Lumixyl MoistureLock Sunscreen

It ceases to amaze me that even after years of being warned about the damaging effects of sun rays on the skin, people are still not protecting themselves against these rays. Especially when there is great products such as Lumixyl Moisture Lock Sunscreen SPF 30  that will protect your skin. And do not think just because winter is upon us, that you are safe from the sun rays.  And as we all know, the reflection of the sun on snow can be quite damaging. Skin protection is a year round concern.

Besides all of the obvious benefits of Lumixyl MoistureLock Sunscreen, one of the wonderful features of this high quality sunscreen goes on invisibly and acts more like a moisturizer, than a sun block. Which means you can use it as an under makeup moisturizer.

Melatonin: Sleep Aid – Antioxidant – Immune Booster

How many of us are finding it more and more difficult to fall asleep at night, and stay asleep? When this happens most of us blame it on some sort of stress, or find some other excuse to blame it on. Yes, in fact we all get stressed out over money problems, work, traffic, relationships, kids, and for many other reasons. But stress isn’t the only cause of not being able to fall asleep at night.

For many years, we have been aware of the positive role that the hormone Melatonin plays in our lives, especially when it comes to the subject of what Melatonin contributes to us being able to get a good nights sleep. In addition to it being used to ease insomnia, it has been used to protect our cells from free-radical damage, combat jet lag, to boost our immune system, prevent cancer and to extend life. Melatonin has shown the most promise in short-term regulation of sleep patterns, including jet lag. Early animal studies in the mid-1960s revealed its ability to affect sexual function, skin color, and other mammalian functions. Melatonin is one of the hormones produced by the pineal gland in all vertebrates. In addition to being produced in vertebrates, melatonin is also found in plants, bacteria, unicellular eukaryote, and invertebrates. Normal melatonin secretion is suppressed by light and stimulated by periods of darkness. Nocturnal secretion of Melatonin is at its highest during childhood, and then decreases as we get older.  Research has shown that Melatonin also functions as an important antioxidant, and is involved in the body’s immune response.

The synthetic versions have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or purity, and all potential risks and/or advantages may not be fully known or understood. There are no regulations or manufacturing standards presently in place for the synthetic versions of the compound. The use of melatonin derived from animal pineal tissue may carry the risk of contamination or the means of transmitting viral material. The synthetic form of this medication does not carry the risk however. There is little or no evidence of any major toxicities with melatonin, even at high doses.

Possible adverse reactions might include depression, dizziness, enuresis, excessive daytime somnolence, headache, and nausea, and of course drowsiness if you drive after taking Melatonin. When given to animals, Melatonin caused some changes in blood pressure and affected fertility levels. Such effects in humans would be a medical risk for people with heart-related problems, hypertension and stroke, kidney disease and sleep apnea as well as for women of child-bearing age, so it is always wise to consult your physician prior to starting a routine intake of any herbal/health supplement such as synthetic Melatonin. Overall, research indicates improved sleep when Melatonin is taken at the appropriate time for jet lag and shift work, or to help speed up falling asleep. Appropriate dosage and any safety risks will become clearer with further research.

Thermage:Demi Moore’s Ageless Skin

Well the dailymakeover is reporting that Demi Moore loves Thermage.

The 48-year-old actress–who is married to 32-year-old actor Ashton Kutcher–is said to have started using the Thermage skin-tightening technique, a non-surgical procedure which uses radio frequency to heat the deeper layers of the skin, while cooling the skin’s surface.

Demi has always stood for beauty and from some thermage before and after photos seems to indicate she is on the right track.

Thermage Body Contouring

Thermage body contouring is a revolutionary and fairly new procedure which will firm and shape the body with just one Thermage treatment and without surgery or injections with no downtime. The procedure also works with cellulite problems, and on all colors of skin.  It is FDA approved and only certified and trained physicians can do these procedures.  No Knives and no surgery, no fillers, all done fast and with little or no pain and in one session.  Many satisfied patients are seeing results like: tightening/ lifting/firming of knees and buttocks, significant reduction of waistline area, thighs and arms, flatter and smoother skin on the tummy and legs.

