GSR. Grandmother Skin Revitalized

In the “Forever Young Post” the last statement was that each subject would be revisited in detail. This is the elaboration on the skin products.

Is your skin dull? Does it look old? Are the wrinkles becoming deeper - more prominent? Do you buy every product that promises to restore youth and have a basket full of partially used tubes and jars collecting dust on your counter, but they were too expensive to toss? Men and women both experience reflection reality, especially when a minimum of 10X is required for daily grooming. Fine lines , broken blood vessels, large pores, dry flakey areas abutting oily inflamed regions now describe the landscape of your appearance. The countenance that once launched ships, or at least floated a boat or two, now resembles a pair of alligator boots that have been hiding in the back of the closet for years. Don’t despair, there are things that can make a dramatic difference, without undergoing the knife or spending your grandchildren’s education funds. .

Quick Anatomy Lesson:

Our skin is the largest organ of the human body. It is composed of 3 separate layers, each with different functions. The outer layer, epidermis, is the waterproof layer which is primarily damaged by UVB rays. Chronic exposure leads to thickened, rough, leathery texture as the skin attempts to protect itself. DNA damage may result in skin cancers such as basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. Damage to pigment cells results in dark spots nad uneven tone.

The dermis, middle layer with nerves, blood vessels, glands,is primarily damaged by UVA rays which can penetrate windows and cloud cover. These rays break down collagen and elastin fibers, resulting in deep wrinkles and loss of elasticity. Radiation can damage the walls of small blood vessels, leading to broken capillaries.

Hypodermis (subcutaneous tissue) composed of fat and connective tissue. It provide insulation, absorbs shock and connects skin to the underlying muscles and bones.

 Lifestyle factors, such as sleep patterns, sun exposure,, hydration and stress also effect the top two layers of the skin

Options

Fractional CO2 lasers are the gold standard for deep wrinkles and severe photoaging - The cost ranges from $500-$5000 with a down time of up to 2 weeks. I wanted to post some photos but they are grossly graphic , so please search for day by day post-procedure photos online.

The sacred grail has always been to moisturize, and then moisturize again P, but Dr Zein Obagihas a different approach  Dead skin cells collect on the surface, resulting in a lackluster, uneven color, and poor texture. By using a skin polish with the appropriate cleanser and toner from the ZO product line, your skin can look fresh, renewed and young with a 5 minute twice daily routine AM & PM. I’ve been using these products for years and even though there are plenty of lines to mark the passage of time. I receive regular comments that my skin has a healthy glow. I didn’t get those when I was a 17 year old who thought they were gorgeous! I started using these products in my 40s and now three decades later, I look and feel better than I did . There may be other products available that are as effective, but I have tried a barrel full and nothing has been this impressive.

Will elaborate more in the next segment of making the best of what you already have!