Facial and Body Anti Aging Treatments
There are now many options when it comes to cosmetic anti aging treatments. Cosmetic anti aging treatments could be surgical or natural. Skin resurfacing peels are surgical treatments that include chemical and laser peels. Non-surgical treatments now include microdermabrasion and herbal skin remedies.
Laser Peel Treatment:
The laser peel treatment utilizes a laser, which is carbon dioxide. The laser gets rid of fine lines, wrinkles and general skin damage, gradually peeling off very thin layers of skin. The treatment gives the patient a clearer complexion with reduced creases, scars and dark spots. It targets wrinkles surrounding the eyes and mouth, but can also be performed on the whole face and body.
Although known to be a very precise procedure, the laser peel treatment is not ideal for everyone. Individuals with brown, black or olive skin are usually at risk for alterations in skin color. Other risks involved in this cosmetic anti aging treatment are bleeding and bruising.
Chemical Peel
The chemical peel procedure aims at removing wrinkles, uneven skin tone and acne. The surgeon uses acids that steadily shed layers of skin until a more buffed-up appearance is achieved.
One ingredient used in some chemical peel formulas is Alphahydroxy acid, a fruit acid that is one of the mildest ingredients used in skin resurfacing procedures. The chemical Phenol is a stronger solution used to treat more visible wrinkles and extensive skin damaged caused by UV rays. Risks include scarring especially on the neck and other parts of the body.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is another peeling procedure but is less harsh than chemical ones and can be performed at a clinic, spa or even at home. There are now microdermabrasion kits sold over the counter. During the procedure, the outer layer of the skin is peeled by exfoliation. The method clears pores and improves skin cell turnover. This method is therefore good for those who have acne problems and scars caused by acne.
One may apply crystals or crystal-free treatment on the skin. A microdermabrasion procedure can be rather abrasive, depending on the hardness, abrasiveness and type of crystals used. For example, sensitive skin can react negatively towards aluminum-oxide crystals. Thus, there is always some risk, as with most kinds of treatments. An individual undergoing microdermabrasion treatment may need to be treated every other week or every 6 weeks if he/she would like to maintain youthful skin.
Organic Skin Care Treatment:
A cheaper substitute for surgical procedures is the organic skin care formula. Ingredients found in nature can take care of both sun damage and wrinkles. Essential oils, body butter and carrier oils are nature’s very own cures for skin. Essential oils consist of tea tree, lemongrass, peppermint, jojoba and lavender derivatives.
Two popular home-made cosmetic anti aging treatments are honey and shea butter. Honey is rich in antioxidants and has the ability to retain moisture. Shea butter is used to treat dermatitis, stretch marks and eczema. Clinical studies have shown that shea butter is safe and gives effective results.
Organic skin care products containing over 50% organic ingredients are considered to be the best organic skin solutions.
