Comments on: Anti-Aging Skin Care Checklist

By: Benefits of Pomegranate Skin Care

Benefits of Pomegranate Skin Care — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:56:09 +0000

So many people think that just a simple cream can change everything. While an anti-wrinkle cream full of antioxidants, peptides and what not can help, lifestyle is also a big factor.

I personally love skin care ingredients with pomegranate in it as it contains so many antioxidants, but remember, you have to change your lifestyle and habits as well if you are serious about younger looking skin.

By: Kiran

Kiran — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:07:21 +0000

“The more saturated [fat] the better” – this is completely wrong. Eating too much saturated fat (in foods like butter, cheesem fatty meats) increases the risk of heart disease and stroke – this WILL age your body.

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:47:00 +0000

This blog entry and all the comments are so great! I know it was written a while ago, but perhaps this comment will be helpful to someone. There is so much information and disinformation out there — it is hard to know what is “good” and what is “bad” when historically we have been told one thing and then the other.
What I have found through a lot of research into oils (and I don’t say this is “true” but I do say it is likely) is that oils must be virgin (cold pressed). Like Curtus said in a comment above, avoid cheap oils.
Olive oil and flax oil are great but not to cook with. For veggies with uncooked olive oil, one can steam them and then toss with olive oil afterwards. Canola oil has a lot of negative info out there and it can’t all be untrue. I would shy away from it. Virgin coconut oil is great stuff. It stimulates the thyroid and the metabolism and is good for a host of maladies. I don’t really cook with oils, but I have heard that if you do, this is the one to cook with. All of the negative press that coconut oil got was due to tests done with hydrogenated coconut oil, and we know now that hydrogenated anything is..well…bad!
Lastly, with regard to your recommendations in the blog about diet, the raw food diet fits right in with what you suggest. A good place to start is with Alissa Cohen’s book, DVD, website. The DVD answered a lot of questions I had after trying recipes from the book.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:26:52 +0000

I’m so glad to have found your blog. My acne is almost under control so I’m about to try the things you suggest that I’m not currently doing. Hopefully that will put an end to it.

In regards to your food questions, here are my suggestions so you don’t go crazy.
1. 5 servings of veggies & fruit per day
2. 2 servings of dairy per day.
3. 2 teaspoons of healthy oil a day (olive, flax, canola), in your cooked foods, in a dressing, or on their own.
4. Limit your caffeine.

Make sure you don’t neglect good fats in your diet. I will warn you about diets in general – they don’t help you maintain. If you are happy at your present weight you might try weight watchers for a few months. If you use their maintenance system you can fiddle with your foods without going overboard.

Essentially, eliminating processed foods will do you the most good. I will say that you should occasionally allow yourself treats in moderation. Whether that’s chocolate, a drink, or pasta, you should know that you don’t have to completely shun them in order to sustain the benefits of a healthy diet.

Thanks for the time and effort you put into your blog.

By: m

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:42:52 +0000

Thanks for the comprehensive article, I admit I have become somewhat obsessed with the tiny lines around my eyes and am always trying to find ways to prevent/get rid of them. One cream I found that actually does seem to help is Lumiere Bio-restorative Eye cream, which my dermatologist recommended. It only does so much since it’s a cream, but it really seems to soften my eyes and moisturize well.

By: anna

anna — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:24:46 +0000

Thanks Jeni! :) The Eucerin isn’t really a face cream–it’s in a tube, but it’s mostly for chapped and dry skin when you’re outdoors. It’s really simple and would probably clog most people’s pores, but my skin gets so dry with the Retin-A that it’s the only thing I’ve found to keep me from peeling before afternoon! :)

Thanks again for such a great site!

By: Jeni - Savvy Skin

Jeni - Savvy Skin — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:44:51 +0000

Anna,
I see all the comments, so it doesn’t matter if you comment on an old post. I just have a hard time answering right away sometimes.

I am going to write about antioxidants soon. The Shiseido sunscreen has some antioxidants in it, but not a lot. When I’m not lazy, I use Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate in the morning. I think she has a few different antioxidant serums available. Then I apply moisturizer, then the sunscreen, which I mix with Maybelline Pure Makeup (which is probably not the best idea, since I know I am diluting the sunscreen a bit).

Sometimes instead I will mix Philosophy vitamin c powder into my moisturizer. I really like my Clinique Moisture On-line moisturizer, but it would be nice to find a moisturizer in a tube (so that the antioxidants don’t become inactive) that has antioxidants in it.

Your regimen sounds good (as long as the Eucerin comes in a tube, or some sort of packaging so that the cream isn’t in contact with air, which will make the antioxidants ineffective).

By: anna

anna — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:42:42 +0000

Hey Jeni!

Still loving the Shiseido! :) Passed on the info to a friend who thought that an SPF that high would be too thick, so hopefully she discovers the wonder that is Shiseido too! :)

I have a question–what do you use for antioxidants on your skin? In the morning, I mix a tiny bit of Eucerin with Shiseido and put that on my face and neck. I want to put on an antioxidant first but have no clue where to start. At night, I give my face a break one night, use alpha-hydroxy acid (Neutrogena) one night, then Retin-a 0.1% cream the next night, then start the cycle over again. Since I am nervous about mixing an antioxidant with the Retin-A, I’d prefer to use the antiox in the morning. Any ideas? Also, how does this skin care regimen sound? :)

You’re the best! Thanks for all your help :)

By: Jeni - Savvy Skin

Jeni - Savvy Skin — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 07:22:43 +0000

Tip Diva: My preference for sunscreen ingredients goes in this order: zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, mexoryl, helioplex, avobenzene. I would make sure your sunscreen has one of those ingredients in it. A lot of people (myself included) have problems with helioplex and avobenzene, which is why I recommend the physical sunscreen ingredients first (zinc and titanium dioxide).

By: Tip Diva

Tip Diva — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:22:17 +0000

Thank you for submitting your post to Carnival of Tips! If you're allergic to zinc oxide, what's the second best sunscreen to use? There are so many options out there, I just don't know what to go for.