1. Heavy Metal Detox
Good
immune system can fight bacteria and viruses, but it can not fight the heavy
metals. They are arsenic, aluminum, antimony, cadmium, lead, mercury, uranium,
and others. Heavy Metals are partially responsible for premature aging. When a
molecule of a heavy metal meets a free radical, the free radical attacks it
stealing its electron. This way the heavy metal molecule becomes a free radical
itself. This process cascades until it disrupts a living cell.
Heavy
Metal Detox assists in preventing inflammations and free radical damage in all
organ system, including skin. It is necessary to perform a heavy metal detox
regularly. Detoxification
can be done with herbal supplements in the form of chelators and antioxidants. Chelators
grab free radicals and eliminate them trough the liver, kidneys, or colon. Antioxidants
neutralize free radicals by donating one of their own electrons, which ends the
electron-stealing reaction.
During Heavy Metal Detox, the diet
should be rich in water, protein, and Omega 3 fatty acids. Before starting
heavy metal detox, try lymph and blood cleansing to speed up effects of heavy
metal detoxification.
2. Sunblock
Everyone
regardless of age and previous sun exposure should try to prevent as much
damage as possible. The sun's damaging ultraviolet rays, even in indirect
sunlight, produce free radicals. Their activity reduces collagen recourses, and
contributes to photoaging and skin cancer. To prevent following wrinkles, sun
spots, discolorations and fine lines, protect with sunblock.
Sunblock
protects the skin by absorbing and reflecting UVB and UVA radiation. There are
20 times more UVA rays than there are UVB rays.
- UVA rays are most responsible for the
DNA damage, because they produce free radicals. Chemical sunblocks absorb UVA
rays. Most effective ingredients in the chemical sunblocks are Mexoril SX and
Parsol 1789
- UVB rays cause thickening of the skin,
sunburn, sun spots, and cancer. Physical sunblocks have extremely fine
particles of minerals that stay on the skins surface and create a barrier for UVB
rays. Look for the dioxid or zinc oxide in the ingredient list!
Any
sunblock has a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) rating. The SPF rating shows how
long a sunscreen remains effective on the skin. For example: SPF 15 stays
effective for about 150 minutes. But, just because the bottle say SPF 60, doesn't
mean it contains UVA protection.
3. Moisturizers
Moisturizers prevent and treat dry
skin, protect sensitive skin, improve skin tone and texture, mask imperfections,
and fight early aging signs. Look for moisturizers that reach in
active ingredients such as peptides, since the amino acids can help to
encourage natural metabolic skin functions and healthy complexion. Moisturizers
generous in growth factors may facilitate cellular reproduction, reinforcing
skin elasticity.
Important
ingredients to look for in a moisturizer are:
- Humectants (alpha hydroxy acids, lactic acid, and others). These are substances that absorb
water from the air and hold the moisture in the skin.
- Emollients (butyl stearate, glycerin, lanolin,
mineral oil, petrolatum, and others). These ingredients fill in the spaces between the cells in
the skin, helping replace lipids, which smoothes the rough skin.
Don't forget there are oil-based and water-based
moisturizers Oil- based leave a slight residue on the skin, which gives them more
staying power than water-based moisturizers have. Remember, most creams and
lotions on the market are water based.
Mary Waltraut is a founder of My Cleansing Program ™. Her knowledge is
based upon her own experience with the cleansing products. Mary is
happy to share a cleansing program that helped her to overcome health
problems resulted by the rapid weight loss and the eating disorder. To
read her story and to receive a free copy of her 6-month cleansing
program schedule or learn about heavy metal detox please visit http://www.MyCleansingProgram.com/Heavy-Metal-Detox.html
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