Ablative laser resurfacing: The promise, risks and benefits

Ablative laser resurfacing: The promise, risks and benefits

Ablative laser skin resurfacing is a process where the upper layers of aged or damaged skin are vaporized by applying a controlled laser beam. The resulting healing and restructuring of the skin is believed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Do not confuse ablative laser resurfacing with nonablative laser treatments where the skin surface remains largely intact.

Laser resurfacing (a.k.a. laser peel) is one of the most popular invasive procedures in cosmetic surgery. Claims of the benefits of laser resurfacing, depending on the source, range from remarkable to minimal. The dangers of laser skin resurfacing — again, depending the source — range from relatively minor and infrequent to rather significant. The situation is very confusing to a person trying to decide whether to go ahead with laser resurfacing and, if yes, how to best proceed.

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What You Need To Know If You Plan To Have Chemical Peel Skin Rejuvenation

What You Need To Know If You Plan To Have Chemical Peel Skin Rejuvenation

If You’re Considering Chemical Peel…

Chemical peel uses a chemical solution to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers. It is helpful for those individuals with facial blemishes, wrinkles and uneven skin pigmentation. Phenol, trichloroacetic acid (TCA) and alphahydroxy acids (AHAs) are used for this purpose. The precise formula used may be adjusted to meet each patient’s needs. Although chemical peel may be performed in conjunction with a facelift, it is not a substitute for such surgery, nor will it prevent or slow the aging process. This brochure provides basic information about certain types of chemical peel treatments and the results you might expect. It won’t answer all your questions, since a lot depends on your individual circumstances. Once you and your plastic surgeon have decided on a specific peel program, be sure to ask about any details that you do not understand.

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DPL System – Infrared LED Light Therapy Photo Facials At Home

DPL System – Infrared LED Light Therapy Photo Facials At Home

Do Your Photo Facials At Home With Deep Penetrating, LED Pulse Light Therapy For Aging Skin

Light stimulating system penetrates deeply into the skin to repair damaged tissue, diminish lines, creases, furrows, and crow’s feet.

Improves acneic skin, refines pore size and skin’s  texture without peels, surgery or injections.

Fades age spots, helps to control Melasma, hyperpigmentation.

All natural – your skin is plumped, refreshed and replenished from deep within.
Now also FDA approved for pain relief!  Simply remove one or both panels and place on the area of pain.

For Facial Use:  Sit in front of the light panels (removable in order to use on hands, legs, chest, back, etc) for a 17 minute treatment, once a day.  The unit will turn-off automatically at the 17 minute marker.

DPL™ System
$349.00 each

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Microcurrent Face Lift Basics

Microcurrent Face Lift Basics

A microcurrent facelift is a non-surgical, non-invasive cosmetic technique that safely and effectively improves the health and appearance of the skin. A microcurrent facelift is also called a Bio-ultimate facelift. A microcurrent facelift uses technologies developed in the medical and physiotherapy fields to activate the skin’s natural chemicals responsible for health and vitality. A microcurrent facelift provides satisfying aesthetic results with less risk of side effects compared to a traditional facelift. The microcurrent facelift procedure is proven safe and effective, delivering results at a fraction of the cost of traditional procedures.

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Skin Needling – Derma-Rollers – Micro Needling FAQ

Skin Needling – Derma-Rollers – Micro Needling  FAQ

Skin Needling or Micro-Needling is a form of Collagen Induction Therapy which is intended to smooth wrinkles, improve depressed acne scarring as well as reduce the appearance of stretch marks. It is one the newest, easiest and most effective skin treatments available and is a process which can be carried out clinically or in the home. As the process gains awareness it is important to understand, what skin needling is, how it works and whether it is a suitable treatment for you.

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Anti-aging Sunscreens – Protection From Sun Plus Youthfulness Of Skin

Anti-aging Sunscreens – Protection From Sun Plus Youthfulness Of Skin

Anti-aging sunscreens not only protect the skin from the harmful effect of the sun’s rays, they also nourish the skin and make it look youthful minus the acnes, wrinkles, age-spots and pock marks. Irrespective of men and women, anti-aging sunscreens are must for everybody whose age is on the rise.

