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Tom
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Posted 5/8/2007 4:47 PM (GMT -5)

Some recent research just published from Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology:

It was found conclusive that topical almond oil is capable of preventing the structural damage caused by UV irradiation ( sun damage ) and it was also found useful in slowing down the photo-aging process.

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REFERENCES

PUBMED:
Effect of pre-treatment of almond oil on ultraviolet B-induced cutaneous photoaging in mice.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=17348990&query_hl=14&itool=pubmed_DocSum

FULL STUDY - DOWNLOADABLE PDF:
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/j.1473-2165.2007.00293.x

Tom
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Posted 5/11/2007 2:00 PM (GMT -5)

I just wanted to add to my post above. Please don't mistake that a drop of almond oil in a manufacture's product is the same as what was used in this study. I can just see headlines now with manufactures using ineffective dosages or inferior grades of almond oil in their products to claim a studies benefits. The study clearly states, and I paraphrase: " Almond oil was purchased at the highest purity available [from a laboratory] ." and "The oil was then spread evenly over the skin" This was 100% almond oil. Probably cold or low temperature processed. Just keep that in mind.

mbn_van-bc
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Posted 5/11/2007 3:32 PM (GMT -5)

Do you know how it compares to other oils? This could be a phenomenon not restricted to almond oil alone. Is there a study comparing various oils to each other rather than just one oil vs. no oil??

Tom
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Posted 5/14/2007 9:35 AM (GMT -5)

I'll see if I can dig up some comparable studies. The study I posted didn't go into detail which component was responsible but it did list the primary ingredients, which gives a clue to why it was successful. Almond oil is high in oleic acid and linoleic acid, squaline, tocopheral and vitamin E, (free radical protection) and manganese (activates certain skin enzymes).

Linoleic and linolenic fatty acids can help regenerate skin cells and repair damaged tissues. Carotenoids are powerful antioxidants, which when applied topically reduce the damaging effects of UVR. Plant sterols are effective, natural anti inflammatory agents. Vitamin E moisturizing and free radical protection.

Avocado Oil for example, is high in glutathione (sometimes referred to as the master antioxidant). It has been proven to increase soluble collagen content in the skin (1), and shown to improve skins appearance when applied topically.

Vegetable glycerin (from coconuts) is an excellent moisturizer and humectant when applied topically. It's highly hydroscopic (ability to attract moisture from the air).

The way to combat skin aging has to be a multi-method approach. Slowing down reversing, preventing UV damage externally. Decreasing cross-linking of collagen, and increasing the skins collagen content and moisture content, and maintaining proper surface lipids.

Almond oil is a confirmed, natural approach to UV protection/damage. Avocado oil is a confirmed natural approach to increasing skin's collagen. Glycerin from coconut is a proven hydroscopic moisturizer.

I would say 1/3 part of each nut oil mixed together would make a good, low cost, natural skin topical for anti aging. Those oils can be taken internally too, and since they are all good fats can help with the skins lipid profile as well.
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PUBMED: The effect of various avocado oils on skin collagen metabolism.

Post Edited By Moderator (DDye) : 5/14/2007 9:45:23 AM (GMT-4)

august
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Posted 5/15/2007 3:24 PM (GMT -5)

I use almond oil based on that article after being in the sun.

Is there anything else that might work? I have read about photolyase. see

http://www.mercola.com/2000/feb/20/sun_damage_reversed.htm

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Posted 5/15/2007 3:32 PM (GMT -5)

then there is this

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/05-07-2007/0004581814&EDATE

other stuff - Interleukin-12, http://www.nature.com/news/2001/011129/full/011129-6.html

cutanix was working on something but their website is down....

What is the best?

Tom
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Posted 5/16/2007 10:25 AM (GMT -5)

It has been suggested that If one could effectively reduce free radical damage via topically applied antioxidants, DNA damage of the skin can be reduced. There have been studies that show extra virgin olive oil when applied topically after UV exposure reduced DNA damage due olive oil's antioxidant activity. Almond oil is proven to be more photo-protective (pre UV exposure) and extra virgin olive oil post exposure for DNA damage.

This appears be an effective, natural protocol:

Before UV exposure - almond oil topically
After UV exposure - E.V. olive oil topically
Increase/retain moisture - vegetable glycerin topically
Increase soluble collagen - avocado oil internally

http://carcin.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/21/11/2085

august
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Posted 5/17/2007 11:34 AM (GMT -5)

Research shows that sesame oil decreases the impact of the sun's burning rays by about 30 percent. Olive, coconut and peanut oils, along with aloe vera, a good 20 percent.

Like food, you have to find cold first pressed oil to retain the antioxidants. I get mine from

http://www.youthingstrategies.com/about.htm

I wonder if breaking open one of the new CoQ10 Ubiquinol capsules and applying it to face would be even better?

