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Photo by Glow Repose on Unsplash When you were a kid, your parents always told you to share. And if you have a younger sibling, you are not new to sharing everything – from clothing to food. But what about sharing your makeup? Pink Eye …
Photo by Autumn Goodman on Unsplash We all want our skin to look healthy and youthful for as long as possible. Of course, our internal clocks and genetics play a major role as far as when and how well our skin will age – but …
Nobody wants to frown all day, but can it actually be better for your skin long-term? Whether you’re talking, frowning or smiling, a crease forms on your skin the moment you move one of your facial muscles. When it comes to your smile, the largest of the lines that form are the “nasolabial folds”-those big arcs of skin that stretch down from the sides of your nose to the corners of your mouth. Different ethnicities age differently, and your skin’s natural melanin concentration and oil production play a role in how quickly your smile grooves will start to leave their mark.
But here’s one factor you can control: ultraviolet radiation exposure from sunlight. “This is actually the number-one cause of winkles,” says Dr. Marc Glashofer, a dermatologist in New York. “The more sun your skin soaks up, the more its connective tissue breaks down, leaving it less firm and less elastic.”
Beauty is something that is always best achieved from the inside out; especially as we age and certain nutrients become depleted. That’s when the available pool of circulating antioxidants that would normally be available to protect and rejuvenate the skin has diminished and isn’t what it used to be. Replenishing nutrients from the inside can have a powerful anti-aging impact on the outside – on the skin that you see. It’s almost a conundrum but swallowing antioxidants has a better effect for rejuvenating the skin than applying them directly. This is because choosing a well absorbed-soluble antioxidant allows it to migrate through the circulatory system reaching, permeating through and nourishing the skin better when swallowed than when rubbed on.
The skin has 3 layers and the outermost – the one you see that is called the epidermis, actually consists of five layers of its own. Swallowing a nutrient penetrates these layers from the inside out but rubbing it on often doesn’t work. The innermost layer of the epidermis is where visible skin is made and it takes two-weeks for it to migrate its way out to the surface; by then its cells are usually spent. Swallowing the correct antioxidants nourishes these inner layers as they work their way outwards so that they retain vibrancy and look younger when they become visible. Unhealthy habits especially smoking, consuming a poor diet is lacking in nutrients, inclement weather, stress, and harmful UV rays from the sun over time cause harm to the skin. However, just as easily as those unhealthy habits may cause damage, a healthy routine can work to prevent that damage from recurring.
Collagen is the primary protein in connective tissue and is present in joint, bone, cartilage, tendon, ligament, muscle, and in hair, skin, and nails. Collagen works for skin care, directly helping with aging related issues that would normally seem untreatable. As we age, we start to experience bone and cartilage loss mostly around the mouth and nose. This will often cause our skin to lose elasticity and leave a ‘skeleton-like’ appearance. Numerous studies have been conducted to determine the effectiveness of hydrolyzed collagen – collagen where its units have been broken down to improve digestion and absorption. One study published in the “Archives of Dermatological Research” found that 10 grams of oral hydrolyzed collagen per day for 60 days improved the skin’s ability to absorb moisture, making it look healthier and controlling the appearance of wrinkles.†
Click here to read: Collagen Restores Youth to the Skin in Women; Beauty From the Inside Out
When it comes to fruits and vegetables, the color pigmentation is often the healthiest aspect. The more vibrant the fruit is in color, the more nutrients it contains. Plant pigments like berries, resveratrol, carotenoids, lutein and astaxanthin travel through our body and reach the skin and function as antioxidants by improving the look and health of the skin. The antioxidants found in berries are known to help improve collagen production as well. Berries are also high in vitamin C, vitamin E, riboflavin, and soluble and insoluble fiber as well, which are all crucial nutrients for skin health. Recent studies even show that these antioxidants are also known to protect the skin from UV damage – the number one cause of wrinkling and aging of the skin. Clinically proven serums for skin can also protect and repair skin creases and make them healthier overall. Reputed clinics such as bhmd (Beverly Hills MD) and similar ones have skin serums that can visibly change the skin’s appearance.
Read “Superfoods for Skin Protection” by Nicole Crane, BS, NTP by clicking here!
