article by Nora Kuch

Forehead lines: horizontal lines, often called worry lines. These lines form mainly because the underlying frontalis muscle, which stretches across the forehead, moves when you make facial expressions. When you lift your brow—sometimes referred to as the “aha” or surprised look—the muscle contracts, which causes the skin that is covering the muscle to pull, wrinkle, and then return to its original position when you relax the muscle. Now consider the countless number of times you’ve used these muscles. As you age, your skin be­gins to lose its elasticity, it suffers from sun damage, and the constant contracting and relaxing of the muscle results in forehead lines. These can be eliminated using Botox or filler injections such as collagen or fat.

Frown lines: vertical lines, also known as glabellar lines, that appear between the eyebrows. These linescan make you appear serious, angry, or stressed even when you’re not. It is for the removal of these lines that the Food and Drug Administration gave approval for Botox in April 2002. These lines are best removed with Botox. If you’ve frowned a lot over the years and the lines are very deeply etched, you may also need wrinkle fillers (e.g., collagen, fat) to eliminate these lines. Your doctor will discuss your options with you.

Crow’s-feet: lines that radiate from the outside corners of the eyes. They’re also known as periorbital lines. If you have these lines, they’re most likely the result of smiling and squinting. If you look in the mirror ands mile or squint, notice how your muscles contract and cause your eyelids to nearly cover your eyes and how the muscles contract at the corners of your eyes where the lines appear. Crow’s-feet are best eliminated with Botox, plus adjunctive treatment such as collagen, chemical peels, or laser resurfacing.

Laugh lines: also known as smile lines or nasolabial lines, they are the two vertical lines that run from the out­side corners of the nose down to the top of the outside of the upper lip. Even though they are called laugh lines, gravity and aging are also factors in their development. They can best be eliminated using wrinkle fillers (e.g., collagen, fat, AlloDerm, Cymetra, Gore-Tex, or SoftForm).

Lipstick or smoker’s lines: the tiny radiating lines that appear above the upper lip and below the lower one. It seems as though everyone has a different name for these annoying wrinkles, which are best removed using laser resurfacing, chemical peel, microdermabrasion, or wrinkle fillers—tissue augmentation (e.g., collagen in­jections, AlloDerm, fat)—in addition to Botox.

Marionette lines: the often deep lines that run down from the outside corners of the mouth toward the chin. These lines develop from a combination of factors, in­cluding gravity (the cheeks tend to sag from the force of gravity) and thinning of the supporting tissue that comes with age. These wrinkles are best eliminated using wrinkle fillers or laser resurfacing. Another option is a face-lift, a complex surgical procedure.

  By Nora KuchN

What type of skin do you have? To have a perfect skin you have to treat each cell within perfectly. You need to know your skin type! You may think you know it already, but you need to remember, our skin changes with age, with seasons , with diet and even according to the time of the month.. So truly know your skin type, you have to reassess it regularly.

Is it dry?
Is it oily?
Is it combination skin?
Is it sensitive skin?
Is it maturing skin?
Is it stressed out skin?
Is it tiered skin?

In series of articles about skin types, you will be able to assess your skin type and take better care of your skin and hopefully have a healthy, glowing skin.

Dry skin.
What are the characteristics?
If you have dry skin, your face feels tight, never relaxed, dull and some times gray. It’s flaky and has lots of tiny fine lines. Dry skin occurs when the protective barrier of oil in the lower level of skin starts to break down and water evaporates from skin. The problem with dry skin is that it will make you look older. Getting those moisture levels back up to normal is therefore priority.

Dry skin care:
To take care for dry skin means making sure the products that you use contain no drying ingredients like alcohol or soap. Choose creamy or milky cleansers that will add moisture and leave a fine protective film. If you have to use soap, choose glycerin based one.

You need to exfoliate. One of the reasons why dry skin looks dull is that its cell renewal is slow. Using a cleanser with alpa-hydroxy acids can help to exfoliate. Apply them every day for a week, then stop for 2-3 weeks. In between use facial scrub to remove dead skin cells.

Use the right moisturizer. Moisturizers use two types of ingredients to hydrate the skin:
- humectants, which attract moisture to the skin
-emollients, which help reinforce the protective barrier.

Choose product, which include both. Look for ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and lactic acid, which are humectants and lanolin, which is emollient.

Choosing moisturizers high in water will also help the skin look and feel hydrated.

Apply moisturizer twice daily.

