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Appear Younger Without A Trip To The Doctors Office

While everyone knows that wearing sunscreen, getting the right amount of sleep and not smoking will prevent the skin from aging prematurely, what can be done about existing damage? Especially for those people who want to avoid a trip to the doctor's office?

For leathery or dull skin, a doctor would advise a chemical peel. However a resurfacing serum may work almost as well. The resurfacing chemical is a mild peel that you can do in the privacy of your own home. Check the label for the ingredient glucosamine arginine for the best results. Editor at Self Magazine, Leah Wyar says, It really dissolves the dull layers of skin so you have a more glowing complexion. Keep in mind that the serum shouldn't be used more than two or three times a week.

Fine lines and wrinkles are often treated in the doctors' offices with Botox, however peptide treatments at home can provide similar results. The chemicals send messages to your nerves telling them to relax the muscles. While it is available in a cream, the serum in the gel patch is more effective. Check for peptides on the label.

For deeper wrinkles, look for a product with hyaluronic acid on the label. It gets under your skin and sucks up moisture into your upper layers of skin to temporarily plump and fill your wrinkles.

Age spots and freckles would be treated by retinoid by your doctor. Over time the retinoid treatment would smooth out your skin and skin tone. Wyar announces that there are antioxidant treatment that can do the same thing, repair damaged skin.

Wyar speaks of the Coffeeberry which forms a shield in your skin and deactivates those free radicals that are floating around your skin and causing damage.

Blue ginger and bearberry are similar to the Coffeeberry product. These products should be applied twice daily along with a sunscreen to help the skin absorb the antioxidant better.

Currently, a department store is the best place to shop for any of the products mentioned in this article.

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Pumpkin Mask Peel MD

The professional/medical level Pumpkin Mask Peel is administered by a professional aesthecian or dermatologist. It is normally part of a regular facial that is scheduled every six to eight weeks.
The pumpkin mask which smells and looks a lot like pumpkin pie filling is applied to freshly cleaned skin with a fan style brush avoiding the [...]

New Laser Design Eliminates Hyper-Pigmentation In Pregnant Women And Seniors

Melasma, the hyper-pigmentation in the skin, has plagued pregnant women and seniors for as long as anyone can remember. The darker areas of the skin commonly called brown spots can now be eliminated through the use of a new laser device. The process, called Fraxel, will rid the skin of melasma and return its natural beauty.

Not only does Fraxel remove the brown spots, it can also help remove wrinkles, blemishes, and scars.

Dr. Hardaway, owner of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Center, says, Pregnant women suffer from darkening of the skin and Fraxel helps stop and erase that process. Seniors, and sometimes younger people, also have similar problems.

The process is very effective and there is only a little discomfort which abates rapidly.

Results are accomplished in three to five treatments, each spaced two to six weeks apart. The treatment leads to better skin conditions in tone and texture, reduction of wrinkles and surgical and acne scars, said Hardaway.

Fraxel has already received approval from the FDA.

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Aging Skin and Adult Acne

As an adult woman with acne your skin care concerns are dramatically different than that of a teenager. Adult acne coupled with aging skin means that women need to find specific treatments that will address the acne condition without damaging or adding more wrinkles to their skin. Adult-onset acne should not be treated in the [...]

New Cosmetic Trend Emerging At Spas

Resort spas, such as Skana the Spa at Turning Stone, have opted to add dermatology treatments to their guest services. Skana has teamed up with Dermatology
Associates of Central New York to provide non-surgical skin procedures such as peels, fillers, Botox and hair removal.

Karen Watson, Skana Spa manager, said Non-surgical professional skincare procedures are the next step for our guests who visit Skana Spa for a total spa
experience. Our new dermatology services are administered by highly trained physicians in the safe and nurturing environment of Skana Spa.

Dr. Amin Fazeli and Dr. Robert Loss are two of the physician from the Dermatology Associates. Both are Harvard-trained and specialize in skin, nail and hair
treatments.

While the addition of dermatology services is a convenience to spa guest, it is advisable for those guests to educate themselves on what they should expect
from a professional skin treatment. Skana is on the right track by requiring physicians to personally administer the services.

