Are Anti-Aging Creams Safe?

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<h1>Are Anti-Aging Creams Safe?</h1><strong> Author: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/profile_doctorshealthpress.aspx'>doctorshealthpress</a></strong><br /><p>“Glycolic acid” is a substance that is commonly used in cosmetic anti-aging creams. It is a colorless crystalline compound that is found in sugar beets, cane sugar and unripe grapes and is also used in leather dyeing and tanning and in pharmaceuticals, pesticides, adhesives and plasticizers. Because glycolic acid is a natural substance, it would be logical to assume that it poses no health risks for you. However, a recent clinical trial has found that it can increase your sensitivity to the sun’s rays. A research team wanted to study “alpha-Hydroxy acids” (alphaHA), which are reported to reduce signs of aging in the skin and are widely used cosmetic ingredients. Previous studies suggest that alphaHA can increase the sensitivity of your skin to ultraviolet radiation. The researchers wanted to determine whether topical treatment with glycolic acid, a representative alphaHA or salicylic acid modified the short-term effects of “solar simulated radiation” (SSR) in human skin. Fourteen subjects were recruited for the study. The participants were treated with glycolic acid (10%), salicylic acid (two percent) or a control on three of four test sites on the mid-back daily (Monday to Friday) for a total of 3.5 weeks. The fourth site received no treatment. After the last treatment, each site was exposed to SSR, and biopsies from all four sites were obtained. The research team then looked for DNA damage and sunburn cell formation. They found that treatment with glycolic acid resulted in increased sensitivity of to SSR, while salicylic acid did not produce any significant changes. The researchers concluded that short-term topical application of glycolic acid in a cosmetic formulation increased the sensitivity of human skin to SSR, while a comparable treatment with salicylic acid did not. So, you might want to use caution when using cream that contains glycolic acid. When it comes to protecting yourself against sunburn, here are some points to keep in mind. The consistent use of sunscreen and limiting your actual exposure are the best ways to prevent sunburn. It’s also helpful to know the factors that increase your risk of being burned by the sun. • Remember that children and babies are more sensitive to the sun and are more likely than others to get sunburns • Anyone, even dark-skinned people, can get a sunburn; fair-skinned people are at greatest risk, however • Your risk of a burn increases when you’re near things that reflect the sun, such as snow, water or sand • The harmful UV rays of the sun are strongest and most dangerous between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., so cover up or stick to the shade if you can • Certain medications, including antibiotics, can make your skin more sensitive to the sun The Doctors Health Press is the health publishing division of Lombardi Publishing Corporation, one of the largest consumer information publishers in the world. The Doctors Health Press publishes monthly health newsletters for a wide array of alternative and natural health topics like healing foods, homeopathic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, hidden cures for common illnesses, and natural self-healing. The Doctors Health Press also publishes books and reports that provide timely health breakthroughs, always focusing on natural and alternative health. Topics include omega health, prostate health, natural weight loss, natural diabetes cures, heart health, stroke prevention, secret herbal cures, vision health, anti-aging, sexual health, joint pain relief and alternatives to prescription drugs. The Doctors Health Press also publishes the Doctors Health e-Bulletin, a daily health e-letter sent to over 100,000 readers and growing. Each day, readers can expect specific natural health advice, news and breakthroughs delivered directly to their inbox. Plus, all readers of the Doctors Health e-Bulletin are entitled to receive special offers for various books and newsletters, plus natural products from our various partners, including Bel Marra Nutritionals.</p><strong>About the Author:</strong><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.doctorshealthpress.com/subscribe/bb/index.php?sb=ewseh1&affid=wd147&subid=lc1">SIGN UP FOR THE DOCTORS HEALTH PRESS E-BULLETIN AND RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF TOP 12 BRAIN BOOSTING SUPER FOODS!</a><p> Article Source: <a href='http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Are-Anti-Aging-Creams-Safe_75791.aspx'> http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Are Anti-Aging Creams Safe?_75791.aspx</a></p>

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