What if I only have a few hairs to remove?

Posted on 11/17/2011 by Administrator

Laser hair removal is great for large areas or areas with lots of hair, like legs, bikinis, underarms, backs, faces, etc.  Sometimes though you may have just a few pesky chin hairs, Electrolysis is ideal for those. We offer both services so come on in for a free consultation and we can give you the results you want.

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Dirt Has All The Minerals You Need

Posted on 11/11/2011 by Administrator

Did you know that plain old garden dirt has all the minerals your body needs? So why do we need to spend money on expensive vitamins? Why not just go out and eat some dirt? Remember the dirt pies we made as kids?

This is really a great idea, but why can’t we just eat dirt? Well it is because the minerals in dirt are found as oxides and salts. We can eat these, but our body can’t readily absorb them in these forms. They dissolve just fine in our gastric juices, but the free mineral ions by themselves readily bind to something else – usually fiber. Where does fiber go? Yep, straight out the back door and very little is absorbed.

So how do we get our minerals then? Well we need to enlist plants. Plants will pick up those minerals from the soil and chelate them. That means they bind the minerals into organic molecules. When we eat vegetables and fruits the minerals stay bound to the organic molecules like amino acids, which our body wants, and the minerals are absorbed along with the organic molecules.

So does that mean that we can only get minerals from fruits and vegetables. Yes and no.  Yes you can, if they are in the soil, but many soils are depleted. In New Zealand for example the soil is almost completely void of selenium, so the produce grown there doesn’t have selenium. Many firms tout that their supplement are from dehydrated fruits and vegetables. In theory this is good, but you are hoping that they have all the minerals (and vitamins) in them in the right forms and ratios.  I’ve pressed a couple of manufactures to give me the nutritional breakdown of their plant based supplements and they can’t/won’t. What you do find when these are analyzed is that they are often very lacking in what you hope is in there.  double blind placebo controlled tests of the bioavailability, they often turn up low.

Ok, so what do we do?  The highest rated supplements use chelated minerals. These are minerals which are bound to organic molecules as they are found in nature, but they are produced, or extracted, in a controlled process so the quantities of minerals are precisely controlled so you know exactly what you are getting.  Do these have to be extracted from plants? No. They can be synthesized to obtain very pure highly bioavailable minerals, or they can be extracted from plants. The problem with plant extraction is that sometimes harsh chemicals are used to do the extraction and these sometimes can’t be eliminated from the final product, so you get a known quantity of minerals, but some undesirable chemicals come along for the ride.

You’d assume every company would use chelated minerals right? Nope, most use the very inexpensive salts and oxides, like you find in dirt. They know they are poorly absorbed, but they also know that most consumers don’t know what to look for, so they see 100% of the RDA and pick the cheapest brand there is – You’d be better off just to leave the bottle on the shelf. Assume that if it doesn’t specifically list chelated forms in the ingredient statement, that they used salts. You can spot these as they usually end in “die” like magnesium oxide, potassium iodide, etc.

I’ve also seen come companies making claims that only nutrients from living plants are absorbed because of a living resonance frequency, or some similar claim.  This makes great marketing material, but there isn’t a single scientific study which proves this – these companies will claim they have proof, but it is usually a thesis written by the founder or marketing department and nothing factual.

So what do you do? Simple:

  • Look for minerals in a supplement which are “Chelated” These will often end in the “ate” such as chromium picolinate, calcium citrate, calcium carbonate, zinc citrate, copper glutamate, etc.
  • The above must be listed in the supplement fact panel next to the weight or below in a section titled “Ingredients”. If they are listed in a section labeled “Other Ingredients” they they are being deceitful on the labeling and the product contains much cheaper salts.
  • Insure that the products are manufactured to pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) This is your assurance that if it says there is 100mg of an ingredient, that it is actually in there.
  • See how the product you use is ranked against other products by an independent research firm. The best is published in the “Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements” by NutriSearch.  There are three top rated nutritional supplements rated out of over 1,600. These three do use the forms with the highest bioavailability of both the vitamins and minerals. They also verified that what was on the label was in the tablet. They verified that they were manufactured to stringent pharmaceutical GMPs. This guide can be purchased on Amazon, or feel free to write me and I’ll let you know how your product in question was ranked. Click This Link and click the “Contact Me” link at the top of the page and you can write me.

