Your Skin Can Benefit Using Lycopene

Only Skin Soothing Balm with SyriCalm™CLR Announced by Lycopene Skin Care

2011-07-21T10:30:00.000-07:00

Dr Gary Weinberger, Executive Director of Lycopene Skin Care, announced the availability of an innovative new cream for use by men and women after shaving or waxing – Lycopene Post Shave Balm

The pioneering ingredient SyriCalm™CLR, sourced in Germany, helps to reduce inflammation, and contains barrier repair and maintenance functions. It also helps the skin become less reactive to external attacks, and support the skin’s returning to a “normal” state more quickly.

Dr Weinberger states, “Lycopene Skin Care’s Post Shave Balm is the only cosmetic product to use SyriCalm™CLR, a patented botanical complex specifically formulated to calm irritated skin and help reduce redness.” He further has said “With this novel product both men and women are immediately able to address any irritation created in the shaving or waxing process, thereby helping your skin to return to its normal, healthy state."

The product is also being used in medical offices & spas to calm inflammation and redness following chemical peels and skin resurfacing procedures.

Lycopene Skin Care’s Post Shave Balm also contains several other botanicals that have been proved beneficial to your skin’s health. Green Tea Extract, Grape Seed Extract, Glabridin, and Jojoba Seed Oil each has shown beneficial results when used for skin care. Lycopene, our signature ingredient, is the proven premier antioxidant available in nature; and a proprietary blend of High and Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid is best at reducing trans-epidermal water loss. Finally, Chamomile Extract is added for skin soothing and to impart a light natural fragrance.

Acne in Asian Skin Types Compared to Other Ethnic Skin Types

2011-04-01T12:03:00.000-07:00

A recent study from the Department of Dermatology, Massachusetts General Hospital compared the differences between acne vulgaris amongst the various ethnic skin types. Acne is a common skin problem with a significant psycho-social impact on its sufferers. It is a disease characterized by inflammatory skin lesions often associated with scarring, dyspigmentation and hyperpigmentation. This study was one of the few objective studies comparing the epidemiology of acne between the racial and ethnic groups. Its aim was to identify the prevalence and different types of acne seen in women of different racial and ethnic groups. Over 2800 women participated in this study (520 Asians, 384 African Americans, 1295 Causasian, 258 Hispanic and 438 Continental Indian) ranging in age from 10 to 70 years of age. The severity and subtypes of acne were graded by looking at the types of lesions, number of lesions, scars, dyspigmentation, and hyperpigmentation. Sebum secretions and pore size were also measured. The results showed clinical acne to be more common amongst African American and Hispanic women (37%, 32% respectively) than in Continental Indian, Caucasian, and Asian (23%, 24%, and 30% respectively) women. All racial groups exhibited the different sub-types of acne equally, while inflammatory acne was more prevalent in Asian women and comedonal acne was more common in Caucasian women. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) was more common in African American and Hispanic women (65%, 48% respectively) than in Asian, Continental Indian, and Caucasian (18%, 10%, 25% respectively) women. Skin discoloration and scarring were more common in African American and Hispanic women than in all other ethnic and racial groups.

The results of this study concluded that acne prevalence and complications were more common in those with darker (Fitzgerald types III, IV, V) skin types suggesting that acne is a condition effecting a wider range of ethnic and racial types than previously thought.

By: Dr Gary I Weinberger

Mt Sinai School of Medicine Tests Lycopene's Effectiveness

2011-03-24T07:54:00.000-07:00

Lycopene, the red pigment that gives tomatoes their color, is the most studied and potent of all of the antioxidants. Recently, the Department of Dermatology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine investigated the protective effects of topically applied lycopene against the photodamage seen in skin exposed to ultraviolet (UVB)-irradiation; the radiation that is responsible for sunburn. Application of lycopene to the skin inhibited ornithine decarboxylase and myeloperoxidase. These two polyamines are important for stabilizing DNA structure in the nucleus of skin cells, the DNA double strand-break repair pathway, and as antioxidants. Therefore, ornithine decarboxylase is an essential enzyme for cell growth, producing the polyamines necessary to stabilize newly synthesized DNA. Topically applied lycopene also significantly reduced bifold skin thickness.

Application of topical lycopene prevented the breakup of caspase-3. Once broken up caspase-3 acts as a cell executioner in cell apoptosis, the normal death process of cells which must take place for new cells to regenerate. UVB irradiation completely diminished PCNA (proliferating cell nuclear antigen), and the skin not treated with lycopene maintained positively stained cells throughout the deep skin layers. Topical application of lycopene significantly reversed UVB-induced PCNA inhibition. PCNA is an antigen important for DNA synthesis and cell repair. Additionally, normal staining for PCNA was restored in the lycopene-treated skin. Furthermore, lycopene may act as a skin protecting agent by reducing inflammatory skin responses, maintaining normal cell proliferation, and possibly preventing DNA damage as indicated by blocking the necessary steps of normal cell death following UVB injury.

The importance of this research continues to emphasize the importance of topically applied lycopene to maintain healthy skin. Lycopene may help to prevent skin aging due to repeated exposure to environmental contaminants and free radicals as well as exposure to the damaging effects of the sun's UVA and UVB rays responsible for sunburn, age spots, skin aging, and skin cancer. The importance of topically applied lycopene over lycopene take as a supplement resides in the fact that only topically applied lycopene results in high enough concentration in the skin to be of any benefit. Oral supplements disperse throughout all the tissues and organs of the body and do not build up high enough levels in the skin to be of any use.

Despite the myriad of skincare products containing all sorts of claimed antioxidants like reversatrol, acai, and pomegranate to name a few, only lycopene has been shown in actual medical studies to be of any benefit and continues to be the king of antioxidants.

by Dr Gary I Weinberger

Amazing Benefits of Lycopene in Your Skincare

2011-01-13T09:11:00.000-08:00

Lycopene skincare products have been proven as a serious SPF blocker. Lycopene’s ability to block UV light makes it a natural sun block that can be infused into a skin cream to be worn all the time. Many people don't know that the sun's damaging rays can penetrate even on cloudy days. For this reason, the use of a lycopene skincare product ensures protection even when the sun is not shining. Let’s just face it, we all want to look younger, have fewer wrinkles, have smooth supple skin, and basically face the world looking as good as possible. As such, we’ll spend hundreds of thousands of dollars every year on products that promise instant youth.

If you’re already wearing a sunscreen, you may be wondering why lycopene is so beneficial in terms of skincare. The truth of the matter is, lycopene is such a powerful antioxidant it can be used to prevent cell deterioration in the skin. Lycopene is a fat-soluble ingredient that allows for quick and easy absorption and provides users with immediate results. Most of the user testimonials indicate an immediate tightening of skin texture, a reduction in pore size, and a noticeable diminished appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Cosmeceutical companies have dedicated cells to developing a lycopene-infused skincare line designed to meet all the needs and desires of the consumer. For women and men seeking excellence in skincare, lycopene skincare products are the obvious choice. The testimonials been given by women all over the world have truly spoken for themselves in terms of the advantages and the results received through using lycopene skincare products on a regular basis.

Lycopene skincare is the first step in a successful anti-aging skincare regimen. In addition to this, plastic surgeons agree that the regular use of a lycopene-infused skincare cream can help delay the need for surgical intervention and in some cases can help users avoid surgical intervention altogether!

Using lycopene skincare products on your face and neck can have dramatic results. It stands to reason that using lycopene over your body will be beneficial as well. Unfortunately, far fewer lycopene body products exist than do face and décolleté products – but we’re sure they’re on their way.

Be Part of the Skincare Revolution

2011-01-03T08:56:00.000-08:00

In this day and age, we are always looking for new ways to improve the texture and clarity of our skin. There's always a new development on the front of skin care and always a new gimmick on the horizon that we are waiting in line to try. The plastic surgeon's office is packed with men and women hoping to turn back the hands of time. The fact of the matter is, far too many people believe the hype they see on TV and magazine ads, that one particular type of makeup or one particular type of face lotion will take 10 years off overnight. In truth, it's actually impossible to take that amount of time off skin in one overnight session, at least without surgical intervention. However, science has now put together a skincare program that infuses natural ingredients into scientifically proven advancements in nutraceuticals to form a skincare cream that is revolutionizing the way we look at skincare.

No, this new skincare phenomenon will not promise you miracles overnight... but it will promise results over time. In fact, many women, and some men who use the product claim to see a difference within a few days, while others notice dramatic results within a few weeks. This new and exciting skin care regimen is lycopene skincare. We've talked in the past about the benefits of lycopene as an antioxidant and the cancer fighter. However few people know about the skin-improving quality provided by lycopene-infused skincare cream. The results provided by long-term use of lycopene skincare cream are so dramatic that the products themselves are endorsed by plastic surgeons in skin care professionals all over the world.

You may also find it of interesting note that lycopene skincare creams were originally developed by a team of world renowned plastic surgeons themselves. The results that patrons have been getting from the use of these creams have not only beneficial in improving the texture and clarity of skin, but has also proven to eliminate or delay the need for plastic surgery altogether. So if it were possible to turn back the hands of time using one skincare cream and completely eliminate your need for plastic surgery in the future, why would you elect to do anything else?
You've tried everything else, this time, try something that works. Look into lycopene skincare products for yourself. You don't have to take our word for it; use the products for a mere three weeks and see for yourself.

Protecting Your Skin on All Sides

2010-12-13T09:23:00.000-08:00

Do you ever grow tired of reapplying your sunscreen throughout the day? If you wear sunscreen on a daily basis, as recommended by most dermatologists, then you’re probably all too aware of the fact that sunscreen doesn't last all day. If you apply a sunscreen in the morning, chances are, by noon or mid-afternoon, you have to reapply.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if your skin could naturally protect itself from the sun? Not only that, how much better would be it if your skin to protect itself from the sun, free radicals, and the other elemental factors that cause aging?

The good news is that your skin can protect itself. The only component that you need to ensure that your skin is protecting itself from the environment, including the sun, is the right nutritional components. Believe it or not, the lycopene derived from tomatoes is a natural skincare protectant, and can also promote the body's ability to protect itself from the sun's harmful rays. Recently, a group of world renowned plastic surgeons has designed a skincare routine solely hinged on the skincare benefits as offered by lycopene.

Lycopene skincare creams not only protect externally, but internally as well. You see, as lycopene skincare cream is absorbed into the skin, it boosts the skin's own ability to protect itself.

When lycopene skin care cream is used in conjunction with a diet that is also rich in lycopene, your skin becomes a virtual powerhouse against environmental elements. The consumption of lycopene in combination with a lycopene skincare product, will promote your skin’s own ability to protect itself against free radicals as emitted by pollution, radiation, and other man-made components that contribute to rapid aging. Not only that, lycopene skin care products in combination with a diet that's rich in lycopene promotes your skin's production of its own sunscreen. Basically, using a lycopene skincare product and boosting your intake of lycopene will prevent the need for sunscreen reapplication again and again throughout the day.

We do recommend that you continue following a sunscreen regimen while your body builds its levels of lycopene. Basically, the first day you utilize lycopene skincare cream, your skin will be protected externally. However, unless you're already consuming a diet rich in lycopene, you'll need to build to that point of protection.

Once again, and as always, discuss any new skincare regimen with your dermatologist prior to embarking on a new routine. Your dermatologist’s advice will be geared towards your specific case. Because everyone's health care needs are different, following the advice of your dermatologist is always recommended.

Youth in a Jar

2010-12-13T09:21:00.000-08:00

We all want to look younger, have fewer wrinkles, have smooth supple skin, and basically face the world looking as good as possible. As such, we’ll spend hundreds of thousands of dollars every year on products that promise instant youth gratification.

Unfortunately, instant gratification in a skin care product is almost nonexistent. However, some new and recent developments in the world of skin care have proven that it is possible to show almost instant results as well as obtain long term results. The introduction of this new dynamic skin care product is taking the skin care industry by storm. In fact, a host of world renowned plastic surgeons agree that this new breakthrough skin care product can help to delay the need or eliminate the need for plastic surgery altogether.

Wouldn't it be great to simply use a skincare cream on a daily basis and avoid the need for a facelift 10 years from now? So, what's the secret? The answer is easy -- lycopene. Over and over again you've heard us talk about the benefits of lycopene and how the powerful antioxidant properties thereof can make a dramatic impact on the texture and appearance of the skin. Antioxidants are basically protectors. Adding lycopene to any skincare cream can ensure UV protection, protection from free radicals, the smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, and noticeable reduction in pore size, and a basic overall evening of texture and tone.

