Thursday, February 21, 2008

Moisturisers For Anti Aging

Anti-aging moisturizers have traditionally been used to soften and hydrate the skin and removing fine lines and wrinkles. However, very few women know that this product can effectively be used to combat acne. There exists a connection between anti-aging and acne. Dermatologists, named Dr. Albert Klingman and Dr. Eugene Van Scott started research with the aim of finding an alternative for benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne, and they had Vitamin A in mind. Most over-the-counter acne treatment products, like Clearasil, Proactive and the like use benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient. The flip side is that repeated use of this product can dry out the skin. Dr.Klingman finally succeeded in deriving Retin A from Vitamin A, and Dr. Van Scott discovered the beneficial effects of Alpha Hydroxy Acids, commonly known as AHAs. Women started using these products to treat acne. Soon noticeable reduction in wrinkles of the skin was also noticed by the adult women using these substances for alleviating acne problems. Retin A and AHAs emerged as the most effective anti-aging skin care products all over the world.

Both acne and wrinkles stem from the same problem – build up of dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. Skin becomes rigid and the outer layer of the skin that is less flexible creases to produce wrinkles. When the dead skin cells clog the pores on the skin, acne is formed. AHAs, like benzoyl peroxide, can exfoliate this outer layer of dead skin, and effectively educe acne and wrinkles. Since benzoyl peroxide dries out the skin while removing oil, it ends up increasing the amount of dead skin tissue on the face. Ordinary moisturizers cannot help because these contain oils that further block the pores and aggravate acne.

Eminent companies like Murad and Olay have come up with a solution, and have developed moisturizers that suit acne prone skin. Moisturizers formulated with emulsified Jojoba oil have also been developed. Jojoba oil is highly effectual in moisturizing the skin. However, its molecular weight is lesser than that of sebum, the oil formed by skin glands. Jojoba oil effectively penetrates the layer of sebum and unclogs the pores, clearing out nascent whiteheads and blackheads. These types of moisturizers can be blended with AHAs to aid in exfoliation and thereby prevent future attacks of acne.

These novel acne products thus provide two-fold protections – effective acne treatment as well as termination of wrinkles.

Anti Aging - Effects Of Human Growth Hormone

A Doctor called Daniel Rudman achieved something never seen before in 1990. A study on anti aging treatment.

He wanted to know what are the effects of Human Growth Hormone of healthy Adults. 12 men were chosen from ages 60 to 80, they received injection for 6 months. These were some of the results:

They increased their muscle mass and skin thickness
Their bone density increased
Thier fat tissue mass decreased

Also, their hair turned black, their energy level increased, wrinkles disappeared and their sexual performance had increased.

Rudman Said: "The Human growth hormone effects for six months on lean body mass and tissue mass are equal in magnitud to the effects of 10 to 20 years of aging".

The Human Growth Hormone is the most recognized and accepted anti aging treatment. For example, a born child can produce a huge amount of HGH, but as we age the production of HGH decreases. If you can stop this process or increase your HGH, th effects of aging slow down and the body regenerates.

Other scientific studies discovered this benefits in HGH:

Better eye vision
Muscle mass gain
stronger bones
Improved sexual performance
Raise in energy
Reduction in wrinkles

Even the FDA has approved HGH as an effective anti aging treatment.

Some Researches studied the HGH in hormone deficient patients for 10 years, the benefits of HGH have been great for 10 years with no negative side effects. They reversed the aging process and with no problem at all, very safely

The Downside is that this treatment is very expensive and is only available in particular clinics. Rising your HGH level can cost above $10,000 dollars a year. Thats why most people that use it are celebrities or very wealthy men.

However you can reverse the aging process by following strict guidelines:

Eat more Protein

The more protein you eat, the more your HGH level increases.

To increase your body testosterone and muscle, eat food such as lean red meat, this will also increase growth hormone production. And its well known that testosterone gives you more energy and better sexual performance.

Strenuous Exercise

Short burst of exercise can increase you HGH level, such as heavy squats and lifts. Do this exercises if you feel in perfect health condition.

Those are some recommended tips to increase your HGH level, however there are many supplements in the market that can help also, but you have to be careful and ask to people that have used those products what have been their results and if they haven't had any side effects.