The truth of Laser Wrinkle Treatments
Lasers are high-energy light beams. Surgeons can use a laser to remove the top layer of skin. The idea is that the skin grows back smoother. You may need a sedative or a local anesthetic to help with any pain during treatment. You’ll need to wear goggles to protect your eyes during surgery. And you’ll need about two weeks at home to recover afterwards. The results you get will probably depend on the skill and experience of your surgeon. You may have some side effects: Your skin could be red for several months Scarring is also common, although it usually gets completely better in a few weeks You may get spots or your skin may change color in the treated area. Retinoid creams like tretinoin (see above) can help with spots. Several...
Read MoreThe truth of Isotretinoin Gel Wrinkle Treatment
Isotretinoin (brand name Isotrex) is a retinoid (a chemical that comes from vitamin A). It is similar to tretinoin. It is available only on prescription from a doctor. If you use isotretinoin gel regularly, it can improve the appearance of your skin. But it can cause unpleasant side effects. In one study: More than 5 in 10 people using isotretinoin got peeling skin Just under 5 in 10 got itching Up to 7 in 10 got a burning sensation on their skin Up to 1 in 10 had severe skin reactions. For some people, the side effects of isotretinoin are so bad they stop using it. If you’re pregnant, using isotretinoin could harm your baby. If there’s a chance you could become pregnant, make sure you use...
Read MoreThe truth of Tretinoin Creams /gels Wrinkle Treatment
Tretinoin is another retinoid (a treatment that’s related to vitamin A). It comes as a cream or gel that you put on your skin. Lots of beauty products contain vitamin A (sometimes called retinol). But the form of vitamin A in beauty products is much milder than tretinoin. Tretinoin is available only on prescription from a doctor. The brand name is Retin-A. Lots of studies show that creams containing tretinoin improve the appearance of fine wrinkles. But some of the studies were small, didn’t last very long or had other problems that make the results less reliable. You need to use tretinoin regularly for three months to six months. Like other retinoids, tretinoin can irritate your skin. You may notice redness, itching or stinging at first. But these...
Read MoreThe truth of Tazarotene gel Wrinkle Treatment
Tazarotene gel can help reduce fine wrinkles and lines. You need to rub it on your skin every day. The active ingredients is related to vitamin A. Some doctors think it works by stimulating your skin to produce more of a protein called collagen. Collagen makes up a large part of your skin. Tazarotene may also help new skin cells to grow and replace old ones. Chemicals that come from vitamin A are called retinoid. Many beauty products contain vitamin A This is a much milder chemical than tazarotene. You can only get tazarotene on prescription from a doctor. Its brand name is Zorac. In the biggest study we looked at, about 42 in 100 people said their fine wrinkles improved after 24 weeks’ treatment with a cream containing tazarotene. This compared with 18 in...
Read MoreThe truth of Chemical Peels and Acid Creams
Chemical peels use an acid to strip away the top layer of your skin. The idea is that this encourages new, smoother skin to grow. Peels that remove only the very top layer of your skin are available as home products or from a beautician. They only have a short-term effect. Deeper chemical peels that remove more of your skin can be done by a doctor or nurse. Some chemical peels contain the chemicals glycolic acid or lactic acid. You can also get creams or moisturizers that contain smaller amounts of these chemicals. Usually, with the products you buy yourself, up to 10 percent of the cream is glycolic or lactic acid. The rest of the cream may be made of water, moisturizers and other chemicals. Most chemical peels haven’t been tested properly in good-quality...
Read MoreWhat Are Free Radicals and Why Do We Need Antioxidants?
Free radicals damage cells and DNA. Free Radicals are produced by natural body processes and Introduced via tobacco smoke, toxins, pollutants and sub-optimal eating habits thought to cause cancer, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, and age-related diseases. Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables help to neutralize free radicals. Less than 15% Americans eat their daily 7 serves fruits and vegetables.
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