1. You Want: Smooth, Even Skin
Skip the heavy foundation. To lighten up, blend equal parts face lotion and foundation in the palm of one hand, then press both palms together and apply the mixture like moisturizer. Get even better staying power by combining base one-to-one with water-resistant sunscreen. Use SPF60 Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid, a water-resistant matte formula with broad-spectrum protection.
2. You Want: Melt-Proof Makeup
Opt for feather-light formulations (the less makeup you put on, the less you have to worry about it sliding around). In steamy weather, you'll sweat through most makeup, even powders. Professional Make up artists advice: Switch to tinted moisturizer, or simply disguise any discoloration with a concealer or stick foundation. To enhance lashes without smudges, use waterproof mascara, which forms a clear, watertight seal over your favorite brand. If you're fair or just a low-maintenance gal, lash tints safely darken eyelashes for up to four days, even through showers and swims. (However, they won't add volume or length. On lips, try a sheer stain. Dab away excess shine with blotting paper or a tissue. "Face powder can look cakey on sweaty skin,".
3. You Want: To Fake a Tan — Fast
Brush on a believable shade of bronze. Pick a color within a couple of shades of your skin tone. If you're fair, try a tan shade with peach tones like Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Pressed Bronzer in Fair to Light, which has vitamins and moisturizers designed to enhance your color. If you're medium-toned, go for caramels like Victoria's Secret VS Liquid Bronzing Brush in Light to Medium, a gel bronzer with a built-in brush. For already-tanned or brown skin, choose a deeper bronze: Lorac Tantalizer Baked Matte Satin Bronzer SPF 15 can be applied wet or dry, depending on the color intensity you're after. Use a big, fluffy brush to apply the color around the perimeter of your face, then work it in toward the center and add a touch of blush on cheeks.
4. You Want: A Better Way to Tame Your Frizzy Hair
Silicone serums are the gold standard for reducing frizz, but they can weigh hair down and make it greasy. To see if it works, the Good Housekeeping Research Institute tested it against the leading frizz serum. In the lab, frizz-prone women applied one of six Living Proof products (each is for a different hair type and straightening or curl-defining effect) to half their wet hair and the control product to the other half, then styled as usual. They then spent 20 minutes in a climatology chamber set to 80 degrees and 80 percent relative humidity. The volunteers also used the frizz product at home as their sole styler for one week. The results: In the lab, the Living Proof products tamed frizz better than the control for half the testers, and at least as well for all but one of the rest. Over half the women also said Living Proof prevented frizz and improved the look and feel of their hair more than their current product. The highest marks came from volunteers who wanted to maintain their waves.
5. You Want: Sandal-Ready Feet
Try this express "spa" pedicure: Shape uneven nails by filing them straight across the tops, then smooth feet with a mixture of salt and lotion or olive oil — an exfoliating treatment combining hydrating oils and Dead Sea salts that smells like a day at the beach. Rinse and dry thoroughly (push back cuticles with the towel as you dry).
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Glutathione (GSH)
Forms/Synonyms:
Reduced L-glutathione
Chemical Name:
Gamma-L-glutamyl-L-cysteninylglycine.
Chemistry/Function:
L-Glutathione is a biologically active sulfur amino acid tripeptide compound containing three amino acids L-Cysteine, L-Glutamic Acid and Glycine.
Most glutathione is found in the liver where it detoxifies many harmful compounds to be excreted thru the bile. Some glutathione can also be found in red and white blood cells, the lungs and the intestinal tract. The primary biological function of glutathione is to act as a non-enzymatic reducing agent to help keep cysteine thiol side chains in a reduced state on the surface of proteins.
Reduced glutathione is involved in the synthesis and repair of DNA, helps to recycle vitamins C and E, blocks free radical damage and enhances the antioxidant activity of vitamin C, facilitates the transport of amino acids, and plays a critical role in the detoxification of harmful compounds. It is also the base material for several other key antioxidant enzyme systems including glutathione-peroxidase, glutathione-reductase, and glutathione-transferase. Declines in glutathione concentrations in intracellular fluids correlate directly with indicators of aging.
Dietary Sources:
Glutathione is derived from L-Cysteine, L-Glutamic Acid and Glycine and is not consumed directly as a food constituent. Glutathione levels are enhanced via intake of vitamin C.
Supplemental Sources:
A daily dose of 500 mg of vitamin C may be adequate to elevate and maintain reduced glutathione concentrations in the blood. In contrast, direct consumption of glutathione orally does not seem to be an effective means of enhancing liver and intracellular gltathione levels. Following a small human study with seven subjects Witschi et al concluded that "because of hydrolysis of glutathione by intestinal and hepatic gamma-glutamyltransferase, dietary glutathione is not a major determinant of circulating glutathione, and it is not possible to increase circulating glutathione to a clinically beneficial extent by the oral administration of a single dose of 3 g of glutathione". On the other hand, intravenous glutathione administration may provide a direct and effective route for increasing intracellualr glutathione levels. Evidence indicates that oral consumption of NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine) may be an effective, but not necessarily safe or efficient, means of enhancing glutathione levels.
(Johnston CS, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 1993 Jul;58(1):103-105; Witschi A, et al. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 1992;43(6):667-669.)
Deficiency:
Symptoms of glutathione deficiency may include coordination problems, generalized cell damage, mental disorders, various nervous system disorders, tremors, and twitching. Red cells are prone to burst, white blood cells decline in function, and nerve tissue degenerates. A deficiency of intracellular glutathione has been associated with a variety of conditions including AIDS, alcohol-induced liver disease and some forms of cancer.
Proven or Potential Therapeutic Uses:
Antioxidant action, cancer, cataracts, liver disease, macular degeneration.
Mechanism:
Support of antidoxidant processes.
Maintenance Dose:
Usually not necessary. Optimal levels of intake have not been established. 50 mg is a common dose in supplemental forms.
Therapeutic Dose:
500 mg a day is used by some practitioners to treat various conditions.
Side Effects:
Glutathione is generally considered to be free of side effects.
Toxicity:
No toxicities have been reported or suspected as being associated with glutathione.
Contraindications:
None known, except for use during some forms of chemotherapy and radiation where antioxidants are contraindicated due to their inhibition of the free radical formation which is an intentional part of the therapeutic mechanism.
HOW GLUTATIONE WORKS
The inner layer of the skin called dermis and the outer surface which is visible in our eyes is the epidermis. The primary determinant of variability in human skin color is the melanin and melanocyte is a cell that synthesizes it. L-glutathione, the whitening pill"s main component, starts the lightening process in the dermis working its way out to the surface.
The point where the metabolic pathway of melanin begins. As you see in the diagram GSH(reduced glutathione) intervenes the metabolism. There are certain kinds of compounds that inhibits the tyrosinase activity and L-glutathione is one of them.
Reduced L-glutathione
Chemical Name:
Gamma-L-glutamyl-L-cysteninylglycine.
Chemistry/Function:
L-Glutathione is a biologically active sulfur amino acid tripeptide compound containing three amino acids L-Cysteine, L-Glutamic Acid and Glycine.
Most glutathione is found in the liver where it detoxifies many harmful compounds to be excreted thru the bile. Some glutathione can also be found in red and white blood cells, the lungs and the intestinal tract. The primary biological function of glutathione is to act as a non-enzymatic reducing agent to help keep cysteine thiol side chains in a reduced state on the surface of proteins.
Reduced glutathione is involved in the synthesis and repair of DNA, helps to recycle vitamins C and E, blocks free radical damage and enhances the antioxidant activity of vitamin C, facilitates the transport of amino acids, and plays a critical role in the detoxification of harmful compounds. It is also the base material for several other key antioxidant enzyme systems including glutathione-peroxidase, glutathione-reductase, and glutathione-transferase. Declines in glutathione concentrations in intracellular fluids correlate directly with indicators of aging.
Dietary Sources:
Glutathione is derived from L-Cysteine, L-Glutamic Acid and Glycine and is not consumed directly as a food constituent. Glutathione levels are enhanced via intake of vitamin C.
Supplemental Sources:
A daily dose of 500 mg of vitamin C may be adequate to elevate and maintain reduced glutathione concentrations in the blood. In contrast, direct consumption of glutathione orally does not seem to be an effective means of enhancing liver and intracellular gltathione levels. Following a small human study with seven subjects Witschi et al concluded that "because of hydrolysis of glutathione by intestinal and hepatic gamma-glutamyltransferase, dietary glutathione is not a major determinant of circulating glutathione, and it is not possible to increase circulating glutathione to a clinically beneficial extent by the oral administration of a single dose of 3 g of glutathione". On the other hand, intravenous glutathione administration may provide a direct and effective route for increasing intracellualr glutathione levels. Evidence indicates that oral consumption of NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine) may be an effective, but not necessarily safe or efficient, means of enhancing glutathione levels.
(Johnston CS, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 1993 Jul;58(1):103-105; Witschi A, et al. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 1992;43(6):667-669.)
Deficiency:
Symptoms of glutathione deficiency may include coordination problems, generalized cell damage, mental disorders, various nervous system disorders, tremors, and twitching. Red cells are prone to burst, white blood cells decline in function, and nerve tissue degenerates. A deficiency of intracellular glutathione has been associated with a variety of conditions including AIDS, alcohol-induced liver disease and some forms of cancer.
Proven or Potential Therapeutic Uses:
Antioxidant action, cancer, cataracts, liver disease, macular degeneration.
Mechanism:
Support of antidoxidant processes.
Maintenance Dose:
Usually not necessary. Optimal levels of intake have not been established. 50 mg is a common dose in supplemental forms.
Therapeutic Dose:
500 mg a day is used by some practitioners to treat various conditions.
Side Effects:
Glutathione is generally considered to be free of side effects.
