The Science Behind Anti Aging Research Reveals Hope for Slowing Down the Aging Process

June 30th, 2009 by Rosario Townsend

What are phytonutrients and what effect can they have on the aging process? They are fruit and plant extracts which have become known as the latest new source of phytochemicals that are highly beneficial to skin cells and cellular tissue.

They are different types of phytochemicals which fall in the class of antioxidants which are known substances found in plants and vegetables and fruit that supply extra oxygen molecules to blood and tissue cells. During the past 30 years, antioxidants have become the indispensable nutrient to assist in the promoting of good health.

Researchers have learned that certain types of plant compounds contain disease fighting phytochemicals that help to protect the body’s immune system as well as major organs and will help damaged tissue heal faster.

Years of clinical research behind the effects of phytochemicals in plant studies have shown that this compound actually causes plant life to reproduce revitalizing cells in both plants and people. The enzymes released as a result helps the body fight cancer causing agents and acts as a shield against degenerative diseases.

It should be said that in order to live a healthy life, phytochemicals should be a part of out diet. This is why when you are shopping for fruit and vegetables; you should consider buying dark leafy vegetables, soy, and dark berries. A good brand of red wine should also be considered as it contains phytonutrients.

Alpha Lipoic Acid is highly regarded as a new source of nutrients containing disease fighting compounds and is proven to reduce the aging of skin cells. Research suggests that is should be taken with vitamin C and E for maximum benefits. Alpha Lipoic Acid can be taken orally as a supplement or applied to the surface of the skin as an active ingredient in certain types of topical skin care products.

We all know that vitamin C also known as ascorbic acid is essential for maintaining good health and has been proven to positively affect everything from skin and hair to good cardiovascular health and cellular development. Vitamin C which is an antioxidant synthesizes the production of collagen and helps to promote youthful elasticity within skin.

Vitamin E which falls under the class of tocopherols has a big role in helping to promote health as well. Its effects on hair and skin are undeniable. This fat-based soluble helps to protect the body against free radical damage and resides in the fat tissue of the body unlike vitamin C which is water based soluble.

Vitamins C and E have been know to play a significant role in reducing cholesterol, fighting cancer and is considered a miracle elixir when taken orally to retard the aging process. People use topical skin care creams that contain vitamins C and E to help their skin look and feel more youthful.

Now that you are aware of the key role of phytonutrients and vitamin C and E supplements, you should plan to incorporate them into your diet. You can take them internally as needed or apply them to the surface of skin by using a skin care cosmetic cream.

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June 30th, 2009 by Admin

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Disease free with a gluten, sugar and dairy free diet

June 30th, 2009 by Admin

Anette Martinsen talks about her son with dyspraxia and how we cleared the disease by eating a vegan diet plus not having a sugar or wheat

How To Treat And Prevent Acne

June 29th, 2009 by Admin

(Requested Video) The video shows 14 different tips to help you get rid of your acne/pimples. Like…hooray.

Acne Skincare Tips - The Basics

June 29th, 2009 by George Jones

Acne can really be a problem for a lot of people, it affects so many of us and can continuously fight back in repeat breakouts to the annoyance of the subject. Treating the acne is naturally a real concern for many people.

The use of just a few tips to improve your acne skin care routine can make all the difference. Very often you only have to make a few adjustments here and there to the way you care for your skin in order to get results you desire.

One of the first things you should realize is the need to be gentle with your skin and not do as others often do and start rubbing your skin hard as if you were trying to simply scrub off your pimples.

Acne is caused by the collecting of dirt, bacteria and oil in pores in the skin which are later covered over to form a pimple. So the truth is the more oil your face produces the more likely you are going to have a problem with acne.

Regardless of this we all have dirt and oil on our faces but not all of us end up having acne, this is because at the end of the day it’s the skin that covers up the bacteria, oil and dirt that actually causes us to get pimples so keeping your skin clean of oil etc is only part of the solution.

Removing the dead skin from your face every few days or at the very least twice a week is a very important step to ridding yourself of acne, since this prevents your dirty pores from getting covered up and forming pimples.

Like everything when you overdo things there can be consequences and with exfoliating it’s no different, if overdone you could find yourself with drier skin and or skin that is more exposed to the elements. This is why you must be careful, all the same it is an important step in preventing acne.

When you need to treat a breakout of acne, acne skin care products can do a good job as the majority of them will clean up your skin removing the dirt and bacteria and also dry up a lot of the oil on your face.

You must remember however that anti-acne skin care products normally are not for prevention and instead only work when treating the pimples already on your face. Also you should avoid using these products on areas of your face that are not covered in pimples as these products tend to be very strong.

If you were to use these products on more sensitive areas like your neck and cheeks, if you didn’t have pimples on them, you could certainly cause the skin to dry up and maybe even get red and irritated.

Acne skin care and skin care are very different. Make sure you’re only treating the areas of your skin that suffer from acne with acne products and that you apply the tips in this article on a regular basis.

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Acne Before and After Proactiv

June 29th, 2009 by Admin

www.acneteen.org My before and after Proactiv Acne Pictures. Yep. Proactiv works. Does Proactiv work? Yep!

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