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Friday, January 1, 2010

What is prematurely aging of skin?

Dear Readers,

Hope you are enjoying and learning some thing about good nutrition to maintain optimal health, this post on wards you can learn more about skin care and skin health (or outer beauty), In this post i am going to write about Premature Aging.
What is prematurely-aging skin?

Premature aging is nothing but an unnatural acceleration of the natural aging process and is induced by daylight exposure ( 90% of premature aging is caused by UV rays from the sun) and lifestyle choices ( smoking, stress, or diet . These factors trigger a slowing of collagen production and a breakdown in elastin reducing "turgor" (or the snap back into place reaction when skin has been pulled). The skin cell turnover process slows, and dead skin cell shed off of our skin's surface at a slower rate. Other contributors to the quickening of the natural aging process are sleeping positions, repetitive facial expressions and gravity.
Premature aging isn't natural. So what is natural? Healthy aging-also known as intrinsic aging, or the normal process of physical change over time that is more about your genetics than your life style. This process begins in our mid-20s, but, unlike premature aging induced by external factor, does not begin to show on our faces until decades later.
While intrinsic aging is out of our control, you play a powerful role in controlling extrinsic aging. And the right lifestyle choices and a proper product prescription are your first steps towards maintaining healthy good looking skin.

There are so many factors contribute to the process of premature aging (extrinsic aging). I am going do discuss the most common, and fortunately, the most treatable and preventable when lifestyle changes are adapted and when under the care of a skin care professional.

5 main causes of premature aging:

The Sun : Responsible for a litany of skin issues, and more importantly skin cancer, the sun really is our skin's worst enemy. Scientific studies have shown that repeated UV(Ultraviolet) exposure breaks down collagen, impairs skin's ability to repair itself, and attacks our elastin.
The damage is seen through deep wrinkles age spots ( hyper-pigmentation), spider veins, a rough blotchy complexion and a leathery look.

Cumulative exposure to daylight will also cause extensive damage. Fifteen minute walks outside and occasional lunches outdoors can add up to weakened collagen and elastin, and occasional lunches outdoors can add up to weakened collagen and elastin, and of course, skin cancer. And even if you don't see pink or red skin after being in the sun, that doesn't mean that the damage hasn't been done.

Lack f Exercise/Poor Diet :Lack of exercise can contribute to prematurely aging skin, as exercise keeps muscles tone and stimulates blood flow.
A poor diet leads to a lack of nutrition for the cells and possible exposure to chemicals and preservatives. Fried and burnt food can also cause oxidation ( free radicals from vitamins help counteract oxidation), leading to weaker cell structure.

Lack of sleep/Stress :Skin is the first place to be affected by lack of sleep-the immediate effects of exhaustion are represented through dark circles under the eyes and sagging skin.
Stress is inevitable - just like aging! But is also contributes to premature aging, Often when we're stressed, we furrow our brow, place our hands on our face and pull it in every which way direction, frown ( where do you think we term frown lines come from ?) and twist our faces around, performing repetitive movements that impart permanent damage. Stress also result in heightened adrenal activity, which over time can lead to impaired health.

Smoking :Smokers are more likely than non-smokers to develop wrinkled, leathery skin, as well as yellowish hue in their complexions. And even if you aren't a smoker, being around a smoker can still cause damage to your skin.

Exposure to the elements :Cold winds and low temperature can dry out skin, depriving it of balanced levels of sebum (oil) that keep skin lubricated. without these oils, skin becomes dry and is more prone to premature aging because of the lack of protective oils.
This goes for forced air heating as well. Warm air acts like a giant sponge, soaking up moisture from everything it touches.

Sun protection as we discussed above:
It the sun is your skin's worst enemy, then sun protection is your first line of defense. When selecting sun protection, look for Sun Protection Factor (SPF) that are combined with stabilized antioxidant vitamins. Research shows sunscreens formulated with antioxidants provide enhanced protection against damaging UV light and free radicals. With this increased protection from antioxidants, there is no need to add more potentially irritating sunscreen chemicals to create a higher SPF level.

Proper treatment for results: When skin is healthy, premature aging is minimized. Professional skin treatments coupled with the right lifestyle choices are great ways to begin treating the signs of premature aging.
An effective prematurely-aging skin treatment regimen will include exfoliation, hydration, and vitamins to help smooth skin, stimulate collagen production and increase skin's natural protective barrier.

  • Exfoliation helps remove dulling skin cells while improving penetration of beneficial ingredients. The use of electric brushes will also greatly enhance the penetration of the exfoliation ingredients.
  • Galvanic current can also be used to increase product penetration. This professional tool creates gentle electrical currents that work to push hydrating and replenishing ingredients deep into the layers of the epidermis.
  • Emollients will help maintain soft, smooth, pliable skin and will act as a lubricant, helping to reduce flaking and moisture loss while improving appearance.
  • It has been scientifically proven that topically-applied vitamins do improve the health of skin. Vitamin A help inhibit collagen breakdown while stimulating collagen production, Vitamin B5 aids in would healing, Vitamin C is an antioxidant that inhibits melanin, and Vitamin E is an antioxidant that provides barrier protection while smoothing skin.


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