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	<title>virtualreality village &#187; Aging</title>
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		<title>Beauty Tips - Facial Care That Slows Down Aging</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DebrahDragon</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Your face tells your whole story; a beautiful and fresh face shows that you are careful about what you use for your face. It also means that you take the time out to care for yourself. Many people consider just washing their faces with soap daily as being facial care. Just washing your face may [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your face tells your whole story; a beautiful and fresh face shows that you are careful about what you use for your face. It also means that you take the time out to care for yourself. Many people consider just washing their faces with soap daily as being facial care. Just washing your face may remove some of the residual oils on your face as well as clear up a few pores, but it would do nothing to make you look beautiful or improve your facial skin. Washing your face is important, however in order to look good you need to do a little more than that.</p>
<p>There are many lines of products available for facial care. Facial cleansers are especially created to be used on the face in place of soaps. Bar soaps, which are produced for the body, can often be more drying to the face and do not provide the benefits or meet the needs of proper facial care like the specialized cleansers. Facial cleaners offer solutions for removing makeup, treating blemishes and acne, dissolving blackheads, treating dry or flaky skin, managing oily skin, and protecting sensitive skin. Some cleansers offer added benefits such as deep cleaning and pore cleaning. Many deliver a cool, refreshing feeling to the face. The facial cleansers come in many forms including gels, liquids, foams, creams, and oils. Most are recommended to be used daily but there are products available for less frequent treatments.</p>
<p>There is also a large selection of lotions made just for the face. They tend to be lighter than a body lotion to control oiliness while offering added moisture. Many products contain other benefits such as sunscreen, self-tanners, and anti-aging ingredients which help decrease wrinkles and other signs of aging in the face.</p>
<p>Beyond lotions and facial cleansers, there is a wide variety of items available for specific treatment for issues concerning the face, such as acne, blackheads, whitehead, and eczema. These treatments come in many forms including liquids, gels, foams, creams, pre-moistened applicators and pads, and wipes. There are also masks which are applied and allowed to harden on the skin in an effort to remove the impurities in the pores. These masks remain on the face for a certain period of time as directed until they have thoroughly dried. The treatment is then removed with warm water or by peeling the mask from the skin. Generally these products are convenient and easy to apply. Many are intended to be rinsed off after application, though some directions require the treatment remain on the skin, depending on the issue being treated. Professional salons offer many options for a facial which cleans the skin and pores, and also relaxes the body. Salon facials are relatively inexpensive depending on the services received.</p>
<p>It is good practice to maintain proper and daily care of the face by removing makeup every day to ensure pores remain clear. Allowing dirt, natural oils, and environmental pollutants to build up in the pores will lead to blemishes and possibly more serious skin problems and conditions.</p>
<p>If you have a specific skin condition or you just have sensitive skin be sure to consult a professional. Find out what you can and cannot use on your skin. This would insure that you don&rsquo;t spoil your skin any further by using things that don&rsquo;t agree with you.</p>
<p>Debrah Dragon is a writer for Beauty Items, a website about everything beauty-related - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.beautyitems.com/tips/">beauty tips</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.beautyitems.com/salons/">beauty salons</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.beautyitems.com/products/">beauty products</a>, etc. Debrah is also a featured author at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.articleking.com">www.ArticleKing.com</a></p>
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		<title>Wash Your Way Naturally to Beautiful Skin</title>
		<link>http://www.vrvillage.info/2008/09/26/wash-your-way-naturally-to-beautiful-skin/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>HannahWalker</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Although a relaxing bath is great from time to time it is generally a speedier and more practical option to jump in the shower. Whether you have a shower to wake you up in the morning or wind down in the evening, most people will use their shower products at least once a day, so [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although a relaxing bath is great from time to time it is generally a speedier and more practical option to jump in the shower. Whether you have a shower to wake you up in the morning or wind down in the evening, most people will use their shower products at least once a day, so it&rsquo;s pretty important that they are healthy and chemical free. Natural and Organic shower products should be the only way to go; Scinboutique offer a great range&hellip;</p>
<p>This Works &lsquo;Deep Calm Shower Gel&rsquo; is great for when you really want to slow down and unwind as the grounding blend of vetivert, lavender and chamomile will bring the world to a standstill. This Works&#8217; lavender is grown at high altitude in France and chosen for its high quality and fragrance. It&rsquo;s safe, soothing, antibacterial properties are combined with strengthening and emotionally balancing vetivert from Java and wild chamomile from Morocco.</p>
