Skin care tips for aging skin

My face is aging faster now that I've turned 46. What is the best techniques, skin care products, or life style changes to maintain more youthful look.  Is Botox simply an inevitable?

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A: Tips for Proper Facial Aging 101

Randolph Capone, MD

Basic Tips for Ideal Facial Aging: 1.  Avoid the sun and use SPF daily.  2.  Avoid tobacco products and second hand smoke. 3.  Maintain a healthy lifestyle (eat right & exercise!).  3.  Use a topical anti-oxidant each morning to fight free-radical formation.  4... more

A: Use Sun Protection: It is estimated that up to 90% of...

Jonathan Hoenig, MD

Use Sun Protection: It is estimated that up to 90% of facial aging is due to the damaging effects of ultra-violet radiation. Even if you don't plan to be in the sun, use a sunblock every day that blocks both UVA and UVB rays (also know as "broad-spectrum" sunblock) because surprisingly, harmful sun... more

A: I think everybody should follow the simple rules of...

Vikram Vijh

I think everybody should follow the simple rules of everything in moderation. A sensible diet, a little exercise, do not smoke and do use sun block. Try not to burn the candle at both ends and get a good night’s sleep, every night. Keep your weight down and steady.

A: You have to combine treatments, I don't see how...

Coyle Connolly, DO

You have to combine treatments, I don’t see how you can’t. Nothing lasts forever, so you’re teaching good habits moving forward and you’re sort of buying time in many ways. You’re slowing the aging process down; if you make some nice improvements, you might look 5 years younger or... more

A: Overall, it's important for every person to maintain a...

David Alessi, MD

Overall, it's important for every person to maintain a healthy lifestyle and healthy diet. At the end of the day, this is going to be your first and primary defense against an aging appearance. Healthy lifestyle and diet and drinking plenty of water will reduce free radical formation. Reducing stress is also... more

A: Sun exposure and cigarette smoking are two things that I...

Jeannette Graf, MD

Sun exposure and cigarette smoking are two things that I would say have the greatest effect on accelerating skin aging.  The sun’s rays have a major effect on the skin’s elastin and collagen, causing them to breakdown – creating leathery wrinkled skin and sunspots.   There is... more

A: Choose good parents. Genetics play an important role in...

John Westine, MD

Choose good parents. Genetics play an important role in how you age; but, other than that prevention is the key to maintaining a youthful appearance. Avoid excess sun exposure by using protective clothing or maximal SPF. Provide your body with balanced nutrition and don’t eat any one thing in excess... more

A: Aging skin and your habits

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

I once had the opportunity to have dinner with a physician from Nepal. He told me a very wise thing: "Habits are the cause of disease." Many of us are engaged in self-destructive behavior. Some of this is life threatening: abusing drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. I usually counsel new and old cosmetic... more

A: Collagen stimulating lasers--to prevent wrinkles...

Neil Sadick, MD

Collagen stimulating lasers–to prevent wrinkles. At-home rejuvenation program–to turn over skin cells and build new collagen. Skin tightening technologies to tighten collagen and prevent skin laxity Wear a daily broad spectrum sun blocker plus application of anti-oxidant preparation and oral... more

A: Good habits now can help in the long run when it comes...

Jennifer Walden, MD

Good habits now can help in the long run when it comes to your appearance. Sun avoidance, or using sunscreen with SPF >15 anytime you are outside will help prevent signs of early aging (not to mention skin cancer!) Also, not smoking, drinking water throughout the day, avoiding excessive alcohol intake, and... more

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Stacy Conrad
unregistered guest

19 Jul 2007

As our lives move fast and furious from day to day, the stress of our everyday living takes an enormous toll on our bodies and ages us, both internally and externally. Many factors are beyond our control, such as exposure to sun and pollutants in our environment. Other factors, and probably those in the majority, we can control. Exercise, diet, and water intake are all keys to maintaining a younger body, from the inside out. Where we still need a little help, there are incredible products, both organic and synthetic, that can offer great assistance in minimizing the aging process for our skin. Your skin's cells are recreated approximately every 28 days. Next time you're curious, pick up the anti-aging product that promises great results for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, for brightening skin and lightening age spots, and rehydrating dull and tired skin. Give it a try for at least 28 days, and let your skin rebuild itself to a fabulous finish to help reduce the impact of your stressful world on your aging process. Our recommendations: Peter Thomas Roth's Wrinkler Preventer; Naturopathica's Crème Cassis Bio Amino Replenishment Cream; Aromatherapy Associates Renew Rose & Frankincense Facial Oil.

