Skin Through the Years-Aging Skin Care Tips

Understanding Aging Skin Through the Years

My last blog focused on aging skin and the makeup we should and shouldn't use to enhance those changes. Today I would like to get down to the anatomy of aging skin so we can understand this inevitable process. Keep in mind that there are many other factors that contribute to changes in our skin such as smoking, diet, hydration and environmental factors. Some we can change and others we can't.

Skin "Through The Years" Chart

Let's take a look at our skin through the years. The following chart explains what is happening to the collagen and elastin in our skin. These are the structures of the skin that maintain both elasticity and firmness. Notice the top layer, the epidermis. As we age and the collagen and elastin break down, the skin becomes thinner and fine lines appear. As we age, these fine lines become wrinkles.



While this process happens through decades of our life, we can be pro-active in taking care of our skin by making small changes that affect aging skin.

Factors Affecting Aging Skin

Now that we understand how fine lines and wrinkles form, let's take a look at other factors that have an effect on aging skin. The following diagram lists some of the environmental factors and areas of our skin they target. As you can see there are so many things that affect the largest organ in our body, the skin.



I hope you found this article helpful in understanding our aging skin. Of course there are many products out there that can slow up the process, but the first line of defense comes from within.


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7 SINS FOR SKIN #7

7 SINS FOR SKIN #7 Sleep Positions

The way you sleep can increase the appearance of wrinkles. Side sleeping can cause deep lines and creases on your chin and cheeks, which you naturally return to each night.  Let's face it, gravity takes over as our skin ages and loses elasticity. Side sleepers usually notice vertical lines down their chin and cheeks.

Sleeping face down can create lines on your forehead. When your face is directly on the pillow, there is increased pressure and friction on the forehead that eventually leads to wrinkles.  Not to mention the direct contact your skin has with the oils or dust on the pillow.  This could lead to acne or other skin blemishes. 

Sleeping on your back is the best way to prevent lines and wrinkles. There is no friction on the skin and no contact with dirt and oils on the pillow. One suggestion if you are a back sleeper. Don't sleep completely flat. Elevate your head to discourage fluid from collecting around the eyes, giving a puffy appearance in the morning.  Other than that, sleeping on your back is the best position to reduce the fine lines and wrinkles on your face. 

This concludes the 7 Sins for Skin series. I hope you have enjoyed reading these short articles and have taken away some good information about how to take care of your skin. 

FREE Skin Care Advisor

FREE Skin Care Advisor

When choosing skin care regimens, first consider the goals.  Do you want to address fine lines and wrinkles? Even skin tone? Radiant appearance? Firmness? It can be a challenge. Avon takes all the guesswork out of the picture with the Anew Skin Care Advisor tool. 4 simple questions can help you plan your skin care regimen.

Do you know your skin type? Before getting the consultation from the Skin Care Advisor tool, it is important to know your skin type. Here's how to figure out if your skin is Dry, Normal, Oily or Combination. 

Take the test:
1. Wash your face and pat it dry
2. Let 15 minutes pass
3. After 15 minutes, take a white tissue and tear it into 4 pieces.
4. Press one piece of tissue on your forehead, one on the side of your nose, one on your cheek, and one on your chin.
Dry: all pieces fall off immediately
Normal: pieces stick for a moment and then fall off
Oily: all pieces stay on
Combo: pieces stick only to your nose or chin, falls off other areas.  It's that easy! Now answer the 4 easy questions on the Anew Skin Care Advisor. 

Click HERE to begin

The advisor gives instant results with suggestions for daily treatments! Once you love your new skin care regimen, sign up for the Auto-Replenish Program so you never run out of your favorite products.

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Avon Face Lift

Give yourself a FaceLift 

As we age, our skin shows the effects in different ways. Some of us lose tone, gain wrinkles and deep laugh lines, develop age "spots", and even a saggy neckline. At 58, I have noticed some of these changes. It is inevitable. We can't stop it. BUT we can slow it down and Avon offers some wonderful products to help us. Today I would like to share some information on ThermaFirm Face Lifting Cream. 