<p>If you prefer more of a refreshing shower then try the &lsquo;Energy Bank Bath and Shower Gel&rsquo; from This Works. When you need an energy burst, this exotic fusion of ylang ylang, patchouli and geranium will give you renewed vitality morning and evening. This Works&#8217; sensual ylang ylang comes from Madagascar and their geranium is sourced in China. Other high quality essential oils include, rosemary (Tunisia), to stimulate the mind, grounding sandalwood (India) and pure coconut oil.</p>
<p>Also from This Works, &lsquo;In the Zone Bath and Shower Gel When the going gets tough&rsquo; is a balancing and restorative blend of frankincense and eucalyptus to help keep you cool and collected. This Works&#8217; rejuvenating frankincense comes from Somalia. It is combined with invigorating and antiseptic eucalyptus (Spain), patchouli (Indonesia) and pure coconut oil. Just breathe deeply and let go!</p>
<p>The Circaroma &lsquo;Awakening Body Wash&rsquo; is made entirely of organic and natural ingredients. This vibrant and fresh soap-free wash will revive your mind and revitalize and moisturise your body with many delicious ingredients such as; Ginger, Pink Grapefruit, Grapefruit, Lemongrass Sunflower oil, Green Mint, Lemongrass and Sesame oil.</p>
<p>The Laidbare Body Wash is made with organic grapefruit seed extract, known to be rich in powerful antioxidants and with beneficial antibacterial properties, combined with a vitamin complex of vitamin E, vitamin C, B5 &#038; B6, to protect body cells from the damaging effects of oxidation. This great mix of health boosting ingredients leaves the skin, cleansed, nourished and totally revitalised.</p>
<p>Green People &lsquo;Nourishing Body Wash&rsquo; is a gently-foaming body wash which leaves your skin irresistible and deliciously smooth. The body wash is rich in moisturising and skin conditioning ingredients and lavishly fragranced with Ylang Ylang, Neroli and Ginger to uplift body and mind. This natural body wash is free from SLS/SLES, Parabens, phthalates and artificial fragrances to bring you the purest shower gel that nature can offer.</p>
<p>With all this on offer from just one place, there&rsquo;s just no excuse for using chemical based products. We don&rsquo;t yet know the full effects of the chemicals that we rub into our skin on a daily basis, some are linked with allergies, skin conditions and even in some cases, cancer, so why take the risk when you can get delicious smelling, stylish looking products which leave your skin in its best condition!</p>
<p>Hannah Walker is a writer for <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.scinboutique.com/" brtarget="_blank">www.scinboutique.com</a></p>
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		<title>Hydroderm Review &#8211; Do These Anti-aging Products Curb Age-Related Changes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DennisEisenhower</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[No person skin remains the same as it was at birth. It is common to see age related changes occurring in the skin as the person get older and the texture and firmness of the skin gets lesser as age advances giving rise to wrinkling of the skin and reduction of the elasticity of the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No person skin remains the same as it was at birth. It is common to see age related changes occurring in the skin as the person get older and the texture and firmness of the skin gets lesser as age advances giving rise to wrinkling of the skin and reduction of the elasticity of the skin. Although these age-related changes in the skin are expected, can they be reversed or at least arrested or slowed down.</p>
<p>In earlier times, it was expected to just go with the flow and accept these age related changes that occur. But, now thanks to revolutionary products such as Hydroderm skin care one successfully help reduce these age-related changes. Hydroderm offers many different products in its lineup that helps fight these changes in a safe and healthy manner. Being made up of natural botanicals, they help in effecting these changes without causing any kind of side effects.</p>
<p>Provided by the Hydroderm lineup are products like anti wrinkle creams that help in making the skin appear younger by eradicating wrinkles and other age related changes, anti-aging products that are again helping individuals eliminate age related changes and making them appear much younger and the Hydroderm bodyshape lotion that is helpful in reducing cellulite and in toning up the body to look younger to your age.</p>
<p>But, does hydroderm work is the question that comes to many people&rsquo;s mind while considering these products and if so how does it do the job.</p>
<p>The two main components of Hydroderm skin care products is Collagen and Vyo-serum. Collagen is a protein component of the skin that helps in retaining moisture and in acting as a protective barrier of the skin. As age advances, the level of natural collagen in the body reduces thereby bringing about many of the age related changes that we commonly see. The collagen present in hydroderm helps in improving the level of collagen within the skin thereby eliminating the changes that we see due to the reduced levels.</p>
<p>The Vyo-serum helps in improving the tautness of the skin and also in providing for a younger look to the skin. Being a protein that occurs naturally, it also helps in rejuvenating the skin while helping in providing a moisturizing effect. Both the vital ingredients in the Hydroderm skin care products help in fighting many age related changes such as crow&rsquo;s feet, dark circles under the eyes and puffiness.</p>
