What causes for skin aging - Photoaging ( 2 )

The manifestation of UV sunray damages on your face skin can be observed by the fine wrinkles, brown blemishes and red line of spider / thread veins and usually the lighter skin people are more susceptible to the damages. These red line of spider / thread veins appearances are similar to the response to alcoholic drink.

The UVC (ultraviolet C ) although succeeded in passing through the earth atmosphere, it does not usually reach earth’s ground since it has the shortest wavelength among the 3 wavelengths and most of it is being absorbed by the atmosphere.

"At Nepal ( the highest country in the world ) or if you are going for mountain climbing, you will have to wear ski-goggles instead of sunglasses if you want to protect your eyes again UV rays"

However, it also depends on where you are living, the atmosphere absorption rate on UVC will vary with the altitude and depletion condition of the ozone layer. The UV intensity ( level ) increases with altitude because less atmosphere is available to absorb the rays and obviously if the ozone layer is not dense enough, the UV will easily pass through. At Nepal ( the highest country in the world ) or if you are going for mountain climbing, you will have to wear ski-goggles instead of sunglasses if you want to protect your eyes again UV rays.

Allow me to highlight again the number of factors that contribute to the UV intensity. I managed to dug up my dust-laden college physic course notes and here are what I have found:

• Stratospheric Ozone Layer ( the ‘protector’ )
• Time of Year
• Altitude / Latitude
• Weather Conditions
• Reflection


My Anti aging tips / solutions for younger skin :
As some people will go for tanning machine to tan their skin, in my opinion it is best to stay away as it creates a lot of contradictions. The tanning machine produces a high amount of UVA rays which was believed to be much safer than UVB. Over exposure to UVB can cause for skin cancer and also sunburn. UVA does not cause sunburn but can penetrate very deep into the skin, much deeper than UVB. What if the person is under pregnant, under certain medication or the tanning machine wasn't calibrated for some time?

Did You Know? Surfaces such as water, sand, snow, and pavement can reflect back to almost the same amount of UV radiation that reaches on them. Due to this phenomena, the UV intensity can be deceivingly high even in protected and shaded areas.

What causes for skin aging - Photoaging ( 1 )

The main reason for skin aging is from photoaging ( sun damage ) and for your information, more than 90% of the skin therapies used for skin rejuvenation are targeted at the damages made as a result from repeated exposure to UV rays. They sunray consists of different wavelengths ( λ ) and the earth atmosphere blocks us from the x-ray but allowing UVA, UVB & UVC to pass through.

UVB ( ultraviolet B ) mainly causes potential skin cancer whereas UVA ( ultraviolet A ) is the one that mainly cause skin aging by breaking down the skin supporting structures, elastin and collagen. UVB can only penetrate into the outermost skin layer ( epidermal ). On the other hand,

"Visit to your nearest car accessories shop and consider about getting your windows tinted. Apart from being an anti aging solutions by blocking the UV rays, it can also provide privacy"

UVA rays with its longer wavelength can penetrate even deeper into dermal area causing more skin destructions and the UVA can also penetrate into glass. Meaning, if you sit long in your car in daylight without using sunblock / sunscreen or your car windows are not UV tinted, it can cause your skin to age. Depending on which country you are living in, if you are in the left hand drive like in USA, you may well note some degree of increase aging on your left side of your face. Vice-versa, for UK and its commonwealth countries, with the right hand drive, your right side of your face will be more prominent to skin aging. This skin aging phenomena can also extend to arm and hand apart from the face.

My anti aging tips / solutions for younger skin :
Visit to your nearest car accessories shop and consider about getting your windows tinted. Apart from being an anti aging solutions by blocking the UV rays, it can also provide privacy, decorative applications and security for glass shattering in the event of impact. Go for Ceramic Window Film which can provide a significant increase in UV rays blocking and better heat transfer control, although it cost a bit more.

