First off, it’s important to know just how often and why you should use a deep peeling mask.

1.  Regenerates skin cells by removing dead skin cells from skin’s surface and making way for new skin cells.

2.  Skin cells die daily and remain on the surface of your face.  This causes discoloration and clogged pores.  A deep peel can help get rid of dead skin cells.

3.  Exfoliation ability – this should be done twice per week to keep a glow on your skin.

4.  Increases the skin’s immune function.

5.  Restores balance, tone by removing dirt, oils, and other impurities.

Now, let’s get into our Age Reversal Mask Review.

We had asked for this product from the manufacturer in exchange for an honest analysis.  Our first impressions were great, as it arrived neatly sealed and shrink wrapped to ensure nothing would seap out of the package.  The airless pump is nice and appealing to the eye, and all the packaging in this brand is top notch in our past experiences.

Upon letting out the substance, it’s an off-pink color.  Deep peels range in color, but are usually an orange or brown tone, so this was expected.  It applies to the skin really easily, and is supposed to be on the skin for about 20 minutes.  The deep peel feels nice and goes on easy, and did not dry out the skin, which some facial peels can do, in our experience.

Once left on for twenty minutes, it was rinsed off with “tepid water” as the instructions read.  The result was a much more shiny skin after using this twice weekly for about two weeks.  It seemed the skin tones on our faces were a little more colorful and less dull, which is expected.  Being people who are striving to complete skin care regimens to the fullest, this is a product that should be considered to anyone who does not have a strategy on place for skin exfoliation.  The Age Reversal mask does just that, and can be a great addition to a moisturizing or anti aging cream routine.

Age Reversal Mask

The amazing features that set this peeling product apart from other skin care products that aim to do the same thing is the fact that it’s packed with proven peptides like peptides like Matrixyl and Argireline.

Thanks for reading the Age Reversal Mask review, and please leave your comments in the appropriate areas should you have any.

Today, we’ll look at what’s been selling in the category of dark circle treatments.

Dark under eye circles are concern for many people, young, old, and every age in between.  They can form for a variety of reasons, from genetics, to stress, to consumables that are just not kosher with your system.  They are also a sign of aging….. a sign of aging that is not pretty to look at.

The best dark circle cosmeceutical ingredient that we’ve seen to date is called Haloxyl.  It’s an imported ingredient with some of the best clinical testing studies revealed to date.  If you have seen past entries on the Elite under Eye Serum, you’ve seen how well that product has done and how it’s often mentioned as one of the best selling products in the anti aging industry.

Surprisingly, the new king of dark circles does NOT have this ingredient, nor does it have most of the big names in the peptide industry.  Rather, it has an organic blend of ingredients, and is 100% natural.  How could this be the top selling product?

Well, if you haven’t done your homework, we’ll show you our cheat sheet.  One thing that seperates this product from others is the organic angle.  Sure, cosmeceuticals have nice studies, are imported, yada, yada, yada.  BUT, some people may find them as irritant.  A natural product rarely has any adverse interaction on the skin.

The Dark Circle Serum, made by Wrinkle System, is the product that led the way in January in the dark circle sector.  Made with rice and soy peptides as well as hyaluronic acid, this formula seems to be working for consumers and celebrities alike.  Danica Jardien, Denver area make-up artist, has been quoted in the past saying “this is the only eye serum that worked on my dark circles.”

She’s worked with Tyra Banks – pretty impressive company.

For more information, take a look at this informational review:  Dark Circle Treatment.

Being the top selling product in ANY niche on Amazon.com is not easy.  The Dark Circle Serum was still leading at time of publication, among 334 other dark circle cures.

Will be back with more Amazon.com sales reports, news, and updates.

-Anish

One such attack on aging starts with one of the vital parts I mentioned above – telomeres.

What exactly are telomeres, and how do they play a role in the aging process?

Telomeres are strands of DNA that occupy the end of chromosomes which work to protect your real DNA each time a cell splits or divides.  Because of the roundabout way a cell divides, the last part of a chromosome can NOT be copied verbatim.  In layman’s terms, a portion becomes dismembered and chopped off.  The thought process was that each time a cell divides the telomeres become shorter each and every time until they are gone.  When reaching that point, the “real DNA” can’t be duplicated any more and the cell simply ages and no longer replicates.

Topic at hand, telomeres become shorter over time.  Studies of older people show that their telomere lengths are in fact, shorter.  Once the telomeres can’t replicate any more, tissue damage sets in and the dreadful signs of aging start appearing on the skin’s surface.  This is documented by facts and research, we’re well past the theory stage with telomere science.