Top five tips for dry skin:
Cleanse your skin once daily (only once) at the end of the day. This will remove dirt and grime and will prevent further drying. In the morning, use some moisturizer.

Exfoliation is essential for dry skin. When choosing facial scrub, avoid any made from seeds or salt – these can have sharp edges which may tear dry skin , increasing moisture loss.

Never expose your skin to really hot water. It dries out parched skin. Never dry your skin completely. One of the best way to hydrate your skin is just to pat it with the clean towel after washing, then apply moisturizer to seal the extra moisture.

Increase your intake of oily fish or take a supplement of essential fatty acids.

Drink 8 glasses of water a day.

Cleanse your skin once daily (only once) at the end of the day. This will remove dirt and grime and will prevent further drying. In the morning, use some moisturizer.

Exfoliation is essential for dry skin. When choosing facial scrub, avoid any made from seeds or salt – these can have sharp edges which may tear dry skin , increasing moisture loss.

Never expose your skin to really hot water. It dries out parched skin. Never dry your skin completely. One of the best way to hydrate your skin is just to pat it with the clean towel after washing, then apply moisturizer to seal the extra moisture.

Increase your intake of oily fish or take a supplement of essential fatty acids.

Drink 8 glasses of water a day.

Nora Kuch is an author of many skin care and beauty care articles and owes website: http://www.beautyuno.com and her newest addition is http://www.beautyuno.com/skintype.html

As a baby boomer I try to avoid aging as much as possible. I try to buy every possible anti-aging cosmetics available on the market. But some ingredients are very confusing even for me, who is familiar with chemistry and biochemistry.

Lets start with some explanations.

Alpha-hydroxy acids: These slough off dead skin cells to reveal smoother, younger-looking akin underneath.Antioxidants: Ingredients like vitamin C, A and E, green tea, copper, grapeseed and kinetic help skin by neutralizing molecules called free radicals, that destroy your skin.

Aqua( water): Number one ingredient listings, is vital for you.Beta-hydroxy acids: These work in the same way as alpha- hydroxy acids but are less iritating to the skin. The most common one is salicylic acid, which also fights bacteria on the skin.

Botanicals: Ingredients from natural source(plants) believed to have some healing and regenerative powers on the skin, like aloe vera, gingko, and ginseng.Coenzyme 10: A nutrient found in every cell of our body, this is also a good wrinkle booster.

Emollients: Found in moisturizers, these help protect skin by reinforcing the moisture barrier in the lower layer of skin.Essential Oils: Most commonly used in aromatherapy, these are plant oils used to scent products, but also as ingredients-lavender or chamomile is commonly used in skin creams as it soothes irritation.

Humectants: Similar to emollients, this attract moisture to the skin from the air.Hypoallergenics: Ingredients shown to be least likely to cause allergic reaction.

Liposomes: These aren’t ingredients, but ways to deliver ingredients like vitamins deeper into skin. Mattifiers: Ingredients like witch hazel or cornstarch, that soak up oil on the skin.

Non-comedogenics: Ingredients shown to be less likely to block pores.Retinols: Another word for products made from vitamin A, these are powerful antioxidants and some ( the RX only Retinol A and Renova) have been ahown to dramatically reduce skin damage from ultraviolet rays.

Sun Protection Factors: The most important ingredient in any skincare product, they screen out harmful and aging UV rays. So here you have it explained. This should help you by choosing the right anti-wrinkle skin care product for you.

Nora Kuch is an author of many skin care and beauty care articles and owes website: http:www.beautyuno.com

Confused with all anti-aging ingredients in skin care products?

Article deals with the short explanation of anti-aging skin care products ingredients and their short description.

Nora Kuch is an author of many skin care and beauty care articles and owes website: http:http://www.beautyuno.com

Nora Kuch is an author of many skin care and beauty care articles and owes website:

http://www.beautyuno.com/antiwrinkle_ingredients.html 

As a baby boomer I try to avoid aging as much as possible. I try to buy every possible anti-aging cosmetics available on the market. But some ingredients are very confusing even for me, who is familiar with chemistry and biochemistry.

Lets start with some explanations.

Alpha-hydroxy acids: These slough off dead skin cells to reveal smoother, younger-looking akin underneath.

Antioxidants: Ingredients like vitamin C, A and E, green tea, copper, grapeseed and kinetic help skin by neutralizing molecules called free radicals, that destroy your skin.

