Friday, October 19, 2012

5 Super Foods For Younger Looking Skin!

As you age your skin begin to lose tone and texture.  It begins to show the effects of aging and wrinkles, lines and age spots soon start to show up.  This is not good, yes we all know that the aging process is inevitable however you do not have to tell the world your age by just looking at your face.  Chances are you would love to know the secret to younger looking skin at any age and slow down the aging process.

Fortunately for you this is very easy to do.  It can be as simple as changing your diet, protecting your skin from excessive sunlight and getting enough sleep.  You would be surprised to learn that the foods you eat will play a vital role on your appearance.  Therefore to look good you must eat good food.

Here is a list of some super foods to revitalize your aging skin.

 Avocados: Avocados are tasty and are a great source of antioxidants.  They are a good source of Vitamins A, D and K and oleic acid which plays an important role in moisturizing the skin when applied topically.  It is also great to eat as it provides vital nutrients working on the inside to repair damaged cells.  You can mash an avocado and put on your face after cleansing with a natural cleanser.  This will make it soft and smooth without being too greasy.

Carrots: Carrots have always been known to be good for the eyes, however they contain a high level of Vitamins A, C and beta carotene which has high antioxidant properties and helps to fight against the aging process.

Sweet Potato: Sweet potatoes contains a very high level of Vitamin A which your body and skin needs.  It also is rich in beta carotene which is good for dry, rough skin.  Beta carotene helps encourage skin cell turnover and helps to balance your pH.  These will lead to smooth, soft younger looking skin.

Snapper Fish: This is a tropical fish with high anti-inflammatory fats, it also contains selenium which boost the skin.  Selenium is capable of reducing the risk of getting burnt in the sun and promotes even skin tone.

Sunflower Seeds:
This is a super seed that should be included in every meal.  Sunflower seed has been shown to slow down aging of the skin by reducing the risk of sagging skin.  It also prevents premature wrinkles as it is a powerful antioxidant which is known to slow down the aging process and keep you looking younger and more attractive.

These foods for younger looking skin will work great when eaten as part of your daily diet.  They will provide all the nutrients to keep your skin healthy on the inside.  You should also look for natural anti aging skin care products to work for you on the outside so you will not only look good but feel great too. 

Natural anti aging skin care products should also contain ingredients that are safe enough to eat.

Monday, October 8, 2012

5 Ingredients To Avoid In Your skin Care Products!

Taking care of your skin should be an important part of your every day routine. A beneficial skin care routine will include using products that are natural and will help your skin repair itself. Knowing which products to use is vital for this process to be effective. Did you know that most of the skin care products sold on the market today contains ingredients that are harmful for your skin and health?

Many of the name brand products contain ingredients you should not be using on your skin, but moist people do not know this. Using harsh chemical on your skin will make it look old and wrinkles and that is probably why you are not getting the result you are looking from the products you are using.

Here is a list of some of the ingredients you should avoid:

Acrylamide: Found in many hand and face creams. Studies suggest it may cause breast tumors.

Alcohol: ethanol, ethyl alcohol, methanol, benzyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol and SD alcohol - Very drying and irritating for the skin. Alcohols strip away the skin's natural acid mantle, making you more vulnerable to bacteria, moulds and viruses. It may also promote brown spots and premature aging of skin. (Note: We do use stearyl and cetearyl alcohol, which are waxes and have nothing in common with the alcohols listed above.)

Parabens: methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl paraben – Widely used as a preservative in skincare products (including moisturizers). Studies suggest they may cause cancer and interfere with the body’s endocrine system, as well as causing allergic reactions and skin rashes.

Mineral Oil: liquid paraffin, paraffin wax, petrolatum – a petroleum by-product that coats the skin to keep in moisture. It clogs the pores, interferes with skin's ability to eliminate toxins, encouraging acne and other disorders. Can cause photosensitivity and strips the natural oils from the skin causing chapping and dryness, also premature ageing. Any mineral oil derivative can be contaminated with cancer causing PAH's (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons). Skincare manufacturers use mineral oil because it’s cheap.


Dioxane: (a synthetic derivative of coconut). Widely used in skincare products. Usually contains high concentrations of 1,4-dioxane, easily absorbed through the skin. 1,4-dioxane is considered a chemical "known to the State of California to cause cancer." It is a by-product of the cancer-causing petrochemical ethylene oxide, which is used as part of a process called ethoxylation, which makes harsh ingredients milder.

Here are ingredients you should look for in your skin care products: Xtend TK, Natural Vitamin E, Manuka Honey, Coenzyme Q10,