Be sure to ask who will be administering the treatments as well as the level of training they have. Doctors or physician assistants should do injections,
while the requirements for individuals performing laser treatments are often much lower. This is one of the reasons there have been so many reports of people
being burned by laser treatments.

The sanitation and cleanliness is also vital whenever you are getting skin treatments. Ask to tour the facilities and if you notice untidy conditions, you
can be sure the place is not suitable for your skin therapy.

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A Pay Per Click Lawsuit That Has No Chance Technology Evangelist, MN - Jul 16, 2008 In general, pay per click search traffic converts at a higher rate. However, for that reason, it also tends to cost more per click. 3. ...

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Some Information About Microdermabrasion

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, microdermabrasion was ranked the fourth most asked-for low invasive cosmetic treatment in 2006.

Recently though, microdermabrasion has expanded its reach beyond the doctors offices and into people's homes. This has caused the procedure to lose its high
standing as a top aesthetic treatment.

However, if you are performing microdermabrasion on yourself, there are a few things you should know. The following four-step schedule will help you become
your own skin expert.

1. Ask yourself what you expect from microdermabrasion. Without knowing what you really want from a product, you can't truly determine its effectiveness. Microdermabrasion is most commonly used to reduce wrinkles, remove or reduce scars, lighten skin tone, retexturize damaged skin, and reduce
the appearance of freckles and age spots.

2. Determine your skin type to help decide how often you should use microdermabrasion. Depending on whether your skin is oily, dry, rough, leathery or sensitive will be a determining factor for how often your should treat your skin.

3. Choose your microdermabrasion product to suit your skin type and your skin goals. A deep skin procedure will not be your best choice if your skin is sensitive and you only want to reduce the appearance of freckles as it may cause irritation. On the other hand, if you have leathery skin and deep wrinkles, you wouldn't want a product that barely affects the skin.

Generally: Sensitive skin wants to stick to smooth, small crystals for exfoliating and creams with no fragrances; Dry skin will want to use a lotion or oil-based microdermabrasion procedure; Oily and rough skin will want a strong, deep treatment that will penetrate the oily layer on the skin. Consider apricot or pomegranate agents to exfoliate.

4. Repeat procedures according to your skin's response. After you are sure that you have chosen the correct microdermabrasion agent and procedure, monitor the length of time it takes your skin to heal from the treatment as well as the effectiveness according to your objectives. While it is normal right
after the treatment for your skin to be slightly red and tender, after a couple of days your skin should begin to feel better. Once it feels better, you are free to treat your skin again. Focus only on giving your skin enough time to heal after each treatment.

It is safer to perform at-home microdermabrasion much more frequently than you would professional treatments. The results of your at-home treatments will achieve the best results once you have determined the best combination for your skin.

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Clinique Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer

Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comI think I’ve finally found a moisturizer that actually moisturizes well, doesn’t clog pores, contains lots of antioxidants, and comes in stable packaging! For years I either find moisturizers that work great, but that don’t have any antioxidants, or I find a product that clogs pores, or one that does contain antioxidants, but [...]

5 Tips for Younger Looking Skin - How to Look 10 Years Younger Series

With so many amazing technological and scientific breakthroughs in the world of skin care and beauty, it’s now a relatively easy process to look younger than your actual age. Here are five tips that will help you get smooth, youthful, luminous skin:

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Botox And Men- Quick Painless Procedure to Smooth Out wrinkles

Botox, the trade name for botulinum toxin type A, was the most familiar non-surgical cosmetic practice for men between 2005 and 2006, as reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (www.plasticsurgery.org (http://www.plasticsurgery.org)).

It really is just an extension of physical condition and wellness, says Jon Mendelsohn, plastic surgeon with Advanced Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center in Norwood, Ohio.

Men are progressively preferring the speedy, fairly painless method to even out a few wrinkles for expert improvement and personal pleasure.

Botox treatments have the advantage of being less time-consuming and aesthetic than a health resort service. Also, they are not as all-encompassing as surgical processes. Part of the practice's demand for men is its unfussiness, Mendelsohn affirmed.

Devinder Mangat, a facial plastic surgeon with Mangat Kuy Plastic Surgery Center in Edgewood, Ohio says, I believe men are devoting more time and effort to taking care of their appearance for the same cause as women.

