Cosmetics and Skincare News

by Ken Oleszek, MD

Sun exposure is the leading cause of photo-aging, the premature aging of the skin. Sunlight has a broad spectrum of light wavelengths, with the ultraviolet wavelength damages the skin the most. Colorado's high altitude provides less protection against these harmful rays, and this leads to more intense sun exposure. The high altitude also is drying on the skin. This dryness increases the appearance of wrinkles and fullness of the skin.

Ultraviolet light exposure over longer periods can lead to sun spots (brown spots), texture irregularity, facial redness/vessels and thinning of the skin, which causes wrinkles.

The mainstay of treatment is daily or multiple daily applications of adequate sunscreen.

Many medical treatments are used to treat photo-aged skin. Retinoids (retin A micro) smoothes the skin and makes the skin more healthy overall. A regular regimen of microdermabrasion and chemical peels improves texture, tone and can reduce brown spots and fine wrinkles.

Photofacials are the most popular treatment for brown spots (also age spots or sun spots) and facial redness. After a series of treatments, a dramatic improvement can be seen in skin texture and brown spots and redness.

Adding Levulan's photodynamic therapy to a Photofacial treatment has been a revolution for sun damaged skin, like so many have here in Colorado. Levulan will treat sun damaged skin by improving texture, minimizing oil glands and actually treating pre-cancerous skin lesions. Meaning, we can treat skin cancer before it appears to the naked eye. Anyone who has had skin cancer before can attest to the benefit of treating the skin cancer before it arises, thus preventing unsightly biopsy scars or excision scars.

For advanced cases of photo-aging, Rhytec's plasma skin regeneration is the treatment of choice. This treatment will take away the top layer of skin and allow new skin to regenerate, with better texture, fewer wrinkles and brown spots and some skin tightening as well.

Another option, Plasma regeneration, is commonly used for upper lip wrinkles, cheek wrinkles and advanced crow's feet.

Though the types of skin problems associated with sun damage can vary, there are many exciting treatment options to greatly improve your skin's look and texture. Check with your local medical spa to find out which of these treatment options are right for you.

Dr. Ken Oleszek is a Board Certified physician, Fellow in the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and is an expert in treating sun damaged skin. Find out more about Dr. Oleszek and his medical and dental day spa, La Fontaine Aesthetics Fusion Spa, by visiting his web site at www.DenverFusionSpa.com

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by Marie Zenack

Whatever we use to wash our bodies should have a ph of 5.5, which is close to the pH of our skin. Alkaline products (above pH 5.5) strip the protective coating from the skin. This invisible coating is made of oil and sweat. The loss of its protective coating can cause the skin to go wild in the production of oil, furiously trying to replace the protective layer that was lost. This excess oil can clog the pores and actually cause skin blemishes.

Alkaline bubble bath products can irritate the tender skin of the urethra and cause pain during urination.

You can check the pH of products if you are interested in doing so. Inexpensive pH testing kits are available at drug stores and pet stores. Soap, whether in liquid form or a bar, is always too alkaline. The liquid washes or gels are usually the correct pH to protect the skin.

Blemished skin can be treated with raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar, which has many healing properties and is pH 5.5. Splash or dab it on blemished skin after bathing. If you continue to be troubled with skin blemishes, consider strengthening your liver, which is your body's cleansing organ. Milk thistle is an herb widely known for supporting liver function. The extract of milk thistle is stronger and more effective than the ground herb powder and is available in any health food store or food co-op. The extract in capsules is easier to take, since milk thistle is very bitter.

Marie Zenack is a teacher of fertility awareness and a facilitator of women's rites of passage.

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