Author: Trisha Peters, LME, CLT
Anti-aging treatments are here to stay, but where do I start? Homecare, SPF, facials, and laser treatments are all great tools that we offer in-office to get you going.
Consistency with a homecare regimen based on your skin type and goals is your first step toward skin health, along with sun protection. I tell clients that there is an 80:20 rule, with 80% coming from at home care for both correction and prevention. As much as we love the glow of a summer tan, sun damage is responsible for a vast majority of aging concerns, and prevention is easier and cheaper than correction. Make sure to re-up sunscreen every 2 hours when you are outside or near working near a window or driving. There are so many brands out there with great formulations. A few I recommend include: ColorScience, EltaMD, SkinMedica, or Face Reality for acne prone skin. Hats and UV clothing are other great options to protect your skin. Time and time again, I have seen clients who spend good money on products and treatments, only to undo everything with UV exposure. Eliminating smoking and processed foods are next as far as healthy anti-aging lifestyle habits for skin.
For homecare, several ingredients are shown to have anti-aging properties. Vitamin C is clinically proven to protect against environmental stressors, increase collagen, and help brighten the skin. Retinol is another powerhouse active ingredient for stimulating collagen. Is retinol too irritating for you? Try bakuchiol, a gentler retinol alternative that provides similar results. Growth factors and peptides are next in line for anti-aging benefit. At Acacia Natural Medicine, we carry SkinMedica’s TNS+ serum, the only growth factor serum to address sagging skin and other visible signs of aging. Exfoliating ingredients like glycolic acid are important for cell turnover, and in dryer climates like here in Arizona, hydration and moisturizers are necessary for keeping the skin in good working condition. Individual product recommendations can be discussed during your complimentary aesthetic consultations at Acacia Natural Medicine, where we can tailor your product recommendations based on your skin and goals with the medical grade SkinMedica or Face Reality product lines that we now carry at Acacia Natural Medicine.
Lastly, clinical treatments are what the Sinclair V20 laser does best in the office. With two anti-aging technologies, radiofrequency and intense pulsed light, we can address the signs of aging on all areas of the body. Treatment plans utilize a skin rejuvenation approach, meaning we trigger the body to create new collagen, elastin, and new skin cells, while correcting the signs of aging that are already present. Improvements will continue over time after a quick, in office, non-invasive procedure. With the 5 different handpieces on the treatment platform, we are able to customize a personal treatment plan to address every sign of skin aging and increase the health and integrity of your skin.
Book your complimentary consultation today by texting 480-702-1537 to see what treatments we can do to jumpstart your skin care regimen using home care and in office laser treatments today!
