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In various studies and research, scientists have demonstrated the anticancer and antioxidant properties of apples.
That apples are rich in vitamins is something we are already familiar with, but now a new quality is added: its anti-cancer function and therefore its possible usefulness for the prevention of this disease that so concerns us.
After studying the components and properties of the apple, researchers reached an important conclusion: the apple has an inhibitory function on cancer development, thanks to the presence, especially in the peel, of two phytochemical substances that act together (flavonoids and polyphenols).
Specialists also discovered that the fruit has great antioxidant properties due to its vitamin E content.
The results of the experiment were published in the journal Nature, and one of the project leaders, Professor Rui Hai Liu, explained how the combination of these substances gives this fruit its anti-cancer activity, and not the individual action of each.
In the laboratory, research is usually carried out on vegetables for the identification and isolation of phytochemicals with anticancer properties contained in them. Scientists are interested in isolating and defining the benefits of components such as vitamin C, vitamin E and beta carotene; among others.
Pill intake can be replaced by fresh fruit intake
Researchers have found that most of the antioxidant effects of apples come from the action of phytochemicals, while vitamin C is only responsible for a small part of that activity.
In various studies on the subject, it has been shown that eating 100 grams of fresh apple with skin provides the body with the same amount of antioxidants as eating 3 vitamin C pills of 500 milligrams each. Antioxidants are useful for preventing damage to cells and tissues caused by oxidation. According to specialist Liu, sufficient antioxidants can be obtained from foods (fruits and vegetables) without worrying about their toxicity, and it is better than taking pills.
His research is also aimed at proving the importance of phytochemicals for human health, since some of them contain known anti-allergenic properties, but there are also other phytochemicals that possess anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-proliferative properties.
Laboratory reports confirm their benefits
A group of American professionals and scientists treated colon cancer cells with apple extract and discovered that it inhibited the proliferation of cancer cells. Dividing the apple into skin and pulp, the results were that apple skin extract inhibited cancer by 43 percent and pulp by 29 percent.
In the case of liver cancer, skin extract inhibited cancer cells by 57 percent and pulp extract by 40 percent.
These results were received with optimism by the American Cancer Society, although they preferred to take these conclusions with caution. They consider it too early to say exactly which substances in apples provide this protection, stating that for now «the best way to reduce cancer risk is to eat enough fresh fruits and vegetables.»
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A person who sleeps without having removed their makeup ages the equivalent of three days each time.
Makeup, dirt and grease on the face prevent the skin from «breathing,» resting and regenerating at night, accelerating premature aging.
Most people frequently go to bed without removing makeup or cleaning their face, especially when it is late or they arrive tired.
Even if the face looks clean, it must be washed and makeup removed, points out cosmetologist Carmen Palenque.
The habit of cleaning the face at night should be more important for people with oily skin or problems with acne or pimples, because dirt can infect pores and worsen skin problems.
The cosmetologist recommends applying each of the creams and lotions waiting a few minutes between one product and another so that the substances penetrate the skin. It is very common to mistakenly apply one product after another without waiting for them to cross the dermal layer.
The Difference Between Washing and Cleansing the Face
Cleaning the face more than twice a day is not recommended unless the skin is very oily. If it is cleaned more than twice a day, the skin dries out, even more so with cleansing products; if the skin is oily, the glands are stimulated, that is, the skin becomes oilier.
Exfoliation should also be done at night, and in the morning the face should be cleaned again because tissue regenerates and dead cells accumulate.
Creams
Applying a cream without first cleansing (not washing) the skin does not take advantage of the benefits of the product, which will mix with the dirt and greasiness on the face.
Palenque explains that there is a difference between cleansing and washing. The skin is cleansed with a product that nourishes and hydrates and contains no alcohol; before, it is washed with a neutral soap to remove impurities.
This routine should be repeated in the morning, before applying makeup or any cream.
