Do you keep up with the latest anti-aging news? With hundreds of research studies, journal articles and press releases landing on my desk each month, I know how overwhelming it can be. New products are launched every day, claiming to erase wrinkles, discoloration and other signs of aging. It seems almost impossible for the average person to know where to turn for effective skin anti-aging treatments that live up to their promises.
In order to guide my patients and help those of you committed to natural skin care, I have reviewed the latest anti-aging wrinkle research. After completing this process, one ingredient particularly stands out. It is coffeeberry, a natural antioxidant with potent anti-aging benefits. Find out about this new skincare superstar and decide if it might be a good fit for you.
What is Coffeeberry
Coffeeberry is an antioxidant harvested from the green outer shell of the coffee bean known as the coffee cherry. The extract from this casing contains a high concentration of polyphenols, specifically chlorogenic acid, which acts as a potent antioxidant. Although our body makes antioxidants and also gets them from the foods we eat, applying them directly to the skin is a useful way to harness their anti-aging power.
Antioxidants are one of the keys to keeping skin young looking. As we age, exposure to UV rays and pollution causes our cells to release free radicals. These free radicals affect skin by destroying collagen, a protein that gives your face that soft, plump glow associated with youth. Antioxidants fight this damage in two ways: they mop up free radicals before they can do their dirty work, and they help reverse existing signs of aging, such as fine lines and brown spots (also called hyper-pigmentation).
A Superstar Skin Solution
Antioxidants have been making headlines in the world of skincare for quite a few years. Some well-known antioxidants are green tea and resveratrol, the compound from the skin of grapes, found in wine. Other antioxidants are vitamins C and E, both powerful antiagers found in many skincare products as well as fruits and vegetables. Coffeeberry, however, stands out from the crowd of natural wrinkle fighters.
Studies show that coffeeberry has ten times the power of green tea and is a more potent antioxidant than vitamins C and E, white tea, pomegranate, grape seed extract and idebenone. Furthermore, coffeeberry defends the entire cell from free radical damage, while most other antioxidants work only in specific areas of the cell.
Besides preventing damage caused by free radicals, studies show that coffeeberry may also reverse signs of aging.
One study reported a 46% improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles after the skin was treated with coffeeberry. Participants also reported a 64% improvement in smoothness and a 79% improvement in hydration.
One explanation for these results is the presence of polyhydroxy acids in coffeeberry. These acids exfoliate skin, creating a more radiant, even appearance.
If you are looking for a powerful antioxidant treatment, coffeeberry is safe and effective, even if your skin is dry or discolored. Coffeeberry is certainly stronger than any other single antioxidant when used alone. However, skin products with a combination of antioxidants are also highly effective.
Taking care of your skin is the surest way to age gracefully. Natural ingredients like coffeeberry and other proven antioxidants can help in the fight against free radical damage and wrinkles. The success of coffeeberry shows that harsh chemicals and other synthetic ingredients are not necessary to maintain a glowing, youthful complexion.
There’s a reason why you keep rushing off for facials, and why the cosmetics industry is worth billion dollars. It’s because you want beautiful, healthy, radiant skin. But you don’t really need to spend all that money on cosmetics and procedures. Good health is what makes for good skin, so here are some tips for brilliant complexion.
Keep your stomach clean
Most disorders begin from the stomach, and the skin shows it all. If your stomach has been taken over by toxins, it shows up on your skin in the form of pigmentation, blemishes or dullness. To keep your stomach clean, take one teaspoon of triphala every night after dinner. And begin your day with a teaspoon of pure honey (honey that does not contain added sugar.) mixed with the glass of warm water into which half a lemon has been squeezed.Finally, avoid strong laxatives, whether herbal or allopathic, as they dehydrate the body.
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Hyderate your body
The elasticity and softness of your skin is dependent on water, so maximum damage to your complexion occurs when your skin is dry. To prevent that, you must drink water. Tea, coffee and coals throw the thirst mechanism out of gear, so it’s important to avoid them when you try to estimate the correct water level for yourself. However, anything upwards of 1.5 liters of water per day is good. And if you have very dry skin, or an outdoor job, make sure to apply moisture locking agents on your skin.
Nourish your Body
Yes this sounds very basic, but it’s a maxim that’s often forgotten, and therefore a key cause of bad skin. Papaya is excellent for the skin: its enzyme, papayas clean the stomach and apart from that, the fruit is rich in vitamin B complex and beta carotene. You can both eat papaya and apply it to your skin. Other foods that nourish your body include pineapple, carrot, beetroot, tomato, spinach and other leafy vegetables, watermelon and pomegranate.
Super food
Food like wheatgrass juice, alfalfa juice, fenugreek seed sprouts and lentil sprouts are great for skin. Similarly flaxseeds, primrose oil and almond oil are good for skin.
Air supply
Two things are important. First, the skin must breathe. Therefore using lots of skin-clogging makeup is not in your best interest. Second, you must rev up oxygen and blood supply to your skin to get that glow. And you can do that with aerobics exercise. It also helps to relax your mind, which is very important for skin that looks fresh. And you must also get enough rest and sleep. If that’s not possible, try meditation offers the benefits of a long period of sleep in a much shorter time frame.
