Skin Care
Facing Aging With Beautiful Skin
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Jun 21, 2008 - 9:38:16 AM

(HealthNewsDigest.com)-Recent data suggests your perception of your appearance is essential to overall happiness and adds to self-confidence.

Having healthy skin is a key factor to this formula. However, despite the desire for fresh-looking skin, many people are unaware of how to go about achieving and maintaining it for the long term.

With a crowded marketplace for skin care products, some consumers struggle to identify which products work best for their specific skin type and needs.

Experts agree that prior to choosing and beginning a skin care routine, people should first understand how their skin changes over time.

It is important to speak to a dermatologist to determine the best skin care approach for today and over time. Carolyn Jacob, M.D., director of Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology, a board-certified dermatologist and authority on medical and cosmetic skin treatments, notes, “As people age, their skin constantly evolves and daily skin care treatments should coincide with the aging process. In addition to over-the-counter anti-aging creams and serums, be sure to speak to a professional about prescription products.”

Limiting Sun Damage

The aging process, as well as damage from chronic sun exposure, can result in wrinkles and fine lines, something people tend to first notice in their 20s and 30s. Patients in this age group and beyond require a skin care plan specifically designed to treat this damage and limit further damage.

“Many dermatologists, including myself, often turn to prescription treatment options for patients once we have evaluated their skin care needs,” says Dr. Jacob. “As a part of a comprehensive skin care and sun protection program, prescription retinoids, such as Renova, have been clinically proven to reduce and smooth out fine facial wrinkles. What may be most beneficial to patients, however, is that they can see lasting benefits with continued use.”

Renova 0.02% is a retinoid cream that contains tretinoin (a form of vitamin A). Renova is the No. 1 prescribed, FDA-approved topical treatment clinically proven to reduce fine facial wrinkles. The cream has a moisturizing base that helps reduce irritation that is associated with tretinoin. Furthermore, Renova is the only tretinoin that is specifically designed to treat patients with fine facial wrinkles when used as part of a comprehensive skin care and sun-avoidance program.

Lasting Results

Another key to an effective skin care plan is patience. Though results are not immediate, it is important to continue the treatment as instructed to ensure optimal and lasting results. “It is well worth the wait because these products are designed to provide lasting results, not quick fixes,” notes Dr. Jacob.

For more information on how to maintain healthy skin, speak to a dermatologist and visit www.aboutrenova.com.

Be patient. Some of the best skin care products are designed to provide lasting results over time.

About Renova: Renova 0.02% does not eliminate wrinkles, repair sun-damaged skin, reverse photoaging, or restore more youthful or younger skin. The safety and efficacy of using Renova 0.02% daily for greater than 12 months have not been established. Renova 0.02% is proven effective on lightly pigmented skin, Fitzpatrick skin types l, ll and lll. Do not use Renova 0.02% if the patient is taking drugs known to be photosensitizers, pregnant, attempting pregnancy, or nursing. Renova 0.02% is a dermal irritant. Almost all patients experience skin reactions, including dryness, peeling, burning/stinging, erythema and itching. In some patients this may be severe. For full prescribing information, visit http://www.aboutrenova.com/prescribinginfo.asp.

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