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Aging Gracefully

Everything seems to change with age – our style, our hair, and especially our skin. With things like our hair and fashion sense, we change them when and how we want. But our skin changes due to genetics and our skincare routine.

Elastin and collagen are proteins that help keep your skin strong and elastic. As we age, production of these proteins slows down. The rate at which it slows down is strictly dependent on our genes. But external skin aging is in our control. Sun exposure and diet play a big role in how our skin appears. There are things you can do to protect your skin, no matter when you start.

Drinking plenty of water and using the right moisturizers can greatly improve the look and feel of your skin. Be sure to always protect your skin from overexposure with SPF 15 sunscreen or higher. Exfoliating once a week will help eliminate those dead skin cells that keep your skin looking dull. For dealing with things such as wrinkles or age spots, contact one of our board-certified physicians to put together a skin regimen that works for you.

If you have any questions about your skincare routine or about changes in your skin, please call us today at 865-690-9467. Skin health is an important part of total body wellness. Schedule an appointment with one of our board-certified physicians to get your skin the care it needs so it can reach its fullest, healthiest potential.

Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin: 30s and 40s

You’ve heard the saying “40 is the new 30,” and we agree! Whether you are in your 30s or 40s, it is time to get serious about skincare. Be mindful of putting on sunscreen before running out the door and take notice of these tips for taking care of your skin in your 30s and 40s.

The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles becomes defined in your 30s and 40s. All those years of late nights, tanning with baby oil and eating whatever you wanted has finally caught up with you. Or if you spent your youth taking care of your skin, most likely you will still have some spots and wrinkles showing up now. Luckily, we have some tips to help combat or even prevent a lot of those signs of aging.

• Exfoliate– your skin has thinned and lost some collagen, and your complexion is beginning to look dull. Exfoliation will slough away those dead skin cells and smooth your skin.
• Consistent skincare routine– wash your face morning and night with your favorite cleanser and follow with an SPF moisturizer in the mornings.
• Introduce nighttime prevention– after you finish your above routine, add in one or two nighttime products to combat your signs of aging (dark spots, lines, wrinkles, etc). Retinols and serums are the most trusted solutions.

If you need help identifying what skin care regimen or products are best for your age or skin type, give us a call today at 865-690-9467.

Skin health is an important part of total body wellness. Visit with one of our board certified physicians to get your skin the care it needs so it can reach its fullest, healthiest potential. Schedule an appointment with Knoxville Dermatology Group today.