According to Daniel Andrade, manufactured skin products should be avoided and botanicals including collagen, vitamin E and Vitamin B’s are really recommended in restoring the skin’s health.
Additionally Vitamin C, and of course, Vitamin E is actually an anti-oxidant and helps to rid the skin of negative skin elements that cause wrinkles.
A new discovery that is being touted in anti-aging soaps is Omegaplancton, which is derived from sea plankton.

People don’t want to just surrender to wrinkles, double chins and age lines any more. Botox has become a household word and in 2003 alone over 2 million people underwent this procedure.
I wanted to do a little research about face-lift creams because so many middle age, and older clients have asked me about this. In my research, I came across Dr. Manoj Khanna a leading cosmetic surgeon in Kolkata. these are some of his findings. You can visit his site to see more of his work.
Many face-lift creams are marketed as non-invasive and less expensive alternatives to face-lift surgery and non-surgical techniques such as Botox, microdermabrasion, dermal fillers, and the like. Face lift cream products are often considered cosmetic solutions and act a bit like moisturizers. Be careful not to use products containing AHA (alpha hydroxy acids) which peel off the outer layer of the skin, and may produce long term damage.
The creams that the experts recommend contain a non-toxic “acetyl hexapeptide” also known as Argireline as their active ingredient and acts by reducing the amount of nervous stimulation in the face thus reducing wrinkles and lines. These creams, however, can be used once or twice a day, and are highly concentrated, so just use a small amount. The use of these creams leads to about 30% reduction of wrinkles over a 3 month period (according to the manufacturers) and should amount to about 10% of the actual cream.
Other ingredients to look for in these products are: glycol-ceramides, green tea extracts, hyaluronic acid, ginseng, purslane, wheat protein, rice protein, centella and a variety of others. One new product, M-tox uses nanosphere technology to create a time released microscopic capsule. Do your research.

Thousands of years ago, explorers discovered the wonderful spice, ginger, which is cultivated from the roots of the Ginger flower. It has medicinal properties, of course, and is used in both Chinese Medicine Ayurveda to ameliorate digestive problems, as well as many other medical problems. Additionally, it can be, and is used, topically as an ingredient in facial and body scrubs and is also used for foot massage. It has a wonderful calmitve effect on the skin and the mind.

Caprylic acid is one of nature’s gifts to humans. Not only can it be ingested and have beneficial effects, it can also be used topically in moisturizers and cremes. It is well known for its anti-fungal properties and has been used internally to counteract yeast infections. I like to take a smoothie every morning containing some coconut milk and it has marvelous effects on my skin. You will find that the store we have listed uses caprylic acid, or coconut milk/oil in many of its proprietary formulas for skin and hair remedies, as well as in soaps and toothpastes. Of course, Coconuts have many other uses, but for medicinal uses it ranks very high. In the Philippines, where it is endogenous, there is very little problems with diabetes and heart disease according to Susan DeGrane.

Jasmine oil has long been used in Ayurvedic Medicine for its calming effects on the nervous system, according to . Recently, I noticed that it was one of the main ingredients for Regeneration Extreme Repair, that is on the shop here. It can be used to sooth tension and stress. Of course, it is used in aromatherapy and perfumes as well. It happens to be my granddaughter’s name as well. In addition to this oil, I also found that almond oil was another principle ingredient. according to Kanika Goswami almonds are extremely helpful for dry skin conditions and eczema because it contains alpha-tocopherol, a precursor to Vitamin E. Of course, almonds can also be eaten as well. Interestingly web MD mentioned that copper peptide has been used for regenerative effects since 1997. However, according to Kanika’s research, almond oil has a high percentage of copper (1/15mg/100 grams). Another researcher said that “copper has been found to naturally firm the skin, enhance elasticity, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.” Again, at the store I have listed the price seems to be very competitive.

When I was doing my research for cranberry seed oil, I was pleasantly surprised to find that this oil has not only omega 3 fatty acid oils, but also omega 6 and 9. The complete package. You see, this oil has been identified as one of the most important oils for health and its deficiency is also being identified as one of the most important causes of Alzheimer’s disease. so when you’re shopping for beauty products, keep in mind the importance of the nutritional value of this oil. Of course, cranberries, flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts are a main source for this valuable fatty acid oil. Do not be fooled into thinking that you must consume stinky fish for this. Please see my Alternative Health Blog for this article, “My Name is Lisa”. This was also an award-winning youtube film.

Cranberry seed oil is another wonderful natural ingredient that has the wonderful omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acid oils and anti-oxidants for health. According to
Fruit Essentials, it is useful topically as well as by mouth. That is why it is found in some naturally occurring skin cremes. An additional benefit of cranberry seed oil, according to Natural Beauty Workshop, it has a shelf life of 2 years and stabilizes more fragile oils in proprietary formulations.
It also has valuable Vitamin E as well as minerals and is being used increasingly for healthy hair.

We cracked up with this picture. thought you would like a joke. You probably don’t need this.

Now, occasionally I have found this oild in some of my cosmetics and skin care products , so I decided to research it a bit. According to the National Center for complementary and Alternative medicinethere is GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) and omega 6,essential fatty acids. It has been used for the last 80 years to treat eczema and scaly skin conditions.
So, it’s definitely a plus in a skin cream. According to the the Mayo clinic it may have some other uses, but no clinical studies have yet verified this. The oil is extracted from the seeds of the flower. It can be used both topically and by mouth.

Valerian root extract has been well known for centuries for its sedative, calming effects. In fact, it is even used by the medical community as an adjunctive remedy for insomnia. Now, last week i tried a Spa Warming Green Tea Masque and was pleasantly surprised by its sedative effects when used topically. This attribute comes from the Valerian root. Now, after doing a bit more research at MD ideas, I also found out that Valerian root has been used successfully to treat restless leg syndrome. Mainly, of course, it taken as a capsule. However, it does appear to have a very sedating effect when used topically as in this Masque.

Green tea is another herbal remedy used as a tincture and also as a drink that many feel is responsible for the glowing health of so many Japanese green tea drinkers. Recently, i found it being used in a facial masque and decided to use it. Surprisingly, it was very warm and extremely healing. Of course, it is a great drink, and cleans you internally. It is also used to fight the ravages of aging and can be used to heal blemishes and rashes as well, according to Anne Bond. So look for products containing green tea as their principle ingredient to help give you a glowing complexion. You can check our sponsors here.
Green tea is also rich in anti-oxidants and therefore can be used to reduce free radicals, which can cause damage to the cells. Green tea is also associated with a weight reduction and can be noticed especially amongst Japanese women, since the Japanese culture has long known about the benefits of green tea.

One of the things I really appreciate about skin products, is their use of naturally occurring ingredients. I was in for a big surprise when I tried the brightening day creme from the shop listed on the blogroll. It had such wonderful ingredients as wild yam, Rosa Gallica Flower Extract, Rosa Centifiolia Extract, licorice, evening primrose oil, cranberry seed oil, chamomile flower extract and grape seed oil. chamomile, of course has been long known for its calming effect. Women’s Health symmetry. Licorice is well known in Ayurvedic Medicine for its healing properties. And, of course, evening primrose oil is internationally known for its anti-acne benefits according to the Mayo clinic.
Just the freshest feeling. Of course, there were other ingredients to make it into viable mixture .
A wonderful experience.