Tuesday, December 22, 2009

How to Age With Grace

The current anti aging discoveries show that if humans ate healthfully, were sheltered from environmental toxins, got adequate exercise and rest, and spent most of their lives away from the sun, their skin would look and feel plump, moist, firm and unlined well into their 60’s and 70’s.

An example of this aging with grace is Sophia Loren, about a month before her 72nd birthday, Sophia Loren was voted the world’s most naturally beautiful person, eclipsing younger beauties such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Anti aging research shows that aging skin is a natural part of getting older, and from the moment you are born your skin begins to respond to two sets of biological processes:

The aging skin “genes” you inherited, over which you have little control. These are the hereditary patterns in your family lineage that predetermine how your face and body respond to the aging process; and the external factors that act on aging skin, over which you have a lot of control.

Everybody ages, and there is little one can do. One thing that can be done is to ensure your skin doesn't show it. Dr. Lisa Benest personally chose these anti aging supplements to reverse or slow the effects of aging. Here is everything you need to get the smooth and youthful looking skin you want.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Tips to Keep Your Skin Smooth and Fresh in Winter

We’re highlighting three products that are essential for Winter. Just because we’re bundled up in sweaters and scarves doesn’t mean that we should forget about our skin until summer. Following these simple steps will keep you more comfortable all winter, and allow you to show smoother, fresher skin when the warm weather returns.

In the winter it is a good idea to switch to an oil-based moisturizer and moisturize frequently. The more oil a moisturizer contains the more effectively it protects against moisture loss. Moisturizers that come as an ointment contain the most oil and form a protective layer on the skin that makes them more “moisturizing” than creams and lotions.

Oil-based Moisturizer -
Moisturizing Complex by IS Clinical: Moisturizing Complex was created to work as a shield for the skin against environmental damages, it moisturizes and hydrates your skin, layers deep! It contains Jojoba Oil which is a natural oil used to help prevent water from escaping the skin, and Glycerin which absorbs and holds moisture. It is a heavier moisturizer, dry or mature skin.

If your facial skin is uncomfortably dry, avoid using harsh peels, masks, and alcohol-based toners or astringents, all of which can strip vital oil from your skin. Instead, find a cleansing milk or mild foaming cleanser, a toner with no alcohol, and masks that are "deeply hydrating," rather than clay-based, which tends to draw moisture out of the face.

Foaming Cleanser -
Cleansing Gel by Exuvience: This face wash contains no artificial fragrances, but its natural fruit acids and botanical extracts, give it a light fruity smell. Great for most skin types but it is not ideal for someone with dry, sensitive skin. Also an excellent makeup remover, one pump with the foaming action...and you're set!

Don’t forget the sunscreen. Snow if more reflective than sand, making winter sunscreen as important as summer protection. Look for a SPF 30+ sunscreen with an oily, moisturizing cream. If you are unsure of which product to use, ask your dermatologist.

SPF 30 with Moisturizer -
Elta SPF 30 - UV Facial with Moisturizer: This sunscreen was specifically designed to provide moisturizing UV protection for the face, either alone or under makeup. It is a light, fluffy moisturizing base with an elegant feel. Great for all skin types.

To learn more about or order any of these products (or others) feel free to visit our product store online! Click here.

Read the rest of the article these Winter Skin tips came from here.

http://www.lisabenestmd.com

(These are great products to treat your loved ones...or yourself! Give them a gift to enhance their beauty, youth and confidence - they won't forget it! Happy Holidays!)

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Winter Skin Blues – and Itchy, Cracked Reds

By Lisa Benest MD


Winter can bring snow, crackling fires, holidays with friends and family… and dry, irritated, red and cracked skin. So, while you’re making your list and checking it twice, don’t forget your winter skin care regimen.

Here are a few things you can do to keep your skin moisturized and comfortable as that cozy winter sweater.

Use a humidifier. With heat on and windows closed, the air inside can become very dry. Placing two or three small, relatively inexpensive humidifiers around your home will help to humidify the dry air and keep skin from becoming cracked and itchy. Hydrating your body by drinking water will also help keep you comfortable all winter long.

Switch to an oil-based moisturizer and moisturize frequently. The more oil a moisturizer contains the more effectively it protects against moisture loss. Moisturizers that come as an ointment contain the most oil and form a protective layer on the skin that makes them more “moisturizing” than creams and lotions.

If your facial skin is uncomfortably dry, avoid using harsh peels, masks, and alcohol-based toners or astringents, all of which can strip vital oil from your skin. Instead, find a cleansing milk or mild foaming cleanser, a toner with no alcohol, and masks that are "deeply hydrating," rather than clay-based, which tends to draw moisture out of the face.

Wear gloves outside. Protect your hands from cold air and low humidity. Make sure the gloves are made from material that does not irritate your skin. And don’t forget to moisturize your hands (and your feet, too).

Dress in layers. Common causes of sweaty, itchy skin are sweating and overheating. Wearing layers allows you to remove clothing as needed to prevent overheating. Be sure to wear loose-fitting cotton fabrics next to your skin. And if your clothes or shoes get wet, take them off as soon as you get inside as wet clothes will also irritate the skin.

Don’t forget the sunscreen. Snow if more reflective than sand, making winter sunscreen as important as summer protection. Look for a SPF 30+ sunscreen with an oily, moisturizing cream. If you are unsure of which product to use, ask your dermatologist.

Treat it if it gets worse. Sometimes winter skin gets so dry it results in flaking, cracking, or even eczema. If this happens, see your dermatologist and get the right treatment for your skin type.

Just because we’re bundled up in sweaters and scarves doesn’t mean that we should forget about our skin until summer. Following these simple steps will keep you more comfortable all winter, and allow you to show smoother, fresher skin when the warm weather returns.

Dr Lisa Benest is a medical and cosmetic dermatologist in Burbank. She and her staff provide comprehensive skin examinations as well as an array of non-invasive, cosmetic procedures and offer a full line of skin care products. To learn more about skin rejuvenation as well as the most up-to-date lasers, schedule a Free Consultation with their cosmetic nurse. Check out their website for a complete list of all the treatments: www.lisabenestmd.com


She can be reached at:

1624 W. Olive Ave #B 

Burbank, CA 91506 

818-729-9149 

www.lisabenestmd.com


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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Overall Body Beauty Package

These three products are a great package for overall body beauty!

For the morning -
Corium 21: Corium 21 is an Aloe-based face and body cream, great for cracked heels and dry elbows! It contains a specific family of Aloe known for its healing properties. Reaching many layers deep, the pure Aloe Vera softens your skin, increases circulation and stimulates and repairs your skin down to a cellular level.

For the shower -
Glytone Exfoliating Body Wash: "This product is highly effective in removing dead skin cells as you wash in the shower or bath. It contains glycolic acid at a high enough concentration to slough off old, dry skin leaving the skin smooth and silky to the touch. Yet this body wash is gentle enought for daily use."

For the night -
Glytone Retexurize Body Lotion: "This lotion contains distinctive emollients and glycolic acid to smooth and hydrate the skin. It has more than 4-5 times the glycolic content of even the strongest over-the-counter moiturizer and rids your skin of dry, sun damaged skin and dead skin cells leaving a soft, smooth fell that you'll love to touch"


To learn more about or order any of these products (or others) feel free to visit our product store online! Click here.

(These are great products to treat your loved ones...or yourself! Give them a gift to enhance their beauty, youth and confidence - they won't forget it! Happy Holidays!)