Anti Aging Skin Care

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Understanding Mature Skin

Anti aging skin care can work wonders to improve the appearance of mature skin.

The Beauty Industry spends millions on research and also on advertising their "Miracle Creams"

Do you find this confusing?

The names of some of the ingredients remind us of chemistry class don't they!

Do you know the difference between Hyaluronic Acid and Glycolics? Or Retinol and Ceramids? No? Then before we rush out and spend a fortune on anti aging skin care. Lets find out what makes mature skin look like it does.

I want to tell you briefly about Skin structure at 20 years old. Then the changes that take place by 60. What is missing. How can we help put it back.

• THE EPIDERMIS is the uppermost layer and is thinnest on the eyelids. Cells are produced at the base of the layer and move upwards to the outer layer (skin surface) in 15 to 30 days. The cells are plump and hold lots of moisture.
  
  
• THE DERMIS below is thicker than the epidermis and this is where we find Collagen and Elastin. Collagen supports and plumps the skin making it strong, resilient and able to stretch. Elastin is responsible for elasticity and prevents sagging.
  
  
• THE SUBCUTANEOUS layer is mostly fat and vitally important for keeping youthful facial contours.

Dermatologists tell us that the aging process begins in our late 20s. No wonder then, that by 50 - 60 lots of unwelcome changes have taken place...

• The production of cells in the Epidermis slows down and the cells are not replaced as quickly. The dead cells or tired cells on the surface look very dull. The ability of the cells to hold moisture is lessened and so the skin becomes ever thinner and more dry.
• In the Dermis, production of Collagen and Elastin has slowed down resulting in less support, less bulk and less resilience. Skin looks flatter and wrinkles form. Particularly around the eyes and mouth, skin begins to sag due to lack of elasticity.
• Subcutaneous fat is lost causing a more fragile, sagging appearance

The Lowdown in our language!

Mature skin needs moisture to encourage that dewy look.

The cells need to be nudged into reproducing and replacing the surface layer more quickly to counteract dullness. To regain plumpness and elasticity we need to promote the building of collagen.

No better time to do that than while you sleep.

And, here's the good news!

There are a host of remarkable products and anti aging treatments on the market in all price categories. Choose the right product or combination of products and you can achieve better hydration, faster turnover of skin cells and reduce the appearence of lines and wrinkles.

To help you to choose and prevent you making expensive mistakes I have put together some information on which products do what and how they can be combined to form a simple daily anti aging skin care routine.

Want to really spoil your self? Splash out on a luxurious serum or relaxing facial to do at home. The effect can be quite stunning even after one treatment. Great before a special occasion but also good just as a reward sometimes after a tough week. Let me inspire you here at Anti Aging Treatments.

I can almost hear you saying...

There are of course products and treatments that address these problems too. Some to use at home and others can be performed by a specialist or dermatologist.

I hope this simple explanation to what is verging on becoming "a science" has helped you. Now just smile, find out whats to do and

go be beautiful!

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