Alpha Lipoic Acid The Miracle Nutrient Now Used In

Author: James Mizzell
Source: ezinearticles.com

In a previous article I addressed the factors contributing to the aging of our skin. In this article I want to address the more popular topic of stopping and/or reversing the aging of our skin. Of course there is no such thing as the long sought-never found Fountain-of-Youth, but that doesn’t stop the claims of the modern day snake doctors.

There is no lack of products available to treat our skin. Some are “clinically proven” while others that have been around for ages have been proven through repeated use over long periods of time. Among the “clinically proven” we have alpha-hydroxy and beta-hydroxy acids; probably the best known of the bunch and both used as “peels”. Almost all of these products are acids,but I’m not sure that is relevant. Several of these substances act as bleaches to “whiten the skin. Some act as fillers. Some such as Retinol and the vitamins C, E, and K enhance the bodies ability to produce new skin and produce collagen and elastin. All of these work and most are safe except you do need to check the allergy info on any product you use, “clinically proven” or not.

“Clinically proven” excludes some really good stuff. Most everyone has heard of the enzyme CoQ10. The absence of this enzyme is a marker for aging so it makes sense to me to supplement it as we grow older. Collagen is used extensively by those seeking their elusive youth. Estrogen makes the news weekly. DHEA is one I have heard of ,but have found no research that impresses me. There is a lot of hype about green tea, but if it was good for your skin, seems to me all orientals would have great skin since they drink so much of it. Aloe Vera is a plant whose pulp has incredible healing power, especially in the case of burns. Tamanu oil is the South Pacific’s answer to Aloe Vera and the Melanesians invented pretty skin. Mexico has a tree that produces a similar product, but I would never attempt to spell it. Coconut oil is a great moisturizer and smells as good as anything out there. Try a little Melanesian skin care and and dream of sandy beaches in exotic places.

I often wonder what the ancient Egyptians did to their dead. Imagine having great skin thousands of years after you’re dead and buried. All natural substances for sure. Their living had to look fabulous.

I am James Mizzell, owner of “http://www.melanesianskincare.com and http://www.uniquegiftsandfigurines.com

Author: James E Mizzell
Source: articlesbase.com

Among the most effective anti-aging products for skin care, we are with tretinoin, retinol and retinol palmitate. These are all forms of vitamin A or its derivatives. The most important is tretinoin (retinoic acid). It is found in vegetables such as carrots and spinach. Tretinoin is widely used in the treatment of acne and increasingly used in anti-aging regimes. Vitamin A is readily absorbed through the skin and stimulates the production of skin cells and thereby increasing collagen production. Collagen is responsible for fuller, firmer and younger skin.Being strongest treatments of vitamin A, Trentinoin can treat some skin conditions tougher, but is also the most irritating of the products. When using either of these treatments of vitamin A, if skin becomes irritated, stop using the product to avoid further damaging the skin. Vitamin A in all its forms increases sun sensitivity. Do not forget the sunscreen! Retinol, although not as strong as tretinoin is found mainly in anti-aging products or skin rejuvenation. It is found in vegetables like any other treatment of vitamin A, but not as easily absorbed through the skin. His popularity among the anti-aging products is due to the fact that one can start with a mild form of it and gradually increase the dose, thus avoiding irritation posed the strongest form of vitamin A. Retinol palmitate has not been as extensively tested as the other two, but also proves to be a preferred substitute for tretinoin, which can be formulated as a non-irritating alternative.It concerns me that many of the products for skin care available are irritating to the skin. Sounds like a strong statement in favor of natural products. I have trouble using the terms "skin care" and "irritation" together. I think the two should be mutually exclusive. Too many people have the attitude that has to hurt to be no good. Personally, I think if it is somewhat harder than soap and water, need not be in contact with skin. I know that when people are desperate to change something, they'll try anything. Unfortunately, many of the things covered are strictly experimental. Some of the experiments prove to be beneficial, but too often the results are unpleasant. That is expected when it acts without information.Stay informed! Moderation in all things (including moderation).

I am James Mizzell, owner of 3 websites;
www.ghilliesandstuff.com
www.uniquegiftsandfigurines.com
www.melanesianskincare.com
I am retired, living in Florida and working on another site.