26 Tips for Great Skin.Your guide to fabulous skin

The A to Z Guide to Great Skin

A- ANTIOXIDANT By preventing and repairing free-radical damage from sun and pollution, these nutrients, when applied, keep wrinkles, brown spots, and other signs of aging at bay.  RECOMMENDS: MD Skincare Hydra-Pure Antioxidant Firming Serum

   B- BOTOX Annual sales of this wrinkle relaxer have surpassed $1 billion. But new muscle-paralyzing toxins Reloxin (awaiting FDA approval this year) and Puretox (in clinical trials) will offer some stiff competition.

     C-CALORIE RESTRICTION The choice is yours: Lower your calorie intake by a third or add antiaging resveratrol (from grape skins) to your regimen. Both send your body into survival mode, which can increase your lifespan and help maintain youthful-looking skin. But before you start drowning your liver in cabernet, know that the recommended 2500 mg per day requires 15 glasses of red wine.  RECOMMENDS: Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Ultimate Youth Creme with Resveratrate (a super-potent resveratrol concentrate)

    D- DNA Can't blame your family for everything. Genes do play a part, but lifestyle is a better indicator of how skin will age. "My mother didn't have a single line, but her mother had wrinkles like a Shar-Pei," says Manhattan dermatologist Dr. Patricia Wexler. "Guess who worshipped the sun?" Reverse mild damage now with antioxidants and enzymes; more severe DNA changes can lead to cancer.  RECOMMENDS: Lancaster 365 Cellular Elixir DNA Action Complex

     E- ESTROGEN As estrogen levels decline, moisture and collagen also dip. Oral hormone-replacement therapy is risky, so try an estrogen cream to fortify skin instead.  RECOMMENDS: Lancôme Absolue Ultimate Bx Serum (with plant estrogen wild yam)

    F- FILLER With minimal risk and downtime, injectable fillers offer facial lines a temporary youth booster. Thicker formulas like Restylane can stimulate skin's own collagen production.

 G- GLYCATION A process where blood-sugar molecules bond to protein, making them stiff, like caramel. "Glycation breaks down collagen, rendering skin more vulnerable to wrinkling and sagging," says Miami dermatologist Dr. Fredric Brandt.  RECOMMENDS: Dermalogica AGE Smart MAP-15 Regenerator (with vitamin C to repair collagen)

   H- HYDROQUINONE While this skin-lightener is banned in the European Union and Japan (in high doses it's a carcinogen), many American derms still champion hydroquinone's efficacy and safety. Meanwhile, several beauty companies have switched to natural pigmentation correctives like licorice and soy.  RECOMMENDS: Chanel Precision Sublimage Essential Regenerating Concentrate Serum (with licorice root)

   I- INFLAMMATION Stress to the skin can leave you red, broken out, and wrinkled. Calming formulas undo damage.  RECOMMENDS: Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream, Soothing Cleanser

    J- JOHNS HOPKINS This leading skin research institute's latest finding? Broccoli is the new sunscreen. Rather than absorb UV rays or create a physical block like sunscreen, the vegetable extract sulforaphane stimulates cellular production of protective enzymes, fortifying and safeguarding skin for several days.

     K- KELOID These raised scars can now be minimized with UVA1 light (MultiClear), lasers, or red light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

    L- LIGHT THERAPY New, gentler technologies, like fractional-resurfacing lasers (Fraxel) and LEDs, are popular options for smoothing wrinkles, fading age spots, and treating acne. The lights are so safe, there are even some at-home versions.  RECOMMENDS: Marvel-Mini Red for wrinkles, Green for brightening, Blue for acne

    M-MOISTURE BARRIER "The skin's main function is to shield the body from bacteria, viruses, and other invaders," says Los Angeles dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad. "Naturally, when skin is severely dry or irritated, its barrier function is compromised, and you can get sick." Especially in winter, avoid drying cleansers and replenish with a rich moisturizer.  RECOMMENDS: Olay 14-Day Skin Intervention (left), Johnson's Baby Oil Wash

      N- NATURAL There's no regulation for "natural" products by the government, but at least you can know for sure that your latest eco-potion is organic: Check the label for certification from the USDA (in Europe, it's EcoCert; in the U.K., The Soil Association). These seals mean the ingredients are at least 95 percent organic.  RECOMMENDS: Origins Nourishing Face Lotion, which has the USDA organic seal 

