There are long accepted anti-oxidants on the market such as Vitamin C which counteracts free radicals, Selenium and Zinc are also promising to be good anti-oxidizing agents a d of Course Vitamin E which has long been used as the main ingredient of skin maintenance regimens. Other, newer plant extracts that have been found to be beneficial to skin care which also has benefits to the body as a whole are; Silymarin, Soy Isoflavones and Tea Polyphenols. Silymarin, which is extracted from the Milk Thistle plant whose main active ingredient is silybin prevents lipid peroxidase action and inhibits tumor promotion in tests. Soy has two active isoflavone components genistein and gaidzen, the first which affects collagen synthesis which is used in oral and topical medication with the later one having effects on peroxyl radicals limiting skin aging if not totally delaying it. Tea has long been recognized as the body’s all-around remedy claiming to have beneficial effects over a wide spectrum of illnesses. It has been found that it also affects skin cancer carcinomas inhibiting growth hence tea truly has magical properties helping the prevention of skin diseases and other disorders.

Posted: January 10th, 2010 under Ailments, Facts, Herbal Treatments, Seasonal Care.
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Milkweed is considered to be a poisonous plant for it contains toxins that makes monarch butterflies who feed solely on them unpalatable to most prey. the amazing plant world has again surprised scientists who have found the plant to have hypoallergenic fibers that have long been used for pillows as filling. The seeds contain unsaturated oils that contains chemicals and compounds that may hold the key to better sunscreens for tomorrow having both uses in moisturizers, sunscreens and conditioners. Oil extracted form the seeds have been found to contain known anti-UV agents such as tocopherols which protects and nourishes the skin.
Products that contain the said unsaturated fats also make good biodegradable products, lessening the risk of harmful chemicals washing into waters polluting them and killing off plant and marine life. Studies into the major components of the lowly milkweed are still undergoing but initial results are very promising, for the next generation of sunscreens and skin care products.

Posted: January 30th, 2009 under Herbal Treatments, Information.
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We people nowadays are wiser about seeing straight through a bad pick-up line. But when it comes to beauty, there are still some falsehoods that we take seriously. When after all, it was just a big joke. So don’t be stupid and get ready to wise up. This is one of the skin care myth that we are use to:

The myth: Using more of a product will make it take effect faster. The truth is that using handfuls of product would not do your any favors. Slathering more of a product to your body doesn’t result in more immediate result. Applying to much may cause skin irritations or allergic reaction, since some beauty products contain active ingredients like vitamin C, retinol, and benzoyl peroxide. Watch out if you’re using something that contains these. By just, applying a thin layer of it is enough to cover the area you’re treating. If you’re using a retinol cream. For example, a pea-sized dab will do the trick.

Posted: August 8th, 2008 under Ailments, Facts, Funactions, Functions, Herbal Treatments, Information, Prevention, Seasonal Care.
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There are topical creams, herbal remedies or simple diet changes that can treat pimples. Sometimes, salicylic acid may be used, or other lotions that promises to clear the acne. But what works for one person may not work for another. The main thing is that you do not squeeze the pimple because it will push bacteria deeper and it will make matters worse.

Posted: March 25th, 2008 under Herbal Treatments.
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