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A. Phosphoric Acid – Active Ingredient In Most Pops

Severe Health Consequences of Phosphoric ‘Acid’:

* The phosphoric acid found in pops joins with the minerals: calcium, magnesium and zinc. These minerals are sometime later lost in the urine.

* Pop drinkers are likely to be affected by a shortage of vitamin A, and the minerals: calcium, magnesium and zinc. All these nutrients are CRITICAL to the well-being of your skin!

* ‘Acid’ starts to decompose tooth enamel in at most 20 minutes. Just imagine what it is doing somewhere else in your body?

* Previous studies prove that the ‘acid’ depletes bones and skin of calcium, and girls who partake of greater amounts of soft drinks are more prone to broken bones.

* A major contributor to the rising growth in osteoporosis.

Explicit advice: You should avoid ALL sodas, as a component of a healthy psoriasis diet.

Note: Thinking Mountain Dew is a ‘better’ choice – don’t!! See nerdparadise .com – Science – Mountain Dew … “sadly, the humor fails to hide the health effects of ‘dewing’ it”.

B. Liquids With Sugars Added

The March 1993 issue of the TOWNSEND LETTER FOR DOCTORS supplied a checklist of ways in which ‘added’ sugar is considered to be harmful to the health of your skin:

* immune system suppression – taboo for anyone with psoriasis

* decreases defenses against infection; decreases healing reaction

* leads to calcium, magnesium and zinc mineral deficiencies – vital minerals for everybody, not just psoriasis sufferers

* promotes the beginning of degenerative disease

If you enjoy sweeteners (not too much now!) then use unpasteurized honey, maple syrup or molasses – all alkaline, meaning they contain minerals.

C. Fluids Containing Artificial Sweeteners

1. Aspartame is the technological designation for the brand names NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and Equal-Measure.

Aspartame is reponsible for over 75 out of every 100 of the negative reactions to food additives reported to the FDA, amongst them skin rashes. Contains Methanol (wood alcohol), a deadly toxin.

Psoriasis patients – never drink or eat anything containing this product.

2. Sucralose is made by the selective ‘chlorination’ of sucrose. It is 600 times sweeter than sugar. It is an inorganic compound not easily metabolized by the human body.

Sucralose is used in minute amounts in Splenda. It is so sweet that they have to add bulking agents (99% by weight) called Dextrose and Maltodextran (sugars) to those little packets we put in our coffee and tea. See health effects of sugars, above.

The long term health effects of sucralose on consumers has yet to be determined. Psoriasis sufferers – avoid it, and the 4500+ other products containing it!

The next article…

“What you ABSOLUTELY MUST drink to have any possibility of beating your psoriasis. Plus, learn why dehydration is your worst enemy when suffering from psoriasis!”

To your health, naturally!

Would it surprise you to know that the best facial moisturizer is not actually a moisturizer at all?

But lets look first at what a moisturizer is and what it should do for your skin.

A moisturizer is a product that is designed to improve the skins hydration, or in other words help the skin cells to retain their water content. If the skin dries out too much it becomes less supple and feels dry, and can be more prone to skin damage.

As well as protecting itself better skin that is better moisturized just looks and feels good.

And many different moisturizers help protect the skin in different ways, for example by including a sunscreen.

But sadly there are moisturizers that can contain suspect and even dangerous ingredients.

I believe that you should avoid using moisturizers which include mineral oil. Why? Because it isnt good for your skin, and as it coats the skin with oil to prevent moisture loss it can cause skin problems, like acne flareups.

And I also believe that moisturizers shouldnt contain a sunscreen either. Yes it is important to protect your skin from sunburn, vital actually. But there are some ingredients in sunscreens that some believe can cause cancer. And if you’re using a moisturizer every day, as you should, then you’re putting on a sunscreen every day, which is unnecessary.

So when looking for the best facial moisturizer you need to consider the ingredients in it. There are ingredients in many skin care products, including facial moisturizers, that can cause skin reactions and allergies believe it or not.

So choosing the wrong facial moisturizer can in fact do more damage to your skin than good.

So lets answer the question about which is the best facial moisturizer.

I consider the best facial moisturizer to be the natural skin care products from a small niche skin care company that you probably have never heard of. Ill explain why.

This small company makes a range of skin care and anti aging products that are designed to promote overall skin health, rather than just moisturizing, because moisturizing is only a small part of skin care and skin health. But they don’t actually make a moisturizer, what they do is add ingredients to their products that mean that their products in general moisturize better than any others.