Men are inclined to be very confidential when they have any sort of aesthetic work done. It is simply fast without any betraying signs, except for a few wrinkles, Peter McKenna, plastic surgeon with the Cincinnati Institute of Plastic Surgery stated.

A standard treatment takes nothing more than five minutes, in which a medical expert administers jabs to forehead lines, crow's feet or frown lines. Although it takes three to five days for Botox to start showing results and up to 10 days for the full effect, the spots from the injections disappear by the time a customer returns to work or home.

Prior to the time the previous injections lose effectiveness majority of the new Botox clients get
occasional treatments within three to four months while experienced clients can hold on for four to six onths. Varying according to how many units of Botox are utilized, the general standard for its procedures is $435 per region .

If the cost is lesser than a competing price, doctors advise inquiring on how many units of Botox are integrated in a estimated price.

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Burning Skin Care Ingredients

Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comDo you ever use skin care products that feel like they are burning your skin? It may be ironic, but certain sunscreens cause my skin to feel like it’s burning, and when I wear the offending sunscreen in the sun, the burning gets even worse! The use of retinol products can definitely make [...]

Clarisonic Skincare Brush Review

The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush promised to deliver amazing results - glowing and healthy skin because it is able to clean deep using a brush that oscillates at about 300 movements per second which helps to loosen dirt and oil within pores. The other major advantage of the Clarisonic facial brush is that it is [...]

Reviews Of Skin Products Against Aging And Wrinkles

As lifestyle choices and natural forces work to speed up the aging process, more and more companies are developing products to combat wrinkles and reduce the signs of aging.

Arbonne is a range of skin care products that comes packaged as a kit and costs about $265. Many people who have used the products were disappointed by the results, expecting more for the outrageous cost. One woman claimed the product worked wonders to reduce the lines around her mouth and eyes in only a few days.

However, other critics have reported little, or even reverse, effect from the products. It can be difficult to read an objective review since many reviews online seem to be written by individuals trying to sell the Arbonne line of products.

Arbonne is sold, similarly to Avon and Mary Kay, by hosting parties in homes. The company uses natural products and even offers customization of their kits to suit your skin type.

Arecoll is a filler given through injection into the skin. One individual paid the price of $500 to have Arecoll injected into the lip area to provide fullness. While it did seem to have the desired effect, the results fade after time. Long-term tests haven't yet been completed so the long-term effects of the product are not yet known.

Aubrey Organic Lumessence is marketed as an anti-aging cream although reviews generally seem to indicate it's only really useful as a moisturizer.

The small jar of the product is priced at roughly $23 and is supposed to decrease wrinkles in the facial area. However critics report the cream, while non-greasy, does nothing to reduce the signs of aging.

The skin product is good for moisturizing the skin through the use of the following ingredients; Rose Mosqueta, vitamins A, C, and E, primrose, oat proteins, and others. Generally it is felt to be rather expensive for a simple moisturizer.

Rose Mosqueta is a essential fatty acid that works to help the skin retain a youthful and health appearance. The substance is gathered from the wild roses bushes in South America. Besides being effective as an anti-aging ingredient, it is also reputed to be helpful in treating scar tissue, burns and stretch marks.

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Green Cream Retinol Treatment

Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comRetinol, the main ingredients in the product Green Cream, is one of the best anti-aging skin care ingredients because it’s been proven to help with fine lines, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin texture, acne, and it helps achieve smoother, brighter looking skin.
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Mary Kay Oil Control Lotion Formula 3

According to the Mary Kay product website the Oil Control Lotion Formula 3 was formulated for oily or acne prone skin, and is capable of helping prevent oil breakthrough and shine for up to eight hours while simultaneously hydrating and condition dry skin areas. This Mary Kay beauty treatment is created with a unique [...]

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Announces Availability of Botox

Dr. A.K. Singh, the head of the neurology department at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) told members of a botulinum toxin (Botox) workshop that the Botox therapy is now available at the IGIMS.

The botulinum toxin is one of the strongest poisons currently classified. A very small amount of only 1mg is capable of killing 10,000 people. However, as Dr. Singh pointed out, Botox also has helpful benefits to patients afflicted with certain muscular disorders. It is these benefits that necessitate medical science to research Botox.

