You
can do wonders to your skin if you keep it from the destructive effects of the
sun as much as possible. Avoid the sun rays between 10 in the morning and 3 in
the afternoon. Wear protective clothing, especially a cap or sun hat and
sunglasses at all times. Also avoid sun tanning sessions either under the sun
during the hotter hours of the day or in suntan salons.
Using
sunscreens everyday whether you are sun tanning or not will help you protect
your skin from harmful UV rays and these must be of at least a 15 SPF. When
using facial and body creams it is also important these contain sunscreens and
should be used regularly each day and throughout the day.
Keep
your skins moisture levels high by drinking plenty of water, using adapted
skin moisturizers and by using a skin humidifier at home if the air of the area
you live in is dry, such as in mountain areas. You should also have your skin
checked regularly by a dermatologist if you have fair or older skin.
There
are many treatments that can help fight against the ageing of skin, either
natural remedies or surgical methods. Before using chemical treatments such as
dermabrasion, laserabrasion and chemical peels you may try treatments using
hydroxy acids, tretinoin and vitamin C. Surgical options however, should only
really be used if your skin has received a moderate or severe degree of damage
due to the sun.
You
may treat those deep facial wrinkles with collagen, autologous fat, botulimum
toxin or Goretex implants. However, if you really have a problem due to excess
sagging you can benefit from blepharoplasty, browlifting or a facelift
treatment.
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About Surgical Treatments:
Dermabrasion
helps remove those lines and wrinkles or scarring made by the sun. The process
is to sand away the surface layer of the skin and make the younger layer
underneath resurface. This kind of treatment can cause bleeding and wounding
and can vary depending on the patients skin type and reaction to the
treatment. It should never be done around the eyes and should be carefully used
around the mouth.
Chemical
peels are very effective when you want to get rid of those fine lines and wish
to retrieve smoother skin. This treatment removes the upper layer of your skin
using chemicals giving way to a new layer of skin. You can use this treatment
around the eyes and mouth and the chemical content must be controlled depending
on the different skin types.
Laser
resurfacing uses high-energy lasers in order to remove damaged skin more effectively
as well as other scarring and skin problems. This treatment will get rid of
problems quicker than any other treatment. This treatment is powerful and may
return side effects and complications; it must therefore be carefully planned
before deciding to apply it.