Glowing Complextions

Mostly it is a roller coaster time for teenagers when it comes to having a glowing complexion.
There are many things that teenagers can do to help retain or increase their clear, radiant skin.

The best way to a smooth, clear bacteria-free skin is to drink plenty of water a day. At least 8 glasses; we see recomkmendation coming from most researchers and medical facilities. Water keeps the skin well hydrated, improves texture and appearance as well as flushing out toxins.

Not using too much make up as a teenager will also do wonders as cosmetics such as foundation
can clog the pores causing blemishes and pimples. Touching your face can cause break-outs as you touch all sorts of germs during the day.

Another critical factor is to clease excess oil and dead skin cells before they clog pores as well as eating well. Skin-friendly foods include those rich in omega-3 fats, such as oily fish, avocado and walnuts, as well as omega-9 fats, found in olive oil and almonds. Of course it is necessary to avoid sugary and highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates.

Mannatech understands that health begins at the celluar level. With their nutritional glyconutrients they have now the technology for optimal health technology to the cells of your skin.

Great Hints for Beauty

We have all by now heard about GI, meaning the Glycemic Index, High - Medium or Low.

Did you know that low GI burns more fat?
Low GI carbohydrates can help you burn more fat when you exercise. According to an article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the amount of fat burned during exercise after a low GI breakfast was much greater than after a high GI breakfast.

So, what are the low GI breakfast options?
Yoghurt, fresh or canned pears, baked beans on grainy toast, porridge, breakfast cereals based on oats and barley (muesli, oat flakes), and grainy toast.

Here are some ways to make salads healthier:

Swap 100g of fetta for 100g of goat's cheese, a lot less fat and less than half the salt.

Swap 1 green capsicum for 1 red capsicum. Red has more beta-carotene (which converts to vitamin A) for a strong immune system and healthy skin.

Swap 100g iceberg lettuce for 100g baby spinach. Spinach contains more vitamins, antioxidants and minerals, such as vitamin C, beta-carotene and fibre.

Mannatech products contain glyconutrients, also the product AO contains exceptional antioxidants. Their Optimal Skin Care System extends benefits to the cells of your skin.

Diamonds Churned Out in a Day

This is one for the girls. Fantastic news about our greatest friend 'Diamonds'.
I saw this awe-inspiring news in the 'Creation' magazine Dec 2006 - Feb 2007.

The technology to produce man-made diamonds continues to improve.

It is now possible for flawless single-crystal diamonds of more than 2 carats (the average engagement ring is less than a carat) to be churned out in a day. This shows you don't need millions of years to get diamonds!

Apart from ramifications for the jewellery industry, researchers are hoping to further develop the technology so as to be able to cheaply mass-produce diamond semi-conductors.

During the past year, they've been able to grow 10-carat single crystals with a colour and clarity surpassing that of mined diamonds.

Glyconutrients have also inspired researchers to cutting-edge technology and Mannatech has produced these necessary sugars for the human diet. It is found there is an increase in production in one's bone marrow stem cell production.

SKIN SERUM – “LIQUID GOLD"

This Skin Serum is one of the products which Mannatech has developed in its Optimal Skin Care Package.

Nutrition for the skin and protection
Very rich – looks like water with a heavier velocity
Immediate deep moisturising effect – hydrating. Adds an additional layer of moisture
Delivers moisture to deep within epidermis layers
Improves skin metabolism- helps skin cells replace at normal cycle (Anti aging)
No sticky feeling after application
This has anti aging properties- superior qualities
Smoothes the skin texture- uses iris florentina root extract- isoflavone this helps reduce signs of aging
Artemia extract- from plankton retains DNA cell moisture and activates cells functions protecting our DNA from UBV rays - offering protection from harmful ultra violet light and revitalizes the cells.
The Beer Yeast extract (Vitamin B group) being rich in amino acids promotes collagen production which restores elasticity by strengthening and repairing the membrane where the skin cells are created.
Superior moisturising effect prevents discoloration of skin, controls form of melanin (age spots)
Has almond seed extract and marine collagen for adding a lifting effect which helps tone the skin - sagging and aging skin and peanut oil & castor oil
Contains trehalose
After one application 80% improvement in hydration
After six - eight weeks
100% improvement in hydration
32% in lines and wrinkles
24% skin firmness and resiliency
31% skin tone (evidence of it reducing drooping eye lid)
73% in skin radiance
(Clinical results from Stephens & Associates - testing chart)

Skin care has now come of age and is superior product by Mannatech containing the purest of waters to hydrate the skin.

