collagen

Love the Sun? Here’s How to Keep Your Skin Safe

October 18, 2010

Yes, the summer is over for now, but if you had your share of fun in the sun, you need to be aware of the damage that could be going on underneath your skin. At the very least, your worries should include premature fine lines and wrinkles. This damage comes from UVA rays, which are [...]

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Could This Yoga Exercise Prevent Sagging Jowls?

September 20, 2010

As a woman ages, there is perhaps nothing she fears more than having sagging jowls or a turkey neck as gravity takes its toll on her skin. Of course, we are all well aware that collagen and elastin breakdown underneath the surface of the skin, causing wrinkling and sagging as you age. But is there [...]

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Grape Seed Extract Has Some Serious Skin Care Benefits!

July 20, 2010

If you want to get more bang for your buck when it comes to skin care results, start looking for grape seed extract within your products. Here’s why: Boosts Collagen: Grape seed extract as an ingredient prevents collagen structures from being broken down underneath the skin, and it also boosts circulation to improve the skin [...]

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The 411 on Anti Aging Foundations

February 19, 2010

[/caption] Will an anti aging foundation really work? Here is what to consider from my San Antonio makeup service experience. First of all, if you want to have anti aging benefits within your foundation, you definitely need to read the ingredient label. A premium anti aging foundation should contain an SPF since we all know [...]

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Is Beeswax Good For Your Skin?

August 19, 2009

This is a very interesting question, and it’s important to know, especially when you see so many products these days relying on Beeswax as a main ingredient. Here is my two cents from my San Antonio makeup service experience. The truth of the matter is that Beeswax has a waxy texture, and it works with [...]

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How Does Topical Collagen Work?

July 29, 2009

Just as a refresher, collagen is the substance in your skin that makes it feel firm and smooth, just as if you were a teenager again. Of course, time progresses and aging begins to happen, and sun damage will begin to cause this collagen in your skin to be compromised. When this happens, the collagen [...]

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What To Look For in an Anti-Aging Serum

July 24, 2009

Fighting age is a huge part of looking beautiful, and you can’t expect to have a flawless makeup application if the skin underneath is wrinkled and dull. That is why it is recommended to use an anti-aging serum to directly deposit anti-aging ingredients into your skin topically after cleansing. An anti-aging serum is best used [...]

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