As explained by Angela Palmer on VeryWellHealth.com, cell turnover is the term used to describe the constant shedding of dead skin cells and its subsequent replacement with younger cells. “The skin naturally sheds dead skin cells through a process called desquamation,” she details, “Every 28-40 days, on average, a new skin cell is ‘born’ in the stratum germinativum, the deepest layer of the epidermis.”
How do we encourage cell turnover? The more our cells turn over, the younger we look. So obviously, it’s important to give our bodies opportunities to turn cells over as often as possible. Clearly, this points to maintaining skin health. And, as with any other health regimen, skin health requires us to participate in routines that promote the body’s ability to heal and rejuvenate itself.
Eat healthy!
Here’s a tip that you are likely to find on just about any list that provides health advice. And this list is no different! As NewBeauty.com explains, “what you eat directly affects the livelihood of your cells. Sugar will boost inflammation’s damaging effects, but eating good fats and oils, like tuna, salmon, soybeans, tofu, olive oil and avocado, help regulate cell metabolism, boost cellular repair and suppress inflammation.”
Take your vitamins!
Whether through smart food choices or supplements, getting in your essential vitamins every day will go long way in helping your skin to remain youthful looking. Vitamin C is especially important because of its ability fend off damage caused by the sun. NewBeauty.com also points out that “Vitamin E helps to prevent oxidative damage and protects cell membranes, which makes it an essential vitamin to include.”
Utilize powerful ingredients!
Just as you would for your food choices, you will want to read the ingredients of the skin care products you use. If they contain alpha lipoic acid, you’re in good shape. NewBeauty.com informs us that it helps to protect skin cells from inflammation. The site also recommends that you look out for products that contain retinoid, which “at prescription strength, can increase cell turnover and, after a few month’s use, can even help to clear age spots caused by sun damage.”
Try Microdermabrasion!
At Aurora Skin & Vein, we offer Microdermabrasion. It can be used on everybody! Microdermabrasion is a safe, minimally invasive and effective form of mechanical exfoliation. It is designed to gently remove dead skin cells and stimulate collagen production. Our skin specialists use a specialized diamond-tip tool. It gently exfoliates your skin’s dead cells and suction them off immediately to reveal rejuvenated skin.
The treatment is geared towards those who are concerned about fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, age spots and brown spots. It also treats enlarged pores and blackheads, acne and acne scars. As well, stretch marks, dull-looking skin, uneven skin tone and texture, melasma and sun damage can be improved.
Before any treatment, we offer a complimentary consultation. We will discuss your concerns and goals, outline treatment options and develop a customized treatment plan. For more information, please don’t hesitate to call Aurora Skin & Vein at 403-358-5818. You may also fill out the form on our Contact Us page!