Protect Your Skin

Skin Cancer : On the rise

Avatar — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:59:48 +0000

There are many cases of skin cancer that are discovered each year and a fraction of those do lead to death due to many factors. Skin Melanomas, if left untreated can spread and worse infect underlying tissue and cause irreparable damage to the human organs. Early detection and treatment is the only solution so people have to be aware of signs to look for when dealing with this health risk. Reddened itchy skin with sores that do not go away, tenderness of a particular area of skin that is usually exposed to the sun, all these symptoms can be signs of some skin problem and worse a skin melanoma. The condition is curable but as said early detection is the key.

Beauty is only skin deep

Avatar — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:58:01 +0000

Naaah….. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder for we are the ones who define what is beautiful and what is not. But skin can be used to asses one’s health for any problems internally manifests itself on your skin. Red healthy skin is a sure sign of good physical build-up. Burned skin is a sign of too much exposure to the sun thus there may be a higher risk of skin cancer and other health problems. Scaly skin, and that person may lack some essential vitamins and minerals in his/her diet that might need adjustment. Calloused skin may result from excessive wear and tear on that particular part of the body which may be due to occupational hazards allowing better protection in the afflicted area and many more. So skin is not only a sign of sure beauty but a mirror of who we are and how healthy we are on the inside.

Gifts From Nature : Skin Care products that really work

Avatar — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 22:56:09 +0000

We’ve all heard of the natural healing of plants and other naturally occurring minerals and elements. Coconut oil has long been used as a moisturizer by many a seafaring cultures and it is also good insect bite treatment. Many such extracts have been discovered and integrated in the many skin care products we use today. People have begun to realize the importance of using natural stuff where else from nature. That is why habitat protection of our remaining rain forests is vital for all plants have stuff in them that can help us in one way of the other. Burn them, destroy them and we loose the ability to discover otherwise life-saving derivatives that really work.

Skin Care Compound Update (Kojic acid and Beta-Hydroxy Acid)

Avatar — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:11:18 +0000

Kojic Acid is a fungus derivative and has similar effects to hydroquinone. It works best as a lightening agent and has the ability to inhibit the production of melanin.
Beta-hydroxy Acid, Hydroquinone, Kojic Acid, Retinol
Beta-hydroxy Acid is more commonly known as salicylic acid, it has been used to treat extreme UV exposure from the sun’s harmful UV rays. It promotes exfoliation and improves overall texture and it has the good ability to penetrate oil-laden hair follicles reducing acne. This is very irritating for sensitive skin so consultations should be done with a dermatologist so it should be treated same as alpha hydroxy acids.

Grape Seed Extracts

Avatar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:25:25 +0000

Grape seeds or the extract from crushed grape seeds is rich in oligometric proanthrocyanidins (OPC’s) which have been found to speed up healing of wounds on the skin. Not only that, they also promote better healing meaning less scarring and keloids as a result of injuries. The OPC protects your skin from free radicals that promote aging helping you maintain your skin’s healthy glow. The compound can be found in exfoliating creams and foaming cleansers at many beauty supply stores. The active ingredient OPC protects your skin form pollution and the free radicals it carries onto the skin by washing them away leaving skin refreshed and cleans at the same time.

Lemons

Avatar — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:30:50 +0000

Another of nature’s all natural skin care products, the fruit contains as much as 8% citric acid along as being a good source of natural glycolic acids. The active ingredients in the juice is a perfect exfoliant and is a natural skin smoother that takes away the dead cells to promote the growth of new cells. It also works well on your lips where if applied at night, you’ll have luscious lips that have been exfoliated if you do not mind the sour taste on your lips that is. It can be found ion the whole spectrum of skin and body care products and is also widely used as a scent in perfumes and in air fresheners. Makes a great refreshing wash after handling smelly stuff, it not only washes away the odor but it also removes dead skin cells from your hands leaving them clean and bright.

Some Skinny Facts

mctreve — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:43:40 +0000

One sign of a healthy lifestyle is that when you have radiant or nice skin. Aside from genetics, a healthy person inside would reflect on the outside, and usually we see it on the skin. So, here are some facts about the skin. These skinny facts were taken from the book The Seven Pillars of Health by Don Colbert, MD.

Skin…

• Is the largest organ of the body and weighs about six pounds.
• Grows faster than any other organ.
• Is tough, flexible, and waterproof.
• Stores water, fat, and vitamin D.
• Protects the body from germs, heat, cold and sunlight.
• Is replaced approximately every thirty days.

Other Practical Tips

mctreve — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:19:36 +0000

1. Drink lots of water. Our body is composed of 75% water. We need to keep our cells hydrated to keep the skin supple and to prevent the cells from aging fast.
2. Use sunscreen. Protect your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Increasing cases of skin cancer are reported every year. Use SPF 15 for 15 20–30 years old and use SPF 35 and above for those more than 30 years old.
3. Watch what you eat. Eat a healthy balanced diet every meal. Avoid fatty food, which is rich in Omega 6—this clogs the arteries that might cause further sickness.

Extrinsic Aging of Skin

Reuben — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:05:40 +0000

This type of skin aging is more associated with environmental factors such as pollution which can not only irritate skin but cause it to age prematurely. Extended exposure to the sun is one way to assure hasty skin aging. It can also cause the nasty condition we all know as sunburn, a bit longer and you may even get skin cancer. Pollutants in the air can also cause cells on the skin to die as well as artificial pollution such as work-related exposure to toxic chemicals such as ozone, a by product of laser printers and photocopiers. There are even some chemicals in laboratories and factories that not only harms the skin but internal organs, with some so toxic they can irritate the skin in minute amounts.
There are a lot of creams and lotions that contain ample amounts of anti-oxidants that blocks anti-oxidants and don’t forget your sunblock or better yet, select skin care products that have built-in sun protection. These cosmetics come as effective and cost effective alternatives to get your skin looking good all over and best of all you get too look younger without any drastic changes to your lifestyle.

Intrinsic Skin Aging and Care

Reuben — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:02:20 +0000

This is a more specific name for aging from the inside (hence the name), which is more due to our genes which can indeed influence the speed at which we age. Though all of us are going to age at some time in our adult life, it is part of the process but you can maintain younger looking skin with a proper balance of foods rich in anti-oxidants such as berries and other identified super foods. These foods contain active compounds that counteracts the damage caused by free radicals, or compounds which causes premature aging in cells eventually leading to death. There are also some genetic problems that does hasten such aging that causes cell sof the body to die prematurely. But overall, we will all age as stated, but healthy diet and a healthy lifestyle will indeed prolong our lives and our skin’s health, well into old age.