For the above reasons, many people who contribute to aging studies believe that telomeres are the “secret to aging well.”  It’s hard to argue with science, and telomeres are often compared by people to the plastic tips that hold together shoe strings.  You know when your shoe laces become frail and very flimsy?  The plastic tips hold them together so you can keep your sanity when lacing up your footwear.  Same theory applies to telomeres, picture them as the plastic tips that keep your skin healthy.

Of course, I could cite facts about telomeres and aging or DNA/cellular research until I’m blue in the face, but it’s best to just get down to the new breakthrough product that helps maintain and strengthen your skin’s DNA and tell you how you can add this to your arsenal to keep up with the latest research in looking younger.

If you ever hear the term “night cream” you are most likely hearing about a cream that works while your skin is in a relaxed mode.  This is the best time to use a cream that works the DNA level, such as the Telomere Cell Cream by EliteSkin.  Formulated with Renovage, this is an age defying cream that will not only work the DNA level, but also stimulate cell regeneration while you sleep.  If you are serious about staying young and protecting your DNA, this is one product you should look into.

Sources: The Rose Sheet August 2010, Miami Living Magazine, About.com

They say Sculptra helps you “grow younger.”  The collagen synthesis will cause the skin to reflect more light, which in turn gives the skin an overall more youthful and rested appearance without telling the world you had a treatment of this high level.  After about eight weeks, the injection is realized by the skin and the improvements continue to show for about six months.  What this can do is re-create the jaw line, an area of skin that shows aging very prominently, which is why several of the most popular sellers in anti aging happen to be neck creams.

If you have not looked into sculptra or other cosmetic fillers, it’s an option some people swear by.  How do they compare to the latest anti wrinkle and anti aging creams?  For one, I tend to be a cream person because I hate pain.  I can’t imagine a needle going into my head, but then again, it’s something that most people just shrug off, even women who typically don’t do needles.

Can’t speak from experience, but it’s safe to say that sculptra is among the hottest cosmetic fillers going these days.  We’ll be back with more information as it becomes available.

One neck cream we’ve seen great consumer reviews on, as well as a top selling product in it’s niche at Amazon.com, is the “V-Covery” Cream by EliteSkin, a frequent advertiser here at Simply Skin Magazine.

Here are many advantages you can see for yourself by using a daily neck firming cream.

• Remodel the contour of the lower face, jaw line, and decollete.
• Dissolve fatty deposits
• Tighten the skin
• Tone, tighten, and increase overall elasticity
• Form a protective barrier on the skin

How does this all happen?

Well, for starters, the neck is an area that is under-cared for by many of us, even those of us who keep the tightest skin care routines around.  When you don’t pay attention to this area, anything can happen.  For starters, you should use sunblock.  This will prevent 90% of the damage on your neck to begin with.  Sunblock is the key to any protection from the sun, of course, but most people omit the all-important neck area, leaving a “farmers tan” to show off and a patch of loose skin for the world to see years later in life.

A top neck firming cream can help treat this area, and help not only tighten the skin, but treat deep skin wrinkles.  If you are a person who suffers from what they call “turkey neck,” then certainly you know what I am talking about.  The skin becomes frail, loose, and starts to flail around like a turkey’s gobbler when the wind blows.

With consistent application of a good neck firming cream, (look for one with LipoCare as an ingredient which will read as “butylene glycol” on the label) you can expect more firm, tighter skin in about 30 days.  Be sure to use as directed, as the top ranked neck creams we have seen call for use twice daily.  It’s important to use as directed, just like any other skin care product.

If you are looking for an amazing deal on a neck cream, and want the value-add of other products, perhaps you should look at the anti aging super-system by EliteSkin, the Age Defying System.  Offered in this site are the Elite Eye Serum, the V-Covery, and the Elite Wrinkle Eraser, which is a deep wrinkle serum you can use on the deepest skin wrinkles.  It’s a good value if you are looking for even two of the three products, and you can’t beat saving that type of money for high quality cosmeceuticals.

This is a true fact, as reported by Jen Adkins on About.com, a skin care column we follow closely.  It’s no secret that your body sheds skin cells quite frequently and very rapidly.  Dead skin flakes off rather easily, sometimes without any contact.  The only thing that you can do to cure dead skin cells is to exfoliate.

According to The Boston Globe, 30,000-40,000 skin cells fall off you per minute, and on average 8.8 pounds of dead skin cells fall off your body per year, as stated on About.com.

