Anti Aging Wrinkle Cream - How They Work
Peoples' preoccupation with anti-aging skin care products that 
claim to make you look younger is not surprising; reducing the visible signs of aging is the goal for many people as they grow older, and why shouldn't it be? This group of beauty products generally works by enabling the synthesis of collagen, the main protein of connective tissue in animals and the most abundant in our body; collagen is so abundant, it makes up about a quarter of the total protein content of structural protein found in skin. Most anti-ageing products (collagen included) fall into a category of natural everyday products we all use; called antioxidants, they help flush out toxins from the body and help reduce the signs of aging.
Vitamin C is probably one of the better known anti-oxidants in use today but the debate about the daily quota required is ongoing. Unfortunately all skin care treatments that use vitamin C have the problem of atmospheric oxidization to contend with once the product is exposed to the air.
Other skin care treatments which mimic the effects of vitamin C are being tried all the time which are hoped to be more stable in the atmosphere and also cheaper to produce. Unfortunately the anti-oxidant products used to replace vitamin C are not as effective but as vitamin E and lipoic acid can both have the same effect; this is not too much of a problem.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant and component of human blood whose purpose is to help increase the body's immune system; one particular disease it may help to prevent is certain types of cancer. Lipoic acid, which is found inside every cell of the body, helps generate the energy that keeps us alive and functioning; it can help reverse much of the damage caused to the skin by aging.
Other compounds called phytochemicals have proved to be beneficial in the formulation of anti-aging skin care products; they are removed from various plants. A further benefit of these phytochemicals is their ability to prevent the onset of certain cancers; for instance:
·Cancer that attacks the Prostate
·Breast Cancer in Women (and occasionally men)
·Cancer that attacks the Colon
These three types of cancer are also becoming a global problem.
For some time now it has also been known that the vitamins B5, B6 and B12 also have anti-aging skin care properties. Although the area of anti-aging skin care products is huge, more is being learnt about the whole aging process and about natural products that can reduce the effects it has on our bodies as well as our skin. Whilst a great deal has been learned about this subject, it is only the tip of the iceberg; more long term effective methods will eventually be found to reverse or slow down the effects of aging.
In time it is hoped that less expensive and more reliable anti-aging skin care products will become available for a larger number of people to use. Scientific research into anti-aging products is still in the early stages but they should never be relied upon; we must not forget however, that there are many more natural methods we can all use to reduce the signs of aging on a regular basis. Drinking plenty of water, getting a good night's sleep, exercising regularly, maintaining healthy eating habits and keeping stress at bay are an essential means of delaying the aging process.
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Jul 13, 2008
Anti Aging Wrinkle Cream - How They Work
Jul 4, 2008
Facial Acupuncture for Wrinkles?
Facial Acupuncture for Wrinkles?
Here’s a point worth considering: if you want to prevent 
wrinkles, visit your friendly neighborhood acupuncturist. Promoters of facial acupuncture claim this procedure can literally take years off your face since it eliminates facial lines, eye bags, and other skin problems.
Known for its pain-relieving properties, acupuncture is also widely used in China to prevent the onset of wrinkles. Proponents say regular treatments can stimulate the flow of blood and energy through the skin and delay the signs of aging.
“The principle is that this hydrates, plumps up and boosts the skin's supply of nutrients and oxygen, thus decreasing the appearance of wrinkles and blemishes,” according to Esme Floyd in the Daily Mail.
Acupuncture is grounded on the belief that the body has a life force called qi or chi that flows smoothly as long as the masculine and feminine aspects of the body called yin and yang respectively remain in balance. If not, disease and health problems may occur.
To correct these imbalances, fine needles are inserted at various points in the body at different angles. The needles are gently twisted, vibrated, heated or cooled to release blocked energy and restore the body’s energy balance. Depending on the problem, one or several acupuncture sessions may be required.
Similarly, by inserting needles into the face, acupuncturists believe they can help stimulate the body’s healing energy and prevent wrinkles from appearing. The needles supposedly help facial cells hold water, oxygen, and nutrients, giving the face a fuller and firmer look.
“The face has a high number of acupuncture points, says qualified acupuncturist and naturopath Stephen Langley, who specializes in the treatment. This means that you can target specific areas of the face to increase the flow of blood and energy through the skin in that area, hence improving the skin's appearance. This doesn't work with the skin on other areas of the body, he says, because there are fewer energy points,” Floyd said.
“Treatment consists of 45-minute sessions where the face is treated with ultra-fine needles at specific points. The needles are left in for 20 to 30 minutes and both sides of the face are usually treated equally, unless there is a specific blemish or problem to be treated,” he added.
But other practitioners remain skeptical, saying aging (and the wrinkles it brings) isn’t a disease but a natural process that isn’t caused by an energy imbalance. They seriously doubt that acupuncture can ever compete with other anti-aging procedures like Botox or a facelift.
"Treatment with facial acupuncture isn't going to iron out your wrinkles in one go but so far results have been good. Treatment can boost appearance, reduce toxins and make the skin appear younger but it's worth remembering that it's a subtle effect that isn't going to make wrinkles disappear forever,” said Jocelyn Gray of the British Acupuncture Council.
If the thought of sticking needles into your face sounds frightening, don’t despair. There are other less invasive and less expensive ways to get a natural facelift. One of them is Dermaxin, an anti-wrinkle cream that penetrates deep into the skin to restore your skin’s healthy, radiant glow. For details, visit http://www.dermaxin.com
Janet Martin is an avid health and fitness enthusiast and published author. Many of her insightful articles can be found at the premiere online news magazine http://www.thearticleinsiders.com
