Anti Aging Fuji Cream

January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment

 

A picture speaks a thousand words

And now Fuji Film wants your picture to reflect a younger and more youthful looking you with their new anti-aging cream.

Macro shot of 135 Fuji ISO 400 colour film

Anti Aging Fuji Cream?

Before the days of Photoshop and digital cameras, Fuji was using a special type of collagen called pico-collegen to preserve pictures and stop them from fading. This same collagen has shown it can pass in between cells and help restore elasticity and suppleness to human skin.

This could be a much welcomes breakthrough for Fuji in a business that is worth billions a year.

It is all down to a natural red-orange pigment called astaxanthin belonging to the cartenoid family, found in salmon, shellfish, plants and some animals.

A super powerful antioxidant (it has been reported that it is ten times more powerful than resveratrol), astaxanthin is nature’s sun screen but it also has many other beneficial anti aging properties.

According to the website Natural Health, astaxanthin can:
 

1) Prevent damage done by the sun’s rays:

“The sun’s rays damage the skin through free radicals, which are also responsible for causing premature signs of aging and some cancers. Counteracting the activities of free radicals with antioxidants is important in preventing damage, such as sunburn, and astaxanthin is one of the most powerful antioxidants in the body.”

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/033203_astaxanthin_sunburn.html#ixzz1kYaIUeBH
 

2) Prevent heart disease, alzheimer and diabetes

“Research details published in The American Journal of Cardiologyprovide solid evidence that astaxanthin supplemented daily can inhibit the damaging effects of oxidative stress that leads to heart disease, heart attack and dementia.”

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/033037_astaxanthin_dementia.html#ixzz1kYeVwroi
 

3) Has natural anti-inflammatory properties

“Although astaxanthin is no where near as strong as leading pharmaceutical anti-inflammatories, it has been found to be one of the strongest anti-inflammatories found in nature. Several double-blind, placebo-controlled animal and human clinical trials have shown that astaxanthin naturally inhibits many of the known inflammation-mediators and therefore can ease inflammation and pain without any negative side-effects.”

 

4) Astaxanthin combined with Flavangenol – the perfect combination against diabetic complications
Scientists at Japan Women’s University studied the effect of astaxanthin and Flavangenol, as well as a combination of both, in countering oxidative stress in rats with induced diabetes….After 12 weeks of feeding, the results showed that the lipid peroxide levels of plasma, lens, and plasma triglyceride levels in the mix group were reduced by 44%, 20%, and 20% respectively when compared with the control…”

 

5) Anti-cancer properties

More research has documented the anti-tumor activity of astaxanthin and its mode of action, as well as the contribution of its antioxidant properties to protect against cancer metastasis. Astaxanthin was also shown to inhibit aflatoxin B1 induced DNA damage.

 

The evidence is clear for Natural Astaxanthin but verdict is still out for this anti aging cream. That said, I will be the first in line to try it. It may seems a little strange coming from Fuji, but one thing is for sure, they have always been on the cutting edge for new developments and this, will certainly be a must-try.

 


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New Anti Aging Creme Targeting European Women from Estee Lauder

December 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment


Different Anti Aging Creme For European Women

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Are European women’s requirements for anti aging creme different from American women’s requirements? Estee Lauder thinks so and will be launching anti aging products specifically targeted to women in Europe.

The first of which will be the Revitalizing Supreme Global Anti-Aging Creme, the first such product targeting European women.

Women’s Wear Daily said that research done in Europe found such differences that this specific anti aging creme was born just to cater to those different requirements:

“According to WWD, Estee Lauder found European women to be “active and pragmatic”:

“She considers aging as a natural process and doesn’t identify a specific problem linked to her skin,” said Raffaella Cornaggia, [Estee Lauder's regional marketing director]. “She is not obsessed by beauty or by wrinkles. However, when she begins to notice certain changes in her skin, she wishes to delay them. She favors simplicity in her skin care, as well. In short, she seeks a complete solution.”"

So are European women really that different from American women?

