tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22835510211698122882024-02-20T20:37:09.057-08:00Smooth SolutionsSkincare advice to help you "get smooth!"Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355567885384698755noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283551021169812288.post-60290952286473074382016-01-25T13:57:00.002-08:002016-01-25T13:57:30.623-08:00Are Essential Oils Just a Fad?<div style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #a5a5a3; font-family: 'Droid Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; padding: 0px;">
<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">Here's an article by Living Whole, that really gets to the bottom of it...</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">Essential oils are not a trend. They’re not voodoo, woo woo, or foo foo. They’ve been around a long time, are mentioned over 188 times in the Bible, were referenced in Chinese manuscripts and the Dead Sea Scrolls, and were even used during the time of the ancient Egyptians as medicine. People survived the bubonic plague thanks to this stuff. No joke.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">An essential oil is a volatile liquid carefully extracted from a plant that’s used medicinally for all sorts of health imbalances. Once carefully extracted these oils can be used for inhalation, ingestion, absorption, and are used for all sorts of household and personal products like laundry detergent, shampoo, toothpaste, and lotion. It’s the chemical properties in these oils that provide the benefit and once applied to the skin these benefits hit the blood stream within three seconds.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">Essential oils are amazing. They’re powerful, and they’re safe when used appropriately. You shouldn’t take my word for it though. Let’s put on our “Google goggles” and take a stroll through the</span> <a href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">US National Library of Medicine</a> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">where we will find a whole list of studies you probably never knew existed:</span></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: circle;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">You’ll find over 163 studies on the anti-inflammatory, chemo-preventative, anti-arthritic, and pain-relieving properties of boswellic acids contained in <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Frankincense</span> oil (which is ironically used in both European and Middle Eastern hospitals).<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; padding: 0px;">
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: circle;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">Scientific</span> <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=myrrh" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">studies</a> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">show that <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Myrrh</span> inhibits the</span> <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21372825" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">growth</a> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">and function of </span><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18844256" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">cancer</a> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">cells, is anti-inflammatory, relieves pain, heals and prevents infections, and kills dangerous microbes.<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; padding: 0px;">
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: circle;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">In Berlin, <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Lavender</span> oil pills are a clinically proven herbal alternative to pharmaceutical antidepressant medications, without the side effects. A</span> <a href="http://www.complementarytherapiesinmedicine.com/article/S0965-2299(13)00193-3/abstract" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">case series</a> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">conducted by the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Charité – University Medicine Berlin, showed that Lavender oil used in conjunction with antidepressant medication significantly reduced agitation, anxiety, and depression.<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; padding: 0px;">
<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Here’s a study from the</span> <a href="http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=9248299&fileId=S1461145714000017" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology</a><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">showing the same and another from</span> <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23808618" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">International Journal and Psychiatry in Clinical practice</a><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">, and 38 other</span> <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=lavender+oil+anxiety" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">studies</a> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">you can sift through if you get bored. But let me save you some time…lavender is always superior to the placebo, always shows benefits, and doesn’t have adverse reactions. “<a href="http://www.lasea.de/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">Lasea</a>” <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">or</span> “<a href="http://www.researchgate.net/publication/49695290_Efficacy_and_safety_of_silexan_a_new_orally_administered_lavender_oil_preparation_in_subthreshold_anxiety_disorder_-_evidence_from_clinical_trials" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">Silexan</a>“<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> for anxiety, depression, or restlessness anyone.</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: circle;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Forget the flu vaccine.</span> <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=melaleuca+alternifolia+and+influenza" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">Studies</a><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> on <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Melaleuca</span> (Tea tree) oil show that it inhibits the</span><a href="http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/18/8/9550" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">influenza</a> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">virus effectively and without increasing your risk of Alzheimer’s. It also inhibits</span> <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23392821" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">fungal</a> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">growth and can</span> <a href="http://jac.oxfordjournals.org/content/53/6/1081.long" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">knock</a> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">out</span> <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=melaleuca+alternifolia+and+candida" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">candida</a> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">like your kid can knock back a bag of skittles. Seriously. That good. This should come as no surprise to anyone considering the aborigines have been using tea tree for centuries to heal cuts, wounds, and skin infections. (The rest of us have secretly been using it too).<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; padding: 0px;">
<span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Did I mention that Melaleuca is one of those remedies that shows promising effects against</span> <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15525915" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">antibiotic resistant</a> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;">bacteria, is anti-viral, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and</span> <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1360273/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">anti-everything</a> <span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">else?</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: circle;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">IBS or gastrointestinal disease? How about some Peppermint oil? A few years ago I read an article from the peer-reviewed </span><a href="http://www.aafp.org/afp/2005/1215/p2501.html" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">American Academy of Family Physicians Journal</a> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">that was pretty impressive. A systematic review of five clinical trials showed that peppermint oil significantly relieved IBS symptoms like pain, stool frequency, and gas.<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; padding: 0px;">
