What’s in your anti aging skin care products can actually contribute to premature aging of your skin

Before you pick up facial moisturizers or jar of makeup to conceal blemishes, spots and dark under eye circles, be aware that many of these store bought skin care products actually contain harmful ingredients that ultimately damage your skin. The health of your skin is directly related to anti aging that allows you to maintain a youthful, optimally hydrated and balanced skin tone. Although you may feel that these products enhance your appearance and may initially give you some good results, over time, they can clog pores and interfere with normal cellular skin functions. Most store bought products are not formulated with proper pH balance for the health of your skin. Skin care products with additives like Phthalates, Propylene Glycol, Mineral Oil, PABA, Petrolatum, Paraffin, dyes and fragrances that can be particularly harmful over time and result in premature aging of your skin. Unfortunately, companies are not always required to include these ingredients on their products labels, particularly if they are included in trace amounts. But don’t be fooled-those trace amounts can be very damaging to your skin.

So what is your best course of action for trusted skin care products that revitalize and maintain healthy skin?

Look for products that include all natural ingredients that are FDA approved. Medical grade skin care that is pH balanced, hypoallergenic, tested in clinical trials and formulated without harmful additives is the answer to cellular renewal that supports the health and vitality of your skin. The best anti aging skin care products are medical grade products available by prescription. These are able to reach deep layers of the skin where they stimulate natural hydration and circulation. With this proper support, skin is able to repair itself at the cellular level. With regular product use, a firmer, healthier, vibrant and young looking skin results in a short period of time. Obagi is a skin care line that meets all of these requirements and produces extraordinary results for sun damage, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation problems, blemishes and vascular lesions. The Obagi skin care line also includes special and highly effective formulations for rosacea treatment and acne.

Your best results are achieved through a skin care consultation and exam with specialized equipment for analyzing your skin.

Even when using premium Obagi skin care products, one product is not appropriate for everyone. The choice of products is based on skin type and the presence of clinical conditions that respond best to specific skin care product formulations. For instance, the choices for sun damaged skin are generally not the same for acne or rosacea treatment. Those with seriously damaged skin will require different skin care management than an individual with relatively healthy skin. For this reason, it is wise to begin with a skin consultation by a skin care professional. Experts with access to specialized equipment that can analyze all layers of your skin will not only reveal current problems but skin problems in deeper layers that have yet to emerge. The Visia Skin Care Analysis System detects problems in all layers of skin, identifying actual and future problems and the most appropriate treatment regimen.

At the Joyce Vein & Aesthetic Institute (JVAI) in Punta Gorda, Florida, you may request a complimentary skin care consultation. Nora Davis, ARNP is an experienced skin care expert who is ready to help you to meet your skin care goals. Your consultation includes a complimentary skin analysis with the VISIA Skin Analysis System. Contact us and request your professional skin care consultation right away.