ThermaFirm Face Lifting Cream is made with Triple Sonic Technology. Sounds very technical, but it relates to the combination of ultrasonically stressed yeast, which is the new up and coming go to ingredient for skin care, plant proteins and natural extracts. There are some great articles out there that go into more details if you want to learn more. Here's one that I found interesting, Yeast-The Surprising New Beneficial Skin Care

The benefits of ThermFirm: Lift, Firm and Tighter skin in 2-3 days, reduces lines, wrinkles and sagging skin for a more youthful look! And it's made in the USA!

When to use ThermFirm? After cleansing, before moisturizing. 

Try it today!

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ALL ANEW ON SALE C13

I love sharing information about skin care and helping others with their skin care concerns. As our week of blogs on skin care concludes, I would like to provide some product information, of course just in time for the C13 sale! I want you to be well informed about ANEW products to make sure you select the right products and get the results you seek. 

While ANEW has several lines, as discussed in "ANEW Skin Care-Find the Right Fit", I will not be going through them again. You're welcome! All product lines have a cleanser, day and night cream (Vitale and Reversalist lines also have a day lotion) and an eye cream What I would like to do is share one product line, ANEW Ultimate. My favorite. I am 58 with lots of deep "laugh" lines and wrinkles, and uneven tone.   Here's my daily regimen (with the addition of ANEW Clinical Line Eraser with Retinol Targeted Treatment at night):

1) First lets start with the cleanser. Just a dab works. Make sure you rinse your face well.

Description:

Smoothes skin texture and improves skin tone. Lighter formula, and softer scent. Now skin looks younger. Helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 4.2 fl. oz.

Cleanser

2) Next is your daily treatment. I use ANEW Clinical Line Eraser with Retinol during the day and ANEW Clinical Line Eraser with Retinol Targeted Treatment at night for the deeper "laugh" lines.


3) Now Moisturize.

Day Cream

Description:

Lighter formula, and softer scent. With ANEW ULTIMATE 7S, instantly skin looks more radiant and dramatically smoother. In 3 days, the look of youthful cushion is restored. In 2 weeks, deep wrinkles and age spots appear diminished…skin looks dramatically firmer. 1.7 oz. net wt.

Night Cream

Description:

Lighter formula, and softer scent.ANEW ULTIMATE 7S helps skin looks younger. Overnight, the look of youthful cushion is restored. In 2 weeks, deep wrinkles appear diminished…skin looks dramatically firmer. 1.7 oz. net wt.

4) Finish up with Eye Care.

Eye System

Description:

New formula with Ultimate 7S technology targets under-eye bags and wrinkles. Instantly, the eye area looks firmer, more resilient. In 4 weeks, wrinkles under the eye look virtually erased. Cream, .5 oz. net wt.; Elixir, .09 oz. net wt.

And that's it! You are on your way to beautiful, healthy skin! Look and feel more confident too.

Active ingredients for each product available upon request.

This concludes my blog series on skin care and I hope you found it helpful. I leave the blogs in the archive at the right side of the page in order for customers to go back and see what they have missed.

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Anew Skin Care-Find the Right Fit

Anew Skin Care

Find the right Anew products for your needs.

Women want to look their best so they are always on the search for the best skin care products in the market today. Avon, has been reputable makeup and fragrance company for over 130 years  and more recently it has proven to be a reputable brand in the skin care industry. Avon Anew skin care line of anti-aging skin care products has surely won over the hearts of women all over the world. It's won me over and I hope it wins you over too!

AVON ANEW – PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Avon Anew skin care products have been around since 1992 but it is only recently that the products have gained popularity. With the use of groundbreaking technology to create the best formula yet, this line of anti-aging skin care products are very effective for women of all ages. A study showed that 97% of Dermatologists who were part of the study agreed that the daily anti-aging skin products are great in fighting off the signs of aging. 

My Tip For Best Results
Always follow your daily skin care regimen:
1) Cleanse  
2) Treat 
3) Moisturize (AM/PM) 
4) Eye Care

SO WHAT REGIMEN IS FOR YOU?

There are 5 Avon Anew regimens that you can choose from. Four of these are designed for specific age groups while the other one is for all ages. 

