This week, I’d like to return to the topic of aging and introduce more advanced anti-aging strategies.
By now you know what an antioxidant is. But did you know there are 2 types of antioxidants? They are Direct and Indirect antioxidants.
Direct antioxidants are the […]
If you enjoy following skin care ingredient trends, then you’ll know that peptides for skin are hot age-fighting ingredients. They’ve been around for the past decade but are becoming more and more common in skin care.
But the word peptide draws a blank for most people. It might sound intimidating, […]
In case you missed yesterday’s post, the Anti-Aging Strategies Recap provides some helpful background for these tips. The Recap is a 1-page summary of everything I’ve talked about so far, and takes about 5-10 minutes to read.
This list is meant for those of […]
It’s a good time to review aging before I move on to my next topic (acne). Here is a summary of the most important things to know. I have condensed the Anti Aging Guide (so far) into 1 page.
I hope that it gives you a […]
Mushrooms in skin care, really? Yes! This might seem strange, but mushrooms offer a FANTASTIC way to boost energy production, which in turn slows down aging.
This past week, I talked about the […]
By now, you know the importance of antioxidants in skin care. Today I want to give you some antioxidant tips and 3 Rules for maximizing their effectiveness.
To refresh your memory, antioxidants are the FIRST line of defense against free radicals (Reactive Oxygen Species).
Skin is ALWAYS under attack […]
Enjoy wine? Like the taste of grapes? Want an excuse to drink more? Good news for you then! Red grapes are a source of one of the most powerful antioxidants around – resveratrol. And it is one of my favorite ingredients – a staple in my skin care […]
To my U.S. readers, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends. You’re probably wondering why I named this post ‘The Thanksgiving Vitamin.” (“There’s no such thing as a Thanksgiving vitamin!” you say.)
You’re absolutely right! I just thought it would be appropriate to introduce […]
Are you taking Vitamin E supplements? If yes, excellent! Now you just need some on your skin.
Vitamin E is essential antioxidant #2. He’s the guy who knocks out the Lipid Peroxide radical, and this radical is NOT nice. Lipid Peroxide attacks the lipids in your epidermis.
What’s a Lipid, you ask? A […]
This week is all about vitamins. I’ll be going over the Top 3 you need in your skin care routine: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A.
Today’s topic is Vitamin C. After sunscreen, Vitamin C in skin care products is Priority #2. It should be your new best friend!
Remember […]