Mandy Moore is the Latest Customer to Share her Personal Success With Proactiv
Palm Desert, CA (PRWEB) November 6, 2009
Guthy-Renker announced today that multi-talented actress, songwriter and recording artist, Mandy Moore joins the growing community of famous faces who rely on Proactiv
The Latest from Skincare-News.com: How to Maintain Healthy Skincare at Jobs That Can Irritate Skin
Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) December 14, 2009
Work-related skin issues are quite common. Jobs in many fields can cause skin problems, from minor irritation to burns to sun damage. Thankfully, people can easily protect their skin while theyre clocked in and hard at work. Skincare-News.com’s latest article, Jobs That Can Irritate Your Skin (and a Slew of Solutions), offers suggestions custom-made for each jobs skin concerns.
http://www.skincare-news.com/a-6636-Jobs_That_Can_Irritate_Your_Skin_and_a_Slew_of_Solutions.aspx
Manufacturers, metal workers, car mechanics
Why these jobs can be harmful to skin:
The Latest from Skincare-News.com: How to Maintain Healthy Skincare with Hobbies That Can Irritate Skin
Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) December 30, 2009
Hobbies are often quite literally fun and games. Some offer physical health benefits, while others promote creativity and expression. Whatever hobbies a person enjoys, its important to be aware of possible skin concerns and discover how to keep skin safe. Skincare-News.com’s latest article, “Potentially Risky Hobbies for Skin,” explains how to maintain healthy skincare during activities that can irritate the skin.
http://skincare-news.com/a-6640-Potentially_Risky_Hobbies_for_Skin.aspx
Working out at the gym
Why it can be risky:
Spa at Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole Introduces Latest Oxygen and Luminescence Facial Treatments
Jackson Hole, WY (PRWEB) November 28, 2010
Whether visiting Jackson Hole to ski the legendary slopes of the Teton Mountains or to enjoy the tranquility of the unspoiled wilderness, the Spa at Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole offers the perfect facial, massage or body treatment to rejuvenate tired muscles for the next adventure or pamper the face and skin for a relaxing day ahead.
The well-appointed alpine Spa has nearly 12,000 feet of serene accommodations designed with wood and stone finishes, and Native American touches throughout. The facility features 16 treatment rooms, including two private spa suites each with a Swiss shower, fireplace and deep soaking tub, and separate mens and womens lounges offering energy bars, tea, and additional amenities distinct to the resort.
This year the Spa introduced Oxygen and Luminescence facial treatments, becoming the first Spa in Jackson Hole to offer these restorative facials. Body treatments offered at the Spa may be custom designed and others use indigenous ingredients, such as locally harvested hawthorn berries. Massage treatments offer three Treatment Enhancements, including an eco-paraffin hand or foot treatment, scalp massage with Moroccan Oil, or pure shea butter used during the massage. The Spa also includes a full-service salon providing the newest services and products, such as Kerastase and neuLash.
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole offers nearly 40 distinct treatments and services. Signature treatments packages include:
Oxygen Infusion
Providing optimal results, this facial combines the use of therapeutic-grade oxygen with a serum containing skin-renewing botanicals and hyaluronic acid. The oxygen, which promotes natural collagen and elastin production, is used under light pressure to aid in the delivery of the age-defying ingredients, resulting in improved skin texture and noticeable smoothing of fine lines and wrinkles. This modern treatment is ideal to treat the effects of jet lag or whenever an amazing glow is desired, such as before a wedding or other special event.
Luminescence Facial
Representing the future of skin rejuvenation, this effective and advanced light technology is designed to help diminish visible fine lines, wrinkles and age spots by illuminating the skin with LED red light to increase collagen production and to help protect skin from free-radical damage, including that caused by sun rays. The Luminescence facial leaves skin supple, firm and glowing and uses Epicurens innovative Enzyme Protein boosters to enhance the treatments effects.
Oxygen Luminescence Facial
Providing the ultimate rejuvenation and instant age-defying results, this treatment begins with a super hydrating treatment using a combination of oxygen, botanical serum and hyluronic acid to plump the skin. The treatment is followed by LED red light therapy to diminish inflammation, stimulate collagen and elastin production, and reduce the signs of premature aging.
Peak Performance
This package provides an energetic edge ideal for those partaking in an active day of outdoor activities in Jackson Hole. The 80-minute intense therapy is customized by the therapist to address specific muscle issues and uses organic arnica oil, homeopathic preparations and enzyme therapies to soothe and penetrate sore muscles. Along with therapeutic massage, assisted stretches provide support to ease pain and stiffness and encourage increased flexibility and mobility.