Aqua( water): Number one ingredient listings, is vital for you. Beta-hydroxy acids: These work in the same way as alpha- hydroxy acids but are less iritating to the skin. The most common one is salicylic acid, which also fights bacteria on the skin.

Botanicals: Ingredients from natural source(plants) believed to have some healing and regenerative powers on the skin, like aloe vera, gingko, and ginseng.

Coenzyme 10: A nutrient found in every cell of our body, this is also a good wrinkle booster.

Emollients: Found in moisturizers, these help protect skin by reinforcing the moisture barrier in the lower layer of skin.

Essential Oils: Most commonly used in aromatherapy, these are plant oils used to scent products, but also as ingredients-lavender or chamomile is commonly used in skin creams as it soothes irritation.

Humectants: Similar to emollients, this attract moisture to the skin from the air.

Hypoallergenics: Ingredients shown to be least likely to cause allergic reaction.

Liposomes: These aren’t ingredients, but ways to deliver ingredients like vitamins deeper into skin.

Mattifiers: Ingredients like witch hazel or cornstarch, that soak up oil on the skin.

Non-comedogenics: Ingredients shown to be less likely to block pores.

Retinols: Another word for products made from vitamin A, these are powerful antioxidants and some ( the RX only Retinol A and Renova) have been ahown to dramatically reduce skin damage from ultraviolet rays.

Sun Protection Factors: The most important ingredient in any skincare product, they screen out harmful and aging UV rays.

So here you have it explained. This should help you by choosing the right anti-wrinkle skin care product for you.

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by Nora K. visit: http://www.beautyuno.com/index.html 

Healthy skin is moist and produces adequate amounts of oil from the sebaceous glands, producing a natural "glow." Plump skin cells fit together like a carefully constructed mosaic, where each one has its own place. When skin cells dry out, however, they begin to lift and separate at an angle, giving skin a dull, flaky look that makes the skin appear older.

The two main causes for dry skin are environmental factors (weather, chemicals, the use of the wrong personal care products) and poor diet. In order to look great on the outside, you must first treat yourself right from within. A regular balanced diet is the number one defense against wrinkles, outbreaks and dry skin conditions. However, certain foods have properties that are most important for that glow that we crave. Here we’ll talk a bit about some of these foods, and you’ll see how quickly you can achieve radiant skin without breaking the bank.

Most moisture for your skin is provided through your bloodstream. The bloodstream is responsible for pumping nutrients and minerals into your system which are carried through that moisture. Without being properly hydrated, nutrients and minerals in your bloodstream may never reach your skin, making them useless in keeping your skin youthful. The oil that your skin produces is not directly responsible for moisturizing, but instead helps to keep moisture in. An inadequate amount of oil will allow excessive evaporation or the moisture in your skin, allowing it to dry out quickly.

Foods rich in protein are essential for skin regeneration and repair. Not just any protein will do. The Atkins diet, which boasts of it low carb dieting results, allows for many types of protein that can cause damage to your skin. Any kind of processed meat, such as bacon, hot dogs or deli meats are loaded with preservatives and salt that will do nothing but pull moisture from your skin. Better sources of protein would include seafood (salmon in particular is a very good choice), lean fowl (turkey, chicken) and vegetable protein. Veggie protein is often overlooked, as American society is accustomed to "meat with every meal." Try tofu or beans as a high quality protein source. Morningstar Farms makes an excellent veggie burger that even meat lovers would crave if given a try.

Another healthy practice is to eat lots of raw foods every day. Canned and frozen vegetables may provide some nutrients, but only raw veggies and fruits will contain the enzymes necessary to prevent free radical damage. If you absolutely must cook vegetables, steam them lightly and eat al dente.

Certain vitamins and minerals are crucial to youthful skin, including sulfur. In its natural form from foods such as garlic, onions, eggs and asparagus, sulfur with help to keep skin smooth and youthful. You can also take an L-systeine supplement which will also provide adequate amounts of sulfur for healthy skin. A lack of either Vitamin A or B can make your skin chapped or cracked. Beta-carotene is as good for your skin as it is for your eyes. Don't limit yourself to carrots; any type of yellow or orange vegetable is loaded with them. Good examples are squashes and peppers.

Alpha-hydroxy acids are responsible for keeping your skin pH balanced. You can get them from foods such as apples, grapes, blackberries, citrus fruits, tomatoes and milk. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) found in fish (especially salmon), dark leafy vegetables (kale, collards, dandelions) and flax seeds are also extremely important for your skin. Lactic acid helps to improve your skin’s moisture content, while glycolic acid removes dead skin cells that make your skin look dry and flaky. Eating foods containing these two EFAs will assist in healthy, glowing skin.

