Retinol

How Retinol Works

Do you know what is in your skincare routine? Taking care of your skin isn’t just about buying the most expensive or popular items on the market, it’s about knowing what is best for your skin and which ingredients to use. Retinol is, in fact, becoming a very popular buzzword in the dermatology world of skincare but for good reason. It has a lot of great properties that help protect skin and help it look youthful and radiant. Retinol is one of a handful of ingredients that a person can look for in their skincare products if they want to actively work toward younger, fresher looking skin every day.

What is Retinol

It is essentially the molecule Vitamin A. It has a strong function to play in the skin: it can help skin cells behave and act as perfectly normal skin cells would before sun damage and ageing took its toll. So, retinol has anti-ageing properties and helps restore radiance and youth back into the skin cells. Not only does it help prevent further skin damage but it can almost reverse negative signs of sun damage, acne scarring and other skin damage that may have occurred throughout the years.

Retinol Skin Care Routine

As mentioned, many skin routines may carry this ingredient in their product due to the many benefits (as listed below). It is often found in over-the-counter products and is easily accessible. Prescriptions from dermatologists may have this ingredient listed as “retinoids” or “prescription retinol.” The issue with retinol is that it sometimes can be quite harsh on the skin.

Finding a multi-step skin care routine has been proven to work best. Retinol is one great example of anti-ageing skin care products but many skincare lines will have similarly acting ingredients. Advanced Dermatology Anti-Ageing System is one great example of a multi-step skincare line with active ingredients very similar to retinol. As mentioned, similar ingredients can be less harsh on the skin and more affordable. The Advanced Dermatology Anti-Ageing System has an exemplary 5-step system with a cleanser, Super Youth Serum, Day Cream, Anti-Wrinkle Night Treatment, Deep Cellular Regeneration Cream and an optional yet recommended eye cream.

Benefits of Retinol

This ingredient works with damaged and dead skin cells to better repair them and revive them. The main benefit it has is that it works with the skin instead of covering it. Buying products with retinol and similar cell-building ingredients dig deep down into the problem of damaged and dull skin and work to fix it. It is not just a cover up or quick fix.

It can stimulate collagen, regulate cell function and improve the overall condition of the skin. In everyday terms, this means plumper skin, brighter skin and reducing the appearance of damage like acne scars and sun damage. It can even help fill in wrinkles by plumping the cells.

How to Choose

A skincare line backed by science is always a good choice. Scientists have been able to understand how specific yet natural ingredients like retinol can be a game-changer in our everyday products. Our skin is our largest organ and needs special care. We all want younger looking skin and nowadays there are products that can actually give that to us. By using creams, serums, sunscreen and lotions, we can protect, soften and firm the skin little by little. The best pathway to younger skin for longer is by protecting it but sometimes we need products with more power. Retinol can do that for those people. It is important to test out products and see how your skin reacts to them before adding it to your daily regime.

What is aggravating your rosacea?

Your Guide to managing your Rosacea?

Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that results in redness in the form of flare-ups. Remission of rosacea is a wonderful time with beautiful skin but maintaining this decrease of this common condition can be difficult. Skin specialists still aren’t sure about the cause of rosacea but one of the most important tools for anyone suffering from rosacea is an ability to identify and understand your own personal triggers.

Below is a list of the most commonly recognised triggers from rosacea research experts and surveys from rosacea sufferers:

Sun exposure and warmer weather:

Rosacea and summer weather is a bad combination. Sun exposure is most commonly reported for activating symptoms of rosacea. Almost all people seeing a dermatologist for rosacea report a flare-up after spending time outside in the sun. It’s important to limit time in the sun, dress for the hot weather and use plenty of sunscreen. One survey saw more than 80% of patients diagnosed with rosacea reporting this as a common trigger.

Dairy Foods:

Of course, every person with rosacea reports different foods that increase the onset of the condition. Food journals often help pinpoint what is causing skin change but even that can be difficult to maintain. However, dermatologists have seen dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt and ice cream regularly reported with an outbreak.

