Considering a face lift? It can be quite effective in the rejuvenation and aging process of the skin. It can be a simple procedure of skin excision or a more complicated, invasive method which could include manipulation of fat and muscles to the face. There are newer techniques available that will cut down recovery time and be less traumatic. If you are thinking of having a similar procedure, it is vitally important to seek a surgeon that has a full understanding of the anatomy of the neck and face.

As we go through the aging process, several changes start to take place. You loose elasticity in the skin and will experience a decrease of collagen support. Facial bones will be remodeled along with skin and fat changes that will make your face appear older.

Face lifts are invasive and in order to get maximum results it will require modification of SMAS platysma component through placation, suspension and or resection. This will provide the durable framework which the skin will then be re-applied over the face. Simply stretching the skin will not give you good results and may even cause skin to die, cause scarring and have an appearance that you had facial surgery.

Before any type of surgery you will have to consult with your doctor first. This is the time to ask many questions and get a plan of action together. You will then know what to expect and discuss any fears you may have about the surgery.

If this type of procedure ends up not being something you decide to do, there are other ways to give yourself an instant face lift, rejuvenate your skin and turn back the clock without being invasive, having recovery time and the high cost of surgery.

Good news: With the right care, skin that’s late-thirty-something, forty-something or even beyond can look more youthful. Even better, much of the damage we associate with aging skin-roughness, blotches, brown spots, wrinkling-is causes not by the passing of the years but by unprotected exposure to the sun. Translation: A lot of age-related skin damage is preventable.
As you approach midlife, your skin care routine should center on preventing further sun damage and replenishing the moisture young skin has naturally. But it’s also wise to rethink skin care habits you’ve been following for years: You may need to replace an oily skin routine with one for dry skin or intensify the dry skin routine you already follow.
As you will see, gentle care, a daily dose of sunscreen and the right makeup can go a long way toward restoring a woman’s youthful appearance. And if you so desire, a dermatologist can offer even more rejuvenating skin treatments.
No need to buy expensive products that may not live up to their promises. Following these few simple steps can help keep your complexion fresh and lovely.
Cleanse gently. If your formerly oily skin now feels a little dry, switch from a soap, which can be harsh, to a gentle soap-free cleanser formulated for dry skin. Try superfatted bars (beauty bars), or soap free liquid cleansers for dry skin. If your skin is extremely dry, try a tissue-off cleansing cream-the oiliest cleanser of all.
Uncover fresh skin. Exfoliating, or sloughing off dull, dead cells from the surface of your skin, reveals the new, fresh skin beneath. The best way to exfoliate mature skin, says experts, is with Retin-A, the prescription vitamin A cream that unglues dead surface skin cells and stimulates the skin’s production of collagen, the stuff that keeps skin firm and supple.
Never exfoliate with abrasive pads or grainy cleansers. Using these products can dilate the blood vessels in your face. Over time, these vessels will stay dilated, causing reddened, irritated, blotchy skin.
Nourish skin with moisture. Skin produces less oil as we get older. How much oil it produces varies from person to person. Since oil keeps skin soft and supple, locking in your skin’s moisture may be your biggest skin care challenge.
It’s recommended using a light, water-based moisturizer for daytime under makeup, and a heavier, oil-based product, or even plain petroleum jelly before bed.

Dry Skin Care
If dry skin leads the list of your beauty woes, take heart: Your complexion may not be as dry as you think. While that tight, parched feeling can be aged-related, dry skin may also be caused by a cleaner that’s too harsh, a moisturizer that’s not rich enough for your skin’s needs or rough treatment, like over-scrubbing with a grainy facial cleanser.
So before you cry dry, take a closer look at your skin-care routine: If you have truly dry skin, you’re dry everywhere-your face, your scalp, your body. And cold, dry weather just aggravates the problem.
But relief is possible: An extra-gentle cleansing routine teamed with the right moisturizer can help make even the thirstiest skin lovelier and more supple.
Dry skin tends to be thinner and less oily that other skin types, so it can’t recover from harsh cleansers as easily. It’s important to find a cleanser that removes dirt and makeup thoroughly without hanging your skin out to dry.
Some Signs of Dry Skin
• Roughness to the touch
• Flakiness, tightness
• Occasional itchiness
• Rare breakouts
But don’t turn to soap. Many soaps, especially antibacterial or deodorant soaps, can chap dry skin, leaving it vulnerable to rashes caused by makeup or other skin-care products. Your eyelids are particularly vulnerable, especially if your skin is sensitive as well as dry.
So scrap soap and opt for a soap-free cleanser instead. There are many to try, including superfatted bars (often called beauty bars) with added emollients like olive oil or lanolin, milky liquids or tissue-off cleansing creams. If your skin is severely dry, you might try a cleanser that can be used without water. You can rinse it off if you prefer, and they’re so mild just about anyone can use one.
Oily cleansers, especially the tissue-off kind, can make even the driest skin sprout blemishes, however. So make sure your cleanser is not formulated with ingredients known to cause blemishes (noncomedogenic). But even these cleansers aren’t guaranteed blemishproof, so if your breaking out after two to six weeks, try another cleanser.
Your morning cleansing routine couldn’t be simpler: Just splash or mist your face with water to hydrate it. At night, use your fingertips to gently remove makeup and dirt. Don’t use a washcloth or an abrasive facial pad: they’re too rough for dry skin. Here is a suggested cleansing technique:
If you’re using a lathering cleanser, make suds in the palm of your hand, then transfer the lather to your fingertips or a disposable cotton pad.
Massage the cleanser into you’re your skin, moving fingers or pad in a circular motion.
Rinse or tissue off the cleanser as directed on the label.
Gently blot your face dry with a soft towel. Never rub.
Apply moisturizer while your skin is still damp to seal in the moisture your skin has just absorbed.

