The skin consists of three main layers, known as the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous tissue. The dermis layer of the skin is between the top layer or epidermis and the lowest layer or subcutaneous tissue. The dermis contains sweat glands, sebaceous glands, hair follicles as well as an important number of nerve and muscle cells. The layer of skin known as the dermis is responsible for the structural integrity, resilience and elasticity of the skin, and visible wrinkles develop in the dermis layer. Healing the dermis must be done by using products and ingredients that can penetrate the epidermis.
Step 1
Increase the blood flow to the dermis through gentle massage and manipulation. Use your fingertips and gently pinch the skin starting at the jaw bone, up over the cheekbone, over the lips, over the nose and then up and around the forehead. This draws blood flow through the different layers of skin, flooding the damaged skin with the healing nutrients carried by the blood.
Step 2
Apply a moisture serum or cream that is rich in vitamin C as asorbic acid. The rich C esters promote collagen rejuvenation that exists within the dermis layer of the skin, healing damaged skin and restoring structure and resilience.
Step 3
Visit a dermatologist for a session using a fraxel laser, or a glycolic acid chemical peel, depending on the severity of damage your skin has experienced. They will have the knowledge to guide you to the best treatment options. The FDA has approved the use of the fraxel laser for many skin conditions, reports Andrew Menkes, a cosmetic dermatologist with a private practice in Mountain View, CA.
Step 4
Take a vitamin C supplement with meals, as directed on the label. Vitamin C plays a large role in collagen health and regeneration, suggests the VitaminCFoundation.com. Vitamin C is essential for the building of collagen, which is built in the dermis layer and is the most abundant protein in the body and the major component of connective tissue.
Tips and Warnings
- Use sunscreen to prevent damage caused by UV radiation. Don't smoke, as smoking negatively effects the body and skin in a number of ways. Use skin care that is rich in anti-oxidants.
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