Spicy food and hot soups:

It seems like it could be a rule of thumb that rosacea doesn’t like heat. Many people reported that eating these “hot” foods created a flare up in the form of intense face flushing. There have been reports of letting food cool to decrease the chance of a flare up.

Alcohol:

As little as one alcoholic beverage has been conveyed as causing a rosacea flare up. Generally speaking, a high percentage of people consider alcohol as an activator and more specifically, red wine can trigger an outbreak.

Stress:

Stress isn’t good for anyone’s skin but high levels of stress also increase the chance of an occurrence for rosacea patients. What’s more difficult is stress can cause rosacea flare-ups and then the flare-up causes more stress. It’s important to find stress-relieving activities and calming techniques to reduce the likelihood of an outbreak. One of our clients recommend a “yoga” breathing technique for when she flares up due to stress or public speaking.

Overheating:

Exercise is great but exercise also increases your body temperature, causes sweat and can increase the chance of an outbreak. It’s important to be aware of your body temperature while exercising and if you are outside, go during the cooler times of day (usually morning and evening) and in places that have shade if you’re outside.

Saunas and Hot tubs:

We’re back to the problem with heat. Saunas and hot tubs increase body temperature and the likelihood of an outbreak occurrence of rosacea.

Beauty Products and Hair Spray:

There is high variability of the contents and ingredients in beauty products and hair sprays and people will a variety of conditions can find them irritating. If you believe a beauty product, cleansing cream or hair product has triggered a flare up, it’s important to try a different product and possibly consult a dermatologist about the best choice of product for you.

If you have been diagnosed with rosacea, at least some of these triggers probably resonated with you. Keeping food diaries and documenting days with increased flare-ups can help you identify your own triggers. Once you’ve created your list of possible activators, share the list with your skin specialist to make a comprehensive skin care plan to decrease and avoid flare-ups of your rosacea.

The Best Ways to Treat Cellulite

From Lasers to Creams, What are the best treatments in dealing with the battle of Cellulite

Most of the women I know can spot the tiniest amount of cellulite the moment it appears on their body.  Cellulite is one of the most frustrating body conditions and combating it takes understanding the causes and factors attributed to cellulite and the various treatments available.  We’ve done the research and have the facts about LaserLipo PRO, Liposuction and other treatments promising to reduce the look of cellulite. Here’s what you need to know:

Understanding Cellulite

– Cellulite is not just caused by fat. Some of the fittest women I know are still plagued by cellulite because changing your diet and exercise are not enough to combat cellulite.

– Many of the factors causing cellulite are out of your control including: ageing, hormones, genetics and weight change.

– Some factors, such as weight gain (and loss) and diet, are not out of your control.

– Cellulite is normal fat coming into contact with tissue beneath the skin which makes the skin pucker into a cottage cheese looking portion of your skin.

– Cellulite is more common in women than in men.

– There are medical treatments with varying levels of success.  If you are considering to opt in for a cosmetic treatment to remove cellulite, some options you might want to look at include LaserLipo PRO a safe treatment which has been proven to work wonders in the fight against cellulite.

Some ways which can help avoid Cellulite

Change in habits

Many people see improvement in their skin and a decrease of cellulite through diet and exercise.  Decreasing your intake of unhealthy, fatty foods and increasing your exercise can show improvement but because genetics and hormones play a role, diet and exercise might not completely diminish the appearance of cellulite.

Avoid fad dieting

Most people see an increase in cellulite when they gain and/or lose a significant amount of weight so high variability in weight and constant changes is likely to lead to more cellulite on your body.

Best Cellulite Treatments

LaserLipo PRO

LaserLipo PRO technology combines infrared light, bi-polar radio frequency energy and vacuum, which cause deep heating of the fat cells, their surrounding connective tissue and the underlying dermal collagen fibers. This type of efficient heating and vacuum stimulates the growth of new and better collagen and elastin which results in localized reduction in skin laxity, body volume, and an overall improvement in skin structure and texture.

