Vicki's Blog / Skin
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Jan 20, 2014
Green Tea and Your Body
Read more →When it comes to food, there is a lot more than meets the eye, or the taste buds. Food is an amazing part of our world. Besides the enjoyment we get from eating, there is its ability to help the body cope and heal. That’s where green tea comes in. Tea has a variety of health benefits and there seems to be a new one discovered everyday. Green tea contains a nutrient known as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). This workhouse of a nutrient does not rest once it enters the body making green tea one of the beverages you should start...
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Dec 23, 2013
Three Facials from your Fridge
Read more →Wrinkles, puffiness and acne are common skin complaints, but the remedies can be found right in your fridge. Strawberry Cream Mask Wrinkles are a normal part of aging. If you are concerned about premature wrinkling, monitor your sugar intake. Excess sugar can damage collagen and elastin, fibers that support your skin. For a healthier sugar fix, try incorporating blueberries into your diet; they are high in vitamin C, which will help strengthen collagen and prevent skin from wrinkling and sagging. This simple anti-aging recipe will moisturize your skin and its high vitamin C content will minimize...
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Dec 03, 2013
5 Health Benefits of Goji Berries
Read more →If you aim for vitality and an immunity boost, this is your berry. Commonly Chinese medicine practitioners use goji berries to treat diabetes and high blood pressure, maintain eye health, and nourish the liver and kidneys. The Goji berry is packed with vitamins C and E, along with carotenoids like beta-carotene and lycopene. Some research suggests goji berries help increase metabolism and boost energy levels. 1. 500 times more vitamin C by weight than oranges. 2. Contains 19 amino acids which include 8 essential amino acids. 3. 21 trace minerals that include zinc,...
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Dec 02, 2013
10 Tips for Dry Winter Skin
Read more →For many, the cold days not only chill our bones, it also brings uncomfortable dryness to the skin on our faces, hands and feet. If this sounds familiar here are ten tips to boost your skin care regimen, to keep your skin healthy and glowing these winter months. 1. Moisturize More - The key this winter is to moisturize more. Instead of using products that are water-based, use an ointment that's oil-based. This will help create a layer on the skin that retains more moisture than a cream or lotion. 2. Sunscreen - Some people ditch...
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Nov 14, 2013
Difference Between Eye Cream vs. Face Cream
Read more →Taking a walk through any beauty department can leave you confused about what sort of face and eye cream you may need. Cosmetic companies have a great amount of moisturizers, creams, gels and rejuvenating serums, but many don’t know which is right for them or why they need different kinds for different places on their face. Two of the most important creams in the cosmetic department are face cream and eye cream. Face cream is designed to bring moisture to the skin and retain it for plumping out fine lines and protection. The skin around the...
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Nov 05, 2013
The Value of Vitamin D
Read more →Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins for our overall health. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that plays a vital role in the human body. It has many functions, and a lack of vitamin D can lead to many serious health problems. Vitamin D helps to: -Prevent bone fractures -Prevent falls in older people and osteoporosis -Reduce the risk of cancer, especially colon cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer -Reduce the risk of diabetes, especially in young people and in those living in high altitude -Protect...
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Jun 13, 2013
Melanin provides protection against Sun
Read more →Melanin is a pigment found in hair, skin and iris. They are formed by special cells present in the body called melanocytes. But there are times due to deficiency or destruction of these cells, melanin is not formed. The main function of melanin is to provide protection against the sun, which may cause premature aging of the skin and even in severe cases melanoma or carcinoma. This occurs because melanin attacks the free radicals that are produced in the body and hence stops the premature aging. This also helps in uncontrolled division of the cells of the skin and in...
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