The sun has been silently damaging your skin right from your childhood days. The ultraviolet rays in sunlight cause almost irreversible damage to exposed skin, causing the emergence of rashes, sunburn, and dark spots. Even some forms of skin cancer are attributed to the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Sunscreens loaded with high sun protection factor constituents can act as an effective shield, cutting off the harmful UV rays of the sun causing further damages to the skin.

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Anti-Aging Makeup Advice

Anti-Aging Makeup Advice

Celebrity makeup artist Sue Devitt says there are essential anti-aging little makeup rules that can help take years off your face.

Hydrate!
Sue suggests using a treatment foundation that replenishes the hydration. “As you get older, you need more and more hydration,” she says. “I used a triple seaweed whipped foundation that has Vitamins A, B5, C, D, K, and E. It’s very nourishing for the skin, and I think that takes 10 years off right there.

A Makeup Face-lift
A second technique is to give the client a face-lift. When you apply blush, Sue says, apply it very high on the apples of the cheeks, and then layer on a tiny touch of cheek gel.

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Top 10 Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Aging Regimen Kits

Top 10 Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Aging Regimen Kits

Olay ProX Professional Anti-Aging Regimen, 3-Piece Starter Kit

The Olay Pro-X Anti-Aging Starter Protocol is an introduction to the 3-part daily regimen. It contains starter sizes of breakthrough anti-aging products that have been professionally designed and tested to resignal skin to perform like it did when it was younger.

This Olay Set Includes:

  • Wrinkle Smoothing cream, 1 fl oz
  • Age Repair Lotion with SPF 30, 1 fl oz
  • Eye Restoration Complex , 0.3 fl oz

Avon anew anti-aging skin care regimen

Anew has 3 anti-aging skin care regimens that go by age and start at age 30+. Here is what each skin care regimen will help.

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Top 10 Anti-Aging Skin Care Brands

Top 10 Anti-Aging Skin Care Brands

Avon

The Avon Corporation is one of the most well-established major cosmetic brands. Avon began in the late 1800s. The company is a direct sell company with a large network of representatives who can come into individual’s homes to demonstrate and sell their exclusive product lines. Avon has given millions of people job opportunities to create their own business selling the Avon line as Avon representative.

Also, they state that they are dedicated to environmental causes, for which they have received several awards. The company has a large and loyal customer base and has done its best to keep up with the latest trends in skin care and cosmetics. Avon products cover skin care, hair care, cosmetics, fragrance, bath & body care, wellness. Avon Color is Avon’s flagship global color cosmetics brand. Skin So Soft, is one of Avon’s best-loved brands offering a line of bath and body products. Advance Techniques is a recognized hair care brand of Avon. Avon Wellness provides rejuvenating health and fitness products that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Avon mark is the beauty brand that celebrates remarkable young women who are making their mark in the world.

Clinique

Here’s what Clinique says about it’s products: Since its launch in 1968, Clinique has been recognized world-wide for its allergy-tested, 100% fragrance free, skin care and makeup products – developed under the guidance of Clinique’s leading Dermatologists.

Dr. Denese

Dr. Denese is a well known medical doctor specializing in anti-aging in Manhattan who founded the Manhattan Anti-Aging Clinic and SkinScience Labs, Inc. in 2001 . She earned her Ph.D. in Neuroscience and Neuropsychology in Budapest, Hungary and received an M.D. at Cornell University Medical College. Her techniques have become known as “The Denese Difference”. She said her product not only contain the most advanced active ingredients that have been clinically proven to work, but also she uses far higher concentrations of them. Also important is that each product contains active ingredients that are compatible with each other. She emphasizes that her products are meant to work together. They will work best when you use them as a group and in the correct order as a regimen. She said she also have her products tested by independent clinical laboratories. Her product has been rated #2 by total sales in the skin care category on QVC. Dr. Dense beauty products consist of a full line of skin care treatments as well as a line of anti-aging cosmetic products.

