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Fri Aug 02, 2013 7:40 pm  |
| Pandax12 wrote: |
Hardly anyone eats fermented soy, and the amount of K2 in cheese/dairy is far below the amount shown to have great benefit. So most of the evidence is not US based, therefore not valid. Alrighty then. That's great logic. Keeping calcium (plaque) out of the arteries and into bone is plenty reason enough to take it. I'll take Life Extensions opinion over your's every time. |
I guess rudeness never goes out of fashion. Pandax12, I would appreciate if you just ignore my posts from now on. Thank you. |
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Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:58 am |
I think that if I were just beginning to take care of my skin at my age (44) I would be confused and anxious. This is what I would recommend.
1. As others have said, research is your best friend. Look at both the scientific and anecdotal evidence of an ingredient or product before you dive in.
2. Sunscreen! Everything else you do will be in vain if you are not protecting your skin from environmental damage. Find one that provides broad spectrum coverage, doesn't irritate your skin or eyes, and is comfortable for your skin type.
3. Be gentle. Find a gentle, effective cleanser that will not further irritate your skin. You don't need a fancy cleanser, just a good one. As you begin to add anti-aging products to your regimen, do so one at a time so you can really gage whether you're getting results without further damage.
4. Retin-A and other "big guns." I have used Retin-A on and off for almost 30 years. It's a great product, and if you choose to use it, do a lot of research. The side effects can be significant for some people. Many of the most effective anti-aging ingredients have one or more of these actions: cell-turnover/exfoliation, cell communication, protection, and/or anti-irritation. Retin-A will communicate with the cells in your skin so they form in a more healthy manner. It will also kgreatly increase the cell turnover rate, so you're likely to experience dryness, irritation, flaking, and of course, sun sensitivity. Keep this in mind as you build your regimen to include protective/repair active antioxidants (vitamin C is one) that can also cause dryness or irritation at first or in high quantities. Again, start with one ingredient and build.
I recommend the "Expert Advice" section of the beautypedia site. The author is not the single authority on anything, but the articles are easy to read, well-researched, and can give you a good starting overview of what to consider.
5. Diet. You probably dont need to be told, but you are what you eat. Plenty of fluids is important.
Hope that helps. |
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