So why don't more skincare products contain lycopene? Because lycopene is a naturally occurring substance. Far too many skincare creams rely on chemical components for shelflife and other unnatural reasons. However, because lycopene is naturally occurring, is used in organic skincare cream. It's been proven time and time again that organic is better both inside the body and out. If you're looking for the most viable nutrition for your skin, you should look into organic natural skincare creams.

The process by which plastic surgery can be delayed lycopene skincare cream is relatively simple, however, the science regarding lycopene skincare is incredibly complicated. Why? Because countless studies and research tests have been run to ensure that lycopene skincare products are the best possible products for your skin. In fact, some users are inspired to use lycopene skincare products over their entire body.

Using lycopene skincare products on your face and neck can have dramatic results that we've already proven exist. It stands to reason that using lycopene over your body will be beneficial as well. Unfortunately, far fewer lycopene body products exist than do face and décolleté products – but we’re sure they’re on their way.

Win the Battle of the Sexes and the Battle of the Ages

2010-12-06T07:58:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wondered why it is that as we age men become more distinguished and yet women become old and weathered? When a man goes a little gray around his temples, we find him that much more attractive, but when a woman goes gray around the temples it's time to visit the salon. And not only that, if he puts on a few pounds as he gets older, we love him all the more... but when a woman put on a few pounds, she suddenly spends all her time shopping at health food stores and avoiding dessert.

So, what's one of the best way to combat the signs of aging and avoid that "male versus female” stigma that surrounds the process of aging? The answer is to prevent it before it becomes a problem. And, quite frankly, one of the very best ways to prevent aging is the utilization of a high-quality skincare program.

Unfortunately, far too many skincare programs are synthetic and don't exactly work against aging. Instead, these synthetic products only seek to camouflage the process of aging. However, there is one product on the market today that has a 100% proven track record in both safety, health, and the ability to turn back the clock. This one product is simply lycopene infused skincare cream.

As we've discussed several times before, lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that is known for its ability to both prevent and treat cancer. However, lycopene is also a natural UV protected, and has the ability to help the body and is again process and utilize other nutrients successfully or it the cause of these powerhouse abilities, lycopene skincare can provide users with instant results in terms of anti-aging.

If you're becoming increasingly concerned about aging gracefully, you should probably start spending a little more time seeking out the best quality skincare program. For those of us who truly desire high-quality products, then bargain basement, out of date, or used skincare products simply won't do. So, instead of settling for second best, or struggling with the aging process altogether, consider looking into the purchase and utilization of the lycopene infused skincare cream.

A large number of plastic surgeons have consented to the fact that lycopene is a breakthrough skin care ingredient that can both help prevent or at least delay the need for plastic surgery.

Understanding Free Radicals

2010-12-06T07:51:00.000-08:00

by Dr Gary I Weinberger

It is well known that “free radicals” may play a key role in the development of human cancer. The role of antioxidants in preventing or delaying the onset of some of these cancers is growing within the scientific community. There are two major groups of free radicals that have been implicated as playing a key role. The first is a group is composed of the reactive oxygen species or ROS and the second group is the lesser known but no less important reactive nitrogen species or NOS. The term ROS is a term used by biologists and includes oxygen radicals [superoxide (O2-), hydroxyl (OH-), peroxyl (RO2), alkoxyl (RO)] as well as certain non-radicals that are either oxidizing agents and/or easily converted into radicals, such as HOCL, ozone (O3), peroxynitrite (ONOO-), singlet oxygen (O2), and H2O2. Basically, these are oxygen containing molecules that are highly reactive with other compounds. The easiest way to imagine this chemical reaction is to think of the formation of rust. Oxygen in the air combines with iron molecules (Fe+) in the metal to form rust or iron oxide. This kind of reaction also happens in biological systems with the resulting oxidized molecules causing damage to the body’s cells and organ systems. Similarly, RNS is a term coined by biologists that includes nitric oxide radical (NO), ONOO-, nitrogen dioxide radical (NO2), other oxides of nitrogen and products that result when NO reacts with O2-, RO, and RO2. These molecules will combine in a fashion similar to oxygen creating new compounds that also have the ability to do cellular damage. Many of these ROS and NOS compounds are found in the environment as a result of pollution.

These free radicals have many of the characteristics exhibited by substances known to cause cancer and possibly contributing to the initiation of the processes resulting in cancer. For example, ROS/NOS can cause alteration of DNA. DNA is the building block of our genetic material and simply put the ROS and NOS free radicals can cause genetic damage by causing base pair (genetic) mutations, gene deletions and rearrangements, insertions and sequence amplifications. ROS can cause gross alterations to the genes at specific locations on certain chromsomes. This type of alteration may result in the inactivation of a “suppressor” gene, those genes that block the formation of certain cancer cells, allowing for expression of the tumor phenotype. Lastly, ROS/NOS can change the activity of proteins and genes that respond to environmental stress which then alter the genes that are related to cell proliferation and to normal cell death (apoptosis). No longer under the influence of these control genes, cells would no longer die a normal death but instead live longer and multiply abnormally (cancer cells). This understanding of free radicals, hopefully, will help the consumer to better understand the beneficial role of antioxidants like, lycopene , in protecting their skin from the harmful effects of environmental free radicals like pollutants in the air and the sun’s UV rays.

How Free Radicals Damage the Cell

2010-11-24T12:05:00.000-08:00

by Dr Gary I Weinberger

In my previous blogs I tried to define and simplify the concept of antioxidants. I will now focus on how these antioxidants ROS (reactive oxygen species) and RNS (reactive nitrogen species) act to damage the cell. These reactive species exert their damage at the cellular level either by damaging the cell at the level of the cell’s nucleus or at the level of the main body of the cell or cytoplasm.

DNA DAMAGE- The nucleus is the “brain center” of the cell and is the area where the cell stores its genetic material. Damage to the nucleus can significantly alter the structure and function of the entire cell. The environmental stresses that are responsible for damage to the nucleus are oxidation, methylation, depurination, and deamination. Nitric oxide, a normal chemical found within the cell can undergo chemical changes when exposed to these environmental contaminants and form by-products like NO2, ONOO-, N2O3, and HNO2. These substances are known to cause abnormal alteration in the cell’s genetic material the result of which is the formation of various forms of cancer. By protecting the nuclear material from damage caused by environmental ROS and RNS through the use of antioxidants, either topically with antioxidant creams like creams containing lycopene or orally through supplements rich in antioxidants, it is hoped that the incidence of certain cancers can be reduced.

MITOCHONDRIAL DAMAGE- If the nucleus is the brain of the cell than the mitochondria is the “power supply” and “regulator” of the cell’s activity. The mitochondria is a cellular organelle (microscopic organ like the heart) found within the cell body or cytoplasm of the cell. This organelle is important for many of the normal functions of the cell and damage to this structure is important in several human diseases as well as the aging process. It is believed that environmental and dietary free radicals damage the cell at the level of the mitochondria and results in aging. It is postulated that foods rich in antioxidants that inhibit free radicals formed by high caloric diets may increase life expectancy by reducing the cellular damage caused by the ROS and RNS. It is thought that the mitochondria are the most important source of intra-cellular free radicals. It seems very likely that ROS free radicals are produced by the mitochondria which in turn results in damage to the mitochondrial DNA. This process may result in alterations of the mitochondrial genetic material and could play a role in certain diseases and cancers. It is believed that oral antioxidant supplements can reach protective levels in various organs like lungs, heart and prostate, however, newer studies are showing that sufficient antioxidant levels cannot be achieved in the skin through oral supplementation. It is for this reason that creams containing antioxidants like, lycopene and Vit E, appear to be the best way to protect the skin from the oxidative damage of environmental stresses like air pollution and the suns UV rays.

Continuously Renovating Your Skin Layers

2010-11-24T12:03:00.000-08:00

To be effective you must remove the deteriorating outer layers and have your skincare products reach into the lower layers on new, renewed skin.

Dermopeel Cream is a one of kind multi-purpose night time skincare product that combines natural emollients, pharmaceutical strength azelaic, and kojic acids, and natures most powerful age-defying antioxidant Lycopene. The result is a luxurious therapeutic night cream that hydrates deep into the dermis to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, even skin tone, and fade brown spots caused by the damaging effects of the sun as well as the hyperpigmentation that may result from adult acne.

The ingredients used in Dermopeel Cream have been shown to be clinically effective against rosacea and adult acne and for overall skin lightening in African-American, Hispanic, and Asian skin types. Dermopeel Cream is free of synthetic preservatives and perfumes and does not have any side effects that may be associated with hydroquinone skin fading products.

This is the only night-time therapeutic skin product that is all natural, 100% organic, that addresses the same conditions that chemicals such a hydroquinone does without any of the side effects.

The Most Commonly Used Skin Classifications

2010-11-15T06:19:00.000-08:00

In order to understand the importance of lycopene's role in protecting the skin it is important for the public and especially skincare professionals to have a working understanding of the most commonly used skin classifications. Basically, there are two main classifications, the Fitzpatrick Classification defines VI skin types according to their reaction to the sun and the Glogaus Classification that breaks skin types into IV Photoaging Groups. Fitzpatrick Skin Type I is skin that is very white or freckled and burns very easily, Type II is white that burns frequently, Type III is white to olive that sometimes burns, Type IV is brown and rarely burns, Type V is dark brown and very rarely burns, Type VI is black and never burns.

The Glogaus Photaging Groups divides skin types into: Mild (ages 25-35) with little wrinkling or scarring, no keratoses and has skin that requires little or no make-up, Moderate (ages 35-50) with early wrinkling or mild scarring, sallow color, actinic keratoses and skin that requires little make-up, Advanced (ages 50-65) with persistent wrinkling or moderate acne scarring, discolored skin exhibiting teleangectasis and actinic keratoses and skin that always wears make-up and lastly Severe (ages 60-70) that shows wrinkling, photoaging, gravitational and dynamic actinic keratoses with or without skin cancer or severe acne scarring and wears make-up with poor coverage.

I will attempt in future articles to help the reader understand in greater detail the various topics related to skin health and try to separate fact from fiction in this regard. I look forward to answering any questions that you, the reader, may have.

Antioxidant Creams Containing Pure Lycopene compared to Creams Containing Tomato Extract

2010-11-15T06:15:00.000-08:00

There are a multitude of antioxidant face creams and skincare products on the market claiming to have anti-aging properties. The most commonly used antioxidants are extracts from tomatoes, green tea, and grape seeds. One of the most studied of the antioxidants is lycopene, a beta-carotenoid, that is responsible for the red color in tomatoes, pink grapefruit, watermelon and guava. Many studies have demonstrated the beneficial health benefits of topical antioxidant application; however, the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. Studies have shown that the Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) is the major antioxidant in the human stratum corneum or outer layer of the skin. Low levels of this vitamin in the skin is an early and sensitive bio-marker of oxidative stress secondary to environmental pollutants, contaminants and the sun’s UV rays. Vitamin E is found naturally in human sebum and is brought to the epithelial surface via the sebaceous glands where it exerts its protective effect. Data suggests that topical application of antioxidants could support physiologic mechanisms to maintain or restore a healthy protective barrier to skin that is depleted in Vitamin E by environmental stresses.

It is this authors belief that lycopene, the must studied of the topical antioxidants, is the most protective. There are a few creams on the market that contain tomato extracts and only one cream that I know of that contains pure lycopene. But are these creams the same? Some manufacturers say that there is little difference between the creams containing tomato extract and creams containing pure lycopene. If we dig deeper into this issue the medical journals reveal that there is, in fact, a difference. Studies were performed comparing lycopene alone to tomato paste extract. These two products were then incubated with cancer cells in the laboratory for 48 hours. After that period the two cell cultures were evaluated and the results showed that tumor cell growth was inhibited by 55% for the lycopene group compared to 35% for the tomato paste group, a significant difference.

In conclusion, lycopene is an extremely potent antioxidant that protects the skin from the stresses caused by environmental pollutants. It has significant anti-aging properties and may reduce the risk of developing certain forms of skin cancers. I would recommend that the consumer use a cream that contains pure lycopene to creams that contain powdered tomato or tomato extracts.

The Benefits of Lycopene Skincare for Women AND Men

2010-11-08T06:07:00.000-08:00

As we already know, lycopene is a very powerful antioxidant that's most commonly known for the prevention and treatment of cancer (particularly prostate cancer). But over the past few years, plastic surgeons have discovered that infusing lycopene into skincare creams can help both delay and prevent the need for plastic surgery as well as protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun.

