How To Maximize Your Skin's Youth Quotient

Startling Facts You Must Know About Anti-Aging Skincare Products Before You Buy Another One

"Hope in a jar"—that's what most anti-aging creams are often called—because most of them sell just one thing ... hope.

     If you're like most women or men between the ages of 30 to 80 (or beyond), you may have tried many anti-aging creams in an effort to ... 

     ==> reduce the look and feel of wrinkles and lines on your face ...
     ==> recapture the look of your skin's lost youth, or
     ==> put a stop to the signs of aging on your skin.    

     But most likely, once you started using the various anti-aging creams, you may have come to the realization (as most people have) that ... they just don't work—or they have marginal benefits at best.

     Therefore, the question remains:  Is there hope for perpetually youthful skin? 

     The fact is, you can significantly reduce your existing facial wrinkles ... halt your skin's aging ... extend the life span of your skin ... and maintain the look of youth for as long as you live.  You simply have to avoid the pitfalls that sabotage your efforts—and learn how to identify the highest-performing anti-aging products that enable you to maximize your skin's "youth quotient." 

Warning:  Beware of These Common "Tricks"
Anti-Aging Skincare Companies Use to Fool You

Many anti-aging skincare companies use sneaky tricks to sell you products that could never accomplish what they promise.  Here are just 3 ways they secretly fool you:

1)  Ineffective Concentration of Anti-Aging Ingredients - Most anti-aging cream brands use the lowest concentration of active ingredients—instead of the concentration that has been shown in clinical studies to produce the anti-aging effects. 

     For example:  One of the most celebrated anti-aging ingredients to emerge in recent years is Argireline® NP, which people have nicknamed "Topical Botox" because it mimics the wrinkle-reducing effect of Botox without the use of painful injections.  What most people don't realize is that many of the products that contain Argireline® NP only have a 3% concentration—even though it takes a 10% concentration to produce the phenomenal anti-aging effect.

     In contrast, a top-tier anti-aging product like Transformation Skin Rejuvenating Crème contains the maximum 10% concentration, which is the only concentration that has been clinically proven to ...

     ==> reduce the depth of wrinkles an average of 17% in 15 days; and
     ==> reduce the depth of furrows an average of 32% in 28 days.

     Why do some skincare companies use low concentrations of active ingredients that clearly don't deliver anti-aging results?  Obviously, the reason is to minimize costs and maximize profits. 

Another annoying practice that is quite common in the skincare industry is to put the least amount of an active ingredient in a product—just to be legally allowed to list it on their ingredient label.  Needless to say, putting an insignificant amount of an ingredient into a product will also yield insignificant results.

2)  A Delivery System That Does Not Deliver—Let's face it.  An anti-aging product that just sits on top of the skin—and isn't delivered into the deep layers of the skin—is practically worthless.  That's just like pouring oil over water, expecting the oil to be absorbed by the water (which will never happen).

     Unfortunately, the majority of anti-aging products do utilize a poor delivery system—one that does not get the active ingredients of the product into the layers of the skin where they can do the most good.  Consequently, you get little to none of the product's benefits.  It's no wonder why most anti-aging creams deliver only marginal results.

     What's more alarming is that some delivery systems are potentially unsafe.

A Skincare Delivery System Banned by the FDA?      In recent years, delivery systems based on encapsulated nanoparticles have become a buzzword in skincare.  Since nanoparticles are tiny enough to penetrate the skin cells, they were initially thought to be an excellent way to deliver active ingredients into the skin.  That was until the FDA became concerned that nanoparticles alter the structure of the skin cells in ways that cannot be predicted—and this could pose potential health risks.       Although the skincare delivery system based on nano-technology is not yet banned, the FDA is actively investigating these real concerns.

     The skincare delivery system that may quite possibly be the best on the market is one based on ... oleosomes.

     Oleosomes are little reservoirs present in the seeds of all crops, botanicals and nuts—and they protect the seed's oil content.  They consist of a core of vegetable oil and Vitamin E, surrounded by a phospholipid membrane and protein coat.  Oleosomes are a next-generation encapsulation system that presents this trio of skincare benefits upon contact with the skin:

      an excellent delivery system that releases the active ingredients,
           the emollient oil and vitamin E deep into the skin
      outstanding emulsification; and
      long-lasting moisturization.

     The best thing about oleosomes is that they perform their multi-functions in a completely natural way—and they provide a difference you can feel.

3)  Incompatible Ingredients—Just because an anti-aging skincare product has ingredients that appear to be good doesn't mean the product works.  Almost anyone can formulate a product with impressive ingredients—but those ingredients need to be compatible and have synergistic action with each other in order for them to produce stunning anti-aging results.  Just one drop more—or less—of any single ingredient in a skincare formula could cause the product not to be effective. 