Elizabeth Arde

Elizabeth Arden is a well known name in the beauty industry, providing skin care, cosmetics and fragrance to women of all ages and preferences. Miss Elizabeth Arden opened the first Red Door salon in New York city in 1910 marking the beginning of Elizabeth Arden brand. This cosmetic brand offers treatment categories like Primers, Night Creams, Masks, Cleansers/Toners, Moisturizers and Eye & Lip Care, as well as Targeted Treatments. Created in 1930, Eight Hour Cream is Elizabeth Arden’s legendary landmark product. Elizabeth Arden additionally offers a Men’s Skincare line to potentially address common skin dilemmas that apply to men of various ages.

Estee Lauder

Estée Lauder founded this Company in 1946 — a very reputable company who provides skincare, makeup and fragrance products. Estée Lauder offers a wide range of skin care products including a line called Verite for sensitive skin.

Lancome

Strengths: Some good cleansers; well-formulated scrubs; almost all of the sunscreens contain either avobenzone, ecamsule (Mexoryl SX), or titanium dioxide for sufficient UVA protection; an outstanding retinol product; large selection of self-tanning products; several excellent foundations with beautiful shades for almost every skin color; some great concealers; well-deserved reputation for mostly outstanding mascaras; the Absolue powder; the liquid eyeliner; all of the powder eyeshadows; one fantastic lipstick and automatic lip liner; Lancome’s counter personnel is typically well-trained and approachable.

L’Oreal Paris

L’Oréal Paris is a brand for consumer beauty products. The official web site is www.lorealparis.com. This review is written specifically for L’Oréal Paris. L’Oréal Paris is a global beauty brand with many internationally renowned products. L’Oréal Paris brand encompasses four major beauty categories — skin care, cosmetics, hair care and hair color — and provide products for women, men and children of all ages and ethnicities. L’Oréal Paris skin care line includes such well known brands (product lines) as RevitaLift™, Age Perfect®, Skin Genesis, Sublime Glow and Sublime Bronze, Men’s Expert.

Neutrogena

Neutrogena has been manufacturing and selling skin care products for many years many of which claim the fight the visible signs of aging. The Neutrogena brand is known world wide and has gained quite a cult following in recent years. The products are affordable for most people and are available for purchase online and at many retail locations. However Neutrogena seems to lack the powerful advanced ingredients which many anti-aging have. Therefore the promise that the products will decrease lines and wrinkles and firm aging skin may be just a dream. Let’s take a closer look at one of Neutrogena’s more popular anti-aging products, Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Serum to see what all the hype is about and if it is worth giving it a try.

Olay

Olay is committed to providing safe products to our consumers. Ensuring the safety of our products is a responsibility that Olay takes very seriously.

In fact:

  • Each year, Olay conducts over 400,000 safety and quality tests to ensure an excellent experience for women around the world.
  • All Olay ingredients must be substantiated for safety over a lifetime of intended use prior to manufacturing. As an example, we conducted over 250 separate safety evaluations for new Olay product formulations in the last year alone.
  • More than 1,000 Procter & Gamble employees globally work full time to ensure the safety and regulatory compliance of our products and operations, including more than 500 working directly on product safety.

Mary Kay

Mary Kay Time Wise is a collection of about 20 products produced by Mary Kay to fight the appearance of aging. These products are listed on the Mary Kay website under their anti-aging category. Mary Kay is a well known name in the beauty product industry. Mary Kay was the founded by Mary Kay Ash and opened the doors to the first store in 1963, since then it has grown and incorporated independent sales consultants to sell the Mary Kay line of products.

By Dr. Hong Gan

How To Choose And What To Look For in Microdermabrasion Creams

How To Choose And What To Look For in Microdermabrasion Creams

The abrasive cream is, without a doubt, the most important ingredient in a personal microdermabrasion kit. Most systems available today use an abrasive cream with one exception — Dermapower, which only uses a battery-operated hand-held tool, similar to the ones used in clinics and spas.

I believe corundum (aluminum oxide) crystals are the best abrasive ingredient because they are second only to diamonds in terms of hardness (which ensures an effective peeling effect). Some kits use crushed pearls (which makes them expensive), bicarbonate sodium crystals (which can be too soft, but more suitable for sensitive skin), and even pumice crystals (one of the most abrasive types of crystals). Usually, the more irregular the surface of these crystals, the better the peeling effect.

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