Stress and lack of rest have a telling effect on the skin. The body needs rest to repair and rejuvenate skin cells. If the body does not get this rest the skin generally appears pallid and contributes to a haggard look. Also the bags that form beneath the eyes due to water
retention, give the person a zombified look. Lack of sleep has also been pinned as one
cause of acne.
Chapter 15. Facelifts and Other Skin Procedures
For those who desire to improve their appearance, face lifts and other skin treatments has
always been the way to go to attain an improved image and renewed self-confidence.
Traditionally, this has always been accomplished through procedures such as face lifts and
chemical peels. There are other procedures that exist due to the diligence of scientists
who have poured time and effort to improve knowledge on the skin and its treatment.
Today’s modern technology makes possible many new breakthroughs in skin care and
skin treatment. Skin care nowadays is no longer limited to facials and surgical procedures.
Here are some of the latest and not-so-latest advances in the science of skin.
Obagi Nu-Derm
Obagi is a new system that rejuvenates skin health from the cells. It helps maintain a
healthy glow and the appearance of soft, smooth, radiant, and younger looking skin. The
treatment is easy and can be done at home. It transforms dry, damaged, and course skin
into fresher looking skin in as little as six weeks – which is about the same time it takes for new skin to emerge.
The genius of Obagi is that it deals more with skin health rather than skin beautification –
more like making the road stronger and smoother rather than just plastering the cracks
with fil er.
This treatment is usual y performed in conjunction with the Obagi Blue Peel treatment.
The Obagi Blue Peel is a mild chemical peel that al ows for the removal of damaged layers
of the skin. After a week or so, this area will be replaced by a new layer of skin which will be smoother and will have smaller pores.
Theraderm®
This treatment uses a lactic acid peel to improve the skin’s appearance. It is used to treat discolouration, and damage due to the sun’s harmful rays. Theraderm is appealing due to
the fact that it is recommended for skin of al types and age. In as little as six weeks, this treatment can result in smooth skin with a more uniform tone.