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Properties of vitamin E for skin

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

beauty and algaeSpecialists believe that all essential for skin care, especially to keep young, bright and always in good shape. But what really are the properties that make this one of the vitamin essential to the beauty of the skin?

Namely, vitamin E is primarily an antioxidant. This causes delay the aging of skin cells and also fights free radicals acting on the decline. It is also protective against the dangers of the environment (pollution, etc) and sunlight, in addition to regenerative action on the skin.

Not coincidentally, a long time since the cosmetic products are used in many of their preparations and some is used to regenerate the skin after operations and also of deep peels. While it may be consumed in pill form, there are a lot of foods that contain it. Here is a list of the most important, highlighting some oils. (more…)

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How to Make a Homemade Facial

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

beauty and algaeThe skin care starts with a good facial. It will not do to resort to a lot of recipes and homemade beauty tricks if you have not previously removed impurities from your face.

The skin cleaning is a task that you perform every day and you can even do it in depth the elements that you have in your home. The simple water wash is essential. However, you can also use homemade cleaning masks made from simple ingredients and natural wonders that come from your skin.

Keep in mind that when your skin is more exposed to smog, common in big cities, you should be more careful in your facial cleansing. Some tips for cleaning the skin to be considered are:

* Never go to bed without previously withdrawn Habert makeup.
* Try cleaning masks in accordance with your skin type.
* Wash your face every time you return to your house, dirty or greasy feel.
* Watch your diet, your skin is not only dirty from the outside in, but also from the inside out by the toxins that are excreted through the pores, so no junk food.
* Avoid smoking by all means.
* Maintain a healthy lifestyle, exercise and drink plenty of water, is the best way to eliminate toxins from the body and skin look clean and healthy.

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Skin Food -part 3-

Friday, June 18th, 2010

skin foodMinerals

What are the most significant?

Selenium antioxidant mineral, associated with a decreased risk of certain tumors, including skin cancer or melanoma. It is found in meat, fish, seafood, cereals, eggs, fruits and vegetables.

Zinc is part of our epidermis and is present in the following foods: meat, offal, fish, eggs, whole grains and legumes.

Iron: its deficit is often the cause of the skin is pale by reduced hemoglobin (oxygen carrier and carbon dioxide in the blood) circulation. You are here: offal, meat, fish and eggs, yeast, nuts and dried breakfast cereals, legumes and green leafy vegetables. In the egg and foods of plant origin is in its chemical form nonheme, whose use by the body is lower, while foods rich in vitamin C increases the degree of absorption. (more…)

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Skin Food -part 2-

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

skin foodFruits and Vegetables

What and where are they contributing?

Pro-vitamin A or beta-carotene: is transformed into vitamin A in our body as it needs it and also possesses antioxidant action. Abundant in green leafy vegetables and red coloring, orange or yellow (carrots, squash …) and certain fruits (apricots, cherries, melons, peaches, nectarines …).

Vitamin A is present only in foods of animal origin such as liver, milk fat (cream and butter), egg yolk and whole milk. Plays a key role in the renewal of the skin and mucous membranes.

Lycopene: is an antioxidant pigment that gives tomatoes their characteristic color and also is present in the pulp of the apple, apricot, watermelon, papaya and pink grapefruit. (more…)

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Skin Food -part 1-

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

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Keeping skin in good condition not only depends on hereditary factors or skin disorders will not suffer as dermatitis, psoriasis or similar.

Much of their appearance is due directly to the care provided him.

Among highlights what to avoid sun exposure without protection, air conditioning, snuff, environmental pollution or inappropriate lifestyle (poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, emotional stress …). By contrast, a diet and balanced lifestyle will be strong allies to make it look healthy. In addition to water, vitamins (such as A, B, C and E) should not be missing in our diets and the same is true of minerals such as selenium, zinc or iron. (more…)

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Skin Nutrients

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

skin nutrientsThe sun’s rays are the main aggressors to skin and one of the primary causes of aging and the development of melanomas.