 

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Why Can’t I Wax While I Laser?

Posted on 11/09/2011 by Administrator

We tell people to shave before they come in, but don’t wax or tweeze, but invariably they think that if shaving is good, waxing is better.

The problem with waxing is that it pulls the hair completely out of the follicle. Without the hair in the follicle the laser doesn’t have anything to target. Laser hair removal works by using the laser light to heat up the pigmented hair in the follicle thereby using thermal energy to disable the hair follicle. If the hair isn’t there, the treatment is useless.

So shave before and between your laser treatments, but please don’t wax.

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Posted on 10/30/2011 by Administrator

We’ve all heard for years that fluoride in your water helps prevent cavities, but fluoride is a dangerous poison. Don’t think so? Look at the danger labels on fluoride tooth paste and mouth washes. If you swallow any, call the CDC Poison Control Center immediately – And flouride is in many city water supplies!  A much safer alternative exists. Just take a walk in the sun to help prevent cavities or make sure you are supplementing with Vitamin D.  This research goes back to the 1920s. Below is an excerpt from the nonprofit Vitamin D Council:

“There were also several studies reported on vitamin D and dental caries in the 1920s and 1930s. May Mellanby and coworkers in Sheffield, England, did studies on the role of vitamin D on teeth in the 1920s.

The first experiments were with dogs, where it was found that vitamin D stimulated the calcification of teeth. Subsequently, they studied the effect of vitamin D on dental caries in children, finding a beneficial effect.
Additional studies were conducted on children in New York regarding dental caries with respect to season, artificial ultraviolet-B (UVB) irradiance, and oral intake of vitamin D with the finding that it took 800 IU/day to prevent caries effectively.”
“Use of vitamin D appears to be a better option for reducing dental caries than fluoridation of community water supplies, as there are many additional health benefits of vitamin D and a number of adverse effects of water fluoridation such as fluorosis (mottling) of teeth and bones.”
Now that we are heading into winter it is almost impossible to get enough vitamin D from the sun in most of the US, unless you’re laying on the beach in Florida, so you must supplement. Make sure you’re children are getting adequate vitamin D as well – we know how hard it is to get them to brush well, so Vitamin D may help.
Make sure your supplements are only vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) as this will convert into the active form of vitamin D in your system. Not all supplements are created equal. Some will use inferior, and cheaper, ingredients. Others may contain less than what is on the label or be contaminated. Make sure your supplements are manufactured to pharmaceutical GMPs (Good Manufacturing Procedures) and have been audited by external 3rd parties such as NSF.org.
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Vitamins and Minerals for Acne Treatment

Posted on 10/21/2011 by Administrator

Acne is a common concern among adolescents and adults alike. No one is happy about looking in the mirror and seeing pimples and blackheads on their face glaring back at them. The ideal is to see a reflective smile along with a clear complexion and healthy glow in your cheeks.

Healthy and radiant skin requires proper nutrition. However, according to a 2007 report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 39.5 percent of Americans eat less than the recommended three to five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Deficiencies in vitamins and minerals can affect the body’s ability to function optimally. Vitamins and minerals can be taken to supplement our diets when our nutritional needs are lacking through food consumption alone.

However, multivitamins should not be taken as a substitute for eating healthy foods. They are a complement to a well balanced diet rich in fruits and vegitables.

