Skin Care Stocking Stuffers For Her

Not quite sure what to give the special lady in your life? Whether she’s your wife or mother, daughter or sister, niece or best friend, skin care products are always a welcome choice. No matter what the age or what they do, ladies love to look good in front of you. So I’ve compiled a list and checked it twice to give you some ideas to make Christmas nice.

My first choice is the CLARISONIC Skin Care System. One of Oprah’s Favorite Things for the year, this ultimate cleansing system has been receiving rave reviews from users across the nation. For further information, see the full product review.

Sunglasses are my next choice because they are fashionable at all times of the year and have the added benefit of providing much needed eye protection. United Shades has a variety of designer sunglasses and by using coupon code GET5NOW, you can save 5% on your purchase.

Since most of us do not realize the impact the sun has on our skin, give the gift that keeps on giving day after day: La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX. This daily moisturizing cream protects against the sun’s UVB and UVA rays. Applied after use of the CLARISONIC Skin Care System, Anthelios SX will penetrate the skin to provide a nice protective layer throughout the day. For more information, take a look at the full product review.

For the woman in your life who is starting to take her skin care seriously, consider N.V. Perricone’s Tone & Radiance Starter Kit. This is a daily skin care regimen that includes a facial cleanser, moisturizer, an evening application and eye treatment. Dr. Perricone’s system is great for overall facial skin care, particularly for the sensitive area around the eyes. Order by December 17 and get FREE shipping within the US.

Last, but not least, you can’t go wrong with a gift certificate. The Skinstore it is an excellent place to shop and has a wide variety of skin care products with FREE shipping options.

I hope you have found these suggestions useful. Feel free to leave a comment with some of your own personal picks.

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Work Wonders On Eye Wrinkles With Alpha Lipoic Acid

Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is a natural, antioxidant that exists deep inside every cell in our bodies. It can increase the positive effects of other antioxidants such as vitamins C and E. ALA also has the ability to affect metabolism. This is important because aging cells have a slower metabolism, which leads to a reduced ability to repair damage. ALA can actually increase a cells metabolism, meaning that the cell increases its energy production and capacity to heal.

A study conducted by Nicholas Perricone, M.D., among patients aged 35 to 55, found that the use of 1% ALA in a lecithin-based lotion used twice a day revealed:

• Decreased under eye puffiness within 1 to 2 days.

• Skin exhibiting a healthy glow within 5 days.

• A reduction in the number of enlarged pores after 2 weeks.

• Significant reductions in fine lines around the eyes between weeks 4 and 8.

• A decrease in the depth of facial lines between weeks 8 and 12.

• Improved skin texture after 3 months.

Combined with vitamin C ester, Dr. Perricone found a way to reduce, and in some cases, eliminate fine lines, wrinkles and furrows, sallow or dull skin tones, and puffy or dark under eye circles. ALA is at its best in treating those conditions and is widely available in capsules, creams, lotions and masks to meet your specific needs.

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Fine Lines? Vitamin C To The Rescue

Got fine lines around the eyes? A stroll down the aisles of your local department store will reveal lots of sparkling bottles, jars and vials guaranteeing to smooth out those fine lines and give you a youthful look. Unfortunately, these claims are rarely true. As you may intimately know, many products offer only limited, short term benefits. That’s not to say that these products can’t do your skin some good. Many companies produce high quality emollient and exfoliant formulas that can temporarily smooth the skin’s surface around the eyes or increase its ability to maintain moisture. And if you are in need of a quick fix, a short-term gain may very well suit your needs.

If you are serious about getting rid of eye wrinkles, however, you must consider those products and treatments that have been scientifically proven to penetrate to where the aging process actually takes place: in the deeper layers of the skin. Antitoxidants or, more specifically, topical antioxidants fit the bill. One of the most effective antioxidants for treating eye wrinkles is vitamin C.

Vitamin C is essential for the production of collagen, the strong connective tissue that essentially holds us together. Dietary vitamin C is just as important as topical solutions. Fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, tomatoes and red bell peppers are rich in vitamin C.

Vitamin C ester is a topical solution discovered by Nicholas Perricone M.D., that can be easily absorbed into the skin. It can be mixed into creams and lotions and keep its potency for months and even years. And over time, vitamin C ester can reduce deeply embedded lines as well as fine lines around the eyes.

But, not all antioxidants are created equal. Even more important, some are better suited to some skin repair jobs than they are to others. According to Dr. Perricone, the skin conditions most likely to respond to treatment with vitamin C ester topical preparations are:

• Fine lines and wrinkles on severely sun-damaged skin;

• Sagging skin that is losing its firmness because of lost or damaged collagen; and

• Sunburned, inflamed or irritated skin.

So if your skin falls into one of the above categories, check out the newest products from Dr. Perricone.

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