Saturday, March 21, 2009

Tomato, Tomato

We spend a lot of time talking about how lycopene skincare products can be beneficial in the prevention of age spots, wrinkles, and the treatment of existing problems associated with aging. However, today we're going to concentrate on lycopene as a whole.

As you know, lycopene is derived from tomatoes. The orange tomato has 200 times more lycopene than does its counterpart. Medical research indicates that lycopene is clinically proven to ward off cancer, heart disease, and even macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is a degenerative disease of the retina in the eye. As far as skincare goes, the lycopene found in tomatoes can reduce sun damaged by as much as 35%. In fact, research indicates that just 1 cup of tomatoes each and every day will protect you from sun damage. This medical research also shows that the phytonutrients in tomatoes can neutralize free radicals that are created by UVA and UVB rays. If you like the idea of benefiting from tomatoes, cooking your tomatoes will liberate three times more lycopene from the plants tough and durable cell membrane – so cook away!

These medical reports also prove that adequate consumption of tomato can improve the skin and purify the blood. They also say that the lycopene in tomatoes can help remove acne and pimples. Aside from the topical benefits, tomatoes are also known to be rich in potassium. Potassium is one of the main components associated with the electrical activity in the body; mainly your heartbeat. Your heart’s activity is fueled by the electrolyte potassium, as well as magnesium.

Since we've established how good a tomato can be for you internally, it stands to reason that skincare cream infused with concentrated lycopene would be highly beneficial as topical application. Not only will topical lycopene reduce the appearance of age spots, wrinkles, and other side effects associated with age, they can also help to delay the need for plastic surgery or turn back the clock in such a dramatic manner that plastic surgery is prevented all together.

If you truly care about your skin and your appearance, consider implementing a lycopene skincare routine into your regimen. You’ll be so impressed by the dramatic results that you’re to be hooked for life.

1 comment:

  1. The majority of lycopene consumed world wide is taken orally either as a supplement or as food. It has recently been shown that oral consumption of lycopene does not deliver a sufficient amount of lycopene to the skin to protect the skin from the damaging effects of environmental contaminants and UV radiation. It is recommended that creams containing lycopene be used. Renewing Lycopene Skincream made by Paphos Skincare has the highest concentration of organic lycopene in its creams available on the market. The lycopene is also protected by a cerosome envelope so it remains 100% effective even after exposure to the air. I would highly recommend this cream to anyone interested in a superb hydrating cream that also gives maximun protection against the harmful effects of environmental contaminants and UV radiation responsible for skin aging and skin cancer.

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