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Tue Dec 03, 2013 8:44 pm  |
| What does biosil do for skin |
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Wed Dec 04, 2013 5:34 am |
I use Prescriptive's Super Line Preventor Xtreme. This has done wonders for my overly dry skin, though I've only been using it for three weeks so I haven't seen much improvement in my two smile lines yet. However, I'm going to stick with it. It has aminoguanidine, which supposedly stops cross-linking of proteins in the skin. I also buy aminoguanidine HCL from a supply house and add it to my moisturizer. I can't wait to see what my skin looks like by summer.
On a side note, I just went to visit my sister on Thanksgiving. she is two years older than me, but has always been a sun worshiper, is too thin, and never practiced good nutritional habits (too restrictive with her diet) and she seriously looks a good 15 years older than me. I think that if she had a facelift done she might be able to look my age, but no younger. |
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Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:53 am |
Hi all,
I take the following for my skin and hair:
-fermented cod liver oil/ butter oil blend
-100% pure emu oil (internal as well as for body)
-hyuralonic acid supplement
-Lipowheat ceramide supplement
-Curcumin capsules
-Reservtrol
The symptoms I'm hoping to treat:
-acne
-severely dehydrated skin/ruined skin barrier causing creepiness, roughness, aging, fine lines etc
-acne scarring
I have been taking all these for 3-4 months thus far (except the reservatrol), and I have NOT seen any improvement in any of my symptoms.
I am now stopping resevatrol as soon as it runs out, and adding pycnogenol and l-carnosine.
I also have recently (three weeks in) cut out all gluten and dairy from my diet. I eat meat (grass-fed mostly), fish (some canned such as wild atlantic salmon or sardines, and some my brother catches) eggs (free range). I eat organic sesame crackers, corn crackers, and my own paleo bread daily, as well as a plate of baked veggies (I bake pumpkin, a sweet potato, zucchini and carrot everyday in the oven). I also eat salad usual,y 4-5x a week, nuts, seeds, and a lot of fresh seasonal fruit (organic when I can afford it). I also drink 8 glasses of water/organic peppermint tea daily (sometimes 10) as well as a cup of 100% pure coconut water (I.e. open a young coconut and drink its contents).
With all I do my skin should sparkle. It doesn't. Friends of mine survive of chips, fried foods and cake. They have perfect skin. The injustice of it all.., 
I have previously used silica and primrose oil internally for many, many months. Nothing significant with those.
That's my two cents lol.
*dream* |
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Sat Dec 07, 2013 10:49 am |
I am going to jump on the Astaxanthin bandwagon.
I added this at a time when I made no other changes, and it definitely made a difference. My skin just looks better. I can't really put my finger on it beyond saying my skin looked healthier and had a glow I seem to recall having many years ago but which disappeared around age 50.
I have used Solgar brand ( got it at Whole Foods) and now have Life Extension brand. I use 4mg a day.
I have some of the pycnogenol because my husband takes it. I think I will add that and see what I think. I am losing firmness at the jawline and maybe it will help. |
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Sat Dec 07, 2013 10:15 pm |
| naturebella wrote: |
| I find juicing every morning with carrots, cucumbers, romaine, parsley, ginger and fennel has done more for my skin than any vitamin pill. Sometimes I even put the juice on my face like a mask as all those vitamins are great for the skin inside and outside! |
That is a fantastic juice combo! I have been doing kale, lemon, apple, ginger and mint. |
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Sat Dec 07, 2013 10:17 pm |
I take MSM, Vitamin C and Biosil. Not sure which one is doing it, but my hair and nails are growing like crazy. My skin seems plumper but that could be LED and Vitamin C serum.
I also take a vegan prenatal vitamin - that might have something to do with the hair and nail growth. |
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Derminator, phytoceramides, Retin-A, DIY Vitamin C serum, Ageless if You Dare and Pilates!  |
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 11:07 am |
| *dream* wrote: |
Hi all,
I take the following for my skin and hair:
-fermented cod liver oil/ butter oil blend
-100% pure emu oil (internal as well as for body)
-hyuralonic acid supplement
-Lipowheat ceramide supplement
-Curcumin capsules
-Reservtrol
The symptoms I'm hoping to treat:
-acne
-severely dehydrated skin/ruined skin barrier causing creepiness, roughness, aging, fine lines etc
-acne scarring
I have been taking all these for 3-4 months thus far (except the reservatrol), and I have NOT seen any improvement in any of my symptoms.
I am now stopping resevatrol as soon as it runs out, and adding pycnogenol and l-carnosine.
