When is the right time to start taking care of your skin? Well, I would recommend it's now!

Skin ageing is a complex biological process influenced by a combination of internal factors like genetics, cellular metabolism, hormone and metabolic processes and external factors like chronic light exposure, pollution, ionizing radiation, chemicals, toxins, etc. A cumulative accumulation of these factors leads to structural and chemical alterations in the skin. Due to this, the skin may appear dull, pigmented, rough, dry or oily, wrinkly basically prematurely aged.

Your skin basically has two layers:

  • The outer layer called epidermis which is basically a dead layer- The cells in this layer shed every 4-6 weeks, a slowdown in this cycle leads to accumulation of dead cells.- One of the main objectives of skin health is the restoration of a normal epidermal cycle through skin conditioning.- It usually takes 6 weeks of skin conditioning treatment to complete one cycle, and more than one cycle may be required in some patients.

  • The second layer called the dermis has three primary structural components- Collagen and elastin, both of these are the proteins keeping the skin firm- Glycosaminoglycans, which when deficient dries out the skin- A special fourth component hyaluronic acid which is like the water of the skin- These have been the subjects of the majority of anti-ageing research and efforts for aesthetic anti-ageing strategies pertaining to the skin, from 'anti-wrinkle creams' to various filling agents.

What you can do every day at home matters much more, than doing any other treatments. Here are a few tips:

  • Use An Effective Topical Skin CareThis would strengthen the layers of the skin, repair DNA damage, reduce inflammation and improve the barrier function and also provide sun protection.
  • Opt For Retinol Retinol has been and will be the evergreen mantra for skin health and anti-ageing. Use a topical retinol cream at night, to improve the texture of skin. Retinol creams are available in strengths of O.O25%, 0.5 % and 1 % being maximum. The Zo Retamax Stimulates the skin to produce firmer skin, fewer lines and wrinkles, and more even complexion and helps activate the skin to restore moisture and enhances the skin’s natural barrier function and Provides antioxidant protection and anti-irritant properties.
  • Not Just Your FaceJust like our face the skin of our body also undergoes the same amount of abuse and changes with age. I would recommend an everyday skincare application that can exfoliate dead skin cells and that promotes epidermal renewal to help soften and smooth skin texture, that stimulates the skin’s natural renewal process to improve elasticity and firmness and reduces the appearance of brown spots and evens skin tone. Most importantly it's mandatory to choose a body moisturizer that would restore hydration and strengthens skin barrier function and provide DNA protection and enhances DNA repair.

What I would like to emphasize is that 'looking better' doesn’t mean to 'look younger', but to concentrate on skin health as healthy skin is beautiful skin. The new age mantra is preventative aesthetic dermatology which might supplement the request for healthy ageing, treat or prevent certain skin disorders.