Today, lessening the appearance of visible signs of aging is more than just reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
We must look at the entire complexion, addressing the skin’s tone, clarity and color. For many decades the approach to lessening the appearance of wrinkles was to moisturize. The belief was that by plumping up the dehydrated surface, superficial lines would decrease.
Now, we have a host of beneficial ingredients and skin care treatments to employ to address many of the signs of visible aging as they manifest on the skin, starting in the 20’s.
Read below as I share how to address visible signs of aging skin at any age.
In Your 20’s
Up to 90% of the visible skin changes commonly attributed to aging are caused by the sun and can be seen as early as in one’s 20’s. On the other hand, oiliness and breakouts can still be a hold-over from the hormonally charged teenage years.
At the spa: Professional facials featuring deep cleansing clay masks can help remove excess oils and debris. Look for treatments buffered with skin-softening seaweed and hydrating ingredients such as cocoa and organic coconut oils.
Suggested treatments:
At home: Combine weekly clay face masks with a daily regimen of a seaweed based products that provides hydrating, nourishing, and anti-oxidant properties. Seaweeds such as Laminaria Digitata and Ascophylum Nodosum are natural sources of 12 vitamins including B12, C, E, K and Beta Carotene, 18 amino acids, and 42 trace elements. Essential fatty acids help maintain the skin moisture barrier while Alginic Acid – a polysaccharide – helps to lock moisture into the skin.
Suggested skin care products:
- FUSION™ Face Masks and Scrubs
- Hydra Blue® Collection for All Skin Types
- Hydra Medic® for Problem Skin
- T-Zone Balance Collection for Combination Skin
In Your 30’s
Cell turnover slows down. The epidermal cells may suffer more from environmental damage, but the wrinkles still may not be visible. The dermis begins to lose some volume and bounce, collagen fibers aren’t as efficiently meshed, elastin coils less tight.
At the spa: Address early signs of visible aging and restore the moisture barrier with a thorough seaweed-based facial once a month. This should include a deep cleansing and rehydrating series of masks to renew and revitalize the appearance of the skin.
Suggested treatments:
At home: A seaweed based skin care program with a weekly sheet mask that includes Hexapeptides, Chrysin, Seaweed extracts including Laminaria Digitata and Sweet Almond Oil to help restore appearance of tone, decrease the appearance of fine lines, as well as hydrate.
Suggested skin care products:
In Your 40’s
Sebum production is reduced; the stratum corneum thickens from slower desquamation. Darker pigmentation may appear due to environmental damage. Expression lines deepen and dilated veins may appear.
At the spa: Look for skin care treatments that help to brighten the appearance of the skin with seaweeds and other natural skin enhancers such as Gotu Kola, Bellis Daisy, Licorice extract and Willow Bark extracts. This treatment can be combined with a mildly exfoliating glycolic peel to help reveal more beautiful, radiant looking skin. Reinforce the monthly brightening treatment with a clay based express mask to help maintain skin’s luminosity.
Suggested treatments:
At home: Maintain the appearance skin tone with a full at-home regimen of skin care products designed to help brighten the appearance of the skin, containing a mild Glycolic Acid to exfoliate, Seaweed, Licorice extracts, Willow Bark and Orange Water to help soothe and restore skin softness.
Suggested skin care products:
In Your 50’s
Age spots may intensify. Hormonal changes, meaning a decrease in estrogen and/or increase in androgens, may lead to breakouts. Sebum production is dramatically slowed, depriving the skin of natural moisture.
At the spa: Help invigorate and tone the appearance of mature skin with a multi-phase facial designed to exfoliate and restore essential moisture. Look for a facial that includes a micropeel utilizing papaya enzymes to remove surface skin cells to help brighten the appearance of the skin as well as masks employing Deep Sea Thermophilus, seaweeds such as Laminaria Digitata, and penta- and hexapeptides.
Suggested treatments:
At home: Follow a thorough daily skin care program that includes a day and night serum, a skin-softening daily moisturizer and a weekly treatment mask incorporating seaweeds, penta- and hexapeptides, White, Green and Red tea blends and skin-brightening Bellis Daisy.
Suggested skin care:
In your 60’s, 70’s, and beyond
Your genetic disposition to certain skin type/problems will become evident, i.e. bags under the eyes, double chin, and pigmentation. The effects of intrinsic aging vs. environmental aging now are visible.
At the spa: Incorporate professional eye treatments into your monthly facial program. Look for ones based on the latest advances in skincare with ingredients that work to combat visible signs of sleep deprivation, aging, and environmental damage that utilize natural extracts of Gingko Biloba, Gotu Kola, and Seaweed, Dipeptides, Tetrapeptides, and Chrysin to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles in the delicate eye area.
Suggested treatments:
At home: Incorporate a day, night and eye cream formulated for helping to firm the appearance of the skin as well as address the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Look for formulas that contain Laminaria Digitata seaweed, organic Aloe Vera and Ginkgo Biloba.
Suggested skin care:
- Vita Cura® Gold Collection
- Opti-Firm® Eye Contour Cream
- Opti-Firm® Lift Cream Daytime Protection Cream
- Opti-Firm® Renewal Complex Night Cream
*This blog is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, treatment or diagnosis. Always seek the advice of your doctor or health provider with any questions or concerns you may have about a medical condition.
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