Our society has become hyper-sensitive to health and wellness. That being said, we should all know by now the foods that are bad for us like fast food, trans-fats and High Fructose Corn Syrup. However, what food is actually good for us? What food should we be eating to slow the...
If you read magazines or watch TV, the chances are you’ve seen an ad for Juvederm recently. Juvederm is the new dermal filler developed by the same company who created Botox and it is generating a lot of interest. However, while it definitely has its advantages over Botox, when prices at $400-$800 per syringe...
While cosmetic tourism is growing all over the world, Colombia in particularly has gotten a boost from an interesting new procedure called the Colombian Hi-Def Butt Lift. We originally reported on this procedure after it was featured on popular TV show The Doctors, but we never would have guessed that its demand would grow to...
Taking collagen supplements is a new and growing trend in America, but it’s a secret Japanese women have known for centuries. In fact, drinking collagen is so common in Japan that collagen vitamin water is at corner stores and even in vending machines. With so many benefits associated with taking supplements like...
Estee Lauder’s newest line of anti-aging products, called Time Zone, promises to take more than 10 years off the look of your skin. Estee Lauder claims Time Zone is so powerful, “every single woman tested showed a reduction in the look of wrinkles.” The science behind the Time Zone products is based upon the science...
Matrixyl is a powerful little peptide that stimulates your skin. However, peptides can be synthesized in an infinite amount of combinations for varying results. Is the Matrixyl 3000 compound an upgrade from regular Matrixyl or is it something completely different? Peptides can be confusing, which is why we will attempt to explain the...
It is said that the best anti-aging product on the market is sunscreen, but this only holds true if you actually use it. Therefore the best anti-aging sunscreen is the one you are willing to apply daily. If you don’t like the way your sunscreen smells or feels when applied, the chances are you...
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is produced naturally by the human body and is vital for the fundamental operations of our cells. As we age CoQ10 levels decrease over time, but scientific evidence shows that those levels can be reversed by taking CoQ10 supplements. This reversal can have a profound effect on one’s overall...
The Anew Reversalist with Activinol product line contains some exciting new anti-aging technologies that Avon has been developing for the last 5 years. There is both a Renewal Serum and a Night Renewal Cream that repair moderate signs of aging including fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness and discoloration. Anew’s Activinol technology...
The goal of Japanese skin care is to have flawless porcelain skin and over centuries they have developed highly effective techniques for achieving it. With a traditional approach, the Japanese use mostly natural botanicals and elements from the earth in their regimens. However, while these methods are customary to the Japanese, they may...
Little messengers in our skin, called peptides, communicate with fibrolasts and skin cells directing them on what to do. The result of those signals can have an array of outcomes depending on the DNA of the peptide chain doing the talking. Peptide chains are made of amino acids and can be synthesized...
Omega Q Plus combines two of the most essential supplements for anti-aging. Both CoQ10 and fish oil are exceptional for your entire body, especially your heart and skin. There is also a tremendous amount of antioxidant protection jammed into this supplement as well. Created by Dr. Sinatra, a nationally recognized expert in...
Some of us store fat on our arms and others store fat around their middle. Whichever the case, it is easy to get caught up in the idea that in order to improve a problematic area that you simply need to work it out with more exercise targeting the specific area of concern. However,...
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could simply shine low level lights on our faces to improve texture and reduce wrinkles? It certainly sounds more attractive than sanding away with microdermabrasion, rubbing acid on our faces with chemical peels or burning skin away with laser resurfacing, but does it actually work? The idea is...
The Oil of Olay Regenerist products use a highly concentrated form of peptides and B3 complex in combination with their renowned moisture formula. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that visibly regenerate your skin’s appearance and leave your skin feeling velvety-smooth. Functioning as messengers in the skin, peptides allow the epidermis and dermis...
There are a lot of great foods to add into your diet, but there may be even more that you need to eliminate. The vast majority of the foods available today in our local supermarkets and restaurants are loaded with preservatives, nitrates and sodium. Acrylamide, which is a chemical that has recently been linked...
Cooking with saturated fats like butter is bad for your health. In their place, you should substitute extra virgin olive oil, which is a much healthier alternative fat that tastes just as good (if not better). Olive oil is a natural juice from the olive fruit and contains monounsaturated fat, which actually...
If your skin is wrinkling, you probably have your PYCR1 gene to blame. In a research project involving over 15 hospitals and research centers in 13 different countries, scientists analyzed DNA samples from people with a rare genetic condition known as wrinkly skin syndrome. What they discovered was that those affected had...
This Friday on the Trya Banks Show, Tyra will be interviewing beauty addicts who test out the craziest new anti-aging trends, including a placenta wrinkle cream for your face. The specific product being featured is the EMK Placental Face Cream created by EMK Products, a company based in Beverly Hills. According to EMK, “the...
While chemical peels are one of the oldest cosmetic procedures and rarely result in serious complications, anytime an acid solution is involved there is going to be some risk. If you are simply looking to remove fine lines or reduce the appearance of some minor unrefined pigmentation, a microdermabrasion treatment may be a...
