Age-Defying Treatments for Aging Skin

I don't know why but it seems to happen overnight, you look in the mirror and notice a brown or black spot, the fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth and eyes suddenly seem more apparent, the skin doesn't seem to have the elasticity it once had and your overall complexion seems blotchy and uneven. These are common examples of aging skin and there are remedies to slow down and/or reverse the signs of aging.

Fine lines and Wrinkles: the cause of fine lines and wrinkles are due to dry skin. They usually appear around the eyes first (crows feet), and then the lips. Additionally, they can appear on the cleavage and neck area. To reduce the appearance of winkles, and to ward off further fine lines and wrinkles, a rich moisturizer is needed. There are various products on the market to combat fine lines and wrinkles and finding one that works for your specific skin type can be trial and error. However, when shopping for your moisturizer look for products rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and natural moisturizing oils such as almond or jojoba oil.

Discoloration and age spots - black and brown spots are usually the result of sun damage. An uneven skin tone can also be the result of sun damage and other factors too, such as diet. These age spots and an uneven skin tone can be lightened naturally with homemade ingredients and there are several skin lightening products on the market. However, if any spot appears to change color, shape, etc., it is recommended that you see a dermatologist.

Below are a couple of homemade remedies for skin lightening.

Lemon juice - a bleaching agent that will lighten sunspots. Dab a cotton ball of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the brown spots in the morning and evening. Note - lemon juice is photo-sensitive so protect your skin with sunscreen.

Apply the fleshy side of a green papaya, right out of the fridge to reduce the appearance of age spots. Just apply the papaya to the spots for 15-20 minutes daily and repeat until you attain the desire lightness.

Loss of elasticity - as we age the gravity takes it toll on our body and our skin. Additionally, oil glands become less productive and the skin cells do not rejuvenate as fast as when we were young. When selecting a product that will plump up the skin, select products that are rich with Vitamin A, Vitamin C and alpha or beta hydroxy. Products that promote circulation and increase collagen will improve skin elasticity.

Above are just a few of the signs of aging, and knowing and following a good skin care program which we all know is cleansing, toning, and moisturizing will do wonders at keeping the signs of aging at bay. Additionally add a facial mask, facial peel or exfoliate in your skin care program and your skin will reward you with a beautiful complexion.

There are several homemade skin care recipes that will combat aging skin and there are also products on the market that will improve and combat the signs of aging.

Learn more about skin care at Complete Skin Care Therapy --There are informative skin care articles, easy homemade skin care recipes such as: making your own essential oils,rosewater toner,Vitamin C serum, and homemade soaps, just to name a few.

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