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  • Antiaging Creams: Read This Before You Waste Any More Money

    You may (or may not) be surprised by how many women own anti-aging creams who haven’t even hit 30 yet. Their cabinets lined with little bottles and jars meant to protect them against that first wrinkle.

    For women already beyond the age of 40, the anti-aging creams are meant to erase proof that they are indeed getting older.

    Whether it’s a desperate stab at youth or compulsive vanity, anti-aging creams are just one vein of the multi-billion dollar beauty industry.

    It’s the one that promises women that their creams and lotions will turn back the clock. Advertisements silently wink promises that no one will ever have to know that you are a woman who actually ages.

    But for all the smoke, mirrors, and hundreds of dollars spent, it’s important to ask if these so-called anti-aging creams are worth the money.

    According to dermatologists and scientists, the answer seems to be, “Mostly, no.”

    Before you take that “mostly” as a sign to rummage through a mountain of products, you may want to hear these professionals and their research out:

    Few studies have been published in medical journals to show the products work as advertised or are safe to use. And the U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t require companies to prove that cosmetic products are safe or effective.

    “Efficacy is very vague in terms of over-the-counter products,” said Dr. Simon Yoo, assistant professor of dermatology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. “Without any oversight, it is difficult to say whether these do anything.”

    In other words, these people can claim ANYTHING about their product. And there’s no proof that what you’re putting on your skin is even safe. They only need to verify that their statements aren’t FDA validated and mumble certain other disclaimers.

    And there are virtually no consequences for your disappointment.

    The only silver lining where anti-aging creams are concerned is that they can bring moisture to dry skin.

    But there are only certain ingredients that are believed to offer relief to aging skin.

    Retinol, a vitamin A compound is one of the few scientifically-backed ingredients believed to improve the look of skin. However, Retinol is not good for pregnant women; if you are pregnant or nursing, avoid these sort of products for health reasons.

    If you are SERIOUSLY seeking younger looking skin, scientists recommend eating healthy and nutritious foods (especially those high in Vitamin E) and getting regular exercise.

    Also, understand that while certain anti-aging creams may seem to work…the effect is almost always slight and temporary. More importantly, they almost always fail to match the high expectations (and computer generated special effects) shared by the companies that sell them.

    Before you buy, ask a lot of questions. Also be sure to check out the reviews for anti-aging products.

    Aging is hard on women—and harder on the wallets. It doesn’t have to be made even harder by dishonest companies with disappointing so-called anti-aging products.

  • Wrinkle Creams: Top 5 MUST-HAVE Anti-Aging Ingredients

    Wrinkle creams are a necessity for those of us seeking to win the battle against obvious aging.

    While some creams boast strong “anti-aging” results, they may not deliver what you expected.

    Before you spend money and find yourself disappointed, there is something VERY important to consider.

    Certain ingredients are powerful anti-aging allies. It is these ingredients you should be on the lookout for when considering a wrinkle cream.

    You may want to write these wrinkle-fighters down before shopping for new creams.

    Green and White Tea Mixture

    We often hear about all the amazing health benefits of green tea, but you may not know that white tea is considered an amazing anti-aging ingredient as well.


    The two are said to be rich in antioxidants known as EGCG. These antioxidants increase the rate that old cells are replaced with new ones, an important contribution to a youthful appearance.

    Though green and white tea are awesome apart, you’ll get the best results with wrinkle creams that feature both.

    Resveratrol

    Recent studies suggest that resveratrol could be a highly effective ingredient for combating the signs of aging.

    It’s a substance mainly found in grapes, red wine, and even nuts.

    The reason people are so convinced of its wrinkle-fighting abilities is because it’s believed to affect enzymes known as sirtuins. These enzymes are involved in the aging process.

    Resveratrol is even thought to help relieve symptoms from certain age-related diseases!

    Pomegranates

    You may not know this but pomegranates are a great wrinkle cream ingredient, largely because the fruit is packed with Vitamin C.

    This vitamin is crucial for undoing the sun-related skin damage that often prematurely ages the skin.

    It also contains properties known to increase collagen in the skin and fight off free radicals.

    Polyhydroxy Acid

    Though alpha-hydroxyacids or AHA is a somewhat heavily promoted skin care ingredient, not as much attention is paid to polyhydroxy acid or PHA.

    Research has shown that a PHA skin care regimen can have anti-aging benefits. Apparently with far less irritation than experienced by AHA.

    Ginger

    Though ginger boasts enough health benefits to put it firmly in the “superfood” category, it also has certain qualities which make it an ideal choice for wrinkle creams.

    The food contains gingerol, an antioxidant that is said to eliminate free radicals. It’s also said to promote a more even skin tone while cutting down on collagen breakage.