If you're willing to spend a little (just a little), there are a couple of supplements that will powerboost your healthy eating habits. If you find that you can only take one supplement, let it be Vitamin E. It prevents the formation of free radicals and helps repair skin cells damaged from scrapes, burns and bruises. Aloe Vera is another skin healer as well as moisturizer, and can be used topically from the aloe plant, or consumed as a juice found in supermarkets and health food stores. Kelp is an excellent source of nutrients due to its absorption from sea water and is available in several forms.

Junk foods should especially be avoided when trying to maintain healthy skin. Eliminating soda, sugar and other empty-calorie foods will not only improve your skin's appearance, but will help take off the extra pounds. Fried foods are especially bad, because hot-processed oils (such as those found in the supermarket) actually create free radicals and can destroy that look you've been working so hard for. Alcohol and caffeine should also be avoided, as these and other types of diuretics make the body lose fluids and essential minerals, which dries out your skin.

Each of these foods and supplements are easy to find in your local supermarket or health store, and will cost you much less than the myriad of skin care products which promise unrealistic results. In just a few days, you’ll notice that your skin will begin to produce adequate amounts of oil naturally, and will no longer show signs of being dull, scaly, flaky or tight. Chapping and cracking during the winter will be much less likely to occur as well. Most importantly, these tips will help you to slow down the effects of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles, brown spots, enlarged pores and sagging skin.

 I found this article very informative. Read it and then visit http://www.beautyuno.com/antiagingskincare.html for variety of antiaging skin products. 

 According to gerontologist (aging expert) David J. Demko, PhD, genes play a minor role in the aging process. Maintaining your youth is all about staying fit, both inside and out. Making these 2006 resolutions could add ten (or more) years to your life (without a minute of physical exercise or diet modification):

1. Have an annual physical exam
2. Volunteer on a weekly basis
3. Laugh and learn from your mistakes
4. Have a confidant who listens to your concerns
5. Engage in a daily mental exercise such as a puzzle or game
6. Get a pet
7. Join a religious group
8. Stop being afraid of growing old
9. Make friends of different ages
10. Open your windows and let in some fresh air

Demko outlines a simple, easy-to-follow strategy incorporating physical, mental, nutritional and environmental modifications that will slow the aging process. As Demko states, “He offers no “miracle” cures or dietary supplements, just pure common sense combined with scientific proof”.

Demko, a Florida professor and aging researcher claims to have developed the “Original Death Calculator” while completing his PhD from the University of Michigan in the mid-70’s, just prior to receiving a US Administration on Aging scholarship for advanced studies in aging. Since then, he has refined his calculator and presented his findings to the National Council for the Aging, the American Society on Aging and two Presidential White House Conferences. According to Demko, “The key to a long a healthy life is more than smart genes and dumb luck.”

“His readers and their ilk may well be the beneficiaries of a newly elastic attitude about what defines age and attractiveness.”- The New York Times

Barbara Kimmel is an award-winning book publisher, publishing consultant and publicist. She is the publisher of David Demko’s new book, Live Well Now: Dr. David Demko’s Anti Aging Plan to Youth’n Your Life.

posted by Nora, owner of http://www.beautyuno.com/wrinklesportal.html

The article is written by Stephen Tod.

This is my opinion on “organic” care and ingedients.

The article seems to bring one problem out. What really is “organic” It seems, that this part of food and cosmetic industry is still not clearly regulated. So, I am personaly very careful when buying this products, since many of them are priced very high, just the word “organic’ means ofen higher price and it realy does not work.  But this is just my opinion. I found many beauty and skin products at: http://www.beautyuno.com   

Here is the article:  

 When you are looking for something natural to apply to your face and skin, you should know that there are many organic skin care products on the market.

The possibilities are endless when you want to pamper the senses with an organic bath and body product.

Not only are organic skin are products therapeutic, but they are also healthier because they use natural ingredients unspoiled by chemicals or preservatives.

Some of the ingredients found in many organic skin care products include organic essential oils, organic vegetable oils, as well as organic herbs from the wild.

When looking for an organic skin care product that will suit your needs, you should look for labels that contain phrases, such as 100% Natural or 100% Biodegradable.

Organic skin care products should also stay clear of the use of fragrance oils, artificial colors and synthetics.

