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To better understand aging, why we age, and why some people age slower than others, we first have to know what causes aging. There are two different types of aging; intrinsic and environmental aging. Intrinsic is internal and environmental is external. |
Intrinsic aging is an internal aging process that is largely beyond a person's control. It is determined genetically and programs the body for the longest it could possibly live - perhaps 125 years - under the best circumstances.
In contrast, external aging which is associated with environmental aging can be accelerated or slowed by factors we have the power to control.
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Oxidation is part of the cycle of all life, and effects both organic cells and inorganic matter. Almost everything is gradually oxidized by oxygen: fats turn rancid, rubber loses elasticity, iron gradually rust, and apples when cut will turn brown. Thus it is not surprising that the cells of all plants, animals, and people show an continuous level of oxidative damage.
The problem occurs when the cells in our bodies are experiencing excessive oxidative damage over an extent period of time.
Free radicals are highly energized molecules that contain an unpaired electron. They have the impetus to pair up with other loose electron in the body and on the skin, triggering a chain reaction which creates more free radicals.
These free radicals, more accurately called oxidants, attack cell walls and literally oxidize holes in the walls of your cells. They then cause a cascade of many harmful reactions in your body, including damage, mutation, and death to cells throughout your body. They can significantly deplete your immune system and cause premature aging and many health problems. In fact, today some fifty to sixty diseases are recognized as having free radical involvement in their causes or manifestation.
Antioxidants are (substance) that interrupt oxidation reaction, and, in most cases, prevent them. In other words, antioxidants put the brakes on premature aging and helps to prevent a host degenerative diseases.
Some free radicals are generated by the body as a part of its normal functions. Normally, there is a balance between the numbers of free radicals and the antioxidant substance produced to neutralize them. Under certain circumstances, additional free radicals materialize, shifting the balance and putting health at risk. The body’s antioxidant system can be overwhelmed by the deluge. Fortunately, your body doesn’t have to do all the work alone. There are natural antioxidants which can quell free radical outrage.
Controlling and reversing the effects of environmental aging require a concerted two - pronged program, "inside out" to the "outside in." They will both work together to keep and maintain an beauty complexion and healthy body.
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To mop up free radicals, the body depends on substances known as antioxidants, which donate replacement electrons. The most powerful antioxidants from the vitamin and mineral family are beta carotene, C, E, coenzyme Q10, and minerals selenium, zinc, and manganese. From the herbal family there are garlic, grape seed, and pycnogenol. Over the past 15 years, hundreds of medical studies have demonstrated that the consumption of antioxidant nutrients slows cellular aging and prevents biochemical changes that lead to heart disease, cancer and other degenerative diseases.
Antioxidants also improves resistance and immune response by protecting and strengthening the thymus gland. Antioxidants help the thymus gland to produce more T cells, which fight invading organisms and cancer, like foot soldiers engaged in hand - to hand combat.
It is now well - established that antioxidants has anti-cancer properties and may even play a greater role in cancer therapy. More than 300 studies were published in professional journals documenting the effectiveness of these antioxidant nutrients against a wide range of free radical damage.
Vitamin E is perhaps one of the best known and strongest vitamin antioxidant. It prevents premature and undesirable oxidation of lipids in your blood serum and provides more available oxygen to your tissues by preventing the formation of toxic peroxides. It also increases the life of red blood cells. Research
Literally hundreds of articles are published every year in medical journals that demonstrate the antioxidant therapeutic value of vitamin E for treating cancer, immune dysfunction's, hormonal imbalances, heart disease, stroke, asthma, premature aging, and other health problems.
Beta carotene is an excellent antioxidant and is an important nutrient because of its role in strengthening your body’s protective mechanisms. Beta carotene has been well - documented to help protect against the adverse effects of free radicals caused by chemical pollutants, radiation, and drugs. Beta carotene also improves the growth, reparability, elasticity, strength, and resistance of body tissues. It maintains and tonifies the epithelial cells that form the outer protective layer of your skin and your important protective internal mucous membranes. Research
Vitamin C interacts with free radicals within the cells and in intercellular fluids. Beta carotene, C and E is linked to a decreased risk of heart disease, cancer, and cataracts. All three of these antioxidants are thought to inhibit the oxidation of LDLs (low density lipoproteins). Researches believe this oxidative process to be one of the initial steps in halting the early stages of hardening of the arteries. Research
Coenzyme Q10 normally synthesized by our bodies, the genius of CoQ10 is its ability to maintain an oxygen balance in the cells. It can either add or remover oxygen from a biologically active molecule. This means that CoQ10 has the capacity to add oxygen to elevate energy levels or combine with oxygen to prevent the formation of free radicals. Research
Grape seed and Pycnogenol are both extremely powerful antioxidants from the plant family. In fact, in many studies show them to be 50 times more effective antioxidants than vitamin E and 20 times more effective than vitamin C. Research
Garlic is an popular herb that helps prevent the peroxidation of fatty acids and the formation of other free radical end products. Both Japanese and Russian studies substantiate that garlic exerts a protective effect against toxic heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium by binding with them and removing them from the body. Research
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A group of antioxidants generating much excitement in the health industry is proanthocyanidins, also called OPCs (for Oligomeric-proanthocyanidins). As you have read, proanthocyanidins can be up to 50 times more potent antioxidants than beta carotene, E and C.
