Skin Anti-Aging Guidelines: What�s Right At What Age?

Skin Anti-Aging Guidelines: What�s Right At What Age?

What�s Right At What Age   October 15, 2014

 

Although the photoaging process affects each individual differently, certain general strategies for the prevention and treatment of the condition are available based on the physiologic changes of the skin. Two expert dermatologists shared with us the strategies and methods they use to help fight off and ameliorate the signs of photoaging in their patients, taking into consideration genetics, age range, lifestyle, and skin care.
Skin Care: The Early Years

Amy Derick, M.D.Young patients are more aware now that damage done today can result in future skin issues, according to Amy Derick, M.D., Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at Northwestern University and Medical Director of Derick Dermatology, DDC, in Chicago. However, despite this knowledge, adolescents and young adults are still the most likely to tan and frequent tanning beds.

�Our initial goal is to educate patients on the importance of minimizing sun exposure and practicing sun safety,� says Dr. Derick. �UV damage is one of the main causes of extrinsic aging. We discuss the use of hats, sunscreens, and sun protective clothing.�

Jennifer Linder, M.D.Jennifer Linder, M.D., Linder Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center, Scottsdale, Ariz., agrees. �Extrinsic factors can begin to damage the skin at a very young age, again, depending on choices,� she says. �If a person�s skin takes the brunt of unprotected UV exposure from their teens onward, their skin can appear discolored, dehydrated and aged far earlier than someone who chooses to wear broad spectrum sun protection every day.�

In addition to discussing early preventative methods to maintain skin health, treatment for photoaging is initiated with some patients in their 20s. �The next conversation relates to the reversal of some of the signs of aging,� says Dr. Derick. �Some of these treatments are viewed as medically necessary (as in the case of pre-skin cancers and skin cancers) and some are viewed as cosmetic (freckles, broken capillaries, wrinkles). Based on the concern, we tailor the treatment. Some patients will start receiving Botox injections at this age,� Dr. Derick points out. �Many times, this group is already receiving tretinoin for their acne, and this is also used for wrinkles later on.�

Outer layers of the skin are the most affected in patients who are in their 20s. �Typically, the outer layers are affected more at a younger age due to dehydration for the use of overly aggressive topical products and unprotected UV exposure,� says Dr. Linder.

The skin care regimen for high school and college-aged patients should typically be simple and basic, starting with products that are not overly abrasive and contain adequate humectants to preserve moisture. �Once people get into their 20s, preventative products can be introduced, such as antioxidants, and a good topic vitamin C and E product,� adds Dr. Linder.

How Does Eye Creams Work?

How Does Eye Creams Work?

How Does Eye Creams Work   August 14, 2014

People feel less confident about their looks if they are having dark circles and fine lines around their eyes. The eye creams helps in rejuvenating the puffy eyes by reducing the appearance of the dark circles and wrinkling effect on the skin around the eyes. Eye creams contains natural ingredients which helps to conceal the ageing effects and tighten the puffiness of skin around eyes.

Importance of Eye creams:

The dark circles and bags are common problem among many people due to inadequate sleep, sun exposure and allergic reactions. The damages are caused due to exposure to environmental toxins which cripples the skin cells that produces the proteins and fatty acids. Using eye creams will reverse this dermatological problem safely. These products address the damages on the surface as well as underneath the skin which supports the cellular structure to become healthy. Nutritional support from eye creams helps to heal and revitalize the damaged skin cells and helps in improving the collagen production and elasticity of the skin.

How Eye Creams Work to Get Rid of Dark Circles?

The eye creams stimulate the growth of new cells by increasing the collagen production. It targets the reduction of fluid build-up and strengthens the fragile capillaries which will stop the leakage of blood that cause the bluish-red pigment of the skin. it contains powerful anti-oxidants that promotes the thickening of the skin and lightens the discoloration due to congestion of blood.

The eye creams contains the hyaluronic acid which is a potent moisturizer, attracts the water from air, hydrates the skin and diminishes the appearance of crow�s feet and fine lines around eyes.