<p>Hydroderm bodyshape toning lotion is helpful in the reduction of cellulite from the areas where it is difficult to eradicate by any kind of diet regimen or through exercise. The recommended usage of the lotion is application and massaging the product on the skin two times a day. The anti-aging and anti wrinkle creams also work best when applied regularly for two to four times in a day.</p>
<p>Another big advantage of the products is that they come with a thirty day free trial. By opting for the hydroderm free trial, one can get to use these revolutionary products without having to spend on it and begin to see the effects of these products as per the claims of the manufacturers.</p>
<p>For more information about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hydrodermreview.net/">Hydroderm Skin Care</a>, visit the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hydrodermreview.net/">Hydroderm</a> Review at http://www.hydrodermreview.net/</p>
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		<title>Illuminating Potential Issues With Prolonged Sun Exposure</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JoAnneDaris</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The public&#8217;s understanding of the dangers involved in sun exposure has increased enormously over the past few years, the result of a more intense focus on the issue by news media and the medical community&#8217;s expanded screening efforts. Despite rising awareness, myths about sun exposure and year-round safety measures that should be taken still exist. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The public&rsquo;s understanding of the dangers involved in sun exposure has increased enormously over the past few years, the result of a more intense focus on the issue by news media and the medical community&rsquo;s expanded screening efforts. Despite rising awareness, myths about sun exposure and year-round safety measures that should be taken still exist. These misunderstandings about skin protection can lead to unintentionally hazardous sun exposure.</p>
<p>Oftentimes, women make sure their children are covered in sunscreen but fail to make it a priority for themselves. Some cosmetics companies include sunscreen in moisturizers and foundations but the sun protection factor generally is low.</p>
<p>To keep skin healthy and safe and to help minimize the sun&rsquo;s escalating effect on fine lines and wrinkles, be aware of the consequences of exposure to ultraviolet rays by knowing the facts to protect your skin.</p>
<p>Sun Exposure Myths &#038; Facts</p>
<p>Most people think that they only need to be concerned about skin protection in the summer. The problem with this thinking is that sun protection is essential all year long. Snow and ice are very efficient reflectors of ultraviolet rays and, compared to normal conditions, generate almost twice the risk of UV damage.</p>
<p>I have also heard people say that they are safe from UV exposure as long as they are not outside in the sun. This could not be further from the truth. Windows in your car or house do not provide protection. UV rays easily penetrate them.</p>
<p>Some also believe that they should sunbathe for an hour a day just to get enough vitamin D. However, studies indicate that 45 minutes of sun exposure daily to the face, neck and hands provides adequate production of vitamin D, and exposure during daily activities like walking the dog or exercising usually provide this amount.</p>
<p>Occasionally I have had patients tell me they think a base tan from a tanning bed is safe and will help avoid dangerous rays. The fact is you should stay away from tanning parlors and tanning equipment. Any exposure to UV rays adds to the risk of skin damage and cancer.</p>
<p>I have even heard some say that a single sunburn will only minimally increase their risk of developing skin cancer. In fact, one blistering sunburn doubles the risk of melanoma, so sun bathing should be avoided.</p>
<p>Tips for Protecting Your Skin</p>
<p>Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV rays are most intense. Cover up with a broad-brimmed hat, long sleeves and sunglasses that block UV rays. Most important of all, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15, even when it&rsquo;s cloudy. Don&rsquo;t forget to apply it to commonly missed areas, such as ears, nose and top of your feet. Sun-sensitive individuals should look for even greater protection and use products like a good SPF 65 that provides full-spectrum protection by blocking both UVA and UVB.</p>
<p>It&rsquo;s Not too Late to Reverse Some Sun Damage</p>
<p>If you already have spots, wrinkles or visible blood vessels from sun exposure, a number of skin treatments are available to reduce the appearance of these skin irregularities. Traditional techniques involve chemical peels, dermabrasion or lightening creams, all of which destroy the epidermis to different degrees. New technology, however, is safe, non-invasive, uses pulsed light and radiofrequency waves, and serves to stimulate collagen repair lessening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.</p>
<p>A treatment commonly referred to as skin rejuvenation combines revitalizing energy-based skin rejuvenation with alternating treatments of microdermabrasion for safe, rapid skin renewal. The system targets skin irregularities while stimulating new collagen production, helping to eliminate freckles and sun spots and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The treatment is quick and painless. There is no need for any needles or anesthesia, the spots rarely return, and the risk of scarring is very minimal. My patients who have received skin rejuvenation treatments have seen great results in reversing damage done to skin due to prolonged exposure to the sun.</p>
