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As your skin ages and is exposed to UVA & UVB rays, the rate at which new skin cells develop slows down. As a result, the balance of new skin cells versus old is changed. Additionally, collagen and elastin begin to break down causing the skin to loose resilience.
Skin ageing is characterised by features such as wrinkling, structural and functional changes in extracellular matrix components such as collagens and elastin, laxity, and rough-textured appearance.
Extrinsic vs Intrinsic Ageing Factors
Extrinsic factors include:
Exposure to UV radiation accounts for about 80% of facial ageing
UV irradiation
The accumulation of abnormal elastic tissue deep in the dermis
Intrinsic ageing is the decreased ability of cells to retain water and the degeneration of elastin, fibrillin, collagen.
Intrinsic factors include:
Hormones
Genetics
Skin is the barrier that segregates the body from the outer environment. It protects the body from water loss and microorganism infection. When healthy, the skin is typically:
Smooth
Firm
Evenly toned
Hydrated
Maintaining Healthy Skin
Healthy skin can be maintained through the use of:
Antioxidants – which defend against free radicals, and enhance the protection of your SPF
SPF – broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection daily
Retinoids – which increase cell turnover, unclogs pores, even out skin tone and reduce fine lines and wrinkles
The Obagi Nu Derm®Fx Systems (available as two kits Normal/Oil and Normal/Dry) and Obagi-C® Fx Systems( available as two kits Normal/Oil and Normal/Dry) are physician dispensed skin care systems. Thess transformational systems work by penetrating the surface of the skin to transform the function of the skin cells at a cellular level, correcting the damage from within, reducing dark spots and revealing younger, healthier-looking skin.
Obagi transformational systems are ideal for:
Age spots
Rough skin
Fine lines and wrinkles
LaxitySallowness (yellowish complexion)
Hyperpigmentation (discoloration)
