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Skincare – Moisturizers and Protection from the Sun

Do I need a moisturizer if I have oily skin?

You need to apply moisturizers irrespective of your type of skin. However, the type of moisturizer that you use needs to be different. As funny as it might sound, dehydrating the skin will only lead to an increased production of oil. Look for water based moisturizers and try to stay away from the oil based ones. Ideally, you should choose a moisturizer that also offers you with broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30.

 

Why do I need different moisturizers during the day and night?

The main goal of moisturizers is of course, to moisturize your skin. But moisturizers have come a long way since they were created and many now offer a wide range of benefits including protecting your skin from environmental stressors, providing sun protection and offering anti-aging benefits. The daytime requires you to concentrate on protecting your skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun without compromising on moisturizing your skin. Therefore, you need a moisturizer that offers you the broad spectrum sun protection of SPF 30. Because it is strongly advised that SPF be worn all day, a day time moisturizer containing sunscreen is a great choice. It will protect you skin from the harmful rays of the sun while making your morning routine easier.

On the other hand, the nighttime is the time to treat your body and allow it to repair itself. This is the time when ingredients penetrate the most into your skin without the risk of being damaged by environmental factors. You need to use moisture locking cream at night to give your skin extra protection. Night cream is also a great time to use moisturizers which offer other benefits like anti-aging and skin lightening. Not only may some of these moisturizers make your skin more sensitive to the sun, but they are more effective during our body’s repair cycle, making them best suited for night use.

 

What are the main differences between chemical and physical sunblocks?

Chemical sunblocks contain ingredients that absorb the harmful UV rays of the sun. This process usually takes place in the skin where the chemical sunblock interacts with the harmful rays of the sun and transforms them into heat. On the other hand, a physical sunblock acts as a shield that prevents the UV rays from penetrating your skin. The sunscreen is the most common example of a chemical sunblock whereas your sunglasses are the most common examples of a physical sunblock. There are also sunscreens which act as physical sunblocks because their active ingredients sit on top of skin and do not allow sun’s rays to penetrate.

 

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Skin Care – All your questions answered

Apart from being the largest and most visible organ of your body, your skin serves two other functions. It helps you to look beautiful and also acts as the first level of defense against exterior elements. The skin is an essential part of your body – it insulates your body, offers it with protection and also provides sensations. Moreover, the skin helps to regulate body temperature as well. It is very important to take care of your skin and protect it from weather extremities using a range of skin care treatments and solutions. This process of taking care of your skin is known as skin care. Men and women around the world have always been confused with the best type of skin care and the ideal skin care routine for their bodies. And it’s not their fault. With thousands of products and therapies to choose from, it is easy to go astray. This weekly Skin Care FAQ section has been entirely dedicated to answering all your problems about skin and skin care. So if you have any questions that you would like to ask us, fire away!

Is there a way to make the pores look smaller?

Even though the size of the pore is usually defined by genetics, they can begin to appear larger because of dead cell, dirt or oil build up. The best way to get rid of these things from the outer layer of your skin is by way of exfoliating. You should ideally be exfoliating your skin 2 – 4 times a week, depending on your type of skin. Using products that contain glycolic acids and/ or salicylic acids usually helps.

 

Why do I need to take special care of the area around the eyes?

The skin around your eyes is considered to be the thinnest compared to the rest of your body. As a result, it is among the first to show signs of aging. It is important for you to treat the skin around your eyes specially in order to delay these signs of aging. Using eye serums becomes very important once you cross into your thirties. You can also use power ingredients like Retinols or Resveratrol.

 

How can I take care of my fine lines and wrinkles?

Fine lines and wrinkles are common signs of aging. If you’re suffering from pre-mature aging, there are steps that can be taken to bring back your youthful glow. However, before you proceed, you need to understand that this process will take a lot of time and hard work. Miracle ingredients don’t exist. The best way to take care of fine lines is to improve your sleeping patterns, exercising for at least 30 minutes daily, maintaining a healthy diet, drinking at least 12 glasses of water every day, quitting smoking and reducing your stress levels. You can supplement these practices with skin care treatments and creams that help you with anti-aging. Look for products such as peptides, Resveratrol, Vitamin C and retinol.