Vitamin A – Retinoids, derivatives of vitamin A, are used to treat acne and other skin disorders. Retinoids are prescribed by dermatologists both topically and orally. A common type of retinoid used in the oral treatment of acne is isotretinoin.  Look for a supplement which uses beta-caroteen instead of pure vitamin A as retinal as this can become toxic at higher levels. Beta caroteen on the other hand is harmless and your body breaks it down into vitamin A as needed.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil, chromium, zinc, and selenium are nutrients that may have both anti-acne and mood regulating properties according to an acne study conducted at the Lasky Skin Clinic in 2008. Make sure you obtain your Omega-3 from wild caught fatty fish, not farm raised. For supplements make sure they are pharmaceutical grade to insure minimal exposure to mercury, PCB, and other toxins commonly found in fish oil capsules.

Zinc – The National Library of Science recognizes that zinc may be effective in the treatment of acne based on available science evidence. The Department of Dermatology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York also recognizes zinc, along with vitamin A, and tea tree oil (also ayurvedic therapies) as over-the-counter remedies available for treating acne. However, its position on these remedies is that additional and better studies are needed to clarify the benefits.
Essential Vitamins for Skin Care in General

Vitamin A – According to Dr. Eugene S. Bereston “the therapeutic use of Vitamin A began almost with the discovery of the vitamin.” Bereston also noted that the first property of vitamin A is its ability to stimulate growth. The American Academy of Dermatology reports that vitamin A is vital to the health of both your skin and your eyes. The academy recommends a daily dose of vitamin A. Examples of vitamin A enriched foods include citrus fruits, carrots, tomatoes, yellow squash, and pumpkin. Vitamin A can also be applied to the skin topically with creams to promote cell growth.

Vitamin B – The Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institute of Health states that inflammation of the skin is one sign of B6 deficiency. Clinical signs of vitamin B6 deficiency are rarely seen in the United States. Alcoholics and aging adults are at the highest risk for B6 deficiencies due to poor dietary habits.

Vitamins C and E – The American Academy of Dermatology recommends daily oral dosages of vitamins C and E to protect the body and for its antioxidant properties that are important for healthy skin.

Zinc – A study conducted at Duke University provides evidence that Zinc is an important antioxidant supporting healthy skin. Among the findings: “Zinc protects against UV radiation, enhances wound healing, contributes to immune and neuropsychiatric functions, and decreases the relative risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.” So, in addition to the antioxidant benefits zinc offers to our skin, zinc is also important for the proper functioning of the immune system.

Of course it should go without saying that diet is also important.  Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, nuts, etc. are the foundation of a good diet to help your general health and your skin. Add to that supplements to make sure you’re receiving optimal levels of the essential vitamins and minerals. Remember that your skin the only organ which is simultaneously inside and outside of your body. So what you seen in your skin reflects the health of your entire body.

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Benefits of Laser Hair Removal and Electrolysis

Posted on 10/14/2011 by Administrator

Excessive hair or hair in unwanted places has been a long-standing problem for both men and women. Traditional methods of hair removal have proven to be slow, temporary, and oftentimes painful, and electrolysis hair removal treatments can be very time consuming. However, people can now experience a convenient and permanent alternative by way of laser hair removal treatment, which allows for quick, satisfying results.

Laser Hair Removal Benefits

Laser hair removal is not only extremely effective in permanently reducing unwanted hair, but it is also extremely convenient. Smaller areas can be treated in 10 minutes or less, and patients are able to return to normal activities immediately. Additionally, most patients find that the many benefits far outweigh the minor risks associated with laser hair removal treatment.

Permanent Laser Hair Removal Results

Patients enjoy a permanent reduction in unwanted hair and smooth, soft skin after laser hair removal treatments. While results can, in some instances, slowly fade and necessitate touch-up laser hair removal treatment sessions, they are typically necessary only once a year or less. However, most patients experience long-lasting, beautiful results.

Effective and Convenient Treatment

The appeal of laser hair removal stems from its effectiveness, efficiency, and convenience. Laser hair removal can easily treat large areas of hair growth in a relatively short amount of time. For example, an entire back can be treated through laser hair removal and optimum results can be achieved in as little as an hour.

