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Fountain of Youth

* General guidelines

* Anti-aging tools

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Bad News:

1. You are not going to get your baby skin back
2. It is estimated that 80 - 85% of your total lifetime damage to your skin occurs by your 18th birthday. If you are over 18, both prevention and repair are needed.
3. The signs of aging of your skin are partly due to internal factors such as the genes you inherit and the length of time you have lived. There are limits to what you can do to reverse this damage

Good News:

1. The other factors in aging skin are both internal and external. You can do something about these factors
2. For younger looking skin, avoid sundamage. If you do not actively protect your skin from the sun, you are mostly wasting your time and money on any other anti-aging products or treatments. Sun damage is the leading cause of "old skin." Don't believe it? Compare an area of your skin that is not tanned on a regular basis such as your breast to an area that is tanned often such as your face. Remember: there is NO such thing as a "healthy tan."
3. For younger looking skin, do not smoke. Studies suggest that tobacco smoke may cause over-production of enzymes that break down skin fibers and may prevent production of new fibers. Those who smoke end up with more lines and wrinkles. One study reports that when excessive sun exposure and smoking occurred together, there was a huge increase in the risk of severe wrinkling.
4. Exposure to environmental chemical may cause free radicals which are unstable molecules capable of causing a domino-effect of self-destruction. Exposure to environmental irritants such as skin products too harsh for your skin may also age your skin
5. Inadequate sleep

Guide to the "Fountain of Youth"

Lifestyle - Protection - Prevention - Skin Repair

1. Sun Protection Wear a sunscreen daily with SPF 30 with both UVA and UVB coverage. Do not sunbathe or tan at tanning salons. Avoid sun as much as possible especially between 10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m
2. Do not smoke
3. Dietary. Eat a well balanced diet. Drink 6 - 8 glasses water daily. Get anti-oxidants in your diet. Take nutritional supplements with anti-oxidants. See the recommendations listed in The Total You.
4. Get enough sleep
5. Skin Repair Program/Our office
6. Skin Repair Program/At Home

The Total You

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Great Skin

Great Body