SKIN CARE GUIDE – LONDONCITYSKINCLINIC
City Skin Clinic, we will give you a treatment plan including skin care advice.
Skin health is directly linked to the proper function of the skin cells and your body’s own immune mechanisms.
Genetics, sun exposure, smoking, hormones, medications, diets, disease and use of topical skin products can all affect the of ageing. The of any treatment is upon regulating, and restoring proper skin cell function.
Our skin, as the organ, is overexposed to damage, in sun damage. Inherent processes within our body are also our skin from within. research has shown that high quality (i.e. pharmaceutical married with cosmetic products) can significant anti-ageing through their protective, and preventative action. These products can be used for a of skin conditions and in both women and men.
What steps should I take for good skin care?
A should remove impurities and make-up without damaging the skin, as well as sebum production. This is important for oily skin as sebum reduces the effect of other topical agents.
Cleansers
Acne skin use an exfoliating wash which combines hydroxy acids, e.g. Foaming Glycolic wash (AHA 20) by NeoStrata, or Blemish and Age cleansing gel by Skinceuticals
Normal or dry skin a light cream cleanser with a to gently cleanse the skin and leave it smoothly textured, e.g. gentle cleansing cream by Skinceuticals, or Cream by Medik8
Toners
If is heavy or your face feels oily, a toner can remove any last traces of debris and skin, as well as improving the penetration of creams and serums that follow its .
Combination skin Equalising toner by is a fragrance-free, oil free toner, and Hydroxy acids with botanical extracts such as rosemary, witch hazel, aloe and chamomile.
Acne skin Blemish and age toner by Skinceuticals cells, pores and resurfaces skin
Normal, dry, ageing and skin – Rejuvenate Toner by SkinMedica, contains AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) that create a mild exfoliation that removes excess oil and impurities
Over time, regardless of lifestyle, skin begins to change and signs of ageing may appear. Fine lines, wrinkles, discolouration, and loss of can become more visible. These signs can be the result of breakdown, slower cell turnover, and loss of moisture. Damage is by sun exposure, environmental elements, and smoking. A strong preventative is to help prevent further damage from these factors.
The action of anti-oxidants is well researched and .
Free radicals are from reactions in the skin and stress such as exposure to pollutants and UV radiation, as well as ageing which can deplete the skin of protective .
As the organ exposed to the environment, the skin needs help to against these free radicals, and to prevent damage to skin cells. Anti-oxidants can œmop up these free radicals, and thus are an important group of agents to and reduce the severity of skin damage and skin ageing.
Although there are many known substances, the effect is limited if they fail to the skin, and hence not all anti-oxidants are the same.
Dry and more ageing skin: Skinceuticals CE Ferulic, delivers upto 90% of protection, 8 x photoprotection and 96% sunburn cell reduction.
Younger and oilier skins: Phloretin CF, this comes as a gel or serum – but both provide the same broad-range .
AOX + Eye gel by Skinceuticals constitutes a powerful triple to combat photo ageing and signs of fatigue around the eyes
Serum 10 is an anti-oxidant for younger and more sensitive skin
Resveratrol B E is a night time anti-oxidant by which helps target the visible signs of ageing and helps to reinforce the skin’s natural against free radicals, as the skin loses its to effectively repair at night.
Tip: You can use the CE or Phloretin CF preparation is the morning, and the Resveratrol at night after .
products a and more appearance. This category includes products formulated specifically for delicate areas such as eyes, and for the improvement of conditions such as dry skin, redness and pigmentation.
Ageing and dry skin – Exfoliating and replenishing serum such as has been proven to help reduce the of visible lines and wrinkles, as well as help the skin’s barrier for healthier, more radiant looking skin. For the thinning appearance of mature skin caused by ageing such as glycation, you can try A.G.E interuptor by Skinceuticals.
Pigmentation Advanced corrector by  has been proven to be in helping to correct the appearance of skin discolouration, reducing the of stubborn and an uneven looking skin tone.