Tom
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Posted 5/18/2007 9:31 AM (GMT -5)

Good thinking but it's very hard to get topically applied substances of any kind to the deep layers of the dermis where it really benefits. This is why topically applied collagen in lotions is really not that effective. The use of liposome and nanosome technology has improved the delivery to the lower layers. There is the concern though of nanosomes delivering ingredients too deep and possibly into the blood. Another interesting fact is that emu oil from the Emu has been proven to be a good carrier agent and can get to the lower layers of the skin. Emu oil in itself is amazing.

august
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Posted 5/18/2007 12:33 PM (GMT -5)

Ahh - that makes sense. I have some emu oil that I ordered from Loren Pickarts website. Very interesting site http://www.skinbiology.com/

I got powdered idebenone from e-bay, perhaps mix that in. Would the emu oil carry it down far enough or should we stick with the liposome products (that also send in parabens? :( )

I have gotten very good results from LEF body lotion, just don't like the parabens.

Tom
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Posted 5/21/2007 5:36 PM (GMT -5)

In theory perhaps. It's a bit more complicated. It depends on how well it dissolves in the emu oil and the molecule size.

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Posted 5/22/2007 11:25 AM (GMT -5)

I find it interesting that someone has done scientific research to confirm what i already knew for the past three years or more. I live in the tropics. Basically, the sun more or less always shines bright. It is a humid environment (with air conditioning in cars and rooms), but uvb rays are always so high evident in the speed which skin darkens (i am black African with a mid tone brown complexion, prone to hyperpigmentation). I have found that i can spend practically all day in the sun with temp up to 33 degrees centigrade and there can be absolutely no effect, i.e i get all day protection using almond oil. Having used it for years i can be termed a user expert on its long term advantages and disadvantages.

Tom
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Posted 5/22/2007 4:52 PM (GMT -5)

Mimi,

That's great! Thanks for sharing. How did you discover this about almond oil? Also, do you apply it quite liberally and do you reapply it throughout the day or just once?

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Posted 5/23/2007 10:36 AM (GMT -5)

First of all, it usually has to be be Almond oil B.P. I have found that any other doesn't work. I would apply it normally as i would any moisturiser. I live in a sunny climate, it wouldn't do to have anything too oily on the skin. Applying once in the morning gives me sufficient protection for the whole day. There are a couple of things that one could do that can compromise the intergrity of its sun protection action. This is why i joined this discussion. I don't quite understand why it is so. I accept there must be a scientific explanation and hope someone can do research into it. I imagine it would be ground breaking not to talk of putting sunscreen producing companies out of business. I assure you regular sun blocks except the Sisley All day All year - i think it's called- don't provide sufficient cover in really hot tropical climates. It would be interesting for me to speak to someone commercially as i have an interest in producing a skin care range for people living in the tropics or who need sun protection generally irrespective of their location.

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Posted 5/23/2007 3:51 PM (GMT -5)

Is no one a little curious about what might happen to this unsaturated oil upon exposure to light and O2?? Seems a little odd to smear it on before going into the sun...

Tom
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Posted 5/24/2007 10:00 AM (GMT -5)

I don't think there is any free radical concern from just one day exposed to air and sun especially if it's high in vitamin E. The vitamin E in nut oils is proven to be the most effective antioxidant for terminating the chain reactions of lipid peroxidation. Heat induced break down of fats in the oils occurs at a temperature hotter than the sun could ever get. I would be more concerned about how the oil is processed, and how it's stored.

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Posted 7/25/2007 9:52 AM (GMT -5)

Mimi said...
First of all, it usually has to be be Almond oil B.P. location.

Hi Mimi,

what do you mean by B.P.
Thanks

Tom
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Posted 7/25/2007 12:43 PM (GMT -5)

B.P. Stands for British Pharmacopoeia. Quality standards for UK medicinal substances

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Posted 8/7/2007 1:42 PM (GMT -5)

From http://www.liddell.net/openletters.asp

"A group that Liddell Laboratories supports, Environmental Working Group, has just finished scientific testing of 783 sunscreens. The results: 84% of these sunscreens offer inadequate protection from the sun, or contain ingredients with significant safety concerns. ...

...Find out what's safest and most effective for you, and especially for your kids' delicate skin. Click here to see a list of the best 123 sunscreens that offer very good sun protection, with ingredients that present minimal health risks. Then go have fun in the sun!..."

From the top of their list, I just got some "UV Natural 30 SPF" off of eBay...

mbn_van-bc
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Posted 8/29/2007 10:26 AM (GMT -5)

Consumption of unsaturated fat has been associated with both skin aging and with the sensitivity of the skin to ultraviolet damage, Ultraviolet light-induced skin cancer seems to be mediated by unsaturated fats and lipid peroxidation.
- Black, H. S., W. A. Lenger, J. Gerguis, and J. I. Thornby, "Relation of antioxidants and level of dietary lipids to epidermal lipid peroxidation and ultraviolet carcinogenesis," Cancer Res. 45(12, pt 1), 6254-9, 1985.

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