What to expect from the LaserLipo PRO treatment:

  • Gradual smoothing of skin’s surface with a noticeable reduction in cellulite
  • Circumferential reduction, with noticeable reshaping of the treated area

Cellulaze

Cellulaze is a unique treatment using laser fiber to smooth bumps, release fibrous to combat the puckering and stimulate collagen production for a continuous look of smoothness.  The procedure takes about 1-2 hours but many beauty reporters are rating it as an incredibly effective procedure.  Cellulaze is touted as successfully targeting the problems under the skin causing cellulite and cellulaze patients reported continued improvement for up to a year after the treatment.

Liposuction

While there are people using liposuction to help with the appearance of cellulite, it’s not actually intended for this purpose.  Liposuction is actually for removing fat deeper below the skin and doctors warn that it can actually worsen the look of cellulite because the dramatic weight loss can cause the skin puckering.  There are people reporting receiving liposuction at the same time as a cellulaze procedure but that is not always recommended.

Creams

No matter what the advertisements claim, there is yet to be a topical treatment that truly battles cellulite.  The puckering on top of your skin is due to the tissue under the skin so topical treatment isn’t likely to improve the condition.

Considerations

Any procedure that includes injecting needles or removing fat will include some recovery time and is likely to be more expensive than, say, hitting the gym.  That said, the results for procedures like Cellulaze are extremely positive.  A quick conversation with your skin specialist will help decide if you are a candidate and if it is right for you.

Additionally, there are other procedures popping up in the market with a similar process and even more promising results. Advanced Dermatology has a LaserLipo Pro with less recovery time and includes enhancement of skin and slimming in the results of their procedure.

Most importantly, it’s your body you need to love so consider what’s right for you and always consult your skin specialist.

 

Article by Laura Wilson.

Immortal Cream

Immortal Cream: A Backward-Ticking Clock?

When it comes to ageing, most people agree to be intent on finding a way to stop it, or else slow it down; this is why products, such as immortal cream have become so popular these days.

Ageing: Why it Matters so Much

Ageing can be defined in simple terms by saying that it refers to the process of becoming older. Scientifically, ageing occurs when cells deteriorate through oxidation. Biologically, cell shrinking, translates into tissue decay, as well.

All body cells age, this is inevitable. But since skin cells are more visible than others, most people measure the process of ageing in terms of how their skin looks. This has given birth to the ever-growing market of anti-ageing products, particularly creams.

What is Immortal Cream?

Although most anti-ageing creams promise to do pretty much the same thing, not all have been made equal. For years, some products have claimed to slow down the natural process, while few have gone as far as to promise a reversal of the ageing mechanism.

It is a well-known fact that certain natural products are highly effective as main ingredients in many beauty products. In fact, some of them were used by many traditional cultures for centuries, before they made their way into the world of beauty.

However, few products seem to have had such impact on the anti-ageing market as the commotion caused by immortal cream. Advertised large and wide in many countries over the globe, this product lifts the ante when it comes to fighting cell deterioration: not only do they claim that the cream prevents the effects of ageing, but it also turns the process back, thus promising to rejuvenate the skin!

The Research behind the Product

Advocates of immortal cream will say that this knowledge is ready to revolutionise the anti-ageing market. But what is the research that supports this claim?

First off, let’s begin by explaining what Immortal Cream is about and how it works. A few years ago, a discovery came through that created quite a commotion in the scientific world. Apparently, a tiny jellyfish, known as Turritopsis dohrnii, had the seemingly amazing power of reversing the ageing process. Not only did this organism prove to develop from a polyp to a full-sized jellyfish –that would be standard- but reverse the cycle the other way round and eventually becoming a polyp again.

