Timeless Beauty

Image by bloody marty mix via Flickr Is there a way that we can avoid wrinkles, lines, dry skin, and other problems from making our skin look as old as we are? Back in the good old days, we spent endless hours on the beach, tanning our skin to our heart's content, and feeling that our young and soft skin would never grow old. Now, some of us over 40 are paying dearly with skin that's turning to leather before our very eyes. How can we keep our skin glowing and look younger despite the dreaded specter of middle age? We need to know that there are two types of aging that affects our skin: intrinsic (genes) and extrinsic (external reasons, such as exposure to the sun's rays). While some deterioration of the skin goes along with the aging process, there are ways we can lessen its effects. Try cutting down on facial expressions and grimaces. You could easily develop deep lines underneath your eyes and mouth by making repetitive facial expressions like frowns, ...

Image by Martin McDonald via Flickr Olive oil has been used for many years as a delicious ingredient in making sauces and salads, but do you know the same extra virgin olive oil in your kitchen can become your strongest ally in fighting aging, dry skin and skin problems? Yes, olive oil has large amounts of antioxidants and the compound linoleic acid which is a component of skin that prevents water loss through evaporation. Strangely enough linoleic acid is not naturally made by the human body. It has to be applied through topical creams and lotions, or absorbed through one's diet. So eating olives, or using olive oil in cooking can greatly help. You can also use olive oil as moisturizer through direct application or as a bath oil. Using extra virgin olive oil is better than classic or mild olive oil because of the greater amount of antioxidants in it. This is because extra virgin olive oil is a result of the first extraction in the process. Aside from that olive oil comes from ...

Truth In Aging is a new blog site that offers honest, unbiased reporting on anti-aging skin and hair care, beauty products, and appearance-enhancing treatments June 19, 2008 -- NEW YORK, NY -- Accord Media, an independent online publisher, established by publishing industry veteran Marta Wöhrle, today announced the launch of Truth In Aging , a blog dedicated to honest, unbiased reporting on the beauty and grooming industry. Amidst a maturing boomer population, increased consumer demand for effective anti-aging solutions, and a rapidly expanding beauty and grooming product marketplace, the blog comes at a critical time for consumers. "So many of us are sorting through confusing and misleading claims and aisle after aisle of products that promise to combat the physical effects of aging," states Wöhrle, "only to find that many such promises – and shortly our wallets – are empty." Wöhrle’s blog reveals the results of real-life anti-aging product and treatment trials an...

The following are just the basic elements of a healthy anti aging diet that will keep your bodies healthy and your skin younger-looking: 1. Water - Our bodies are made up of water anywhere between 55% to 80%. If the level of hydration falls below normal we may become dehydrated. This is why we are advised by physicians to drink at least 8 glasses of water (or equivalent fluids like juice or milk) daily: 3 in the morning at breakfast, 2 during lunch, 2 in the evening and one before going to bed. Maintaining the normal level of hydration in your body will keep your skin moisturized, cleanse your system from toxins and encourage regeneration of cells. 2. Fruits and Vegetables - My great-grandmother reached the age of 99 years before dying in her sleep. She was a small, wiry woman whose mind remained alert and active, kept all of her teeth and didn't suffer from a bent back. What made her live so long and kept her mind and body strong was her simple diet of vegetables, water and some e...

by Natalie Katsman Coenzyme Q10 has exceptional antioxidant properties. Studies show that it can effectively prevent damage to collagen and elastin production process and help you avoid wrinkles. Anti-Wrinkle Protection: Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q10 was discovered in 1957. This vitamin-like substance, present in every cell of the body, is vitally important for cell functioning: it plays a major role in energy production and is a powerful antioxidant. Doctors and researchers around the globe have been investigating CoQ10, and now it is used for a variety of ailments and as a part of preventive care: * CoQ10 is needed for anything that requires energy: heart and liver functioning, sperm production, muscle activity * it boosts immune system * shown to be effective in treatment of gum diseases * lowers blood pressure * it is used in cancer treatment and was noticed to reduce tumors. Human body has the ability to make its own CoQ10. After the age of 20 the production level declines, but the de...

by Mitamins Team This article discusses about the uses and benefits of grape seed extract. The article explains how grape seed extract benefits us in treating cardiovascular diseases, allergies, cataracts, and providing skin care. Grape seed extract is a natural source of a powerful antioxidant called OPC. It is twenty and fifty times more powerful than vitamin C and vitamin E respectively. In addition, grape seed extract is good for brain support and eye health as it possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties besides being an environmentally friendly antioxidant. Grape seed extract can support the treatment of aging by stopping the onset of degenerative mental diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, and also by slowing down the outer aging process. Grape seed extract is also used in the treatment of cancer by suppressing tumor growth and providing protection against the effects of internal and external stresses. Another benefit of grape seed extract is t...

By Don Mai It is quite normal to expect people to want to look attractive and this might explain why anti-aging skin care products are so successful; reducing the visible signs of aging is the goal for many people as they grow older, and why shouldn't it be? We achieve this with beauty products that synthesize the production of the protein collagen; collagen makes up approximately 25 percent of the total protein in the skin. Vanity plays a large part in the use of popular anti-aging skin care products and treatments; it is not unreasonable to want to continue looking youthful for as long as possible when you consider how much longer most of us are living! We achieve this with beauty products that synthesize the production of the protein collagen; collagen is so abundant, it makes up about a quarter of the total protein content of structural protein found in skin. This area of anti-ageing treatments is connected to another group of products that help people to look young; this group...

By Sue Dolan The very first question most people have when exploring the realm of anti-aging skin care is, "What skin rejuvenation products have been proven to be effective"? Accurate information regarding the multitude of anti-aging treatments flooding the marketplace is the best way to make informed decisions for developing your own skin rejuvenation regime which incorporates the anti-aging skin care techniques, strategies and treatments that best address your personal aging skin issues. The basics of effective skin rejuvenation begin with the facts on anti-aging skin care treatments. There are several active ingredients that have been clinically proven to be effective skin rejuvenators. One of the most effective treatments is vitamin A derivatives such a retinol or retinyl palmitate. The Retin A or Renova vitamin A treatments are the strongest although the most irritating treatments of the vitamin A options and are only available by prescription. If your skin needs majo...