WRINKLES

[Guest guest]

I agree, Dale, on the cornfield thing increasing wrinkles. " Back on the

farm " I had to do everything except castrate hogs. Many day spent in the

field and wasn't aware of all the adverse affects. Didn't know what a face

creme was. Had to take baths in a wash tub by the wood burning stove.

Burned my butt a few times!! In the winter we would thaw out snow to wash

our hair which was only once a week. I didn't wear makeup back then either.

My complexion was like porcelain and didn't go through the zit bit. I

started wearing makeup when I became a makeup consultant and still do,

however, now that I have retired I use it less. My dog don't mind one bit!

I also used to wear contacts and can now see the damage done putting them in

and taking them out. I only wear them when I do have to put makeup on.

Can't see otherwise!!!

 

I have a theory that if the kids now-a-days had to work like I did, there

wouldn't be as many of problems. They would too damn tired to get into

trouble!!

 

Also, Butch, the Plant Aromatics is a wonderful reference. Someday, if I

get more serious about AT, I'll get Sylla's book. I just enjoy learning

what aromatherapy can do for a person--like the rose otto.

 

Blessings to all,

Effie

 

 

 

 

>Butch -

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>Don't ever stop. I just see your name and I start giggling.

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>Okay, I rarely wear make-up. Since I was a teenager a lot of my friends'

moms told me I had great pores, great skin and not to ruin it by wearing

make-up. This wasn't hard to do - I have olive skin and I lived in an all

white (for 100 miles around) area. Frosted blue eyeshadow I could do

without!!! LOL

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>However, as kids me and my friends worked out in corn fields all summer

(no, it's not child labor) and would get horrific tans (as in terrific but

we all now know how horrible they are for you). Plus, I was tired of

wearing coke bottle bottom eyeglasses and started wearing contacts.

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[Guest guest]

what is a wrinkle?

A wrinkle is a ridge or crease of a surface. Most wrinkles

appear on the parts of the body where sun exposure is greatest. These especially

include the face, neck, the backs of the hands, and the tops of the forearms.

Wrinkles come in two categories: fine surface lines and deep furrows.

 

Causes:

Skin ages all over the body, but much more so where there has been

sun exposure. Changes brought on by sun damage include " dryness " , sagginess,

skin growths like keratoses, and wrinkles. As a person ages the epidermal cells

become thinner and less sticky. The thinner cells make the skin look noticeably

thinner.

Rapid weight loss can also cause wrinkles by reducing the volume of

fat cells that cushion the face. This not only makes a person look gaunt, but

can cause the skin to sag. Both UVA and UVB rays cause damage leading to

wrinkles, lower immunity against infection, ageing skin disorders, and cancer.

Other environmental factors, including cigarette smoke and

pollution, particularly ozone, may hasten ageing by producing oxygen-free

radicals. Although people may have a genetic predisposition to severe wrinkling,

it is known that sun exposure promotes and exacerbates wrinkling of the skin.

Smoking may also negatively affect the skin.

 

Factors Promoting Wrinkles:

Factors that promote wrinkling include:

Smoking

Light skin type (people with blue eyes and easily burned skin are more prone

to sun damage)

Heredity (some families wrinkle more)

Hairstyle (some styles provide cover and protection against sun damage)

Dress (hats, long sleeves, etc.)

Occupational and recreational habits (farming, sailing, golfing, using tanning

booths, and so forth)

Some of these factors are beyond our control. The main preventive measures we

can take are to minimize sun exposure and not smoke.

 

Diet:

Eat Healthily. A diet with plenty of whole grains, fresh fruits and

vegetables, and the use of healthy oils (such as olive oil) may protect against

oxidative stress in the skin. Consume chick peas and Soya beans regularly.

Drink plenty of milk.

Practice yoga and meditation regularly.

Drink water.

 

Prevention:

 

Avoid spending too much time in the direct sun, especially during the hours

when the sun's rays are harshest (between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM). Ultraviolet

(UV) rays cause many wrinkles.

Don't go to the tanning salon. The UV light from tanning booths is just as

damaging as the sun's - and sometimes worse.

Smoking robs your skin of precious moisture and causes premature (early)

wrinkles.

Moisturize dry skin, especially during months when the air is drier.

Don't wash face too often with tap water. (Once a day is enough.) It strips

the skin of oil and moisture. In addition, chlorinated water, particularly at

high temperatures, poses special risks for wrinkles.

Wash the face with a mild soap that contains moisturizers. Alkaline soaps,

especially with deodorant, should be avoided.

Pat the skin dry and immediately apply a water based moisturizer.

