Your skin needs two things to be beautiful:

1. Water, and…
2. Good nutrition

But there’s a problem. As you age, your skin loses the ability to hold water and take in nutrients. That leads to dry, sagging skin.

Here’s the good news:

You simply need an effective way to keep water in your cells and get more of the nutrients you need.

Here at my clinic, I use a rejuvenating formula that restores youthful skin, without the chemicals that pollute your skin.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1 is protecting your skin from the sun, pollution, free radicals, and the destructive effects of aging.

When you were younger, it was much easier. Your skin had a natural resilience that kept you looking your best.

There are nutrients in your skin that protect cells from damage. One of the best is CoQ10. Turns out it’s not just good for heart health. You can use CoQ10 on your skin for a beautiful complexion.

CoQ10 helps your face look younger by restoring youthful energy levels inside the cell, and protecting against future damage.

In one study titled, “The Importance of CoQ10 for Anti-Aging Skin Care,” researchers showed how CoQ10 keeps older cells functioning more like younger cells. Their discovery was published in the medical journal Biofactors.₁

Having younger cells means you look younger. But when your face isn’t protected, you start looking old before your time.

The sun, pollution, a poor diet, and other toxins in your environment attack your face in the form of “oxidative stress,” or “free radical attack.” Free radicals are electrons that break away and attack healthy cells.

And here’s the thing…

Free radicals hit each cell in your face 10,000 times a day. Now multiply that by the billions of cells in your face, and you can imagine what you’re up against.

Apply CoQ10, and the cells in your skin stay younger longer.

Cell line studies support it. A team of researchers in Japan found CoQ10 protected skin cells from death caused by oxidative stress.₂

That means you have an effective way to look more vibrant and prevent future damage. It all boils down to giving your face the nutrients it needs to stay looking young.

But there’s more to CoQ10… it helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, too.

Another team of scientists discovered CoQ10 decreases the appearance of wrinkle depth. So, instead of deep grooves in your face, CoQ10 helps make those wrinkles appear shallow and less noticeable.₃

Step 2 for younger, more beautiful skin is water.

When your skin cells have enough water, they hold their shape. That means your skin feels taut and elastic.

The key is water… or more importantly, the nutrient that helps attract and retain water.

I’m talking about hyaluronic acid (HA).

Found in every tissue of your body, HA can hold 1,000 times its own weight in water. In your face, HA is essential. You find it in the gel-like matrix just below the surface of your skin. It surrounds the collagen fibers that give your face its shape.

When you’re young, levels of HA are high. And all the extra water gives your face that clean, firm shape.

But, like CoQ10 and other nutrients, levels of HA start to drop off as you get older. And the loss of HA makes your skin appear dry and wrinkly… even saggy and droopy.

HA puts back the water you lose with age.₄ And that helps restore the tight, elastic shape you remember from your college days.

When you retain enough moisture and give your skin the nutrients it needs, college-age skin returns.

I’ve prepared a special formula to do exactly that for you. I’ve managed to put both CoQ10 and HA into a toner you apply directly to your face daily.

Simply wash your face and apply CoQ-Tone with a cotton ball or pad. That’s it.

You’ll start to see – and feel – the difference right away.

Unlike other toners, CoQ-Tone won’t dry your skin. It never feels greasy or oily, and it’s safe enough to use on very sensitive skin. It’s so gentle you can use it after you’ve had a facial, peel, or microdermabrasion.

Every morning, you’ll notice:

• Better, brighter complexion
• The appearance of more even color and better tone
• No irritation or burning
• Soothing, moisturizing quality with a smooth surface feel
• Reduction in the appearance of blemishes
• Smaller, tighter pores
• Tight, elastic skin

And you’ll look great.

Water and good nutrition means younger, more beautiful appearing skin.

Until now CoQ-Tone was only available to my patients.

I want you to feel this for yourself.

Click here and get your CoQ-Tone right NOW.

To Your Good Health,

Al Sears, MD

1. Prahl S, et al. “Importance of CoQ10 for Anti-Aging Skin Care.” Biofactors. 2008;32(1-4):245:55.
2. Muta-Takada K, et al. “CoQ10 Protects Against Oxidative Stress-Induced Cell Death.” Biofactors. 2009. Sep-Oct;35(5):435-41.
3. Hoppe U, et al. “CoQ10, A Cutaneous Antioxidant and Energizer.” Biofactors. 1999;9(2-4):371-8.
4. Price RD, Berry MG, Navsaria HA. “Hyaluronic Acid: The Scientific and Clinical Evidence.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2007 Apr 25.

In recent months there’s been a lot of buzz about some of the trendy new cosmetic products on the market. It seems like every female who comes into the office for a skin treatment asks me about one of them or another… lip plumpers, eyelash lengtheners, Botox replacements… the list goes on.

The ads for these products sound great. After all, who wouldn’t want Angelina Jolie-worthy lips in a matter of minutes?