<p>To protect yourself, learn all the facts about sun exposure. Be aware that UVA waves are present year-round, from sunrise to sunset. Know that prevention is always easier than trying to reverse the damage. You&rsquo;ll look and feel healthier when you keep your family and yourself protected from damaging UV rays.</p>
<p>By taking a short amount of time to apply sunscreen every day, you can save time and money in the future by taking steps to prevent skin and health issues related to sun exposure.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.AmericanLaser.com">AmericanLaser.com</a> is the largest and most successful laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation and cellulite reduction therapy company, with more than 220 locations in the United States. For more information, please visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.americanlaser.com">AmericanLaser.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Microderma-What? Skin Resurfacing for the Beauty Novice</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JoAnneDaris</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve ever seen the Sex &#038; the City episode during which Samantha Jones wears a widow-like veil for days to hide her red, oozing and swollen facial skin after her chemical peel, you&#8217;ve likely been scared away from doing any skin resurfacing treatments. However, there are many non-invasive alternatives to skin resurfacing that don&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&rsquo;ve ever seen the Sex &#038; the City episode during which Samantha Jones wears a widow-like veil for days to hide her red, oozing and swollen facial skin after her chemical peel, you&rsquo;ve likely been scared away from doing any skin resurfacing treatments. However, there are many non-invasive alternatives to skin resurfacing that don&rsquo;t make you hide in the shadows for days or weeks just to look a few years younger or get rid of a minor skin problem. Treatments like microdermabrasion, FotoFacial skin rejuvenation, Skin Tightening and Affrim are all non-invasive options to help you look your best.</p>
<p>Microdermabrasion</p>
<p>Microdermabrasion is a simple alternative to more invasive options like chemical peels. Microdermabrasion is very comfortable procedure and requires no anesthetic. The procedure also has no downtime so it can even be done on your lunch hour. Most patients we treat will receive a series of treatments so over time, the most visible effects are seen.</p>
<p>To the beauty novice, microdermabrasion may sound more like something you&rsquo;d find inside your computer than something you&rsquo;d get done to your face. Microdermabrasion is actually defined by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons as a skin-freshening technique that repairs facial skin. The aesthetic professionals that perform microdermabrasion use a device that sprays tiny crystals onto the skin and uses suction to remove the crystals and dead skin the treatment removes. The treatment is very similar to a deep exfoliation or deep facial.</p>
<p>The easiest way to think about microdermabrasion is to equate it to a mini (and much gentler) sandblaster for your face. Microdermabrasion is a very effective method of reducing fine lines and wrinkles, dark spots on the surface of the skin, mild acne and even the appearance of scars. Post-treatment, moisturizing the area treated is very important to help cell regeneration.</p>
<p>FotoFacial Skin Rejuvenation</p>
<p>At our laser centers, we offer microdermbrasion in combination with our FotoFacial skin rejuvenation treatment. FotoFacial skin rejuvenation produces superior results in reducing wrinkles, because it delivers energy at both the top layer of the skin as well as deeper layers all while smoothing and toning the skin. The FotoFacial treatment uses a combination of laser (light) energy and radio frequency to target discolored skin areas, pigmented lesions, as well as stimulating the creation of new collagen. We couple the laser-based FotoFacial skin rejuvenation treatment with microdermabrasion to generate additional collagen production beneath the skin surface, plumping the skin, creating a more even texture and reducing fine lines and unwanted pigmentation.</p>
<p>Skin Tightening</p>
<p>The newest capability in virtual facelifts comes in the form of a treatment called skin tightening. Skin tightening is a non-invasive procedure helps remove wrinkles, tighten the skin and improve skin laxity on the neck and face. Laser energy-based skin tightening boosts production of collagen that fills in wrinkles at the jaw line; along the brow line; and around the eyes, mouth and cheeks. It&rsquo;s a much more comfortable process than injections of foreign materials like Botox or Restylane, yet generates similar results. It can make wrinkles in the forehead disappear; helping to lift the brow line as well as iron out dreaded Crow&rsquo;s feet. It uses a natural method to restore young-looking skin.</p>
<p>Affirm</p>
<p>To complement the benefits of skin tightening, the Affirm treatment also helps reduce the slink flaws caused by sun damage or acne, such as age spots and scarring. Affirm uses fractional laser technology to smooth both scars and wrinkles, while evening out any uneven skin tone. Fractional laser technology treats the skin by delivering tiny pinpoints of laser light in only a fraction of the area. Healthy, untreated skin is left between the treated skin areas which help the skin heal fast and minimize downtime. This treatment helps prefect the overall appearance of the skin, leaving you with an even-toned, flawless appearance.</p>
