New Skin for a New Year:
Q: How can I achieve younger looking skin?
A: Through a combination of a good home skincare routine combined with targeted therapeutic in office treatments. Focus on products that contain active ingredients that are scientifically proven to slow down or reverse the aging process. Regular exfoliation treatments, daily application of a broadband SPF, using high quality topical vitamin C and applying hydrating serums containing hyaluronic acid are key elements in this process. Professional skincare treatments including facials, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning and chemical peels will help re-texturize you skin giving you a more youthful appearance. Micro-needling (collagen induction therapy) can assist in rebuilding collagen, helping to naturally correct wrinkles and sun damage.
Q: Why is it important to regularly exfoliate the skin or receive facials?
A: Every 4-6 weeks our bodies generate new skin cells. In order to assist in cellular turnover which allows the fresh/new cells to move up to the skin’s surface, we need to get rid of the older dead cells on top. If we don’t remove the old cells, skin will look dull, dry and worn out. By exfoliating these dead surface cells, we allow exposure of the new cells resulting in healthier/glowing skin.
Q: What type of exfoliants should I use?
A: A facial scrub or enzyme can be used 1-2 times per week. For dryer, tougher aging skin that is in need of more re-texturizing, a stronger exfoliant such as a professional strength retinol could be used. Be sure to purchase this product from a medical office because over the counter retinol products will not have enough active ingredients to give you optimal results. Retinols can be added to moisturizers a few times per week to build up your skin’s tolerance to them. A skincare professional can recommend the right exfoliant and the correct usage for your skin type.
Q: At what age should I start using anti-aging products?
A: I use vitamin C serums and broadband SPFs on my children to protect them against sun damage. The majority of our sun damage is done by the time we are 20 years old. You just can’t see it until our skin thins out when we get older. An active eye cream should be started in your 20’s. To slow down the appearance of aging, the use of active anti-aging serums should start in your late 20’s or early 30’s. It is a lot easier to slow down the aging process than to correct wrinkles once you have them.
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