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Resveratrol as an Antioxidant

Is red wine a decent antioxidant?

Red wine is not an antioxidant in itself. It contains a compound known as Resveratrol which is believed to be one of the best antioxidants in the world. Simply put, red wine acts as an antioxidant vehicle because of the fact that it is sealed and the antioxidants aren’t oxidized before you uncork the bottle. That being said, science has proved that the amount of Resveratrol found in red wine is not likely to lead to any dramatic results. Studies have confirmed that applying Resveratrol topically provides benefits to the skin.

Is the Resveratrol found in dietary sources adequate?

There are a number of food items such as red wine, red grapes, mulberries and peanuts that contain Resveratrol. An Asian plant that goes by the name of Japanese Knotweed is also known to be an excellent source of Resveratrol. However, dietary sources of Resveratrol are not going to be enough because of the simple fact that they don’t act as reliable sources for the compound. According to certain studies, the most effective way of ensuring that Resveratrol works for your body is to apply it topically.

What is the role of an antioxidant?

Antioxidants are molecules that are stable with or without their necessary electrons. On the other hand, free radicals are molecules that become unstable when they lose an electron. The main role of an antioxidant is to donate one of its electrons to the free radical to prevent it from becoming unstable and ensuring that both molecules remain stable within the human body. Unstable free radicals damage the healthy cells by stealing an electron from them. This ultimately leads to aging, diseases and illness. Therefore, antioxidants are nature’s solutions to the free radical problem.

Are there any major risks involved with using Resveratrol?

Resveratrol doesn’t have any toxic reactions, even when it is consumed in large doses. However, it is known to increase the blood circulation and blood flow all throughout the body. Therefore, it is always advisable to consult your physicians before taking Resveratrol in significant quantities. Moreover, people on medications should also consult their physicians before using Resveratrol. Finally, pregnant women and children are advised to stay away from Resveratrol completely.

How much of Resveratrol is required?

As with everything else, too much of Resveratrol can prove to be harmful for your body. You should always consult a physician before taking Resveratrol and seek guidance on the amount of dosage that suits your body. Apart from that, Resveratrol is considered to be extremely safe. In fact, no problems have been reported by people consuming peanuts, cranberries, red wine, red grapes, peanuts or blueberries. And any problems that peanuts or red wine have brought about are completely unrelated to Resveratrol.  However, it is probably wise to stay away from Resveratrol supplements completely since there almost no regulations in place to ensure the quality of these supplements. It is recommended ways to get adequate amounts of Resveratrol are to use Resveratrol based moisturizers and add food items that contain Resveratrol into your daily diet.

What are the side effects of using Resveratrol?

Resveratrol is considered to be extremely safe when consumed by way of foods or topical applications. However, there still isn’t enough information available on the compound to predict the exact way it reacts with each and every body function. There are three conditions when people have been advised to stay away from Resveratrol.

  1. Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  2. Hormone sensitive conditions such as ovarian cancer, breast cancer, uterine fibroids and uterine cancer.
  3. 2 weeks before or after a scheduled surgery.

Are there different types of Resveratrol?

There are two types of Resveratrol – Trans and Cis. Both are known to be quite powerful, but the magic of Resveratrol usually happens with the Trans type only. That being said, the Cis type is still known to be a powerful antioxidant, with the only exception that it does not influence the SIRT-1 gene.