Toxicity:
No toxicities have been reported or suspected as being associated with glutathione.
Contraindications:
None known, except for use during some forms of chemotherapy and radiation where antioxidants are contraindicated due to their inhibition of the free radical formation which is an intentional part of the therapeutic mechanism.
HOW GLUTATIONE WORKS
The inner layer of the skin called dermis and the outer surface which is visible in our eyes is the epidermis. The primary determinant of variability in human skin color is the melanin and melanocyte is a cell that synthesizes it. L-glutathione, the whitening pill"s main component, starts the lightening process in the dermis working its way out to the surface.
The point where the metabolic pathway of melanin begins. As you see in the diagram GSH(reduced glutathione) intervenes the metabolism. There are certain kinds of compounds that inhibits the tyrosinase activity and L-glutathione is one of them.
DERMA ROLLER
Dermaroller Treatment can significantly improve the appearance of:
- Acne scars
- Aged and sun damaged skin
- Scar reduction
- Facial and décolleté lines and wrinkles
- Stretch marks
The Dermaroller Treatment provides advanced skin micro-surgical needling, a procedure that stimulates the skin to regenerate and repair itself naturally and safely, creating smoother, brighter, healthier, younger-looking skin.
How It Works
Dermaroller Treatment will use a Dermaroller medical device to produce thousands of microscopic needle-columns in the skin. Each column will penetrate into the dermis of the skin and will be approximately 0.1mm in width. The column will close rapidly enabling the skin to recover quickly - often in the same day. Your practitioner will use a topical anaesthetic to numb the skin making the procedure comfortable; it will normally take up to 30 minutes for the topical anaesthetic.
After a Dermaroller Treatment procedure your body will start to naturally regenerate and repair the skin, working below the surface in the dermis. This takes time as new collagen and elastin is formed, new skin cells are generated and blood supply is enhanced. It can take up to 6 weeks before visible signs of regeneration and repair are seen and the process will continue over the following months, providing you with a gradual and long lasting enhancement.
In the treatment of acne scars and other types of scarring it may be necessary to extend your Dermaroller Treatment, depending on the case of the patient.
COLLAGEN INDUCTION TREATMENT
Although the mechanism of action with the Dermaroller is not totally explored, nevertheless the results for the improvement of skin structure and scars, especially acne scars, in over thousands cases speak a clear language. The procedure with the Dermaroller became standard expressions in scientific literature with the terms COLLAGEN INDUCTION TREATMENT and MICRO-NEEDLING.
DERMAROLLER A drum shaped roller stud with 192 fine micro-needles from 0.5 to 1.5 mm in length and 0.1 mm in diameter penetrate the dermis repeatedly for about 20 times. The skin cells react to these micro injuries and stimulation with the release of various growth factors. These in return stimulate the proliferation of undifferentiated cells and this reproduction results in NEO-COLLAGENESIS and NEO-ANGIOGENESIS. New tissue structures are generated in forms of elastin- and collagen fibers as well as new capillaries. They integrate into the existing upper dermal layer without any fibrotic traces.
DERMAROLLER on STRETCH MARKS
Stretch marks are caused by skin stretching during rapid growth in puberty and pregnancy. About 80% of all pregnant women are experiencing stretch marks. This over stretching results in skin ruptures that finally transform into scars. New stretch marks appear like reddish to purple irregular lines and gradually fade to white or silverish color, and they are permanent. By touching they appear softer than the surrounding tissue. Glucocorticoid hormones are responsible for striae. They prevent the transformation of fibroblasts into collagen- and elastin fibers.
Although stretch marks do not compromise the body’s function, in many cases it can be an aesthetic disfigurement and may often lead into psychological depressions.
So far the cure of stretch marks has been “very difficult”, and the improvement with creams or laser is very limited.
Based on the fact that the Dermaroller's Microneedling stimulates cell regeneration and proliferation of fibroblasts in a dramatic amount, several physicians started in 2007 to use the Dermaroller to treat stretch marks. The results were beyond expectations and on a recent symposium Dr. Scalvini, Milano University in Italy, predicted that Dermarolling stretch marks will result in a success rate of 80 to 90%.
This is more evidence that the Collagen-Induction-Therapy is the best choice to improve your skin. Unlike any ablative method (dermabrasion, Co2 laser, etc.) there is no risk of pigment loss, especially on darker skin.
The treatment is simple. After application of a numbing cream on the affected skin, the pain free procedure lasts about 20 minutes. There is no post-op pain and ZERO down time.
DERMAROLLER ON ACNE SCAR TREATMENT
A new and effective ALTERNATIVE in acne scar therapy.
About ACNE
“Acne is a common disorder experienced by up to 80% of people between 11 and 30 years of age. For most patients acne remains a nuisance. For other less fortunate persons, the severe inflammatory response to bacteria (propionibacterium acnes) results in permanent disfiguring scars. Stigma of severe acne can lead to social ostracism, withdrawal from society, and severe psychologic depression.” (Carolyn I. Jacob et al, 2001, Acne scarring).
About ACNE SCARS
Scars are wound closures by the body's own connective tissue, so-called fibrosis. Depending on their formation, extension and localization scars can be very painful – even for many years. Especially visible scars, such as ACNE SCARS, are an aesthetic disfigurement. So far the medical school of thought for scar treatment is clear: “VERY DIFFICULT”! Or in simple words: There is no effective therapy for all scar types. - But this was yesterday!
HOW DOES THE DERMAROLLER WORK ON SCARS?
MECHANISM of ACTION IN SCAR TREATMENT
Fine microneedles perforate the scar tissue. The physician will notice a higher resistance when the needles penetrate the hard scar tissue. Also the patient can notice a slight cracking noise when the needles penetrate the scar tissue.
After a sufficient perforation (about 15 to 20 passes over the scar) very fine petechiae (blood spots, but no bleeding) will be visible on the skin.
Only a few days after the treatment NEW fibroblasts and capillaries will migrate through the punctured scar tissue. Both processes result in new tissue formation to “fill” the former atrophic scar and new capillaries result in a significant better blood supply that in return results in an improved re-pigmentation.
The COLLAGEN INDUCTION TREATMENT by DERMAROLLER or MICRONEEDLING will in general result in an improvement of 70 – 80%. Anything else above should be considered as a bonus. As collagen fibers and new capillaries need time to mature, we strongly recommend not to become impatient. Treatments should be separated by at least 6 weeks or more.
AFTER 1 TREATMENT OF DERMAROLLER
DERMAROLLER on WRINKLES
The first signs of aging skin are in general the formation of fine lines, especially around the eyes and upper lip. The scale layers of the epidermis become thinner and harder and its previous transparency starts to fade. The dermis is loosing its elasticity by degrading elastin- and hardening collagen fibers. The cells of the sub dermal tissue start to shrink. And in addition the skin faces a dramatic moisture loss. All these factors form the degrading process of our skin.
What can be done to stop this degradation? The answer is cell regeneration! This can be achieved with the Collagen-Induction-Therapy (CIT). The CIT is a simple procedure by microneedling the skin with the medical Dermaroller. It is absolutely effective and stimulates new collagen cells that boost your skin by remodeling the structure of dermis and epidermis.
According to the individual skin condition, 1 to 3 procedures, separated by 4 to 6 weeks, are sufficient to resurface the skin. As aging continues, we recommend one refresher-CIT every year. Between the CITs and after the last one, you can support the results of the CIT by using the Home Care Dermaroller in combination with high-end peptide serums.
Advice: As sunrays trigger free radicals - the worst enemies of your skin cells - avoid direct sun exposure!!!
AFTER 1 TREATMENT
DERMAROLLER on HYPER PIGMENTATION
Hyper pigmentation is a melanin concentration, often associated with scars, acne scars and other skin lesions. They are more profound on darker skin.
The dark spots in general respond very well to a Collagen Induction Treatment Usually 1 to 2 procedures are required to bring your skin back to a normal and even pigmentation. The spots disappear and do not return - unless the skin is mistreated.
- Acne scars
- Aged and sun damaged skin
- Scar reduction
- Facial and décolleté lines and wrinkles
- Stretch marks
The Dermaroller Treatment provides advanced skin micro-surgical needling, a procedure that stimulates the skin to regenerate and repair itself naturally and safely, creating smoother, brighter, healthier, younger-looking skin.
How It Works
Dermaroller Treatment will use a Dermaroller medical device to produce thousands of microscopic needle-columns in the skin. Each column will penetrate into the dermis of the skin and will be approximately 0.1mm in width. The column will close rapidly enabling the skin to recover quickly - often in the same day. Your practitioner will use a topical anaesthetic to numb the skin making the procedure comfortable; it will normally take up to 30 minutes for the topical anaesthetic.
After a Dermaroller Treatment procedure your body will start to naturally regenerate and repair the skin, working below the surface in the dermis. This takes time as new collagen and elastin is formed, new skin cells are generated and blood supply is enhanced. It can take up to 6 weeks before visible signs of regeneration and repair are seen and the process will continue over the following months, providing you with a gradual and long lasting enhancement.
In the treatment of acne scars and other types of scarring it may be necessary to extend your Dermaroller Treatment, depending on the case of the patient.
COLLAGEN INDUCTION TREATMENT
Although the mechanism of action with the Dermaroller is not totally explored, nevertheless the results for the improvement of skin structure and scars, especially acne scars, in over thousands cases speak a clear language. The procedure with the Dermaroller became standard expressions in scientific literature with the terms COLLAGEN INDUCTION TREATMENT and MICRO-NEEDLING.
