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Puffiness and dark circles under the eyes are often associated with lack of sleep. While this can contribute to the cause the actual root of the problem is quite different. This article will explore the cause of both puffiness and dark circles as well as introduce you to a couple of anti aging ingredients that are helping women reduce puffiness and hide dark circles.

Dark Circles

When we see dark circles under our eyes what we’re actually seeing is darkened pigmented blood. The blood changes to a much darker colour as it breaks down. This break down occurs because of toxins that are not properly flushed out of our system.

Since we’re continually exposed to the same environmental and lifestyle factors day in and day out these dark circles rarely go away on their own, and our bodies natural ability to breakdown this pigmented blood is very poor so the circles end up staying around.

The solution is to use a topical treatment that can improve our bodies natural ability to breakdown the blood. Anti aging eye creams that contain the key ingredient Haloxyl®  can improve your bodies ability to break down this blood by as much as 600%

Puffiness

Puffiness is the result of fluid passing through your capillaries around the eye, but not effectively draining. If you can improve the drainage of capillaries around the eyes then you could improve the fluid flow and shrink the puffiness.

Similar to dark circles there’s been a cosmetic development called Eyeliss® that improves permeability and drainage of capillaries around the eye. While results are not instant consistent application will reduce puffiness.

The only anti aging treatment I’ve seen that contains both of these key ingredients is made by Dermajuv. Their Eye Precision system is the first designed specifically for the eyes to target Wrinkles, lines, puffiness and dark circles. Results have been clinically tested and results are guaranteed or your money back.

If you are lucky you WILL grow old. And no amount of refusing to answer “How old are you?” questions can change that fact. Well, you are in good company as all people will eventually age. You aren’t alone in this dilemma. The secret is to grow older with grace. Accept the fact that you ARE getting older, as indeed we all are from Babies Onwards.People are starting to see the aging process in a whole different light. When before, people were scrambling to hide their age, now some are shouting it from the rooftops (Well at least Celebrities are) and are embracing their Age. .Only you and I don’t have the backup of a few million bucks to keep us looking in the Pink. But FEAR not.Growing old need not be something associated with white hair, wrinkled skin and rusty bones. You can actually be old but not appear to be as old. Heck, you can even land yourself a younger guy or a girl half your age. Just look at what Demi Moore managed to do! (But then again DON’T look at Demi Moore, or all this information will go down the tubes). The secret is to not FEEL old, and to take the aging process as something that you can control, and except. 1. Aging isn’t just growing old but growing up. Aging need not be something that will give you white hair and a wrinkled skin, Aging can actually be something that will make you more mature and more experienced with the world. You can actually use your age to your advantage by sharing what you know and teaching the younger ones based on what you’ve been through in life. People who are old are more likely to command more respect. They are more distinguished-looking and appear to be more believable than younger people. 2 Aging Means Taking It

Growing old is something that you should actually celebrate because you have reached a time in your life when you can actually relax and not feel guilty about it. That is of course if you have prepared well for your retirement years. This is the time when you can relax and just have fun with your days.3.Aging Means  Fun

Spend the days at home and just read books. Catch up with old friends and hang out with them. Go out and live a little. One usual mistake of older people is to think that just because they are old they can no longer have fun. Actually, it’s the opposite. Now you CAN have fun, and even be allowed to be a little crazy, (It’s your age isn’t it?). 4. .Aging Means Freedom

This is also the time when you need not worry about any responsibilities. You are no longer pressured to achieve something in your life because, you have been there done that seen the Movie and bought the T-shirt. Now, you can do the things that you weren’t able to do before because of LIFE .Time for a spot of YOU Time.Marion Greenfield

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Skin care professionals and consumers alike are bombarded daily with a myriad of information about skin care, skin science and skin health from the media, manufacturers and an ever-increasing number of physicians, all attempting to justify that what they profess and advocate is the truth and nothing but the truth. Sometimes claims are accurate and sometimes they aren’t. More often than not, the truth may lie somewhere in between.

Everyone from late-night television host David Letterman to mass-market publications proudly announce their top 10 lists. Well, this is no different except that it focuses on 30 skin care myths. The following list offers up a variety of skin care facts—not in priority order—that may well call into question some common beliefs and long-held traditions. See how many you agree with as you review the list.

This list is not meant to be all-inclusive, but hopefully it will inspire thinking about what is real and how you know it is real and also inspire you to question those making a variety of claims about products, ingredients and the science behind them. Your role as a skin care professional has a large educational component that mandates remaining current in the field, as well as providing education on skin health to clients and patients. Sharing these myths with clients will help to strengthen your credibility as a skin care expert. Remember, you are not selling hope in a jar, but rather providing realistic and truthful solutions to help deal with extrinsic and intrinsic aging.

Facial exercises tone facial muscles and make a person appear younger.

The face is the only part of the body where muscles are attached directly to the skin; there are no facial ligaments and tissue. Constant facial exercise and tugging contribute to additional lines. Actually, Wrinkles often form along expression lines caused by facial movements.

Vitamin E minimizes scarring.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant and helps build skin, but there is no evidence that it does anything to help with scarring. There is even some research that suggests it may have a negative effect on scarring.1

Cucumbers help reduce puffiness around the eyes.

