Aloe Vera for Burns, Wounds and Sunburn

Burns

Burns are serious, and those beyond first degree need medical attention. Aloe Vera can be excellent first-aid treatment. Due to its chemical composition, Aloe Vera gel penetrates the skin and becomes quickly absorbed, so that it is not in the way of any later medical treatment.

Aloe First® is an excellent first-aid treatment for minor burns, scrapes, cuts and sunburns. Aloe Gel could also be used for this purpose. Ointments are particularly designed for continuous treatment of burns because they have lubricant added to off-set the astringent aspects of aloe juice.

Chemical burns should be thoroughly washed before any treatment.

The University Of Chicago Burn Center (Dr Heggers, Davis and colleagues) demonstrated, in 1979, the ability of Aloe Vera to stop injuries due to burns. People have used Aloe gel for thousands of years as a soothing agent by continually wetting the wound with the juice or gel.

Cuts and Wounds

Aloe Vera was famous for healing wounds even before the days of Alexander the Great. Aloe Vera contains a growth-promoting factor which speeds up the wound healing process.

How To Postpone Three D’s Of Aging

There is nothing wrong with getting old, but since it is unavoidable you can do something to postpone visible signs of aging. It is all about being natural and taking care of your skin and your body.

Aging is a natural process in whereby cells begin to renew themselves more slowly. This means less collagen and Hyaluronic acid to support and fill out the layers of skin. Environmental effects, pollution, sun exposure, stress and smoking can all increase this effect and impact the appearance of your skin. Over time, this combination of factors contributes to the three Ds of aging;

Deterioration is the first and earliest sign of aging. At this stage, fine lines, wrinkles and textural change are visible.

Deflation (a loss of volume)

Descent (dropines of the skin) is the final sign of facial aging. The deteriorated facial tissues cannot shrink as the facial volume is lost so they hang.

It is always easier to prevent damage than to reverse it. Sooner you start; better your chances are to look younger than your real age. There are some tips what you can do now to reduce appearance of wrinkles later and look your best:
 
Skin looses its firmness as people age due to a reduction in collagen and eslastin. This loosening is one of the main causes of wrinkles and can not be completely avoided. There are some wrinkle causing factors, like environment and habits that can be avoided. The following list explains different ways a person can avoid or reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

1. Do not smoke. Smoking reduces the production of collagen. In addition to the natural reduction in collagen that comes with age, even more reduction leads to even more wrinkles.
2. New plastic surgery options. Advances in plastic surgery means that it is less invasive and safer than ever before. Plastic surgery results are not guaranteed, but often result in reducing wrinkles and keeping new ones from appearing for some length of time.
3. Limiting sun exposure. The sun is a major factor in skin damage that causes wrinkles. The sun dries out and ruins skin over years of exposure. Protecting oneself with sunscreen and avoiding sun exposure during the most severe times of day is the best way to minimize sun damage.
4. Moisturizing. Keeping skin from drying out by hydrating it with moisturizers will help skin keep its firmness.
5. Keeping hydrated. Drinking ample amounts of water also helps the skin in the same way as moisturizing.

Aloe Fleur De Juvence

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Benefits of Aloe Gel and Juice

What are Aloe Vera Benefits?


If someone asks you to briefly list most important Aloe Vera benefits, what would you say? Going back through millennia, Aloe Vera has clearly demonstrated the following:

• penetrates body tissue deeply, to seven layers deep
•  naturally cleanses and anaesthetizes
•  promotes growth of new cell and wound-healing
• encourages better tissue function and removes dead tissues
•  acts as an antibiotic, fungicidal and virucidal
•  acts as an anti-inflammatory stimulates and supports the immune system
•  calms the nervous system
•  cleans out the intestines and detoxifies the body has no side-effects, which may be connected to its synergistic action.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Happy New Year To All!

To start our New Year with a bang, lets watch this video from the FLP Executive Staffs. Let us all learn what happen on the past year and what are we going to expect this 2011. Click here watch the video

It is time to do our goal setting, and surpass what we achieve last year. I wish you all health, wealth and happiness this 2011. Expect more from this site. New trainings, products informations and testimonials, as well as upcoming FLP UAE events.

More Power to everybody and see you at the top!

Beauty Tips from a Korean Makeup Artist!

Anyway, I couldn’t find out more Korean beauty tips but I’ve just come across some interesting ones from Laneige’s International Trainer, Jin Lee at K-popped.com. Many have envied the flawless and translucent skin of Korean women, here are a couple of the beauty tips she shared.


So these aren't beauty tips from just any Korean woman, it's from a skin care and make-up expert. She reveals how women in Korea take care of their skin. One excellent tip i learned was how to interpret the sun protection information on skin care and makeup labels.

Let's get on to find out what she divulged shall we?

Your God given hands is a magical massage tool.

The palms of your hands will cover your eyes perfectly. When your eyes are tired or stressed, just press the palms of your hands to your eye sockets, applying gentle pressure. That itself is a great massage for your eye area. Go ahead, try it!

Use outward & upwards strokes when washing your face.

When washing your face, do not use vertical up-down strokes which will loosen your facial muscles and promote skin sag. Use outward and upward strokes instead. According to Jin Lee, this small change will make a huge difference.

Korean women are really serious about skin care. Good glowing skin does not come by being lazy.

