Anti Aging Face Cream

Anti aging skincare is designed to slow and reverse the signs of aging on the skin. Procedures focusing on removing wrinkles, sun damage, scars and dark sports can rejuvenate an individual’s appearance and restore a youthful appearance.

Microdermabrasion is considered one of the best methods of treating maturing skin. Microdermabrasion is a simple, effective and non-invasive cosmetic procedure that resurfaces the skin using hard grain like substances. The non-surgical based procedure exposes the layer of skin underneath and leaves those who have the treatment with noticeably brighter and fresher looking skin.

Microdermabrasion will reduce oil and dirt in the skin while increasing collagen production and skin texture – removing blackheads, dark spots, acne scars, sun damage, enlarged pores, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, winkles and stretch marks. The procedure can be done on multiple parts of the body including face, neck or back. You can visit your dermatologist, medical spas, vocational schools and day spas to have the procedure done.  Done through your doctor’s office, the procedure can cost $200 or more dollars plus the cost of initial consultation.

At home microdermabrasion kits range in price from less than $20 to several hundred. Though at home kits are not as effective as professionally applied microdermabrasion, it does offer decent results and can function as a way to manage rejuvenated skin in-between professional appointments.

Microdermabrasion is one of the safest cosmetic procedures available for anti aging skincare and is a painless procedure. However, it should not be done on those with acne breakouts, active rosea, lupus and psoriasis. It should also not be done for 6 to 12 months after taking the prescription acne medications Accutane or similar isotretinoin medications, due to the increased skin sensitivity. During the treatment, tingling may occur on the more sensitive areas of the face, like the mouth. Redness and flaking are possible after the treatment and skin infections are a rare side effect.

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Staying young looking for the over 40 crowd has become a multi-million dollar business.  There are anti aging lotions and creams both over-the-counter and doctor prescribed.  But today we’re going to talk about other anti aging skin treatment options.

Chemical Peels are acids, either one or a combination, that are painted on the skin like a mask.  This action in turn peels away the surface layers of the skin.  The peels come in various strengths from light to deep. Light applications are used to improve skin texture and pigmentation. 

Medium and deep peels are more effective and more painful.  The recovery is longer and skin can remain red for up to a month.  Citrus peels are being developed that may give better results with less irritation.

Laser Resurfacing allows energy to pass through the top layer of skin and heat only the dermis.  After five treatments a “wound response” produces new skin cells and collagen which erases fine lines.  According to Jeffrey Dover, associate professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine “One treatment can truly make older skin look young again.”  Though more effective, the recovery period (two months) is longer than for a chemical peel.

Radio Frequency Treatment goes by the names of Thermage, ThermaCool or ThermaLift.  These FDA-approved procedures deliver radio frequency energy to the dermis which tightens and lifts the skin.  Mild and temporary swelling may occur but side effects are reportedly rare.  Expect a four to six month wait before you see results however some people report seeing immediate improvement.

Botox is a purified form of bacteria that when injected into the skin, shut down the nerve signals responsible for the muscle contractions that cause wrinkles. One treatment lasts three to four months but wrinkle will return once the treatment stops.

These are just a few of the many anti aging skin treatments available to those who wish to continue their quest for a younger looking appearance.

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