I also have recently (three weeks in) cut out all gluten and dairy from my diet. I eat meat (grass-fed mostly), fish (some canned such as wild atlantic salmon or sardines, and some my brother catches) eggs (free range). I eat organic sesame crackers, corn crackers, and my own paleo bread daily, as well as a plate of baked veggies (I bake pumpkin, a sweet potato, zucchini and carrot everyday in the oven). I also eat salad usual,y 4-5x a week, nuts, seeds, and a lot of fresh seasonal fruit (organic when I can afford it). I also drink 8 glasses of water/organic peppermint tea daily (sometimes 10) as well as a cup of 100% pure coconut water (I.e. open a young coconut and drink its contents).
With all I do my skin should sparkle. It doesn't. Friends of mine survive of chips, fried foods and cake. They have perfect skin. The injustice of it all..,
I have previously used silica and primrose oil internally for many, many months. Nothing significant with those.
That's my two cents lol.
*dream* |
Hi, dream. Oh, I have been there and it is quite frustrating to make such an effort and not get the payoff. Have you tried adding more green veggies, especially cooked leafy greens? Also, I think you want to avoid the omega 6 and omega 9 of the emu oil taken internally. With acne you need to stress omega 3, but not 6 or 9. Last, I would reduce further your sugar intake. Actually, that's where I would start! Alas, sometimes it is a matter of balancing the hormones. |
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Female, 57, Retin-A, Vitamin C serum, AA Lightstim, Safetox, Pico toner, and facial exercise |
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Tue Dec 10, 2013 11:52 pm |
Hi - Can anyone suggest a good online store for Astaxanthin and which brand to buy? I started Heliocare for my melasma and it definitely helped in my five weeks in the strong Australian sun. Now I want to try Astaxanthin if it can help with melasma. Also, what dose is sufficient?
Thanks! |
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Dry skin but not many wrinkles; 50s and Asian; Topicals: Vit C, tretinoin, hydroquinone & azaleic acid for melasma; Likes: SK-II, Shiseido, Shu Uemura, Skinceuticals, Obagi, P50, Sunday Riley, Hada Labo, facial oils |
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Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:22 am |
| I take the Nutrex brand 12mg gel caps. I order from vitacost.com or swansonvitamins.com. Swansons is offering free shipping on anything over $13 til 12/16/13 with the code FRIDAY13 |
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Fri Dec 13, 2013 11:17 am |
| frognkisses wrote: |
| I take the Nutrex brand 12mg gel caps. I order from vitacost.com or swansonvitamins.com. Swansons is offering free shipping on anything over $13 til 12/16/13 with the code FRIDAY13 |
Thanks frognkisses! |
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Dry skin but not many wrinkles; 50s and Asian; Topicals: Vit C, tretinoin, hydroquinone & azaleic acid for melasma; Likes: SK-II, Shiseido, Shu Uemura, Skinceuticals, Obagi, P50, Sunday Riley, Hada Labo, facial oils |
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Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:08 pm |
| *dream* wrote: |
Hi all,
I take the following for my skin and hair:
-fermented cod liver oil/ butter oil blend
-100% pure emu oil (internal as well as for body)
-hyuralonic acid supplement
-Lipowheat ceramide supplement
-Curcumin capsules
-Reservtrol
The symptoms I'm hoping to treat:
-acne
-severely dehydrated skin/ruined skin barrier causing creepiness, roughness, aging, fine lines etc
-acne scarring
I have been taking all these for 3-4 months thus far (except the reservatrol), and I have NOT seen any improvement in any of my symptoms.
I am now stopping resevatrol as soon as it runs out, and adding pycnogenol and l-carnosine.
I also have recently (three weeks in) cut out all gluten and dairy from my diet. I eat meat (grass-fed mostly), fish (some canned such as wild atlantic salmon or sardines, and some my brother catches) eggs (free range). I eat organic sesame crackers, corn crackers, and my own paleo bread daily, as well as a plate of baked veggies (I bake pumpkin, a sweet potato, zucchini and carrot everyday in the oven). I also eat salad usual,y 4-5x a week, nuts, seeds, and a lot of fresh seasonal fruit (organic when I can afford it). I also drink 8 glasses of water/organic peppermint tea daily (sometimes 10) as well as a cup of 100% pure coconut water (I.e. open a young coconut and drink its contents).
With all I do my skin should sparkle. It doesn't. Friends of mine survive of chips, fried foods and cake. They have perfect skin. The injustice of it all..,
I have previously used silica and primrose oil internally for many, many months. Nothing significant with those.
That's my two cents lol.
*dream* |
Hey Dream! It sound like you have a very nutrient dense diet, which is great. However, it's likely you're either still reacting to something in it or it could potentially be hormone related.
