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Want to put your best face forward? This is the best anti-age advice for you below....
Sincerely,
Pamela Gaddy
Facials By Pam
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HOW TO REDUCE
COLLAGEN DEGRADATION
AND KEEP YOU LOOKING YOUNG
The abundance of collagen supplements on the market tells us that many people are genuinely concerned about their skin health. So, based on the best dermatological and anti-aging expert advice, what can be done to ensure we show up at our 20, 30 and 40 year school reunions with our best faces forward? To ensure sufficient collagen in the skin, first prevent loss of the collagen that you already have. If you are not ready on a proper sun care regimen, that should be your first priority. Studies have shown that sun protection is one of the most important ways in which you can combat aging. Cigarette smoke, like sun exposure, has also been shown to greatly degenerate collagen, and there is also evidence that improper and insufficient sleep has a negative effect on skin health.
a nutritious diet
Eating the right foods and getting good sources of antioxidants from fruits and vegetables is very important for collagen production. Brightly colored produce such as tomatoes, grapefruit and watermelon contain the powerful antioxidant Lycopene, which helps prevent collagen degeneration. Fruits such as oranges, strawberries and red peppers also contain Vitamin C, something that s key for the optimum condition of the skin. Vegetables such as broccoli, leafy greens and cauliflower provide our skin with glucosinolates, which fight the free radicals that attach our collagen. Also key to skin health is the omega-3 fatty acid known as eicosapentanoic acid or EPA, which has antioxidatative and anti-inflammatory effects to help protect and heal the skin. Omega-3 is readily available from food sources such as oily fish and spirulina. Avoid starchy foods and sugary substances; this helps reduce inflammation which interferes which the body's natural collagen production processes.
proper skin diet
The right skincare helps regulate the optimum skin condition so that it is protected from extreme stresses. What works? Regular exfoliation with a gentle exfoliator scrub, or with alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) can help to "exercise" the skin, and ensure healthy cell renewal. Skincare products that have been proven to help combat aging include products that have antioxidant properties, examples of which include green tea extracts, coffee berry and DHEA. Try products with retinol, a Vitamin A derivative, sometimes known as a Retin-A, which works to both stop collagen degradation from the effects of UV exposure while boosting collagen production.
YANA Daily Collagen Shots
YANA is a revolutionary beauty liquid designed as an easy to drink daily shot. This highly concentrated proprietary blend of collagen peptides, ceramides, antioxidants and vitamins helps to restore the essential elements your skin needs to regain and maintain its youthful appearance. The path to radiant skin has never been easier.
collagen stimulating dermal fillers
Hyaluronic acid, a natural water-binding component of the skin, helps to stimulate collagen production by surrounding fibroblast6s, the skin cells that produce collagen, with plenty of water. As the skin ages, this important component of skin also suffers a decline. Researchers at the University of Michigan medical school found that Restylane injections (Restylane's key component is hyaluronic acid) not only stimulated the fibroblasts around them to increase collagen output, but also seemed to be protective of the existing collagen in the area as well. The two top hyaluronic acid dermal filler brands are Restylane and Juvederm, and they work by immediately filling the area to plump out lines and wrinkles. The effects of the filler are enhanced by collagen stimulation, so patients tend to need repeat sessions less frequently. Just like hyaluronic acid, poly-L-lactic acid or PLLA, has been shown to stimulate collagen growth. PPLA is a major component Sculptra dermal fillers, which are injected deep into the dermal layer in a three-session treatment program which lasts up to two years. Sculptra has been proven to correct both collagen loss and fat atrophy, and is also FDA approved for AIDS patients who have severe cheek lipatrophy (fat loss). Radiesse, which has calcium hydroxylapatite as its collagen stimulating active ingredient, is another dermal filler that works very effectively in restoring volume in patients with deep lines or sagging skin. The effects of the collagen stimulation allows the volumizing effect of Radiesse to last for about 12 months or more.
Laser and RF collagen stimulation
Collagen production slows with the aging process, but where the skin is injured, collagen production is increased as part of the skin healing process. Aesthetic equipment such as a carbon dioxide and Fraxel lasers, and radiofrequency modalities such as Thermage and Ultherapy all work by subjecting the skin to controlled damage, so that collagen renewal can be stimulated. All of these methods work very well to tighten the skin and improve its appearance, although lasers are designed to stimulate regrowth on the surface and epidermal (top later) areas, and radiofrequency skin tightening works in the deeper dermal areas for greater wrinkle and line rejuvenation.
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A special thanks to all of my clients. I appreciate your business! Your reviews on YELP are appreciated greatly.
Sincerely,
Facials By Pam
23547 Evergreen Mills Rd.
Aldie,
Virginia
20105
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