The only thing you can do is exfoliate on a regular basis.  This is a simple skin care step that forces dead skin cells from the surface, leaving below a shiny, clean surface free of dead, discolored skin cells.

Some ways you can accomplish this include products designed to get rid of skin cells, such as the ones used when you get a pedicure.  You can also use a product version or exfoliate, as they are often called.  These are typically sold in a gel or cream form with hard, granular bits of a solid surface that will work  to push away and remove the dead skin cells.   You can find skin products that work in and out of the shower.

Another way to get rid of dead skin cells on the face is to use a mask.  Many of the best masks out there use the dead sea mineral to provide nutrients the skin needs to hydrate and become more polished.  Usually a mask is worn once or twice per week and left on the face for up to twenty minutes, and then removed with warm water.

Whatever you choose to do to get rid of dead skin cells, be sure you do so on a weekly basis.  You never know just how many of those dead skin cells are floating around your house!

Obviously, the cost is the major reason why most people would rather use wrinkle creams instead of getting a face lift treatment as they cannot afford the expensive procedure. Another reason is that the process is too painful to bear. It is performed by making incisions which can be very risky and you’ll need more time to recover after the treatment. It doesn’t end there because maintenance is also necessary. But with wrinkle creams you don’t need to do all of these. Wrinkle creams can also give you better results. The best kinds usually have fast-acting ingredients that remove wrinkles and creases effectively. Here are some of the differences between a face lift treatment and wrinkle creams.

Here are a few reasons why wrinkle creams are a much wiser way to keeping your face looking its best.

Face Lifts are Expensive

A person who is financially stable can manage to pay for this kind of treatment. There will be no hesitation in her or his part to engage in the procedure. However, there are people who cannot afford to get this kind of treatment and this is why in order to make them look younger they will opt for wrinkle creams instead.

Face Lifts are Not Long Lasting

It is true that one gets good results by having a face lift treatment. But eventually gravity again takes its toll and the skin begins to sag and more treatments are required. For some, this is not convenient especially when it comes to their pockets. Not all people can engage in this kind of treatment on a continuing basis. It’s alright to consider getting the first one, but getting another one, that is another story.

Face Lifts can Have Critical Side-Effects

Serious side-effects like hematoma (an allergic reaction to any medicine), scarring, facial nerve damage, and swelling are just some of the possible concerns you have to deal with when it comes to face lift treatments. You may also be at risk because of the anaesthetic medicines. In this case, you need to endure some amount of pain to achieve the results you desire.

After reading the above, it is a no-brainer that if you want to treat your wrinkles effectively, but don’t want to spend all of your hard-earned pay, the best way to go about it is to skip the expensive treatments and go with a wrinkle cream.

-Geneva

ps.  For a product that is designed to mirror a face lift, try this Instant Face Lift.

All the skin care products in the world aren’t going to help you at all if you are leading an unhealthy likestyle.  As you age, your skin cells become weaker and thinner because of oxidation, losing their suppleness and firmness.  This weakening and loosening of the skin leads to wrinkles and saggy skin.  Junk foods quicken the oxidation process because of all the unnatural additives found in them.  On the other hand, healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants that hold back the oxidation process and keep the skin cells healthy, slowing down the aging process.  Eating right is all about taking care of your skin from the inside-out.  If you are not eating a well balanced diet with fruits and vegetables, not even the best wrinkle cream will do you any good.

A consistent exercise routine is also crucial in keeping the skin looking its best.  For one, a good exercise session gets your body’s “furnace” going and gets all of your organs and systems into overdrive, pumping blood throughout the body.  Additionally, exercise causes you to sweat.  When you sweat, dirt and oils that are embedded in the skin are flushed out through perspiration.  Additionally, the moisture that flows through the layers of the skin when you sweat is rich in nutrients that are healthy for your skin’s cells.

It is also important to limit your use of alcohol to keep your skin looking its best.  Alcohol dries out the body, and also depletes the body of essential vitamins and minerals, and forces the body to look for nourishment from other areas.  This can be counter-attacked by drinking more water, but even then the skin can have a dry appearance, even to the point of the skin cracking.  Similarly, cigarettes (and other forms of tobacco) are harmful for your skin as they contain toxins that inhibit the skin’s ability to regenerate itself.  Tobacco also constricts the blood vessels and slows down the flow of nutrients through the layers of the skin.
If you want healthy, younger looking skin that is free of wrinkles and creases, buying a powerful wrinkle cream will get you on your way, but it is not the only component.  You need to be taking care of your body, inside and out, with a healthy lifestyle and good habits if you truly want your skin to look its best.

