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| Q: How
do you determine your skin type and proper skin care
regime? |
| A:
Dermatologists classify skin into six different
types: Caucasian, Japanese, Thai, Asian/Indonesian,
African and Black. Because of different melanin levels
in skin, different products are needed. For instance,
skin types one and two burn easily, so a daily sun
block is needed. Where as skin types five and six
never burn, so it is not as important. Also, skin
types one and two age more rapidly as compared to
skin types three to six, so anti-radicals are important.
Skin types one and two also tend to be drier so a
good moisturizer is also recommended. |
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| Q:
What are the different phases of aging skin? |
A:
The sign of
aging occur in four phases. The first stage usually
occurs between the ages of 25-30 in women and 35-40
in men. This is the 'no wrinkle' stage. Slight colour
change will appear along with freckles and dark spots.
The second stage is 'wrinkles in motion,'
meaning wrinkles will be seen only be seen during facial
expressions. This stage occurs between the ages of 30-35
in women and 40-45 in men.
The third stage is 'wrinkles at rest,' wrinkles
will be apparent even while face is not expressive.
More liver spots will appear along with hyperpigmentation.
This occurs between the ages of 40-60 in both men and
women.
The final stage is when only wrinkles are
apparent on the skin. This is seen in people over the
age of 60. Skin will also appear more yellow or gray
in tone and may even develop skin cancer in the lighter
skin types. |
Q:
How do you know which treatment is right for your type
of aging? |
| A:
For the very first signs of aging, topical treatment
are effective. The use of vitamin A, C and E as well
as Coincine Q10 have all been proven effective to fight
the appearance of wrinkles. For more obvious damage,
medication is useful along with alpha hydroxy acid peels
or micro-crystal peels. More advanced sign of aging
may require the use of ultrasound or meso-therapy In
meso-therapy nutrients are injected directly into yhe
skin. Laser are also very effective for reversing the
sign of aging. Intense Pulse Light (IPL), helps smooth
wrinkles, enlarged pores, acne and rejuvenates colour.
While Botox treatments and Collagen are synthetic fillers
for deeper lines. Registered dermatologists will best
judge which of these treatments, or combination of traetments,
or combination of treatments, will have you looking
and feeling your best! |
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