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	<title>Dermaxin - Nurturing your skin!</title>
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		<title>Is Your New Wrinkle Cream Effective?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2008 06:25:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One thing that scares almost everyone is aging. The truth is that no one likes the idea of getting old and start to show the signs of aging like eye wrinkles, lip wrinkles, dry skin and forehead wrinkles.
Thanks God today there are many and new wrinkle creams available in the skin care market that help [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing that scares almost everyone is aging. The truth is that no one likes the idea of getting old and start to show the signs of aging like eye wrinkles, lip wrinkles, dry skin and forehead wrinkles.</p>
<p>Thanks God today there are many and new wrinkle creams available in the skin care market that help reverse aging. These anti wrinkle creams also prevent your skin from showing unwanted fine lines &amp; wrinkles. But not every wrinkle cream is effective.</p>
<p>The best thing that you can do is to choose a natural anti-aging cream like <a href="http://www.associacash.com/uid/MkYzVmQIchdoEmoPdRs3Qzhna1pzRw==">Dermaxin</a>. Dermaxin contains organic components like Matrxyl 3000, Fresh Collagen, Argireline and Hyaluronic Acid. These four ingredients are the essential components to prevent aging signs and they are orgainc. And Dermaxin&#8217;s micro-emulsion formula expedites the penetration of natural oils instantly into the skin showing its effect.</p>
<p>So, the next time you plan to buy a wrinkle cream, try and find out some details about its ingredients. Of course this will take some time but it is better than buying a cheap ineffective cream. And if you go by my word, I would suggest you to try <a href="http://www.associacash.com/uid/MkYzVmQIchdoEmoPdRs3Qzhna1pzRw==">Dermaxin</a>. With so many benefits being offered by Dermaxin, you surely can apply it and notice the positive changes.</p>
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		<title>Is Cellulite Removal an anti-aging solution?</title>
		<link>http://www.dermaxin.net/blog/2008/12/is-cellulite-removal-an-anti-aging-solution/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:38:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[First let me define what cellulite is. It is a lumpy fat found in the thighs, hips, and buttocks of some women.

Do I have Cellulite?
Take this test and find it out for yourself. Pinch your thigh slightly with your index finger and thumb and if you begin to see dents and bumps - that is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First let me define what cellulite is. It is a lumpy fat found in the thighs, hips, and buttocks of some women.<br />
<strong><br />
Do I have Cellulite?</strong></p>
<p>Take this test and find it out for yourself. Pinch your thigh slightly with your index finger and thumb and if you begin to see dents and bumps - that is cellulite.</p>
<p>Cellulite is of cosmetic concern to women because if they have higher percentage of cellulite, then they want to get rid of it and look younger. There are many methods to get rid of this lumpy fat - surgery or creams or natural herbs. The concept of looking younger by just removing a piece of fat from our body seems absolutely wondrous in theory but in real life can ruin your skin if not performed correctly. The chances of skin irregularities are higher in many patients post-operatively. Hence, it is recommended not to go for it.</p>
<p>Rather than such complex procedures, why not try a simpler one. Using anti-aging creams is definitely one of the safest ways to prevent the fine lines and wrinkles. Dermaxin is a very effective anti-aging wrinkle cream that has delivered successful results to many. And as far as the body fat is concerned, regular exercise and a healthy diet can help you in achieving a good shape.</p>
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		<title>Women executives need anti-aging creams.</title>
		<link>http://www.dermaxin.net/blog/2008/12/women-executives-need-anti-aging-creams/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:44:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How many times have we seen top women executives appearing in interviews and magazine covers, sporting a youthful look? Do you think it is possible for them to take good care of their skin within their busy schedule? I dont think so.
