Facial skin care for mature skin

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Facial skin care for mature skin
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Introduction

• Photoaging refers to the damage that is done to
  the skin from prolonged exposure to UV radiation
  over a person's lifetime.
• Roughness, wrinkling, irregular pigmentation
  (coloration), inelasticity, enlarged sebaceous
  (oil) glands, precancerous, and cancerous lesions
  are all examples of skin changes associated with
  photoaging.
• Smoking has also been shown to speed up aging of
  skin, so stopping smoking is important for good
  skin health.
• In addition, a well-balanced diet allows the skin
  to get the nutrition it needs to help repair
  ongoing damage from the sun and other
  environmental elements.

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Here are some of the products that can be used
for anti-aging purposes,

• Tretinoin (Retin-A and Renova)
• Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)
• Beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid)
• Sun protection

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Tretinoin (Retin-A and Renova)

• a prescription medication first developed to
  treat acne.
• In addition, it improved skin texture and color
  when used over an extended period of time.
• Tretinoin exfoliates the skin (removes a dead
  layer of skin cells), helps even out
  pigmentation, and minimizes fine lines.
• Side effects of tretinoin include dryness, skin
  peeling, and redness.
• You may be able to minimize these side effects by
  using tretinoin every other night and then
  gradually increasing the frequency to every
  night, as tolerated.
• Tretinoin also makes the skin more sensitive to
  ultraviolet rays from the suntherefore, the use
  of a broad-spectrum sunscreen each morning is
  recommended.

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Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)

• Alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic, lactic, tartaric,
  and citric acids) are found as ingredients of
  numerous skin products.
• In the United States alone, there are
  approximately 185 manufacturers of products
  containing AHAs.
• Creams and lotions with AHA may help with fine
  lines, irregular pigmentation, age spots, and may
  help decrease enlarged pores.
• Side effects of AHAs include mild irritation and
  sun sensitivity.
• For that reason, sunscreen should also be used
  every morning.

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Beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid)

• Salicylic acid also has been studied for its
  effect on photoaged skin.
• It exfoliates skin, and can improve the texture
  and color of the skin.
• It penetrates oil-laden hair follicle openings
  and, as a result, also helps improve acne.
• There are many over-the-counter products
  available that contain salicylic acid.

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Sun protection

• Avoiding midday sun (between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.).
• Wearing wide-brimmed hats, long-sleeved shirts,
  and pants.
• Using a generous amount of sunscreen and
  reapplying it frequently (every 2 to 3 hours).
• Using sunscreens that have a sun protection
  factor (SPF) greater than 30, and have UVA and
  UVB coverage.
• Avoiding tanning beds (tanning beds are now
  considered a carcinogen, capable of causing
  cancer).

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Conclusion

• Eventhough there are some easy remedies like
  sunscreens and sun protections can be used to
  prevent further progression of photoaging, it is
  better to have an assistance from a one of the
  best skin care clinics in Madurai to take better
  care of your skin.