Friday, August 5, 2011

How to Produce Artificial Skin ?

The Manufacturing
Process

The manufacturing process is deceptively simple. Its main function is to trick the extracted fibroblasts into believing that they are in the human body so that they communicate with each other in the natural way to create new skin.

Mesh scaffolding method

  1.  Fibroblasts are thawed and expanded. The fibroblasts are transferred from the vials into roller bottles, which resemble liter soda bottles. The bottles are rotated on their sides for three to four weeks. The rolling action allows the circulation of oxygen, essential to the growth process.
  2.  Cells are transferred to a culture system. The cells are removed from the roller bottles, combined with a nutrient-rich media, flowed through tubes into thin, cassette-like bioreactors housing the biodegradable mesh scaffolding, and sterilized with e-beam radiation. As the cells flow into the cassettes, they adhere to the mesh and begin to grow. The cells are flowed back and forth for three to four weeks. Each day, leftover cell suspension is removed and fresh nutrient is added. Oxygen, pH, nutrient flow, and temperature are controlled by the culture system. As the new cells create a layer of dermal skin, the polymer disintegrates.
  3.  Growth cycle completed. When cell growth on the mesh is completed, the tissue is rinsed with more nutrient-rich media. A cryoprotectant is added. Cassettes are stored individually, labeled, and frozen.

Collagen method

  1.  Cells are transferred to a culture system. A small amount of the cold collagen and nutrient media, approximately 12% of the combined solution, is added to the fibroblasts. The mixture is dispensed into molds and allowed to come to room temperature. As the collagen warms, it gels, trapping the fibroblasts and generating the growth of new skin cells.
  2.   Keratinocytes added. Two weeks after the collagen is added to the fibroblasts, the extracted keratinocytes are thawed and seeded onto the new dermal skin. They are allowed to grow for several days and then exposed to air, inducing the keratinocytes to form epidermal layers.
  3.  Growth cycle completed. The new skin is stored in sterile containers until needed.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

How to Get Fair Skin

A facial of fresh herbs like fruits, vegetables and gels once in a week is good for maintaining the skin fairness. Papaya, water melon, sandalwood paste, turmeric, cucumber, carrot and honey etc are effective in improving the skin complexion.

A piece of cotton wool dipped in milk can be used to wipe the face to remove the hidden dirt under the skin.
Drinking a glass of water to which a spoonful of honey is added on the empty stomach everyday helps in cleansing the impurities in the body.

For a clear complexion a facial scrub made with equal quantities of cucumber juice, rose water and lime juice should be applied on the face and should be left overnight and rinsed off in the morning.

Milk, curds and butter milk are good for maintaining health.

Doing Pranayama, the yogic breathing exercise for about 15 minutes on a daily basis helps in making the skin healthy and glowing.

Drink plenty of water to flush out toxic wastes from the body. It also keeps the skin hydrated and supple preserving its elasticity.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Good Food For Good Health


Food, in its whole natural form can stay your skin healthy. Not only can the correct food add to a young glow, it is a behind natural skin remedy, unlike some topical beauty products with only provisional effects. In an ideal world food benefits both your skin and taste buds. Here is a example of a natural skin food feast:

Berries:

Strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries. All of these are as rich as queens in antioxidants. Berries neutralize free radicals that cause early aging and wrinkle configuration. Choose organic varieties from your supermarket, farmer’s market or backyard to ensure the excellence of the berries’ nutrition. Pesticides and other toxic compound have no business being in your body.

Green tea

The antioxidant rich brother of berries, green tea also has anti-inflammatory property. Irritation leads to swelling of your tissues and consequently the skin. When this inflammation subsides what you are left with is skin which has lost some of its elasticity. keep the elasticity and the youthfulness naturally by drinking green tea.

Nuts

Nuts, like Brazil nuts and walnuts, are high in “good fat”, minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Nuts are especially high in the minerals selenium and zinc, which help in the maintenance of elastin and collagen levels in your skin. These molecules are accountable for the elasticity and firmness of your skin.

Salmon

Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, present in salmon, help moisturize and beautify your skin by strengthening your skin cell membranes, thus effectively restraining entry of harmful substances. Salmon is a top recommendation of leading dermatologist Dr. Perricone. For those who dislike fish, essential fatty acid supplements are a good alternative.

