Out of all of the topics that we cover on Beauty Research, anti-aging is probably the most in demand. As long as the years continue to pass, we will all try to maintain our youthful look and seek out new ways to cheat the aging process. We strive to keep our readers up-to-date on all of the latest technologies out there that improve the look of mature skin and help keep the signs of aging at bay as much as possible.

We have talked about laser devices before and some of our readers have asked if they are safe to use around the eyes. It just so happens that a new laser device designed specifically for the eye area has made its way to the market. The PaloVia Skin Renewing Laser is a hand-held unit that requires just a few minutes a day. PaloVia is FDA approved for home use and designed to improve the look of wrinkles. Since the eye area is such a difficult area to treat, it is really exciting to see the PaloVia home laser device become available for home use. Even if you’re using a high quality topical, the active ingredients can only reach so far. The PaloVia Skin Renewing Laser is capable of penetrating much deeper to target those wrinkles at the source.

Of course, I would definitely not recommend giving up eye cream. The beauty behind laser tools is that they can be used in conjunction with topicals for even better results. This brings me to a great new eye product on the market from Caudalie. If you’re not familiar with Caudalie skin care, the brand is based on natural extracts from grapes for rejuvenating the skin. Even though this is a French brand, there is a Caudalie Spa in New York City that lavishes customers with treatments using Caudalie products. Caudalie Vinoperfect products have been particularly popular, including the Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum which is incredibly effective at brightening the skin naturally with grapevine extract. Now Caudalie has put all of its patented anti-aging ingredients into one line; the cream of the crop Caudalie Premier Cru line. This includes the Caudalie Premier Cru The Eye Cream which firms, hydrates, brightens and smoothes. Caudalie is really throwing everything it has at Mother Nature. For the rest of the face there’s Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream. With the cream of the crop formula comes a higher price but remember that the formula does contain all three of Caudalie’s patented anti-aging ingredients. In other words, there is nothing more powerful from this brand than the Caudalie Premier Cru The Cream and the Caudalie Premier Cru The Eye Cream.

There’s one more product I would like to recommend for particularly stubborn wrinkles. This one is from Murad. I know that many of you have probably heard of or even used Murad Products. Murad Skin Care is an extensive collection of solutions for most common skin concerns. I recently recommend the Murad resurgence line for women experiencing the “life change” and all of the symptoms that go with it. We have also recommended the Murad active radiance serum and the Murad Essential-C Daily Renewal Complex along with other products. Now I want to draw your attention to Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer. This is a patented formula that uses a GlycoNutrient Complex for instant results as well as long term benefits. You get instant results along with long-lasting improvements. It’s the best of both worlds! The even better news is that there is also the Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer For Eyes. I’m a firm believer in covering all of your bases so these complementing products are really fabulous.  When you use both the Murad Intensive Wrinkle Reducer along with the complementing eye product, you’ll get the best results possible.

We understand that the audience of Beauty Research is primarily female. However, we always try to fit in an article about men’s products here and there, making sure we aren’t alienating our male followers and stressing the importance of good skin care for the gentlemen in our lives.

Everyone is trying to look younger these days and keep a youthful edge, even the men. But while men will typically lift weights and opt for hair restoration solutions, they frequently don’t think about the importance of good skin for keeping the signs of aging at bay. Ladies, it is our jobs to educate them!

We all know that men like to keep it simple and there’s no reason why good skin care has to involve a lot of fuss. Just encourage your man to stick to the basics and choose good quality products. Molton Brown has an excellent cleanser that is perfect for men. Molton Brown Deep-Clean Mineral Ions Face Wash does more than just cleanse. It actually prepares the skin for shaving. In a way, it’s a multi-tasking product that purifies and also preps. How perfect is that? To prep the skin even further, there’s Molton Brown Re-Charge Black Pepper Shave Oil which conditions the skin using natural oils, helping to guard against all of those pesky problems associated with shaving like stinging, nicks and ingrown hairs. Molton Brown Re-Charge Black Pepper Shave Oil (part of the Molton Brown Black Pepper collection) is perfect for dry, sensitive types. Molton Brown for men products do an outstanding job at addressing a man’s skin care needs. There is also an extensive collection of other Molton Brown products including Molton Brown shampoo, Molton Brown lotion, Molton Brown body wash, Molton Brown shower gel and Molton Brown hand cream. If you really want to treat someone, consider one of the Molton Brown gift sets available. Molton Brown skin care has an excellent collection of offerings and continues to deliver new items to the market every year.