DERMAROLLER A drum shaped roller stud with 192 fine micro-needles from 0.5 to 1.5 mm in length and 0.1 mm in diameter penetrate the dermis repeatedly for about 20 times. The skin cells react to these micro injuries and stimulation with the release of various growth factors. These in return stimulate the proliferation of undifferentiated cells and this reproduction results in NEO-COLLAGENESIS and NEO-ANGIOGENESIS. New tissue structures are generated in forms of elastin- and collagen fibers as well as new capillaries. They integrate into the existing upper dermal layer without any fibrotic traces.
DERMAROLLER on STRETCH MARKS
Stretch marks are caused by skin stretching during rapid growth in puberty and pregnancy. About 80% of all pregnant women are experiencing stretch marks. This over stretching results in skin ruptures that finally transform into scars. New stretch marks appear like reddish to purple irregular lines and gradually fade to white or silverish color, and they are permanent. By touching they appear softer than the surrounding tissue. Glucocorticoid hormones are responsible for striae. They prevent the transformation of fibroblasts into collagen- and elastin fibers.
Although stretch marks do not compromise the body’s function, in many cases it can be an aesthetic disfigurement and may often lead into psychological depressions.
So far the cure of stretch marks has been “very difficult”, and the improvement with creams or laser is very limited.
Based on the fact that the Dermaroller's Microneedling stimulates cell regeneration and proliferation of fibroblasts in a dramatic amount, several physicians started in 2007 to use the Dermaroller to treat stretch marks. The results were beyond expectations and on a recent symposium Dr. Scalvini, Milano University in Italy, predicted that Dermarolling stretch marks will result in a success rate of 80 to 90%.
This is more evidence that the Collagen-Induction-Therapy is the best choice to improve your skin. Unlike any ablative method (dermabrasion, Co2 laser, etc.) there is no risk of pigment loss, especially on darker skin.
The treatment is simple. After application of a numbing cream on the affected skin, the pain free procedure lasts about 20 minutes. There is no post-op pain and ZERO down time.
DERMAROLLER ON ACNE SCAR TREATMENT
A new and effective ALTERNATIVE in acne scar therapy.
About ACNE
“Acne is a common disorder experienced by up to 80% of people between 11 and 30 years of age. For most patients acne remains a nuisance. For other less fortunate persons, the severe inflammatory response to bacteria (propionibacterium acnes) results in permanent disfiguring scars. Stigma of severe acne can lead to social ostracism, withdrawal from society, and severe psychologic depression.” (Carolyn I. Jacob et al, 2001, Acne scarring).
About ACNE SCARS
Scars are wound closures by the body's own connective tissue, so-called fibrosis. Depending on their formation, extension and localization scars can be very painful – even for many years. Especially visible scars, such as ACNE SCARS, are an aesthetic disfigurement. So far the medical school of thought for scar treatment is clear: “VERY DIFFICULT”! Or in simple words: There is no effective therapy for all scar types. - But this was yesterday!
HOW DOES THE DERMAROLLER WORK ON SCARS?
MECHANISM of ACTION IN SCAR TREATMENT
Fine microneedles perforate the scar tissue. The physician will notice a higher resistance when the needles penetrate the hard scar tissue. Also the patient can notice a slight cracking noise when the needles penetrate the scar tissue.
After a sufficient perforation (about 15 to 20 passes over the scar) very fine petechiae (blood spots, but no bleeding) will be visible on the skin.
Only a few days after the treatment NEW fibroblasts and capillaries will migrate through the punctured scar tissue. Both processes result in new tissue formation to “fill” the former atrophic scar and new capillaries result in a significant better blood supply that in return results in an improved re-pigmentation.
The COLLAGEN INDUCTION TREATMENT by DERMAROLLER or MICRONEEDLING will in general result in an improvement of 70 – 80%. Anything else above should be considered as a bonus. As collagen fibers and new capillaries need time to mature, we strongly recommend not to become impatient. Treatments should be separated by at least 6 weeks or more.
AFTER 1 TREATMENT OF DERMAROLLER
DERMAROLLER on WRINKLES
The first signs of aging skin are in general the formation of fine lines, especially around the eyes and upper lip. The scale layers of the epidermis become thinner and harder and its previous transparency starts to fade. The dermis is loosing its elasticity by degrading elastin- and hardening collagen fibers. The cells of the sub dermal tissue start to shrink. And in addition the skin faces a dramatic moisture loss. All these factors form the degrading process of our skin.
What can be done to stop this degradation? The answer is cell regeneration! This can be achieved with the Collagen-Induction-Therapy (CIT). The CIT is a simple procedure by microneedling the skin with the medical Dermaroller. It is absolutely effective and stimulates new collagen cells that boost your skin by remodeling the structure of dermis and epidermis.
According to the individual skin condition, 1 to 3 procedures, separated by 4 to 6 weeks, are sufficient to resurface the skin. As aging continues, we recommend one refresher-CIT every year. Between the CITs and after the last one, you can support the results of the CIT by using the Home Care Dermaroller in combination with high-end peptide serums.
Advice: As sunrays trigger free radicals - the worst enemies of your skin cells - avoid direct sun exposure!!!
AFTER 1 TREATMENT
DERMAROLLER on HYPER PIGMENTATION
Hyper pigmentation is a melanin concentration, often associated with scars, acne scars and other skin lesions. They are more profound on darker skin.
The dark spots in general respond very well to a Collagen Induction Treatment Usually 1 to 2 procedures are required to bring your skin back to a normal and even pigmentation. The spots disappear and do not return - unless the skin is mistreated.
Hair Loss
Hair loss, or alopecia, is a concern for men, women, and children. The cause of hair loss varies. Treatments for hair loss include medications such as Proscar, Propecia, and Rogaine, hair replacements, and hair restoration.
Hair Loss Causes
The word "alopecia" is the medical term for hair loss. Alopecia does not refer to one specific hair loss disease -- any form of hair loss is an alopecia. The word alopecia is Latin, but can be traced to the Greek "alopekia," which itself comes from alopek, meaning "fox." Literally translated, the word alopecia (alopekia) is the term for mange in foxes.
Unlike alopecia, which describes hair loss where formerly there was hair growth, hypotrichosis describes a situation where there wasn't any hair growth in the first place.
Hair loss can be caused by any number of conditions, reflected in a specific diagnosis. Some diagnoses have alopecia in their title, such as alopecia areata or scarring alopecia, but many do not, such as telogen effluvium.
Alopecia can be caused by many factors from genetics to drugs. While androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness, AGA for short) is by far the most common form of hair loss, dermatologists also see many people with other forms of alopecia. Several hundred diseases have hair loss as a primary symptom.
Probably the most common non-AGA alopecias a dermatologist will see are telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, ringworm, scarring alopecia, and hair loss due to cosmetic overprocessing. Other, more rare forms of hair loss may be difficult to diagnose, and some patients may wait months, even years for a correct diagnosis and undergo consultation with numerous dermatologists until they find one with knowledge of their condition. Plus, with rare diseases, there is little motivation for research to be conducted and for treatments to be developed. Often, even when a correct diagnosis is made, a dermatologist can offer no known treatment for the condition.
Research into hair biology and hair diseases is a very small field, and even research on androgenetic alopecia is quite limited. Perhaps 20 years ago there were fewer than 100 people worldwide who studied hair research in a major way. In recent years, there may be five times as many. This is still a small number compared to, say, diabetes research, but the expanding numbers of researchers investigating hair biology is positive, and eventually should lead to a better understanding and more help for those with rare alopecias.
Hair Loss Causes
The word "alopecia" is the medical term for hair loss. Alopecia does not refer to one specific hair loss disease -- any form of hair loss is an alopecia. The word alopecia is Latin, but can be traced to the Greek "alopekia," which itself comes from alopek, meaning "fox." Literally translated, the word alopecia (alopekia) is the term for mange in foxes.
Unlike alopecia, which describes hair loss where formerly there was hair growth, hypotrichosis describes a situation where there wasn't any hair growth in the first place.
Hair loss can be caused by any number of conditions, reflected in a specific diagnosis. Some diagnoses have alopecia in their title, such as alopecia areata or scarring alopecia, but many do not, such as telogen effluvium.
Alopecia can be caused by many factors from genetics to drugs. While androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness, AGA for short) is by far the most common form of hair loss, dermatologists also see many people with other forms of alopecia. Several hundred diseases have hair loss as a primary symptom.
Probably the most common non-AGA alopecias a dermatologist will see are telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, ringworm, scarring alopecia, and hair loss due to cosmetic overprocessing. Other, more rare forms of hair loss may be difficult to diagnose, and some patients may wait months, even years for a correct diagnosis and undergo consultation with numerous dermatologists until they find one with knowledge of their condition. Plus, with rare diseases, there is little motivation for research to be conducted and for treatments to be developed. Often, even when a correct diagnosis is made, a dermatologist can offer no known treatment for the condition.
Research into hair biology and hair diseases is a very small field, and even research on androgenetic alopecia is quite limited. Perhaps 20 years ago there were fewer than 100 people worldwide who studied hair research in a major way. In recent years, there may be five times as many. This is still a small number compared to, say, diabetes research, but the expanding numbers of researchers investigating hair biology is positive, and eventually should lead to a better understanding and more help for those with rare alopecias.
Advances for Healthy Feet
The latest in foot care, from keeping feet smooth to treating nail fungus.
It's no secret most people's feet could use some help. Neglected feet have skin that is up to 30 times thicker than on other parts of the body. As feet age, the skin becomes drier and more vulnerable to cracking at the heel, which can lead to infections. Calluses on toes may thicken. Toenails become thicker and more prone to fungus, which can cause odor. And you don't need to be an athlete to get athlete's foot.
Fortunately, there are advances in foot care to help keep your feet well. Here are some of them.