For me, corn is very inflammatory, so that could def. be a culprit. Some people break out from too many nuts and seeds, which are high in omega 6 fats. Some people have gut dysbiosis which needs addressing. There are many potential causes of your breakouts. Also, if you do happen to have a gluten sensitivity, it can take time for the inflammation in your body to subside. Three weeks isn't that long.
If you really want to problem-shoot, getting an IGg food sensitivity panel or, even better, the Cyrex Labs Array 4 panel (Cyrex has the most advanced food/gluten tests by far) would be great. Then you'd know exactly what you're reacting to.
Have you checked out Liz Wolfe's Skintervention Guide? It's a paleo nutritional program designed specifically for acne. It would be worth checking out! |
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Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:10 am |
| Raw organic non alkalized cocoa/cacao powder is said to be very beneficial It's supposed to increase micro circulation in skin |
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Sat Dec 21, 2013 10:07 am |
^ Yep, raw cacao is great. Sometimes I add a lil cinnamon and maca powder too.
What do we all think of Lycopene supplements?
I have been taking them with Heliocare and Astaxathin for internal UV protection but paused for thought when I read this:
"Consuming more lycopene—the carotenoid that makes tomatoes red—may protect your skin from sunburn. In one study, participants who were exposed to UV light had almost 50 percent less skin reddening after they ate 2 1⁄2 tablespoons of tomato paste or drank about 1 2⁄3 cups of carrot juice daily, in addition to their regular diet, for 10 to 12 weeks. Supplements, however, weren’t as effective: in the same study, those who received a lycopene supplement or synthetic lycopene weren’t significantly protected against sunburn."
 Bad news for me, as I hate tomatoes! I did read that bell peppers, watermelon and red grapefruit are great natural sources though. |
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Sat Dec 21, 2013 1:59 pm |
ONE valid research study pointed to skin benefits w/pycnogenol.
"Skin Pharmacol Physiol. 2012;25(2):86-92. doi: 10.1159/000335261. Epub 2012 Jan 21.
Pycnogenol® effects on skin elasticity and hydration coincide with increased gene expressions of collagen type I and hyaluronic acid synthase in women.
Marini A, Grether-Beck S, Jaenicke T, Weber M, Burki C, Formann P, Brenden H, Schönlau F, Krutmann J.
Conclusion: This study provides skin-physiological and for the first time molecular evidence that Pycnogenol supplementation benefits human skin by increasing skin hydration and skin elasticity. These effects are most likely due to an increased synthesis of extracellular matrix molecules such as hyaluronic acid and possibly collagen. Pycnogenol supplementation may thus be useful to counteract the clinical signs of skin aging."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22270036
^^ "Notes for this Study:
In 20 postmenopausal women given 75mg Pycnogenol daily for 12 weeks, an increase in skin elasticity was seen in all participants and an increase in skin hydration appeared in all persons but only remained in persons with dry skin."
http://examine.com/supplements/Pycnogenol/
Another study suggested it might help with melasma:
Phytother Res. 2002 Sep;16(6):567-71.
Treatment of melasma with Pycnogenol.
Ni Z, Mu Y, Gulati O.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12237816
I dont endorse any vendor or brand, really. |
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✪ My go-to products: MyFawnie.BigCartel.com ✪ |
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Sat Dec 21, 2013 2:20 pm |
Here is what Dr. T said about Pycnogeol...he does recommend 300mg a day for hyperpigmentation.
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Pycnogenol ® (Pinus pinaster)
Originally a generic term for procyanidins, Pycnogenol is a registered trademark for an extract derived from French Maritime Pine Bark.
Family: Pinaceae (Pine)
Parts Used: Bark
Notes: This extract from French maritime pine bark (Pinus pinaster) contains 85% monomeric phenolics such as ferulic acid, catechins, taxol and flavonoids.
This group of active compounds is referred to as oligomeric proanthocyanidins or OPCs. Polysaccharides are also present.
Types of Products: Oral, topical antiaging cosmetics
Functions: AH, AI, AO, AT, CP, PP, RxHP, WH 38
Adverse Effects: No topical adversity reported.
Clinical Studies: No trials to treat extrinsic aging. An open label clinical study of 30 females with melasma treated for 30 days showed highly statistically significant improvement in melasma and pigment intensity compared to baseline.
