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Wrinkles and other skin damage
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Skin
Aging - Life Extension Foundation
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Study supports lycopene protecting skin from within - Nutra USA, 4/29/08
- "Consuming lycopene-rich tomato paste may protect
against sunburn and sun-induced skin ageing ... Skin samples taken from the
subjects indicated that the tomato paste-supplemented individuals had higher
skin levels of pro-collagen, a molecule which gives the skin its structure
and loss of which leads to skin ageing and lack of elasticity" - See
Jarrow Lyco-Sorb (contains Lyco-O-Mato) at iHerb
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Vitamin C can keep you healthy, looking younger - CNN.com, 2/27/08 -
"people
who ate foods rich in vitamin C had fewer wrinkles and less age-related dry skin
than those whose diets contained only small amounts of the vitamin. C helps form
collagen, which smooths fine lines and wrinkles ... Farris recommends
La Roche-Posay Active C
 facial moisturizer or
SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic topical antioxidant
treatment ... taking more than 700 milligrams of C supplements daily reduced the
risk of cardiovascular disease by 25 percent. And a recent study from Harvard
University researchers hints that women who take a combo of 500 milligrams of
vitamin C daily and 600 IU of vitamin E (another antioxidant) can cut their risk
of stroke by 30 percent ... Pairing vitamins C and E is smart for another
reason: It may lessen your Alzheimer's risks by as much as 64 percent ..."
- See La Roche-Posay Active C facial moisturizer or SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
at Amazon.com and
Vitamin C products at iHerb.
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What
To Eat For Glowing Healthy Skin - Science Daily, 11/14/07 -
"the antioxidants in vitamins C and E can protect
the skin from sun damage and help reduce damage in skin cells caused by
harmful free radicals, which contribute to aging skin. Similarly, we have
long known that the B vitamin biotin is responsible for forming the basis of
skin, hair and nail cells, and vitamin A – found in many fruits and
vegetables – maintains and repairs skin tissue"
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Vitamin K shows potential in the fight against wrinkles - Nutra USA,
10/19/07 - [Abstract]
- "Recent studies have linked vitamin K to the
elasticity of skin in patients suffering from pseudoxanthoma elasticum
(PXE), an inherited condition resulting in severe wrinkling of the skin on
the face and body" - See
vitamin K products at iHerb.
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Wrinkle creams:
Your guide to younger looking skin - CNN -
"Coenzyme Q10
is a nutrient that helps regulate energy production in cells. Some studies
have shown reduction in fine wrinkles around the eyes with no side effects"
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Vitamin C May Slow Skin Wrinkling - WebMD, 10/8/07 -
"After adjusting for other factors likely to
influence skin aging, such as sun exposure and smoking, vitamin C and
linoleic acid were independently associated with skin aging ... After
digestion, linoleic acid is converted to DHA and EPA -- two fatty acids"
- See
vitamin C products at iHerb
and Mega Twin EPA at
iHerb.
- Note: I'm not sure that is correct. Linoleic acid is an
omega-6, which is not converted to DHA and EPA. Most Americans get
about ten time too much omega-6 already.
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Dietary nutrient intakes and skin-aging appearance among middle-aged
American women - Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Oct;86(4):1225-1231 -
"Higher intakes of vitamin C and linoleic acid and
lower intakes of fats and carbohydrates are associated with better
skin-aging appearance. Promoting healthy dietary behaviors may have
additional benefit for skin appearance in addition to other health outcomes
in the population"
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Antioxidant To Retard Wrinkles Discovered - Science Daily, 8/30/07 -
"Antioxidants operate against free radicals which
cause a breakdown of many tissues in the body, including the skin. When
found in small quantities in the body, free radicals are not harmful and are
even involved in various physical processes. When there is an excess of free
radicals, however, as occurs during normal aging or as a result of excessive
exposure to ultra-violet radiation from the sun, the result, among other
things, is a breakdown of the collagen and elastin fibers in the skin. When
this happens, there is a loss of skin elasticity and the formation of
wrinkles ... A problem with many of the commercial antioxidants found today
in the market that are said to retard the aging process is that they oxidize
quickly and therefore their efficiency declines with time"
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Vitamin A (Retinol) Effaces Wrinkles in Naturally Aged Skin - Medscape,
5/39/07 - "Fine wrinkling improved
with retinol treatment, whereas there was little change in the control
group. This benefit of retinol was evident at 4 weeks of treatment and
continued through week 24" - See
retinol products at drugstore.com
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Vitamin A Helps Reduce Wrinkles Associated With Natural Skin Aging -
Science Daily, 5/21/07 - "Applying
vitamin A to the skin appears to improve the wrinkles associated with
natural aging and may help to promote the production of skin-building
compounds ... Researchers applied a lotion containing 0.4 percent retinol"
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On
The Cover: Scientifically Advanced Skin Care - Life Extension Magazine,
1/07
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Lutein skin health study elicits excited response at conference - Nutra
USA, 9/13/06 - "the oral lutein
supplement was seen to increase skin hydration by 38 per cent, skin
elasticity by 8 per cent, and the level of superficial lipids by 33 per cent
(after adjustments for placebo)" - See
iHerb
or Vitacost
lutein products.
