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New Year, New You – 10% of New Supplement Replenishment Orders

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One of the best ways to achieve overall health and wellness is to start regular supplement routine. To help you do this, we have a very special offer that will ensure you start the New Year right!

Place any supplement on our Replenishment Service and receive 10% off your first order! Our supplements are loaded with antioxidants and are a key component of an anti-inflammatory diet.

If you wonder what type of vitamin you may need, feel free to comment with your particulair problems. Also, make sure to check out some of our specialities: vitamin c ester and pycnogenol!

Wishing you all the best in 2009 and beyond,

Anne Sellaro
Editor

The Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory Power Of Olive Oil Polyphenols

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Olive oil polyphenols are important antioxidants (natural anti-inflammatories) found in highest concentrations in extra virgin olive oil. They are essential to an anti-inflammatory diet.
One of the most important components of olive oil is hydroxytyrosol, an extremely rare, highly potent polyphenol. Hydroxytyrosol can actually slow the aging process in the skin by stabilizing the part of the cell known as the cell plasma membrane.
Researchers worldwide find that diets rich in olive oil polyphenols are associated with healthier breast tissue, colon function, and cardiovascular function, and offer significant extra protection from secondary smoke and sun-related skin damage.
Extra virgin olive oil is unique when it comes to foods that have a direct impact on beautiful skin and is a critical part of the Perricone Prescription Diet.
A few of the benefits of a diet rich in anti-inflammatory antioxidant extra virgin olive oil include:

• Increases the skins ability to maintain moisture;
• decreases “bad cholesterol”;
• increases “good cholesterol”;
• helps intestinal absorption;
• helps gall bladder activity;
• lowers probability of gallstones;
• lowers blood pressure;
• decreases gastric acid secretion in ulcers;
• stimulates pancreas secretion;
• aids developing bone in children;
• prevents osteoporosis;
• lowers glucose levels in diabetics;
• reduces risk of prostate cancer; and
• reduces the risk of breast cancer

Olive oil polyphenols offer additional benefits when incorporated into topical formulations, including the following:

• The delivery of the polyphenol anti-oxidant benefits directly to the skin
• Provides an all-natural approach to the prevention of free-radical damage
• Minimizes the appearance of lines and wrinkles while it brightens and evens skin tone.
• Extremely gentle and non-irritating; safe for even the most sensitive skin
• Guards against signs of premature aging

Ethnicity and Skin – Hispanic/Latino Skin Tone

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If you have Hispanic or Latino skin tone, here’s what to expect on the risk/reward front:

Risks
Can be acne prone due to very active sebaceous glands
Although not as sensitive as black or brown skin, can suffer an exaggerated inflammatory response from chemicals, irritants or mild trauma
Can suffer from large pores

Rewards
Increased melanin production offers great sun protection
Can have skin clear of fine lines and wrinkles
Resists sagging and loss of tone

Ethnicity And Skin – Northern European Skin Tones

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Here are the risks/reward of a Northern European Skin Tone

Risks
Can suffer from fine lines, wrinkles, and need a wrinkle cure
Can suffer from loss of muscle tone, leading to sagging, droopy skin
Very susceptible to sun damage and accelerated aging

Rewards
Small pores
Less prone to break outs
Balanced skin—not too oily—not to dry

Ethnicity And Skin – Mediterranean Skin Tone

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No matter your ethnicity, you’ll have some pluses and minuses with your skin. If you have a Mediterranean skin tone (like me), here’s what to expect from a risk/reward standpoint:

Risks:
Tends to darken under eye area
Overactive oil glands can increase the threat of acne
Can suffer from enlarged pores

Rewards:
More melanin means greater sun protection, less photo aging / sundamage
Greater oil production protects against dry skin,
And this also delays the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin

Dr. Perricone Q&A – Acne Questions #3 – Atrophic Scars

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Q: During my teens I suffered severe acne problems resulting in atrophic scars. A local skin specialist suggested a treatment called subcision, and I underwent six sessions with him. As I didn’t see any sign of improvement, and the treatments were very painful, I stopped. Now I’m concerned that maybe I gave up too quickly. If I resume this form of treatment, do I have any hope of seeing an improvement? Is there any other easy way to permanently remove the scars?

A: Unfortunately, there is no foolproof way to remove atrophic scars and, as you’ve experienced firsthand, invasive procedures can have undesirable side effects. I recommend that you try applying a topical DMAE/alpha lipoic acid/pycnogenol combination twice a day; this could help diminish the appearance of the scars.

Dr. Perricone Q&A – Acne Questions #3 – Breakouts On Forehead

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Q: I seem to experience a lot of acne breakouts on my forehead, in the area where my hair touches my skin. Why is this?

A:The oils from the hair can cause inflammation in the skin, which can clog the pores. Certain hair treatments only exacerbate this tendency. It is critical that you keep your hair clean and avoid the use of pomades, gels, etc. if you wish to reduce the probability of acne.

Try to keep the hair pulled back off of your face, forehead, and back of the neck. To treat breakouts, try using toner pads that are saturated with DMAE three times per day.

More questions? Post a comment.

Dr. Perricone Q&A – Acne #2 – Reducing Acne From Headwear

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Q: I love to mountain bike but it seems that the chafing of my helmet causes my skin to break out. What can I do about this?

A: Acne may be irritated or worsened by hats, helmets, headbands, or other articles of clothing that press tightly or rub against the skin. To combat this reaction, take a clean piece of soft cotton (part of an old T-shirt for example) and make a headband to act as a buffer against the pressure of the helmet. Plus, headbands make awesome fashion statements.

In combination to the helpful headband tip, don’t forget to try some of our special skin care products, including a gentle cleanser.

More questions? Add to the comments section.

Dr. Perricone Q&A – Acne Questions #1 – Oily Skin

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As acne tends to be a greater issue during the stress of the Holidays, it’s a good time to address some of your frequently asked questions about acne. The questions I address in these Q&A posts should eventually cover your specific issue. If you have additional questions, please post them in the comments section.

Q:
I am a teenager with very oily skin and also suffer from acne. No matter how often I wash my face it still feels oily – and I still break out. What can I do?

A:
Excess oil can be caused by hereditary factors or from the production of the male hormone, testosterone. Wash your face gently yet thoroughly twice daily with a gentle cleanser. Harsh, drying treatments will actually cause the reverse effect; your skin will be provoked to produce even more oil to compensate for the drying cleansers. Alpha lipoic acid is an ingredient I recommend you look for in your skin cleansing products. It has a normalizing effect on the skin and can help regulate oil flow. The anti-inflammatory diet combined with our anti-inflammatory supplements are very helpful. I recommend also normalize oil output, preventing excess oil as well as acne lesions.

More questions? I’ll be addressing new topics every day, so ask in the comments. Thanks.