AGELESS BEAUTY tips from Cara Linda
October 2008

Skin dilemmas such as wrinkles, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, slackening skin, and uneven skintone all have one common denominator:  They’re caused by aging.  Society has become obsessed with age, and the skin care industry has responded with an array of products designed to correct, cover, and shield against time.  I classify women by age first, followed by specific needs at that time period to create three distinctive categories:  prevention, correction, and maintenance.   This allows me to match products and services to your particular needs.

Prevention

Research demonstrates that a woman’s metabolic rate, collagen production, and cell renewal rate start to slow down in her mid-20’s.  This is due to extrinsic (UV, pollution, tobacco, stress, and diet) and intrinsic (genes and hormones, DNA, and free radicals) variables on the skin.  Products and services are directed to preventing aging skin with the use of antioxidants to prevent free radical damage.

Correction

From the early to mid-30’s, the first signs of aging can be seen with wrinkles surrounding specific localized areas, such as the eyes, lips and forehead.  The latest cosmeceuticals offer some surgical-free alternatives and are loaded with multi-tasking actives including AHA’s, hyaluronic acid, and reconstructive peptides, which target skin structure. Facial resurfacing with chemical peels or microdermabration is effective in a series of skin-fitness sessions.

Repair and Maintenance

Aging authentically and gracefully has rightfully been established as a mantra for mature women over 45.  Hormonal changes due to menopause can wreak havoc on the skin, causing fluctuations in estrogen levels and decreasing collagen production.  To rectify damage caused by early sun exposure there are many skintone corrector products which can help diminish and inhibit pigment problems.  Facial brightening actives include vitamin C, as well as hydroquinone and some botanicals, such as arbutin and kojic acid.
LED light therapy is beneficial due to cell turnover and collagen and elastin stimulation.

So, no matter what your age I have the right product and service for you.  Now that summers over I look forward to seeing you to help correct some of the summer skin issues or just for some relaxation now that the kids are back in school .

To your skin health,
Linda

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