True Skincare and Products with Idebenone
Monday, March 28th, 2011If you do a search for true skincare products, one of the first things you will see is information about a compound called idebenone. What is it? That’s what this post is all about. Idebenone is described in most advertisements as a synthetic analog of the antioxidant coenzyme Q10 or COQ10 for short. I am [...]
Astonishing Skincare Products Actually Reverse Sun Damaged and Wrinkled Skin
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010Scientists of late announced an astonishing skincare treatment that has the ability to restore sun damage and wrinkles. The essential component is the well-known antioxidant CoenzymeQ10. CoQ10 is naturally present in just about all living cells. Without it, cells would deteriorate and die quickly from oxidative stress. The skin’s COQ10 acts to negate [...]
Meaningful Beauty – Cindy Crawford Skin Care Review
Saturday, October 16th, 2010Meaningful skincare products are endorsed by Cindy Crawford, a former US supermodel who is getting a little older. The complete line includes cleansers, creams and masks. Finding out about the ingredients has been difficult. Many cosmetic companies use advertising and celebrity endorsements to sell their products. They might talk about the science behind the ingredients [...]
Innovative Skincare May Not Be What It Seems
Thursday, October 7th, 2010Many so called “Innovative” skincare products contain ingredients that the Environmental Working Group suggests we should avoid. The EWG provides information to help consumers protect the health of their skin and the environment. They would love to see major changes in the cosmetic industry, but change is slow to come. One of the compounds that [...]
Natural Skin Care Tips and the Mayo Clinic
Saturday, June 26th, 2010The Mayo Clinic provides the following natural skin care tips for avoiding wrinkles and other signs of aging. Protect your skin from the sun. Use moisturizers and don’t smoke. They also provide one that is not so natural. They suggest that you choose skincare products with “built-in” sunscreen. I don’t agree with that recommendation. I [...]
Can an Anti Aging Diet Really Reverse Wrinkles?
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010Can an anti aging diet reverse wrinkles? At least one dermatologist seems to think so. It might work for some people. It really depends on what they were eating before. Trying to eat right is well worth your while. It’s not just about how you look. It’s also about developing the so-called age-related diseases. The [...]
The Best Wrinkle Creams Won’t Be Advertised in Magazines
Saturday, June 19th, 2010The best anti wrinkle creams according to independent scientists are those that contain natural compounds. It doesn’t matter what designer or celebrity is promoting the products. They get paid to do that anyway. All that matters is the ingredients the product contains. The ingredients that work include Shea butter, avocado extract, the protein [...]
Skin Peels with Citric, Malic, Lactic, Hydroxy and Glycolic Acids
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010Skin peels are offered by spas, dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons. A mild chemical peel can be purchased over the counter. Here’s a look at the different ingredients and what they can do for you. Citric Acids Citric acids can be derived from any citrus fruit. Limes, lemons, oranges and pineapples are commonly used in skincare [...]
Skin MD Natural – The Top Ingredients
Saturday, May 15th, 2010Skin MD Natural is a brand of dry skin lotion that you might see advertised in magazines and on TV. The question is this. How natural is it? It takes a little digging to get a complete list of ingredients, but here’s what you will learn if you find one. Ingredients in lotions and other [...]