Protecting Feet With Moisturizing Creams and Lotions
Sexy, pretty feet, or just plain comfortable feet need to be regularly moisturized and exfoliated to get rid of dead skin and calluses. Body creams and rich moisturizers that are used for elbows and legs work well on heels and foot calluses. But if your feet are unusually dry or cracked -- some people have a genetic tendency to develop cracked heels -- you may want to try a cream specifically formulated for the heels.
These new creams may contain alpha or beta hydroxy acids or urea, which work by sloughing off dead skin so new skin can grow. For cracked heels, also called heel fissures, creams containing dimethicone penetrate the epidermis and provide a protective layer that seals in moisture.
Help for Smelly Feet
There's nothing sexy about feet that smell. And while scented foot sprays and powders mask foot odor, they won't get at what's causing it. The main culprit is sweat.
The foot has more than 250,000 sweat glands. Isaac Tabari, DPM, a podiatrist in New York City, tells WebMD: "The smell is primarily caused by bacterial decomposition of excessive perspiration on the soles of the feet and between the toes."
Over-the-counter antiperspirants meant for underarm use won't work on the soles of your feet or between your toes. But there are antiperspirants and foot powders that will.
Recently, companies have developed moisture control pads, which contain aluminum chloride to control moisture and odor. These pads are applied several times a week at bedtime.
Also, powders that absorb moisture and help prevent foot sweat are now available. They combine a variety of ingredients to control moisture and odor:
- Dimethicone, which forms a protective barrier that keeps air from coming in contact with moisture and sweat.
- Triclosan, an antibacterial agent that kills odor causing bacteria.
- Chlorhexidine digluconate, another antibacterial that kills odor causing germs.
- Grillocin, an odor neutralizer.
- Menthol, a cooling agent that helps mask odor.
In addition, you can take simple steps to prevent foot odor. The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) recommends:
- Change your shoes daily so each pair has a chance to air out.
- Change your socks even more frequently.
- Use foot powders and antiperspirants.
- Regularly soak your feet in vinegar and water.
A 2-Step Process for Beating Athlete's Foot
Men and women both get athlete's foot, also called tinea pedis. It's common, and it's caused by a fungus that can be found in many locations from floors in gyms and locker rooms to nail salons and even socks and clothing. Just coming in contact with it doesn't mean you'll get it. The conditions have to be right -- a warm moist and dark environment -- before the fungus can grow and infect you. One way to keep from getting it is to use cotton socks and "breathable" shoes so that your feet can stay dry.
Most cases of athlete's foot can be cleared up in two steps. The first is to keep the infected area clean and dry so they no longer provide a friendly environment for the fungus. Changing shoes regularly and wearing absorbent socks like cotton that wick away moisture will help. So will being sure you clean and dry between the toes and the bottoms of your feet. Dusting with a medicated powder such as miconazole or tolnaftate daily will also help keep your feet dry.
The second step is to use an over-the-counter antifungal medication such as Lamisil (terbinafine) or clotrimazole. When you're treating athlete's foot it's important to treat all areas where the fungus is growing, including your toenails. If you treat just your skin but not the toenail, the infection can come back. If the fungus persists after four to five weeks of treatment, you should see your doctor.
It's no secret most people's feet could use some help. Neglected feet have skin that is up to 30 times thicker than on other parts of the body. As feet age, the skin becomes drier and more vulnerable to cracking at the heel, which can lead to infections. Calluses on toes may thicken. Toenails become thicker and more prone to fungus, which can cause odor. And you don't need to be an athlete to get athlete's foot.
Fortunately, there are advances in foot care to help keep your feet well. Here are some of them.
Protecting Feet With Moisturizing Creams and Lotions
Sexy, pretty feet, or just plain comfortable feet need to be regularly moisturized and exfoliated to get rid of dead skin and calluses. Body creams and rich moisturizers that are used for elbows and legs work well on heels and foot calluses. But if your feet are unusually dry or cracked -- some people have a genetic tendency to develop cracked heels -- you may want to try a cream specifically formulated for the heels.
These new creams may contain alpha or beta hydroxy acids or urea, which work by sloughing off dead skin so new skin can grow. For cracked heels, also called heel fissures, creams containing dimethicone penetrate the epidermis and provide a protective layer that seals in moisture.
Help for Smelly Feet
There's nothing sexy about feet that smell. And while scented foot sprays and powders mask foot odor, they won't get at what's causing it. The main culprit is sweat.
The foot has more than 250,000 sweat glands. Isaac Tabari, DPM, a podiatrist in New York City, tells WebMD: "The smell is primarily caused by bacterial decomposition of excessive perspiration on the soles of the feet and between the toes."
Over-the-counter antiperspirants meant for underarm use won't work on the soles of your feet or between your toes. But there are antiperspirants and foot powders that will.
Recently, companies have developed moisture control pads, which contain aluminum chloride to control moisture and odor. These pads are applied several times a week at bedtime.
Also, powders that absorb moisture and help prevent foot sweat are now available. They combine a variety of ingredients to control moisture and odor:
- Dimethicone, which forms a protective barrier that keeps air from coming in contact with moisture and sweat.
- Triclosan, an antibacterial agent that kills odor causing bacteria.
- Chlorhexidine digluconate, another antibacterial that kills odor causing germs.
- Grillocin, an odor neutralizer.
- Menthol, a cooling agent that helps mask odor.
In addition, you can take simple steps to prevent foot odor. The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) recommends:
- Change your shoes daily so each pair has a chance to air out.
- Change your socks even more frequently.
- Use foot powders and antiperspirants.
- Regularly soak your feet in vinegar and water.
A 2-Step Process for Beating Athlete's Foot
Men and women both get athlete's foot, also called tinea pedis. It's common, and it's caused by a fungus that can be found in many locations from floors in gyms and locker rooms to nail salons and even socks and clothing. Just coming in contact with it doesn't mean you'll get it. The conditions have to be right -- a warm moist and dark environment -- before the fungus can grow and infect you. One way to keep from getting it is to use cotton socks and "breathable" shoes so that your feet can stay dry.
Most cases of athlete's foot can be cleared up in two steps. The first is to keep the infected area clean and dry so they no longer provide a friendly environment for the fungus. Changing shoes regularly and wearing absorbent socks like cotton that wick away moisture will help. So will being sure you clean and dry between the toes and the bottoms of your feet. Dusting with a medicated powder such as miconazole or tolnaftate daily will also help keep your feet dry.
The second step is to use an over-the-counter antifungal medication such as Lamisil (terbinafine) or clotrimazole. When you're treating athlete's foot it's important to treat all areas where the fungus is growing, including your toenails. If you treat just your skin but not the toenail, the infection can come back. If the fungus persists after four to five weeks of treatment, you should see your doctor.
Anti Aging Questions ans Answers
Question:
Any woman can look younger if you have the money to pay for the expensive treatments. What does one do if they can't afford the expensive lotions and creams?
Answer:
I am a big fan of drugstore products. The single most important way to keep your skin looking its best over time is to use sun protection every day all year round and to protect against excess sun exposure. In products, look for ingredients such as retinoids (retinol, retinyl palmitate, retinyl propionate, and others), peptides, vitamin C, niacinamide, caffeine, grape seed extract, marine extract, and other antioxidants. I will post my own products soon..
Question:
What is the best routine to prevent aging?
Answer:
Use sun protection every day all year round, protect against excess sun exposure, and exfoliate on a regular -- but not daily -- basis. Look for gentle products that do not strip away the outer layers, just gently remove the excess dead skin cells ready to slough off. The outer layers of skin cells are called the stratum corneum and studies show that this layer helps protect against sun damage and against excess water loss from the skin. When it is an even smooth layer, the skin looks more radiant and younger. Retinoids, emollients and gentle exfoliants help achieve this goal.
Question:
What can I do to improve the appearance of wrinkles on my hands?
Answer:
Sun protection and regular moisturizing. Don't overwash and be sure to moisturize after each wash. Also, you can apply facial antiaging moisturizers on the back of your hands at night when you won't be constantly washing your hands.
Question:
My skin under my eyes is wrinkled and loose. How can I tighten under my eyes? I had under-eye surgery 14 years ago. Now my eyes are puffy and the skin is loose. What can I do to tighten under my eyes? I am 54 years old.
Answer:
Look for under-eye creams that contain retinoids, niacinamide, peptides, and caffeine. The next step is to see your dermatologist for an evaluation for a fractional CO2 procedure, which can tighten and smooth the skin very nicely. Be careful to also manage your salt intake, get enough sleep, and try not to rub the area around your eyes. If you have allergies/sinusitis, be sure to keep them under control as much as possible since that can also contribute to the puffiness in this area. The under-eye area is also one place where stress shows very quickly, so managing your stressors is helpful as well.
Question:
I am 47 and have sensitive and acne-prone skin. I have noticed that I also break out when I use any sunscreen -- separately or in a moisturizer. It is so hard to find the right products that will help with wrinkles because of this. Any suggestions?
Answer:
Look for powder or gel sunscreens. Make sure to wash off every night with a foaming cleanser to avoid buildup of the product.
Question:
I'm 51 years old and notice that my skin has changed. It looks like reptile skin and the color is uneven. What do I do?
Answer:
Start by using sun protection every day, all year-round and re-applying every two hours if you are outdoors. This will allow your skin to repair itself as much as possible. I would also start with an over-the-counter regimen of moisturizers, retinoids, and antioxidants. The next level of treatment would be to see your dermatologist about in-office evaluation, first to make sure that your skin is otherwise healthy -- no skin cancer or precancer -- and to review possible treatments such as chemical peels or diamond peels.
My favorite treatment for the right candidate is an in-office fractional power peel. This has about one week of “downtime” where your skin is red and you really need to be home. After that you can typically wear makeup and go back to your normal routine. The result is smoother, younger, healthier skin that with proper care will continue to look great for years.