This death-defying trick triggered the curious in the world of science whose research lit the spark that ignited a whole new line of anti ageing products.

Stemming from the original jellyfish research, beauty marketers developed a peptide called Juvefoxo. Full of active ingredients, this ingredient is responsible of creating remarkable effects on human skin.

How Juvefoxo works

Research has shown this peptide to be effective in these areas:

  • Cell Rejuvenation
  • DNA Damage Reduction
  • Vital Code Preservation

Although apparently technical, this data is vital when it comes to choosing an anti-ageing product. Those who have been using Immortal Cream for some time can attest to its efficacy through significant and highly visible changes.

Among the most evident results, this peptide has been found to reverse the process of DNA damage. This is much more than just words; it has been scientifically proven. According to clinical trials, human cells recovered the characteristics of 10 years only 24 hours. This is measured by the presence of senescence, which is a biomarker of cell ageing. In all cases, the level of senescence had been dramatically diminished, thus marking a reversal in the natural ageing process.

To conclude, though the research behind the Juvefoxo peptide is showing promising results, we are unable to confirm whether or not consumers who using Immortal Cream regularly are seeing the same promising results.

SculpSure

Meet SculpSure: the Non-surgical Liposuction Treatment that Works

SculpSure is here to revolutionise the cosmetic market with a less invasive alternative to most standard liposuction treatments. These past decades have seen the rise in popularity of liposuction treatments designed to eliminate excess fatty tissue located in certain hard-to-reach areas. Nonetheless, in some cases, traditional liposuction is not possible or recommendable for several reasons. For those cases, there is a less invasive, more patient-friendly alternative that has been designed to provide optimal results in the elimination of located fatty tissue.

How are Non-Surgical Liposuction Treatments Possible?

Thanks to the development of light technology, it is now possible to deal with troublesome fat in just 25-minute sessions. By increasing the wavelength to 1060 nm, a ray of light is able to reach enough temperature to break down and dissolve those adipose cells. In addition, unlike similar treatments, SculpSure technology allows for minimal dermis absorption. The disrupted fat cells are eventually eliminated by the body in a natural way and there is no need for injections or scarring.

The technical aspects of SculpSure can be best understood with the help of the following explanation:

How does the SculpSure Treatment Works

The process, also known as controlled hyperthermic fat reduction, works by elevating the temperature of the adipose tissue between 42 and 47ºC. Despite this high temperature, no adipose damage is produced. Moreover, thanks to a contact cooling feature present in the applicator, patients are able to feel comfortable all throughout the treatment session.

In each session, a certified cosmetic professional uses a hands-free device with a flexible applicator that is used to treat several parts of the body. In fact, the SculpSure device is so lightweight and versatile, that most areas can be covered in just twenty minutes or so.

Positive outcomes have been measured not only through theoretical proof, but by means of clinical trials, as well. With a patient satisfaction rate of over 90%, this type of non-surgical liposuction treatment can get rid of 24% of body fat. These figures are the result of a clinically-proven multisite trial performed on over 100 patients.

The Advantages of Using SculpSure, non-surgical liposuction:

Universal Treatment

One of the main reasons why so many people choose the SculpSure body contouring method is because almost all types of patients are eligible. Unlike similar treatments that can only be used on patients with certain skin types, SculpSure is equally effective on most kinds. Likewise, since this treatment is much safer than most surgical alternatives, it is widely sought-after by patients who are either sensitive to certain chemicals or who suffer from certain health conditions that make them non-eligible for surgical options.

A Question of Time

Undoubtedly, time is one of our greatest assets, and nobody wants to go around wasting any. Fortunately, thanks to this novel laser technology, patients can cut down treatment time considerably. Moreover, the treatment’s little invasive nature makes it a perfect choice for the busy person who cannot afford lengthy downtime.

Looks Good

So far, clinical trials have shown us that the body sculpting resulting from this kind of laser treatment is much longer lasting than other types of treatments.