The treatment is much more efficient than shaving or tweezing on a regular basis. While at-home self-treatment may be cheaper, it also takes much more time and effort to remove hair than it does with laser hair removal. Also, tweezing and shaving do not offer permanent results like laser hair removal does.

Laser hair removal also makes it possible to achieve satisfying results without the pain associated with other types of treatments like waxing. While people who undergo waxing often describe the treatment as repeated burning sensations, laser hair removal involves only minor discomfort.

Lastly, laser hair removal provides excellent results with less risk of skin irritation than the use of depilatories, or hair removal creams. The main active chemical in depilatory creams can actually melt away skin cells, causing mild to severe skin irritation. And, while hair removal creams can provide good results, they are only temporary.

There are times when the laser can only do so much, then it is time to turn to electrolysis for those last few pesky hairs. Electrolysis is very effective, but since it works on one hair at a time it is a long tedious process for anything but a few hairs, or a small area. We usually find that 95% of the people get excellent results with laser, but we may find on some people that there are a few gray chin hairs left, then we turn to electrolysis for those.

If you are in the metro Denver Boulder area please come visit us for your hair removal needs at Bella Pelle Laser.

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Are all Natural or Organic Skin Care Products Better?

Posted on 10/12/2011 by Administrator

If an all-organic or all natural product did exist, you would not want to use it on your skin. The so-called all natural ingredients can themselves cause allergies, irritation, and skin sensitivities. You only need to think of how many people have hay fever from natural sources, or the pain from touching all natural poison ivy? This will help you realize just how unfriendly certain natural ingredients may sometimes be. As for organic, there is no definition of what organic means in cosmetics, so Organic can mean anything the manufactures wants it to – It is just marketing.

The idea that “all natural” equals good skin care or better make-up will likely waste your money and probably hurt your skin. For some strange reason it is hard for women (consumers) to believe this. They want to believe what the cosmetic companies spend a lot of advertising money on, reinforcing their message about natural ingredients. It gets even more confounding as the promoting sources speak of exotic plants from the rain forest or from a tribe in some small spot around the world, or herbs from India. Consumers want to beleive this kind of hype or myths.

All natural ingredients are one of the most bogus, misleading advertising components of the cosmetic industry because they focus attention on the wrong information. Don‚t get me wrong, there are some natural sounding ingredients that are good for skin. These will be antioxidants, nourishing or soothing ingredients. What they won‚t be is “fragrance”! If you look at the ingredient list of most all natural lines most of those ingredients are known fragrant names. Like peppermint, Lemon, Lavender, Rose oil, Clover, just to name only a few from a very long list. These are the natural ingredients we are speaking about, they do not help – they are irritating and harm skin.

We also need to learn the difference between organic and natural from what we eat and what is suggested for skin application. Keep in mind food type ingredients in skin care products increase the need for additional preservatives to decrease mold and bacteria contamination. Food can also feed the bacteria present in our skin increasing the risk of breakouts. Yeast or bacteria cultures in cosmetics can exacerbate conditions like Rosacea and Psoriasis.

Despite what we understand about all natural products, what countless physicians, cosmetic chemists, and other scientists and research tells us, it is not easy to counter the hype and lies about all natural or “pure” lines.

We need to learn to shop with knowledge, not from hype advertising or purchase because it smells nice or the jar is like jewelry on our bathroom counter.

High quality products, like Usana’s Sense, will have been extensively tested under dermatologists and ophthalmologists supervised conditions. They have been reviewed and analyzed by board certified toxicologists for cytology and toxicology. They will also go through extensive R.I.P. (Hypoallergenic) tests for skin.  Some companies produce products which can have a nice all natural or organic marketing claim, but without real regard to the true effect on the consumers skin.

 

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Why Do We Have Pubic Hair?