My Tip for Best Regimen:
Decide on your MAIN skin care concern

• Anew Vitale 30+ is the skin regimen ideal for fighting the early signs of skin aging like rough skin texture, uneven skin tone and formation of fine lines. This regimen helps in reducing eye puffiness and making the skin firmer. Revive the look of tired skin. 
• Anew Reversalist 40+ is the skin regimen ideal for fighting moderate signs of skin aging. This is for people who already have wrinkles, skin discoloration and have lost skin elasticity. The Reversalist line helps in reducing fine lines and dark circles too.
• Anew Ultimate 50+ is the skin regimen for transforming the look of key signs of aging. This is ideal for people who have deep wrinkles, sagging skin and obvious age spots already. The Ultimate line helps in repairing sagging eyelids, puffy eye bags and very dry skin, improve discoloration, resilience, and skin clarity.
• Anew Platinum 60+ is for people with deep wrinkles, thinning skin and sagging skin around the neck. The Platinum line is ideal for people with deep wrinkles, deeper creases, very dry skin and obvious age spots. Resculpt the look of skin's youthful contours. 
• Anew Clinical is for any age groups. The Clinical line addresses specific concerns despite the user’s age. This line helps in promoting the production of collagen and elastin. There is Derma-X Technology that aims to rebuild, renew and regenerate the skin. (see at bottom of quiz chart)
This is great news to all women, no matter your age. Avon hears the needs and wants of their loyal customers and now, women can choose from different skin care regimens that suit their individual concerns and target area. 

Take the Skin Care Quiz today and find the right products for your own special needs. Click here to view chart in a new window. 

Sometimes we fall into a few categories. Chose the product that targets your MAIN concern. If you are still having trouble deciding on the right products, please feel free to visit my eStore,  and click "Contact me" top left corner.   

Contributor of this article:

Kathy Charles

Kathy Charles is a Health Care journalist from New Jersey who has written about disease management for many publications. She has also done an Introductory Biology laboratory Course from Florida State University. She also writes about women's lifestyle issues. She contributes regularly for TheBeautyInsiders.

 

Anew Understands Aging Skin

Understanding Aging Skin

Anew Understands the signs of aging skin. Help is here!

As most of us know, signs of aging happens. Whether you are in your 20’s or 60’s, we all have skin care concerns. There are many causes that contribute to signs of aging including smoking, stress, lack of sleep and sleep position, pollution, facial expressions, and diet.

Smoking deprives our skin of valuable oxygen it needs to stay healthy, which gives skin a grayish dull appearance. 

Stress can interrupt sleep patterns and weaken the immune system, leading to chemical imbalances and the appearance of dull skin and eyes. Even sleep position affects your skin. Side sleeping encourages fine lines and sagging skin around your jaw line and chin. Sleeping on your stomach encourages lines on the forehead. Best position, sleep on your back. 

Pollution is all around us, some areas more than others. Pollution clogs pores, making your skin dry and dull. Over time pollution makes your skin sensitive and susceptible to skin irritation, inflammation and allergies. 

Facial expressions can also contribute to fine or deep lines in your facial skin, like frowning/smiling and squinting. Remember that we have facial muscles that are attached to the skin, and expressions can affect the strength and/or weakness of those muscles. So smile more, it’s the lesser of the two evils!

Last but not least, probably the most important component of keeping our skin healthy, daily diet. Lots for fresh fruits and vegetables provides precious antioxidants that defend against pollutants and allergens that cause inflammation. Water keeps your skin hydrated and resilient, and lean protein helps with muscle repair. Remember we have muscle attached to our skin that requires daily repair. 

So in a perfect world, no smoking, great night’s sleep every night on your back, no stress, no pollution, no frowning and a healthy daily diet, we can all have beautiful skin! Well, maybe we need some help from the Anew Skin Care Line. My next blog will discuss the various Anew Skin Care lines, what they target and choosing the right one for you. 

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Anew Skin Care Advisor

Anew Skin Care Advisor

When choosing skin care regimens, first consider the goals.  Do you want to address fine lines and wrinkles? Even skin tone? Radiant appearance? Firmness? It can be a challenge. Avon takes all the guesswork out of the picture with the Anew Skin Care Advisor tool. 4 simple questions can help you plan your skin care regimen.

Before getting the consultation from the Skin Care Advisor tool, it is important to know your skin type. Do you know your skin type? Here's how to figure out if your skin is Dry, Normal, Oily or Combination. 