And thanks to these powerfully proven properties, women and men alike are turning to lycopene skincare products. One of the main reasons men have turned to the use of the products to help combat the signs of aging is because of the cream’s lightweight, clean fee, they don't feel as though they're putting goop on their face -- a factor that seems to bother more men than women. The texture of lycopene skin care cream is so smooth and light that it feels virtually nonexistent on the skin. It’s also easily absorbed by the skin -- that means no greasy residue AND a more readily beneficial response to the product.

We've become so obsessed with youth and beauty that women and men alike will spend hard-earned money on skincare creams, lotions, and potions. Unfortunately, far too many people purchase expensive skin care products without first researching the true benefits they'll receive. Not only that, a wide variety of these popular skincare products end up doing more harm than good in the long run. As such, lycopene skin care is gaining massive popularity.

If you're looking for a new skincare product that is truly going to revolutionize the way you look and feel about your skin, consider adding lycopene skincare products to you or skincare regime. You don't have to take our word for it -- there are countless testimonials that indicate the benefits and the true impressive results derived from the use of lycopene skincare cream. So if you've never considered is the use of a lycopene skincare cream, today is the day to take charge and truly reap the benefits of high quality skincare cream. What are you waiting for? You have nothing to lose but the wrinkles.

Natural Plant-Based Botanicals are the Best Base for Skin Care

2010-11-08T06:03:00.000-08:00

More and more health and beauty products are relying on natural and organic ingredients to get the job done. Skin care products are no exception to this new trend, which is a great thing. Many women have come to find out that skin care products that are made with chemicals and the like are too harsh and leave their skin irritated or worse. The adverse effects of these products are not worth the money that they have invested into them. The skin is the human body's largest organ and the skin will react to the things that you treat it with or put on it. Essential oils and other botanical ingredients are the best things that you can use to care for your skin and make it look healthier. Oils will enhance the beauty of your skin as well as regenerate it. More than once, oils have been proven to regenerate skin that has suffered from various different types of skin conditions.

Helichrysum italicum is the first plant-based botanical we will discuss. Helichrysum is an oil that you will find to be expensive, but you can use it in very low concentrations on the whole of your botanical blend. This oil is also know as Everlasting oil and it is distilled from the flowers of the herb. Helichrysum has anti-inflammatory properties and contains regenerative molecules that are unique to this oil. This oil, in fact, is the foundation of many other blends that are used to heal the skin. This oil can also be used by itself instead of in a mix as well. Helichrysum is also used to heal wounds so that there is little or no scarring. If you are looking for the best start on your botanical skin care journey, helichrysum is what you need. Lavender is also used in many skin care blends. Lavender also possesses an anti-inflammatory agent regenerative properties. Lavender is an aroma that is well-loved by many as well, so this may also make it appealing to you. Lavender is a great oil to add into the mix of other oils. It can be used by itself, but is commonly found in with other skin care blends. Another great oil that is used for the treatment of scar tissue is Rosemary. Rosemary also has regenerative properties. Its regenerative properties come from the ketone molecules that it contains. These molecules stimulate cellular metabolism and this oil will help new skin form. This oil will also bring nutrients into cells and help to remove toxins in the skin.

If you plan on trying to make your own botanical oil mix, you must remember that these oils must be diluted. These oils have been proven to work in certain, smaller quantities. You will need to use a carrier oil. The two most common carrier oils that are used are Rosehip and Hazelnut. Rosehip is also an oil that has been used for skin care, but Hazelnut is the oil that is tolerated by more people. If you are having a problem with Rosehip, you should try switching to Hazelnut to see if your skin is more responsive to that oil instead.

The Many Benefits of Lycopene

2010-11-02T07:01:00.001-07:00

We've spent quite a bit of time discussing lycopene products and how they can be beneficial to your skin. But did you know that lycopene is not only beneficial to the skin, but it's beneficial to the remainder of the body as well. As was mentioned before, lycopene is a powerful cancer fighting agent and plays a major role in both prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. However, studies indicate that the benefits of lycopene reach far beyond the most commonly known.

In fact, many people claim that lycopene can help to promote weight loss, can improve physical performance, and can help to repair blood vessels and nerves cells. That means, when applied to a skin care product, lycopene can help to treat discoloration caused by broken capillaries under the skin. I've the results of these studies; many women have turned to using lycopene skincare cream all over their bodies and not just on their face and neck.

These medical studies go on to reveal that lycopene is more than twice as powerful as they carotene and can help the body more readily absorb vitamin E. We already know vitamin E is a major contributor to skin health, and with lycopene, vitamin E can work more efficiently. In short, lycopene skincare cream plays double duty. Not only does it act as a natural UV protecter, but it can also help your body and your skin respond more successfully to other nutrients.
The utilization of lycopene skincare cream will protect your skin from the harmful effects of the sun, allow your skin to replenish itself by combating free radicals, will reduce the size and appearance of your pores by increasing the oxidation of the cells, and a host of other age fighting properties that will make a dramatic change in how you feel about your skin.

If you're interested in turning around the aging process and treating your skin with the highest quality skincare cream on the market, you should consider looking into lycopene products. The benefits of lycopene speak for themselves. Consider doing a few consumer reviews, and examining the ways that lycopene skincare products can benefit you in your daily routine.
You don't have to settle for premature aging, you don't have to settle for large pores, wrinkles, or sun damage, the hope for your skin is in the products you elect to use.

Can I Really Eliminate/Minimize Wrinkles and Fine Lines?

2010-11-02T06:56:00.000-07:00

Did you know your skin was a rejuvenation organ? One that is constantly changing, sometimes for the good and sometimes for the bad. Did you know you have more control over what and how your skin reacts then you think? Yes, your skin is the largest organ on your body and a very important one at that. However, if you want to see exactly the power you have over your skin, do not drink any water for one week. Document how your skin changes, how it becomes dehydrated, dry, and see if you even get some swelling in your ankles, especially if you sit a lot and at the end of the week start drinking water again. Drink eight 8-ounce glasses a day and see how quickly your skin starts to rejuvenate. Something as simple as water intake can drastically change your skins' appearance as well as its function, so when you ask if you can really minimize your wrinkles and fine lines the answer would be a resounding YES!

Many factors play into the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on ones face. They could present for a number of reasons, some within your control and others not so much in your control. There is not much anyone can do in regard to aging, we all get older unfortunately so the natural aging process of our skin is going to occur; however, you can lessen the severity of it, or maybe even slow it down. Another situation as to why wrinkles and fine lines present on ones face is due to environmental factors. Free radicals and extended unprotected exposure to the sun can also play havoc on your skin. For the sun bathers that have that deep dark golden tan, do not be surprised when you see those wrinkles and fine lines creeping onto your face much earlier in life, deeper and harder to minimize.

There are many ways one can minimize their wrinkles and fine lines starting with a healthy lifestyle. When discussing a healthy lifestyle, I am not referencing your diet. On the contrary, that is a whole other matter. What is being referenced in your lifestyle is everything you do from recreation to occupation. Granted, not everyone can change their occupation just to save a wrinkle or two. Nevertheless, they can reduce the effects of their surrounds to help protect their skin by using proper sunscreens – UVA and UVB - as well as clothing, hats, glasses, etc to help minimize the effects of the free radicals in the air. Things like air conditioning or excessive heat play a role in how soon one will experience wrinkles and fine lines on their face. By moving your seating position away from the direct line of a heat or air duct will help you reduce exposure to unnecessary free radicals. Other things you can do as far as lifestyle to eliminate or reduce exposure to free radicals that lead to the development of wrinkles and fine lines are:
* Use proper sunscreen when outside regardless of sun level – use UVA/UVB blockers.
* Do not smoke and limit your exposure to second hand smoke.
* Do not drink alcohol or at least limit it to the minimum.
* Avoid wearing tight hats, sweatbands and other clothing or hat accessories that can cause free radicals to become trapped.
* Limit time in chlorine and salt water and bathe with clean water after exposure thoroughly.
* Use natural skin care hydrators daily and wash and hydrate again before bed.

Your diet is another way you can help minimize wrinkles and fine lines. By eating a healthy diet full of all the necessary nutrients needed to build a healthy system, you will greatly reduce premature wrinkling and fine lines. A diet high in anti-oxidants is extremely beneficial for your skin as well as including plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables abundant in natural anti-oxidants such as tomatoes with their high lycopene content, fish, nuts, seeds, and fiber. Drinking ample water daily also will greatly reduce their appearance and premature skin aging.

Ample exercise, rest and relaxation also will help you reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as help avoid premature aging of your skin. Stress is another leading contributor to wrinkles. When a person is stressed, they have a natural tendency to scrunch or tighten up their face aiding to those unwanted wrinkles. Although stress cannot be totally eliminated from one's life, learning how to deal with it appropriately to lessen the effects of stressful situations will also help you minimize wrinkles and fine lines. Exercise is a great stress reliever as well as helps improve your skins circulation and blood flow. The improved blood flow and circulation help your skin to eliminate waste and toxins from your body that may lead to wrinkles and fine lines. You can call it your skin care in the gym.

Choosing the right skin care products is also very important in minimizing fine lines and wrinkles. Chemically based skin care products only work for the short term leaving behind toxic chemical build up in your body that can lead to fatty pocket deposits and the same conditions you were trying to treat such as wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, bags under the eyes, skin tone and texture and skin radiance. A fancy jar full of fancy names in the ingredients' list is made to impress the consumer. However, those fancy names that one can barely pronounce are the ones you need to beware of. At the least, 33% of the chemicals used in skin and hair care products can be directly linked to cancer. Those fancy chemical words you read on those fancy packages can come back later to turn your life into a living nightmare. The money you dump on these fancy packages is turning your body into a waste dump yard full of toxins. If you really want to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, you are wise to use products that are safe for your skin, health, and environment that are made from natural ingredients. You want to use a product that compliments your skin with 100% natural ingredients and botanicals.

Research a skin care product before putting it on your skin. Read the ingredients used and understand the risks that are involved in using it. There is no logical reason to apply a toxin, such as hydroquinone, to your face to help minimize fine lines and wrinkles when there are skin care products using natural botanicals such as azelaic acid, that is derived from grains, available and by far more affective and healthier, for your body, and the environment.

Skin Lightening and the FDA Crackdown on Hydroquinone

2010-10-11T11:03:00.000-07:00

by: Dr Gary Weinberger

Once again the efficacy and safety of hydroquinone based products is being called into question. This time, not by people like me, who have been warning about the use of hydroquinone for skin lightening, but by the Food and Drug Administration’s Division of Drug Marketing. It appears that the FDA is now following its European counterparts in setting the record straight about the use of hydroquinone.

One of the most commonly prescribed products by Cosmetic Surgeons and Dermatologists for skin lightening is Galderma Laboratories Tri-Luma Cream.

On August 10, 2010, Galderma Laboratories received a warning letter from the FDA concerning the promotion of Tri-Luma Cream. This letter requested that Galderma Labs provide important corrective information about Tri-Luma relating to certain promotional claims and prescribing information. The FDA concluded that Galderma’s visual aids misleadingly suggested that Tri-Luma is safe and effective for (1) long term use, when in fact it should not be used for more than 90 days; (2) use in combination with glycolic acid peels; (3) the treatment of any dark spots and any type of melasma regardless of severity or location; and (4) use in patients with darker skin types. The FDA also made mention of the fact that the safety and efficacy of hyperpigmentation conditions other than melasma of the face have not been studied. Galderma also failed to mention that the hydroquinone contained in Tri-Luma Cream may produce exogenous ochronosis, a gradual and difficult to treat blue-black darkening of the skin, whose occurrence should prompt discontinuation of therapy. The bottom line, products containing hydroquinone are not as safe as the manufacturers would like you to believe and should only be used for short periods of time.

It is this author's belief that it is only a matter of time before the United States takes the same position as the European Union, Japan, Australia and others in banning the use of hydroquinone altogether. Realistically, however, this outright ban is not going to happen overnight. In the meantime the consumer should be aware that there are some natural products on the market like azelaic acid, which are natural and have about the same success rate as hydroquinone in lightening dark spots and melasma, approximately 60%, but without the potential side effects and which unlike hydroquinone can be used for extended periods of time. Other natural skin lightening agents on the market are kojic acid and licorice extract which work in a similar fashion to azelaic acid but do not appear to be as effective.

To sum it all up, there are natural ingredient alternatives to hydroquinone on the market that are effective in lightening dark spots of the skin whether secondary to sun damage and acne (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) or hormonal variations (melasma). I would recommend skincare products that contain a combination of azelaic acid, kojic acid and licorice extract which would offer the best chance of achieving success to naturally lighten dark spots, brighten the skin, and even skin tone. If you are using products containing hydroquinone, do not use them for more than three months, after which, I recommend switching to the more natural alternatives.