Avoid drinking alcohol within three hours of bedtime.

Lie on the back when sleeping. This helps offset the effects of gravity.

Air conditioners and room heaters tend to dry the skin. Hence apply heavier

moisturizer if you are working in these conditions.

Do not stretch or pull the delicate skin under eye or facial skin.

Do not go out in hot sun. Carry an umbrella, wear sun glasses and apply sun

screen lotions before stepping out in hot sun.

 

Treatment:

There are several medical (topical medicines and creams) and cosmetic

techniques available for reducing wrinkles. They include both medical and

surgical methods.

Medical treatments:

Vitamin A Acid -This ingredient, available by prescription, has the longest

track record of success in treating aging skin and fine lines.

Alpha-hydroxy acids. These so-called " fruit acids " include glycolic and lactic

acid are quite safe.

Antioxidants include preparations that contain the vitamins A, C, and E, as

well as beta-carotene. Such creams may provide a certain amount of sun

protection as well as mild improvement of fine wrinkles.

Ordinary moisturizers - Creams that don't contain any of the above substances

can only make wrinkles look temporarily less prominent

Cosmetic procedures:

Glycolic acid peels -These superficial peels can make a very slight difference

in the intensity of fine wrinkles.

Deeper peels do a better job of smoothing fine lines

Microdermabrasion refers to " sanding the skin " with a machine containing

silica or aluminum crystals; many estheticians offer this service, usually in

" packages " of six or seven sessions.

Dermabrasion is a true surgical procedure, often performed under general

anesthesia. The treating physician uses a rotating instrument to sand the skin

down.

Laser resurfacing - Using instruments such as the carbon dioxide and erbium

lasers, physicians can achieve results similar to those of dermabrasion with

greater reliability and precision.

Fractional resurfacing - Newer lasers work through a modification of

traditional laser resurfacing. Treatments affect not the whole skin but instead

only evenly spaced spots surrounded by undamaged skin.

Non-ablative laser resurfacing- Newer lasers attempt to stimulate collagen

synthesis under the skin without peeling or damaging the epidermis.

Heat and radiofrequency- Another variation of noninvasive facial rejuvenation

is to heat tissue using radiofrequency devises and infrared light sources.

Plastic surgical procedures - Surgical facelifts, brow lifts, and similar

operations can be very helpful for selected patients.

Botox- Injection of botulinum toxin, the muscle poison, can paralyze muscles

that produce the " frown lines " on the forehead, fine lines around the eyes, and

other wrinkles.

Fillers are injected into the skin to increase volume and flatten wrinkles and

folds.

 

Home remedies:

Apply egg yolk once in a week for 10 minutes.

A mixture of honey, olive oil and cream give very good results.

Apply nourishing mask once in a week.

Apply pure castor oil as it softens the skin.

Prepare a natural sunscreen lotion with cucumber juice, rosewater and

glycerin. Apply it on the face and remove after 15 minutes.

Another easy way to reduce your wrinkles is to keep your skin well

moisturized. Simply create a special herbal facial mist. You would need a small

bottle with pump sprayer for this. Fill the bottle with distilled water. You can

add ten drops of your favorite essential oil. Good choices include lavender,

neroli and rose.

Neem is a powerful blood purifier and it is used to maintain healthy skin.

For dry skin, mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 2teaspoons of milk. Leave it

for 10 minutes and rinse with warm water.

Make a puree of 1 banana, 1 papaya, peach or avaconda.Apply and rinse with

warm water after 20 minutes. Then apply a moisturizer.

 

 

Herbal remedies:

 

To make an aromatherapy mask, simply mix one teaspoon of facial-quality clay

(use bentonite clays, if possible), one teaspoon of instant oatmeal or oat

flour, two teaspoons of pure honey, half a teaspoon of powdered milk, one

teaspoon avocado, two drops of frankincense essential oil, and two drops of

lavender essential oil. You can also use rose or neroli essential oils to

substitute the lavender. Mix the ingredients well and apply the paste evenly to

your clean face. Next, leave the aromatherapy mask on for ten minutes, but keep

the mask away from your eyes. When you put the mask on, try to lay down with

your feet slightly elevated. Cover your eyes and relax. After the ten minutes,

rinse the aromatherapy mask with lukewarm water, then follows the initial rinse

with a splash of cool water.

Another easy way to reduce your wrinkles is to keep your skin well

moisturized. Simply create a special herbal facial mist. You would need a small

bottle with pump sprayer for this. Fill the bottle with distilled water. You can

add ten drops of your favorite essential oil. Good choices include lavender,

neroli and rose.

 

 

Also visit http://www.herbsncures.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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