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Wrinkles and other skin damage
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Study unlocks Pycnogenol’s skin health mechanism - Nutra USA, 1/26/12 -
"Daily supplements of an extract from French maritime pine bark may boost skin
elasticity by 25% and skin hydration by 8% ... the pine bark extract was also
associated with a 3% reduction in skin wrinkles" - [Abstract]
- See
Pine Bark/Pycnogenol products at iHerb
 .
Some say grape seed extract is the same thing without the patent mark-up.
See
OPC + 95 products at iHerb.
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Antioxidant
Micronutrients Improve Intrinsic and UV-Induced Apoptosis of Human Lymphocytes
Particularly in Elderly People - J Nutr Health Aging. 2011;15(10):912-917 -
"The study was a 2 months, double-blind, randomized
trial. Three age groups were studied: children, young adults and elderly people.
A total of 274 healthy subjects were allocated to a group supplemented with
moderate amounts of retinol, β-carotene, α-tocopherol, ascorbic acid and
selenium or placebo ... Young and elderly people have a higher intrinsic
apoptosis than children, which was improved by antioxidant supplementation.
UV-induced damage was attenuated by the supplementation in all three age groups"
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Juice concentrates may boost skin-from-within - Nutra USA, 9/14/11 -
"Skin
hydration improved by 9% while skin thickness increased by 6% following 12 weeks
of supplementation with a micronutrient-dense concentrate of a range of fruit
and vegetables including cherry, apple, broccoli, cranberry, orange, pineapple,
spinach, and tomato ... skin microcirculation also improved by almost 40%
following supplementation with the juice concentrate, which could boost the
supply of nutrients and oxygen to the skin and thereby boosting health" -
[Abstract] - See
Garden of Life, Radical Fruits Antioxidant Complex, 60 Caplets.
I'll save you the multi-level-marketing Juice Plus mark-up.
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Which Foods Can Help Your Skin Look Better - CBS Chicago, 7/14/11 -
"Experts say that what you eat has a big effect on how
you look ... people who switched to a hypoglycemic – or low sugar – diet for
three months reduced their pimples by 20 percent ... So what should we eat to
prevent or even get rid of wrinkles? ... What you want to do is build up the
collagen and there’s certain collagen builders, such as Vitamin C and Vitamin E
... To avoid dry, flaky skin or eczema, increase your omega 3s ... There’s less
scientific proof about cellulite, but many nutritionists also feel you can
reduce the appearance of those unsightly bulges by eating dark red and purple
foods, which help rid the body of toxins – things like cranberry juice,
blueberries, cherries and radicchio lettuce ... If you’re looking for a cure-all
for nearly any skin problem, it’s extra virgin olive oil. It helps reduce
inflammation, and can help everything from psoriasis to eczema to acne .. dairy,
even skim-milk, seems to make nearly every skin problem worse"
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Green Tea
Polyphenols Provide Photoprotection, Increase Microcirculation, and Modulate
Skin Properties of Women - J Nutr. 2011 Apr 27 - "Dietary constituents
including polyphenols and carotenoids contribute to endogenous photoprotection
and modulate skin characteristics related to structure and function of the
tissue. Animal and in-vitro studies indicate that green tea polyphenols affect
skin properties. In a 12-wk, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 60 female
volunteers were randomized to an intervention or control group. Participants
consumed either a beverage with green tea polyphenols providing 1402 mg total
catechins/d or a control beverage. Skin photoprotection, structure, and function
were measured at baseline (wk 0), wk 6, and wk 12. Following exposure of the
skin areas to 1.25 minimal erythemal dose of radiation from a solar simulator,
UV-induced erythema decreased significantly in the intervention group by 16 and
25% after 6 and 12 wk, respectively. Skin structural characteristics that were
positively affected included elasticity, roughness, scaling, density, and water
homeostasis. Intake of the green tea polyphenol beverage for 12 wk increased
blood flow and oxygen delivery to the skin. Likewise, in a separate, randomized,
double-blind, single-dose (0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 g) study of green tea polyphenols,
blood flow was maximized at 30 min after ingestion. In summary, green tea
polyphenols delivered in a beverage were shown to protect skin against harmful
UV radiation and helped to improve overall skin quality of women" - See
Jarrow Green Tea
extract at iHerb.