Carrots

Rich in Beta-carotene and Vitamin C, carrots are any skin specialist’s idea of an ideal food. Beta-carotene is converted to Vitamin A in your body. Vitamin A helps skin cell development and its’ deficiency leads to dry skin, ack! The C in carrots acts as an antioxidant and also induces collagen production. With so many benefits, carrots are a super snack to add to any skin care regime.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Causes Of Puff In Eyes

Puffiness In Eyes

Eye bulge is more often than not caused by fluid buildup. While some degree of puffiness may be normal for a given individual, factors such as age and fatigue may make the swelling more prominent. you usually have the most swelling first thing in the morning. Try sleeping with you head elevated.
Other causes are:
  •     Mononucleosis:puffy eyes are sometimes one of the first symptoms.
  •     Lack of sleep
  •     Fluid retention: You menstrual cycle can affect this, exercise can cause build up. 
  •     Diet: Watch that salt intake. Excess salt intake encourages fluid retention and can increase
  •     Alcohol and Tobacco: These contain toxins that can lead to stress, fatigue,.
  •     Allergies: Allergic reactions can range from merely annoying to quite severe. Symptoms are usually itchy, watery eyes, and swelling. I know it's hard but try not to rub them. Some people can mange their symptoms with a simple antihistamine but if your allergies are more severe you may want to visit your doctor.
  •     Skin disorders: Eye puffiness can be a side effect of certain skin disorders such as dermatitis. If the affected area becomes very sensitive and swollen see your doctor.
  •     Normal aging: As a person grows older, the skin around the eyes becomes thinner and may swell or droop. This is very common.
  •     Crying: The salt in tears may cause fluid retention in the eye area. Luckily this is only temporary. A little cool water splashed on the eyes usually does the trick.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Save Your Skin From Sun By Taking Delicious Food

 Take These Kind of food in order to prevent your skin from Sun :


Colored peppers

The red, yellow and orange peppers that look so beautiful and taste so sweet are colored by natural pigments called carotenoids. These antioxidants convert to vitamin A in the body, and help to protect skin cells by inhibiting the destruction of the thin lipid (fat) layer that surrounds skin cells.

Yellow summer squash
Cube it and put it on kebabs or brochettes, or just eat it in salads. Yellow summer squash derives its bright color from the protective carotenoids. Eat it because it tastes good- and provides solar defense.

Ripe red tomatoes


The natural antioxidant pigment lycopene gives the characteristic red color to ripe red tomatoes. This antioxidant is well known for providing protection to the prostate gland, helping to mitigate cases of BPH, benign prostatic hyperplasia, also known as enlargement of the prostate. But like other antioxidant compounds in foods, lycopene also protects skin cells from exposure to the sun.

Watermelon

Say ditto for watermelon, regarding lycopene. Watermelons get their red color from this pigment as well. When summer rolls around and the sun gets hotter and brighter, eat your share of watermelon to cool your skin cells.

Green tea


What doesn’t green tea do for health? It enhances cardiovascular function, demonstrates anti-cancer activity, supports the immune system, detoxifies the body, aids weight control, and also protects skin cells from exposure to UVA and UVB rays. The secret ingredients? Antioxidant compounds called polyphenol catechins provide super-powerful defense. You can’t go wrong drinking green tea every day.

Cocoa

Perhaps the healthiest substance you can put in your mouth after water, cocoa is the ultimate super-food, containing 712 compounds, many of which are potently antioxidant and skin-protective. The flavanols in cocoa provide profound protection for the heart, helping to greatly lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure. But the same compounds help to armor your skin cells. The news about cocoa seems to get better every day. Eat the real dark chocolate, consume whole, organic cocoa, and enjoy.

Blue and purple berries

What do blueberries, black currants, acai, cranberries, blackberries and elderberries all have in common? They are all rich in the potent purple pigments known as anthocyanins. These may be nature’s mightiest of all protective compounds, helping to reduce the risk of many chronic and degenerative diseases, and providing excellent SPF protection. Eat your berries because they are delicious, and enjoy the protection as part of the overall experience.