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: circle;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">Aflatoxins are among the most carcinogenic substances known to man. The</span> <a href="http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/safe-food-handling/molds-on-food-are-they-dangerous_/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">USDA</a><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">describes aflatoxin as a “cancer-causing poison produced by certain fungi in or on foods and feeds, especially in field corn and peanuts. “Be afraid. Be very afraid of aflatoxin. Unless you’ve got some</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24926289" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">Oregano</a></span>. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">After sifting through the studies on Oregano oil, you’ll want to bathe in it, wash your food in it, and add a little more to whatever it is you’re eating.<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; padding: 0px;">
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: circle;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">Studies show that <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11952220" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Clove</span></a> oil is effective at inhibiting the growth of </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspergillosis" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">Aspergillus</a><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">, a mycotoxin that’s responsible for various diseases that kill about 600,000 people worldwide each year.</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23381618" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">Lemon</a></span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">oil can prevent carcinogenic oral strep. The Korean government-funded a study on <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><a href="http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2012/984203/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">Ylang Ylang</a></span> that showed it could reduce high blood pressure and high cortisol levels. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25024731" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">Neroli</a></span> has been shown to relieve menopausal symptoms and increase sex drive.<div style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 2.6rem; padding: 0px;">
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: circle;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23570005" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">Eucalyptus</a></span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">has been shown to be an effective natural antibiotic against several infectious diseases and is an effective </span><a href="http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00284-007-9045-0" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">preventative</a> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">tool used against the diseases we vaccinate for. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><a href="http://www.apocpcontrol.org/page/apjcp_issues_view.php?sid=Entrez:PubMed&id=pmid:25169490&key=2014.15.16.6575" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">Tumeric</a></span> oil prevents cancer. Research on</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24381585" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out; box-sizing: border-box; color: #76d2c5; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.1s ease-in-out;">Melissa</a></span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">essential oil suggests it would be a great alternative treatment for diseases associated with inflammation and pain.</span></li>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">I could go on. There are hundreds of oils and even more studies, but you get the picture. Do you know what you won’t find in these studies? Adverse reactions like death, brain damage, SIDS, meningitis, gastrointestinal disease, rheumatoid arthritis, bronichitis, or fevers. You won’t find a package insert that’s 8 pages long because you’d have to make up 8 pages of adverse reactions that don’t exist. </span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">I know…you feel a little misled that you were told pharmaceutical drugs, vaccines, and anything else that contains a carcinogen, neurotoxin, or hazardous waste were your only options for whatever it is that ails you. I did too. Then I realized that essential oils had been used since the beginning of time, are without the long list of negative side effects that accompany every single medication, and are corroborated by clinical trials and studies from all over the world…except for here really.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">This shouldn’t surprise you. We are behind the times and refuse to acknowledge a potential treatment or cure that could come from something other than a pharmaceutical and we prohibit any company from claiming that something natural, like an oil (or even a carrot), could have some protective health benefit.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;"><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">But, for the sake of full disclosure,</span> <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">h</span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">ere’s what an essential oil isn’t</span></em><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">:</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />It’s not a magic “pill” or a quick-fix. It’s not a substitute for living a healthy lifestyle and for making smart decisions. If you think you can use an essential oil for acne but you continue to eat foods high in dairy, sugar, and bad fats, your acne probably isn’t going to go away. If you think you can down a box of donuts and take an essential oil to melt inches, you’ll be disappointed when your pants don’t fit. If you think you can take an oil for your crohn’s disease but you continue to eat foods that contribute to gut disorders, your crohn’s probably isn’t going to go away.</span></div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: grey;">Essential oils are just one of the many things we should have in our bag of tricks for prevention and for those sticky situations we will inevitably find ourselves in. So while everyone else is waiting for the one-pill-cures-all that will never exist and is looking to “prevent” disease with hazardous wastes, or wipe out their immune system with antibiotics…you and I can just take a walk on the side of woo and pick up an oil.</span></div>
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u4uoHwbfi24" width="480"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355567885384698755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283551021169812288.post-43536753677839932632015-05-21T19:01:00.000-07:002015-05-22T07:39:17.317-07:00A Few Things To Know Before Your First Brazilian or Bikini Wax<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16.0pt;">If you've
never been waxed before the thought of it can be...well...terrifying. This is
especially true if you've seen the 40-Year-Old Virgin. The idea of hot
wax being poured on your skin and then clumps of hair being ripped off does
sound painful... The truth is it's not that bad!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16.0pt;">I've put
together seven things you should know to prepare yourself for a Brazilian or
Bikini wax and help make the experience less frightful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16.0pt;">1.