Take the test:
1. Wash your face and pat it dry
2. Let 15 minutes pass
3. After 15 minutes, take a white tissue and tear it into 4 pieces.
4. Press one piece of tissue on your forehead, one on the side of your nose, one on your cheek, and one on your chin.
Dry: all pieces fall off immediately
Normal: pieces stick for a moment and then fall off
Oily: all pieces stay on
Combo: pieces stick only to your nose or chin, falls off other areasIt's that easy! Now answer the 4 easy questions on the Anew Skin Care Advisor. 

Click HERE to begin

The advisor gives instant results with suggestions for daily treatments! Once you love your new skin care regimen, sign up for the Auto-Replenish Program so you never run out of your favorite products.

Causes of Aging Skin

Understanding Aging Skin

As most of us know, signs of aging happens. Whether you are in your 20’s or 60’s, we all have skin care concerns. There are many causes that contribute to signs of aging including smoking, stress, lack of sleep and sleep position, pollution, facial expressions, and diet.

Smoking deprives our skin of valuable oxygen it needs to stay healthy, which gives skin a grayish dull appearance. 

Stress can interrupt sleep patterns and weaken the immune system, leading to chemical imbalances and the appearance of dull skin and eyes. Even sleep position affects your skin. Side sleeping encourages fine lines and sagging skin around your jaw line and chin. Sleeping on your stomach encourages lines on the forehead. Best position, sleep on your back. 

Pollution is all around us, some areas more than others. Pollution clogs pores, making your skin dry and dull. Over time pollution makes your skin sensitive and susceptible to skin irritation, inflammation and allergies. 

Facial expressions can also contribute to fine or deep lines in your facial skin, like frowning/smiling and squinting. Remember that we have facial muscles that are attached to the skin, and expressions can affect the strength and/or weakness of those muscles. So smile more, it’s the lesser of the two evils!

Last but not least, probably the most important component of keeping our skin healthy, daily diet. Lots for fresh fruits and vegetables provides precious antioxidants that defend against pollutants and allergens that cause inflammation. Water keeps your skin hydrated and resilient, and lean protein helps with muscle repair. Remember we have muscle attached to our skin that requires daily repair. 

So in a perfect world, no smoking, great night’s sleep every night on your back, no stress, no pollution, no frowning and a healthy daily diet, we can all have beautiful skin! Well, maybe we need some help from the Anew Skin Line. My next blog will discuss the various Anew Skin Care lines, what they target and choosing the right one for you. 

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Retinol for Beautiful Skin

Introducing the Game Changers with Retinol

As an Avon representative, I am always interested in new products for skin care and learning about the ingredients. Retinol has always intrigued me. Retinol is a form of Vitamin A which is important for the health of cells, especially epithelial cells. They are the first layer of skin cells and don't have their own blood supply. These cells need to seek their nutrition from other sources. Of course, we can get more Vitamin A from some of the foods we eat, such as cod liver oil, butter/margarine, liver, eggs, cheese and milk (Brown, J.E. (2002) Vitamins and Your Health. Nutrition Now. 3rd ed., pp. 20-1 to 20-20).  Personally, I don't want to put butter or liver on my face to improve the heath of my skin and reduce to look of fine lines and wrinkles!!

I am so excited that Avon has further developed Anew Clinical Line Eraser, now with Retinol and Anew Clinical Target Treatment!  Visit my eStore for more information.

Retinol Revolution

As we age, signs of fine lines and wrinkles are always a concern. Let's face it, we all want to stay young looking and some things are just out of our control. But we do have control of treatments we use to get anti-aging results. In Campaign 7, AVON is proud to introduce two new skin treatments with the #1 wrinkle-fighting ingredient, Retinol. The first is ANEW Clinical Line Eraser with Retinol used as a daily AM/PM treatment, after cleansing and before moisturizing, over all of your facial skin. The second is ANEW Clinical Line Eraser with Retinol Targeted Treatment, used PM after cleansing and before moisturizing, concentrating on targeted areas. In just 1 week, the look of deep lines are smoothed and resurfaced, based on a clinical study.

I am really excited about these new products and I hope you are too! For More Information

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