Premature Skin Aging

Aging of the skin is an ongoing process which usually begins at early thirties. It is usually associated with increased wrinkling, laxity and sagging of the skin. There are two factors that contribute to aging of the skin; intrinsic aging and extrinsic aging. Intrinsic skin aging is largely genetically determined and can’t be controlled. While [...]

Fight the Signs of Aging with These Easy Steps

You’re only as old as you look!  With vibrant, replenished skin, you can look YEARS younger! Given that the largest organ in your body is your skin, it is vital that you do your best to protect it. Harmful UV rays from the sunlight, pollution from the environment, not having appropriate nutrition, and/or stressful experiences [...]

Photodynamic therapy may improved appearance of the aging skin

Photodynamic therapy—which involves a light-activated medication and exposure to a light source—appears to produce changes at the molecular level in aging skin thus improving appearance of the aging skin, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. These changes are consistent with increased collagen production and [...]