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Free Radicals

No it's not a political right wing group, free radicals are very destructive to skin cells and the entire body,in fact, free radicals eventually do us all in.

The number one cause of aging is free radicals. A process where one unpaired positive charged electron "borrows" an electron from a stable pair of electrons in an oxygen molecule. The result is a free radical and the process is repeated rapidly every second of our life.

The more oxygen is displaced the greater the damage that occurs.

You may have heard the term "antioxidants" which means literally against oxidation or destruction of cells by free radicals.

The main goal in life is to slow down this destructive process as much as possible.The three most important factors that will determine this are:

Diet
Emotional stress
Toxins


The Skin Is A Mirror Of Internal Health

The more the diet lacks vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fibre, efa's, amino acids, bioflavanoids the more depletion of oxygen takes place.
The more stress levels are increased the more oxygen is displaced. Stress is a killer and is very destructive to the entire body. There is nothing that will age a body faster.This destruction is reflected in the skin as your skin can only be as healthy as your body.

Today there is far too many chemicals in our food, our water, our air and in our skin care products, everything from shampoo's to nail polish and everything in between. That is direct toxic load. The other toxic load is produced inside the body, combine them both and you have all the elements of sickness, disease and death depending upon the severity of the three factors mentioned above.

People who have healthy glowing skin are also glowing inside, they eat a a healthy diet. They are also happy well adjusted people who exercise and practice moderation. They pay attention to what they take in their bodies and put on their skin.

Antiaging Skin Care.....Make Simple Changes......See Big Results
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Antiaging skin care begins from the inside out. This is going to require change and there is no way around it if you want radiant glowing skin.

You feed your skin two ways

Through the mouth
Through the skin

Diet: Increase more live food into your diet, not over cooked processed to death "shelf food". Increase raw enzymes,efa's, fibre, pure water. Eliminate as much refined sugar, salt, coffee, saturated animal fats,alcohol, junk food, fast food and everything else that is unhealthy.

Stress: Try to reduce emotional stress as much as possible, practice relaxation techniques, yoga for example, take long walks, exercise moderately have "quiet times,"everything you can to relax.

Toxins: Consider a detox program twice a year. Cleansing is the single most important thing you can do to improve your skin and your entire body. Cleansing from the inside out places your body in the best possible condition.

Skin Care:Always seek skin care and cosmetic products that are chemical and toxin free, we talked about absorption through the skin you wouldn't put any chemicals in your food so why would you want to put them on your skin?

There you have it, if you will just simply make those changes you are well on your way to having skin your friends will envy and you are going to be very healthy doing it.


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Robert Dixon is a health advocate, health researcher and published author for healthy alternatives for your skin health antiaging skin care


Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> How To Choose A Skin Care Moisturizer Cream http://www.articletrader.com/health/beauty/how-to-choose-a-skin-care-moisturizer-cream.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/beauty/how-to-choose-a-skin-care-moisturizer-cream.html Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0500 (1) Moisturizers work by controlling the amount of water and sebum from the sebaceous glands that lubricates and moisturizes the skin, besides adding emollients from the product.




(2) Attracts moisture from the air to the skin hence the term "humectant"






Two different products to choose from.... lotions


versus creams




Skin Care Lotions: have more water content are used more in body applications




Skin Care Creams: are more concentrated are used "problem areas" eg. the eyes, as wrinkle creams




Selecting The Best Skin Care Moisturizer Cream




What type of skin do you have? Is your skin normal, oily, dry? Once you have those questions answered you can concentrate on the product selection. There is only ONE main rule to keep in mind in your selection process.




"What goes on your skin will be absorbed into the bloodstream". This a very important point. Many skin care products are chemical based, one main concern is that chemicals individually can be


toxic, but when combined, research is showing that many form nitrosamines ( a very potent carcinogen ).




What To Avoid




Chemicals




If the ingredient list on the label are those which only a scientist would know, my rule of thumb is if you don't know what it is don't use it. You don't have to be the fall guy for questionable ingredients. As mentioned above this could be a deadly combination.




Many skin care products ingredients are derived from petroleum. Here is an example. Benzine. Benzine is a petroleum derivative and is in the top ten of the most dangerous chemicals, a very P>potent carcinogen.




Anyone want to guess where it is used? That's right, in cosmetics, in the form of acetone in nail polish remover, also used as an astringent.


So why do they use them? Because chemicals and fillers are dirt cheap and profit is king, not you.




Artificial fragrances and color




One of the leading causes of allergies and skin reactions.There can be 100's of chemicals used in that "sweet smelling" fragrance that are toxic to the body and the skin. Because fragrance creation "unique," by law, manufacturers do not have to list ingredients that are considered "trade secrets",which means anything could end up in that product.