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Eat
Right To Keep Healthy Skin - CBS 2 Chicago, 4/30/05 -
"Clinical studies have found that
eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and omega-3
fatty acids can help skin retain its healthy glow and look youthful ...
foods for healthy skin include those rich in lycopene. That's a pigment that
gives many fruits and vegetables their red color. It's a proven antioxidant,
and antioxidants are important because they reduce the risk of several types
of cancer and they prevent the formation of harmful byproducts of metabolism
called free radicals"
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A
Partial Reversal of Skin Aging - Life Extension Magazine, 4/04
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Fighting
Back Against Skin Aging - Life Extension Magazine, 8/03
- Risky Wrinkle Removers? - Dr. Weil, 5/16/03
- Green Tea Gives Skin Healthy Glow - HealthDay, 5/15/03 -
"Green tea contains compounds called polyphenols, which help eliminate free
radicals. These free radicals can cause cancer by altering DNA. Polyphenols also protect healthy cells while promoting the death of cancer cells ... Cells that migrate toward the surface of the skin normally live about 28 days, and by day 20 they basically sit on the upper layer of the skin getting ready to die. But
EGCG reactivates them ... EGCG may offer potential benefits for skin conditions including psoriasis,
rosacea, wrinkles and wounds" - See
iHerb or
Vitacost
green tea extracts. My favorite is
Jarrow green tea at iHerb.
- Vitamin K and niacin good for complexion, experts say - HealthDay, 3/26/03 -
"Vitamin K was found to be successful in treating dark
circles under the eyes. It's also been found effective for treating bruising on the face following dermatologic procedures such as laser treatment for spider veins ... Niacin shows promise as an over-the-counter ingredient in anti-aging products"
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Combating
Skin Aging - Life Extension Magazine, 1/03 - "Factors that induce skin damage involve the excessive production of free radicals. Protecting against these free radical insults is a proven way to slow the effects of aging ... the vitamin C-treated
side of the face showed a statistically significant 71% combined score improvement ... The oral ingestion of fish, flax or perilla oil provides abundant quantities of the omega-3 fatty acids
that are so beneficial to the health and appearance of the skin ... DMAE may be the first topical agent that can help firm sagging skin" - See Drugstore.com vitamin C serums
and glycolic acid products.
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The
Anti-Aging Effects of Carnosine - Life Extension Magazine, 1/03 -
"Carnosine quenches the most destructive protein-oxidizing agent (the hydroxyl radical). One study showed carnosine was the only antioxidant to significantly protect cellular
chromosomes from oxidative damage.2 Antioxidants cannot completely protect proteins. Nature's second line of defense is to repair or remove damaged proteins.3 This is where carnosine demonstrates its most profound anti-aging effect ... Studies show that carnosine is effective against cross-linking and the formation
of advanced glycation end products (AGE).6,7 Glycated proteins produce 50-fold more free radicals than nonglycated proteins and carnosine may be the most effective anti-glycating agent known" - See
iHerb and
Vitacost
carnosine products.