The principle ingredient in cucumbers is 90% water with the balance being inert fiber. They can be soothing and, with moisture, hydrate skin temporarily. The same results can be obtained from a cold compress.

Skin pores open and close.

Pores are openings in the skin that allow oils (sebum) to reach the surface. If pores are larger, this can be due to dead cells, genetics or scarring from squeezing blemishes.

The higher the skin protection factor (SPF) rating, the better.

SPF ratings, soon to be revised by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), only refer to protection from UVB rays. A person needs sun protection that has chemical and physical blockers, plus antioxidants. A higher SPF also gives a false sense of security and introduces more potentially harmful chemicals to the body. Plus, an SPF of 50 is only marginally more protective than an SPF of 15; an SPF of 30 has only 2% more protection than an SPF of 15, and a 40 has only 1% more than a 30. Sunscreens need to be reapplied every 90–120 minutes.

Layering several products with SPF ratings increases protection.

You are only protected to the extent of the higher rating of one product. A foundation with an SPF of 10, moisturizer with an SPF of 15 and a sunscreen with an SPF of 20 does not yield an SPF rating of 45.

Topical creams containing collagen can replace collagen.

There is a lack of impartial, empirical evidence that the topical application of collagen or elastin can penetrate the dermis, even when using nanotechnology. They can provide moisturization to the epidermis, but only injections are conclusively effective.

Mineral oil is bad for your skin.

Today’s cosmeceutical mineral oil is a far cry from the industrial type that was previously used on skin. It is a very effective ingredient in helping remove excess oil from the skin. Oil attracts oil, and the modern mineral oil formulated for use in skin care has a different molecular weight and will not harm skin or clog pores. Mixed with kaolin—fine clay—it makes a potent cocktail to assist in controlling oil production in problematic skin. Vitamin A is the best ingredient to normalize skin.

Mineral oil is comedogenic.

Cosmeceutical-grade mineral oil is not comedogenic. The myth is that industrial-grade mineral oil and lubricants are the same as those used in cosmetic ingredients. So-called medicinal white mineral oil has met with stringent safety standards. To remove sebum plugs in the follicles, an oil-based substance is needed. Water-based products cannot melt or remove sebum plugs.

Preservatives in skin care products are bad.

Preservatives help prevent the growth of bacteria, fungi and other organisms that can not only deteriorate a product’s effectiveness and spoil the product itself, but also allow harmful bacteria to get on or in the skin. Although there is concern about the use of parabens, the research is not definitive that topical application leads to harmful accumulations. Parabens are found throughout nature; for example, many fruits and vegetables, such as strawberries, are naturally full of parabens. But further study is needed.

Packaging is not important.

Packaging in skin care is vitally important—not for aesthetic reasons—but to protect the efficacy of the ingredients. Wide-mouth jars, transparent containers and pumps that are not airless all pose problems in keeping ingredients safe and potent.

Chocolate and greasy foods cause acne.

Eating chocolate does not cause acne. Hormonal factors, bacteria and skin cells are at the root of problematic skin, and stress can exacerbate flareups. Some individuals may have allergic reactions to foods that can cause inflammation, as well.

Natural and organic products are always better.

Buyer, beware! Many natural and organic products are not as they claim. Plus, many times, active ingredients have to be synthesized to be bioavailable and efficacious. Synthetic compounds can actually be identical to those found in nature and be more effective. Natural vs. laboratory-processed should not lead to an up or down decision about whether a product is good or bad. Not all chemicals are bad, and not all natural or organic ingredients are good.

Using larger quantities of a product will yield better results.

Less is more. Normally, a pea-sized amount of facial product will do the trick. Excessive amounts can cause skin problems and waste money.

Blackheads are a caused by improperly cleansed skin.

Blackheads or comedones are caused by clogged pores, and excessive scrubbing can irritate and further inflame skin. Blackheads often contain dirt, oil, and dry and dead skin cells that need to be removed. Products that help dissolve sebum are the most effective.

Drying problematic or oily skin clears up acne.

The opposite is true. When skin becomes overly dry, an environment is created in which the skin is signaled that is too dry and produces more oil. Use drying products sparingly, and look to lightly moisture oily skin. The goal is to keep skin balanced.

Get a base tan to prevent burning before going on vacation.

Any tan is a scar, and there is no such thing as a healthy, safe tan. Self-tanners are the safest way to obtain tanned skin.

All sun damage to skin occurs before 18 years of age.

Sun damage continues to occur throughout life, although recent information suggests less than 50% of sun damage happens before a person is 18.2 It is never too late to protect your skin.

Indoor tanning is safe.

The argument that tanning beds and booths do not cause skin mutations that may cause cancerous lesions to develop is patently false. UVA rays found in indoor tanning lead to deeper, more harmful skin damage. You do
not have to have a sunburn to create damage to skin cells.

Antioxidants reverse wrinkles.

Antioxidants are essential in fighting free radical formation and are important in helping prevent skin damage, but they cannot make wrinkles go away.

Skin damage and signs of aging can be cleared up quickly.