Botox can assist in the temporary paralysis of certain muscles in order to alleviate suffering caused by
contracting muscles. Botox is currently used on patients with cerebral palsy as well as other severe conditions.

Dr. Singh reports that Botox can provide relief to patients affected by focal dystonia as well as those suffering from cervical dystonia, which leads to deformation and pain in the neck. A demonstration of the Botox therapy was given to the members of the workshop.

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Solar Sense Clear Zinc

Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comThere are so few drugstore sunscreens that have Zinc Oxide in them, my preferred sunscreen ingredient, but I noticed a few stores carry Solar Sense Clear Zinc products. Even though Blue Lizard is my favorite drugstore sunscreen, I wanted to try something new.
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I picked up the [...]

Stressed Skin? Learn to let go and relax.

Your skin is one of the first indicators that something is not quite right with your life. Whether it’s overwhelming pressure at home, the strain of of being overworked by a tyrannical boss or being in a taxing relationship. All tough on the soul and tougher on the skin.
Learning to let go of (or to [...]

Euoko Inc Amends Previous Termination Agreement

Previously Euoko Inc. Canada agreed to transfer total ownership to Euroko Inc. located in the United States.

Recently that agreement was amended to include a transfer of shares from the Canada-based private company that began its operations in 2003. Euroko Canada creates, manufactures, and markets high-quality skin products.

The agreement between the two companies states that the closing must happen by October 31st of this year, otherwise the contract may be cancelled by either party. Additionally, Euroko Inc. agrees to give 12,285,000 shares of the company to Euroko Canda's CEO, Brandon Truaxe. Each share will hold the rights of 500 votes.

Euroko Inc. has also agreed to offer 1,500,000 common stock shares to staff members and designated persons of Euroko Inc. Canada.

Euroko Inc. Canada currently produces five skin care products that battle aging, dull and varying skin coloration, skin protection, and acne. The treatments feature solutions to skin problems including wrinkles, bags under the eyes, dark spots, blemishes, and skin fatigue. The company designs its products using the most innovative technology available.

Euoko Inc., an American company planning to buy out the Canadian company of the same name, at which point they will begin marketing and manufacturing the skin care line. For more information about Euroko Inc., contact Dwight Webb at 604-684-6412

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When Acne Breakouts Come Back

Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comIf you’ve been lucky enough to figure out how to keep your acne at bay, and prevent future breakouts, then you obviously feel a huge sense of relief. But what do you do when acne breakouts come back?
I’ve been relatively acne-free for a few years now. I had pretty significant adult acne which took a [...]

Wedding Day Perfection Make-Up How-to

We all want to look divine on our wedding day - more so in the photos that will record those memorable moments. The wrong make-up application could result in you looking garish or washed-out. The best option to secure a photo finish wedding is to hire a qualified make-up artist. If you aren’t able [...]

Natural Anti-Aging Products

Many people hope to slow down or halt the aging process and spend thousands of dollars on expensive creams and concoctions intended to keep their youthful appearance. However, there is no need to resort to man-made and chemical infused products when there are plenty of natural anti-aging products. In fact, many of these natural remedies have been used for centuries.
If you are considering any anti-aging product, be it a lotion, cream, gel, machine, or even a natural remedy it is in your best interest to do a little research about that particular product before you invest your time and money. Additionally, you may want to read user reviews to see what others think about the product as well.
Vitamins
Vitamins are part of a healthy diet and can have an overall beneficial effect on your health. Depending on the particular vitamin, you will get different benefits, but they can help you not only look younger, but feel younger. Vitamin A and the Vitamin B Complex are known to be a natural anti-aging element because it helps refresh skin tissue. Calcium, magnesium, and zinc are also thought to have positive effects on skin renewal.
Methyl Sulfonyl Methane
Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, also known as MSM, is available in both pill form and a lotion or cream. MSM is a bivalent group of SO2, which happens to be a set of synaptic chromosomes. MSM has been used for years by people who want to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, although recently, the government has begun labeling the supplement bottles with warnings, as the MSM pill has been found to cause harm to your health.
Collagen and Antioxidants
Collagen can help prevent or minimize fine lines and wrinkles and comes in supplemental, cream, gel, and lotion form. However, take care when using the supplement, as it has been found to cause or contribute to some health problems.
Antioxidants are free-radical fighting elements that can help fight the aging process. Copper is a natural antioxidant that can help fight wrinkles. Other naturally occurring antioxidants include Vitamin C, alpha lipoic acid, DMEA, tocotrienol, and ester.
Primrose Oils
Primrose oils have been found to prevent wrinkles. In fact, essential fatty acids combined with linolic acid can actually restore your skin’s health. These oils can help moisturize the skin and nails, causing the appearance of lines and wrinkles to disappear.
Remember, wrinkles occur for several reasons, other than aging. Dry skin, exposure to sun, smoke, and alcohol, tanning beds, bruises, and injury can all contribute to the onset of wrinkles. If you avoid these things, or moisturize your skin, you can slow down the aging effects associated with them.
Dealing with Dry Skin
Dry skin can cause wrinkles and lead to looking older than you would like. It is essential that you take care of dry skin properly to reduce the gaining process. Using baby oil on dry skin is not ideal, it will provide moisture, however it will also attract dirt. Dirty skin can also wrinkle more easily than clean skin.
These are just a few natural remedies when it comes to keeping your youthful looks. In conclusion, always be sure to research any new natural remedy before beginning a new skincare regimen or supplement.

