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If you want to have all of the benefits of a facelift, without the painful, invasive surgery, or if you want to look like you have just received Botox, but want to avoid the overly taut look, a green peel may be for you.  The removal of dead skin cells can leave the skin looking youthful once again.  A green skin peel can eliminate fine lines, wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, and acne.

As the holidays approach, you may be looking forward to that Thanksgiving or Christmas feast. Turkey, dressing, pie…all of the trimmings. But, did you know that many of your favorite foods can actually give you a puffy, red complexion? This is not a very attractive look for the holidays.

Chemical peels utilize strong acids to combat the signs of aging. A solution is applied to the face, which literally causes it to blister and peel- revealing a new layer of skin underneath. This eliminates fine lines, wrinkles, sunspots, uneven pigmentation and acne. The following is a list of commonly used compounds:

Just like any other external surface that can be found on the planet, your skin, especially that of your face, weathers and ages. The paint on your house can start to chip and peel away. Even rocks show signs of wind and water damage after years of erosion. The most natural way to revitalize and rejuvenate your face is with a green herbal peel.

This is a concoction of naturally-occurring ingredients that are mixed into a paste and applied to the face. They are left for several minutes to sit, then peeled away. Along with the peeled off chemicals comes dead skin cells.

The simple answer is yes.  But, it depends on the level of results that you wish to see. Most women, and even men, become discouraged when they start to notice the visible signs of aging: wrinkles, fine lines, blemishes, and uneven pigmentation.  These appearances can be upsetting and can do great damage to your self-confidence and esteem.

A British salon is using a special kind of green coffee as an herbal wrap.  Coffee can actually cause wrinkles and teeth staining when drunk, but in a topical solution, it actually can help zap excess fat and remove cellulite.

The wrap is applied to the entire body of the person undergoing the treatment.  The caffeine actually absorbs excess water out of the body and can help people lose a few extra pounds- up to an inch and a half off of the waist!

No one likes a nasty acne breakout, and it seems to happen to just about everyone.  When this disaster strikes, many people run to the store to buy zit-zapping products that are sold over the counter.  These products are full of the chemical Benzoyl Peroxide.

This strong compound actually kills the bacteria that form on the surface of the skin and cause acne.  They also counteract inflammation, also associated with acne.  However, research has shown that the irritant may actually cause irregular mutation of the skin cells- causing cancer.

Many thousands of Americans suffer from acne, or just the embarrassing occasional pimple. Most do not realize that they could be breaking out in zits because of the foods they eat. Eating a well-balanced and nutritious diet is good for the entire body, and shows its affects on the individual’s skin.

The popular cosmetics brand, Clinique, has recently released its new line of skin-care products. They were created as add-ons to invasive cosmetic procedures, such as the facelift. They are available only in your doctor’s office, after you have a procedure such as a laser treatment, a chemical peel or a microdermabrasion treatment.

The appearance of acne, especially in adulthood, can be extremely embarrassing. Dermatologists may recommend creams or washes that cut down on the amount of oil that is found in the patient’s skin. He or she may also get injections of steroids directly into large patches of acne. Cutting down on certain foods, such as chocolate or other fried foods may reduce your appearance of acne, and if you lack the fortitude to give up chocolate, the drug, Accutane is available. However, it has some serious negative side effects and must be very carefully regulated.

As people grow older, they may find themselves struggling with issues that have to do with the physical effects of getting older. Discolored skin, wrinkles, discoloration, sunspots and sagging folds of flesh are undesirable and remind people that they are indeed mortal.

Many people choose plastic surgery as their option for getting a younger look. However, plastic surgery is a serious affair and may require weeks or even months of recovery time. For elderly patients, smaller, gentler procedures may be preferable.

As people age, they begin to turn to anti-aging creams, serums and dramatic plastic surgery to look younger and more vibrant. However, the latest trend in visibly reversing the aging process is a facial that is quite shocking, literally.

Three electrical nodes are attached to the face, and an electrical current is sent through to shock the muscles and nerve endings. This allows them to tighten up and the face look brighter and more youthful.

A chemical peel can be extremely dangerous and can cause irreparable damage to the face if not done properly. Many patients choose to get herbal peels in place of chemical peels, because the ingredients are all-natural and are less harmful. However, if you do want to get a chemical peel, there are a few things that you need to consider.

With many more Americans concerned over the health risks involved with chemical peels, hundreds are turning to the benefits offered by all-natural herbal peels and new techniques.

You may have heard of a chemical peel for your face, but the latest craze is a body chemical peel.

Meteorological experts have said that this is the coldest, driest winter that America has seen in many years. With the cold weather, comes chapped skin and “burns” from freezing winds.

When it comes to skin care, there are many options available to the average American. Chemical peels are perhaps the most dramatic way to rid a face of wrinkles and sunspots.

Though the safer, more natural approach to rejuvenating tired or blemished skin is with an herbal peel, many patients want a more dramatic effect.

With “green” and “all-natural” being the buzzwords of choice these days, it may be difficult to find a skin care regimen that is truly natural.

Friday March 27, 2009