May 14, 2007 at 4:49 am
· Filed under Basics & Beyond, Beauty & Cosmetics
Free radicals are a part of life. They are a natural byproduct of metabolization, and they exist all around us in the form of environmental toxins and even sunlight. Simply put, a free radical is a molecule (commonly oxygen) that can exist with one electron instead of two. Because electrons like to be in pairs, free radicals leave a path of instability in their wake as they seek to replace this missing electron by stealing it from another. When they do, they create instability in the violated molecule which continues this destructive cycle.
So what does this have to do with our skin? Free radicals have been found to be a prime culprit in the premature aging of skin, causing collagen cells to bond inappropriately (called ‘collagen cross-linking’) and therefore break down over time. As collagen and elastin in the dermis break down, the dermis becomes thinner, leaving the epidermis above it with less padding and causing wrinkles to form.
Since there’s really no getting away from free radicals, we need to develop effective techniques for managing their effects inside our body as well as in our skin. This is where antioxidants come in. These heroic little molecules (vitamins E, C, carotenes and flavonoids chief among them) trap free radicals by bonding with them without becoming unstable themselves. This renders the free radical molecule harmless.
The best way to protect your skin — and the rest of your body — against the detrimental effects of free radicals is to take a multifaceted approach. Take care of your insides by eating a balanced diet rich in antioxidants. This means eating lots of fruits and vegetables. Green tea is an excellent source of antioxidants!
“Next, protect your skin against the damaging effects of the sun. Wearing adequate sunscreen and ensuring that you moisturize your skin will help defend you against potentially dangerous ultraviolet rays.
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May 11, 2007 at 3:05 am
· Filed under Basics & Beyond, Beauty & Cosmetics
Daily care keeps skin clear and in balance, protecting the levels of moisture and hydration in the skin so it remains soft, healthy and radiant. A basic daily regimen consists of cleansing, toning and moisturizing. By giving your skin a few minutes of daily attention, you can help improve its clarity and function.
- Cleanse to remove make-up, surface impurities, pollutants, excess oil and flaky skin, all of which contribute to clogged pores and dull-looking skin.
- Tone to balance and restore the skin’s natural pH, as well as to refine the skin’s texture. Toner also aids the absorption of nourishing/moisturizing products.
- Moisturize to nourish and restore hydration. Moisturizing can help to slow premature aging, minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles and condition the skin for overall softness and suppleness.
- Daily Care Products
- Cleansers
- Toners
- Moisturizers
- Treatments
In addition to these basic steps, treatments allow you to address your skin’s special needs and improve texture, clarity, firmness and pore size. By adding treatments as needed, you can create a personalized skin care system that keeps your skin looking and feeling its healthiest.
- Banish old cells and correct damage by exfoliating regularly. Exfoliation helps slough off or dissolve dead skin cells to refine the skin’s texture, stimulate circulation and cell production and restore overall radiance and glow.
- Problem-solve special concerns as needed - give an intensive boost of moisture, control acne and excessive oiliness, reduce discoloration or improve firmness and elasitcity.
- Repair the damage caused by the sun, free radicals and environmental stress; protect against loss of collagen and elastin and inhibit the visible signs of premature aging.
- Treatment Products
- Exfoliants
- Masks
- Intensive serums
- Night treatments
- Eye treatments
- Elixirs
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