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Sugar and
Your Skin - ABC News, 11/30/10 - It's a video. He talks about
glycation,
fish oil,
sugar, etc. Things I've had in my newsletters for years. See
those pages.
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Association
of facial skin aging and vitamin D levels in middle-aged white women -
Cancer Causes Control. 2010 Sep 30 - "Adjusting for age and season of blood
collection, women with lower photodamage scores were associated with a 5-fold
increased odds of being vitamin D insufficient (OR 5.0, 95% CI: 1.1, 23). Low
scores for specific photodamage parameters including erythema/telangiectasias,
hyperpigmentation, and wrinkling were also significantly associated with vitamin
D insufficiency. Our results suggest an association between skin aging and
25(OH)D levels" - See
vitamin D products at iHerb.
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Pomegranate compounds show skin health potential - Nutra USA, 8/10/10 -
"ellagic
acid may prevent the degradation of collagen in human skin cells, which would
maintain skin structure and slow the formation of wrinkles ... Topical or
dietary interventions with berries and pomegranate rich in ellagic acid and
ellagitannins are promising strategies in curtailing skin wrinkling and
cutaneous inflammation associated with chronic UV exposure leading to
photoageing" - [Abstract]
- See
pomegranate juice Extracts at iHerb.
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Dietary compound ellagic
acid alleviates skin wrinkle and inflammation induced by UV-B irradiation -
Exp Dermatol. 2010 Aug;19(8):e182-90 - "Ellagic acid, a polyphenol compound
present in berries and pomegranate, has received attention as an agent that may
have potential bioactivities preventing chronic diseases ... These results
demonstrate that ellagic acid prevented collagen destruction and inflammatory
responses caused by UV-B. Therefore, dietary and pharmacological interventions
with berries rich in ellagic acid may be promising treatment strategies
interrupting skin wrinkle and inflammation associated with chronic UV exposure
leading to photoageing" - See
pomegranate juice Extracts at iHerb.
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Clinical
evidence of skin benefits of a dietary supplement containing probiotic and
carotenoids on UV- induced damage - Br J Dermatol. 2010 Jun 9 -
"Lactobacillus johnsonii (La1) ... dietary supplement (DS) combining La1 and
nutritional doses of carotenoids ... A 10 week DS intake prevented the UV-DL
induced decrease in Langerhans cell density and the increase in Factor XIIIa+
type I dermal dendrocytes while it reduced dermal inflammatory cells. Clinical
and instrumental MED rose by 20% and 19% respectively, and skin colour was
intensified, as shown by the increase in DeltaE parameter. The efficacy of DS
was confirmed by dermatologists and subjects in real conditions of use.
Conclusion: Nutritional supplementation combining a specific probiotic (la1) and
nutritional doses of carotenoids reduced early UV-induced skin damage caused by
simulated or natural sun exposure in a large panel of subjects (n=139).
Altogether, these results support the use of this nutritional supplement for a
global approach in photoprotection, in combination with a sunscreen" - See
probiotic products at iHerband
Nature's Way, Multi-Carotene Anti-oxidant at iHerb.
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Turmeric
Cream Decreases Signs of Aging - Medscape, 3/16/10 - "A new moisturizing
cream containing turmeric extract, an ingredient found in curry, significantly
improves the appearance of facial spots, fine lines, and wrinkles, according to
results from 2 split-face studies (1 with an all-white and 1 with an all-Asian
patient population) presented here at the American Academy of Dermatology 68th
Annual Meeting" - See
curcumin/turmeric products at iHerb.