<p>Skin surface repair treatments can stave off wrinkles making plastic surgery unnecessary. These types of treatments can give your skin a more youthful, fresh look but they cannot remove deep scars or prevent aging so will require maintenance treatments for a consistent glow. When choosing a treatment provider, look for someone who has before and after photos of patients they can share with you, as well as thorough training in the most up-to-date treatments in skin resurfacing before starting any new treatment regimen.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.AmericanLaser.com">AmericanLaser.com</a> is the largest and most successful laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation and cellulite reduction therapy company, with more than 220 locations in the United States. For more information, please visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.americanlaser.com">AmericanLaser.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Turn Back the Wrinkles of Time With Skin Rejuvenation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>JoAnneDaris</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Highly educated, intensely motivated and clothed only in the finest of threads, 52 year old Cliff Rackham thought he understood what it took to stay relevant in the ever-changing business world. For Rackham, the contemporary appearance is critically important to staying employed, as his cutting-edge, advertising firm prides itself on the creative and innovative labels [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Highly educated, intensely motivated and clothed only in the finest of threads, 52 year old Cliff Rackham thought he understood what it took to stay relevant in the ever-changing business world. For Rackham, the contemporary appearance is critically important to staying employed, as his cutting-edge, advertising firm prides itself on the creative and innovative labels of business. His Bibles of life are the hippest of the fashion rags and the trendiest of parties; he has yet to miss a major fashion drift.</p>
<p>But Rackham has recently started to notice that he wasn&rsquo;t getting the right type of looks any longer. Sure, he still gets noticed, but he feels that it&rsquo;s starting to be for the wrong reasons.</p>
<p>Creeping slowly across his brow over the past decade or two, the wrinkles have started to become more and more pronounced. Dark circles have sprouted below his eyes; a fact Rackham long ago stopped writing off as a lack of quality sleep. Even worse, Rackham continued his regiment of working out daily, yet his skin just seemed less firm.</p>
<p>The reality of the situation sunk in: Rackham was starting to take on the look of his age and his body was beginning to show the stresses of his life.</p>
<p>The real problem was rooted much deeper than a simple ego-wound; this was a matter of economics for Rackham. He had observed the revolving door of the executive suite long enough to know, if you don&rsquo;t look the part of the trends, you are no benefit to the firm.</p>
<p>Moving swiftly to confront the issues at stride, Rackham made an appointment with a local plastic surgeon who had done wonders for many of the city&rsquo;s most recognizable residents.</p>
<p>Their initial consultation went remarkably well, until the doctor dropped the bomb. This amount of work would require at least a week of downtime and his face would likely show bruising for weeks after. Regardless of how far society had come with its acceptance of plastic surgery, Rackham simply couldn&rsquo;t fathom the thought of his co-workers, friends and family knowing he had gone under the knife. He had even chastised his wife a few years prior when she had wanted to get her eyes done. He knew the truth immediately, plastic surgery just wasn&rsquo;t a viable option for him.</p>
<p>Rackham went back to his daily life, experimenting with over-the-counter treatments that were high on promises and low on results. Weeks of self-consciousness and pity turned into months before his wife decided to do something about the situation.</p>
<p>Sitting him down for the conversation, together they explored the available noninvasive options that he had never considered. After additional research, Rackham decided to go with the largest provider of laser hair removal and other noninvasive aesthetic services in the U.S. Specifically he identified the skin tightening and skin rejuvenation treatments as the best to help cure his problem.</p>
<p>What drew him most towards these specific treatments was fact that they would produce noticeable results without the worry of harmful side effects. Additionally, Rackham was going to be able to get the treatments done during his lunch period, without worry of his friends or coworkers knowing his plans. This was to be his silver bullet against the effects of aging.</p>
<p>The skin tightening treatment works by combining gentle pulses of infrared light simultaneously with bi-polar radio frequency to heat the connective tissue within the selected treatment area. This stimulates collagen production, which firms the loose skin as it diminishes fine wrinkles. He felt no side effects after the treatment, and was able to return to work that same day, as he felt his skin become tighter, smoother and more elastic.</p>
<p>To help diminish the dark lines below his eyes, Rackham tried the fotofacial treatment. This procedure works by combining microdermabrasion with the FotoFacial treatments. Microdermabrasion is a noninvasive procedure that speeds the process of skin renewal by removing the superficial dead layer of skin from the top layer. Basically, tiny crystals are sprayed across the face, and a small suction is used to pick up the crystals and dead skin. Collagen is stimulated below the skin to plump the skin, resulting in a more even texture and a reduction of fine lines and undesired pigmentation. The fotofacial treatment works by delivering a precise dosage of light energy to also stimulate the production of collagen, which softens the skin&rsquo;s appearance.</p>
