BEAUTY KLINIC

The search for a way to stop aging has been going on for centuries. The obvious most notable example was the alleged discovery of the fountain of youth. But a month doesn’t go by that you don’t see an advertisement for some drug or procedure that will reverse the effects of aging and give you back your youthful vigor as well as the looks you had when you were a youngster. We can only conclude that the desire to avoid the effects of aging is a worldwide desire.

Small wonder that dieting supplements to slow, stop or wayward the effects of ageing enjoy great success in the marketplace. Of course, we as a people have always had a weakness for the idea that we can take a pad of paper to make everything better. So when you see a pill on sale in the dose stash away or advertised on Television system that says it can make you young again, that is a pretty hard offer to refuse.

Obviously, many of these miracle drugs are no more able to make you a youth again than the fountain of youth could do centuries ago. Much of the “hype” of these drugs is the autosuggestion influence that makes us believe we are looking younger after buying and taking these drugs because that is what we want to believe. But when we finally determine that there is really no change to our look in the way the drugs make us feel inside, we get discouraged because yet another false fountain of youth let us down.

There are some successful supplements that attempt the challenge of slowing ageing scientifically. The idea is not to try to keep you sounding Twenty-five for the rest of your life but to provide a supplement that gives you the vitamins and nutrients that the body of course begins to ache because of aging. If we can turn back our bodies to a early days level of healthy vitamin ingestion that can give us more energy which is what we familiar with youth. But what we are truly doing is just acquiring more healthy overall. We could achieve the same thing with proper diet but that is difficult in the busy world we live in.

Healthy living is without a question the most powerful fountain of youth there is. Of the three primary effects of aging, wrinkles, gray hair and weight gain, two can be effected by healthy living. Through nutrition and avoiding redundant sun and never smoking, you can retain a healthy skin look much later in life than if you abuse your skin when you are young. You can also fight the effects of weight gain through a regimen of healthy eating and exercise.

The diet supplements that help you keep a good equilibrium of vitamins certainly won’t hurt you and can help you stay active and vital. But the best recipe for feeling young is to stay active, exercise and live right. That will keep you feeling and acting young for many decades to come.

In years gone, Indian tribes used Witch Hazel for medicinal purposes. These days, it is one of a handful of medicinal treatments that are allowed to be used by the Federal Drug Administration. Of course, there are other herbal extracts permitted as dietary supplements, but witch hazel is one of just a select few that are still allowed as topical treatments. It was widely used for ailments such as hemorrhoids, insect bites and stings, skin ulcers, tumors, boils and other rashes like chiggers or poison ivy.

Witch Hazel, is native to America and Europe and its medicinal qualities have made it highly valued over the years. Some early treatments involved it’s branches and flowers being steamed and the results mixed with alcohol then used for astringents and topical medication. Nowadays, its uses vary greatly from mouthwashes (using distilled witch hazel) to anti-aging creams and anti wrinkle creams (using witch hazel oil). Some witch hazel formulas have been used by home remedy skin care products, which claim to work as a skin anti-aging process.

In those anti aging treatments, it is particularly useful because it has been found to have capillary constricting effects that reduce inflammation. It also has topical antioxidant properties and is considered a safe, affordable home remedy. Witch Hazel Oil is cheap and can be purchased for under a couple dollars in the pharmacy section of most retail stores. It is a very useful ingredient in skin care lines, specifically anti aging creams and anti wrinkle creams, where it may be found in a more concentrated level and promotes cell turnover as well as cell moisturizing by using the oil concentrates to moisterize the skin cells, keeping them plump and hydrated.

The Oneida Indians showed Theron Pond from Utica, NY, the medicinal uses of witch hazel circa 1840. Witch Hazel is native to New York and Connecticut and these regions still supply much of the witch hazel today. After many years studying with Oneida Indian medicine men, Theron Pond was astounded by the healing powers and decided to sell the extract using the name of Golden Treasure. The company moved location several times and after the death of Theron Pond, established in Connecticut using the name “Pond’s extract″.

Witch Hazel production is still common around Connecticut where it is one of the leading manufacturing areas dealing in Witch Hazel extract today. The harvesting still goes on in Northwestern Connecticut, land owners cut the Witch Hazel every few years, so that they can re-branch and sell to the many distributors, who then distill the product for pharmaceutical uses.

Witch Hazel is an antioxidant, radiation protective and anti-inflammatory. It is also an approved astringent and external analgesic. It has internal medicinal benefits also. It’s benefits speaks for themselves, so it is natural that it is an ingredient in anti-aging creams and anti wrinkle creams.

As organic skin care grows in popularity, people are starting to realize just how unhealthy mainstream make up, lotions and basic heath items are. With this awareness has come a mounting alarm that these products are not FDA regulated and manufacturers can get away with using a lot of additives that pharmaceutical companies cannot. As a result, potentially life threatening chemicals are being placed in everyday items like baby oil, lotions and creams putting consumers at risk.

Many of these items can create adverse skin reactions and rashes that turn men and women off from the use of these otherwise beneficial items.

Below is a list of some of the things you should look out for when purchasing regular skin care products that may cause irritation or be potentially toxic.

Parabens

Parabens are a collective group of preservatives that have been used by the cosmetic and beauty aid industry to reduce bacterial growth in their products. Many Parabens start with the prefix of methyl, ethyl, butyl, or propyl and are extremely hazardous to health as well as irritating to the skin.