     More importantly, an anti-aging product needs to have a track record of verifiable success in the form of real-life case studies of real people who have obtained the results that the product promises.  Favorable word-of-mouth recommendations and repeat purchases are also an important benchmark of a product's effectiveness ... and definitely provide an indication of the users' level of satisfaction.
 

Are These People Aging Backwards? "Transformation has made my face smoother and more supple than it has been in years.  I saw a handsome male friend I hadn't seen in nearly 4 years.  Within minutes of seeing me, he said, 'I don't know what you're doing, but keep it up.  You're the only person I know who's aging backwards.'" — Wendy K., Malibu, California, age 47 "I have been using skin creams since I was 12 and in the last 33 years have tried many products, from drug store brands, to department store brands to dermatologist-recommended skin creams.  And none of them can compare to Transformation Skin Rejuvenating Crème.  It is by far the best product that I have every tried for my skin.  I've just ordered 3 more jars.  The results have been amazing!" — Christine J., Jupiter, Florida, age 45 "I truly believe in this cream and love it!  I never put an approval on something that I don't truly believe in.  This is a fantastic product. It makes my skin feel so soft and velvety.  I can already see, in just a month, some of my wrinkles not so visible.  It just feels richer, creamier than other skin creams I have used.  I am 70 years old and this is making a big difference in my skin.  It makes my skin feel like it is comparable to the Hollywood stars' skin - very smooth and silky.  Can you tell I really love this product? I told my friend about it and she is going to try it.  I am telling all my friends about it." — Judy D., Orem, Utah, age 70 "I absolutely love Transformation Skin Rejuvenating Crème.  I have been using it for about 2 months and my sagging jaw line has definitely tightened and firmed up.  My deeper lines between my eyes are getting better also.  No other skin care product has given me these results, and I have purchased many, many brands." —  Julie M., Lake Havasu City, Arizona

     Although there's nothing you can do to stop the hands of time, there's something you can do to stop the havoc that time wreaks on your skin.  Instead of looking progressively older with every passing day—you could maximize your skin's "youth quotient" and make your skin look 5, 10, or even 20 years younger—as though you're aging in reverse—without cosmetic procedures or surgery.

     Before you schedule a Botox injection or get an appointment with a cosmetic surgeon, find out how to maximize your skin's ability to behave like it did when you were a decade or two younger.  Discover the proprietary formula that a Beverly Hills company developed, which has the maximum concentration of anti-aging ingredients that work synergistically together ... and which uses the revolutionary oleosome delivery system which helps make human skin look biologically younger. 

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Acne Treatment Solution, Acne is Gone

When looking for a solution, acne can be hard to get rid of. There are so many treatment on the market today that it is hard to decide exactly which was is the best. You will have to try many different ones before you find the best one for your skin type.

Understanding the Solution, Acne can be Treated

The biggest hurdle in having acne is identifying where the root of your problem is coming from. Some people suffer from acne because of stress. Other will get acne because of their hormones. Deep down bacteria in the pores is another reason why some people have continued acne. Teenagers are more likely to suffer from this but adults can as well.

When you go to the store and look in the skin care isle, you will see many products many solutions, acne is popular among so many people. There are so many that it will probably overwhelm you. There are special washes for your face and some have three different applications, cleanser, toner, and moisturizer. Then you have the medication itself that you can dab on the pimples you have or place the lotion all over your face.

If you need a body solution, acne medication specialized for body is different from acne on your face. There is special soap designed to help body acne. As far as medication, you can use the same type of medication that you use on your face but there are specialized body acne medications available. They all have the same active ingredients.

If after you use these you do not see any improvement, you may to seek out the care of your dermatologist. Your doctor will be able to look at your acne and make sure that you do not have another medical issue going on. Then your doctor will prescribe you either an oral antibiotic or some topical medication.

For an oral antibiotics solution, acne is treated from the inside out. Sometimes with hormones and stress, it makes your skin hyperactive and susceptible to blemishes. This medication helps cut back on resulting bacteria in your skin, which will clear up pimples and prevent them from appearing.

The topical medications are another treating solution; acne is treated from the outside in. These medications are used to treat the blemish and then fight all bacteria on your face. Some blemishes like blackheads are easily treated with topical medications.

The best advice about pimples is not to pop them. All this will do is aggravate your skin and can cause even more blemishes. Your skin will repair itself and your pimples will eventually go away. It is embarrassing to deal with the unsightly appearance of acne but with the help of a treatment solution, acne can be gone forever.

My Acne is Gone, Now How do I Get Rid of My Acne Scars?