Bourne, Krista; Thornfeldt, Carl (2010-01-01). New Ideal in Skin Health: Separating Fact from Fiction (Kindle Locations 5643-5656). Alluredbooks. Kindle Edition. |
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No longer answering PM's due to numerous weird messages. |
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Sat Jan 25, 2014 1:49 pm |
| What kinds of benefits would you see taking taut or any other mega dosing of collagen |
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Sat Jan 25, 2014 8:15 pm |
I read your post and would like to tell you about our family. We have made a wonderful discovery to fantastic health by following something similar to your diet. Our results came from avoiding processed food, reading labels, NO CORN-this was the really big one. In US, corn (genetically modified) is in everything. My husband no longer uses an inhaler after 35 years. You might try watching very carefully for corn hidden in many things. I know this sounds strange but it is a problem for many people. My daughter's face breaks out in those purple cyst if she eats any corn in any form.
We read Dr. Mercola's newsletter (free) and use some of his supplements. We also have found it important to have good probiotic health. We do not consume regular wheat-only sprouted wheat and not a lot. I could not help but respond knowing how difficult it is to find what is causing problems with health. I think you might find help in diet and food instead of creams and lotions. I truly hope this helps.
Melba Smith
| *dream* wrote: |
Hi all,
I take the following for my skin and hair:
-fermented cod liver oil/ butter oil blend
-100% pure emu oil (internal as well as for body)
-hyuralonic acid supplement
-Lipowheat ceramide supplement
-Curcumin capsules
-Reservtrol
The symptoms I'm hoping to treat:
-acne
-severely dehydrated skin/ruined skin barrier causing creepiness, roughness, aging, fine lines etc
-acne scarring
I have been taking all these for 3-4 months thus far (except the reservatrol), and I have NOT seen any improvement in any of my symptoms.
I am now stopping resevatrol as soon as it runs out, and adding pycnogenol and l-carnosine.
I also have recently (three weeks in) cut out all gluten and dairy from my diet. I eat meat (grass-fed mostly), fish (some canned such as wild atlantic salmon or sardines, and some my brother catches) eggs (free range). I eat organic sesame crackers, corn crackers, and my own paleo bread daily, as well as a plate of baked veggies (I bake pumpkin, a sweet potato, zucchini and carrot everyday in the oven). I also eat salad usual,y 4-5x a week, nuts, seeds, and a lot of fresh seasonal fruit (organic when I can afford it). I also drink 8 glasses of water/organic peppermint tea daily (sometimes 10) as well as a cup of 100% pure coconut water (I.e. open a young coconut and drink its contents).
With all I do my skin should sparkle. It doesn't. Friends of mine survive of chips, fried foods and cake. They have perfect skin. The injustice of it all..,
I have previously used silica and primrose oil internally for many, many months. Nothing significant with those.
That's my two cents lol.
*dream* |
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Tue Apr 29, 2014 1:50 pm |
Dr Oz raves about pycnogenol. According to Dr Oz, pycnogenol tells cells to double their antioxidant power, it increases an enzyme that generates more HA by 44% making your skin more hydrated and smoother. The study showed you have to take 25 mg 3 times per day for 12 weeks before you start noticing any benefits.
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/pycnogenol-supplement-younger-looking-skin
Too bad it is such an expensive supplement! $20 per 60 capsules by Natural Factors, for example.
The idea of having my HA in my body is truly fascinating! |
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Tue Apr 29, 2014 2:56 pm |
| Thank you darlings for the info on pycnogenol! I definitely want to try this for my extremely dry, irritated skin which nothing so far has helped. |
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Wed Apr 30, 2014 8:37 am |
I am about to reorder mine.
Can anyone tell me was there a big difference in taking the pine bark extract versus the pycnogenol? I didn't take one versus the other for very long and I know it takes 12 weeks upon average for the changes.
I did not notice anything other than price. Just curious if anyone else did. |
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Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
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Wed Apr 30, 2014 11:45 am |
Hi Annie -
I'm not sure if this helps, but below is a source that raises the same questions. From reading, it looks like Pycnogenol is the better way to go over the Pine Bark Extract?
I've used both Source Naturals Pycnogenol and their Pycnogenol w/ Grape Seed and though it is expensive, I would still buy the "name" Pycnogenol.
It's the only supplement that has helped my melasma and some days I swear my crow's feet look a lot better than they did five years ago - don't know if I can attribute that to Pycnogenol as I do take a hair, skin, nails supp. but I can't see me NOT taking it.
http://www.longecity.org/forum/topic/28816-pycnogenol-vs-pine-bark-extract/
Maria |
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Maria, early 50's, post meno, normal to dry skin, more dry in winter, some sun damage... |
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Wed Apr 30, 2014 11:56 am |
Thanks so much, that did help! I will def reorder the pycnogenol.
I am glad to find someone that has taken it long enough to see true results. |
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Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
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