From this study, the American woman comes out more obsessed and paranoid about even the slightest signs of aging – such as worrying about small laugh lines and crow’s feet – but according to a study conducted by Mama Mio as part of a “Summer Confidence” research:

“When asked how they felt about their overall body image, 15 percent of American women gave the positive response, “I was made to be naked,” while only one out of ten UK women felt so sure. And when it comes to feeling beach-ready? 30 percent of American women said they felt happy in a bikini, while only 12 percent of British women felt the same way.”

According to Mama Mio, it seems American women are more confident than their British counterpart. After polling 8,000 women, the study found that 35% of American women “loved their boobs” whilst only 20% of the British women loved theirs.

When asked the same question about their butts; 30% of American women loved theirs whilst only 20% of British women loved their behinds.

Now I have to add here that reported on 26 November 2011  in the Independent newspaper, figures released by the European Commission showed that “nearly a quarter (23.9 per cent) of women in the UK were obese in 2008/09, when the data was recorded.” British men were not fat behind at 22.1%. In fact, British women are now the fattest in Europe  which could explain the disenchanted body image British women have of themselves in general.

At the end of the day, all women want to delay the signs of aging – some may obsess about it more than others but who wouldn’t want a good anti aging creme just to delay the inevitable slightly longer?

 

Read the original article here

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Anti-Aging Skincare with Amino Acids

November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment


Tackling Anti Aging Skincare Inside Our Bodies

We often forget that one of the largest organs we have is one on the outside : our skin.

We also tend to forget that like all organs, anti-aging skincare requires just as much care and attention as our other organs such as the heart or the liver.

Primary structure of a protein

Anti Aging Skincare and Essential Amino Acids

So we go out and buy the most expensive cream or oil we can afford to nourish our skin – especially the face. We buy into all the claims of eternal youth, baby bottom skin and flawless complexion at age 60+ when in fact, we should be paying more attention to what we eat.

An interview with Dr. Habib Ur Rehman, a practitioner of dermatology for nearly three decades and an international fellow of American Academy of Dermatology, highlights the importance of nutrition and anti-aging skincare.

What are Essential Amino Acids?

Essential Amino Acids cannot be made by the body. There are eight essential amino acids : Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan and Valine which are all required to make a protein molecule. Lack of one will make the protein molecule incomplete and you cannot substitute one for another.

Why are Essential Amino Acids Important for the Skin?

Our skin cells regenerates every month and it cannot do so without protein. So if you do not have all the eight amino acids in place to make a protein molecule, your skin (as well as other parts of your body) will not be able to make new cells. Collagen production is stimulated by these amino acids – without them your skin will be thinner and dehydrated.

The Importance of Food and Nutrients for Good Skin

“Collagen and elastin are secreted by fibroblasts in the layer of the skin called dermis. Amongst other things, amino acids are an essential part of this synthesis. When the supply of amino acids is reduced, it affects the renewal of these cells which causes, in particular the thinning of dermis.” – Dr. Rehman -

Wrinkle Prevention with Collagen and Elastin

“First, it is important to understand that wrinkles develop in the dermis, the layer below the epidermis. Collagen and to some extent elastin are the main part of the dermis and subcutaneous layer. They give bulk and elasticity to this layer and keep the overall skin tissue firm.

The regeneration of these cells by fibroblasts weakens as you get older, making this layer of the skin thinner causing wrinkles to appear. If collagen and elastin regeneration could be stimulated, it would slow the appearance of signs of aging. This effect is modified by the rejuvenation process used in lasers which stimulate collagen synthesis. Heat in lasers does this.”  – Dr. Rehman -

Foods with Amino Acids

Essential amino acids are found inside collagen and elastin and amino acids are essential to stimulate collagen and elastin regrowth. With age, the fibroblasts will need to be kick started with the right amount of amino acids in our diets.

Meats such as chicken and beef; diary products such as cheese and yoghurt are good high quality sources of essential amino acids as well as beans, nuts, almonds, lentils and vegetables such as broccoli and asparagus.

Or you could try a essential amino acids supplement

Bottom line : Your anti aging skincare should be tackled inside as well as outside your body.

 

Read the original interview here

 

 

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