Exfoliants: Moisturizers and cleansers that contain exfoliants help to improve appearance of skin by sloughing off dead cells on skin's surface. They may also help to smooth out skin's appearance and even out discoloration from overexposure to sun. Since older skin does not naturally lose dead skin cells as easily as younger skin does, an exfoliant may be a good product for skin that appears rough and sallow with age.

Retinoids: Topical vitamin-A based products called retinoids have made significant advances in reducing appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. They help to temporarily “plump up” area around a wrinkle and diminish its visibility. This is not a solution for long term results.

Herbals: Green tea and other herbal antioxidants can be applied topically or taken orally to fight free radical damage to skin and approve its overall appearance.

Supplements: Coenzyme Q10 is a naturally occurring cellular antioxidant that has shown potential in prevention and treatment of several diseases, such as heart disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. It is also utilized in many moisturizing products for its wrinkle reducing properties.

Deciphering The Ingredient Label

You may be wondering why skin care products come with such a confusing labeling system. The Food and Drug Administration receives many requests each year to decipher language of cosmetic and personal care product labels. But while they empathize with consumers, there really is no way to change labeling and keep information accurate. The ingredients need to be listed by their chemical names because that is essentially what they are. Even though a product may be marketed by its trade name, this name will provide little clue as to identity of its ingredients. But despite technical language of skin care product's label, it is possible to glean some useful information. Ingredients must be listed in sequence based on how much is included in formula. As a consumer, you can compare similar products by seeing where a particular ingredient falls in list. For example, if you have sensitive skin, you may want to avoid a product that lists alcohol as its first ingredient, but one with alcohol as one of last ingredients may not aggravate your skin. Of course it is best to avoid alcohol completely.

For more information on natural skin care go to http://www.skin-care-support.org.

Anxiety or Panic Attack sufferers aged 65 or over, should apply for Attendance Allowance, and should have needed support from another person for a minimum of six months. There is no mobility component for Attendance Allowance, and only two rates of care component. To qualify for lower rate care component, claimant must require ‘continual supervision throughout day or night in order to avoid substantial danger to yourself or others’, to qualify for higher rate, claimant must require this supervision both day and night.

If Anxiety or Panic Attack suffers are not sure if they are eligible, Disability Benefits helpline can advise. If in doubt, claim! It is advisable to seek help of a Welfare Rights organization when completing claim form, as they will be familiar with qualifying rules, and can gather right information for a successful claim.

Millions of pounds of Disability Benefits go unclaimed every year in UK, if you meet qualifying rules, its your right, claim it for help you need to manage Anxiety and Panic Attacks.

Disability Benefit Rates April 2005 to April 2006 Attendance Allowance £ weekly

Lower Rate40.55 Higher Rate60.60

Disability Living Allowance

Mobility Component Lower Rate16.05 Higher Rate42.30

Care Component Lower Rate16.05 Middle Rate40.55 Higher Rate60.60

Ali Sinclair is an accredited Welfare Officer (Institute of Welfare Officers), and is currently studying Social Care. Ali works in local government, her work involves advising on Welfare Benefits and Disability Benefits. Ali can be contacted at webmaster@attakkpanic.co.uk or go to her website for more information about Anxiety and Panic Attacks at http://www.attakkpanic.co.uk./