Wrinkles Can Be Made to Disappear Without Botox Or Surgery

2010-07-13T13:16:00.000-07:00

By: Dr Gary Weinberger

One only has to Google "anti-wrinkle creams" to realize that there is a plethora of products promising to eliminate fine and wrinkles. At the last cosmetic show in Paris a few weeks ago two new and innovative products showed a significant effect in reducing the depth of wrinkles and fine lines. These two products are SNAP-8, an anti-aging peptide and a High/Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid.

One of the most obvious signs of skin aging is increased wrinkling of the face. This occurs naturally overtime and results from certain biochemical, histological, and physiological changes that are enhanced by exposure to environmental contaminants. Secondary factors like the pull of gravity and pressure on the skin of the face during sleep also contribute to the formation of lines, wrinkles, and furrows. The molecular mechanism involved in aging of the face is directly related to changes in the conformation of the collagen triple helix, breakdown of elastin polypeptides and disorder in the packing of the lipidic matrix of the skin.

It has been clearly shown that these changes and the disturbance of the packing of the lipid matrix can be significantly avoided by modulating muscle contractions.

Muscles are contracted when they come in contact with a neurotransmitter released from inside of a vesicle at the level of the synapse (junction) between the nerve fibers and the facial muscle receptors. The SNARE (SNAP RECEPTOR) complex is essential for this neurotransmitter release at the synapse. This complex is formed by proteins VAMP, Syntaxin, and SNAP-25 (SyNaptosomal Associated Protein). This complex is like a cellular fishing hook which captures vesicles and fuses them with the membrane for the release of the neurotransmitter.

SNAP-8 mimics the terminal end of the SNAP-25 protein which then competes with the SNAP-25 protein for a position in the SNARE complex altering its formation. If the SNARE complex becomes destabilized, the vesicle cannot release neurotransmitters efficiently and therefore muscle contraction is reduced, preventing the formation of wrinkles and furrows.

The other innovative product is what I would call the next generation of Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid comes two forms, a Low Molecular Weight molecule that is linear without cross-links and a High Molecular Weight molecule that has "S" shaped loops like a snake with cross-links between the loops. The low molecular weight HA is easily absorbed through the skin but begins to break down soon after absorption into the tissues due to the presence of a naturally occurring enzyme in the tissue called "hyaluronidase". The high molecular weight HA is not absorbed by the skin and has to be delivered by injection. This form of HA is more resistant to breakdown by "hyaluronidase" and is typical of injectable fillers like Juvederm.

The new HA combines these two molecular types so that when the low molecular HA is absorbed by the skin it pulls some of the high molecular weight HA along with it resulting in a better and longer lasting deep skin hydration and plumping with decreased water loss across the epidermis.

Both of these innovative products are new to the market and are not found in many cosmeceuticals because of their expense. If you can, however, find an anti-wrinkle product that contains these two ingredients it is well worth the cost and is certainly going to be safer, cheaper, and a milder alternative to Botulinum Toxin, topically targeting the same wrinkle-formation mechanism in a very different way.

I Used Hydroquinone and Three Months Later the Spots Came Back Twice as Dark

2010-04-23T09:11:00.000-07:00

Skin lightening creams have been around for quite a long time. People use these creams to lighten blemishes or any other sort of skin discoloration. Hydroquinone is the main active ingredient in many skin lightening creams. This ingredient has been used for many years and is associated with some serious problems and conditions. In fact, some people have used hydroquinone and within three months the spots have returned twice as dark. In the following article, we will review more about this situation and what you might do if this has happened to you.

Hydroquinone can be found in a large variety of skin lightening creams and products. Hydroquinone is used as a skin bleaching agent. It can be used to lighten age spots, blemishes, freckles, cholasma, melasma and other sorts of skin discoloration. When hydroquinone is used properly, the dangers of using can be reduced. Because of the negative side effects that it can have, it has been banned in Europe. Before it was banned in Europe, you could only buy products that contained two percent hydroquinone legally. Hydroquinone usually contains mercury, which is why it is so dangerous. The combination of these two items can lead to kidney and liver damage. Hydroquinone has also been linked to the skin disfiguring condition that is known as ochnronosis. This is where the skin will become thick and dark and you may develop grayish and brown spots and bumps where the hydroquinone was used. Some people have even experienced their melanin cells going berserk and producing more pigmentation. These two latter reasons will explain why some people have spots returning twice as dark within a few months or less of using this ingredient.

If this has happened to you, you are going to have to seek professional help. You will also have to stop using any products with hydroquinone in them, no matter how small the percentage of the ingredient is in them. It is a good idea to contact your dermatologist or doctor as soon as you see any return of spots that you have tried to lighten, especially if they are coming in darker than what they were before. The damage that is cause by hydroquinone may or may not be reversible. The main idea, however, is that you stop using hydroquinone as soon as you see anything that even resembles the spots coming back or any other deformities. If you have not started using hydroquinone, the best idea is to stay far away from it. There are other skin lightening alternatives that are not nearly as dangerous as hydroquinone. Certain skin types cannot even use hydroquinone to begin with because it is such a harsh chemical. Arbutin, beta Glucans, Kojic Acid and Alpha Hydroxy Acids are all safer, natural alternatives to hydroquinone.

Useful Tips to Keep Your Skin Care All Natural

2009-11-30T06:00:00.000-08:00

Caring for your skin is a process that never stops, especially if you want to keep your skin looking young for as long as possible. Wrinkles, of course, are a natural part of the aging process, but there are steps that you can take to prolong the look of your young skin. Keeping your skin care all natural is one of the best ways to accomplish having younger looking skin for longer. Your diet and nutrition is the best way to naturally affect your body and keep it healthy. Your diet is what fuels your body and provides the essential nutrients that your body needs to make oils and collagen for your skin. In the following article, we will review several useful tips to keep your skin care all natural and to keep your skin looking great.

Collagen and elastin are the most important proteins found in the body and they are also the two most important proteins for you to learn about if you are serious about keeping your young looking skin for a long time. Of the proteins found in your skin, collagen makes up three-quarters of those. Collagen allows your skin to prevent stretching and punctures and it also keeps your dermal and epidermal tissue in good condition. Collagen will also improve the amount of moisture that is retained in the deeper layers of your skin. Elastin, on the other hand, will ensure that your skin has ample elasticity. With these facts in mind, you may now realize how important it is to keep your collagen and elastin levels as high as possible in your body. To keep collagen and elastin levels in your body high, you will want to make sure you get sufficient Vitamin C and A in your daily diet. These vitamins will provide the nutrients that your body needs for collagen synthesis. Vitamin C will be the most effective at increasing your collagen. If you have begun to notice excessive dryness or more wrinkles on your skin, there is no better time than the present to increase your Vitamin C intake. Frankincense and Neroli are very often found in natural beauty products and are proven to fight wrinkles. In fact, some people have even experienced a reduction in their existing wrinkles with the use of frankincense. Frankincense normally provides a preservative effect on your skin, but in certain cases, it can reduce the signs of wrinkles. Neroli, on the other hand, is used to stimulate the growth of new cells. Neroli can help to keep your skin looking smooth.

As fore mentioned, your diet and nutrition is the most important part of keeping your skin care all natural. Good nutrition is important and you should include a lot of fruits and vegetables in your diet. Make sure that you eat foods that have a good percentage of Vitamins B, C and E. You will also want to avoid smoking, alcohol and coffee, as these things will lower the vitality of your skin. Using an all natural skin crea, will also prove to be your best solution.

You Skin Needs Extra Care in the Cold Season

2009-11-13T07:50:00.000-08:00

The coming winter season means a return to dry, itchy and cracked skin for many people. The temperature changes, the need to turn on the furnace, hot showers and baths, all contribute to the loss of important oils and moisture in the skin. Many just grin and bear it, while others take precaution stepping up their skin care regimen to combat winter damaged skin.

Here are some things that you can do to keep your skin in good shape regardless of the seasonal changes going on around you. Avoid hot baths or hot showers. Hot water breaks down natural body oils and washes them away. Take warm water showers and baths whenever possible. Or, if you're addicted to really hot water baths, then ad oils like almond or sesame or lavender to your water. You can also add milk to your bath to restore the oil to your skin, which leaves it soft and very supple.

Before bathing, clean your skin with a skin specific cleanser and exfoliate. You can use a loofah sponge to accomplish this. Try to avoid strong base and anti bacterial products. Choose gentle, moisturizing and natural products. You've heard it before, but drinking water really is good for your skin. 8-10 glasses of water everyday keeps your skin hydrated, and prevents dryness, itchiness and rashes. Caffeine is not good for your skin, so maybe you will need to cut down on the number of trips per day to your favorite coffee shop.

Experts tell us to moisturize twice a day regardless of the season, in order to keep the skin soft, supple and young looking. Use a moisturizer that contains the necessary vitamins and minerals for keeping your skin healthy. Always moisturize after cleaning and while your skin is damp. Damp skin traps the water if the upper dermal layers and doesn't allow the water to go deep where dryness and itching originate.

Take multivitamins containing B, C and E. If you already take them, good, don't increase the dose, just maintain your dose. In addition to helping your skin the vitamins will help you ward of flu bugs, cold bugs and other wintertime illnesses.

Don't forget your sunscreen. Use a skin cream high in anti-oxidants that also has sunscreens for both UVA and UVB rays. Keeping with all natural products is always the best solution. Almost and chemical product you use on your skin will have ramifications.

You Should be into your Skincare for the Long-Term

2009-09-22T12:27:00.000-07:00

Too often, our skin is taken for granted. We know it is there, but we really do not pay it the kind of attention it does deserve and should get. Our skin is the largest organ of our body. It covers 100% of our body yet when one thinks of skin care it generally ends with just the face and consists of a basic washing if even that at times. You are stuck with your skin, good or bad, for life so you should be into your skin care for the long term. You treat your skin right, and it won’t be such a bad skin to be in.

The importance of your skin care should not be under estimated, little lone ignored. It is actually a bit humorous when you hear a person complain about what terrible skin they have. The funny part is, more times than not, they were not born with poor skin, they just failed to treat their skin with the tender loving care it deserves. Skin is resilient, that is true, and can take a lot of abuse. However, from extended abuse it is bound to show wear and tear in the forms of wrinkles, creases, acne, sagging skin, discolorations, dehydration, and various other skin issues.

In order for your skin to perform and look its best, face it, some effort has to come from the owner of the skin. It cannot tend to its needs on its own. A simple skin care regime, cutting out negative lifestyle factors, watching the quality of one's diet, and exercising are all great ways to extend the resilience of your skin. Your skin, often times, is your only protection against the outside world and all its environmental factors.

When exposed to certain dangerous environmental factors the only protection it has is your common sense. Without that, although it acts as a barrier to protect your inner organs from damage from possible dangerous elements, it also is a filter and things like dangerous sunrays it absorbs. Your skin reacts the same way with chemicals. When you expose your body to dangerous chemicals that can often be found in some skincare products it is absorbed leaving your skin defenseless to the damage that can occur.

Your skin plays a huge role in your immune system as well; if you do not maintain healthy skin, you may find yourself getting sick more often than others and wonder why. There are many other major roles your skin plays in the health of your total well-being. Your total over all well-being should be reason enough to be into your skin care for the long term.

Proper skin care goes much deeper than just the surface layer of your skin. If you want to be into your skin for the long term, you need to appeal to all layers of your skin and body. Simply bathing daily and apply a lotion to the skin is not all there is to proper skin care. However, proper skin care is not that hard if you do really care about your skin and your total well-being.

The basics to proper skin care are good nutrition, adequate rest, exercise, ample water intake, and fresh air and sunshine in moderation. So, you may wonder what about a proper skin care routine, as in cleaning and moisturizing. Those practices also play a role in proper skin care, but you first have to have a healthy foundation to apply proper skin care products if you want to get the full benefits from them. When you have a healthy foundation, a proper skin care regime will keep you in a fresh and healthy aura with your body. A proper skin care regime consists of cleansing, conditioning, hydrating, toning, moisturizing, and reviving. Make sure the skin care products you use are 100% natural and organic, and are free from harmful chemicals that can damage your skin rather then pamper it. Remember, it is the only skin you have, and you should be into your skincare for the long term.

Be Sure the Ingredients in Your Skin Care are Really Doing Something for Your Skin

2009-09-10T07:52:00.000-07:00

When you go shopping for skin care products, you should always check the ingredient labels to see what that product contains. Different products, of course, will contain different concentrations of ingredients and may be different ingredients altogether. The best skin care products will contain the most varied active botanical ingredients and the highest percentage of those active ingredients, working for you. If you do not check the label to see what ingredients a particular skin care product contains or what percentage of those ingredients it has, you will not have a good idea of whether that cream will work for you or not. However, you will have to do some research to find out which products have the active ingredients – such as Lycopene, vitamins C & E, and Acmella Oleracea, you need and which ones have the highest percentage of those ingredients.

