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Sugar in all of its forms (corn syrup, cane sugar, high fructose corn syrup, etc.) is extremely damaging to the skin–and in fact to all organ systems. Sugar and foods that rapidly convert to sugar when eaten cause sudden spikes in blood sugar levels, resulting in the release of insulin into the blood stream, that [...]

Advanced Face Firming Activator has been one of our top selling products for years.  It is highly effective in correcting imperfections, shrinking pores, and reducing redness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. But don’t just take our word for it! Read what customers are saying: “I have been using this product for a [...]

Pro-Inflammatory foods (sugar and starches) Foods can be pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory. Avoid pro-inflammatory foods—these will promote wrinkles, a host of diseases, accelerate aging and cause the storage of body fat.  Eating pro-inflammatory foods such as sugary and starchy foods shows up on the skin as a loss of radiance, dark circles under the eyes, the [...]

It’s summertime, and the grilling is easy. Once of the joys of summertime is the barbecue.  Nothing tastes better than food cooked outdoors over an open fire.  But cooking muscle meats and other protein foods at high heats can create carcinogenic chemicals called heterocyclic amines (HCAs).  In addition, Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) are also [...]

Pigment Corrective is a powerful treatment that helps to reverse the signs of hyper-pigmentation or brown spots resulting from sun damage or chronological age. By lightening and brightening the skin’s appearance, it imparts a more youthful, radiant complexion. Independent clinical studies demonstrated extraordinary results: • 100% reported a decrease in the appearance of new brown [...]

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.
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

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
Not as prone to fine lines and wrinkles
Resists sagging and loss of tone

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

Risks
Can suffer from fine lines and wrinkles
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

Exercise does wonders for the skin. When we exercise, we tend to perspire and many toxins in the body are eliminated in sweat. In addition, people who exercise have better circulation to the skin, giving it a healthy glow, which adds to an attractive appearance. As those familiar with the Perricone philosophy know, better circulation in the skin also decreases the chances of wrinkles. I have also found that my patients who exercise regularly drink much more water than those who do not and as a result their cells are better hydrated. This decreases inflammation, contributing to a youthful, more radiant and healthy appearance.

As always I welcome your comments and suggestions.