You'll be totally exposing yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Yes, you are going to be just as naked as you think
you will be. And, yes, your waxer is going to touch, stare at and be very close
to your vagina and butt. When you get in the waxing room you'll be asked to
take off your pants and underwear and relax. I'm a professional and I'll do
everything I can to make you feel comfortable.... but remember when you think
about it, it's sort of just like going to a gynecologist or other doctor.
Depending on how comfortable you are, it might feel a little weird to expose yourself
but don't worry, I'll help you through it. </span></h3>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">2.
Brazilian or Bikini?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The difference between a Brazilian wax and a bikini
wax is this: A bikini wax is your bikini line and about a three finger area. A Brazilian wax is the whole area plus your butt. Don't let this stress
you out. Know that there aren't nerve endings near your butt, which is why it
doesn't hurt. Some girls think it tickles, again I will do everything I
can to make you feel comfortable<b>.</b></span></h3>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">3. Shave then book your appointment 2 weeks out.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">One
really important thing about waxing is that before you do it, you have to let
the hair grow in. If you don't, the wax has nothing to grab onto and it's not
going to work. You can't shave down there (or wherever you get waxed) for at
least 2 weeks. I recommend your hair should be about a quarter inch
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">Hold out
ladies! No sex and no working out or doing anything that could make you very
sweaty down there for at least 24 hours. Doing so can cause friction, which can
lead to irritation down there. So, plan accordingly. </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">5. It
can be a little awkward.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">I'm not
going to lie, it can be a little bit awkward to be laying on a chair with your
legs spread and a someone (me) putting wax on your private parts while you
struggle to make small talk... <b>especially your first time</b>, when you
don't really know what to expect. I find that talking can make things feel a
little more comfortable. Ask me questions and I'll keep you talking. It should
only take about 15 to 20 minutes, so it's really not that long and
eventually the awkwardness just goes away.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">6.
Wear sweats and be comfy.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">I
definitely suggest wearing cotton undies and loose sweats to your waxing
appointment, especially your first one and especially if you're running errands
afterwards. The area down there will be a little bit sore, swollen and red when
everything is done and so pairing that with tight jeans and a lacy thong isn't
exactly an amazing feeling. Trust me, you'll just want to be comfortable.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">7. It
Really Doesn't Hurt As Bad As You Think It Does!</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt;">I'm not
just saying this: waxing down there really doesn't hurt as much as you think it
will. The hot wax can be warm and soothing. When I pull it off, it <i>does</i> hurt
a little, but that pain only lasts a few seconds. Taking a mild pain reliever
like Tylenol or Ibuprofen before your appointment can help. Just know that
the more you go, the less it hurts. As you go more often, the root stops
growing in and there isn't as much hair to pull out. <b>So don't stress!<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355567885384698755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283551021169812288.post-31313790660943309352015-03-23T12:51:00.000-07:002015-03-23T12:51:03.330-07:00Serum Levels - Where to start<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey everyone, Here's the lowdown on serums straight from Osmosis. </h2>
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Serum Levels - Where to Start</h2>
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You may have noticed with some of our Osmosis Serums that there is a new addition to the labels. Each Vitamin A and DNA Repair serum now reflects a level listed on the bottle. But what exactly do these levels mean? Have no fear, we are here to help you crack the code!</div>
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As always, this system was designed with the Osmosis customer in mind. Each level listed on the bottle serves as a starting place for the skin care professional recommending the product. The levels were designed by aligning the activity level of the formulation with skin tolerance (i.e. how sensitive your skin is to these ingredients). We felt that this was particularly important when recommending our <a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/VitaminASerums.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Vitamin A</a> and <a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/DNARepairSerums.aspx" style="color: #444444;">DNA Repair</a> serum families.</div>
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Our <a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/VitaminASerums.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Vitamin A</a> serums all contain the active ingredient Retinaldehyde with our phosphatidylcholine delivery system. Retinaldehyde is the safest and least irritating form of Vitamin A on the market but has the same effectiveness as Retin A. Because of this strength, it is important that our customers (and their clients) remember to introduce these serums into their daily facial regime very slowly. We have broken these serums out into 4 different levels and a specific <a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Clarify.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Blemish Vitamin A</a> serum to make this introductory process more seamless. These levels can be broken down into the following:</div>
