoplasm.

Functions and advantages:
• With user-friendly interface and simple appearance, it is really essential for
every beauty salon, and specially designed for the international beauty
market, like European beauty centers, etc..
• Predominant as compared with regular surgical devices, CO2 Laser Scan
System can bring about such effect to the skin tissue as solidification, boil off
and carbonization by laser-cut, burning and radiation with its 10.6μm invisible
light.
• This treatment features itself as short time, less bleeding, fast recovery and
strong anti-infected.
In Matrix mode, CO2 Laser Scan System applies CO2 laser deeply into skin to
exert new collagen generation with its innovative CO2 laser partial treatment
method.
• In this mode, thermal damage is compart so that the healthy tissue can be
served as thermal diffusion area to avoid the side effect caused by thermal
damage. Meanwhile, skin recovery is accelerated as well. Patients can return
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Many of us dog owners get really amazed to see our dogs scratching away to glory in spite of the fact that there is not a single flea on its body! This is one thing that most dog owners will know. Many a time, our dogs just keep on scratching their skin although they do not have fleas or any other parasites. This is one thing that all dog owners have to be careful about. Continuous itching without any reason might have larger health implications.

This incessant itching can highly be an early symptom of dermatitis. Dermatitis is similar to fever in human beings. When we have fever, we just start sneezing like crazy or have congestions. But in case of dogs, their skin becomes itchy and they keep on scratching their skin. Fever in dogs happens generally when they inhale a large amount of pollen.

If you notice, you will see that your dog starts itching more during the months of August and September. This is a time when you need to take extra care of your beloved pet. Pets become especially sensitive to things around them during these months. Thus, this is the time when you have to look out for Dermatitis because your dog will be highly susceptible to it.

The other months when your dog will start itching indiscriminately are March and April. Since these two are the pollen months, dogs become very likely to catch hold of Dermatitis during this season. The grass pollen season of May, June and early July are also particularly troublesome months.

This dog health symptom is something that affects your dog particularly badly. Once your dog gets affected by Dermatitis, it will practically suffer from scratching problems throughout the year. This gives rise to another problem of increased sensitivity which means that something like dusting your sofa will also make your dog uncomfortable and scratchy.

The owners who have a dog who is less than six months old are lucky because young dogs do not get Dermatitis. It is a disease seen in dogs that are three or more years of age. Also, almost every breed of dog can get Dermatitis as it is not a breed specific disease.

However, despite of not being a breed specific disease, Dermatitis is something that affects certain breeds of dogs, like Dalmatians, West Highland White Terriers, White Haired Fox Terriers and Poodles particularly badly. Dermatitis is something that should be treated immediately because it can make your dog suffer a lot and live in great discomfort.

As for the treatments of Dermatitis, you must consult your dog’s vet. There are multiple treatments available but you have to choose one that suits your dog’s breed and age, so it is best to go for whatever your dog’s vet suggests.

Apart from the treatment, you also need to take care of the fact that your dog gets regular grooming so that its skin remains in perfect condition. If your dog is not groomed regularly, it might suffer from skin problems that are extremely uncomfortable.

Kelly Marshall
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/dog-health-symptom-does-your-dog-itch-like-crazy-but-has-no-parasites-725993.html

Each one of us dreams of having clear, blemish-free skin.  Unfortunately, due to a number of factors, our dermal layers tend to degenerate and break down.  Most, if not all people, men and women alike get attracted to supple, young-looking skin.  What catches our eyes most is skin that’s soft and smooth, free from discolorations, acne, age spots and scars.  But years spent exposed to the sun and pollution takes away the health and youthful nature of the largest organ in the body.  This is something we all want to prevent or at the very least, slow down.  

Recently, breakthroughs in science have led to the production of a variety of skin care products.  Some revolutionize anti- aging processes that keep the skin looking ten years younger than its true age.  One of the best products in the market today is Dr. Obagi’s skin care line.

Dr. Obagi is a world-renowned dermatologist and skin care expert.  He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Dermatology and an outstanding fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.  His experience in skin research, his practice, and various studies have led him to create a special line of products available to the public.  Dr. Obagi holds clinic in Beverly Hills and practices at the Obagi Dermatology, Plastic Surgery and Laser Center.  He also has clinics around the world which forward the revolutionary Obagi way of skin care.  The Obagi Way has earned its rightful reputation of being a leader in skin nutrition. 

The Obagi Way furthers skin care rejuvenation and protection.  In the Obagi Nu- Derm System, hydroquinine, coupled with L- ascorbic acid or concentrated vitamin C are the main active ingredients that saves the skin from premature aging. 

One of the best all around products of Obagi Skin Care is the Obagi Nu- Derm Clear. This Obagi product makes use of hydroquinine and lactic acid as its main elements.  Obagi Clear helps dark spots and age spots, reduces wrinkles and evens out skin tone.  Damage and blemishes cause by exposure to the sun are controlled and repaired by the Obagi Clear formula.  Hydroquinine, the main active ingredient is a crystalline antipyretic base found in the bark of the cinchona.  This is usually present in commercial quinine.

Obagi Clear paves the way for:

§         A very even skin tone free from sun and age spots

§         A smooth and wrinkle- free skin that is free even from fine lines

§         And a tighter and more supple younger looking skin

And not only that, Obagi Clear also hydrates the skin and improves elastin and collagen production and clears hyperpigmentation.  This Obagi formula is perfect for youthful looking and healthy skin.

This revolutionary skin care product takes care of all your dermal needs and feeds hungry skin.  So, for that clear, age spot and blemish-free, young-looking, and healthy dermis, Obagi Clear is the answer we have all been looking for.  This is a product that has been tried and tested.  The creation of this solution has come about from numerous researches and experiences.  So if your skin is damaged, blemished and unhealthy, rest easy, the Obagi Clear more than provides for your skin care needs.  Be young and look young again.  See that attractive side of you shine again with Obagi Skin Care products.

Vikram Kumar
http://www.articlesbase.com/fashion-articles/shine-with-obagi-skin-care-products-714852.html