Summers Over

With summer over now and winter ahead of us, many are pondering how to get ourselves back into decent shape and vowing to start watching our diets more carefully and  is Body Thermage a great way to start.  Non invasive and FDA approved, Thermage Procedures are great for those unwanted wrinkles around the eyes and neck, the bulges on the tummy and legs, and even cellulite problems.  No anesthetics, no knives, just great results. The Thermage Procedures are becoming more and more popular across the nation and its no wonder why.  There is no down time and most people return to normal activities the same day or the day following their Thermage treatment.  All procedures are done in a certified physicians office.  Look in your yellow pages for a certified physician in your area.

Thermage Popularity Keeps Growing

The great Thermage Procedures keep getting more and more popular each day. For problems like saggy skin, neck wrinkles, bags under the eyes, bulgy legs and arm, cellulite?  Thermage has the answer to all of these problems, all non invasive and safe, in fact approved by the FDA and only performed in physicians offices.

Thermage is noninvasive, nonsurgical skin treatment for tightening skin without the costs, pain and long recovery time. Most patients return to normal activity the same day or the following day. Thermage can be used to restore loose, sagging skin on many parts of the body, including the face and abdomen, legs, knees and hands. One of the great features of Thermage is that improvement continues for up to 6 months.

Ole Baggie Eyes

My wife’s best girlfriend is one of the nicest people you would ever meet, or ever have the pleasure of knowing.  Because they have been best friends since childhood, we don’t pay any attention to the saggie, baggie eye’s that she has always had.  It is unfortunate that such a wonderful lady has gone thru life and had to suffer the embarrassment of having those bags under her eyes since as far back as I can remember.

I was reading a great article yesterday about a fairly new treatment especially designed for “under eye bags”.  Its called the ‘Thermage Under Eye Bags’ Procedure and it is the hottest thing going in the cosmetic improvement industry today.  There is no surgery, and little or no downtime for the patient, and, it is FDA approved!

Few treatments (short of a complete face-lift) are more effective at raising droopy skin than a treatment of Thermage Under Eye Bags.  Thermage has recently developed a version for droopy eyes and saggy eye skin. This new technology tightens and contours the skin to create a smoother tone and more youthful appearance.  The positive results can be seen almost immediately and improvements to the skin’s texture and appearance will continue as new collagen grows, often for up to several months.  The Thermage treatments are non surgical alternative treatments for tightening loose skin and wrinkles of the face, neck, and areas around the eyes.  The Thermage procedure is a safe and non-invasive skin tightening procedure where there is no downtime, on the patients part,  and is clinically proven to tighten skin, contour and improve cellulite conditions, rebuild collagen and rejuvenate the skin in a single treatment.  A Thermage treatment can last from about 20 minutes to up to 2 hours depending on the area being treated, and believe me after looking at the before and after pictures in that magazine, I am ready to suggest that my wife schedule an appointment for herself also. The Thermage Procedures are only performed by certified physicians in their offices and they are located all over the country and can be found in the Yellow Pages of the Telephone Book in your city.

Hard Bodies

While at my gym doing my daily, and almost un-noticeable daily-after-work workout routine, I could not help but notice how hard some of the guys worked at the equipment, with little positive results shown. I’ve belonged to this gym now for about 10 months and have made some friends and know where some of us started and have watched the progress on some and total lack of any positive results on others over this period.  I cant help but think that many of these guys would be good patients for trying the ‘Thermage Stomach’ Procedure’ that is so popular now.

The ‘Thermage Stomach Procedure’ is especially designed for those who are not real over-weight, but maybe just carrying some extra flab around the middle, or on the legs and arms.  What’s really great is that there is little down time and your right back  doing what you please fast and you will see the positive results right away.

After the procedure, some patients report a noticeable smaller waist, looser fitting clothing and skin that feels firmer and tighter with improved tone. You will notice smoother skin texture also.  Many patients see noticeable reductions in deep wrinkles and healthier skin texture. After treatment, some patients that had been suffering from stretch-marks, say their stretch marks are less noticeable and much smoother.  In general, patients with mild to moderate skin sagging experience some contouring and lifting almost immediately. Immediate results are visible and usually continue to improve for up to six months. The ‘Thermage Procedure’ is fast and easy, and requires no downtime from everyday activities. Unlike lasers, the procedure can be performed on patients of all skin colors.

I’ve told   several of my gym buddies about this great FDA approved procedure and many are trying it and liking the results. These procedures can only be performed by a  certified physician in his office.  Its safe, fast and you can see speedy results. And, there is no knives or surgery involved.  What more can you ask for?