Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 From its Lluvia skin care line to the way it seeks to truly educate people (and not just push products), the company always seems to get it right.
This innovative spirit is fully present in the new Liquizon product line. To put it bluntly, I'm genuinely impressed with Liquizon. When I got my hands on the product samples, the first thing I did was pop a capsule in my mouth and chew on it (rather than just swallowing it). That's because the only way to know the potency of herbal medicine is to taste it.
And boy, did I taste it. |
Joseph E. Mario
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 Geranium Mood-balancing, antidepressant,fatigue-fighter; antiseptic,rejuvenates tissues and nerves, skin care (of expectant mothers), relaxing massage; balances hormones; an insect repel lant.
Ginger Analgesic, for warming massage, antitussive, counters colds, flu, chills, catarrh, coughs, sinuses, sore throat, indigestion, colic, diarrhea, cramps, lost appetite, motion sickness; muscle aches, arthritis, and rheumatism.
Hel ichrysum Antispasmodic, expectorant. Renews tissue, hearing, skin, the liver; counters pain, phlebitis, scarring and discoloration. |
Mary-Ann Shearer
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 Much has been written about the skin, there are thousands of skin-care products available, and skin care is a billion-dollar industry. This is another one of the areas where we are bombarded with information based on someone's bottom line and profits. To get some perspective on our skin and how it should be treated, let's start with the basics.
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The skin is the largest organ of the body and is mainly an organ of protection. It acts as a shield and protects the body against bacterial and other infections. |
The Editors of FC&A
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| Look for fruit as an ingredient in skin care products and skin cleansers.
Healthy habits
You probably have no idea how much sunscreen to put on to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. Use the new "rule of nines" to help.
Grab your sunscreen and squeeze out a line from the tip of your index finger to the base. Make another sunscreen line on your middle finger, from tip to base. Researchers say this is just the right amount to cover 9 percent of your body. So, for each one of the following "9 percent" sections, use two fingers of sunscreen. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 This approval, of course, comes from the same federal agency that claims skin care and cosmetic products containing toxic chemicals aren't dangerous because the skin doesn't actually absorb anything.
Like most drugs, the approval of this patch for depression is based on the absolutely loony (and scientifically dishonest) idea that depression is caused by a lack of synthetic chemicals circulating in the brain. All disease is just a matter of chemical deficiency, according to Big Pharma and the FDA. |
Kevin Trudeau
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 Hauschka skin care www.drhauschka.com (800) 257-9907
Clothing that shields you from the sun.
Solartex Sun Gear www.solartex.com (877) 476-6785
Solar Eclipse www.solareclipse.com (800) 878-9600
20. Do not take vitamins.
Instead of synthetic vitamins, take whole food supplements.
Eniva, entire product line www.eniva.com/products (800) 964-4303
Vibe and other great options www.livingnutritionals.com (800) 642-4113
Amazon Herb Co. www.amazonherb.net (866) 519-7565 New Chapter www.new-chapter.com (800) 543-7279
Megafood Food Based Supplements www.organicpharmacy. |
| Hauschka skin care www.drhauschka.com (800) 257-9907
Eminence Organics www.eminenceorganics.com (888) 747-6342
Sea Chi Organics www.seachi.com (760) 776-2620 Miessence www.onegrp.com (805) 646-5998
Planet Organics www.planetorganics.net
Aubrey Organics www.aubrey-organics.com (800) 282-7394 Jurlique www.jurlique.com (212) 803-8121 Suki www.sukinaturals.com (888) 858-7854
Burt's Bees www.burtsbees.com
17. Get an air purifier.
Oreck www.oreck.com (800) 289-5888 EWater www.ewater .com (800) 964-4303
EcoQuest International www.ecoquest.com (800) 989-2299
Real Goods www.realgoods. |
The Editors of FC&A
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| Before you buy sunscreen or other skin care products, check the ingredients. If they include green tea, you just might boost your defense against skin damage, skin cancer — and maybe even wrinkles.
Whether you get your tea from a teapot or a tube of sunscreen, you can help your skin win against cancer.
Drink green tea or rub it on your skin before or after any PUVA treatment. This combination of the drug psoralen and ultraviolet light, often used to treat psoriasis, increases skin cancer risk. Tea helps counteract it. |
Paula Begoun
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 Paula's Choice
I developed and launched Paula's Choice skin care in 1995, and am proud of how the line has grown into an exciting array of effective yet affordable products. I originally had no intention of offering hair-care products (because the marketplace was already bursting at the seams with options), but it was a constant customer request, so I decided to offer a shampoo/body wash-in-one and a daily conditioner. A major point of difference for both of these products is that they are truly fragrance- and irritant-
© Condition, Taming Spray ($9.99 for 16. |
Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron
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 Algae Active ($38 for 7 0.07-ounce ampoules; total of 0.49 ounce) attempts to seduce you with the algae-and-thermal-plankton-from-the-deep-sea-are-essential hype, but they're none of that. Algae have water-binding and anti-inflammatoty benefits for skin, but there are no species of algae in this "intensive" product, only plankton (which has no established benefit for skin). This gimmicky product isn't bad for skin; it's just not worthy of your time or money.
