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Anti-Aging Tools - Home

1. Sunblock
   If you have inadequate sun protection, almost everything else you do is a waste of time and money or requires more than usual time and money - chronic sun exposure results in sagging, dull, blemished skin and can accelerate aging of the skin and potential for skin cancer. Use SPF at least 30 and look for certain ingredients sucha as avobenzone, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide. Good examples: Lancome UV Expert, Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector
2. Nutritional supplements
   If you your dietary habits are inadequate, you may need nutritional supplements to nourish your body including improving your skin as well as increasing your overall health. Along with a good multivitamin, also look for coenzyme Q10, alpha lipoic acid
3. Moisturizers
   Moisturizers help to seal in moisture, provide skin protection and aid in suppleness of the skin. For the skin, ingredients to look for include alpha lipoic acid, vitamin C ester and DMAE

Anti-Aging Tools - Our Office

1. Silk Peel Dermalinfusion
   Silk Peel is use of a refined diamond tip to gently exfoliate the skin's dead outer layers combined with the infusion of topical dermaceuticals to treat skin imperfections such as acne, blemishes and pigmentation. The procedure is noninvasive, painless and lasts about 20 minutes with usual recommendation for 4 - 6 treatments. More here...
2. Chemical Peels
   Chemical peels can smooth facial skin texture by removing dead and damaged outer skin layers More here...
3. Retinoids
   Topical retinoids are synthetic vitamin A derived products such as Retin A, Renova and Tazorac. These prescription products can decrease discoloration, wrinkling, freckling. They should not be used during pregnancy or if breastfeeding. Topical retinoids should be stopped prior to and for a period of time after certain cosmetic procedures