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#1 Wear Sunscreen on daily basis Sun exposure not only causes skin thinning and wrinkles, but also a large number of hyperpigmentation problems. #2 Use Antioxidants topically and orally Whether topically applied or taken orally, antioxidants help protect the skin from free radicals. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals and protect cells and tissues. Vitamins C and E are known to be beneficial in the from of health supplements and in topical skin care formulations that help protect the skin. Another powerful antioxidant is Japanese green tea extract. Green Tea contains components called catechins and polyphenols that are very strong antioxidants. Skin care formulations must be developed and packaged correctly to protect the efficacy of the antioxidants. They must also be available in an effective delivery system, such as liposome technology or microencapsulating. Microencapsulating keeps antioxidant ingredients from oxidizing and helps deliver these important ingredients where they are most needed. A sign of oxidation (lost of ability to deliver necessary ingredients) is product darkening in a jar. #3 Avoid Irritation and inflammation Wherever there is inflammation, there are also free radicals. Any habit, product, or treatment that irritates the skin can be damaging. Avoid sun, heat, smoking, excessive alcohol, and anything that reddens the skin. In addition to avoiding irritants, add soothing agents to help control inflammation that leads to free radical damage. These ingredients include soothing agents such as: Extracts of licorice; Bisabolol, Azulene, Grapeseed, Green tea; Matricaria. #4 Protect the Barrier Function of the Skin When the skin has a poor barrier, water can escaper from the lower levels (transepidermal water loss), and irritants can penetrate the skin much easier. This can cause loss of ability to hold moisture that results in many fine lines. Avoid of drying factors: exposure to wind, cold, heat, drying soaps. #5 Use Alphahydroxy Acid Gels, Cream, or Lotions Daily use of Alphahydroxy acid leave-on products is one of the most important factors in helping reverse the surface signs of sun damage. Alphahydroxy acids cause epidermal cell to relayer, a process that diminishes fine lines and wrinkles, causing the epidermis to become more even. Alphahydroxy acids also produce mush smoother skin and improve hyperpigmentation. More dramatic improvement occurs after month of regular use. It is important to understand that improvement in sun-damaged skin requires constant routine care. Because alphahydroxy acids do thin the surface of the skin, a sunscreen must be used during the day. #6 Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize without moisture, the skin could not function. Moisturizer should be used along with other beneficial ingredients to achieve the changes desired in the skin's appearance. To help retain moisture in the skin, some products include hydrators, which help bind water to the skin. These agents include: hyaluronic acid.
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