Research suggests that results can be seen as early as six weeks, with an optimal peak at about twelve weeks. Furthermore, patients’ SculpSure reviews mention this progressive improvement as one of the treatment’s most attractive feature.

Safety

This is a major issue when it comes to choosing a cosmetic treatment. However attractive, many surgical liposuction alternatives seem to scare some patients away with a long list of negative side effects. Non-surgical liposuction however, is the exact opposite. 100% FDA-cleared SculpSure is as health compatible as ever.

Tummy Tuck

What you should Know about Abdominoplasty

Abdominoplasty, also known as “tummy tuck” is a surgical procedure performed in order to make the abdomen leaner, slimmer and firmer. This practice was devised as a way to deal with flabby tummies that presented either too much excess skin, too much fatty tissue or else, too little muscle definition.

Many patients resort to medical consultation out of disappointment. Having tried all sorts of diets, lotions and exercise programs, hundreds of people, especially women, seem to be hopeless regarding their stomach and the way it looks.

Why should I need a Tummy Tuck?

According to health specialists all over the globe, people develop unresponsive excess tissue due to some – or all – of these reasons:

Loss of Collagen: The skin’s natural collagen seems to have a limited resistance. Due to genetic factors for example, some people’s skins lose the ability to come back to its original place after extreme stretching that occurs under one of these circumstances:

  • Yo-yo dieting: people who have put on or off weight in permanent cycles throughout their lives find it hard to have their skins go back to their original firmness.
  • Pregnancies: many women suffer the consequences of extreme skin – stretching during their pregnancies. This is particularly so in women over 40 or who have had several pregnancies. Whereas their firstborns left no marks on their bodies, subsequent pregnancies seem to waste away the skin’s natural elasticity.

Excess Skin: Other patients that have been formerly overweight find it difficult to do away with the excess skin that remained once the dieting is over. In such cases, tummy tuck is the best surgical procedure to restore’s the patient’s former figure.

Stretch Marks: Quite often, the reason for a flabby tummy is the presence of too many stretch marks. When this happens, the abdominal skin presents a scarred aspect and the tissue is unable to naturally come back to its place. Moreover, some people lose their abdominal shape altogether as the fascia (or muscle-wall) is totally lost. This is another big reason for patients considering a tummy tuck.

What to Expect?

First off, potential patients should be made aware of the fact that abdominoplasty is considered a major surgery, thus requiring a deeper health screening prior to treatment. Moreover, the public should also learn that it is not the same as liposuction –although some people choose to undergo both procedures.

Can Anybody Get a Tummy Tuck?

Not really. The first and most important requisite involves having a good overall health. This means that only healthy people can be eligible candidates for this type of cosmetic surgical procedure. Patients who suffer from heart or coronary conditions, who have respiratory or lung issues, those who suffer from some kind of diabetes or who have developed medical allergies should consider another type of non-surgical treatment, such as the ones offered at Advanced Dermatology.

On the other hand, people whose lifestyles are inconsistent with the tummy tuck treatment may want to either put it off or avoid it altogether. For example, a young woman who is still planning to become pregnant in the future should wait until later on. As was explained earlier, the procedure involves stretching vertical muscles until they are tight. If these muscles get stretched once more due to another pregnancy they may become permanently separated and may need some sort of core in order to properly correct the damaged muscle, as a sort of internal girdle.

Finally, people who are overweight and are still planning to lose weight should undergo this procedure only after reaching the desired objective. In fact, a tummy tuck is not a weight loss treatment and should not be considered as one.

In all, despite being highly popular tummy tucks are not the only choice, this is why at Advanced Dermatology non-surgical procedures are available, as well.

How to Get Rid of a Double Chin

Getting Rid of a Double Chin: The Medical Way

For years, many people have been looking for ways of how to get rid of a double chin. Even when it is true that many types of home remedies are presented as alternative solutions, reality shows that in some cases, nothing would seem to work.

