The Truth About Skincare

Have You Ever Wondered What It Might Be Like To Find The Long Lost Fountain Of Youth?

We Can’t Promise You That, But We Can Give You A Close Second...

Your skin is the first telltale sign of getting old. Starting today, get the facts about “anti-aging” and what you can do to forestall it.

The Truth About Skincare: How To Have Younger Looking Skin

Hey, there’s no way you can stop the aging process but there’s no reason why you can’t fight it kicking and screaming all the way!

Table of Contents

• Introduction 4
• Chapter 1. How and Why Skin Ages 5
• Intrinsic (internal) aging 6
• Extrinsic (external) aging 6
• Sun exposure 7
• Facial Exercises 7
• Smoking 8
• Chapter 2. Know Your Own Skin Type 9
• Chapter 3. Treating Oily Skin 14
• Chapter 4. Treating Dry Skin 19
• Xerosis 19
• Causes of Dry Skin 20
• Treatments for Dry Skin 23
• Chapter 5. Combination Skin 25
• Appropriate Skin Treatments 25
• Moisturizers for Combination Skin 26
• Essential Oils 27
• Chapter 6. How to Protect Skin 30
• Skin Cancer 31
• UV Rays 32
• Chapter 7. The Sun and Your Skin 33
• SPFs, Lifestyle and Diet 33
• Chapter 8. Skin Creams and Wrinkles 40
• Choosing a Skin Cream 42
• Chapter 9. Good Nutrition and Your Complexion 46
• Chapter 10. How Free Radicals Damage Skin Cells 51
• Sources of Free Radicals 52
• Radiation 52
• Cigarette Smoking 52
• Inorganic Particles 53
• Gases 53
• Antioxidants 53
• Conclusion 56
• Chapter 11. Vitamin C And Your Skin 57
• Vitamin C and Melanogenesis 57
• Vitamin C and sun protection 57
• Vitamin C and its role in collagen synthesis 58
• Vitamin C and its function as antioxidant and free radical inhibitor 58
• Guidelines in evaluating Vitamin C products: 59
• Chapter 12. Is Dermabrasion Right For Your Skin? 60
• Patient Instruction and Preparation 60
• Is It Right For Everybody’s Skin? 61
• Chapter 13. Are Chemical Peels For You? 65
• Chapter 14. Skin Care - Inside Out 69
• Vitamins and Minerals 71
• Water 71
• Exercise 72
• Rest 72
• Chapter 15. Facelifts and Other Skin Procedures 73
• Obagi Nu-Derm 73
• Theraderm® 74
• Chemical Peels 74
• BOTOX® 75
• Restylane 75
• Collagen 76
• Light Procedures 76
• Resources 77
• Product Reviews 77
• Deep Cleansing At Home 77
• Supplements For Sale Online 77
• Anti Aging Wrinkle Creams 77
• Organizations 77