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5 Ingredients for Ageless Skin
By Cheryl Meyers, Delicious Living
Preserve your skin from the onslaught of years with a multiprong approach. Eat organic food, exercise regularly, don’t smoke—the usual. Then slow the aging process with these up-and-coming plant-based ingredients.
Argan oil. Made from the nuts (pictured above) of a Moroccan tree species, argan oil contains twice as much vitamin E as olive oil. Like other antioxidants, vitamin E slows the damaging effects of free radicals—molecules in your body that when exposed to environmental stressors, such as ultraviolet rays and car exhaust, start attacking and breaking down healthy cells.
Astaxanthin. This carotenoid antioxidant harvested from micro-algae and found in salmon packs a double punch: Not only does it protect cells from future sun damage when applied before sun exposure, but it also shores up skin after a day outside by fighting off the oxidative damage of free radicals.
Red tea. Recent studies performed by the Institute for Medical Science of Aging in Japan show that red tea, also called rooibos (pronounced “ROY-boss”), contains nearly 50 percent more skin-salvaging antioxidants than green tea. Bonus: This South African tea is caffeine-free and packed with zinc, a mineral that helps the body metabolize fatty acids and keep cells plump.
Turmeric. Curcumin, a naturally occurring chemical in this yellow-colored spice, slows down the aging process by fighting inflammation-causing, hormone-like proteins called cytokines.
Omega-3 fatty acids. Research shows that the omega-3s in coldwater fish, such as wild salmon, sardines, and herring, prevent cellular inflammation—which, when unregulated, can damage collagen and cause wrinkles. Omega-3s also mitigate water loss from the skin, keeping cells plump and your complexion dewy. Take 1,000 mg of pure, mercury-free fish oil up to three times daily.
Delicious Living is the go-to resource for the natural and organic lifestyle, helping readers eat well, live green, and stay healthy. Visit deliciouslivingmag.com for more articles and free recipes.
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Diet is key to good skin; the whole beauty from within concept is so true. You are what you eat that's why cigarettes and excess alcohol will ruin your skin.
g3 is a great drink from Pharmanex; you can learn more about it here www.nuselfesteem.fruitfromheaven.com and it has gac fruit, Chinese lycium, Siberian pineapple and cili. Full of antioxidants and a nice treat ;) Don't pay full price though; contact the company here www.nuselfesteem.nsedreams.com for a discount.
I also can't stress enough how fantastic the galvanic spa is! Best investment one can make to improve their skin aside from proper diet!
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Glimpse skincare by Xango is absolutely amazing and it is ALL NATURAL! It is a mangosteen based formula, and it's helped me greatly, but my friend, who is in her 50's, uses it religiously and people have started mistaking her for her 29 yr old daughter's SISTER! And it's true, you would never ever know she is in her 50's. My mother and I go through the same thing, and we both use Glimpse.
Try it at www.mymangosteen.com/north
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vegan shop at care2 for beauty annd more http://my.care2.com/veganstuff
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I have to say that using cleansers and lotion sure helps the look of getting older. When I was just a teenager, I thought growing old, means looking old. Then I start making many different products from some really good recipes. They work great. I have been sharing these recipes here at care2, in a very new group that started yesterday.
Recipes does not always mean eating food...
http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/RecipeMomma
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Wonderful advice..thank you! I love tips for the skin..it's a most precious organ! May I also add to it? Even if it falls into your 'the usual'..I don't think it can be mentioned enough. I have to say...alcohol is another major factor in aging your skin! Have you noticed this in some women or men that you know to have been drinking for years? I know at least 2 women...it seems they look about ten years older than they should. I have an occasional drink...but that little bit of knowledge has kept me from ever becoming even a weekend alcoholic drinker. It's not worth it to me :D
found a link to one story about it..
http://www.vivawoman.net/2008/04/01/skin-sins-smoking-alcohol-caffeine/
ok just one more to add...drink lots of water! :D
Have a beautiful day!
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