The truth is that a double chin is perhaps one of the most difficult of all the unsightly features to target. Since the condition is due to mostly genetic factors that are passed on from generation to generation, the adipose tissue located in the chin area is not always something that results from a certain type of lifestyle. 

Cosmetic Specialists

The best way to eliminate this feature is to look for a certified and specialised cosmetic health specialist. They will be able to provide different methods on how to get rid of a double chin and solving the issue in highly significant and more permanent ways.

Liposuction

Until now, the best (and only) way of getting rid of a double chin was to turn to liposuction. Although the results are effective, there are a few downsides to this alternative.

This is why many specialists recommend this step only after a period of proper dieting and exercise. Only then, when the patient has lost as much body fat as possible, is liposuction considered an alternative.

The process consists in using a cannula to destroy and suck out the fatty cells stored in the bottom part of your face. The process is quite simple; a cosmetic surgeon will make a small incision under the chin in order to stick in a small cannula made of stainless steel. With the help of this tube, the specialist is able to create sort of tunnels that will collapse after the surgery. After the initial swelling has subsided, a thinner contour is revealed.

Even when the procedure is performed with local anesthetic and regarded as outpatient surgery, there is downtime to be considered. Besides, some initial discomfort and pain can be expected, especially because stitches are generally removed about five to ten days later. Finally, a compression garment should be worn for some time after the procedure and according to the doctor’s instructions. In some cases, the use of this compression garment can prevent a patient from doing their everyday activities.

Injectable Deoxycholic Acid

These days, a new solution has appeared as an effective, yet less invasive way how to get rid of a double chin; deoxycholic acid injections. Recently approved by the FDA, this drug works by dissolving the fat situated in the submental area. Once dissolved, the fat is absorbed by the body without the need of resorting to surgical practices.

The process is explained in chemical terms; the injection contains a substance that dissolves the membrane that covers the fatty cells. When the membrane has disappeared, the cell explodes. The remaining tissues are reabsorbed through natural pathways.

Patients should know that the results are not visible overnight. However, just within six months, a person can begin to perceive a noticeable difference. Several injections are applied in each session –that last about five minutes- and sessions should be held a month apart for best results. One of the advantages of this method is that neither bandage, nor downtime is required. Recovery takes only a few days and since there are no incisions, no stitches are involved.

On the other hand, some patients have reported feeling some numbness or experiencing some redness or bruising in the area.

In all, a double chin is not something one should live with permanently. With the help of cosmetic professionals, worrying how to get rid of a double chin is a thing of the past.

CoolMini

CoolMini: Fat-busting Weapon

Since fatty tissue is often regarded as the number one public enemy in the field of aesthetic treatments, it is often for newer and more powerful treatments to appear on the market, such is the case of CoolMini –a procedure that promises to treat hard-to-reach areas.

It is a well-known fact that few features are as unbecoming as fat located in stubborn places, like stomach, thighs or chin. Even when there are numerous treatments targeting fat-cell reduction, there are still certain areas that remained a mystery, yet to be solved.

One of the most challenging body areas is fat located in the submental part of the human face; also known as, double chin. Until recently, surgery was the most common way of treating this cosmetic flaw. These past years however, a new kind of treatment came up promising to deal with the double-chin issue.

These days however, another revolutionary alternative has appeared, called “CoolMini”, thus providing a second choice to patients who have suffered the inconvenience of putting up with this unsightly fat for years.

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What is CoolMini?

CoolMini, in action, is exactly like cryolipolysis, which has been used to destroy fat cells quite effectively these past years. Also known as “fat freezing”, cryolipolysis is currently used to remove fat from specific areas in the body. It is thanks to this fat removal process that the body becomes contoured and better-looking.

CoolMini differs from cryolipolysis in the size of the applicator. When CoolMini is used to treat a double chin, the size and shape of the applicator is modified to fit the requirements of reaching the submental area with precision.