Winter Tends to Dry Us Out

Ways to beat dry itchy skin during winter.

Skin slows down oil production in winter. If your skin gets really dry, it's more likely to react to beauty products, so choose hypo-allergenic skin-care and avoid those containing fragrance. You can use a rich moisturiser as long it doesn't clog your pores. Use a gentle moisturinsing mask once a week if you are using a heavy moisgturiser, firstly apply a cleansing mask that dries on the skin, to clear pores. You may use a creamy cleanser that can be wiped off with tissues or a warm cloth. Even gengtle foaming cleaners can dry the skin.

Simply rubbing sorbolene cream into your skin before having a shower, tends to have great beneficial affects on the skin. Of course we all like to have those very hot showers in the winter to make us feel good. One problem is that hot water always dehydrates you skin, so it is well to avoid the too hot shower.

Using a loofah or mesh glove can really irritate you skin so in winter it is better to perhaps stick to a face washer and be really gentle. Of course my favourite is Dove Moisturising soap, which feels really smooth and stops your skin drying out more.

In winter it is essential to always apply a moisturer while your skin is still damp, to seal in the moisture.

Mannatech has launched their new Optimal Skin Care System extending their breakthrough optimal health technology to the cells of your skin. Each product is preservative-free, fragrance-free, colourant-free, non-comedogenic (will not cause or aggravate acne) and is allery-tested.

Avocados - Full of Antioxidants

This weeks message is clear and simple:

Avocados are one of nature's best super foods packed with essential vitamins and minerals, cholesterol and sodium free. They contain more than fourteen essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C and E, B6, niacin and riboflavin as well as copper, potassium and magnesium.

They are a great source of folate, vital for expectant mums. They are also rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, making them an excellent alternative to foods containing saturated fats, such as spreads and dips. In fact, they're so good for you they carry the National Heart Foundation's Tick of Approval, so there is really no reason not to buy avocado and use it in your favourite recipes.

These suggestions were appreciated:

1) Roughly mash an avocado with finely diced tomato, red onion and chilli, as well as a little lime juice, for a quick and tasty guacamole.
2) Spread avocado on toasted Turkish bread with sliced tomato, torn basil leaves and a little olive oil, or add to cheese on toast for extra taste.
3) Mix avocado with a little lime juice and chopped dill. Spread over bagel halves and top with smoked salmon, rocket leaves and capers.
4) Slice and add to homemade pizzas. Try teaming with seafood, crispy prosciutto, bacon, grilled chicken, corn kernels, capsicum or fetta.
5) Make a quick winter salad by tossing together cubed avocado and pear, crushed macadamia pieces and a little lime juice.

GlycoMatrix produced by Mannatech provides greater absorption of nutrients than other existing supplement technologies.

Menopause Naturally!

This is an inovative concept, taking menopause naturally!

It is known that three million women take oestrogen replacement therapy. It makes us feel good alleviating menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and vaginal dryness.

However, oestrogen therapy can also cause a whole host of nasty side effects. These include nausea, breast tenderness and abdominal cramps. Also depression, dizziness, bloating, body hair and abnormal vaginal bleeding are part of the side effects. It is now given as true that oestrogen may increase your risk of breast cancer and endometrial cancer after many research studies.

There is a herb which has given better results on all symptoms in one study, including hot flushes, fatigue and mood swings. This herb is black cohosh and is even more amazing that researchers have found that it reversed menopausal changes in the vagina. There was an increased proliferation of vaginal tissue plus improved vaginal muscle tone and a decrease in vaginal dryness.

Mannatech’s scientists, through their cutting-edge research, has developed a product which helps in normalising the hormone level in the human body.