Wrinkle Products Nov 1, 2008
Treat wrinkles with Anti Aging Skin Products like Microdermabrasion ... About every cosmetic and skin care company has anti aging skin products available. (Suite101.com)
Sun-damaged Skin Responds Well To Laser Treatment Oct 25, 2008
The group has studied the treatment of sun-damaged skin with estrogen, the science behind wrinkle treatments, the effects of smoking on aging skin, and more. Photodynamic therapy has been used as a treatment for precancerous lesions called actinic keratoses and for some types of skin cancer, but little scientific research has been conducted about its use in appearance-oriented dermatology. (Science Daily)
Study: Light therapy appears to rejuvenate aging skin Oct 24, 2008
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Photodynamic therapy appears to cause molecular-level changes in aging skin that increase collagen production and improve skin appearance, a U.S. study finds. In photodynamic therapy, a light-activated medication is exposed to a light source. (USA Today -- News)
Light-Activated Therapy Seems to Rejuvenate Aging Skin Oct 22, 2008
MONDAY, Oct. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Photodynamic therapy appears to cause molecular-level changes in aging skin that increase collagen production and improve skin appearance, a U.S. study finds. In photodynamic therapy, a light-activated medication is exposed to a light source. (MEDLINEplus)
MOVERS & SHAKERS (33) Oct 20, 2008
Cynthia Bream, F.N.P., board-certified family practitioner specializing in medical aesthetics, has recently opened her practice in the Dixon Creek Professional Center at 1873-A N.W. Kings Blvd. Sculptured Youth offers nonsurgical skin rejuvenation treating acne, aging skin, hyperpigmentation, melasma, rosacea, sun damage, unwanted hair, wrinkles; botox and dermal fillers are also available. or 738-4607. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Buying a face cream? Grab a glossary Oct 7, 2008
A study published earlier this year by researchers at the University of Michigan reported that three treatments topical retinoic acid, carbon dioxide lasers and injections of cross-linked hyaluronic acid have been proven to help repair the internal scaffolding of aging skin. Rittie said that the same level of published scientific evidence did not exist for cosmetics that invoke stem cells or growth hormone, which she said is generally too big a protein to penetrate the skin. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Crazy Diets, And Why To Avoid Them Oct 3, 2008
Also, nutrition deficiencies caused by restrictive diets can interfere with beauty by leading to dry skin, aging skin, brittle nails, brittle hair, as well as the hair loss. FAD 1: The Grapefruit Diet. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Scabies: Itchy global scourge is often misdiagnosed Oct 3, 2008
In the elderly, scabies is often mistaken for senile pruritus, itching caused by degenerative changes in aging skin. Although taking a shower or bath soon after contact with live mites can wash them away, an attack of scabies is not a symptom of poor hygiene. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Homemade Massage Oil Blends Sep 23, 2008
Chamomile preferably as the only ingredient in the tea bag, chamomile is known for its relaxation properties and is also very gentle on sensitive and aging skin types. Peppermint can make a rejuvenating blend for a pick-me-up massage or back rub. (Suite101.com)
Estrogen Cream No Match for Sun-Damaged Skin Sep 19, 2008
TUESDAY, Sept. 16 (HealthDay News) -- The hormone cream estradiol can repair aging skin, but only if that skin has never been touched by the damaging UV rays of sunlight, new research finds ... "When we look for treatments for aging skin, we usually want to treat the face or hands or neck, in other words, sun-exposed areas," Ritti; explained. (MEDLINEplus)
'Back Lift' Offered By Plastic Surgeons Sep 11, 2008
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons said that even very fit patients can have rolls from extra aging skin that cannot be reduced through exercise. "For those who desire to wear form-fitting outfits, this procedure eliminates the problem," said Dr. Joseph Hunstad. (Click2Houston, TX)
Rose Essential Oil Aug 14, 2008
It is also used to help aid depression and stress related problems; it is excellent for general skin care (especially dry, sensitive or aging skin) and helps ease wounds and sprains; can help treat insomnia; is helpful in a number of problems of the female reproductive system; is anti-viral and anti-infectious. Although Rose is said to be as useful as Lavender essential oil and has a number of therapeutic uses in aromatherapy, it is used for many other purposes. (Suite101.com)
Wrinkle Cream Comparison Website Launches Aug 6, 2008
The new website is designed to help consumers find anti aging skin care and products through a series of unbiased product fact sheets and reviews ... You need to carefully analyze your skin, do your research and read the reviews before you select a wrinkle treatment to be sure to get the right one," concludes Jackson. For additional information visit AntiAging-Health.com. About AntiAging-Health.com: AntiAging-Health.com is an interactive, user-friendly website designed to guide consumers through... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Quick way to enhance your body image Aug 4, 2008