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<img src="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Assets/ProductImages/Relieve_30mL_150px.png" style="float: left;" /><b><a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Relieve.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Level 1 – Relieve</a> (.025% Retinaldehyde):</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Relieve.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Relieve</a> is our level 1 vitamin A serum, designed for sensitive skin types who desire a dramatic restoration of the skin rejuvenation process. The most gentle of our vitamin A serums, this formula addresses skin immunity to allow for healing and repair.</div>
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<img src="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Assets/ProductImages/Calm_30mL_150px.png" style="float: left;" /><b><a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Calm.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Level 2 – Calm</a> (.05% Retinaldehyde):</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Calm.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Calm</a> is our level 2 vitamin A serum, designed for moderately-sensitive skin types who desire a dramatic restoration of the skin rejuvenation process. It encourages the skin to calm inflammation, restore the protective barrier, increase skin nutrients and immune repair, rebuild the thin dermis, normalize oil, hydrate and firm.</div>
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<img src="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Assets/ProductImages/Correct_30mL_150px.png" style="float: left;" /><b><a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Correct.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Level 3- Correct</a> (.05% Retinaldehyde):</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Correct.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Correct</a> is our level 3 vitamin A serum, designed for normal skin types who desire a dramatic restoration of the skin rejuvenation process. This formula sets up the ideal environment for aging skin to remodel itself through increased skin nutrients, collagen production and elasticity.</div>
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<img src="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Assets/ProductImages/Renew_30mL_150px.png" style="float: left;" /><b><a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Renew.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Level 4-Renew</a> (.1% Retinaldehyde):</b> <br /><br /><a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Renew.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Renew</a> is our level 4 vitamin A serum, designed for resilient or conditioned skin types who desire a dramatic restoration of the skin rejuvenation process. The most potent combination of fibroblast stimulators encourages the reversal of skin aging. </div>
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<img src="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Assets/ProductImages/Clarify_30mL_150px.png" style="float: left;" /><b><a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Renew.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Blemish – Clarify</a> (.05% Retinaldehyde):</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Clarify.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Clarify</a> is Osmosis blemish serum clears blemishes, normalizes oil production, shrinks pores, increases skin's immune support, hydrates, calms inflammation, protects skin from UV rays, restores the epidermal barrier, and restores dermal thickness. </div>
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Please note that these levels do not necessarily indicate a progression and moving to a higher level of serum is not always necessary. However, if you do choose to increase to a higher level serum, make sure that your skin is comfortable with the serum you are using at 2 pumps a day before transitioning.</div>
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<a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/DNARepairSerums.aspx" style="color: #444444;">DNA Repair Serums</a></h3>
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When it comes to our DNA Repair Serums the active ingredient used is Vitamin C, specifically L-Ascorbic Acid or Ascorbyl Glucoside. These forms of Vitamin C in these particular forms are supercharged antioxidants and are wonderful at helping to build proteins, decreasing hyperpigmentation and working synergistically with our products containing vitamin E. With that said, Vitamin C and particularly L-Ascorbic Acid can be somewhat stimulating to the skin. Ascorbyl Glucoside contains one molecule of Ascorbic Acid and one of Glucose so it tends to be more mild in activity. Because of these differences we have also applied our levels to this category, these levels can be broken down into the following:</div>
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<img src="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Assets/ProductImages/Catalyst_Plus_30mL_150px.png" style="float: left;" /><b><a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/CatalystPlus.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Level 1- Catalyst Plus+:</a></b> <a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/CatalystPlus.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Catalyst Plus +</a> is our level 1 serum that is more appropriate for very sensitive skin. It is in an Aloe base with the active ingredient Ascorbyl Glucoside. Catalyst Plus+ contains a patented formula that activates your natural zinc finger remodeling process, which is a critical part of DNA repair. The unique combination of vitamin C, amino acids and minerals also encourages the skin to increase collagen and elastin production, promotes wound healing and improves sun protection.<br /></div>