<p>After a series of treatments, Rackham was able to see the differences on a remarkable scale. His skin felt significantly smooth and firm, with the wrinkles and dark lines effectively removed. Best of all, he was able to mask his procedures by telling his friends and co-workers that he was just eating better and starting to take better care of himself. Other than his wife and the staff at the clinic, no one is wiser to the fact that he underwent these procedures.</p>
<p>The anti-aging treatments didn&rsquo;t make Cliff Rackham anything more than he already was, but they allowed him to continue to present the image that he so desperately needed to in his competitive business environment. For once, thanks to his treatments, the revolving door to the executive suite stood still for time and Cliff.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.AmericanLaser.com">AmericanLaser.com</a> is the largest and most successful laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation and cellulite reduction therapy company, with more than 220 locations in the United States. For more information, please visit <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.americanlaser.com">AmericanLaser.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Athena 7 Minute Lift Cream &#8211; A 7 Minute Wonder to Wrinkle Free Skin</title>
		<link>http://www.vrvillage.info/2008/09/18/athena-7-minute-lift-cream-ndash-a-7-minute-wonder-to-wrinkle-free-skin/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DennisEisenhower</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people, especially women hate to see age changes like wrinkles showing on the face and try out many commonly used over-the-counter products to try and counter it. Some even try out painful procedures like injections of Botox that is also very expensive. The talk of the town is a revolutionary product called Athena 7 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people, especially women hate to see age changes like wrinkles showing on the face and try out many commonly used over-the-counter products to try and counter it. Some even try out painful procedures like injections of Botox that is also very expensive. The talk of the town is a revolutionary product called Athena 7 Minute Lift that has helped thousands of people get their radiance back while eliminating wrinkles and other age changes like crow&rsquo;s feet.</p>
<p>So, what is so exceptional about Athena 7 Minute Lift?</p>
<p>While it is common perception to use many other products over a period of many months during which it may or may not provide the desired effects, Athena 7 Minute Lift provides its results in just 7 minutes, the reason why the product is named so. Although many people find it hard to believe, this is totally true and one can see about 80% reduction in wrinkles when applied as instructed.</p>
<p>How does it Work?</p>
<p>Athena 7 Minute Lift contains natural botanical oils that work in helping you eliminate wrinkles in duration of seven minutes or even lesser. The ingredients in the cream help fill up wrinkles and helping you look wrinkle free and making you appear much younger to your age.</p>
<p>Also, as the name of the cream indicates, it provides a lifting action on the skin thus enabling a youthful appearance and provides a radiant glow to your skin. The ingredients in the cream also includes antioxidants that are helpful in providing a youthful look and reversing the signs of aging. Antioxidants are helpful in the elimination of harmful free radicals that form due to the accumulation of toxins caused by various external factors like pollution that have damaging effects on the skin.</p>
<p>A look into the Ingredients of Athena 7 Minute Lift</p>
<p>The product contains 12 natural botanical oils that help in eliminating wrinkles while making the skin softer and well nourished.</p>
<p>The oils that are contained in Athena 7 Minute Lift anti-wrinkle cream include Avocado, Chamomile flower, Edelweiss, Grape fruit Peel, Jasmine, Lemon Peel, Lavender, Olive, Orange peel, Peppermint, Rose, Sesame seed and Sweet Almond oil. All these oils help you fight the signs of aging while reducing the rate of further occurrence of wrinkles.</p>
<p>Now, let us look at some of the functions of the individual ingredients. Avocado, sweet almond oil and Sesame seed oil helps in providing moisturizing effect to the skin. Chamomile and Edelweiss contains antioxidant properties that help in reducing the signs of aging. Jasmine and Lavender oil help in skin repair and replenishment. Olive oils help in guarding the skin against harmful ultraviolet rays. Peppermint oil helps in revitalizing the skin and reduces stress.</p>
<p>Being a product that contains only natural ingredients, Athena 7 Minute Lift does not have any harmful effects and is totally devoid of side effects and is hypoallergenic. Customers get to benefit by various other bonuses like free shipping and by confidence instilling 60-day money back return policy. The product also enjoys backing of medical professionals and is supported by the plenty of positive testimonials provided by customers.</p>
<p>For more information about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.7minuteliftreview.org/">7 Minute Lift Cream</a> , visit the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.7minuteliftreview.org/"> 7 Minute Lift</a> Review Blog at http://www.7minuteliftreview.org/</p>
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		<title>How Can One Go About Delaying the Aging Process?</title>
		<link>http://www.vrvillage.info/2008/09/16/how-can-one-go-about-delaying-the-aging-process/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>SamanthaJackson</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Of course everyone must age. You can&#8217;t stop it completely but you can take steps to delay the process in such a way that you can feel great about your looks and your skin for many years to come.
