Aren’t these shiny links pretty? They caught my eye right away. I thought, hmm, might be nice on my neck. But definitely not nice in my skin.
Links like this are known as cross links. They make skin sag. Cross links are two things attached together, like sugar […]
Mitochondria. What in the world is that? Your Body’s Source of Energy.
Mitochondria are bean-shaped structures inside every cell of your body (the green pods in the picture). ALL ENERGY is produced here. They’re your energy factories.
Mitochondria play a big role in aging but are rarely […]
Think only smoking is bad? Well, I have bad news. Being exposed to someone else’s cigarette or cigar smoke is absolutely terrible for your skin.
This isn’t an easy post to write since it is such a sensitive subject for smokers, and I have friends who smoke. […]
By now, you know the importance of antioxidants in skin care. Today I want to give you some antioxidant tips and 3 Rules for maximizing their effectiveness.
To refresh your memory, antioxidants are the FIRST line of defense against free radicals (Reactive Oxygen Species).
Skin is ALWAYS under attack […]
Back to the topic of aging this week. We’ve talked a lot about how free radicals age skin. A second major cause of aging is inflammation – the chronic kind.
Chronic inflammation sustained daily and over a lifetime ages […]
To my U.S. readers, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends. You’re probably wondering why I named this post ‘The Thanksgiving Vitamin.” (“There’s no such thing as a Thanksgiving vitamin!” you say.)
You’re absolutely right! I just thought it would be appropriate to introduce […]
Are you taking Vitamin E supplements? If yes, excellent! Now you just need some on your skin.
Vitamin E is essential antioxidant #2. He’s the guy who knocks out the Lipid Peroxide radical, and this radical is NOT nice. Lipid Peroxide attacks the lipids in your epidermis.
What’s a Lipid, you ask? A […]
This week is all about vitamins. I’ll be going over the Top 3 you need in your skin care routine: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A.
Today’s topic is Vitamin C. After sunscreen, Vitamin C in skin care products is Priority #2. It should be your new best friend!
Remember […]
The media is always talking about the latest & greatest antioxidant-rich superfood (green tea, acai berries, pomegranate, coffee, etc etc). What’s so great about antioxidants?
In skin care, antioxidants are essential. They neutralize those harmful free radicals and reactive oxygen species that I have gone on and […]
It’s time to revisit Free Radicals again, the first cause of aging discussed in the Guide.
Free radicals are extremely reactive molecules that attack everything important in the cell. Cells become damaged or they die. The worst is DNA damage. Aging results […]