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<img src="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Assets/ProductImages/Catalyst_30mL_150px.png" style="float: left;" /><b><a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Catalyst.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Level 2- Catalyst:</a></b> <a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Catalyst.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Catalyst</a> is our level 2 serum that is more appropriate for normal skin. It is L-Ascorbic Acid in a water base. Catalyst contains a patented formula that activates your natural zinc finger remodeling process, which is a critical part of DNA repair. The unique combination of vitamin C, amino acids and minerals also encourages the skin to increase collagen and elastin production, promotes wound healing and improves sun protection.<br /></div>
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<img src="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Assets/ProductImages/Catalyst_AC11_30mL_150px.png" style="float: left;" /><b><a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/CatalystAC11.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Level 3- Catalyst AC-11:</a></b> <a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/CatalystAC11.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Catalyst AC-11</a> is our level 3 serum which has the highest level of repair activity, appropriate for all skin types, even some sensitive skins. It has L-Ascorbic acid in an aloe base. Catalyst AC-11 contains a patented formula that activates your natural zinc finger remodeling process, which is a critical part of DNA repair. In addition, this product contains the patented technology AC-11 that is proven to increase DNA repair by 33%. The unique combination of vitamin C, amino acids and minerals also encourages the skin to increase collagen and elastin production, promotes wound healing and improves sun protection.</div>
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See the Osmosis website for even more information on serums! http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Default.aspx</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355567885384698755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283551021169812288.post-14986826939313115592015-01-29T17:11:00.002-08:002015-01-29T17:14:19.414-08:00Winter Skin Tips By Guest Blogger Ami Shvartman, Director of Education at Osmosis<br />
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As I sit staring at the snow-flocked trees and watching my breath as it fogs up the window, I’ve had a realization. Like it or not winter is here</div>
! With colder temps and dryer days winter weather can wreak havoc on your skin. Here are some tips to keep your skin winter ready:<br />
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Bump up the moisture to aid that barrier</h2>
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Winter weather mixed with indoor heating solutions can cause dry and harsh conditions both in the air and on your skin. Our skin’s barrier is the first line of defense when it comes to bacteria, UV radiation, environmental toxins, dry climate, etc. It is important to support the outer layer of our skin by not stripping it with harsh cleansers and exfoliants. Osmosis’ <a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Cleansers.aspx" style="color: #444444;">cleansers</a> use non-drying, gentle surfactants (from Kiwi- Kumquat and Coconut) to assist in keeping our skin’s barrier intact. Osmosis <a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Moisturizers.aspx" style="color: #444444;">moisturizers</a> utilize ingredients that mimic our skin’s natural moisture. you may also find, however, that this time of year it is often beneficial to “bump up your moisturizer” and use something slightly richer than you may be currently using. simple changes such as adding a drop of our emu oil based <a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/Immerse.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Immerse</a> may be the key to a perfect winter complexion.</div>
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Ultra gentle exfoliation</h2>
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For skin that is dry, dull and dehydrated, using a mild enzyme exfoliant 2-3 times per week can help to smooth out the upper epidermal layers without causing inflammation. Try our <a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/PolishMask.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Polish</a> cranberry enzyme mask which gently lifts dead skin cells and superficial debris. This mask also contains a small amount of L-Lactic acid, a hydrating AHA and the powerhouse antioxidant Co-Q10 and leaves skin protected and radiant.</div>
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Indulge with a mask</h2>
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Shorter days and longer nights call for more time at home, and more time for you to pamper yourself! Now is the time to introduce a mask into your regimen. A mask with moisturizing and hydrating properties can really benefit skin that has been affected by winter’s fury. Try our new <a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/TropicalMangoMask.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Tropical Mango Barrier Repair Mask</a>which is designed to restore, nourish and hydrate the skin. this delicious smelling mask uses various fruit and nut butters to soothe dehydrated and irritated skins.</div>