The problem is many of these claims are overstated. So let’s take a look at some of them.

1. Botox-in-a-Box. There are a whole slew of new facial creams that claim they can reduce wrinkles by inhibiting muscle contractions of the face… just like Botox. But these products don’t really contain Botox. Instead, they include ingredients that supposedly affect the nerve signals of the facial muscles.

The question is do they really work?

It’s pretty unlikely the FDA would approve something that affects the nerve response of your muscles for a mass market product. Plus, as far as I can tell, there have been no studies on the effectiveness of these ingredients.

2. Longer Eyelashes. Have you seen the commercial for that new eyelash lengthening product? It’s scary!

The warnings include growing hair in places other than the eyelash, risk of bacterial infection, darkening of the eyelid skin, and a change of eye color. And let’s not forget the itching, redness, and irritation.

As an alternative, many spas have natural eyelash dyes that can enhance your eyelash length without dangerous chemicals and side effects. These treatments are relatively inexpensive, and can last up to 4 weeks.

Or, you can go the old-fashioned route with lengthening mascara. Just make sure you don’t get the waterproof kind. It tends to pull out your lashes and can be hard to remove.

3. Lip Plumpers. Will today’s new lip plumpers turn you into the next Anne Hathaway or Jessica Alba? Not likely. These new plumpers contain ingredients that give your lips a temporary “fuller” effect. The truth is, most of them only plump up your lips for about 10 minutes or so.

For a longer-lasting effect, consider an injectable treatment of hyaluronic acid (HA)… like Restylane or Juvederm. HA attracts water – up to 1,000 times its weight – so it acts as a great dermal filler.

True, these injections are more expensive than store-bought lip plumpers. But the effects will be much more noticeable, and they’ll last 6-9 months.

4. Cellulite Creams. The cause of cellulite is mostly hormonal, although other contributing factors may be genetics and diet. It’s basically pockets of fat that push through your connective tissue.

There are all kinds of cellulite creams on the market, filled with caffeine that is supposed to stimulate and tighten the area. But they don’t even penetrate the skin. So here’s what you can do …

First, get your estrogen levels checked. If you have too much estrogen, 100 mg daily of a supplement called DIM (Diindolymethane) can help flush out excess estrogen. Then, avoid pre-packaged foods that are filled with sugar, flour, and salt. Add a little daily exercise, and you should see results over time.

5. Stretch Mark Creams. These are pretty much the same story as the cellulite creams. The fact is, you can’t rub on a cream and produce the protein, collagen, and elastin needed to heal stretch marks. The skin has to manufacture those on its own.

Prevention is key. If you don’t have stretch marks, be cautious of rapid weight gain. Stretch marks are caused by the breakage of skin proteins when you put weight on quickly. And if you’ve been trying to get rid of the marks you have, check into laser treatment. It’s being used on stretch marks with a lot of success.

Best Wishes for Health and Beauty,

Tara Smith, ARNP, NP-C

Your skin needs two things to be beautiful:

1. Water, and…
2. Good nutrition

But there’s a problem. As you age, your skin loses the ability to hold water and take in nutrients. That leads to dry, sagging skin.

Here’s the good news:

You simply need an effective way to keep water in your cells and get more of the nutrients you need.

Here at my clinic, I use a rejuvenating formula that restores youthful skin, without the chemicals that pollute your skin.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1 is protecting your skin from the sun, pollution, free radicals, and the destructive effects of aging.

When you were younger, it was much easier. Your skin had a natural resilience that kept you looking your best.

There are nutrients in your skin that protect cells from damage. One of the best is CoQ10. Turns out it’s not just good for heart health. You can use CoQ10 on your skin for a beautiful complexion.

CoQ10 helps your face look younger by restoring youthful energy levels inside the cell, and protecting against future damage.

In one study titled, “The Importance of CoQ10 for Anti-Aging Skin Care,” researchers showed how CoQ10 keeps older cells functioning more like younger cells. Their discovery was published in the medical journal Biofactors.1

Having younger cells means you look younger. But when your face isn’t protected, you start looking old before your time.

The sun, pollution, a poor diet, and other toxins in your environment attack your face in the form of “oxidative stress,” or “free radical attack.” Free radicals are electrons that break away and attack healthy cells.

And here’s the thing…

Free radicals hit each cell in your face 10,000 times a day. Now multiply that by the billions of cells in your face, and you can imagine what you’re up against.

Apply CoQ10, and the cells in your skin stay younger longer.

Cell line studies support it. A team of researchers in Japan found CoQ10 protected skin cells from death caused by oxidative stress.₂

That means you have an effective way to look more vibrant and prevent future damage. It all boils down to giving your face the nutrients it needs to stay looking young.

But there’s more to CoQ10… it helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, too.

