Everyday, there are hundreds of people all around the world, striving to find those anti aging products which promise to have the answer to the burning question: How to make skin look younger.Let's face it; the passage of years leaves its toll on our skin. Gradually, as we hit our early to mid thirties, those much dreaded signs of aging start to become visible, especially on our face: Fine lines developing into wrinkles start to appear, sagging...more
It is a fact; as consumers gradually become more aware of the risks involved with putting on their skin anything artificial, more and more skin care manufacturers are churning out products which are advertised as "best natural skincare". I don't know about you, but I always get my guard up when I see this claim.The question is: Is it feasible today for a scientific skincare system to be all natural?My answer to this question is that it depends on...more
It seems like every time you turn your head in a beauty shop or at your local pharmacy, you see creams and lotions, all having "botanical skin care" on their label. The same applies if you type "botanical skin care products" in the search box of a search engine on the internet.The word "botanical" itself means plant-based. The question is: Do all of these products really consist of ingredients that come from plants? What are the things you should be looking out for, in order to convince yourself that a product is really what it says it is?Being intrigued myself, I did a little bit of research on the subject. As a result, I came up with a couple of guidelines that I would like to share with you:1. Some of these products which claim to be all natural, more often than not they contain some very harmful ingredients as well. Some of these are the following:Mineral Oil: This is also known as liquid paraffin, paraffin wax and petrolatum. This is petroleum based and once applied, it may clog your pores, making your skin "suffocate". As a result, it will make your skin dry and chapped and if you use it for a prolonged period, it will strip your skin of its natural oils. The simple reason...more
If you are like me, you have been probably looking for that best firming lotion that will deliver on its promise to make your skin look and feel like it used to, back in the glory days of your youth. I also bet that, if you are keen enough, you have been reading every single skin firming lotion review you can get your hands on.Well, what I will try...more
If you are like me, then you are probably worried about the condition of your skin and you are looking for ways to prevent wrinkles from making their appearance.Well, you will be happy to hear that I have done a little bit of research that I would like to share with you.First of all, let me tell you the most important reasons why our skin develops...more
It's an undeniable fact; "Face wrinkles" are two words that everybody hates. As we get older, we all go through this experience: We get up in the morning, we look ourselves in the mirror and we discover, to our absolute horror, that some lines have started to creep up - might be around our eyes, our forehead or on the area around our lips and mouth.So, what is the next thing we do? Well, our initial reactions vary depending on our own sense of urgency. Some of us might rush to the nearest pharmacy or skin care shop to buy a wrinkle cream right away and some others, the more cool-headed ones, might start looking in the internet to find reviews on wrinkle cream products.Some others might even look for more drastic measures such as chemical face peels, dermabrasion or laser resurfacing.So, the question is: What is the most appropriate course of action, when I notice my first face wrinkles to appear?Below, I will try to give you some simple pieces of advice on how to approach this issue:1) The first and most important piece of advice I can give you is to accept the appearance of face wrinkles as part of a natural process: Whether we like it or not, as we get older hitting our thirties,...more
Let's face it; we all yearn to find that magic solution to achieve wrinkle reduction. As years go by and time is taking its toll on our skin, we are desperately searching for that skin care product which will miraculously erase our wrinkles and bring...more
There are brain articles popping up all over the place, as marketers and scientists and commentators and consumers and writers discover that there are a lot of things we can do to help our brains do what they do so well, process sensory data.(And...more
In the past several weeks we have talked about becoming healthier. Our topics, although certainly not all-inclusive, have been (1) adequate rest, (2) exercise, (3) fresh air and sunshine, (4) proper fuel, (5) relaxation techniques. Today we are going...more
It might be time to think about letting go of the barbell and start picking up the dumbbells more. I have always been a barbell type of person since I started lifting weights back in high school, but recently I have started working out with dumbbells...more
Why Himalayan Goji Juice?There are a zillion and one varieties and kinds of Goji juice, not to mention blends and brands. Ughh! How are ever supposed to sort through all the information?Where Does Goji Grow?Goji is native to Asia, China, Australia,...more
Freelife noticed the little bright red berry goji. After looking into the berries' history, they decided it was a possibility to sell. After years of researching and blending experiments, they manufactured Himalayan Goji Juice. Four years later, they...more