One of the most obvious signs of aging is the lack of firmness in the skin. As we age our skin loses the elasticity that it had in our younger years, and this causes it to become loose and appear saggy. This process is often most obvious on the face and neck. Although you cannot turn back the hands of time, you can be proactive and try different home and medical treatments to tighten your loosening skin.

Apply moisturizer daily. Use a skin-type specific moisturizer that boosts collagen and elastin production every day. Having properly hydrated skin can help make your skin firmer and tighter.

• Even if your skin is oily, it may need a moisturizer. Choose an oil-free and non-comedogenic product.
• Seek the advice of a skincare professional to help assess what type of skin you have. You can buy products specifically formulated for your skin type and needs at Charm Salon & Spa Inc.
• There are many products that can not only boost collagen and elastin production, but may also improve the appearance of your skin and tighten by plumping it up with products such as silicone and hyaluronic acid.
• Using a moisturizer with a built in sunscreen may increase the skin tightening benefits.

Limit exposure to the sun. Ultraviolet radiation, which is present in the sun’s rays, speeds the natural aging process by breaking down the collagen and elastin fibers that keep your skin firm. Reducing or avoiding sun exposure may help your skin retain its firmness longer.

• Wear a broad spectrum, high SPF (at least 30) sunscreen for times when you are outside running errands or doing other activities.
• You can also wear a hat with a wide brim to further help protect your skin from sun exposure.
• If you go to the beach or pool, consider sitting under an umbrella. Use a water-resistant sunscreen.

Undergo laser, light source or radiofrequency therapy. Using treatments derived from laser, light sources, or radiofrequency can stimulate the growth of new collagen in your skin to help tighten.Undergo one of these treatments to help firm your skin.

• Laser and light source treatments destroy the outer layer of the skin and heat the underlying layer to stimulate collagen growth. As your wounded skin heals, it forms smoother and tighter skin.
• It can take several months to fully heal from light source or laser resurfacing and it runs risks such as scarring, or lightening or darkening of your skin.
• Consider nonablative laser treatments for skin that is less saggy.
• Radiofrequency treatments are also nonablative to consider. Although you won’t achieve the same results as with laser or light source therapy, you may still notice mild to moderate skin tightening.
• Be aware that most insurance companies will not cover these treatments for cosmetic purposes.

Peel away layers of skin. There are less invasive treatments that can peel away layers of the skin. Chemical peels, dermabrasion and microdermabrasion remove the outer layer of your skin and may help not only improve elasticity, but also appearance.

• A chemical peel requires that your skin care therapist apply an acid to the top layer of your skin. This will burn away the skin on the affected area along with some wrinkles, fine lines, and freckles. It can take several weeks to heal from a chemical peel and may require several treatments to see results.
• Dermabrasion will sand away the surface layer of your skin with a rotating brush. This will stimulate the production of a new layer of skin, which may make your skin firmer. It can take months to see results and fully heal from the procedure. 
• Microdermabrasion is similar to dermabrasion, but only remove a small layer of skin. It may take several treatments to see results with dermabrasion, but your overall healing time will be lower than with alternatives. Microdermabrasion also only produces modest results.
• Be aware that most insurance companies will not cover these treatments for cosmetic purposes.

If you ever have any questions relating to your hair or skin health, always know having a TRULY experienced/educated/trained Esthetician/Hair Stylist that can give you a detailed analysis to help improve and rejuvenate your skin/hair health can be very effective as well.

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