Do you want to look younger? What does this mean to you? No wrinkles? No areas of hyperpigmentation?
Two things that are generally agreed to improve skin are retinoids (retinol, retin-A etc.) and chemical peels.
Obsessed with face and skin, don’t forget the rest of the body. For instance, everybody needs to work on, is keeping a sense of balance.
Judith Airey, a biomedical researcher, has a PhD in Cell & Molecular Biology and is a faculty member at a Medical School.
Like most of us, Judith wants to know what will keep her healthy and young looking as she ages. With her science background and knowledge she is able to research what works and what is hype.
The most common retinoids in non-prescription skin products are retinol and retinyl palmitate. These are not as strong as the prescription retinoids such as retin-a and isotretinoin.
The retinoids have been shown in several careful studies to improve skin. They were initially used for the treatment of acne and were found to have positive effects on aging skin.
Retinoids can reduce fine lines; fade hyperpigmentation, including sun spots, freckles and melasma, and diminish blackheads and whiteheads. To get significant effects, as with other effectual skin treatments, retinoids must be used regularly. The skin improves slowly. Find out more about retinoids and the most effective products.
Glycolic acid is one of the most widely used chemical peeling agents. It is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). The glycolic acid molecule is smaller than the other hydroxy acids so it penetrates more easily into the skin.
Exfoliation with glycolic acid will leave your skin looking smoother and with a more even tone. After regular treatments with glycolic acid expect to see hyperpigmentation fading and a reduction in fine lines.
Home peels are generally not as strong as those done in the dermatologist’s office. However, they are done more frequently, have no down time and are much cheaper. You can adjust the strength and frequency according your schedule and tolerance of your skin.
Think about watching an elderly person walking. What makes them look elderly? One thing is the hesitancy with which they move. There is slow careful movement with a focus on the ground at their feet.
Now think about that same person, but have them looking around as they walk , not just looking at their feet, and moving in a more positive way. Immediately there is an impression of vitality and confidence, they look younger and more energetic.
Just having a better sense of balance can make a big difference in we can go and what we can do, and confidence in general, when we are elderly. The time to start to think about your balance is now. You may not realize it yet, but your balance is getting worse. It is simple, easy and takes almost no time.
