What is Ageing?
Fighting the visible signs of ageing is a lifelong pursuit for many of us. Ageing is simply a process where our cells and tissues do not regenerate as quickly or effectively as they once did when we were children. Although ageing is a fact of life and happens to all of us, we do have some control over the rate and how well we age.
What Causes Our Skin to Age?
Wrinkles, fine lines, changes in pigmentation (age spots), loss of skin and muscle tone… we all associate these changes with ageing. Age related skin changes are the result of genetic changes (intrinsic factors) and lifestyle effects on the skin (extrinsic factors).
While both influence the skin’s appearance, structure and function, genetic ageing only accounts for 10-15% of cutaneous ageing. Extrinsic factors or external influences cause more pronounced changes and 85-90% of our skin’s ageing is a direct result of these avoidable factors.
Extrinsic ageing factors include:
- Sun exposure is the worst cause of skin ageing. Excessive and long term exposure of UV radiation (UVA – ageing rays & UVB-burning rays) causes inflammation and cellular damage, which prevent cells from renewing and therefore cause them to die. Cellular and DNA damage can also lead to cells mutating and becoming potentially cancerous. UV rays damage our structural proteins (collagen and elastin) and adhesive proteins, which result in various degrees of visible sagging, as well as deep lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, age spots ( hyper pigmentation) , dilated & broken capillaries, degeneration of vascular supply (lack of oxygen and nutrients) and skin thickness.
- Poor Diet- Food is much more than fuel! Food nourishes our body; however, eating a diet rich in processed foods robs our skin of the vital nutrients it needs to produce the building blocks required to repair and regenerate. Foods that have an inflammatory response on the body cause cellular damage, which in turn makes us age faster. Foods high in sugar also lead to an ageing process known as glycation, whereby sugar attaches itself to proteins and lipids in the skin and causes a crosshatching effect. The result is sagging and wrinkling of the skin.
- Stress- Everyone deals with stress on a daily basis in some form or another. However excessive amounts of stress cause insulin and cortisol spikes within the body. Long-term exposure to these hormones has an inflammatory response on the cells and tissues, which prevents cells from regenerating properly.
- Lack of sleep has a similar effect on the body as stress. When we lose sleep our adrenaline and cortisol levels are high, a natural response to help us survive the day. However lack of sleep also prevents the production of human growth hormone, without which our cells and tissues are unable to repair and renew themselves overnight.
WHAT ARE THE SOLUTIONS TO PREVENT AND DIMINISH THE EFFECTS OF AGEING?
1. Dr. Baumann Skincare Products
At Point of Skin North Bay we only offer healthy, safe, nontoxic and effective skincare products. We use Dr. Baumann, Beaucaire and SkinIdent bionome products that offer an effective holistic approach to optimize the health of the skin, and to repair, reverse and certainly prevent visible skin damage from occurring. Using specific body and skin identical anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals and vegetable oils will help to protect and rebuild your cells and contribute to a healthy and youthful appearance.
Dr. Baumann Skincare’s Bionome Quality ensures:
- Long-lasting products without the use of toxic preservatives such as parabens
- Free of mineral oils and any petro-chemicals
- Free of animal ingredients
- Free of perfume and fragrances
- Free of any chemical colorants and oxygen
- Free of unnecessary packaging
- With skin-identical and skin-friendly ingredients and vitamins
- With pure natural plant oils
- With skin-endemic and effective active ingredients
- With highly efficient multi-lamellar liposomes
- With high-quality plant based substances
2. Energy 900 Facial Rejuvenation Treatments
The Energy 900 System
The Energy 900 system from Silhouet-tone integrates three proven non-invasive facial rejuvenation technologies. It combines LED light energy with impulse micro-currents to smooth fine lines and wrinkles, increase collagen and elastin fibers and trigger cell repair for a visibly firmer and youthful appearance.
It also provides pain-free non-surgical facial sculpting to firm and tone muscle tissue reducing the signs of aging and appearance of wrinkles.
The Energy 900 system also offers:
- Ultrasound technologies to:
- Oxygenate the deep layers of the skin
- Deliver energizing and beneficial cellular micro-massage
- Infuse the skin with active anti-oxidants to help fight harmful effects of free radicals
- Leaves the skin looking radiant and healthy
- Acne clearing treatment to:
- Purify the skin
- Clear clogged pores
- Soothe irritated skin
- Hyperpigmentation treatment to:
- Reduce the appearance of age spots and sun damage
- Create a more even complexion
3. Venus Freeze™ Non-Surgical Facelift & Body Contouring
Do you want to improve the look and shape of resistant areas that do not respond to traditional exercise and diets? Or maybe you have considered improving your appearance by tightening your skin but are not interested in painful injections or risky surgery. The Venus Freeze™ is the perfect solution!
As seen on The Doctors, Extra TV, Hollywood Trend Report, Rachael Ray, and the Real Housewives of Vancouver, Venus Freeze™ truly delivers the promise.
Venus Freeze™ is taking over Hollywood! Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Oprah and Beyoncé have all been using the Venus Freeze™ treatments for different areas of their bodies, such as the always visible neck and décolleté area or legs and stomach; the treatments have become part of their beauty regimen.
Venus Freeze™ combines multi-polar radio frequency (RF) with pulsed magnetic fields to remodel the skin by promoting the synthesis of collagen and elastin while also facilitating the production of FGF-2 (a growth hormone). Doing all of this promotes blood circulation and the creation of new, healthier skin that is more supple, smooth and toned.
4. OxyGeneo 3-in-1 Superfacial
The Geneo™ platform is the very first smart-touch skin care system that offers a new and innovative three-in-one facial OxyGeneo™ treatment. The Geneo™ device exfoliates and cleanses the skin while interacting with the nutrient-rich jells to create CO² bubbles. This triggers the body’s natural physiological response to release oxygen from beneath the skin’s surface, maximizing the absorption of active anti-aging and skin-brightening nutrients as they are massaged deeply into the skin.
Amazing Benefits
The benefits of OxyGeneo™ microdermabrasion include:
- Immediate, Deeper, Longer-Lasting Results
- Clinically Proven Effectiveness
- Visible Improvement of Skin Tone, Texture & Suppleness in Just One Session
- Comprehensive Experience of Exfoliation, Deep Facial Infusion & Healing Skin Oxygenation
- Skin Oxygenation Aids Anti-Aging & Corrective Skin Procedures
- Minimizes Appearance of Pores
- Lightens Skin & Reduces Appearance of Aging, Sun Spots & Scarring
- Benefits All Skin Types & Complexions (Including Sensitive Acne- & Scar-Prone Skin)
- Treatments are Pleasant, Enjoyable & Relaxing
Immediate Results
Most clients discover immediate results with OxyGeneo™, including:
- Plumper, Hydrated Skin
- Restored Skin Volume
- Renewed Youthful Glow
- Increased Collagen
- Reduced Hyperpigmentation
- Improved Skin Cell Production
- Reduced Appearance of Wrinkles
Still not sure what you which treatment and products that suits your needs? Call us for a FREE SKIN CONSULTATION and we will be happy to help you solve all of your skin concerns.
Point Of Skin North Bay
References:
What Age Should You Start Using Anti-Ageing Skin Care? by Andy Millward
What Causes Skin Aging? by Dr. Diana Howard
Controlling Aging Skin by Dr. Diana Howard