Posted on 10/10/2011 by Administrator

There are a number of theories on why pubic hair exists, but no definitive answer. However, most sources agree that pubic hair relates to pheromones — scents that the body produces that can be sexually stimulating to others.

Believe it or not, humans have the same number of hair follicles as apes, except our body hair is generally very fine or barely visible in comparison. Yet pubic and underarm hair tends to be more visible and coarse. It is believed that the tufts of hair around the genitals, as well as under the arms, release pheromones, which may act as erotic aids.

Pheromones get trapped in the pubic ‘do when apocrine glands release an odorless secretion on the surface of the skin that combines with bacteria decomposed by the secretions of the sebaceous glands. The resulting scent is different for individuals due to a genetic complex called the Major Histocompatability Complex (MHC). Studies suggest that women are attracted to men with very different MHCs than their own, perhaps because genetically diverse offspring may be more able to fight off disease. For some people, scents from these areas are noticeable and consciously increase sexual arousal. For others, pheromones might not be obvious but may be detected subconsciously. For more information about pheromones and their effect(s) on sexuality, look for James Vaughn Kohl and Robert T. Francoeur’s book, The Scent of Eros: Mysteries of Odor in Human Sexuality.

There are other hypotheses about why we have hair on our pubic places. Some people believe that it keeps our genitals warm. In prehistoric times, when only a loincloth was worn to cover the penis or vulva, this might have held true. However, if the primary job of pubic hair was to keep the genitals warm, males would probably have hair on the shaft of their penis and more hair on the scrotum to insulate the testicles. Additionally, females would have hair on the skin of their lower torso to insulate the internal reproductive organs.

An additional theory suggests that the purpose of pubic tresses for women is similar to that of cilia in the nose (a.k.a., nose hair) and eyelashes. In this case, the pubic hair prevents dirt and particles from entering the vagina. However, one problem with this theory is that men don’t have similar protective locks around the opening of their urethra.

Evolutionary scientists suggest that humans may have evolved to have less pubic hair to appeal to the opposite sex, a form of sexual selection. Skin that is clear and smooth may have come to signify health.

As far as non-functional use goes, pubic hair can be decorative or attractive to their owners or to others. It may be cut or styled in ways to appeal to sexual partners, which may increase sexual potential, at least in theory. Different cultures may have preferred norms for pubic hair, ranging from completely removed, to styled, to natural. Some of the related Q&As below explore the many aesthetic possibilities of pubic hairdos.

As with any unsolved mystery, there are probably other theories out there regarding the purpose of pubic hair, so if you are tired of waxing it, shaving it, and using creams, then come see us for laser hair removal and be as hair free as you want to be forever.

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Ingestible Skin Care – Nutricosmetics

Posted on 10/08/2011 by Administrator

Usana Ingestible Skin Care

Your skin is the fingerprint of what is going on inside your body. All skin conditions, from psoriasis to acne to aging, are the manifestations of your body’s internal needs, including its nutritional needs. The power of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients will give skin a more radiant, healthy, youthful glow.

The skin is the last organ to receive nutrients from the body, and the first to show signs of nutritional deficiency, imbalance, or illness. While some nutrients can be applied topically, others can only be produced from within the body (where your skin grows). Therefore, true health and beauty requires a synergy of internal and external nutrition, as well as protection from environmental toxins and oxidation damage, which can accelerate sagging and wrinkling.

(Note: I normally post generic information, but this research was compiled by Bea Kinnear, author of “Your Skin and You”. The products she talks about are by USANA Health Sciences. These are also the products we carry in our salon.)

Active Calcium supplement is a comprehensive bone health formula that provides balanced levels of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D in bioavailable forms. Calcium – skin benefits include cell renewal, lipid barrier function, and antioxidant protection from DNA damage. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and in regards to skin, a deficiency can manifest itself in dryness, itching, premature wrinkling, and an increased tendency to develop skin cancers. Also, when there is a calcium deficiency, your body will “steal” calcium from your bones and teeth because it needs calcium for so many processes. (Source: http://www.natural-remedies-for-skin-care.com/calcium-skin-benefits.html) People with high skin calcium content experience less premature skin aging and less incidence of skin cancer.