It is unfortunate, but you just cannot believe all the things that a product claims to do until you research it for yourself. There is a lot of false advertising that goes on in the world of skin care. Therefore, you must be wary of the products you invest in, and be sure you get money back guarantees. Reading the product's label is the first step in the right direction, but you will find that not all products have an ingredient label on their package, although this is a requirement of the FDA. This is where you will have to do some further research and visit the product's web site for further information, especially if you are serious about trying the product. One product may have more of a percentage of an active ingredient, but be sure to check all the other ingredients – are they natural and derived from organic botanicals?. When you have an easy comparison, you should go with your common sense. If one product has a much higher amount of active botanicals than the other, that product is probably worth the investment of your money. Not all skin care products are equal. In fact, there is a large percentage of skin care products that no one should be using, as they are hardly effective at all. It is worth taking the time to research products you are serious about buying instead of wasting your hard-earned money on products that fall short of your expectations, or may even harm your skin.

Next time you are interested in a new skin care product that comes onto the market or any other skin care product, remember to do your research on its active ingredients. If you want to learn more about what active ingredients you should be looking for in a product, the internet is a great place to learn about these active ingredients. For whatever skin condition, you are trying to heal, there are certain active ingredients that will be better for healing that condition. There will also be certain active ingredients that may make your skin condition worse, so make sure you do your research.

What Your Skin Cream Should Be Doing For You

2009-08-30T08:23:00.000-07:00

These days, the market for skin care products is a very large one and it is growing everyday. There are a myriad of different kinds of skin care products on this market and many different companies that make these products. There are so many products on this market, in fact, that it is hard to know which ones to choose without doing some kind of research on them beforehand. If you are interested in knowing exactly what skin care products can do for your skin, you should know that the results will be based on which products you pick. Some products may do nothing for you, while other may work wonders. In the following article, we will discuss how you can find the skin care products that will do the most for your skin.

Choosing the best skin care products can actually be a simple process when you know what you are looking for. There are a few key ingredients that you should be looking for when you check the labels of the products you are interested in. Another important thing to remember when looking for the best skin care products is that the most expensive products are not always the best ones. Many companies spend so much money on advertising their products that they have to sell them high or risk losing a lot of money on them. Therefore, the ingredients of the product is what you should be most concerned about, not who is sponsoring them. You want to look for a product whose company has shoveled their money into research and not advertising. Those companies are the ones that are concerned with improving their products and making them work. There are also ingredients that you will want to look out for. Many skin care products contain dangerous chemicals that are linked with different types of cancers. If you want your skin care products to really do something for you, you should look for the ingredients we are about to discuss on their ingredient labels. The percentage of these ingredients should also be taken into account.

Lycopene is one of the best skin hydrators in the world. It is 100% organic and natural because it comes from tomatoes. If it is extracted correctly, this is with methods that do not use solvents, it remains pure and organic. Lycopene is an antioxidant, which protects the skin and body from the damaging effects of the environment. The next ingredient is hyaluronic acid that helps any skin cream to be long lasting and easily absorbed. This will visibility improve your skin tone when used daily. The third ingredient is Oleracea Flower Extract, which can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles through its natural muscle relaxing action. Finally, your skin cream should contain ingredients that should protect you from UVA and UVB rays from the sun. There are several ingredients used as sun blockers – octinoxate, avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide are a few of the most effective one available.

If you use a skin cream with a mix of these ingredients along with only natural, organic other ones your skin cream will do its job of helping you maintain healthy, clear and beautiful skin.

Your 35 - So What Will Change With Your Skin

2009-08-18T13:33:00.000-07:00

As we age, skin cell rejuvenation slows way down and the effects that our lifestyle habits, diet, and environmental factors increasingly start to show. By the age 30 to 35 tattletale signs begin to appear in the tone and texture of our skin, often times giving away our age without even verbalizing. Fine lines and wrinkles begin to appear as well as a duller skin tone. Skin texture begins to loose it elasticity and starts the dreaded sagging and bagging. This is why it is imperative to have a good skin care regime in place to help counter act the signs of aging.

Taking care of your skin after the age of 35 is not just about keeping up appearances, it is also about protecting your skin. With slower skin cell rejuvenating, people over the age of 35 are at higher risks of skin cancer that can be caused by various environmental factors. However, the added benefit of a more youthful appearance does not hurt either.

By the age of 35, man and woman alike, should have a daily skin care regime that involves cleansing, toning, moisturizing, and sun protection. Part of this skin care regime should include exfoliating dead skin cells off your face two to three times a week. For skin that is more sensitive, use a less abrasive exfoliating skin care product at least once a week.

That takes care of the superficial part taking care of your skin after 35, however you skin is more then just what one sees with their eye. It goes much deeper then that and should be taking care of from the inside out. At the age of 35, everyone has a good understanding that the clock is not turning back, and as we age, we need to pay extra attention to the care of our bodies. That means we may have to make some adjustments in our lifestyles and daily habits. In order to properly take care of your skin from the inside and out and extend its beauty and efficiency one has to make sure they eat a healthy diet, take in ample water, get ample rest, refrain from smoking and drug use, and limit their alcohol intake along with exercise.

A healthy diet consists of eating fresh fruits and vegetables, limiting harmful fats, eating ample grains and fish, and foods that are high in antioxidants. Tomatoes are a great source of antioxidants as well as Vitamins A, B, C, and E. Antioxidants help counter act the free radicals in your body and produces enzymes that help stabilize collagen production keeping your skin healthy and moisturized. Excessive alcohol intakes deprives your skin of nutrients vital to healthy skin and dehydrates the skin that can lead to a reddish tone to skin as well as dilated or broken blood vessels across the cheeks and nose.

Water to the skin is like air to our lungs, essential for its ability to function properly. Water hydrates your skin from the inside out and is imperative to healthy skin. Caffeine is another skin ager. Decrease your caffeinated drinks and increase your water intake.

Stress is another huge factor that can age your skin. With stress comes sleep disturbances, which also plays havoc on skin. Stress alone can elevate ones blood pressure leading to frowning leading to wrinkles and creases. It is not always easy to eliminate stress out of ones life; however, there are ways to learn how to deal with daily stressors that will help one to get peaceful nights of sleep. Speak with your doctor in regards to stress in your life an options of how you can mange them better. Taking care of your skin after 35 means getting at least 8 hours of sleep a night, this is when your body performs most of its “repairs”. Both you and your body need this downtime, take it. It will also help greatly in lowering stress levels in your life. A good nights sleep makes things in the morning light appear more manageable.

You only have one skin and it is up to you to take care of your skin after 35 if you want it to have a nice appearance and more importantly, efficient in its purpose.

Utilizing your Aesthetician as a Partner in your Skincare

2009-08-10T07:42:00.000-07:00

An Aesthetician or often known as an Esthetician is a skin care specialist. Most have gone to a specialized school to study skin and the proper care for skin. They are taught various methods of skin care techniques along with everything that is harmful for skin. An Aesthetician is a great person to utilize when starting a skin care routine.

An Aesthetician can help you determine exactly what your skin is lacking and what steps you will need to regain a healthy glow. The first thing any Aesthetician will tell you in regards to your skincare is that in order to maintain healthy skin you must keep it clean and protect it from environmental factors that can cause harmful affects.

Having an Aesthetician as a partner in your skincare will help you in choosing the right skin care products specific to your needs. They have access to skin care products that you would not otherwise be able to obtain. Partnering your skincare with an Aesthetician gives you access to a trained specialist for all your skincare needs such as facials, body treatments, head and neck massages, and hair removal. Aesthetician will work close with you as a partner in your skin care utilizing their expertise to help you develop the perfect skin-care regimen specific for you.

A great Aesthetician as your partner in skin care will educate you in what products can be toxic to your skin and why. Many chemicals and synthetic fragrances and colorings can cause harmful side effects to your skin and health. Utilizing an Aesthetician will lower your risks of using products that contain these harmful ingredients.

Your Aesthetician will do a full profile regarding your skin care routine, products used, lifestyle, diet practices, exercise, and environmental exposure risks to aid in developing your perfect skin care regimen. Your Aesthetician will answer any questions you may have in regards to your skincare or the procedures they perform on you. They will point out any skin care issues they may see to you and give you direction in how to correct the problem. If they feel the problem is out of their realm of expertise, they will refer you to a quality dermatologist or medical doctor depending on the severity of the problem. Many Aesthetician work side by side with dermatologist, and some Aesthetician even practice alongside medical doctors and cosmetic surgeons.

An Aesthetician can successfully deal with skin problems such as aging skin, acne, and dehydrated skin and are trained in all the latest technology and equipped with the latest and most effective skin care products. Often times an Aesthetician can catch a skin disorder before it develops into something more serious such as skin cancer and give you proper referrals for follow-up care. They cannot diagnosis; however, when certain skin disorder signs present they can quickly recognize them and make sure it is brought to your attention for proper care.

An Aesthetician can give you the tools, know how, and direct you to the right skin care products for you. They will educate you on how to properly use the products and help you set up a regular skin care program. After consulting with an Aesthetician many people feel perfectly comfortable following through with a great skin care routine and only need to follow up on times they want to treat themselves to a facial, or if new skin issues arise. By utilizing your Aesthetician, you can be confident in your skin care routine and proper care of one of your most valuable resources, your skin and you.

$300 For Chemical Formulated Face Cream - Why You Must Be Crazy

2009-08-10T07:33:00.000-07:00

The skin and face cream markets seem to be growing everyday. In fact, there are so many products that it is sometimes difficult to judge the good products from the bad ones. Depending on what you want your cream to do for you, it should have a large amount of active ingredients in it that work - that is actually do something positive for your skin. Naturally, you will be looking for the cream that has the highest percentage of working active ingredients, which may or may not be the most expensive product. In addition, the current evidence is that best creams for your skin should be made from natural botanicals. Which sounds better to apply to your skin - Lyco-persicum, or Lycopene which is a 100% natural botanical extract.

To get the most for your money, you will want to find a face cream that contains the most varied natural active ingredients and the highest percentages of those active ingredients. If you do not take the time to check out what is in the cream or the amount of active ingredients, you do not really know what you are getting. Not all creams have ingredients labels on them, therefore, you have to take it upon yourself to research what are the specific ingredients.

However, taking the time to research what is in the face cream you are interested in buying is a smart move. You do not want to spend sixty dollars or more on a product that is not going to work for you. These days, a large dollar investment in a cream that does not work is a larger waste of money. If you want to find the ingredients in a product, you can visit the company website to see what a particular product contains. As mentioned, the best skin creams on the market are not always the most expensive ones. So, you should not go shopping for the most expensive face cream on the market. Just because they put caviar in the cream doesn't mean it is good for your skin. Actually, the very expensive caviar cream on the market today actually uses salmon roe not the "real" stuff. Neither has ever been tested and shown as beneficial for your face in any event.

In all actuality, you can purchase a daily cream for sixty dollars or under that works great and has a high percentage of natural active ingredients and botanicals. You will have a choice between natural ingredients or synthesized ingredients, which will both have their different prices. Sometimes the natural products are more expensive and sometimes the synthesized products are more expensive. More than likely, you will have no problem finding a natural daily face cream, with a good quantity of botanicals, that works well for you under fifty dollars. A little homework goes a long way to improving both your skin and your bank account.

Natural Ways to Fight Wrinkles & Hyperpigmentation

2009-08-09T07:54:00.000-07:00

Hyperpigmentation and wrinkles are two skin conditions that millions of people deal with on an everyday basis. Hyperpigmentation is a condition that is better known as freckles, dark patches, liver spots or melasma. This is a very common skin condition that occurs mostly in women, but men are not safe from forms of hyperpigmentation either. Wrinkles, of course, are a skin condition that are caused by many factors. Stress is one of the biggest factors that causes wrinkles. Wrinkles also start to occur naturally as we age. If you are interested in natural way to fight wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, the following article will review some important steps you can take to naturally rid yourself of these ailments.

