Negative Ions: Innovations in Anti-aging, Slimming, and Health

Wrinkles, dark spots, and overall aging skin are problems that people are forced to deal with as they age.  In order to deal with these problems, many people turn to surgery and other painful procedures as they desire that “quick” result.  However, what many people do not realize is that surgery is not the only “quick” solution to looking younger again.  This is only one a many, and really, is one that can be considered “old fashioned”, dangerous, and often unaffordable.

 

Science and innovation in the world today has resulted in many anti-aging solutions that are quick and pain-free.  One of these is the introduction of negative ion technology.  So what are negative ions?  When I mention the phrase “negative ions” people usually do not know what I am referring to.  To begin with, there are two types of ions: negative and positive.  Positive ions are those that are extremely bad for you skin and cause us all to age faster.  These are the result of the use of electronics such as cell phones and computers, the environment that we live in today, and also UV rays from the sun.  As a result of these positive ions, our skin begins to age and we get wrinkles and dark spots.  On the other hand, negative ions are those ions that are good for our body and our skin.  This is reason that babies have soft skin when they are born; they have not been exposed to excess positive ions and the surface of their skin is perfectly balanced with positive and negative ions.  In order to combat anti-aging, it has been proved that positive and negative ions must be perfectly balanced on the skin.  With this perfect balance, not only does the aging process slow but also wrinkles and dark spots begin to soften and even disappear.

Asian countries have been taking advantage of negative ion technology for years and the results have been tremendous.  Not only has the use of negative ion technology resulted in younger looking skin but it has been proven that negative ion technology also helps the body detoxify, helps a person lose both fat and also cellulite, and overall prevents diseases.  The most prolific users of the innovative negative ion technology have been the Japanese.  The effectiveness of the use of negative ion technology has had tremendous results and is one of the reasons that Japan is leading the world in health, wellness, and beauty statistics.  First, Japan has the lowest incidence of cancer in the world. [1]  Secondly, Japan has the highest life expectancy in the world and is established as the country that people can expect to remain in good health the longest as established by the World Health Organization.[2] Thirdly, Japan has the lowest incidence of diseases such as heart disease, obesity, diabetes, etc. in the world as established by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.[3] Lastly, it has been shown that “about 24% of people aged 15 and over are considered overweight, compared with 65% in the United States.”[4]

 

Although the Japanese have been using negative ion technology for a number of years, one of the newest, most popular, and most effective negative ion items to be used in Japan known as the valence Beauty Roller, has recently been introduced to the international market.  There are two types; the Valence Face Beauty Roller and a Valence Body Beauty Roller.  Both of these are able to take advantage of negative ion technology however, one benefits the face and one benefits the body.  The Valence Face Beauty Roller results in younger looking skin, smaller pores, the elimination of wrinkles, the elimination of dark spots, overall tighter looking skin, increase in circulation, elimination of waste water in the face, etc. while the Valence Body Beauty Roller results in the increase of circulation, elimination of cellulite, elimination of fat, increase in metabolism, and a overall healthier body inside and out.

 

As such, people no longer have to turn to painful and expensive surgical procedures in order to look younger or to look thinner.  The progression of science and innovation has resulted in options that are more effective, painless, and less expensive.

 

[1] US Census Bureau, International Data Base, 2004

 

[2] World Health Organization, DALE System Database, 2008

 

[3] US Census Bureau, International Data Base, 2004

 

[4] World Health organization, 2006

 

Copyright 2008 Ryan Yu

How to Find Acne Friendly Products [DermTV.com Epi #51]

Via www.dermtv.com – Knowing your skin type is crucial in identifying skincare products. And this is particularly true when it comes to acne. Dr. Schultz will tell you how to easily identify those products that will not aggravate your acne.

Do You Need Hypoallergenic Skincare?

When you are searching for skincare products, there are many for you to choose from. Some of the products that you will find will smell wonderful and feel smooth and silky on your skin, but there are some things that you should know about these products if you are having problems with your skin.

Many of the products on the market that are full of fragrances and chemicals will cause you more damage than they will help. A true hypoallergenic skincare product will not contain the ingredients that are responsible for the problems that you may be facing with your skin. Fragrances are chemicals that will cause those people with sensitive skin to have problems. The skincare product may smell great, but your fragrance should be restricted to the perfumes and colognes that you wear separate from your skincare products.