Turmeric root


This yellow root contains a profoundly beneficial compound called curcumin that possesses superior anti-inflammatory activity, aids the immune system, enhances the brain, and protects your skin. Curcumin from turmeric is a very popular anti-inflammatory remedy. You can sprinkle turmeric on food, cook with it, or use curcumin supplements.

Fin fish

The omega 3 fatty acids that have been proven to provide excellent protection for the heart also provide protection to skin. These agents are essential to overall health and well being, and also help skin cells to stay healthy. You can also take omega 3 fatty acid supplements derived from fish oil.

Just because certain foods provide protection from the harmful rays of the sun does not mean that you can eat some veggies and then go lie out in the sun all day. But it does mean that if you are exposed to the sun, you will have the protective activity of nature’s antioxidants working in your body to protect your skin from the inside out. Tan responsibly. Use sunscreen before going out in the sun, and enjoy a safe and happy summer season.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Get Rid Of Scar !!!


In most cases, once you have a scar, you can’t ever erase it completely. But, whether or not people seek treatment depends greatly on the location of the scar and the extent of the damage. It’s easy enough to overlook a scar on the thigh, but marks on the face or upper body can be distressing. Most scars are more of a nuisance than a serious problem, but if you’re really bothered by a scar, you have a few options:

    Topical treatments. While there’s still debate over how effective creams and ointments are with fading scars, ingredients like hydroquinone can help to lighten discoloration and are found in a variety of skin products.

 Product picks: Mederma is a well-known scar product that comes in a variety of formulas, including one that’s kid-friendly. In addition, Kelo-cote Scar Gel is designed specifically for keloid scars, and Goldfaden Arnica and Vitamin K helps with both scarring and bruising.

 Makeup. Luckily, today’s makeup can hide even the worst scars. Look to green-tinted concealers for acne marks, waterproof makeup for lasting coverage and body concealer for concealing larger scars.

 Product picks: Amazing Cosmetics Amazing Concealer Light Golden is a long-wearing, waterproof formula; Dermablend Leg and Body Cover Medium is useful for larger areas needing cover-up; B. Kamins Booster Blue Corrective Concealer neutralizes redness as it conceals.
  
 Surgery. Professional procedures can change the shape of a scar so it isn’t as noticeable. Options include skin grafts, excision, dermabrasion or laser surgery. But remember that with raised scars, like hypertrophic or keloid scars, you might want to avoid surgery because of the potential for further scarring.

 Injections. Dermal fillers can be a temporary fix for pitted scars.

Remember that although you can help make your scar less noticeable, you can’t make it disappear. Treatment goals should focus on fading discoloration and making the scar less noticeable, not erasing it – so be patient with your scar treatment.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Here are some tips on curing your acne


Wash: This sounds easy, but a lot of people forget to do it. No matter how tired you are, or what time of the night/morning you make it home, make sure that you wash your face. This is always the first step to make sure that you are clearing the unwanted residue from your day. Think of it this way, washing your face twice a day will help to keep the acne away (clever, I know.)Spa alana provides the best facials

Topical Ointments:  Instead of using an intense acne cleanser or acne lotions all over your face, why not make it easy and use a specialty treatment? Often it is the people with acne that have sensitive skin and the most specific needs.  If you are using a scrub to try and get rid of your acne on the sensitive areas that don’t have acne; you are probably going to break out and harm the skin more. Try and use a topical ‘medicine’ to unblock the pores and kill the bacteria’s. Use things such as Benzyl Peroxide, Salicylic Acid, and Glycolic acid to help unblock the pores and to remove bacteria on the skin. Apply these topical ointments directly on the skin. Down the road you will be able to use a serum, which helps to even out the pigmentation of your skin. This will help when there are whiteheads or blackheads.
  
 Serums: For a case of bad acne, I don’t think it is necessary to over-moisturize your skin. Instead of using a cream, try using a serum based moisturizer, that won’t clog your pores. This serum will also be used to penetrate into your skin without leaving your skin feeling oily. Every time, I break out, I switch to a serum moisturizer and it really helps.

Masks: Lastly, try every so often to use a hydrating mask. If you following these steps, which I give you definite kudos if you are, using a hydrating mask will help once a week. The specialty products may dry out your skin a wee bit, so the once a week mask while help vitalize your skin and give it the moisture it may be lacking.