Soap
Normal soap dries and irritates the skin. There are facial cleansers and neutral soaps specially designed for each skin type that care for and protect while cleansing.
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Garlic and Beautiful Skin
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Garlic and Beautiful Skin
Garlic is one of the foods with the most medicinal properties for the skin. Its healing elements help the skin to heal and keep it firm and young. Among the most notable properties of garlic, we find that it is a potent antioxidant, which helps skin and tissues to regenerate and stay young. Healing properties of garlic:
Garlic contains starchy elements and mucilages that help accelerate the maturation of boils and pimples on the skin, making it a super effective remedy for treating cases of acne and pimples. Garlic cures the kidneys and strengthens the liver, purifies intestines and helps eliminate toxins and bacteria from the body, which helps keep the skin healthy and prevent conditions. It is also a powerful fungicide and antibacterial, helps reduce skin inflammation, repairs tissues and fights infections and fungi.
Garlic can help cure:
Dermatitis
Acne
Herpes, ulcers and eczema
Pimples, boils and abscesses
Fights and prevents skin cancer
Prevents and combats dry skin
Promotes circulation, which helps nourish the skin by carrying vitamins, oxygen and essential elements to each cell and tissue.
Excellent in the treatment of fungi
Combats dandruff and scaly skin problems.
Helps dry pimples quickly naturally and prevents scars.
Combats sensitive or irritated skin.
Rejuvenates and prevents premature wrinkles.
General Treatment with Garlic to Cure the Skin
Take one crushed garlic clove on an empty stomach daily, along with two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Then, immediately drink a glass of warm water with the juice of one lemon squeezed. If you find the garlic too strong on an empty stomach or the smell bothers you for school or work, you can drink the water with lemon and olive oil on an empty stomach and at night take the raw garlic one hour before sleeping, chewing it well and taking a small tablespoon of olive oil with the juice of half a lemon. During the day, drink aloe, carrot and/or celery juices to help cellular regeneration and enhance the goodness of garlic. Drink at least two liters of pure water to keep the mobilization of toxins active and the correct moisture of the skin.
External Treatment with Garlic Paste to Cure the Skin
In case of ulcers, dermatitis, dry skin, dandruff, fungal pimples, etc. Prepare a medicinal garlic paste by crushing a tender garlic clove and adding two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (in the case of fungi or dandruff, use coconut oil). Apply this preparation to the damaged skin or affected area.
In case of dermatitis and dry skin or wrinkles, mix the clove of a tender garlic with aloe vera gel and olive oil for better results. Wash your face with mineral water and then apply this paste to the skin, straining the little pieces of garlic with a very small filter strainer.
In case of fungi and dandruff: pass the paste through a gauze cloth to filter the coconut oil and the garlic juice, leaving the little pieces of garlic in the cloth. Use only the oil, which you will apply on top of the affected part. Then try to cover with plastic the area where you applied oil. If it is dandruff, apply vigorously to the scalp and then put on a plastic cap and leave it on your head as long as you can. If it is fungi on the hands or feet, use a plastic glove. If it is fungi on another part of the skin, just apply the oil and leave it on as long as possible, preferably apply it at night for better results.
In case of boils and pimples: prepare the garlic paste and without straining apply it to the pimples at night, with a clean face. Let the garlic act for a few minutes and then wash your face with mineral water. Apply aloe gel. Remember to follow the diet indicated in the treatment.
In case of acne: prepare the garlic paste and strain the oil with a strainer. Put green clay in a cup and moisten it a little so you can apply it to your face. Before applying the clay, apply the garlic oil to your face and then put the clay, without rubbing the skin hard, apply it gently. Do this treatment once a week. To enhance results, follow the indications below.
In case of ulcers or canker sores: apply the garlic oil to the affected area. If the ulcer is open, only apply gently around the skin and follow the recommended diet and treatment. In case of mouth ulcers or mouth sores, apply directly on the outbreak and leave it there as long as possible. In addition to the diet and indicated treatment, increase the consumption of vitamin C to accelerate results.
