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Collagen - The Science Of Looking Younger |
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Kathleen Williams |
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Though many things contribute to a younger, healthier
appearance, one of the most important is an amazing molecule
called collagen. About 80% of your skin is made from collagen,
giving the skin its basic structure. Collagen makes skin
stronger, thicker and more supple, which is what makes skin
smooth, firm and strong - and young looking. But unfortunately
as we age the skin loses collagen and your body gradually
produces less and less.
Scientists now understand that the gradual loss of collagen with
age results in the fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and other
blemishes associated with looking older. This process is further
accelerated by exposure to the sun and elements. As collagen
gets depleted, skin begins to weaken, getting thinner, less
supple and prone to fine lines, wrinkles and other blemishes.
Some skin care products have collagen in them. Unfortunately,
collagen is an extremely large molecule - way too big to be
readily absorbed though the skin. These high-priced concoctions
do not even contain actual collagen - they use partially
hydrolyzed proteins and vitamins that supposedly help stimulate
collagen production by the body.
Doctors also now inject collagen directly into the skin. This is
a painful and costly process that can cost up to $1,200.00 per
injection. Of course, since it doesn't help your body produce
new collagen, it is an expensive temporary solution. Now some
doctors also inject a toxic substance known as Botulinum Toxin A
(derived from the Clostridium Botulinum bacterium) into facial
skin to create a temporary paralysis, thus reducing wrinkles. In
addition to being expensive and uncomfortable, these injections
may actually be dangerous. Side effects from these so-called
treatments may include severe facial damage and allergic
reactions that can cause immobility in other body muscles, as
well as major allergic reactions.
Despite all these costly efforts, as far as we know the cosmetic
industry is still looking for an anti-aging breakthrough.
Look no further - microdermabrasion IS the miracle breakthrough
you've been waiting for. Professional microdermabrasion is a
more natural approach. Instead of ineffective creams, costly
surgery, dangerous chemicals or painful injections,
microdermabrasion removes a layer of dead and damaged skin cells
by "abrading" the skin with aluminum oxide crystals. Doctor's
and aestheticians use an expensive medial-grade machine to "sand
blast" skin with the crystals.
This process of abrasion not only enhances the surface of the
skin, reducing many blemishes, it goes much deeper, stimulating
your body to actually produce more collagen and elastin. This
makes your skin thicker and stronger naturally -from the inside
out. Now your body is making more collagen like it did when you
were younger.
In fact, a study by a well known cosmetic surgeon found that a
series of six microdermabrasion treatments definitely increased
collagen production and thickening of the skin. This is what
makes professional microdermabrasion the most effective, and
most popular non-surgical procedure for the treatment of aging,
wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, age spots and other blemishes.
As the skin gets stronger, thicker and more supple it gets
firmer, smoothing out the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles,
acne scars and other blemishes.
Now, thanks to home microdermabrasion, you don't need an
expensive sand blasting machine - you can do it yourself at a
price everyone can afford! Until home microdermabrasion, a
series of six professional microdermabrasion treatments could
actually cost you several thousand dollars. Now home
microdermabrasion lets you safely, effectively do it yourself in
the comfort and convenience of your own home.
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Article Source: http://www.friendsofvista.org/articles/article27098.html |
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