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THIS ONE'S FOR YOU Nobody is saying drinking beer will cure what ails you, but surprisingly, researchers have discovered that the hops in beer contain potent antioxidants known as flavonoids. These free-radical fighters were already known to be present in red wine, but it seems beer might be an even better source. Alas, achieving maximum health benefits would require a bit more chugging than most folks would like--up to hundreds of pints daily. The solution? Researchers hope ultimately to capture the brew's benefits in a pill...
Renova's success inspired something of a rush on vitamin A. But instead of using tretinoin--which would trigger intense FDA scrutiny, not to mention a patent-infringement lawsuit--most over-the-counter skin products contain other forms of vitamin A. Although these compounds, technically known as esters, are not biologically active, the theory is that certain enzymes in the skin would convert at least some of them into tretinoin...
...found the happy medium. But there have been enough complaints about hydroxy acids that the cosmetics industry financed an independent review, which concluded that the over-the-counter products were safe as long as they didn't contain more than a 10% solution of hydroxy acids. They added one important caveat. Since hydroxy acids heighten the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, users should always slop on sunscreen (at least SPF 2, higher if you spend much time outdoors). Aqua Glycolic, which has one of the highest concentrations, is modestly priced and available at your neighborhood Wal-Mart...
Like vitamin A, vitamin E is found in several forms, with alpha-tocopherol being the most biologically active. Because alpha-tocopherol isn't terribly stable, however, most cosmeceuticals contain derivatives. Although some of these compounds are converted to the active form in the skin, it's unclear whether they have an effect. Even if you find a cream with alpha-tocopherol in it, there's no definitive word on how strong it should be, according to Dr. Karen Burke, a dermatologist who consults for L'Oreal's Helena Rubinstein division. However, Burke's experiments with mice suggest that vitamin...
...meantime, follow these commonsense rules: Stay out of the sun. Cleanse and moisturize your face every morning and evening. Often that's all you need to do to plump up those keratinocytes. If you have sensitive, dry skin, avoid products that contain vitamin A or hydroxy acids. Don't smoke. Use hydroxy acids sparingly. Whatever you do, don't get obsessive. There are worse things than sprouting a few crow's feet or age spots. Just remember that nobody ever died of a wrinkle...