Wrinkles. Some women see them as the bane of their existence, and they actually go through all means they could possibly afford just to get those wrinkles off their faces, ranging from expensive creams to lasers, Botox or even surgery. Our culture and society is so youth-oriented that wrinkles, especially on women, have become totally undesirable.
Why do we get them and how can we stop them?
Wrinkles are mostly associated with aging. As we age, the cells of our skin become thinner and lose elasticity because of the decreased levels of collagen production in our bodies. The skin cells also divide more slowly, thus delaying repair and renewal of the skin
. Wrinkles also develop because of skin damage, the damage coming mostly from exposure to sunlight. Spending too much time under the sun with minimal or no protection at all causes the skin to be vulnerable to ultraviolet radiation. Sunlight causes the outer layer of the skin, which is the epidermis, to become thinner, and encourages the overproduction of melanin, which eventually leads to skin cancer. Continued sunlight exposure also causes the collagen in our skin to break down more rapidly, faster than natural aging actually does. Loss of collagen results in loss of elasticity for the skin, therefore to skin wrinkling.
The development of free radicals in the skin also causes it to wrinkle. Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules in the body that lack an electron; oxygen molecules need two. Free radicals also contribute to the speedy breakdown of collagen in the skin. How do free radicals develop in the skin? This happens through continued exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun, air pollution and cigarette smoking. We are probably not aware of this, but gravity also plays a role in why we get wrinkles. Gravity pulls at our skin, causing sags and jowls to form.
Getting wrinkles is a natural process. It is something we cannot avoid, and it is something that starts happening in our twenties and thirties. Facelifts and other cosmetic surgery cost an arm and a leg, but there are cheaper ways and more effective ways of arresting the formation of wrinkles in the skin and keeping our skin looking younger for longer.
Ways to diminish wrinkles
1.) I’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times: regular, results driven facial treatments
With ageing skin, collagen production slows, and elastin, the substance that enables skin to snap back into place, has a bit less spring. Dead skin cells do not shed as quickly and turnover of new skin cells may decrease slightly. I have a ton of treatments clinically proven to stimulate the production of collagen in the facial lines of the skin. As we age, elastin and collagen production starts to slow down. The combination of collagen stimulation and increased skin renewal will improve the condition of the skin’s surface smoothing out fine lines and deep forehead wrinkles is a clinically proven anti wrinkle treatment!
Skin Boosters
The best, non surgical PLUMPING anti ageing treatment currently on the market! Not ready for fillers and shying away from Botox? Skin boosters are your new best friend!
Skin Boosters are especially designed to deliver deep skin hydration. The treatment involves hydrating microinjections of a soft, gel-like substance called Hyaluronic Acid (HA) into the skin, which improves the skin's elasticity, firmness and radiance.
Once your full skin booster treatment course is completed, your results will last typically 6-8 months. Appropriate, professional skin care and regular facials will ensure your fabulous results last the longest time!
Mesotherapy
This is a French rejuvenation technique that uses micro injections of vitamins, enzymes, antioxidants and plant extracts to rejuvenate and tighten skin. It can also be used to improve hair quality and even remove excess fat from areas if that is your concern.
Mesotherapy can instantly improve dull, tired looking skin and superficial wrinkles but can also help to improve sluggish blood circulation, aiding the body to flush out aging toxins. This treatment can also be used to address hyperpigmentation, treat acne and ‘lit-from-within’ skin glow.
Mesotherapy vitamin cocktails can stimulate the fibroblast cell in the skin to produce more collagen to combat the signs of ageing. Amongst the list of skin-friendly plant ingredients injected are vitamins, growth factors, Hyaluronic acid, peptides, antioxidants and trace elements that provide the ideal environment for healthy skin that copes with the ageing process better.
A typical mesotherapy cocktail might generally contain over active 50 ingredients to nourish, repair and rejuvenate skin.
Microneedling
Million Dollar Skin Needling is a rejuvenating skin treatment that will repeatedly penetrate the skin creating thousands of tiny micro-channels that the skin perceives as micro wounds. This stimulates the body’s natural healing process to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. The result is smoother, healthier and younger-looking skin. My luxury microneedling facials use the Million Dollar Empire pen which gives me the choice to adapt the treatment to enhance the benefits of microneedling to everyone. To target everyone’s ever changing skin needs. Altering the depth for more delicate areas like around the eye or deeper sections of the skin that may be scarred. Changing the depth of the needle will give more results driven treatments enhancing the benefit of each Microneedling session. The staple of Anti ageing treatments.
Radiofrequency (RF) Skin Tightening
Radiofrequency (RF) treatments utilise electromagnetic energy to heat the deeper layers of the skin. This heat stimulates collagen production, leading to improved skin elasticity and a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. RF treatments are non-invasive and typically require multiple sessions for optimal results.
Radiofrequency Microneedling
This innovative treatment combines the benefits of microneedling with radiofrequency energy. Microneedling creates tiny channels in the skin, allowing the RF energy to penetrate deeper and more effectively. This deeper penetration results in more significant collagen stimulation and tighter, smoother skin. Radiofrequency microneedling is a more advanced treatment than traditional RF, offering more dramatic results.
Chemical Peels
This innovative peeling system works by exfoliating the build up of dead skin cells which in turn allows the acids to target specific problems. This exfoliation will allow for the increase in absorption levels allowing each power product to further target any concern areas.
Each of the 3 peels has a unique blend of acids that has been formulated to specifically target a number of skin concerns. The 3 peels are all backed by scientific and clinical evidence, allowing the results to speak for themselves.
LED Phototherapy
My multi-purpose Dermalux Flex MD is an effective treatment for skin concerns like acne, redness, pigmentation, signs of ageing, scarring, large pores, and uneven tone. It’s also medically certified to target wider concerns on the body such as sports injuries and joint pain.
Unlike other treatments, it doesn’t contain any harmful wavelengths or UV rays meaning there’s no damage to the skin. Non-invasive, safe and effective, there’s no risk of injury or downtime afterwards and it can also be used by all skin tones and types.
2.) Stay out of that sun!
First is to keep our skin well-protected from UV ray exposure. This means laying on product, such as creams and lotions, that have SPF protection all over the skin.
3.) Get hydrated
Another is proper nutrition and hydration. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables and fish that are rich in vitamins and minerals that fight the development of free radicals in the body. Also, drink plenty of water and fruit juices to keep the body hydrated and avoid too much black tea and coffee.
4.) Have a nap – or lots of them…
Get as much sleep as possible as well, as much as eight hours a day. Sufficient rest keeps the body from being stressed, since chronic stress accelerates the aging process.
5.) Put down the cigarettes
Lastly, give up smoking because smoking dehydrates the skin and burns away the nutrients of the body.
Give my tips a go, I am sure it’ll be worth it!
And why not book in for one of the treatments mentioned above... the sooner you start, the sooner you will be noticing the wrinkles disappear!
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