Most men who shave don’t really think about the shaving cream or gel they use. Trust me, all shaving creams are not all created equal! A top quality product can really make a difference. I recommend Jack Black for men again and again for outstanding results. Jack Black men are cool and confident which is the result of outstanding Jack Black products. Jack Black Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave Lather doesn’t just produce a great shave, it also treats and protects the skin so that it looks its best and experiences fewer problems. After all, it’s not just about the Jack Black shave, it’s about the condition of the skin following the shave. The Jack Black shaving experience means exceptional smoothness as well as a healthy complexion. Jack Black shaving products are superior quality because they only contain the best ingredients. The Jack Black Beard Lube Conditioning Shave is also a great choice and good alternative to Jack Black Supreme Cream Triple Cushion Shave Lather.

So now your man is clean and shaven. What comes next? Healthy skin means treatment and protection. Everyone’s skin is exposed to a host of assailants every day. My recommendation is Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum. It goes to work repairing the damage caused by Mother Nature. But it does more than just treat. The serum from the Jack Black skin care collection also protects the skin against further damage to ensure a healthier complexion in the future. Most men can’t stand the idea of using a girly product but this Jack Black cream (or rather serum) soaks in right away and doesn’t leave behind residue or fragrance. Jack Black Protein Booster Skin Serum is simple and easy for the typical no-frills kind of guy.

Jack Black skincare is easy but effective in order to deliver results with minimal effort using no brainer Jack grooming products. Once you hook your man, have him try the Jack Black Eye Balm, the Jack Black Deodorant, the Jack Black Face Moisturizer and the Jack Black Lip Balm. Then teach him the importance of sun protection with Jack Black sunscreen. Jack Black products for men make for an exceptionally well groomed guy with little fuss.

It seems lately that all the rage in health and beauty revolves around health, wellness and taking care of your skin from the inside out. And this, I have to say, has much merit. As we all know, when you’re healthy…you simply glow. When you don’t take care of yourself, it shows!

There is now an oral dietary supplement available at SkinStore.com which seems to work as a protective shield for protecting the skin from sun damage and environmental aging. Heliocare Capsules contain a powerful ingredient known as Fernblock. The formulation works together to protect the skin from photoaging by blocking free radical damage (including reactive O2 species known as ROS). The potent antioxidant supplements from Heliocare Skin Care help to protect the outer skin as well as the inevitable and sometimes fragile immune response, resulting in an increased tolerance to UV rays, reparation of past damage, the promotion of the health of the skin’s DNA and also maintains the youthful elasticity of the skin’s structure.

You can buy Heliocare online at a number of other websites as well including Drugstore.com.

Start protecting the delicate cells of the skin with Heliocare supplements by adding it as an adjunct to your regular sunscreen practice and you will definitely notice an impressive change in your skin.

After writing a number of times on HairMax LaserComb, I noticed recently that there is now a new and improved LaserComb called HairMax LaserComb Premium available on Spalook.com (which is now featuring free shipping for all HairMax devices). It’s as effective as the original but features a new cordless design.

HairMax LaserComb Premium has been featured in major magazines including the professional favorite, New Beauty.

LaserComb is unique in that it’s the only FDA-cleared laser hair growth device and has been proven both clinically and commercially to be 90% effective in both stopping hair loss as well as promoting new growth. More importantly, it is safe to use and may be used at home for personal use.  Many users report that they bought the unit because they felt that the “in-office” laser treatments would be much more costly and also say they liked the convenience of “at-home” use. Additionally, no recurring costs such as extra visits are necessary.

Reviews have been exceptional in both efficacy as well as ease of use of the HairMax laser hair comb. One woman remarked that if hers ever breaks she will indeed buy a new one. She said she didn’t like the smell of topical products that were available for use in slowing up hair loss and that she is very impressed with both the diminished loss of hair (as evidenced by no longer finding it in her shower drain) and her new hair growth.

Part two of this HairMax LaserComb series will feature how the HairMax brand laser hair brush works as well as what the set includes. Look for it next week right here on BeautyResearch.com!