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Resveratrol – All Your Questions Answered

Resveratrol – All Your Questions Answered

Resveratrol, a compound that is commonly found in red wine and in the skin of red grapes, is considered to be highly beneficial for the human body. It has emerged as the champion of the skin care industry because of its diverse benefits. As a result, it is found in all sorts of skin care creams and products. According to recent studies conducted by the Harvard Medical School, Resveratrol helps to activate the SIRT-1 gene which helps to prolong life. Most Resveratrol supplements are derived from Japanese Knotweed or red grapes. Other sources of Resveratrol include red wine, berries and nuts. We have been bombarded with questions pertaining to Resveratrol, its uses and its effects. To help you clear all your doubts about this wondrous compound, we have come up with this weekly Resveratrol FAQ Section where all your questions about Resveratrol are answered.

Why not just drink red wine for Resveratrol?

The effects of Resveratrol are considered to be dose related. Red wine might be a source of Resveratrol, but it does not contain a significant amount of the compound to bring about any noticeable changes. Moreover, the concentration varies tremendously from one wine to the other. As a result, it can be a very unreliable source of Resveratrol. According to a study conducted by David Sinclair, you would require about 100 glasses of red wine to get the wondrous benefits offered by Resveratrol and this is likely to cause you more harm than good.

What does Resveratrol exactly do?

Resveratrol helps in preventing age related deterioration. According to studies that have been performed on lab mice, Resveratrol is known to have a number of benefits such as preventing certain types of cancer, increasing bone health, aiding in weight loss, improving the collagen and elastin production ratio, preventing Type 2 diabetes and preventing heart diseases. Resveratrol is also known to be a powerful antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory. Lastly, it helps in keeping blood vessels open and prevents blood clots.

How is Resveratrol metabolized in the body?

Once absorbed in your gut, Resveratrol passes through the liver and gets attached to thesulfate or glucuronate molecules, which help in prolonging its effect. Topical applications of Resveratrol help in preventing degradation and oxidation of Resveratrol into cis-Resveratrol, the inactive version of the compound.

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The Best Beauty Tips For Women

If you’re looking to unleash your beauty with a unique look, these beauty tips should help you boost your looks and instantly offer you with that “wow” factor. There are a number of ways to get beautiful looks and simple remedies to transform your looks. All you need to do is understand what can make you stand out in the crowd. Here are some of the best beauty tips for women, tricks and tips for looking great every single day.

 

Hydration is the key

The best way to improve your beauty is to drink a lot of water and keep yourself hydrated. Hydration helps your skin to glow, boosts your metabolism and also helps you to stay energetic all throughout the day. You can also get a refreshed look instantly by sprinkling some water on your face.

 

Exfoliation is important

You need to be exfoliating your skin on a regular basis. The number of times that you should exfoliate depends on your type of skin. Exfoliation helps you to get rid of the dead cells from the outer layer of your skin and replace them with fresh skin cells. This helps you to look younger and fresher and it also brings back your natural glow. Make sure that you pay special attention to your lips. Experts recommend that you exfoliate your lips using a toothbrush. All you need to do is rub some lip gloss on your lips and them rum them gently with a toothbrush. Use a tissue to wipe away the dead flakes after scrubbing and you should have beautiful looking lips in no time.

 

Take care of your cheeks

The best way to transform your looks is to get your cheeks to glow. There are a number of solutions to get the perfect flush that can also end up giving you an instant mood lift.

 

Make your mascara count

The best way to apply your mascara is to make sure that you look wide eyed in more ways than one. Gently sweep the brush against the inside of your lashes and make sure that they don’t blend out of the way while brushing. By coating each and every lash all the way to its tip, you can transform your looks almost instantly.

 

Sport fuller looking lips

If you’re bored to death with your thin lips, extend the lip line using a neutral lip liner. Apply a lipstick on top get breathtaking results.

 

Stress on natural looking brows

Tweezers are good for your brows, but only when used in a controlled manner. Make sure that you only tweeze the strays and remember to fill your brows using a pencil that is one shade lighter than the natural color of your brow. This should help you create a more natural effect for your brows.