        O- OMEGA-5 Derived from pomegranate oil, this antioxidant and anti-inflammatory essential fatty acid increases hydration and firmness.  RECOMMENDS: Pomega5 Organic Pomegranate Seed Oil Complex

      P- PROBIOTICS Beneficial bacteria that improve immunity. ("Probiotic is skincare's buzzword of 2008," proclaims Bryan Meehan, founder of Nude Skincare.) Prevalent in fermented foods like yogurt, pickles, and soy sauce, in topical form they reduce inflammation, clear up acne, and boost hydration.  RECOMMENDS: Shu Uemura Phyto-Black Lift Firming Anti-Wrinkle Cream

    Q- VITAMIN Q Also known as Coenzyme Q10, this vitamin is the basis of super-antioxidant idebenone.  RECOMMENDS: Prevage Eye Anti-Aging Moisturizing Treatment (with idebenone to treat wrinkles)

  R- RETINOIDS Able to boost collagen growth and speed up cell turnover, these vitamin A derivatives address almost every skincare issue: acne, UV damage, dullness, blackheads, and wrinkles.  RECOMMENDS: Philosophy Booster Caps Retinol Capsules (left), Peter Thomas Roth Un-Wrinkle Night

     S- STEM CELLS Scientists in Japan just figured out a way to rewire adult skin stem cells to produce any muscle, bone, and organ in the body (just like embryonic stem cells). But free-radical damage still kills off stem cells, resulting in the slower reproduction and repair associated with aging. New skincare breakthroughs focus on protecting stem cells while making skin look younger in the process.  RECOMMENDS: Dior Capture R60/80 XP Serum

       T- TATTOOS Unless you don't mind always seeing an ex's name on your skin, consider Freedom-2, the first easily erasable tattoo ink. This pigment was designed for laser removal; just one treatment is needed. If only erasing remnants of train-wreck relationships were as easy.

 

         U- ULTRASOUND You don't have to be pregnant to reap the benefits of ultrasound. High-frequency sound waves have been found to revitalize skin tissue, producing a tightening effect, and also to dissolve fat in specifically targeted areas. Think of it as incision-free liposuction

    V- VOLUME Facial volume loss makes cheeks hollow and skin sag. Plump up skin and bones with collagen-boosting peptides.  RECOMMENDS: L'Oréal Collagen Remodeler Contouring Moisturizer SPF 15 and Night Lotion

     W- WOUND WISDOM Skincare scientists are mining burn- and wound-healing technology for use in renewing and firming the derm. New topical treatments use niacin and growth factors to improve skin texture and accelerate DNA repair.  RECOMMENDS: NIA 24 Sun Damage Repair for Décolletage and Hands

Heal Yourself in 15 Days by Cleaning Up Your Skin Exposure

By "skin exposures," I mean all the things your skin comes into contact with... and the sheer quantity of those things will probably surprise you.




But first, let's get something out of the way that's crucial to all this. The consumer products industry wants you to believe their "Big Lie". The Big Lie is that chemicals you put on your skin don't get absorbed into your bloodstream. So there's no need to make sure consumer products are actually safe.

The FDA and most members of the conventional medical community also believe this lie: They don't acknowledge the absorption properties of the skin, so they tend to say that all the things you put on your skin are perfectly safe for your health even if they contain toxic chemicals. (Of course, these very same people then promote nicotine patches and other drugs delivered through the skin, so they do indirectly acknowledge that the skin absorbs chemicals.)



How many different products come into contact with your skin on a regular basis? You'd be shocked to consider all the sources:



• Perfumes, colognes and other fragrance products.

• Shampoo.

• Shower soap or shower gel products.

• Pesticides used on your lawn which are carried to you through pets or children.

• Skin creams.

• Sunscreen products.

• Cosmetics.

• Antibacterial hand soaps.

• Laundry detergents and dryer sheets (through your clothing).

• Dish soaps.

• Furniture polishes.

• Household cleaners such as window cleaners.

• Artificial dyes found in clothing.

• Feminine hygiene products.

• Deodorants and anti-perspirants.

• Shaving creams and after-shave products.

• Hair dyes.

• Massage oils and lotions.

• Hair sculpting products and hair sprays.

• Tattoos and temporary skin art.

• Insect repellants.

• Over-the-counter creams: Anti-itch, pain creams, etc.

• Chlorine in your shower water.

• Anti-flea and tick chemicals acquired by touching your pets.