Just to get an idea of some of the ingredients and choices a customer may look forward to when purchasing organic skin care products, you could exfoliate your skin with the help of organic pumpkin seed oil and fresh pumpkin seeds.

When you want an exotic, natural scent to grace your body, you may prefer a chemical-free, all-natural perfume created from tropical flowers.

When you need help healing your skin from problems, such as scars, dark marks and sun damage, there is a night cream made from tangerines and calendula, which can be used to ease the appearance of blemished skin.

An organic apricot facial scrub can exfoliate, deep clean, as well as moisturize the skin, all at once.

When it comes to matters of the face, this area of skin is considered the most visible. If problems arise concerning skin and acne, organic skin care products can correct or treat some of these problems without the harsh chemicals that are used in non-organic products. For example, a toner made from pure lemons, witch hazel and peppermint essential oils can be a great solution for easing problem skin.

When you are in need of an organic skin care product that will stimulate circulation, as well as treat open pores, there are toners made from lavender and rosewater that can do the trick.

There are endless websites offering a line of organic skin care products on the Internet. When you arrive at www.vividbeauty.net, you could purchase a face cream made from rose and chamomile, promoting facial hydration and the unclogging of pores. Just as with this particular product, many organic skin care products are good for those who have sensitive skin.

The website www.mothernature.com offers a strong Vitamin C Texturizer which is also gentle on the skin. Your skin will also receive the advantages of Vitamin E and A. This is also the spot where you can get a daytime hydrating cream made from chardonnay grape seeds, Mediterranean olives and soy. The result is smoother toned skin.

The market is booming with plenty of choices to consider, including organic eye gels for reducing puffiness, organic 15 SPF sunscreen, as well as many other organic skin care products for sun damage, cellulite, acne and wrinkles.

More skin care products information and FREE exclusive diet and health magazines, are available on our web site: http://www.net-planet.org

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Stephen_Todd

When you are looking for something natural to apply to your face and skin, you should know that there are many organic skin care products on the market.

The possibilities are endless when you want to pamper the senses with an organic bath and body product.

Not only are organic skin are products therapeutic, but they are also healthier because they use natural ingredients unspoiled by chemicals or preservatives.

Some of the ingredients found in many organic skin care products include organic essential oils, organic vegetable oils, as well as organic herbs from the wild.

When looking for an organic skin care product that will suit your needs, you should look for labels that contain phrases, such as 100% Natural or 100% Biodegradable.

Organic skin care products should also stay clear of the use of fragrance oils, artificial colors and synthetics.

Just to get an idea of some of the ingredients and choices a customer may look forward to when purchasing organic skin care products, you could exfoliate your skin with the help of organic pumpkin seed oil and fresh pumpkin seeds.

When you want an exotic, natural scent to grace your body, you may prefer a chemical-free, all-natural perfume created from tropical flowers.

When you need help healing your skin from problems, such as scars, dark marks and sun damage, there is a night cream made from tangerines and calendula, which can be used to ease the appearance of blemished skin.

An organic apricot facial scrub can exfoliate, deep clean, as well as moisturize the skin, all at once.

When it comes to matters of the face, this area of skin is considered the most visible. If problems arise concerning skin and acne, organic skin care products can correct or treat some of these problems without the harsh chemicals that are used in non-organic products. For example, a toner made from pure lemons, witch hazel and peppermint essential oils can be a great solution for easing problem skin.

When you are in need of an organic skin care product that will stimulate circulation, as well as treat open pores, there are toners made from lavender and rosewater that can do the trick.

There are endless websites offering a line of organic skin care products on the Internet. When you arrive at www.vividbeauty.net, you could purchase a face cream made from rose and chamomile, promoting facial hydration and the unclogging of pores. Just as with this particular product, many organic skin care products are good for those who have sensitive skin.

The website www.mothernature.com offers a strong Vitamin C Texturizer which is also gentle on the skin. Your skin will also receive the advantages of Vitamin E and A. This is also the spot where you can get a daytime hydrating cream made from chardonnay grape seeds, Mediterranean olives and soy. The result is smoother toned skin.

The market is booming with plenty of choices to consider, including organic eye gels for reducing puffiness, organic 15 SPF sunscreen, as well as many other organic skin care products for sun damage, cellulite, acne and wrinkles.

More skin care products information and FREE exclusive diet and health magazines, are available on our web site: http://www.net-planet.org

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Stephen_Todd

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