Sunday, May 19, 2013

Aging Skin and Procedures that Help

By Stina Delance


Taking certain preventative measures and taking good care of your health will serve you well. The effects of aging are inevitable, but with some good care you can help to prolong your youthful skin. A healthy and active lifestyle should be a given, and in addition to this, treatments such as Photofacial, Botox, and chemical peels and facelifts can make the skin look more youthful. Taking good care of your skin is something you should always do before, during, and after your cosmetic treatment.

Minimizing sun exposure is the single most important and effective measure you can take to prevent your skin from looking aged. Understand that both the sun and tanning salons expose you to harmful ultraviolet (UV) light, which causes the bulk of damage for most people with aging skin. Sunscreen is important to apply to the skin because we may not notice the damage that the sun does to our skin, as it accumulates over time slowly.

Keeping the skin hydrated will make it appear less aged and more healthful. A high quality moisturizer for your face will keep skin hydrated on the surface level, with daily usage.

The look of our skin is affected by our dietary habits. Essential fatty acids are required, such as omega 3 and omega 6, to maintain optimal skin function and appearance. Flax seed oil is a good source of this, as well as other foods like fish or walnuts. For many people, their diets include most of what they need in this area, and the skin gets most of the essential fatty acids that it requires. Using whole wheat grains is a healthier choice than white bread options that are available. Be sure to have plenty of vegetables and fruits, low-far dairy products, and look for non-saturated fat options. Doctors and dietitians have good advice, so follow that and make good choices based on education. Improving the way you eat will help you feel good and protect your skin from rapid aging.

The damage we receive in our skin is repaired by the natural enzymes within it. Aging skin can not be completely stopped, but these enzymes repair the daily damage we take. Tobacco products such as cigarettes contain toxins and free radicals that kill these helpful enzymes, and will also destroy collagen and elastin which keep skin more tight and youthful looking. Smokers need to keep in mind that with every cigarette a smoker has, their skin's aging progression is increased. Quitting smoking will help a lot, so make every attempt at doing so. Skin will stop aging as quickly, and there are many other health benefits that will result from this.

Acne is something that affects different people in different amounts. No one likes the scars that are sometimes the result of acne breakouts. Consult a dermatologist to help get your acne under control. Younger looking skin can be maintained longer when the scars from acne are not allowed to develop in the first place. A physician will work with a patient to find the acne treatment that will benefit them the most. For those with more serious problems, a chemical peel is an option for acne, and this can be assessed and administered by a cosmetic surgeon.




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