© $$$ Cell Energy Fluid ($38 for 7 0.07-ounce ampoules; total of 0. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 Although proper skin care is important in the treatment of acne, acne is not caused by uncleanliness, but is more likely to be a result of overactive oil glands.
Although more than 20 million teenagers suffer from this disorder, acne is not just affecting kids anymore—it is also affecting increasing numbers of adults. While teenage acne most commonly occurs on the face and/or upper body, adult acne is usually limited to the chin and jaw line, and involves fewer, but possibly more painful, blemishes. |
Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron
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| Dior the main thing here is to convince you this generic, water-based serum is worth the splurge. The sorbitol and algin can create a slight tightening effect, but the after-feel is somewhat tacky and the effect is strictly cosmetic. Meanwhile, skin is shottchanged of ingredients that, while not tightening, actually have benefit.
© Capture Sculpt 10 Contouring Gel-Emulsion, Focus Chin-Throat ($100 for 1 ounce) sounds like a face-lift in a bottle with all its claims of targeting skin that's begun to sag or expand
(as with a double chin). |
| Darphin even left out fragrance components, which is a breath of fresh air given that almost every other product in the line literally stinks with fragrance. This is a worthwhile product for all skin types looking for a lightweight serum. It is not recommended for dry skin around the eyes (you'll want something emollient).
© Myrrh Aromatic Care ($75 for 0.5 ounce) follows the same path as most of Darphin's Aromatic Care products and assaults the skin with several irritating volatile oils, including lavender, myrrh, and balsam. This sunflower oil-based moisturizer is not recommended. |
Paula Begoun
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| In the world of skin care, cosmetics chemists have thousands of different ingredients at their disposal from which they can create a vast array of products with an almost limitless range of textures and performance traits. Hair-care formulations by comparison do not have that scope. There is only a mere handful of ingredients that can clean hair or condition it. Hair is very specific about what will cling to it and what you can use to clean it. The truly insane disparity in the prices of products from different lines in no way reflects differences in the products. |
| For the scalp, vitamins would be rinsed off or brushed away before they had a chance to be effective. For skin care, most vitamins do perform well as antioxidants, but in hair-care products they just aren't around long enough to perform that function, especially under rinsing or the heat from styling tools. While there is impressive research pointing to the effectiveness of antioxidants for skin, there is no such research in regard to hair care.
Anti-irritants and soothing agents are ingredients known for their ability to reduce inflammation. |
Kevin Trudeau
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| Many of the products used in cosmetics, skin care, soaps, detergents, shampoos, etc. contain ingredients that are categorically cancer causing. Here are a couple of examples. DEA, or diethanolamine. This particular ingredient has been found in over 600 home and personal care products. These products include shampoos, conditioners, bubble baths, lotions, cosmetics, soaps, laundry and dishwashing detergents. It is just one of an estimated 125 ingredients used in home and personal care products that have been proven to cause cancer. Dr. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
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 Recent research in cosmetology indicates that vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger for the skin, and acerola extracts are now appearing in skin care products that fight cellular aging. In addition to its vitamin content, acerola contains mineral salts that have shown to aid in the rem-ineralization of tired and stressed skin, and its mucilage and proteins have skin-hydrating properties and promote capillary conditioning.
In North America, acerola is used for its high content of vitamin C. |
Paula Begoun
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| While this is not nourishing in the least, nor a product I would recommend at all for skin care, it is a standard leave-in conditioner for normal to dry hair (though not for damaged or very dry hair) that can make hair soft and easy to comb through. It contains mostly plant tea, conditioning agents, detangling agent, plant extracts, preservatives, and fragrance.
© Recoup, Intensive Reconstructor ($15 for 10.1 ounces) won't reconstruct anything, but can be an excellent conditioner for normal to very dry hair that is coarse or thick. |
| Natural Organic Hair and skin care, are proof he takes the study of natural ingredients and their applications in personal care products seriously. Foremost is his company's philosophy "All Aubrey Organics® products are completely natural, made with herbals, essential oils and natural vitamins. No synthetic chemicals of any kind are ever found in any of our formulas. We use liquid coconut oil in our soaps and shampoos and coconut fatty acids and essential fatty acids in our creams and lotions, and a natural preservative of citrus seed and vitamins A, C and E. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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| Use a pure soap with no artificial additives, such as E»Gem skin care Soap from Carlson Laboratories. Do not use cleansers or lotions that contain alcohol. After cleansing, apply a natural oil-free moisturizer to keep the skin supple.
Q Use hot water when washing your face. Hot water dissolves skin oil better than lukewarm or cold water.
Q Try using a clay or mud mask. White or rose-colored clays are best for sensitive skin.
Q Choose cosmetic and facial care products specifically designed for oily skin. |
| Pycnogenol Creme (or Gel) with Vitamins E, C, & A from Derma-E skin care is good for moisturizing, softening, and protecting the skin. Derma-E also makes Vitamin E Moisturizing Gel, a refreshing skin treatment, and Vitamin A Wrinkle Treatment for dry and aging skin.