 

Get your manicure to last

One of the best ways to add to your beauty is to have perfectly manicured and pedicured nails. Don’t forget to wipe your nails with acetone cleansers before applying the nail polish. Removing dirt and oil from your nails also allows the polish to adhere properly.

 

Finally, you need to remember that true beauty comes from within. Skin care and beauty products can boost your looks, but only up to a certain level. You need to ensure that you take care on your sleeping habits, the food you eat, the amount of water you drink and the kind of lifestyle you lead. Remember, the best way to make yourself look beautiful is to cleanse your body from inside.

 

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Benefits of Exercise for a Healthy Lifestyle

Benefits of Exercise

If you’ve been searching high and low for that miracle drug to lower the risk of heart diseases, diabetes, cancer and strokes by as much as 50% and boost your life span as well, you’ve come to the right place. What’ more, this drug is available for free and you don’t even need your doctors before getting some of it for yourself. If you’re still wondering what we are talking about, its exercise. Exercise is one of the most underrated cures simply because of the fact that it is available for free and requires one to dedicate some amounts of time and efforts. However, science has actually proved that being physically active can do wonders to boost your life span and keep you free from a number of diseases. Furthermore, physical exercises are also known to boost your self confidence, make you feel happier and energetic, reduce stress and ward off depression. In fact, if exercise were a pill, you’d be rushing off to the chemist to buy one right now. Here is a list of some of the main benefits of exercise.

 

Boosting happy chemicals throughout the body

Exercising might be tough and tiring, but it is definitely worth the effort. Your body releases a chemical known as endorphins during exercises. This chemical is known to create feelings of euphoria, ward off depression and make you feel happier. Therefore, exercises are one of the most commonly prescribed ailments for those suffering from anxiety or depression. And it doesn’t take too much of your time either. All you need to do is spend about 30 minutes in the gym about 5 – 6 days a week.

 

Reducing Stress and Anxiety

Getting over a rough day in school, college or at work can be quite difficult, but not when you have exercises to fall back on. One of the best benefits of exercises and workouts is that they help in reducing stress and anxiety. They moderate the stress levels by increasing the concentration of norepinephrine in the body. Norepinephrine is a chemical that moderates stress responses and boosts the ability to deal with mental tension.

 

Sharpening the Memory

Studies have shown that regular exercises help humans to boost their memory and enhance their ability to grasp and learn new things. Exercises are known to increase the production of cells in the hippocampus, the component responsible for learning and memory. This is one of the main reasons why children are encouraged to take part in regular physical exercises. And it’s not just the children. Grown ups can also benefit a great deal with exercises. In fact, according to a recent study, regular exercises helped adults to boost their vocabulary retention powers.

 

Health benefits

Numerous studies have proved that exercises can bring about a number of health benefits with them. Exercising is considered to be essential for those looking to live a happy life later on in their life. According to reports, exercises reduce the chances of heart related diseases and strokes by 35% and the type 2 diabetes and colon cancer by 50%. Furthermore, the chances of early death are reduced by 30% and the chances of breast cancer are reduced by as much as 20%.

 

Controlling addiction

The human brain releases a chemical known as dopamine in response to a form of pleasure, be it from drugs, sex, alcohol or exercises. Many people are known to become addicted to dopamine and substances like drugs and alcohol that help in producing it. Studies have shown that exercising can help one to control these addictions and help with addiction recovery as well. Furthermore, exercising also allows people to regulate their sleeping patterns which makes them sleep at the right time.

 

What counts as exercise?

You might feel happy in the knowledge that a few squats are helping you improve your health, but you’re not getting anything out of them. Exercises need to have a moderate intensity wherein you raise your heart rate and also break a sweat. Some of the most common moderate intensity exercises include bicycling, brisk walking, jogging, tennis and water aerobics. Remember, your daily chores cannot count as a form of exercise, except when you use the lawn movers to clear your backyard.