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L’Oreal Skin Genesis

Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comI recently received some L’Oreal Skin Genesis products to test - the Oil-Free Lotion and the Serum Concentrate. I love testing new products, however, if you read my avoid alcohol in cosmetics post, you’ll see that I had previously blasted the Serum Concentrate, although to be fair, I hadn’t tried it til now.
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Clairol Perfect 10 Hair Color

I colored my hair with Clairol Perfect 10 permanent hair color last month and it was a WOW experience. Perfect 10 took all of 10 minutes and delivered rich, high-gloss, multi-faceted color. Just beautiful. Typically, I get my hair colored at the salon but I’ve been traveling quite a bit lately and salon time [...]

Laura Bush- Her Style And Her Looks

It can’t be easy being married to one of the most powerful men in the world. When your every move is scrutinized and your picture is regularly in the papers, you have every right to be a little conscious of your looks. So how does Laura Bush handle it? And does she have anything to feel self conscious about?
Fashion Journalist Louise Gerrard says: “Laura is the perfect politicians wife. She’s knows how she is expected to dress and she has her style down to a tee.

Laura always looks very conservative. Smart skirt suits and pearls are almost her trademark. Its hard to know though whether this is Laura’s personal choice or just what she knows she has to wear. The First lady cannot be seen in cropped jeans and a tank top!”

“Laura’s style is a little ‘uptight’. Even with her role as the First lady she could loosen up a little. Well-lined wide trousers with a fitted blouse is both smart but cool. I think Laura could do with showing a little bit more of an adventurous style to show a more youthful side to her”

Hair and make-up stylist Caitlyn Moore says “Laura’s hair is quite fussy. It’s very ‘styled’ and looks quite high maintenance. This type of style is quite dated and can add years to a person’s look. Laura could try a more choppy style to give her a more modern look.”

Cosmetic Specialist Dr Richard Halton says “I do not think Laura has received any surgical assistance. There is a possibility of some restylane injection though as her skin is quite smooth in appearance.”

Laura gets seven out of ten on the Grinza scale; from Louise - “let’s see your wild side Laura!”

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Summer Beauty Must-Haves

Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comWhat are your summer beauty must-haves? Now that it’s 105 degrees, or super hot and sticky in most parts of the country, what can’t you live without? My friend was just in town visiting, and we were out all day yesterday gallivanting in the sweltering heat. Now she’s off to San Francisco, where [...]

Do I Have Blemish Prone Aging Skin?

I got this email message recently, “How can my skin be aging, sagging and wrinkling if it’s oily and acne prone? It doesn’t make sense; shouldn’t the oil (lots of it ) keep my skin supple and wrinkle free?” I thought it was a really great question and wanted to share my reply with [...]

Madonna And Her Looks

Queen of Pop Madonna has been changing her fashion style for years, her hair has gone from blonde to brunette and back again countless times and tried everything from Gothic to dance queen, from Latino lovely to funky rock chick but has she managed to capture a style that keeps her looking youthful? Or is
it time to embrace growing old a little more gracefully?

