Glow Notes

How To Prevent Oxidative Stress In Aging Skin

Oxidative stress is an important part of the biological aging process and plays a major role in skin aging. As we have touched on in previous articles, there are two major types of skin aging: intrinsic and extrinsic aging. These are both exacerbated by oxidative stress. 

Of the two forms of skin aging, extrinsic aging is most driven by oxidative stress. Extrinsic aging refers to the aging of the outermost skin layer (the epidermis), normally caused by external factors such as UV radiation, environmental toxins, and diet. 

6 Skin Benefits of Coffee: Sun Protection, Anti-Wrinkle, Fights Skin Cancer & More
While most of the research behind coffee and caffeine’s benefits are attributed to internal use (ingestion), there are actually a surprising amount of benefits that can be reaped from topical use.  In this blog, we focus on the skin benefits of coffee.
Lipofuscin: Reducing Age Spots Naturally
Lipofuscin is the technical term for “age spots” or “liver spots”. Age pigment or lipofuscin, is a typically brown pigment that tends to increases with the stress of aging. According to researchers, lipofuscin has been referred to as a “terminal toxin”, meaning it increases proportionately to oxidative stress and aging. 
The Skin Benefits of Zinc

Could a zinc deficiency be at the root of your skin issues? Plenty of the body's organs, glands, and tissues require generous supplies of zinc to function, including your skin. In fact, the skin is the third most zinc-abundant tissue in the body and requires adequate supplies to maintain a healthy state.

    Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Plant Oils
    Natural plant oils have been used for a variety of purposes throughout time, from incorporating them into diets to using them as pharmaceuticals. Today, they have gained recognition for their therapeutic, anti-aging, and restorative effects on the health of our skin. Thanks to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, select plant oils are capable of preserving, regenerating and repairing the skin.
    The Skin Benefits of Vitamin E
    Vitamin E is known in the world of health and beauty for its potent antioxidant effects. In addition to its antioxidant effect, vitamin E also benefits the skin in many other ways. In this article, we will share the science behind the nutrient and its mechanism, as well as some practical ways to start reaping its benefits. 
    Anti-Aging and Protective Benefits of Methylene Blue
    We have a strong interest in managing the aging of the skin considering it is the most visible and exposed organ. Not only is our skin the most vulnerable to environmental stressors but it is the organ we observe the...
    5 Proven Supplements for Beautiful Skin from Within
    For a while, it seems we collectively forgot the medicinal and anti-aging abilities of food. Instead, our society has largely been focused on topical applications for skin hygiene and health. Although select topical agents such as honey, aloe, clay, and others do provide therapeutic value the truth is, beauty comes from the inside. The use of nutrition and other natural substances for improving skin health traces as far back as Egyptian times.
    4 Common Skincare Myths Debunked
    So much of the conventional skin care market is based on psychology rather than physiology. At Alitura, we do not fight this, instead, we seek to improve it by providing the best of both worlds: luxury and delivery. In an...
    Natural Remedies for Varicose Veins
    Although more than 40% of women and 25% of men suffer from varicose veins, very few truly understand their underlying root cause. Often times they show up as a symptom of underlying stress and hormonal imbalances. These bulging, discolored veins are mostly harmless but can cause acute pain and discomfort. Fortunately, there are natural remedies for varicose veins that make solving the problem easy.
    The Search for the Best Facial Serum: What to Look For
    When it comes to the world of cosmetics and skincare, things can get quite complex. It seems there is a product for everything; cleansers, toners, moisturizers, serums and more fill our medicine cabinets leaving most of us a bit overwhelm on what to do with them all. To make matters more confusing, most commercial products are loaded with toxic ingredients that often do more harm than good.
    The Best Essential Oils For Your Skin Type
    Essential oils provide heavenly, non-toxic aromas and also come with many medicinal benefits. In addition to their use in diffusers for aromatic purposes, they have become popular in natural skincare products. This is because essential oils possess potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, mitigating the most harmful offenders to radiant and healthy skin. Discover which essential oils suit your skin type best below!
    Is Your Perfume or Cologne Giving You Asthma?
    Did you know that asthma prevalence and severity is greater in women than in men? Yup, it’s true. In fact, there is mounting evidence that shows this is in a great deal related to female steroid sex hormones with estrogen being the primary subject of study.
    Learn the Benefits of a Clay Mask
    Having great looking skin is something that most of us strive for each day, but finding the best ways to make it happen can be a bit confusing. You hear all kinds of suggestions about routines you should do for taking care of your face to maintain a healthy glow, but how do you know which of them works the best? You could go through trial and error and spend lots of money trying out products that may or may not work for you, or you could turn to something that has been in use for thousands of years and is known to provide great results – the clay mask. Once you learn the benefits of a clay mask, you will wonder why you have waited so long to try one out.
    12 Skin-Care Gurus Reveal the Products They Can’t Live Without - Reader's Digest
    Want a dewy, glowy, youthful complexion?  We asked the creators of cult classic beauty products about the products they rely on to achieve a flawless face.

    Shannon Drake, founder of The Dirt.

    The Dangers of Antibiotic and Antibacterial Soaps
    Originally used only in hospitals, triclosan is a drug that has been adopted by manufacturers of conventional soaps. About 75% of liquid antibacterial soaps and 30% of antibiotic bar soap use triclosan as an active ingredient, which has resulted in an industry that is worth an estimated $1 billion. 
    The Dangers of Synthetic Fragrances
    Synthetic fragrances have seemed to make their way into most households today. Countless products, including artificial candles, cleaners, air fresheners, colognes, and perfumes fill the residences and daily routines of people around the world. However, are people unknowingly welcoming harmful and potentially cancer-causing products into their homes and bodies? According to the science, the short answer is, yes.
    The Best Essential Oils for Your Skin
    If you’re looking for a simple way to enhance your daily skin routine, support your overall health, and even improve your scent naturally, then look no further than essential oils. These botanical oil extracts are not only incredible stuff for the skin, containing valuable constituents that enhance skin health, they are also extremely versatile and can be utilized in endless ways. Of the many uses and benefits essential oils offer, one of their primary benefits is their ability to beautify the skin. Perhaps the greatest benefit of essential oils is that unlike conventional skin care products, essential oils are natural and non-toxic. 
    Say Good-Bye to Inflammatory Skin Problems
    According to Functional Medicine, 95% of diseases have roots inflammation. When it comes to skin problems, the same is true. Most skin disorders, whether its acne, eczema, or psoriasis, all have one thing in common and that is inflammation. The word inflame, literally means “to make on fire”. Inflammation is essentially a normal immune response, in which the body produces “heat” to aid with the elimination of pathogens and other “foreign invaders”. In this way, inflammation is a healthy response and can be helpful in healing infections, wounds and other injuries to the body. However, when inflammation becomes chronic, it can degenerate the body tissues and cause undesirable conditions such as inflammatory skin problems.
    Summer Skincare and Nutrition Tips

    As we enter the heart of summer, I wanted to post my best skincare and nutrition tips so you can keep your skin beautifully elastic while maintaining a healthy glow that lasts all summer long.

    Follow these guidelines and prepare to be amazed by your radiant skin regardless of the harsh sun beating down on your face.

     

    Growing Younger with Plant Stem Cells: Edelweiss & Gardenia Stem Cells
    or years now, new technologies and scientific research have brought forth the most incredible healing abilities Mother Nature has to offer. The growing innovations have led to an increase in breakthrough anti-aging and beauty products. One of the most recent and profound findings in natural, anti-aging remedies, is the discovery of Plant Stem Cells.