Lotion Dreams

Faeries (or fairies) aren’t just magical beings in books and movies.   There is an anti-aging creme bearing their name, Faerie Creme, that promises to help protect your skin from the effects of stress, UV radiation, and aging by strengthening, toning and moisturizing.
 
Faerie Creme will also smooth your skin by stimulating its collagen production and making it less likely to chap and crack from environmental damage.

One of the most noticeable effects of aging are the dark circles that appear around your eyes.  Despite its popular myth, dark circles aren’t always caused by lack of sleep; they are also caused by a poor diet and a constant rubbing of the eyes.  If you already find that you have a regiment that includes an anti-aging lotion for under your eyes, you may want to consider having a balanced diet.  Vitamins from certain vegetables and fruits will help rejuvenate youthful looks, in addition to having a healthy body.

Excessive alcohol consumption damages skin in two primary ways. One, alcohol will dilate the blood vessels, leading to chronic dilation of the capillaries, and a flush of the face. Under increased pressure, the stretched vessels may break, appearing as broken capillaries on the face. It may also be noted that it is known that alcohol consumption aggravates symptoms of patients with rosacea.

Two, alcohol interferes with the body’s processing of vitamin A.  The consumption of alcohol leads to a reduced absorption of vitamin A from the diet. Because vitamin A is a known antioxidant used in anti aging skin care, decreasing its absorption may lead to advanced aging.

No studies to date have been done investigating the efficacy and toxicity of topical retinoids in combination with alcohol consumption, so ask your dermatologist if you are concerned.