The Immune System and Aging Skin

There are three components of the skin:  Collagen provides support and structure, Elastin makes the skin elastic and Glycosaminoglycans (GAG’s) make it strong, elastic and youthful. In healthy, young skin, all three components are produced in plentiful quantities. 

The epidermis provides a barrier that protects the body from external insults while the dermis provides the necessary support required to maintain the epidermis. If the dermis becomes weakened, then outward signs of aging begin to appear. Things change when a person ages. The result is an increase in wrinkles, pigmentation, sagging, enlarged pores and changes in the skin’s thickness.

As the largest organ of the body, the skin also represents the largest organ of the immune system. When immunity is working at optimum levels, the body has a defense that wards off infection, disease and other unwanted invaders. Toxic substances enter the body every day by way of air, food, water and medications. If left to move freely about the body, they will cause damage to many organs and the immune system, which will eventually make a person look and feel tired, old and worn out. 

The three known means to combat aging and inflammation are diet, exercise and the use of supplements (herbs, vitamins, topical creams, etc.). Adequately nourishing your immune system improves its ability to fight invaders by increasing the number of white cells in the immune system and establishing a solid beauty base that start deep in the body and work their way toward the surface.

Essential Anti-Aging  Skin Care Ingredients

The most important vitamin antioxidants in skincare treatments are vitamins A, C, E and Beta-Carotene. Vitamin A prevents, normalizes , restores and helps repair damaged skin. Vitamin E protects collagen from destruction by UV rays. Vitamin C protects the cells and prevents hyperpigmentation. Vitamins C and E protect the skin from sun damage. And finally, with the number of Melanoma cases on the rise and the knowledge that up to 90% of the visible changes commonly attributed to aging are caused by sun exposure, applying broad –spectrum UV protection is critical.

Anti-Aging Facial Treatments

Flaxx-C Anti-Aging Facial:  This breakthrough treatment is created for skin that’s showing signs of age – sagging, fine lines and dullness. A thorough cleansing is followed by our exclusive layered exfoliation process, energizing massage and ultra-tightening mask. It’s all designed to restore firmness to sagging skin as it lifts, tightens and smoothes. You’ll instantly experience firmer, more resilient skin.

VitaMineral Power Facial:  This cosmeceutical treatment infuses your skin with antioxidant vitamins and trace minerals to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin and protect against environmental aggressors. The perfect anti-aging facial, it includes an energizing massage to penetrate vitamins A, C and E into the epidermis and tone the skin. Experience this dynamic treatment for firmer, stronger, more radiant skin.

For Maximum UVA/UVB Protection

SPF 50 Face Screen:  Reduce the chance of skin-aging caused by sun exposure with this broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen that provides SPF 50 maximum protection. This emollient formula contains antioxidant vitamins to discourage free radical damage, skin-calming chamomile and a unique blend of Chinese herbs.

Building a strong immune system begins with properly nourishing your skin with diet, exercise, and supplements.  A regular regime of facial treatments can help you to maintain a youthfulness long into your golden years.

Pamela Miller is a Licensed Cosmetologist specializing in skincare and is owner of Professional Aesthetic Solutions, providing skincare, microdermabrasion, and waxing services in Escondido, California.