For reservations, contact 307-732-5120 or visit http://www.fourseasons.com/jacksonhole for more information and a complete summary of spa and salon services.
Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole
Opened December 18, 2003 as the first mountain resort for the company, Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole encompasses 124 hotel rooms and suites and 33 private residences. The uniquely situated ski-in/ski-out property offers three slopeside restaurants, a 12,000 square foot Spa, outdoor hot tubs, and a heated outdoor pool. Additional amenities include the in-house Ski Concierge and a summer adventure center Base Camp that offers fly fishing trips and national park adventures. By bringing Four Seasons standards of luxury, service and amenities to Jackson Hole, the Resort offers an unprecedented level of excellence in this pristine mountain environment.
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News About Green Tea and Antioxidants in Skincare: Latest Skin Care Research
Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) August 22, 2009
According to folklore, a hot cup of tea can fix almost anything that ails us. Now, research suggests that tea’s benefits also extend to our skin. The key is in green tea’s antioxidants, which fight off free radicals, sun damage and other factors that can hurt your skin. Skincare-News.com’s latest article, “Green Tea: A Bevy of Skincare Benefits,” offers a brief look at green tea’s potential benefits.
http://skincare-news.com/a-6473-Green_Tea_A_Bevy_of_Skincare_Benefits.aspx
Types of tea
Tea is made by steeping processed leaves, buds or twigs. Green tea is just one type of tea along with black, oolong and white tea. These teas vary in color, flavor, fermentation and processing. Yet, all four types come from the same plant — Camilla Sinensis. Regardless of processing methods, all teas contain valuable ingredients. Green tea is the most studied of the teas and boasts many benefits.
Antioxidants and free radicals
Free radicals cause skin damage, resulting in signs of aging, like fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration and elasticity loss. Fortunately, antioxidants counter this free radical damage. Green tea contains large amounts of antioxidant polyphenols and catechins. To help boost catechins’ absorption by the intestines, Yahoo! Health suggests adding citrus juices, like lemon, lime or grapefruit, to your tea.
You can take advantage of green tea’s antioxidant and anti-aging benefits topically, too. Many skincare products feature this ingredient.
Antioxidants and the sun
The antioxidants in green tea have important implications for sun exposure, too. Studies suggest that green tea helps make sunscreen even more effective. Applying green tea to skin may also reduce sunburn, inflammation and sun damage.
Plus, it may help stave off skin cancer, thanks to green tea’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory characteristics. According to mice studies, conducted by Santosh Katiyar, Ph.D., professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, green tea may be able to prevent skin cancer cells from developing and even destroy some cancerous cells. To get these benefits, you can drink five to six cups a day, Dr. Katiyar tells Rosemary Pennington on 90.3 FM WBHM, a Birmingham radio station. While this may not be feasible, he also says that applying green tea’s polyphenols is just as effective as drinking the tea.
However, green tea by itself doesn’t provide sufficient sun protection and doesn’t block UV rays. So you still need to use sunscreen daily!
The antioxidants in green tea may aid skin’s elasticity, which helps skin retain a smooth texture, free of wrinkles and sagging. According to a 2005 study, “Researchers found that the women taking green tea supplements showed improvement in their skin’s elastic content,” writes Allison Tannis in Feed Your Skin, Starve Your Wrinkles: Eat Your Way to Firmer, More Beautiful Skin with the 100 Best Anti-Aging Foods. And because green tea has the amino acid L-theanine, it also reduces cortisol, a hormone that can destroy the collagen that keeps skin firm, according to Yahoo! Food.
EGCG: New life for old cells
EGCG (epigallocatechin galleate) is a polyphenol antioxidant in green tea. According to research conducted by Stephen Hsu, Ph.D., professor and biologist at the Medical College of Georgia, EGCG may prevent skin problems in new cells and treat skin problems in older cells.
Specifically, Dr. Hsu found that a skin cell normally lives for about 28 to 30 days. Young skin cells are found in inner layers of skin, while older skin cells are found on skin’s outer layer or surface. Therefore, older cells on skin’s surface are close to dying. EGCG aids skin cells in multiple ways. It:
Helps skin cells travel from inner to outer layers of skin quicker, accelerating the turnover process.
Produces more new, young skin cells.
Re-activates the DNA of old, dying skin cells.
Because of EGCG, green tea may also help with skin concerns like wrinkles, psoriasis, rosacea and acne.
Green tea and psoriasis
Animal studies have suggested that green tea may treat psoriasis. Green tea helps inhibit inflammation. It affects a protein called Caspase-14, which carries instructions for skin cells on how to divide, how long to live and when to die. In psoriasis, skin cells are constantly created, without dying off, as they would in normal skin.