Who says you need to go under the knife and spend days of painful post-surgery recovery just to look good (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Why Some Treatments Rescue Aging Skin Jun 3, 2008
Just as a foam mattress over time becomes flatter in places and creased as its structure breaks down, aging skin begins to sag and wrinkle when its collagen is diminished and fragmented ... You have to interrupt it, or aging skin is just going downhill ... Fibroblasts (collagen-making cells), shown in yellow, in aging skin. (Science Daily)
Simple Steps that Will Slow the Signs of Aging May 12, 2008
Aging skin has been under attack by UV rays, stress and carbon monoxide so don't stress it more by pulling on it. In addition to following this checklist, other daily rituals that will help keep you looking young include getting regular exercise, eating healthy, and avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Tanning industry claims beds do not cause skin cancer, dermatologists disagree Apr 11, 2008
Issue date: 4/11/08 Section. The price of a healthy glow may come at a cost. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Natural Dry Hair & Skin Remedies Mar 20, 2008
Banana is a gentle, effective moisturizer for dry and/or aging skin ... It will soften, firm, smooth and moisturize your skin, and is especially good for aging skin. (Suite101.com)
Senior Moments Mar 6, 2008
The most common problem in aging skin is dryness. Oil glands work less well as you age and, whether due to depression, lack of social interaction or simply fear of falling, many older folks bathe less regularly than they should. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Canadian women self-conscious about their scars & stretch marks Mar 4, 2008
"In fact, in several countries around the world, Bio-Oil has been responsible for the creation of a new skincare category consisting of tissue oils, which not only help to reduce scars and stretch marks, but are also extremely effective in treating dehydrated and aging skin." Since its development in 1987, Bio-Oil has become the number one selling scar and stretch mark product in 10 countries, including the United Kingdom and Australia, and the product most recommended for scars and stretch... (Canada Newswire)
Skin care from the inside Feb 22, 2008
On the minus side, an increase in certain kinds of fats and carbohydrates also increased the likelihood of aging skin. Skin aging was defined as a wrinkled appearance or dryness as a result of aging and skin thinning or atrophy. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Keep Father Time From Marching On: New Laser Treatments Offer Gentle and Effective Skin Resurfacing in a Flash Feb 4, 2008
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- For most people, the significant downtime involved in undergoing an invasive laser resurfacing procedure to reverse the obvious signs of aging skin is not realistic given today's busy, deadline-driven lifestyle ... "Today, patients are interested in gentler skin rejuvenation options than those used previously, such as the CO2 laser, and will trade less dramatic results for less downtime and few, if any, side effects." Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing One of... (PR Newswire)
JIM DODSON: Yeah, Real Men Do Go to the Spa Jan 20, 2008
After this, she applied a cool, fragrant "mask" of something deigned to rehydrate my rapidly aging skin, applying it with such a delicate and soothing touch around the eyes and weary brow, why, I nearly dozed off and missed Zamfir on the pan flute. All I could think was how lucky young Natalie is to have a mommy with healing hands like that. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Jan Marini Skin Research Suspends Sales of Popular Eyelash Products Jan 18, 2008
Products range from Glycolic Acid formulas and patented breakthroughs to the state-of-the-art anti-aging properties of the remarkable C-ESTA(R) family of products, all aimed at addressing aging skin, acne, rosacea and other common skin concerns. For more information, please visit Contact: Megan Meece Mark Marinovich Zing USA Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc. (212) 633-6301 (408) 362-0130, Ext. (PR Newswire)
The Sun and Your Skin Jan 14, 2008
The Effects of UV Radiation on Your Skin. Have the effects of UV radiation on your skin crossed your mind lately. (Suite101.com)
Cosmecueticals Treat Aging Skin Jan 1, 2008
Cosmecueticals, beauty aids that reportedly work like prescription drugs, are providing new ways to treat aging skin ... Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, of Dermatology Consulting Services, High Point, North Carolina, assessed the ingredient efficacy in a variety of cosmeceuticals on each of these areas of aging skin. (Newsmax)
New Ingredients In Drug-like Anti-aging Products Improve Skin Dec 31, 2007
30, 2007) Cosmecueticals, beauty aids that reportedly work like prescription drugs, are providing new ways to treat aging skin ... Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, of Dermatology Consulting Services, High Point, North Carolina, assessed the ingredient efficacy in a variety of cosmeceuticals on each of these areas of aging skin. (Science Daily)
Hylan Not Recommended for Knee Osteoarthritis Dec 7, 2007
