Keys to Slowing the Aging Process :
• Sunscreen
• Quality Skincare
• Botulinum Products
Skin & BeaUTY Can you stop aging ?
By Sybile Val
As the new year is up and running , we have a lot of things on our “ to-do ” list . Whether they are resolutions to ensure that we live a healthier and more balanced life or resolutions to finally start that new venture - the one thing that a new year does not bring , is a way to stop aging ... or maybe this year does !
For as long as most of us can remember , beauty magazines have emphasized how to maintain a youthful appearance , though we may not have paid too much attention in our more youthful days . Now , after acquiring a wrinkle or two , you may be inclined to learn more about maintaining that youthful glow . Since beauty is always trending and starting early is key , let ' s get this year started right !
From an anatomical perspective , as we age we lose three key components that help maintain a plump and youthful appearance : fat cells , collagen and elastin . That , along with the help of sun damage , can lead to your skin looking older than it actually is . Fortunately , there are ways to protect and increase these three elements , and the earlier you start the better .
By far , THE most effective way to maintain a youthful appearance is by being proactive rather than being reactive . The easiest and most simple way to do this is by using sunscreen . Sunscreen protects us from the UVA and UVB rays that are detrimental to our cells . Constant exposure leads to cellular damage that can cause sunspots , wrinkling and , even worst , cancer . So once again your mom was right , sunscreen every day is a requirement . No ands , ifs or buts ...
Quality skincare is another key element to aging gracefully . With the help of your plastic surgeon , a tailored regimen can be created to ensure collagen stimulation . Whether it ' s a retinoid-based product or a hydroquinone with corrective properties , it is essential to be on a good-quality skin care regimen as early as possible . These prescription products along with sunscreen , will help protect and maintain the youthful skin of your twenties well into your thirties and even your forties .
With time and repetitive motion wrinkles are expected in certain areas . These wrinkles can easily turn into deep lines and creases that , when coupled with loss of fat , collagen and elastin , lead to an aged appearance . Once again , being proactive rather than reactive is key with wrinkles as well . Wearing sunglasses on sunny days to prevent yourself from squinting will lessen the furrows between the eyebrows . Botulinum products ( Botox , Dysport ) are a great way to combat wrinkles between the brows and even at the forehead and crow ’ s feet ( sides of your eyes ). Botulinum temporarily relaxes these muscles , thus causing the overlying skin in these areas to be unable to move . The wonderful thing about botulinum is not simply the effect of removing the wrinkles after the injection but also de-conditioning those wrinkle-causing muscles . Over time , there is a cumulative benefit to the use of botulinum .
Keys to Slowing the Aging Process :
• Sunscreen
• Quality Skincare
• Botulinum Products
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