With huge amount of work to be done, successful women like Anne Mulcahy and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How many times have we seen top women executives appearing in interviews and magazine covers, sporting a youthful look? Do you think it is possible for them to take good care of their skin within their busy schedule? I dont think so.</p>
<p>With huge amount of work to be done, successful women like Anne Mulcahy and Chanda Kochhar always look fresh. Surely they use some kind of anti-aging wrinkle creams that helps them retain their youth. Maybe Dermaxin - the best anti-aging skin cream.</p>
<p>Dermaxin contains the right blend of ingredients to do exactly what it says. Dermaxin is the only product that can successfully deliver the desired effects. The reason is that it contains more powerful ingredients as compared to other skin creams. And this is the reason the FDA has recognized Dermaxin as a safe alternative to Botox. The four powerful, vital and effective ingredients which are essential to make your skin look younger are Matrxyl 3000, Fresh Collagen, Argireline and Hyaluronic Acid. All these natural constituents make Dermaxin very effective and helps you to look younger than your age.</p>
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		<title>You are young only once!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:43:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This might be the case, however there is absolutely nothing wrong from being in denial of your age for as long as you feel fit!
For those concerned about skin maturity or maybe suffer with certain skin problems, there are extra steps that you can take to ensure healthy skin.
A weekly exfoliation will uncover fresh new [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This might be the case, however there is absolutely nothing wrong from being in denial of your age for as long as you feel fit!</p>
<p>For those concerned about skin maturity or maybe suffer with certain skin problems, there are extra steps that you can take to ensure healthy skin.</p>
<p>A weekly exfoliation will uncover fresh new layers of skin. Look for exfoliators that contain enzymes as these will dissolve dead skin cells without being too abrasive. This will give your skin a healthy glow.</p>
<p>For optimum results, immediately after using your exfoliator, apply a masque. Check the ingredient lists for  anti-inflammatory agents such as cucumber or chamomile, these will work to calm and soothe your skin, so that it emerges, refreshed,, refined and revitalized.  Always a good thing!</p>
<p>Obviously the more you care for our skin, the better you are going to look. And that alone will give you a new lease of life. There are also wrinkle creams and gels that reduce fine lines and firm the area around the cheeks. Thus helping to prevent further wrinkles.</p>
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		<title>Is Dermaxin just another anti-aging cream?</title>
		<link>http://www.dermaxin.net/blog/2008/12/is-dermaxin-just-another-anti-aging-cream/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:33:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Dermaxin Debate!
Dermaxin has been under the scanner of experts, reviewers and consumers for quite some time. But, in the end all the attention has benefitted the manufacturers of Dermaxin. The focus was on extracting the positives from  all the scrutiny which Dermaxin was receiving. Consumers have played the biggest role in this dermaxin debate [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="color: #808000;"><strong>The Dermaxin Debate!</strong></span></h3>
<p>Dermaxin has been under the scanner of experts, reviewers and consumers for quite some time. But, in the end all the attention has benefitted the manufacturers of Dermaxin. The focus was on extracting the positives from  all the scrutiny which Dermaxin was receiving. Consumers have played the biggest role in this dermaxin debate and their opinion has mattered the most to Dermestetics, manufacturers of <a href="http://www.associacash.com/uid/MkYzVmQIchdoEmoPdRs3Qzhna1pzRw==">Dermaxin</a> anti aging cream.</p>
<p><em><strong>You might be tempted to ask - Why is there so much hue and cry over another anti- wrinkle cream?</strong></em></p>
<h3><span style="color: #808000;">Dermaxin Delivers&#8230;</span></h3>
<p>There are some very compelling reasons behind this euphoria and rhetorics&#8230; Apart from some very trusted and clinically proven skin friendly compounds, Dermaxin is the only wrinkle cream to utilize the best natural oils for skin rejuvenation&#8230;</p>
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<li><span style="color: #808000;"><strong>Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #808000;"><strong>Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #808000;"><strong>Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #808000;"><strong>Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #808000;"><strong>Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower)</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #808000;"><strong>Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil</strong></span></li>
</ul>
<p><em><strong>Well, needless to say that the above list of nature&#8217;s bounty have proven a boon for the skin care and nourishment and at the same time made dermaxin one of the most loved anti-aging creams in the market.</strong></em></p>
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		<title>Dermaxin - Organic Skincare</title>
		<link>http://www.dermaxin.net/blog/2008/12/dermaxin-organic-skincare/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[
Dermaxin is a powerful wrinkle-relaxant and a collagen-booster in one safe needle-free formula, it delivers dramatic and visible results comparable to popular, physician administered injectables - without the discomfort, side effects, and unnatural loss of facial expressiveness associated with many syringe-administered anti-wrinkle products.