Out of these two conditions, hyperpigmentation is the one with a smaller amount of natural cures. In fact, hyperpigmentation is best approached in preventative measures. For instance, one must use sunscreen on a daily basis, no matter what the weather may be like outside, to prevent hyperpigmentation. Exfoliating your skin on a daily basis is also another preventative measure you must take to keep yourself from being affected by hyperpigmentation. Of course, exfoliating your skin is also a natural way to fight hyperpigmentation that is already existing. Hyperpigmentation begins deep in your skin, at the epidermis, so exfoliation is a step that you cannot skip if you plan to treat your hyperpigmentation successfully. Vitamin C is also a preventative measure that you will want to take on a daily basis. Many hyperpigmentation treatments will not be all natural. The treatments and topical solutions that you may be prescribed by a doctor will certainly not be all natural. These solutions will usually need to be applied to your skin in the effected area everyday. The best way to beat any hyperpigmentation is to not expose yourself to it in the first place.

Wrinkles, on the other hand, are a skin condition that have a list of natural ways that they can be fought. Eating healthy and avoiding smoking are the first two ways that you can naturally fight wrinkles. Including many different types of fruits and vegetables into your diet is a great way to naturally fight your wrinkles. If you are a smoker and are worried about wrinkles, there is no better time to quit than the present. Smoking can significantly speed up the wrinkling process of your skin. Washing your face with cold water is also another effective, natural way to fight wrinkles. Always makes sure to pat your face with your towel after washing as opposed to wiping your skin. Being as easy as you can with your skin at all times is a great way to prevent wrinkles. There are many natural ingredients and foods that you can use on your skin that are great for preventing and fighting wrinkles such as: milk, olive oil, lemon juice and papaya. Milk, when paired with a small amount of lemon juice, can be applied to the face and let sit there for around ten minutes. You can then wash it off with slightly warm water and this solution will help fight wrinkles and spotting on your skin. The Azealic Acid in the lemon is what will help you fight the spots and wrinkles.

An all natural treatment to help fight spots, and wrinkles is available and will contain a more effective, concentrated way to fight these skin problems.

The Natural Way To Remove Wrinkles & Brown Spots

2009-07-24T12:42:00.000-07:00

This illustrates (left to right) a 90 day use of a product containing azealic and kojic acid treatment mixed with the hydrating benefits of Lycopene working to lighten brown spots and de-emphize wrinkles with daily use at night. This along with morning use of a Lycopene Hydrator with UVA/UVB blockers is all your skin needs to renew and maintain itself. Two simple steps to improving your skin naturally and with 100% organic products.

Benefits of Natural Skincare and Why They Cost More Than Common Chemical Ones

2009-06-12T11:23:00.001-07:00

I think everyone can agree that your skin is a living and breathing organ that is 100 percent natural - correct. Therefore, one should naturally assume that you take care of it as naturally as possible to maintain it in the healthiest fashion possible. It is not a piece of car although performs as a mechanism that transports you from one place to another while protecting its passengers of delicate internal organs, tissues, muscles and so forth. However, just like car, if you do not take care of it, it will begin to deteriorate. And if you do not take care of it properly you can speed the deterioration rate. If you threw water in the gas tank of a car you can bet you are going to put it out of commission and end up spending a lot of money to get it up and running again. If you let your car sit out in the rain day in and out, you will eventually see rust if you have done nothing to protect it. Your skin is the same way. If you were to throw things in your body that you know are not conducive to maintaining its health and well being such as chemicals your health, and the health of your skin will begin to worsen in the fashion of loss of resilience, tone, texture, and a slew load of other problems. Moreover, applying products to your skin that you know are not advantageous to its health is only adding insult to injury. Just like your vehicle, you want it to last as long as possible and still look good. The only difference is, when your car no longer runs, you can trade it in, when your skin dies, your done. Therefore, it should be understood that you should only treat your body, and skin,with the most natural products to maintain its optimal health and beauty.

When you use chemical based products for topical care of your skin, you may not see the immediate damage it is causing. You may even see some temporary improvements of the targeted problems you are trying to reverse. However, here is how chemicals play trickery on your skin, and over time do more damage then they ever could good. Chemicals store in your body. What you put on your skin is absorbed into your system, lodging in other organs, tissues and even your blood stream. This accumulation over time can result in some pretty serious side effects for the user. Out of the chemicals used in skin care products, over 33% of them can be linked to causing cancer. Therefore, what you are putting on your face today in later years can show up as cancer. This accumulation of chemical being stored in ones body is even more dangerous for women. If you are still in your childbearing years and even remotely are considering having children, you should stop all use of chemically based skin care products. The accumulation of these toxins stored in your body can seriously affect the health of your yet unborn child.

If four out of five skin or hair care products that you use contain a highly toxic chemical such as Parabens, your body becomes a toxic dump. When considering breast feeding you can pass these toxins right to your child. Your waste and toxin elimination organs (Liver, Kidneys, and Skin) can only dispose of so much. If in taking toxins through your daily diet, skincare routine, and environmentally, you put your system in serious overload. Your blood circulation becomes sluggish, and other problems will begin to present themselves. Your skin will show signs in aging much quicker then if you had been treating your body like a temple rather then a dumping ground. Your skin will lose its luster, tone, texture, and resilience, present with wrinkles, acne, discoloration, excessive fatty tissue build up, and numerous other things that can totally change ones appearance. But what is worse is that most of these things are the issues you started using the toxic chemicals for in the first place to diminish or prevent. It becomes a mad cycle with no end while increasing your risks for cancer.

Had you been using natural products in your skin care routine followed by a healthy diet you would have kept the natural radiance of your skin and achieved a healthier body and skin. Your skin is the largest organ on your body. It already has to battle an abundance of free radicals in the environment daily to help keep you healthy. You know how you feel when the boss lays the workload on you heavy, how drained you become, often times sick, and without any extra pay. Well think of how your body, and skin, feels when you subject it to unnecessary work, just as you would like to strike, your body does too, however when your body strikes it only hurts you!

One of the biggest complaints heard, or excuse anyhow, that people give for not using natural skincare products is their cost. However, they do not give it a second thought when they are purchasing products that have short-term effects that only turn around and cause more of the issues that they were trying to eliminate in the first place. You never hear anyone complain about how healthy natural skincare products are, and the wonderful long lasting results achieved from using them, just the cost. Have you ever heard anyone complain about the heightened risks of contracting cancer from natural skincare products? No, I am sure you have not. Alternatively, have you ever heard anyone complain that by using natural skincare products that you are putting your future children’s lives at risk? No, I am sure you haven’t. Is your health and the health of your yet to be born children worth a few pennies more? I am sure it is. Natural skin care products do take more to produce and test. They take the extra time needed to make sure that the product is not only 100% safe for you and your family but also safe for the environment. Production methods used to produce natural skincare products are earth friendly as well. Producers of true natural skin care products do not only look at the product alone, they look at the full picture, from ones health to the health of the environment. Although the time and effort put in to the creation of natural skin care products may cost a bit more then chemically based products, the benefits far out weight the few pennies.

Lycopene cream for post laser recovery

2009-05-05T08:04:00.000-07:00

With the increase of laser resurfacing popularity, most patients are demanding not only good results, but also rapid recovery. I have been using lycopene cream starting 2 weeks after laser treatment to accomplish both goals. Many studies have shown that topical antioxidant therapy after microdermabrasion improves healing and contributes to thicker dermis and better skin quality. This seems to be true after laser treatment as well. Applying lycopene cream once or twice a day has resulted in better skin quality and faster recovery for these patients. I also stress to patients that skin care is an ongoing committment that requires minimizing sun damage, increasing skin stimulation, and maximizing skin hydration to prevent signs of aging, such as wrinkles, blemishes, and spots. The more products that have to be used, however, the less likely someone will use them. I tell my patients to KEEP IT SIMPLE, and lycopene cream helps them do that. Lycopene is one of the strongest antioxidants and can reverse damage done by UV radiation, reduce skin blemishes and keratotic, pre-malignant lesions, and help to reduce wrinkles. My laser patients have continued to use lycopene cream long after their treatment and are continuing to see great results.

Pure Lycopene v Tomato Extract Skin Creams

2009-04-30T05:58:00.000-07:00

The market place is full of antioxidant skincare products that promote their anti-aging benefits. The most studied of these antioxidants are the polyphenols found in green tea and grape seed extracts and the beta-carotenoid lycopene found in tomatoes, guava, watermelon, and pink grapefruit. Only the lycopene found in tomtoes is the most accessible because it has the lowest water content and the easiest to commercially obtain. There has been a lot of research published in the medical journals on the health benefits of lycopene. Recently, lycopene containing skincare products are beginning to get a lot of attention. Only one product on the market contains pure lycopene, the others creams contain tomato extracts or dry powdered tomato incorporated into a face cream. The question remains which topically applied cream protects the skin the best against environmental free radicals that are responsible for skin damage and aging. In my opinion, skincare products containing pure lycopene offer the best protection. Clinical studies were performed incubating cancer cells with either pure lycopene or tomato paste extracts for a period of 48 hours. The results showed that the pure lycopene inhibited tumor cell growth by 55% as compared to 35% for the tomato paste group. In general, dehydrated and powdered tomato products have poor lycopene stability. Once these creams come in contact with the air the lycopene oxidizes and is of little benefit. It is very important that the consumer be aware that antioxidants in general, once coming in contact with the air begin to oxidize and lose their anti-aging and health benefits. Creams that protect their antioxidant component either with a liposomal or better yet, a cerosomal envelope guarantee that the lycopene or other antioxidants contained in the cream maintain their potency and do what they are promised to do. In conclusion, I believe the best anti-aging, antioxidant face creams are those containing pure lycopene and not tomato extracts or powdered tomato and that the lycopene in these creams be protected with a cerosomal envelope to prevent oxidation which renders the product ineffective.

Use Sun Protection or Fry Like an Egg

2009-04-25T08:36:00.000-07:00

When you think of sun protection, the first thought that probably pops into your head is the sun or the Coppertone baby's exposed hinny. However, did you know that good sun protection protects you from more then just the sun and that your skin is at risk evening the shade or on a cloudy gray day. Did you know a quality sun protection protects you from free radicals in the environment as well?

It is important to wear sun protection to protect your skin from the dangerous ultra violet rays that can lead to skin cancer, burning, and as a defense against wrinkles, however, do you really know what you are putting on your skin. Let's take a look at what goes into the making of sunscreen briefly. Sunscreen contains chemicals such as Avobenzone (also known as Parsol 1789 or butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane), Anthelios SX, Helioplex, Oxybenzone, Mexoryl SX, and Tinosorb. These chemical additives are absorbed into the skin and screen dangerous UVA and UVB rays. Depending on the sun protection factor number (SPF) of the product being used, will determine just what percentage of the dangerous rays are being screened from soaking into your skin. The higher the SPF the less percentage or rays can get through. Also be aware of the UVA star rating, which is only presently used in Europe. It ranges from 0 to 5 stars with five being full protection from these damaging sun rays.

The Center of Disease Control has stated that some chemicals such as Oxybenzone which is used as a penetration enhancer that helps the other chemical in sunscreen penetrate into your skin is cause for allergies, hormone imbalances, and low birth weight in babies whose mother's used it during pregnancy. Worse yet, when Oxybenzone is exposed to sunlight it forms free radicals that cause skin cancer and skin aging, the very same things we put sunscreen on to protect us from. So, if you are not comfortable putting chemicals on your body, you may want to consider a natural alternative.

There is a way around having to take risks using products that could actually end up causing you more harm then what they are meant to protect. Using natural products such as Lycopene skincare creams can help your body build up its own defense system against harmful UV rays as well as harmful free radicals. It is derived from tomatoes and is high in antioxidants. When used as a face cream along with a diet high in antioxidants, your body begins to build its own natural skin care protection. You not only benefit by using a natural product that is actually good for you, you can also significantly reduce the signs of aging by incorporating Lycopene skincare creams and natural, organic foods into your diet.

It is not recommended that you stop using other methods of skin protection until after you have been using and incorporating Lycopene in your daily diet and skin care routine for a while. Your body needs a chance to build its defense system, however, if you have already been on an active healthful diet, the first time you use Lycopene skincare cream your skin is protected 100% from harmful sun rays and free radicals externally. After your system builds up its defense mechanism you will no longer have to worry about reapply sunscreen several times a day and you will not have to worry about if you are contaminating your body with a chemical that could eventual possibly kill you. It is nice to know there are healthy alternatives.

Save Face and Save Some Money

2009-03-28T20:01:00.000-07:00

If you're serious about your skincare and your goal is to look as healthy, vibrant, and young as long as possible, lycopene skincare products may be the perfect choice for you. Not only will you be taking the best possible care of your skin -- you may be delaying your need for plastic surgery, or better yet, avoiding at all together! So if you're concerned about your skin and the look of the fine lines and wrinkles that you've developed over the past few years, you might find it interesting to learn that many plastic surgeons recommend alternative care before going under the knife.

