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What are the benefits of microcurrent on the skin?
Another type of facial gaining popularity is the microcurrent facial, which uses a handheld device that emits low-level electric current to stimulate the skin and jump-start the production of fibroblasts. Microcurrent facials have been seen on popular TV shows including “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” and are rapidly gaining a place in the spa and salon industry.
“Essentially, microcurrent technology manipulates the facial muscles,” says David Suzuki, vice president of sales and marketing for Seattle-based Bio-Therapeutic, Inc. “We call it muscle re-education, which is essentially lengthening or shortening the muscles so they take on a shorter or longer appearance.”
Microcurrent also increases blood circulation, collagen and elastin production, and ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the fuel that enables cells to function properly. Microcurrent can be incorporated into most facials or can be administered by itself as a stand-alone treatment, Suzuki says.
Microcurrent should not be used on those who are pregnant, subject to seizures, have a pacemaker or metal facial implants.
span class="small">Leave a Comment | Posted on July 29, 2009 | Filed under: Skin CareWhat are the benefits of LED for skin?
There is no recovery period or “downtime,” and often the results are immediate. There are many benefits: fine lines, enlarged pores and broken capillaries are reduced; skin is smoother; pigmentation is more even, and skin is thicker and firmer.
LED Light Therapy is an FDA-approved cosmetic procedure that is gentle, painless, safe and effective. Treatments are non-invasive and non-abrasive, yet the red light penetrates deeply into skin tissue. It stimulates gradual healing by increasing blood circulation and lymphatic activity. Blue LED Light Therapy has proven very effective against more difficult acne cases, and instances where an ongoing acne treatment appears to have stalled.
gradually helps alleviate acne, rosacea and the signs of aging. Your skin will appear smoother, tighter and more radiant, showing gradual improvement in your skin’s appearance with each subsequent application. A series of six applications with a one or two-week interval between each application is recommended.
LED Light Therapy is not for you if you suffer from one of the following conditions:
- Pregnancy — studies have not sufficiently assessed the risk to pregnant women and their babies, therefore it is not recommended;
- Epilepsy — certain light frequencies can trigger an epileptic seizure;
- Thyroid condition — if you suffer from a thyroid condition or are on thyroid medication;
- If you are photo-allergic, or are taking any medication that causes light sensitivity, such as Tetracycline.
How do I know if there’s bacteria in my makeup and makeup brushes and how do I prevent them from getting contaminated?
Although it’s possible for certain cosmetics to be contaminated with bacteria, this is unlikely to occur with any cosmetics manufactured by a large company and that are purchased and used within a year of their manufacture. These cosmetics usually contain preservatives that will not support bacterial growth. (Signs of bacterial growth include product separation and/or if it smells “off.”) For preservative-free cosmetics, loose powders are a good option. Because powders contain no water, they cannot support bacterial growth. Mineral makeup is an especially good option because of its indefinite shelf life and is widely available in powder foundations, blush, and eye shadow. Brushes can only harbor bacteria if it is wet. Nevertheless, it is recommended that you regularly wash your brushes with a mild shampoo and allow them to dry. Other types of make up that should pose no problem are those that are self-renewed, such as pencils and crayons that can be sharpened to reveal new cosmetic.
span class="small">Leave a Comment | Posted on November 1, 2008 | Filed under: Skin CareIs it necessary to use vitamins on my skin for anti-aging? Don’t my vitamin supplements I take provide the skin benefits?
In order for vitamins to benefit the skin such as in decreasing the effects of photoaging, stimulating fibroblasts and new collagen, and providing antioxidant activity, they must be delivered to the site of action in sufficient doses. Oral supplements deliver nutrients through the bloodstream and gastrointestinal system, which limits its delivery to the skin. In fact, only about 1 percent of oral vitamin ingestion will actually reach the skin. Excess water-soluble vitamins are excreted while fat-soluble ones such as vitamin A get stored in the liver. With vitamin C for example, by the time enough is ingested to reach therapeutic levels for the skin, the body has excreted much of the vitamin. Since the skin is itself an organ capable of absorption, topically applied vitamins will deliver the molecules directly to where it’s expected to do its job while also protecting the other organs from hepatoxicity.
span class="small">Leave a Comment | Posted on November 1, 2008 | Filed under: Skin CareWhat can I do about the hives that have popped up all over my face?
Hives are caused by the release of histamine from certain cells that lie along the blood vessels in the skin, which then causes blood plasma to leak out and form the pale red swellings that you experience. Histamine is a chemical that’s essentially triggered by an allergic reaction, so the best treatment is to find and remove the cause. (Antihistamines, applying cool compresses, and soaking in colloidal oatmeal baths may provide relief in the meantime.)
Sometimes it’s impossible to determine why you get hives, but some of the most common culprits are usually from stress, certain foods, drugs, or infections. Other causes can be insect bites, internal disease, pressure, vibration, cold, sunlight, and exercise.
The most common food that cause hives are nuts, chocolate, fish, tomatoes, eggs, fresh berries, and milk. Fresh, uncooked foods are also more likely than cooked, as well as food additives and preservatives, in causing hives.
Almost any prescription or non-prescription medication or over-the-counter item such as vitamins, eye and ear drops and vaginal douches, can be a potential cause for hives.
span class="small">Leave a Comment | Posted on November 1, 2008 | Filed under: Skin Care
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