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Osmosis makes it easy for you to keep dry skin issues at bay! Just pop one of our <a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/AgeDefyingTreatmentConcealer.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Age Defying Treatment Concealers</a> in your purse for easy access to argan oil, apricot kernel oil, coconut oil as well as vitamin e and shea butter located in our fantastic moisture stick. keeping <a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/RefreshPM.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Refresh PM</a> on hand, an intensely moisturizing eye serum, makes for a great lip treatment as well! and don’t leave home without a bottle of our <a href="http://www.osmosisskincare.com/FinishingMist.aspx" style="color: #444444;">Mineral Hydration Mist</a>, a great way to revive and rehydrate your skin throughout the day. this refreshing mist contains ingredients like hyaluronic acid, a water-binder which is hydrating without being heavy, and saccharide isomerate which is a powerful humectant making this product a winner for dry skin.</div>
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Stay warm and remember to take care of your skin this winter!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355567885384698755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283551021169812288.post-73573721846703444962014-10-14T13:36:00.000-07:002014-10-14T13:36:10.536-07:00Understanding Your Skin<div style="font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 18px;">
By guest blogger - Dr. Ben Johnson of Osmosis Skin Care</div>
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While the skin is very complicated, there are some simple but very important concepts that should be understood before buying skincare products. Remember that the skin is an advanced organ working 24 hours a day for your entire life to maintain itself in the best state possible. While it seems to work against your (cosmetic) desires when it creates rashes, acne, age spots, broken capillaries, redness or whatever, it is, in fact, doing its best to perform at optimal levels in the conditions that you created in your body.</div>
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What may seem baffling at times is that every mole, spot, bump, and/or scale is in a very specific spot on your body based on numerous conditions. These include your mental state (stress, anger, guilt, hatred all negatively impact your skin and body health), environmental influences (bad lighting, excessive sun exposure, pollution, poor water quality, damaging skin products), and diet which we believe to be the biggest contributor next to stress.</div>
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No one part of your body acts independently with another. That is why many systemic diseases have associated skin abnormalities. The reason this concept is so important is that it is not a generally accepted view from our medical community and therefore the approach to skin conditions is flawed. Rather than addressing the causes of these problems, we are usually addressing symptoms like redness, flaking or swelling. This philosophy has permeated our society; “acne...take antibiotics”, “redness...try a steroid...or maybe a laser treatment”. The assumption is that the skin is acting out of control, that it has disassociated itself from the rest of the body and only we know how to control it. WRONG! Most skin conditions are side effects of a bigger problem elsewhere in the body.</div>
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Why is this so important? If you knew that the skin was acting appropriately, would you try to damage it more to attain a SHORT TERM cosmetically (but not physiologically) improved appearance? Let us use a few examples to illustrate the madness; 1) Acne is usually related to candida or ovarian inflammation and yet a primary treatment for acne is antibiotics (one of the colon’s biggest toxins), 2) Rosacea’s red and inflamed skin also results in thinning of the dermis and yet one of the most popular treatments for it is laser collapse of the very capillaries that are trying to heal and repair that dermis. We even burn our skin with acids and lasers to try to make them better or inject toxins into it to paralyze the activity in that area. Is our society working with the skin? We think not. Skincare should be a partnership not a military offensive.</div>
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So what do you need to know about the skin to make intelligent choices? The most beneficial ingredients do one of three things; increase circulation (the skin’s only source of food/nutrients/immune cells/building block materials), stimulate fibroblast activity non-traumatically (the only way to make collagen, elastin, GAG’s needed to rebuild/repair the skin), and rebuild the immune repair functions of the skin with growth factors, immune boosters and anti-inflammatories. The focus needs to be on addressing the source of the skin condition which is often internal and then letting the skin fix itself. Yes, this really happens....by creating an environment in the skin that mimics more youthful days, the skin is capable of operating at its highest and best. We should be moving away from traumatizing the skin to get a response. Here are numerous treatments that work against your skin; lasers that collapse numerous vessels in your skin at one time, acids that damage/immunosuppress the skin and provide no longterm benefit but likely cause long term damage, free radical makers (they worsen the free radical load in your skin) like benzoyl peroxide, artificial sunscreens and hydroquinone. Immunosupressors are also very damaging, drugs like antibiotics and steroids may look like they have a benefit because redness declines temporarily, but ultimately they thin and damage the skin.</div>
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So celebrate your skin’s imperfections because you know that it is telling you to look deeper. Consider it a warning sign. Do not punish the messenger, support it. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 14.0pt;">Let’s
break effective skincare into three areas: Circulation, Stimulation and
Protection. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">According to Dr. Ben
Johnson circulation has everything to do with your skin's health and it is
substantially overlooked by the skincare community. All the skin's food, immune
support, antioxidant and remodeling efforts all come from the blood supply.