Not only can you avoid the need for plastic surgery, but you can also save a LOT of money. Because the ingredients in lycopene skincare products are 100% organic, there is no money required for chemical processing, as there is with synthetic skincare. For this reason, prices of lycopene skincare products are dramatically lower than most other high-end products. Not only that, lycopene skincare products can be purchased online. This online e-commerce approach saves consumers quite a bit of money in the long run as well.

Lycopene is a very powerful antioxidant that is derived from tomatoes. As we've discussed before, lycopene is very successful in the prevention and treatment of cancer (particularly prostate cancer). However, when infused into skincare cream, lycopene provides a protection against the elements that is unparalleled. Science has indicated that lycopene is a natural UV blocker and in combination with the antioxidant properties therein, lycopene has become one of the world's premier ingredients in high-quality skincare.

While we feel totally confident telling you that lycopene skin care is the next big thing in cosmeceuticals, and that you will be so impressed by the results that you’re sure to be hooked for life, you don’t have to take our word for it. Instead, why not try purchasing lycopene skin care based wholly on the claims made here? Try it for a mere three weeks and judge for yourself. At the end of three weeks, you will notice visible improvement in the texture and clarity of your skin. You’ll notice decreased pore size and a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. Over the long term, these subtle changes will metamorphosize into miraculous results!

Lycopene Skin Care - The Triple Threat

2009-03-28T19:53:00.000-07:00

Lycopene Skincare - The Economic Choice

2009-03-27T11:30:00.000-07:00

It’s no big secret that our nation is facing a recession. As such, most of us are looking for a less expensive way to maintain our current level of living. If you are interested in learning more about how you can keep your skincare routine in the manner to which you have become accustomed, at a fraction of the price, read on for more information.

First of all, finding a more economic approach to skincare will be as easy as a click of the button. The skincare phenomenon known as lycopene skincare is taking the world by storm. As such, many people have been looking into this skincare phenomenon in the hopes that not only is it as a beneficial as the testimonials and claims make it seem, but that it's also an economical choice for skincare.

The good news is that the claims of success from using lycopene skincare are 100% accurate. Utilizing lycopene skincare creams can dramatically reverse the signs of aging and help you to prevent the need for plastic surgery. What could be more economical than preventing the need for plastic surgery?

But that's not the only reason lycopene skincare creams are considered economical. Lycopene skin care is economical simply because it eliminates the need for chemical processes. Lycopene skincare is derived from natural foods and uses only organic resources. As such, no money is spent on the research and development of man-made chemicals, thus reducing the cost significantly.

As you know, lycopene is a natural component derived from tomatoes. This means, that the price of tomatoes dramatically impacts the cost of lycopene skincare. As of now, most of us can still afford to buy a tomato!

The second way that lycopene skincare can help you save money is because of its ability to reduce components of your skincare routine. No longer do you need three or four products for skin care success. Instead, all you'll need is a cleanser and your lycopene skincare cream. Lycopene skincare offers a moisturizer and a protectant all in one.

If you're looking for an economic approach to skincare but still hoping to find one of the most prominent and promising skincare products on the market, consider looking into lycopene skincare products. You’ll be so impressed by the dramatic impact lycopene skincare will have on your skin that the economics will fall second only to the results.

Tomato on Your Face - Really?

2009-03-24T13:27:00.000-07:00

When most people think about tomatoes, they think about a wonderful Italian spaghetti sauce, or a tasty sandwich with tomatoes fresh from the garden. Not many people think about opening a jar of tomatoes and proceeding to rub them on their faces! But believe it or not, rubbing tomatoes on your face might just be one of the most beneficial skin care programs you'll ever come across. The good news is, you don't have to rub tomatoes on your face to reap the benefits of the tomato infused skin care product.

As we've mentioned before, a team of world-renowned plastic surgeons has developed a line of skin care products that are infused with lycopene. Lycopene, as you already know, is a powerful antioxidant that's found in tomatoes. This powerful antioxidant is known to be a proven cancer fighter, a protected against free radicals, and natural UVA and UVB protectants, as well as a skin smoother and refiner.

The lycopene in tomatoes contains antioxidant properties, lycopene is known for turning back the hands of time in terms of skin care. Lycopene skin care products are proven to improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles, shrink for size, and reduce age spots. Not only that, utilizing a lycopene skin care product will minimize your need for chemically-based sunscreens. Why is this? Because lycopene is a natural UVA and UVB protectant and can actually help prevent sun damage from occurring.

Quite possibly one of the most popular and beneficial uses of lycopene skin care and prevention or delay the need for plastic surgery. The world renowned plastic surgeons who developed this line of skin care did so in an effort to reduce the need for surgical intervention. Interestingly enough, they have succeeded.

If you're interested in turning back the hands of time and taking dramatic control of your current skin care, consider utilizing a lycopene skin care product. Skin care creams that are infused with lycopene are luxurious and thick without being greasy, and you'll notice a difference almost immediately. After a mere few weeks of utilizing of this product, You’ll notice a dramatic improvement in your skin texture and clarity. You only get one chance to take care of your skin…modern medicine has accomplished a lot, but ‘skin transplants’ are still nowhere in sight. As such, it’s vital that you take care of your skin NOW.

Tomato, Tomato

2009-03-21T20:40:00.000-07:00

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.

Save Money with Lycopene Skincare

2009-03-14T20:15:00.000-07:00

If you're one of many who search for new and exciting ways to improve the quality of your skin, today you should be looking into lycopene skincare products. The skincare products were developed by world-renowned plastic surgeons and are continually endorsed by top institutions and skin care professionals all over the world. Lycopene skincare products are products that have been infused with lycopene that is derived from tomatoes. As we've already determined, lycopene is a powerful antioxidant and cancer fighter. But not only that, it can improve quality, clarity, and texture of your skin within a relatively short period of time.

If you've never looked into the utilization of lycopene skincare products, do yourself a favor and spend some time researching lycopene infused skincare claims from online resources as well as some of the more popular fashion magazines that are on the shelves today. You will find that the results women and men alike are getting from the use of lycopene skincare creams is astounding. The cream does not promise to turn back the hands of time ten years in one session, but it does promise that you will see dramatic improvements in texture, clarity, and texture within a few short weeks. Aside from that fact is the dramatic statements that lycopene infused skincare cream can help to delay the need or eliminate the need for plastic surgery or other surgical intervention altogether.
As of now, you're probably spending hundreds each month on various skincare treatments and creams. We all want to look younger. We all want to look healthier, and we all want to eliminate the lines and wrinkles that have developed over years of sun and worry. The good news is, you can accomplish these goals through the use of one skincare product and avoid spending the hundreds or thousands that you're already spending on skincare products that just don't work.
But you don't have to take our word for it; we challenge you to try lycopene infused skincare products for a mere three weeks. We can all but guarantee that within that three-week period of time. You will notice so many improvements in the quality of your skin that you will be hooked for life. Why spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on treatments that are only going to lead you to plastic surgery down the road anyway, when you can avoid plastic surgery through the use of one, simple, skincare infusion?

The Health Benefits of Lycopene

2009-03-14T10:32:00.000-07:00

Lycopene is the pigment responsible for the characteristic red color of ripe tomatoes, pink grapefruit, guava, and watermelon. There is increasing clinical evidence supporting the role of lycopene—an important carotenoid—as an antioxidant. Carotenoids are a class of hydrocarbons (carotenes) and their oxygenated derivatives (xanthophylls). They are composed of eight isoprenoid units arranged in such a manner that these units reverse at the center of the molecule with the two central methyl groups being in the 1,6-position relationship and the remaining non-terminal methyl groups in the 1,5-position. Approximately 600 carotenoids have been isolated from natural sources and are all derived from the acyclic C40H56 structure. In most cases, each carotenoid occurs solely in one configuration in Nature. The most notable of the carotenoids are lycopene and beta-carotene.

An interesting feature of carotenoid stereochemistry is that carotenes exist in two isomeric forms, cis and trans. Both forms exist in nature and exhibit different biological properties. Based on the number of double bonds in the molecule, a great number of cis/trans isomers exist for each carotenoid: 1,056 for lycopene and 272 for beta-carotene. Normally, carotenoids occur naturally as the all trans isomer, but exposure to heat and ultraviolet (UV) light can increase the percentage of the cis isomer.

Tomatoes and tomato-based products are the major source of lycopene and other carotenoids in the human diet. Fresh tomatoes, soup, and most processed tomato-based products have predominantly the trans-lycopene isomer and a small amount of the cis-lycopene. In biological tissues, about 60-65 percent of lycopene is in the cis isomeric form. A study of the bioavailability of the two different isomeric forms of lycopene was conducted by feeding test subjects specially bred tomatoes that were either poly-cis or all all-trans. Lycopene from the poly-cis tomato was better absorbed than the all-trans tomato. Conversion of the trans to the cis isomer occurred after absorption. What is fed is what is absorbed, demonstrating that the conversion does not take place at the gut level. It is not clear if the conversion takes place in the tissues or in the liver. It is likely not due to an enzyme but a simple isomerization of the lycopene in the body. This seems to be supported by the fact that lycopene is stable in the tomato and once removed becomes susceptible to reactions. Based on studies, it appears that co-consumption of fat is essential for the absorption of carotenoids. The reason and significance for the isomeric trans-cis change in form is unknown.

Effect at the tissue level

Joseph Levy, Ph.D., at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beer-Sheva, Israel, has shown that lycopene inhibits estradiol stimulation of hormone-dependent malignant cells. Estrogen, androgen, and IGF-1 regulate cell division. Antiestrogens and lycopene inhibit a key protein in cell cycle regulation known as Cyclin D that is over-expressed in cancer cells. Some carotenoids inhibit estradiol-induced estrogenic receptor activity in cancer cells. This has implications for women with breast and endometrial tumors and men with prostate cancer.

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) affects bone cells by decreasing osteoblast (bone forming) function and increases osteoclast (bone resorbing) activity. Leticia Rao, Ph.D., at St. Michael’s Hospital at the University of Toronto hypothesizes that lycopene inhibits ROS. Lycopene treated osteoclasts do not fuse to grow larger when treated with lycopene, while osteoblastic proliferation is stimulated by lycopene. The role of lycopene in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis is currently under investigation.

High levels of ROS are found in 25-40 percent of infertile men and may be of clinical significance in idiopathic oligoasthenospermia (severely depressed sperm count). Lycopene is being studied to see if it can reduce oxidative stress and improve sperm count.

Photooxidative stress from UV light affects the eyes and the skin. It results in the formation of ROS and peroxyl radicals that damage proteins, lipids, and DNA and may be responsible for skin aging, photosensitivity disorders, and skin cancer. Chiang et al at Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan showed that platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB) was inhibited by lycopene (Life Sci. 2007;81:1509-1517). Trapping of PDGF-BB by lycopene compromised melanoma-induced fibroblast migration and attenuated signaling transduction in fibroblasts simulated by melanoma-derived conditioned medium, suggesting that lycopene may interfere with tumor-stroma interactions. Darvin et al of the Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin in Germany found that higher levels of lycopene in the skin effectively lead to lower levels of skin roughness (Eur J Pharm Biopharm. 2008;69:943-947). Likewise, Heinrich’s group at the Institute of Experimental Dermatology in Witten, Germany found the skin of patients treated with lycopene showed improvement in roughness and scaling as determined by Visioscan.

Topical vs. Dietary Lycopene for Skin

Recent studies have suggested that topically applied lycopene may be more effective in protecting the skin than dietary lycopene. Dietary lycopene, once absorbed, distributes throughout the body and deposits in various tissues. Lycopene applied directly to the skin may achieve higher levels and offer a greater degree of protection from UV-induced oxidative stress. Fazekas et al of Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York found that topically applied lycopene prevented the cleavage of caspase-3 and significantly reversed UVB-induced proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and normal PCNA staining (Nutr Cancer. 2003;47:181-187) Furthermore, topically applied lycopene may act as a preventive agent via inhibition of epidermal ornithine decarboxylase activity, reducing inflammatory responses, maintaining normal cell proliferation, and possibly preventing DNA damage. Andreassi et al of the Istituto Tecnologica di Scienza Dermatologiche at Università degli Studi di Siena, Siena, Italy, similarly found topical lycopene to have suitable characteristics to be used successfully in the prevention of cutaneous damage by free radicals (J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2004;18:52-55).

For lycopene to be used in a cutaneous preparation, certain parameters must be met. Contrary to many blogs on the internet, it is not true that adding powdered lycopene to any face cream is sufficient to create a lycopene cream. As has been elucidated above, once lycopene undergoes reduction by singlet oxygen radicals it becomes inactive. Other factors such as exposure to UV light and reducing agents in the creams themselves degrade and inactivate lycopene. To protect lycopene, it needs to be encapsulated. Two methods are available to do this: a liposome envelope or newer and more efficiently absorbed cerosome envelope. Both of these methods also protect the skin from the orange staining that can sometimes be associated with topically applied lycopene.

