Advances in Skin Rejuvenation Focus on Enhancing Collagen and Elastin
For many Baby Boomers trying to slow down the aging process, hyperpigmentation means a lot more than just dark spots on their skin.
In a culture obsessed with youth and beauty, age spots may not only have a negative impact on one's self-esteem, but they could also potentially be a contributing factor in age discrimination.
It may not happen all the time, but it does happen.
Some people would assert that aging is a natural process that should be managed by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude.
Their advice might be to just go with the flow and don't fight the inevitable.
Well, even though everyone has a different opinion on the matter, few people would disagree with this fact: The experience of aging is as different among individuals as personal values, career aspirations, genetics, and lifestyle choices.
Some people offer no resistance to what they see as the natural changes that occur as a result of getting older.
Others wage a proactive battle against every change that takes place in their skin texture, hair color, and waistline measurements.
There's certainly nothing wrong with trying to slow down the aging process and retain one's youthful appearance; and for those intent on doing so, there are enough temporary solutions, anti-aging products, and cosmetic procedures out there to suit almost everyone's comfort level and budget.
The secret to staving off premature aging is actually not a secret.
The media frequently focuses on the age defying benefits of regular exercise, antioxidants, Omega 3's, getting enough sleep, managing stress, controlling cholesterol, limiting fat intake, getting enough sleep, refraining from smoking, applying sunscreen, and - in case I forgot anything -- avoiding an assortment of other risky habits and behaviors.
From a purely cosmetic point of view, if the texture of your skin has been damaged by sun exposure, aging, or a combination, thereof, there are a variety of tactics you can use to counteract those conditions.
Whether your complaint is hyperpigmentation or wrinkles, the problem can often be improved through procedures, such as dermabrasion or laser treatments.
Researchers in Germany have also recently made some progress in learning how to use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to restore some of the resiliency and elasticity of aging skin.
Positive effects on collagen production in skin has also been reported as the result of topically applying amino acid compounds, called pentapeptides Another type of skin therapy that has been shown to improve the appearance of photodamaged and wrinkled skin is called the ELASTIderm Decolletage System.
At the recent Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference Meeting, in Long Beach, California, Obagi Medical Products announced the results of a 24-week clinical study involving two topical skin treatments .
According to an October 16th, 2008 press release issued by Obagi Medical Products, Inc.
, "The ELASTIderm Skin Lightening Complex is formulated with 4% hydroquinone to aid in the gradual lightening of hyperpigmented skin conditions.
The ELASTIderm Wrinkle Reducing Lotion is formulated with a proprietary bi-mineral complex with malonic acid that helps replenish elasticity and build collagen.
" The lead investigator in the study, James Leyden, MD, stated that "The system is highly effective, with the most obvious improvements in mottled hyperpigmentation occurring early in treatment, which continued to improve over time, as did wrinkling.
" Steve Carlson, president and CEO of Obagi Medical Products, noted that skin around the neck and chest is often overlooked in the anti-aging process.
The company's ELASTIdermTM Decolletage System reportedly targets those two problem areas "by helping to replenish elasticity and build collagen in the chest and neck area.
"
In a culture obsessed with youth and beauty, age spots may not only have a negative impact on one's self-esteem, but they could also potentially be a contributing factor in age discrimination.
It may not happen all the time, but it does happen.
Some people would assert that aging is a natural process that should be managed by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude.
Their advice might be to just go with the flow and don't fight the inevitable.
Well, even though everyone has a different opinion on the matter, few people would disagree with this fact: The experience of aging is as different among individuals as personal values, career aspirations, genetics, and lifestyle choices.
Some people offer no resistance to what they see as the natural changes that occur as a result of getting older.
Others wage a proactive battle against every change that takes place in their skin texture, hair color, and waistline measurements.
There's certainly nothing wrong with trying to slow down the aging process and retain one's youthful appearance; and for those intent on doing so, there are enough temporary solutions, anti-aging products, and cosmetic procedures out there to suit almost everyone's comfort level and budget.
The secret to staving off premature aging is actually not a secret.
The media frequently focuses on the age defying benefits of regular exercise, antioxidants, Omega 3's, getting enough sleep, managing stress, controlling cholesterol, limiting fat intake, getting enough sleep, refraining from smoking, applying sunscreen, and - in case I forgot anything -- avoiding an assortment of other risky habits and behaviors.
From a purely cosmetic point of view, if the texture of your skin has been damaged by sun exposure, aging, or a combination, thereof, there are a variety of tactics you can use to counteract those conditions.
Whether your complaint is hyperpigmentation or wrinkles, the problem can often be improved through procedures, such as dermabrasion or laser treatments.
Researchers in Germany have also recently made some progress in learning how to use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to restore some of the resiliency and elasticity of aging skin.
Positive effects on collagen production in skin has also been reported as the result of topically applying amino acid compounds, called pentapeptides Another type of skin therapy that has been shown to improve the appearance of photodamaged and wrinkled skin is called the ELASTIderm Decolletage System.
At the recent Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference Meeting, in Long Beach, California, Obagi Medical Products announced the results of a 24-week clinical study involving two topical skin treatments .
According to an October 16th, 2008 press release issued by Obagi Medical Products, Inc.
, "The ELASTIderm Skin Lightening Complex is formulated with 4% hydroquinone to aid in the gradual lightening of hyperpigmented skin conditions.
The ELASTIderm Wrinkle Reducing Lotion is formulated with a proprietary bi-mineral complex with malonic acid that helps replenish elasticity and build collagen.
" The lead investigator in the study, James Leyden, MD, stated that "The system is highly effective, with the most obvious improvements in mottled hyperpigmentation occurring early in treatment, which continued to improve over time, as did wrinkling.
" Steve Carlson, president and CEO of Obagi Medical Products, noted that skin around the neck and chest is often overlooked in the anti-aging process.
The company's ELASTIdermTM Decolletage System reportedly targets those two problem areas "by helping to replenish elasticity and build collagen in the chest and neck area.
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