Skin Care

Goji Berries are recently reported to be rated as number one with Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. The catch for Goji Berries in skin care is apparently not neglected by the cosmetic care industry in creams and lotions. But what is making news is the topical introduction of Goji Berries as an anti-ageing cream.

Facts provide that goji berries are high in antioxidants, amino acids, minerals and vitamins B1, B2, B6 and E. Therefore they are considered for curing cellulite, wrinkles and other problem skin. The curative properties of Goji berries might give another powerful antioxidant to the natural skin care sector. For those who want to avail of the benefits of Goji Berries can pick them fresh and eat it fresh as a part of regular diet for a glowing skin.

Amatokin a peptide based anti-ageing cream, developed by Russian scientists of Voss Laboratories is reportedly giving way to lots of controversy for the introducing stem cells, which might be borrowed from outside resources.

The technique that this cream claims to involve is called as the barrier-neutral emulsion, which might be putting in some lipids into the epidermis of skin.

Amatokin will be priced for $200 for a 30-day supply. However, the injection of elastin into skin and rubbing stem cells into skin does not have much difference. If the claims stand true then stem cell skin therapy, would more consolidated by the introduction of collagen in as a cell serum.

Via: Bodyhack

Apricots curative properties are often reported to be beneficial in curing skin diseases. Apricots being high in moisture content and Vitamin C, hydrate your skin cells and rejuvenates your skin. Moreover apricot’s kernel oil is rich in Vitamin E and other emollients, which can naturally moisturize your skin.

You can make a natural facial with apricots for pale and dry skin. The recipe is as follows:

Make a paste of apricots and mix it with a tablespoon of honey and lemon. Massage it well on your skin and wash it with ice cold water when dry.

Estee Lauder’s new Advanced Night Repair Concentrate reads the tagline as ‘Recovery Boosting Treatment’. The concentrate claims to remove the dead layer of skin or the damaged skin and to boost the capacity of skin to renew the flawless appearance of the skin. The assertion is that if this concentrate is used for 21 consecutive nights then it can impart a even tone to the skin.

Facts provide that the skin-strengthening lipids, including Linoleic Acid, Cholesterol and Wheat Bran in the concentrate hydrates the skin cells that detoxifies the skin and makes a protective film to ward-off environmental irritants.

The concentrate apparently targets to improve skin texture after harsh exposure to sun, pre- and post- microdermabrasion and chemical peels. Cosmetic industry targets infusing lipids into skin care products for enhancing moisturization of the skin, which work by replacing the lipid loss in the lipid matrix, lost due to peroxidation.

Therefore, those having complaints of a dry, damaged or wrinkled skin can go for this concentrate on the advice of their dermatologists. Available at the online retail store of Estee Lauder, a 30ml bottle is priced at $165 only.

Acne cure with Roaccutane is reported to be charged with more than its physical side affects as an article shows statistics where the Roaccutane has extended itself to affect the acne patients mentally. Facts provided by World Health Organization point towards the extremities of treating acne patients with Roaccutane in 720 cases of mental illness and 84 suicides and suicide attempts, among 13 million people treated with Roaccutane since 1982.

The statistics prove the mental havoc caused by something that is supposed to be as fragile as an acne cure. Has an acne-cure become out-of-bounds? No skin care cure cross its limits to the extent of causing young men and women in their teens to suffer a depression ending-up in a suicide.

Dermatologists and acne patients should rest with an alternative, natural cure or no cure for that matter, if they had to exchange a skin-care solution with the life of a person. An acne-diet, herbs, vitamin supplements, exercises and stress-free facials and gels can reduce the flow of sebum better than the capsule, which effects to the length of reducing the size of sebaceous glands. Anything skin treatment that can cause the death of a person should cease to become a skin-treatment.

Serums have attracted a lot of competition in the skin care industry because of their cell stimulating properties. The most appealing claim in this category of skin care is made by Joey New York Egg Cream Instant Face Lifting Treatment. This serum claims to give proper definition to the contours of your skin by tightening your sagged skin with a proprietary blend of honey and egg.

Facts provide that honey hydrates skin cells while egg is renowned for its moisturising and skin-tightening properties. However to all this is the addition of propylene, parabens and alcohol, which makes it doubtful for application on problem skin. Those who want to set the countours of their skin tight with this serum can contact their dermatologist.

Nevertheless they can go for this product at the online retail store of Folica for $32. The instantaneous effect of this serum makes it even more challenging and appealing. Moreover, the activity of this serum in comparison to other natural serums with other bio-active nutrients calculates a lot for its acceptability with consumers.

Figs are in a bounty this fall and they are undoubtedly a wonder for any skin type and skin problems. They are proven for diminishing skin allergies, fight free radicals that cause wrinkles and are excellent in improving the skin tone. One of the formulations that claims to appeal dull skin is Red Flower Hammam’s Tangerine Fig Butter Creme, which is enriched with fig extract and shea butter.

The functionality of this cream lies in the replenishing and moisturising effects of shea butter coupled with the spa benefits of jasmine, fir, oakmoss, vetiver, clementine, pink grapefruit and tangerine. Avialable at the online retail store of Lucky Scent for $52, this formula can be versatile for all the skin care purposes from rejuvenating skin with Vitamins, antioxidants and hydrating elements to healing problem skin.

24K Gold Tan is reported to be the recent fake tan in pure gold taken-up by singer Mariah Carey for her current ‘Emancipation of Mimi’ tour. Mariah and Jenny Phillips, of Beverly Hills’ exclusive Portofino Sun Center and Spa have apparently developed this fake tan to give the former a bronzed look.
To add to this there are reports that the Spa is developing 24-K gold dust to glitter-up and bake the star in a natural and harmless way.

Fact provide that bronzers have taken-up both make-up and tanning arena and it is also beneficial as a concealer of skin pigmentation, and more toned appearance. Therefore if it is a bronzer with gold dust then Mariah has had her way in the tour.

Via: Trend Hunter

An article reports that lack of proteins causes skin-sagging and lack of glow on the skin’s surface. Well true to the facts proteins are very important for the regeneration of skin. They have collagen and keratin that make up of the elastin in the skin. Moreover, red beans, which is highest in protein content is also supposed to be highest in antioxidants.

Omega3 fatty acids in fish and poultry also enhance the hydrating effects of the skin. Therefore, it is important to have a good amount of proteins in our diet, which will detoxify our system naturally, purify our blood and fight the aging process by increasing blood supply to the skin.

Via: New York Day Spa

Skin Care solutions provider Clean and Clear has apparently rolle out a new exfoliating scrub, which it claims is infused with oxygen. Facts provide that oxygen is responsible for regeneration of broken skin by replacing elastin back to the skin and flushing out toxins.

Oxygen in a exfoliate will not only replace dead skin with new skin but will also hydrate the cells. This Oxygenating Facial Scrub is available at the online drugstore of Clean and Clear for $6.99.

This product is not natural as it contain minerals and sulfates. Therefore, it is better to take the suggestion of dermatologist before going for this product, for problem skin or otherwise.