AO Booster supplement provides an extra dimension of antioxidant protection. This science- based formula contains resveratrol, alpha lipoic acid, and grape seed extract – potent antioxidants that work together synergistically. This updated formula provides the equivalent amount of resveratrol found in five bottles of red wine. Antioxidants have anti-inflammatory, anti- allergy, and anti-acne capabilities. Alpha lipoic acid repairs aged skin, contributing to a healthy looking, glowing complexion. It is a hundred times more potent than either Vitamin C or E. It may turn out to be the super boost for aging skin.

BiOmega-3 ultra-pure fish oil supplement provides advanced levels of EPA and DHA (two omega-3 fatty acids) to support cardiovascular and joint health. Omega-6 and omega-3 are categorized as “essential” because they cannot be synthesized in the body and therefore must be derived from the diet and Nutritional Supplements. Arthritis, other inflammatory conditions, and immune system weaknesses are some of the most serious health problems associated with a lack of omega-3 fats. Antioxidants block oxidation of skin oil and reduces acne. Omega-3 fatty acids are oils that are not easily oxidized, and therefore may reduce acne formation. Without these essential fatty acids, dryness, skin irritation, whiteheads and blackheads will become regular features on the skin. Providing the body and skin generously with essential fatty acids can sooth inflamed skin and help prevent premature skin aging. Fatty Acids are essential for Dry Sensitive skin. Without an adequate supply of EFAs, the skin produces a more irritating form of sebum, or oil, which can result in problems. EFAs can keep your skin smoother and younger looking.

Body Rox daily vitamin, mineral and antioxidant supplement is designed specifically for teenagers. Body Rox provides essential micronutrients to support growth and compensate for teens’ erratic eating habits. This exclusive formula also contains USANA’s patented Olivol® olive-fruit extract. Body health and skin health should be started in the early years for strong future benefits.

Chelated Mineral is a comprehensive science-based mineral supplement designed to be taken with Mega Antioxidant for maximum benefit. Together, these two products compose the USANA Essentials for all adults. Minerals act as essential co-factors for vitamins and help catalyze many biological processes. Copper together with vitamin C and the mineral zinc, helps to develop elastin, the fibers that support skin structure from underneath.

Mega Antioxidant supplement provides a comprehensive spectrum of vitamins and antioxidants to support long-term health and well-being. This exclusive formula also contains USANA’s patented Olivol®, making it among the most powerful and complete vitamin and antioxidant formulas available on the market. Contains 15 antioxidant ingredients to give comprehensive full-body (including your skin) protection from oxidative stress.

CoQuinone® 100 CoQ10 supplement provides more than three times the strength of regular CoQuinone in one convenient dose. This powerful combination of Coenzyme Q10 and alpha- lipoic acid supports sound cardiovascular function and healthy cellular energy production. Co- enzyme Q10 also blocks oxidation of the oils in the skin and helps with the health of the skin. This means less chance of acne. CoQ10 can aid your complexion in various ways. It fights free radicals and improves the look of wrinkles. CoQ10 should be taken especially if you’re over age 50.

Ginkgo-PS herbal supplement provides the combined power of Ginkgo biloba and phosphatidylserine, two ingredients shown to assist with healthy mental and cognitive function. Gingko biloba helps to increase circulation, prevent capillary fragility, improves tissue irrigation and helps to boost collagen formation and create fibroblast.

Poly C® is an advanced vitamin C supplement. Its unique blend of four mineral ascorbates is specifically designed to prolong vitamin C activity, reduce the potential for stomach irritation, and support healthy immune function. A diverse mix of tissues, proteins, cells and organs work together to support total body defence. Vitamin C has shown to increase collagen production, including dermal collagen, which is significant for wrinkle reduction, strengthen skin’s barrier response, enhance skin’s repair process and reduce inflammation. Lack of sufficient Vitamin C can also affect your nails strength and appearance.