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<p>Dermaxin is a powerful wrinkle-relaxant and a collagen-booster in one safe needle-free formula, it delivers dramatic and visible results comparable to popular, physician administered injectables - without the discomfort, side effects, and unnatural loss of facial expressiveness associated with many syringe-administered anti-wrinkle products.</p>
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		<title>The truth about Acne Vulgaris..</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 08:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Acne vulgaris, or acne, is a skin problem that starts when oil and dead skin cells clog up your pores. Some people call it blackheads, blemishes, whiteheads, pimples, or zits. When you have just a few red spots, or pimples, you have a mild form of acne. 

Severe acne can mean hundreds of pimples that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em><strong>Acne vulgaris, or acne, is a skin problem that starts when oil and dead skin cells clog up your pores. Some people call it blackheads, blemishes, whiteheads, pimples, or zits. When you have just a few red spots, or pimples, you have a mild form of acne. </strong></em></span></p>
<ul>
<li>Severe acne can mean hundreds of pimples that can cover the face, neck, chest, and back.</li>
<li>Or, it can be bigger, solid, red lumps that are painful (cysts).</li>
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<ul>
<li>Most young people get at least mild acne. It usually gets better after the teen years. But many adult women do have acne in the days before their menstrual periods.</li>
</ul>
<p>The good news is that there are many good treatments that can      help you get acne under control.</p>
<h4><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>What causes acne?</strong></span></h4>
<ul>
<li>Acne starts when oil and dead skin cells clog the skin&#8217;s pores. If germs get into the pores, the result can be swelling, redness, and pus. See a picture of how      pimples form.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>For most people, acne starts during the teen years. This is because hormone changes make the skin more oily after puberty starts.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>You do not get acne from eating chocolate or greasy foods. But you can make it worse by using oily skin products that clog your pores.</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Acne can run in families. If one of your parents had severe acne,      you are more likely to have it. Acne treatment can be very tricky and its better to go through a reputed <a href="http://www.associacash.com/uid/MkYzVmQIchdoEmoPdRs3Qzhna1pzRw==">Acne review</a> site and decide on the course of action with your doctor.<br />
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		<title>Is Chemical peel good for your skin?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:38:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a chemical peel, a chemical solution is applied to the skin and allowed to soak in.

 Over the next 1 to 14 days, depending on how deeply the chemical penetrated the skin, the skin peels off.