The Best Choice




The most benefit will always be from all natural ingredients.Despite the fact this is the 21st century we haven't changed physically from 20,000 years ago. We are a natural species on this planet and like all species will always respond and depend on the natural ingredients of nature.


That is what our body needs to survive, this is what we need to thrive and this what keeps us healthy including our skin.



The best selection of ingredients for your skin that will give outstanding results will always be from essential oils and pure botanicals.




The really good all natural botanical skin creams do a lot more than just moisturize. These creams also sooth, heal and nourish the skin. Natural skin products that are all natural in every sense of the word are best. Creams are a better value than lotions, creams are concentrated, you use much less.




Pure Botanicals And What They Can Do For You....


Just a partial list




does not clog pores, rejuvinates the skin,


regenerates new skin cells,


penetrates deep into the skin, small molecular


structure for quick absorption


restores tone, improves texture, softness and


suppleness


smooths fine lines and wrinkles maintains ph of


skin, powerful anti aging..and..does it all safely




So I leave you to consider which choice is best, many times and many years from now nature will always be the great healer. No chemical or synthetic anything ever will.



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Robert Dixon is a health researcher and health


advocate is a published author with many years


experience in the natural health field You can


learn more about healthy skin care at his website


http://www.organicskincare101.com



Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Smoothing Out Acnes Bumpy Road http://www.articletrader.com/health/acne/smoothing-out-acne.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/acne/smoothing-out-acne.html Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600
Acne and other skin disorders is an outward sign of stressed systems within the body. The cause of acne can be from many sources. The most common occurs during puberty when sex hormones (androgen) in boys and (estrogen) in girls upsets the normal function of the sebacious glands.

Too much oil is produced and combned with dead skin cells which become trapped in the folicles allow bacteria and infection to develop. The result is acne or other skin disorders.

Adult acne can be from many sources as well.
stress (emotional and metabolic)
In women, hormone regulators
drugs
poor diet
sleep disorders
toxic bowel and parasites

High emotional stress is very destructive to the entire body, not only the skin but every system that supports it. Before any treatment will be effective in the control of acne, no matter what the cause, high stress levels must be controlled first.

Acne sufferers will benefit greatly from a complete detox program including eliminating accumlated fecal matter in the bowel. Toxic stress of the bowel is a very common cause of many skin disorders. The cleaner the blood, the cleaner the body, the more skin conditions will improve.

Improving the diet by including lots of raw greens, fruits and vegetables, jucing is best as the body can assimulate and digest liquids much easier and faster than eating raw fruits and vegetables whole. There is a wide variety of books and recipes on jucing with many excellent and delicious recipes.

Reducing or eliminating refined sugar, white flour products, hydrogenated oils and saturated animal fats is a definite plus not only to help clear acne but make major improvements to your health as well.

After a cleanse and improvement to the diet you are giving your body back the ability to heal. For your skin pure organic skin care products that feed nutrients to the skin will help in the healing process of existing damage that much faster.


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robert dixon is a health writer researcher and published author

Source: http://www.articletrader.com ]]> Keeping The Skin Healthy Do's And Don'ts For Healthy Skin http://www.articletrader.com/health/beauty/keeping-the-skin-healthy-dos-and-donts-for-healthy-skin.html http://www.articletrader.com/health/beauty/keeping-the-skin-healthy-dos-and-donts-for-healthy-skin.html Sun, 25 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600
This thin covering protects us from the elements, controlling heat and cold and offering a sensor for pain and pressure. The most important role of the skin is that of elmination. It is through the skin that impurities and metabolic waste is eliminated (about a half a pound a day.)

It is important to realize that the skin not only expels toxins but is also sensitive to substances that are placed on the skin. On average (depending upon the substance ) the skin will absorb approximately 60% of what is applied to it.

This means that through the skin, absorption will occur in the blood, tissues and cells of the skin to circulate through the blood to all cells and tissues of the body.

Many prescription drugs are applied this way, for example, skin patches for estrogen and progesterone ( hormone regulation.) Skin creams, insect repellants, cosmetics and perfumes should be chosen carefully and be as free of toxic chemicals as possible.

Within that group just mentioned there are chemicals that are considered carcogenic, some are known hormone disruptors, some chemicals ( particularly in perfumes or artificial fragrance) aren't listed on the label as they are be considered"trade secrets". That can open the door to putting almost anything in skin care products without having to make any disclosure whatsoever.

You woudn't consume toxic chemicals in your food so why would you want to put them on your skin?. It only makes sense not to as this compromises the very thing that it was designed to do, remove toxins.

Organic skin care products that are TRULY organic offer the most benefit for your skin as this is what the body recognizes as beneficial and will convert as nutrients to feed your skin and keep it heathy without any compromise to your skin or your health.


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Robert Dixon is a health researcher,health advocate and a published author.
You can learn more about healthy skin care at his website http://www.organicskincare101.com



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