Proved Efficiency?

So far, so good; even when the procedure has not been on the market for so long, clinical trials suggest that it may soon oust all other types of treatments used to treat cases of double chins or other types of located fat.

100% FDA approved, the CoolMini treatment is rising in popularity as it appears to be even more effective than other methods used until now.

Why CoolMini?

Formerly used only to treat abdominal areas, thighs and arms, experience has taught us that Coolsculpting is an effective treatment for located fat tissue. Besides being regarded as safer than other highly invasive procedures –surgery, for instance, this method offers the chance of eliminating located fat without any downtime.

Another benefit yet, is that since fat is literally “frozen”, it can be later on eliminated through the lymphatic system. This means that patients don’t need to undergo any complex procedures or wear any type of compression gear afterwards. Of course, weight gain will still remain an issue to be checked. Should patients put on weight after undergoing this treatment, there is a chance that the fatty rolls may appear once more.

When compared the Fat Dissolving injections alternative, CoolMini would seem to offer similar benefits, as both treatments promise to dissolve fat located in the submental area, to later on eliminate it through the lymphatic system. The difference however, lies in the procedure; as fat dissolving injections are administered through a series of injections, it takes a highly qualified health practitioner to ensure maximum safety and reduce side effects.

Professional Hands

Even when CoolMini is less invasive than similar alternatives, the procedure should be carried out by certified aesthetic physicians who know what they are doing. This is why the importance of looking for a reliable dermatology practice centre is vital.

It is only in these types of facilities that proper treatment can be administered and that efficiency and success can be achieved. You can now say goodbye to your double chin for good.

Cellfina

Cellfina: The Road to Smooth Skin

Cellfina, cellulite treatment has appeared in recent years as a solution to one of the most universal of cosmetic issues: cellulite.  It has been said that this condition is to women what hair loss is to men; a major aesthetic concern. Consequently, the market is teemed with different alternative treatments that promise to put an end to the ordeal.

What is Cellulite?

Despite its notoriety, cellulite is frequently misunderstood. Addressed as if it were a medical condition, this bumpy skin is sometimes dealt with only is complex scientific terms. However, the truth is that cellulite is only fat stored beneath the skin. Due to the characteristics of the skin in certain body areas, such as thighs, arms or stomach, these fatty cells cause a certain bumpy effect. This bumpiness is a result of the fatty cells pushing against the connective tissue.

Even when there is a strong genetic factor involved, there are certain habits that can worsen the situation, like smoking or leading a sedentary lifestyle. Similarly, having cellulite is not a sure sign that a person is overweight; although losing weight can help to improve the condition.

Experience has taught us that although some changes in lifestyle can help to improve the way fatty skin looks, once cellulite has settled in, it is a great challenge to get rid of it. Fortunately, there is a technological development that has changed the way we look at cellulite in many ways.

Defining Cellfina

Cellfina, cellulite treatment is a system that deals with the issue of fatty skin in an effective, yet slightly invasive way. First off, this type of treatment is not any ordinary cosmetic quick fix for cellulite as it is administered only in specialised clinics and by fully-certified health practitioners.

100% FDA-cleared, Cellfina, cellulite treatment offers effects that are much longer-lasting than most other treatments. By combining a widely-proven treatment with innovative technology, the results of this product are said to last for over a year –definitely much longer than most standard treatments.

How Cellfina Works

This product works by treating the connective bands that bind the fatty cells together. It is this binding that pulls down the skin, thus creating the dimpling appearance so typical of cellulite. Once these stretched bands are released in full, the skin is able to bounce back into its natural, smoother state.

What to Expect

The Cellfina cellulite treatment process usually takes about an hour and downtime is also minimal. The process begins by having the health professional mark the cellulite dimples which are later on improved with the help of a small suction stabiliser. This instrument is used to pull the skin and stretch the bands that are the main cause of cellulite. Then, the skin specialist uses a local anaesthetic that provides further comfort to the patient and enables the professional to treat the area accordingly.