Every time you are stressed, you drink coffee or go outside in cold weather,
your skin suffers a little because all of these things restrict bloodflow to
the dermis. Vitamin K, horse chestnut and caffeine in skincare products are all
designed to reduce bloodflow. There is no skin condition (Rosacea, Dark
Circles, etc) that is better off with less bloodflow. That is why the utilization
of Retinaldehyde, Niacinamide, Camphor, and other circulation enhancing
ingredients makes such a big difference in the quality and health of the skin.
Bags under the eyes are the result of vasoconstriction (reduced bloodflow and
the correlation between loss of blood supply and the thinning of the dermis
with age are more than a coincidence. Remember, it is a thinning dermis that is
the primary cause of visible capillaries. The reason capillaries return after
treatment is because the skin wants adequate blood supply in the area. The best
way to reduce this is to build back the collagen/elastin (in the dermis) that
covers these vessels.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><b>Stimulation</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">This is an important term
because it needs to be differentiated from the typical remodeling strategies employed
by most skincare companies. To highlight my point, we can discuss glycolic
acid. This ingredient is in most products and is touted as a rejuvenating
ingredient. The skin doesn't have glycolic acid receptors so its method of
action is simply to destroy whatever it can. The reason there is any effect is
only because the skin, in response to the devastation, replaces itself with new
layers. The epidermis swells a little from the inflammation (temporarily
reducing the appearance of lines), the new skin is less pigmented (helping
hyperpigmentation superficially) but the net effect the skin's resources were
used to repair the recent damage rather than repairing the substantial damage
that was the initial treatment goal. So how do you stimulate the skin without
damaging it? There a few ingredients for this task but one stands out as a
clear leader, Retinaldehyde. The key remodeling components in the skin are the
Fibroblasts. They make collagen, elastin and GAG's, all of which are critical
to a youthful, wrinkle-free appearance. Trauma does activate them but for
little net gain. Activating their receptors is the true target and
Retinaldehyde does a wonderful job at stimulating Fibroblasts without trauma.
Retinaldehyde is what the skin uses to make collagen by converting it to
Retinoic Acid.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><b>Protection</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">Most people think
protection is a sunscreen, But a sunblock is better. Sunblocks like Titanium
and Zinc, protect by reflecting UV rays before they penetrate. But the best
method of protection actually comes at the cellular level. Antioxidants used in
the skin include catalase, L-glutathione, L-superoxide dismutase, Vitamin C and
E amongst other ones. We believe that the utilization of ingredients the skin
recognizes vastly improves the protection ability. Antioxidants are constantly
being used, restored and used again because we are literally in a constant
state of inflammation. High dose antioxidants have proven to not only
significantly reduce damage in the skin, they actually allow the skin to
rebuild itself by shrinking the repair requirements, thus resulting in a
thicker, healthier dermis. To make the process most effective, high percentages
of these healing actives should be used and adjunctive ingredients like
liposomal technology, ensures that they reach their target.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355567885384698755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283551021169812288.post-50089150386120230582014-07-14T19:01:00.000-07:002014-07-14T19:01:47.051-07:00So, what about stem cells?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stem cells have had a lot of press over the last decade, some good and some bad. Most of the conversations have centered on where the stem cells come from (cord blood, fetuses, etc.) but there is no denying that the potential for stem cells to improve the health of human tissue remains high. Stem cells are not always sourced from humans. Animals can be donors and more recently, plants have been the source of certain stem cells. Beyond on where they come from, stem cells are being utilized for the repair and rejuvenation of tissues and organs and are starting to become a major feature in cosmetic medicine.</div>
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Human stem cells and fibroblasts make over 150 different growth factors that are naturally found in your skin. As we get older, of growth factors declines which effects new cell formation, skin nutrition and immune repair activity, all of which are critical to keeping your skin young.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. When a stem cell divides, it can remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function, such as a skin cell. </span></span></div>
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One product I recommend is <i>Osmosis Stem Factor, </i>it uses stem cell technology in a different way because it does not use actual stem cells in a bottle. Instead it uses a combination of stem cells (IPS and Mesenchymal) and fibroblast cells that feed and nourish to stimulate the production of growth factors. <i>Stem Factor </i>sets itself apart because it communicates with your skin cells in a language they understand. The process of gathering the growth factors has been perfected to maximize the stability and penetration while giving the skin the tools it needs in a balanced fashion. It's benefits include helping acne, rosacea, aging, and hyper pigmentation because it strengthen our skins immune system, which improves all skin conditions.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Do You Exfoliate Too Often?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Before we start to talk about
how we treat our skin we first have to analyze the process of aging.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Science now tells us that our epidermis (the
upper layer of skin) will never thin. However the dermis (the layer underneath)
thins at a rate of 1-1.5% a year, once we hit the middle of our twenties. We
know that our skin puts a priority on maintaining our epidermis because it
would ultimately lead to death (through infection, fluid loss, etc.) This
priority is also evident in that the dermis receives all the nutrients of the
skin (through its capillary beds) and has to decide what goes where and it
still sends those scarce supplies to the epidermis even though it is thinning
itself. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dermis will thin because it is overwhelmed
with free radicals and inflammation as a result from sun, diet and stress
primarily. Darker skin types tend to thin less, due to the extra protection of
more melanin. Smokers and partiers dermis will thin faster because of the added
toxins that restrict blood vessels, which in turn reduce the nutrient supply.