The most effective skin programme for complete of will be the Obagi Nu-Derm system, although this a to a 7 step .
Redness skin prone to redness/rosacea may from Rosaliac by La Roche-Posay, or Neutraliser by Skinceuticals. SkinMedica’s Redness Relief contains a bioactive ingredient that addresses visible redness, and is also useful for secondary to sun exposure, acne, rosacea or .
(Another effective programme for Rosacea can be the six-step Obagi ZO process or the Obagi kit which contains a cleanser, moisturiser, Metronidazole gel(prescription) and sun protection)
Eye Area Obagi can help for firmer, more resilient-looking eyes to help with elasticity around the finer eye area, by helping regenerate elastic fibres in the skin around the eyes.
SKIN IS HEALTHY
Moisturisers should be to help nourish the skin and help to an feeling to the skin.
B5 gel by is to be used with Vitamin C (anti-oxidants) to maximise its benefits. Enriched with B5, B5 replenishes the skin and is a serum which contains hyaluronic acid, naturally present in the body, and attracts water to its ability to hydrate.
Normal or oily skin Daily by . This lightweight moisturiser is with a of extracts.
or very dry skin Emolience by . with a of natural and oils, this rich moisturiser is for use on dry or sensitive skin.
Moisturising Facial cream by PRIORI is another recommendation
I cannot enough the importance of skin from UV which can have catastrophic effects in the overexposed skin. Unfortunately the human skin is a very susceptible target for UV . TANNING IS A SIGN OF SUN DAMAGE.
UVA ( Ageing) is responsible for ageing damage to the skin, makes up 95% of UV radiation and into the deeper layers of the skin accelerating ageing by triggering free . UVA rays are present during all hours and throughout the winter months. UVA also glass and clouds, so even when we think we are safe we should still be applying UV protection.
UVB (burning) is responsible for and can induce skin cancer.
UVC (cancer inducing) is highly carcinogenic, but is mainly absorbed by the . However with ozone depletion, UVC radiation may become a more important factor in skin cancer in the future.
The SPF rating is a measure of sunburn-producing UV rays blocked, e.g. SPF 15 means 1/15 of the burning will reach the skin, assuming the cream is correctly and regularly. You can determine the effectiveness by the SPF factor by the length of time it takes for the burning without sunscreen. So if a person develops a in the skin after 10mins with no sunscreen, the would be delayed by 150 (10mins x 15 ) mins if a with an SPF of 15.
Sunscreens can be chemical (organic) or mineral ( or inorganic), the main being that suncare contain UV that take time to be absorbed by the skin (hence apply 20mins before exposure). By mineral UV creams contain such as zinc oxide and dioxide and form a on top of the skin. With skin or mineral sun creams may not irritate the skin as much.
Broad spectrum ( UVA and UVB protection) should be part of all regimes
Recommendations:
Advanced HA daily defence SPF 30 by PRIORI
Radiance Defence SPF 50 by Skinceuticals
Advanced UV protection 50 fernblock technology
Sheer Physical SPF 50 by NeoStrata
D deficiency is important as requires and absorption through the skin, hence you may wish to take a daily to this, but check with your Dr and the level can be by blood testing.
A is a group of compounds that includes retinol, retinal, acid. A has functions, but is a agent to renew and turn over skin cells. A anti-ageing skin management should definitely include a Vitamin A based product, along with an anti-oxidant and sunscreen.
It is most effective for acne and sun skin, but can be used by nearly everybody, as the benefits the potential side such as skin sensitivity or .
A in the forms of acid, and isotretinoin are strong tissue and available only on prescription.
have a that helps to reduce the of fine lines, and dark spots. Retinol 0.3 contains 0.3% pure retinol. The retinol is in the skin into active retinoic acid but in milder .
Skin Care for younger skin in your 20’s and 30’s : Obagi 360 is a good treatment which has an cleanser, hydrafactor moisturiser with SPF, and a night time retinol.
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