Procosa® joint health supplement provides glucosamine sulfate in an amount clinically proven to help maintain healthy cartilage and joints. This science-based formula also includes vitamin C, manganese, silicon, and turmeric extract for comprehensive joint support. Procosa is formulated with Meriva, an innovative curcumin phytosome that has been clinically shown to deliver noticeable improvements in joint comfort and mobility in as little as 90 days and to help support a healthy inflammatory response. A study presented by the American Academy of Dermatology in 2006 showed that glucosamine sulfate could prove to be an effective treatment to reverse the effects of skin cells damaged by UV exposure.

Proflavanol® a bioflavonoid supplement provides top quality grape-seed extract. This science-based formula includes Poly C® and is designed to support sound cardiovascular and immune function and healthy skin. Using innovative Nutritional Hybrid Technology to combine two of USANA’s most popular Nutritionals, Proflavanol® and Poly C®. Vitamin C carries dual importance as the body’s premier water-soluble antioxidant and as a coenzyme essential for the synthesis and health of connective tissues and throughout the body. Potent antioxidant that has wound-healing properties, reduces free-radical damage and is one of the super-stars for fighting wrinkles.

Visionex® DS advanced eye health supplement is designed to protect the delicate tissues of the eye from photo-oxidation. It supports long-term eye health by providing significant dosages of zinc and vitamin C.  Similar to our eyes, lutein is deposited throughout our skin through the lutein we consume. A recent human clinical study showed 10 mg of lutein daily increased skin hydration, elasticity and skin lipid content. This is the first research to show improvement in skin health through lutein supplementation alone.

PhytoEstrin supplement delivers a unique blend of phytoestrogens from five botanical sources. It has been designed to help provide relief from common menopausal symptoms, as well as support sound cardiovascular health and healthy bone mass. It is well known that estrogen stimulates the fibroblast to make collagen and hyaluronic acid. Therefore, estrogen is important for preventing skin aging and is significantly useful in the cosmetic field.

Palmetto Plus men’s supplement formula is designed for men concerned with maintaining sound prostate function. It contains a unique blend of saw palmetto, lycopene, and soy isoflavones from standardized, all-natural botanical extracts. The skin of those with problematic acne has increased levels of the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. Saw palmetto blocks the action of 5-alpha-reductase, reducing the amount of DHT in the skin, and thereby reducing the stimulation of excessive sebum. Oral and topical antibiotics can reduce the bacteria, which oxidizes skin oil. Antioxidants block the oxidation of skin oil and can reduce acne.

You should get your basics in a multivitamin. If you want to reap the benefits of all these nutrients drink plenty of water, and use the gentle Sensé skin care products to further improve your skin. Always wear a sunscreen, and eat a balanced diet. Bottom line, all vitamins and minerals are needed for healthy skin, but some are especially important.

Note: The Vitamin Products used for this project are from USANA Health Sciences Inc. 3838 West Parkway Blvd.,Salt Lake City, UT 84120 For more information contact Bella Pelle Laser at (303)438-6604 or (303)847-0816.  These are the products we carry in our salon and we personally use.  If you look at Claudia’s skin you’ll see what these products can do. Strangers often stop her in public and comment on her skin – That never happened before using these products.

Information collected by Bea Kinnear, Author, Your Skin & You, 5th Edition,
www.yourskinandyou.net

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Now is the time for Laser Hair Removal

Posted on 10/04/2011 by Administrator

The kids are back in school and the days are getting cooler, so it is the perfect time to start Laser Hair Removal. Start now and you’ll be hair free for that sunny spring vacation.

We offer free consultations and we can remove any hair you can grow, so give us a call today at 303-438-6608.

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