Q Tretinoin (Retin-A), applied topically, removes fine wrinkles and is also excellent for age spots, precancerous lesions, and sun-damaged skin. It is available by prescription only, and takes around six months to show results.
DYSPEPSIA
See indigestion.
DYSTHYMIA
See under depression. DYSTONIA
See under rare disorders. |
| Skin care for people of color used to be a hit-or-miss proposition. There is now more of an awareness that some of these problems are ethnic-specific. A clinic specifically to address this issue has opened in Detroit, the Multicultural Dermatology Clinic at Henry Ford Hospital. There is also a recent book by Dr. Fran Cook-Bolden, director of the Ethnic Skin Specialty Group at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York—Beautiful Skin of Color: A Comprehensive Guide to Asian, Olive and Dark Skin (HarperCollins, 2005). |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
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 Good general hygiene and sensible skin care are especially important for adolescents. The basics include a daily bath or shower and face- and handwashing with an unscented or mild antibacterial soap. It is best for teenage girls not to use cosmetics regularly. Despite advertising claims to the contrary, few if any commercial skin medications have any beneficial effect on acne.
@ SUMMARY
1. Avoid the sun. Overexposure to the sun can worsen acne.
2. Use only hypoallergenic, oil-free cosmetics. Use cosmetics sparingly.
3. Eliminate foods that are high in fat, hormones, and iodine.
4. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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| Ashwagandha Roots.
(Withania somnifera)
Phytochemicals: Alkaloids, beta-sitosterol, chlorogenic acid, scopoletin, withaferin. Nutrients: Amino acids, choline.
Rejuvenates and energizes the nervous system. Helps prevent stress-related disorders and stress-related depletion of vitamin C and Cortisol. Increases physical endurance and improves sexual function. Has anti-inflammatory and antiaging effects. In laboratory studies, has modulated and stimulated immune function.
An Ayurvedic herb also known as Indian ginseng and winter cherry. An important herb in Ayurvedic medicine. |
| Wood betony Leaves. Phytochemicals: Betaine, caffeic acid, (Stachys chlorogenic acid, rosmarinic acid, officinalis) stachydrine, tannin. Nutrients: Choline, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus.
Stimulates the heart and relaxes muscles. Improves digestion and appreciation of food. Good for cardiovascular disorders, hyperactivity, nerve pain, headaches, and anxiety attacks.
Also called betony.
Caution: Should not be used during pregnancy.
Wormwood Leaves, Phytochemicals: Beta-carotene, (Artemisia tops. |
Josef A. Brinckmann and Michael P. Lindenmaier
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 Phytomedicines: A few skin care products contain extracts of the drug (skin oils, balsams, creams).
Regulatory status
Canada: Approved active ingredient in a few homeopathic medicines.
U.K.: Herbal medicine in the General
Sale List (listed as heartsease), Table A
(internal or external use) of Schedule 1
(requires full Product License).
U.S.: Dietary supplement.
Authentication: Macroscopic (See: Description) and microscopic, according to the Ph. Eur. Among the characteristic features are the incisor-shaped trichomes of the leaves (Fig. |
| There are numerous skin care products (face washes, oil baths, balsams (compound benzoin tincture)) available, for which hydrating, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects are ascribed.
Regulatory status
Canada: OTC drug; subject to the requirements of the Stimulant Laxatives Labelling Standard including dosage (max adult single dose: 100—250 mg; Children 6—12 years: 80—120 mg) and warnings. Approved active ingredient in nearly 70 Schedule OTC cathartics and laxatives, Traditional Herbal Medicines, and homeopathic medicines, all requiring pre-marketing authorization. U.K. |
| A few hair care and skin care products also contain extracts of oak bark.
Regulatory status
Canada: Approved active ingredient in a few homeopathic medicines, requiring pre-marketing authorization. U.K.: Herbal medicine in the General Sale List, Table A (internal or external use) of Schedule I (requiring full Product License).
U.S.: Dietary supplement or homeopathic medicine depending on dosage form and claim statement.
Authentication: Macroscopic (see also: Description) and microscopic, according to Ph. Eur. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
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| A search of the Web will result in literally hundreds of sites that offer natural products for skin care and the treatment of acne. These products range from facial scrubs and moisturizers to antiseptics and facial masks.
Lipoic acid in particular can help heal acne scars. Lipoic acid activates a transcription factor known as AP-1, which leads to the production of enzymes called metalloproteinases. These enzymes digest the damaged collagen, thus helping erase wrinkles and even scars. |
| Thus, regular application of skin care products containing antioxidants may be of the utmost benefit in efficiently preparing skin against exogenous oxidative stressors occurring during daily life. Sunscreen agents may also benefit from combination with antioxidants resulting in increased safety and efficacy of such photoprotective products (Dreher et al. 2001).
Vitamin C Esters. Vitamin C ester is vitamin C with a fatty acid attached to it. It is fat-soluble and rapidly penetrates the skin, being much better absorbed than vitamin C alone. |
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