The need to take care of our skin is especially important during the coming months. If put into practice a diet that ensures the correct supply of all essential nutrients for the skin, we can keep it in perfect health, if not then submitted to intense sunbathing without any protection.

Basic nutrients for the skin

Unsaturated fatty acids such as oleic acid, present in olive oil and avocados, and the fat found in oils from seeds, nuts and fish oil (especially blue) are required to maintain a well structured and hydrated skin .

Vitamin A plays a key role in the renewal of the skin and mucous membranes. It is found in animal foods: liver, milk fat, egg, whole milk. The beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A in the body, is abundant in green leafy vegetables and orange-red-yellow (carrot, tomato …) and certain fruits (apricots, cherries, melons, peaches, nectarines …). (more…)

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10 Bad Habits of Skin Care Part III

Monday, May 31st, 2010

10 Bad Habits of Skin Care

7. Not exercising
The exercise not only brings good humor, it also increases the speed of blood circulation, making a pink cheek. No matter if you exercise regularly or occasionally, are good for reducing stress, which leads to better skin. When you’re under pressure, the level of cortisol increases, thus the skin problems like acne and others begin to occur. If the cortisol level decreases, the skin will be soft and fresh. Of course, you should clean your face after exercising.

8. Disclosed
Lack of sleep leads to stress and strain, thus causing problems to occur in the skin such as acne, eczema and psoriasis. Sleep is the best time for the body to recover from the damage that occurs during the day. The reconstruction of the cells decreases if the process is interrupted. Therefore adequate and regular sleep is a key factor to keep skin in good condition. (more…)

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10 Bad Habits of Skin Care Part II

Friday, May 28th, 2010

10 Bad Habits of Skin Care

4. Selecting the wrong products
It is a common misconception but very serious in not selecting the right products according to skin type.

Here are some tips for different skin types:

Oily skin. Choose cleaning products facial components and sunscreen salicylic acid without any oil. Using essential liquid Si-Al compounds help eliminate the secretion of sebum in the pores. It is also necessary to use acid chemical peels as ethanol at least once a week.

- Sensitive skin. Choose a cleanser based on milk and sunscreen that is not challenging and that is free of fragrance.

- Combination skin. Choose a cleaner to clean the area sparkling T, and then apply a moisturizer in the U area of skin that is usually drier place. (more…)

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10 Bad Habits of Skin Care

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

10 Bad Habits of Skin Care

The skin care and facial cleansing is a systematic project, so any details however small must not forget that small. Do you think bad habits like junk food, drinking alcohol and not exercising will not affect the skin? Unfortunately, these misguided. Even the habit of talking on the phone with your beloved groom can increase the chances of an outbreak of acne. In addition to products for skin care that are used on the face, many other details of life directly affect skin condition. We have summarized the habit for skin care that is often overlooked. If you follow the instructions, the skin condition can be improved greatly.

1. Do not use sunscreen
To prevent wrinkles, sagging and pigmentation, the best way is through a sunscreen, you should apply for one that has an SPF above 30. The broad-spectrum sun protection concerns that can withstand both UVA and UVB. If you need a sunscreen more effective and lasting must increase the amount of sunscreen every time you use it. If you are exposed to the sun for a long time is necessary to apply sunscreen every two hours. (more…)

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Skin Care Laser Part II

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Skin Care Laser

The new non-ablative lasers can stimulate collagen production in the deep dermis of the skin. Because the skin is not removed, does not require any recovery time as mentioned in the previous method.

The benefits of nonablative laser treatment are:

Removes scars
* Improving wrinkles
* Removes pigmentation

Treatment of pigmentation. The effects of aging from the sun, not only cause wrinkles, dry skin, also cause pigmentation of the skin. Laser technology is very effective to remove the pigmentation. The exfoliation or resurfacing removes excess pigment. Nonablative treatments are also very effective to remove the pigment very severe.
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