Skin Care Ads - Get a Glossary and Waders A recent article posted in the New York Times focuses on beauty industry marketing and the terminology used to describe the benefits of anti-aging skin care products to consumers.  But are all these tech-no-logical skin terms actually getting lost in translation, and not-so logical after all? Buying Face Cream? Grab a GlossaryBy NATASHA SINGERPublished: October 2, 2008There is an increase in beauty marketing that employs science buzzwords whose meaning may be lost on consumers.  - 14 months ago

The Importance of Skin ExfoliationSkin exfoliation is an important step in maintaining youthful glowing skin.  The exfoliation process improves the appearance of facial skin by removing dead cells on the visible, outer surface.  When skin is exfoliated it not only reveals radiant, re-energized underlying skin, it also accelerates the cell renewal that slows with age and adds to skin aging.  The rewarded benefits of incorporating routine exfoliation are improvement in skin’s texture, promotes healthy circulation and stimulation, skin appears more radiant, diminishes age spots, sun damage, wrinkles and fine lines, lifts and removes impurities trapped in pores, and prevents acne.Manual and chemical exfoliations are the two main categories of exfoliating.Manual Skin Exfoliation -- refers to any topical applied friction with fingers or applicator.  Manual skin exfoliation is most suitable for normal skin types, and red / sensitive skin types should avoid this method.Chemical Exfoliation -- includes the use of creams, lotions and gels with “active ingredients” that react and cause dead cells to loosen and break apart.How often an individual exfoliates is determined by skin type.Normal skin everyday or every other dayOily skin three times per week Sensitive skin once or twice a weekDry skin once a weekIt is important to identify your skin type before exfoliating.  See a local aesthetician for professional skin advice for proper skin type and recommendations for the best skincare practices. - 16 months ago

Lighten and Fade Away Age Spots Age spots, brown spots, freckles, hyperpigmentation, liver spots, sunspots are all words used to describe darker uneven areas of skin tone due to sun exposure, medications, or genetics.These so called age spots (Lentigines are notorious for being spotted as  tan, brown, or dark brown on skin frequently exposed to sun such as  face, tops of hands, and legs.Age spots are outward collections of skin pigment called melanin, which have collected within the surface layer of skin. Avoiding Age SpotsThe best tip to avoid having age spots is to use daily sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher, and wear protective clothing and hats when out in the sun for extended periods of time to prevent new discoloration and minimize existing age spots already on your skin from becoming darker and more noticeable.Erase Age SpotsThe least invasive way to treat hyperpigmentation is by bleaching. More invasive ways to treat hyperpigmentation are chemical peels or laser surgery. - 16 months ago

Facial  Rejuvenation Inspired by Visible Skin AgingInitiation into middle age is often a harsh reality.  With middle age comes the demise of energy levels, sporadic lapses of memory, deteriorating eyesight, and every woman’s favorite a sluggish metabolism. Along with the body’s metamorphosis come the unsightly and unwelcome signs of facial aging.  These dramatic visible changes seen in the mirror inspire the pursuit for facial rejuvenation.As age happens it so happens skin happens to loose elasticity causing it to sink and sag.  Age spots and sun damage become noticeable as they begin popping up, along with traces of crinkles and skin wrinkles.  Fat pads shift and slide from under the eyes carving a sunken tired impression.  Cheeks once full and perky suddenly slide down the face creating deep furrows trailing from the corners of the nose to the mouth (nasolabial folds). The chin grows from one to three and the jaw line becomes the jowl line. The neck develops rings, and the upper lip once plump is now poof gone.  - 17 months ago

Choosing the Right Skin-Lightening ProductThere are literally thousands of different skin care products available today to fade uneven facial pigment and remove age spots.  Choosing the right skin-lightening product does not have to be confusing as long as you know what you are looking for.  Here are a few helpful guidelines for selecting age spot removal products.The first thing to recognize is there are many different skin-lightening ingredients available and no one ingredient is best for all skin types.Hydroquinone is perhaps one of the most widely known active ingredients for fading the appearance of facial hyperpigmentation.  Hydroquinone is commonly recommended for lighter- fair skin types to lighten the visible sun damage, liver or age spots.  Until recently doctors commonly prescribed 4% hydroquinine also called Aclaro to fade age spots and improve even skin tone, however new studies published by the FDA caution using hydroquinone in strengths greater than 2 percent. - 17 months ago

Here are Critical Skin Care Sun Protection Tips:Know Your Limitations - avoid sun exposure during the strongest hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dress Smart - clothing made from materials with tighter weaves and darker colors provide more sun protection. Head Gear - wear sunglasses to protect eyes as well as eliminate squinting that can lead to fine lines also called crow’s feet near eyes.  And select a hat with a wide brim for more protection against age spots and lesions. - 17 months ago

The Trifecta Components of a WrinkleWrinkles are a trifecta of three factors:1. The skin component2. The underlying muscle component3. The subcutaneous fat componentFacial SkinAs facial skin ages, it thins out and becomes dry, fragile, and traced with lines. Oxidation and free radicals from the external environment bombard skin’s collagen molecules causing them to lose their elasticity and become rigid.Collagen is especially vulnerable to aging and environmental damage due to its slow turnover rate. Glycation is a process that occurs when sugar molecules cross-link (bond) with skin's collagen making the collagen more rigid and less elastic. Glycation is directly involved in protein degradation which results in the signs of aging. Facial Muscles Facial muscles are unique as they are the only muscles that attach to bone and skin. All other muscles attach bone to bone, which allows the body movement. Another interesting fact about facial muscles, they are the only muscles that cause wrinkles.   - 17 months ago

Prevage Advanced Corrective Skin CarePREVAGE® MD is an anti-aging treatment that contains idebenone 1%, one of the most powerful antioxidants available in a skin care.  PREVAGE® MD protects your skin from environmental hazards known to cause skin aging such as air pollution, harmful UV rays, ozone, and smoke from cigarettes. This anti-aging treatment product has reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while improving skin texture e.g. roughness and dryness creating more even youthful-looking skin. - 17 months ago