MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'aging skin'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:56:15 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4643014&cid=t_358094_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F506%2Ftrue-skincare-and-products-with-idebenone%2F If you do a search for true skincare products, one of the first things you will see is information about a compound called idebenone.  What is it?  That’s what this post is all about. Idebenone is described in most advertisements as a synthetic analog of the antioxidant coenzyme Q10 or COQ10 for short.  I am a big proponent of all naturally occurring forms of COQ10.  I have seen what the antioxidant can do. If you are over the age of 20 and you are not taking the dietary supplement on a daily basis, you should be.  It could help you live a longer healthier life.  It could reduce your risk of heart disease and help prevent gum disease.  It can also help protect your skin from damaging UV radiation. For many years, we have been told by marketers and major healthcare organizations th... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4643014 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:12:17 +0100 4643014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281557&cid=t_358094_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F336%2Fanti-aging-lotion-below-the-shoulders%2F Recently released is a new anti aging body lotion.   Many of the anti-aging products on the market are for your face.  A few of them are great, but right up until recently, there wasn’t much to choose from if you were looking for a body lotion with anti-aging effects. The signs of aging skin are not restricted to your face.  There are many other symptoms like rough elbows or chapped heals as well.  At times the initial symptom that women notice is sagging skin on their upper arms. Collagen loss and slowing growth of elastin fibers are the primary reasons for the sagging.  Roughness on the heels and elbows have to do with extreme dryness, which is also associated with the aging process.  A all-natural collagen cream may deal with these difficulties. Maybe you are one of the many pe... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281557 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:32:38 +0100 4281557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4159528&cid=t_358094_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F313%2Fskin-care-facts-the-experts-dont-want-you-to-learn%2F Skincare experts ideas range greatly on topics like anti aging skin care, zits, eczema and sun exposure.  Right here is the short version of my belief on those topics. Sun exposure is healthful, as long as it is not excessive.   Sun burning is bad for the skin’s well being in many ways.  Spending too much time indoors is probably a whole lot worse for your well being than being active. Of course, that does depend on exactly where you dwell and the volume of air pollution in your environment.  If you stay in a big city, try to get away and get some refreshing air just about every few days or so.  It can do you a world of good. Nourishing lotions and good dietary supplements, as well as a nutritious diet, can help shield you from the injury that the sun could do to your skin.  If so... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4159528 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:12:00 +0100 4159528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119756&cid=t_358094_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F303%2Fastonishing-skincare-products-actually-reverse-sun-damaged-and-wrinkled-skin%2F Scientists of late announced an astonishing skincare treatment that has the ability to restore sun damage and wrinkles.   The essential component is the well-known antioxidant CoenzymeQ10. CoQ10 is naturally present in just about all living cells.   Without it, cells would deteriorate and die quickly from oxidative stress. The skin’s COQ10 acts to negate free radicals created during exposure to UV rays from the sun.   Researchers found that the skin’s coenzyme Q10 levels are quickly depleted when exposed to direct UV light. They asked themselves:   What would happen if the Coenzyme Q10 could be replenished and the skin never ran out? Months of testing later, they were sincerely amazed by what they discovered.   Natural skincare products containing the microscopic ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119756 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:09:27 +0100 4119756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4077623&cid=t_358094_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F294%2Fmeaningful-beauty-cindy-crawford-skin-care-review%2F Meaningful skincare products are endorsed by Cindy Crawford, a former US supermodel who is getting a little older. The complete line includes cleansers, creams and masks.  Finding out about the ingredients has been difficult. Many cosmetic companies use advertising and celebrity endorsements to sell their products.  They might talk about the science behind the ingredients or the results we can expect to see after using them.  But they don’t want to give us a detailed list of ingredients until we physically pick up the product. Some companies are becoming less secretive about their products.  They realize that more and more consumers are concerned about safety.  It’s not just the people with allergies or sensitivities that worry these days. Scientists from around the world have exp... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4077623 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 21:46:49 +0100 4077623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4061088&cid=t_358094_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F290%2Feliminate-fine-lines-and-wrinkles-with-natural-skin-creams%2F Researchers and consumers alike understand what the root causes of skin wrinkles are, so there should be a basic solution on the market that will rejuvenate our skin to the firm, supple form it once had. It doesn’t make sense that we are able to walk on the moon and catalogue the entire human genome, but cannot find an answer to fine lines and wrinkles beyond antioxidants. Something is very wrong with this picture, don’t you think? Antioxidants offered in all natural skin care creams are the key to repairing the wrinkles and fine lines caused by harmful free radical activity, and there are a significant number of anti-wrinkle skin creams that contain natural compounds for this exact reason. Antioxidants reduce the risk of damage free radicals can cause to your chemic... