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3 Scary Skin Changes

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“We do not have to age the way our parents did.” – Dr. Nicholas Perricone

It’s true- thanks in part to the technological advancements in skin care and increased knowledge about skin’s underlying structure. Here are 3 potentially worrisome changes that skin undergoes as we age and some product fixes that can help.

1. Skin Change: Increased dryness. After age 30, skin’s oil glands reduce their production significantly, and the loss continues as we age.

Fix: Upgrade your moisturizer to a more nourishing, antioxidant based formula. Tip: Don’t be fooled by “rich” feeling moisturizers containing mineral-oil. This is a cheap filler ingredient that can actually act as a barrier to allowing the nutrients into the skin.

2. Skin Change:  Age spots. Visible hyperpigmentation caused by sun damage. Melanocytes actually “burn out” at around the 30’s or 40’s, which reduces the skin’s natural defense mechanism to fight sun damage, often resulting in uneven pigmentation.

Fix: Seek out a corrective treatment that works to “erase” sun spots and uneven pigmentation. Tip: Opt for a hydroquinone (bleach)-free formulation for optimum skin health.

Product pick: Vitamin C Ester 15. Fast acting and safe product to visibly break up and erase hyperpigmenation. A must have for anyone with sun damage.

3. Skin Change: Thinning. Thinning skin caused by the dermis and the skin’s fat layer thinning (around age 40 typically) and picking up speed around age 50 for most women. This results in the visible sagging of the skin and the loss of that plump, supple look. Even worse? This loss of the fat layer actually makes skin even more susceptible to damage and abrasion.

Fix: Incorporate products that enhance collagen and elastin production to help “redensify” skin’s appearance. Retinol and Vitamin C Ester are ingredients to look for.

Product picks: HP Amine Face Lift formulated with Vitamin C Ester and pycnogenol, a skin strengthener. HP Evening Evening Repair formulated with a therapeutic dose of retinol to encourage cell turn over and repair.

What changes have you noticed in your skin as you’ve aged?

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10 Picks for Father’s Day

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Men need skincare too! Here are our top 10 picks for Father’s Day:

1. Best of Perricone 7 Piece Collection: an assortment of our favorite best sellers that work wonders on men and women’s skin alike.

2. Wrinkle Fighting Set: a perfect gift for the gym going Dad who wants to stay forever young.

3. Citrus Wash: ideal for the man with combination to oily skin.

4. Gentle Cleanser: soothes the sensitive sort who shave frequently.

5. Glycolic Bar: Creates a closer shave, helps hydrate & exfoliate both face and body.

6. Hypoallergenic Firming Eye Cream: perfect for hydrating and firming the thin skin around the eye.

7. Cold Plasma: 1 product that addresses the 10 signs of aging- perfect for the busy Dad on the go.

8. Acyl Glutathione: delivers serious anti aging benefits- a great product for the man that values results in a hurry.

9. Advanced Face Firming Activator: formulated with alpha lipoic acid, this treatment refines lines, wrinkles and actually helps minimize razor burn.

10. Skin & Total Body: what better gift for Dad than the gift of health?

What are you getting the special fathers in your life this Father’s Day?

Note: Be sure to order your products before Monday, June 11th to ensure a June 17th delivery.

 

Finding Your Personal Prescription, Perricone MD

Finding Your Personal Prescription

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If you’ve ever had trouble figuring out which products are best for your skin, this blog entry is dedicated to you.

We’ve put together a new 3-Step Product Guide to help you select the best anti aging product for your skin type. Here are a couple tips for using this new tool:

1. Understand your primary concern. Many times this can be the most confusing part of the product selection, as we often feel that “everything” is a primary concern. A good way to determine your main concern is to look in the mirror and identify the first skin concern you notice.

2. Customize your regimen: Once you’ve identified your primary concern, then review the targeted recommendations. These targeted recommendations will compliment your core products and help to address additional skin concerns.

3. Consider supplements and diet: Addressing skin concerns with anti aging treatments is the first step. However, to see the greatest impact on the skin in the shortest amount of consider adding a targeted supplement regimen and following Dr. Perricone’s anti-inflammatory diet.

What questions do you have about your skin or Perricone regimen?