Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips For First Signs Of Aging

Preventative Anti-Aging Skin Care tips

I turned 24 in the middle of April and with it came a mix of emotions…excited about the future, feeling a little frightened that I’m now in my mid 20’s and reminiscent about the past.

But, the scariest thing I’ve noticed are the fine lines on my forehead and the smile lines I now have on my once smooth, perfect skin.

Lucky me, a natural redhead, my skin is genetically destined to age quicker as I have thin, naturally oil-dry skin.

So, with this in mind I busted out my first anti-aging product last night. A product specifically for preventing and slowing down the aging process in skin showing initial signs of aging, or from the age of 25 years and older.

My choice? Phytomer Ogenage Initial. It’s a light weight emulsion for the 1st signs of aging.

The main ingredient in this nourishing but-not-heavy emulsion is a rich oil from a marine based algae which delays and combats the first signs of aging. It is highly repairing and nourishing and feels extremely light on the skin.

My regular moisturizer that I’ve been presently using isn’t getting rid of my fine lines anymore, I applied this emulsion last night after cleansing my skin…and my fine lines vanished! This morning I woke and immediately checked my skin; my fine lines are still there but less visible! I’m immediately impressed.

What is an emulsion?

Skin care companies use the term “emulsion” and the word “cream” when naming a moisturizer. The difference in the two terms is the actual texture of the product. An “emulsion” will be a more liquid feeling product; be extremely light and not as ‘heavy’ feeling as a cream. A “cream” on the other hand is going to have a thicker, creamier texture and feel more ‘heavy’ on the skin.

“Emulsion vs. Cream”?

When should you use an emulsion? When should you use a cream? Although Phytomer also offers an Ogenage Initial Cream for the 1st signs of aging, I picked the Emulsion for a number of reasons:

• The emulsion from this line is for normal to combination skin vs. the cream for normal to dry skin.


• Summer is almost here: I picked the emulsion because the light texture will be more suitable for skin in the hot summer months.


• It will moisturize in the summer without feeling greasy because of its light texture.


• My skin is slightly oilier in the summer so my pores won’t get clogged when using an emulsion instead of a heavier cream textured product.

Although I wish “Youth in a bottle” was on the market, keeping my skin young looking for as long as possible also comes from lifestyle choices and other beauty routines.

Here are some of the things I do outside of the spa to keep my skin healthy:

1. I won’t drink coffee past 12 pm now; I immediately start drinking my 8 glasses of water to keep my skin hydrated from the inside out.
2. I eat a huge breakfast, a smaller lunch and an even smaller dinner with mini snacks in between to keep my metabolism running like an 18 year old!
3. I exercise 3 to 5 times per week - this gets my oil glands working and keeping my skin hydrated.
4. I never sleep with my makeup on and always follow a proper cleansing routine.
5. And THE most important thing I do for my skin everyday is wear an SPF 30 each and every day of the year! Even on the darkest, most cloudy days in Vancouver! This will protect my skin from sun damage and prevent my skin's texture from eventually turning rough and looking like "an orange peel".

A spa facial once per month can also help you ward off the signs of time on your skin. Keeping your skin hydrated, balanced and maintained by a professional who can pinpoint areas of concern on your skin for you is an excellent way to stay on top of slowing down the aging process:

I recommend:

1. The Phytomer Hydrating Facial at Le Petit Spa is for those wishing to prevent the signs of time by keeping the skin nourished and hydrated; anyone showing the signs of time or for skin 25 years and older looking for a “drink” for their skin.

2. The Phytomer Anti-Aging Facial at Le Petit Spa is for those a little older than 25 and showing the visible signs of aging such as deep lines and wrinkles. I once had this facial (as one of the estheticians was training on it and needed a model!) My skin was so tight after this facial it almost hurt! But than again, I’m only 24, for a 40 to 55+ skin this facial will do wonders by lifting and firming the facial contour.

3. The Guinot Beaute Neuve Glycolic Facial also falls into the preventative category for anti-aging as it will remove a build up of dead, dull skin cells and “teach” your skin to regenerate itself. If your skin’s texture is feeling or looking a little rough, this facial just might be for you.
4. Microdermabrasion Facial at Le Petit Spa is our newest facial service at Le Petit Spa that will stimulate collagen and elastin production; “plumping” up wrinkles and fine lines and removing a rough looking skin texture as well. This facial can be enjoyed by everyone from about age 20 - 60 years of age.

To sum it all up, preventative skin care takes many forms not just in the products you use, but the lifestyle and beauty routines you encompass as well.

Le Petit Spa is open 7 days a week and offers complimentary skin type analysis to help you determine how to care for your skin from an esthetician’s professional point of view...contact Le Petit Spa.

Or, if you have beauty questions or spa-related questions, email me and I’ll reply with a personal email and post the answer in a future blog!

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Le Petit Spa - Guinot Double Peeling Glycolic Facial

Guinot Double Peeling Glycolic Facial - for the month of December try this facial for an introductory service promotion of only $80 (reg $90)

Guinot’s New Double Peeling Glycolic Facial is a simple, yet result orientated service that will leave your skin visibly more radiant and bright after the first treatment.

Utilizing 7 unique products from this new facial treatment and using key active ingredients such as Glycolic Acid, malic acid, pure Vitamin C and fruit acids, this facial works towards three main objectives:

• Exfoliate Skin – Double Peeling action using Glycolic and Fruit Acids work to remove dead cells; smart technology distinguishes between living and dead skin cells preventing damage to living cells.

• Regenerate – Serum enriched with 56 cellular nourishing ingredients, including Passion Fruit Flower smoothes out the epidermis, diminishing wrinkles and fine lines. Hydrocyte complex leaves skin nourished and hydrated.

• Clarify – Using a highly active pure Vitamin C mask, the skin is left visibly brighter, more luminous. Because Vitamin C limits the production of Melanin, this treatment also works towards diminishing brown pigmentation on the surface of the skin.
  

Did you know? Vitamin C stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin as well as regenerates elastic fibres that are responsible for preventing wrinkles and fine lines. Using Vitamin C will leave fine lines and wrinkles diminished; suppleness and firmness are restored to the skin.


This facial treatment uses all natural ingredients derived from apples (malic acid) citiric acid, grapes (tartaric acid) and glycolic acid (sugar cane). This facial utilizes a combination of highly active ingredients, only used in professional services and is highly efficient:

• Visible results after one treatment
• Pleasant to receive, will not irritate skin
• Can be easily customized for each client for their own skin care needs.
  

This facial is best suited for:

• Thick skin
• Dull, tired skin
• Brown spots
• Dehydration, fine lines
• Skin showing visible signs of aging
  

This treatment can be performed in customized treatment plans over time to combat:

• Radiance Booster; complexion is dull.
• Lightening; Skin complexion is tired, dull, asphyxiated. May have pigmentation spots that client wishes to have lightened.
• Anti-Pigmentation – Pigmentation spots are evident on the surface of the skin.
  

Please contact Le Petit Spa for information on the right treatment plan for your skin type.

Interested in receiving this facial? Come into Le Petit Spa for a complementary skin care analysis to find out which treatment plan or skin care products are right for you.

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