To enhance results and potentiate the benefits of garlic:
Watch stress, as it is one of the main causes of affected skin. Remember to trust yourself and love yourself very much, avoid criticizing yourself and falling into prolonged states of anxiety. If you feel a lot of worry or anxiety, take a passionflower or chamomile tea and read things that make you feel more confident and at peace.
Avoid in your diet:
junk, refined or highly seasoned foods that only accumulate in the body and may be being evacuated as toxins through the skin.
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Haircut will be conditioned mainly by our face or facial typology, although factors such as our style of dress or work should also be taken into account to see what our ideal haircut is. It is important to be advised by a good stylist and by… common sense.
Here are some tips:
Haircut for a Square Face
People with a squarer face or wider features usually look better with a slightly longer haircut (covering the forehead and not past the shoulders) but with a lot of volume. They should not wear their hair tied back as it would further highlight their wide jaw. Highlights usually help «elongate» their face, avoiding the square sensation. Earrings will also favor that sensation.
Haircut for an Oval Face
Most stylists agree that this type of face is very «forgiving»; choose your favorite haircut since almost all cuts suit them well. It is very important not to cover the face too much so as not to reduce it.
Haircut for a Round Face
Logic tells us that rounder faces or features should avoid haircuts that increase this aspect. Therefore, short and fluffy or voluminous haircuts are never suitable. The ideal would be long hair or medium-length hair without volume.
Haircut for an Elongated Face
In this case, the opposite is true, as a haircut that helps us achieve more of a sense of breadth will suit us. The hair should not be long or straight, and in general, we will seek maximum volume (curls or perm) in order to round out our face.
Haircut for a Heart-Shaped Face
It is the typical childlike-shaped face since they have a small chin or jaw.
The ideal haircut would be one that seeks to compensate for that «poorer» zone. In most cases, the person looks better with a medium-length cut, in different layers and with quite a bit of volume at the bottom. This way, that area looks «fuller.»
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Peeling Keeps Skin Young, Smooth and Clean
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Skin
Face
Peeling Keeps Skin Young, Smooth and Clean
Peeling is based on the elimination of a part of the epidermis so that it then regenerates. Different techniques can be used:
Chemical agents.
Laser.
Microdermabrasion.
This way, skin spots, small wrinkles and scars such as those caused by acne can be eliminated, while returning the skin’s natural luminosity and improving its quality by favoring the increase of collagen and elastin.
Peeling can be performed on different layers of the skin depending on the therapeutic objective:
The superficial part improves the quality of the skin.
Medium, indicated for fine wrinkles.
Deep skin, indicated for crow’s feet or those that appear at the corners of the lips.
For the performance of peeling, different chemical compounds are used, depending on the objective of the treatment and the depth at which it is applied on the skin:
Lactic acid: has hydrating and renewing properties of the skin. Used to treat spots and certain types of acne.
Glycolic acid: achieves good penetration into the skin. Can irritate. Indicated for spots, aging and non-inflammatory acne.
Salicylic acid: penetrates easily into the pores of the skin and has an antiseptic effect, so it is very useful for reducing inflammation of acne lesions. It has also shown benefits in the elimination of spots.
Mandelic acid: has the advantage of not producing as much irritation as glycolic acid, which guides its use in more sensitive skins, especially regarding spots and acne.
Retinoic acid: useful for treating skin aging and non-inflammatory acne.
Trichloroacetic acid: indicated in the treatment of deeper scars and very photoaged skin. It should always be performed on fair skin.
Microdermabrasion is an aesthetic procedure that removes the outer layers of cells in the skin using diamond tip. The results are similar to those obtained with chemical peeling, but with more depth and in a less aggressive way. It is ideal for the natural regeneration of the skin, which favors the elimination of wrinkles and scars.
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