Also, in psoriasis, the gene proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA), is over-expressed and accelerates the creation of skin cells. In one study by Dr. Hsu, animals with psoriasis had high levels of PCNA. PCNA appeared in all the skin’s layers, even though it’s usually only found in the bottom layer. After being treated with green tea, the animals “showed near-normal levels of PCNA in only the basal layers,” according to Science Daily. Green tea may help regulate cell production and cell life.
Caffeine and sun damage
Caffeine isn’t just the fuel that wakes us up in the morning. It may also help protect the skin. In a series of mice studies, caffeinated green tea (and black tea) — used orally and topically — prevented and repaired sun damage, writes dermatologist Leslie Baumann, M.D., on her Yahoo! Health blog. In contrast, decaffeinated teas didn’t provide any sun damage prevention or repair. Some studies even indicate that topical caffeine may be stronger and provide more benefits than green tea’s polyphenol antioxidants, Dr. Baumann explains.
DIY tea treatments
You can use tea to concoct your own beauty treatments. Give these a try:
Want a toner? G. Todorov, Ph.D., of Smart Skin Care, recommends brewing green tea, pouring it into an ice cube tray and sticking it in the freezer. Once the green tea cubes are frozen, remove the tray and let it thaw for a few minutes to prevent freezer burn. Then rub one cube gently over your face.
Need a remedy for puffy eyes? The old at-home treatment of putting tea bags on your eyelids can help. Be sure to use caffeinated tea bags because caffeine serves as an anti-inflammatory. And don’t use Earl Grey tea: It actually contains an oil that can leave you red and itchy. Dunk the tea bags in cold water first, which is refreshing and decreases swelling. Then apply a tea bag to each lid.
Have aching feet? Make a soothing green tea foot soak, ideal at the end of a long day or prior to an at-home pedicure. Use Helen Foster’s recipe from The Beauty Book:
1.Boil water and pour it in a large footbath container.
2.Throw in five green tea bags and a few drops of peppermint oil.
3.Allow water to cool slightly for a few minutes, and then soak your tired tootsies.
Key considerations
How do you know if a product contains green tea? And whether it contains a good amount of the ingredient? When buying green tea products, pay close attention to the:
Label. Green tea may be listed by many other names, such as camellia, Chinese tea, GTE, Matsu-cha Tea or Thea viridis, according to Medline Plus. Also, pay attention to where the green tea is listed compared to the other ingredients in a skincare product, licensed esthetician Lisa Frost tells The Natural Merchandiser. For example, if you see green tea listed as one of the first ingredients, then the product has a higher amount of green tea. Is green tea listed further down? Then you can assume there’s a lower amount of green tea in the product, and it won’t be as powerful. If the product has several other ingredients, it probably has a lower amount of green tea. Some of those ingredients — like parabens or propylene glycol — may even counteract green tea’s benefits, says Frost.
Storage. When a skincare product containing green tea comes in contact with the air, polyphenol oxidization may occur. This decreases its antioxidant power,
Get rid of the Localized fat Deposits on the Face and Body with LaserTouch Aesthetics Smartlipo – the Latest Addition to the Array of Procedures Offered
(Vocus/PRWEB) March 01, 2011
Smartlipo Laser provides doctors with a less invasive and more advanced technology than conventional liposuction methods for fat reduction and body toning. As the industry’s only laser lipolysis system designed to destroy fat cells and coagulate tissue for tighter skin, Smartlipo is ideal for treating localized fat deposits on the face and body.
In addition, Smartlipo laser lipolysis systems can easily treat challenging areassuch as regions of high vascularity and flaccidity.
How Smartlipo Works
The Smartlipo laser-assisted lipolysis system is a highly efficacious solution for destroying and permanently eliminating fat cells:
The laser causes small blood vessels to coagulate immediatelyresulting in less bleeding, swelling and bruising than conventional liposuction, for faster healing and recovery.
Smartlipo can supplement or augment traditional methods of cellulite treatment.
A confluent red diode laser provides a powerful visual guide during treatment.
About LaserTouch Aesthetics:
LaserTouch Aesthetics provides laser hair removal, laser skin rejuvenation, microdermabrasion, cellulite treatment, Smartlipo, ingrown hair treatment, laser genesis, laser vein removal , freckle removal, sun-spot removal, cellulite reduction, skin tightening, mole and wart removal, radiosurgery, chemical peels, acne treatment with Levulan, VI Peel, Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Radiesse, Restylane, microdermabrasion and other aesthetic procedures for female and male clients of all skin complexions. In order to best serve clients, LaserTouch Aesthetics utilizes the most advanced and safest laser and aesthetics technologies such as Candela GentleLASE
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