OPCs are found in most plants, and are most highly concentrated in bark, stems, plants, leaves, and skins. A natural foods diet rich in raw vegetables and fruits supplies OPCs. People, however, usually discard leaves and stems, and eliminate OPCs through cooking.
OPCs are available in supplement and skin-care products. There are many OPCs products on the market today. I have found four to be especially effects when applied to the skin
Ginkgo biloba is an powerful antioxidant from a tree that is known for its anti-aging abilities. This herb helps to protect the skin from damaging free radicals and improves circulation for healthier, younger - looking skin.
Rose hips is a plant that is rich in Vitamin C, and is known to preserve skin from destructive elements. Also is excellent for increasing the collagen and elasticity of the skin.
Seaweed is full of rejuvenating nutrients that moisturize older skin, make it more elastic, stronger and younger - looking and is also an important antioxidant nutrient. Seaweed, whose composition is almost identical to blood plasma, is composed of about 35 percent minerals and salts. When applied to the skin seaweed gives the skin a soft, smooth, fresh and at the same time helps fight free radicals.
Evening primrose is rich in essential fatty acids and has dramatic effects on stimulating the skin’s immune system which is needed for fighting off free radicals. For centuries many have found that evening primrose to have healing properties when applied to wounds, inflamed and aging skin.
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An age protection cream containing antioxidants, sunscreen, vitamins and herbals extracts may help the skin fight wrinkles, age spots and improve skin tone. A perfect blend of vitamins A, B, C, D, and E when applied to the skin, has been shown to protect the skin from free radical, reducing the damage these particles can do to the skin cells. These essential skin vitamins, have also been shown to have a long-term moisturizing effect on the skin. When using a skin cream containing vitamin A, B, C, D, and E you get the free - radical scavenging benefit, so you get the potential prevention of damage from the sun and all other free radicals benefices, plus you are moisturizing the skin naturally.
| OTHER BENEFITS OF OPCs |
OPCs bond with collagen on the skin, preserve and protect it, and enhance its production. Collagen is the structural component of your blood vessels, connective tissue, and skin. OPCs thus improves cell growth, flexibility, and youthful skin.
OPCs improve circulation health by neutralizing free radicals, and are considered a prime protector against premature aging. When taken internally they improve joint flexibility, fight inflammation, heart disease, cancer, and cataract development. When apply to the skin, they promote skin smoothness and elasticity, and protect against sun damage, and premature aging.
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Bentonite Mineral-rich clay and facial peel therapy is used in many health spas to detoxify, disinfect and draw-out hidden impurities from the skin. Weekly treatment are needed to counteract the damaging affects of environmental aging.
STEP 1: CLEANSER - cleans and nourishes: Aloe Vera, Hydrogen peroxide, Witch hazel, Lemon oil. STEP 2: TONER - disinfect and tightens: Mineral water, Aloe vera, Chamomile, Witch hazel
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MORNING ROUTINE |
• Wash your wash only with a natural cleanser that will not wash away your skin own natural oils. Use a creamy natural cleanser and use your finger tips to lightly wash your face. Rinse with warm water until the skin is clean, then splash the skin with cold water. This will help to close the pores that open up during the cleansing. Then pat you face to remove excess water, but do not pat completely dry. |
• Mist your face with an all - natural herbal toner. Toners are important in closing and tightening pores as it prepares the skins pH balance for further nourishing and moisturizing absorption. |
•Apply a oil-free lightweight moisturizer to build and maintain essential moisture reserves without clogging the pores. |
•Used face make-up only when necessary. Make-up can clog up the pores and does not allow the skin to breathe. |
EVENING ROUTINE |
• Always wash your face before bedtime. Remove all make-up, including eye make-up. Use the same face - washing routine as morning. |
• Use a light and natural facial scrub nightly. Scrubs exfoliates everyday environmental pollu-tion, removes deep embedded impurities, and sheds everyday skin tissues that can build up dull and dead skin surface. |
WEEKLY ROUTINE |
• Facial peels. This is necessary for stimulating circulation and increase cellular renewal. |
• Face mask is needed to draw - out hidden and embedded impurities that can cause blemishes, blackheads, and/or oil build - up. Facial masks can also absorbs superficial layers of dead, tighten and firm pores, and rejuvenates old and dry skin. |
| Good Basic Skin Care Rules |
Good basics skin-care is necessary for a perfect complexion. The principles of natural beauty, is basic good skin-care.
Consistency: three minutes in the morning, three to five minutes at night and ten minutes a week. Clean skin is the beginning of naturally healthy skin and is essential for a beautiful complexion.
A Skin Care Regime: adapted to your skin's individual needs and to your lifestyle. Daily skin-care is needed for a lifetime of healthy, beauty, and youthful complexion.
Never, Never: go to bed without a proper cleansing. If you wear make-up or work in a environment of dirt and pollution, use a facial scrub after cleansing. Make-up and a build-up of dirt and oil can be damaging to your complexion. The same thing apply to your hair. While you sleep, your skin flushes out all impurities, breath-es, repairs and renews itself. If not scrupulously clean, it cannot accomplish this resulting in a lifetime of problem skin.
Remember: that the sun is one of the major causes of premature lines, wrinkles and discolored pigmentation. Avoid the sun as much as possible. Always protect your face, neck and hands in hot climates, at high altitudes and in the summer months with sunscreens and skin nutriment.
How your skin ages as the years pass is all up to the care you provide it in it youthful years. The key word is PREVENTION & PROTECTION!
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