Josh Perez Fitness

As people get older, collagen and elastin production slows down and wrinkles and lines can begin to develop. Creams and fillers can help with these cosmetic issues, but experts agree that nothing helps prevent skin damage like proper sun protection. Your skin does have some ability to repair itself, so no matter your age, it’s important to do everything you can to prevent further damage. Here are some tips for aging skin prevention and treatment:

DO:

• Use sunscreen every day. If you are going to be in the sun, lather on sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. For everyday protection, choose a moisturizer and/or foundation with an SPF. “The best thing any person can do for their skin is to use a moisturizer with sunscreen.
• Use a rich moisturizer. By keeping the top layer of skin moist, a moisturizer gives you a better base for makeup and prevents the dryness and flaking that can make skin look older.
• Use a prescription vitamin A cream. The prescription cream tretinoin, a vitamin A formulation, has been approved by the FDA to treat fine wrinkles, roughness, and age spots due to sun damage and aging skin.
• Use alpha-hydroxy acids. In concentrations of less than 10 percent, skin care products with these naturally-occurring acids are sold over the counter in creams and lotions. Some studies show they may reduce fine wrinkles.
• Use Hydroquinone. Skin bleaching products containing hydroquinone may be effective in lightening age spots.

DON’T:

• Expose unprotected skin to the sun. Make up for the vitamin D you’ll be missing with fortified foods or ask your doctor about supplements.
• Use tanning beds or sunlamps. These aren’t the “safe” tanning alternative they’re often touted as, and their ultraviolet light can still harm skin. Think of yourself as cooked human meat.
• Smoke, cigarette smoking is not only a disgusting habit but will damage the skin and cause wrinkles.

Protecting against skin cancers is arguably the greatest benefit of sunscreen, after its anti-aging properties. For both these reasons, people should know that the best thing they can do for their skin is protect it from the sun.

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   May 28th, 2009 at 8:12 pm

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