Sugar is not sugary anymore. Apart from contributing to your inches all over, it is suspected to speed-up the process of wrinkling.

And this is being stated by the world-famous dermatologist Dr Fredric Brandt, also known as the The Baron of Botox, a very unlikely author to say so.. In his new book he explains why sugar is not good for the skin; “Sugar hastens the degradation of elastin and collagen, both key skin proteins and finally actively ages you. The sugar triggers a process in the body called glycation, whereby, the sugar molecules bind to protein fibres (which are springy and resilient) collagen and elastin fibres (which are the building blocks of skin). Collagen has been compared to as skin’s mattress and the elastin fibres as the coils holding it together. The sugar attacks these fibres, making them less elastic and more brittle so they break. As a result the youthful skin starts to sag and look old.”

More worse, “the glycation process causes these proteins to mutate, creating harmful new molecules called Advanced Glycation End products (AGEs), which accumulate and cause further inflammation and damage to collagen and elastin. In a normal, healthy collagen and elastin, the skin will snap back to its original position, but if the collagen and elastin have been made brittle by glycation and so is prone to breaking, the skin can’t snap back, and then the fine lines and wrinkles appear - and don’t go away. “
So, before you put those treats into your mouth, think again, for your skin’s sake.

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I am too much concerned about my skin especially about wrinkles that makes you really look old. I always use expensive products for the skin care and regularly use cleanser, toner and moisturize, but still my skin my skin looks old, wrinkled and fragile. Then I heard about Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. This is a powerful anti-aging cream with a progressive lifting effect through increased collagen support. It is clinically proven cream to reduce wrinkles up to 19% and claims to increase hydration and moisture levels by 10%. It’s very effective and you can see results within 15 days with the vibrant blend of marine algae Padina Pavonica and Absolutes, Gingko Biloba and liposomes.

I am surely willing to buy it and retails for $124 for 1.7 oz.

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With the summers scorching the days all over the northern hemisphere, and the news of the season’s prolonging its stay in many regions of the world - the question arises:

Are you or your skin ready to take the summer heat coolly? — And, help boast your skin’s health doing that bit of the summer shows, pulling out those winter wears?

May be not for all, especially for those with whom the cold, harsh winters have not been kind leaving them dry and scaly. Besides anything else, the problem with summer skin seems to be winter skin.

So, if your are worried about being outside in less clothing, showing some of your skin, than used to, or concerned about looking odd on the beach, the WebMD is here to your rescue:

1. Exfoliate
Regularly exfoliate your skin to get rid of that winter-gifted dry, dull skin and get it ready to boast in the summer days. Audrey Kunin MD, a dermatologist in Kansas City, Mo. recommends you a chemical or physical exfoliation to keep your skin looking fresher.

But, don’t go overboard; less is more when it comes to exfoliating.

2. Moisturize:
Exfoliation should always be followed by moisturizing or hydrating your dry skin created by the harshness of the winters. Use a liquid moisturizer or a cream moisturizer depending on your skin type to keep your skin supple.

3. Sunscreen:
Considering the factor that people having fairer skin, lighter hair, and lighter eyes often need stronger sun block compared to their darker counterparts, you have to apply it both generously and the right amount.

You can put on enough that can cover your entire body. But, since it lasts only for about two hours, you need to reapply it frequently.

4. Shaving:
All, who are in love with their looks, are aware that nothing can ruin the look of a clean shave like ingrown hairs. But, one should know how to shave - yes, in the opposite direction from which hair grows.

Waxing, is rather a popular hair-removing practice, though it takes one more time than shaving. But rewax should be done only when your hair grows back to a minimal length.

5. Skin treatment:
Though many have the tendency to neglect their feet, and don’t mind much staying with those fungal and ugly toenails — Being closer to dust, they are more prone to infections.

To avoid those fungal attacks and discoloration of nails, there are many topical whitening and antifungal agents available in the market shelves. Trust me, toes and tails add to your beauty and your cleanliness-awareness to a considerable extend.

Hope these 5 summer tips would help you transform that winter-given dry, scaly skin to a healthy, glowing summer skin - all ready for their boastful exposure.

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When you are outdoors or on the beach enjoying yourself, it is imperative for you to know the long term risk factors associated with excessive sun exposure on your skin. Skin cancer is usually caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun. These ultraviolet rays are responsible for the DNA damage resulting in skin cancer.
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Not for many, those pesky wrinkles signify wisdom. Nowadays, most people would prefer not having those fine lines on the face and body.

In a bid to have a wrinkle-free skin, people resort to many products and procedures available in the market.

But unfortunately, most of them land up disappointed with their products’ claims! And for many, plastic surgery seems to be the most safe and effective step towards possessing a wrinkle-free skin, but it does not suit everyone’s pocket!

And, if you are one of them, forget turning to either of the options.

A researcher at the Hebrew University Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Quality Sciences has come up with a new wrinkle-fighting method - an antioxidant.

Excessive exposure to sun’s rays or during normal aging, free radicals in the body increase leading to a breakdown of many body tissues including the skin, i.e breakdown of the skin’s collagen and elastin fibers - resulting in wrinkles.

When the new antioxidant is applied on such skin, it can protect it for a longer time, compared to the ones prevailing in the market - as is able to withstand high temperatures being soluble in water.

And most importantly, unlike the ones in the market shelves, it does not oxidize easily and thus remains effective over time.

So, its time to bid the commercially available antioxidants — claimed to oxidize quickly, declining their efficiency with time - goodbye, as also those plastic surgeries and grab the new product, once the claims proof successful on humans.

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Though, most common in babies and children, skin diseases like Atopic dermatitis can happen to anyone. Though the cause of such disease is not yet known, researchers have importantly come up with remedies.

There are other skin diseases in which skin cells grow abnormally, but are not taken seriously by many and go untreated. But, now researchers have come up with a new remedy for such skin diseases - ’synthetic lipids.’

The new synthetic lipids are called ‘pseudo-ceramides’ after the natural lipids - ceramides — found in the outermost skin layer made of dead cells and mainly serves as a physical barrier. The lipids’ mainly control the growth and differentiation of skin cells.

These laboratory-created pseudo-ceramides are thus, responsible for skin cell growth, and thus can significantly be used to treat abnormally-growing skin cells.

Ah! Here is thus an alternative and effective solution for skin disease ailments like —

* Atopic dermatitis — a form of eczema which is manifested by red, flaky and very itchy skin;
* Psoriasis — a disease causing red scaly patches on the skin; and
* Glucocorticoid — induced epidermal atrophy, in which the skin shrinks by the loss of skin cell.

The three pseudo-ceramides — K6PC-4, K6PC-5, and K6PC-9 — significantly increasing proteins-amount produced during skin cell-differentiation, can play a vital role in curing such common, but long process skin diseases.

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