What Can Dermaplaning Treat?

As we age the fats under the skin reduce and the skin becomes dryer and thinner. The skin loses its firmness and elasticity because the fiber network of elastin and collagen disconnect with aging. New skin cells grow at a very slow rate and dead cells do not shed easily and quickly. All this leads to a dull, lifeless skin with spots, pigmentation and wrinkles. There are two types of aging, intrinsic and extrinsic aging.

Intrinsic aging is the normal aging process and generally occurs in the mid-20s; however, the signs may not be visible for years. Genes cause and control the aging process. Some start aging in their 20s while others in their 40s. Some people may appear older in their 30s if they suffer from Werner’s syndrome. Below mentioned are the signs of intrinsic aging.

1. Skin becomes itchy due to dryness and it produces less sweat and oil.
2. Hair starts graying and gradually turns white.
3. Aging also leads to loss of hair.
4. The bones and muscles inside the body start to become weak.
5. Your memory worsens.
6. Aging reduces the immunity of the body to fight diseases.
7. The fat layers beneath the skin decrease as we age and the bones become more visible.
8. The skin begins to sag as the bones shrink away from the skin.

Extrinsic aging occurs due to environmental factors such as exposure to the sun, facial expressions, sleeping positions, gravity and smoking.

Exposure to sun: Skin exposed to the sun without any protection even for a few minutes every day can cause skin damage such as age spots, freckles, winkles etc. and this type of aging is called photo aging.

Facial expressions: Wrinkles and fine lines appear due to repetitive facial expressions. These expressions form a groove under the skin and over the years, the skin loses it elasticity and firmness.

Sleeping positions: Resting your face in the pillow while sleeping form sleep lines on the face that are created on the skin’s surface eventually causing wrinkles.

Gravity: Usually in our 50s, gravity brings changes in our body like drooping nose, disappearing upper lip, pronounced lower lip, elongated ears etc.

Smoking: Smoking releases biochemical in our body, which is harmful causing the skin to deteriorate faster.

We cannot possibly stop the aging process but we can take preventive measures to treat wrinkles and the aging of the skin. To prevent signs of aging it is important to drink lots of water, quit smoking, use a good sunscreen to protect the skin from UV rays and stop facial exercises. There are many anti-aging treatments available today such as anti-aging creams and facials, injections fillers, chemical peeling etc. to prevent aging. Anti-aging facials are one of the most effective treatments to prevent the signs of aging as it counteracts the harmful effects of pollution and sun on the skin. One can derive several benefits from anti-aging facials, which are as follows.

1. Regular monthly facials boost the elasticity of the skin making the skin texture soft and smooth.
2. Facials also hydrate the skin making it look youthful.
3. Facials remove the dead skin and help the skin to absorb other anti-aging creams and lotions to prevent wrinkles.
4. Facials improve the circulation of the blood in the muscles that reduce fine lines on the skin.
5. It also reduces acne and spots on the skin. It moisturizes the skin making it look healthy and supple.
6. It lessens wrinkles, blemishes, redness and skin sensitivity.

The facial you want will depend on your skin type. Generally, a moisturizing mask for dry skin and an oil free mask for oily skin are used at the end of a facial treatment. Facials give you a radiant and younger looking skin that you have always wanted.