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Maintaining Healthy Skin as you age
Any skincare enthusiast knows the importance of protecting facial skin from damaging elements such as the wind, cold, and sun. But aging is unavoidable, so it’s helpful to know what changes to expect and address to maintain healthy skin.
STOP SMOKING
There are endless health reasons to ditch the cigarettes, but those who care about the health of their skin have even more reasons to kick the habit. Smoking results in decreased blood flow to the face, an influx of damaging toxic chemicals, and even wrinkles around the mouth from the actual act of smoking. In order to avoid the droopy skin associated with smokers, say goodbye to tobacco.
PROTECT FROM THE SUN
Although the sun delivers much-needed vitamin D, it can also exacerbate and hasten visible signs of aging. To avoid this, apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every day, and reapply often, depending on the amount of sun exposure one gets.
USE GENTLE CLEANSERS
After wearing makeup or sweating, it can be tempting to use harsh, damaging cleansers to scrub the day away. In addition to irritating the skin, this can also accelerate aging by stripping the skin of natural oils that keep it young. Washing isn’t optional, but stick to gentle cleansers and water.
MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Eating greasy, fat-laden food can lead to patchy skin, acne, and premature signs of aging. To avoid this, eat a balanced diet of mostly unprocessed foods, avoiding too much grease and oil. Be sure to also reduce excessive stress with spa days or other facial treatments, as worry lines can be exacerbated by anxiety.
CONSIDER ANTI-AGING TREATMENTS
Even those with the best diets and skincare routines will experience the physical signs of aging at one point or another. When that time comes, consider cosmetic procedures that can help to rejuvenate the skin, such as microneedling, laser resurfacing, or injectables. Most of these treatments typically require little to no downtime and can help make the face look more plump and youthful.
Even the best preventative techniques can’t completely stave off wrinkles and other signs of aging. To address these issues with spa days or skin treatments, come to Jimenez Total Med-Spa. Our certified expert can provide treatments designed to reduce the signs of aging.
Hydrafacial
WHAT ARE HYDRAFACIALS?
Although HydraFacial is a newer facial technology, it is already one of the most popular ways to revitalize the skin. In fact, according to Allure, a HydraFacial is performed every 15 seconds around the world. Here’s a breakdown of how HydraFacials work.
WHAT ARE HYDRAFACIALS?
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HydraFacial is a medical procedure that is performed in three simple steps: cleansing, exfoliating, and infusing the skin with serums. First, the skin is cleansed with a deplaning tool. The tool works by opening pores and sweeping out makeup debris, dead skin cells, and oil with a rotating head. Next, the skin is exfoliated with a combination of non-irritating salicylic and glycolic acids, further loosening dirt and debris. Last, all of this debris and dirt is extracted and vacuumed away with a vortex-extraction nozzle, which is then switched out with a vortex-fusion tool that infuses a serum rich in antioxidants and collagen back into the skin. This boosts elasticity and hydration while plumping up the skin.
WHAT CAN HYDRAFACIALS TREAT?
Although anyone who wants to maintain healthy skin as they age is a candidate for HydraFacials, it is also specially designed to address a number of skincare needs. These include fine lines, wrinkles, uneven tone or texture, brown spots, oily and congested skin, or enlarged pores.
PLANNING FOR THE HYDRAFACIAL TREATMENT
The HydraFacial treatment only takes about 45 minutes to complete, and there is no discomfort associated with the procedure. Additionally, there is no downtime after HydraFacials are administered, and patients can wear makeup and resume normal activities immediately after it is completed. Many patients see results after just one treatment, although some return for additional treatments to maintain their healthy skin.
MIXING HYDRAFACIALS WITH OTHER TREATMENTS
Many patients have a variety of skincare issues they’d like to address, but they have to space out the different medical spa procedures, lengthening the time it takes for them to see results. Patients can receive HydraFacials on the same day that they receive Botox or other fillers, as it will not conflict with or complicate these specific treatments. Although HydraFacial is wildly popular, there’s no problem with wanting to see the results for yourself. For more information about this procedure, Schedule an appointment with us today.