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4061088 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:43:18 +0100 4061088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929467&cid=t_358094_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F266%2Fhas-your-home-aging-skin-treatment-been-disappointing%2F Have you found yourself getting frustrated over the lack of improvement you have seen from the aging skin treatment you’ve been using? This is not a unique experience I can assure you, because literally millions of people feel exactly the same way you do.  The problem lies in the fact that the cosmetic companies aren’t giving their customers the effective, high quality ingredients they need. Most of the wrinkle reducing formulas on the market are primarily synthetic, save for the errant natural ingredient appearing here and there.  These are the products that are typically built around the inclusion of livestock derived collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. To many people these three compounds represent the backbone of any effective wrinkle reducing skin care formula, but the truth... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929467 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:12:33 +0100 3929467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3915307&cid=t_358094_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F262%2Fwrinkle-prevention-is-smarter-than-fighting-wrinkles-after-theyve-formed%2F A better way than trying to get rid of lines and skin slackening once they have taken hold is practicing ongoing wrinkle prevention. The problem that people have with both stopping wrinkles from forming and eliminating them once they have already made their appearance is the lack of effective anti aging formulas.  Most of these products are made very cheaply, and therefore don’t contain what it is you need. The cosmetic industry is known for using the lowest quality ingredients possible in order to develop their formulas, so that they can maximize their profit margin.  This means that the formula they provide will primarily feature synthetics as ingredients, as the all natural compounds that a person needs in order to look younger require extensive processing. Only a few companies are ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3915307 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:43:07 +0100 3915307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3798842&cid=t_358094_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F239%2Froc-wrinkle-cream-review%2F Roc wrinkle cream is a French anti aging skin care product featuring the highly touted ingredient Retinol, which is one of the animal forms of vitamin A. Retinol’s function in anti aging skin care products is to increase collagen, and to stimulate skin cell renewal.  These actions will help you somewhat in your quest for younger looking skin, but there are forces at work that this substance simply doesn’t address. Wrinkles and sagging skin are produced by the declining production rate of collagen and elastin, the escalating loss of collagen and elastin tissue as well as your hyaluronic acid polymer due to the activity of harmful enzymes, and damage to the chemical structures in your skin committed by free radicals. It is going to take a lot more than just Retinol to address these issu... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3798842 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:17:04 +0100 3798842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737044&cid=t_358094_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-to-use-self-tanners%2F2010.07.08 Your doctor has told you not to use tanning beds anymore. Your skin is beginning to show more aging than your age should have. You have a family history of skin cancer and want to avoid it. Whatever your reason, you have decided to look at self-tanners as an alternative. I applaud that decision, but remember to use safe sun practices and/or sunscreens as self-tanners offer no protection to your skin from UVA or UVB rays. According to About.com:Chemistry, self-tanners have been around in some form since 1960: In 1960, Coppertone introduced its first sunless tanning product — QT® or Quick Tanning Lotion. This lotion produced an overall orange effect. Today’s sunless tanning products produce much more realistic results. (more…) *This blog post was originally publi... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737044 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3737044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726800&cid=t_358094_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F207%2Fin-search-of-an-anti-aging-skin-care-product-that-works%2F Attempting to locate an effective anti aging skin care product is like trying to find a needle in a haystack.   There is a bundle of straw out there, but very few needles.  The data here should make it easier to find something that works.   First, let’s look at what doesn’t work. Collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid are three ingredients that do not work when applied topically.   The skin care companies Eare taking advantage of the consumer’s sparse awareness concerning those ingredients. Collagen and elastin are simple proteins used by the body to make the elastic fibers responsible for the supporting the skin’s firmness.   The body produces fewer elastin fibers as we age.   So we start to see sagging.   Reduced collagen output also causes the layers of the sk... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726800 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:02:56 +0100 3726800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655586&cid=t_358094_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcan-the-chin-be-slimmed%2F2010.06.12 Here’s a gimmick “As Seen On TV,” on which you should save your hard-earned money. The neckline slimmer claims to reverse the effects of aging without cosmetic surgery. Simply hold this gadget to the chin area and it will exercise your neck muscles to reduce those jowls or sagging fat under your chin. Just two minutes a day should do the trick, according to the commercial. Unfortunately the effects of aging and loose skin cannot be reversed by jiggling the head or pressing the fat upward. Weight loss can slim the face, but sagging jowls probably needs cosmetic surgery. Personally, I prefer candlelight and light dimmers. *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655586 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:33:17 +0100 3655586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632451&cid=t_358094_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F154%2Flook-younger-with-natural-anti-aging-skin-care-products%2F There are many different techniques that can be used to tighten skin .  