While we’re young, many of us don’t consider the consequences of not taking care of our skin. From lathering ourselves in baby oil to get the perfect tan, skipping our skincare routine for weeks in a row, and never moisturizing. We’ve all likely committed a few skincare crimes. But years later, when we start to… Continue reading How to Teach Old Skin New Tricks
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Giving Older Skin the Care It Needs
Maybe not everything improves with age, but one thing – healthy, vibrant skin – is not something that must be relinquished to younger years. Senior skin needs special care. And if we treat our skin right as we age, healthy, vibrant skin can accompany us into our golden years. Our skin starts aging while we… Continue reading Giving Older Skin the Care It Needs
Being Older Helps Skin Heal with Less Scarring
A compound secreted in the bloodstream could be the key factor that causes wounds in older people to heal with less scarring than in younger people. The compound is called stromal cell-derived-factor-1 (SDF1), and researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania showed that blocking it could influence scar formation and… Continue reading Being Older Helps Skin Heal with Less Scarring