Acetyl Hexapeptide 8 helps to relax the muscles of the face thereby reducing the wrinkle effect. Palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 stimulates the collagen production and improves the growth of connective tissue. Vitamin K is a potent coagulant helps to lighten the bluish purple color shade in the orbital area of eyes by reducing the swelling of blood vessels under the eyes. Arnica is an anti-inflammatory which assists in healing of the damaged cells and encourages flow of blood towards the skin.

Benefits Using the Eye Creams:

• It fights the ageing signs and effectively increases the production of collagen.
• I helps improving the blood circulation under the eyes, removes the debris build-up on the skin and increases the thickness of the skin.
• It restores the youthful glow to your eyes and your overall appearance and makes you look young
• It helps people suffering from hyperpigmentation problem and suitable for all ages.
• It helps in hydrating the skin so that the skin moisturize throughout the day.
• It improves the bags and wrinkles around the eyes thereby prevent the skin from premature ageing.

The anti aging creams that work in increasing the epidermal thickness, which consequently improve the eye contour skin appearance. It will reduce the puffiness of the eyes and make the skin firm and make it less susceptible to any future damage. In addition, as they are completely natural, you have a healthy and sustainable way to have youthful look.

StriVectin Anti-Aging Cream Review: Is It Worth Trying?

StriVectin Anti-Aging Cream Review: Is It Worth Trying?

StriVectin TL Anti-Aging Duo Reviews   April 29, 2014

What is StriVectin ?

This combination StriVectin Tightening Face Serum & Neck Cream claims to be two clinically proven face and neck, and even jaw line treatments promising to help visibly restore firmness, along with shape & contour. It even helps the skin to recover for smoother definition. Apart from this the Neck Cream features a new and improved formulation and the tightening Face Serum is said to be a brand new product. This combination from StriVectin is designed for women (50+) who complaint of experiencing a loss of firmness and elasticity. This combination claims to be a perfect one for those who want a skin care product that helps to correct sagging skin, laxity and thin skin.

Ingredients and their working:

Well as far as the ingredient details are concerned there are no details given on the ingredients. The names of ingredients are only mentioned on the products official website. Nevertheless, here is the list of ingredients of StriVectin anti-aging cream.

Neck Cream:

Aqua shea butter, glycerin, butylene glycol, cetearyl alcohol, peg-100 stearate, glyceryl stearate, dimethicone, polyacrylamide, caprylyl glycol, behenyl alcohol, algae extract, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, cyperus rotundus root extract, xanthium sibiricum fruit extract, lonicera japonica flower extract, lecithin, potassium sorbate, lepidium sativum sprout extract, dipropylene glycol, orange oil, ethyl linalool and citrus lemon fruit extract.    
Face Serum:

Aqua, glycerin, butylene glycol pullulan, , aminomethyl propanol, sorbic acid, polysorbate 80, tetrasodium edta, benzoic acid, cyathea cumingii leaf extract, chlorphenesin, ceramide 2, algae extract, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, xanthium sibiricum fruit extract, lonicera japonica flower extract, lecithin, cyperus rotundus root extract, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, lepidium sativum sprout extract, citrus aurantium dulcis oil, hexamethylindanopyran, citrus limon fruit extract, and methyldihydrojasmonate.

The manufacturer claims that these wonderful products feature breakthrough three tiered technology in order to help tighten and fortify, and even strengthen the neck and jaw line from within. It states that these products are clinically proven to help restore firmness, along with shape and contour to the neck, face and jawline. Moreover it is said that in clinical studies after only 4 weeks 100% women saw a positive change in their neck.

Benefits of StriVectin:

• Dual combination is available.
• There are clinical proofs given for these products.

Drawbacks:

• The total price is very high.
• No money back guarantee is there.
• No ingredient details are present.

Conclusion:

Even though this is an amazing combination there are not so good reviews on it as this product is too expensive and the combination is not affordable by many. Moreover some very basic information on the products is lacking on the official website.