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Association of dietary fat, vegetables and antioxidant micronutrients with
skin ageing in Japanese women - Br J Nutr. 2010 Jan 20:1-6 -
"The extent of facial wrinkles in the crow's-foot
area was determined by observation using the Daniell scale. Each subject's
usual diet was determined with the use of a validated FFQ. After controlling
for covariates including age, smoking status, BMI and lifetime sun exposure,
the results showed that higher intakes of total fat, saturated fat and
monounsaturated fat were significantly associated with increased skin
elasticity. A higher intake of green and yellow vegetables was significantly
associated with a decreased Daniell wrinkling score. Intake of saturated fat
was significantly inversely associated with the Daniell wrinkling score
after additional adjustment for green and yellow vegetable intake"
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Microdermabrasion May Rejuvenate Aging Skin - WebMD, 10/20/09
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New
Role Of Vitamin C In Skin Protection; Relevance To The Cosmetics Industry
- Science Daily, 9/8/09 - "a form of Vitamin C
helped to promote wound healing and also helped protect the DNA damage of
skin cells ... Previously, the group has published evidence that DNA repair
is upregulated in people consuming vitamin C supplements ... The results
demonstrated that vitamin C may improve wound healing by stimulating
quiescent fibroblasts to divide and by promoting their migration into the
wounded area. Vitamin C could also protect the skin by increasing the
capacity of fibroblasts to repair potentially mutagenic DNA lesions ... Free
radicals are associated with premature skin aging, and antioxidants, such as
vitamin C, are known to counter these highly damaging compounds. This new
evidence suggest that, in addition to ‘mopping up’ free radicals, vitamin C
can help remove the DNA damage they form, if they get past the cell’s
defences"
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Dysport Deemed Safe, Effective Anti-wrinkle Treatment, Plastic Surgeons Say
- Science Daily, 8/3/09
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Hydrolysed collagen may boost beauty from within: Rousselot studies -
Nutra USA, 5/7/09 - "According to the company, women
receiving the collagen supplement experienced a 28 per cent improvement in
the skin hydration levels, compared to placebo, with 91 per cent of these
women reporting increased skin hydration levels after eight weeks ...
Furthermore, the number of micro-relief furrows and deep wrinkles decreased
by 26 and 30 per cent, compared with the placebo group" - See
collagen products at iHerb.
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Anti-ageing Cosmetic Reduced Wrinkles In Clinical Trial - Science Daily,
4/28/09 - "the cosmetic, No7 Protect & Perfect
Intense Beauty Serum, could improve some of these clinical features ... 70%
of individuals using the beauty product had significantly fewer wrinkles
after 12 months of daily use compared to volunteers using a placebo"
- Note: The best I could figure is that it is only sold in England.
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Antioxidant Found In Berries, Other Foods Prevents UV Skin Damage That Leads
To Wrinkles - Science Daily, 4/21/09 - "Using a
topical application of the antioxidant ellagic acid, researchers at Hallym
University in the Republic of Korea markedly prevented collagen destruction
and inflammatory response – major causes of wrinkles -- in both human skin
cells and the sensitive skin of hairless mice following continuing exposure
to UV-B, the sun's skin-damaging ultraviolet radioactive rays ... Ellagic
acid is an antioxidant found in numerous fruits, vegetables and nuts,
especially raspberries, strawberries, cranberries and pomegranates ... the
results demonstrate that ellagic acid works to prevent wrinkle formation and
photo-aging caused by UV destruction of collagen and inflammatory response"
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Better skin from the beauty
aisle - MSNBC, 1/18/09
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What Ages Us Most? It's Called Life - Time Magazine, 2/10/09 -
"The bottom line is that if you care mostly about a
young-looking face, don't smoke, don't go into the sun without protection,
and try not to get into a bad relationship that will make you depressed"
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Three
Treatments Shown to Work Against Wrinkles - NYTimes.com, 8/18/08 -
"A recent
review in The Archives of Dermatology concludes that three anti-aging treatments
are proven clinically effective: the topical application of retinol; carbon
dioxide laser resurfacing; and injection of hyaluronic acid, a
moisture-retaining acid that occurs naturally in the skin" -
drugstore.com
has retinol. Also, see
hyaluronic acid at iHerb.