They don’t use mineral oil or a sunscreen for the reasons I’ve already talked about and they add ingredients to their skin care products that moisturize extremely well.

For example they add Jojoba Oil to their products. It’s a totally safe natural oil that works very well preventing moisture loss. It is absorbed into the skin cells and also leaves a thin film on the surface, resulting in better moisture retention and better skin suppleness. It is totally non allergenic and is good for all types of skin.

This small company does not differentiate between skin types for their products because the ingredients they use are beneficial for skin regardless of skin type.

Another essential ingredient in the best facial moisturizers is Vitamin B5, which moisturizes and also helps provide some natural protection against sun damage. It also helps repair skin tissue.

And Sorbitol which is found in grapes and berries and seaweeds and others and can help the skin retain it’s moisture. It is from the seeds of the Capuacu tree.

So hopefully you get the idea. The best moisturizer is in fact a range of skin care and skin health products that moisturize better than any others, but which also come as a complete skin care routine that leaves your skin healthier and looking and feeling better, and better moisturized.

So there you have it. A range of natural skin care products are in fact the best facial moisturizer you can get. They promote optimum skin health, but along the way they moisturize extremely well because that is an important part of overall skin health. For all skin types.

Find out more about these natural skin care products on my website.

Many people believe they have discovered the cure for eczema but that is not the case, as yet, but the result in of eczema is in all probability related to the body’s own immune system. While we do not have a cure for eczema yet, our awareness of causes and treatments continues to grow. This is indicated in the sufferer by skins surface that is red, itchy and may start to peel from the dryness induced by the ailment. In severe cases of the disease flaking, bleeding, blistering, crusting and cracking of skin can be seen.

Over the years many eczema remedies have been tried and claimed to be a remedy for eczema but even today while there are numerous interventions, it is still a matter of trial error to find one that works for each person. Because it is connected with the immune system, some individuals believe that the immune system needs to be strengthened by the use of a healthy well balance diet. This idea stems from the belief that often the all the body requires is good nutrition and not medical intervention.

However, an eczema attack can be the result of a lack of Vitamin A in the sufferer, in particular beta carotene which has been connected to eczema problems. The perfect food to rectify this lack is green vegetables and because eczema is considered an immune-disorder, a healthy diet with ore green vegetables might be a way to help remedy eczema.

The best option is to test, if possible, an good, up-to-date and natural cure for eczema that will not change normal body functions or worsen the disorder. It is also important to discover how antihistamines affect the body before using them as they may make the skins surface condition worse by interfering with the body’s own histamine output and purpose. Emollients purported to be a cure for eczema are often just very good moisturizers which can be used to help prevent and reduce the eczema disorder.

The steroid cream hydrocortisone is also very efficient as a remedy for eczema but once again should be used with caution and not on a regular basis as the best remedy for eczema is knowing what activates the condition. Herbal remedies which are usually emollients containing extra components sometimes claim to be holistic cures for eczema. One such holistic remedy is sorbelene moisturizing lotion which meats the requirements of the eczema sufferer using holistic ingredients like avocado oil, oatmeal paste and herbs.

Ground oatmeal can be added to a bath as a natural remedy for eczema as it is claimed to be a wonderful way to treat mild to serious eczema. If you bath in tepid water on a continual basis you should put a emollient or lotion on while you are still damp as it will seal the moisture in, helping to relieve the dryness. The oatmeal soothes itchy skin surface so you can stop scratching and give your skin surface a chance to heal, although some studies suggest you shouldn’t bathtub at all or at the most, infrequently, instead use a tepid shower and drying yourself carefully with a soft dry towel.

If you’ve been searching for eye wrinkle creams at the grocery store or drugstore, you’ve probably seen some similarities among ingredients. This should be no surprise. The top reviewed products by experts in this market often contain common ingredients with varying amounts because…well, they work.

I’ve analyzed the best-selling, top rated products in the industry and discovered three ingredients included in almost all of them. Cucumber extract, arnica oil, and shea butter all contain replenishing attributes for the skin and are important parts of any eye wrinkle cream.

The value of each ingredient is particularly important to understand. If you’re like me, you don’t have a ton of money to waste so it’s necessary to spend sensibly on eye wrinkle creams. Additionally, in order to know which products will work best it’s important to learn how each ingredient works. Finally, many of us share comparable skin types, which means we are looking for the same anti aging treatments. Always read customer reviews to know which products worked for customers with the same issues.

