Is a Collagen Cream Worth the Investment?

Collagen creams claim to reduce wrinkles and plump the skin, but there is little science to support that.  In fact, most skin care experts agree that the collagen molecule is too large to penetrate the skin.  Even if it is made smaller, there is no way to know that it would actually be integrated...
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Choosing a Vitamin C Serum

A Vitamin C Serum for skin is a great way to get effective doses of Vitamin C into your skin care routine.  A serum is lighter than a lotion and is often oil free, so it’s a good choice for younger, oily, or acne prone skin types.  These serums can also contain other beneficial...
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Vitamin C Skin Care Products

Vitamin C is one of the few skin care ingredients with lots of scientific evidence that proves it works.  It is an antioxidant and free radical scavenger, so it reduces oxidative damage on the skin cells.  This is a major cause of aging.  It also stimulates your skin to synthesize collagen, which improves skin...
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Using a Glycolic Acid Peel

Are you considering getting a glycolic acid peel?  There are many benefits such as skin moisturization and exfoliation to be gained from using alpha hydroxy acids such as a glycolic peel.  These acids reduce the appearance of wrinkles and age spots and improve skin texture by removing dead skin cells and the top layers...
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How to Use Chemical Peels and Exfoliation at Home Safely

Chemical exfoliation is a very effective way to remove wrinkles and age spots, and treat acne and scarring.  Unfortunately, it is also easy to damage your skin.  If you are careful and introduce chemical peeling gradually to you skin, you can have great results all in the comfort of your own home. You don’t need...
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How to Get Rid of Eye Wrinkles

Treating under eye wrinkles or crow’s feet can be difficult because the skin around the eyes is thinner and more sensitive than the rest of the skin on the face.  You can remove these wrinkles with exfoliation and renewal, but you need to work at a different pace than you would for the rest...
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