Anti-Aging: The Hows, Whys, and Routines
As humans, aging is part of life. Over the centuries, we have accepted this fact. However, you don’t have to take this fact lightly! A steadily growing skincare market offers thousands of products and our board-certified dermatologists are armed with the latest scientific findings on skin. Following a few simple steps today will start you on your journey towards healthier, younger-looking skin.
What Actually Happens to Your Skin
We are all familiar with the wrinkles and sagging that accost our skin as we age. It is a frustrating change and one that many do not understand. Here are a few reasons your skin starts looking old:
Thinning epidermis and dermis: These layers can lose from 20% to 80% of their thickness and cause sagging.
Skin takes longer to heal: As the eccrine sweat glands, which produce new cells, slow down, so does healing.
Pigment changes and low collagen counts: The pigment-containing cells (melanocytes) decrease in number and the remaining few grow larger, resulting in age spots under transparent skin that has lost a lot of its collagen.
What Can Be Done
Even though aging is inevitable, skin is an organ that responds to care. Foresight is your greatest weapon. The more you care for your skin, the more gently you will age.
An anti-aging routine is equal parts practical self care and innovative products. Consider adding additional skin-promoting supplements to your diet. Focus on exfoliation each week and gentle face washes. As it ages, your skin will become less oily and more sensitive. Upgrade your SPF routine with a focus on moisturizers and use a face cream. Protecting yourself from the sun is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent aging skin.
Where to Start
If you are thinking about an anti-aging routine, the first step is always to have a one-on-one consultation with your dermatologist. We work with all skin types and ages. As you identify the issues that bother you, our certified dermatologist and aesthetician will help you assemble an in-office treatment plan and at-home skincare regime.
Some of the in-office treatments we offer:
Microdermabrasion treatments and chemical peels: Gentle exfoliation of dead skin cells brings back your youthful glow.
Facial fillers: Treat those pesky lines around your eyes and mouth
Light-based treatments: These target brown spots and broken capillaries on the face.
At-home treatments:
Our dermatologists enjoy helping their patients re-discover their skin through Revision Skincare’s Papaya enzyme cleanser, facial rinsers/toners, corrective creams packed with prebiotics, and retinoid creams. Revision was the first brand to:
Widely utilize peptides, an ingredient that unlocks your skin’s potential to combat visual aging
Harness the power of the microbiome
Develop a comprehensive anti-aging tinted moisturizer containing 100% all mineral sunscreen with no hidden chemicals
The sooner you begin focusing on anti-aging skincare, the longer you will have to enjoy the benefits. Many start in their early 20s, since that is the first time they notice signs of aging. However, it is never too late to incorporate healthy skincare and whether you are 35 or 55, your skin will thank you.