As the years pass, skin thins and dulls. Sun shows its traces on our skin through pigmentation and the environment can dry our skin out. All of these lead to the aging of skin.

Skin is made up of 3 layers: the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis. The top layer, the epidermis contains the cells that produce pigment. The dermis comprises of elastin + collagen which give skin suppleness and strength. The hypodermis is the fatty layer with connective tissues.

Skin-aging is broken up into 2 categories: intrinsic and extrinsic skin aging.

Intrinsic:

--> Body's natural aging process, signs pop up around 50-60 years of age.

These signs may include:

-Thinning skin

-Fine wrinkles

-Sagging

-Pigmentation

-Dryness

-Dullness

Extrinsic:

--> Occurs due to environmental factors such as pollution, UV rays, smoking, etc.

Examples of extrinsic aging:

-roughened skin

-deep wrinkling

-uneven hyperpigmentation

So what's the key to retaining youthful-looking skin?

Lifestyle changes could lead to improvements in skin conditions.

DON'Ts:

-Suntan beds, opt for fake tans

-Smoking and alcohol

-Sun exposure

DOs:

-Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate

-Eat your fruits + veggies daily-Wear SPF everyday, even in overcast weather

-Use products with Vitamin A, B3, C, hyaluronic acid

-Keep up with anti-aging skin treatments

At Radiance Spa, we strive to aid in the anti-aging process through our Anti-Aging Skin Treatments:

1) Micro-needling

--> Works deep in the skin to produce of elastin + collagen (building blocks for younger-looking skin)

--> Effective for fine-lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and boosting vitality for thin and dry skin

2) Facial Peels

--> Remove or refresh the top layer of skin to reveal youthful skin

3) LED-Light Therapy

--> Non-invasive treatment for immediate benefits

--> Plumps, hydrates and leaves skin glowing

--> Clinically proven to reduce fine lines + wrinkles, age spots, sun damage, pigmentation and skin-tone improvement