Skin Care Tip:
Makeup and Aging
Less is always more�people who use heavy foundations
and powder formulas are constantly clogging their
skin, which over time can lead to enlarged pores and
even premature aging! If you already have large
pores, the makeup just fills it up causing your
pores to appear larger. Once your pores are
enlarged, there really isn�t anything you can do to
tighten them back up. Heavy makeup causes premature
aging because it prevents your skin from breathing.
Over time, this loss of oxygen into your skin will
cause a dull and sallow appearance. Heavy makeup
causes more acne breakouts in both teenagers and
adults. Women think that they need to apply more
makeup over their blemishes to hide them and, in
turn, they are causing more bacteria and more dirt
to accumulate on the skin and in the pores. By
letting your skin breathe and take breaks, you will
be preventing oily skin, acne breakouts and achieve
a cleaner, healthier face. Always remember, never
sleep with your makeup! During the night, your skin
is working hard to repair itself from the harsh
conditions we expose it to. By sleeping in your
makeup, you are suffocating your skin and preventing
it from repairing itself properly.
If you must wear make up, there are some newer
options available:
Tinted Moisturizers:
These formulas are a cross between moisturizer and
foundation. They go on sheer and even out the skin
tone. These are good for all ages, especially for
women who have many wrinkles on their faces (because
it doesn�t sink into the wrinkles like foundation
does). These can also be blended with your
fingertips. Some do have SPF, but we suggest using
another one under this layer for extra protection.
Powder Formulas:
These usually come in a compact form with an
applicator sponge, but we suggest using a brush. By
using a brush, you will apply a light coat evenly
over skin. Brushes are also easier to maintain and
keep clean. This won�t feel heavy on the skin, but
may not offer an SPF contained in the powder. Use
an SPF with moisturizer prior to applying your
makeup for full protection and adequate coverage.
These formulas can also minimize oil on the skin.
Mineral Makeup:
This newest formula for makeup is all-natural and
will help your skin. They contain all-natural
minerals and inorganic pigments. The most common
ingredients include Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc and
Iron Oxides. Because of the ingredients, the makeup
contains no moisture. With no moisture, bacteria do
not grow and no preservatives are needed. This is
good for all skin types and contains natural sun
protection. This makeup blends into your skin�s
natural oils and does not rub off. This makeup can
even improve acne-prone skins!
Benefits of
Mineral Makeup:
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Looks and feels natural
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All day coverage
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Works on sensitive skins
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Anti-inflammatory
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Contains NO harmful ingredients
Anti�aging Tip:
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 Fatty Acids are the �good fat� that is
lacking in most American diets today. Omegas 3�s
are considered �essential� because the body cannot
produce them on its own. Studies are now proving
that Omega 3 Fatty Acids help prevent irregular
heart beat, reduce plaque build up in the arteries,
decrease blood clotting, triglycerides (blood fat),
blood pressure and inflammation. Newer studies have
even shown that Omega 3 Fatty Acids are now reducing
the risk of certain illnesses, such as diabetes,
enhance bone density, inhibit proliferation of
cancer cells and even improve skin conditions (such
as Eczema and Psoriasis). Omega 3 Fatty Acids may
even stimulate serotonin and dopamine, reducing
depression in certain individuals. The daily
requirement for Omega 3 Fatty Acids is 1.1 grams for
women and 1.6 grams for men. The two most potent
forms of Omega 3 Fatty Acids is DHA and EPA, which
are vital nutrients and are converted into
hormone-like substances to regulate cell activity
and healthy cardiovascular function.
What
food source contains Omega 3 Fatty Acids?
