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Caffeine and Skin Care

surviv — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:36:15 +0000

Caffeine which is found in the tea and coffee we take has some effects on the skin in three different ways. The first one works as an antioxidant for fighting any aging signs, a diuretic which makes the skin appear smoother and become a vasoconstrictor to help in the reduction of puffiness and the dark circles that are caused by vasodilatation. Many people have questioned whether ingesting caffeine is beneficial to the skin.

The truth is that there seems to be a benefit and a detriment to consumption of caffeine. Oral consumption of caffeinated green or black tea or caffeine alone is beneficial. The effect of excessive consumption of caffeine is the sunscreen effect and it enhances UVB-induced apoptosis. Caffeine can also be used to treat cellulite as it is a typical ingredient in cellulite and lotions. It is thus advisable to take the right amount of caffeine that will be helpful to the skin.

Foods that prevent wrinkles

surviv — Sat, 16 May 2009 08:08:03 +0000

Wrinkles are lines in the skin caused due to destruction of elasticity of the skin and uneven expansion. There are various factors which contribute to wrinkles. So it is important to maintain a healthy and balanced diet in order to prevent these wrinkles.

This means avoiding oily foods and embracing healthy foods such as foods which are high in anti-oxidants as they restore the elasticity level.

A balanced diet is not only the key to a wrinkle free skin but also to make the skin look extremely young and healthy. Such foods which prevent wrinkles basically comprise of vegetables.

Tomatoes, olive oil, barley, walnuts, red peppers, carrots, beets all help in preventing wrinkles and improving firmness etc.

Even natural fruit juice should be preferred over artificial ones as the natural ones are more organic. Even non-vegetarian food items such as fish and eggs are pretty effective in the battle for the prevention of wrinkles.

How to Get Perfect Shine on Your Face

surviv — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:04:18 +0000

Shining skin is the symbol of perfect health. Instead of applying creams, taking pills, if we concentrate on the diet we take, it shows us promising results. Our food should contain all elements like minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, fibers, and vitamins. Let us have a look on the foods that contain all these elements in small proportions.

Fish contains proteins and essential oils that enriches your face and makes it glow. It is advised to take once in a week. It also helps for the faster hair growth.

Berries possess antioxidant properties that give makes your face glow and shine. Berries include strawberries, plums, blueberries, and blackberries.

Water removes the toxins and other waste materials from your body. It enhances the beauty of your face by nourishing it. It is advised to take more than 4 liters of water daily.
An apple a day keeps doctor away. Apple contains iron that gives blush to cheeks. If it is applied as a face pack, it refreshes your face by keeping pimples and acne far away. It nourishes your skin.

It is advised to take proper food and make your face glow.

The Goji Juice: Benefits and Propaganda

surviv — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:00:46 +0000

The debate surrounding the propaganda around Goji juice has overshadowed the benefits that the fruit brings with it. Also known as Lycium Barbarum, it’s a fruit found in the Himalayas, the nutritional benefits of which has been know to the Nepalese kingdom and to some extent the Chinese for centuries.

Some of the claimed health benefits:

Goji juice is a powerful antioxidant that counters ageing process.

Spruces up the immune system to help fight diseases more effectively

Aids in regulating blood sugar levels during early stages of diabetes

Improves the digestive system and memory functions

This fascinating list of health benefits is a result of its composition – the Goji berry. But a lot of debate has been happening over the false claims made by some of the vested interests. The claims and counter claims have been focused at the processes and some of the health benefits.

Keeping this debate apart, there is no doubt that the Himalayan Goji Juice has caught the imagination of the health enthusiastic around the world. But the risks associated must not be ignored. The Goji juice is yet to get the approval of the scientific and medical community as a whole. And it would be better to play it safe than playing it hard and risky.

Is your favorite food an enemy of your health and your skin?

surviv — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:30:52 +0000

Consumable food items like cake, bread, sugar, cereal, full fat ice cream are classified as high glycemic ones. This effectively means that they contain a high degree of carbohydrates that easily digestible on consumption. Food with a high glycemic score can induce skin problems like acne. And food with low glycemic scores is found to be good for the young body. Example: whole food grains, fruits and vegetables. Eating in more of vegetable has always been considered good for a healthy body. Ironically French fries and potato chips are made out of potato but then that’s not what you call a healthy meal.
Alcohol also does no good to your skin. It forces the body into dehydration. The more fluid you lose the more your skin goes dry resulting in wrinkles and early aging.

Everyone is unique and a diet that affects one might not be affecting the other in a similar fashion. If you are experiencing any skin or health problems, consulting your doctor for a change in your diet is a good idea.