If a product sounds too good to be true, you can bet its claims are false. The damage did not happen overnight, and it cannot be magically repaired. Expect at least three skin cycles—a cycle can be between 21–40 days, depending on age—to begin to see measurable results.

All alcohol in skin products is bad.

Some compounds that contain alcohol can act as emollients, which can decrease the skin’s water loss. Cetyl, benzyl and oleyl alcohol are examples of good alcohols. It is important to know what comes before the OH in chemical compounds.

Sun exposure will improve acne.

Yes, sun exposure can hide the appearance of acne for awhile, but will lead to skin damage, pigmentation and drying that signals the skin to produce more oil.

Alcohol abuse can cause your nose to become red and bulbous.

The intake of alcohol can temporarily dilate blood vessels and make skin appear flushed, but in most cases, a large, inflamed, red and bulbous nose is a result of rosacea.

Skin repair only happens at night.

A good night’s sleep is certainly helpful to skin health; however, skin repair is ongoing. Inadequate sleep can cause stress, skin puffiness and can slow the natural development of collagen.

Skin care products can last three or more years.

Despite a number of claims to the contrary, most skin care products lose a great deal of their potency within 12 months. It is best to use the entire contents within one year because preservatives do not last forever and ingredients can get contaminated with bacteria, or they can evaporate.

Strong scrubs, soaps and abrasives are good for your skin.

Be careful how you wash your face. Too much scrubbing or too many abrasive products can remove protective oils, create tiny micro tears and contribute to aging, irritated skin. Less is more, and a gentle cleanser and light moisturizer work well for most people.

Vitamin A thins the skin.

Actually, the reverse is true. Skin can become thin due to the lack of vitamin A because it helps to create new, healthy and normal skin cells. Vitamin A is arguably the most important skin care ingredient, bar none. It is one of the few—if not the only—ingredient that is backed by more than 50 years of objective, scientific research supporting its efficacy.

The only form of vitamin C that works is L-ascorbic acid.

L-ascorbic acid only remains in its most potent state for a limited time. A new era in vitamin C formulations, one of the best antioxidants for your skin, has arrived. There are several forms that have been developed that are not water-based, which means they can better penetrate the skin and remain more potent for longer periods of time.

There is one antioxidant ingredient that is the best.

Every year, there is a hot, newly discovered antioxidant that is touted as the best, but this is not true. A cocktail of antioxidants provides better results than just one. Seek products containing a plethora of antioxidants.

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The saying goes, “The eyes are the window to the soul”. And if that holds true, are your eyes in need of a touch up or even a complete overhaul? Our facial expressions and body language convey to the world our true feelings and intentions. As we grow old, the twinkle we once possessed loses some of its glimmer and is muted by visible signs of aging around our eyes. Is is possible to regain the vibrant luster that our eyes once had? The answer to that question is…”Absolutely!”.

Let’s use an old house as an example. This aging home has magnificently, beautiful windows beckoning all visitors to take a closer look inside. But the rest of the house is in bad shape. The paint has faded and is severely weathered having cracks and chips. The wood framing around the windows is rotten. The mortar between the bricks has begun to deteriorate. This once magnificent home has fallen into distress from years of neglect.

If you haven’t guessed it already, this home represents the signs of aging on your face due to overexposure to the sun’s UV rays, poor diet, lack of exercise, and maybe even a smoking addiction. Just like a home can be renovated, you can tap into your body’s rejuvenative powers with a corrective eye cream treatment and little bit of direction.

As one ages, collagen production, a major contributor to healthy looking skin, decreases in the body. For women, this decrease in collagen production goes into free-fall during menopause. Preventing collagen loss and stimulating the production of new collagen is important in maintaining healthy looking skin. Here’s where a specially formulated corrective eye cream will prove beneficial.

As mentioned before, collagen synthesis is an essential building block in having radiantly, beautiful skin. Ascorbyl Palmitate, is a revolutionary compound created by joining Vitamin C, known for its antioxidant talents, and Palmitic Acid. Vitamin C plays a key role in stimulating your body’s production of new collagen. As your natural collagen production is sparked, it quickly brings back your skin’s softness, strength and elasticity.

Since stimulating collagen synthesis does not happen overnight, another breakthrough eye cream ingredient called Silicon Dioxide hides your fine lines, Wrinkles, and crow’s feet until your body can diminish their appearance on its own. The human eye cannot actually see a wrinkle. What the eye really detects is the shadow created by the wrinkle. Silicon dioxide comes in the form of billions of microscopic 3-D crystals that refract light resulting in the disappearance of the wrinkle.

In conclusion, the best eye cream treatments are going to at least have Silicon Dioxide and Ascorbyl Palmitate as active ingredients to fight off the signs of aging. Another anti aging ingredient that would be helpful is Acetyl Hexapeptide-3, or AH3 for short. AH3 is the latest, highly recognized alternative to Botox injections sweeping the skin care industry. There is a product that contains all 3 of the aforementioned “super” ingredients and its called LifeCell. LifeCell is an all-in-one anti wrinkle cream, firming cream, 24-hour moisturizer, age-spot reducer, corrective eye cream treatment, lip-plumper and make-up base!