Question:
I am 44 years old but I look like 50+. I tried many products and I even have done the Cutera Pearl Laser Treatment a year ago, but I do not see any improvement in my skin. Is there a product or treatment that really works?
Answer:
There are several factors that cause the face to age. Genetics account for 20%-30% and the rest is environmental factors -- sun, smoking, stress, diet, and other lifestyle factors. There are many procedures that can help rejuvenate the skin. The best approach is a combination of Botox, soft tissue fillers, and laser as appropriate. It is important to use appropriate topical products/treatments to even out the skin tone, Botox helps soften and even eliminate certain wrinkles and can even lift the brows. Soft tissue fillers add volume in a very natural way when done correctly and are so important in the rejuvenation process. These treatments are typically done over several visits and the results can last for years.
Question:
Is collagen IV (like the one made by ROCHE) an effective antiaging product? Is Gluthathione IV effective for skin whitening? What about a collagen pill like the one made by Sheseido in Japan and MEJI collagen powders?
Answer:
There is no collagen product that when applied to the skin will penetrate and remain as intact collagen. The molecule is simply too large. However topical collagen can be a really good moisturizer. There are ingredients such as peptides and other antioxidants that can help stimulate collagen production. The effect won't be the same as having a soft tissue filler, such as collagen or hyaluronic acid injected into the skin, but they can help soften fine lines and wrinkles. The gold standard best product for brightening the skin is hydroquinone. Other ingredients such as glutathione, sepi-white, n-acetyl glucosamine, licorice root extract, mulberry root extract, and azeleic acid can also be helpful.
There is no collagen pill that has been shown in proper studies to grow collagen. I do recommend a multivitamin daily, omega-3 and vitamin D supplements, always under the guidance of your physician.
Question:
I have a very sensitive system, my skin included. I use only water, occasionally Cetaphil cleanser, then olive oil, and a little Mary Kay foundation. Anything else seems to cause my sinuses to hurt. Do you have any suggestions? I'm 55 and getting too many wrinkles.
Answer:
I would recommend an evaluation by an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) regarding the sinuses. I would make sure to add sun protection daily since most wrinkles are caused by sun exposure over years. If you are sensitive to sunscreen, look for chemical free sunscreens. These are not absorbed into the skin and should not have an effect on your sinuses. Otherwise, I would see your dermatologist about possible in-office procedures to help treat the wrinkles and determine the best approach for you.
Question:
What is best for dark circles under the eyes and chin firming?
Answer:
Under-eye circles are due to a combination of factors -- genetics, allergies, rubbing, stress, lack of sleep, dehydration, leftover makeup. Look for products that contain peptides, sepi-white, caffeine, niacinamide, mulberry root extract, or retinoids.
Chin firming creams should contain retinoids, peptides, hyaluronic acid, growth factors. Speak with your dermatologist or plastic surgeon to see if a radio frequency procedure such as Thermage is appropriate for you. The results in the chin area can be dramatic.
Question:
What is the best moisturizer for older skin?
Answer:
Look for products that contain shea butter. This is very hydrating to the skin and is great for older, dry skin. As we age, our skin barrier can become more delicate. If not properly moisturized, our skin can enter into a dry skin cycle. To avoid this and to best care for and moisturize older skin it is recommended to use products that contain ingredients such as glycerin and niacinamide which can help to hydrate skin, renew the outer layers of skin, replenish the Natural Moisturizing Factors and help to repair the moisture barrier.
Question:
What kind of eye cream should I use for dry skin at the age of 30?
Answer:
Any age really. It is helpful to use an antioxidant under your sunscreen, and again at night to help prevent wrinkles. The most important antiaging cream you can use is sunscreen, every day all year-round, even if it is cloudy. Damage from sun exposure is cumulative. It is so much easier to prevent wrinkles than it is to fix them afterwards.
Question:
How does retinyl propionate compare to prescription retinoic acid and nonprescription retinaldehyde (supposedly the closest to retinoic acid) and retinol (two steps away from retinoic acid) in successfully treating deep wrinkles and skin sagging?
Answer:
In a six-month clinical study, a new three-product skin care regimen containing a deep wrinkle treatment with retinyl propionate was professionally tested and clinically proven to be as effective as the leading antiaging prescription brand indicated for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles (0.02% tretinoin in an emollient base). Others studies have shown that retinyl propionate may be less irritating to skin than the prescription retinoic acid, retinaldehyde, and retinol. It could provide a good alternative for women who cannot tolerate these retinoids.
Question:
During wintertime I use Retin-A products during the night. What do I have to use in summer during nighttime?
Answer:
You can continue using your Retin-A product, just be sure to be diligent about applying sunscreen during the day and reapplying every two hours or more often as needed.
Question:
Is Retin-A Micro used for reducing fine lines and wrinkles?
Answer:
Yes, and it is very effective for this purpose. Just be sure to be careful about using sunscreen during the day.
Question:
I have been noticing my skin starting to look a little dry even wrinkled. I am 36 and I was wondering if there is something happening or maybe I am not getting the stuff I need for my skin. Can you help me?
Answer:
Cutting-edge genomics research shows that as we age and particularly if we are exposed to sun, our natural moisture barrier becomes more fragile and difficult to repair. At the same time skin's natural renewal cycle starts to slow down. Moisturizers containing niacinamide have been clinically proven to strengthen skin's moisture barrier, holding in natural moisture and to decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in as quickly as four weeks.
Question:
Which product is better, collagen or retinol?
Answer:
There is no collagen product that when applied to the skin will penetrate and remain as intact collagen. The molecule is simply too large. However topical collagen can be a really good moisturizer. Products with retinoids like retinol or retinyl propionate can affect deeper layers of skin by stimulating collagen production.
Question:
What is the best over-the-counter skin treatment to combat aging neck skin?
Answer:
You can use products developed for use on the face. Look for ingredients such as retinoids (retinol, retinyl propionate, and others), peptides, vitamin C, niacinamide, caffeine, grape seed extract, marine extract, and other antioxidants.
You can try using drugstore products that contain ingredients like niacinamide, peptides, hyaluronic acid, and hexamidine that provide skin firming. If you would like additional firming benefits you could procedures such as Thermage or aluma which use radiofrequency energy for tissue tightening.
Question:
What are the best antioxidants to use? What products are the best for an antiaging regimen?
Answer:
Vitamins C and E, acai berry, grape seed extract, marine extracts, among others. Products containing these antioxidants and ingredients like retinol, retinyl propionate, peptides, niacinamide, hexamidine and caffeine
Question:
I am 26 and I have started developing some wrinkles. I want to get rid of them, can you please help?
Answer:
The single most important treatment for your age group is proper sun protection. The majority of wrinkles, up to 90%, are caused by sun exposure. If you simply moisturize and use proper sun smart behavior, some wrinkles will naturally soften or disappear. The next step would be to look for products that contain retinol, retinyl propionate, tretinoin, retinoic acid.
Question:
What should I do to get rid of "brown spots" or "age spots"?
Answer:
Wear sunscreen of at least SPF 15 daily as UV exposure causes age spots. Products with ingredients like retinol, retinyl propionate, niacinamide, sepi-white, and n-acetyl glucosamine have been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of age spots. There are also excellent in-office chemical peels and laser treatments that your dermatologist can provide to dramatically improve the appearance of sun spots.
Question:
What type of lotion can I use to decrease my facial wrinkles?
Answer:
Look for ingredients such as retinoids (retinol, retinyl propionate, and others), peptides, vitamin C, niacinamide, caffeine, grape seed extract, marine extract, and other antioxidants.
Question:
I am in my mid-40s and would like to get rid of my wrinkles near the eyes. Which product do you suggest to be the best to get rid of them?
Answer:
I like products that contain retinol, niacinamide, peptides, and caffeine. I am using my own product too.
Question:
Is there a prescription that will remove wrinkles and age spots?
Answer:
The only prescription product available for wrinkles is renova. Retin A and Tazorac also work well and are stronger than renova, but they are FDA approved for the treatment of acne. The prescription product that works for wrinkles and age spots is Triluma. It contains tretinoin, 4% hydroquinone, and a gentle cortisone to minimize irritation. There are other prescription hydroquinone products available for age spots as well.
Any woman can look younger if you have the money to pay for the expensive treatments. What does one do if they can't afford the expensive lotions and creams?
Answer:
I am a big fan of drugstore products. The single most important way to keep your skin looking its best over time is to use sun protection every day all year round and to protect against excess sun exposure. In products, look for ingredients such as retinoids (retinol, retinyl palmitate, retinyl propionate, and others), peptides, vitamin C, niacinamide, caffeine, grape seed extract, marine extract, and other antioxidants. I will post my own products soon..
Question:
What is the best routine to prevent aging?
Answer:
Use sun protection every day all year round, protect against excess sun exposure, and exfoliate on a regular -- but not daily -- basis. Look for gentle products that do not strip away the outer layers, just gently remove the excess dead skin cells ready to slough off. The outer layers of skin cells are called the stratum corneum and studies show that this layer helps protect against sun damage and against excess water loss from the skin. When it is an even smooth layer, the skin looks more radiant and younger. Retinoids, emollients and gentle exfoliants help achieve this goal.
Question:
What can I do to improve the appearance of wrinkles on my hands?
Answer:
Sun protection and regular moisturizing. Don't overwash and be sure to moisturize after each wash. Also, you can apply facial antiaging moisturizers on the back of your hands at night when you won't be constantly washing your hands.
Question:
My skin under my eyes is wrinkled and loose. How can I tighten under my eyes? I had under-eye surgery 14 years ago. Now my eyes are puffy and the skin is loose. What can I do to tighten under my eyes? I am 54 years old.