There’s no doubt that Madonna has style. For over 20 years she has been a fashion icon for millions but at 48 years old is fashion enough to keep the superstar looking young?

Fashion journalist Louise Gerrard says “Madonna is a beautiful woman. She knows what’s trendy because very often she sets the trends. However the whilst she definitely has the figure for the disco-queen style she’s sporting at the moment I think there are better styles out there for her which will be more suited
to her age.”

“There’s no need for her to dress dowdy but the leotards and knee boots are probably more suited to someone in their very early 20’s. I think if she was to wear something a little more sophisticated she’d look more stylish than she does at the moment”.

Louise adds “Madonna’s hair suits her perfectly. The strawberry blonde lightens her face whilst still looking natural and the cut accentuates her fantastic bone structure.”

Cosmetic specialist Dr Richard Halton says “Madonna has fantastic skin for her age. She has great bone structure and lives a healthy lifestyle which helps keep her skin looking youthful. It is also clear she protects her skin from the sun as there is very little sun damage. I would not think she has had any
cosmetic surgery.”

Madonna gets an eight on the GRINZA scale - great skin for her age but as far as Louise is concerned “sometimes her clothes let her down.”

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L’Oreal Sublime Bronze ProPerfect Airbrush

Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comNow instead of having to go to the tanning salon to get a spray tan, you can do it in the comfort of your own home!
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I’ve never gotten a tan-in-a-can before, so using this product was new for me. According to the directions, you are supposed to spray the product continuously [...]

Summer Beauty Must Haves You’ve Got To Know About!

Beautiful Make Up Search has the definitive list of must have beauty products for summer - she went to the source: fellow beauty bloggers for product tips. If you want to be in the know, get on over there! Beauty Bloggers’ Must Have Summer Products at Beautiful Make Up Search

Janet Jackson And Her Looks

Janet Jackson has not had an easy time of it lately. Her brother faced another child sex court case, her last album didn’t do as well as it was expected to and to top it all off she’s been criticized in the tabloids after putting on a little weight. All that stress would get to anyone so Janet could be forgiven for looking a little worse for wear.

But Janet is of the Superstar breed who seem to defy reality. Just months after being spotted look a little frumpy to say the least the singer was back to her usual stunning self and actually looking better than ever! So what’s her secret?

Fashion Journalist Louise Gerrard says” “Janet looks amazing! It seemed to take her no time at all to get her super-toned figure back and it’s almost unbelievable that she is 40! Janet has a really funky style and because she looks so young she can pull it off without looking like she is trying too hard. Because of her figure everything looks great on her anyway! I doubt there are many twenty year olds with a stomach that toned!”

Cosmetic specialist Dr Richard Halton says: “Janet looks to have had rhinoplasty, known more commonly as a nose job. Rhinoplasty can change the entire aesthetic of the face and is a very popular treatment. However this is not an age defying treatment. People who undergo the surgery have usually disliked the shape and size of their nose for sometime and decided to have it corrected. I don’t think Janet has had any treatments to make her look younger. She has quite a youthful looking face naturally.”

Janet gets an eight on ten on the Grinza scale; from Louise - “when it comes to aging Janet’s obviously in ‘Control’!”

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Airplane Approved Beauty

Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comIf you’ve flown anywhere in the last few years, then you know that being able to bring all of your favorite beauty products is a big challenge, especially if you don’t check bags! And squeezing all of your necessities into a quart-sized ziplock bag is nearly impossible, plus most products exceed the 2 [...]

Emergency Manicure Kit for the Traveling Gal

As many of you know, I travel quite a bit. Sometimes four to six days a month which leaves me with little time to book a wonderful, relaxing manicure at the salon to fix those pesky chipped nails. Which by the way, my nail polish always chips; I don’t care if the manicurist uses super, [...]

Stem Cells Offer Hope For The Future Of Plastic Surgery

Songtao Shi along with other researchers at the University of Southern California have been conducting experiments utilizing stem cells to grow bone and skin. Shi's newest results could literally change the way cosmetic surgery is performed throughout the world.

Shi conducts research in the USC's Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology. Working together with scientists at dental schools in China and Korea, Shi has discovered that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have the ability to grow bone and tissue as demonstrated in swine and mouse subjects.