Cucumber extract is one of the more common ingredients in eye wrinkle creams for several reasons. It’s an effective antioxidant, moisturizer and rids the skin of free radicals. It also yields a cooling, soothing feeling and helps to soften dry or irritated skin. Cucumber extract is especially successful at treating wrinkles and puffy eyes.

Arnica oil has gained a lot of popularity recently as an anti aging treatment. Only applied topically, arnica oil stimulates white blood cells and relieves built up fluid in blood vessels. As such, it’s most effective at decreasing inflamed skin, specifically puffy eyes.

Shea butter has been used for years in skin care treatments around the world. It’s derived from a tree in Africa and is full of beta-carotene and Vitamin E. As part of an eye wrinkle cream, it penetrates deep to moisturize dried-out skin cells and elevate capillary circulation. In addition, it has sunscreen qualities (SPF 6), which helps soften age spots.

The best defense from wrinkled skin, is a good offense. Whenever you’re searching products online or in the store, take a look at the ingredients. More often than not, you’ll find at least one of these in there.

Our skin tone and the overall tightness of our skin is affected as the collagen production of the skin slows down with age. The result of the changes in our skin tone, the creases of the skin especially those in the face deepen.

Fortunately, the overall effect of aging on our skin can be slowed down with the right kind of anti aging wrinkle cream. According to experts, as the skin is constantly hydrated by the use of the anti aging wrinkle cream, the aging process of the skin is dramatically slowing down.

There is certainly a lot of variety when it comes to choosing an anti-aging face cream, which makes it difficult sometimes to choose one over the other.

We are bombarded with different kinds of brands that specialize in smoothing our wrinkles, toning our facial muscles, and promising us firmer skin in just a few minutes per day. But not all types of anti aging wrinkle cream are effective.

In spite of that, as long as you can recognise the certain ingredients that on an good anti-aging face cream that may help you decide on using one particular cream.

Alpha-Hydroxy Acids or AHA is a most common ingredients on any anti-aging product. It is an exfoliant but promotes skin repair. BHA or Beta-Hydroxy Salicylic Acid also does the same for the skin and is an alternative to AHA.

Collagen, as one of the main ingredients in an anti-aging product promotes skin hydration making our skin look and feel plumper, firmer while minimizing fine lines and wrinkles.

Any good anti aging product should contain Collagen, as it promotes skin hydration making our skin look and feel plumper, firmer while minimizing fine lines and wrinkles.

In case you are using an anti aging face cream that does not contain sun protection, make sure that you then also use a skin lotion with sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15.

Vitamins A, C, D as well a E and minerals such as selenium and zinc as also lycopene and antioxidants also are very important ingredients that should be included in an anti-aging product.

Also, some extracts from herbs as well as compounds are being used on many anti-aging products to help to make the skin tone light. Those ingredients are found in find majority of the best anti aging face creams.

The anti aging cream will not reverse your age for ten years, but by repeatedly using anti aging cream you will notice some great improvements in your skin tone. And the aging process of the skin will be slowing down. Like what they usually say, an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.

The prospect of choosing a wrinkle cream can be a daunting task. There are many choices at the drugstore, and even the grocery store has a large selection. You see offers for wrinkle creams that are only available online, or hear your friend talking about how much she loves the product she orders through one of those network marketing organizations. Should finding the right product for you be left to chance?

Wrinkle cream manufacturers all make similar claims about their products. It reduces fine lines, delays signs of aging, and makes you look younger, all within a relatively short period of time. Advertisersa marketing copy doesnat provide any helpful guidance.

Then there’s word of mouth. This approach seems more promising, since you are at least hearing from people who have tried the product. If they say it works, they are basing it on personal experience. Ideally, they would be people you trust, so you can believe in their endorsement.

But then, how many people do you know who fit the bill? There are so many products out there, you may have to look hard for someone whoas tried the one youare interested in. And then thereas the problem of different skin types; what works for one person might not work for you.

Is there a solution to this dilemma? Information from scientific studies is usually only disseminated through marketing claims, so you only hear about the studies that showed a particular product to be effective. About other products you may hear no information at all. If only there were a source of independent information!

Over the counter wrinkle creams are usually only tested in a before and after study, where you look for any effect of the treatment. If it were a prescription product, it would also have to be compared to a simple moisturizer to see if it delivered any additional advantage, but this is not done with most drugstore products.