Another team of scientists discovered CoQ10 decreases the appearance of wrinkle depth. So, instead of deep grooves in your face, CoQ10 helps make those wrinkles appear shallow and less noticeable.₃

Step 2 for younger, more beautiful skin is water.

When your skin cells have enough water, they hold their shape. That means your skin feels taut and elastic.

The key is water… or more importantly, the nutrient that helps attract and retain water.

I’m talking about hyaluronic acid (HA).

Found in every tissue of your body, HA can hold 1,000 times its own weight in water. In your face, HA is essential. You find it in the gel-like matrix just below the surface of your skin. It surrounds the collagen fibers that give your face its shape.

When you’re young, levels of HA are high. And all the extra water gives your face that clean, firm shape.

But, like CoQ10 and other nutrients, levels of HA start to drop off as you get older. And the loss of HA makes your skin appear dry and wrinkly… even saggy and droopy.

HA puts back the water you lose with age.₄ And that helps restore the tight, elastic shape you remember from your college days.

When you retain enough moisture and give your skin the nutrients it needs, college-age skin returns.

I’ve prepared a special formula to do exactly that for you. I’ve managed to put both CoQ10 and HA into a toner you apply directly to your face daily.

Simply wash your face and apply CoQ-Tone with a cotton ball or pad. That’s it.

You’ll start to see – and feel – the difference right away.

Unlike other toners, CoQ-Tone won’t dry your skin. It never feels greasy or oily, and it’s safe enough to use on very sensitive skin. It’s so gentle you can use it after you’ve had a facial, peel, or microdermabrasion.

Every morning, you’ll notice:

• Better, brighter complexion
• The appearance of more even color and better tone
• No irritation or burning
• Soothing, moisturizing quality with a smooth surface feel
• Reduction in the appearance of blemishes
• Smaller, tighter pores
• Tight, elastic skin

And you’ll look great.

Water and good nutrition means younger, more beautiful appearing skin.

Until now CoQ-Tone was only available to my patients.

I want you to feel this for yourself.

Click here and get your CoQ-Tone right NOW.

To Your Good Health,

Al Sears, MD

1. Prahl S, et al. “Importance of CoQ10 for Anti-Aging Skin Care.” Biofactors. 2008;32(1-4):245:55.
2. Muta-Takada K, et al. “CoQ10 Protects Against Oxidative Stress-Induced Cell Death.” Biofactors. 2009. Sep-Oct;35(5):435-41.
3. Hoppe U, et al. “CoQ10, A Cutaneous Antioxidant and Energizer.” Biofactors. 1999;9(2-4):371-8.
4. Price RD, Berry MG, Navsaria HA. “Hyaluronic Acid: The Scientific and Clinical Evidence.” J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2007 Apr 25.

Merry Christmas! With the cold weather and snow this time of year, you may be suffering from dry, itchy, winter skin. And, you might think a hot, steamy bath or shower will have a hydrating effect.

Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Instead of adding moisture and easing the itch, those warm baths and showers just might be a big part of what caused the problem in the first place.

You see, bathing in hot water removes protective oils from your skin. Add high-alkaline soaps into the equation, and you’re literally stripping your skin of its natural oils. And without those protective oils, your skin can’t retain moisture.

Here are some tips to keep your skin soft, moist, and smooth all winter long…

1. Moisturize daily (especially after showering) with creams that contain any of the following ingredients:

• Ceramides, cholesterol, or linolenic essential fatty acids. These ingredients contain lipids, which help reduce water loss.
• Hyaluronic acid, sodium PCA, pantenol/B5, or glycerin. These ingredients are humectants, which attract water and help your skin retain moisture.

2. Avoid frequent exfoliation. It’s tempting to want to scrub off all that dry skin, but all it will do is make your skin even dryer. Try limiting your exfoliating treatments to once per week.

3. Stay away from harsh soaps. The more suds your soap makes, the dryer it will probably make your skin. Try using mild or oil-infused soaps to prevent stripping the natural oils from your skin.

4. Get plenty of essential fatty acids. Moisturize from the inside out with the healthy omega-3 oils found in fish, flaxseed, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds. Or, you can use a supplement like Dr. Sears’ Omeganol.

5. Use natural sunscreens. Commercial sunscreens block UV rays, eliminating your body’s ability to make vitamin D. Research indicates that vitamin D is the most potent cancer fighter there is. In fact, a Nebraska University report says that vitamin D has the potential to lower the risk of all cancers in women over 50 by 77%.

And, lots of sunscreen ingredients have dangerous side effects. Some even cause cancer. They have never been safety tested or safety-approved by the FDA. So, use a safe, natural sunscreen like zinc oxide or titanium oxide to protect the delicate skin of your face. And try a natural lip balm with sunscreen to keep your lips from chapping.

And don’t forget: Hot showers dry your skin. So keep the water temp as low as you can during the week and save the steamy indulgence for a weekend treat.

Best Wishes for Health and Beauty,

Tara Smith, ARNP, NP-C