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Why Does My Face Sag With Age?

   Facial  Apr 30, 2015  Comments Off on Why Does My Face Sag With Age?
Why Does My Face Sag With Age?

Sagging skin is one of the many signs of aging. In most cases, sagging skin appears slowly and over a long period. You may notice the skin under your chin is not as tight as it once was, or the skin under your eyelids may start to fall. The places most affected by sagging skin are often the areas of the face that show emotion. The skin around your eyebrows, mouth, cheeks and forehead moves several times a day, every time you change your expression. As a result, the skin in these areas is likely to lose its elasticity sooner than the skin in other areas. So why does skin sag with age?

Losing Elasticity

Your skin’s elasticity is what allows it to bounce back after being pulled, pinched or stretched. It works just like an elastic waistband. Over time, your body begins to lose the elasticity and stops bouncing back as easily. The more the skin is stretched, the sooner it will lose its elasticity. Once the elasticity is gone, there is no way to get it back. Nothing can stop your skin from sagging as you age completely, but there are certain things that can help slow the process or repair sagging skin to make it look as if it has not lost its elasticity and is still young and healthy.

Treatments

Treatments to repair sagging skin are common and effective. Surgery is often an option and some of the most common surgeries for skin that sags include brow lifts, facelifts, Botox and filler injections. Surgery is not for everyone and some prefer to rely on preventative maintenance instead of repair treatments. Some of the best ways to slow the process include, avoiding sun damage, facials with microdermabrasion, use of firming creams and lotions.

As your body ages, you will start to notice many changes. The most noticeable changes are the ones that affect the appearance. Sagging skin is an act of nature and something everything will eventually experience as they age. While there is no way to stop your skin from sagging as you get older, it is not something to stress or worry about. Taking care of your skin while you are young will prolong sagging skin, and once your skin does start to sag, there are treatment options and procedures to help repair it. What is your skincare routine?

Does Waxing Cause Wrinkles?

   Waxing  Mar 12, 2015  Comments Off on Does Waxing Cause Wrinkles?

Waxing Cause WrinklesIt is no secret that from the time our titles change from young lady to woman, we start finding ways to make our skin look its best and avoid any signs of aging. Going to skin care clinics or spas become a weekly ritual rather than something to do once in a blue moon to treat ourselves. One of the concerns women have during the aging process is the appearance of wrinkles. We do our best to avoid getting wrinkles like spending hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars over the course of our lives on anti-aging products.

Among the many services we partake in weekly to upkeep ourselves is waxing. Many women prefer this method of hair removal because it is said to last longer than shaving and it avoids the possibility of growing a 5 o’clock shadow on your face which is emasculating. However, is it possible that waxing can cause wrinkles over time? There are many myths and blogs circling the internet that state that the pulling of hair from the skin may cause wrinkling over time. It’s even stated that waxing may remove the moisture from your lips when the wax is lifted from the skin. While it’s true that hydration plays a role in preserving your skin, it is not true that wax removes moisture from the skin.

Wrinkles are creases that generate on our skin over time as we age and they can begin to appear on our skin for numerous reasons. According to Medical News Today, the first wrinkles start to appear on our faces as a result of facial expressions, sun damage, smoking, dehydration, and even some medications. There are also a number of other factors that cause them to develop and while we can’t escape them, we can surely do our best to maintain our skin and do what we can to avoid them from appearing earlier than need be, like not smoking and keeping a healthy diet. For more information on what causes wrinkles, click here.

Although we can’t escape these unwanted lines from forming, there are also genetic factors which play a role into how soon they start to appear and how many form over time. Among the factors that exist about the cause of wrinkles, there is no scientific proof that waxing can also be one of the causes of wrinkles starting to appear on your skin. Waxing is one of the safest and most common forms of hair removal.

Chemical Peels Vs Microdermabrasion: What is the Difference?

   Facial  Jan 16, 2015  Comments Off on Chemical Peels Vs Microdermabrasion: What is the Difference?

microdermabrasion Petaluma, CADeciding which Facial Treatment you may need, can be a difficult decision, especially, if you have never had a professional facial service before.

A basic facial is always a great choice; you cannot go wrong with the deep cleansing, instant hydration, and, of course, an ultimate pampering experience. The facial massage, alone, will trump any doubts you may have about spending the little bit of extra money. And, looking fabulous is always a good thing.

If you have a special event coming up or if you have decided that it is time to do something about your skin imperfections, consider a Chemical Peel or a Microdermabrasion.

A Chemical Peel is intended to give a slight injury to your skin which forces your body to do the job that it is intended to do. As we age, our bodies become slow in healing itself and sometimes it needs a little kick to get things started. A mild Chemical Peel, typically a Glycolic Acid, will gently remove the top layer of dead skin cells from your face which triggers the body to produce new skin cells. Glycolic Acid is found in almost every anti-aging product so you most likely have already been exposed to this acid so do not fear. There is no down-time with a mild peel, just glowing skin. Your only job after a peel is to wear sunscreen and look fabulous!

Microdermabrasion is another alternative for safe and gentle exfoliation of the facial skin. Typically this treatment is performed with a machine to blow crystals out of a wand and is then vacuumed off. It essentially does the same thing as a Chemical Peel just with a different medium. Microdermabrasion is the best form of exfoliation for darker skin types.

As the body ages, our metabolism slows down, which in turn slows the blood flow down. Blood feeds our skin the nourishment and oxygen it needs to remain youthful. Without the blood, nutrients, and oxygen being fed to the skin, it begins to thin and then sag. Removing the top layer of dead skin cells keeps the blood flowing resulting in a younger more vibrant complexion.

No matter which facial service you decide to purchase, you will not be disappointed in the results.