Fortunately, there is some information available about most common anti-wrinkle ingredients. A type of vitamin A known as retinoids, used in some prescription products, has shown promise, and can be found in some drugstore products as well. It has been shown to be effective for many users, though it may take up to a year for the full effect to be seen. Hydroxy acids and antioxidants have also been tested, though they may not be quite as effective.

The benefit of wrinkle creams comes primary from their ability to moisturize and protect the skin, which does not require an expensive product. Rather than paying 200 dollars for a specialized cream, you may wish to try a less expensive option to see if it works for you. Studies have shown that drugstore creams perform very similarly to creams that contain aexclusivea anti-aging ingredients.

You maybe not aware but our skin plays a very important role in protecting our body against pathogens or more commonly known as germs. Thus, the healthier our skin is, the safer our body will be.

As much as we can, we need to avoid harming our skin. We need to keep it clean and safe from anything that can cause harm to it so it would stay healthy. Following some tips like the ones we have below can also help.

Some Skin Care Tips

1. Wash your face twice a day with mild soap. In circular motions, gently massage face. Never scrub and over-wash face. Be aware that over-washing and scrubbing can cause skin to become irritated.

2. Its possible to experience some problems on the skin if it is often exposed to suns harmful rays. If its unavoidable to expose skin to suns harmful rays, use a sunscreen but be sure to use a sunscreen that is “nonacnegenic” or “noncomedogenic”.

3. Some soaps and lotions can be harsh to the skin. Always be careful in choosing soaps and lotions for the skin. Stay away from heavily perfumed ones as they are known for having potential to be harsh to the skin.

4. Take short, warm showers and baths as water tends to dry out the skin. In case it is inevitable to have your hands in water for a long time just try to wear gloves. This can really help.

5. In case you wear makeup, always make sure to go for safe ones. Go for brands that are free from fragrances and dyes which can cause irritation to the skin.

6. Applying a fragrance-free moisturizer to your skin is a good idea. If ever there is presence of itching and dryness, regular application of a fragrance-free moisturizer can help. According to some skin care experts, creams generally moisturize better and last longer than lotions. Thus, it is best to try cream moisturizers. But remember they work best if applied when the skin is slightly wet.

7. Clothes made of wool or spandex may cause irritation or allergic reactions and so to keep skin safe from any problem, try to only wear clothes made of cotton. Cotton is known for being soft.

One of the major causes of insecurity in people is having cellulites. Anyone with cellulite would simply wish to cover up even at the beach. More determined individuals however are set on getting rid of cellulite. Understanding the main cause of cellulite is the first key to helping prevent or get rid of cellulite.

Spotting Cellulite

Those clustered, soft and tiny skin bumps and lumps under the skin which are cellulite. Cellulite is often found on the buttocks and thighs. It was believed for some time that cellulite was a disorder among fat women. It has since been established however that cellulite can also be found among thin women and sometimes even among men. Thin people can often find out if they have cellulite by pinching the skin in between the thumb and forefinger. Dimpled pinched skin is a sign that there is cellulite underneath that thin appearance.

Fats and Cellulite

Body fat is the major cause of cellulite. Underneath the skin are collagen connective tissues that separate the fat into honeycomb compartments. These connective tissues also connect body fats with skin tissues. The fats in the compartments may begin to expand due to weight gain or increased water retention, making the connective tissues expand. When the tissues have expanded beyond their capacity, they will harden and make the skin inflexible. When this happens, the fat will begin to spill over, resulting in a lumpy appearance.

Cellulite Cause Theories

There are many theories as to why and how fats develop and accumulate the way it does. Genes and hormone levels may cause cellulite. There may be no way to avoid cellulite if you are genetically predisposed to develop them.

On the hormonal aspect, cellulite may develop in women because of the swinging levels of hormones during puberty and pregnancy. Increased levels of estrogen may be a cause of cellulite production.

People with poor blood circulation are also likely to develop cellulites. It is generally accepted that healthy blood flow helps in the elimination of body waste including excess body fats. Blood circulation may be impeded by a tremendous lack of body movement compounded by a diet that is high in fats. A general lack of exercise and a poor diet therefore may result in poor blood circulation and poor fat burn up that may lead to cellulite production.