Prevent premature aging

You start aging at 18! It’s never too early to use anti-aging products and taking extra precautions under the sun – which is the number one cause for premature aging, is vital. Never go out under the hot sun without protection. Nowadays, sun protection is included in makeup try Forever Living Cream to Founder Foundation.

Sun Protection explained

UV A and UV B

There are two types of UV rays which we need to protect ourselves from. UV B has a shorter wave length and causes burning (generates melanin which causes you to get darker & freckles to pop up).

UV A has a longer wave length and penetrates deep within the skin’s collagen and elastin layer and causes aging and fine lines.

When selecting products, here’s how to interpret the sun protection information:

SPF – sun protection factor against UV B

SPF 22 means you get to spend 22 times longer under the sun (than which you would without protection from UV B) before you start burning. Example: If you have fair skin and it takes you 20 minutes in the hot sun to get a sun burn. With SPF 22, you get to spend 440 minutes (22 x 20) in the sun before you start burning. Forever Living Products Sunscreen has SPF 30 so you stay longer under the sun with sure sun protection.

PA - protects against UV A

PA+ minimum UV A protection

PA++ average UV A protection

PA+++ very high UV A protection

Use whitening products & lots of it!

I used to think that whitening products are for those with fair skin who want to become even fairer! Like Snow White. Women in Korea use whitening products to combat skin pigmentation problems due to hormone imbalance especially during pregnancy. Pigmentation is prone to appear below the eyes, on the upper cheeks. To avoid developing huge freckle like marks on your face during pregnancy, use lots of whitening products.

Detailed Makeup Steps

Korean women apply 17 – 18 products every morning before stepping out of the house! Wow that is something for women who have a lot of time in their hands or you had to wake up as early as 5am to be on time for work. Are you a Korean woman? Do you do this? Anyway, here is the make-up routine of a typical Korean woman who wants to portray having a flawless complexion. There are eleven steps!

1.Preparation: Primer + make-up base (corrects your skin tone)
2.Foundation
3.Conceal imperfection (concealer)
4.Setting: Set and fix foundation with powder or pact (The pact is now the Korean woman’s favourite touch-up item)
5.Highlighting: Enhance vitality with make-up Brightener
6.Eye brow
7.Eye shadow

8.Eyeliner

9.Mascara

10.Lip

11.Blusher

Okay, there you have it!

Eat Some Good Fats.

Essential fatty acids are simply fats your body cannot live without. They are needed to make cell membranes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Essential fats are thought to keep your heart healthy, fight inflammation, and possibly prevent cancer. They are also particularly important to people with inflammatory conditions such as eczema and acne, and also for people with dry skin. People with essential fat deficiency sometimes notice bumps on the backs of their arms. Here are my suggestions on getting more essential fats:


•Flaxseed and walnut oil - Use flaxseed oil or walnut oil with balsamic vinegar as a salad dressing. Be sure to keep these oils refrigerated. They should not be heated or used for cooking.

•Cold water fish - Sardines are a good source of essential fats. Salmon is another good source, however these salmon accumulate toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (otherwise known as PCBs) in their body fat during the 95 percent of their lives they spend at sea.

•Supplements - Consider fish oil supplements one excellent fish oil supplements I can recommend is Forever Arctic Sea Fish Oil. Forever Living Products has formulated a superior nutritional supplement to take advantage of the latest research into this important area of nutrition. By combining Omega-3 with Omega-9 fatty acids, it provides a safe, balanced, mercury free supplement that can favorably support healthy blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Forever Arctic-Sea is a breakthrough in terms of a balance supplement, using both vegetable and mercury-free pharmaceutical-grade fish oils to derive the benefit of each.

Rev Up Your Digestion

In alternative medicine, good skin is a reflection of a good digestive system. People with skin disorders such as acne, rosacea, and psoriasis often suffer from constipation, imbalanced "good" vs. "bad" bacteria, leaky gut, and other digestive conditions. The two most common sluggish digestion culprits are:

Culprit #1: Not Enough Water.

Water bathes cells and eliminates waste products, preventing constipation.

Culprit #2: Not Enough Fiber

Most people lack fiber in their diets - the average person eats only 12 g of fiber a day. In 2002, the National Academy of Sciences Food and Nutrition Board established recommended fiber intakes. For men aged 19-50 years, 38 g fiber is recommended, and for men over 50, 31 g fiber is recommended. For women aged 19 to 50 years, 25 g fiber is recommended, and for women over 50, 21 g fiber is recommended.

Some suggestions:

1. Add Whole Grains - Choose whole grain products over refined. Have brown rice instead of white or make your own 50:50 combinations.

2. An Apple a Day - Have an apple, skin on, as a snack.

3. Eat Cauliflower

4. High-fiber snacks - Snack on nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, such as dates, figs, and prunes.

5. Try a "Prune Power" Smoothie - Prunes are a great source of fiber. Start your day with this tasty Prune Power smoothie.

6. Eat Beans and Legumes - Open a can of your favorite beans or legumes. Rinse them well and add them to your meal.

7. Ground Flaxseeds - For any easy fiber boost, sprinkle ground flaxseeds (available at health food stores) on rice, salads, oatmeal, or any other meal. Store flaxseeds in the fridge.

8. Another alternative is to drink Aloe Vera Gel which are rich fibers complete with vitamin and minerals plus, enzymes and 200 compounds which are beneficial in maintaining a healthy digestive system.