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Are Carbohydrates Making You Look Old?

   Facial  Jan 06, 2015  Comments Off on Are Carbohydrates Making You Look Old?

Aging With GraceWe all know that too much of anything is bad. But, when it comes to the skin, there are some things you may have not considered.  As a woman starts to add some years to her life, she will wake up one day and realize that gravity started to take its toll. Looking in the mirror starts to become a little disheartening. The pink glow that she once had is now gone and the skin on the face does not have the volume that it one had. There are many reasons we begin to show signs of aging: lifestyle, sun exposure, and bad food. Believe it or not, but the amount of excess Carbohydrates that you eat is actually speeding the aging process along.

Simple Carbohydrate such as bread, potatoes, sugar, especially anything white and refined, are destroying the protein fibers in your skin. Proteins, Collagen and Elastin, are what hold the muscle and skin together. Carbohydrates leave a sticky substance that attaches to protein fibers, and cause them to weaken and eventually break. When these protein fibers begin to break, the result is saggy, old looking skin. This is commonly called Glycation.

Glycation is, also, visible on the skin noted by dry, dull, almost grey looking appearance. Despite the loss of volume, there is no pinkish glow which is found in youthful skin. The rate of metabolism slows and the body can no longer turn over the skin cells that contribute to that once youthful glow that we all seek. The worse part about Glycation, it will prevent any product that you may use on your skin from actually penetrating into the skins surface. Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion are the most safe and effective way to remove this layer of cellular garbage. Proper washing of the skin helps tremendously, as well.

Changing the way you wash your face and being mindful about the foods that you consume is a way to begin combating the first signs of aging: it is never too late to start. Start by cooking your meats, slowly, and avoiding over cooked meat, as well. Supplements such as Vitamin C and E protect the protein and increase the turn- over of new skin cells. Substitute whole grains in bread and rice and eat as much fresh fruit and vegetables. You will see a definite improvement in your skin tone and texture with in a two week time frame. A lifetime of bad habits take some time to repair so be patient: your mirror will thank you!

Fall Is For Facials

   Facial  Nov 17, 2014  Comments Off on Fall Is For Facials

Best Facial Petaluma, CAThe summer fun is gone but it left its footprints on your face! After a long summer on the beach, by the pool, or just playing outdoors with your kids, you may start noticing some rough patchy skin. Some people start to notice some darker areas on their skin that they had not noticed before. You are just in luck, because there is never a better time to get a facial. There are all types of facials that one can get; a basic facial is a great place to begin removing what summer has left behind.

The seasons always provide what Nature takes away. The Fall harvest is full of the richest antioxidants that we can intake through our food. And, all of these wonderful treasures can be found in the skin care products that we use. Pumpkins, cranberries, grapes, to name a few, are full of antioxidants which will help remove the lasting effects of summer. The summer sun promotes the formation of Free Radicals while the fall harvest will help remove the damage.

Antioxidants, which are produced by the body, provide Free Radicals- skin scavengers- with the food source it is looking for. Having an abundance of antioxidants available will protect the body and skin from being broken down. The more stress that you are under, or the more you expose yourself to hostile environment factors, the more antioxidants you need to consume.

As far as treating your skin with powerful antioxidants, they will prevent the DNA destruction that is responsible in the aging process. Once the DNA is destroyed, the human body does not have the instructions to create new skin cells. Once cellular death begins to happen, you will start to see advanced signs of aging. Having a diet rich in antioxidants, will protect new cells and repair what is damaged. They are also full of Vitamin C, which is not made by the body, and without out this essential supplement, the body cannot produce new skin cells. So there should be no question in why you should get a facial. A skin care professional has access to the strongest antioxidants available. Not only do they have the finest ingredients, but they can recommend which products would be best for you. No one gets as close to your skin as an Esthetician: skin is their business.

Your Skin Tells Your Story

   Facial  Nov 13, 2014  Comments Off on Your Skin Tells Your Story

Facial Petaluma, CAGo look in the mirror. Do you see some hills and valleys on your face? These are all a part of a character map that defines your life.

If you smile a lot, you will see some lines along each side of your mouth. If you spend much of your time outdoors, you may have some lines around your eyes from squinting in the sunlight. Definitely, a smoker will have a collection of fine lines all around the mouth. And, for the people that wear their heart on their face, you probably see fine lines everywhere. These are the lines that represent your life: your story.

Fine lines and wrinkles can show up at any age: they are not just for older mature skin. Advanced signs of aging are noted by cross-like lines all over the cheek area. Genetics play the heaviest role in the aging process but environmental factors, stress, and an inadequate diet all play a role in how your body ages.

But how do you determine the amount of damage on your skin? Raise your arm and compare your facial skin with the skin on the underneath of your arm. The skin located under the arm is barley exposed to the elements so it is good healthy skin. Exposed areas of the body are subject to environmental stress that creates a breeding ground for Free-Radicals. Free-Radicals are mentioned, frequently, but do you know what it means?

A Free- Radicals are an unstable molecule that must destroy a healthy cell in order for it to survive: they are found everywhere. Cellular waste, environment, sun exposure, and a bad diet can leave the body full of Free-Radicals. Our own cells make Free-Radicals and when they are unstable they cause great damage to all of the organs in the body. There is no escaping. And, regardless, of any Skin Care that you use, you still need to take in consideration that prevention is the cure. If you flood your body with water, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, this will slow down the aging process in and outside of your body.

We all want to look our best and if you haven’t been nice to yourself, it is time to take action. Also, if you are educated about what actually causes any problem, you will be more a little more careful about the choices you make for better health and skin.