    If you find wrinkle creams containing the above, you’ll probably be very satisfied with your efforts to reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and those dreaded “crows feet”.

    Are there any other wrinkle cream ingredients you’d recommend? What have YOU had success with?

  • Retinol Creams And Wine For Cellulite And Lines

    This beautiful spring weather is nearly intoxicating after a winter spent dashing from car doors to buildings to avoid rapid onset frostbite. But with the carefree feeling of higher temps, come the tee shirts and shorts which cruelly expose our lapse of a rigid fitness regime for a few of the colder months. Likewise, our dry wintry skin may have us looking like we did a whole lotta living for a mere year.

    Thus, some tips for cellulite and aging alike might just be found in retinol, wine grapes, and cheap do-it-yourself routines.

    While diet and exercise are both crucial for looking and feeling our best, Dr. Oz explains that we all can suffer cellulite affliction – no matter what mass we occupy.

    How Cellulite Works

    Under your skin, a network of fibrous tissue holds the fat in place. Depending on the condition of that net, your skin can seem either goddess sleek or more like cottage cheese. What causes that latter condition isn’t just enlarged fat cells – but also a combination of hormonal changes and genetic tendencies that accompany aging. The netting starts to get weak, it breaks, and voila! All hell (and the fat cells) break loose enough to protrude against skin from the underside. What we suddenly witness is the rippling of our thighs. And what we do is question every cheat day we’ve ever enjoyed.

    But we mustn’t – because there’s more than meets the diet here.

    Regarding cellulite, Dr. Oz explained, “Those little lumps and bumps will remain unless you strengthen those fibers.”

    Tips For Rippling

    1. Hydrating Noms
    Eat strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, and cucumbers for smoother skin, suggests Dr. Oz. The wet foods harbor nutrition and the water your body needs to level out those lumps. “All of these have the water you need for the collagen and they have the nutrients you need to rebuild that area to flatten it out,” says Dr. Oz.

    2. Retinol and Caffeine Combos
    Of most skin products, Dr. Oz says, “I believe that many of these products don’t work because they don’t have the two ingredients that we know scientifically can make a difference.” He went on to suggest that the two major players to seek on the ingredient list when cream hunting are both caffeine and retinol.

    As far as specifics go, Dr. Oz suggests a .4% retinol cream, applied 3 times daily to see results in just 10 days.

    3. Inexpensive Exfoliation
    While your favorite Super-Skinny Me documentaries might star a host who can afford to try out those “suck my fat with a vacuum” sessions, I know I sure can’t. If you’re looking for something a little more wallet friendly (and conceivably gentler), don’t punish your body. Go for a $20 dry brush, says Dr. Oz. The tip given is to start at the lower leg and thigh, working the brush in a superior direction.

    Where the pricey method stimulates collagen lymphatic drainage, the dry brush does the same – while also exfoliating dead skin cells (not to mention the added privacy benefit).

    Anti-Aging

    And likewise, pricey methods may not be necessary for all those smile or frown lines you earned yourself this past year (depending on just how long your relatives stayed past Christmas).

    New Beauty magazine conveyed how retinol’s vitamin A can stand for “anti-aging” as well as “acne”. Los Angeles, CA dermatologist Howard Murad, MD detailed how retinol works to fight wrinkles in an interview with the magazine:

    “As an anti-aging regimen, it normalizes the top layer of your skin – the stratum corneum – and it seems to have a wonderful effect even deeper – lower in the skin. And the results can be spectacular.”

    However, we all know skin care isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution.

    For those irritated by contact with retinol, there are workarounds, as Dr. Murad explains in the video.

    Wine About It

    Or, you could seek out the creative vino approach some companies manufacture via resveratrol skin products. Mathilde and Bertrand Thomas helped launch this grape-skin skin care movement with their family-owned vineyard located in Bordeaux. The two started Caudalie in 1995. The line did well enough for them to launch Caudalie Vino¬thérapie Spas four years later. Numerous other brands have followed suit with everything from face masks to lip balms.

    In their own quest to iron out lines with wine, Madonna, Jessica Alba, and Kate Hudson all supported Susie Wang’s brand 100% Pure – whose claim is that it’s percentages are higher and thus most effective.

    Or you could lift your skin and your spirits simultaneously – the old fashioned way:

    (Not too much, though, loves. Otherwise you’ll reverse any resveratrol benefits)

    At the day’s end, as you’re sipping your wine and rubbing on globs of goo, just remember that you’re perfect – and that you can love your body while you work on it. That said, we’d love to hear your experience!

    From quelling cellulite to exiling eye lines, what’s worked best for you?


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