This procedure destroys parts of the skin in a controlled way so that new skin can grow in its [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>In a chemical peel, a chemical solution is applied to the skin and allowed to soak in.</strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li><em><strong> Over the next 1 to 14 days, depending on how deeply the chemical penetrated the skin, the skin peels off.<br />
</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>This procedure destroys parts of the skin in a controlled way so that new skin can grow in its place.<br />
</strong></em></li>
<li><em><strong>The chemicals used are sometimes called exfoliating or wounding agents.</strong></em></li>
</ul>
<p>The types of chemical peels differ based on how deeply the chemical penetrates and what type of chemical solution is used. Factors that may affect the depth of a peel include the acid concentration in the peeling agent, the number of coats that are applied, and the amount of time allowed before the acid is neutralized. Deeper peels result in more dramatic effects as well as higher risks, increased pain, and longer healing time. There are three basic types of peels:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Superficial peels</span></strong> are the mildest type of chemical peel and can be used on all skin types. Superficial peels usually use liquid containing a mild (dilute) acid, most often glycolic acid. Dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) is sometimes used.</li>
<li><strong><span style="color: #808000;">Medium peels</span></strong> penetrate the skin more deeply than superficial peels and cause a second-degree burn of the skin. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is the main peeling agent used for medium peels, though the peel may also be done in several steps using a different chemical solution followed by TCA.</li>
<li><span style="color: #808000;"><strong>Deep peels</strong></span> penetrate several layers of skin and cause a second-degree burn of the skin. They are used only on the face. A chemical called phenol is usually used for a deep peel. Deep peels may not be used on darker skin types because they tend to bleach the skin (hypopigmentation). Even in lighter-skinned people, phenol peels—or any type of deep resurfacing—may bleach the skin. A deep peel can be done only once in most cases.</li>
</ul>
<p>This is surgical procedure and always entails some risk. So, the question is &#8212; <span style="color: #808000;"><strong>Is it worth the risk for rejuvenating your skin?</strong></span></p>
<h3><strong>FDA approved skin rejuvenating creams like <a href="http://www.associacash.com/uid/MkYzVmQIchdoEmoPdRs3Qzhna1pzRw==">Dermaxin</a> should be given a chance before emptying your pocket for the Chemical peel surgery.</strong></h3>
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		<title>Obama&#8217;s favorite pizzeria!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:33:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The family that owns and cooks at Chicago&#8217;s Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, which has a location in President-elect Barack Obama&#8217;s Hyde Park neighborhood, is being flown out to D.C. to cook up a batch of its thin-crust pies. The pizzas will be featured in a preview of the food to be served at Obama&#8217;s January 20 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em><strong>The family that owns and cooks at Chicago&#8217;s <strong>Italian Fiesta Pizzeria,</strong> which has a location in President-elect <strong>Barack Obama</strong>&#8217;s Hyde Park neighborhood, is being flown out to D.C. to cook up a batch of its thin-crust pies. The pizzas will be featured in a preview of the food to be served at Obama&#8217;s January 20 inauguration.</strong></em></span></p>
<p><em><strong>Italian Fiesta Pizzeria makes Mr. Obama&#8217;s favorite pizza.</strong></em></p>
<p>Now, that&#8217;s called a Business home run. Any Ice cream parlor&#8217;s in Hyde park?</p>
<p><em><strong><span style="color: #808000;">As <strong>Patti Harris-Tubbs,</strong> co-owner (along with her two sisters) of Italian Fiesta, told the <em>Joliet Herald News,</em></span></strong> &#8220;My first response was, &#8216;Is this a joke?&#8217;&#8221;</em></p>
<ul>
<li>Harris-Tubbs speculates that the pizza won&#8217;t be served at any of the fancy inauguration events but rather dished out somewhere less glamorous, such as the press tent. (So much for the media elite.)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Harris-Tubbs and her husband will fly out, with secret ingredients in tow, to coordinate with the Ritz-Carlton on re-creating the joint&#8217;s pizza.</li>
</ul>
<p>It is almost any husband&#8217;s guess that <strong>Michelle Obama</strong> was the one who introduced Barack Obama to the pizza, as one of Harris-Tubbs&#8217; sisters ran into Michelle Obama at an event:</p>
<blockquote><p><span style="color: #808000;"><em><strong>&#8220;I just approached them and Michelle got very excited,&#8221; [Kathy] King recalled. &#8220;She said she had grown up on that pizza. Her parents used to reward her with the pizza for good grades.&#8221;</strong></em></span></p></blockquote>
<p><em><strong>That shows how anything served with love returns a thousands bouqets. </strong></em></p>
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		<title>American Obsession with Youth&#8230;At what cost?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the baby boomers march toward retirement, Botox, wrinkle fillers and hormones of various kinds have become big business. Medco&#8217;s latest drug trend report shows, for instance, that human growth hormone use grew almost 6 percent in 2007.

The list for age-defying tactics is endless. Want six-pack abs?
There&#8217;s a surgical procedure to create fake ones.
