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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?

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.

Are Carbohydrates Making You Look Old?

   Facial  Jan 06, 2015  Comments Off on Are Carbohydrates Making You Look Old?

Aging With GraceWe all know that too much of anything is bad. But, when it comes to the skin, there are some things you may have not considered.  As a woman starts to add some years to her life, she will wake up one day and realize that gravity started to take its toll. Looking in the mirror starts to become a little disheartening. The pink glow that she once had is now gone and the skin on the face does not have the volume that it one had. There are many reasons we begin to show signs of aging: lifestyle, sun exposure, and bad food. Believe it or not, but the amount of excess Carbohydrates that you eat is actually speeding the aging process along.

Simple Carbohydrate such as bread, potatoes, sugar, especially anything white and refined, are destroying the protein fibers in your skin. Proteins, Collagen and Elastin, are what hold the muscle and skin together. Carbohydrates leave a sticky substance that attaches to protein fibers, and cause them to weaken and eventually break. When these protein fibers begin to break, the result is saggy, old looking skin. This is commonly called Glycation.

Glycation is, also, visible on the skin noted by dry, dull, almost grey looking appearance. Despite the loss of volume, there is no pinkish glow which is found in youthful skin. The rate of metabolism slows and the body can no longer turn over the skin cells that contribute to that once youthful glow that we all seek. The worse part about Glycation, it will prevent any product that you may use on your skin from actually penetrating into the skins surface. Chemical Peels and Microdermabrasion are the most safe and effective way to remove this layer of cellular garbage. Proper washing of the skin helps tremendously, as well.

Changing the way you wash your face and being mindful about the foods that you consume is a way to begin combating the first signs of aging: it is never too late to start. Start by cooking your meats, slowly, and avoiding over cooked meat, as well. Supplements such as Vitamin C and E protect the protein and increase the turn- over of new skin cells. Substitute whole grains in bread and rice and eat as much fresh fruit and vegetables. You will see a definite improvement in your skin tone and texture with in a two week time frame. A lifetime of bad habits take some time to repair so be patient: your mirror will thank you!