William Colbert

Everyone wants to look younger . One of the reasons is that if you look younger, you have a much greater chance of living a long time. So, if you enjoy life why not? One of the key things is how to keep face skin healthy.

The oracle has spoken or is about to speak! I am referring to the FDA when it is going to pronounce on one of the most popular facial products for women. This is the chemical peel which is so popular nowadays and the use of the alpha hydroxyl acids (AHA) has become commonplace. But there are risks, apparently, and that is why the FDA verdict is awaited with such interest.

Did you know that a natural moisturizer for face can be made by using certain homemade ingredients such as cocoa butter and jojoba oil. When I looked at the recipe and imagined myself boiling up this brew, I began to have a few doubts. You have to use double boiler, for example. Could this really be the answer to hydrating my skin and keeping dry skin at bay? Could this really reduce the number of wrinkles and fine lines?

If you are thinking about having a salicylic peel, you may want to think about a few factors before actually deciding if this is the right skincare treatment for you.

What are the before and after chemical peeling treatment facts? Chemical peeling uses a variety of acids depending on the intensity of the treatment. The alpha hydroxy acids are used for the very light peels while TCA (trichloroacetic acid) is used for medium peels. Phenol acid is used for deeper ones.

According to all the hype which accompanies the standard at home glycolic acid peel kit, this process will stimulate skin cell turnover and increase collagen and elastin as well. It will also reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It will uncover younger vibrant skin and you will look fantastic

It is not often that the FDA warns about cosmetic products. The reason is simply that these products are not considered as medicines so they are not subject to the same stringent controls. They only issue warnings about cosmetics when there is a known risk or danger. That was why I was surprised when I read their warning about glycolic acid peeling which uses the alpha hydroxy acids or AHAs.

I do not wish to be alarmist but I was shocked when I read the comments from the Chairman of the Cancer Prevention Coalition . He did not mince his words when he warned that a glycolic face peel which contains the alpha hydroxy acids was probably one of the most dangerous cosmetic products on the market!

Talking of fortunes, the skincare industry worldwide is generating about $24 billion a year! Not bad in this recession and it is providing a lot of employment too. The fairy tale ends there because the sad fact is that many of the products designed to fill wrinkle lines and rejuvenate tired old skin are just not effective nor even safe!

Would a really effective wrinkle repair cream be better than plastic surgery? That question was addressed by Charlotte Rampling in her most recent film called Rio Sex Comedy .