Smoothing Your Aging Skin

Wrinkles are an intrinsic process of aging. However, there are several extrinsic factors that play a role in the aging process. Resurfacing treatments such as microdermabrasion can effectively improve the appearance of aging skin.

It happens to all of us. As we age, we notice that our skin isn’t what it used to be. It becomes thinner, fragile and transparent. Wrinkles begin appearing and skin sags. Skin resilience, strength, and suppleness declines as the body begins making less elastin and collagen. There is NOTHING we can do to stop the process. Yet, we can effectively slow down the appearance of aging and help the skin to retain its glow.

Intrinsic skin aging can begin in our late 20s. Collagen production within the skin slows and elastin, the substance that helps skin to snap back into place, also decreases. Dead skin cells do not shed as quickly and get replaced by new skin cells as when we were younger. The signs of intrinsic aging are fine wrinkles, thin and transparent skin, loss of underlying fat on face leading to hollowed cheeks and eye sockets, shrinking away of bones from the skin, graying of hair etc.

There are several extrinsic factors that act together with the normal aging process of our skin. Sun exposure is the biggest external factor for the decline of youthful skin. Other factors which come into play are smoking, chewing gum, repetitive facial expressions, sleeping positions etc. Consistent sun exposure each day over the years can cause noticeable changes in the skin. These are age spots, spider veins on the face, freckles or a rough and leathery skin texture.

The aging process can be delayed by controlling the external factors that aid in it. Staying out of sun from 10a.m. to 4 p.m., wearing protective clothing and using a good broad spectrum sunscreen are the most effective and easy to follow steps. You can provide your skin some extra nutrition by taking some antioxidants along with a well-balanced diet. Supplements such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Selenium help to contain skin cell damage. Chemicals in tobacco damage your all-important collagen and elastin, so you would do well to stop smoking and stay well hydrated.

Microdermabrasion is a well established procedure for resurfacing and polishing the skin. When performed in a medical facility by trained personnel it is safe and effective. It may be combined with a chemical peel for added effectiveness.

Laser Genesis is another process which rejuvenates skin, treats rosacea and promotes collagen production. This procedure results in improved skin texture color, and reduced pore size. A series of such treatments can effectively restore the youthful glow on your face. The procedure deploys non-invasive laser technology to safely and effectively treat fine lines and wrinkles, diffuse excessive redness and help manage uneven skin texture, scars and large pores.

Fair complected individuals are usually more susceptible to the aging effects of the sun and in Stockton CA an appointment at Refresh Medspa will produce visible results.

This article has been written by an expert associated with Refresh Med Spa, a leading center that offers various cosmetic laser and aesthetic treatments including massage therapy.