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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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New
anti-aging treatments make it easier to turn back the clock - Science
Daily, 2/7/12 - "The newest filler introduced and
approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for facial
rejuvenation is calcium hydroxylapatite. This filler restores facial volume
and promotes collagen production, lasting for up to a year in most cases.
This calcium hydroxylapatite filler is thicker than the hyaluronic acid
fillers currently available, requiring less product to be used. However, Dr.
Kim noted that the thickness of calcium hydroxylapatite also is associated
with slightly higher adverse effects than hyaluronic acid fillers ... Dr.
Kim recommends that patients look for ingredients such as retinoids
(chemical compounds derived from vitamin A), peptides (smaller proteins that
stimulate collagen production), and growth factors (compounds that act as
chemical messengers between cells and play a role in collagen production).
Added into inexpensive skin care products, these have the ability to repair
skin damage from sun exposure or other toxic chemicals and, in some cases,
stimulate collagen production"
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FDA Approves Gel Dermal
Filler for Facial Wrinkles - Medscape, 11/21/11 -
"The product combines a cohesive polydensified
matrix technology with a hyaluronic acid base that attracts water to the
injected area to fill and plump the wrinkle in natural way ... Potential
treatment areas include nasolabial folds, worry lines, crow's feet,
lips/chin/cheek augmentation, marionette lines, smile lines, perioral lines,
and wrinkles at the décolletage ... According to information on the company
Web site, patients are able to see the lines and wrinkles on their face
softening and becoming less noticeable immediately after treatment. Results
improve during the first week or so and continue for about 6 to 12 months
before additional treatments are needed"
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Facial Wrinkles Linked to Lower Bone Density - WebMD, 6/7/11 -
"Researchers measured the number and depth of facial
wrinkles and the skin firmness of 114 women who were within three years of
their last menstrual period ... Women who had worse wrinkles also had lesser
bone density ... Pal thinks the connection may be a protein called type 1
collagen, a building block of skin and bone tissue, which is lost with age.
It is thought that this loss may be accelerated during menopause, when
hormone levels drop ... The strongest association of the facial wrinkles
with the bone was between the eyebrows ... When we looked at the effects of
sun exposure on skin, we did not see that women who had more sun exposure
had worse skin wrinkles"
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Nutrition and aging skin: sugar and glycation - Clin Dermatol. 2010
Jul-Aug;28(4):409-11 - "The effect of sugars on
aging skin is governed by the simple act of covalently cross-linking two
collagen fibers, which renders both of them incapable of easy repair.
Glucose and fructose link the amino acids present in the collagen and
elastin that support the dermis, producing advanced glycation end products
or "AGEs." This process is accelerated in all body tissues when sugar is
elevated and is further stimulated by ultraviolet light in the skin. The
effect on vascular, renal, retinal, coronary, and cutaneous tissues is being
defined, as are methods of reducing the glycation load through careful diet
and use of supplements"
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Phosphorous in sodas and processed foods accelerates signs of aging, study
suggests - Science Daily, 4/26/10 - "high levels of phosphates may add more
"pop" to sodas and processed foods than once thought. That's because researchers
found that the high levels of phosphates accelerate signs of aging. High
phosphate levels may also increase the prevalence and severity of age-related
complications, such as chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular calcification,
and can also induce severe muscle and skin atrophy"
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Why Women Wrinkle Around Mouth - WebMD, 12/16/09
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Zap!
Wrinkles And Sun Spots Be Gone - Science Daily, 6/1/09 -
“Patients are generally treated in two passes. The
first pass acts very deeply on the skin, working on deeper lines, atrophic
scars and the like,” Orringer says. “The second, more superficial pass,
typically focuses more on blending skin tones and getting rid of sun spots
and uneven pigmentation.”
-
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
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