Friday, May 6, 2011

The Fountain of Youth is how you handle the SUN


The sun’s UVA light is the #1 cause of premature aging in women and men and that 90 percent of wrinkles are caused by the sun? So now you know the #1 way to protect your skin against aging is SUNSCREEN.


The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends these PCA sun protection products as effective agents in the prevention of sun-induced skin damage.

  • Weightless Protection SPF 45
  • Perfecting Protection SPF 30
  • Protecting Hydrator SPF 30
  • Hydrator Plus SPF 30
  • Active Very Water/Sweat Resistant SPF 45

 Make sure your sun products contain one or more of these ingredients:
  • zinc oxide,
  • titanium dioxide
  • avobenzone or ecampsule (MexorylTM
  • Chemical peels help to reduce the appearance of premature aging and are performed on the face, neck, or hands. They can be used to:

  • Reduce fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth
  • Treat wrinkles caused by sun damage, aging, and family history
  • Improve the appearance of mild scarring
  • Treat certain types of acne
  • Reduce age spots, freckles, and dark patches due to pregnancy or taking birth control pills (melasma)
  • Improve the look and feel of skin that is dull in texture and color  

Microdermabrasion can make your skin look younger and smoother, as well. Although a great diet, plenty of water, and daily exercise help your skin to be shining and radiant

By removing a top layer of skin, microdermabrasion stimulates the skin to increase cell turnover and to produce collagen, which turns into softer, younger looking skin. 

So keep the sunscreen handy as well as the hat and sunglasses – be good to your skin and you will keep that youthful look longer.