There are a lot of products out there to enable you to delay the aging process. How [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Of course everyone must age. You can&#8217;t stop it completely but you can take steps to delay the process in such a way that you can feel great about your looks and your skin for many years to come.</p>
<p>There are a lot of products out there to enable you to delay the aging process. How do you know which is the best? There are many ways to decide if a product is worth trying or not.</p>
<p>One way is to ask your friends and co-workers for recommendations. You can also search the internet for consumer groups that rate different products. Look for places where individuals like you and me can leave their own comments.</p>
<p>I have tried several products that have worked really well for me. One product that I&#8217;ve really gotten great results from is an anti wrinkle mask. I apply it every night before I go to bed and leave it on for about 20 minutes. I can feel it tightening my face and pores.</p>
<p>As soon as I wash it off my skin looks great! Over the months that I&#8217;ve been using it I&#8217;ve taken close up photos of my face to track my progress. I was so excited that I wanted to document my experience. I focused on the fine lines and wrinkles I already had. Over the course of a few months you could really see the difference.</p>
<p>Now I tell all my friends about these wrinkle creams and if they don&#8217;t believe me I just show them the pictures! Some of my friends were skeptics too and I understand that feeling as I was a skeptic as well before I started. But you really can&#8217;t argue with a picture.</p>
<p>It can be hard to know just which wrinkle cream to use, as well. I have friends who had to try a few to get the right one for their skin type and level of damage. It&#8217;s easy to think of this is a tedious process but really I&#8217;d prefer to think of it as a treasure hunt, with a wonderful payout &ndash; beauty! Who doesn&#8217;t have a few extra bucks for that?</p>
<p>Of course, one easy way to keep your skin looking young and radiant is to drink plenty of water. Keeping yourself hydrated can go a long way to keeping you looking young.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s also important to be sure to always wear sunscreen on your face, even when the sun is hiding behind clouds. Harmful UV rays can really do a number on your skin if you don&#8217;t protect yourself adequately.</p>
<p>Whatever product or regimen you decide on, keep in mind that not every product works for every person. Different skin types of levels of damage go a long way and you will need to find the perfect product for you. Don&#8217;t be afraid to try new products or even to try a variety of products to find the best fit for your skin type and lifestyle. The proof will be in the mirror.</p>
<p>Samantha Jackson writes on health and beauty topics. She&#8217;s particularly knowledgeable about <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.antiaging-health.com">wrinkle cream</a> products. She&#8217;s recently published an article explaining what to look for in a <a rel="nofollow" href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-You-Ready-For-a-Wrinkle-Face-Cream?&#038;id=1394026">wrinkle face cream</a>.</p>
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		<title>Aging and Our Joints</title>
		<link>http://www.vrvillage.info/2008/09/14/aging-and-our-joints/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>GlennAntoine</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever experienced the early morning stiffness in the ankles or knees that makes getting up and walking not so much fun? What about going up stairs and the knees just don&#8217;t really feel quite up to the task? Have you reached for something that is above your head or just a little higher [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever experienced the early morning stiffness in the ankles or knees that makes getting up and walking not so much fun? What about going up stairs and the knees just don&rsquo;t really feel quite up to the task? Have you reached for something that is above your head or just a little higher so that you have to reach more than the norm and the shoulder just didn&rsquo;t want to?</p>
<p>If you use to enjoy walking, but your joints just didn&rsquo;t want to cooperate take heart. There is a new product on the market that is getting all kinds of praise and that product is RegeniCare. Touted as the &ldquo;Ultimate Joint Care Formula&rdquo; RegeniCare backs up that claim with state of the art science, enough testimonials to fill a book and double blind placebo controlled human clinical trials where they beat out the leading COX2 inhibitors that were available at the time. Interested?</p>
<p>Now you have a choice and the best choice is RegeniCare. There are a lot of joint care products on the market, many of which contain glucosamine, chondroitin, and numerous other elements that have been found to help with the maintenance and repair of your joints. The real difference here is the quality of the nutrients provided, the quantity of those nutrients and in what combinations, how those nutrients are delivered and how fast will they work once in your body. Basically if research has proven that you need 1500 milligrams of glucosamine you better make sure that you are getting 1500 milligrams and be able to absorb the glucosamine provided. What good do you think it would do if I provided you with a tablet with 1500 milligrams of glucosamine, but the tablet was packed so tight that it was through your digestive system before your body could break it down? Right &ndash; none at all. In this scenario you might as well be taking your money and burning it because you are getting no benefit from the products you are taking.</p>