How about [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em><strong>As the baby boomers march toward retirement, Botox, wrinkle fillers and hormones of various kinds have become big business. Medco&#8217;s latest drug trend report shows, for instance, that human growth hormone use grew almost 6 percent in 2007.</strong></em></span></p>
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<li>The list for age-defying tactics is endless. Want six-pack abs?</li>
<li>There&#8217;s a surgical procedure to create fake ones.</li>
<li>How about drastically cutting your <span id="lw_1228654192_1" class="yshortcuts">calorie intake</span> to slow the aging process? There&#8217;s a group of die-hards that swears by it.</li>
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<p><em><strong>This search for eternal youthfulness certainly isn&#8217;t new. &#8220;In 1,500 B.C. people were ingesting tiger gonads to rejuvenate them,&#8221; says Dr. Gene Cohen, a George Washington University expert on aging.</strong></em></p>
<p>But for a generation of adults who&#8217;ve been weaned on the modern marketing message — that for a price, you can have it all — the quest is taking on a new urgency.</p>
<p>There is, of course, much to be said for taking good care of yourself. Eating healthy and exercising your body and your brain regularly are considered tried-and-true tactics for staying young. Protecting yourself from harmful sun rays is another. Even <span id="lw_1228654192_2" class="yshortcuts">flossing teeth</span> is a habit that, according to research on people who live to 100, might extend life.</p>
<p>But that&#8217;s generally where the consensus ends.</p>
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<li>Many in mainstream medicine and elsewhere worry that we&#8217;re becoming too focused on treatments with short-term benefits that have potentially <span id="lw_1228654192_3" class="yshortcuts" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;">dangerous side effects</span> and scant, if any, evidence that they&#8217;ll help in the long run.</li>
<li>In doing so, they wonder if some people are actually jeopardizing their chance at a long, healthy life, both physically and emotionally.</li>
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<p>&#8220;The quest to live forever and the desire to avoid diseases and not suffer&#8221; is understandable, says S. Jay Olshansky, a <span id="lw_1228654192_4" class="yshortcuts">public health professor</span> and longevity researcher at the university of Chicago, Illinois.<span id="lw_1228654192_5" class="yshortcuts" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed #0066cc; cursor: pointer;"><br />
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<p><em><strong>But it can make people vulnerable to far-fetched and potentially dangerous scams, he said, with some of the more bizarre including fetal cell injections, inhaling radon gas, even cutting off testicles, an ancient practice meant to reduce overexposure to reproductive hormones. </strong></em></p>
<p>&#8220;There&#8217;s a large industry of people trying to sell to people what doesn&#8217;t yet exist and they&#8217;re making gobs of money doing it — much to the dismay of those of us who are vigilant about <span id="lw_1228654192_6" class="yshortcuts">protecting public health</span>,&#8221; he says.</p>
<p>There also are concerns that this obsession is sending the wrong message to younger generations.</p>
<p>Surveys from cosmetic surgery trade groups suggest that sizable numbers of people, even in their 20s, are getting cosmetic procedures.</p>
<p>And a fall 2007 survey from TRU, a research firm that specializes in the teenage demographic, found that a quarter of young people, 12 to 19 — and a third of girls in that age group — are interested in having cosmetic surgery to improve their appearance.</p>
<p>Michael Wood, vice president and director of syndicated research at TRU, was a bit startled by the results.</p>
<p>&#8220;There&#8217;s no doubt that the celebration of youth and looking younger has certainly accelerated in the last 10 years, five years even,&#8221; Wood says. &#8220;And this is a generation that&#8217;s growing up with that at a very young age.&#8221;</p>
<p>The effect has been palpable, says Neil Howe, a respected generational expert who has written extensively about &#8220;millennials,&#8221; young people who are coming of age in this century.</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff6600;"><em><strong> &#8220;I guess even young isn&#8217;t enough anymore,&#8221; Howe says. &#8220;It&#8217;s got to be &#8216;perfect&#8217; young.&#8221; </strong></em></span></p>
<p><strong>THAT SAYS IT ALL.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Source: AP</strong></p>
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