Answer:
Look for under-eye creams that contain retinoids, niacinamide, peptides, and caffeine. The next step is to see your dermatologist for an evaluation for a fractional CO2 procedure, which can tighten and smooth the skin very nicely. Be careful to also manage your salt intake, get enough sleep, and try not to rub the area around your eyes. If you have allergies/sinusitis, be sure to keep them under control as much as possible since that can also contribute to the puffiness in this area. The under-eye area is also one place where stress shows very quickly, so managing your stressors is helpful as well.
Question:
I am 47 and have sensitive and acne-prone skin. I have noticed that I also break out when I use any sunscreen -- separately or in a moisturizer. It is so hard to find the right products that will help with wrinkles because of this. Any suggestions?
Answer:
Look for powder or gel sunscreens. Make sure to wash off every night with a foaming cleanser to avoid buildup of the product.
Question:
I'm 51 years old and notice that my skin has changed. It looks like reptile skin and the color is uneven. What do I do?
Answer:
Start by using sun protection every day, all year-round and re-applying every two hours if you are outdoors. This will allow your skin to repair itself as much as possible. I would also start with an over-the-counter regimen of moisturizers, retinoids, and antioxidants. The next level of treatment would be to see your dermatologist about in-office evaluation, first to make sure that your skin is otherwise healthy -- no skin cancer or precancer -- and to review possible treatments such as chemical peels or diamond peels.
My favorite treatment for the right candidate is an in-office fractional power peel. This has about one week of “downtime” where your skin is red and you really need to be home. After that you can typically wear makeup and go back to your normal routine. The result is smoother, younger, healthier skin that with proper care will continue to look great for years.
Question:
I am 44 years old but I look like 50+. I tried many products and I even have done the Cutera Pearl Laser Treatment a year ago, but I do not see any improvement in my skin. Is there a product or treatment that really works?
Answer:
There are several factors that cause the face to age. Genetics account for 20%-30% and the rest is environmental factors -- sun, smoking, stress, diet, and other lifestyle factors. There are many procedures that can help rejuvenate the skin. The best approach is a combination of Botox, soft tissue fillers, and laser as appropriate. It is important to use appropriate topical products/treatments to even out the skin tone, Botox helps soften and even eliminate certain wrinkles and can even lift the brows. Soft tissue fillers add volume in a very natural way when done correctly and are so important in the rejuvenation process. These treatments are typically done over several visits and the results can last for years.
Question:
Is collagen IV (like the one made by ROCHE) an effective antiaging product? Is Gluthathione IV effective for skin whitening? What about a collagen pill like the one made by Sheseido in Japan and MEJI collagen powders?
Answer:
There is no collagen product that when applied to the skin will penetrate and remain as intact collagen. The molecule is simply too large. However topical collagen can be a really good moisturizer. There are ingredients such as peptides and other antioxidants that can help stimulate collagen production. The effect won't be the same as having a soft tissue filler, such as collagen or hyaluronic acid injected into the skin, but they can help soften fine lines and wrinkles. The gold standard best product for brightening the skin is hydroquinone. Other ingredients such as glutathione, sepi-white, n-acetyl glucosamine, licorice root extract, mulberry root extract, and azeleic acid can also be helpful.
There is no collagen pill that has been shown in proper studies to grow collagen. I do recommend a multivitamin daily, omega-3 and vitamin D supplements, always under the guidance of your physician.
Question:
I have a very sensitive system, my skin included. I use only water, occasionally Cetaphil cleanser, then olive oil, and a little Mary Kay foundation. Anything else seems to cause my sinuses to hurt. Do you have any suggestions? I'm 55 and getting too many wrinkles.
Answer:
I would recommend an evaluation by an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) regarding the sinuses. I would make sure to add sun protection daily since most wrinkles are caused by sun exposure over years. If you are sensitive to sunscreen, look for chemical free sunscreens. These are not absorbed into the skin and should not have an effect on your sinuses. Otherwise, I would see your dermatologist about possible in-office procedures to help treat the wrinkles and determine the best approach for you.
Question:
What is best for dark circles under the eyes and chin firming?
Answer:
Under-eye circles are due to a combination of factors -- genetics, allergies, rubbing, stress, lack of sleep, dehydration, leftover makeup. Look for products that contain peptides, sepi-white, caffeine, niacinamide, mulberry root extract, or retinoids.
Chin firming creams should contain retinoids, peptides, hyaluronic acid, growth factors. Speak with your dermatologist or plastic surgeon to see if a radio frequency procedure such as Thermage is appropriate for you. The results in the chin area can be dramatic.
Question:
What is the best moisturizer for older skin?
Answer:
Look for products that contain shea butter. This is very hydrating to the skin and is great for older, dry skin. As we age, our skin barrier can become more delicate. If not properly moisturized, our skin can enter into a dry skin cycle. To avoid this and to best care for and moisturize older skin it is recommended to use products that contain ingredients such as glycerin and niacinamide which can help to hydrate skin, renew the outer layers of skin, replenish the Natural Moisturizing Factors and help to repair the moisture barrier.
Question:
What kind of eye cream should I use for dry skin at the age of 30?
Answer:
Any age really. It is helpful to use an antioxidant under your sunscreen, and again at night to help prevent wrinkles. The most important antiaging cream you can use is sunscreen, every day all year-round, even if it is cloudy. Damage from sun exposure is cumulative. It is so much easier to prevent wrinkles than it is to fix them afterwards.
Question:
How does retinyl propionate compare to prescription retinoic acid and nonprescription retinaldehyde (supposedly the closest to retinoic acid) and retinol (two steps away from retinoic acid) in successfully treating deep wrinkles and skin sagging?
Answer:
In a six-month clinical study, a new three-product skin care regimen containing a deep wrinkle treatment with retinyl propionate was professionally tested and clinically proven to be as effective as the leading antiaging prescription brand indicated for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles (0.02% tretinoin in an emollient base). Others studies have shown that retinyl propionate may be less irritating to skin than the prescription retinoic acid, retinaldehyde, and retinol. It could provide a good alternative for women who cannot tolerate these retinoids.
Question:
During wintertime I use Retin-A products during the night. What do I have to use in summer during nighttime?
Answer:
You can continue using your Retin-A product, just be sure to be diligent about applying sunscreen during the day and reapplying every two hours or more often as needed.
Question:
Is Retin-A Micro used for reducing fine lines and wrinkles?
Answer:
Yes, and it is very effective for this purpose. Just be sure to be careful about using sunscreen during the day.
Question:
I have been noticing my skin starting to look a little dry even wrinkled. I am 36 and I was wondering if there is something happening or maybe I am not getting the stuff I need for my skin. Can you help me?
Answer:
Cutting-edge genomics research shows that as we age and particularly if we are exposed to sun, our natural moisture barrier becomes more fragile and difficult to repair. At the same time skin's natural renewal cycle starts to slow down. Moisturizers containing niacinamide have been clinically proven to strengthen skin's moisture barrier, holding in natural moisture and to decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in as quickly as four weeks.
Question:
Which product is better, collagen or retinol?
Answer:
There is no collagen product that when applied to the skin will penetrate and remain as intact collagen. The molecule is simply too large. However topical collagen can be a really good moisturizer. Products with retinoids like retinol or retinyl propionate can affect deeper layers of skin by stimulating collagen production.
Question:
What is the best over-the-counter skin treatment to combat aging neck skin?
Answer:
You can use products developed for use on the face. Look for ingredients such as retinoids (retinol, retinyl propionate, and others), peptides, vitamin C, niacinamide, caffeine, grape seed extract, marine extract, and other antioxidants.
You can try using drugstore products that contain ingredients like niacinamide, peptides, hyaluronic acid, and hexamidine that provide skin firming. If you would like additional firming benefits you could procedures such as Thermage or aluma which use radiofrequency energy for tissue tightening.
Question:
What are the best antioxidants to use? What products are the best for an antiaging regimen?
Answer:
Vitamins C and E, acai berry, grape seed extract, marine extracts, among others. Products containing these antioxidants and ingredients like retinol, retinyl propionate, peptides, niacinamide, hexamidine and caffeine
Question:
I am 26 and I have started developing some wrinkles. I want to get rid of them, can you please help?
Answer:
The single most important treatment for your age group is proper sun protection. The majority of wrinkles, up to 90%, are caused by sun exposure. If you simply moisturize and use proper sun smart behavior, some wrinkles will naturally soften or disappear. The next step would be to look for products that contain retinol, retinyl propionate, tretinoin, retinoic acid.
Question:
What should I do to get rid of "brown spots" or "age spots"?
Answer:
Wear sunscreen of at least SPF 15 daily as UV exposure causes age spots. Products with ingredients like retinol, retinyl propionate, niacinamide, sepi-white, and n-acetyl glucosamine have been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of age spots. There are also excellent in-office chemical peels and laser treatments that your dermatologist can provide to dramatically improve the appearance of sun spots.
Question:
What type of lotion can I use to decrease my facial wrinkles?
Answer:
Look for ingredients such as retinoids (retinol, retinyl propionate, and others), peptides, vitamin C, niacinamide, caffeine, grape seed extract, marine extract, and other antioxidants.
Question:
I am in my mid-40s and would like to get rid of my wrinkles near the eyes. Which product do you suggest to be the best to get rid of them?
Answer:
I like products that contain retinol, niacinamide, peptides, and caffeine. I am using my own product too.
Question:
Is there a prescription that will remove wrinkles and age spots?
Answer:
The only prescription product available for wrinkles is renova. Retin A and Tazorac also work well and are stronger than renova, but they are FDA approved for the treatment of acne. The prescription product that works for wrinkles and age spots is Triluma. It contains tretinoin, 4% hydroquinone, and a gentle cortisone to minimize irritation. There are other prescription hydroquinone products available for age spots as well.