One other theory for the cause of cellulite is called the free radical theory. Our body may contain excessive amounts of free radicals which may attack other cells in the body. This may cause damage to the circulatory system and to the skin organ itself. Damage to the circulatory system may mean less efficiency in body waste disposal and less chances of vitamins and minerals being transported to body cells and tissues. Damage to the skin may result in a reduction in collagen and elastin thereby speeding up the visible effects of cellulite.

Cellulite and Treatment

As treatment, some people take oral medications and pills to eliminate or reduce cellulite. Oral treatments however may not be completely effective. The damage to the circulatory system may prevent the effective transport of oral medication. Topical treatments are almost always more effective. Pick a topical treatment that is rich in free radical fighting antioxidants like Revitol to help with proper blood circulation and skin firming.

No one wants to look old before their time, we are a society that values youth, even more than we value health. It is a constant race to find and develop new products, that will give people the fountain of youth effect. With a hundred or more new products popping up every week, it is impossible to know what is good and what is not safe.

When there are some many questions concerning what is safe and what is not, is it really worth the risk of not knowing what the long term effects of a certain product, or procedure? If you start thinking about your skin when you are young enough to prevent premature aging, you maybe able to eliminate the need to take risks on the unknown. Think of all the money that you will save, if you decide to take the prevention method as opposed to the repair one.

One of the best things that you can do in the anti aging fight, is to limit the amount of time that you are exposed to the sun everyday. Every time that you get a sunburn you are doing serious damage, burns cause the skin to loose it’s hyaluronan, this is the key ingredient to the skins ability to repair itself.

It is important to remember, that you should never avoid sunlight completely, your body reaps great benefits from the sun, just do not overdo it, and wear sunscreen.

Your skin reflects back at you what you eat, if you eat healthy, than your skin will mirror that. If you eat burgers, fries, and any other greasy food, your skin will be prone to breakouts, these breakouts damage your skin permanently. If you eat a healthy low fat diet, you will not only feel better, but you will look better too, a diet full of green leafy veggies, will improve your skins condition even further. Another good thing that you can do to save your skin, is to stay well hydrated.

The human body is made up of mostly water, this fact should make it common sense that we need water to be healthy. Our skin is our biggest organ, it needs to have water to function the way it is supposed to, including stay youthful

Until there is an answer that has been proven without a doubt one hundred percent safe, why would you risk it. Your skin is the first thing that people see when they meet you, it is important to be good to it, so that it will remain healthy and young. If you are reading this too late, and you have to turn to a product or a procedure, just be sure to do your research, look for things that are organic.

There are many different types of skins in the world and everyone has a distinct type. Some people have dry skin that needs to be moisturized regularly as dry skin lacks the required amount of moisture. If not treated properly dry skin may start flaking and chipping.

Some lucky people have normal skin which means skin that has just the right amount of moisture. People with this kind of skin dont need to take any special care and basic cleaning and moisturizing is enough for them.

The third type is oily skin is that probably the most difficult one to manage and take care of. Oily skin can be defined as the skin type that has excess of oil on its surfaces. Such type of skins looks excessively moist and shiny.

Oil skin type is caused by the excess of dihydrotestosterone hormone the body. This hormone is responsible for regulating the sebaceous glands which control the amount of moisture in the skin. A malfunction in dihydroterstosterone hormone over stimulates the sebaceous glands causes an excess amount of moisture in the skin.

This causes many problems like acne, pimples, black-heads etc. on the skin. In order to have a good skin, it is very important to keep the tiny pores on our skin open and clean. But the excess moisture blocks these pores.

This becomes the main cause of all the problems with oily skin. Moreover, oily skin also attracts a lot of dirt that not only makes the face look tired and unclean but can also cause further skin problems. This is why, it is very important to treat an excessively oily skin properly. One look in market today and you will find hundreds of oily skin care treatments in the market which promise oil-free skin. There are hundreds of cosmetic products, mattifying gels, herbal products, medications etc promising beautiful skin.

But while using such products, consult a dermatologist as such products may sometimes contain harmful chemicals. Oily skin type is inherently very sensitive and may react badly to harsh chemicals. Therefore, consulting a dermatologist before trying on a treatment is very important.

Apart from the creams and gels, your dermatologist may also recommend some kind of medication to cure the excessive oil content in your skin pores. A change in lifestyle may also help you. Drinking lots of water is the best oily skin treatment. Water flushes out all the toxins from our body and gives us glowing skin.

Finally, we would like to mention that you must try to make the best with the skin type you have and improve it through good skin hygiene and nutritional diet.