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Understanding the Causes of Aging Skin

American Esthetician Organization

Factors contributing to skin aging include natural aging process, lifestyle factors like smoking and poor diet, environmental exposures like sun exposure and pollution, as well as stress and lack of sleep. Skin aging can lead to wrinkles, sagging skin, dryness, fine lines, dull complexion, loss of firmness, and other signs of premature aging.

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Summer Skin Solutions

Lydia Sarfati

As we know, this occurs naturally and can be due to our UV light, pollution or other environmental factors, stress, and diet, among other reasons. Molecules lose electrons through a process called oxidation. The molecule in this state, without a stabilized pairing, has now become a free radical. has the ability to bind moisture into the skin.

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Thigh Lift Recovery: Timeline, Tips, & What To Expect

West Lake Dermatology

As with any surgery that requires an incision, scarring can occur; however, there are treatments available that can help minimize the appearance of scars including topical scar creams, corticosteroid injections, dermabrasion treatments, chemical peels, fillers, and more.

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Best Hair, Skin and Nail Supplements 2023: Do They Work?

Aesthetics Advisor

Most children have all of the above, but often with factors like stress hormones, oxidative stress and a less-than-healthy diet, your hair and nails can become dry and brittle, and your skin rough and blemished. 18 Saving Your Skin: 'Minimally Invasive' Remedies or Diet and Lifestyle Changes?