Did You Know? UV ( Ultraviolet ) rays are naked to the human eyes and although destructive to human skin, they have been used extensively in technological application such as in the photocell detector for FSG ( Flame Safequard ), a safety system which trip the power plant in the event of flame /combustion failure

Olay Anti Aging Regenerist Series Review - 2/3

The Olay Regenerist Superstructure Cream, apart from the Microsculpting Serum from the same Olay Regenerist series that offers the anti aging solutions, has the highest sunscreen among the Regenerist series at SPF30.

SPF is an acronym for Sun Protection Factor, the higher the value, the more the protection it has against sun. When aging, skin loses suppleness due to depletion of turgor (suppleness derived from H20 content within cell walls) and collagen (protein that keeps skin in elastic shape).

"hence providing a more "sculpted" look, just like the ancient Greek sculptures, chiselling millions of stone away with great patience"

Depletion of collagen can lead to loss of structural skin elasticity and firmness causing the skin to become hard, bumpy in texture and less radiant. On the other hand, depletion of turgor can cause reduction of cellular firmness, area below eyes begins to sag and uneven skin texture. At later part, wrinkles and fine lines will start to appear and causing further concern. For Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream, which is an advanced cellular anti-aging cream, is Regenerist's first in line for "luxury super cream" to target the defficiencies. The term "micro-sculpting" may sound awkward and perplex to many, well it simply means the cream's ability to alter the millions of skin cells to smooth and supple skin, hence providing a more "sculpted" look, just like the ancient Greek sculptures, chiselling millions of stone away with great patience.

The good thing is, this Olay Micro-Sculpting Cream has a significantly higher levels of the complex (peptide, niacinamide and other elements) than the rest of Regenerist products, helping to regenerate skin and keeping it hydrated. Another unique feature of the cream is the hyaluronic acid, which helps to restore turgor and help in skin firming.

Did You Know? Our skin is made up by 3 different layers, the epidermis (outermost layer), the dermis (the middle supporting layer) and the subcutaneous layer (inner most layer). The dermis layer is the thickest among the 3 layers

Olay Anti Aging Regenerist Series Review -1/3

Olay Regenerist, a delicate product for the anti aging skincare belonging to the "penta-peptide" range, was formed in 2003 and Olay Regenerist has proudly claimed to be the avid innovator for the use of peptides for the quest for anti-aging solutions.

As every biological problem originates from the cell, hence, to tackle and find for anti aging solutions, we need to understand and examine at the cell level, following the approach suggested by E. B. Wilson, a famous cell biologist.

"As every biological problem originates from the cell, hence, to tackle and find for anti aging solutions, we need to understand and examine at the cell level, following the approach suggested by E. B. Wilson"

In another words to be easily understood - whatever affects the skin, affects the cell, The Olay Regenerist anti-aging skincare range is specially formulated to regenerate skin at the cell level. It contains the highly effective Aminopeptide Complex, a cocktail of anti-aging elements such as B5 and the anti-oxidants, carnosine pal-KTTKS, niacinamide and pro-vitamin, to solve the mysterious signs of aging like sagging skin, fine lines, age spots and wrinkles. The highly effective aminopeptide pal-KTTKS acts at the cell surface and boosting the generation of collagen, elastin and fibronectin. Niacinamide, on the other hand, is said to assist the development of skin tone, enhance skin renewal and boost skin energy and collagen production.

So, what’s so special about this Olay Regenerist Microsculpting Serum that justify for the attention? It has the highest ever concentration of niacinamide and aminopeptides in any Regenerist product at this point of writing. For your information, the release of more collagen which is great thing for skin is caused by the Aminopeptides. Coupled with the serum’s Power Release Emulsion Technology, it can also improve the absorption and delivery of the anti-aging elements and helping to get firm skin without facelift, delivering a reliable hint of promise to anti aging solutions.

Did You Know? Nowadays, due to technological advancement and research, creams and lotions can assist in protection and renewal of skin. However, choose wisely as the best are not necessarily be the most expensive .