-Brad Schwartz

Amazon.com is a great place to shop for beauty and skin care products.  For starters, it’s credibility as a review site is unparalleled.  Site visitors can read through verified reviews to see what people who have bought the product through Amazon.com (that’s why it’s called verified) say about it.  Pretty good way to filter out any lurkers who are looking to pump up the reviews of a certain brand and a great way to keep the negative feedback at bay.  So, we consider Amazon.com a great place to shop for skin care and beauty products for those reasons.  Oh, keep in mind you can check seller feedback as well.  This usually gives you a good idea of how the company distributing the product operates their business.  If they get generally warm, positive feedback, you can rest assured you are in good hands.  If feedback is negative, try to decipher why this may be.  Also, there are some companies who use distributors of Amazon.com to fill their orders, so be sure you know who you are dealing with before you pass judgment on a company or brand.

Here is a summary of the top selling beauty products from select categories for the Summer Months….

Olay Regenerist Eye Serum.

Realizing that not everyone can afford a cosmeceutical eye serum, Olay has gone very basic with this under eye product.  Sold at the bargain price of $14.95, this was a top selling product on Amazon.com because at $14.95, why not?  While it wont’ hold a candle to other eye serums on the market that are packed with peptides, it does bear the name Olay and for that reason alone, people who recognize the brand will buy.  We haven’t used this product, but don’t see any reason why it should be relied on.  At the price, it simply does not have the percentage of actives we look for in eye serums that work.

Olay also has in the top sellers category the Multi Sculpting Cream, and The Night Recovery Moisturizing Treatment.  Recognizing there is a demand for lower-priced cosmetics, the skin care giant is making products for the bargain hunter and it’s translating into sales – at least on Amazon.com.

Not to be outdone, Proactiv leads the way in acne – big shocker there!  (That was sarcasm.)  A two month supply of the best-selling 3 step system goes for about $45.00, and with it’s huge marketing campaign, there is no reason Proactiv will be anything but the top selling acne treatment for a while.

Rounding out the products that caught my attention was a 70% Glycolic Acid chemical peel.  I know that these invasive skin procedures are not typically legal to sell like that, but perhaps the percentages of glycolic acid come into play.  At any rate, I’m a big fan of chemical peels and what they can do for the skin, mainly removing dead, dull skin cells from the surface, so it’s a good thing that people are becoming fond of them.

Thanks for reading, it will be an interesting fall season in skin care, and we’ll be here to report about it.

-Geneva

Reporting on the top selling Amazon.com beauty products

Skin care ingredients and products are changing all the time as they undergo innovations and research by the researchers that develop these skin care creams and serums. Changes and improvements are being made constantly to the skin to create new and innovative products that can reduce the signs of aging through the skin and create skin that is youthful in its appearance.

Learning about the latest innovations through the skin care lines that are available to choose from can be an effective way to ensure that you are able to make the right choices for your skin, obtaining the best results for the skin.

Here are some of the latest innovations in skin care ingredients that can literally change the appearance of your face:

Gold
Gold is one of the latest innovations in skin care, but it’s not worth the price in our opinion.  Gold is simply a gimmick, because there isn’t enough gold in any skin product to have a matter in treating the skin.  Don’t fall for over-priced gold skin products.

Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid comes in many forms. Pure Hyaluronic acid is an effective way to literally erase fine lines from the surface of the skin. Through the skin care products that make use of Hyaluronic acid, the skin can be infused with moisture and the collagen levels within the skin are increased.

As an effective way to reduce the appearance of fine lines, more and more skin care products are using of this effective ingredient to reduce the signs of aging in the facial skin.

Green Tea
Green tea is an effective way to reduce the toxins in the skin that can come from the environment that we live, the pollution in urban smog and even through the chemicals that we are exposed to through cosmetics and other components that are applied to the skin through cosmetics and products.

Green tea is an effective way to reduce these toxins through the skin as it is an effective way to remove the toxins through the layers of the skin. With many types of teas and green tea extracts that are available to choose from, finding products that contain this popular family of ingredients has never been easier.

These are three of not only the most popular products that are used within popular natural skin care lines, but they are also three very effective ways to provide the skin with the collagen needed to offset the signs of aging, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles through the skin and also reduce the instance of redness and discoloration that can occur with age and from sun damage.

-by Brad Schwartz