SKIN AND SUGAR !

I received this wonderful email from Sandy at Motion Medica - oh boy ! another reason to read your labels and to try and keep your sugar intake low .. Read on and if you need anymore info please visit Sandy at www.motionmedica.com - she will answer all your questions personally x

We at Fitness Botanical Skin care Co. makers of Motion Medica are constantly striving to keep our clients' skin at it's healthiest and radiant appearance. The following information will help you to continue to achieve these results!


New studies from the British Journel of Dermatology has put some aging blame on a process called "glycation".

Glycation occurs when sugars- not just refined sugars, turn to glucose when it hits your blood stream. As they search out and latch on to proteins and form a new molecule called advanced glycation. The more of these sugars you consume, such as corn syrup and white refined, the more glycation the body produces.

The result? These sugars wreak havoc with good proteins. The most vulnerable proteins are the ones we need to stay strong, are collagen and elastin. These componds are responsible for keeping our skin firm, elastic and able to withhold water. Without these good proteins the result is sagging, wrinkled and dull skin.

Two super foods for the skin are strawberries and cold water fish as salmon, tuna and cod.

Strawberries are high in antioxidants, B vitamins, potassium and fiber. This key fruit is known to support healthy collagen.

Cold water fish contain high amounts of omega 3 fatty acids which helps to boost skin's appearance by supporting blood flow to maintain elasticity and increase skin's radiance.

For a topical treat for your skin, consider these essential organic botanicals:

Willow Bark is known to destroy bacteria and clarify the skin (increases your skin's purity.)

Borage Leaf works as a natural emollient and moisterizer to counteract any natural essential oils which may be stripped from cleansing.

Chamomilla Flower extract, obtained by a cold process as opposed to synthetic, helps to calm the skin resulting in even skin tone with little or no redness.

Cucumber extract is used as a natural ingredient to refine pores by removing impurities that may be left behind on skin from make-up use.
Vitamin E anti-oxidant helps to protect skin from free radical damage caused by the environment such as UV radiation and pollutants in the air.

This unique combination of ingredients are found in Motion Medica's Borage Leaf Cleanser and are essential and best used after a sweaty workout or every day cleanser. The Borage Leaf Cleanser sells for $14.95 8 oz size.

During cleansing your skin, it is suggested to use luke warm water, never shock your skin with very cold or hot water. After cleansing, you should gently pat it dry with a cotton towel and follow with a moisterizer suited for your skin type.

Additional tips can be found at http://www.motionmedica.com We welcome your e-mails with any questions or suggestions for your specific skin care concern or goal.