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Skin Care treatments to prevent and reverse the signs of aging


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Wrinkles, lines, and sunspot repair starts with an anti-aging skin care treatment cleanser targeted for the specific problems. Some anti-aging skin care ingredients can’t be formulated with other cosmetic ingredients, one reason why the market is filled with so many skin care treatment options.

Anti-aging skin care treatment facial cleansers are a must to remove all makeup and grime that has accumulated on the skin during the day.  Unclean skin is the breeding ground for bacteria, staph, and the fungus, that will enlarge and clog pores, as well as slow down the natural skin cell renewal process.  Wrinkles and lines are more likely to form on unclean skin due to the slowdown of cells natural exfoliation.

Experts in the dermatology field have researched skin care ingredients and developed products to help slow the signs of aging and in some cases reverse damage already visible.

One of the best skin care treatment ingredients for aging skin is BHA’s aka salicylic acid and readily found in cosmetic products that treat and help prevent acne.

BHA has many excellent skin care qualities.  They have been used in many clinical studies by dermatologists, as well as skin care company’s research and development departments to observe the long and short term effects they may have on skin for acne and the aging process.


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Salicylic acid in the skin care treatment cleanser has the ability to dissolve deep inside facial pores allowing sebum, dirt, and bacteria to be rinsed away.  This allows new skin cells to function efficiently while pore size is reduced.

Another function of BHA is it aides in lightening freckles, hyperpigmentation, (aka sunspots) and redness caused from past acne.

Anti-aging skin care treatments must contain at least 2% salicylic acid to be effective for short and long term results.  The Food and Drug Administration’s Cosmetics and Toiletries Division Regulations stipulate higher levels of BHA should only be used by qualified individuals.

Other ingredients in anti-aging skin care cleansers may not adhere to the skin.  They will be washed away immediately upon rinsing, making them almost useless and a waste of money.  With BHA's this is not the case.

Only use one new anti-aging skin care treatment product at a time as recommended by cosmetic industry professionals and dermatologists in case of skin sensitivity reactions.
 

The acne and anti aging skin care treatment products listed above are:

  1. Murad Clarifying Cleanser.  $26.99 available online at Drugstore.com
  2. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash.  $6.99 available online at Dermstore.com

Dr. Perricone MD, noted dermatologist and anti aging skin care treatment specialist is featured on the PBS Atlanta Channel 30, August 4:

  • 8:00 pm - Discussing Healthy Aging
  • 10:00 pm - Discussing The Wrinkle Cure
For more information on anti aging skin care treatments:
 
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