<p>All of these issues and more have been addressed in the design and production of RegeniCare. First and most obvious is that RegeniCare is provided in packets that are typically mixed in water. My preference is to mix my RegeniCare in a coffee cup full of lukewarm water as it seems to mix better for me and it tastes great. Univera LifeSciences has again made use of their full scale genomics to search thousands of plants extracts for the right combination of plant extracts to reduce the inflammation typically associated with joint pain. What they found is that your body can have all of the right nutrients, but if they can not get to the problem area due to inflammation the repair process never gets started. As such they added their patented ingredient Protectin</p>
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		<title>Anti-Aging - Going to War With Antioxidants</title>
		<link>http://www.vrvillage.info/2008/09/12/antiaging-going-to-war-with-antioxidants/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AnthonyJ.</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[I would be hard-pressed to find anybody who wants to age and look their age. Everybody - if I&#8217;m not mistaken, would want to have a longer, healthier life devoid of the debilitating ailments that come with aging. It&#8217;s a battle we &#8216;can&#8217; win if we try to understand how and why the human body [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I would be hard-pressed to find anybody who wants to age and look their age. Everybody - if I&#8217;m not mistaken, would want to have a longer, healthier life devoid of the debilitating ailments that come with aging. It&#8217;s a battle we &#8216;can&#8217; win if we try to understand how and why the human body ages and how to fight back. This article will discuss ways to fight back with the most powerful arsenal known to man - antioxidants!</p>
<p>I always like to relate aging in humans to a piece of metal discarded someplace outdoors to be exposed to the elements. Metal will rust over time. And likewise, humans will age. In this example, the number one culprit in the destruction of these two guinea pigs, as it were, is free radicals. Free radicals destroy. In the case of metal, a good lick of red-oxide would preserve the metal by blocking the onset of rust. And in the case of humans, antioxidants do the job nicely. Thank goodness for that!</p>
<p>Since aging is basically an accumulation of damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs, to extend life or to increase your average lifespan, especially in humans, you want to slow down the aging process. First. Before you do anything else. And there are several ways to achieve this, but the absolute sure-fire way to go about it is to work it from within. Since you already know WHY your body is aging, now you need to look at ways to stop it from taking over your body and your life. This is where antioxidant supplements enhanced and optimized to fight free radicals can change the way you look on the outside, and the way feel on the inside. The idea is to use antioxidant supplements, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, lipoic acid and N-acetylcysteine, which, based on the free radical theory of aging, might extend human life stems.</p>
<p>Your next step, undoubtedly, would be to exercise your body in order to regain and or maintain your agility and strength. I like to call it the &#8216;youth&#8217; factor. When you look at celebrities like Cher, yes, she has had cosmetic surgery but she sure as hell has the body to go with it. She works out! An effective reversed aging plan therefore, must include exercise&#8230; otherwise you&#8217;re clutching at straws here, you want the total package to pull it off. Or don&#8217;t you?</p>
<p>In summary: aging is accelerated by the elements. What scientific research has established &#8212; in humans especially &#8212; to be free radicals. The number one way to win the battle against aging is to top-up on antioxidants, as they are probably the most powerful ammunition known to man in neutralizing free radicals. Since aging is basically an accumulation of damage to macromolecules, cells, tissues and organs, to extend life or to increase your average lifespan, especially in humans, you want to slow down the aging process. That said, exercise should and must be included in your arsenal in the battle against what is perhaps the biggest buzz word in wellness circles today - aging.</p>
<p>Anthony J. Namata, is a Personal Fitness Trainer and an avid user and expert on <a rel="nofollow" target="_new" href="http://www.squidoo.com/tojona3 brbrbrbrbrbr ">Antioxidants</a>. Safeguard your immune system, retard the aging process, and protect your health with <a rel="nofollow" target="_new" href="http://www.squidoo.com/tojona3 brbrbrbrbr "> Advanced Antioxidant </a> with Red Wine Extract. One dose delivers 500 mg of Vitamin C, 400 IU of Vitamin E, and 30 mg of red wine extract for maximum healthful benefits!</p>
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