(Hyaluronic acids are also used cosmetically to increase the volume and fullness of aging skin. . (MEDLINEplus)
New Cure For Aging Skin? Nov 30, 2007
New Cure For Aging Skin ... New Cure For Aging Skin ... (WebMD) Researchers say they've turned back the clock on aging skin -- in mice, at least -- and may be one step closer to unlocking the aging process. (CBS News)
What To Eat For Glowing Healthy Skin Nov 16, 2007
Research has shown that the antioxidants in vitamins C and E can protect the skin from sun damage and help reduce damage in skin cells caused by harmful free radicals, which contribute to aging skin. Similarly, we have long known that the B vitamin biotin is responsible for forming the basis of skin, hair and nail cells, and vitamin A found in many fruits and vegetables maintains and repairs skin tissue. (Science Daily)
Dermatologists Share Their Secrets For Maintaining Healthy Skin, Hair And Nails Nov 14, 2007
In addition, dermatologists can advise patients looking to improve aging skin on the most appropriate over-the-counter, medical and surgical options available to them. Here are tips from dermatologists who met at the American Academy of Dermatology s (Academy) SKIN academy, November 8, 2007. (Science Daily)
Wrinkle Free Friday: Product from England is getting noticed Nov 3, 2007
Dermatology experts at the University of Manchester say it reduces sun damage - the main cause of aging skin. And it does so just as effectively as products you buy from a doctor or get by prescription. (WWLTV.com, LA)
IPL Photofacials, Microdermabrasion, Tri-Luma Cream Enhance Baby Boomers' Facelifts, Plastic Surgeon Notes Aug 22, 2007
A facelift may lift and tighten Baby Boomers' aging skin, but it can't improve the condition of the skin itself. Board-certified plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, recommends improving the skin's texture and reversing sun damage and melasma with IPL photofacials, microdermabrasion and Tri-Luma cream. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Lumene Takes a Page from Hollywood by Rolling Out the 'Orange' Carpet for Launch of Radiant C Beauty Drops May 10, 2007
BOSTON, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumene, the sought-after cosmetic and skincare brand from Finland, will roll out the "orange" carpet to help support the US launch of Radiant C Beauty Drops -- Lumene's new 28 day Vitamin C anti aging skin treatment. The launch kicks off with the distribution of 500,000 samples through a series of exciting consumer events in New York, Boston and Philadelphia throughout the month of May. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Top 10 tips to protect skin in summer May 4, 2007
As temperatures rise and more time is spent outside, Dr. Karl Gruber, a noted pathologist and founder of LUCA Sunscreen, reminds us of the dangers of sun exposure and how to protect ourselves and our children from the risks of skin cancer. May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and in its honor Dr. Gruber wants us to understand how to protect ourselves from the sun's dangerous rays and the most common and most preventable of all cancers. (SpiritIndia)
From ice cream to moisturizer, it's a whole new world for avocados Apr 22, 2007
com, lists the benefits of avocado oil as a cosmetic ingredient: Rich in vitamins A and D, it is highly moisturizing and useful for treating certain rashes, eczema and parched and aging skin, the Web site states. At La Costa Resort n Carlsbad, the avocado is a featured ingredient in one popular treatment. (North County Times)
Study: Smoking ages all skin, not just face Apr 3, 2007
Both cigarettes and exposure to light cause aging skin, but studies have shown that smokers have more rapidly aging skin than nonsmokers, said Diana Ramos, community health educator for the University Health Services. Khairul Luqman (senior-industrial engineering) said he has smoked for five years and considers himself a moderate smoker. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Science Behind A Wrinkle-filler: Researchers Discover For First Time How Product Works Feb 22, 2007
In the first frame, fibroblasts (the cells in the skin that make collagen), shown here in yellow, as they appear in aging skin ... "It is true that the physical presence of the product increases volume in the skin. Our research makes clear that injection of the product leads to creation of new collagen, which contributes to reduction in creases and wrinkles in a person's aging skin," Voorhees says. (Science Daily)
The science behind a wrinkle-filler: Researchers discover for the first time how product works Feb 20, 2007
Our research makes clear that injection of the product leads to creation of new collagen, which contributes to reduction in creases and wrinkles in a persons aging skin, Voorhees says. The paper appears in the new issue of the journal Archives of Dermatology. (EurekAlert!)
Skin care simplified Feb 17, 2007
They are prescribing simplified skin-care routines requiring at most three steps: soap; sunscreen every day, no matter the weather or the season; and, if necessary, a product tailored to specific skin needs, whether a cream for pimples or pigmented spots, or a vitamin-enriched moisturizer for aging skin. Each product, they say, can be bought at drugstores for $30 or less. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
