Posted by bs866806 on 01/18/08 12:45

Reducing wrinkles is a major concern for both women and men. Wrinkling
is a fact of life that affects all people, but certain lifestyle
choices can make wrinkles appear sooner. Exposure to ultraviolet
radiation, either from the sun or the use of tanning beds is a major
cause of premature aging of the skin. In addition, doing this can
cause malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

Other Lifestyle Choices that Affect Your Skin:

o Smoking increases wrinkles and ages your skin. Don't smoke and if
you do, quit to reduce both damage to your skin and your overall
health.

o Diet can affect your skin. Eat a healthy diet that includes a lot of
fresh fruits and vegetables. These are antioxidant rich foods that can
help keep your skin firmer longer.

o Dehydration can increase wrinkling. Drink plenty of water to hydrate
your body and skin. You should have a minimum of eight glasses of
water every day.

o Avoid alcohol, which causes the skin to sag and become puffy. People
who drink a lot of alcohol often look older than those who don't drink
at all, or only drink occasionally. For your skin, the worst time to
consume alcohol is before bed.

o Excessive stress affects your skin. Do what you can to reduce the
stress in your life. Relaxation techniques, yoga, prayer, reading the
Bible and meditation are excellent ways to reduce stress. This will
help you look and feel better.

o Don't sleep on your face, but on your back instead. Sleeping on your
face increases wrinkling and increases the effects of gravity on your
skin.

Take good care of your skin to help combat the signs of aging. Don't
over wash your face; limit washing to twice each day. This is
especially true if your tap water contains chlorine or other chemicals
used in water purification. Consider having a water filter installed,
or use purified water to wash your face, if you find the chlorine
irritating. Never wash in very hot water, which is drying.

Use only mild facial cleansers that contain moisturizing ingredients.
Stay away from soap, especially deodorant soaps, which are very drying
to the skin. After you have washed your face, pat dry and use a
moisturizer. Look for products that are oil free. Water based lotion
is best for moisturizing the skin without clogging your pores.

Antioxidants help reduce the signs of aging on your skin. These are
found in food, vitamins and skin care products. The best sources are
vitamin A, C, E. Antioxidants destroy free radicals, which cause
cellular damage, age the skin and cause skin cancer. There is evidence
that they work best when combined. For example, vitamins C and E work
better together than either vitamin alone. Vitamin A is often found in
both prescription and over the counter topical ointments.

Retin A is a prescription topical cream that contains vitamin A. a
prescription is needed from the dermatologist for this medication.
Retin A treats wrinkling caused by aging and sun exposure. It takes
between two and six months to see noticeable improvement. Side effects
include redness, burning, itching and scaling, which can last for a
few months. In addition, it can cause photosensitivity. You should
avoid sunlight and wear a sunscreen when outside in the sun. Pregnant
women should not use this cream, as it can cause birth defects in the
unborn child.

Retinol is a natural form of vitamin A. It is found in over the
counter ointments. There are fewer side effects with Retinol than with
the stronger Retin A. Using antioxidant creams containing vitamin C or
E may increase the benefits of retinol. These are sometimes found
combined in one cream, or can be applied separately.

If you want to see results sooner, consider a skin peel. You will see
results fast, without having to wait several months for improvement.
In the past, peels were only available from a dermatologist or
esthetician. There is now a wonderful TCA peel for home use.
Esthetician's Choice takes just a few minutes to apply and gives fast
results. You will notice slight reddening of the skin for a day or so.
The skin will then peel, revealing a younger looking complexion.




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