It is inevitable that we all age; skin will lose elasticity and slowly the signs of aging will become apparent with brown spots, and fine lines and wrinkles. However, it is important to note that how you treat your skin in your twenties will forever be apparent later in life. Beginning a preventive maintenance skin care program in your twenties will help maintain a youthful glow well into your 40’s.

Our skin ages in two ways: the accumulated physical changes normally associated with the passage of time (chronological aging) and through the accumulated damage caused by exposure to environmental pollutants and UV radiation (accelerated aging). Both of these types of aging can be slowed down with proper skin care and protection.

Your twenties could be considered the age of prevention, when most skin care issues start with lack of care. Forgetting to wash your face before bed can lead to clogged pores, whiteheads and blackheads. Squinting in the sun and not using moisturizers can contribute to fine dry lines around the eyes. Too little sleep, too much alcohol and smoking can dull the complexion. Serious sunburn can now set the stage for age spots, and worse yet set the stage for some form of skin cancer including melanoma Read more…

Abby Borbon-Roaquin is a manager and clinician at Ulan Medical Spa in San Diego, California. Here, she explains what a HydraFacial is.

The HydraFacial, a new breakthrough in aesthetic technology, can hydrate and moisturize the skin. It is totally different from all other skin-resurfacing procedures. HydraFacial removes dead skin cells and impurities while simultaneously bathing the new skin with cleansing, hydrating, and moisturizing serums. You will feel your skin soothed, refreshed and won’t feel irritated during the treatment. Plus, you can feel the effect right away.

Actually, the HydraFacial is popular with celebrities everywhere. The June 2009 issue of InStyle magazine featured it as the hottest celebrity pre-bridal facial.

Let’s discuss some details of HydraFacial. Read more…