Although the studies are still in their early stages, the research published in the Stem Cells' April issue implies that MSCs could someday be the first choice of plastic surgeons in just about every procedure performed.

It's very exciting, Shi commented, It is fundamentally different from current techniques. At this point it is just a concept, but in the future it may change the way we do plastic surgery.

The studies include results from two separate experiments. First Shi and colleagues drew MSC from human bone marrow and inserted them into the fore section of a skull. Two months later, growth was apparent. Further examination of the new tissue proved it to be not only healthy but also completely part of the existing bone.

More amazing was the evidence that the new bone revealed signs of homeostasis, a method the bone uses to produce red and white blood cells.

Shi said, This is very important. This is not an implant. This is an extension of the body. These cells have the ability to work with and organize existing cells and tissue.

The second series of experiments extracted MSCs from a periodontal ligament and injected them into the facial creases of a mouse subject. The creases faded over time due to the creation of new collagen matter.

In the future, Shi plans to move forward with his preliminary findings by studying various systems of delivery. The MSCs success can change through the use of different scaffolding materials. He is also planning to examine the possibility of autologous stem cells, which are produced by the subject own tissue, to increase success rates.

Shi says, There are many potential applications for these techniques. There is still so much that we don't understand fully. It is clear that we need more studies to explore new therapies and improve clinical consequences.

STRIVECTIN-SD EYE CREAM ANTI-WRINKLE SERUM 1.3 oz FREE

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Avoid Cosmetic Cornstarch If You’re Acne-Prone

Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comAs if my list of cosmetic ingredients to avoid to prevent cosmetic acne wasn’t long enough already, I have a few more ingredients to add to the list - cornstarch (also called Zea Mays or corn starch) and rice starch. According to Cosmetic Cop Paula Begoun, some food-derived cosmetic ingredients should be avoid [...]

Pretty Feet: 3 Best Foot Care Products

I know how hard it is to get ugly feet pretty. Honestly, I have super-yucky feet. I have dry, ashy and cracking heels that torment me as they snag on anything I rub them against. Nothing like the feel of dry, cracked and peeling feet to make me feel less than sexy - trust me [...]

Fish Parts Found To Prevent Wrinkles

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) has been studying the effects of fish waste on skin cells. The results may prove that the answer to preventing wrinkles lies in the most revolting parts of the fish.

The parts most often used are the skin and liver, and occasionally the eyes or gills.

Reserachers at the NIWA have spent the last five years testing these bits of fish waste on human skin cells grown in test tubes. Over 150 various species of fish were testing. The results proved most interesting, They don't' act like ordinary UV protectants for example, which primarily put a layer over the top of your skin, but seem to actually get into the cells and actually so a protection from within the cell, says Dr. Vicki Webb of the NIWA.

While fish waste won't stop people from aging, it does seem to give skin cells a longer life expectancy. Omega 3 oil, the oil found in fish. Has been included in many skin products before but this will be the first time actual fish parts will be used. Expect products to begin appearing on shelves, in France, later this year.

Some wonder if consumers will really be wiling to purchase beauty products made of fish parts. Gary Nicholson, of the Kirkcaldie Stains store, believes they will. It's probably one of those products that people will come and try and if they find it works for them they will continue to purchase it.

However NIWA cautions people that not all of the fish waste products are effective for wrinkle prevention. No don't' try this at home, wait until the product comes out.

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L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanner

Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comIt seemed like it was winter just last week, but here in Vegas, it’s now already 100 degrees out, which means it’s shorts, tank top, and flip flop weather. As much as I now pride myself on being ghostly white (because I like to think it tells the world I’m smart - well at least [...]

4 Best Sunscreens for Summer

I remember when picking a sunscreen was just a matter of deciding whether I preferred the scent of Coppertone or Banana Boat. They both had a respectable SPF 15 - so for me it always came down to fragrance. That was 10 years ago. Now there aren’t four or five different sunscreens with the [...]

Sunetics Laser Technology Featured On Good Morning America

This week Good Morning America featured a report on a new treatment for bad skin, hair loss and aging. The new treatment is produced with a hand-held Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) device created by Sunetics, the leading producer of LLLT products in the U.S.

The president of Sunetics International, Dr. Charles Maricle told Good Morning America, Laser therapy is a breakthrough treatment that can improve the lives of million of American suffering from a variety of skin ailments.

