v Don’t let the recession show in your face! Now the acai superfruit from the Amazon rainforest can be used on your skin to make it look younger and healthier and help you to get your next job!

v The acai berry was voted the #1 superfood on Oprah last year and has been flying off health food store shelves in the form of drinks and supplements ever since.  But several studies have shown that it is effective in promoting healthy, rejuvenated skin!

v The acai berry, a small, round dark purple fruit similar to a grape, has been used by the people of Central and South America for thousands of years.  Açai was shown to be at the top of the antioxidant rankings of any food in a study conducted by AIBMR Life Sciences in 2006. Thus, the antioxidant content of the acai berry is 10 times more potent than that of red grapes.

v As well as being naturally enriched with antioxidants, açai berries contain numerous vitamins and minerals to help promote good skin cell health. Acai is rich in flavonoids which fight inflammation, one of the leading causes of skin cell aging.  Good fatty acids and nineteen amino acids in acai help to regenerate skin cell growth and vegetable sterols in acai help to preserve collagen and skin tone.

v Several skin care lines have already made use of this incredible natural antioxidant in their skin care formulations and many more will probably jump on the bandwagon.

Dr. Jacknin is a board-certified dermatologist, author of the book “Smart Medicine for Your Skin” and founder of J.J.M.D. Botanical Anti-aging Skin Care. Find out more about her extensive background, holistic skin care treatments, and advanced anti-aging skin care products at www.JJMDskincare.com  and www.drjacknin.com.

                                                       Jeanette Jacknin MD

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Skin Care Tips for Men

#1) Come Clean Morning and Night

Because men have about 20% oilier skin and much larger pores than a woman does, men’s skin gets dirtier. So cleanse your face every morning and evening to keep pores clear, and your skin healthy. Remember not to use your deodorant soap on your face, as it’s ingredients are too harsh and leave a detergent film behind which will clog your pores and may irritate your skin.

#2) A Good Scrub is Essential for Healthy, Clear Skin

Scrubbing 2x/week will remove dead skin cells which dull your complexion and block absorption of other creams and gels. The scrub should be strong, but not damaging to your skin. It should invigorate you and exfoliate and polish your skin without harming it.

#3) Moisturizing is a Must

The winter cold and dryness is harsh on your skin. The best time to moisturize is right after you wash, as the moisturizer is most rapidly and completely absorbed then. Hydrating under your eyes is very important, as this sensitive area is one of the first place to show aging. And don’t forget your neck when you hydrate and nourish your skin!

#4) Protect Your Skin

Your skin is a visible sign of your overall body health and how you maintain yourself. It tells the world whether you care about your self, your career, your relationships. The sun and environmental pollutants visibly age your skin, leading to brown spots and thickening fine lines and wrinkles, and contributing to skin cancers. You need to protect your skin every day against these enemies by applying a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 after cleansing and moisturizing each morning. If you are a little older and your hair is thinning, apply it to the top of your scalp where the sun shines through. And remember to grab your hat and sunglasses as you head out the door.

#5) Repair Your Skin

Men are now aware that youthful, healthy looks are important for one‘s career,  with the ladies, and to feel good about oneself in our youth-oriented culture.

New botanicals and technologies are discovered every year to help to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and brown spots, and black circles and puffiness around your eyes. So, there’s every reason to use an effective antiaging formula and eye circle complex to enhance your looks in your own eyes and those who see you at work and out on the social scene.

#6) Treat Your Body Right

• Stay in shape. Exercise increases capillary functioning which brings oxygen to the skin and keeps it looking younger. And cleanse before and after a workout.
• Eat right with lots of vitamins A, B, C and E and antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. Your looks mirror what you put in your body.
• Drink lots of water. At least 8 to 10 glasses a day will help keep your skin hydrated and look less wrinkled.
• Avoid excess alcohol…too much is not only bad for your liver, but also causes premature aging of your skin.
• Don’t smoke…it not only hurts your lungs, but also causes wrinkling and aging of your skin.
• Lower your stress level and strive for moderation. Stress, as we all know, leads to premature aging, on the inside and outside.

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