Archive for the ‘Firmness (Facial)’ Category

Stand up for better retinol equality

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Stand up for better retinol equalityWhat with all this talk regarding Equal Pay Day, you'd think that someone would stand up to point out the flagrant inequalities between men and women's skin (kidding, kidding). In all seriousness, though, men do have some distinct advantages when it comes to the aging process, but that doesn't mean there aren't ways to level out the playing field.

"In general, men have the advantage when it comes to aging because their skin is 20 to 30 percent thicker than women's, which decreases sagging," Nicholas Perricone, MD, told ELLE.com.

According to the news source, women can take matters into their own hands by using products rich in retinol, which helps promote cell turnover and collagen production.

All being said, it's just as important to celebrate the fact that you've got such delicate features to begin with – and with a longer average lifespan than men, women have more time to preserve their feminine countenances. Taking the best possible care of yourself is easy when you've got high quality beauty products at your fingertips every day, so treat yourself to only the best.

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A little baby fat goes a long way as you age

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011

A little baby fat goes a long way as you ageAfter spending so many of our younger years focusing exclusively on slimming down, it can come as somewhat of a surprise to women that a little plumpness can do a world of good as aging begins. Sofia Vergara certainly knows this, and she made sure to mention it during an interview with Shape magazine.

"I don't ever want to get super skinny. I think when women reach a certain age, they look better with a little fat in their face. I'm lucky I'm Latin because people expect me to be a bit more plump," she told the news outlet.

Latin or not, women who are approaching their 40s begin to lose critical moisture and fat in their faces, which, if taken to an extreme, can make you look withered and old. What used to be baby fat in your 20s can be your greatest beauty antidote in a few years, but even if you don't have a lot in terms of natural defenses, there are products you can use to boost your collagen levels.

Peter Thomas Roth Mega Rich Intensive Anti-Aging Cellular Creme comes with active peptides to promote collagen and elastin synthesis to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

If you're looking for a boost to tired-looking skin, opt for a vitamin C serum you can apply before bed.

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