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Hydrated Skin
Hydrating Your Skin
Externally:
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good moisturizer smoothes the skin’s surface and repairs the cells
of the skin’s top layer. A good moisturizer
can lock in the skin’s natural moisture,
preventing it from escaping into the air. If you
hydrate your skin on a regular basis it is
possible to maintain smoother, silkier skin. In
conjunction with proper exfoliation (ie.
Glycolic Acid treatments, Micro-dermabrasions,
facial and body scrubs), you can achieve healthier, hydrated skin.
Hydrating Your Skin Internally:
Water is so important for your body.
Moisturizing externally is only half the
solution.
You also need to constantly replenish
the moisture you lose internally on a day to day
basis. Drinking lots of water makes your skin
healthier, and healthier skin looks more
luminous and gorgeous. If you deprive your skin
of water it will draw moisture from the
epidermal and dermis, causing you dehydrated
skin to look saggy, droopy and aged.
You need to hydrate your skin both
internally and externally to obtain the results
you are seeking.
Glycolic Acid Peels
Since Glycolic Acid has
the smallest molecular structure of all AHAs,
it
is believed to possess the greatest penetration
potential. When compared to most other
cosmetically used AHAs (i.e. lactic acid,
citric, malic acid, tartaric, etc.), Glycolic
Acid is
favored by most skin care estheticians. Most
people who try a Glycolic Acid treatment say that it
feels like an instant face lift.
Proper
skin care can be very confusing. Many products
and many brands are available, both
over-the-counter and stronger products available
only through a physician's office. If one
understands how and why the products work, this
will be a big step in eliminating some of the
confusion.
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First, one
should understand glycolic acid
compounds. Glycolic acid is one
of the AHA or Alpha-Hydroxy
Acids. AHAs are used for anti
wrinkle treatments, for acne
treatment, for exfoliating, and an
assistant in correcting cosmetic
skin disorders.
There is a
normal turnover of cells with new cells
replacing aging and dying cells. The older you
are, the slower the turnover of
dead skin cells. When skin
metabolism slows down, there is
lingering dead cells. If you do
not exfoliate consistently, your
skin is going to become dry and
wrinkled. The dying and
dead cells form the outermost layer of skin,
which we call the "keratin layer". The keratin
layer is an important consideration for a number
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1.
Dead, thick skin cells interfere with the
penetration of moisturizing creams. 2.
Through exfoliation and the removing this outer layer of dead
skin cells,
moisturizing creams are better able to penetrate
into the deeper layers and hydrate the skin.
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Sun Damaged Skin
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Moisturizers
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New exfoliated skin
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Peel
Procedure: |
Glycolic acid-based remove old,
damaged cells on the top layer of
skin and as a result it smoothes and
softens the skin, diminishes fine
lines, decreases acne outbreaks,
even out coloration and lighten
hyper pigmented areas.
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Treatment Process: |
Mild Glycolic Acid-based peels take
about 20 minutes. Most people notice a
change in the skin right away. For
optimal effect it is recommended that
Glycolic Acid Peels are performed weekly for
six weeks. |
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Side Effects: |
Occasionally, patients with very
sensitive skin may have mild temporary
redness or irritation. |
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Risks: |
Minimal. |
Glycolic Acid Peel can be
performed on the face, neck, chest, hands and
even the arms and legs. It uses a solution
applied to the skin to remove dead skin cells
and stimulate the production of new skin cells.
While the solution is applied to the skin, there
is a slight
burning sensation similar to a sunburn. After
the procedure the skin feel tingly and
refreshed.
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