Face-to-face with the tell-tale lines

Not happy with your wrinkles? Seeking ways to reduce wrinkles are probably on your agenda.

At the same time, experts say, many of us are losing the wrinkle battle, watching helplessly as the glow of youth goes on the dimmer switch.

“Many women as well as men believe that aging skin is inevitable, but with the information and technologies we have today, you really can look as young as you feel,” says Robin Ashinoff, MD, a dermatologist at the Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey.

Wrinkles are a natural part of aging that can be due to sun exposure, face muscle contractions, smoking, and more. However, scientists understand that peptides have the ability to send age-reversing signals to collagen-producing cells, promoting younger looking skin. ageLOC^TM science offers a targeted approach to help diminish the most aggressive signs of aging while being gentle and safe for all skin types.

Disclaimer: Individual results may vary.

I started using ageLOC^TM products not long ago and I noticed that the fine lines on my face have diminished. My laugh line has also become less visible. My face and neck has become brighter and firmly lifted.

People wonder what I have done with my face. I will happily share the secret of ageLOC^TM. Even my husband told me that I look more beautiful and younger than before.

Chong Choy Ying Phykkis, 59 year-old, Finance Manager, Singapore

Make The Choice to Look Young

Past generations used skin creams that reduced the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by temporarily plumping up the skin. Today’s most advanced multi-tasking moisturizers and facial serums contain multiple compounds that work synergistically to turn back the clock, changing the skin at the cellular level.

What makes today’s over-the-counter skin care products better? Scientists have been applying their knowledge of genes to better understand how skin ages. Along with that understanding comes a new and innovative technology that can help keep you looking young, smooth, and healthy.

Introducing ageLOC^TM Transformation, a powerful line up of four products which is our most advanced anti-aging system ever, delivering unsurpassed anti-aging benefits. This complete and comprehensive skin care system cleanses, purifies, renews, moisturizes, and reveals younger looking skin in eight ways – for a more youthful, healthier looking you now and in the future.

Disclaimer: Individual results may vary.

The first time I bought ageLOC^TM Transformation was during launch in Singapore. I started to use ageLOC^TM in April. After using the product for a few weeks, I could already see the results.

The longer I used ageLOC^TM, I saw a more dramatic and amazing result. My skin became brighter, and firmer, not only on my face but also on my neck. To top it all, my pigmentation were less visible and wrinkles were less noticeable than ever!

I was very happy when I finally met with friends because when they were trying to guess my age, they always tell me that I look younger than my actual age. ageLOC^TM is the best!

T.S. Slamet, 52 year-old, Businesswoman, Indonesia

Kiwi Facial Mask

Description:

Kiwi is not only known for its rich Vitamin C content but also for its cleansing properties. The kiwi facial cleanser is good for all skin types. Whether you have normal, oily, or dry skin, you can use this as facial cleanser. It has great exfoliating properties and brings a glow to your skin.

Ingredients:
1 kiwi fruit
1 tbsp apricot/almond oil
1 tsp finely ground almonds
2 tbsp plain yogurt
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp orange water
2 drops of orange oil (essential oil)

Method to prepare:
1. Puree the kiwi, yogurt, orange water, almond, apricot oil and finely ground almonds in a food processor or blender.
2. Blend the mixture to form a smooth, creamy paste.
3. Add the orange oil.

4. Stir the mixture and make sure that the ingredients are blended uniformly. There should be no lumps in the mixture.
5. Ingredient is ready to use.

Method to apply:
1. Massage the homemade facial cleanser gently over face, neck using your fingertips. Do not forget to use upward, circular motions of your finger tips when you massage the cleanser into your skin. Avoid the area around the eyes and the lips.
2. Massage the cleanser into skin; leave it on for 10 minutes and the rinse it well with lukewarm water.
3. The kiwi facial mask cleanses, nourishes and exfoliates at the same time. Using this homemade recipe at home is as good as getting an "in-house" spa treatment. You can use this cleanser once every week, to get a youthful glow on your complexion.

Lemon Facial Mask

Description:

This refreshing gently-abrasive scrub, rich in alpha-hydroxy acids and vitamin C, gives a boost to our spirits while it sloughs away the tired dead skin from last year and even diminishes the appearance of age spots.

Unbelievable? It only takes two common household ingredients, and the fragrance is so bright and mouth-watering, a lovely way to start the New Year with zest!

Salt is one of the best antibacterial ingredients ever, and it is slightly abrasive. Lemon juice exfoliates as it cleans.

Ingredient:
¼ cup sea salt
Enough lemon juice to make a paste

Method to apply:
1. Combine ingredients in a bowl.

2. Dab gently on your face with fingertips or a cotton ball, then massage into your skin, being careful to avoid your eyes.

3. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Papaya Facial Mask

Description:
Papayas contain an enzyme that is known to not only promote healthy skin cells, but it also gently cleanses the skin. Papaya facial masks are a great weekly routine to clean your outter your healthy layer of skin. It also helps to prevent and treat acne, and help prevent future breakouts.

Ingredient:
1/2 Cup of Fresh Papaya
1 Cup of Plain Yogurt
1 Tablespoon of Honey

Method to apply:
1. Cut up the papaya into small to medium sized pieces and blend until smooth in either a mixer or blender. If you don't have either of these, I suggest using a soft papaya (very ripe) and mashing it with a wooden spoon.
2. As soon as the papaya is smooth, add in the honey and blend together quickly.
3. Pour the mixture into a bowl, and then slowly fold the yogurt into the mix. It's best to use a spatula or wooden spoon for this step.
4. If you're not going to use the facial mask right away, you can store it in the fridge for several hours, but I suggest making it before you plan to use it.
5. To use the mask, smooth the mixture out onto your face evenly and allow the facial mask to sit on the face for 10-15 minutes.
6. Gently clean the mask off after the time is up, use either cold or room temperature water.

Watermelon Facial Mask

Description:
Watermelon feels cool and refreshing against the skin and the lycopenes it contains are thought to have skin protective properties. It's so easy to make a cool and refreshing watermelon face mask to pamper yourself give your skin the glow of youth.

Ingredients:
One cup of chopped watermelon without seeds
1/2 half of a banana
1/2 of a small container of yogurt

Method to apply:
1. All these ingredients can be get it from local grocery store. When selecting yogurt, get an unflavored or plain one.
2. After chopping the watermelon into smaller pieces, place it in the blender. Add the banana and half of your cup of yogurt.
3. Turn the blender on and blend until the contents are thick and pasty. If the mixture is too thin, add more yogurt, If too thick, add a small amount of water.
4. Place your freshly made watermelon mask in the refrigerator for at least an hour before using. It feels much more inviting when it's a bit cold.
5. Spread a thin layer of the mask over your face. Relax with your eyes closed for fifteen minutes. Wash off the mask with cold water. Admire your glowing skin!

Rice Flour Facial Mask

Description:
Rice flour is really good for blemishes, wrinkles and pigmentation. It is also known for its smoothing and softening properties and goat milk is great moisturizer and rejuvenator. Goat Milk is widely used in soups and other skincare products.

Ingredients:
6 tbsp rice flour
5 tbsp goat milk
1 tbsp honey

Method to apply:
1. Mix these ingredients together.
2. Apply it on your face and neck and rinse off after 20 minutes.
3. Its a wonderful remedy for wrinkles and it also cleaars up your skin.