Dr. Maricle continued, The ability of low level lasers to heal and revitalize the skin, as well as the hair, has been extensively noted by a number of leading doctors and health care providers over the years, and now id the time for consumers to take advantage of his important new treatment.

Such laser treatments have advanced at a rapid pace throughout the past decades for the purpose of healing skin and growing hair. Now this technology has become even more user-friendly – small hand-held devices that can be purchased and used at home.

The particular device produced by Sunetics is set apart from similar devices in that it is adaptable. The original Laser Hair Brush manufactured by Sunetics now comes with a removable head which is replaceable with any of four other attachments, priced at $250 each, for treatment of acne, wrinkles, skin tone, and wound healing. Each of the alternative heads contains a light source that emits wavelengths targeted at the treatment of a different skin ailment.

These at-home treatments will save consumers money over time while still providing similar benefits as regular visits to the doctors.

The devices created and manufactured by Sunetics International are used both in home and in doctors' clinics. Both their hood units and hand-held systems are popularly used in hare care facilities in the U.S. and worldwide.

The most popular devices used include the Laser Hair Brush, which is used three times a week for roughly 10 to 15 minutes at a time. This hand-held device is easy for consumers to use in the privacy of their own homes and now offers interchangeable heads that can treat several skin and hair problems. Another popular patient system is the Clinical Laser Model E is an in-office unit that offers a total of 107 laser diodes. Treatments last for 15 to 30 minutes.

Studies done by Sunetics have shown 86 percent of patients report to have healthier hair while 78 percent state that their hair is thicker and 76 percent claim their hair is fuller since the treatment. Overall 85 percent of patients receiving Sunetics treatment report satisfaction with the results.

Sunetics plans to submit its new Laser Hair Brush for FDA approval as a treatment for hair growth. More information on Sunetics International and their line of products can be found on their company website www.sunetics.com (http://www.sunetics.com)

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Philosophy Coconut Collection

Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comIn the summer, nothing smells better to me than coconut suntan lotion mixed with the smell of the ocean or pool (yeah I’m weird and like the smell of chlorine). Now that I know more about sunscreen, I’ve learned to read ingredients and pick the products that are most effective in preventing sun damage. Unfortunately those [...]

Silk Nectar Serum from ECRU New York

I have crazy hair, really, I do. I have the oiliest of scalps - my scalp produces so much oil on a daily basis that I can not skip daily shampoos. I wake up to a horrifying mess of hair every morning: oily roots plastered to my scalp and Medusa like dry strands sticking [...]

Kricorian Becomes Artes Chief Medical Officer

Artes Medical, Inc. a medical technology company which has a target of developing, making and commercializing a new category of aesthetic injectable products for both sex officially declared the appointment of Greg J. Kricorian, M.D. to the new office of Chief Medical Officer. ArteFill is the first and only FDA-approved non-resorbable injectable dermal filler for the correction of wrinkles called smile lines.

Dr. Greg Kricorian will report to Artes Medical's President and also to the Chief Executive Officer, Diane S. Goostree. He has the obligation of being responsible for the clinical development and medical affairs departments. In his new office, he will assume the role of the chairman of the Company's Medical
Advisory Board (MAB), and aim at enhancing the Company's participation in the medical community.

Greg Kricorian will play a key role in Artes Medical's newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary, Spheris Medical, Inc., which has the purpose of developing and commercializing new and innovative medical applications based on the Company's proprietary microsphere tissue bulking technology.

Greg has significant experience in the commercial development of dermatology products as well as in the design, execution and management of clinical studies of innovative aesthetic products, said Ms. Goostree.

Additionally, his strong relationships with the medical community will strengthen our management team as we move forward with our marketing launch campaign for ArteFill(R). she continued

The new Chief Medical Officer has over 10 years experience in the clinical and business development of cosmetic and aesthetic dermatology products. Before he joined Artes Medical, he served as Senior Director, Medical Affairs for a renowned pharmaceutical company, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International.

Dr. Kricorian got his Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of California, Los Angeles; his M.D. at Stanford University Medical School; and his Masters of Business Administration from the University of California, Los Angeles. Additionally, Dr. Kricorian received his Regulatory Affairs Certification
(RAC) from the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society.

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