Divaskincare

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Transcript:

Host 1: Hi. Welcome to today’s talk with Diva Skincare. Today we are going to be talking about anti-aging and aging of the skin. How does it happen?

I think the first thing that is really important to know is that aging happens in the skin because of inflammation. There is a process that is called the inflammation cascade that is responsible for aging throughout the entire body.

You have probably heard of free radicals. Free radicals are produced as a result of that inflammation cascade, and they actually go in and damage healthy tissue, healthy cells. It is a natural process, but it is what is responsible for the bottom line aging to the skin and the body.

With that, I think…

Host 2: Unfortunately, about 90% of aging is due to extrinsic lifestyle. The sun is the number one aging factor. So if we are looking to prevent aging, SPF is going to be our number one defense.

Host 3: UVA and UVV protection; you have to do it everyday.

Host 1: Absolutely. Rain or shine.

Host 3: And it can be in your moisturizer. It can be in your makeup. But make sure you wear it, because that is going to give you the most protection.

Host 1: I think one thing that people don’t think about is when they get up in the morning and they put their sunscreen on, they think they are good for the whole day.

But actually, you really need to reapply that sunscreen, and I think that it is important for people to get used to it. If they are out for a day at the beach, of course they are going to be thinking reapply, but just in day to day living, your sunscreen is going to give you about three to four hours or so of protection.

That is where mineral makeup powders really come in handy, because you can reapply it.

Host 2: That is really convenient. It takes out the extra shine and evens out your skin tone. A really good defense also if you are going to do layering at home, remember your vitamin C.

Any serum that has antioxidants, which are going to combat the free radicals, vitamin C, E, A, whatever you can get into your skin before you are putting your sunscreen on is going to be great for defense, then to remembering to reapply throughout the day.

Host 3: It really is an excellent support for the skin.

Host 2: Well let’s talk a little bit about the retinol end products that we are seeing all over the place lately. I mean is it really a more mild version of Retin-A that you would get at your dermatologist’s office? What have you seen?

Host 1: I think it is definitely a milder form. It really depends on the formulation and how it is delivered into the skin. I like vitamin A and retinol’s end creams, but my personal preference is I like to see them used at night so you are not having that potential photosensitivity or sun sensitivity.

Host 2: Right. And you really want to make sure, especially when you are using those types of products, that you protect your skin during the day.

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Host 2: I mean you will burn faster, turn pink…

Host 3: And that is the whole point!

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Host 2: If you don’t use the product the right way…If you use a product like that that is going to make you sensitive to the sun and you go out into the sun and you burn, you are just defeating the whole purpose.

Host 3: Right. Damaging all over again.

Host 2: And also with the retinol products I think it is consistency. I mean you are not going to see results unless you use the product on a regular basis. So if you use it a couple times a week and you forget to apply it, then it is just not going to have the same effect as if you…

Host 1: Are applying it on a regular basis.

Host 2: Yeah. So consistency and letting the product work, giving it time for it to work, because a lot of people want to see results right away. And this is something that you would probably need to use for a month or two before you see any smoothness or any firming.

Host 3: I think maybe we should tell people what a retinoid or a retinol is. It is a derivative of vitamin A, and vitamin A is the skin’s vitamin. So when we are ingesting or applying topically vitamin A, retinoids, retin-A, it is dictating to the dermis, “Birth new cells.”

So having said that, there is a thin line between women who are expecting, or breast feeding, or pregnant.

Host 2: Right.

Host 3: Take care and know that maybe retinoids can’t cross over that barrier, maybe.

Host 1: Yeah, depending on the formulation and the molecule size…

Host 3: Especially with Retin-A.

Host 1: Yeah, Retin-A is a definite no-no. And I think also as people start getting into glycolic acids and doing resurfacing of their skin and sometimes forget about the waxing contraindication.

Host 3: Well that can be a nightmare. If you use the Retin-A product and you go in to get a waxing treatment…

Host 2: The skin lifts.

Host 3: The skin can actually lift off…

Host 1: It always does. And you stop and say, “So tell me what you are using on your skin.”

Host 3: So you want to make sure you are telling your esthetician or wherever you get your brows done if you are on products like this, because your skin is going to be more sensitive, and you don’t want to have any permanent scarring or damage due to that.

Host 2: Some people don’t know, though. And I really do think about, you know, you have got to be aware of products. You have got to be aware of the most active ingredients in your product. What am I putting on my skin? Why am I choosing this? How is it affecting my skin?

And when we start getting into the whole resurfacing, glycolics, retinoids, salicylic, that is where really I think people need to increase their knowledge.