Understanding the Aging Process
The
Aging Basics: Intrinsic and Extrinsic: Combating aging is more than investing
in the latest creams and serums. By tailoring your routine to target both
intrinsic and extrinsic aging, you'll enjoy younger-looking, healthier skin for
years to come.
Foundations
of Youth: Collagen and Elastin: Have you recently noticed a loss of
moisture and firmness? There's a good chance you can blame it on the gradual decrease
in collagen and elastin production. Learn how these powerful players relate to
aging skin and how to minimize damage and boost your skin's health.
Preventing and Repairing Damage
Preventing
and Treating Age Spots: If the appearance of age spots is causing
you to look far older than you actually are, it's time to consider some
treatment options. Better yet, also learn how and why these spots form so you
can prevent them from ever developing.
The
Key to Younger-Looking Lips: Thinning lips, lines and wrinkles can
easily add years to your look. Luckily, with options like topical treatments,
chemical peels and laser resurfacing, you can plump up your pout to achieve lovely,
younger-looking lips.
Tips
for a Beautiful Neck & Dècolletè: Many of us are particularly diligent
with our facial skincare regimen. But have you deserted your décolletage? Delicate
areas like the neck and décolleté are actually the first to show signs of aging
and environmental damage. Here's how to pamper them properly.
Anti-Aging Arsenal:Ingredients
Peptides:
Often referred to as an anti-aging breakthrough, these proteins boost collagen
production and are found in everything from eye creams and night creams to
exfoliators and peels.
Alpha
Hydroxy Acids: These natural acids come from fruit, milk or sugar
cane and work to break up dead skin cells, revealing fresh, youthful-looking
skin. One of the most effective and well-studied of skincare ingredients, alpha
hydroxy acids are used in various products, including cleansers, creams and
serums.
Antioxidants:
If environmental stressors, like pollution and UV rays, are wreaking havoc on
your delicate complexion, antioxidants can help your skin fight back.
Products, Treatments and Procedures
LED
Light Therapy Treats Aging and More: Looking for an effective and
virtually painless treatment that can plump wrinkles, tone and firm the skin? Take
advantage of this affordable treatment at a professional facility or at home for
everything from acne to age spots.
Botox
Alternatives for Lines and Wrinkles: Whether you're avoiding Botox
because of safety concerns or because needles make you queasy, rest assured
that there's a bevy of needle-free options to address issues like wrinkles,
fine lines and sun damage.
Non-Surgical
Facelifts: Considering a facelift but anxious about going under the knife?
Dr. Nelson Lee Novick offers another option: non-surgical facelift. In this
exclusive interview, learn how you can achieve a younger-looking appearance
with little risk and minimal recovery time.