Beautiful You
Beauty and Body Modification
What length would you go to look “beautiful” and where did you get your definition of beauty? Why is beauty such a big deal to so many people?
Age and Dry Skin
Help your skin stay smooth and healthy as you get older.
Tightness, fine lines, itching, and flaking. If you want to avoid these symptoms of dry skin and aging, the time to act is now.
What Makes Skin Dry as We Age?
Fewer natural oils, sun damage, and decreased cell renewal all can lead to dry, rougher skin as we get older, says Sonia Badreshie-Bansal, MD, a dermatologist practicing here in California.
Loss of hormones can also lead to drier skin as we age, says Carolyn Jacob, MD, a Chicago dermatologist. "The skin doesn't produce as much natural moisturizing factor as it used to, and the top layers of skin become dry."
So what can you do today, to help keep skin supple tomorrow? Here are tips:
Smooth on the Sunblock to Prevent Dry, Aged Skin
Sun damage is the major cause of unwanted changes to the skin as we age, says the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).
Reflection of the sun's rays can be as intense in winter as in summer. The damage those UVA and UVB rays cause not only speeds up the skin's aging process, it can also lead to spider veins, age spots, wrinkles, and melanomas.
To protect your skin every day and all year, use a sunscreen containing a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or greater, suggests Leslie Baumann, MD, director of the Cosmetic Medicine and Research Institute at the University of Miami. Reach for a broad-spectrum sunblock -- one that protects against UVA and UVB rays. Be sure to reapply generously and often, at least every two hours you're outside.
And don't forget your lips, says the AAD. "Lips get sunburned too, so apply a lip balm that contains sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher."
Finally, stay out of the sun when it's at its most intense, which is usually between about 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
To Prevent Dry, Aged Skin, Vitamin A Is Vital
Vitamin A is another weapon in your fight against prematurely aging.
To help keep skin looking its best, "a vitamin A cream is very important," says Badreshie-Bansal. That's because creams enhanced with vitamin A can help prevent wrinkles and pigmentation, Badreshie-Bansal says.
Florida dermatologist Andrea Lynn Cambio, MD, FAAD agrees. She considers vitamin A derivatives like retinoids the most important nutrient in maintaining smooth, healthy skin.
Chemically related to vitamin A, retinoids such as retinol, Atralin, Differin, Retin A, and Tazarac slow down collagen breakdown, says Jacob. Collagen, along with elastin, is a fibrous protein vital in keeping skin firm, elastic, and youthful-looking.
"Adding a topical retinoid (over the counter or by prescription) is a great way to undo some sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, and give a brighter, healthier glow," Cambio tells WebMD.
You can also give your diet a vitamin A boost by eating foods such as low-fat milk and cheese, eggs, leafy greens, oranges, carrots, and cantaloupe.
To Prevent Dry, Aged Skin, Amp Up the Antioxidants and Healthy Oils
Antioxidants are important to great skin because they slow down -- and may prevent --the harm done to your body by free radicals. Free radical damage is one reason behind signs of aging, like wrinkles and dry skin.
Some powerhouse antioxidants that can help skin stay healthy include vitamins C and E, selenium, and coenzyme Q10 (also called CoQ10).
You can find antioxidants in all kinds of good foods, including produce such as tangerines, sweet potatoes, papayas, peppers, citrus fruits, cherries, spinach, olives, and grapes, as well as through light canned tuna in oil, cooked beef, whole wheat pasta, green tea, and sardines.
To replenish your skin's natural protective oils, be sure to get essential fatty acids like omega-3s and omega-6s in your diet. A few foods packed with essential fatty acids include olive and canola oils, salmon, mackerel, walnuts, and flax. These essential fatty acids encourage smoother skin and may help clear blemishes.
When looking for antioxidants in skin care creams, reach for products with green tea, caffeine, and grape seed extract, suggests Baumann, author of The Skin Type Solution. The AAD suggests adding antioxidant-enriched sunscreens to your arsenal too, because antioxidants also have sun-protection properties.
To Prevent Dry, Aged Skin, Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize
To decrease the look of fine lines and wrinkles, you want to moisturize skin well.
Jacob gives a thumbs up to moisturizers with glycolic acid, but you don't need to get too stuck on specific types of moisturizers. Many products help trap in moisture and keep skin supple. Petroleum jelly, mineral oil, aloe vera, and glycerin can do the job.
For best results, apply your preferred lotion, cream, or ointment two or three minutes after bathing. First pat skin dry with a towel (don't rub), then smooth on your moisturizer.
Beware: Moisturizers often contain chemicals meant to help your skin hold water, such as urea, alpha-hydroxy acids, lactic acid, or ammonium lactate, says the AAD. Some of these can cause irritation. Talk to a dermatologist before buying creams with these chemicals if you already have troubled skin.
To Prevent Dry, Aged Skin: Get Smart About How You Clean
The bad news: Long, hot showers should be a thing of the past if you're eager to discourage dry skin.
The good news: Shorter, warm showers don't strip your skin of its natural oil barrier like piping hot showers do. Your body can retain more of the moisture your skin needs to look smooth and fresh.
Also, to maintain your skin’s vital oil barrier, wash with non-scented, soap-free cleansers. Lather only the spots that really need cleansing, such as the armpits, groin, face, and back. A simple water-wash is all you usually need for the rest of your body.
Finally, be careful with exfoliants, which can irritate dry skin, says Badreshie-Bansal. Though they can help remove dead skin cells, exfoliants should be used sparingly if your skin is dry or during winter months.When you do exfoliate, Jacob recommends exfoliating moisturizers.
Whole-Body Benefits of Dry Skin Care
Taking good care of your skin has a great side benefit:
It usually means you're taking great care of the rest of your body, too.
Wearing sunscreen and eating a balanced diet rich in natural antioxidants and essential fatty acids will help you stay strong, healthy, and looking good.
What length would you go to look “beautiful” and where did you get your definition of beauty? Why is beauty such a big deal to so many people?
Age and Dry Skin
Help your skin stay smooth and healthy as you get older.
Tightness, fine lines, itching, and flaking. If you want to avoid these symptoms of dry skin and aging, the time to act is now.
What Makes Skin Dry as We Age?
Fewer natural oils, sun damage, and decreased cell renewal all can lead to dry, rougher skin as we get older, says Sonia Badreshie-Bansal, MD, a dermatologist practicing here in California.
Loss of hormones can also lead to drier skin as we age, says Carolyn Jacob, MD, a Chicago dermatologist. "The skin doesn't produce as much natural moisturizing factor as it used to, and the top layers of skin become dry."
So what can you do today, to help keep skin supple tomorrow? Here are tips:
Smooth on the Sunblock to Prevent Dry, Aged Skin
Sun damage is the major cause of unwanted changes to the skin as we age, says the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).
Reflection of the sun's rays can be as intense in winter as in summer. The damage those UVA and UVB rays cause not only speeds up the skin's aging process, it can also lead to spider veins, age spots, wrinkles, and melanomas.
To protect your skin every day and all year, use a sunscreen containing a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or greater, suggests Leslie Baumann, MD, director of the Cosmetic Medicine and Research Institute at the University of Miami. Reach for a broad-spectrum sunblock -- one that protects against UVA and UVB rays. Be sure to reapply generously and often, at least every two hours you're outside.
And don't forget your lips, says the AAD. "Lips get sunburned too, so apply a lip balm that contains sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher."
Finally, stay out of the sun when it's at its most intense, which is usually between about 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
To Prevent Dry, Aged Skin, Vitamin A Is Vital
Vitamin A is another weapon in your fight against prematurely aging.
To help keep skin looking its best, "a vitamin A cream is very important," says Badreshie-Bansal. That's because creams enhanced with vitamin A can help prevent wrinkles and pigmentation, Badreshie-Bansal says.
Florida dermatologist Andrea Lynn Cambio, MD, FAAD agrees. She considers vitamin A derivatives like retinoids the most important nutrient in maintaining smooth, healthy skin.
Chemically related to vitamin A, retinoids such as retinol, Atralin, Differin, Retin A, and Tazarac slow down collagen breakdown, says Jacob. Collagen, along with elastin, is a fibrous protein vital in keeping skin firm, elastic, and youthful-looking.
"Adding a topical retinoid (over the counter or by prescription) is a great way to undo some sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, and give a brighter, healthier glow," Cambio tells WebMD.
You can also give your diet a vitamin A boost by eating foods such as low-fat milk and cheese, eggs, leafy greens, oranges, carrots, and cantaloupe.
To Prevent Dry, Aged Skin, Amp Up the Antioxidants and Healthy Oils
Antioxidants are important to great skin because they slow down -- and may prevent --the harm done to your body by free radicals. Free radical damage is one reason behind signs of aging, like wrinkles and dry skin.
Some powerhouse antioxidants that can help skin stay healthy include vitamins C and E, selenium, and coenzyme Q10 (also called CoQ10).
You can find antioxidants in all kinds of good foods, including produce such as tangerines, sweet potatoes, papayas, peppers, citrus fruits, cherries, spinach, olives, and grapes, as well as through light canned tuna in oil, cooked beef, whole wheat pasta, green tea, and sardines.
To replenish your skin's natural protective oils, be sure to get essential fatty acids like omega-3s and omega-6s in your diet. A few foods packed with essential fatty acids include olive and canola oils, salmon, mackerel, walnuts, and flax. These essential fatty acids encourage smoother skin and may help clear blemishes.
When looking for antioxidants in skin care creams, reach for products with green tea, caffeine, and grape seed extract, suggests Baumann, author of The Skin Type Solution. The AAD suggests adding antioxidant-enriched sunscreens to your arsenal too, because antioxidants also have sun-protection properties.
