dermatolgy wise info needed. what to use to keep skin healthy and youthful?
Posted in Skin Conditions by: adminJune 30th, 2008
I would like to learn what I could use on my face to keep it healthy and youthful. I am 30 and scared of getting older skin. I know it is inevitable, but I want to take good care of it now to reduce the signs of aging.
I use face moisturizer SPF20 daily, SPF45 if I plan to be outside. Vasoline every nite on lips and eyelashes. Any info would be super appreciated. There are alot of chemicals out there- vit A, Vit E, collagen, retinol, etc. I have no clue what is good and what is gimic. thanks a bunch
July 3rd, 2008 at 4:15 pm
good ol’ h20 baby
July 8th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
You are all ready doing the sunscreen which is number one. You could also consider using a hat when outdoors and sunglasses.
Do not smoke.
Eat green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits.
July 11th, 2008 at 11:14 am
My advice would be to drink lots of water, use sunscreen always, cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize your skin daily. Some aging you won’t have control over.
July 14th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
The SPF is needed daily, so keep that going. You can use all different products but in the end…..
Take care of your self. Eat healthy, exercise and wash your face everynight and morning.
Trust - thats the best thing you can do for your skin.
July 16th, 2008 at 3:54 am
you should always you the moisturizer with SPF even if your not planning on going outside. chances are you will be outside at least a little bit and little sun exposure will cause wrinkles.
July 18th, 2008 at 10:16 am
The best advice is to steer clear of the sun, no matter what. I am 34 and just had my first precancerous growth frozen off of my chest. My father has skin cancer, so I am pre-disposed. But I have a great dermatologist and that is his big thing–no sun. My suggestion is microdermabrasion and good moisturizer. Age will happen, but you can do it gracefully. Keep the sunscreen up every day.
July 20th, 2008 at 1:32 am
If by youthful and healthy you mean soft and well kept then I can help. I use deep clean invigorating foam scrub by Netuagena! It really helps is you use it eveyday. For sunscreen you should use SUN frangreace free mineral sunscreen. It dosent have the stuff other sunscreens have that can cause skin cancer. Its really great! Vasoline is great too! I hope this helpss!
July 23rd, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Its more important what you eat than what you put on your skin, honestly alot of greens and almonds, green tea great to keep the skin young, walking and lots of water
July 26th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
you can use olay it works like magic or clearasil
July 27th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Sunscreen is the most important thing. There are thee things that destroy young skin: Free-radical damage, Glycation, Collagen eating enzymes. Although you cannot fully prevent it you can diminish them, sometimes greatly.
Free Radical Damage - Just like cutting an apple causes it to brown, oxidation affects your skin in a similar manner. You need antioxidants such as Vitamin C to prevent it and protect cells. Notice how lemon juice prevents an apple from browning? - Preserve your face the same way. Be sure to apply antioxidants each day. Do some research and alternate between them. It is also important to eat antioxidants from vibrant colored frutis and vegtables (think spinach and berries).
Glycation - Happens when free radicals are present, caused by too much sugar in diet which breaks down support structure and leads to loss of firmness and elasticity. Make lifestyle change, cut back on refined sugars and increase soy and omega 3.
MMPS - Collage eating enzymes - caused by natural anatomy of skin, destroy skin’s support structure and lead to sagging, lines, wrinkles. Use sunscreen - it is a must. Be sure to block UVA and UVB, using a higher SPF when you know you will be out in sun. Use topical retinoids and bioflavonid to support your skin.
Basically you need:
Good cleanser and moisturizer
Antioxidant lotion
Retinoid such as retin a, renova, or prevage
Sunscreen
Also - Eat antioxidants, limit sugar (you can still have it - just limit it), stay well hydrated H20, limit stress -exercise, yoga, read meditate, DO NOT smoke, stay out of the sun, consume omega 3 (fish or supplement).
I have also found excellent results with botox and annual laser treatments to increase collagen production.
July 30th, 2008 at 9:09 am
like any other organ skin also an organ subjected to wear and tier and also aging processes-temporary help may be sought from the commercially available chemicals some times hormonal support also help