Below is a list of some of these parabens as well as other toxic chemicals that can be aggravating to the largest organ of the human body as well as contribute to a host of ailments.

- Color and Fragrance - both of these substances do not provide anything other than an aesthetic or scent related effect, however, both have properties in them that create skin sensitivity. They are also carcinogenic, meaning that they could cause caner.

- DMDM Hydantoin. Another preservative, this chemical has been attributed to the releases of formaldehyde. This harmful byproduct not only causes skin irritation, it creates allergies and joint pain as well as a long list of hormonal problems.

- Triclosan. This chemical has been categorized by the EPA as a chlorophenol, a high level carcinogen. Just a tiny bit can create major health problems and wreak havoc on the body. The continued use of Triclosan has been linked to hormonal imbalances in both men and women.

- Propylene Glycol (PG) - petroleum based preservative this substance has been cited among the many numerous skin irritants in cosmetic and beauty products. It is also so toxic that handlers have to wear safety gear just to touch it.

- Butylene Glycol - also a petroleum based chemical, both butylene and propylene glycol is dangerous and extremely deadly and some cases. Butylene has been linked to cancer and numerous other chronic disorders.

- Mineral Oil - yet another petroleum product, mineral oil clogs pores creating aggravating break outs and rashes in many users. It also interferes with the skin?s ability to renew and repair itself. This can create a host of problems outside of mere acne issues as the skin needs to function properly for other important organs to work efficiently.

On an even scarier note, most baby oil is made up of 100% Mineral Oil!

There are hundreds more chemicals that can adversely affect the skin or cause illness — to find out what they are, you should do further, in depth research on the topic.

Other problems associated with mainstream skin care products

Continued use of over the counter, mainstream skin care products can contribute to hormonal imbalances, allergies, severe skin irritations leading to rashes and dermatitis, disorders like CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) headaches, depression, mood swings and hyperactivity.

The answer

Using organic skincare products can alleviate some of the risks commonly associated with the use of mainstream beauty products. Be careful in this regard as many manufacturers may claim something is all natural or organic yet have chemicals in them.

Read all skin care product labels and above all, strive to make sure that you replace harmful chemical based products in your home with truly organic purchases. Though a bit more time consumptive, you will be rewarded with a better health and more luxurious and thankful skin.

One natural occurring thing that we canat change is the fact that we all get older and age. It doesnat matter who you are, you will eventually begin to see the effects of old age whether it is wrinkles, reduced energy, or a health ailment.

Wrinkles are one of the major aging effects that people are not fond of. Therefore, there have been many products made available to reduce the wrinkles. Through a variety of creams the person can try to eliminate the wrinkles however there is still some uncertainty whether or not the creams actually work.

A wrinkle cream typically comes in either a tube or jar. Many of them can be found at your local supermarket or pharmacy because the public has come to adopt them into their everyday routines. Although there are sure to be some creams that do not work at all, there are some that do help.

There are different ways these creams and lotions work on your skin. First, there is a kind that fills in the spots where your wrinkles are to make them less noticeable. Other creams work by attempting to reduce the aging on your skin. This means they actually give nutrients to your skin and slow the process down.

Through the process of tests and trials, some clear cut wrinkle creams have separated themselves from the pack by being able to actually reduce or conceal the wrinkles like they should. However people need to realize that no wrinkle cream will completely eliminate wrinkles permanently.

It is not a good idea to diminish the use of a working wrinkle cream. This is because once you stop using the cream then your wrinkles will return. If you have found a cream and you like the way it makes your skin look then continue its use. Once you stop the cream it is no longer there to cover up your wrinkles or be given the nourishment that it needs to stay young looking.

Besides wrinkles there are those pesky crows feet that annoy people as they age. Using Anti aging products is a good way to begin reducing the amount of wrinkles and crows feet on your skin. There are other alternatives that can be costly and risky. Some of the alternatives to creams and lotions are surgery.

Use a good review site to look at testimonials and product information for various wrinkle creams to determine which is best for you. It has been proven that they can reduce the appearance of wrinkles however it should be known that it is not a permanent solution to the aging process.

Kombucha tea is an amazing brew that you can purchase or make at home. Back in the Chinese Empire of 200 BC Kombucha was known as the Elixir of Long Life.

Documented for over two thousand years, the name Kombucha originates in Korea. A medicine man named Kombu treated the emperor with what is known know as Kombucha tea. Over the centuries this elixir of life has spread worldwide.

What exactly is Kombucha? It’s often referred to as a mushroom, but it isn’t. It’s just a symbiotic relationship between beneficial bacteria and yeast that create a culture that looks a little like a spongy cake.

How do we benefit from Kombucha tea? One of the best known qualities is the detoxifying assistance given to the liver through Kombucha tea. The alkaline levels of the body are also restored as the body is brought back into balance.

Digestion can be improved by drinking small quantities of Kombucha tea before or after a meal. Kombucha does not disturb the healthy flora in the intestines, but aids in digestion, providing a pro-biotic effect.

Conditions such as rheumatism and skin problems like acne have been aided by this pH restoring drink. Research continues worldwide into the benefits of Kombucha tea in treating tumors and cancer.

This Elixir of life can be consumed and used topically for healthy skin and hair. Pets benefit from this wonderful tea as well. Kombucha tea is known world wide, and has been used as a restorative drink for centuries.