Archive for October 9th, 2009

Top Rated Eye Cream – Find One With The Correct Ingredients And You Will Have Younger Looking Eyes

There are many different problems that a top rated eye cream must address if it is going to be successful in treating the signs of aging.  Most people seem to think that it is merely the loss of collagen and elastin tissue that is responsible for the way that the area surrounding your eye appears, but the fact is that there are many factors that come into play when this area begins to break down.

Most of the formulas on the market are only focused on one part of the problem, and the manufacturers of these products cannot even seem to treat that part effectively.  If you haven’t figured it out for yourself already it is the collagen and elastin formulas on the market that don’t work, so if I were you I wouldn’t waste any more money on products that contain these compounds.

The reason that collagen and elastin will not be a part of a top rated eye cream is because these compounds are too dense for the skin to be able to absorb them.  Beware of those companies that advertise they have included soluble versions of these compounds to make absorbing them easier, because collagen and elastin are insoluble, and these companies are lying to you.

The only way that you are ever going to be able to increase the amount of connective tissue in your skin is by using a formula that contains an ingredient that will cause a significant increase in the amount of collagen and elastin your body is producing.  Such a compound can be found in the form of Cynergy TK, which is a fusion of protein complexes and enzymes proven effective in the creation of collagen and elastin molecules.

A top rated eye cream should utilize this ingredient along with a kelp extract called Phytessence Wakame.  This extract has been shown to disable the ability of a particular enzyme in the body to break down your hyaluronic acid.  These compounds will effectively address the loss of tissue in your skin, and so now you just have to address the other pressing issues which affect your eyes.

There is a compound called Haloxyl that you may be familiar with, as it is becoming more and more popular in formulas for treating the eyes.  This compound thickens the skin underneath the eye, where fluid resides resulting in the formation of bags.  It also increases circulation to the area around the eyes, and removes accumulated hemoglobin to reduce dark circles.

  1. Most of the companies are getting it all wrong when it comes to using Haloxyl alone, because without Eyeliss playing its role only half of the problems are resolved.

Cynergy TK, Phytessence Wakame, Haloxyl, and Eyeliss are the four tools that a top rated eye cream must have if you are going to be successful in repairing your skin.  Check out my web site if you want to learn more about where you can find these ingredients together.

Elizabeth Ruby is passionate about good health and using healthy products on her skin. She does extensive research on the best products to use and what products to avoid. Visit her website at http://www.skinantiagingsite.com/ to find out what products she recommends.

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Home Remedy to Eliminate Brown Spots and Age Spots

Age spots, also known as browns spots are caused from excessive exposure to the sun. These dark spots are usually found on the face, neck, and hands as these are the areas that receive the most sun exposure. Although brown spots are not necessarily caused from ageing, they are caused by overexposure to the sun and as we age our skin’s ability to fight back is lessened thus producing age spots on the face, neck and hands.

The skin produces melanin to absorb the UV rays from the sun and protect the underlying skin cells, thus this is how we get a suntan. However, melanin will not always be distributed evenly throughout the skin thus leaving darker areas or brown spots.

Preventing age spots is easy just by following these simple tips:

Apply a sunscreen faithfully everyday. It should be applied 20 minutes before going outdoors and then reapply in two hours.

Wear a long sleeve shirt if possible and hat if you are outdoors for an extended length of time.

Try to avoid the strongest sunrays between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Although you may be annoyed with the repeated advice of wearing sunscreen, there are numerous studies supporting that those people that use sunscreen regularly had the largest reduction in actinic keratosis. Actinic keratosis also known as a solar keratosis, is a small, rough spot occurring on the skin that has been chronically exposed to the sun. They measure anywhere from one-quarter to one-inch in diameter and are usually considered precancerous spots. These legions can appear years after sun damage so regular applications of sunscreen are important at all ages.

It is also important to note that overexposure to the sun while wearing sun-sensitive chemicals in cosmetics or perfume will produce poikiloderma which usually appears on the neck and checks. Poikiloderma: extra pigmentation of the skin demonstrating a variety of shades and associated with widened capillaries (telangiectasia) in the affected area.

Skin Care Remedies to reduce the appearance of age spots:

Diet - research studies have shown that a diet that includes flavanoids and antioxidants found in most vegetables, fruits, and grain has shown to reduce the appearance of age spots. Furthermore in animal laboratory testing flavanoids has prevented cancer formation

Kitchen recipes - Lemon juice has a bleaching agent that will lighten sunspots. Dab a cotton ball of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the brown spots in the morning and evening. Note - lemon juice is photo-sensitive so protect your skin with sunscreen.

Apply the fleshy side of a green papaya, right out of the fridge to reduce age spots. Just apply the papaya to the spots for 15-20 minutes daily and repeat until you attain the desire lightness.

Home remedies are inexpensive and offer a natural solution to reduce the appearance of age spots. Additionally, home skin care recipes are eco-friendly and there are no chemicals involved. However, for a natural skin lightening treatment a home remedy may require 6 to 8 weeks to see results.

As summer approaches we all like to get outdoors and enjoy the summer sun. However, please keep in mind the detrimental effect the sun can have on your skin without the proper protection. Additionally, if it is within your budget, visit a dermatologist yearly for a skin checkup.

To read more about age spots and skin lightening recipes visit Complete Skin Care Therapy    

 

Carol Belanger, author of 300+ Skin Care Recipes

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