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A Skin Care Product Known as Shielding Lotion May Do More for Aging and Other Skin Problems Than Cosmeceuticals

Anti aging skin care is a topic that will affect us all at one point or another in our lifetime. The latest anti aging research heavily supports the use of natural skin care products above all anti aging products to ensure the best possible care for your skin now and into the future. Education is key for consumers, with the plethora of available options on the market you need to be well versed on all of the available products and the ingredients they contain. A new website ( http://skinproductsonline.com ) helps bridge the knowledge gap for savvy consumers looking to arm themselves with the latest anti aging research before making an investment in any product.

Tyler Treskin from http://skinproductsonline.com said “I will guarantee that when you have finished browsing our site, you will be armed with all the information about skin care and will easily make an informed choice when selecting you anti aging skin care products. Most of you are probably like me and annoyed by the legions of low quality skin care products that make outrageous claims then provide substandard results. It’s very frustrating and a big waste of time and money. Don’t be seduced by the high prices. Firstly, I need to share with you that high price is rarely the best measure for quality. In fact, on most occasions the most expensive anti aging skin care products are the least effective”

Armed with this small bit of advice from Tyler, cracks are already starting to show in the anti aging skin care industry. Pardon the pun. It is quite evident that as consumers, there is a lot of information that all the glossy brochures are failing to tell us. Thank god for the revolution of the internet, and for websites like http://skinproductsonline.com that are allowing us to educate ourselves and make informed choices as consumers of anti aging products. I for one am definitely going to take a closer look at what I am putting on my skin, and whether the price I am paying to maintain my skin care regime is fair and equitable.

Tyler Treskin adds “A lot of people will spend unlimited amounts of hard-earned money to feel and look younger. Cosmetic surgery and the skin care industry are multi-billion dollars industries. People are yearning for a real solution to put a stop to, or reverse the aging process. Put simply, it’s just the law of supply and demand. The more consumers invest in such products - the more manufacturers will produce and flood the marketplace with products to grab a share of the demand. It is a sad fact, a lot of the products are rushed to the market place without a proper amount of time to research, develop and test them to a high quality standard. The manufacturer cannot ensure the quality and integrity of the product”

Beverly Hills, CA (The Open Press) July 28, 2008 — You may have read about the recent outbreak of eczema caused by sachets of fungicide in furniture. News reports said it affected thousands of people all over Europe. While this is an extreme situation, you may be surprised to know that exposure to chemicals and the resultant skin problems are actually very common. In fact, it happens every day to millions of people. What’s the solution? A revolutionary skin care product called shielding lotion.

The fungicide, known as dimethyl fumarate, is well-known to produce pronounced, difficult-to-treat eczema even at low concentrations. Some people have had very severe reactions. A 9-month old baby, for example, was taken to the hospital and had to use seven different skin care solutions and medications to help the problem. Even animals are affected – one dog lost all his hair from lying on one of the offending sofas and the owners spent about $2000 at the vet.

The story has been all over the news for months. However, what isn’t all over the news, and probably should be, is the fact that millions of people are suffering from eczema every day who are also attacked by irritant chemicals. The most common are nickel (found in costume jewelry, belt buckles, and so on), perfumes, scented soaps and other skin care products, detergents, household cleaning products and even medications – including some prescription-only skin care products designed to treat eczema. Our skin is also under seige from the chemicals and pollutants in the air.

The best remedy for this is obviously to avoid contact with anything that causes a reaction. However, while it’s easy to figure out the cause when the reaction is immediate and severe, it’s can be a real chore when the problem is chronic.

What can you do about it? Start by removing the most likely culprits: Switch to natural cosmetics, skin care treatments and household cleaning products that don’t contain irritating substances, and use a filtering system that cleans the air in your homes.

However, no matter how much you purge your personal environment of irritating chemicals, you’re never going to be able to avoid them altogether. Just stepping outside will give you a healthy dose. And that’s where a shielding lotion comes in.

A good shielding lotion bonds with the outer layer of the skin to form a new, protective layer that locks out chemcials. It is very effective as eczema treatment (and works miracles on dry skin) and is now recommended by thousands of doctors.

While it’s unlikely that fungicide sachets will ever be in furniture again, this incident was really just an extreme case of what we face every day. Protect your skin, and the rest of your body, by using natural household and skin care products – and don’t forget the shielding lotion!

I used to think that my dog Marley was just pretending to have fleas. She would scratch incessantly, but I couldn’t find any tiny insects in her fur. I finally realized that dry skin was the culprit.

I’m all for treating my own skin naturally, so in searching for relief for Marley, I was intrigued to see that Bellevue organic chemist Adelia Ritchie offers natural remedies for dogs with dry skin, hot spots, mange and other skin afflictions.

When Ritchie’s vet informed her that her 3-year-old Yorkshire terrier, Shenanigan, would have to be euthanized because of what the vet deemed an untreatable skin condition, Ritchie developed the prototype for DERMagic, her all-natural skin care collection for dogs.

