Each New Year brings a new opportunity to establish new goals. From weight loss to making more money, there is an opportunity to reset the clock and start anew. If you’re like me, it all sounds good for about a month or so. But, then life happens and you look up one day and realize [...]
Avoiding Threats To Youthful Skin – Part 2
December 20, 2008 By 1 Comment
The eyes and the delicate area around the eyes are particularly vulnerable to sun exposure. Thus, protection from excessive sun exposure is important all year round.
Avoiding Threats To Youthful Skin – Part 1
December 20, 2008 By 1 Comment
If we think about our food choices before we make them, our health will improve, our weight will lessen and our skin will be rejuventated.
Smoking: The Second Leading Cause of Wrinkling
February 19, 2008 By Leave a Comment
After the sun, smoking accelerates the normal aging process of your skin, contributing to wrinkles. It thins the skin by around 40%, so that water escapes more easily. Further damage is caused by the chemicals in cigarettes which break down the fibers in collagen and elasticity, mimicking and accelerating the normal aging process. Cigarette smoke [...]
Antioxidants: Your Natural Skin Protection
February 5, 2008 By 3 Comments
Antioxidants occur naturally as vitamins or phytonutrients (nutrients found in plants), or synthetically in a lab for skincare. In any form, antioxidants help our bodies fight free radicals, which contribute to sagging and wrinkled skin. Including an array of colorful, pigmented fruits and vegetables in your diet every day that contains antioxidants can help [...]
Avoiding Threats To Youthful Skin – Part 6
January 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Sleep is an important key to health and longevity. Studies have found that individuals who sleep an average of 7 to 9 hours a night have the longest life expectancy. Many of us, however, face sleep challenges such as frequent or occasional insomnia, a high-stress schedule, or a medical condition that keeps us awake at [...]