The kiwi fruit and black raspberries are both rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants that will help combat unhealthy free radicals, which may in turn delay the onset of aging. Studies have shown that the Kiwi extract found in Cocoa works to protect our genes and DNA and actually slows the aging process at the gene level. Cocoa will also protect, heal, and rejuvenate the skin improving hydration and the skin’s texture, density, and elasticity, reducing laxity, discoloration and improving the appearance and health of the skin. Recent research published on Science Daily has shown that black raspberries could even yield possible skin protective activities helping to minimize mutations caused by the suns dangerous ultraviolet radiation.†
Grape Seed Extract is an up and coming skin care supplement jam-packed with high levels of very powerful and beneficial antioxidants with shocking protective properties. The important ingredients that are found in Grape Seed are called Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins or OPCs; these are complexes of flavonoids-polyphenols that are found in the grape seed and they have been proven to have antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and ant allergic activities. The sagging and wrinkling of the skin is often the result of long-term free radical damage typically caused by sun exposure but also by smoking. Women specifically are always searching for new ways to prevent and treat this issue. Grape Seed Extract works to repair damaged skin by strengthening and protecting cell structures from the oxidative stress of free radicals generated by the sun or smoking. Grape Seed Extract even influences Vitamin C and Collagen production in our bodies, which will also assist us in rejuvenating already aging skin. Grape Seed Extract is an incredibly safe and effective supplement that promotes cell health and skin elasticity, making it seem more youthful, in a process that works almost like a natural face-lift. Grape seed extract is an anti-aging superstar that should be incorporated into everyone’s daily routine.†
Click to read more – Grape Seed Extract: Independent Research Studies
Summer can be a rough time for your skin – bug bites, sunburn, poison ivy and other irritating skin problems are at their peak this time of the year. Unfortunately, sometimes the cure is just as bad as the problem. Many anti-itch creams and other …
Photo by Vicko Mozara on Unsplash It’s officially beach season! But with the hotter temperatures, comes sunburn, a painful and potentially dangerous irritation of the skin that occurs due to too much exposure to sun, and not enough skin protection. We all know how important …
By Neisa M Baksh
In the winter it is common for your skin to feel dry, flaky and even itchy. This is why skin care (for both men and women) is really important, particularly during the cold months. When it’s cold outside, you need to do everything you possibly can to keep your skin looking fresh and healthy.
A few days ago, I sat down with our Creative Director Michele Benzie-Haarstick and Dr Millie Lytle, both currently working on InVite’s cosmeceutical brochure that will be published in our winter/spring catalog. We talked about the brochure, specifically to learn more of what ingredients are in InVite Health’s cosmeceuticals and explain some of their benefits.
Dr. Millie Lytle, ND works one-on-one with clients everyday and told me that she gets positive feedback on our cosmeceutical line all the time. Many clients were able to improve their skin quality using InVite®’s Cosmeceuticals, sometimes after trying other products and obtaining few results. As Michele perfectly fixes a vibrant image of the Vitamin C serum highlighting the “The Power of C”, Dr Millie explained the Clear Skin Face Care Program; This program has been a great hit for teenagers and adults with acne or blemishes. The Clear Skin Program consists of a Cream for Clear Skin, Toner, and a Wash for Clear Skin, which all include, green tea, grapeseed extract, aloe vera, vitamin C, neem oil and other amazing natural ingredients.
InVite®’s Cosmeceutical line does not end there! The Body Silk lotion and Hand Cream are also highly spoken of. Both men and women love using this silk lotion to moisturize the entire body or for nourishing broken or flaky skin as well. My personal favorite is our Facial Reviving Moisturizer. I use it as a base on my face before I apply my make-up and even at night before I go to bed. A little hint for the ladies who love to moisturize, one tiny pump of InVite®’s Facial Moisturizer goes a long way, giving you a fresh feeling. It’s also light under make-up!
Among the cosmeceutical line is a Natural Rice Deodorant Stick, free from aluminum and parabens which make it completely safe for the entire family. There was one more cosmeceutical I was extremely curious about, the Double Action Shaving Cream for both men and women that can be used with or without water. Dr Millie explained how this shaving cream is designed to soften and protect the skin from irritating results of a close shave such as burns, redness and ingrown hairs. There are natural ingredients like vitamin E oils, Shea butter, Aloe Vera, grape seed extract and other antioxidants that would protect the skin while shaving.
If you are looking for cosmeceuticals that are natural, high quality and packed with powerful antioxidants that would not only protect your skin but make you feel and look great, click on the link and check out what InVite®’s Cosmeceutical line is all about! Visit: http://www.invitehealth.com/skin-cosmeceuticals/