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Mottled Skin Causes And Treatment Options

   Skin Care  Aug 24, 2018  Comments Off on Mottled Skin Causes And Treatment Options
Mottled Skin Causes And Treatment Options

When your skin takes on a patchy or red and brown spotty areas it is called skin Mottling. Over time these areas can become dark brown or even purple. Although it looks like it would be painful or discomforting, the affected areas are painless. It does cause mental pain as people deal with issues of self consciousness or embarrassment.

Mottled Skin Causes And Treatment Options

What Causes Skin Mottling?

Mottled skin is when the blood vessels that are close to the surface of your skin become more visible. The lighter your skin the more noticeable it can become. Mottled skin can be a sign of medical conditions such as blood disorders or heart disease. It also could be nothing more than a sign of age or excessive exposure to the sun. So see a doctor. Once your health is in order then you can make a plan for treating the condition.

Treatment and Prevention

For many people, the affected areas can be treated with regular applications of topical lotions and creams. If you are a person with fair skin and at risk of mottled skin, it is recommended that you wear protective clothing in any situation where you might find yourself in temperature extremes of hot or cold.

Thankfully, most mottled skin conditions are reversible once the cause has been identified.

Anyone with mottled skin seeking some temporary relief can warm the affected areas. The heat will open the blood vessels providing short term relief.

Chemical peeling is another method of treatment that helps improve discolored skin. These exfoliation treatments remove damaged layers of skin allowing new skin to take the place of the old damaged skin.

In more extreme cases where topical treatments or peels do not clear it up, patients can seek other treatments such as laser therapy. Laser resurfacing is a chemical free treatment but can be combined with a chemical peel in some cases.

Lastly, photo-rejuvenation is a treatment that uses powerful light pulses to deeply penetrate the layers of the patient’s skin and improves its overall appearance.

Feel free to discuss mottled skin with your licensed esthetician for treatment options and skin care advice.

Antioxidants and Your Skin: A Love Story Featuring Aging Skin

   Skin Care  Aug 16, 2018  Comments Off on Antioxidants and Your Skin: A Love Story Featuring Aging Skin
Antioxidants and Your Skin: A Love Story Featuring Aging Skin

As we get older, our skin loses its elasticity and gradually thins out. Some of the aging process is attributed to the presence of free radicals in the body. Free radicals are molecules produced by environmental exposure to smoke, tobacco, pollution and ultraviolet rays from the sun and the tanning beds.

Antioxidants are naturally occurring substances that can protect the skin against the effect of damaging free radicals in the cells in our bodies, and skin care products with antioxidants can help your skin appear more youthful and reduce the signs of aging. They also have a calming and toning effect on your skin.

5 Main Benefits of Antioxidants

  1. Anti-inflammatory

Skin care products with antioxidants are known for their calming effect. Alpha-lipoic acid found in many natural ingredients, such as green tea, increases circulation and cell metabolism, reducing inflammation. This results in a more even skin tone and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and acne.

  1. Skin-firming

Antioxidants help reverse and reduce the signs of aging. Coenzyme Q-10, or CoQ-10, is commonly used in skin-firming moisturizers and eye cream.

  1. Reduce appearance of wrinkles

Skin care products with antioxidants can help plump up the skin and promote a more youthful appearance. Vitamins C and E are the heroes of skin care industry, and some of the best eye care treatments are made with them because they are known to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

  1. Reduce the appearance of scars

Scar tissue has a more rigid structure than healthy skin. Many types of antioxidants, like those found in aloe, increase blood flow to the scar tissue and can help minimize the appearance of scars and promote the growth of new, healthy tissue.

  1. Repair sun damage

We all know that excessive exposure to sun is damaging to the skin’s appearance. Antioxidants stimulate blood flow to the skin and help it produce new skin cells. Use skin care products rich in antioxidants to treat sun damage.

Feel free to discuss any skin concerns and the potential benefits of antioxidants with your licensed esthetician.

What is Sallow Skin and What Can You Do About It?

   Skin Care  Aug 02, 2018  Comments Off on What is Sallow Skin and What Can You Do About It?
What is Sallow Skin and What Can You Do About It?

The term sallow skin refers to a dull, tired appearance of the skin that can look slightly yellow depending on your natural skin tone. It can make people look tired and age them beyond their years. Sallow skin often occurs as part of the natural aging process, as cell turnover slows down, other minor or serious conditions can cause it as well.

Why People Have Sallow Skin

Sallow skin has many causes, therefore, it’s important to check with your doctor to ensure that there isn’t an underlying deficiency or anemia contributing to the condition. If these concerns exist, your doctor will be able to provide advice on specific nutrients that can aid in the restoration of a more youthful complexion. Nutritional remedies take some time to work, however, and it’s possible that your sallow skin is caused by lifestyle factors such as lack of sleep, smoking, stress and natural aging.

What You Can Do About Sallow Skin

If the above factors are contributing to the appearance of sallow skin, or if you want to manage your complexion during nutritional therapy, there are some things you can do that may help improve the appearance of your skin. These treatments include:

  • Vitamin C serums. Topical vitamin C is one of the best remedies for brightening a complexion according to an article published by Allure magazine in 2017. Be sure to speak to your dermatologist before using a vitamin C serum, as they may interact with other topical treatments or increase sensitivity of the skin.
  • Ensure that you take proper care of your face through frequent cleaning and use of moisturizer.
  • Wear sunscreen. The UV rays emitted by the sun can damage skin, and wearing a sunscreen or a sunscreen based foundation may help protect your face from these rays.
  • Moderate, gentle once a week exfoliation can help to remove dead skin cells from the surface of your skin, enabling visibility of newer, younger skin underneath.
  • Stop smoking. Smoking, with its multitude of pollutants, contributes greatly to the aging of the face. It also dehydrates the body, further contributing to a sallow complexion.
  • Stay hydrated. Skin loves water, so be sure to drink plenty of it through the day. It will help keep your skin cells well hydrated and plump.
  • Get your beauty rest. Lack of sleep is a common factor among those who suffer from sallow complexion. Be sure to get enough rest in order to help your body and skin function at optimal levels.

Feel free to discuss any skin concerns with your licensed esthetician for personal recommendations.