At home skin tighten treatments
/I recently got a request from a client asking how she can tighten her skin at home. To me this is such a loaded question because truly there are so many amazing things that you can do at home for anti-aging. So I will explain a few different ways I tighten my skin and prevent aging with out spa services.
The first step in my anti-aging routine is collagen powder in my morning cup of Joe. I begin every morning with my Nepresso coffee with a few drops of stevia, a scoop of collagen powder and a tablespoon of grass fed butter. Most collagen supplements are better taken on an empty stomach. I actually have major gut issues so I feel like the collagen coats my stomach and the butter helps prevent the hunger cravings with the good fats. (And if you have never had a Nepresso coffee your missing out! Can’t drink regular coffee or starbucks.) So now your are probably asking why the collagen powder??? First of all collagen is the main structural protein of the skin. It helps the dermis maintain its firmness and elasticity and is also found in our bones, cartilages and tendons. By our mid 20’s are collagen starts depleting. The rate it depletes also depends on your environmental factors that you have been exposed too. Such as pollution, sun exposure, and cigarettes. To help avoid this decline, supplementing collagen in your daily routine helps promote healthy collagen production, as well as staying away from the bad environmental factors. Also note, taking anti-oxidants or including them in your diet help fight the free radicals from the environmental pollution. So now your asking yourself what kinda collagen I suggest? I love Vital Proteins Collagen. You can find it at Costco for around $35 and double the size you would get at the health food store. At this time I am trying Neocell because its one of the top rated powders. Neocell has Hylaronic Acid and Vitamin C in it as well. Neocell claims it helps increase hydration by 21%. The difference is the price. Neocell is $25 for a months supply where the Vital Proteins is double the size for $35. With the Neocell you get the added bonus of Vitamin C and Hylaronic Acid. Your choice but in my opinion I choose the Neocell for the added bonus.
My next tool in my home kit arsenal is my microneedle roller. Yes folks if you haven’t heard of this craze you should. You can get microneedling done by a professional which includes numbing, some blood and a few days of recovery (totally worth it). But you can also buy a at home roller to keep up your results. So lets talk about these fun little tools. Microneedling rollers use tiny little needles to puncture the skin to regenerate facial collagen for plumper more smoother look. Note this can also helps with acne scarring as well. Prior to using the roller you want a fresh clean face. When you lightly roll the needler over the face you are creating little micro-channels in the skin. After you have “rolled” you want to apply a serum to treat the skin on a deeper level. Creating these tiny pinpricks signals to the body that it is wounded and it signals collagen and elastin to repair and renew. In this process giving you a smoother more young radiant appearance. Okay so now what roller and serum do I use? I am a big fan of the Rodan + Fields Redefine AMP Roller System. This system Includes a retinal & roller all in one kit. The retinal ampules are a proprietary blend of peptides, retinal & a calcium buffering system. Most people can get irritated from retinals because they can be stripping and harsh. The calcium microspheres help control the release of Retinal to minimize the potential for irritation and makes the serum gentle enough for almost all skin types. No stripping or harsh peeling from this products folks! So now how many times a week do you want to roll? You want to treat your skin with the roller system in the beginning once a week, then work up to 2x until you can do it 3x a week. My theory behind this is that start slow and low to condition your skin so there are no rashes and break outs. It is very easy to over stimulate the skin and have bad reactions. Each time you roll you want to add the ampule after and always remember to sanitize your roller.
If this has peaked your interest please contact me if you would like more info on roller system or professional micronnedling. Below is a link to the Redefine AMP Roller System.
Katie Ladner
katie@flawlessskinandbody.com
949-422-4555