jpfister
5 posts
6 Aug 2007

You should never leave the house without wearing sunscreen. Premature aging is caused by the sun.

abbyfazio24
7 posts
2 Aug 2007

Quit smoking and tanning! These are two completely preventable causes of facial aging. The effects of tanning and cigarette smoking may not show up in the 20’s but by the mid-to-late 30’s the effects really start to show (like fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and mouth, increased sunspots or hyperpigmentation, and a dull complexion).

Joyce Carboni
unregistered guest

31 Aug 2007

Too much stress causes free radical damage thus speeding up the premature aging of your skin. Feeling stressed? Take a yoga class, get regular massages. Practice mindfulness and meditation, something you can do at home totally relax and de-stress!

Sam Dhatt
unregistered guest

18 Sep 2007

It’s never too early for women to start incorporating products that contain antioxidants in their skin care regimen. These antioxidants play an important role in protecting the skin cells from free radical damage and collagen breakdown.  

Kayla Fioravanti
17 posts
15 Jan 2008

Feed your skin from the inside and the outside. Healthy youthful skin radiates from a healthy body. Eat organic foods Drink plenty of water Take whole food supplements to feed your skin from the inside. Also, avoid feeding your body things that destroy the immune system like: Caffeine processed sugar Excessive alcohol consumption Fast food Smoking The best “food” to feed your skin from the outside contain: Essential oils Antioxidants Natural ingredients Products containing naturally-occurring, nutritious food for your skin are oils like: Carrot Jojoba Avocado Rosehip Avoid applying chemicals to your skin that will inhibit the skin's natural functions and impede your immune system. Aging is a natural process, and a healthy body and immune system will allow you to age gracefully.

ericbergerm
36 posts
17 Jul 2007

The obvious answers are stop sun bathing and smoking. But everyone who can read already knows that. No surprises. I'd like to see my patients (and everyone else, for that matter!) stop wasting their money on the latest fads in skin care. For example, sea minerals are present over 75% of the Earth's surface, and easy to extract. Why do products that contain them cost $200 dollars? Stop buying expensive collagen formulas that barely penetrate the surface and eventually wash down the shower drain. Buy a nice summer dress or a floppy hat, instead. If you really need to keep up on the latest fads, and money is no object, enjoy yourself. Everyone else need not worry about missing the "skin miracle train." That train isn’t going anywhere. There are countless examples I could cite, but we should all just get back to basics. There are no miracle anti-aging cures, just good, constant five step maintenance.

Dr. Patrick Bowler
7 posts
31 Aug 2007

A consultation with an expert is essential to determine the best option. In your 30s and 40s there will be a mixture of preventative and corrective elements. Skincare is the most important basic treatment. Daily broad spectrum sun protection and a medically approved antioxidant moisturiser (Try Vitage & Priori) Botox for superficial lines around the eyes and on the forehead Microdermabrasion Omnilux Revive red light for overall skin rejuvenation At Court House Clinic we use CFT therapy (combinations of these treatments that work best and give added benefits to the client).

drhumes
24 posts
18 Oct 2007

Titan rebuilds and stimulates the collagen growth, so results are like reversing, or slowing the hands of the "aging clock." Titan treatments last a minimum of one year, but many people do a series of treatments and do not feel the need for follow up treatments for longer than two years. Overall, after a series of treatments, follow up will depend on how fast an individual person is aging, how good they are at using home care skin products, and how much time they spend in the sun.  

DrLHaddad
7 posts
16 Aug 2007

Every person, no matter their skin type should be seeing a skin care expert for the correct information and routine – they will make sure you are using the correct products, which usually consists of a combination therapy of: Antioxidants Glycolic acid Vitamin A Strong sun block These help to exfoliate, nourish, and stimulate collagen. Make sure you are seeing a skin care expert that can lead you in the right direction.

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