Do’s and Don’ts that can Reverse or Reduce the Aging Course – Denver, CO
February 18th, 2009 Skin Essentials StaffThese tips will leave your skin refreshed and radiant at every age!
Part I
• Do stop smoking. If you have ever paid attention to the skin of a smoker then you have seen the negative effects that this habit can cause. Not only are the toxins in cigarettes damaging to the structure of your skin, but the nicotine inhibits the new growth of healthy cells, reduces necessary blood supply and oxygen to the skin, and can quickly reduce the skins thickness; thus causing a smoker to look older than their rightful age. Next to sun exposure, smoking is next on the list for causing skin damage. If you are looking to correct the effects of smoking, please talk to your Skin Essentials provider to determine the best treatment for you.
• Don’t disregard moisturizing. This should be on the top of the list of skin care, along with sunscreen and exfoliating, especially in Denver. Although you may not get wrinkles by skipping this step, your skin needs help trapping its natural moisture. You will need to have your skin examined by one of our Skin Essentials specialists so that they can help you choose the best product for your skin type and lifestyle. When applying your moisturizer, make sure you do not pull or aggressively rub your skin. This can cause more unnecessary stress and break down the elasticity in the skin.
Additional tip: Moisturizers are more effective when applied to damp skin to lock the moisture in.