Usually when I post new articles to my blog, I do a lot of research for the information that I bring to you. I decided to do it a little different this time and let you in on a conversation I had with my brother about skin care. Yes, my brother, can you believe that! Who knew?

Although I’m close to my brother, in all these years we have never talked about skin care. Now, if it was a sister, I’m sure it would have been different. Anyway getting back to this conversation we had, I was very surprised in finding out that he is very much into the whole skin care thing. He spends a lot of money on products that he uses daily and ones he applies a few times a week.

It got me thinking, what is he buying and what are the ingredients of these products. He read all the ingredients of all the products he uses. I have to admit that I was impressed by his choices. All the ingredients were excellent. They contained all the right things you need for your skin, such as aloe Vera, jojoba oil, all kinds of extracts, natural ingredients,etc.

All these products are great for topical skin care use. They will definitely be nourishing to the skin. However, I did tell him that in order for skin products to really be effective you have to get them to the dermis of the skin. The only way to do this is by some kind of current. This is where my favorite product comes in. The Galvanic Spa System can do just that. By using adjustable current it drives the gels deep into the inner layers of the skin to really help with fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and so much more.

He was surprised that I had such a product and never mentioned it to him. I was equally surprised that he would have even been interested in it. He was very excited to give it a try, but before he made his purchase, I encouraged him to read my page about the Galvanic Spa. After doing so, he was even more excited about it.

Needless to say, he is hooked! He continues to use his skin care products along with the spa (not that you have to) just because I think it makes him feel better. My suggestion to you is to check out what this little hand held gem can do for you and make your own purchase and look and feel 10 plus years younger instantly!

Right now I’m offering a $60.00 savings for a limited time only. So head on over and see for yourself. Find out about some amazing results others have achieved in using the Galvanic Spa System!

When we think about taking vitamin C, we usually take it to improve our bodies health. However, using vitamin C for skin care can actually give your skin perfection. It can help fight against  fine lines, wrinkles and the overall aging process of your skin. Vitamin C will act like an anti-oxidant, stabilizing free radicals, and help to produce and re-build collagen. Believe it or not, vitamin C actually works.

Because vitamin C comes in many different forms, it’s not easy to find and the effectiveness will depend on how it’s stored, it’s concentration and the type of vitamin C.

If you don’t have sensitive skin, a more natural form of vitamin C, such as L-ascorbic, will work well. However, it’s important to mention that you need to know how it was stored and how old it is, because it can be irritating to the skin and oxidizes when exposed to the air.

Another derivative form of vitamin C is Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (MAP). This form is less irritating, doesn’t oxidize as quickly, and is being used more and more in skin care products.

Ascorbyl Palmitate is also a vitamin C derivative. Similar to MAP, but requires higher levels to have producing collagen effects of vitamin C.

Vitamin C can be a very effective skin care ingredient. When looking for a lotion or cleanser, MAP would be the less damaging and safest derivative of vitamin C for the skin. If you’re looking to put back  radiance to your skin, capsules of L-ascorbic acid can be used for a period of time.

It’s important to note that a line of skin care products can contain different forms of vitamin C, so you’re cleanser may contain one form and your cream may contain another. Be mindful of the ingredients in each product you use.

Derivatives of vitamin C can be more effective in giving you the results you’re looking for. They are also less expensive, less irritating and do not oxidize as quickly. However, using an unmodified form of vitamin C can exfoliate the skin as it is highly acidic.