by Cindyj | Apr 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Vitamin C is not made by our bodies and so it must be ingested. Rich sources include citrus fruits, peppers, parsley and berries. Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin and so it is not found in oils. Although rose hips may be a good source of vitamin C, the oil...
by Cindyj | Feb 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Enzymes are basically proteins that speed up th rate of a chemical reaction. In other words, they make things happen that otherwise would be so slow as to be negligible. There are many enzymes in skin, these are a few. 1. Tyrosinase – this enzyme regulates the...
by Cindyj | Apr 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Ultraviolet radiationAlthough sunscreen is important to prevent sunburn of the skin, there are also dietary measures you can take to help protect the skin against ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage to skin. UV radiation damage to the skin includes damage to both DNA...
by Cindyj | Jun 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
Hops I love hoppy beers like India Pale Ales and Double IPAs. Hops is a very aromatic herb that adds bittering and a deeper flavor profile, especially to these types of beer. Depending on the variety though, hops can add much more – sometimes a floral...
by Cindyj | Feb 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Changes in the texture of the skin that appear as lines, creases or folds are called wrinkles. They are normal changes in the skin that occurs with aging. Medically, wrinkles are known as rhytides.The two layers of skin include the outer epidermis which lies on top of...
