Here are the essential elements needed when it comes to ageless skin. Antioxidants (polyphenols, flavonoids, vitamins) protect collagen from degradation by chasing free radicals out of the tissues. Cell regulators (retinol, peptides) have direct effects on collagen metabolism and production....
Aging happens to us all. But it seems to happen at wildly varying rates. Have you ever been shocked to learn that someone was ten or 15 years older than you expected? Do they just have good genes? Maybe,...
In the quest for the optimum collagen boost, there’s no shortage of offerings—injections, supplements, powders, creams, bone broth elixirs. It’s an endless parade of products and practitioners promising the latest and greatest breakthrough booster. If it all leaves you...
A recent report on the Marketplace podcast described a dramatic rise of young people (late twenties into mid-thirties) using Botox as a preventive measure (Botox up 28%, dermal fillers up 32% among the age group 20-29 over the last...
We often focus on UV exposure as the largest contributor to visible aging. What we haven’t talked as much about is its counterpart inflammation, the cellular saboteur that can be both hero and villain depending on its source and its...
Optimizing Your Exfoliation Routine There's a reason fine lines seem to show up overnight when the weather turns cold and dry. It comes down to what's happening on the very top layer of your skin, and how you care for...
Tis the season of friends, family, parties, and lots of photos. Whether your holiday plans include any plunging necklines or just the occasional V-neck sweater, it’s a good time to give some consideration to the condition of your cleavage and...
Even though you may be diligently applying your skin care products, there are plenty of other factors that affect the way our skin ages. Little things you do every day could be having a bigger effect on your appearance than...
There is a lot of research surrounding mushrooms and their ability to slow down aging. Long valued for their medicinal properties, mushrooms are proving to be as beneficial for the skin as they are for overall health. Table of contents...
From acne to aging, which acid is right for your skin type and tone? Acids do amazing things to improve skin conditions.
Like most people, you may have thought that when you left your teen years behind, you were also leaving acne behind. Maybe in your twenties, you were annoyed to find that wasn’t the case. Certainly, by your thirties, you’d be...
For every little problem that skin brings as we age, there is a solution. Here are quick ways to nix at least six of the most common skin problems associated with aging. PROBLEM: Large Pores When pores become weighed down...
