We’re all products of a youth-obsessed society – and it’s inevitable that one day we look in the mirror and find we don’t look as young as we used to. Those of us who want to avoid needles and scalpels try product after product in search of that elusive ingredient that will keep us looking younger longer.

It seems that CoEnzyme Q10 could be just that ingredient. CoQ10 is an enzyme our bodies produce that’s essential to healthy cell function. It also has the ability to neutralize free radicals in the body. Unfortunately, the older we get, the less of it we manufacture – and the lower our levels of CoQ10 are, the less collagen and elastin we produce as well. Skin starts to wrinkle, faces start to look less youthful…you get the idea.

Taking CoQ10 supplements has been linked to numerous positive health benefits, including lowered blood pressure, slowing Alzheimer’s, and treating Parkinson’s disease. However, a German study found that topical application of the enzyme also reduces and can prevent signs of photoaging (skin damage caused by exposure to sunlight). The folks at Avalon Organics used this scientific research to create a skin care line that takes advantage of the anti-aging properties of CoQ10. Because we absorb up to 60% of what we put on our skin, products like CoQ10 Wrinkle Defense Creme can renew cells and actually diminish signs of aging.
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Daily Greenz #81

Every
time we step outside, it feels like we take a beating from the harsh winter elements,
and our parched skin is testimony to the fact that the cold isn’t kind to
us. We tend to drown ourselves in thick
moisturizers and creams to combat the effects, but natural products do a much
better job of nursing our damaged skin back to health. If you looked like something the cat dragged
in during the holidays, kick off the New Year with Nature’s Gate’s products. They offers an excellent range of affordable skin and hair products that are
made from certified organic botanicals. They replace the synthetics often found in other products with
plant-based extracts, leading to more beautiful-looking skin. Their Daily SPF 15 Moisture Cream is made
from a light blend of pomegranate and yarrow, which has both soothing and
antioxidant properties to restore facial skin.

Likewise, their Hemp Moisturizing Lotion contains a mixture of different
botanicals that hydrate and nourish the body. Weather the New Year bravely with a bottle or two for $9.49 at www.natures-gate.com.

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