Benefits Of Sunscreen

Early signs of aging and dryness are a result of unprotected sun exposure. The youthful appearance of the skin is forfeited when the skin has excessive exposure to the sun, causing fine lines, deep wrinkles and loss of collagen. Sun Protection factor can help retain the moisture and create a shield on the skin when exposed to harmful UV rays. An SPF can maintain the skin’s ability to produce collagen. SPF can reduce the risk of developing sun induced skin cancers such as Carcinoma.

A high level SPF can help you avoid the expense of future laser treatments that could be needed for the skin to correct damage to the skin caused by the sun. Discoloration and age spots may start to appear on certain areas due to aging and applying an SPF can reduce the chances of these areas being exposed to harmful UVA and UVB rays. There is no question that to maintain the best appearance of the supple, youthful, and healthy skin that an SPF is a must-do in your daily skincare regime.

An Amazing Deal for Amazing Skin!

For a limited time only get 35% OFF on our vitamin enriched Super Fruits Duo Kit. 

Everywhere you go, you can't help but hear about the AMAZING benefits of pomegranate, acai, and coffee berry, otherwise known as SUPER FRUITS. That’s because they ARE super and, eating or drinking them is not the only way to reap the benefits.

This is exactly why HA Serum+ and HA Moisture+ with Antioxidants are age fighting superstars. You could not pack any more age fighting ingredients in a bottle if you tried. And if you want to take your skin to the next level, age prevention chemical peels can help perk up and revive a lacking complexion. Keep your skin young, healthy, and damage free with an ounce of prevention every day.

"Very soothing on my sensitive skin. Love the light texture of both products" - Kelly P. (Orlando, FL USA)

The truth about what really causes your wrinkles!

Exposure to UV (ultraviolet light) - people who spend considerable time out in the sun during their leisure hours or for work tend to age more quickly, especially if proper sun protection is not used

Smoking - smoking depletes estrogen levels in your body and estrogen is what keeps skin plump, youthful and radiant. Smoking also reduces blood supply to the skin, which experts say provides a direct link to accelerated aging of skin

Light skin - people with lighter skin types tend to experience a higher level of sun damage, leading to an earlier visible signs of aging.

Genetic factors - if your parents maintained a youthful appearance longer than the average, you can expect to follow suit as long as you live a similar life style.

Clothes - people who tend to wear hats and long sleeves usually develop wrinkles later in life compared to people of the same skin type who do not.

Lack of Sleep - Researches have detected that when you don't get enough sleep, the body produces excess cortisol, a hormone that breaks down skin cells. Those who get plenty of rest produce more HGH (human growth hormone), which helps skin remain resilient or more "elastic," and is less likely to prematurely wrinkle.



Now that you are aware of the causes of accelerated aging, you can work to control and prolong your youthfulness. All of the above points are all very important factors, but nothing beats good skin care routine. Chemical peels, daily exfoliators along with religious application of SPF 30+ (Sun Shield Moisturizer SPF 30+ Anti Aging Peptide) will give you the foundation for beautiful, healthy skin.

Chocolate Sunscreen?

If you have a "bit of chocolate a day" habit, you might already have heard of some of the research surrounding the health benefits of chocolate, which in its purer forms has been tied to heart and metabolic health, and it's also a source of antioxidants. Now it turns out that it might be a skin protector too. 

 

A study in the Journal of Nutrition indicates that high-flavanol cocoa protects skin from UV rays. No, not when you slather it on the skin, but when you consuming it (a much more delicious option). 

 

According to the journal article summary, "One group of women ingested 326 mg/d of high flavanol cocoa, rich in the antioxidants epicatechin and catechin, and another group consumed only 27 mg/d over a 12-week period. At the end, the high flavanol group showed decreased sensitivity to UV light, increased cutaneous and subcutaneous blood flow, skin hydration and thickness, as well as reduced roughness and scaling."

 

This means that those who consumed the chocolate drink with higher amounts of flavanols suffered less significant burns than those who had a drink with less. For those of us who are dedicated to the use of foods rather than drugs for healing, this is another drop in the bucket of research indicating that pure, healthy foods can keep us healthier for longer. 

 

What this information does not mean is that eating a Kit Kat or Snickers bar every day is advisable. Processed chocolate candy that you find in the bodega, corner store or gas station contains very little cocoa, and what is there is low-quality chocolate grown in monoculture systems that are doused with fertilizers and chemicals. Not great for the Earth or your waistline, since it is then mixed with a lot of extra sugar, unhealthy fats and artificial flavors. 

 

What this does mean is that seeking out and enjoying a small to moderate quantity of organic, fair-trade (and raw, if you can find it) dark chocolate may very well assist your skin in protection and self-repair. While you will notice that this chocolate is a little more expensive (if you buy in bulk when it's on sale, it only ends up costing about 10-20 percent more than conventional, processed candy), you need less of it and it lasts quite a while.