Congratulations! You have taken the time to find the right product to clear your face of acne. Now, you can concentrate on getting rid of your acne scars and be proud of your complexion.

Just how you treat your acne scars will depend both on how severe the scarring is and how much of your face it covers. It is important to consult with your dermatologist about the treatment that is best for you. Here are some options you may wish to discuss with your doctor:

• Chemical Peel: A chemical solution is applied to the skin. It causes the old, scarred skin to blister and peel off and new skin to replace it. This may be a good option if your scarring is not severe.

• Dermabrasion: A rapidly rotating brush is used to remove the top layer of skin and scars. Dermabrasion is effective but can be painful and require a long recovery time. It is most useful for raised scars.

• Laser Resurfacing: This popular technique uses lasers to remove the top layers of skin and allow new skin to grow over the scar. It is important to diligently follow a post-laser skin care regimen so that acne scars do not return.

• Punch Technique: This surgical option, done under local anesthesia , uses a punch tool to remove the scar. The skin is then stitched back together leaving a much less noticeable scar.

• Subcision: This method uses a needle to break up the fibrous bands that cause some sunken acne scars. It raises the scars to the level of the rest of the skin.

• Augmentation: The scars are injected with fat or collagen to raise them to the level of the rest of the skin and make them less noticeable.

These are just a few of the many options available to you. All have a different degree of invasiveness and post-treatment commitment. When you decide on the treatment that is right for you, you need to take into account which one is right for your type of scarring, the invasiveness of the procedure, the cost of the procedure and the follow up commitment for that procedure.

Acne scars are not something you have to live with. There are many options available to you that can restore your skin to show a healthier more vibrant face. Take the time to research your options and consult with your dermatologist so that you make a decision that is right for you.

Treatments for Back Acne

Acne on the face is embarrassing but during the summer, having back acne is just as devastating. This is especially true if you live near the beach or you plan on going on vacation where you will wear a bathing suit. Acne on your back is hard to treat because it is not something you can easily get to but if you have someone to help you then it should not be a problem.

Explaining Back Acne

The reasons for back acne are the same as face acne. The reason why you get back acne can be from hormones, stress or clogged pores. This is not due to being unclean which is a common myth. This is usually due to physiological problems with bacteria caught in your pores or hormones causes stress to your skin.

Treatment for Pimples

It is important to keep your back free from sweat, which can aggravate pimples. You may also want to use a body wash, which is specifically made for acne. You can find many body washes on the market today that have acne medication included in the wash. Usually you will find that the medication is either Benzoyl Peroxide or Sacillyc Acid. Both of have been effective for fighting pimples.

Your back will become dry when using medication. So make sure to use some quality moisturizer on your back. You need to keep your back from getting dry because it will cause you to breakout even more if it becomes irritated.

If you need additional help with the pimples on your back, you can use any of the topical agents used for the face. These topical medications have a specific amount of medication concentrated in the solution. It is usually more than what is in the body wash. Be careful with using both the body wash and the topical lotion because it may overly dry out your skin.

If your back acne is resistant to over-the-counter medication, then you will need to consult with a dermatologist. This doctor can help you with some additional tricks in keeping your back free from pimples. Your dermatologist will also be able to prescribe you an oral medication that is an antibiotic. The antibiotic will attack the bacteria found in your pores. A bacterium is one of the causes of acne so treating from the inside out is effective. You may also receive some topical creams like you purchased from the store. This has a higher concentration of back acne solution.

The most important thing to remember about fighting acne is that it does take time. If you do not see important in a couple of days do not stop treatment. It may take weeks before you see any change at all.

The Basics of Acne Skin Care

Acne skin care is a fine balance between trying to keep skin clean and not irritating it further. Irritation can cause acne to flair up even more, so it is very important that an acne skin care routine is well suited to provide cleansing that is gentle.

Irritation and Flair Ups

Irritation can affect acne in a couple ways. First, it can cause scarring and problems with acne. Second, it can cause more acne to crop up.

Irritation in the form of dryness is a high culprit in acne. Many people think oily skin is the main factor in acne, but actually dry skin is just as bad, if not worse. When skin is dry the glands will try to produce more oil as a reaction to the dryness. The excess oil production clogs pores and causes acne.

It is very important to prevent dry skin if you want to keep your acne under control. The common misconception of moisturizing being harmful to skin is proven wrong, as you can see so make sure not to skip this step in skin care routine. This will help you to avoid irritated skin.

Getting Down a Routine

An acne skin care routine starts with washing the skin. The best wash will be one suited to your skin type. You want something that is mild and not irritating. Make sure to wash the whole face, including the jaw line and near the hair line. You should wash morning and evening.

