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Stop using anti aging product!
Stop using anti aging product it’s bad for your skin and you no need to worry getting old.
British dermatologists concerned that young people’s use of anti-aging products is actually damaging their skin.
Creams designed for older people are simply too heavy for younger skins, causing pores to clog and preventing sweat from escaping the body, according to experts interviewed by the Daily Mail.
“Eczema patients who use products that are too greasy often suffer from a condition called occlusive folliculitis – sweat cannot escape from behind clogged pores, causing itchy red lumps,” Dr Susan Mayou, consultant dermatologist at London’s Cadogan Clinic, told the Daily Mail. “Teenagers using a heavy product could suffer from the same thing.”
Recent research suggests that a third of women under 25 years old regularly apply anti-aging products meant for the 40-plus crowd.
And it seems that clogged pores are the least of dermatologists’ concerns. Other cosmetic products that boast of maintaining youthful skin contain high concentrations of retinoids and AHAs, which can actually accelerate the aging process for those with vibrant skin, according to the Daily Mail.
These compounds break down the top layer of skin and increase the the cells’ rates of renewal. This process slows aging for older users, but unnecessarily damages younger, more sensitive skin. The short-term damage results in redness, itching and flaking, while in the long term the skin is more susceptible to sun damage.
Ironically, this increased sun sensitivity can lead to many of the problems that young anti-aging cream users are trying to avoid – uneven pigmentation, age spots and even wrinkles, the paper reported.
But old habits are hard to break. For the youth unwilling to give up their anti-aging facial creams, dermatologists recommend applying SPF 15 sunscreen every day.
salt helps maintain the body’s balance of fluids
Salt helps maintain the body’s balance of fluids. Salt also functions in many foods as a preservative, by helping to prevent spoilage and keeping certain foods safe to eat. But nearly all Americans consume more salt than they need, according to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These guidelines are published every five years by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The natural salt in food accounts for about 10 percent of total intake, on average, according to the guidelines. The salt we add at the table or while cooking adds another 5 to 10 percent. About 75 percent of our total salt intake comes from salt added to processed foods by manufacturers and salt that cooks add to foods at restaurants and other food service establishments.
Q. What are the health effects of too much salt?
A. In many people, salt contributes to high blood pressure. High blood pressure makes the heart work harder and can lead to heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease.
Q. What is the daily recommended amount of sodium for adults?
A. The amount of salt in a food is listed as “sodium” on the Nutrition Facts Panel of food labels. The Dietary Guidelines recommend that the general population consume no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day (about a teaspoon of table salt). Most food labels shorten the word “milligrams” to “mg.”
Some people are more sensitive to the effects of salt than others. The guidelines also recommend that, in general, these populations consume no more than 1,500 milligrams.
These populations include
African Americans
People with high blood pressure, kidney disease, or diabetes
People who are middle-age or older
The exceptions to this are people whose doctors have put them on a diet that requires even less sodium because of a medical condition. Always follow your doctor’s recommendation about how much sodium you can have daily.
Q. What steps can I take to lower my salt intake?
A. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.
Consume foods that are rich in potassium. Potassium can help blunt the effects of sodium on blood pressure. The recommended intake of potassium for adolescents and adults is 4,700 mg/day. Potassium-rich foods include leafy, green vegetables and fruits from vines.
Flavor food with pepper and other herbs and spices instead of salt.
Choose unsalted snacks.
Read food labels and choose foods low in sodium.
Q. How can I tell if a food is low in sodium or high in sodium?
A. The Nutrition Facts Panel that appears on food labels also lists the “% Daily Value” for sodium. Look for the abbreviation “%DV” to find it. Foods listed as 5% or less for sodium are low in sodium. Foods listed as 6% to 20% contain a moderate amount of sodium. Anything above 20% for sodium is considered high. Try to select foods that provide 5% or less for sodium, per serving.
Q. Are salt substitutes safe?
A. Many salt substitutes contain potassium chloride, which could be harmful to people with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, kidney disease, and heart disease. Check with your doctor before using salt substitutes.
Q. What is FDA’s role in regulating salt?
A. Salt is regulated by FDA as a “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) ingredient. A GRAS substance is one that has a long history of safe, common use in foods, or that is determined to be safe based on proven science. These substances need not be approved by FDA prior to being used.
FDA requires that sodium content be stated on food labels. FDA has implemented several labeling requirements related to sodium content of foods.
FDA sets criteria for nutrient-content claims that manufacturers make about foods. Examples are “low sodium” and “reduced in sodium”.
FDA doesn’t have regulatory authority to require manufacturers to change the amounts of salt in processed foods at this time, but the agency is conducting research in this area. In 2007, the Center for Science in the Public Interest submitted a Citizen’s Petition to FDA requesting that the agency make changes to the regulatory status of salt, including requiring limits on the amount of salt in processed food. In November 2007, FDA held a public hearing in College Park, Md., on the agency’s policies regarding salt in food, and solicited comments from the public about future regulatory approaches.
Q. What was the outcome of FDA’s public hearing on salt?
A. The public comment period ended in August 2008, and the agency is reviewing comments. FDA is also a sponsor of an Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on reducing sodium intake, which is due out in 2010. IOM has convened a committee to review and make recommendations about various ways to reduce salt intake. The strategies under consideration include actions by food manufacturers, by public health professionals and consumer educators, and at the government level, such as special initiatives and regulatory options.
Mintel Beauty Innovation between food and beauty
Mintel
Beauty Innovation thinks so as the crossover between food and beauty is
increasingly apparent. Global food and drink product launches with a `beauty
enhancing` claim increased by a staggering 306% from 2005 to 2008.
