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Prematurely aging skin is fast becoming a relatively common problem for women and men in their twenties and thirties. Premature aging of the skin is often a direct result of a less than healthy lifestyle. The acclerated decline in elastin and collagen production is most commenly caused from over exposure to the sun, smoking and pollution from our environment.
What is Pre-Maturely aging skin?
As we age, 2 factors come in to play that have effects on our skin. The first is known as Intrinsic Factors, these are genetically programmed changes that occur within the skin. The second is Extrinsic factors, and these are the result of the environment and its effects on the skin. Extrinsic factors is what acclerates the aging process and leaves us with what is known as Pre-Maturely Aging Skin.
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Causes of Pre-Maturely Agin Skin? |
- Sun damage -
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skin that is regularly exposed to the sun either outside or through the use of sun beds and solariums will cause the early development of wrinkles, age spots and breakdown of collagen. UV Rays create dangerous forms of oxygen molecules that attack the stable molecules within skin cells, causing irreversible damage to the cell, triggering wrinkles and lessenings the skin's natural ability to repair itself.
- Smoking -
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skin loses elasticity due to lack of oxygen within the skin which will cause our skin cells to break down, the skin will become dry and circulation decreases. Smoking causes the premature onset of wrinkles and sagging skin along with giving your skin that dull, pale colour due to lack of oxygen and circulation.
- Alcohol -
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drinking excessively on a regular basis causes broken cappilaries, giving the skin a red appearance and causing inflammation.
- Cold weather -
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exposure to the cold dries the skin and strips it of protective oils, hence the onset of premature fine lines and wrinkles
- Lack of sleep -
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getting enough "beauty sleep" is essential to youthful skin. Lack of sleep causes fine lines and wrinkles.
- Stress -
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the effects of severe or ongoing stress can dry the skin due to the effect it can have on our natural production of oil, resulting in the depletion of collagen leaving you with sagging skin and wrinkles.
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Treatments for Pre Maturely Aging Skin |
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How many treatments will i need? |
| Reduction of pigment |
2 to 4 |
| Reduction of vascular lesions |
2 to 4 |
| Skin rejuvenation |
4 to 6 |
| Acne treatment |
Up to 4 |
| please note these are only approximates |
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