Oily cold-water fish (such as Salmon, Mackerel and
Tuna as well as Seaweed) are the best sources for
Omega 3 Fatty Acids. Plant sources (such as
Flaxseed oil, Canola oil, Walnuts and certain
vegetables) also contain some forms of Omega 3 Fatty
Acids but not enough. Some stores even carry Omega
3 enhanced meat, which means that the animals were
fed a diet high in Omega 3�s such as algae,
flaxseeds and fish. The most valuable source of
Omega 3 Fatty Acids is found in fish. How much fish
is enough? 500 � 1,000 milligrams per day is the
daily fish requirement and the American Heart
Association recommends all adults eat a variety of
fish 2-3 times per week. Never consume more than
3,000 milligrams. Over-consumption of Omega 3
Fatty Acids may reduce the immune response as well
as slight risk of hemorrhagic stroke or excessive
bleeding. Large doses must be taken only under a
doctor�s supervision.
Pregnancy and Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Pregnant women need more Omega 3 Fatty Acids to
nourish the developing fetus and baby after
delivery. If a woman consumes too few Omega 3 Fatty
Acids, she risks post-partum depression and the
fetus takes all the supply she has. Women may then
run the risk of pre-eclampsia or toxemia, which
complicates the pregnancy in 5-10% of mothers. Pre-eclampsia
may lead to maternal mortality, preterm delivery,
fetal retardation and perinatal mortality.
Consuming Omega 3 Fatty Acids during pregnancy may
be difficult, due to the fact that women shouldn�t
consume too much fish, due to high mercury levels
found. Researchers are finding easier ways of
consumption, such as taking a vitamin
supplementation or fish oil capsules. Some
pre-natal vitamins now even carry Omega 3 Fatty
Acids. Some Omega 3 Fatty Acids are now even
available in infant formulas.
Plastic Surgery Tip:
FotoLift
Are you looking to tighten and tone your face
without undergoing a face lift? The
FotoLift is the
newest skin rejuvenating laser treatment to tighten
and tone your skin. This non-invasive laser
treatment stimulates collagen reproduction deep
within the skin�s dermal layer, the deeper layer of
skin where collagen and elastin fibers are
produced. This treatment may be used to minimize
the appearance of deep acne scars as well as help to
reduce pore size. For those patients who receive
FotoFacials, this treatment may be used
to enhance the results achieved with the use of
bipolar Radio Frequency waves and laser technology.
The unique properties of combining and layering
laser and Radio Frequency is considered Matrix
heating, which results in heating of the Dermis
layer of the skin, reducing wrinkles. This creates
�pockets� of heat to activate new collagen to form
and existing collagen to tighten. While the Dermis
is being heated, the Epidermis is protected from
thermal injury. This means, no down time
and less risk of scarring to the skin�s surface. We
recommend between three to five treatments for
desired results. This may also depend on the energy
levels set on the machine as well as the degree of
wrinkling or damage to the skin.
Collagen rejuvenation in the dermis responds to
fibroblasts, cells that make structural fibers and
ground substance of connective tissue, by starting a
healing response to promote new collagen formation.
Some wrinkles may be improved if new collagen is
built in the dermis to plump up the wrinkle. Other
texture irregularities that are improved by this
treatment include superficial acne scarring,
enlarged pores, skin laxity and cell turnover. The
result is a smooth, more even surface. When
receiving this treatment, it is important to remain
out of direct sunlight and wear SPF daily!
To see before and after patient pictures, please
click
here.
During your consult with Dr. Speron, the patient
will discuss their desired goals on an individual
level. Then they will further discuss the course of
treatment and potential complications at the
appointment time. Please check out the wealth of
information on our site by clicking
here.
Make sure you chose a board certified plastic
surgeon. A call to the American Society of Plastic
Surgeons or ASPS at 1-888-4-PLASTIC (ie.
1-888-475-2784) can tell you which doctors are
legitimate plastic surgeons with outstanding
qualifications. You can also visit the ASPS web
site at
www.plasticsurgery.org.
The ASPS is the only one of the 24 boards approved
by the American Board of Medical Specialties that
certifies physicians in plastic surgery of the face
and all areas of the body.
To
help you in making your decision, please click
here
to check out the 7 critical questions to ask any
plastic surgeon before letting them touch you!
By far, the most important factor in the success of
your procedure is the surgeon you choose. So please
choose wisely...