 

Recommended exercise levels

  • Children under the age of 5 should be doing 180 minutes of exercises each day.
  • Children between 5 – 18 should be doing 60 minutes of exercises each day.
  • People between the age 19 – 60 should be doing 180 minutes of exercise each week.
  • Adults over the age of 60 should be doing 150 minutes of exercise each week.

Top Food Items That Make Eating Well Easy

Healthy eating might not sound attractive when you have those delicious cakes, tasty looking pizzas and beautiful pastas to choose from. After all, who would choose a salad instead of fries or burgers? But, you’d be surprised to know that healthy eating doesn’t always have to boring. You can create some of the most glamorous dishes without compromising on the taste. Here is a list of some of the top food items that make eating well easy. No single food item on this list might be a cure-it-all, but each item definitely plays a significant role in improving your health as well as our skin.

 

Red Pepper

Red Pepper is yet another food item that is highly beneficial for pregnant ladies. It is full of Vitamins A, C and B6. Red pepper is also known to be one of the best ways to eat vegetables. Add them with your pasta dishes, grill them, chop them into your salsa or serve them with with the sandwiches – the options are endless.

 

Beans

Beans are considered to be extremely beneficial for the heart. According to a study that was published in the Journal of Nutrition, about ½ cups of cooked beans can help the body to lower its cholesterol levels. Beans are also responsible for producing short-chain fatty acids that inhibit the formation of cholesterol. Furthermore, beans contain flavanoids, healthy ingredients that are usually found in chocolate and wine. Flavanoids are known to help in reducing the chances of strokes and heart attacks because they prevent platelets from getting attached to the blood stream.

 

Yogurt

Yogurt has been proved to be highly beneficial against gum diseases. According to a study that was published in the Journal of Periodontology, people who consume higher volumes of yogurt have the healthiest gums. This is also said to help in countering the growth of bacteria in the month, boost the immunity levels and improve the digestive systems as well. However, the amount of yogurt that needs to be consumed in order to reap its benefits is still not crystal clear.

 

Berries

Berries are an excellent source of fiber, something that is quite lacking among Americans. Berries help in promoting weight loss (another common problem in America). Raspberries are known to offer anti-cancer properties, Strawberries aid in skin–firming and Blueberries help to increase mental sharpness.

 

Broccoli

Broccoli, one of the top food items that make eating well easy, is also known to be the most favorite cruciferous vegetable in the United States of America. Broccoli is full of Vitamin A, folic acids, Calcium and Vitamin C. This makes it an extremely healthy choice for pregnant women as well. The best way to have broccoli is to stir-fry it with pasta and seafood and serve it steamed.

 

Goat Meat

Goat meat is considered to be the most consumed meat in the world. Yes, all you ham loving people. Other meats don’t even come close. Goat meat isn’t as popular in America, but the craze seems to be catching up here as well. And for all the good reasons. Goat Meat is considered to be extremely rich in B-group Vitamins, Vitamin E, amino acids, phosphorus, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, copper, zinc and iron. This helps it to take care of the heart, improve cholesterol levels and reduce the chances of cardiovascular diseases.

 

Eggs

Eggs are known to be one of the best sources of high quality proteins. According to recent studies, people who ate scrambled eggs for breakfast, felt more content and satisfied in the long run. Eggs are also known to contain zeaxanthin and lutein, antioxidants that can help you in keeping your eyes healthy and reduce the risk of muscular degeneration. Luteins also offer a natural form of protection against the harmful UV rays of the sun.

 

Whole Grains

Whole Grains help in keeping you leaner and also reduce the chances of heart diseases. Whole grains are known to contain phytoestrogens, phytosterols and antioxidants, all three of which are known to protect the body from heart diseases. According to a study conducted by the Harvard University, those who eat whole grains have a 40% lesser chance of heart diseases.

Of course, this list offers you with just some of the food items that make eating well easy. There are a number of other ingredients that you can choose and enjoy similar benefits as well. Some of the food items that deserve special mention include kiwi, oranges, papaya, apricots and yams.

 

 

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