More Info Learn the different causes of fine lines and wrinkles as well as the various symptoms that may appear such as dry, dull skin, deep creases and uneven skin tone. Though fine lines and wrinkles are inevitable, treatment and prevention is possible with the proper skincare treatments and products.
     It may be a gradual dawning or it may be a sudden jolt, but there comes a day where the person you see reflected back in the mirror has grown older. Some calmly accept this as a fact of life while others see it as nothing short of a calamity. The key to a positive attitude here is to understand that while getting older is inevitable, whether or not your skin shows age is completely negotiable. The good news too is that much of what we perceive as skin aging is, in fact, caused by environmental damage that can be treated and prevented. Exposure to the sun (leading to photoaging or photodamage) is but one contributing factor. Your history of exposure to pollution, cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, pesticides, toxins and internal stress also contribute to environmental damage. The best-case scenario, of course, is to avoid environmental damage to begin with. But no matter how diligent you may have been throughout your lifetime, a certain degree of skin damage is inevitable. Anti-Aging Products Intensive Wrinkle Reducer® Treatments Close 
Close  Intrinsic aging Genetically influenced, your own body's internal time clock determines how your skin, and your supporting facial structure beneath, will look over time, including hormone production, skin thickness, blood circulation, oil production, elasticity, underlying muscle tone and fat distribution. Extrinsic aging Environmental damage caused by repeated exposure to the sun, pollution, toxins and smoke. Poor health Illness, chronic conditions and certain medications can make skin appear older. Equally important, ignore weight control, nutrition, and exercise and your skin will suffer. Close  What's the difference between environmentally damaged skin, aging skin and Excellent question. Most women going through menopause do experience all three at the same time. As it ages, skin naturally becomes thinner, dryer and wrinkled. Environmental damage results in wrinkles, leathery texture, age spots, broken capillaries, and inflammation. Menopause, because of a lack of estrogen, leads to thinning skin, increased facial hair and occasional acne breakouts. Since symptoms overlap or you may experience all three, you may have to experiment to find the regimen that works best for you. If you're unsure how to proceed, use a regimen that treats environmental damage during the day, and switch to products that address your other concerns by night. If I use the right skincare regimen for the rest of my life, does this mean I won't need It depends. Proper internal and external skincare and a healthy constitution are far and away the most important factors of looking vibrant and youthful at any age. However, even the most diligent cannot fight a genetic predisposition for how the facial structure ages. Some don't mind, others do. In case of the latter, a visit to the dermatologist for injectibles such as Collagen or the patient's own fat (to fill deep grooves and wrinkles) or Botox (to relax forehead lines and crow's feet) may be enough. If not, particularly where there is structural decay of the underlying connective tissue, muscle and fat, plastic surgery is the answer. Even if you do elect to get cosmetic surgery, always remember that keeping your skin and body as healthy as possible is essential to ensure the best possible outcome. Close  6 OF THE BEST THINGS TO DO ABOUT AGING SKIN: 1. Proper Daily Skincare Regimen Exfoliants—(AHAs, BHAs) to slough off dead skin cells making the skin more receptive to smoothing and hydrating treatments. Moisturizers—(essential fatty acids, ceramides) to provide intense hydration while protecting the skin's lipid barrier function. Vitamin C— and other antioxidants to neutralize aging free radicals. Anti-inflammatories—chamomile, green tea) to diminish redness and irritation. 2. Weekly Vitamin C Treatments Where there is environmental damage, Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant, immediately firms and hydrates. With repeated use, it reduces the appearance of fine lines and improves uneven skin tone. 3. Environmental Protection Daily use of full-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen protection at least SPF 15 is critical for protecting against photoaging's wrinkles, age spots, roughened texture and compromised skin tone. 4. Youth Builder® Dietary Supplements Clinically proven to reduce visible fine lines and wrinkles by 55% in four weeks from the inside with:
5. Targeting Specifics The aging face can be unforgiving about flaws. Targeted, problem-solving products work well to diminish age spots, crow's feet around the eyes, occasional breakouts, etc. 6. Professional Care Regular facials by a qualified esthetician can help aging skin look more youthful. Where there is environmental damage, professional Vitamin C treatments can be very beneficial as well. 3 OF THE WORST THINGS TO DO ABOUT AGING SKIN: 1. Giving up No matter what its condition today, with conscientious, daily application and adopting a healthy lifestyle, you have the power improve the look and health of your skin. 2. Harsh Products Cleansers, scrubs and treatments that are too strong or heavily fragranced may irritate and dehydrate dry skin even more. 3. Heavy-Handed Makeup Application Piling on cosmetics makes your skin look worse, not better. Heavy foundations, concealers and powders can settle into lines, making them even more noticeable. Close |