Paraben is an ingredient that is commonly used in skin care products that is linked to hormonal changes in the body as well as an increased risk of breast cancer. While the evidence is mounting against this ingredient skin care manufacturers are continuing to use it in their products. There are paraben-free skincare products that you can use to eliminate this ingredient from your skincare treatment.

There is no product that is available on the market that can be completely natural in the sense that there is no processing of the ingredients. It is necessary to process some of the natural plant based ingredients so that they can be used in skincare products. However, you should look for products that are as close to the natural ingredients as you can find. Hypoallergenic skincare should be as pure as possible for the best possible results.

Taking care of your skin is one of the most important parts of your health. The skin is an organ and there are many things that should be included in your skincare routine that do not include the products that you use directly on the skin. Eat a healthy diet and make sure that you drink plenty of water every day to keep your skin healthy and clear. This will help you in your quest for clear smooth skin.

It is also important that you do some research on the products that you are planning to use. Find information on skincare and the best ingredients that you should use. There is plenty of information available on the best hypoallergenic skincare products as well as those products that are paraben-free skincare products. When you know what you should be looking for, the job will be much easier.

For those people that have sensitive skin, finding the right products is even more important. When you have to be careful about the skincare treatments that you use, you should take even greater care when doing your research. Dealing with chemical induced rashes and breakouts is never pleasant and you can do a great deal to eliminate these problems from your skin. Look for hypoallergenic skincare products that contain the purest ingredients that are possible. You should also look for paraben-free skincare as well to lower your risk of the dangers that this ingredient might cause.

Hidden Secrets of Natural Skincare Can Work Wonders for Your Skin!

There are many people who think that natural skincare products cannot be scientific. But they are missing out on one important thing that the benefits of both science and nature can be rolled into one as science can complement nature.

In nutritional and herbal products of natural skincare, you are not eating the plant as a whole unit. You are just taking an extract of the herb. And this extract is very potent and effective. This is an example of science complementing nature in natural skincare, as processing brings out the best of both worlds.

And it is also true that there is atleast some amount of processing that takes place, so natural skincare products cannot be called 100% natural, even if all of the ingredients are totally natural.

We can see that the effectiveness of natural skincare products can be highly enhanced by this natural processing.

Natural Skincare Substances with Amazing Qualities

We will take a look at some ingredients of natural skincare that can work wonders for you-

One of the best natural skincare substances is Cynergy TK. It is produced in New Zealand. A company has discovered a breakthrough process by which Cynergy TK, which is rich in vital skin protein called Keratin, has been made readily absorbable by human skin.

It has been described as good as applying “liquid skin” due to its amazing results on volunteers in clinical trials-

·    It enhances the body’s natural production of collagen and elastin. This give us natural skincare as collagen and elastin are the proteins responsible for keeping our skin firm, supple and elastic.
·    It improves skin elasticity and skin moisture retention.
·    It leads to regrowth of new skin cells!

Another one of them is Phytessence Wakame. It is an extract of a special type of Japanese sea kelp. It is a part of natural skincare products that I personally use.

Phytessence Wakame has shown various amazing anti aging properties-

·    It works as a powerful antioxidant. It kills the free radicals in your skin before they do any damage to the skin. Antioxidants are an indispensable component of any natural skincare system.
·    It heals dry skin and impoves skin elasticity.
·    It blocks the activity of the dreaded enzyme Hyaluronidase. This enzyme is responsible for breaking down hyaluronic acid in the skin. And we do not want this to happen, as hyaluronic acid works with the two most important skin proteins called collagen and elastin to keep our skin soft, supple and elastic.

I have done an exhaustive research in my website on such natural skincare substances that play an effective and scientifically proven role in giving firm, soft, supple and young skin by enhancing the collagen and elastin production in our body itself.

The key to hidden secrets in natural skincare is to lookout for such natural skincare ingredients that have proven themselves very effective in anti aging in scientific studies. That is what separates the ordinary skin care anti aging products from the natural skincare products that work wonders for your skin.