- Preparing Your Own Skin Potions? - Dr. Weil, 7/30/02
- Few Vitamins Effectively Prevent or Reverse Skin Damage - Medscape, 3/02 -
"Despite advertising claims, almost all available
topical formulations contain very low concentrations of antioxidants that are not well absorbed by the skin ... There are 3 antioxidants that have been proven to decrease the effect of the sun on the skin and actually prevent further damage: selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin C ... Recent animal studies have found
that when selenium is taken orally or through the skin in the form of L-selenomethionine, it provided protection against both everyday and excessive UV damage ... New laboratory studies suggest vitamin E helps inactivate free radicals, making them less likely to cause damage ... Even minimal UV exposure can decrease
the vitamin C levels in the skin by 30%, while exposure from the ozone of city pollution can decrease the level by 55%"
General Information:
- Anatomy Of A Wrinkle
 -
DermaDoctor.com
- Dark Circles
 - DermaDoctor.com
Other News:
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Face
facts: Too much sugar causes wrinkles - MSNBC, 10/21/07 -
"At blame is a natural process that's known as
glycation, in which the sugar in your bloodstream attaches to proteins to
form harmful new molecules called advanced glycation end products (or,
appropriately, AGEs for short). The more sugar you eat, the more AGEs you
develop. "As AGEs accumulate, they damage adjacent proteins in a domino-like
fashion," ... Supplement your diet with at least 1 mg of vitamins B1 and B6
a day. These vitamins proved to be potent AGE inhibitors in a number of
published studies"
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Smokers' Skin Is More Wrinkled, Even In Areas Shielded From Sunlight -
Science Daily, 3/22/07
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Multiple Low-Energy Plasma Skin Treatments May Help Diminish Facial Wrinkles
- Doctor's Guide, 2/20/07 - "Three
months after treatment, the participants had 37% fewer wrinkles as judged by
the researchers, and the patients reported a 68% improvement in overall
facial appearance. Tissue had re-grown over the treated area after four
days, while patient-reported redness lasted six days. No scarring or loss of
pigment occurred. When examining the biopsied skin tissue under a
microscope, the researchers found that a new band of collagen, the primary
protein in skin, had formed in the inner layers of the skin"
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Study: Most Wrinkle Creams Don't Work - WebMD, 12/14/06 -
"In their first-ever investigation
to compare wrinkle creams, Consumer Reports investigators tested nine
products, ranging in price from $38 to $335 ... The investigation found only
slight improvements overall in wrinkles for any of the tested products"
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Women's Skin May Age Faster - WebMD, 10/5/06
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How Long Do Wrinkle Fillers Last? - WebMD, 2/17/06
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How to Get
Younger Looking Hands - ABC News, 10/18/05
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Fewer Wrinkles And Firmer Skin Linked To Earlier Use Of Estrogen Therapy
- Science Daily, 8/26/05 - “We don’t
believe hormone therapy will make wrinkles melt away once they’re already
there, but the results of our study shows that hormone therapy can prevent
them. Hormone therapy makes wrinkles less severe and keeps skin more
elastic”
- Wiping out wrinkles - MSNBC, 2/25/04 -
"And in December, the FDA OK'd Restylane, the first drug in a new class of fillers known as hyaluronic
acids. Restylane contains a naturally occurring component of skin that serves as a lubricant and shock absorber in joints. It also doesn't require skin testing and the results can last six to nine months or more, twice as long as collagen"
- New Treatments to Chase Away Wrinkles, Frowns - HealthDay, 9/19/03
- Wrinkle erasers fill market - USA Today, 5/18/03
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New Wrinkle Treatment -- Plexiglas [Artecoll] - CBS News, 4/24/03
- New Treatments for Facial Wrinkles, Acne Scars - HealthDay, 3/12/03
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New Product [Artecoll] Erases Wrinkles Permanently - The San Diego Channel, 2/26/03
- New Skin Cream [Avage] Reverses Sun Damage - WebMD, 11/22/02 -
"At the 24-week point, researchers found significantly more patients who used the
tazarotene cream experienced a more than 50% overall improvement in skin appearance compared to those who received the placebo. The Avage users also reported less wrinkling, mottled pigmentation, and skin roughness"
- See See Tazorac at Drugstore.com
 , prescription required.
- Botulinum Toxin Can Go Systemic for Facial Lines - Doctor's Guide, 9/24/02
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide Improves Photo-aged Skin - Doctor's Guide, 7/2/02
- Premature Skin Wrinkling And Cigarette Smoking In Young People Connected - Doctor's Guide, 3/26/02
- Signs Of Premature Aging Significantly Improved With Daily Tazarotene Cream - Doctor's Guide, 2/26/02
- Retinol and Salicylic Acid Combination Facial Cream Improves Both Acne And Photo Aging - Doctor's Guide, 2/24/02 -
"developed and tested the
efficacy of a new combination facial cream containing stabilized all-trans-retinol 0.075% (vitamin A), salicylic acid 2%, pro-vitamin B5 and anti-oxidants versus placebo ... By the eighth week of treatment, dermatologists noted significant
differences between women who used the test cream and placebo controls in coarse wrinkling, laxity of skin, actinic lentigines and skin texture ... Acne products can dehydrate the skin making wrinkles look worse, while some anti-aging products
aggravate acne-prone skin ... women are often forced to choose products to treat their more bothersome condition, often at the detriment of the other"
- Sun Damage to the Skin Can Be Treated - Medscape, 10/00
- FDA Approves New Formulation Of Renova (Tretinoin Cream) For Reduction Of Fine Facial Wrinkles - Doctor's Guide, 9/6/00
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