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Age Gracefully: Effective Anti-Aging Tips from a Skincare Expert

Kim Gallo Esthetics

If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission As we age, our skin undergoes several changes, including a decrease in collagen production, slower cell turnover, and decreased elasticity. As an esthetician with 20+ years of experience, I've seen it all when it comes to skincare.

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That Chemical Peel Didn’t Work

Lipgloss and Aftershave

Has a client ever come to you and said, “I had a chemical peel and it didn’t work, my skin still looks awful!”? The worst is when you find out that a chemical peel was literally the only thing they have done for their skin. There is no magic bullet. Humans need to have a healthy lifestyle! Are you taking any supplements?

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How to Tighten Neck Skin: Expert Advice

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Sun exposure The sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays break down collagen and elastin in the skin, leading to wrinkles and sagging. This is because these habits inhibit collagen production, leading to wrinkles, sagging, and crepey skin. The neck is often neglected when applying sunscreen, making it more susceptible to sun damage.

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What is Photoaging? Causes, Treatments, and Prevention Tips

US Dermatologt Partners

That means slowing skin cell turnover, reducing the production of skin smoothing collagen and elastin, and leading to excessive melanin production that causes dark spots or skin discoloration. Laser skin resurfacing certain lasers can help to resurface the skin, promote collagen synthesis and improve sun damage.

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10 Proven Ways to Prevent Wrinkles

Kim Gallo Esthetics

This causes collagen and elastin fibers in the skin to break down, further leading to wrinkles and sagging skin. Tobacco smoke also contains chemicals that damage collagen and elastin fibers, which further contribute to wrinkles and sagging skin. So if you want to prevent wrinkles, it’s a good idea to quit smoking.

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Skincare Solutions for Menopause: How to Address Common Skin Changes

US Dermatologt Partners

According to Dr. Theriault, These skin changes are caused by the breakdown of collagen and elastin. During menopause, collagen and elastin proteins degrade more rapidly and are replaced more slowly. By stimulating the production of new, healthy skin cells, chemical peels can also reduce discoloration and improve skin smoothness.

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Should You Get MOXI Laser Treatment? Here’s Renée’s Experience & Thoughts

Renee Rouleau

I love a good chemical peel but have always been hesitant to go forward with a laser. But now, having been in the skincare industry as long as I have (35 years!), I know they have become a tried and true staple in skincare– so I gave the MOXI laser treatment a shot! The treatment costs around $750 per treatment area.