Collagen Collapse

Collagen collapse is a prelude to wrinkles. We can't stop it happening but we can slow it down and retard its effects. Collagen shrinks with age and weakens, losing its elasticity and resilience. "Cross-linkage" takes place as collagen fibres intertwine, forming a hard mass instead of a series of malleable strands. As elasticity goes, so does that youthful complexion.


To counteract collagen collapse:

• Protect your face(and rest of you) from destructive ultra violet sun waves. They viciously attack collagen. Besides wrinkles, a sun-abused face can be left feeling like leather, with skin cancers and dehydration other unhealthy consequences.
• Adequate sun protection means wearing sunscreen, a shady hat and never exposing your face directly to the sun. For extra protection, wear a foundation that contains a sunscreen. You may like the so-called healthy look of tan but remember that cross-linking is most accelerated by UV rays.
• Alcohol, cigarettes and coffee also spur on the process of cross-linking, as well as depleting body of vitamin C, which produces collagen. So cut back on these skin hazards and step up your intake of citrus fruits, salads and coffee substitutes.
• Low concentrations of topical Vitamin A - retonic acid- applied daily are also said to speed up collagen formation.
• Consider having a course of collagen implant replacement injections. Injected collagen can't make lines disappear but it perceptibly softens and blurs them. It's a relatively simple, safe, non-surgical and painless procedure and results are almost immediate.
  
  Using an ultra-fine needle, a specially trained, a qualified doctor injects a tiny amount of highly purified collagen into the top layer of skin. A small amount of anaesthetic is included in each shot to minimize discomfort. The treatment is most effective on frown lines on the forehead and between the eyebrows, the creases from the nose to the corner of the mouth, crows feet, lines around the mouth and neck creases.
  

Keep Blemishes At Bay

Even the most beautiful skin will occasionally erupt and it often happens at a time when we had been hoping to look our best for special occasion. No matter how stunning the out fit or how well cut the hair, a blemish can spoil an evening out.

When a blemish appears as a red spot, it's best not to pick at it because, quite apart from any damage this may cause to the skin, the redness will spread and look worse. Most brands of cosmetics carry a type of cover make-up that can be dabbed over the spot to hide the redness. However, make sure that you clean the area carefully twice each day with a cleanser suited to your skin just as you clean rest of your face.

If the blemish is a blackhead or two, you can try removing it very gently. The same applies to pimples that has formed a head.

To keep skin clear of blemishes choose a cleanser which deeply cleans your skin effectively.Give your skin a regular steam bath. Once each week hold your head over some gently boiling water for 10 minutes or so. This procedure unclogs pores and helps flush out impurities.

Inquire from a beauty therapist about any products which will remove the dead cells that cling to the surface of the skin. Ask, too, about the face masks for you particular skin type. In case of oily or open-pored a mask will absorb oils and extra impurities.

If you have quite a lot of trouble with pimples make sure you change you pillowcase often because pimples are infectious. Don't believe that by drying out the area - for example, by using harsh cleansers or abrasives - you will be treating any blemishes successfully. In fact, you will be damaging the top layer of your skin by drawing moisture from the cells, causing the skin to dry out and flake.

Recurrent pimple or blackhead problems should always be referred to a beauty therapist, who can give you expert advice on treatment. Self-diagnosis and treatment can lead to real damage that can't be reversed.

Get Rid Of Brown Spot

Brown spot is cause due to high melanin production in your body and high exposure in sun. The parts of your body that are not covered are likely to suffer from brown spots. It mostly appears in skin of older people however in some cases even the younger one suffers. It spoils your complexion and the sooner you get rid of it the better your skin will be.

Here are some useful tips which can help you to get rid of this black spots permanently.

a) Use sunscreen lotion before going out in sun as it is the main cause. Take your sunscreen lotion everywhere you go so that you can reapply it whenever possible.You can even wear hat so that sun doesn't harm your face.
b) Cleanse your face before going to sleep. Whole day when you are out your skin comes in contact with various dirts and germs. So cleansing purifies your skin. Removing make up is also very essential. Never sleep with your make up on.
c) Healthy Diet also helps in reducing brown spot. Eat food with antioxidants such as citrus fruits. Eating chocolate is also helpful in this case.
d) Vitamin A and E helps in treating brown spot. So use cosmetics that contains these vitamins. You can apply vitamin E oil directly in your face. If you feels its too greasy you can use it before going to sleep.

There are some home remedies that will make brown spots disappear.
a)Lemon contains citric acid which is very good for skin. So dab a cotton ball in lemon juice and apply it on your brown spots. It is proven method to diminish those brown spots .
b) Castor oil is also very useful in reducing brown spots. It will even out your skin tone.
c)Lactic Acid that is present in milk also helps. Buttermilk contains lots of lactic acid. Even sour milk can be used.
d) Aloe Vera has healing properties and considered best for skin. Therefore, you can even use those creams with Aloe Vera.

If none of the above tips work you can see dermatologists. They can tell you what is best for your skin.