You should follow up washing with exfoliating. You can use a scrub or facial mask. Make sure to not be too rough when exfoliating. Let the product do the work.

After exfoliating you will use a toner to remove excess cleanser and dead skin. Use a toner made for your skin tone.

Lastly you will moisturize. Use a light moisturizer that will not clog pores and is made for the face.

Other Tips

Other things you can do in your acne skin care routine are:

- Do not touch your skin. If you do need to touch your skin make sure you wash your hands first. Touching skin can clog pores.

- Choose make up carefully. Try makeup designed for use on acne prone skin. Avoid makeup with oil as one of the main ingredients.

- Do not overuse over the counter acne medication. If you use OTC acne medication to treat your skin you should follow all the directions carefully to prevent irritation.

Acne skin care is all about being aware of the myths and the misconceptions. Follow a good routine and make sure you stick to it. You may not be able to prevent all acne, but you should see a nice result after regular acne skin care.

Coping with Severe Acne

Severe acne can be common for adolescence but it occurs in adults as well. Acne can make you feel embarrassed and you may isolate yourself so that you do not have to show anyone your face. The biggest problem with acne is that it is not something you can control.

If you have acne you probably have been working with a dermatologist for a while trying to make it go away. If your medications are not working then your body is resistant to it and there is not much more you can do except wait it out. This is difficult to accept and it may make you feel depressed.

Ways to Cope with Severe Acne

If your dermatologist has recommended you continue to use your medication then make it a point to use it religiously. It may be any day now that it will kick in and your severe acne will start to diminish. It can take many months for some people because the medication has to work hard to get deep down I your pores. Do not give up right before it is about to work.

Your confidence and self-esteem may be low because of your pimples. Remember that this is something out of your control and you cannot do anymore about it. You may think others are looking at you thinking badly about your face but most people have had pimples at one time so they will understand what you are going through. Most of the time, they will empathize with you because they know how upsetting it can be for you.

Your acne will not last forever. It does seem like forever before you will get to a time when you do not have to see pimples on your face but someday your face will clear up. Whether it is from the balance of hormones or the right medication for you, one day you will not have to deal with it anymore and that in itself, is a relief.

Talk to someone who understands when you are feeling down about your looks. Severe acne is something that can make you feel depressed so speak to someone about how you are feeling. If you do not have any friends who understand, try speaking to someone else like a counselor. A counselor will listen to how you feel and even have some suggestions for you to help your self-image.

Dealing with severe acne can be distressing but you do not have to let it stop you from having a happy and successful life. Your acne does not interfere with your abilities unless you let it. Accepting that it is part of you and there is no way to control it can help you move on without letting it hold you down. Severe acne will go away someday but till then live your life to its fullest.

Treatments Acne Can’t Fight

When you have a breakout of acne all you really want are some good treatments. Acne can be frustrating and difficult to clear up. The best treatments sometimes can fall short and leave you searching for something even better that will work. You can finally rest easy knowing that you have found treatments acne can not fight.

The Bottom Line

To fight acne you have to know what causes acne. Acne is basically an infection of the skin. It is caused when the pores get blocked and bacteria are allowed to grow. The pore then fills with pus and the result is acne on the surface of the skin.

Keeping the face clean is the best way to combat acne, but sometimes even the cleanest face can still develop acne. That is because acne can also be directly related to excess oil production of the pores due to hormonal changes. When the skin produces too much oil even the best skin care regimen can fail. This is when treatments acne can not stand up to come in.

Treatment Methods

The first thing to remember is that even when you have already developed acne, keeping your skin clean is important. Keep up your skin care routine daily.

Topical medications are the most common types of treatments. Acne is treated at the surface with these methods. The downfall of this type of treatment is that it often dries out the skin and produces a less than favorable look. They should be used as spot treatments and excess use is to be avoided. You can do such treatments without consulting a dermatologist, however, for better solutions you might want to turn to him for advice and solutions.

Sometimes acne is treated with topical medicines and oral medications. This combination is usually handled by a dermatologist and is better for moderate to severe cases.

Another thing a dermatologist may do is offer acne surgery. This is usually reserved for the severe cases. It involves removal of blackheads and whiteheads with an extractor. The results are quite amazing.

A dermatologist may also be willing to provide intralesional corticosteroid therapy. This is used for one or two cysts. The cysts are injected with a cortisone solution and they will quickly disappear.

Dermatologist treatments are going to be the best solution to an acne problem. It can be hard to handle the situation yourself with over the counter treatments. Acne can be difficult t clear up on your own without having side effects from OTC medications that just make things worse. For treatments acne can not fight you should see your dermatologist.