subject: An Introduction To Anti-aging Skin Care [print this page] Anti-aging skin care is a broad field based on reducing the visible effects of aging on the human body. In this introduction to the field, I cover the definition of anti-aging, the indications and the treatment of the skin in prescribe to reduce the effects of anti-aging.
In prescribe to investigate the field of anti-aging skin care; we must first define exactly what is aging, in relation to the skin.
Aging is an instinctual and inevitable process. As we grow older, the human torso deteriorates over time. Tho' it has powerful abilities to renew itself, we all eventually succumb to the effects of time. Modern lifestyles dictate that most of us will die from heart disease, cancer or perhaps even violent means - these can be considered premature shapes of death. Ultimately, we would otherwise die from multiple organ failure as a result of aging.
That being said, the human torso remains a capable one right the way through to our elderly years. The obvious signs of our aging are curvature of the spine, loss of calcium in our bones (especially for women), wrinkles, skin tags or "age spots", baldness, greying of the hair and hearing and eyesight loss.
For a multitude of reasons, many of us wish to minimize these inevitable signs of aging. From this desire has spawned an entire industry devoted to anti-aging skin care.
The most effective anti-aging skin care regimen should start as early as possible, before the onset of any symptoms. Starting as early as your teens is beneficial in the long run. Prevention is more adept than cure but there are still many options for those in their more recent years.
A holistic regime is the most effective. Start through eating right - stick to natural and organic foods. Avoid chemicals where possible. Drink plenty of water. Eat many portions of fruit and vegetables daily. Avoid stressful situations. Get at least eight hours of sleep every day. Stay out of the sun. This advice will hold you in very good stead.
In addition to this, there are a variety of commercial anti-aging skin care products that can assistance in preventing the signs of aging.
Vitamin C and vitamin C derivative products can be found everywhere. Vitamin C both promotes the production of collagen and is also an anti-oxidant. Collagen is a necessary protein found in human skin whilst anti-oxidants sweep up harmful free radicals from the torso. However, vitamin C is highly unstable whenever exposed to air which reduces its anti-aging potential, hence why there is much vitamin C derivative merchandise on the market.
Botulinum endotoxin (or "Botox" as it is more widely known) paralyses muscles for a temporary period, popular for both men and women, it is usually used roughly the eyes, to reduce the appearance of wrinkles popularly referred to as "crow's feet". Although considered a drastic measure through relatively few, Botox procedures are actually amongst the safest shapes of anti-aging skin care, whenever we compare the reward to the risk.
These are but two of the possible treatments to prevent the signs of aging. This field of skin care is a huge one and offers made-to-measure treatment options for everyone.