This post looks at the effective compounds you can use in the comfort of your own home . RIGIN RIGIN is a complex composed of peptides, which are something like protein fragments .  They have been shown in numerous studies to have an amazing anti-aging effect.  When it comes to increasing the elasticity and firmness of skin , results have included a 40% increase in skin tightness on the neck and a 28% increase on the rest of the face. Best of all, it is a natural skin care ingredient. Functional Keratin Functional Keratin is a bioactive protein.  That means it is a protein that the body can absorb and use.  Proteins like collagen and elastin cannot be absorbed into the skin’s cells.  So, they are not bene... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632451 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 13:29:55 +0100 3632451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545642&cid=t_358094_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F74%2Fskin-pigmentation-genetics-the-sun-aging%2F Skin pigmentation is caused by the hormone melanin.  It is produced by specialized cells called melanocytes located in the deepest of the skin’s layers. Your genes are partially responsible for the amount of melanin present in your skin’s cells.  Other than that, sun exposure is the primary cause of increased melanin production. There are some medical conditions (mostly hormonal changes) that will cause increased melanin production.  Sometimes the melanin clumps or forms patches.  The appearance of clumps or patches can be distressing.  They are sometimes referred to as age spots. Although getting older may play a role, everyone wants to live a long life.  So, inevitably everyone will get older. What many people hope to do is to minimize the damage that time does to their faces a... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545642 Sat, 08 May 2010 12:40:59 +0100 3545642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526971&cid=t_358094_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F28%2Fskin-pores-and-pore-size%2F Pores are tiny openings on the skin that are found in close association with the hair follicle.  It’s where the secretions of the oil glands come out from. Pore size is determined by a number of factors.  Primarily, it is genetically determined so if you already have enlarged pores there’s really little you can do to make them smaller. Pore size is also related to sebaceous gland activity so if you have oily skin chances are your pores may appear larger than those of your friends with dry skin.  Sun damage and skin aging may also lead to enlarged pores so it’s always important to slather that sunblock on before going out under the sun. Although there is little you can do to actually alter the size of your pores there are some things you could do to make them appear finer.  Find o... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526971 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:20:01 +0100 3526971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376403&cid=t_358094_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F04%2F29%2Fboots-anti-wrinkle-cream-shown-to-actually-work%2F Left Brain reports breaking news from the UK… Some time ago, there was a news story that reported Boots anti wrinkle cream actually worked. This caused a run on the product and it was quickly imported to the US where it sold great. Unfortunately, a news report is hardly proof of anything so we were a bit skeptical. Anti wrinkle study To their credit, the Boots company didn’t stop there. According to this BBC story, they were so certain their product worked, they actually hired a university to do a double-blind, placebo controlled study to prove it. This kind of study is what pharmaceutical companies are required to do to prove new drugs work so it’s the best. The results of that study just came out and it shows that the Boots No7 Refine and Rewind Intense Perfecting Serum actually ha... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376403 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:58:03 +0100 2376403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908706&cid=t_358094_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2008%2F10%2F27%2Fimedeen-science-re-evaluated-it-works%2F In this study, 38 women were given the Imedeen while 42 were given the placebo. 20 women had to drop out of the study for various reasons so their data is not included. According to the data, people taking the Imedeen were shown to have significantly improved skin (compared to the placebo) with less facial wrinkles, less sagging skin, less under eye dark circles, improved skin on the hands and a variety of other measures. Impressively, objective data taken through ultrasound measurements even showed significant differences. The authors conclude that after 6 months of taking 4 Imedeen Prime Renewal pills each day, skin in post-menopausal women is improved. Imedeen Theory. No matter what the data from a study shows, I always like to see what the authors think is the scientific rationale behi... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908706 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:44:03 +0100 1908706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682271&cid=t_358094_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2007%2F06%2F20%2Fa-safe-way-to-make-your-skin-look-brighter-and-younger%2F Margaret and Betty are inquisitive about Definity: Margaret says Definity works great for her but she wants to know if all the products in the line are basically the same; Betty is worried that Definity’s not safe because she heard it contains hydroquinone. The Right Brain provides this definitive response: P&G must be doing a good job of marketing their Olay line because we get a lot of questions about Definity. So, we present a double dose of Definity: Today, in Part 1 we explain how the products work; tomorrow, in Part 2, we’ll talk about how the products in the line are different from one another. What Does Definity Do? According to P&G, Definity “fights what ages you most: discoloration, dullness, brown spots, and fights wrinkles.” The fighting wrinkles stuff is prett... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682271 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 05:01:58 +0100 682271