For 6000 years humans have been concerned about protecting their skin from sun, sand, or insects. Caster, Sesame, and Moringa (thought to be super-food) oils were used topically to prevent ageing or repair damage.
We use diverse combinations of cremes, oils, and lotions in a variety of locations on the body today. Some products work for you that won’t work for me. When we find the right combination, it can become near superstition to stray from our “personal skin care process”. Prevention is in the hands for the most part. Diseases are not always preventable but regular screening with your dermatologist practitioner will identify skin concerns earlier. They will recommend and perform office procedures to correct what they find with a spectrum of options.
Modern microneedling pen have been used since 1905 in Germany to treat scars, hyperpigmentation, or birthmarks. Ancient China recorded a form of this process used for healing the body in 100 BC. The microneedling pen is a recent tooling addition, only 20 years old. This treatment stimulates growth by piercing cells. Skin resurfacing and microdermabrasion treatments have been used for the same timeframe as micro-needles. Modified in the 70s and again recently by using crystals as the abrasive to control geometric shape and active surface effectiveness.
Are you familiar with skin peels? I have seen hilarious videos of failed at-home peel products. I will trust my skin to an educated professional who will properly prepare my specific skin type for the solution to be the most effective and smooth process. L.E.D. phototherapy is a very commonly used, non-invasive skin rejuvenating process. It can treat sun damage, acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, diaper dermatitis, scarring, or other inflammatory conditions. A light screen or LED mask will be used to stimulate collagen production and boost repairs while killing bacteria.
One of the longer-lasting nonsurgical cosmetic procedures is radio frequency (RF) skin tightening. With results lasting up to 3 years, this process uses an electromagnet to vibrate cell structures at controlled frequencies to improve sagging skin, texture, wrinkles, skin fullness, and strengthen the foundation layers of the epidermis.
There are a number of popular injection treatments that use your own body fat, acids, or fillers to encourage collagen production for natural results. During your skin assessment, inquire with your dermatologist about the best procedure to accomplish your goal in skin health.
This industry has regulations, and practitioners should not only be educated by a reputable institution, but they should be currently licensed and certified.
What goes in our body matters, especially when discussing oils. Coconut, caster, magnolia, almond, and argan oils are essentials for better-looking skin. To fight aging look for oils with retinol, vitamin C, and rosehip. You should already be familiar with tea tree oil and its aromatic benefits. It also has antibacterial and antiseptic characteristics. A few drops of essential orange oil will boost vitamin C on your skin.
The leading cause of dry skin is towels. After that, it’s poor maintenance. Take care.
