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Skin Anti-Aging Products and Solutions
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There
are two distinct types of skin aging. Aging caused by the genes we
inherit is called intrinsic (internal) aging. The other type of aging is
known as extrinsic (external) aging and is caused by environmental
factors, such as exposure to the sun’s rays.
Intrinsic aging, also
known as the natural aging process, is a continuous process that
normally begins in our mid-20s. Within the skin, collagen production
slows, and elastin, the substance that enables skin to snap back into
place, has a bit less spring. Dead skin cells do not shed as quickly and
turnover of new skin cells may decrease slightly. The signs of skin
aging are:
- Wrinkles
- Thin and transparent skin
- Liver spots
- dry & blotchy skin
There
are number of extrinsic, or external, factors often act together with
the normal aging process to prematurely age our skin. Most premature
aging is caused by sun exposure. Other external factors that prematurely
age our skin are repetitive facial expressions, gravity, stress, and
smoking.
The Sun:
Without protection from the sun’s rays, just a few minutes of exposure
each day over the years can cause noticeable changes to the skin.
Freckles, age spots, spider veins on the face, rough and leathery skin,
fine wrinkles that disappear when stretched, loose skin, a blotchy
complexion, actinic keratoses (thick wart-like, rough, reddish patches
of skin), and skin cancer can all be traced to sun exposure.
“Photoaging” is the term dermatologists use to describe this type of
aging caused by exposure to the sun’s rays. The amount of photoaging
that develops depends on: 1) a person’s skin color and 2) their history
of long-term or intense sun exposure. People with fair skin who have a
history of sun exposure develop more signs of photoaging than those with
dark skin. In the darkest skin, the signs of photoaging are usually
limited to fine wrinkles and a mottled complexion.
Photoaging occurs
over a period of years. With repeated exposure to the sun, the skin
loses the ability to repair itself, and the damage accumulates.
Scientific studies have shown that repeated ultraviolet (UV) exposure
breaks down collagen and impairs the synthesis of new collagen. The sun
also attacks our elastin. Sun-weakened skin ceases to spring back much
earlier than skin protected from UV rays. Skin also becomes loose,
wrinkled, and leathery much earlier with unprotected exposure to
sunlight.
Facial Expressions.
Repetitive facial movements may lead to fine lines and wrinkles. Each
time we use a facial muscle, a groove forms beneath the surface of the
skin, which is why we see lines form with each facial expression.
Gravity. Gravity constantly pulls on our bodies. Changes related to gravity become more pronounced as we age.
Smoking.
Cigarette smoking causes biochemical changes in our bodies that
accelerate aging. Research shows people who smoke are more likely to
develop deeply wrinkled, leathery skin than a nonsmoker
For Healthier, Younger-Looking Skin Prevention:
- Stay out of the sun between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., when the sun’s rays are the strongest.
- Wear protective clothing, such as a wide-brimmed hat and long sleeves, when outdoors during the day.
- Apply sunscreen year round.
- Apply hydrating and skin repair creams to slow down skin aging and repair wrinkles and damaged skin.
- Exfoliate
top skin layers with Microdermabrasion, peeling masks and glycolic acid
creams to accelerate skin renewal and remove blotchy aged wrinkled
skin.
We offer a large selection anti-aging, anti-wrinkles, skin firming and lifting products such
as SPF 30 for sun protection, skin deep hydration and repair creams
with latest exclusive complexes and nano technology, topical serums/
concentrates to reduce facial expressions, 10% none irritating liposomal
glycolic acid, at home microdermabrasion and enzyme peels to exfoliate
the skin and rejuvenating masks to give you the final touches.
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