The Recipe for Youthful Skin

Aging is hard on the skin. As we age, our skin becomes more susceptible to cellular damage, bruises more easily, and tends to be paler. We are more likely to have visible broken capillaries, dark circles, and sunken cheeks as well.

For women in menopause, the above-mentioned skin problems are aggravated by the fact that their skin is already drier and thinner than before. This is due to a decrease in estrogen production, which in turn causes a decline in stimulation of the oil glands and makes the skin less able to retain moisture. Couple this with a slowing in the production of collagen and the result is rough, dehydrated, and thin skin.

Solutions Emerge

In recent decades, there has been a growing demand for effective anti-aging solutions. Several promising products are available on the market, but in can be a challenge to sift through all of the hundreds of options to find the one that’s best for you! Some products promise great results, but in reality, tend to be short on active ingredients. Other products lack the technology to allow those active ingredients to penetrate the dry surface layers of the skin in order to achieve maximum results.

Fortunately, new technology is now available that solves the deep skin penetration dilemma and delivers on the promise to of true skin rejuvenation and transformation. A new wave of products, known collectively as cosmeceuticals, is now available through licensed skincare professionals. These superior formulations, which are the result of years of study and development, are specifically designed with the right combination of key ingredients so that they will perform at optimal levels.

What to Look For in a Solution

A well-rounded anti-aging skin care program would consist of an exfoliate to remove dead surface cells, antioxidants to protect cells from damage, growth factors to help tissue repair, moisturizers to assist in retaining water, and sun protection to prevent further damage.

Below is a list of must-have ingredients for mature skin. These ingredients are known to fight wrinkles and hormonal acne, all while stimulating collagen production, hydrating, and repairing damaged skin.

• Retinol – fights hormonally induced acne, aids in rapid cell turnover, evens skin tone and texture. Also stimulates cell growth and the production of more collagen to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.
• Hyaluronic Acid – an ingredient added to moisturizers and eye creams. Found naturally in the body. Aids in carrying nutrients deeper into the skin, softens fine lines, and adds moisture back to the skin.
• Growth Factors – Proteins that repair damaged skin by stimulating tissue growth. Accelerates collagen production, cell renewal, and circulation. Excellent for sun damage, following laser surgery, and for anti-aging.
• Peptides – Accelerate healing, encourage collagen synthesis to firm and plump the skin. Act as the building blocks for the proteins that skin needs.
• Antioxidants – Fight off diseases, neutralize inflammation, and protect against free radical damage. Vitamin C is a common antioxidant, which also stimulates collagen production and elasticity. Vitamin E is used as an anti-inflammatory and helps to deliver Vitamin C to the skin.
• Sun Protection – Prevents damage from the sun, including pigmentation, a break down of collagen, wrinkles, etc.

Physicians Skin and Laser carries SkinMedica cosmeceuticals, which can help to turn back the clock on your skin!