So the rate of cell turnover slows down and we age.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It would be like taking a healthy person and
putting them on a 300 calorie a day diet. Their metabolism would slow down and
they would experience fat and muscle loss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>So, now we come to exfoliation. We want to speed up the
cell turnover rate so we exfoliate to speed the process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no question that this works, but
what is the result and is it good for our skin in the long run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The benefit is usually temporary plumping of
fine lines and mild lightening of hyperpigmentation. On the flip side the skin
has less melanin protection, more damage to repair from the loss of moisture,
and protective lipids and a significant increase in the amount of free radical
damage to our skin cells. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The truth is that we do not fully understand how the skin
works. Based on the very complex processes involved in wound repair, and normal
skin/cell maintenance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In light of this
I recommend we not second-guess the skins decision to slow down, but instead
work with it to restore its normal activities. The bottom line, exfoliate less
and feed the skin the nutrients it needs more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11355567885384698755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283551021169812288.post-43266925215110491052014-03-15T13:12:00.003-07:002014-03-15T13:20:39.716-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Retinol vs
Retinaldehyde<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #a2c4c9;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Maybe you’ve heard of both of these Vitamin
A products, maybe you thought they were the same, maybe you just don’t know.
Here’s a</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-themecolor: text1;">little background on this class of skincare, recommended by top dermatologists, Retinoids are the family of
Vitamin A derivatives scientifically proven to help smooth fine lines and
wrinkles and reduce other signs of skin aging by improving skin cell renewal
and stimulating the production of collagen, the protein fiber that keeps skin
firm and supple.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a2c4c9;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Retinol</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a2c4c9; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Retinol is a convertible form of Vitamin A that is mostly derived from
animal sources. It should not be confused with pro-vitamin A carotenoids, which
comes from different plant sources, such as carrots. Retinol is extracted from
animal sources such as eggs, liver and dairy products. It is a highly regarded,
results proven ingredient in cosmetics for anti aging, repairing sun damage,
treating acne and increasing skin cell turnover rate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a2c4c9; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">In topical form, such as creams or serums, retinol has the ability to
speed up the healing process of the skin. Retinol is applied topically to the
skin and is absorbed as a retinyl-ester (the most stable form). The oxidation
process is at cellular level. This ester version of Vitamin A helps to break
down and inhibit the production of oil in the sebaceous glands of the skin.
Thus, it allows a reduction in oil secretion, allowing the pores to shrink.
This is how it can help heal acne. For some skin conditions, Retinol tends to
cause irritation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a2c4c9;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Retinaldehyde</span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a2c4c9; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Retinaldehyde is a form of Vitamin A that binds proteins and it also
allows the conversion of light into metabolic energy. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">It is a more stabilized form of Vitamin
A in the skin, due to its ability to convert Vitamin A into the cellular form
of retinol. This form provides a more effective dermal response. </b>Retinaldehyde
is superior in repairing connective tissue from environmental damage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a2c4c9;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">Similar to Retinol, Retinaldehyde treats the same skin conditions, but
with a more stabilized result. </span><a href="http://www.skintrends.com/brands/osmosis.html"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Osmosis Pur Medical Skincare</span></b></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"> is one of the top
skin care lines that uses Retinaledyde in its stabilized form. Their products
are highly effective in treating skin conditions on a dermal and cellular
level.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #a2c4c9; font-family: Verdana; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">The bottom line is that both forms of Retinol are highly effective for
treatments in anti aging, acne, cellular repair and as a collagen booster, but <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Retinaldehyde</b> is much less irritating.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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