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Cancer-causing chemicals

If you look at all these products whose ingredients come into contact with your skin, you'll begin to realize something quite disturbing: They're loaded with cancer-causing chemicals!



The average perfume product, just as an example, contains over twenty cancer-causing chemicals all by itself -- and these are never even listed on the label. Antibacterial soaps are made with a chemical that's similar to the nerve toxin chemical called Agent Orange which was used as a chemical weapon in the Vietnam War.



Hair dyes contain highly toxic chemical solvents. Conventional laundry detergents are made with extremely toxic cancer-causing fragrance chemicals. Conventional cosmetics are loaded with not just cancer-causing chemicals, but also heavy metals like lead. Lawn pesticides contain chemicals that promote Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.



The list goes on and on...

The products listed above probably contain over 10,000 different synthetic chemicals, and virtually none of them have ever been safety tested or approved as safe for human consumption by any federal agency. The EPA doesn't even know what many of these chemicals are because companies claim they need to protect their formulation "trade secrets" by not even listing the ingredients on product labels.

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But think about these 10,000 chemicals for a moment and ask yourself this question: Why are you putting them on your skin?





Mainstream consumers poison themselves

Consumers are very easy to covertly influence through corporate advertising. I'm particularly struck by the advertising of a cologne product called "Axe" which is marketed to clueless teenage boys who naively believe that wearing these toxic chemicals will magically bring them hoards of slutty women who want to have sex with them. That's the underlying message of the Axe Cologne advertising, anyway.



So these teenage boys buy up these Axe products which include cologne, deodorant and shampoo. Naturally, they're oblivious to the fact that these products are made with artificial, synthetic fragrance chemicals that are absorbed right through the skin. None of these chemicals have been approved as safe for human consumption by the FDA, of course. But young men coat their bodies with these chemicals with no regard for their own health, thinking that smelling like Axe will reward you with female companionship.



And the ads work! Axe sales are through the roof. Sex sells everything... even synthetic chemicals.





Are you poisoning yourself, too?

But if you think these teenage boys are silly for buying such products, think about your own personal care products. Do you buy conventional shampoo? Sunscreens? Lotions? Cosmetics? Which toxic products are still in your own bathroom, kitchen or garage?



I've visited a lot of homes of people who told me they were "super health conscious." Yet in almost every case when I visit such homes, I still find they're using conventional laundry detergents, brand-name soaps in the bathroom, toxic skin lotions and baby products, etc. It is extremely rare for me to walk into someone's house and not find a huge assortment of cancer-causing products there.



People are poisoning themselves by poisoning their skin with synthetic chemicals. And they still think they're "health conscious!"



Most people, you see, are kidding themselves about protecting their skin from toxic, cancer-causing products. They may follow a fairly healthy diet, but they still bathe their skin in chemicals that damage the brain, liver, heart and kidneys. For some strange reason, many people who are acutely aware of what they put in their mouth are surprisingly unaware of what's contained in the products they put on their skin.



The point of this article is to raise your awareness of what's in the products your skin comes into contact with, and then to take new action to get all those toxic products out of your home.


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Action items: What you can do right now

This may sound crazy, but here's what I want you to do: Go through your entire house, covering every room including the garage, under the kitchen sink, the bathroom closet and so on. Gather up every "chemical" product and throw them all out. (You're poisoning the environment by doing so, of course, but you're going to make up for that by never buying these products again...)



This includes all your conventional cosmetics, soaps, shampoos, fragrance products, cleaning products, laundry products, bug sprays, air "fresheners" and the whole lot. Gather them all up and throw them out.



More importantly make a commitment to never buy these products again. That's the only way to enjoy a long-term benefit for your health, of course.

Once this is done, begin to detox your body from these synthetic chemicals using a variety of detox products: Zeolites, chlorella supplements, cilantro, spirulina, etc. Drink a lot of water. Take liver detox herbs to support healthy liver function during all this. (I recommend Livatrex from Livatrex 2 fl oz byGlobal Healing Center ).


 



Within just a few days, your chemical burden will start to fall as your body eliminates the chemicals that have been routinely poisoning it. After six months, your chemical load can drop as much as 90 percent, greatly reducing the chemical stress on your liver and kidneys while sharply reducing your risk of cancer and other neurological disorders.



Over time, your health will improve as your exposure to synthetic chemicals plummets. This action, combined with all the other steps in this 15-day self healing series, will vastly improve your health while slowing or even halting the development of many different degenerative diseases such as cancer, liver disease or Alzheimer's.


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