topic Re: Glycation in Beauty

Glycation

ElvisShops — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:16:24 GMT

Are any of you using an anti-glycation product? If so, what? TIA

Re: Glycation

gazelle77 — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:20:34 GMT

Life Extension brand makes a face serum called anti glycation. You can google it.

Re: Glycation

ElvisShops — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:21:58 GMT

On 1/7/2014 gazelle77 said: Life Extension brand makes a face serum called anti glycation. You can google it.

Thanks. I will take a look. Have you tried it?

Re: Glycation

gazelle77 — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 03:26:01 GMT

On 1/7/2014 ElvisShops said:
On 1/7/2014 gazelle77 said: Life Extension brand makes a face serum called anti glycation. You can google it.

Thanks. I will take a look. Have you tried it?

Yes, quite a while ago. I used it for a while...and then quit. It is not for quick changes...more for long term protection . I use so many things sometimes...too many to keep up with them all.

Re: Glycation

ElvisShops — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 06:24:57 GMT

On 1/7/2014 gazelle77 said:
On 1/7/2014 ElvisShops said:
On 1/7/2014 gazelle77 said: Life Extension brand makes a face serum called anti glycation. You can google it.

Thanks. I will take a look. Have you tried it?

Yes, quite a while ago. I used it for a while...and then quit. It is not for quick changes...more for long term protection . I use so many things sometimes...too many to keep up with them all.

I hear ya.

Re: Glycation

BellaCarro — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 06:27:54 GMT

I started doing research on this about a year ago. You reminded me I never quite finished. Nice to see a topic like this posted on the Board.

Re: Glycation

Harpa — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:00:01 GMT

Can someone give a lay person's perspective on what glycation is and why you are avoiding it? Anything to do with diabetes? (I'm so ""lay"" in medical things!)

Re: Glycation

cassiem — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:54:54 GMT

Harpa, basically glycation is the reaction of sugars with skin molecules that can cause the loss of collagen and signs of aging. Antioxidants can stop glycation. There is a very good article here that explains the whole thing more clearly (note that this is from a website that sells supplements and products, but the information about glycation is sound): http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2009/nov2009_Prevent-Glycation-Induced-Skin-Aging-with-Topical-Nutrients_01.htm

Re: Glycation

cassiem — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:56:52 GMT

Elvis, you don't need something that is specifically labeled as anti-glycation, ingredients like blueberry, pomegranate, vitamin c, tea, and hyaluronic acid protect against glycation. If you use serums or moisturizers containing these ingredients, then you're already using anti-glycation products.

Re: Glycation

Shelbelle — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 17:44:23 GMT

Isomers has products for this.

Re: Glycation

Harpa — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:26:01 GMT

On 1/8/2014 cassiem said:
Harpa, basically glycation is the reaction of sugars with skin molecules that can cause the loss of collagen and signs of aging. Antioxidants can stop glycation. There is a very good article here that explains the whole thing more clearly (note that this is from a website that sells supplements and products, but the information about glycation is sound): http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2009/nov2009_Prevent-Glycation-Induced-Skin-Aging-with-Topical-Nutrients_01.htm

Thank you, cassiem!

Re: Glycation

HappyDaze — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 19:28:41 GMT

On 1/8/2014 cassiem said:
Elvis, you don't need something that is specifically labeled as anti-glycation, ingredients like blueberry, pomegranate, vitamin c, tea, and hyaluronic acid protect against glycation. If you use serums or moisturizers containing these ingredients, then you're already using anti-glycation products.

this is what I thought as well!

Re: Glycation

mimi5775 — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 21:10:49 GMT

On 1/8/2014 cassiem said:
Elvis, you don't need something that is specifically labeled as anti-glycation, ingredients like blueberry, pomegranate, vitamin c, tea, and hyaluronic acid protect against glycation. If you use serums or moisturizers containing these ingredients, then you're already using anti-glycation products.

Absolutely correct.

I've always use few kinds of antioxidants - very stable ones, great name brands and love the results after so long.

Re: Glycation

ElvisShops — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 03:36:34 GMT

I use a few different antioxidants, so I'm probably safe. Nonetheless, I am looking into the product from Life Extend that was mentioned on this thread.

Re: Glycation

DualCoasts — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 04:28:00 GMT

I know this wasn't the question, but it bears mention that the best way to prevent/avoid the damage of glycation to our skin is diet, not topical treatments. When it comes to glycation, it's all about what we consume, not what we apply. Glycation is caused by glycogen sticking to cells and tissue. White sugar and processed carbs converting to high glucose levels -- and even too much fruit (fructose) can cause glycation.

Re: Glycation

gazelle77 — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 04:32:04 GMT

On 1/8/2014 DualCoasts said:
I know this wasn't the question, but it bears mention that the best way to prevent/avoid the damage of glycation to our skin is diet, not topical treatments. When it comes to glycation, it's all about what we consume, not what we apply. Glycation is caused by glycogen sticking to cells and tissue. White sugar and processed carbs converting to high glucose levels -- and even too much fruit (fructose) can cause glycation.

Frying foods, high heat art the worst!! It is better to poach and steam only. No stir fry . I have been doing this for about 20 years and I do look younger than my 58 years.