“I saved her life with this,” says Ritchie says of her pooch. “And there’s still nothing out there on the market [like this] that treats the underlying infection and not just the symptoms.”

The product line includes a peppermint and tea tree oil shampoo and conditioner ($17.95 each or both for $32.95); a hot-spot lotion ($24.95) and salve ($14.95 for two ounces, $24.95 for four ounces); an aloe cream ($19.95) for sunburned noses and cracked pads; and aromatherapy bath salts ($9 for a 180-gram jar, $5 for a 180-gram organza bag, $2.50 for a 2-ounce organza bag) for soothing your pup’s skin — or his nerves.

The bath salts may seem a little frou-frou for some dog owners, but are truly a great-smelling departure from the standard wet-dog scent. An added bonus: Humans can use the bath salts too.

All of the products are made with antibacterial, antifungal ingredients like organic aloe vera, vitamin E, lanolin, beeswax and natural oils. And, with the exception of the peppermint and tea tree oil shampoo and conditioner, the products are also safe for use on cats. (Ritchie is formulating a new line especially for cats that will be out in late fall.)

DERMagic products can be purchased online at Skin Products Online

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Skincare-News.com delves into female hair loss, a surprisingly common condition, in order to offer glimpses of the newest and greatest treatments.

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) July 21, 2008 — More and more, hair loss is becoming a common complaint for women and the statistics are startling. In total, an estimated 25 million American women suffer significant hair loss during their lifetime, bringing with it emotional distress and a growing need for treatment options. Skincare-News.com’s latest article, “Hair Loss and Women looks at the various products specifically designed for women to treat hair loss that are now flooding the market.

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Contributing factors:

The good news is that most of the excess hair loss women are experiencing isn’t genetic; rather, women suffer thinning hair primarily due to environmental factors such as stress, hormonal imbalances or chemical damage (such as from hair dye or permanent wave solutions). Other factors that can cause trauma to the hair can include medications, severe infections and poor blood circulation.

The mechanisms at work:

Normal, healthy hair has three growth cycles: growth or anagen phase, transitional or catagen phase and resting or telogen phase. According to eMedicine.com, up to 85-90% of hair on the scalp is normally in a growth phase, 10-14% in a resting phase (when hair typically sheds) and just 1-2% in a catagen phase, a growth pattern which helps ensure that the scalp is always covered by a healthy mane. When the hair follicle suffers trauma or damage, however, this cycle can be disrupted. Damaged hair follicles may fail to produce new hair shafts or start producing them at a greatly reduced rate, leaving the hair appearing thinner or less full. Also, when more hair follicles are in the resting phase, the thick crown of hair that once graced your shoulders may seem thinner.

Treatment:

Regardless of what caused an interruption to the normal hair growth cycle, once the trauma is alleviated, the excess hair loss should stop and healthy re-growth begin. But be patient: hair on the scalp can take as long as 4 years to complete an entire growth cycle. In the meantime, focus on supporting overall scalp health and strengthening hair follicles with treatments designed specifically to jump-start hair growth.

Product Picks:

Bolster hair follicle health in the shower with shampoos and conditioners designed for hair growth, such as one formulated with anti-oxidants and copper peptides to nurture existing hair as well as encourage new growth. Follow up with a conditioner contains reconstructive technology to visibly renew hair within a matter of weeks. Finally, to strengthen weak strands from the inside out, consider adding a supplement to your diet that contains essential ingredients like Biotin, Silica and L-Cysteine to give the hair a boost.

Skincare-News.com covers all skincare and beauty topics from head to toe. Check out these latest articles:

After Cosmetic Procedures
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As more and more people are resorting to cosmetic surgery for the occasion lift or tuck, understanding how to care for skin, post-procedure, is essential for the healing process. Unfortunately, swelling, scarring, skin sensitivity and bruising are among the common side effects of any cosmetic surgery. Continue reading for tips on how to keep the skin healthy and happy after undergoing some of the most common cosmetic procedures.

Brush up On Skin Care
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Skin ‘brushing’ is an exciting method of cleansing the skin that utilizes an electric, hand-held brush to provide a deep, thorough cleansing of the complexion. Even more exciting? For most skin types, electric skin brushes are gentle enough to be used twice daily, delivering twice the results. Utilizing an oscillating facial brush, cleansing the skin with a brush works in three ways: it deep cleans the skin, loosening dirt and oil; gently exfoliates away dry, dead skin cells and, stimulates blood and lymphatic flow to eliminate toxins and invigorate the skin.

Sulfur
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Known as “nature’s beauty mineral,” sulfur fights acne and other skin disorders such as dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis or flaky, reddish skin. Sulfur is also necessary for stabilizing keratin protein in hair and nails and aids in the synthesis of collagen, which prevents dryness and maintains elasticity in the skin. Overall, because of its ability to protect against harmful effects of radiation and pollution, sulfur slows down the physical signs of the aging process. Most commonly found in deep cleansing masks, sulfur is a key ingredient in shampoos, cleansing bars, topical treatments and exfoliants.

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