When it comes to skin care, if there’s one thing we all want at the end of the day, it’s skin that glows with radiance that exudes youth and health. Every week we talk about solutions for smoothing wrinkles, brightening the complexion and tightening sagginess. However, none of us will ever have perfect skin even after all of our efforts and it’s nice to know there’s help out there to perfect our skin care routines. Of course I am talking about makeup.

Mineral makeup has really changed the way I view cosmetics since it doesn’t just cover up imperfections. Minerals actually make the complexion look healthier. What’s even better is that minerals truly make your skin healthier too. Mineral makeup from top quality brands like bareMinerals and Jane Iredale light up the face, highlighting features and downplaying sallow complexions.

bareMinerals which is also known as Bare Escentuals experienced early success with this new form of cosmetics.  The idea behind bare makeup is using pure minerals to leave a flawless finish on the skin. The popularity of bare mineral makeup has exploded and has resulted in bareMinerals cosmetics emerging as an industry leader. bareMinerals Foundation was the original product of the escentuals bare success. The bareMinerals Get Started Kit was then introduced to make it easier for beginners to master the art of bare mineral makeup. I use bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation Medium Beige every day to give my skin a radiant glow and even out my skin tone. I love how healthy my skin looks and the natural sun protection is the icing on the cake. Of course if the bareMinerals SPF 15 Foundation Medium Beige isn’t your color, there are many more to choose from! This is a natural coverage foundation so when I need a little extra help to cover blemishes and broken capillaries, I turn to bareMinerals Summer Bisque. This is a bareMinerals Concealer that also contains SPF. The bareMinerals Bisque products make my imperfections disappear before my eyes. bareMinerals Summer Bisque can go under or over the bareminerals SPF15 Foundation. I would definitely recommend bareMinerals Brushes for flawless application.

Jane Iredale is also an industry leader when it comes to cosmetics. Jane Iredale Makeup also uses pure minerals that are good for the skin. Jane Iredale Cosmetics are natural, good-for-your skin products that heal and protect the skin with an even, radiant glow. Jane Iredale mineral formulas are designed to deliver concentrated pigments with no fillers. Jane Iredale Foundation is the hero product of the Jane Iredale make up line, delivering a whole collection of Jane Iredale products for flawless coverage. Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Pressed Mineral Powder SPF 20 – Golden Glow is a fabulous choice for medium skin tones that want a natural glow. This is a sleek compact powder that is highly concentrated to deliver exceptional coverage. When you run out, simply purchase the Jane Iredale PurePressed Mineral Powder SPF 20 - Golden Glow Refill and snap it right into your case. It’s a money saver and you’ll waste less.  

Aside from makeup, Jane Iredale has another way to make your skin glow. Jane Iredale Tantasia Self Tanner is a safe alternative to a real suntan, producing streak free natural looking color very subtly. The tan builds over the course of days so that you can control the tone better. You can use Jane Iredale Tantasia Self Tanner on both the face and body.

The most sought after skin care products on the market seem to be those used to treat hyper-pigmentation; and the most highly reviewed and sought after brand seems to be Vivite, the skincare brand offered from Allergan Pharmaceuticals. Therefore, it makes sense that the brand offers many 5 star rated and highly reviewed products including a line dedicated to evening up and smoothing out skin tone.

VIVITE Vibrance Therapy contains a compound composed of 15% glycolic acid and a 0.3% retinol formulation along with licorice and mulberry extracts. The combination of potent ingredients not only smooth away fine lines and wrinkles but also lightens the skin and evens out uneven skin tone and skin discolorations.

The Vibrance Therapy line works brilliantly and in as little as 8 weeks (many people report results even sooner) and uses natural ingredients which are reported to be a much safer alternative than that of hydroquinone (which has been reported to cause adverse reactions and sensitivities in many users).

Use VIVITE Vibrance Therapy once or twice daily (as directed). When used in the morning, apply to cleansed skin before the brand’s Daily Antioxidant Facial Serum. If used at night, apply the restorative cream before VIVITE Night Renewal Facial Cream. This antioxidant rich cream works best when used along with the highly effective VIVITE System.

When it comes to brands with rave reviews...VIVITE takes the cake!