Wrinkles and Sun Block:
Exposure to sunlight causes wrinkles faster. Use of a good sunscreen guards skin against burning and prevents premature aging of the skin.
Wrinkles and smoking:
Smoking cigarettes causes lowering of level of oxygen in the skin and hence speeds up the aging process. It also restricts the regeneration of new cells in the skin. Smokers use their lips regularly and this causes generation of fine lines around their mouth. The skin around the mouth becomes gray and hence appears sluggish.
Touch:
Skin around the eyes is very sensitive and should be handled with care. Any mishandling and the skin could get stretched. Utmost care should be taken so as to avoid any skin drag while applying any makeup. Upwards stroke is better and care should be taken not to drag the skin. Use light touch to the skin. Avoid the skin care products, which causes itching, or inflammation of the skin.
Moisturizing:
Do remember to pamper your skin with a good moisturizer. Use a nourishing facemask or apply a thick layer of usual moisturizer or night cream. Keep it for 5-10 minutes, then remove the excess with tissues.
Monday, May 02, 2005
Sunday, May 01, 2005
Aging and wrinkles: Could the clock be turned back.
World over women have always craved for ways to erase those annoying lines around eyes and neck that come with age. If a new study on age reversal is to be believed, it might just be a dream come true for millions of the fairer sex.
Researchers studying a childhood syndrome have shown that some features of premature aging like wrinkles may be reversed in the lab.In the study, published in the issue of Nature Medicine, researchers saw that premature aging was linked to genetic mutations of a protein found in cells. They then found that by changing the protein-synthesis machinery of the cells, the genetic mutations linked to the premature aging process are not formed.
A medical website which has published this research says while these are preliminary findings, the results clearly establish a ‘proof of principle’ for the reversal of the premature aging process in this syndrome and potentially in normal, healthy people.
"A great deal of research and effort is going on to study whether it is possible to reverse the aging process. But it cannot be said for sure that aging can be reversed. However, a number of cosmetic treatments are available today which to some extent slow the process and help clear wrinkles and blemishes," says Dr Anil Kumar Malik, a cosmetic and laser surgeon.
"Oxidation damage is considered an important cause of skin aging. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation or certain chemicals cause the collagen fibres to get oxidised and thus weak, leading to wrinkling and sagging of the skin," says beauty expert Shahnaz Hussain.
Researchers studying a childhood syndrome have shown that some features of premature aging like wrinkles may be reversed in the lab.In the study, published in the issue of Nature Medicine, researchers saw that premature aging was linked to genetic mutations of a protein found in cells. They then found that by changing the protein-synthesis machinery of the cells, the genetic mutations linked to the premature aging process are not formed.
A medical website which has published this research says while these are preliminary findings, the results clearly establish a ‘proof of principle’ for the reversal of the premature aging process in this syndrome and potentially in normal, healthy people.
"A great deal of research and effort is going on to study whether it is possible to reverse the aging process. But it cannot be said for sure that aging can be reversed. However, a number of cosmetic treatments are available today which to some extent slow the process and help clear wrinkles and blemishes," says Dr Anil Kumar Malik, a cosmetic and laser surgeon.
"Oxidation damage is considered an important cause of skin aging. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation or certain chemicals cause the collagen fibres to get oxidised and thus weak, leading to wrinkling and sagging of the skin," says beauty expert Shahnaz Hussain.
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
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