“One in five US women between the ages of 18 and 25 are interested in trying
beauty functional beverages,” notes Taya Tomasello, senior beauty analyst at
Mintel. “These numbers really point to an opportunity within this new segment in
the beauty industry.”
While beauty food and drink products have seen significant growth, overall
global food and drink product launches have only seen a 35% increase during the
same timeframe. This data speaks to the impact `beauty foods` are having on the
market. In addition, already in 2009, nearly 300 food and drink product launches
with a `beauty enhancing` claim have been launched, surpassing the total number
launched in all of 2008.
Kracie Foods, based out of Japan, recently launched fruit snacks consisting of
dried mangoes, pineapples, papaya and cranberries coated with collagen. It
targets women in their 20s to 40s who are conscious of their skin health.
Another new beauty product launched in Australia is Tea Tonic`s Complexon Tea
that claims to help “revitalize each cell of the body within, and is a positive
step towards achieving beautiful luminous skin and a fabulous complexion.”
Join Mintel at HBA Expo 2009 for a sample of these products and more…
Once again, Mintel has teamed up with HBA and Happi to sponsor the New Product
Innovation Showcase at the HBA Expo from September 15-17. This year, Mintel will
showcase the latest innovative beauty products, plus host an Innovation Zone
tour that covers our showcase and the HBA New Products Showcase. In addition,
Mintel will host a tasting session where you can see, touch and taste beauty
food products from around the world. Visit us at booth #1476 or for more
information visit www.hbaexpo.com.
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Tips for Cold Sun Skin Crisis
Overall Best Product: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 100+ with Helioplex. My dermatologist swears by this product and filled my purse with tiny samples just to prove it could be used on a daily basis. It’s surprisingly sheer, and it didn’t sting my legs after a close shave. I apply it straight from the shower and let it dry before other lotions, oils, and perfumes. Doc says this is his number one because of the advanced helioplex ingredient, which offers the “highest combined UVA/UVB protection, shielding both UVB burning rays and skin-aging UVA rays.”
For Sporty Outdoor Days: Since I spend a lot of time with outdoor sports, growing up with beach volleyball, and now snowboarding, my doctor said Coppertone Sport Continuous Spray SPF 50 is my best bet. He said he generally likes Coppertone products, and the formula goes on clear, which means I don’t have to deal with greasy hands, and the spay nozzle gives a very even mist for specific coverage. He told me I could start with my regular SPF lotion, and use this continuously for sweat-proof extended coverage. I spent all summer with this spray, and I have to herald the advancements sunscreen has made (thinking back to the stripe of glue-y sunscreen I used to rock on my nose as a kid).
When You Need to Glow: Neutragena is once again high on his list, though when I asked him about my need for shimmery skin, he pointed to the area in which I had melanoma removed years ago and asked me what was more important. True, but can I still be responsible while looking good? He offered Neutrogena Healthy Defense Daily Moisturizer SPF 30 in Light Tint. For the face, he says La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL tinted creme in SPF 60 is one of the best around.
Skin Nourishing Sunscreen: La Roche-Posay Anthelios 60, seems to be the best sunscreen in the world. It’s no secret that topical vitamins are making strides in all things beauty related, and this sunscreen offers a big bang for your buck. The SPF 60 teams up with antioxidants, penetrates deep, and promotes the overall health of your skin.
WOMEN are far more choosy about casual sex
WOMEN are far more choosy about casual sex than men, who don’t specially care whether a woman is moderately or exceptionally attractive as long as she hops into bed, new research says.
But German men are pickier than Americans and Italians – in that order – about who they spend a night in bed with, according to psychological research from Britain’s Brunel University published in the journal Human Nature.
In the study, Achim Schutzwohl and his colleagues asked more than 400 male and 400 female students in the US, Germany and Italy to judge the role played by physical attractiveness in their willingness to go out with someone, go to their flat, or go to bed with them.
The imaginary members of the opposite sex asking for favours were ranked either “slightly unattractive”, “moderately attractive” or “exceptionally attractive”.
“Looks affected men and women differently,” the research team said.
For all three offers, men were more likely to accept when the woman was moderately or exceptionally attractive, but it made no difference whether she was little or very appealing.
Women on the other hand were more likely to go to a man’s flat or agree to go to bed if he was exceptionally attractive.
Men are much more likely to seek and have casual sex than women, and are far less choosy about the looks of their sex partners.
That’s the conclusion of a new study by British researchers who analyzed questionnaire responses from 860 American, German and Italian students.
The students were asked to imagine being approached by a member of the opposite sex, described as either “slightly unattractive,” “moderately attractive” or “exceptionally attractive.” The participants were then asked what their response would be if such members of the opposite sex offered to go out, go to their apartment, and to go to bed with them.
The 427 men were more likely than the 433 women to agree to casual sex, and the men expressed a greater desire for it than women. The study also found that the men were more likely to go out, go to the apartment, and go to bed with members of the opposite sex in all three categories of attractiveness.
Men needed to be exceptionally attractive to tempt women to consider casual sex, said Dr. Achim Schutzwohl, of the department of psychology at the University of Brunel in the U.K., and colleagues.
German men were less likely to accept date, apartment and sex offers than Italian and American men. Italian men were more likely than Americans to accept an offer of sex.
“While men are not entirely insensitive to their requestor’s attractiveness, women have higher standards and are more likely to engage in casual sex with an exceptionally attractive man than with a less attractive man,” the researchers concluded.