Another important consideration in choosing a face cream containing lycopene is whether the lycopene is natural or synthetic. Aust et al of the Institute for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Heinrich-Heine-University in Dusseldorf, Germany, found that natural lycopene exerted a more protective effect than synthetic lycopene (Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2005;75:54-60). Other studies show that natural lycopene has almost 50 percent greater ability to kill malignant cells in vitro than synthetic lycopene.

Conclusion

Lycopene is one of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature. Creams containing lycopene offer protection from the damaging effects of environmental contaminants and UV radiation responsible for photoaging and skin cancer. It is important that the cream contain a substantial amount of lycopene, that is natural and not synthetic, and that the lycopene is protected by either a liposomal or cerosomal envelope. Research is ongoing and results are encouraging for the health benefits of lycopene creams.

This post was contributed by Gary I Weinberger, MD FACS. Gary was a clinical professor of medicine at the Buffalo School of Medicine and also the New York University School of Medicine. Gary is now a Medical Skincare Specialist and works with Paphos Skincare in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Paphos Skincare has introduced an all natural, organic Lycopene Skincream that is imported from Italy.

Looking Younger Every Day

2009-02-22T20:40:00.000-08:00

As women, we must face the fact that society as a whole expects us to be as youthful and look as good as possible for as long as possible. In fact, most will admit that a woman's appearance has a dramatic impact on her ability to secure a prominent position. Because of this fact, it becomes a woman's responsibility to take as much care of herself and her appearance as possible.

We've all seen the shows like Extreme Makeover and 10 Years Younger that concentrate on making a particular woman look as youthful as possible. The good news is, you don't have to let it go that far before you make a change in your appearance. It is possible to head age off at the pass through the utilization of high quality skincare products.

One of the most prominent skincare creams on the market today is lycopene skincare cream. The addition of lycopene into high quality skincare has taken the skincare industry by storm. In fact, many women are singing the praises of lycopene skincare products mere days after using the products for the first time. How exciting is the prospect of using a skincare product that give you results in just days?

Plastic surgeons the world over are also hailing lycopene skincare. Which leads us to the conclusion that if a plastic surgeon recommends it, it must be good. Let's face it, plastic surgeons are experts in the field of youth and beauty. No one knows more about keeping women young and looking their best as does a plastic surgeon. In fact, there are a few lycopene skincare products on the market that have been designed, developed, tested, and manufactured by world renowned plastic surgeons.

If you're looking for a new skincare product that is truly going to revolutionize the way you look and feel about your skin, consider adding lycopene skincare products to you or skincare regime. You don't have to take our word for it, there are countless testimonials that indicate the benefits and the true impressive results derived from the use of lycopene skincare cream.

We can guarantee that if you try lycopene skincare for a mere three weeks the results will be so dramatic you'll never to return to your old routine. In fact, we can almost guarantee that within three days of using your lycopene skincare products for the first time, you'll be writing a testimonial of your own.

Ingredients of Quality

2009-02-20T09:52:00.000-08:00

Time and time again, we have discussed the importance of high quality skincare. The one factor that determines the quality of a skincare program is the ingredients in the products you use. Just because you pay lots of money for a particular cream or lotion does not mean that that particular cream or lotion is of better quality than the bargain brand you would buy at the Dollar General store.
The first thing you should do to determine the quality of your skincare program is to examine the ingredients in the products that you use. If you're looking for the highest quality skincare program, you should consider looking for a lycopene as a key ingredient. Lycopene has been proven to make a dramatic improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, it has been proven to shrink for size, it is a natural UV protectant to help shield the skin from the sun's harmful rays, and lycopene is a powerful antioxidant to help shield the skin from free radicals.
You may have heard the phrase antioxidant before. But what exactly is an antioxidant? Truthfully, an antioxidant is a powerful protectant that can help fight cancer and protect the body from cell damage. You've probably heard that eating tomatoes can help prevent the onset of cancer. The component in tomatoes that helps prevent the onset and find the progression of cancer is lycopene. As such, lycopene is now infused in a wide variety of products. One of the most popular lycopene products is lycopene skincare.
If you consider looking into a lycopene skincare program, perhaps you should read some of the powerful testimonials and consumer reviews available concerning lycopene products. In fact, many were down plastic surgeons have indicated that the use of a lycopene skincare program can help delay the need for plastic surgery or even eliminate the need for plastic surgery altogether. Affirming the need for plastic surgery is an exciting prospect for many aging women and men.
Another factor to be considered a high quality skincare program is the texture of the product itself. Lycopene skincare cream is lightweight and easily absorbed into the skin. The skin is left non-greasy, smooth and soft. Your skin makes the first impression on the world, as such important that you select and use a high quality skincare program.

Unisex Skin Care

2009-02-18T20:35:00.000-08:00

Lycopene skincare products have taken the skin care industry by storm. We've become so it sets with youth and beauty that will spend hard-earned money on almost anything and put it on our face. Unfortunately, far too many people purchase expensive skin care products without first researching the true benefits they'll receive. Not only that, a wide variety of these popular skincare products end up doing more harm than good in the long run.

The good news is, there are high-quality skincare products available on the market today that will truly improve the appearance and texture of your skin without harmful side effects or spending a fortune. One of the number one products on the market today are, as we mentioned before, lycopene skincare products. Lycopene skincare products and skincare creams are among the top ranking performance skin care products in the world. And while the concept of lycopene infused skincare cream is relatively new, the benefits have been exhibited for centuries.

As we all know, lycopene is a very powerful antioxidant that's most commonly known for the prevention and treatment of cancer (particularly prostate cancer). But over the past few years, plastic surgeons have discovered that infusing lycopene into skincare creams can help both delay and prevent the need for plastic surgery as well as protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun.

Another surprising discovery about lycopene skincare cream is that it's not only beneficial to women, but men as well. The cream itself is light weight and not greasy and the cause of the staggering antioxidant power of lycopene, men reap as many benefits from the application of lycopene skincare products as do women.

The cost is the true success rate of lycopene skincare products. Many men have turned to the use of the products to help combat the signs of aging. Because of the lightweight, clean feeling of the cream, they don't feel as though they're putting "goop" on their face -- a factor that seems to bother more men than women.

In the day and age when we spend much of our time concerned about attaining a youthful appearance, it's good to know that there is a skincare product on the market that is 100% beneficial to the body and to the skin leaving us with no more concern about spending money on a product that will eventually have harmful side effects.

Avoid Plastic Surgery with Lycopene

2009-02-11T08:42:00.000-08:00

When it comes to skincare, many of us believe that just because we’re young, we're not yet at risk from the damaging effects of a harsh environment and the poor treatment of our skin. Believe it or not, while you’re young is the ideal time to begin a high quality skincare routine. In fact, studies indicate that women who engage in regular skincare at a young age are far less likely to require plastic surgery in later life.

Recent interviews with some of the world's most renowned plastic surgeons indicate that women, and men, who pay special attention to skincare in their 20s and 30s are far less likely to require plastic surgery in their 40s and 50s. They also agreed that, even if you haven’t been taking care of your skin up until this point, it is possible to turn back the clock and recapture some of what you’ve lost. Another interesting factor in terms of plastic surgeon recommended skin care is that one renown skincare product that should be in every medicine cabinet across America is lycopene skin cream.

Skincare cream that is infused with lycopene is a powerhouse of antioxidants and these antioxidants are all natural. Not only is lycopene a natural cancer fighter it can also help to reduce and diminish the look of pores, fine lines and wrinkles, and can even help to reverse the effects are sun damage.

Plastic surgeons agree that the claims made by lycopene infused skincare products are very similar to the claims made by your average synthetic counterparts. However, one claim posted by lycopene infused products that cannot be paralleled is the fact that lycopene infused skin cream is organic. This means that you're nourishing your skin with the very same nutrients with which you would nourish your body through organic diet.

It's widely accepted that organic eating is healthy for the body. And now, thanks to cosmeceutical research by some of the world's most premier plastic surgeons, it's becoming widely accepted that organic skin care provides you with a host of benefits that otherwise go unrealized. Instead of just taking our word for it and purchasing lycopene skin care based wholly on the claims made here, why not try it for a mere three weeks and judge for yourself?
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Keys to Great Skin

2009-02-11T08:36:00.000-08:00

The youth culture in which we live is propelled by the maintenance and care of the human body. One of the primary focuses of people hoping to hang onto their youth and continue looking and as good on the outside as they feel on the inside is taking the best possible care of their skin. As a result of this, the beauty and skin care industry is booming. With a plethora of different options available to men and women seeking the best and skin care, it's often difficult to determine quality skincare from a quality scam. We've put together some information pertaining to skincare that will make a big impact on your next skincare product purchases. Read on for more information.

First of all, when it comes to skincare there are a few simple rules and considerations to follow. These factors include addressing the texture, moisture, elasticity, and of course the overall appearance of your skin. Each of the aforementioned factors will dramatically impact the way your skin looks and feels.

First of all, let's discuss the fact that the texture of your skin will impact its appearance. If your skin is rough, dry, bumpy, and anything but smooth, it won't matter how pretty the color is or how small your pores are. The texture of your skin is a direct indicator of youth and health. You see, as the light hits your face, any imperfection in texture will become magnified. As a result of this, one of your primary skincare concerns should be preserving and/or making over the texture of your skin.

One of the very best ways to preserve the texture of your skin is to address the other factors that impact your skins appearance. Skin that is moisturized, well protected from the sun, well-nourished, clean, and exfoliated is almost always smooth in texture.

Recently, there has risen scientific evidence for a skin care product that will address a each of the skin care concerns. The most interesting factor about this scientific discovery is that this powerful skin care ingredient has existed in nature for centuries. The miracle ingredient we’re referring to is lycopene.

Yes, you heard it right, lycopene. Lycopene is a very powerful antioxidant that is naturally derived from tomatoes. And, as we've indicated before, has been proven as a powerful cancer fighter. Lycopene is especially well known for its ability to combat the onset and progression of prostate cancer.

After many studies, research, and countless hours of documentation, it has been proven that lycopene infused skin care creams are successful in addressing all of the major factors that contribute to a youthful and glowing appearance.

If you've never considered is the use of a lycopene skin care cream, today is the day to take charge and truly reap the benefits of high quality skincare cream. What are you waiting for? You have nothing to lose but the wrinkles.

Avoid Plastic Surgery with Lycopene Skincare

2009-02-10T09:17:00.000-08:00

We live in a society that has become obsessed with youth and beauty. One of the most prominent industries in which youth and beauty is propelled is plastic surgery. But did you know that many plastic surgeons don't necessarily recommend surgery as the first option in terms of anti-aging? If you're concerned about your skin and the look of the fine lines and wrinkles that you've developed over the past few years, you might find it interesting to learn that many plastic surgeons recommend alternative care before going under the knife.

In fact, one of the most interesting factors where skincare is concerned is that many plastic surgery experts have lent their expertise to the development of particular high-quality skincare lines. This truth has never been more evident than it is right now. And it seems that one of the most prominent ingredients in plastic surgeon recommended skincare cream is lycopene. Lycopene is a very powerful antioxidant that is derived from tomatoes. As we've discussed before, lycopene is very successful in the prevention and treatment of cancer (particularly prostate cancer). However, when infused into skincare cream, lycopene provides a protection against the elements that is unparalleled. Science has indicated that lycopene is a natural UV blocker and in combination with the antioxidant properties therein, lycopene has become one of the world's most premier ingredients and high-quality skincare.
Unfortunately, even though the use of lycopene in skincare products has caught on dramatically, you still have to search it out and ask for it by name. Because so many of our skincare products are synthetic, the utilization of organic ingredients like lycopene is still considered a "specialty" request. The good news is, that you don't have to be a movie star or socialite to benefit from the specialty request of lycopene skincare.
Because the ingredients in lycopene skincare products are 100% organic, there is no money required for chemical processing, as there is with synthetic skincare. For this reason, column of lycopene skin care products are dramatically lower than most other high-end products. Not only that, lycopene skincare products can be purchased online. This online e-commerce approach saves consumers quite a bit of money in the long run.
If you're serious about your skincare and it your goal to look as healthy, vibrant, and young as long as possible, lycopene skincare products may be the perfect choice for you. Not only will you be taking the best possible care of your skin -- you may be delaying your need for plastic surgery, or better yet, avoiding at all together!