The treatment itself involves some precision and dexterity as well, since a hand-piece is used. By targeting each of the bands individually, the tightened skin is released and the overall condition, highly improved.

Recovery and Adverse Effects

So far, there has been a positive feedback regarding Cellfina, cellulite treatment. No negative reactions have been reported and only a 10% has reported feeling any numbness or bruising afterwards. Finally, as was mentioned before, recovery time is much quicker than with other types of treatments and although patients are advised to avoid strenuous activities for some time –usually 24 hours- they can go back to their daily activities on the same day.

To sum up, Cellfina is an effective treatment for cellulite that must always be administered in specialised facilities and by expert hands.

Anti Ageing Serums

What are Anti Ageing Serums? Redefining the Term

People have been hearing a lot about anti-ageing serums lately, but what are they actually? In the world of cosmetic beauty, concentration has got to mean something. Serums for instance, are highly concentrated skin care products that target a specific skin issues, like ageing.

According to the formula and the different substances included in each case, serums can be used to address different skin conditions. Anti-ageing serums can provide users with the following advantages:

  • They rejuvenate skin cells.
  • They accelerate the healing of wounds.
  • They Optimise collagen synthesis.
  • They diminish the way wrinkles and fine lines look.
  • They can undo skin damage by reversing cell ageing.

Learning about Anti-ageing Serums and How they work

Most beauty products have been designed to treat the outer layers of our skin. These two top or superficial layers, also known as epidermis, have little absorption properties. This is mostly so, because the top layer is made of flat, scale-like cells named squamous cells. It is the bottom layers, made of round cells called basal cells that are better able to absorb cosmetic products, for example.

Anti-ageing serums on the other hand, are able to penetrate much deeper layers as their composition ensures effective treatment. The results are linked to the product’s composition, rather than to some of the human skin’s qualities.

Most cosmetic products are made of large molecules. Serums though, are made with very small molecules, thus possess the quality of being absorbed much deeper than the average products. This depth ensures a more effective treatment; the deeper the absorption, the more effective the treatment.

How Anti-ageing Serums should be used

As can be expected, by possessing more powerful properties than most average lotions or creams, serums cost a lot more than the average cosmetic product.

Furthermore, by realising that concentration is more effective than reapplying, users soon discover that the price difference is worth the while. For one thing, the amount used every time is much smaller than with other standard products.

Anti-ageing serums are usually applied “by the dot” and that alone is perhaps, enough. High levels of substance concentration, plus free access to the deepest layers of your skin are the most relevant features of these cosmetic products.

What is in a Serum?

Many different substances could become a part of a serum. Nonetheless, not all ingredients are present all together or in the right concentration in all cosmetic products. One thing is certain; in order to achieve that light-weight, non-occlusive texture, serums do not include those moisturising ingredients that weigh down your complexion, such petrolatum or mineral oil.

Researchers have concluded that by reducing the amount of lubricating or thickening agents in a cosmetic product, a higher-quality serum is possible. Furthermore, serums are mostly water-based, thus leaving oils behind.

These are the most widely sought-after ingredients found in serums:

  • Antioxidants: Offer protection against external factors, such as sunrays or pollutants.
  • Peptides: there are many different types of peptides, but the most commonly used are collagen peptides.
  • Kojic Acid: This natural acid is primarily used for lighting skins and revealing their original brightness.
  • Vegetable Extract: Anything from rose to algae extract can provide additional substances that offer specific treatment to the different symptoms that reveal signs of ageing.
  • EGF: Standing for Epidermal Growth Factor, this name refers to an active ingredient that targets special skin issues. Research suggests that ageing skin can benefit from this restorative substance.

To sum up, serums are different from the average lotions mostly because the former are much lighter, more effective and last more than the latter.