May 25, 2013



FINE LINES AND WRINKLES

Fine lines and wrinkles appear on the face as we age. We loose collagen and elastin the two main contributors to fine lines and wrinkles. When our skin does not spring back the lines and wrinkles that are made by our facial expressions are indented into the cell's memory. By following this routine for fine lines and wrinkles you can minimize the look.

Daily Routine - Step 1 - Cleanse

Cleanse as recommended in the section for your skin type: Oily or Dry or Combination


Daily Routine - Step 2 - Treatment - Fine Lines & Wrinkles

To treat fine lines and wrinkles you will want to find products that increase cell turnover and plump the skin, by increasing collagen. Always try and find a 2 or 3 in one product that will address your concerns.


Daily Routine - Step 3 - Moisturize/Hydrate

Moisturize/Hydrate as recommended in the section for your skin type: Oily or Dry or Combination


Daily Routine - Step 4 - Sunscreen

Use a minimum SPF 15 or greater with a broad spectrum UVA/UVB formulation.

Treatment

Peels- 2-4 times a year visit your aestheticians for a peel. Peels remove dead skin cells, bring oxygen to the skin and smooth the skin. Make sure you let your aethetician your skin type which will ensure they administer the proper peel (light or aggressive).


 
Ingredients to Look For:

DNA Repair/Stimulate Antioxidant protection: Resveratrol
Cell Turnover/Natural Exfoliators: Glycolic Acid (AHA); Lactic Acid; Retinyl Palmitate/Retinol/Retinaldehyde/Retinoic Acid (vitamin A)
Collagen Synthesis: Peptides

For information purposes. Always ask for a sample to ensure you are not allergic to an ingredient.