To Prevent Dry, Aged Skin, Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize
To decrease the look of fine lines and wrinkles, you want to moisturize skin well.
Jacob gives a thumbs up to moisturizers with glycolic acid, but you don't need to get too stuck on specific types of moisturizers. Many products help trap in moisture and keep skin supple. Petroleum jelly, mineral oil, aloe vera, and glycerin can do the job.
For best results, apply your preferred lotion, cream, or ointment two or three minutes after bathing. First pat skin dry with a towel (don't rub), then smooth on your moisturizer.
Beware: Moisturizers often contain chemicals meant to help your skin hold water, such as urea, alpha-hydroxy acids, lactic acid, or ammonium lactate, says the AAD. Some of these can cause irritation. Talk to a dermatologist before buying creams with these chemicals if you already have troubled skin.
To Prevent Dry, Aged Skin: Get Smart About How You Clean
The bad news: Long, hot showers should be a thing of the past if you're eager to discourage dry skin.
The good news: Shorter, warm showers don't strip your skin of its natural oil barrier like piping hot showers do. Your body can retain more of the moisture your skin needs to look smooth and fresh.
Also, to maintain your skin’s vital oil barrier, wash with non-scented, soap-free cleansers. Lather only the spots that really need cleansing, such as the armpits, groin, face, and back. A simple water-wash is all you usually need for the rest of your body.
Finally, be careful with exfoliants, which can irritate dry skin, says Badreshie-Bansal. Though they can help remove dead skin cells, exfoliants should be used sparingly if your skin is dry or during winter months.When you do exfoliate, Jacob recommends exfoliating moisturizers.
Whole-Body Benefits of Dry Skin Care
Taking good care of your skin has a great side benefit:
It usually means you're taking great care of the rest of your body, too.
Wearing sunscreen and eating a balanced diet rich in natural antioxidants and essential fatty acids will help you stay strong, healthy, and looking good.
Friday, November 20, 2009
DIAMOND PEEL
Why Microdermabrasion Is Right For You...
The DIAMOND PEEL Experience
The gentle way to a younger complexion
The Diamond Peel is based on Salon technology
The impressive results are seen after just one session
The Diamond Peel improves skin texture and pigmentation as well as deep cleansing your pores,giving you a visibly glowing complexion
The Diamond Peel encourages the renewal of cell tissue helping to rejuvenate the skin’s surface
The Diamond Peel can be used on the face, body, hands and even feet to remove dead, dry or flaking skin cells
Safe and Effective
In the quest for youthful, vibrant skin, men and women share a common desire: to look their best, regardless of age. Traditional options, ranging from chemical and laser techniques to drug therapies may not be right for you. Perhaps they are inconvenient, invasive, or just too expensive. Diamond Peel technology, however, can easily bring you closer to healthier, younger-looking skin.
Progressive Skin Care: Integrated Technology
The Diamond Peel is the integrated option for modern skin care. It complements most treatment programs without interference, providing a gentle, yet effective, mechanical peeling of the skin called microdermabrasion.
The Diamond Peel is fast and virtually pain-free. It leaves little or no redness. It can help to minimize the most difficult skin conditions, or to rejuvenate and maintain the health of the skin. Treatments take less than an hour and should not interrupt your busy schedule.
How The Diamond Peel System Works
Microdermabrasion is derived from an age-old treatment called dermabrasion. The new Diamond Peel system, however, is modern and uses a gentler approach. It features a patented dual control system and adjustable applicator head that delivers a steady, effective stream of fine crystals directly onto the skin. The old surface is removed, leaving it smooth, fresh and rejuvenated.
Eleven Ways The Diamond Peel
1. Will Help You Look Great
2. Good Skin Tone
3. Even Skin Color
4. Refined Skin Pores
5. Fewer Breakouts
6. More Youthful Neck
7. Softer Skin
8. Healthy Glow
9. Younger Appearance
10.Renewed Elasticity
11.Happy Smile
Smooth Skin Surface Is The Key
The Diamond Peel treatment erases epidermal layers at varying depths in a safe, controlled manner. This approach respects the integrity of skin and promotes even healing. Maintaining level cellular growth on the surface aids in the youthfulness of the skin's appearance
On average, we renew our skin surface every 10 days. However, with age, poor health, or lack of care, cell renewal may be considerably slower. Regular Diamond Peels improve many skin conditions and imperfections, to create a healthy, balanced skin surface.
You Can Use The Diamond Peel to Treat:
- Aging and sun-damaged skin.
- Some types of acne scarring and acne.
- Altered pigmentation.
- Stretch marks.
- Fine lines.
- Enlarged and clogged pores
The Diamond Peel and New Cellular Growth:
There are many factors that can influence cellular regeneration and epidermal growth. For instance, the skin's natural response to excessive sunlight is to become thicker. This can result in slower shedding and a dry, rough skin. Acne sufferers, for example, may retain their skin cells, causing further congestion and thickening of the stratum corneum (top skin layer).
Other factors, such as age, genetics, hormone balance, lack of minerals, and inadequate diet, all influence epidermal cellular turnover and the production of new, healthy cells.
The Diamond Peel: Your First Choice
Advanced engineering technology, combined with the collective experience of physicians and international skin care experts, makes the Diamond Peel the most desirable option in microdermabrasion. A series of treatments achieves the best results, allowing for more effective control and focus on individual skin conditions.
Regular maintenance visits will enhance the long term results.
If you are already on a medical skin care program, consult your doctor.
The Diamond Peel: A New Option
It's easy to make the Diamond Peel treatment part of your lifestyle.
Treatments are individualized to your needs
There is little or no discomfort
There is no inconvenience to your busy schedule
Results are immediate
Treatments are affordable
Skin appears rejuvenated
Treatments take an average of 30 minutes.
Find out how to integrate the Diamond Peel system into your skin care regimen to help you put your best face forward with confidence.
The DIAMOND PEEL Experience
The gentle way to a younger complexion
The Diamond Peel is based on Salon technology
The impressive results are seen after just one session
The Diamond Peel improves skin texture and pigmentation as well as deep cleansing your pores,giving you a visibly glowing complexion
The Diamond Peel encourages the renewal of cell tissue helping to rejuvenate the skin’s surface
The Diamond Peel can be used on the face, body, hands and even feet to remove dead, dry or flaking skin cells
Safe and Effective
In the quest for youthful, vibrant skin, men and women share a common desire: to look their best, regardless of age. Traditional options, ranging from chemical and laser techniques to drug therapies may not be right for you. Perhaps they are inconvenient, invasive, or just too expensive. Diamond Peel technology, however, can easily bring you closer to healthier, younger-looking skin.
Progressive Skin Care: Integrated Technology
The Diamond Peel is the integrated option for modern skin care. It complements most treatment programs without interference, providing a gentle, yet effective, mechanical peeling of the skin called microdermabrasion.
The Diamond Peel is fast and virtually pain-free. It leaves little or no redness. It can help to minimize the most difficult skin conditions, or to rejuvenate and maintain the health of the skin. Treatments take less than an hour and should not interrupt your busy schedule.
How The Diamond Peel System Works
Microdermabrasion is derived from an age-old treatment called dermabrasion. The new Diamond Peel system, however, is modern and uses a gentler approach. It features a patented dual control system and adjustable applicator head that delivers a steady, effective stream of fine crystals directly onto the skin. The old surface is removed, leaving it smooth, fresh and rejuvenated.
Eleven Ways The Diamond Peel
1. Will Help You Look Great
2. Good Skin Tone
3. Even Skin Color
4. Refined Skin Pores
5. Fewer Breakouts
6. More Youthful Neck
7. Softer Skin
8. Healthy Glow
9. Younger Appearance
10.Renewed Elasticity
11.Happy Smile
Smooth Skin Surface Is The Key
The Diamond Peel treatment erases epidermal layers at varying depths in a safe, controlled manner. This approach respects the integrity of skin and promotes even healing. Maintaining level cellular growth on the surface aids in the youthfulness of the skin's appearance
On average, we renew our skin surface every 10 days. However, with age, poor health, or lack of care, cell renewal may be considerably slower. Regular Diamond Peels improve many skin conditions and imperfections, to create a healthy, balanced skin surface.
You Can Use The Diamond Peel to Treat:
- Aging and sun-damaged skin.
- Some types of acne scarring and acne.
- Altered pigmentation.
- Stretch marks.
- Fine lines.
- Enlarged and clogged pores
The Diamond Peel and New Cellular Growth:
There are many factors that can influence cellular regeneration and epidermal growth. For instance, the skin's natural response to excessive sunlight is to become thicker. This can result in slower shedding and a dry, rough skin. Acne sufferers, for example, may retain their skin cells, causing further congestion and thickening of the stratum corneum (top skin layer).
Other factors, such as age, genetics, hormone balance, lack of minerals, and inadequate diet, all influence epidermal cellular turnover and the production of new, healthy cells.
The Diamond Peel: Your First Choice
Advanced engineering technology, combined with the collective experience of physicians and international skin care experts, makes the Diamond Peel the most desirable option in microdermabrasion. A series of treatments achieves the best results, allowing for more effective control and focus on individual skin conditions.
Regular maintenance visits will enhance the long term results.
If you are already on a medical skin care program, consult your doctor.
The Diamond Peel: A New Option
It's easy to make the Diamond Peel treatment part of your lifestyle.
Treatments are individualized to your needs
There is little or no discomfort
There is no inconvenience to your busy schedule
Results are immediate
Treatments are affordable
Skin appears rejuvenated
Treatments take an average of 30 minutes.
Find out how to integrate the Diamond Peel system into your skin care regimen to help you put your best face forward with confidence.
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